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Request: Can Anyone with a Ivory/White Switcheasy Biscuit post some pics Here !

Hey guys I'm a Newbie here YAY. Thanks for coming in I just ordered my Ivory/White switcheasy Biscuit Yesterday October 24. I wanted to see some highly detailed photos in good lighting of what the Switcheasy Biscuit looks like. Please can anyone with a White Switcheasy Biscuit post some pics and photos of your Switch easy biscuits. No discrimination either you can post your black biscuit pictures if you like too lol. I reaaly appreciate it from your Canadian Neighbour heehee.:cool: :cool: :)
[501 byte] By [Qwester] at [2007-11-11 21:52:52]
# 1 Re: Request: Can Anyone with a Ivory/White Switcheasy Biscuit post some pics Here !
I think I was one of the first people to get this item, as I ordered it when it was originally announced, but I didn't actually get it until October 12th.

Upon first looks it's an amazing product. It looks cool and protects the iPod. After about an hour though, the click wheel protector fell off, which was not a big deal in my mind. After about 5 days of use and 3 flights later carrying it in my pocket, I noticed the case was getting quite scratched. During this first week of use, the product was not in contact with anything but my hands, and maybe the headphones while being held in my pocket.

Another complaint was that while the Peek-a-Boo feature (the screen is invisible while not on) it does make the screen much darker. To compensate for this you need to up the brightness quite a bit, thus taking away from your battery life while watching videos. Also since this case was scratch prone, it meant that the superficial scratches on the black screen were very distracting while watching video on the iPod 3G nano.

I filed a complaint with the Distributor for SwitchEasy in the US and he responded very fast and offered to send a replacement unit.

After another week I received the White Biscuit, which I am much happier with. While it does scratch still, it is less noticeable than the BlackBiscuit version. Also this has a clear screen protector, thus preventing any loss in brightness/contrast in the video playback.

Overall, service was great, however I am still questioning the durability of the screen protector as I am using my iPod 3G nano mainly for video use while traveling and Nike+ when on the ground. I would highly suggest using the 'static guard' on the back of the iPod as it can be easily removed and prevents any scratching to the glossy back of the iPod unit when removing the back part of the case (WHICH IT WILL DO, if you remove if >5 times). Another silly thing is that I was unable to get the sticky glue off the applicator, so now I have annoying glue on the guard...but thankfully not on the iPod.

Attached below are a few photos for your reference:
BlackBiscuit and WhiteBiscuit:
http://thumb18.webshots.net/t/24/565/7/33/52/2039733520070315238JOwRQQ_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2039733520070315238JOwRQQ)

Annoying Sticker:
http://thumb18.webshots.net/t/62/562/7/11/91/2647711910070315238yyvpoB_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561179018LgzEdv)

Hard to see Scratches:
http://thumb18.webshots.net/t/62/562/2/75/64/2338275640070315238iaTizO_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2338275640070315238iaTizO)

PS The RunAway is a nice little product that I would suggest getting. It's a nice storage unit for your Nike+ and quite convenient. Does not slip during long runs, and protects your sensor when in use/storage.
scogold at 2007-11-15 15:33:54 >
# 2 Re: Request: Can Anyone with a Ivory/White Switcheasy Biscuit post some pics Here !
scogold thanks for the update on your Ivory Biscuit. It was infact very informative and detailed, I really appreciate it.

One question I have to ask though you state the following "however I am still questioning the durability of the screen protector as I am using my iPod 3G nano mainly for video use while traveling and Nike+ when on the ground." Can you thouroughly explain why you question the durability of the screen protector on the ivory?:confused: :)
Qwester at 2007-11-15 15:34:52 >
# 3 Re: Request: Can Anyone with a Ivory/White Switcheasy Biscuit post some pics Here !
The screen protector will not break. There is no doubt in my mind about that. It's just that I feel the way the product has been wearing for the past two weeks with the black version. I really wonder what it would look like under normal conditions after 6 months of use.

Since the White Biscuit has a clear screen, I do not see this as much of an issue, but who knows, maybe the scratches on the case's screen will get more annoying.

It's a minimal cost, so you might as well buy it now, then buy a new case in 6 months when they come out with perfected versions.

Long and Short: Buy the white one.
scogold at 2007-11-15 15:36:02 >
# 4 Re: Request: Can Anyone with a Ivory/White Switcheasy Biscuit post some pics Here !
I'm trying to look for a second case which allows me to use my Shures without having to carry an adapotor cable.

I'm thinking iForgz or Marware, something not too expensive but cool looking. any recommendations?
nsx_23 at 2007-11-15 15:36:56 >
# 5 Re: Request: Can Anyone with a Ivory/White Switcheasy Biscuit post some pics Here !
Yikes, this turned out to be a nearly complete waste of $25.

Where to begin? The "static cover" for the back of the iPod is just a piece of thin plastic. It has no "static" qualities whatsoever. They put a pair of labels on it, one on each side, telling you which is the "static" side. There is no "static" side, and the labels won't come off although they are supposed to, so you end up tearing them both off and making a sticky mess, which then transfers to the back of your iPod. Dumbest, most useless thing I've ever seen.

As soon as I got the case on, I found out that I could no longer use my Ten Technology car adapter. The case is way too thick on the bottom. A deal breaker.

They also give you a little round translucent label to put over your click wheel. It's not quite transparent, so it looks like crap on your click wheel.

The only good part of the whole package is the Universal Dock adapter, which holds your iPod tightly in the dock, provides a cut-out for the low click wheel on this iPod, and still allows me to use my 2G Nano in the dock.

The only reason I don't send it back is that I plan to buy my daughter an iPod this Xmas, and maybe she can use this case, as she has no car adapter.

If you're looking for a case for your iPod 3G Nano, keep looking. This isn't the one.
thatmacguy at 2007-11-15 15:37:56 >
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