Lajo Exo3x Review (For 4G iPod ... Lots of Pics)

That does look cool-too bad I didn't see it before I ordered my iSkin [which took more than a month to be shipped-and I still don't have it >:(]

Looks good. I had an iSkin before for my 3G, and thought it was too thick. This sounds like it might be the one for me.

What's with the little loop on the top left-hand side? Not sure I like that...

yeah what is with that little loop?

ah makes sense thanx MartyMcPod :D

as dwchin said, they are meant for the bungee cord thing. its meant for if you're taking it out of your pocket and you drop it, the ipod won't hit the ground.

redflea: if you're talking about the exo/exo2/exoflp cases, the swvclip i've heard is not that good. i haven't heard good things about iskin's belt clip either. lajo's "bclip" is supposed to be a little better, but the best is probably the twist clip.

according to the lajo 4g cases spec sheet, the exo3x is supposed to be compatible with the twistclip.

http://www.ipodxtras.com/catalog/featuresheet4g.php

i would advise ordering directly from the lajo site: www.lajo.biz

only 9.50 per exo3 case, and he offers volume discounts. 5$ DHL shipping.

So, the main site isn't working...I put in a quanity and hit "submit"...nothing happens...???

Originally posted by screw
seems like they don't have cases for the 40GB versions huh? :(

I think they do though...

http://thinkdifferentstore.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=10&sort=3a&page=2

They look cool, I dunno how people expec to get a case that would with one when using the dock, I mean the iPod bearly fits.

Originally posted by brisk
the exo3 case, would it still hold its form? i am wondering because it seems very thin...thanks.

Absolutely! It holds the form of the iPod nicely because it's so thin, I think. It fits very snugly, so there's hardly a worry about the fit. Once it's on, it doesn't really budge anywhere, and I've put it in my pocket many times, too. I would post pics of mine, but it's not a 4G, so I'm not sure if my pics would be of any value to you. Plus there are a ton of exo3 3G pics out there already if you do a search :)

Hi,

Can you guys post a link to a twist clip? I've tried to search without much success.

Also, how come only http://thinkdifferentstore.com lists the 40GB version of the eXo3x?

Any other sites where I can buy a 40Gb 4G eXo3x? Thanks a lot for your help, after reading this thread, I think I am definitely going to get a Lajo, the iSkin seems too thick.

vinz-

the 40gb models are not out yet, they are only available for preorder. they are *supposed* to be shipped out within the next week, but we'll see.

Hi everyone,

To answer questions for you...
40GB cases Are NOT available yet. As far as I know, Lajo has only started producing the exo3 and exo3x for 4g 40 GB iPods... I am not sure why ThinkDifferent has them in stock... Maybe I am wrong...

As for twist clip...
Right now it is ONLY compatible with 2mm thick cases, be it evo/2, exo/2/flp...

Smaller Twist clips are supposed to be produced but I am not sure of the release date of these...

The twist clip is relative to the clip for the iPod mini from apple. It is bit bigger, and a bit thicker. (because it twists...)

-Hope this helps some of you out...

On the Lajo website, it shows the Exo3 with the iTrip on it. In the pics, it looks like an iTrip wouldn't fit on the top. So, will an iTrip fit on the top of an Exo3 or not?

Man, Lajo updated the features sheet, and it clearly says that the twist clip isn't compatible with the exo3x anymore. I was looking for a 1.2 mm skin in which I could "belt" my ipod with a tough clip that doesn't snap...

Any suggestions?

vinz-

After having used a http://www.everythingipod.com/searchresults.tpl?command=search&db=dbs/products.db&cart=109954735114382326&RESTYPE=player&eqAVAILdatarq=yes&woPLCOMPATdatarq=3G%2C3GMINI&x=6&y=17&max=8&startAt=17 DLO Podsling Leather Carryall Case on my 3G iPod, I moved up to a 4G iPod and found myself in a quandary regarding the case. My Podsling was beautifully made of red leather, and it was feminine, but brassy (in its vibrant color) and practical (it had a little pouch for the earplugs) and perfect--but the big hole for the wheel was about 3/8 of an inch off from where it needed to be for a 4G iPod. I wrote to DLO, but they said they had no intention of re-fitting a Podsling for the 4G.

Therefore, I tried to modify the Podsling to fit my 4G. I used scissors to cut off the part of the case that surrounded where the four little buttons would be, and I tried to trim the screen cover as straight as possible. I intended to have a shoe repair add some stitching to keep it from coming apart. When I took it to the shoe repair, they said that it was small enough that the sewing machine might not be able to fit in it to do the stitching.

In the meantime I knew I needed protection, so I checked out skins. I was so overwhelmed by the I skins and exo skins and different names and different firms that it took forever for me to choose a skin for my 4G 20 gig iPod. I finally chose a Lajo Exo Skin, in large part because I wanted protection for the click wheel. The http://202.153.110.46/Xskn/index.asp Lajo site was great, because out of all the sites I visited, it offered every possible combination of clip/flat back, color, size, coverage /exposure of clickwheel, thickness, etc.

After the smooth, elegant leather of the Podsling, it was hard to accomodate myself to the Exo's silicone with all the dust and lint and dog fur adhering to it. I like that my new case will glow in the dark if properly primed, but I rarely sit in the dark with strangers whom I can impress that way! <g>

For me, the biggest frustration has been dealing with the click wheel. I can barely control the iPod at all, using the covered click wheel. It is a total pain. I would recommend that unless you have unusually nimble fingers, you might do well to buy a skin with a cut-out clickwheel, and then add a donut or some similar product for clickwheel protection. Or maybe potential Podsling buyers could join me in nagging DLO till they update their Podsling.

I just got my exo3 about 4 days ago. Here is my impression:
It does the job of protecting the iPod, sans screen, from scratches. You can get an iTrip to work on it, but you have to hold the iTrip down to the iPod because the top does not allow a snug fit between the two devices. Basically, it is the cheapest case (~$15) out there, but you get what you pay for. I plan to cut off the worthless little rubber nugget on the side and also cut the top a little to allow the iTrip to work properly.

The bungee is smaller than you think...
I too was skeptical about the bungee thinking it was not going to work...

Turns out it is quite strong and works very well!

a bit, but its not too bad. if you're trying to scroll at the fastest speed possible (ie. going from A-Z ASAP), then it is slower. if you put some baby powder on the wheel though, it smooths it out and scrolling is fast again.

tempted to get an asphalt skin :D

which case is that? did i miss something?

The Exo3x case is what im talking about. Can you use the click wheel with it on?

ipod jedi- look up one post from your previous post for the answer!!!

Originally posted by gmanucia
For those of you who leave the iPod on a desk, or carry it in a lint-free environment, mayabe this sort of case works, but after getting used to smooth leather, I went berserk picking off the lint when I tried to use the exo on the iPod kept often in my purse.

:D

What I do is to occasionally take a strip of Scotch tape and gently glide it across my Lajo skin....works like a charm in getting the lint off my precious....

Southpark
The Dude

the ishade isn't suppose to work with the exo3...

Has anyone had problems with the Lajo xSkn 3 and their ishade fitting?

I put it on, after a lot of work, and when i slid it into my pocket, the ishade came out!

IS this typical, or would a xskn2 work better?

~john Huie
edittd to remove linkfor some FUNK.

hey, i just returned my exo3 for an exoflp.

PLEASE say it works w/ that one.

that would stink if i had to do the whole returnin' thing again.

what are some good clear hard cases?

is there any way to remove scratches on the screen?

~funkpod

editted to remove link for some FUNK

Heh, just post over on the Lajo forums, and he'll probably be able to do an exchange. :)

Regarding the earlier comments, I couldn't be happier with covered clickwheels. Clickwheels do get dirty, eventually...

www.lajo.biz and then click "macool".

Pics of the bottom of the case are in the first post.

I bought an exo3 from an Ebay store, and the guy sent me ishades free, and told me it would work with the exo3 despite the fact that lajo's compatability chart says otherwise.

the exo3 was great at first, fit snug, and held the ishades in place well. but 2 weeks later, the case has stretched and is sleightly baggy on my ipod. too floppy to hold the screen protector in place.

ive decided that it is pretty much a cheap piece of junk, and i think i might try and iSkin with one of their screen protectors and wheel covers next time.