Editorial Review:Product Description:Directed Electronics SLPK2 Case w/Armband for Stiletto 2
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When there's only one choice, there's only one option.
This is the first time I've written a review for anything, I think. I hope it helps you.
The back of the case is made of scuba-gear material and the sides and top (Velcro flap) are made of leather (maybe) or "pleather" on the outside and plastic barrier sewn on the inside.
There is a clear flexible vinyl window that protects your screen. Below that is the flexible vinyl rectangle (to see and push "back", "home", "options", or "display" with a hole to the outside, for the jog dial to come through.
The stiletto2 fits in the case just okay. Whenever I put the unit in the case it has too much room on the bottom and the jog dial hole is too far up. Now that I am thinking about it, I might glue a couple pieces of rubber into each corner so it's always centered on the hole.
There are holes for access to the bottom connectors, volume control, and on/off/lock. When the unit's jog dial and screen are centered on the front:
*The on/off/lock is about 1/8in. off center horizontally and 1/4in. off center vertically.
*The bottom hole is about centered around the bottom plugs.
*The volume controls is only about 1/8in. off center vertically and centered horizontally.
None of the buttons are inaccessible due to being misaligned, however. This is purely cosmetic.
I wasn't using the belt clip but I tried it and it locks into place. I don't think I'll be using the belt clip because I ordered this armband case specifically for running with it. I hadn't run with it before this.
There is a 1/2in.-diameter spool-looking thing in the back (to attach to the belt clip) that you have to pull out before you can put it on, otherwise it digs into your arm. It's designed to go in and out. I thought at first I was breaking it but then I noticed the perforations.
[NOTE: In the next paragraph, when I say "rough" and "soft" Velcro , these refer to the two different surfaces that stick together. I felt an explanation was necessary to avoid confusion.]
The strap is about 2in. wide and connects with Velcro. It goes really big, but not that small. For instance on the largest setting (with all of the "rough"[attachment] Velcro attached as big as it goes), I can put it over my head without stretching it much, and I can pull it 4 inches out on each side at the same time (still on my head) and it still had
some more room to go. I don't want to stretch it out. I have never worn an armband for anything electronic so I had to figure all this out for the first time.
This thing is huge to run with! I found the best orientation of the unit is in-line with my arm (whether upper arm or forearm) with the top end toward my elbow: when I want to change something I can lift my elbow (like I'm checking my watch) and the display is right-side up.
Here are some of the places of attachment that I've tried (all on smallest setting done with top toward my elbow):
1. Bicep, middle: Unit moved around more than want but the best place to have it to see the display and change stuff. The "soft" Velcro rubs against my bare underarm/side skin when I'm in a tank top and I only run in tank tops or no shirt. This is when the radio is on the opposite side (it's not the radio rubbing against me just the band). Perhaps this would happen with any armband, with or without a heavy device but I guess it can't be the "soft" Velcro side AND be silky smooth.
2. Bicep, lower: Less abrasive because it's farther away from the body but it moves around more when jogging.
3. Forearm, upper: No rub burn, but moves around the most. I doubled the band around it so I can't see the controls, but this moves around an acceptable amount. This is how I wear it now.
It seems to be the only armband available for this unit, which is sad since there are many more choices for the iPod. The armband and actual Stiletto2 radio are both made by Directed Electronics, Inc. ("DEI"). So this product is "official".
I am very glad that I have this device, because I can't make one of these myself and it lets me run with it. It has drawbacks but the point is that it does its job.
I mostly didn't give it 5 stars because of it rubbing on me, but also I think it should fit better, especially straight from the product manufacturer. The only reason I didn't buy it when I bought the Stiletto2 is that I didn't think it was worth $30. I still don't, but I can't make it myself and there's no other choices.
Hope this was helpful!
-Todd Genovese
