Zune Accessory Review: BoxWave Silicon case for the Zune

This week we are reviewing Boxwave’s FlexiSkin case for the Zune. The company sells Zune accessories but also accessories for many other MP3 Players and mobile phones. Their product line includes chargers, headphones, cases, screen protectors and more.

Product category: Cases

Description:

BoxWave's FlexiSkin for the Microsoft Zune is an ultra low profile skin case designed for complete usability. Constructed with anti-static material, the FlexiSkin™ skin case provides reliable protection from unwanted dust and accidental bumps. It comes in six different colors: Aluminum Grey, Coral Pink, Frosted Clear, Future Blue, Jet Black, and Smoke Grey.

Pros: Screen protector fits very well with the Zune and the silicon case. 2 different strap length is useful to adapt to you lifestyle. Does not add too much thickness to the Zune.

Cons: Opening is too wide at the bottom of the case. You can’t remove the belt clip button on the back of the case.

Pricing and availability: $19.95 and available now online

Company website: www.boxwave.com

Made for: 30Gb Microsoft Zune Player (1G)

Product quality (8/10):

Don’t expect fancy packaging when you order your FlexiSkin for the Zune. It comes in a plain plastic box and there is not even a logo or name on it. But the quality of the product cannot be determined by the packaging this time.

The FlexiSkin offer a good construction quality and it fits the Zune perfectly.

The silicon has a very good resilience and you can squeeze or stretch it and it will take back its original form.

Usability (8.5/10):

You can easily insert the Zune in the Boxwave case. Like most silicon cases, constantly inserting and removing the Zune from the case is not recommended. Re-installing the screen protector each time you insert the Zune may become annoying after a while.

The hold button and connectors of the Zune are easily accessible at all time. The USB connector’s cutoff is even unnecessary large. 

Zune’s control buttons are very easy to use.

Player Protectiveness (8.5/10):

This Zune Case offers a good protectiveness to your Zune but only for small drops. Bumpers on some of the edges give the Zune a decent protection for this kind of cases.

The hard screen protector that comes with the case is also excellent. It’s in fact the best one we have seen so far because it fits very well with the edges of the case. Once the screen protector is the right position, it won’t easily move from there.

Conclusion (8.5/10):

At $20, the Boxwave FlexiSkin can be considered a good Zune accessory. You won’t find the robustness of the Speck’s ThoughSkin but it does not add the same thickness to your Zune. If you need a decent protection for your Zune and you don’t want to pay too much, the FlexiSkin may be the perfect case for you Zune player.