Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family
Recycled rubber tires make for one ugly iPod case
Passchal, a Virginia-based handbag that specializes in recycled rubber products (don't even go there, folks) has introduced what may very well be the ugliest iPod case we've seen to date. Oh sure, it's got that "green" eco-friendly cachet, but when I think iPod, I don't think "burning rubber." And this is coming from a girl whose daddy was a truck driver. Not some wimpy moving van, but a big rig, 18-wheeler. The outer case is made from recycled (read: used) truck and tractor inner tubes, while the interior is a black embossed croc leather, with a suede lining. It comes with a leather wrist strap and fits 30GB and 60GB video iPods.
I don't know about you, but for 55 bucks, I want an iPod case that hasn't rolled in more convoys than I have.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kevin said 1:06PM on 11-29-2006
Actually, I kind of like it. Looks rugged.
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Greg said 1:42PM on 11-29-2006
the limitations of the web, pixels can't convey (yet) to the human nostrils the fine miasma this product likely offgases.
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Christina said 1:48PM on 11-29-2006
yep. me too. cool bag.
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thomas said 1:53PM on 11-29-2006
I think it's got quite a nice rugged look and it's great that they're recyling material. I don't understand why you have to be so negative.
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Dmitry said 2:28PM on 11-29-2006
I like it too =). This is the first case I've liked so far, and I've seen all sorts of cases. Still using the case that comes with iPods for that reason.
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andrew said 2:42PM on 11-29-2006
i actually think it looks kind of cool. but if you think it is an ugly worthless product, why do you bother posting about it?
quantity v quality....
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Derek said 2:58PM on 11-29-2006
Wait, they're eco-friendly but they have to kill a crocodile for the inside of the case? I think not. This is some sort of weird industrial fashion item. This is probably something for those obsessed with Von Dutch.
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Thomas Schaeubil said 3:14PM on 11-29-2006
OK, its ugly... but I love the idea. BUT, I know a place where you can buy cases with that recycling-idea that are nice. Not just for ipods, for macbooks as well. NO, I do not work for that company. Check it: www.freitag.ch
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Catt said 9:07PM on 11-29-2006
I think this one falls into the ugly but ruggedly cool category. I prefer a case more like the Toughskins that they are giving away at Amazon w/ the purchase of a new iPod though. $55 seems a bit steep for recycled materials.
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Kevin said 2:00AM on 11-30-2006
Ugly is beautiful. Laurie, please do something to improve your mood.
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pseudoprometheus said 3:52AM on 11-30-2006
They've got crocodile and cow leather? Doesn't sound green to me either.
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