By techdad review
After reading all the negative reviews, I was exceedingly hesitant in regards to getting the Sony MDCASE3. I’m glad I took the danger because it performs incisively as I had hoped.
Remember, this is an armband case. What that means to me is that it’s practical for taking it to the gym, but not as good for other purposes.
- The velcro band itself is adaptable and fits around my arms just fine. I ran a couple of miles with it and it did not slide up and down my arm like the others have said. Maybe their arms are petite? I’m no Hulk but it works for me. I could see it perhaps starting to slide a little once you commence sweating, but the fabric on the inner side of the band is made of similar material/constitution as tennis headbands, so it will have to absorb moisture.
- The pocket where you place your MiniDisc is big sufficient to fit your NetMD player. It even fits an older model MD that I own. On the lid part of the case, there’s a webbed pocket for an extra MD. My MD’s hold 160 minutes of music and I don’t forsee using it to hold a spare disc. I do however, like to put the key to my locker and gym ID card in there.
- There is an open slit on one side of the case for you to run your headphones through. But unless you have a remote for your MD, you won’t be capable to expeditiously control any of your MD’s functions. One bummer is that the cord length might interfere with your workout, but I remedied that quickly by wrapping the extra cord around the case, THEN closing the lid over it. Problem solved.
- The dark gray color of the case looks great to me. I don’t think anybody will fault me for a hospital patient, as one reviewer wrote.
For the price Amazon is charging, this case is well worth the price. Now I may take pleasure in listening to my own music while I’m working out at the gym and it makes SUCH a divergence for my motivation and enjoyment.
6 of 6 persons found the following review helpful.
Great product!
By TheCheat
For me, the Velcro strap never fails, slips, or slides. I don’t think I have a dissimilar case. As for the lack of storage, I think 10 hours is pretty good for a jog/run/bike/rollerblade, or you may just use it as storage for extra batteries. On a long haul, i.e. road trip, you may just fetch the case of minidiscs along with you. If you jog with cargos, you may just throw all the extra stuff (minidiscs, batteries, FM broadcaster?) in your pockets. Another outstanding feature is the semi weather immune design. I have been biking in rain, and the water has hardly seeped through. An magnificent product.
3 of 3 humans found the following review helpful.
Great For The Gym! Not Much Else.
By R. Hernandez
This carrying case is perfective for the gym. I am capable to fit my MiniDisc Player, an extra disc, my headphones (behind the extra disc in the flap-pouch), and I slide my gym card behind the MiniDisc Player. It’s a snug fit, but it works.
I’m a huge guy and I have big arms. While it does fit around my bicep (upper arm), I have it around my forearm at the gym and I am capable to flex with ease. It fits real nice and comfortably.
The downsides to this carrying case is that it is not good for much more. After using it for a few months, it started to smell something aweful which meant I couldn’t use it anyplace else. Washing it doesn’t aid much. While the velcro on the armband doesn’t slip off, the velco on the flap closure is worn out and it doesn’t close well anymore.
I still get enjoyment from this product with the flaws and all.
I will just have to buy a new one.
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