LunaTik Lynk review: The zenith of iPod nano watchbands?

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LunaTik Lynk review: The zenith of iPod nano watchbands?

There are now plenty of iPod nano wristband accessories out there to choose from. But a new one from Kickstarter record-breaker Scott Wilson's Mnml design studio does a remarkable job of standing out from the crowd, thanks to attention to detail you won't find in the competition.

The LunaTik Lynk is a new take on Wilson's excellent LunaTik, which along with the TikTok, were funded via Kickstarter last year and began being sold via the Apple Store earlier in 2011. The Lynk uses the same semi-permanent watch conversion approach as the LunaTik (hence its first name), but introduces a bracelet consisting of aluminum links for that full-metal experience.

The Lynk comes in either anodized aluminum for a matte silver finish, or, like my review unit, in a PVD-plated all-black version that's coated down to the screws, and even the interior of the clasp, which for sure won't be seen by anyone but you. That's the kind of attention to detail I'm talking about, as is the silicone coating on the underside of the band's links, which make the band comfortable on the wrist and also ensures it won't go slip-sliding around too much even if you wear it a little loose.

 

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