The iPod fits snugly and controls are accessible through the clear plastic cover and the arm band is comfortable and long enough for even the biggest arms

and I like the fact that the clear plastic on the front allows the entire ipod to be visable.

I do agree with some of the other reviews, however, that the clear plastic that covers the iPod's wheel makes it a bit difficult to scroll...not impossible, just difficult.

i haven't even had it a year yet, and the clear plastic cover is coming apart....also noticed that it was starting to have an odor as i sweat quite a bit when i work out

As for removing from the sleeve, as long as you lift the clear plastic away from the ipod before removing it from the armband, you should have no problem removing it.

I could easily cut some of the plastic so it could custom-fit my Vidego28 player, and the plastic seems durable enough to last at least a year which is the very least I expect for this price.