Denisdisdis likes the weight of RePod in his hand. He also likes turning its wheel. In his first impressions of Techpod’s handheld Apple Watch case, the old music-player shape comes with something he finds satisfying to touch and use.
TL;DR — What They Love About RePod
- The substantial feel of the unit in his hand.
- The satisfying rotation of its working wheel.
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A little object with a satisfying feel
Denis is enthusiastic about the heft of his silver-front case. With his old Watch fitted inside, he turns the wheel and enjoys its physical response. The appeal is immediate and tactile: a familiar screen above a dial he wants to keep turning.
RePod gives the Watch more body to hold and a larger wheel beneath the screen. Denis calls its rotation “so satisfying.” That physical feel is part of what he enjoys about the device.
The wheel really moves the Crown
Denis explains the mechanism as he uses it: rotating RePod’s wheel mechanically turns the Apple Watch’s Digital Crown. In supported apps, the rotation can handle actions such as scrolling or volume, depending on the app and watchOS.
The center button is decorative. Selection and playback still use the Watch’s controls, so an iPod-inspired body comes with a different control habit. The RePod controls guide covers that distinction.
If the pleasure of a physical wheel is part of what you miss about a small player, explore Techpod’s RePod. Choose the version for your Watch generation and size.