iPhone Cases: Which One Is Right For You?

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iPhone Cases: Which One Is Right For You?

by Joshua Fruhlinger — Jun 27th 2007 at 5:30PM

So you're getting an iPhone. You'll want to protect and personalize your shiny new gadget o' love. Here's a quick look at some of the better bets in terms of iPhone cases from trusted sources. Major props to iLounge for doing a lot of the initial culling.

1. For the Active Type: Belkin Sport Armband ($30)

This simple armband will get the iPhone on your arm and out of the way for a jog in the neighborhood. Armbands tend to be the preferred athletic option since they keep devices from bouncing around on your hips as you trot. The Beklin also has a key pouch so you can hit pavement without needing extra pockets. It also protects your iPhone's screen with clear plastic. If you hope to answer your phone while running, however, plan on bringing headphones, as this doesn't allow for a quick dismount.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Asma said 2:30AM on 2-08-2008

Hey Guys,

This dood is listing cool iphone cases on the website. check them out at http://www.iphone-cases.org

cheers... rock on !!!!

lg941 said 9:35PM on 3-03-2008

I own a iphone and I dont think its that great. I also own an itouch which I gave to my daughter when i bought the iphone. The iphone is nothing more than an itouch that makes calls and send txt messages. Oh yeah, dont forget the iphone doesnt send or receive pic or video messages. Thats the worst design ever. I replaced my Blackberry 8800 for this and it doesnt even receive multimedia msges. Other than that its a great itouch that makes calls.

TomFred said 8:00AM on 3-17-2008

A lot of manufacturer are making lives on iPhone accessories. You never know how cheap they really are, thought i can't guess how could Belkin gain profits and stands out of the tough competition, check out http://www.sourcingmap.com/iphone-cases-c-983_1389.html

lou anne said 10:44PM on 6-27-2007

ug!
what a shame.
the iphone is just too cool for a case... these cases are a nuisance!
so much for "revolutionary"... i don't want to be digging around, and opening up a case just to answer the phone.
i want SIMPLICITY.
should have made a slide jacket that slides up and flips back, and closes with a snap action.
i think i'll wait till the uphone comes out... thanks apple for a phenomenal design yet again, but no thanks for the need to add the protection!

Jon said 8:22AM on 6-28-2007

One minor nuisance isn't worth not getting in my opinion...buy yourself a blutooth if it's THAT difficult just to pull the phone out of a case...it really isn't that difficult. All you are being is lazy...

lou anne said 4:12PM on 6-29-2007

one minor nuisance? hahaha.... it's a $600 phone! it should be making the coffee in the morning, dude! where's your mind? er, maybe you're the first iphone camper... nice pic! NEXT...

justpicky02 said 9:08PM on 6-29-2007

I wouldn't want one if you given it to me , what a waste of money ...and not only that , you will spend over $2,000 for internet etccccc.

Just more shit you're to mess with ......What a waste ..........

Mike said 5:57AM on 7-03-2007

iPhone is far from being called revolutionary; for one, it does not work from my home because of no AT and T signal; the speaker on the phone is mediocre and some phones reportedly have volume problems; casing is an important issue for me because it has no "handle"; this item is not like a tetanus shot; it is a first generation gadget like all the rest of Mr. Jobs' and i would shoot for the third generation if i am going to spend so much money; Frankly, the phone part of it is like a beautiful girl with very frequent headaches.

Ray said 8:07AM on 7-05-2007

lol $2,000 on internet?? check out the at&t website, even the plans starting at $60 have unlimited internet and email.

Ted S. said 3:51PM on 7-12-2007

I don't know why some people hate this phone so much. The iPhone has provided access to all functions, on and off line, whenever I have turned it on (by the way, it takes about one to two seconds to turn on and become fully operative - faster by far than anything else i've used). And just to clarify, the internet access is included for unlimited use as part of the
$ 50.00 a month fee, along with more talk time than any normal person would ever use. It's very fast in regards to the internet and phone services. My previous phone, the Motorola Razr, ran down on batteries very quickly with far less use, and it's internet connection (through AT&T) really stank. I have kept my iPhone turned on and working for a whole day so far, and the battery is still at 75%. People who think this phone is expensive and crummy simply haven't used one. It is an immensely better phone/device than anything I have used previously, and it's more fun to use than I had ever imagined. The iPod functions are killer as well. I have hundreds of tunes on mine (Uncompressed wav files) and they sound superb. I was not an Apple freak before, but the iPhone is quickly getting me there.

chip rohlke said 8:31PM on 7-14-2007

I love my iphone. I never had pony'd up for an ipod so I figure that was worth $350 of the $600 for the phone. Add to that it's 50 times better than the old Razr or new Razr 2 which was gonna be $300 or more & I thought it was pretty cool deal. Add to that unlimited data for $20 and voila I'm a happy camper.
I got the Belkin Acrylic case to mount the phone on a flat surface which works great without any restriction.
Get one...and buy the stock cause it's gonna rocket this year when the earnings on these things come out.

bloggerblog said 1:11PM on 7-24-2007

I bought cases from Griffin, Case Mate, and Belkin. By far the best one with the highest quality was from iQase.com
I got the iqase side with the screen protector film.
they have awesome stuff

bloggerblog said 1:25PM on 7-24-2007

The iPhone is awesome, obviously those who complain do not own one. I've used Treo, Samsung with Windows CE, Blackberry, and some others like the Razor. The iPhone is in a much higher category and beats'em all Hands-Down.
It is like a mini computer with desktop functionalities. You must own one to understand.
$500 is really not much compared to other sub $900 phones, that don't even come close to the iPhone in the first-place.

kudos to apple they've done it again.

Betty Norman said 10:26AM on 8-08-2007

I'm on the list for the new OtterBox iPhone case that's in production! Can't wait! Check it out here! So worth it!http://www.otterbox.com/products/ipod_cases/iphone_case/

jordan6905 said 6:10PM on 8-16-2007

all those people who say that its too much, its not that cool or revolutionary etc so on, stop being such haters cause it obviouly looks like you dont own one.
i love my iphone and in my opinion its the best phone out there!

Tom said 4:47PM on 9-13-2007

I am loving this one from SFbags.com: iPhone Smart Case
http://www.sfbags.com/products/iphonesmartcase/iphonesmartcase.htm

I'm thinking about getting their Travel case soon too:
http://www.sfbags.com/products/iphonetravelcase/iphonetravelcase.htm

Steve said 11:25AM on 9-17-2007

Thanks Joshua for your very useful list of iPhone cases I bought both the Belkin and Marware at the iPhoniacs Store
http://store.iphoniacs.com/content/accessories/4.htm

jax said 12:05AM on 9-29-2007

i just got the refurbished iphone about a wek ago and I was a hater butto tell the it's worth $600.

Person said 6:38PM on 9-29-2007

THE IPHONE ROCKSSS!!!!! luv it

Renegade said 2:04AM on 10-10-2007

What are you people talking about? If you already have At&t Service & you buy an iPhone, you only pay an additional $20 for Unlimited Internet/Email & you get 200 Text messages included! If you don't have At&t Service & you are a new At&t Customer that signs up for service & you buy an iPhone, you will only pay $59.99 for 450 Anytime min and you get unlimited Mobile to Mobile min to over 63 million At&t wireless Customers. You get Rollover minutes that you don't use with 5000 Nights/Weekend Min (9pm to 6am) & includes unlimited Internet/Email & you get 200 Text messages. Keep in mind the iPhone displays full internet pages and full html email. Before you get yourself and everyone else confused about the iPhone and the iPhone plans, you need to check with your local At&t Direct Dealer/Store for complete details before you speak!

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