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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Regret

Written by MA from Springboro

Aug 22, 2008

I've had my iPhone 3G for two weeks, and I purchased the Marware CEO at the local Apple store at the same time. It looks great, seemed to work okay, but yesterday, when leaving my car in a parking lot, the glue joins on the clip mount all failed, and the iphone (with sleeve) hit the pavement. Perhaps some angled pressure caused the failure, but this never happened with my blackberry holder, and it was the first time I sat in my car with it on my belt.

I believe the glue to what looks like a cardboard, is a poor design. Now my new iphone has severe scratches on the chrome ring, Murphy decided that it would hit the ground on the open end first.

I now regret that I bought the device to protect my new phone. If I had known the clip mount was attached so poorly, I wouldn't have trusted it to stay on my hip.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Great for work, gym, social life

Written by RA from San Diego

Sep 1, 2008

With this case, I can still show off my iPhone without any thick case around it when using it. After I use it, I just slip it back in the case, well protected. When i go to the gym, headphones are very accessible and volume buttons plus a clip to hold it.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

This is the best case, heres why:

Written by AF from Sonoma

Sep 4, 2008

Any iPhone case makes it more clunky and akward in your hand and besides, who wants to hide their iphone in a plastic case? So a sleeve like this one is perfect because you just put your iphone in the sleeve while it's in your pocket or purse or cup holder (whatever) and when you need to use the phone, just slide it out. You get the feel and look of the iphone without an ulgly case and the protection when you need it. The best of both worlds!

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Great Functionsality - Poor Wearability

Written by SH from Oakville

Sep 10, 2008

Bought this in Toronto on July 11 after picking up my new 3G. Loved the case. The only thing that might have improved the design was a snap tab on the top to lock the phone in.

Unfortunately, the quality of material is sadly lacking for Marware product. Within one week, the corners/edges of the case lost the top shiny coating of the "leatherette" and show the second layer of dull grayish/black material.

I took it back to the Apple Store and they offered a replacement, but I didn't bother because the sales rep and I both agreed that it would just happen again.

I have a number of Marware products and love them, but this case should have held up better. No response from them when I emailed to ask about this.

Hope this helps.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Great product

Written by AM from Washington

Sep 12, 2008

This is a pricy option, but here is what I did. I purchased the slick, clear backing and anti-glare film for the phone to protect in from minor scratches and small falls. Then I bought this sleeve for when I am at work and running around. For casual stuff I just keep the phone in my pocket, but when I wear a suit I really like having it on my hip. This is the perfect solution. A little pricey, but perfect!

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Was not satisfied

Written by MD from Stoney Creek

Nov 4, 2008

Bought the product for about two to three weeks and the clip holder popped off one day when I was getting in a car.

Now I basically just have a case with no clip.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

I'm giving up

Written by ED from Boston

Nov 13, 2008

I am now on my third sleeve and it is coming apart at the glued side seem, so I am giving up. I very much liked its slim design with a clip, so when the clip on the first two separated from the body I was still undeterred! But this is ridiculous!! Marware has been known to provide a much higher quality product, however, now I am beginning to wonder.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Good but not great

Written by MC from winter springs

Nov 20, 2008

It depends, would you like to put this in your bag or would you be running around with it. when you let this thing go it will go flyin and might come out. But if you are gonna clip this up great case. This case is a perfect combo with the incase slider my incase protective cover fits but is tight and you can barely get it out it needs a strap so it wont come out so easy.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Beware of this product

Written by JL from Lisle

Nov 28, 2008

This started out to be just the answer I was looking for: iPhone protection that looks good. The problem is the belt clip mechanism. It only lasted about 30 days before the entire apparatus broke away from the case, leaving a nice slipcase but no way to attach it to my belt. I would recommend against any Marware products: they don't last under even ordinary use.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Nice case except for the weak clip

Written by DK from Vancouver

Dec 14, 2008

This case is mostly what I wanted, sleek and easy to use. Unfortunately, like other reviewers, I've had the clip separate from the case. I tried to crazyglue it back on, it broke off again. Also, the top of the belt clip can be uncomfortable against skin if I don't have a shirt tucked in.

Until they improve the clip attachment, I wouldn't recommend this case.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Flawed design

Written by DY from Port Washington

Dec 22, 2008

I thought that this was going to be an ideal case. It seemed to be well constructed with a decent quality leather. It worked well for a few months until, like other reviewers, the clip mechanism failed. With an improved clip design, this would be a great case, but unfortunately, in its current form, it is definitely flawed.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Great case

Written by LT from Princeton

Jan 17, 2009

This is a great case, very protective. I wouldn't be worried at all if i dropped it, even on my driveway. The included screen protector is very nice its thick but you don't even notice it. I do not use the belt clip, I just put it in my pocket and the case is tight so it wont fall out if i pull it out of my pocket upside down. Overall good case A+

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Amazing little case

Written by TC from Toronto

Feb 22, 2009

I just bought this case today and didn't even bother putting the clip on because it looked flimsy and i didn't want to ruin the sleekness of the case.

The case is super slick and feels great. It contours to the iphone perfectly and is really easy to access the phone and all of the major buttons (volume control, silent/loud switch, sleep button).

I'm very picky on cases but this one has satisfied my needs.

Defiantly would recommend.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Slim, durable sleeve

Written by JS from Wilton

Feb 23, 2009

This sleeve is perfect. It provides great protection without a lot of bulk. I removed the clip and keep the case in my pocket. It's the perfect size for any iPhone or iPod touch.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Best sleeve

Written by TP from oklahoma city

Feb 23, 2009

This sleeve is exactly what I needed because I am a kind of guy that always have full off stuffs in the pockets so I referred to wear my phone on my waist band. FYI I have an Incase Slider on my 3G iPhone and it works great with this sleeve, no problem at all when get the phone in or out of the sleeve. The screen protector come with this sleeve is not worth to put on the phone, so I am using the PS anti glare film. BTW this is my 2nd CEO sleeve because I lost my first one that originally used for my 2G iPhone. So far I have not see anything bad in quality yet.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Good Case

Written by LH from Brownsville

Mar 26, 2009

I bought this case because I could actually use the phone without it being encapsulated in some sort of enclosed casing. Most cases add to the thickness of the phone as did my previous case. This one allows you to use the phone in its natural state and has a soft subtle lining inside the case to protect your phone. I just purchased the case, so I do not have enough experience to cast a judgment on the belt clip. But so far, so good.

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Coming from a Blackberry..

Written by TK from Toronto

Apr 2, 2009

... this case made the transition easy!

The case easily clips onto pant pockets, and the phone easily slides out whenever I need to use it. Can't ask for more - this case is sweet!

The price point is awesome too

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Marware C.E.O. Sleeve for iPhone 3G

Very Good

Written by MJ from Inwood

Jun 16, 2009

Pro
- Great quality
- Durable

Cons
- Might become loose
- Might accidentally turn up the volume or switch the silent switch

( Maybe a Con )
- Can't use it with another case

Personally
I like this case over all. I love the quality and build. Inside of it is smooth and some what helps clean the screen. It's also durable. I've had this since november 2008 and it' still in very good condition.

The only bad thing is that if you have your iPhone right side up, you'll most likely grab the silent or volume rocker while taking it out of the case. If you put the phone bottom's up then that's no problem. For the people who actually listen to music while they use their phone ( like my self ) will forever have that problem.

Also, if you stretch the sides out by putting the iphone in the case with a rubber case on it ( like i tried to do idiotically ) then it might make the case loose and your phone might fall out if the case is loose enough. The sides actually became a little tighter again but not to how it was originally.

The case is great over all. i love it. I trust vertical cases more because I won't pull the phone out by latching on to the headphone plug , causing the headphone jack on the phone to crack.

Get this case.

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