Marware Sportsuit Convertible Case for Apple iPhone Black

 (4 customer reviews)

I bought this case for my new 3GS phone because I wanted something with a clip while I was at work (on an ambulance) but without one when I was just walking around. The case itself feels nice enough, but as other reviewers have said, the screen doesn't adhere cleanly, touch functionality is diminished, and the silence button is very hard to access. I didn't have a problem with the call end/options screen showing up when the phone left my ear (except once) but I actually had major problems with the clip. I was hoping for something durable that would protect my phone while I was carrying patients or getting in and out of an ambulance. The clip didn't even hold the iphone in place while I was getting out of my own car, so I ended up never using it and just throwing the phone in my pocket. And yes, the clip was attached appropriately, with both ends properly positioned.

I decided to return it, and as if to confirm my decision, when I took my phone out I found the case had...Read more

I have had this case for about two months. I like many things about it (slim, fits nicely, clip is very strong), but there are several things that are making me take it off and feel cheated. As another reviewer described, the mute button is hard to push on and off with the cover in place. I did it once or twice, but the other times, it just wouldn't work which meant my phone kept ringing. I finally had to cut it. Also, it covers the sensor button that lets the iPhone know when I've pulled the phone away from my face so that it pops up the End Call screen. This is really annoying because it means I have to wait for the call to disconnect itself which can take a minute or so. All that time, the caller can still hear me. If I'm on a conference call and need to access the keyboard buttons, I can't get to them if the sensor doesn't react to me pulling the phone away. This took a few trips to the Discussion boards to pinpoint the issue.

I would have liked the clip to swivel, but...Read more

I ended up deciding 4 months ago to just use my device without a case (except when working out or running) because: the tiny bubbles bothered me a bit aesthetically; it was a bit thicker in my pocket with the case on; the keys on the edge of the touchscreen were a bit more difficult to press; it was annoying the few times I wanted the case off; and I decided I could trust the phone not to break even without a case being on all the time. I am very happy with my decision not to use the case, but I stand by this review for people who are wary of using the phone without a case on.

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The durability of the case is solid.

Unlike a previous reviewer, I don't find that the case slides around at all with my iPhone 3G. The case is slim and fits very snugly, to the point where it's difficult to take it on and off if you're not practiced. A tip is to slide something between the iPhone screen and the case when sliding the iPhone in and out so it doesn't...Read more