Marware Sportsuit Convertible for iPhone 3G/3GS - Black

On the box this product comes in, it states "and, of course, you have the assurance of Marware's LIFETIME guarantee".

When the neoprene starting ripping around the base after six months (I still have the box), I read the fine print on the warranty inside as I was looking for how to contact Marware to get it replaced. It states "Marware warrants that the product is free from defects in marterials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. This is the sole warranty provided by Marware ..."

So LIFETIME means 90 days to Marware. While it is still usable, it started coming apart after 180 days.

Dishonest marketing and quality aside, I have been quite pleased with it until now.

I have had this cover on my phone for a year and have had a few problems with it, but overall it has done a good job being a protective case for the phone. I purchased it because I use my phone as my iPod, and I wanted the clip/arm band to use during workouts. I have never used the arm band, since the phone is realistically too big and heavy for my arm, but I use the clip a lot.

Pros:
-It has an arm band and a clip that you can easily take on and off
-It has a screen cover! I LOVE this, because my phone is always rattling around in my purse and it keep the screen nice and not cracked (like my husband's!) or scratched from keys. I also love this because it keeps sweat completely off of the phone during workouts
-The touch screen works really well with the cover (I have had no problems with it not sitting flush with the screen as mentioned in another review). Buttons on the top/side of the phone are easy to use, as well as the headphone jack (with...Read more

I thought this looked like a good case that came with both an arm band and a belt clip, but I ended up disappointed.

When I first put the form-fitting neoprene sleeve on, the first thing I noticed is how difficult it is to put on, then adjust. I also noticed that the neoprene sleeve covers the vibrate/ring switch making it almost impossible to operate.

As I used it more, I noticed how little I like its other features. The belt clip is fixed, though you can upgrade to a $10 ratchet clip online (consider it as adding $10 to the true price). You can't switch from the belt clip to the armband without using a pen or screwdriver to unlatch what you're currently using, an elastic section covers the bottom which, while an understandable part of the design, leaves a seciton with inadequate padding while making it difficult to charge/dock the unit.

The last straw was when the neoprene developed a small tear when I tried to move it around to adjust it...Read more