Marware CEO Premiere Case for iPhone 1G (Black)

by Marware

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TYUOSU
• Item model number: 602956004301
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,504 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Marware CEO Premiere for Apple iPhone combines both elegance and protection in a slim, classically styled leather case. A bottom notch makes iPhone removal quick and easy, and the leather-lined interior protects your phone from scratches.

Features include:

• top-quality leather construction;
• a bottom notch for easy removal;
• soft, leather-lined interior; and
• access to headphone port.

What's in the Box:
Fine leather case, clear screen-protector, and microfiber cleaning cloth.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good case, overall., August 10, 2007

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B. Young (Lihue, HI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marware CEO Premiere Case for iPhone 1G (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I recently received my Marware CEO Premier case. I wanted this style case because I'm not a person who uses my phone all day long, so I wanted a nice, well-protecting case that would allow me to use my iPhone "bare" when I actually use it. There is a pleasure in the weight and feel of the iPhone that I think would be lost if you wrapped it in a silicone case.

The Marware comes with the case, a screen protector, and a microfiber cloth.

First the case: very professional looking... At least as nice as the pictures if not nicer. I was pleasantly surprised. The material used for the front and back is actually pretty rigid- for some reason I was thinking it might be a little more flexible. The belt clip is sturdy and doesn't add a lot of bulk, so no worries there. The inside isn't particularly soft, not like suede or anything like that. I might have felt better about suede, but it is probably doubtful that the material used will scratch the phone. The magnetic closure mechanism is super low profile (adds no bulk) and powerful enough to keep the case closed. Definitely a great choice by Marware. Since it is completely molded in, there is no stitching, rivets, or anything of the sort that could be a source for scratches like could happen with velcro or a snap.

There is one thing about a case like that you won't realize until you use one. I think this would be true of any case of similar design.... The hole in the bottom is plenty big enough to give the phone a nice upward push with a couple fingers. But then it gets a little weird. You have the phone partially pushed out of the case, and because the case is rigid, there is no obvious, smooth, single motion for getting the phone the rest of the way out. The back of the case (actually the front flap, folded up) won't let you get a good grip behind the phone. I usually end up akwardly grabbing the phone with my fingers and smearing up the front of the phone. But hey, the front gets smeared up anyway during normal use so I suppose it is no big deal. However I think if it were a softer leather you'd have more options- you could probably squeeze the bottom of the case and push the phone the rest of the way out.

The microfiber cloth is junk. Nowhere near as good as the one included with the phone. A nice thought, but it got lint all over the face of my phone. Totally defeats the point- I probably couldn't find a worse fabric to use if I tried.

The film has potential. I put mine on very carefully- phone was perfectly clean. There were a couple areas around the cutouts that just wouldn't stick. However, the phone seems to smear less with the film on. I am a perfectionist and tried to take the film off and clean it and reapply, but this ruined it. I'm not sure if it is adhesive or static cling that holds it on, but it is clear you have one shot to apply it right. If you get lucky and yours goes on correctly, you'll be in good shape. Otherwise, easy come, easy go.

Anyway, if you're sure this is the style case you want, I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall good product, March 12, 2008

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JV (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marware CEO Premiere Case for iPhone 1G (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The CEO Premiere case is an overall great case. I use it mostly at work, where I can easily reach my phone when I get a phone call and do not have to worry about it being in my pocket (being scratched by change or keys).

The case itself is made of good quality leather and looks sharp especially with professional clothing. I chose this case because I wanted some protection and yet wanted to use the phone naked. This case covers the phone more than other similar cases and unlike other cases the magnetic closure is quiet and will not wear out like some velcro closure. Since it is made for the iPhone the case is slim.

The only downside is that once the case slipped off of my belt when I was sitting on a bench.

I found the best method for getting the phone out the case with one hand is to use your fingers to push on the bottom opening and utilizing the flap with your thump to push down the phone into your palm. While this is a bit risky since your phone could be easily dropped it is also the quickest method for removing the phone from the case.

2.0 out of 5 stars Very nice looking but..., October 19, 2009

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Guillermo Camacho "Guille" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marware CEO Premiere Case for iPhone 1G (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

it's very nice but it broke very fast... i bought an other one that in better quality and cheaper price.