Marware Silicone Case and Screen Protectors for Apple iPhone 4

by Marware

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.4 x 0.3 inches ; 0.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001B4C12Y
• Item model number: 602956004875
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,981 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

The Sport Grip provides smooth, sleek, slip-free silicone protection for your iPhone 3G. One of the slimmest and most comfortable carrying solutions on the market.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fuzzy Wazzy was this iPhone Case, August 23, 2008

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jt (NoCal, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Marware Silicone Case and Screen Protectors for Apple iPhone 4 (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This case does a great job protecting my phone and more importantly feels good and secure when using the phone. I like how it is sort of tacky helping prevent slippage. I also really like how it wraps around the phone and covers pretty much everything (including the buttons) except the screen. HOWEVER, this things is a HUGE lint magnet. Sometimes it looks like your iphone is covered in felt and you are playing with a teddy bear. The other annoying thing is that although the clear screen protector included with the case is fairly nice it actually scratches which is just plain odd/ironic. Not only does it scratch from stuff that might be in your pockets it develops streak marks from your fingers especially at the bottom of the screen where you have to slide your finger to unlock your phone. I do still use the case because it feels the most secure in my hands especially when typing but it is kind of embarrassing as I have had a couple of people comment on the hairiness of my iphone...

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Elegant Solution to Protect your new 3G iPhone, July 20, 2008

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Andrew Oswald "Gearapolis" (Bainbridge Ilsand, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marware Silicone Case and Screen Protectors for Apple iPhone 4 (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Marware does it again. The case fits perfectly to the 3G iPhone. It comes with a thin clear protector for the screen. (Do not get crumbs or anything on thin clear screen protector prior to sticking it on the iPhone, otherwise those crumbs will create air bubbles on the screen and annoy you forever...) All buttons and iPhone functions work with the case attached. Easy to take on and off. The case may not fit in all docks, but removing the case is a cinch. I highly recommend picking up on of these cases.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get a Grip, April 2, 2009

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cjdlite - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marware Silicone Case and Screen Protectors for Apple iPhone 4 (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Protection. Performance. Price. Marware's Sport Grip excels in all.

This is the second Marware case I've bought (for my new iPhone 3G; read my review for the first Marware case I bought for my previous iPhone).

I was looking for a thin, protective, and inexpensive case for my iPhone knowing that most third party products are bulky, shabby, and overpriced.

There are other cases that look better, but Marware's Sport Grip offers the best-looking protection and grip for the iPhone (which is a very dense, slick device; and therefore very easy to drop).

While I am very impressed with the design and appearance of the Cozip case, I would still recommend the Marware Sport Grip because of its more industrial-strength grip and protection.

If protecting your iPhone from the hard knocks of life is your top priority, then this is the case for you.

Unlike the original Marware case, this one greatly reduces the problem of dust with the addition of a micro-fine matte texture resembling acid-etched glass.

While the iPhone's screen is reputed to be extremely scratch resistant, I prefer the extra protection afforded by this clear protector, but there is still the issue of applying the clear screen protector without trapping air, lint, or dust below it.

I found the new instructions helped me to apply the protector on the first try (something I was not able to do before). The trick is to use a credit-card while applying the screen.

If you do have problems applying the screen protector, please try the techniques I used with the first case (but you must be very careful and patient to get it right).

Use the supplied microfiber cloth (and Dust-Off, if you have it) to clean your iPhone very thoroughly first. Apply the screen protector as instructed in a clean and well-lighted place. You will most likely have to make several attempts, but eventually it will work perfectly. I used a Swiss Army knife toothpick to lift the protector off the screen to reapply, but any sharp non-metal object should work as well.

If you do get lint below the screen protector (as I did), don't give up. Simply saturate a few cotton balls in pure rubbing alcohol (99%) and gently wipe the clinging side of the protector from edge to edge in one motion on a fresh sheet of office paper. Keep wiping until the entire protector surface is clean, then blot the alcohol off using another fresh sheet of office paper. Reapply the protector as instructed. It took me several attempts of cleaning and reapplying, but eventually it clung perfectly to the iPhone screen and disappeared almost entirely.

I know this sounds overly meticulous, but a little extra care while applying the screen protector will greatly enhance your experience with this product and your iPhone. Once the protector and skin are on, you will lose virtually none of the iPhone performance while gaining significantly enhanced grip and protection.

I find the new texture of this case greatly reduces the friction issue many others reviewers had. For me, this new texture is vastly improved over the last as it does not cling to your pockets nearly as much, but still improves grip and shock protection.

This sword cuts both ways. For me, high-friction is a feature and not a bug as I prefer that my phone stay securely where I put it. Naturally, the silicone case clings to pockets while attracting lint, dust, etc. That's the point. Just about any other material slides around, which is exactly what I don't want.

For me, this is a small sacrifice when compared to the amount of sure grip and protection this case affords. I also prefer that my iPhone not slide out of my coat pocket when I stoop down, but the tradeoff is that it doesn't slip into your pocket as easily and definitely attracts dust and lint.

However, the this new case is even easier to remove from the iPhone to rinse off and blot-dry, so I don't see this as a huge disadvantage when compared to the enhanced grip and protection.

I would easily pay double the price for this product as it is the most protective, highest performance, and least obstructive iPhone case, but Marware's Sport Grip is a real bargain at around $10. At this price, I haven't found any other products that look as good while protecting so well.

I highly recommend this product to those who value protection and performance over appearance.