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Case-Mate Fuel Rechargeable Ba

by Case-Mate

35 customer reviews

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Power on/off button makes more efficient usage of the fuel by only engaging when you decide to
Rechargeable through a standard 5-pin usb cable (included)
Fully supports syncing while iPhone 3G / 3GS is docked in the fuel
Manufactured by Case Mate
Compatible with: Apple iPhone 3G, Apple iPhone 3GS

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We’d like to introduce you to your new best friend...the iPhone 3G / 3GS FUEL. It's a protective case, carrying solution, and extended battery life all in one. So from here on out you’re good to charge on the go. So the next time you’re rushing to get to the airport at 6am and you forget your charger...relax, your iPhone 3G / 3GS is taken care of.

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Product Dimensions	6.5 x 4.5 x 2 inches
Item Weight	6.4 ounces
Shipping Weight	6.4 ounces
ASIN	B002957POI
Item model number	IFUEL-BLK
Customer Reviews	35 customer reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank	#590,305 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #306,237 in Cell Phones & Accessories > Cases > Cases

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A good idea that needs improvement

ByJ. Brownon March 4, 2010

I've had the Fuel Holster for about 6 months now, and overall I'm satisfied with the product. At 2300 milliamp hours, it's one of the largest batteries you can get in a case for the iPhone. The three indicator lights on the front do a good job of indicating how much battery time is left on the Fuel.

The build quality of the unit is very good, if not excellent. I'm rough with any cellphone and this case has done it's job in protecting my phone from accidental drops. The belt clip works well, but is fairly loose on a dress belt and the bottom lip makes it difficult to remove and replace the case while wearing it. Still, the case is light enough for the added features and worth it for the extra power it provides.

To preserve the iPhone's internal battery, I run the phone exclusively from the Fuel, and the phone automatically switches over to it's internal battery when the Fuel is drained. I typically get a day's usage out of the Fuel before it's completely drained, which isn't bad at all, as I still have 100% charge on the iPhone itself. I am a heavy user of my phone, as I work in IT and am constantly on wireless, email, internet and using other tools of my trade.

There are a few glaring flaws with this product. The on/off button to turn on the Fuel is located on the front, making it very easy to accidentally switch the Fuel's battery on or off without realizing it. Secondly, I wish the belt clip were detachable. While belt clip style holsters work for some phones (BlackBerry's have nice holsters), this one is cumbersome at best.

The most glaring flaw with this case is it's inability to charge both itself and the iPhone at the same time, despite what is claimed in the manufacturer's documentation. I have noticed that if both the Fuel and iPhone are at 50% or less, by leaving the iPhone docked in the Fuel and the Fuel plugged in and turned on, I wake up the next morning to a dead case and a nearly dead phone. To me, this is a major design flaw, and one I have repeatedly been able to reproduce.

The idea behind the Case-Mate Fuel is good and for the most part, works as advertised. With heavy usage, I could probably get a full two days' using the Fuel with my iPhone 3G. It's a relatively sturdy case that secures the iPhone well and protects it from damage if dropped (with the exception of the exposed 3rd of the iPhone). However, I cannot recommend this product to others while the charging issue exists. As it is, I keep a charger at work and at home in the even that the Fuel and iPhone are not recharged when I get ready for work in the morning.

Hopefully, Case-Mate will come out with a version that fixes the charging issue, moves the power button to a switch on the side or bottom, and has a detachable belt-clip.

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Great Charging Case with a Serious Design Flaw: The Clip

ByNetizenon July 25, 2011

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Shortly after purchase I pulled at the phone and case to remove it from my belt. The clip snapped off the case. Studying the issue, I saw that the eye loops (yoke) that accept the metal pivot bar were made of plastic and had failed, releasing the pivot bar and making it impossible to reassemble.

Since this was a problem with the clip only, I thought it would be a simple matter to acquire a replacement and a couple extras and I'd be back in business.

No such luck. "... we don't sell the clip by itself..." wrote Alma, from customer service at CaseMate. So was I to buy a brand new case to replace a case only two weeks old? Not likely.

I'll carry the case in my gear bag for charging, but without the clip, it becomes something of a less attractive proposition.

The charging aspect and overall design of the case seem reasonably good, but the clip and lack of an available replacement for an obviously weakly designed piece amount to deal breakers in my book. (The eye loops should have been made with more durable material.)

This applies to the iPhone 3G version of this case.

UPDATE: Alma wrote a nice letter back explaining that CaseMate hasn't carried the 3G line for fifteen months. Well, I bought one from a retailer. So no customer service on select items, or-- how exactly does that work? I think the product might well be supported for a time after its removal from the official line, but maybe that's just me. Caveat emptor, as the saying goes.

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ByLovesStorieson October 8, 2011

I've used this case for my iPhone 3GS for a couple years now, mostly as a secure mounting and power supply for my motorcycle. On short rides like to work or around town I just use it as a mount, but for long (several hour) rides I can use it to power the phone as well. I have a mounting plate installed on the gas tank and the belt clip secures nicely to that so the iPhone display is just below my instrument cluster. I also use this when away from a power source for many hours so I can freely use the iPhone without worrying about draining its battery. I've been very satisfied with the build quality and usefulness of this product and I'm hoping CaseMate has or will have an iPhone 4 version since I'm now upgrading and won't be able to use this case anymore.

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totally love this case

ByBeaston May 20, 2012

I received this case as a gift and have been using it for almost a year. I have dropped it many times and my phone and case still work fine. Only con I found is the belt clip is not detachable, I was getting into my car and caught the case on the car door, breaking the belt clip off of the case. Because it is not detachable I have to buy a new case instead of just the clip. I am a medium user of my cell phone and with this case I get two and a half to three days use before cell and case are dead. prior to getting the case it was all I could do to get through the day without recharging the phone. I would recommend it to anyone!

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charges battery well, but....

ByP.F.on July 19, 2013

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Charges battery very well, but the belt clip broke before I could even use the bugger. After opening the package I started to turn the clip 90% because I like phone sideways, clip broke while to
turning it and now its a pocket catching stump... Seller packaged item well, arrived quickly. for the $$ the charger is a great deal even if I end up just keeping it for emergency use, and not daily use.

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Good as case but takes forever to recharge

Byedubon July 28, 2009

As a case and backup battery this works great. However, I have run into problems recharging the Fuel. According to the website it should recharge an empty iPhone and the battery in about 6 hours. When I try to charge just the case it takes me on average about a day to get it to recharge. I don't know if this is the norm or just my case but something to be aware of.

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Does what it says

ByGilford Kibleron January 9, 2010

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I was skeptical about the Fuel based on earlier reviews but I was very pleasantly surprised. The iPhone fits very snugly in the holder and the clip is stiff enough to not rotate unless I want it to. I can now last an entire day on one charge. I am very pleased.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

works very well , Highly recommended

Published 1 year ago by James Burrell

Don't get your hopes up.

The clip broke the first time my dad tried to put it on. He decided he didn't need a clip to use the product but it would not hold a charge. Wasn't expensive but it was a waste.

Published on June 25, 2014 by Antoine E. Bassham

bulky and less usefull

Case-Mate 2300
I had fair success with an early model Case Mate (800mh), which lasted one year before it stopped holding a charge.Read more

Published on January 8, 2014 by Christopher Amos

The holster was broke when it arrived.

I hate it the piece arrived broken and no replacement unit was every offered. No worth a dime. It stinks

Published on March 15, 2013 by Daniel L Rocha

Needs to be made with better components

Belt clip arrived broken off unit. If you bother making a product this well designed at least make it out of quality components.

Published on February 28, 2013 by feedbackisgood

Piece of crap used it 1 time try to charge it after that and dindt work, don't buy, wish I can get store credit or money back. Ok store dudes you know my e-mail contact me!!!!

Published on January 27, 2013 by What???

NO GOOD THE I BUY A NEW ITEM AND I RECEVE A BROKE HOLTER AND A DURTY BOX I HAVE PICTURES I CAN PROOF THIS SELLER IS NO GOOD.

I fell very sad my item the case - mate iPhone 3G fuel holster the holster coming broke I have pictures what I can proof is used the Seller sell me this item for new and the box...Read more

Published on December 10, 2012 by neftali guzman

Worked great...for a bit

I bought this case about two weeks ago. I have not dropped it, gotten it wet, or exposed it to anything out of the ordinary, and it won't take a charge.Read more

Published on October 19, 2012 by jbbillingsley

Piece of crap.,,.already broken & not even out the box

I opened the box o take this out to charge it and the clip on the back stayed in the plastic when I lifted the case out of it.Read more

Published on July 11, 2012 by P. H. Thomas

Not quite what I expected, but will work till I can get an iphone 4 Expected leather, was plastic not an easy way to "unholster" the phone woith out dropping it

Published on March 30, 2012 by George Pendergast

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