Get Better Gear!

Premier Sponsors

Other World Computing

TechRestore

Top 5 Free Apps

Release Date: August 05, 2009
Genre: Games
Release Date: May 22, 2009
Genre: Games
Release Date: August 29, 2009
Genre: Games
Release Date: March 27, 2009
Release Date: August 07, 2009

iTunes New Music Releases

Release Date: September 29, 2009
Genre: Rock
Release Date: September 20, 2009
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Release Date: August 25, 2009
Genre: Rock
Release Date: August 25, 2009

Top 5 Paid Apps

Release Date: April 22, 2009
StickWars $0.99
Release Date: March 31, 2009
Genre: Games
Bloons $0.99
Release Date: April 05, 2009
Genre: Games

Discover New Music

  • Modern Lovers

    • 10 out of 10
    • Modern Lovers
    • This timeless masterpiece is little known, but it has inspired almost as many bands as The Modern Lovers' own inspiration -- and only slightly better known -- The Velvet Underground & Nico.

  • Gimme Fiction

    • 10 out of 10
    • Spoon
    • Gimme Fiction by Spoon is a terrific album by an Austin band that I was lucky enough to catch on an Austin radio station during a Christmas visit.

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Once More, with Feeling

    • 10 out of 10
    • Various Artists
    • Most musical episodes of TV shows frankly stink. They are usually little more than ill-conceived vehicles intended to let the stars show off what musical talent they have. Once More, With Feeling,

  • Chicago Transit Authority

    • 10 out of 10
    • Chicago
    • For those of you who don't know, Chicago didn't always suck, and everyone in the band didn't always play a keyboard. When the band started off they were pioneers of rock and jazz fusion, and guita

  • Stadium Arcadium

    • 8 out of 10
    • Red Hot Chili Peppers
    • What? Only four stars, you stingy bastard? I'm asking myself the same question, so let me explain myself to myself... If I compare the new

Reader Specials

Visit Deals On The Web for the best deals on all consumer electronics, iPods, and more!

In-Depth Review

Belkin Sport Armband for iPhone

If you lead an active life, the Belkin Sport Armband for iPhone may be just the ticket for keeping your iPhone handy and well-protected while you sweat it out.

The Belkin Sport Armband for iPhone is a comfortable neoprene case with a clear plastic front. It wraps around your arm and uses a Velcro fastener that's easy to manipulate even when your hands are sweaty. The case itself is water-resistant and hand washable, both good qualities in a case you're going to sweat upon.

The clear plastic front lets you use the touch screen without removing your iPhone from the case. And the volume controls (note the plus and minus signs on the left side of the case in the picture above) can be pressed right through the neoprene, which is nice. As you can see there is also a small key pocket.

Which brings us to my gripes about this case. First, the key pocket was too small for my Mini Cooper key, which has an integrated electronic door locker built in. My second complaint is that the thick plastic front sometimes impedes using the touch screen. I found myself having to tap harder or several times for it to register. Not a huge problem but other cases with plastic fronts have worked better. Finally, it's a snug fit for your iPhone and getting it in and out of the case is not as smooth as I'd like. I guess I should be happy that my iPhone is held securely but I found it irritating having to wrestle with it to get it out of the case.

The Bottom Line

The Belkin Sport Armband for iPhone is the first case of its kind I've tested. It does what it's supposed to do and does it quite nicely with just a couple of minor irritations. If you're an active person and want an iPhone case that won't impede your workout, this one will do nicely.

Just The Facts

Sport Armband for iPhone from Belkin

MSRP US$29.99

Pros:Lightweight, washable, lifetime warranty, key pocket, volume control access.

Cons:Snug fit, occasionally have to tap harder/more than once, small keys only.

Post Your Comments

  Remember Me  Forgot your password?

Not a member? Register now. You can post comments without logging in, but they'll show up as a "guest" post.

Commenting is not available in this section entry.