Comments on: Hands-On: Case-Mate Carbon Fiber Leather Apple iPhone 3G Case

By: Trigger Lappy

Trigger Lappy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:31:12 +0000

I have this case o my iPhone 3G, and my experience differs from Rick slightly.

I feel that this is a great case for my phone, and it has a high-quality feel to it, with the carbon fibre detailing very intricately done.

My phone fits more snugly into this case (versus a nice softer leather case, also from CaseMate) and the fitting to show the vibrate switch, phone jack and sleep/wake button is perfect.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:10:41 +0000

Thanks for feedback Rick. The iPhone (original) I put into it seemed to fit pretty snug, although I believe the 3G is slightly smaller. I can see how over time it could become looser though.

Any other 3G users having similar issues as Rick?

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:39:37 +0000

I have this case for my 3G. I must admit I am quite disappointed. Leather is awesome. But it is somewhat loose (I used some double-sided tape to keep it in place better). Also, the case is too close to the vibrate switch, making it hard to switch back to right. Finally, the design seems off, the hole on top is too high and rises too much in front, and not enough on the top rear.

By: Kamran

Kamran — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:08:14 +0000

I really liked the look of this case and am interested in purchasing it. However, can you tell me whether this suffers from the same problem (the top, front-side of the case prone to bending) as experienced on case-mate’s signature line case? To get a better idea of what I’m taking about, the problem is mentioned at about the 2:45 mark in this video review @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxEfOM79oSg

Thanks.

By: Carbon Fiber 3G Review | Case-Mate Official Blog

Carbon Fiber 3G Review | Case-Mate Official Blog — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:03:25 +0000

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