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FOR THE GADGET GUY: an iPhone Case {or any phone case}
By Stephanie | June 3, 2009
I remember when the iPhone came out in June 2007 (I laughed a lot when I watched the iPhone musical for the first time).
My husband and I were in awe, but we weren’t about to shell out over $500 for a phone.
So we waited.
The prices dropped.
And then we bought them.
And the iPhone IS incredible. I think all of the talk is called for, actually. It’s a feature-laden product that is truly innovative.
Want to…
- get directions?
- take a picture of your baby asleep in her carseat?
- look up movie times?
- send an e-mail to a friend?
- play a game?
- watch a movie?
- listen to music?
- schedule a meeting?
- read a book?
- update your Facebook status?
NO PROBLEM! With an iPhone, you can do it all.
If your guy has an iPhone, he probably wants to protect it because it’s a pricey phone with a lot of important data on it. Why not surprise him with a case for Father’s Day?
NOTE: The following cases are specifically designed for the iPhone 3G.
Leather Flip Folio ($34.99) by Belkin
Stylish and sleek, this fully leather case is the height of professionalism. The grey stitching around the edges is subtle and the solid black leather matches with everything. He’ll be able to toss his iPhone in his pocket or messenger back without worrying about scratches or smudges. ***Enter to win an iPod or iPhone case of your choice from Belkin – see below.
Folio ($39.95) by Contour Design
The Folio is snazzy and sturdy. Available in red or black leather, this a a great classic case with a little extra pizazz. The slim profile will please dad because it will slip in his pocket with ease. This is actually my husband’s favorite case of these three options because it is so lean. The only bummer about this case is that the designer apparently forgot to add in a hole for the camera (oops!).
Dockable Case for iPhone 3G ($52) by Sena
This elegant case is constructed with beautiful Italian Napa Leather. Choose between 12 different colors when you purchase this sophisticated case that features a removable clip for easy fastening to his belt. ***Enter to win a phone case of your choice from Sena – see below.
Of course, all three companies (Belkin, Contour Design, and Sena) also offer cases for a variety of other phones…and iPods too…so be sure to check ‘em out. You might even find something for yourself while you’re at it.
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WIN IT! There will be two winners. One winner will receive ANY iPod or iPhone case of his/her choice from Belkin. A second winner will receive ANY phone case of his/her choice from Sena.
To enter for an iPod or iPhone case of your choice from Belkin, check out the case collection on the Belkin website and leave a comment telling me what case you would choose.
To enter for a phone case of your choice (for your BlackBerry, Motorola, Treo, etc.) from Sena, check out the phone case collection at Sena and leave a comment telling me what case you would choose.
You may enter for both cases, but be sure to leave a separate comment for each case.
The deadline for both contests is Monday, June 8 at midnight (Don’t forget to follow the rules…all generic comments like “Enter me!,” “Love it,” and “Cool stuff!” will be disqualified.).
Topics: Uncategorized | 129 Comments »
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:34 pm
I’d choose the Micro Grip for iPod nano from Belkin for my hubby. He loves traveling with his iPod and this would be a nice gift for him.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 11:36 pm
At Sena I’d choose the SENA MEZZO DESIGN-UNIVERSAL LATERAL CELLPHONE POUCH CASE for hubby’s motorola cell phone. This is like his third one ~ hopefully a case would help keep it a bit safer!
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June 4th, 2009 at 5:45 am
From the Belkin site (where 99.9% of all my media acessories come from) I would choose the Leather Pull-Tab Holster for iPod classic (2nd Gen) for my husband recently inherited ipod classic
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June 4th, 2009 at 5:48 am
From the Sena site I would choose the IPOD 80 GB DOCKABLE CASES in green again for my husbands recently inherited ipod classic :) Momma got an itouch :)
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June 4th, 2009 at 9:05 am
i would choose the SENA DOCKABLE CASE in Orange. I have a love of Orange right now and that would be perfect for me.
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June 4th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I would love to have the Sport Armband Plus with FastFit from Belkin. I run with my i-phone and I wouldn’t have to worry about dropping it or it getting wet when it rains.
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June 4th, 2009 at 11:38 am
I would love to win the Leather Sleeve with Clip from Belkin for my iPhone! :)
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June 4th, 2009 at 11:42 am
From Sena, I would choose the SENA WALLETSKIN CASE FOR iPHONE 3G. I love the idea of combining a phone case and wallet together! :)
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June 4th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I’d choose the iPod arm band from Belkin!
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June 4th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
From Sena, I’d pick the BLACKBERRY 8300-8310-8320-8330 CURVE MAGNET FLIPPER CASE in black.
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June 4th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
From Belkin, I like the Eco-Conscious Leather Folio for iPod touch (2nd Gen). Not sure what eco-conscious leather is, though…
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June 4th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I would choose the Clear Acrylic Case for the 3G iphone because the one my husband has right now is a piece of junk!
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June 4th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
From Sena I would choose the IPHONE 3G SARACH LEATHERSKIN CASE for my husbands iphone.
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:02 am
I’d choose the Formed Leather Case for iPhone.
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:03 am
I’d choose the Belkin Formed Leather Case for iPhone.
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:03 am
[WHOOPS - didn't mean to post twice - I forgot to say "Belkin" in the first one (#14)]
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:26 am
I like Camera cases(there was only one) from sena.
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:28 am
I like Leather Laminate Case from belkin
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Micro Grip for iPod nano from Belkin
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:54 am
SKU Number: 2501
Color Option red i think or cannot find the right phone case but they have some nice magnetic flipcases
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Silicone Sleeve in pink, my daughter has the iphone.
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:10 am
SENA WALLETBOOK CASE FOR iPHONE 3G in light blue
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:13 am
I like the slim fit case from Belkin
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:15 am
I like the sena wallet skin cake
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:59 am
love this from Sena: MOTOROLA RAZOR LATERAL POUCH
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June 5th, 2009 at 8:43 am
I would choose the Belkin Travel ipod case for the third generation Ipod Nano. It is super cool and protects the screen!
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June 5th, 2009 at 8:45 am
I would choose the Tan Leather Skin for the Blackberry 8830! It’s so handsome!
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June 5th, 2009 at 8:57 am
My husband would love the 3G IPHONE Sarach Leatherskin case
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June 5th, 2009 at 10:45 am
I would personally love the Sport Armband for the iPhone. Looks like it would be quite handy!
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June 5th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I would love to give my husband the Palm Treo 750 Magnet Flipper holder from Sena. Thanks so much.
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June 5th, 2009 at 10:55 am
The iphone one
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June 5th, 2009 at 11:24 am
love the iphone docakable case!! what a great idea
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June 5th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
I love the ipone sarah designer in the Sena line.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
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June 5th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
In the belkin I loved the remix metal ipod 4th generation. Thanks for the great giveaway.
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June 5th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
My husband is always bumping his IPhone around. I am worried that he’ll crack it one of these days. Thanks for the chance to protect his precious IPhone. Really, he LOVES that thing.
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June 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
From Belkin I would pick the Sport Armband for the Ipod classic.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
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June 5th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I like the Fuse for my ipod Nano.
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June 5th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Leather Folio Case for iPod touch
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June 5th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
SENA WALLETBOOK CASE FOR iPHONE 3G
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June 5th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
this would be perfect for my professor dad mverno@roadrunner.com
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June 5th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I would choose the Sport Armband Plus with FastFit for iPod touch (2nd Gen). It would be great for working out.
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June 5th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
really like the Clear Acrylic for iPod touch (2nd Gen; here’s the link ftw:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=463329
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June 5th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
the elga pouch for the ipod touch in orange is a must have ftw:
http://www.senacases.com/Brands/IPOD-TOUCH-2G-CASES/Elega-Pouch-for-Ipod-Touch
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June 5th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
At Belkin I’d choose the Leather Folio for iPod case.
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June 5th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
At Sens, I’d choose the BLACKBERRY 7100 SERIES PREMIUM POUCH.
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
i would choose the ipod case Sport Armband Plus for iPod classic that would be so great for my husband when hes running thanks
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
at sens T-MOBILE GOOGLE G1 ELEGA POUCH in green for my hubby he really likes that phone but he does not have a case for it yet
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June 5th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
I like the Clear Acrylic and Brushed-Metal Case for ipod video.
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June 5th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
I would like the Belkin Sport armband
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June 6th, 2009 at 1:31 am
I would go with the Micro Grip for iPod nano for my DD.
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June 6th, 2009 at 3:42 am
Sena: MOTOROLA RAZOR LATERAL POUCH is my choice.
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June 6th, 2009 at 3:42 am
From Belkin, I would choose Formed Leather Case for iPhone. Thanks!
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June 6th, 2009 at 3:44 am
From Sena, I would choose SENA DOCKABLE CASE FOR iPHONE. Great case! Thank you for the giveaway.
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June 6th, 2009 at 5:19 am
I like the Dockable Case for iPhone 3G. You might as well have something nice while protecting something of value.
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June 6th, 2009 at 6:07 am
The Leather Flip case from Belkin is my favorite but the Eco-Conscious Formed Leather case is also good looking.
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June 6th, 2009 at 6:51 am
My husband just got his first ipod touch and he would like the leather pull tab holster for the ipod touch.
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June 6th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Always setting my phone down and forgetting it, the LATERAL POUCH A02 from SENA would be great to have.
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June 6th, 2009 at 9:22 am
SENA MAGNETFLIPPER CASE FOR iPHONE
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June 6th, 2009 at 10:15 am
the IPHONE 3G SARACH LEATHERSKIN CASE then I’d need to get the Iphone!
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June 6th, 2009 at 10:47 am
i want to win
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June 6th, 2009 at 11:11 am
I like the sports plus armband for the ipod classic.
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June 6th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
well, i was just browsing to see if any of the cases were waterproof (another thing my husband is accident prone about- if he falls in then his phone is there with him). anyways, i’d go with the SENA MOTOROLA RAZOR LATERAL POUCH – Black. That’s his replacement phone for now :)
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June 6th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Leather flip folio.
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June 6th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Great giveaway! My husband and I both have iphones, so I’d be interested in the Belkin one. I’d love to have the black Micro Grip for iPhoneF8Z258! thanks for the chance!
annasmama0702@gmail.com
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June 6th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I would get the Magnet Flipper Case in black for the Curve 8900!
Thanks!
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June 6th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
From Belkin, I would choose the Leather Sleeve for iPod touch. Thanks!
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June 6th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
From Sena, I would get the magnet flipper case for the iphone, thanks!
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June 6th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
I’d love this Belkin case: Micra Glam!
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June 6th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I’m assuming my niece would like the red remix metal ipod case–I don’t have an ipod so I’d win this for her.
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June 6th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
I THINK my niece would like this case: VERIZON XV6700/SPRINT PPC6700 CASES in Red
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June 6th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I love the Belkin Formed Leather Case for iPhone!! I think I’d keep it for myself!
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June 6th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
hubby would probably like the BLACKBERRY 8300-8310-8320-8330 CURVE LEATHERSKIN CASES
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June 6th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
My Belkin entry:
If I won, I would choose the iPod Clear Acrylic and Brushed Metal Case.
Link:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=359316
I like that it protects the click wheel along with the rest of your iPod. Great giveaway! Thanks so much for hosting.
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June 6th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
SENA giveaway:
I would love to win the very stylish Vertical Pouch A01 that is listed under the T-Mobile selection
Link: http://www.senacases.com/Products/T-MOBILE-WING-CASES_3/VERTICAL-POUCH-A01
I would choose the RED color, too, just for a little spice (& to help find it down in my purse)!
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June 7th, 2009 at 12:54 am
off belkin i would do Sport Armband Plus with FastFit for iPod touch (2nd Gen)
F8Z363-NBY
$29.99
and the other site
DOCKABLE CASE WITH MAGNETIC CLOSURE FOR iPHONE 3G
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June 7th, 2009 at 6:47 am
at Belkin website, i would choose the Sport Armband Plus with Fast Fit for iPod nano (4th Gen)
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June 7th, 2009 at 6:51 am
at Sena, i would choose the PALM CENTRO LEATHERSKIN CASE
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June 7th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I would pick the Belkin Travel ipod case for the third generation Ipod Nano.
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June 7th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I would choose Sport Armband Plus for iPod classic
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June 7th, 2009 at 10:27 am
from Sena – magnet flipper case for iphone seems good
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June 7th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
My hubby would love the Belkin Sonic Wave Two-Tone Black & Green for his I-phone.
janamichelle@sbcglobal.net
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June 7th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
SENA DOCKABLE CASE in Black Thank You
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June 7th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
From Sena I would love the LG CHOCOLATE FLIP CASES in black so that the screen on my phone doesn’t get broken. Thanks!
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June 7th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
SENA DOCKABLE CASE in Black Thanks
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June 7th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I would choose the Sport Armband Plus for iPod nano from Belkin. Thanks!
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June 7th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I would get the Leather Folio for iPod classic from Belkin. Thanks!!
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June 7th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
From Belkin: Micra Flow iPod cover
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June 7th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
From Sena: BlackBerry Pearl leather skin case
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June 7th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I’d like the Leather Folio Case for iPod nano in Black/Chocolate. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
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June 7th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Belkin remix metal. I didn’t know there was such a thing. He is always dropping his i-pod.
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June 7th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I like the Remix Metal for iPod nano (4th Gen)
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June 7th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
I would like the Blackberry Slim Ultra Slim pouch for my husband’s phone.
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June 7th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I’m entering for an iPod case – that Remix Metal case is super awesome! I also like the Leather Sleeve. :-)
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June 7th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I like the leather case in black and chocolate for an iPod.
Thanks for another great giveaway.
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June 7th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Liking the Micro grip for the iPod touch. It gives it some character.
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June 8th, 2009 at 1:11 am
My husband would love the Leather Laminate Case from Belkin for his IPhone 3G! Thanks!
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June 8th, 2009 at 1:14 am
As for the Sena, I love the IPHONE 3G SARACH LEATHERSKIN CASE in black! Thanks!
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June 8th, 2009 at 4:10 am
I think he’d like the Simple Silicone Sleeve for his iPod nano. He’s not hard to please.
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June 8th, 2009 at 4:12 am
He would use the SENA MEZZO DESIGN-UNIVERSAL LATERAL CELLPHONE POUCH CASE all the time.
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June 8th, 2009 at 5:10 am
My husband doesn’t have an iPhone yet, but it’s on his wish list! If I win this case, I guess I’ll have to fill it for him too! Thanks for offering!
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June 8th, 2009 at 6:50 am
I would choose the red Remix Metal for iPod nano (4th Gen)
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June 8th, 2009 at 6:52 am
I would choose the black SENA ULTRASLIM POUCH FOR IPHONE
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June 8th, 2009 at 7:13 am
I like the Sport Armband Plus for iPod classic.
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:17 am
I would choose the Belkin Formed leather case for iPhone
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I would choose the black/infrared silicone case from Belkin. We both need new cases for out i-phones…. thank you toddlers.
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:44 am
From Sena I’d choose the Leather Skin Case…. probably black, but it’s hard to choose!
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June 8th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
The Belking Sport Armband Plus for iPod touch looks very useful. We have a 1G Touch still in the box, and this would allow it to be used while active/mowing/etc.
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June 8th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
From Sena I’d pick the HTC TOUCH DIAMOND ULTRASLIM POUCH.
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June 8th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
from belkin i love the Leather Folio Case for iPod classic
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June 8th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
from sena i love the croco red LATERAL POUCH A01
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June 8th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I like the Belkin Leather Sleeve for iPod touch (2nd Gen).
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June 8th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I like the Sena PREMIUM STAND CASE FOR iPOD TOUCH in black.
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June 8th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I would choose the Eco-Conscious Leather Folio for iPod nano (4th Gen)!
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June 8th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
I love the Remix Metal in silver for iPod nano. I run with it, so it needs all the protection it can get.
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June 8th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
For my Blackberry, I’d love the BLACKBERRY CURVE MAGNETFLIPPER CASE in green. Thanks!
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June 8th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Clear Acrylic for iPod touch would be great. I just bought a Touch about 1 month ago to replace my Nano, so no accessories yet.
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June 8th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I like the Belkin Formed Leather Case for the iPhone.
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
From Belkin i’d like the Bright Pink / Cool Gray Silicone Sleeve for my iphone 3g! It looks great!
from Sena I just love the APPLE iPHONE 3G ELEGA POUCH in croco red -
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
I would choose the Leather Folio Case for iPod nano in the color Persimmon/Bone from BELKIN.
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
I love APPLE iPHONE 3G CASES but my hubby will choose red Remix Metal for iPod nano for me. It’s a great gift for father’s day.
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
I would choose the Leather Folio Case for iPod nano in the color Persimmon from BELKIN as I never heard that color before.
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I would choose the MagnetFlipper case in Croco Burgundy for my iPhone 3G from Sena.
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I heart the Micro Grip for iPod nano from Belkin:)
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June 8th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
My hubby likes things to be streamlined, so most cases aren’t for him. I think the leather laminate case from Belkin might work for him because it is sleek but subtle.
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June 8th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Chris also likes the black Sena magnet flipper case for his iphone. He wants it.
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June 8th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I love the SENA MEZZO DESIGN-UNIVERSAL LATERAL CELLPHONE POUCH CASE :)
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June 8th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
If we could have the iPhone on the Verizon network, that would be the best of both worlds.
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January 17th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Excellent work on this article. It make for an interesting and easy read.
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July 2nd, 2010 at 5:20 am
Viva Creation has released a series of Genuine cell phone leather Flip cases for the iPhone 3GS. Riding on the popularity of their Snakeskin and Carbono cases, it is no surprising that they will release these series of real premium calfskin leather cases for the iPhone 3GS.
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