News
Marware unveils iPod nano case lineup
By LC Angell
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Monday, October 10, 2005
News Category: iPod Accessories
Marware has introduced its new accessory lineup for Apple’s iPod nano. The new line consists of 10 cases made from neoprene, silicone, plastic, fabric and leather in a variety of styles and colors. “Rather than scaling down existing case designs to fit the nano, Marware has designed new, unique cases that complement the nano’s sleek form,” explains the company. Most of the cases, which are summarized below, will be available by the end of October.
Sportsuit Convertible
The orca-skin neoprene case features a unique side-opening lid, clear plastic screen and click wheel protector, armband clip, belt clip, and hand strap. It comes in black, blue or silver for $29.95.
Sportsuit Sleeve
Sporty neoprene case offers complete protection and features a removable belt clip, velcro closure and a pocket to hold earphones. It’s available in black or blue for $19.95.
Sportsuit Basic
An ultra-slim, form-fitting case with screen protector and removable mini clip. It comes in black and sells for $19.95.
Sport Grip
Flexible silicone case with clear plastic screen protector. The case is available in 10 colors for $9.95 each.
Sport Grip Extreme
Rugged silicone case with hard plastic screen-protector, carabiner, and lanyard. Available in same 10 colors for $19.95.
Sidewinder
Hard plastic case with pull-out side for earphone storage. It also features a screen protector and removable belt clip, and is available in black for $19.95.
CEO Card Wallet
The full-grain leather wallet holds business cards and your nano. The $24.95 case comes in black, brown, red and pink.
CEO Billfold Wallet
A full-featured black leather wallet that holds your nano, credit cards, cash and other essentials. It sells for $34.95 and features plastic screen and click wheel protector. Marware notes that it is for jacket pocket use only.
Sportsuit Safari
Animal print case come with lanyard and carabiner, and is available in seven different prints. It sells for $19.95.
Sportsuit Santa
Nano-sized version of its holiday-inspired iPod sleeve. It includes lanyard and carabiner and sells for $19.95.
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1
I’m wondering is the “not for pocket use” of the card wallet for the screen cracking issue, not for using your back pockets and sitting on it, or another reason?
Posted by Slowbye on October 10, 2005 at 6:47 PM (PDT)
2
i don’t see the point in “unveiling” all these products if we can’t buy them yet. just seems like terrible marketing - announce the product then give the consumer a couple of weeks to forget all about it until it’s available for shipping. DON’T ANY OF THESE CLOWNS WANT TO SELL PRODUCT??
Posted by iGod on October 10, 2005 at 8:48 PM (PDT)
3
the hard plastic “sidewinder” seems pretty cool. I’d get one if I hadn’t already ordered my Tunewear leather Prie case.
I was talking to Apple tech support (for a dead 4G) and asked about my nano screen.- he recommended a case and I made a crack about how you can’t get any and he only sighed.
All this will be mot in a few weeks when we are inundated with nano cases everywhere we look
Posted by Amighty on October 10, 2005 at 10:19 PM (PDT)
4
these cases are all terribly ugly.
Posted by brian on October 11, 2005 at 8:49 AM (PDT)
5
I think Marware by far is offering the absolute BEST variety out of anyone. These cases look like the same quality Marware has always offered, only custom designed for the nano! I like the heads up approach, it gives me time to budget and decide which case(s) I want.
Posted by Aelwyn13 on October 11, 2005 at 4:18 PM (PDT)
6
Why is everyone so worked up? Keep up the good work Marware. I have been using your cases since the original iPods were the “hot” item to have. Looks like my nano will be good and protected. Thanks for not making the same old thing. Very progressive!
Posted by CTKracker on October 11, 2005 at 4:33 PM (PDT)
7
Companies unveil these products so they can get the word out to other people. Just because we find out first here doesn’t mean everyone can instantly get this information. It takes a while to spread.
Posted by Slowbye on October 11, 2005 at 6:30 PM (PDT)
8
The extreme case looks money, but what’s with all the damn “paper/fake/blah, blah we’ll have it in a couple weeks” launches!!!???
Nv did it, is it so freakin’ hard to wait until the products out?!!?
Posted by Jodiuh on October 11, 2005 at 7:57 PM (PDT)
9
oops, didint’ subscribe, hehe
Posted by Jodiuh on October 11, 2005 at 7:58 PM (PDT)
10
Aelwyn1 - you need to budget for a $30 case?? unlucky!!
Posted by iGod on October 11, 2005 at 8:45 PM (PDT)
11
How about innopocket metal case ?
http://www.innopocket.com/web/showProductDetail.asp?ID=168&name=Metal+Deluxe+Case+for+Apple+iPod+nano+2GB/4GB&code=AN-0310
Posted by nanolover on October 11, 2005 at 9:46 PM (PDT)
12
That case on the left with the bare chest… it looks like Freddy Mercury’s about to go windsurfing
Posted by Magic Rabbits in Aberdeen, Scotland on October 12, 2005 at 2:39 AM (PDT)
13
I like the Sport Grip model, but because of a recent experience I’m very interested to know exactly what “clear plastic screen protector” means. Is it built in to the case or is it a separate little rectangle of plastic that you have to wedge in after you’ve slipped the case on? I bought an ezSkin for iPod nano from ezgear4u.com, and I like the case very much. However, its screen protector was a little rectangle of plastic, and while I was wearing the iPod on my belt (with the included belt clip), the nano somehow managed to poke the top of its head out of the opening, and by the time I realized this, the screen protector was gone. Do any cases of this general type come with their screen protectors built in?
Posted by navamske on October 12, 2005 at 7:28 PM (PDT)
14
<<Aelwyn1 - you need to budget for a $30 case?? unlucky!!
By iGod>>
On the contrary, very luck. the budget is for a nano and probably about 3 cases or so. I am fortunate to be able to contemplate anbd budget for such things
Posted by Aelwyn13 on October 14, 2005 at 4:50 PM (PDT)