Sportwrap for Iphone/ipod Touch Black

Price: $16.81
Manufacturer: Imation


Running, weightlifting or biking - whatever your forte, Sportwrap is there to keep your iPod or iPhone moving with you.Whether you're hitting the road on your bike or on foot, Sportwrap will help your iPod keep up the pace.Sportwrap was designed by a team of workout enthusiasts to be the most comfortable and functional armband ever made. The neoprene body and adjustable strap are trimmed with a soft stretchable material that allows the entire armband to mold to perfectly to fit your arm, and the face is clear flexible plastic that allows full access to all controls. Sportwrap's unique one-piece design keeps the iPod in place, offering stability that other armbands do not.Sportwrap is the #1 armband for active iPod users.

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #301 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Imation
• Model: 01553
• Dimensions: 1.25" h x 5.50" w x 8.00" l, .22 pounds

• Neoprene body and adjustable strap are trimmed wit

Product Reviews

Some design quirks and limitations
It does the job of holding your iPhone well enough, but you'll have to use the onscreen volume control, which is hard to do on the move. Also, it would be better if the phone were oriented upside down for easier viewing while the device is on your arm. As it is you have to read the screen either upside down or at best at a 90º angle.

Solid construction, comfortable, versatile
I bought this arm band to use with my Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, iPod touch 1G, 2G and iPhone 3GS, which connects directly to the sensor without using the included receiver. The plastic cover is sewn into the armband on the inside of the pouch, unlike some cheaper models that are glued on, so it will not come loose over time. And because the plastic cover is clear from top to bottom, you can turn the iPhone right side up or upside down and still see every bit of the touch screen - however - if you are using wired headphones, the pre-cut hole for the headphone jack is in the top of the armband. I use the wireless bluetooth Altec Lansing 906/R US BackBeat Headphone with Dongle, which also connect directly to the iPhone for wireless music and phone usage, so I can turn the iPhone either way in the armband - there are no wires coming out of it while I'm wearing it!

The entire armband is made of neoprene and the strap is soft and wide, so it doesn't feel like it is cutting into your arm. The strap also has soft velcro along the entire length of it, so the armband will accommodate both large and small arms well. The wire wrap does pop out if you have wireless headphones and don't want to use it, but it really doesn't bother me, so I just left it in. The plastic cover is protective, but thin enough that the touch screen can still sense your finger through it.

One of my biggest concerns was whether or not my iPhone would fit inside the armband with it's protective hard case on, or if I would have to take it off before inserting it into the pouch, which is done through an overlapped slot in the neoprene at the top on the inside of the armband. I have the Richard Solo hardcase that came with the RichardSolo 1800 for iPhone - External battery pack + power adapter Li-Ion 1800 mAh, and I also have the Zagg invisibleSHIELD for the Apple iPhone 3G (Front) on the screen of my iPhone. I did not have to take the case off - it fits snugly into the pouch with the case on! I do have to be careful when removing the iPhone from the armband, as the Zagg film can stick a little to the plastic cover on the SportWrap, but it's not a big deal to gently pry them apart. I'm not sure how other protective cases and films will fit, but the two items I have work nicely.

Overall, I'm very satisfied. I ran 5 miles last night with the SportWrap on. It didn't slip once, and I never had to readjust it, even after soaking it with sweat. I agree with other reviewers that the iPhone, in general, is large for wearing on your arm, but this armband is solid, comfortable, and I have no doubt that my phone is safe while wearing it.

good product
Overall, I'm satisfied with this product. There aren't many products which can be used for running with an iphone (curious since it has Nike+ built in), but this one works fine. The iphone itself is a bit big to be "armbanded" (not a criticism of the product just a fact).

Pros:

It's easy to get the iphone in and out of the case. It's also easy to navigate to your ipod and other apps thru the large, clear plastic screen. Headphones plug in easily. The phone is completely surrounded by cushy neoprene. The neoprene keeps the phone secure inside, as well as fairly still on the arm. Easy to put on/take off. Removable headphone cord wrap is nice.

Cons:

Arm size: I'm 5'7" 130 lbs and there isn't much room on the armband left, so I'd be cautious if your arms are much skinnier than mine.

Volume rocker is not accessible when phone is in place. Either need to use onscreen volume control or a headset with remote vol control (which is easier to use on the fly anyway)

Hard to see the screen when it's on your arm (true for arm bands in general)