I was sketchy at buying this because no reviews were made. I got it and was surprised at how ugly the design was. It looked like something from the flea market, i wasnt too happy. I thought I'd give it another shot and tried it out. The clip that they created was pretty cool, but the plastic gets in the way a lot. After running for about 10min, the plastic got very uncomfortable and then after about 30min, the sweat soaked into the material and made it slip off my arm the whole time. i wasntt happy with it at all.
I would wait until some decent armbands for the iPhone 4 come out. I regret buying this. Belkin Fast Fit Armband for Apple iPhone (Black)
This thing is very cheap and doesn't look like a quality item you'd expect from Belkin. The thing that worries me is you put the phone in through the BOTTOM, and then the bottom is only held closed with a flimsy piece of velcro. I was nervous when running my phone would fall right out the bottom.
I use this band to run. It keeps the phone well protected and has a cool clip that wraps your headphone cables so that they're not bouncing in front of you. However, I can't keep the armband tight and it always loosens up. Also, it is difficult at times to unlock the phone since part of the screen is covered by the case.
I haven't tried any other armbands for the iphone 4 yet, but I don't have any problems with this one either. I'm a currently a Marine and I run quite a bit. I usually use this to track my miles and time through GPS. When I do use the headphones, it is so much more convenient having that headphone storage area. Not much play from the wires at all. Just wrap it up and be on your way Love it. Recommended.
I've used this belkin band with an iphone 4 for 40+ miles and have only noticed it slip a few times. With a little adjustment it has not slipped on me since. I really like the headphone storage and I also like the fact that the phone clips onto the band. The velcro flap at the bottom attaches securly for me and as far as the look of the band is concerned, it may look a little cheap but the bands that look nicer keep the iPhone right against your arm with a little bit of fabric to hold back your sweat...no thanks. Now that my wife is getting an iphone I will be purchasing this band again for her.
This accessory has a bad design. The space to insert the iphone is below it, if the velcro closure fails, you risk that your iphone onto the flour . I bought it at february 3, and the velcro closure does not close well. This morning I was running and the iphones was out from the accessory, it was grabbed only by the headphones.
I am not happy with this item.
Elvin
I do a moderate amount of running, both outside and on a treadmill, and was looking for a new armband for my iPhone 4. My old iPhone 3GS armband was worn out and didn't hold the 4 very well. I researched armbands at various exercise/running sites and most people liked the Fast Fit. I found Amazon had the best price so I made the purchase.
My initial impression was that the product is well-made, sturdy, and would not be affected by sweat, rain, or heat. The armband is a vinyl-like material that doesn't stretch. You need to find a good size setting to prevent the armband from sliding down your arm during a run but not so tight as to cut off circulation to your arm. So far, this has been my biggest complaint with this product. I can't find a good medium between holding the phone secure on my arm and my arm turning blue. I find I'm accepting of a little arm slippage rather than arm tingling and blood supply cut-off.
The other minor item is the velcro connector that holds the phone in place. The phone is inserted from the bottom of the holder. There's a velcro strap that's about 1.5 inches wide that wraps from the front of the phone to the back. You can see in some of the product pictures that this holder sticks out a little, about 1/4 inch. It holds the phone securely in the pouch, but it also rubs on your arm with every step, causing slight discomfort. Shirt sleeves lessen this discomfort but don't eliminate it.
You can't use a case with this pouch, at least not initially. I have a very minimalist case from CaseMate, very thin and form-fitting around the phone, and I can't use it with this armband. The phone pouch is still too tight and the iPhone doesn't slid in or out very well with the case on. I'm hoping the pouch will stretch a little with time and use. Until then, I have to remove the case prior to inserting the iPhone. The plastic screen cover is a bit touchy to use, it doesn't always register finger presses/swipes, but once I start an exercise, I don't usually touch the screen again until I'm finished. So that item doesn't bother me. If you find yourself using the screen often, it will take some time getting used to.
Apart from those issues, I'm pleased with the buckle system, it goes on and off quickly. The cord holder is nice touch if you have dedicated headphones; I don't so I don't use it. Based on my first impressions and the price I paid, I'll keep using this armband at least through the summer to see how it holds up.'
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