Belkin F8Z170-KG Sports Armband for iPhone Reviews

• Cheap piece of crud

  
  By A25RNJJ3HG1T4P on 2008-03-04
  Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3GC7HSF3IT6H6 Review of the very horrible and cheap Belkin F8Z170-KG Sports Armband for iPhone.. watch before you buy!!
  
  

• Armband too small

  
  By A3ON5M34XBG31L on 2007-07-12
  First of all the product I received is a little differnt then the image when I purchased it. No big deal though, but the thing doesn't even come close to fitting around my arm. The armband strap measures 11.80" long, so if you have big arms, it's not going to fit. It doesn't stretch much either.
  
  

• Perfect for use on the Bike or Elliptical

  
  By A2MIRMIT7EI9IG on 2007-09-12
  I use this armband about twice a week at the gym to listen to podcasts on the bike and elliptical machines. It's small and folds into a small space like a gym bag well. It holds the iPhone securely and you can easily access the touch screen and the side volume buttons. After many workouts and no washings, the armband doesn't smell like a workout armband, so you don't have to wash it much.
  
  Another review says the band is a little small. Because I've worked out with weights for the past 7 years I have bigger arms than most people. Still, I'm not a bodybuilder and with my arm the band just fits. If you wrap the band with the iPhone together first, and then slide your arm through the band, the armband should work for most people. However, if you have big arms because you are overweight or a true body builder, then this armband is not the armband for you.
  
  

• Bad Design

  
  By A1ZH6DBEXMCVTK on 2007-10-13
  This product was not designed well. The plastic covering is merely glued to the armband. It makes for a nice and pretty 'flush' finish, however glue+jarring+sweat+sunlight+$400 electronic device = angry customer when the glue released and dropped iPhone on concrete. Belkin normally provides great products, but they clearly weren't thinking through this one too well.
  
  

• Do not buy

  
  By APYEO9LZP84NB on 2007-11-15
  Came apart on it's FIRST outing. The plastic is glued (not stitched) to the face of the neoprene. The adhesive started coming loose about 20 minutes into a run. Had I not noticed it, the entire face would have become loose enough and my iPhone would have toppled to the street.
  
  I've had armbands for gen 1 iPod, iPod mini, and gen 1 iPod shuffle. Hands down the worst designed and manufactured armband I've purchased. Writing both Belkin and Amazon a letter and will update if things go south or north. For anyone considering this, please don't make the same mistake I did.
  
  
• cheap
  By A1V9DGUI8Y11MF on 2007-10-06
  Listen, this armband is lame. The clear plastic in the front is glued on. The glue on my armband gave out the first day I wore it. I know the Apple one is "bulky" but it is way more sturdy. I guess if I have one good thing to say about this armband, it looks cool, and u can use your iphone screen through the clear plastic.
  
  
• won't last but looks great
  By A1VI5NY9URNBML on 2007-11-15
  Item looks great in the box but the clear plastic ripped apart the 1ST time I used it. I'm sure I did not wear it for more than 20 minutes and I was just working out normally (lifting weights). Very very disappointed at this product.
  
  
• I tried it
  By A3PK2PYQQLYLRN on 2007-10-20
  I tried this unit for my iphone it is a nice armband but the velcro is comming ,loose after 2 runs and it tears where you place the iphone in easier than i would have thought. As long as you take your time with it and not be to aggressive with it it should provide 6-8 months of service for physical activity.
  
  
• Nice looking but wont last
  By A1QY8QWSAYP8QC on 2007-10-23
  Item looks great and worked fine for a few months. Then one day out of the blue the clear plastic part ripped apart from the rest of the arm band.
  
  
• Might be ok for a child's arm.
  By A3MLGB6HEJFO3G on 2007-11-12
  I bought the item, got it on a Friday, used it Saturday and it came apart. The main problem is the armband is way too small. I am not a big armed person by any stretch of the imagination and I had a hard time getting it to fit so it would not slide off during a workout.
  
  Because the strap is too small for me, I have to pull it a bit so the velcro catches. That looked ok at first, but by the end of my very first time using it, the plastic facing had started to detach from the backing (its merely glued on and the glue separated).
  
  Once the facing is loose, I was concerned about dropping my iPhone and bearing the expense of a new one.
  
  Belkin could do better if they added a couple inches to the strap. But, the plastic facing glued to the backing still leaves a bit of concern.
  
  If you have very small arms (child-like arms) then perhaps this will work for you.
  
  
  
• Great product!
  By A2J4KKDOEDKR89 on 2007-10-22
  I am very satisfied with the product. It works great and it doesn't slide. I love the key pocket!
  
  
• Not perfect, but a workable armband carrier for iPhone
  By A1QCESKD18AFDP on 2007-12-14
  I've used this armband for a few long bike rides now. It's not perfect though it's probably one of the few readily available products of its kind for the iPhone.
  
  Here's how the F8Z170-KG Sports Armband breaks down:
  
  PROS:
  
  - Nice fit for the iPhone and easy to get in place
  - Fairly water resistant, I got caught in light rain and it had no problem
  - Fits fairly tight for about 30 minutes
  - The touch screen works just fine through the cover, surprisingly
  - Has a professional, clean feel and appearance
  - Construction is on the high end side, with a metal (not plastic) buckle and quality screen cover
  
  CONS:
  
  - Very hard to get back out easily, though some would call this a "feature" for running
  - As a result, can't take easily pictures with it in place since the shot is usually gone after you extract the phone
  - Begins to slip down with extended use, often ends up in crook of elbow, after half an hour or so (fibers seem to get relaxed, tighten and wait 30 minutes, rinse, repeat)
  - Does not support reverse usage well (so you can read the screen by raising your arm a little) since the headphone plug can't be put in
  - Hard to wear with short sleeves since they ride up and then push down the armband
  
  It's not perfect but many will find it more than adequate for light duty use. Would probably buy again.
  
  
• Positively the worst....
  By A10NOM89W0CQDO on 2007-12-28
  I frankly can't believe they even attempted to sell this. It is clearly defective. Firstly, it won't even fit around an average size arm comfortably. Secondly, even when it does, it rips in short order. In my case, it fell apart after two workouts. Not sure why Amazon hasn't acted on this- it is clear based on all of the reviews.
  
  
• Do not buy this product
  By A372J4BSJSA3RY on 2008-01-28
  I had one and it is such a piece of junk. The glue holding the plastic face onto the armband gave out after only a month. Now, it is completely useless.
  
  
• broken
  By A3VFUGG0XCBPKL on 2008-02-29
  The plastic panel on this armband became detached on it's first use. After three sessions with super glue I am able to use it. It does however, carry well on my arm, and the band part is very good.
  Upon contacting the seller, I was unable to discern the correct way to return the item so I am using it in it's current state.
  
  
• Great iPhone workout device.
  By A21BIZ5RBGZ6GT on 2007-10-10
  This is very useful and have been training for a half marathon with it. Wear and tear shows but still most useful and coolest looking one of these on the market as of 10/10/07.
  
  
• Armband came apart after one day
  By A2EDWXQWVO1DCI on 2007-12-12
  After using the armband for an hour on the treadmill, it came apart. Total waste of money. Thats all I have to say.
  
  
• Crappy craftmanship
  By A1RUH9MWVTXZY3 on 2008-01-08
  everytime i slide my iphone out of the sleeve of the armband, I get a sticky glue residue all over the edges of my phone. could've done a better job with quality control.
  
  
• Fell apart on first use
  By A36LCL2KXNOKJL on 2008-01-23
  The item does not fit around a large bicep. On first use, had to stretch it, and it ripped apart.
  
  Hopefully Amazon excepts it as a return.
  
  
• Looks great, not durable.
  By ABC6ENEMVMOX2 on 2008-02-08
  I bought the Belkin armband for my iPhone after searching for a sleek, functional carrier while I workout. I used it on a daily basis at the gym and was exceptionally happy until it quickly (less than 2 weeks!) started to decompose and the adhesive strip (the reflective section) began to lose its adhesion. That strip is what binds the plastic surface protector to the rest of the armband and holds the iPhone in place; making my phone fall out of the armband.
  
  I am really disappointed in the quality of this product.
  
  
• Poor Durability
  By AYZL4O7HJNHN1 on 2008-02-24
  My first Belkin armband lasted about 7 months before the metal clasp snapped in half. I used Belkin's lifetime warranty and they sent me a new one. However, there seems to be a huge design flaw in the newest batch of these armbands.
  
  On my second day of use, the screen protector separated from the armband and my iPhone fell out onto the floor. The first Belkin armband I had must have used a stronger adhesive because I had exercised the same way hundreds of times with the old one without the screen ever peeling off.
  
  Buyer beware that any amount of stress, no matter how minimal, will render this armband useless. However, Belkin does make getting a replacement pretty easy. Just check out their site for info on making a warranty claim. If they can fix the adhesive issue, it's really a pretty good armband.
  
  
• Nice but not good
  By A38HM6J98C2N9D on 2008-02-27
  Its a sports arm band, but its not elastic, gets wet, the screen gets cloudy. Not the right fabric to put in an electronic device.
  
  
• The Touch works through the plastic screen...
  By A4WEZJOIZIV4U on 2007-09-30
  Hey Its a great unit,
  
  The touch screen works through he plastic protector
  
  i'm disabled so I'm attaching this to my leg,right calf, aka need bigger strap so i'm going to mod it. add length on the buckle end. the strap is short. 12 inches
  
  
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• Pretty good
  By A3IRVHR8SG5YVT on 2007-10-05
  It wasn't what I expected when it arrived but turned out to work pretty well. I find that it stays in place on my arm and secures my iphone with no problems with it falling out during work outs. The side pocket (for keys) is helpful but I don't use it that often because it only fits one or two keys at a time. The one thing that is not exceptional is the volume control area. Because it's a soft armband I find that I have to push pretty hard to make contact with my volume controls and my volume controls don't always correspond with the armband's designated control indicators due to some iphone movement inside it's sleeve. Overall, pretty good product.
  
  
• Handy and usefull
  By A1D5P9R7EDFH9Z on 2007-12-04
  It works just fine for an iTouch. Its material is perfect for workouts. The one bad thing: the velcro is already wearing out after one month of use.
  
  
• Works well
  By ASVH1LBSVM03J on 2007-12-07
  this product works great. I have no problems with using this case. its been very useful in comparison to trying to hold the phone in my hand and run.
  
  
• iPhone Armband
  By A1V8GFGTBJG3M2 on 2007-12-17
  I bought this as a Christmas gift for a friend and he absolutely loves it. Thanks again to Amazon for having the things I need for a good price!
  
  
• Broke after 1 week of use
  By A22NKS1O342NGD on 2008-01-27
  Poor design. The slit at the top of the carrier is too small for the iphone which causes the elastic to stretch to the point were it tears away from the plastic.
  
  Don't waste your money.
  
  
• Great until it came apart
  By A3850GKGCAKLGF on 2008-02-14
  The case is slick and sleek, and surprisingly easy to operate the iphone through the plastic face.
  
  However, if you have large arms the fit is a bit snug, and mine began to fall apart 2 months into using it. the elastic has now come completely apart.
  
  All that said... now that it has fallen apart, I am going to buy another one.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• total waste doesn t last a month!
  By A3VYDAQNS7CHZF on 2007-12-17
  seemed very good at first but it collapsed after a few weeks of use...unfortunately a waste of money and time
  
  

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