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Company: Marware
Website: www.Marware.com
Price: TrailVue 4G $34.95
The introduction of the TrailVue 4G case from Marware is the prelude entry of the increasing trendy market for Marware. The TrailVue case is PDA styled design constructed of internally reinforced ballistic nylon that wraps around the front, top and rear of the iPod along with an iPod sheathe made from clear vinyl with three holes - one at the top to insert the iPod, one for the Click Wheel, and one at the bottom with vinyl flaps that sit next to the Dock Connector port which makes the case highly rugged. The TrailVue 4G case is somewhat of large update in mite way from the previous TrailVue mini as the only real update made was the fitting of the 4th gen iPod.
The front of the case includes a circular rubber Marware logo, while the inside front flap a fabric Marware tag. A nice Marware detachable belt clip comes with each TrailVue case. Even though the TrailVue case is highly protective when closed however it does not shield the entire iPod. The bottom two corners are left unprotected, this at which was the only flaw I found with the testing of this case. Possibly on the next revision of this case Marware will include corner protection for the bottom two corners of the iPod. The Click Wheel is easily accessed with this case as well as the screen is protected. The TrailVue is securely locked closed via a Velcro strap on the nylon flap.
I did find it difficult to place my iPod inside the case however it did go in with some force creating a very snug fit. In conclusion I found this case to be highly protective other than the two bottom corners and gave this product a B-.
The Good: Highly Protective, Constructed of great material, Nice Design.
The Bad: $34.99 Price, Two bottom corners not protected.
I was also told in the near future Marware will be selling the TrailVue 4G case in colors beyond the Black/Red. The TrailVue can also be used on bike handlebars by purchasing a Bike Holder from Marware.
My official rating for this product:
