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Alicepire · #1 (**permalink**) 10th February 2010, 02:39 AM

Hey folks,
I'm looking to buy some running accessories for the iPhone 3GS as a Valentine's Day present, is there anything you guys can recommend? I'm after an armband do-hickie and maybe some bluetooth headphones? She's already got a Nike+ thing. I've got around $150 to spend and it needs to be available in Melbourne (I left it kinda last minute due to a miscommunication about whether we were doing gifts this year *facepalm).

Thanks in advance!

grfxninja · #2 (**permalink**) 10th February 2010, 12:09 PM

Talk about timing!
I joined the gym and went to my first session this morning so I am looking around for armbands now too.

I'll be watching this thread with interest

norbs · #3 (**permalink**) 10th February 2010, 01:42 PM

Armband for $8

For iPhone 3G 3GS 16GB 32GB Jogging Armband Case Holder - eBay Apple iPhone, Cases, Mobile Accessories, Phones. (end time 10-Feb-10 13:57:38 AEDST)

I got one and it is great for the price.

grfxninja · #4 (**permalink**) 10th February 2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norbs

Armband for $8

For iPhone 3G 3GS 16GB 32GB Jogging Armband Case Holder - eBay Apple iPhone, Cases, Mobile Accessories, Phones. (end time 10-Feb-10 13:57:38 AEDST)

I got one and it is great for the price.

Can you slip the iphone in and out relatively quickly?
If so, I will grab 2 - one for the missus and one for myself.
All of the Belkin/Griffin/ etc ones go for upwards of $40 or so so if I can get one of these for $8, I'll be cheering

norbs · #5 (**permalink**) 10th February 2010, 04:13 PM

I just took it out of the cheapo rubber case and into the arm band in under 15 seconds.

The only thing I can see that may be a problem is I have knocked the mute switch a couple of times taking it out.

Mine gets used most afternoons on the bike and it is great. It is neoprene, so it does tend to get a bit warm, but for $8 I can't complain.

norbs · #6 (**permalink**) 18th February 2010, 10:13 AM

Just a quick update on the armband for $8.

I caught the armband on the gate coming in from my ride last night and ripped about 20% of the stitching out of it. I was quite surprised when it happened because it wasn't a big whack.

I showed the bride and she suggested I might have the strap done up a bit tight, which is straining the stitching, and may have been part of the cause.

Anyway, just thought I best let you guys know after I recommended it. I suppose you get what you pay for.

BTW, it is still usable, but I expect it will gradually get to a point that I have to throw it away.