Macally Debuts iPhone® 3G Cases & Covers

ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macally, a world-class designer and manufacturer of next-generation mobile and in-home electronics, today announced that its upcoming line of sleek, functional and protective iPhone3G accessories will be available at retailers next week.

“Anyone buying the new iPhone 3G will want to protect it with a durable, stylish and form-fitting case designed to enhance its appearance and capabilities,” said Andrew Saldana, VP Sales & Marketing of Macally. “Our cases let customers make the most of their new iPhone 3G, while also showing off the device’s streamlined design. We even have two white protective cases to complement the new white color option available on the iPhone 3G.”

Macally’s new line of iPhone 3G cases and covers match the new design elements including the new slightly curved back of the iPhone 3G ensuring a tight protective fit.

The new innovative accessories include:

• Bella- Protective leather case for iPhone 3G- Available in either black leather (Part #: BellaP) and white (Part # :BellaPW) to match the new dual color options of the iPhone 3G, the Bella protective leather cases features a stitch-seamed Nappa leather front with a high-density, soft and durable back panel to blend with a range of urban and casual fashion and accessories. It provides additional protection for the iPhone 3G from the inside with a microsuede interior. This case is finished off with a dark brushed metal carabiner for clipping on belts, purses and back packs. It comes with a neck lanyard and a scratch-resistant protective screen overlay. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Bella cases for iPhone 3G are $19.99.
• Metro- Protective snap-on cover for iPhone 3G- This protective cover is made of highly durable rubberized plastic and snaps on to the iPhone 3G, locking it securely in place. The heat resistance ABS material offers a superlative surface quality, colorfastness and luster and gives the Metro a feel of rigidity, making it highly slip-resistant and comfortable to carry. The Metro’s ultra-slim design is only 1mm thick, so it complements the sleek design of the new iPhone 3G. It comes with a scratch-resistant protective screen overlay. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the Metro case in black (part#: MetroP) or white (part #: MetroPW) is $19.99.
• MClip and IceCase for iPhone 3G – These highly functional and sleek protective belt clip holsters swivel for vertical or horizontal position on the belt. Once unclipped they also act as a stand with adjustable angles for viewing video or for use with speaker phone. Both the MCLIP2P and ICECASEP were specifically designed to ensure the new curved back of the iPhone 3G would fit snuggly into the clip and hold it firmly in place. The MClip offers a stylish black rubberized finished design and the IceCase offers a hip clear design to show off the new iPhone 3G. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the MClip (part #: MCLIP2P) and IceCase (part #: ICECASEP) cases are $19.99.
• MCase- Protective slip-on leather case for iPhone 3G – Offers an easy “slip-up” opening designed for users to easily dock the iPhone 3G without having to remove the case. This durable hard leather case protects the iPhone from bumps and scrapes. Cutouts provide easy access to all controls and ports, while the micro-suede inner lining delivers enhanced cushioning. This case also comes with an optional scratch-resistant overlay protective film covering, ensuring the iPhone 3G stays in mint condition. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the MCase (part #: MCASE2P) is $19.99.
• MSuit – Offering a flexible thicker shock absorbing silicon, ribbed surface design and included scratch-resistant overlay, this hard working silicon case provides ultimate protection for the iPhone 3G against bumps and drops. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the MSuitP case is $12.99.
• Privacy Screen Protective Overlay for iPhone 3G– Designed to ensure privacy from any angle, It offers a unique privacy screen overlay so others can’t see what is on the iPhone 3G screen of the user. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the Privacy Screen Overlay (part #: IP-PH806) is $9.99.
• Mirror Finish Screen Protector for iPhone 3G– Offers a mirror finish screen protector, when the iPhone 3G is turned off, all users see is a sleek mirror finish. When the device is turned on it looks like an ordinary screen, yet this mirror screen protector offers full time protection against dust, oil and scratches to iPhone 3G’s screen. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for this mirror screen protector (part #:IP-PH807) is $9.99.

EDITORS’ NOTE: high resolutions graphics for Macally products are available for download at http://www.macally.com/graphics.html. Review units are available next week.

About Macally

Since 1975 Macally has been delivering aesthetically pleasing, high quality, competitively-priced consumer electronic peripheral equipment and accessories to satisfied customers. The company’s mission is to create easy-to-use products that add enjoyment – not complexity – to consumers’ lives. The company’s innovative and attractive product lines provide solutions for its customers’ mobile lifestyle as well as the home and office. Macally’s solutions include feature-rich MP3 accessories (headphones, speakers batteries and cables/adapters), mobile accessories (carrying cases, screen protectors, media readers, cables/adapters) and input devices (mice, keyboards and game controllers). For more information go to http://www.macally.com.

All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all retail partners. Prices listed are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macally. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. Apple, Mac, iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc.