Belkin Jumps On iPhone 5 Wagon

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As the new Apple is unleashed to the masses, Belkin is bracing itself for enormous demand for iPhone 5 cases and armbands, as the redesigned 4″ Apple goes on sale in OZ today.

Belkin has created a truckload of colourful cases, armbands, wallet and screen protectors to fit snugly around the longer and thinner iPhone 5, some of which are on sale from today.

The new Apple gear start at $14.95 for a screen protector to $34.95 for Grip Max iPhone case with treble protection.

Belkin Shield Series (F8W172) iPhone 5 cases are made from ultrathin polycarbonate, with some nifty designs including Shield Dottie, Shield Blooms and Shield Pixie.

Belkin Shields start at $29.95, while the high-gloss finish Multi and BlueMicra Shield Sheer Matte (F8W095) sell for $19.95

Belkin has also released the Grip Series for iPhone 5 made from a flexible, easy-to-grip TPU material and provides durable protection from impacts and scratches. They come in bright colours including pink and Day Glo and Purple Lightening Grip Neon Glo (F8W097), and cost $19.95 – $34.95 model dependant.

Belkin’s Wallet Folio for new the iPhone (F8W101) costs $29.95, has an inner pocket to carry notes and credit cards and slip over to cover the screen.

And for sports enthusiasts, there are water-resistant sport armbands for the new iPhone which are made from lightweight, breathable Lycra and neoprene, are hand-washable and have a the clear window for full control of the iPhone.

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Belkin’s EaseFit Armband (F8W105), priced at $24.95, comes with an adjustable strap, while the EaseFit Armband Plus (F8W106) has a longer adjustable strap for increased comfort and fit and costs $29.99.

Some of the new Belkin accessories for the iPhone 5 will be available today, with additional accessories launching throughout the summer at select retailers across Australia and New Zealand.

“Ranging from fun and bright to sleek and sporty, our designs for the iPhone 5 offer stylish solutions for everyone,” said Patrick Sullivan, director of global product management at Belkin.