iPhone 3G / 3GS Barely There Cases
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The Barely There is Case-mate's new line of sporty cases for the iPhone 3G / 3GS. These cases are designed to protect the design of the iPhone 3G / 3GS while allowing more of it to show.
- Extremely slim profile
- Impact resistant flexible plastic shell
- Covers the back and corners of the iPhone 3G / 3GS
- Full-Face Screen protection included
$19.99
Average Customer Rating

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Who designed this?
The case does not cover the front of the screen in any way. This is a huge design flaw. Most iphones that suffer damage get broken screens and this case will do absolutely nothing to prevent that.
Additionally, the screen protector is the most profoundly stupid design I've seen in some time. It has a sticker attached to it ostensibly to aid in removing it, but as stickers tend to do, it leaves residue and does not peel off, leaving my screen guard with a sticker on. Who would think designing it this was was a good idea?
-Kerry
Excellent case!
I really like and enjoy this case, it was a very form fitting case and felt good in your hand. I love this case, I would recommend it to anyone, I actually have already, but unfortunately my case cracked because I was always playing with it. This is a very fine case for anyone(:
-Peyton Wakefield
Case-Mate,you rock!
Absolutely fantastic. Beautiful case,sharp edges and clean cut. Love how the 'Apple' logo is still shown,a lot of thought must have gone into this. Plus, in the box is a free screen protector-usually you have to pay like 5$ for these,I was so impressed when I opened the box and discovered what was inside. Well done Case-Mate,you have the whole designing case thing in the bag!
-Lucy
Sooner Fans...
Wanted a metallic red (Crimson), low profile, case; looked at the InCase for $35, bought this for $10.
InCase also no longeer offers the crimson; they changed it to puke orange...
Boomer!
-Scott Hale
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Product Questions & Answers
Q) Can I personalize my Barely There case?
A) Unfortunately the laser technology cannot be applied to the Barely There cases.
Q) Does the Barely there iphone case work with clear armor?
A) We do not recommend using Clear Armor with the Barely There cases.
Q) How can I protect the front of my iPhone? Is there a plastic cover for this?
Thanks
A) Each iPhone 3G Barely There case includes a free screen protector
Q) I really like this case so I want to know if it will fit the first gen iPhone.
A) Sorry, but this case does not fit the 1st gen iPhone.
Q) Will these work with your signature, carbon or naked holsters???
A) These cases are not designed to work with any of our holsters other than the Horizontal Hipster.
Q) Do you make any holsters that can be used with the Barely There cases?
A) The Barely There product is compatible with the case-mate Hipster.
Q) Would this case work with the iPhone 3G Stealth film cover?
A) This case will not work with the Stealth.
Q) Will the case work with the iPhone dock?
A) Sorry, but you must remove the case to use the iPhone Dock.
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Case-Mate Barely There Case for iPhone 3G Review
"For those who prefer nothing to come between them and our iPhones, the Case-Mate Barely There case is definitely worth a look. In the eternal compromise that comes between comfort and protection, Case-Mate strikes an excellent balance."
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The iPhone Blog