Reader Mary sent in this link to a new carbon-fiber case from the Belch Company.

I do agree with her assessment though - these do look pretty sweet, and their claim of weighing a mere 8 grams makes it even more attractive. Not sure if it’s $80 attractive, but attractive nonetheless.

I found these sweet new carbon fiber iphone cases …

Marware Inc, designer and manufacturer of innovative products for the Apple market, is pleased to announce the C.E.O. Glide for Apple iPhone 3G. The C.E.O. Glide is constructed of firm-textured Nappa leather. This snug sleeve exposes virtually none of the iPhone, providing total all-around protection. Best of all, the C.E.O. Glide uses an innovative dual-purpose strap system that both secures …