Incase Slider for 3G update.... [Archive] - Page 2

mocciat

Oct 6, 2008, 01:27 AM

I got the gun metal incase slider! It is junk! It scratches your plastic 3G iphone pretty good!:(

Take the rocks out of your case dude. I have 3 of these matte black, white, and gunmetal and none of them scratched my phone.

AHDuke99

Oct 6, 2008, 01:29 AM

My matte black one is completely stuck on my iPhone. What do I do?? I can't even use a pencil eraser to push it out from the top!

Smacky

Oct 6, 2008, 02:26 AM

Wow thats kind of ironic that a protective case would actually case damage to the thing its meant to protect heh

BLACK MAC

Oct 6, 2008, 10:51 AM

My matte black one is completely stuck on my iPhone. What do I do?? I can't even use a pencil eraser to push it out from the top!

I bet it's just the bottom part that is stuck. It happend to me. Just keep trying and it will come off.

brn2ski00

Oct 6, 2008, 11:37 AM

My matte black one is completely stuck on my iPhone. What do I do?? I can't even use a pencil eraser to push it out from the top!

I have heard that the first batch of these Sliders were all pretty tight. Try to get it off and then send it back to Incase and they will re-issue you the new (looser) model. I just got one myself and haven't had any troubles with it...

Wow thats kind of ironic that a protective case would actually case damage to the thing its meant to protect heh

Yes, but the Slider isn't the only one that scratches up your phone. I first had a the Elan Form (hard leather case) and that put dings all over the back of my iPhone.

Clyde099

Oct 6, 2008, 12:15 PM

I'm still waiting on new colors/finishes. :rolleyes:

BLACK MAC

Oct 6, 2008, 01:19 PM

I'm still waiting on new colors/finishes. :rolleyes:

What colors/finishes are you looking for?

AHDuke99

Oct 6, 2008, 01:43 PM

I have heard that the first batch of these Sliders were all pretty tight. Try to get it off and then send it back to Incase and they will re-issue you the new (looser) model. I just got one myself and haven't had any troubles with it...

Yes, but the Slider isn't the only one that scratches up your phone. I first had a the Elan Form (hard leather case) and that put dings all over the back of my iPhone.

The thing is that I just got my phone replaced yesterday. My previous one fit fine and came out easily. This new one is stuck for good. I can't get it to budge. I'm going to run by the Apple Store this afternoon and see if they can get it out before I damage something. Are phones not the same size??

brn2ski00

Oct 6, 2008, 01:47 PM

The thing is that I just got my phone replaced yesterday. My previous one fit fine and came out easily. This new one is stuck for good. I can't get it to budge. I'm going to run by the Apple Store this afternoon and see if they can get it out before I damage something. Are phones not the same size??

I would assume that all iPhones are created equal, but who knows. I just read somewhere that there was an issue with the first batch of Slider 3Gs.

kicko

Oct 9, 2008, 08:49 AM

Anyone know of a leather case with a belt clip that would nicely hold the incase slider. I currently have the incase folio and i am sure that it no longer going to work, thanks.

brn2ski00

Oct 9, 2008, 10:56 AM

Anyone know of a leather case with a belt clip that would nicely hold the incase slider. I currently have the incase folio and i am sure that it no longer going to work, thanks.

You could try Case-Mate's products -- I know they have something like this. However, I think you would need to ditch the slider and go with all Case-Mate products.

AGIPSY

Oct 9, 2008, 05:11 PM

they finally added the gun metal slider on goincase.com

BLACK MAC

Oct 9, 2008, 05:13 PM

they finally added the gun metal slider on goincase.com

That's been there since Monday.

SpookyET

Oct 10, 2008, 01:29 PM

I put it on once and it already scratched my bezel. I'm done with cases. I'm installing film from now on.

Rayfire

Oct 10, 2008, 01:44 PM

I put it on once and it already scratched my bezel. I'm done with cases. I'm installing film from now on.

Out of curiosity, which color of the variety of sliders did you put that caused the scratch? Black Matte, White glossy, Magenta, or Gunmetal?

brn2ski00

Oct 10, 2008, 02:00 PM

I put it on once and it already scratched my bezel. I'm done with cases. I'm installing film from now on.

film won't protect when you drop it in a drunken rage.... ;)

SpookyET

Oct 10, 2008, 03:45 PM

Out of curiosity, which color of the variety of sliders did you put that caused the scratch? Black Matte, White glossy, Magenta, or Gunmetal?

White glossy. It got scratched by the upper case at the top and on the right.
I cleaned the thing very well before I installed it. I cleaned the iPhone as well. This has happened after one day of use. Imagine if you kept it for a few months. Plastic cannot touch the iPhone. Full stop.

lasteve

Oct 10, 2008, 03:48 PM

I have a new black matte slider if anybody is interested send me a pm

BLACK MAC

Oct 10, 2008, 04:48 PM

Incase has posted photos of their new color, magenta. Not for me, but certainly something for the women.

http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/slider-case-cl59060

SpookyET

Oct 10, 2008, 05:07 PM

White glossy. It got scratched by the upper case at the top and on the right.
I cleaned the thing very well before I installed it. I cleaned the iPhone as well. This has happened after one day of use. Imagine if you kept it for a few months. Plastic cannot touch the iPhone. Full stop.

I've had it with all these cases meant to protect your phone. I wiped the fingerprints and saw scratches and blemishes all over the silver bezel. It's a $37 piece of crap. Brand new phone. I had it for a week. No scratches whatsoever. I finally decide to protect it, and I this damn thing scratches the hell out of my bezel.

BrokenE

Oct 10, 2008, 07:36 PM

When I bought my 3g, i also bought a leather Griffin case for it thinking that leather, although not the best looking IMHO, would at least protect it decently being that, well, it's leather. I was wrong! My bezel also got scratched. My point is, not sure what the bezel is made of but the material must be pretty soft for leather to scratch it. I would bet that the bezel will scratch with or without a case.

w4rmk

Oct 10, 2008, 08:31 PM

The iPhone with the Slider will fit just fine into the Mareware CEO Premiere. I have the GunMetal version and it slides in/out great.

http://www.marware.com/PRODUCTS/iPhone-3g-cases/C-E-O-Premiere-for-iPhone-3G_2

BLACK MAC

Oct 10, 2008, 10:36 PM

Anybody have any idea what the color would be for the next slider?

AGIPSY

Oct 11, 2008, 04:41 PM

I just got a white one today and I love it! It feels SO nice!

Rayfire

Oct 11, 2008, 04:58 PM

White glossy. It got scratched by the upper case at the top and on the right.
I cleaned the thing very well before I installed it. I cleaned the iPhone as well. This has happened after one day of use. Imagine if you kept it for a few months. Plastic cannot touch the iPhone. Full stop.

Aww that's not cool. So I was probably lucky cause I got both white
and black and they never scratched my phone. But right now I stopped using both.

SpookyET

Oct 11, 2008, 06:43 PM

Aww that's not cool. So I was probably lucky cause I got both white
and black and they never scratched my phone. But right now I stopped using both.

They'll scratch it eventually. My guess is that when I have inserted my headphones, it pushed the phone out and dust got in. Then it got scratched from friction. I did clean it well before I put it in, both the case and the phone.
Cases are evil. I am convinced that they should not be bought unless they have a condom like SwitchEasy Neo or you use BodyGuardz before you put it in.

marvel2

Oct 11, 2008, 06:56 PM

I think thesse incase sliders looked much better on the first gen iPhones. That's why I'm not rocking one on my 3g.

Rayfire

Oct 12, 2008, 01:02 AM

They'll scratch it eventually. My guess is that when I have inserted my headphones, it pushed the phone out and dust got in. Then it got scratched from friction. I did clean it well before I put it in, both the case and the phone.
Cases are evil. I am convinced that they should not be bought unless they have a condom like SwitchEasy Neo or you use BodyGuardz before you put it in.

Yeah I guess every case has a flaw, I'm presently using Neo but the wiggles and the stains are somewhat disappointing as well.

SpookyET

Oct 12, 2008, 09:57 AM

Yeah I guess every case has a flaw, I'm presently using Neo but the wiggles and the stains are somewhat disappointing as well.

No hardcase is best. I have a macbook with an Applesac, and no scratch whatsoever. Maybe, I'll buy an iPouch, or some sock.

BLACK MAC

Oct 12, 2008, 10:43 AM

Every case will have it's flaw. But over all I like the slider. It's sleek and tough. What more can you really ask for? Did any of you guys "baby" your old phone like the iPhone?

BLACK MAC

Oct 12, 2008, 10:32 PM

Incase is releasing two more colors for the slider. It's Silver and Copper. That brings the total colors available to six.

BLACK MAC

Oct 12, 2008, 10:36 PM

Here are the photos of the new colors.

Smacky

Oct 13, 2008, 12:22 AM

Those look like the pics from ebay
One is described as gold, but its probably just copper

Heimlich

Oct 13, 2008, 12:49 AM

I think hardcases are good.
Pouches or a sock only protect it when its inside it. But if you're actually using the phone then its completely exposed. So a hardcase acts as a strong second skin protecting the phone at all times.
There are many cases there that don't scratch the iphone. Mostly cases that don't slide. They have other flaws as well though.
I like the iClear concept. How its put on. They should have it in solid colors.

jamminbyalias

Oct 13, 2008, 11:47 AM

Do the matte black sliders still have a tendency to peel? Or did they fix this problem already?

r6girl

Oct 13, 2008, 11:51 AM

Do the matte black sliders still have a tendency to peel? Or did they fix this problem already?

I think they have. Mine has not peeled and I haven't read any more instances of this happening for the 3G iPhone version...

BLACK MAC

Oct 13, 2008, 02:17 PM

Some of the matte blacks still do peel. But I think for the most part, this problem has been addressed.

Clyde099

Oct 13, 2008, 07:50 PM

Very interested to see how the copper looks...

SheepNutz

Oct 14, 2008, 07:29 AM

Do the matte black sliders still have a tendency to peel? Or did they fix this problem already?

The matte blacks still do peel, especially if you keep your phone in your pocket like I do. I went through two black ones that peeled before switching to the gunmetal one. So far it hasn't peeled, but it's only been two weeks, and that's about how long it took for the black ones to start peeling.

BLACK MAC

Oct 14, 2008, 10:21 AM

I would just pass on the matte black. Why bother with returns/exchanges? Just stick with color/finish that works well and won't peel.

mademan118

Oct 14, 2008, 10:30 PM

Had the Glossy White on my Black 3G, and it was just a little to flashy and had a slippery feel to it. Returned it and picked up the Gun Metal one and WOW I LOVE IT! It looks slick and stylish, yet it doesnt scream hey look at me. It adds some 'gripiness' to the phone, similar to the InCase Hard Shell on my MacBook.

After taking my Glossy White off, there were NO scratches on my phone what-so-ever, just a little bit of the rubber residue left which is wiped off pretty easily. Phone still looks brand new!

Hope this helps someone.

Oh yea, I applied the Anti-Glare PS after putting the case on, and I have NO air bubbles at all. The case actually made it super easy to put on.

BrokenE

Oct 14, 2008, 11:24 PM

I would just pass on the matte black. Why bother with returns/exchanges? Just stick with color/finish that works well and won't peel.
Damn, after much research, finally bought a black rubberized slider today. Is this the matte black you refer to or is there another? I'm liking the case much better than my griffin leather.

BLACK MAC

Oct 15, 2008, 09:26 AM

Damn, after much research, finally bought a black rubberized slider today. Is this the matte black you refer to or is there another? I'm liking the case much better than my griffin leather.

They don't make a rubberized slider. You probably bought the black matte one. That's the one people are having problems with.

BLACK MAC

Oct 15, 2008, 06:28 PM

Has anyone purchased the magenta slider yet? If so can they post some pictures? I was thinking of buying this for my girlfriend, but I haven't been able to find it at my local apple stores.

skorpien

Oct 15, 2008, 06:41 PM

BLACK MAC

Oct 15, 2008, 06:44 PM

I know it's not the same as a user submitted photo gallery, but Incase finally has it up on their site. They have the standard 3 view product shot. Looks sharp, but way too bright for me. Now if they only made it in royal blue...

http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/slider-case-cl59060

Thanks. But I already knew that was up. Actually the changed the picture. The magenta was a lighter color then it is now. That's why I was asking if anyone purchased it.

ballen420

Oct 16, 2008, 02:56 PM

The matte blacks still do peel, especially if you keep your phone in your pocket like I do. I went through two black ones that peeled before switching to the gunmetal one. So far it hasn't peeled, but it's only been two weeks, and that's about how long it took for the black ones to start peeling.

I just noticed mine just started peeling today. Did you return through Incase? And did they let you change to the gunmetal?

I bought mine when they first came out - they better still honor the exchange.

BLACK MAC

Oct 17, 2008, 06:09 PM

It looks like Incase has released their Metallic Series.

Incase Slider Metallic (http://www.goincase.com/products/category/iPhone+3G)

SheepNutz

Oct 18, 2008, 03:48 PM

I just noticed mine just started peeling today. Did you return through Incase? And did they let you change to the gunmetal?

I bought mine when they first came out - they better still honor the exchange.

I bought mine at the Apple store, and they let me exchange it for a gunmetal, even though it was a few weeks past the return date. The first time I exchanged my matte black for another matte black, I went to the apple store without a receipt even, and the guy let me exchange it and printed out a new receipt for me. YMMV though.

JCMacConvert

Oct 18, 2008, 11:13 PM

slapppy

Oct 18, 2008, 11:29 PM

How many of you guys have gotten your chrome bezel scratched from using the incase slider? Id like to know if its a really common occurrence or if its just isolated cases, maybe just bad luck? Im still undecided as to which case to buy my two options at the moment are the incase slider or an ultra slim sena pouch, i know they are two completely different things. The reason id buy the pouch is because i like the naked iphone but im afraid i might drop it at some point this is where the incase slider comes to mind, a case to have always on and still be able to use the phone freely. What do you think guys??

I have the white slider. It started to scratch the bezel area where the two cases meet. I never take the bottom off to dock. I always use the cable. I guess the small movement within those points and where they meet is enough to create a scratch.

Got the NEO instead. Best protection and so far no bezel scratches.

I'll keep my slider as a backup.

slick316

Oct 18, 2008, 11:34 PM

I have had the matte black finish slider case on my 3G for a couple weeks now.
So far, the finish hasn't shown any signs of fading/cracking/peeling.
I have noticed that the bezel has scratches on it. None of the scratches are big/deep, all are light and can only be seen at certain angles, nothing to lose sleep over.
I got my monies worth out of the case when I actually dropped my phone on the concrete. The case barely shows signs of it being dropped, and the phone itself has no damage. The phone fell on the top left corner, and landed on the face. The raised edge of the case kept the screen from getting scratched, which was a huge relief.
So far, I like this case. I don't care about the scratches at all, that cheesy bezel isn't meant to hold anyways (and when I feel like it, I'm "brushing" mine, I hate the bling bling chrome look anyways).
Incase Slider case is a good hard case in my opinion, already got 3 friends using them.

BLACK MAC

Oct 22, 2008, 09:57 PM

Incase released a new slider, RED.

http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/metallic-slider-case-cl59065

Dizle

Oct 27, 2008, 01:40 PM

BLACK MAC

Oct 27, 2008, 01:51 PM

Just got my Matt Black incase slider and I love it! The fit, finish and feel of the case is awesome. In my opinion it looks much better than the Capsul rebel which I ran since july. This case is slimmer, looks more professional without the weird case design and doesn't collect dust in all the cracks of the case like the rebel does. The buttons are much easier to press because they are exposed.

Only downside I see is the price, but in reality what is $10 more than other cases to protect your iphone? Its not much... I wish I would have gone with this from the beginning but hey you live and learn. I give it 10/10, worth the extra money over other cases.

You will love it until it starts cracking/peeling. Give it a few weeks before that happens. I had the gunmetal slider and the paint is starting to crack on the back where the two pieces slide together. These are nice cases, but too many defects to deal with. I am going to go back with the griffin wave case. Since I have had no problems with it.

brn2ski00

Oct 27, 2008, 02:03 PM

Anyone interested in buying my lightly used White Slider for 3G? $25 OBO!

Very, very light use -- just not in to cases (again).

BLACK MAC

Oct 27, 2008, 02:18 PM

Anyone interested in buying my lightly used White Slider for 3G? $25 OBO!

Very, very light use -- just not in to cases (again).

Not a bad price if this includes shipping.

brn2ski00

Oct 27, 2008, 02:46 PM

Not a bad price if this includes shipping.

Yes it does include shipping, first one gets it. Also FS in Marketplace.

iMetalG5

Oct 27, 2008, 03:11 PM

You will love it until it starts cracking/peeling. Give it a few weeks before that happens. I had the gunmetal slider and the paint is starting to crack on the back where the two pieces slide together. These are nice cases, but too many defects to deal with. I am going to go back with the griffin wave case. Since I have had no problems with it.

OR my friend (i have posted this a few times) who dropped his down some concrete stairs it did chip apart (paint) and protected the bezel and back. so... his iPhone died after the fall and he chipped the glass and got fine scratches since he did not have a screen protector. Granted i don't know if a screen protector would have stopped the chip in the glass...

BLACK MAC

Oct 27, 2008, 03:21 PM

OR my friend (i have posted this a few times) who dropped his down some concrete stairs it did chip apart (paint) and protected the bezel and back. so... his iPhone died after the fall and he chipped the glass and got fine scratches since he did not have a screen protector. Granted i don't know if a screen protector would have stopped the chip in the glass...

Doubt it. I have always had my phone cased. But I noticed the back of the phone there are alot of cracks on it. By the volume button, around the camera, and by the sim card hold. So much for investing on a cell phone case and still getting damage. I might of just used it naked and take the risk. =\

room237

Oct 27, 2008, 06:11 PM

I've been reading reviews that this case is so tight that the iPhone gets stuck inside and is extremely difficult to remove. Has anyone had this problem?

iMetalG5

Oct 27, 2008, 08:45 PM

I've been reading reviews that this case is so tight that the iPhone gets stuck inside and is extremely difficult to remove. Has anyone had this problem?

i tried putting one on at the Apple store and it is tight but no, i could pull it out fine. My friend's was the same way although he is not going to put his now "refurb'ed" iPhone 3G in one again. I don't see anything wrong with it but he had a bad accident with his old iPhone in it and now wants to buy a Otterbox to protect his 'love'.

just that if you put a screen protector on it might get in the way if you don't put it on exactly

skorpien

Oct 28, 2008, 11:36 AM

I've been reading reviews that this case is so tight that the iPhone gets stuck inside and is extremely difficult to remove. Has anyone had this problem?

I noticed mine was a little tight when I first tried to get it off, but it seems to have become easier to remove with time. You also have to remember when pulling it out that the volume buttons and silent switch may catch on the edge, so prying that side slightly with your fingernail may assist in removing it. I've also heard that it may be a problem with the initial batch and that subsequent batches have been fixed, but I haven't had problems with mine overall.