The new Speck Candyshell colors are up on their website

[UngratefulNinja]

http://www.speckproducts.com/products/candyshell/iphone-3g/162

Purple, pink, aqua, black and white :D

[phil83]

Awww these colors are so much nicer and professional looking

[UngratefulNinja]

Awww these colors are so much nicer and professional looking

I agree, much needed change! :)

[map1978]

There website doesn't even work when you view the link from the iPhone. What a joke.

[phil83]

I can't decide between the white/grey or the black/grey case. Does anyone think the white will stain more easily?

[toxictrix]

They should have kept the others and just added these. I like the white/red better than white/gray and the black/yellow better than black/gray.

[UngratefulNinja]

I can't decide between the white/grey or the
black/grey case. Does anyone think the white will stain more easily?

well if it helps, I have one of the old colors- white/cranberry- and I dont have any staining. But my phone is only ever in my purse or on my desk. But no smudges or dirt are showing up so far :)

[EatMyApple]

That black and grey one is very sharp! The only one I would consider really getting. I have all 4 of the 1st generation Candyshells - good color combos!

[titans1127]

Definitely like the black/grey combo. It looks like I will either be getting that or an incase slider when I get my 3GS in 2 more months.

[Maynerd]

so they got rid of the other colors? lame I was interested in one of the older colors.

[V4705]

BORING!!
i prefer the old combos, maybe it was too crazy but i think its better than too boring.

Maynerd, you can still get them on ebay.

[hcoteen2008]

I am really wanting to get the blue one! I just got an iFrogz Luxe. So, I don't. I just might wait a bit longer.

[army91c]

Good thing, old colors were so fugly... why would anyone in their right mind decide those were good colors to put out?

[MadMacxxx]

I have the grey and green one (and yellow/black, a red/white one) and I cant wait to get a hold of a white/grey and black/grey one!

Backorder?! Notify me by email when available?! http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x88/itsnemo101/mad0260.gif

[MadMacxxx]

Good thing, old colors were so fugly... why would anyone in their right mind decide those were good colors to put out?

I'll admit, the white/red and grey/green ones are cool in real life....but yes, I wouldn't have chosen those color schemes either.... I really like their current updates with the black/grey and white/grey but they're still missing black/red or black/white!

[kicko]

so they got rid of the other colors? lame I was interested in one of the older colors.

I have 3 of the 4 older colors (used) but up for grabs. PM me

the downside of the silicone trim is it gets dirty and hard to clean.

[MadMacxxx]

I called Speck today, they said the new cases will be available for online purchase on the 22nd of this month. Soon after, the apple store will get them he said

[Daremo]

I pre-ordered the Black/Gray from mygearstore.com. I STILL would prefer a Black/Black, but the gray is going to make me happier then the yellow I currently use.

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base on the pictures on Specks's site, the case doesn't seem to be covering the whole part of the bezel. Do they ?

[V4705]

you cant get to the bezel, 90% covered, and the other 10% protected by the huge "lip" around the screen\bezel.

[UngratefulNinja]

I pre-ordered the purple. I'll post an update when it ships, so we'll know when they quit being backordered. I'll probably eventually order the black too.

[UngratefulNinja]

base on the pictures on Specks's site, the case doesn't seem to be covering the whole part of the bezel. Do they ?

It does not. I have the current version (which appears to be identical to this version, just ugly colors :p) and the bezel is exposed.

[UngratefulNinja]

I called Speck today, they said the new cases will be available for online purchase on the 22nd of this month. Soon after, the apple store will get them he said

Thanks for the update! Now I can quit checking the site lol :D

[MadMacxxx]

Thanks for the update! Now I can quit checking the site lol :D
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x88/itsnemo101/party0030.gif

[MadMacxxx]

I pre-ordered the Black/Gray from mygearstore.com. I STILL would prefer a Black/Black, but the gray is going to make me happier then the yellow I currently use.

same here, except I ordered the white/grey...I had the yellow/black you have now, but i didn't like how much the scuffs/swirls show on it

[phil83]

so they got rid of the other colors? lame I was interested in one of the older colors.

They seem to still have the other colors in stock at this store: http://www.thegreatguys.com/servlet/StoreFront

[Blueline29]

SO excited to see the new colors! I preordered the pink one from Wireless Rage after having bought the white/cranberry from Amazon a few weeks ago and absolutely falling in love with this case. It's perfect, as far as I'm concerned-- really has a nice feel in the hand, provides ample protection without a tremendous amount of bulk, and looks sharp as hell. :D Yeah, the pink may end up being a little "Hello Kitty," but I definitely love it more than the old colors.

[newtomac1032]

how much dust gathers in the candyshell? do you have to take the phone out often? Is the sleep awake button very difficult to press in the case? How is the drop protection...trying to decide between this and the incipio superhero

[Eallan]

how much dust gathers in the candyshell? do you have to take the phone out often? Is the sleep awake button very difficult to press in the case? How is the drop protection...trying to decide between this and the incipio superhero

From my experience not much at all accumulates. The case itself feels fantastic. It's not loose and it feels like it can take a fair fall.

The sleep/awake is kinda difficult to press but it gets broken in a bit and doesn't' bother me at all really. The volume buttons are responsive even though they don't "feel" like it.

Personally i love the case and can't wait for my White/grey.

[Blueline29]

FWIW, the pink one is now listed as available on Speck's site, though it looks like everything else is still on backorder.

[UngratefulNinja]

how much dust gathers in the candyshell? do you have to take the phone out often? Is the sleep awake button very difficult to press in the case? How is the drop protection...trying to decide between this and the incipio superhero

I agree with the poster upwards in the thread- no dust accumulates. It's a little difficult to take the iphone in and out of this case, compared to other cases, so if you plan on doing that frequently this probably isn't the right case for you :( It has superb drop protection, it's a very tough outershell. I dropped my phone on a wood floor with it on and it was fine. I have no trouble with the volume buttons. The sleep/awake button needs a harder push than without, but no big deal. I think the only downside to this case would be if you needed to take it in and out of the case often. HTH :D

[UngratefulNinja]

Deleting for double post

[smarter]

I just ordered my BatWing Black Candy Shell on the Speckproducts.com website

I really hope they ship it soon!

[smarter]

I just got the confirmation that my order has been shipped! (Candy Shell BatWing Black)

[UngratefulNinja]

I just got the confirmation that my order has been shipped! (Candy Shell BatWing Black)


Wow quick! I'm ordering the purple. I just got an email it was in stock too :)

[EatMyApple]

Wow quick! I'm ordering the purple. I just got an email it was in stock too :)

I got the email too. I did a quick search and found this coupon: devcamp50

It took 50% off the case and I got it for $24.99 shipped!

[UngratefulNinja]

I got the email too. I did a quick search and found this coupon: devcamp50

It took 50% off the case and I got it for $24.99 shipped!

thank you!! I'm glad I saw this before i ordered :)

eta: code worked! $25.21 incl shipping! Thanks again :)

[EatMyApple]

thank you!! I'm glad I saw this before i ordered :)

Good deal! I tried to hurry with the post so others would see it before they ordered!

[Eallan]

Ordered black and white cases with code this afternoon right after email notified me. They already shipped!

These news colors are just excellent compared to the old ones.

[UngratefulNinja]

Apparently there is also a new AT&T exclusive color- pink and purple combined. http://www.insanely-great.com/news.php?id=10482 "CandyShell in Purple/Pink is available exclusively via AT&T."

There's one on ebay, I don't know if I'm allowed to link to it or not but it's easily found. It's very pretty, I'm going to check out my local AT&T today to see if they have it :D

[kicko]

Apparently there is also a new AT&T exclusive color- pink and purple combined. http://www.insanely-great.com/news.php?id=10482 "CandyShell in Purple/Pink is available exclusively via AT&T."

There's one on ebay, I don't know if I'm allowed to link to it or not but it's easily found. It's very pretty, I'm going to check out my local AT&T today to see if they have it :D

that combo sounds gross but hey thats just me.

[yukong]

I went to the local Apple Store today to get a black/gray Candyshell. I tried every one in the store. I have a 32gb 3GS. Every single one of them caused the volume controls to malfunction. It kept turning the volume up. I couldn't turn it down. Every time I would push the down button, it would go downotch and then turn right back up and flash the volume bar on the screen and it kept flashing the volume bar. I went through all 4 of the in the store.

Has anyone else had this problem? And would it loosen up after a little use?

Thanks for your help.

[cavemonkey50]

I went to the local Apple Store today to get a black/gray Candyshell. I tried every one in the store. I have a 32gb 3GS. Every single one of them caused the volume controls to malfunction. It kept turning the volume up. I couldn't turn it down. Every time I would push the down button, it would go downotch and then turn right back up and flash the volume bar on the screen and it kept flashing the volume bar. I went through all 4 of the in the store.

Has anyone else had this problem? And would it loosen up after a little use?

Thanks for your help.

I just picked up one at the Apple Store and too experienced this issue immediately after putting on the skin. The good news is now 4-5 hours after placing it on my iPhone, the up volume rocker is functioning fine. I think the case just had to settle and loosen up a bit.

Other than that minor issue that has since resolved itself, the new Candyshell cases are amazing. Great solid feel with excellent protection. No complaints here.

[smarter]

I also had the issue with the volume rocker. After a stretching the silicone buttons for a minute I put my iPhone back in the case and the problem had disappeared.

I think they just have to loosen up a bit, mine is perfect now:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g190/denne046/fotos%20web%202008/IMGP6332.jpg?t=1249217824

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g190/denne046/fotos%20web%202008/IMGP6334.jpg?t=1249217861

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g190/denne046/fotos%20web%202008/IMGP6329.jpg?t=1249217883

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g190/denne046/fotos%20web%202008/IMGP6330.jpg?t=1249217903

[yukong]

Thanks guys. After reading Cavemonkey50s response, I went back to the Apple Store last night and got one. I haven't put it on yet, but before I do, I will try smarter's suggestion and stretch them out a bit. I appreciate your help.

G

[UngratefulNinja]

Thanks for the super clear pictures, smarter! I like the black a lot.

[Warbrain]

I was in love in my original CandyShell. But having to get mine replaced just to have it have the same issues turned me off.

The backs will quickly crack on these.
The thin plastic around the dock connector will break pretty fast.
Some dust gets in - but that's an issue with all cases.
It is bulky as hell.

This case as well as the Incase slider taught me that the best iPhone is one not in a case.