Specks new SeeThru cases 35%off only today!

[SchneiderMan]

Specks new SeeThru cases for the iPhone 3G/S

Check it out
http://www.speckproducts.com/products/seethru/iphone-3g-iphone-3gs/203

CODE: Twit35SeeThru
Edit: Promo is over.

[thegoldenmackid]

Did you win that contest?

[SchneiderMan]

yes but this has nothing to do with it lol

[donfishinghocke]

Did you win that contest?

this isn't a contest lol, SpeckProducts twittered that they came out with a new case and they twittered the code for 35% off only today

[fishmd]

Cool. Been looking for a nice clear case design and love my speck candyshell. I placed an order and am going to try it out. I hope it doesn't watermark, but we shall see. :o

[kicko]

I understand the case now, its like a clear candy shell.

[scirica]

I understand the case now, its like a clear candy shell.

I ordered one with the 35% discount. I'm a CandyShell Case Ho, so I couldn't resist!

[Jmacman78]

I ordered one also, and it should be here today! I love my Otterbox commuter, but I still really like my Candyshells too, I hope this one is as good as my others.

[Taylor C]

I ordered one as well, hopefully it will be here by Friday. Please do post some photos/initial impressions, Jmacman78.

[Blueline29]

Curious to hear what you all think of these. I love my Candy Shells but really like the idea of a translucent case, too...this sounds like the best of both worlds.

[billchase2]

These look very similar to the iSkin Solo/Solo FX cases (http://www.iskin.com/solo/).

[hsk]

Two initial comments: One thing I like about the Candyshell is the soft, foam-like liner which is missing here and I bet the back will scratch up a bunch - my Batwing is all scratched up, so I would think it will look worse on this clear case.

[fishmd]

I won't get mine till next week. Anyone who gets it soon, please post impressions. Specifically, I am wondering if you will get the watermark effect with this case or not.

Thanks all.

[Jmacman78]

Once I get home I will post pics and my first impressions.

[Unspoken Demise]

Damn. Missed out. They arent still holding the 35% off anymore are they? Just wondering if they extended the sale a few days by any chance.

[SchneiderMan]

Code is not valid anymore and there are no codes available for speck right now.

[Jmacman78]

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Here it is, its basically the same thing as the Candyshells, except the rubbery inside is hard plastic instead and the rubbery parts are around the bezel and cover the buttons only.

The back has some watermarking but that might be cause of the BSE on the back, and its only around the camera. Overall I really do like it quite a bit. The BSE basic skin on the back of my phone doesn't cause any problems. The sleep/wake button is a little tough to push, the volume buttons are fine.

I'll have to use it for a while to see how well I really like it.

[SchneiderMan]

it looks really good!

[Unspoken Demise]

Gah, that is awesome looking. I wish i had been able to take advantage of the special discount.

Does anyone know if these are in Apple stores yet?

[Blueline29]

Damn, that looks NICE.

[Alexwithad]

I'm somewhat confused as to what type of material this is. Is it the same type as the iSkin Solo & Solo FX? Or is it a hard plastic?

[Jmacman78]

It is hard plastic with the exception of the area around the chrome bezel which is rubber (similar to the Candyshells), also, the areas that cover the volume button, and sleep/wake button, and the cutouts for the headphone jack, sleep/wake switch are also that same rubber. It is a bit stretchy so you can slide the phone in.

[kicko]

It looks pretty nice but i have always failed to see what the attraction is to a clear hard plastic case that will scratch up so easily. This will not protect as much as a candyshell.

[Jmacman78]

I like the look of the clear plastic, it will get scratched easily, however I have a black Candyshell and it is quite scratched also.

I think the scratches on the clear one will show a lot more over time than the Candyshells.

As far as protection, the Candyshells offer slightly better protection due to the full rubber inside that you don't get with this case.

Overall I like the case so far, but given the choice between this and a Candyshell, I would probably go for the Candyshell, I wish they would do them in even more colors.

The SeeThru cases look slightly thinner than the Candyshells too. I put them side by side and it looked that way to me.

[detoxguy]

the real question is how much thinner than the candyshell is it? the candyshell is my favorite case by far but if it was a bit thinner it would be perfect

[Jmacman78]

I can try to take a pic later for comparison so you can see for yourself. Not a lot thinner but it definitely seemed thinner.

[Jmacman78]

Well...trying to take this case off, as directed by Speck might I add, the bottom corner where the rubber meets the plastic broke, the rubber basically came off the the hard plastic. the case still works fine, but I am sure this will get worse over time. Right now its really not bad, just a tiny spot on the corner.

I am very disappointed as I've only had the case for a couple days and that was the second time I tried to take it off. It is very difficult to get off the phone, more so than the Candyshells IMO.

[SchneiderMan]

Fyi - I have a 10% off code for Agent18, please try it and see if it works right now.

A18nir

[scirica]

My clear Candyshell was waiting for me when I got home yesterday. No watermarking whatsoever after being on since yesterday at 6pm. I really like the clean look of this case, but now I'm scared to take it off after the earlier post stating that one of the corners broke.

I think we all realize that the true CandyShells give better protection, but if you're looking for a clear hard case, this one is hard to beat.

It looks beautiful on a white 3G[s], and I don't think the scratches will show as much as on the black.

[jillefresh]

I just ordered one of these, and just so everyone knows, they're 50% off until Halloween! I'm glad I held out to order one.

[V4705]

errr i want this case so bad...
larrygeenberg reviewed this case and confirm the non-watermarking thing.
there is also HD video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93EY5FF12Bs
looks awesome.

[businessgo]

Tempted to buy it now. :D

[fishmd]

This is a really nice case. No watermarking to speak of. It does scratch up, but not too bad. However, I have only used it for a few days. I will say that it does seem to let dust in particularly around the cable connector area, which is very noticeable to me with my black iPhone. Also, if you like to change cases around frequently like I do, you may want to think a bit about this one as it is VERY hard to get off. Probably the most difficult one I have ever tried, and I have a ton of cases. Definitely more difficult than the candyshell, which is not that easy either. But all in all, a pretty nice case.

[Blueline29]

In case anybody's interested, Speck has the clear and black ones 1/2 off through Halloween. I'm considering the clear one. REALLY want the pink, but it's a) on backorder, and b) not on sale.