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SwitchEasy TONES for iPhone 5
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Well my black case was delivered but to the wrong address and wrong city. WTF!
My right address is listed on the order too :/
I emailed them so they better fix this problem
My right address is listed on the order too :/
I emailed them so they better fix this problem
Very interested in this case. Does anybody happen to have both the tones case and the lightning dock? I'd like to know if phone sits far enough down on the lightning dock with this case on.
I put a standard bumper on my work 4s last night only to find it doesn't sit far enough down to charge on a radio dock I have. Given I already ordered the lightning dock, I don't want to waste the $25 on this case if the phone won't charge on this dock.
I put a standard bumper on my work 4s last night only to find it doesn't sit far enough down to charge on a radio dock I have. Given I already ordered the lightning dock, I don't want to waste the $25 on this case if the phone won't charge on this dock.
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Is the inside of the case totally soft or did they use hard plastic also?
I don't like cases with hard materials in the inside, scrachtes...
I'm boing to guess you'll be waiting a while. My order was accepted almost two weeks ago and I have nothing. It's part of their dumb way of selling and shipping products.
If that is true I will be very dissapointed. I found the case on Macmall.com for $18. Although it does say "Not In Stock"
Does anyone know if this site is reliable? It says Authorized Apple Reseller.
The Tones is a good case (I would even say above average) but as reported earlier by Wirecutter I do not agree that it is the best.
My two cents -
Pro's:
1. Color selection
2. Slim and light
3. Good price point
Con's:
1. Bottom strip closest to the lightning port is a bit flimsy and can easily pull down. Don't misunderstand - its not saggy just not very rigid.
2. Case is VERY difficult to remove - top and bottom of case are flexible but the center portion is made of hard plastic so it makes the case a real chore to take off.
3. Headphone jack is small - if you have a larger headphone jack connector it will not work with this case.
4. Screen protector included exhibits rainbow effect
My two cents -
Pro's:
1. Color selection
2. Slim and light
3. Good price point
Con's:
1. Bottom strip closest to the lightning port is a bit flimsy and can easily pull down. Don't misunderstand - its not saggy just not very rigid.
2. Case is VERY difficult to remove - top and bottom of case are flexible but the center portion is made of hard plastic so it makes the case a real chore to take off.
3. Headphone jack is small - if you have a larger headphone jack connector it will not work with this case.
4. Screen protector included exhibits rainbow effect
I emailed them earlier today for I could cancel my order and without any notification or e-mail the tones case showed up today on my doorstep. So Im guessing they received their shipment of cases and starting to ship them out to everyone who purchased.
I believe the same happened to me too. It said it would be delivered by the 5th, and have yet to receive it. Waiting on word from Switcheasy.
So, is it possible to scratch your phone when putting the case on or take the case off? Because I saw on youtube reviews it's not that easy to take it off...
Thanks in advance for your input!
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Hey psychonaut/metagamers! Welcome back!
Just want to say I really dig your reviews but I have to respectfully disagree with your second con. I don't find it difficult to remove at all. Now that doesn't mean it can come off as easy as cake as say, the PixelSkin HD, but it just takes a little more time. I would rather a case fit very snug and feel as if it's one with the phone than have a case that's easy to remove but feel loose and saggy at the edges.
You should get it soon as mine came the next day. Maybe just a hiccup with the tracking info
I agree with you. Not difficult at all.
Here is my short review for anyone interested
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1465756/
That'd be great. I already contacted them and got the same reply that was posted in here earlier.
I have the white iPhone and it did not scratch mine but I was VERY careful. I would imagine that the Slate iPhone could be easier to scratch if you did not take your time as the plastic is not really rough but to me it seems somewhat sharp on the lip of the case.
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Thanks!
May I ask what your process is for removal? The way I tried to remove it was by pulling the top of the case off (where it is more flexible) and then attempting to pull the phone out. Problem was, the hard portion of the case kept the phone in and when it finally did come out I could hear the edges of the case rubbing against the phone.
I dont doubt there is a science to removing it, I may not have just figured it out yet.
May I ask what your process is for removal? The way I tried to remove it was by pulling the top of the case off (where it is more flexible) and then attempting to pull the phone out. Problem was, the hard portion of the case kept the phone in and when it finally did come out I could hear the edges of the case rubbing against the phone.
I dont doubt there is a science to removing it, I may not have just figured it out yet.
I remove the case from the side with the nano sim. Pull up with your fingers and thumbs on the back of the case. Works every time so give it a try