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Best iPhone 5 Bumper
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I am using this one and particularly I don't like it. Buttons are a bit hard to press but it's cheap and works out fine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pure-Dark-B...123330?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item564c780c42
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pure-Dark-B...123330?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item564c780c42
I bought the Monoprice Bumper and really like it. I also bought the Best Case Bumper from Target and didn't like it nearly as much as the Monoprice. The bumper from Target was not as thin.
These are the best, by far:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KS61VA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Look great, fit perfectly, metal buttons etc. They are easy on front and back protectors etc. And for $2 and free shipping, wow!! Act fast.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KS61VA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Look great, fit perfectly, metal buttons etc. They are easy on front and back protectors etc. And for $2 and free shipping, wow!! Act fast.
I think what you're looking for is the Neo Hybrid EX Snow series (white/silver or all white):
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and Neo Hybrid EX Vivid series (yellow/black or all black):
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SGP has also updated the Neo Hybrid EX range with a slimmer version.
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and Neo Hybrid EX Vivid series (yellow/black or all black):
SGP has also updated the Neo Hybrid EX range with a slimmer version.
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Well, there are cheap quality ones and others who are are made with better materials and higher quality
Cheap $3 bumper off ebay in the design of Apple's original bumper FTW. Picked up a 3 pack for like $11 shipped. Rocking one right now and am very happy. Metal buttons, nice fit, good to go.
Just ordered the macally protective frame case.
Any one got this already? I haven't found any reviews for it yet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0096...ile?redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Ordered the black spigen neo hybrid as well.
Any one got this already? I haven't found any reviews for it yet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0096...ile?redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Ordered the black spigen neo hybrid as well.
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The iBlason on Amazon is decent.
Its edges feel thicker than the original 4 bumper from Apple.
Its logo wipes off effortlessly with some rubbing alcohol.
Buttons were good but a bit rattly, couple layers of tiny pieces of electrical tape on their underside snugged them up and have perfect tactile feedback now.
Not horrible other than edge thickness for $9.
Target and Worldshopping one from Amazon far worse.
Its edges feel thicker than the original 4 bumper from Apple.
Its logo wipes off effortlessly with some rubbing alcohol.
Buttons were good but a bit rattly, couple layers of tiny pieces of electrical tape on their underside snugged them up and have perfect tactile feedback now.
Not horrible other than edge thickness for $9.
Target and Worldshopping one from Amazon far worse.
The iPhone 4 version looks interesting, very similar to the original Apple bumper, hopefully they turn out to be the same quality. I'll be on the lookout for this brand for sure.
The Spigens are way too thick for my taste.
Edit: Actually just watched a video for the iPhone 4 version of the Bump and it's pretty thick/fat as well, here's hoping the i5 version isn't as bulky.
It seems impossible to find a bumper that's of the same quality of the original Apple one.
Best iPhone 5 Aluminum Bumper
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Best iPhone 5 Aluminium Case
http://dx-box.com/arachnophobia-durable-aluminium-case-for-apple-iphone-5.html
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Wow, that one takes the cake for ugliest case ever. Hands down.
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I've always liked the Spigens. But, the problem with the 4S version was that the hole for the headphone jack was too small. It only fit the Apple earphones. Have they changed that in the i5 version?
I got the amazon bumper case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KS61VA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I love it, I have posted up some pics of it, its enough that gives me just enough of the naked iphone feeling I was looking for while protecting the back when I sat it down.
I love it, I have posted up some pics of it, its enough that gives me just enough of the naked iphone feeling I was looking for while protecting the back when I sat it down.
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If you're more into slimmer bumpers, the i-BLASON bumper might fit your bill, plus it comes in black, white, green, pink, yellow and blue:
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Ive had many cases and this is by far my favorite. Its a knockoff from ebay but the quality is amazing compared to my buddies real one. Not sure how thats possible given the $15 price tag on ebay. Unfortunately it looks like the listing was taken down. If I see it again I will post it for you guys.
No signal issues either
Is it all metal, or is there something to prevent it from scuffing the bajeezes out of the iPhone?
I use the one from Monoprice.
It fits well and is very thin. Lock button takes a little bit of pressure to push but other than that its great.
It fits well and is very thin. Lock button takes a little bit of pressure to push but other than that its great.