SwitchEasy TONES for iPhone 5 - Page 12

Pez555 · Nov 18, 2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jfrancis04

Anyone have pics of a white case on a black phone?

I am currently using a black iPhone in the white case. Looks good. Can't take pics of it though as it is my only camera!

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Originally Posted by RichardC300

Do you think back skins would work with this case or is it too tight?

I am using a back protector as well as thin vinyl side protectors I got off eBay and it fits fine. Anything thicker than vinyl and it would push the sides of the case away from the phone though. It's a tight fit as it is even without protectors.

JetBlack7 · Nov 18, 2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jfrancis04

Just got mine and I love it. Definitely foresee this being my long-term, everyday case.

I'm incredibly picky with cases...already been through 3, but this one hits the sweet spot with very few flaws.

Exactly. I am using the black one with my white iPhone 5. Looks awesome!

Gungai · Nov 18, 2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dino F

The Tones case IS thinner and smaller than the Candyshell Grip case. I had the Grip case but swapped to the Tones case for this very reason.

Comparison pics:
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Wrong case. The pic appears to show the SPECK Candyshell case, not the BELKIN Grip candy sheer being discussed. The Belkin is actually much thinner.

potrzebie · Nov 18, 2012, 11:02 PM

I got mine direct from SwitchEasy, it came in the mail about 4 days after I placed the order in early Oct (about 3 days after I picked up my phone) and it's pretty great. I haven't had any problems with the black ring-around-the-camera flaking off yet, so perhaps I'm lucky. I did notice that the screen protector didn't seem to ever adhere to the very edges of the glass on the front. I emailed them to ask if they'd perhaps re-cut the screen protectors after the iPhone actually shipped, and got no real answer to that, but they did offer a new set of protectors and the new ones definitely fit perfectly, and seem to be cut a little more carefully. I know, it's gorilla glass, etc etc, but I've seen so many scratched up iPhone 4's (including my poor mom's before I put a monoprice screen guard on hers) that I see no reason not to use one. My old 4 had a switcheasy screen protector on until I finally sold it on eBay a couple weeks ago, so I'm pretty sure of their durability.

I was bummed to read that the 30-pin-to-lightning connectors don't fit with this case, but went ahead and picked up a micro-USB adapter once Apple began selling them here, and can tell you that it fits perfectly. Exactly, in fact, if the adapter were even a smidge larger it wouldn't.

The micro adapter is barely but noticeably larger than the end of the actual chord that comes with the phone.

The color I went with (bluish-gray) is pretty goofy but I like it (reminds me of the color scheme on old utilitarian school equipment cases, like record players or slide projectors) and would be entirely at home in a powder-blue Buick from the 70s. All the colors seem pretty nice, and right now the only thing that could get me to change cases is if SE themselves broadened the line and one caught my eye...Zune Brown seems like something I'd buy, actually, if they did that.

seeharrison · Nov 19, 2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by viewfly

Mine was shipped today.

I ordered mine on Thursday 11/15 at around 10:45PM and it was delivered today. Can't wait to pick it up from the post office!

viewfly · Nov 19, 2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by seeharrison

I ordered mine on Thursday 11/15 at around 10:45PM and it was delivered today. Can't wait to pick it up from the post office!

My 2nd one arrived Saturday. Enjoy yours. It's a very fine, small and snug fitting case.

viewfly · Nov 28, 2012, 08:07 PM

I have removed this case about six times for various reasons. It is such a tight fit, there is no dust under the case. A bit difficult to take off, but no harm to the black phone finish.

abstern · Nov 29, 2012, 08:13 AM

So is there any way to connect to a 30-pin adapter with this case?

viewfly · Nov 29, 2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by abstern

So is there any way to connect to a 30-pin adapter with this case?

Yes, Look at post #248 in this thread.

galeo · Nov 29, 2012, 01:26 PM

Great review of the tones in the black colorway:

http://www.reviews4i.com/2012/11/swi...one-5.html?m=1

Steevie · Dec 5, 2012, 04:41 PM

Just got my switcheasy tone in black and i am loving it! At first it wasnt as "nice" as i thought it would be but after handling it for a day its great!

Fits perfect with my glastr!

Minhthien · Dec 5, 2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by potrzebie

I got mine direct from SwitchEasy, it came in the mail about 4 days after I placed the order in early Oct (about 3 days after I picked up my phone) and it's pretty great. I haven't had any problems with the black ring-around-the-camera flaking off yet, so perhaps I'm lucky. I did notice that the screen protector didn't seem to ever adhere to the very edges of the glass on the front. I emailed them to ask if they'd perhaps re-cut the screen protectors after the iPhone actually shipped, and got no real answer to that, but they did offer a new set of protectors and the new ones definitely fit perfectly, and seem to be cut a little more carefully. I know, it's gorilla glass, etc etc, but I've seen so many scratched up iPhone 4's (including my poor mom's before I put a monoprice screen guard on hers) that I see no reason not to use one. My old 4 had a switcheasy screen protector on until I finally sold it on eBay a couple weeks ago, so I'm pretty sure of their durability.

I was bummed to read that the 30-pin-to-lightning connectors don't fit with this case, but went ahead and picked up a micro-USB adapter once Apple began selling them here, and can tell you that it fits perfectly. Exactly, in fact, if the adapter were even a smidge larger it wouldn't.

Image

The micro adapter is barely but noticeably larger than the end of the actual chord that comes with the phone.

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The color I went with (bluish-gray) is pretty goofy but I like it (reminds me of the color scheme on old utilitarian school equipment cases, like record players or slide projectors) and would be entirely at home in a powder-blue Buick from the 70s. All the colors seem pretty nice, and right now the only thing that could get me to change cases is if SE themselves broadened the line and one caught my eye...Zune Brown seems like something I'd buy, actually, if they did that.

I have the same case and color and my lightning cable fit fine with out the adapter!

AbeFroeman · Dec 7, 2012, 02:05 PM

I've had the black one for about a month now and just noticed that the paint on the depression for the cutout for the back camera and flash is pealing/fading.

I'm at work and can't take picture, but it looks awful.

Since the top portion of the phone is grey plastic, they should have just left the cutout unpainted.

viewfly · Dec 7, 2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AbeFroeman

I've had the black one for about a month now and just noticed that the paint on the depression for the cutout for the back camera and flash is pealing/fading.

I'm at work and can't take picture, but it looks awful.

Since the top portion of the phone is grey plastic, they should have just left the cutout unpainted.

Yeah I got a bit of that too. Just take a black sharpie to it. It will fix up.

AbeFroeman · Dec 7, 2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by viewfly

Yeah I got a bit of that too. Just take a black sharpie to it. It will fix up.

Good call.

icemanzzz · Dec 7, 2012, 03:36 PM

I returned mine since it had defects. Prolly one of the first batches.

I'm now contemplating on getting one again.

Only thing that's stopping me is that I have around 9 cases already. Haven't even used my Elago Outfit and Spigen EX Metal...

ipos · Dec 12, 2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by viewfly

I have removed this case about six times for various reasons. It is such a tight fit, there is no dust under the case. A bit difficult to take off, but no harm to the black phone finish.

how abt the sides? will it cause chaff?

viewfly · Dec 12, 2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ipos

how abt the sides? will it cause chaff?

Over the 1.5 months that I used it, I see no signs. My iPhone 5 is pristine.

j-a-x · Dec 12, 2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AbeFroeman

I've had the black one for about a month now and just noticed that the paint on the depression for the cutout for the back camera and flash is pealing/fading.

I'm at work and can't take picture, but it looks awful.

Since the top portion of the phone is grey plastic, they should have just left the cutout unpainted.

Same problem here. I don't mind how it looks so much but I am worried it will cause problems with flash photography..

map1978 · Dec 12, 2012, 03:40 PM

No updated version of the white case yet huh?

Such a shame because this has been one of my iP5 cases

jbimler · Dec 13, 2012, 11:41 AM

So some people are having problems with scuffing and others are fine?

ferganer · Dec 13, 2012, 12:02 PM

Just a heads up - MacMall has this case for $18 shipped free with ShopRunner or if you get something on top to get your total to $25.

j-a-x · Dec 13, 2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jbimler

So some people are having problems with scuffing and others are fine?

I have absolutely no scuffing / scratching with my case and I haven't exactly been delicate with it. My only issue is with the black paint around the camera lens/flash wearing off.

map1978 · Dec 13, 2012, 03:12 PM

They really need to make the white version with the dark grey part they use for the black version.

Damn I want a white one

Anyone have the green with the white iPhone? Pics if so please, thanks

itjw · Dec 13, 2012, 06:22 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know (because my wife has used this case since October), that it appears to mark the chamfered edge of the black iP5. It's not "scuffing" just more like rub marks that do not wipe off.

It's nothing major, and she does love the case, but I know how OCD folks on here are and wanted to warn you just in case you were considering this case. She takes decent care of it, and always places it into a microfiber pouch when it's in her purse.

Speaking of which, for a 2 month old case, it sure has a lot of discoloration along the edges (she got the blue/slate one). It almost looks dirty on the corners and it doesn't clean up either.

It's a shame, but I'm glad I go naked as I would probably have bought this case if I didn't.

Nothing major, just a heads up to those considerering this one.

(Also, I believe they send out "reject" screen protectors included with their cases, as I am an expert installer and could not get either to fit properly (this seems to be a common problem with the ones included with their cases... the edges don't adhere right with the co-packagaed films). We mentioned it to SwitchEasy, and the sent out their retail packaged protectors which worked great.)

Nov 18, 2012, 11:02 PM	#279
potrzebie macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	kinda love this case I got mine direct from SwitchEasy, it came in the mail about 4 days after I placed the order in early Oct (about 3 days after I picked up my phone) and it's pretty great. I haven't had any problems with the black ring-around-the-camera flaking off yet, so perhaps I'm lucky. I did notice that the screen protector didn't seem to ever adhere to the very edges of the glass on the front. I emailed them to ask if they'd perhaps re-cut the screen protectors after the iPhone actually shipped, and got no real answer to that, but they did offer a new set of protectors and the new ones definitely fit perfectly, and seem to be cut a little more carefully. I know, it's gorilla glass, etc etc, but I've seen so many scratched up iPhone 4's (including my poor mom's before I put a monoprice screen guard on hers) that I see no reason not to use one. My old 4 had a switcheasy screen protector on until I finally sold it on eBay a couple weeks ago, so I'm pretty sure of their durability. I was bummed to read that the 30-pin-to-lightning connectors don't fit with this case, but went ahead and picked up a micro-USB adapter once Apple began selling them here, and can tell you that it fits perfectly. Exactly, in fact, if the adapter were even a smidge larger it wouldn't. The micro adapter is barely but noticeably larger than the end of the actual chord that comes with the phone. The color I went with (bluish-gray) is pretty goofy but I like it (reminds me of the color scheme on old utilitarian school equipment cases, like record players or slide projectors) and would be entirely at home in a powder-blue Buick from the 70s. All the colors seem pretty nice, and right now the only thing that could get me to change cases is if SE themselves broadened the line and one caught my eye...Zune Brown seems like something I'd buy, actually, if they did that.
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Dec 12, 2012, 03:40 PM	#295
map1978 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2006	No updated version of the white case yet huh? Such a shame because this has been one of my iP5 cases __________________ My Toys Late-2012 rMBP 13" 2.5/8/256 White iPhone 5 Silver iPod Shuffle 1st gen-my gym beast
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Dec 13, 2012, 03:12 PM	#299
map1978 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2006	They really need to make the white version with the dark grey part they use for the black version. Damn I want a white one Anyone have the green with the white iPhone? Pics if so please, thanks __________________ My Toys Late-2012 rMBP 13" 2.5/8/256 White iPhone 5 Silver iPod Shuffle 1st gen-my gym beast
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Nov 28, 2012, 08:07 PM	#282
viewfly macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2009	I have removed this case about six times for various reasons. It is such a tight fit, there is no dust under the case. A bit difficult to take off, but no harm to the black phone finish.
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Nov 29, 2012, 08:13 AM	#283
abstern macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Washington, DC	So is there any way to connect to a 30-pin adapter with this case?
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Nov 29, 2012, 01:26 PM	#285
galeo macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	Great review of the tones in the black colorway: http://www.reviews4i.com/2012/11/swi...one-5.html?m=1
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Dec 5, 2012, 04:41 PM	#286
Steevie Banned Join Date: Nov 2012	Just got my switcheasy tone in black and i am loving it! At first it wasnt as "nice" as i thought it would be but after handling it for a day its great! Fits perfect with my glastr!
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Dec 7, 2012, 02:05 PM	#288
AbeFroeman macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2010	I've had the black one for about a month now and just noticed that the paint on the depression for the cutout for the back camera and flash is pealing/fading. I'm at work and can't take picture, but it looks awful. Since the top portion of the phone is grey plastic, they should have just left the cutout unpainted.
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Dec 7, 2012, 03:36 PM	#291
icemanzzz macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2010	I returned mine since it had defects. Prolly one of the first batches. I'm now contemplating on getting one again. Only thing that's stopping me is that I have around 9 cases already. Haven't even used my Elago Outfit and Spigen EX Metal...
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Dec 13, 2012, 11:41 AM	#296
jbimler macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2012	So some people are having problems with scuffing and others are fine?
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Dec 13, 2012, 12:02 PM	#297
ferganer macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	Just a heads up - MacMall has this case for $18 shipped free with ShopRunner or if you get something on top to get your total to $25.
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Dec 13, 2012, 06:22 PM	#300
itjw macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2011	Just wanted to let everyone know (because my wife has used this case since October), that it appears to mark the chamfered edge of the black iP5. It's not "scuffing" just more like rub marks that do not wipe off. It's nothing major, and she does love the case, but I know how OCD folks on here are and wanted to warn you just in case you were considering this case. She takes decent care of it, and always places it into a microfiber pouch when it's in her purse. Speaking of which, for a 2 month old case, it sure has a lot of discoloration along the edges (she got the blue/slate one). It almost looks dirty on the corners and it doesn't clean up either. It's a shame, but I'm glad I go naked as I would probably have bought this case if I didn't. Nothing major, just a heads up to those considerering this one. (Also, I believe they send out "reject" screen protectors included with their cases, as I am an expert installer and could not get either to fit properly (this seems to be a common problem with the ones included with their cases... the edges don't adhere right with the co-packagaed films). We mentioned it to SwitchEasy, and the sent out their retail packaged protectors which worked great.)
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