I have to disagree that "of those materials this is a very fine case". Its really flimsy and feels cheap. What i mean is, a candyshell or one of those other rubber/plastic cases feel...substantial? But the Tones feels like it should be $3 at some knockoff kiosk. I posted a thread asking maybe if i got a fake one because if the one i have is real i dont understand where there all the great reviews are coming from.
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SwitchEasy TONES for iPhone 5
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I have to disagree that "of those materials this is a very fine case". Its really flimsy and feels cheap. What i mean is, a candyshell or one of those other rubber/plastic cases feel...substantial? But the Tones feels like it should be $3 at some knockoff kiosk. I posted a thread asking maybe if i got a fake one because if the one i have is real i dont understand where there all the great reviews are coming from.
I'm not sure what you are saying, with the '?'.
Sounds to me like you got a fake...there are enough experienced people here (that have had many cases, including the Candyshells) that would not come to your conclusion.
Just discovered something incredibly annoying about my Tones case: none of my headphones or aux cables fit! Seems like they designed the recessed headphone port for the super thin, super flimsy apple headphones. Anyone have any ideas of how I can make the case work with my headphones, other than just drilling a larger hole? I'm thinking of just buying a short headphone extension cable. Very annoying though. 
The case comes with a 2 year warranty. But for my black tones cases I avoided the hassle and just used a black Sharpie brand felt marker to touch up the paint area.
To be honest I paid full price from Switcheasy before they were available at other outlets, so I expect a bit more from them.
Thanks for looking out. I'll cross this case off my list.
I kinda feel bad. I have a lawyer colleague who I work with from time to time who I recommended this case to (based on my wife's experience). I told him to be wary of the issues we had discovered. He pulled the phone out (still in the green Tones... cool color by the way) and we examined it. Sure enough, the same "rub" marks from the lip of the case appeared on the chamfered edge of his phone.
He would have never noticed it had I not pointed it out though (ignorance is bliss). Now he is trying everything to get them off the edge.
Maybe it's not happening on white phones? This is still only the second black one I have seen it on, but it's still a little alarming. It's not BAD, but it's definitely noticeable if you examine it half as hard as those in the "scuffgate" threads do lol...
And the corners look brown/green. They just get dirty SO fast. I know all TPU does this, but it seems pronounced with every color here except black (and even then it's happening, you just don't see it as much I bet).
Still a great case in my opinion, just be sure to check to see if the edges are leaving marks on the chamfered edge. I only have 2 cases to reference in fairness, but that's almost more than "bendgate" so there ya go
As an update, it has gotten progressively worse on both phones I know of using the case. I run naked 99% of the time, but at this point (especially with the headphone port issue, not being able to use it with the lightning adapter unmodified, and the black camera ring flaking) an otherwise solid case is a definite no go...
Just my 2c =). It's not awful I guess, but there's gotta be a better option I'd imagine.
It's hard to find a better option.
My experience has been different. Given the number of times I've taken the case off its not progressively worse. It's only on the top and bottom, not the sides. And it's hardly noticeable except under very close examination.
I tried the Slim Armor figuring that softer rubber wouldn't mar the bezel upon removing the case. But the SA has its own issues: the case is slippery and easily scratches itself.
Keeping the Tones on is the best solution; had the case naked and I chipped the corner edge on something. That's worse than the slight marring.
For slimness and being light weight and all edge protection the Tones is the best I've found.
But that is why we spend so much $$ on cases... Looking for the holy grail. If only apple never used a mirror finish on the bezel, we would all be happier.
yeah it does suck that this case marks up the beveled edge. Tones is nice looking and feels great.
My Tones case is starting to split. Got the blue when it was first announced. Had an issue with one of their cases doing this on my iPhone 4 previously. They were great about sending a replacement but unfortunate to see this happen.
The case has otherwise been fine and helped my iPhone survive a number of drops at home.
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The case has otherwise been fine and helped my iPhone survive a number of drops at home.
Yeah, it's thin at the seams. I always remove my case at the SIM side, as they instruct with the info that came with the case.
They claim a 2 year warranty...let us know if they honor that for you.
uh. Had mine since end of October and removed the case at least 30 times. No splits or rips. A relative has a small rip by the mute, but they removed the case from that side. I do it from the long SIM side.
Should get a free replacement under warranty. Have a good argument, IMHO
I had the Speck PixelSkin for the iPhone 4 and it's served me well. Yes it has stretched a wee bit over the two years i've had it, but i've dropped the phone a couple of times on concrete and it's done it's job well.
I'm considering the TONES and the PIXELSKIN HD.....
Same problem here. Can't decide if its worth asking or a replacement or if I should just buy another.
SwitchEasy Response to this thread...
I sent them an email about this thread and here's their reply:
I sent them an email about this thread and here's their reply:
I have this problem with both my Tones and the one I bought for my girlfriend. They agreed to replace them for me but they wanted me to send the defective ones to them first (not gonna happen because I'm not carrying my phone naked). I tried to get them to just send out replacements and put a hold on my credit card but they wouldn't do that. I ended up ordering two replacement cases and they're going to refund me when they receive the defective cases back from me. Not ideal but it's good enough.
Irrelevant video for the Tones case.
1 the nude case is ultra thin. This can happen to all cases 1 mm or less eventually.
2 obvious from the break in the video, the fellow was taking the case off incorrectly, most likely. Switch easy is very good about giving instructions on how to remove. Never remove by the weaker corners, openings or covered buttons.
3 but in any case, I don't buy these ultra thin cases anymore since I take them off frequently.
4 the material is called polycarbonate not plastic. Every hard shell case by every case maker is made from the same material.
Lesson: if you want such an ultra thin case, handle with care. Period.
The Switcheasy Tones is a thicker case made from TPU and polycarbonate. . I've had mine for 5 months. No tears. Always remove from the long sim side. Instructions come with the case.
Finally the Tones case, and all switcheasy cases I believe, come with 2 year warranty. And they honor it.
Simply the best case all around that I've found over 4 years.
I really like the Tone case, well, everything except the bottom of it. It doesn't have a completely exposed bottom, something I need because of the 30-pin to Lightning adapter that I use (I don't like using the 30-pin to Lightning cable).
If you need protection for the bottom bezel and edge, you have to forgo using the adapter, with any case. It is just the design. The cable works fine, with a bit of modification.
I find having the bottom fitted as in the Tones, makes it much easier to connect the lightning connector in the pitch dark..otherwise I fumble and scratch the bottom, near the port...