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Best thin case WITHOUT front protection

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fanfong

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Jul 20, 2010
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Last thin case I had with iphone 4 had just enough coverage for the side metal. It felt really good because the corners feel rounded and smaller. I never put the phone face down so don't need the frontal protection.

What clear thin cases do you guys recommend? Switcheasy nude? I bought a KaysCase but the raised edges are annoying as hell. Looking for a cover that's flush around the side and don't extend beyond the glass.
 
e²Studios

e²Studios

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Apr 12, 2005
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I just received my Moshi iGlaze case and I love how minimal it is. Almost feels like there isn't a case on the phone at all.

Feels great in my hands and looks great too :D

It comes with a skin for the back to protect against scratches from dust getting in between the case and the phone.

I bought the black case, but the link is to the "XT" or clear version.

http://www.moshimonde.com/product/iglaze-xt-for-iphone-5.aspx
 
aphexacid

aphexacid

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Jul 31, 2007
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I'm on the same boat as you OP. I need a minimal case with NO front lip. It annoys the living hell out of me.

DO NOT "check out the incipio feather"! it has enough of a raised lip to get on your nerves. I bought one, and its collecting dust now.

I was told in a similar thread i made, that there is a case at target by Best Case that has no lip, and is very minimal. I haven't had a chance to see it yet though.

The SPIGEN ultra thin air also looks very nice, but i don't like that it has that writing on the side, and that its doesnt have that soft touch grippy coating.

I'll probably buy one anyways thought.

Post here if you buy something!
 
djinn

djinn

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Oct 4, 2003
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So far I've tried the Desmay (http://www.desmay.com) case, the SPIGen (listed above), and for quick protection I got the Rocketfish from best buy. All offering the thin form factor. For grins I'm even testing the Ultra Crystal Mix by SPIgen.

The Desmay one is very thin but feels cheap. The product is made out of cheap plastic and the bottom looks it was cut out by a 4 yr.

The SPIGen one has a professional feel to it but feels too thick to my liking.

The Rocketfish, well.. that was for quick protection since not many cases were on the market.

I have used Incipio cases in the past and loved them.

I really like the basic scratch protection the SPIGen has to offer giving me the natural feel of the phone. As for any drop protection, zero! But I did get applecare+

Just my input.
 
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merc070809

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Oct 16, 2012
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Otterlife

OTTERBOX is the best phone case ever made, anyone who disagrees is just not intelligent enough to realize how wrong they are....
 
djinn

djinn

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Oct 4, 2003
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merc070809 said:
OTTERBOX is the best phone case ever made, anyone who disagrees is just not intelligent enough to realize how wrong they are....
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Does Otterbox make a thin case? Last I checked they were all big and bulky.
 
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merc070809

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Oct 16, 2012
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nope only big and bulky ones but that should be all you need if you need something else than the iphone 5 just isnt right for you....
 
MacLadybug

MacLadybug

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Jun 6, 2008
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try Zoogue

I bought the same case for my iPhone 4 when it was free (they only charged shipping). It's thin, light and I think has a nicer feel than the Incipio Feather. I pre-ordered the case for the "5" when they were offering it for free and got about 6 of them for $17.00.... just waiting on them to ship.

http://www.zoogue.com/iphone-5-social-pro-cases/
 
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hkfan24

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Sep 20, 2012
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djinn said:
Does Otterbox make a thin case? Last I checked they were all big and bulky.
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Agreed. As much protection as the Otterbox cases provide, they are just too bulky for my tastes. The overall bulkiness kills it for me. I love the slim profile of my i5.
 
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orange42

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Apr 12, 2009
612
1
Elago S5 from Amazon. I got the dark grey with the soft feeling (it's a hard case with matte paint). I love it so far. It's not bulky and you can't feel it when sliding across because it doesn't go over the screen. Perfect peace of mind case.
 
skippymac

skippymac

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Jun 9, 2010
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check out these proporta cases, I love them!

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http://www.proporta.com
 
XboxMySocks

XboxMySocks

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Oct 25, 2009
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merc070809 said:
nope only big and bulky ones but that should be all you need if you need something else than the iphone 5 just isnt right for you....
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Is this a joke? Seriously? You guys want to take such a beautifully thin and perfect phone and you want to turn it into an ugly, bulky brick.:rolleyes:
 
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fanfong

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Jul 20, 2010
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I ended up getting a switcheasy nude and really like it. It comes right up to the height of the screen without any noticeable lip, and the fit is very good. Only complaint I have is the edges are not as rounded as I would like, but overall it fits the bill. Buttons etc all work fine.
 
ToddH

ToddH

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Jul 5, 2010
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I currently use the Speck Fab shell. It really hugs the phone and has a cloth design on back and sides. This is mine: it also comes in black/gray.
 

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merc070809

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Oct 16, 2012
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you guys don't make any sense, if u drop the phone and it lands on the front your screen is going to end up cracked, you need a case with a screen protector!! so do me a favor and list the top three cases with screen protectors built in to the case such as the otterbox and lifeproof...1...2...3..GO!!!

:cool::apple::cool:
 
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fanfong

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Jul 20, 2010
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merc070809 said:
you guys don't make any sense, if u drop the phone and it lands on the front your screen is going to end up cracked, you need a case with a screen protector!! so do me a favor and list the top three cases with screen protectors built in to the case such as the otterbox and lifeproof...1...2...3..GO!!!

:cool::apple::cool:
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Go start your own thread. I haven't dropped mine in 4 years so no need for ugly boxes that turns the slim phone into a brick.
 
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