Slim Armor "S"

RichardC300 · Jul 21, 2013

http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-iPhone-Protective-Armor/dp/B00DD62R40

I found this interesting case in SPIGEN's Amazon store. Supposedly, it's thinner than the original version. Here's the description:

The Slim Armor S is a dual layered protective case with the combination of TPU and polycarbonate. The Slim Armor S is specifically designed to protect the device at all angles. The case is slimmer than the previous version but more protective with advanced shock absorption technology. It is perfect for highlighting the original design of the iPhone 5. The phone stays slim and comfortable in the hand. Enjoy your iPhone 5 as it was designed.

SPIGEN never ceases to amaze me with their releases. This case has a lot of potential. I wonder how much slimmer it actually is.

Menel · Jul 22, 2013

Wow, want to know!

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MLAM · Jul 22, 2013

Proving these images are accurate it will give an idea

Slim Armor

Slim Armor S

I hope it will be the same if not better than the SwitchEasy Tones, if it is then I'm going to get one

RichardC300 · Jul 22, 2013

Looking at the pictures, it does look slimmer. You can tell by the camera hole and the angle of the chamfer edge around the back of the phone.

STiNG Operation · Jul 22, 2013

I used the slim armor case for a couple months and noticed signal loss. I didn't know how that was possible but it was happening. I put on my original incipio kicksnap case and had better service/signal strength.

Designed4Mac · Jul 22, 2013

I was lucky enough to get one of these off eBay for £5 and love it.

The only fault i have is it sits pretty flush with the front of the phone. I wouldn't want to drop it face down that's for sure.

Its also not that tight of a fit as it feels like if you did drop it the phone would bounce out of the case.

Haven't dropped the phone yet (and hopefully wont) so dont know for sure if what i've stated would actually happen but IMO......it would

Menel · Jul 22, 2013

lovememac said:
I was lucky enough to get one of these off eBay for £5 and love it.

The only fault i have is it sits pretty flush with the front of the phone. I wouldn't want to drop it face down that's for sure.

Its also not that tight of a fit as it feels like if you did drop it the phone would bounce out of the case.

Haven't dropped the phone yet (and hopefully wont) so dont know for sure if what i've stated would actually happen but IMO......it would

S or pre-S?

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RichardC300 · Jul 22, 2013

lovememac said:
I was lucky enough to get one of these off eBay for £5 and love it.

The only fault i have is it sits pretty flush with the front of the phone. I wouldn't want to drop it face down that's for sure.

Its also not that tight of a fit as it feels like if you did drop it the phone would bounce out of the case.

Haven't dropped the phone yet (and hopefully wont) so dont know for sure if what i've stated would actually happen but IMO......it would

That sounds cheap. Too good to be true cheap. Maybe you got a knockoff.

MLAM · Jul 22, 2013

RichardC300 said:
That sounds cheap. Too good to be true cheap. Maybe you got a knockoff.

If it is the same seller I saw then it was a knock off as someone on another forum bought one and the seller refunded him no questions asked and he got to keep the case.

Designed4Mac · Jul 22, 2013

Menel said:
S or pre-S?

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Pre-S

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RichardC300 said:
That sounds cheap. Too good to be true cheap. Maybe you got a knockoff.

It was on auction. Same seller was selling them for £15.99 buy it now.

Definitely not a knock off or i'd have backed it straight away. Came in genuine Spigen sealed packaging.

Christopher387A · Jul 22, 2013

I have an S on the way to me for Wednesday delivery. I don't have a Pre-S to compare to however...

Menel · Jul 22, 2013

I just caved.

Also have an S coming for 24th. Amazon Prime

Will compare to my slightly scratched up pre-S.

Best case scenario. Front lip for glass is a hair thicker (it looks it in photos). Rear is much thinner. Not holding my breathe.

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futurefortress · Jul 22, 2013

Menel said:
I just caved.

Also have an S coming for 24th. Amazon Prime

Will compare to my slightly scratched up pre-S.

Best case scenario. Front lip for glass is a hair thicker (it looks it in photos). Rear is much thinner. Not holding my breathe.

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Please post pics here, I want the case but not sure if I want to pay $25 for small revisions..

Also did anyone notice that it says "Compatible with All versions of iPhone 5 (2012) / iPhone 5S (2013)"?

Menel · Jul 22, 2013

futurefortress said:
Please post pics here, I want the case but not sure if I want to pay $25 for small revisions..

Also did anyone notice that it says "Compatible with All versions of iPhone 5 (2012) / iPhone 5S (2013)"?

It's a guess.

But it's possible... iPhone 5S if it's launched in September... has already started production. So *some people* somewhere are in the know.

Bamff · Jul 22, 2013

I'm using the Pre S and like the look of the new S. My question is, and like everyone that owns one and is planning on getting one is would the polycarbonate back scratch as easily as the PreS?
If it were to, I don't think it's worth it

RichardC300 · Jul 22, 2013

I have a Neo Hybrid on the way, but if this case is indeed slim, I will have to add it to my collection!

vong · Jul 22, 2013

Let us know which one is better! Slim Armor S or Neo Hybrid. When my Magpul case goes to the crappers I'll be switching to one of those two.

MLAM · Jul 22, 2013

Menel said:
I just caved.

Also have an S coming for 24th. Amazon Prime

Will compare to my slightly scratched up pre-S.

Best case scenario. Front lip for glass is a hair thicker (it looks it in photos). Rear is much thinner. Not holding my breathe.

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I look forward to your pictures and thoughts

Looking at some of the details it says this about the front lip

0.8mm lip to protect the screen when the phone is face down

Menel · Jul 23, 2013

Menel said:
I just caved.

Also have an S coming for 24th. Amazon Prime

Will compare to my slightly scratched up pre-S.

Best case scenario. Front lip for glass is a hair thicker (it looks it in photos). Rear is much thinner. Not holding my breathe.

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Correction, 23rd, today, this evening. Just got shipping update.

MLAM · Jul 23, 2013

Menel said:
Correction, 23rd, today, this evening. Just got shipping update.

Great news, will you be able to post up some initial thoughts and pictures later tonight Menel?

Menel · Jul 23, 2013

MLAM said:
Great news, will you be able to post up some initial thoughts and pictures later tonight Menel?

damn, if only I was dragging my feet this morning. Went out the door 10 minutes prior.

July 23, 2013 06:39:58 AM --- Delivered

MLAM · Jul 23, 2013

Menel said:
damn, if only I was dragging my feet this morning. Went out the door 10 minutes prior.

Aha well atleast you have it and the delivery guy actually posted it.

What case are you using at the moment? Slim Armor?

Menel · Jul 23, 2013

MLAM said:
Aha well atleast you have it and the delivery guy actually posted it.

What case are you using at the moment? Slim Armor?

I dipped home for lunch.

It's not perceptibly thinner. Maybe with a caliper.
There is no more lip on the front glass.
The audio holes on the bottom still don't line up.

The polycarbonate shell is 2-3mm taller, so it is not cross compatible with the pre-S Slim Armor.

The black aperture piece around the camera is shinier, and has a shallower angle.

MLAM · Jul 23, 2013

Menel said:
I dipped home for lunch.

It's not perceptibly thinner. Maybe with a caliper.
There is no more lip on the front glass.
The audio holes on the bottom still don't line up.

The polycarbonate shell is 2-3mm taller, so it is not cross compatible with the pre-S Slim Armor.

The black aperture piece around the camera is shinier, and has a shallower angle.

Appreciate you nipping home for Lunch to have a look.

A bit of a shame to hear that it isn't much thinner, then again I never have used the Slim Armor case.

I guess the design limits to what they can do in terms of slimness, if it was along the lines of the Neo Hybrid I think it would have been a winner.

Would you recommend people to buy it or better off getting a Neo Hybrid?

Menel · Jul 23, 2013

MLAM said:
Appreciate you nipping home for Lunch to have a look.

A bit of a shame to hear that it isn't much thinner, then again I never have used the Slim Armor case.

I guess the design limits to what they can do in terms of slimness, if it was along the lines of the Neo Hybrid I think it would have been a winner.

Would you recommend people to buy it or better off getting a Neo Hybrid?

Haven't seen Neo Hybrid.

I think this new one has less lip. When set it down, soft sound if rubber for old slim armor. New one has a hard tink of glass touching table.

You can just make out how much thinner it is there in second photo. New on left, old on right. L O L

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