I hope Speck comes out with the a whole bunch of colors like this: http://www.speckproducts.com/iphone-case/iphone-5-cases/candyshell-grip-for-iphone-5.html for the 6 CS Grip.
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Am I the only obsessed with buying cases?
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After using it around town today, honestly, I would choose the CandyShell Grip.
It's incredibly grippy and felt very secure in my hands. The buttons are very responsive and clicky, rivaling the Magpul. The fit is fantastic. If the phone suffered an unfortunate drop, it should be very well protected. I think it looks great as well. The grip is what sets the CS Grip apart from others I've tried.
Two small cons.
The back is going to scratch easily. I'm fine with this, but if you're OCD that might be bothersome. Choosing a lighter color should help make the scratching less noticeable.
It's not the easiest case to install and remove. If someone believes their phone is a delicate flower, I could see them freaking out removing the phone from this case. Haha! I had no issues.
I still would encourage you to give the Magpul a try. It's an excellent case and for just $15, it's a better value than some of the more expensive cases.
My obsession now is finding a nice leather wallet case, but some of them are not cheap. Oh gosh it's going to be hard to stop this obsession.
http://www.padandquill.com/cases-for-iphone.html
http://www.padandquill.com/cases-for-iphone.html
I bought a Black Ion from Amazon a couple of months ago. $49.95 price and Amazon was the seller. All seemed legit.
The sides of the case were very loose. They even bowed out. This is something that I found other users also complaining about. I sent it back the same day for a refund.
I emailed Element to ask if Amazon was a reseller and the answer from them was basically that they couldn't confirm or deny... All really odd..
I am sure some fit better than the one I purchased though.
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I was in Home Depot feeling really clumsy with my 6 + CS grip this weekend. Dropped it from about 4 feet on the concrete and it landed face down with a big smack. No damage at all to the phone or the case.
I am too. I've had LifeProofs, Otterboxes, and most recently a ton of the Apple leather cases for the 5s..found them on clearance at Staples for 3 dollars a piece..no lie lol.
Most recently I ordered a Spigen Ultra Hybrid Clear with Champagne Gold edges...It is coming this week. I like the clear back, but didn't want a black frame on it...Spigen was the only one with a gold frame I could find and the clear cases got great reviews and people claim they don't turn yellow or scratch as much as other brands do.
Most recently I ordered a Spigen Ultra Hybrid Clear with Champagne Gold edges...It is coming this week. I like the clear back, but didn't want a black frame on it...Spigen was the only one with a gold frame I could find and the clear cases got great reviews and people claim they don't turn yellow or scratch as much as other brands do.
I am too. I've had LifeProofs, Otterboxes, and most recently a ton of the Apple leather cases for the 5s..found them on clearance at Staples for 3 dollars a piece..no lie lol.
Most recently I ordered a Spigen Ultra Hybrid Clear with Champagne Gold edges...It is coming this week. I like the clear back, but didn't want a black frame on it...Spigen was the only one with a gold frame I could find and the clear cases got great reviews and people claim they don't turn yellow or scratch as much as other brands do.
Let me know how you like it!! I like Spigen but have read mixed reviews on them for the 6.
Am I the only obsessed with buying cases?
Polycarbonate part is fine. But the back scratches easily.
I even tried the Griffin Survivor slim and loved how it felt but it was so damn ugly and the deal breaker is it picked up lint and hair like crazy. After a while the case just looked gross so gonna have to return it
Tried the Otterbox defender for a day and way too bulky
I'm using the tech21 Evo Mesh right now and really liking it so far
Polycarbonate part is fine. But the back scratches easily.
I even tried the Griffin Survivor slim and loved how it felt but it was so damn ugly and the deal breaker is it picked up lint and hair like crazy. After a while the case just looked gross so gonna have to return it
Tried the Otterbox defender for a day and way too bulky
I'm using the tech21 Evo Mesh right now and really liking it so far
I like the looks of the Mighty Shell and would buy one except many of the individual reviews say it's really difficult to take off. Is this really true?
Just a difficult as most cases. Speck has a short video on youtube that says to pop of three corners. Works for me but it is difficult - don't be afraid of bending the iPhone.
Thanks, that's good information! I was looking at the NuGuard KX as one of the reviews said it was very comparable to the Mighty Shell that was a bit easier to remove. I tried the CS Grip and liked it except the rubber strips were kinda of uncomfortable in my hand. I currently have an Otterbox defender that I want to replace. I also have A Magpul Field case that I like, but it just doesn't feel as though it offers quite enough protection for my Iphone 6 Gold 64 Gig.
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The CS Grip isn't the easiet to remove. I would think removing the MS would be comparable.
The NuGuard looks interesting, but I'm not a fan of the Apple logo cutout.
My other case I use is the Tech21 Evo Mesh purchased at Apple. Provides good protection and is very easy to take off.
@scjr: Now that you have the CandyShell Grip for a little bit, how do you compare the size and weight between that and the Magpul?
I've switched to using the Zoogue this week and live the slim feel of the case. It's a lot more protection than my minimalistic case, but obviously not as protective as the CandyShell Grip. But as in your impressions for the Zoogue, I'm also not sure about actual drop protection.
I'm still curious about the Magpul...but if it's about as large as the CandyShell Grip and almost as heavy, then I'll just stick to the Zoogue as my main case.
I've switched to using the Zoogue this week and live the slim feel of the case. It's a lot more protection than my minimalistic case, but obviously not as protective as the CandyShell Grip. But as in your impressions for the Zoogue, I'm also not sure about actual drop protection.
I'm still curious about the Magpul...but if it's about as large as the CandyShell Grip and almost as heavy, then I'll just stick to the Zoogue as my main case.
Maybe balance the degree of protection you want along with your general enjoyment handling and looking at the case. Zoogue had a video somewhere of the owner tossing an iPhone around with his case on it. Both CS Grip and Magpul are heavier and thicker than the Social Pro. If you want more protection and don't mind a heavier, thicker case, the Magpul is less expensive that CS Grip, even if you score CS Grip on a sale. I like CS Grip, but I also like Magpul. Both are grippy in different ways; both sport remarkable clicky buttons. Magpul is way easier to remove if you tend to swap cases out periodically.
I think it's worth the $15 to have the Magpul as part of your collection. The CS Grip and Magpul are relatively close in size and weight.
Like FM was saying, there's a video on YT that shows an iPhone 6 being tossed around with ZooGue case. Here it is: http://youtu.be/LgC43ftXcW8
Thanks for the video. I was afraid the Magpul was going to be around the same size and weight as the CandyShell Grip. For now, the Magpul will go into my wish list. It'll be my next case purchase when I get the urge to try something new.. ;-)
That and I haven't settled on a color for the Magpul. Black, dark grey or dark blue...
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Hard to beat the CS grip.
I've had the CS Grip before...did not take long for the rubber "grippy" things to start to break down from pocket wear. Magpul is so much better, IMHO.
I'm impressed.
The Magpul and CS Grip are different cases. Both offer their own positives.
I rarely pocket my phone, but how quickly do they wear out?
Did you use the grip on a 6 or 6+?
Thanks for the pic! It really helps.
My strips are still there, but it's started feeling slimy now. It's still grippy, but slightly slimy.
I am finding this as well. It's as if the oils from my hand aren't going away any longer. Seem to linger on the case. Thinking of going back to my Thule
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