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12 iPhone 5 & 5s slim case reviews, thoughts on Desmay Slight
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It does not. But it did come with a screen protector.
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Nice breakdown but let's see some pics and this thread will really rock
Like I said above, my iPhone 5 is the only camera I have and I don't see the point of taking pictures of only the case. If I get another camera, I'll post pictures.
This one also has the same cut outs as the Desmay. It's $4.50 shipped. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280981210942
Awesome. Nice to know the Rearth cases are on par with the other ones you reviewed. I have one ready and no phone yet.. lol. So excited.
I don't have any specific information but it would be safe to assume that they learned their lessons with the iPhone 4/4S and made sure their iPhone 5 cases don't have this problem.
great rundown of the cases! i just have one question. which of these cases won't scratch the back/side aluminum? are any of the cases made of "firm" rubber? i had an awesome 4S case for like 10 bucks but i cannot find it again for the 5
For example, is the Photive rubber all around or just on the outside?
Thanks!
For example, is the Photive rubber all around or just on the outside?
Thanks!
My Chinese eBay case arrive that has a "matte" finish and only the back is matte, while the sides are glossy. I put the phone in but took it out right away since I felt that it would probably get scratched. The case really looks like crap and the cut outs for the volume buttons are pretty bad. I definitely don't recommend them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130746797591?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130746797591?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
It doesn't look like it would scratch. I did (because I have nothing better to do) order this one too. Let's see how it goes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280981210942
It actually wouldn't scratch it while in the case (I'm probably just paranoid), but the edges are sharp and could scratch it while removing it from the phone.
You definitely get what you pay for with these Chinese cases.
I prefer the Ringke slim. The cut outs just feel better.
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The finish on both of them are similar. They definitely show even the slightest amount of oil.
raised face down?
Hey guys, thanks for all your input! I really want to try out the desmay case! But I was wondering does the case provides a slight raise at all, so that when the phone is on it's face to prevent the screen from being damaged? (Im not expecting a huge raise just want to know if theres a minimal one at all) Thanks!!
Hey guys, thanks for all your input! I really want to try out the desmay case! But I was wondering does the case provides a slight raise at all, so that when the phone is on it's face to prevent the screen from being damaged? (Im not expecting a huge raise just want to know if theres a minimal one at all) Thanks!!
from my point of view it does not make sense to hide the beautiful new backside of the new iPhone 5 behind a case.
That is why I decided to just use a screen protector and a sleeve.
I found a very nice overview of stylish iPhone 5 sleeves here:
http://iphone5addons.wordpress.com
Cheers,
Brian
That is why I decided to just use a screen protector and a sleeve.
I found a very nice overview of stylish iPhone 5 sleeves here:
http://iphone5addons.wordpress.com
Cheers,
Brian
some people do it for security reasons... (ie: they ride public transit, where phone thefts are common)
some people do it for grip (that's one of my biggest ones)
some people do it for resale value (a part of my reason)
some people do it because they like to add a bit of color/flair (to say everyone has the same aesthetic taste is short sighted)
some people are just klutzes and need an extra bit of security blanket (this seems to be a good chunk of people i know honestly... i've never ONCE cracked a screen *knock on wood*)
I just got #3 (Elago Slim Fit 2) in the mail today and I'm extremely happy with it so far. Great build quality and it has a really nice soft feel to it that prevents it from slipping out of your hands yet doesn't get hung up in your pocket.
Really underrated case in my opinion.
Really underrated case in my opinion.
Have to agree with you here. I received my Slim Fit 2 in the mail today and the texture is the best of any case I've used. You can tell that they put a lot of work into the details.
In the end, I decided that a slim fit type case isn't for me, and I needed something with a little bit more protection. But for a slim fit case, the elago is fantastic. So much so that I might order their Flex case to try it out as well.