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After numerous cases I finally found one

DanUC6

DanUC6

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After.......
Otterbox Defender
Otterbox Commuter
Miniot iWood 5
Minisuit Clipster
Magpul
Lifeproof
Diztronic
Surface Pad
Elago Slim Fit
Casemate Tough Extreme
Twig Case
Mophie Air
Mophie Helium
Seidio Reveal
Element Case Sector 5
Rokform Rokshiled v3
Seidio Active

...I have finally found my case. Its the Speck Candyshell Grip. It is thin, protective, great in the hand. I think (Hope!) I can now take a break from searching through cases. Anyone else finally settle?
 
i dunno, Diztronic was my end of the road. that Speck looks way too busy design wise for me.
 
DanUC6 said:
After.......
Otterbox Defender
Otterbox Commuter
Miniot iWood 5
Minisuit Clipster
Magpul
Lifeproof
Diztronic
Surface Pad
Elago Slim Fit
Casemate Tough Extreme
Twig Case
Mophie Air
Mophie Helium
Seidio Reveal
Element Case Sector 5
Rokform Rokshiled v3
Seidio Active

...I have finally found my case. Its the Speck Candyshell Grip. It is thin, protective, great in the hand. I think (Hope!) I can now take a break from searching through cases. Anyone else finally settle?
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I'm glad you have found your case, but man you have really gone through some obscure manufacturers to settle on a Speck lol. Congrats though. :D
 
I’ve been through at least probably 15 since I purchased my 5 on Nov. 30. I lost count after 10. Purchase most of them in store so I can easily return them if I’m not happy. I like the choice of the candyshell grip. Has an awesome feel to it! I have a black 5 and tried the white/black grip before but just wasn’t a fan of a white case. I knew they have the black/grey but knew it would be scratched up 5 minutes after use! However I purchased the grip Friday and although the back is scratched I love the case. Don’t know if the scratches getting more noticeable will wear on me or not but we’ll see. I also have the black switcheasy tones coming this week to try.

What color did you choose and what color is your 5?
 
You breezed through the Sector 5? If I bought something that expensive I would use it until the end even if it had flaws.
 
[MOD NOTE]
OP, I updated your title to be a bit more descriptive so the other members will understand what the thread is about.
 
So... this morning I was taking off my candyshell and it cracked. Unreal. At this point I will be going naked. Yes tried them all. Many were purchased and returned. Color was white and black on black iPhone.
 
DanUC6 said:
So... this morning I was taking off my candyshell and it cracked. Unreal. At this point I will be going naked. Yes tried them all. Many were purchased and returned. Color was white and black on black iPhone.
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Send an email to Speck and they will replace it for you.
 
MIME Alias bumper, Qmadic tech armor tempered glass,Slip Stopper(black)
 
DanUC6 said:
Bought it at ATT. Returned it for refund as it seems this is a common theme. I just can't win. I may just stay with the Mophie Air.
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This seems like an intriguing product. Considering the extra battery life, it doesn't seem to add much extra bulk.

Right now, I'm satisfied with a standard case, and maybe getting a quick charge from the car charger in a pinch.
 
DanUC6 said:
So... this morning I was taking off my candyshell and it cracked. Unreal. At this point I will be going naked. Yes tried them all. Many were purchased and returned. Color was white and black on black iPhone.
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Well, if you don't intend to replace the case with the same model, you've yet to try the Spigen Slim Armor Case and the Belkin Grip Candy Sheer.
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Back on the candy shell...bought it at att and they have a one-year warranty on all their cases. I really like this case. This time I will keep it on as to not break it again. The mophie is going back...just don't use it as much as i thought.
 
Giuly said:
Well, if you don't intend to replace the case with the same model, you've yet to try the Spigen Slim Armor Case and the Belkin Grip Candy Sheer.
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I have the belkin and love it. I also love the Incipio Frequency, which is better in some ways but I got bored.

The Slim Armour is over-rated IMO. The cut outs for headphones are way too small, it's not actually very slim, it scratches very easily and there is no lip o protect screen protectors for catching at the edges and pealing up, or lay on the table.
 
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domrevans said:
I have the belkin and love it. I also love the Incipio Frequency, which is better in some ways but I got bored.

The Slim Armour is over-rated IMO. The cut outs for headphones are way too small, it's not actually very slim, it scratches very easily and there is no lip o protect screen protectors for catching at the edges and pealing up, or lay on the table.
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Really? I had just a regular plastic screen protector at first and it never lifted the screen protector. Even my tempered glass screen protector is fine and doesn't lift. The Slim Amor is one of my favorite cases but everyone has their opinions
 
I went through about five different cases myself before settling with the belkin. It's not a perfect case, but it is an outstanding case, at a fair price.
 
jayrflow said:
Really? I had just a regular plastic screen protector at first and it never lifted the screen protector. Even my tempered glass screen protector is fine and doesn't lift. The Slim Amor is one of my favorite cases but everyone has their opinions
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I'm not saying the case itself lifted the protector. But the lack of a lip leaves screen protectors vulnerable to catching with fingernails and pockets etc. With the right case a screen protector can last months, if not longer. With cases without lips, like the incipio feather and this, I would find they catch on things and be off in a week or so.
 
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Doesn't the Candyshell Grip seem bulky? I was ready to try it until I saw a comparison with an iPhone 4, and it looked considerably thicker than that.
 
wellok said:
Doesn't the Candyshell Grip seem bulky? I was ready to try it until I saw a comparison with an iPhone 4, and it looked considerably thicker than that.
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Not at all. Here's a comparison with the Switcheasy Tones.
 

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