All the cool cases are only for the 3g and 3gs.. whats up with that?

There is a reason for that. 3G and 3GS are the "in" phones. 1st gen is pretty old at this point. As for the "cracking plastic" - rare. The people who post here about it are the very few who have the issue. It's not even an issue.

Had a 3G for 1 year - no issues. Have several 3GS, no issues.

Point is, the 1st gen has an aluminum back. It doesn't need a case.

 

You won't find any new cases for the 1st GEN.
There's just no market for it.

Also, if you're waiting for Apple to move away from the plastic backing... you'll be waiting a very long time.

Cracking is rare, and even if it does happen, they'll replace it.. so what's the big deal?

 

The amount of people that complain about the plastic is minimal.
As the other poster said, I've also had the 3G since launch day, and now the 3GS without cracking issues at all. Again, complaints are minimal.

 

But look at Apple's product line as a whole. Plastic is the material that seems to be disappearing. I wouldn't be shocked to see the iPhone go back with a metal backing.

 

I agree. The entire line has stepped away from the Plastic and has marked it as 'non green' so I was confused as to why they made the new iPhone plastic again. But that is just me. I loved the look of the 2g iPhone as well, but the speed is just too slow for me now. I do too much on my iPhone. Hell it almost has replaced my laptop as far as usage.

 

From your posts, does not sound like you can be pleased. Perhaps you should search on your own and find one? Perhaps spray paint the phone you have now instead?

After all - it is a 1st gen that was what, 3 years ago? Good luck

 

If you post threads in the right place they won't be moved...just because you want a thread to be seen doesn't mean you should post it wherever you feel like it.

Shades still has some cases for the V1. So does switcheasy. This was turned up with a 32 second google search.

 

wow a 1st gen

I can't help but feel sorry for you! i think your best hope for selection and probably the cheapest is Ebay. those cases you listed we can get 3G and 3GS for less then 5 bucks all are made in China.

 

Agent 18 makes some great cases and still have V1 ones too. Like the EcoShield Clear Slider is excellent.

 

The iPhone will NOT use a metal back. There are too many radios in the device now. It needs the plastic back.

 

Ah... that explains why my metal case makes edge go from 5 bars to no signal. I thought I was going crazy. I can't believe those Noel cases are still being sold. I'm glad I got the cheapo kind off ebay for $2.

Ebay is probably your best bet for 1st gen iphone cases. Although I've seen many sellers list cases claiming they fit both 1st gen and 3G phones. So, good luck with that.

 

Hang in there !!!

The Original iphone is the still the best looking and made. And as for the radio issues..... well if they cannot solve that then they should not be in business !!

 

This is like asking "Why don't they make cool cases for the Motorola Razr?" Too old to make it worth it.

 

iSkin.com still sells a few cases. I've been thinking of getting one before they go away also.

I still like my 2G as much as my 3G S.

 

What radio/radios made it no longer able to have a metal back? Is the addition of the 3G radio a problem?

 

The Noel cases aren't metal, in any way. Maybe it's the fact you got a cheap one?

 

i loved my agent 18 case for my original iphone -- it scratched the hell out of the phone back from little particles of sand creeping in but back then, i didnt seem to mind...

 

http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-1st-Gen-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-1st-Gen-Naked-Case.asp

what's wrong with that case?


My suggestion would be to but a wanted to buy post in forums like these? I'm sure a lot of people have cases laying around for the first gen Iphone. As a phone it's fine and is very nice looking. Although when you do upgrade at some point I think you'll understand why speed and functionality are better than aluminum and as mentioned I doubt you will see a metal back again. Though my girlfriend is getting her masters and money is tight for her so I understand a tight budget.

 

Oh and my 3G and 3GS do not have cracks.