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Anyone sourced out a decent iPhone 5 Case for Friday??
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Which mophie did you have? Did it offer good protection? How was the size and width of the phone? I have a feeling that when they release one for the ip5, it may not be as wide because they will now have more room due to a taller phone. The lightning cable might also make things smaller as well. Overall, would you recommend it?
I don't usually like hard cases on the phone, even if they're clear. I like to hold the "nude" phone. However, I do want something to keep it in when I'm not using it and walking around. I don't want to put it in my pocket without protection.
Here's what I use with my iPhone 4S and have ordered for my iPhone 5. I'll just be using the leather carrying case, not the plastic cover: http://www.marware.com/c-e-o-prestige-plus-iphone-5-case-leather-wallet
But since they won't be shipping to me until sometime in October, I went ahead and ordered the OtterBox Defender for delivery on Friday.
Here's what I use with my iPhone 4S and have ordered for my iPhone 5. I'll just be using the leather carrying case, not the plastic cover: http://www.marware.com/c-e-o-prestige-plus-iphone-5-case-leather-wallet
But since they won't be shipping to me until sometime in October, I went ahead and ordered the OtterBox Defender for delivery on Friday.
I just picked up this sleeve, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008PNK5RC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
until the case selection improves and can be tested. I don't trust putting my phone into a case that was made before the iPhone was officially announced, which a lot of these were. A bad fitting case can damage your phone more than not having a case, I really don't want something thats going to scuff or scratch my phone. A sleeve can't really do much damage and will keep it clean and scratch free. Also it doesn't effect the appearance of the case while it's in use, with most of these cases people won't even be able to tell if your using an iPhone 5 as opposed to a 4s without getting a close look that is.
until the case selection improves and can be tested. I don't trust putting my phone into a case that was made before the iPhone was officially announced, which a lot of these were. A bad fitting case can damage your phone more than not having a case, I really don't want something thats going to scuff or scratch my phone. A sleeve can't really do much damage and will keep it clean and scratch free. Also it doesn't effect the appearance of the case while it's in use, with most of these cases people won't even be able to tell if your using an iPhone 5 as opposed to a 4s without getting a close look that is.
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That is one ugly case. You should return it... The iPhone that is.
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You don't actually clip that to your belt do you?
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Head to Verizon....
Take a trip to any corporate Verizon store, they had the black otterbox defenders as well as this nice combo case that I bought..very slim, with a built in stand, and a belt clip. They are in stock, go get 'me before the mad Friday rush!
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...d=13239&accessoryId=51714&initialPhoneId=5983
EricE
Take a trip to any corporate Verizon store, they had the black otterbox defenders as well as this nice combo case that I bought..very slim, with a built in stand, and a belt clip. They are in stock, go get 'me before the mad Friday rush!
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...d=13239&accessoryId=51714&initialPhoneId=5983
EricE
I'm the exact same way. I had a Slider for quite awhile. It was a great case.
However, when it got a crack on the side I switched to the SNAP. WOW, what a difference. It doesn't offer quite as good of protection as the Slider but it's way thinner. It has done a fantastic job protecting my phone from drops, etc, while keeping the form factor.
Why do you need screen protectors for a screen that you can take a key to and it won't scratch at all?
I'd like to see you post a video of you doing this to your phone... Legit.
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I bet you get 200 hours standby on your battery too.
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In other news, I ordered an otterbox commuter case from Verizon and bought an incipio. I will choose between the two (otterbox) and return the other (incipio)
You need to try the INCIPIO Feather. It's not as slippery as the SNAP case, and it's even lighter. I love it on the 4S and hopefully it'll feel just as good on the 5.
I know they don't, which is weird but Target put them out early.
https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=15766434
I put a picture in that thread at the top and compared it to their iPhone 4/4s case.
I know they don't, which is weird but Target put them out early.
https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=15766434
I put a picture in that thread at the top and compared it to their iPhone 4/4s case.
Hmm.. good find! I wonder if they ordered those based on the leaks, and maybe the don't fit quite as well as the ones they're going to release in the next few weeks.
Did you happen to buy one? I'd be interested to see how they fit.
I didn't buy one. I kind of had the same thinking, I want the phone in my hands to check fit. I mean, based on the specs we have all seen it looked like they would fit fine and were the right size. Since Speck is a popular case I am thinking they got the specs ahead of time to make them correctly because we need cases, haha. That wouldn't surprise me.
I just think my Target put them out before they were supposed to. I think they only put them out early this week because when I checked last Saturday they were not there. I want to check some stores today as I think the day before the release is when a lot more cases will be out.
This was the case(s) and screen protector available at Best Buy as of yesterday.
They have a bundle deal going when you purchase a case and screen protector. The set would cost you roughly $35 total plus tax, but with me buying an extra case, it cost me $62.
They had plenty of color options as well, but I opted for a white hardshell and clear tpu.
They have a bundle deal going when you purchase a case and screen protector. The set would cost you roughly $35 total plus tax, but with me buying an extra case, it cost me $62.
They had plenty of color options as well, but I opted for a white hardshell and clear tpu.
I'm looking for a pouch type of case. Just to have the whole phone covered when I put it in my gym bag or at the gym. All other times I will be using it naked. Any thoughts? I sock would work great but I won't do that lol
Good looking out. Just ordered this now thanks to you. One day shipping so it arrives tomorrow with my little buddy. Who's relieved they found a temporary case and has two thumbs? This guy.
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going with this thin case http://caseitup.com/shop/iphone-5-case and this screen protector http://caseitup.com/shop/iphone5-screen-protectors
not bad for less than $30 bucks
not bad for less than $30 bucks
I just picked up an Incipio DualPro at the local Verizon store. They had Otterbox Defenders there, too, which look good but I decided to go with something more simple for now and get the Defender or something else, later, pending reviews and what else might appear in the next few weeks.
I actually did do this the other day to my 4S after my roommate did it to his Galaxy S3 with no ill effects. It made me cringe at first, but no scratches.
Best Buy actually had a pretty good selection... picked up the Griffin case that's clear on the back and rubber around the edges.
This is the case I ordered and received a few days ago
http://www.yourpoetic.com/p/327/atmosphere-iphone-5-cleargrey
This case is only $9 on amazon