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Best iPhone Case

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Martron

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I'm sure this has been discussed to death, but I'm a new iPhone user and am wondering what people think. I noticed a lot of cases are pretty bulky and even cover the volume buttons, but I'm looking for something that is fairly open in terms of access to everything. Any suggestions?
 
Fairly open isn't at all what the Otterbox Defender is. however, you have access to everything with ease and can pretty much spray your phone off the table onto the ground with a garden hose and not worry about it.
 
I have the incipio feather case and I love it, I wanted something that didn't add any bulk to the phone and it's perfect for that. Comes in some great colours/finishes too.
 
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I use the Casemate "barely there" case and love it.
 
Thanks, lots of options. Does anyone have any opinions on the Contour Hardcase or Incase Slide? I like that both of those don't cover the volume buttons and that they have a small lip on the front to protect falling on the glass. Are there any others that are similar?
 
Before the juice pack I had the 12 south bookbook. It was cool and functional but the juice pack to me just looks better and I never worry about my battery
 
Alexis110 said:
Mophie Juice Pack air is still includes a large capacity battery back board, for the right to change the battery of iPhone 4, which comprises a large capacity 2500mAh battery, and effectively prolongs the iPhone 4 and the use of standby time.

Mophie Juice Pack air to iPhone 4 special design, won the" Made for iPhone" authentication products.Image
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I loved my Mophie, but I ended up getting the first one replaced because it broke the thin portion of the case that is on the front of the phone along the volume controls. AT&T Store was cool and replaced it. however, the replacement eventually did the same thing.

I'm done with them until they reinforce the design.
 
pdqgp said:
I loved my Mophie, but I ended up getting the first one replaced because it broke the thin portion of the case that is on the front of the phone along the volume controls. AT&T Store was cool and replaced it. however, the replacement eventually did the same thing.

I'm done with them until they reinforce the design.
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Which did u get? Apple did a slight redesign of it, which differs from the "closed-top" version. So far mine is top notch,mi havent had it long tho
 
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I think that the best case is the tough case by case mate and you could just cut out the volume buttons but I don't know why you would want to its very responsive
 
I'm a Case-aholic

I'm a Case-aholic and my favorites are the Speck Candyshell cases and CaseMate tough cases. Good double-layer protection with fairly low-profile, slim casing and lots of nice colors/designs to choose from. Combine one of these with a Power Support screen protector and you're fairly safe if you drop your phone (I have lots of experience!).😱
 
I like the Case-Mate POP 1.0.

It is similar to the Speck Candyshell but a bit thinner and lighter. Also has grippy sides.
 
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Martron said:
Thanks, lots of options. Does anyone have any opinions on the Contour Hardcase or Incase Slide? I like that both of those don't cover the volume buttons and that they have a small lip on the front to protect falling on the glass. Are there any others that are similar?
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The incase slider is the case I've used on all my iPhones since the 3G. It's by far the best case out there.
 
rellimie said:
Anyone try the LifeProof case yet? I was thinking about it but I haven't made the leap yet.

http://www.lifeproof.com/lifeproof-store/apple-cases/iphone-4
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Just got mine today at Best Buy. MUCH thinner/nicer then Otter Box, but access to the power port is tight. The official Apple cable works, but my 3rd party cable does not fit.

Aslo their case blocks the light sensor on the 4s so you have to turn of auto-dim. They have a plan to fix that and will send out an free upgrade to the fixed case when its ready upon request.
 
I'm currently using a Burton Speck case similar to this one. The only difference is the pattern in the back, which is black and white. The case is "fitted" which makes the phone feel like it's encased tightly in it. It also has a soft back that makes it feel as if it was made out of cloth.

I've looked and looked on different sites, but can't seem to find it. Perhaps the pattern has been discontinued.
 
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