Best low profile iPhone 5 case?

[ihonda]

desmay coming out this weekend, its the thinnest possible. the color selection is great. i have 6 colors on order.

 

[zorinlynx]

I'm leaning towards the incase slider when it comes out, because those won't pop off the phone if it's dropped like the snap cases probably will.

Sadly there's still a few more weeks before the Incase ones come out.

 

[broboore]

I'm leaning towards the incase slider when it comes out, because those won't pop off the phone if it's dropped like the snap cases probably will.

Sadly there's still a few more weeks before the Incase ones come out.

Do you have a Best Buy locally? I picked up the Incase Slider there.

 

[zorinlynx]

Do you have a Best Buy locally? I picked up the Incase Slider there.

Sweet!! Thank you for letting me know; I just picked one up at Best Buy and it is awesome.

I figured since InCase's own *web site* says they wouldn't be out until October, that they... wouldn't be out until October.

I love having a case on my phone. Now I can toss it about, and leave it in more locations without worrying.

 

[SlyMac]

I bought and use the ifrogz ultralean. if you can get past the name, it is a surprisingly good fit and very thin. sides are flush with the screen, which i like. Bought at best buy.

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elago slim fit black with the soft feeling.

Man thats a nice lookin case. Do you know what stores sell them? the packaging looks like you can open and try the case without breaking a seal.

 

[oghowie]

desmay coming out this weekend, its the thinnest possible. the color selection is great. i have 6 colors on order.

Where did you order it from? They don't even have pics on their website.

 

[ihonda]

Direct contact for local distribution

 

[phantomsd]

Direct contact for local distribution

Jealous! Patiently waiting for this weekend's announcement/launch. Is the smoke/transparent black option available for the 5?

 

[ihonda]

Yes as well as nice vibrant colors will be coming.

 

[broboore]

Sweet!! Thank you for letting me know; I just picked one up at Best Buy and it is awesome.

I figured since InCase's own *web site* says they wouldn't be out until October, that they... wouldn't be out until October.

I love having a case on my phone. Now I can toss it about, and leave it in more locations without worrying.

You're welcome. I was surprised to see them there as well for the same reason.

 

[davistld01]

Sweet!! Thank you for letting me know; I just picked one up at Best Buy and it is awesome.

I figured since InCase's own *web site* says they wouldn't be out until October, that they... wouldn't be out until October.

I love having a case on my phone. Now I can toss it about, and leave it in more locations without worrying.

I've had the Incase slider & sliderPro cases on my 4gs almost since day-one...with a brief fling with an Otterbox Commuter that proved to be great but a bit too bulky. So...back to the slider.

Not the same level of sheer protection as the Otterbox at all, but slim, grippy & has taken some falls w/o phone damage.

I'll use the Incase Slider on my 5no doubt.

 

[Boston Rhett]

elago slim fit black with the soft feeling.

I LOVE the elago Slim Fit 2, though I prefer the semi-glossy finish over the matte. I have the black and dark gray for my 4S and when I eventually upgrade I'll definitely be picking up a few elago cases.

 

[NemesisR6]

incipio frequency is what i am rocking. I dont think it gets much better for an easy to find off the shelf unit

^This.


I picked up one of these at Radio Shack yesterday. Very sturdy but stylish at the same time and EXTREMELY low profile for a "rubber" case.

Now if my phones would just get here so I can actually use it.... :/

 

[DrMotownMac]

I've heard people mention the Nude iPhone 5 case from SwitchEasy. The ultraclear color under the glossy options is truly invisible, thus giving you the absolute minimum in terms of thinness, weight and color. It almost looks like no case at all. Has anyone had any experience with this? I'm very tempted!

Oops, I just realized there's a whole other thread on this case. D'oh!!

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1445392/

 

[onepremiere]

elago slim fit black with the soft feeling.

This, I got one for my GF's 4 on Amazon, and I was impressed. The case is very snug, does a good job protecting, and doesn't leave any evidence behind. Can't beat $9.99 either.

 

[ZipZap]

desmay coming out this weekend, its the thinnest possible. the color selection is great. i have 6 colors on order.

Desmay type cases can be found on eBay. Search for 0.3 mm and 0.2 mm

The desmay is too expensive and takes too long to arrive.

 

[Eckscaliber]

I purchased this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Blac...911027?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416b876ab3) today. Hopefully my expectations are met. Thickness is 0.3mm.

 

[MaxxVE]

I'll put one more vote out there for the Elago S5 series. Loved the slim fit on my iPhone 4. Had the glossy white and it may have been a little too slick so this time I'm going with a soft touch.

 

[uberpooter]

I purchased this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Blac...911027?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416b876ab3) today. Hopefully my expectations are met. Thickness is 0.3mm.

I'd be careful with that one man. It might totally block cellular reception, and chaffe the hell out of the metal band on the phone when you install it.

 

[cbpelikan]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251157257282

Here's a .3mm plastic one. Shipped from usa for $7.
You could go with 12 for $30 in case they break easily.

 

[Eckscaliber]

I'd be careful with that one man. It might totally block cellular reception, and chaffe the hell out of the metal band on the phone when you install it.

Damn, I didn't even think about reception issues. I only paid $6.99 for it, worth the risk. It has "internal flocking adhesive, for ultimate protection", whatever the hell that is. I'll give my review here once I receive it. I am now leary.

 

[ntnwwnet]

Desmay type cases can be found on eBay. Search for 0.3 mm and 0.2 mm

The desmay is too expensive and takes too long to arrive.

This.

I ordered a few of these, they seem to be exactly what Desmay's selling: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Ultra...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item25758c691f

 

[Marco123]

Are those cheap desmay-like case the same?
I am looked at them and I can't tell a single difference and the fact they are manufactured in China also tells me Desmay are ripping people off, you could actually but 10 Desmay-like cases for the price of one of their own.

 

[Young Turk]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251157257282

Here's a .3mm plastic one. Shipped from usa for $7.
You could go with 12 for $30 in case they break easily.

Thanks for the link. I just ordered one for my black iPhone 5. I left a message in PayPal to the seller that I preferred the case in black, but my second choice was in white (the one in the link).

 

[bobright]

Are those cheap desmay-like case the same?
I am looked at them and I can't tell a single difference and the fact they are manufactured in China also tells me Desmay are ripping people off, you could actually but 10 Desmay-like cases for the price of one of their own.

Desmay are ripping people off the eBay cases are identical to Desmay and even come from HK