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Contour Design Showcase Finally released
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I can't do a complete review...but I am really happy with mine. It doesn't collect dust underneath the case like my iSee did which is a huge improvement, it protects the back of the phone, and I have dropped it 3 times and the phone hasn't gotten a scratch. When I dropped it with the iSee the case flew open and the back of the phone got scratched up. I think this is a good solid case and pretty slim for an acrylic case. I am very happy with it.
TimTheEnchanter
macrumors 6502a
I purchased this case (black bumper version) and am very pleased with the case itself. The ringer switch does require using your pinky-nail to get at. It does add some bulkiness, but still slips into the pocket comfortably (without belt-clip). I also have a screen protector applied, so in all it gives a fair amount of protection.
The belt-clip holster, on the other hand, I'm not so happy about. The 360° clip ratchets nicely when new, but after 2 weeks of light to normal use, it pretty much spins freely now...like a roulette wheel (or like Paris Hilton's revolving bedroom door). I like to keep the phone sideways on my belt and it stayed that way most of the time, but there seems to either be wear or loosening of the clip after a very short time. I think I'll send Contour a message, see if I could get a new one.
The belt-clip holster, on the other hand, I'm not so happy about. The 360° clip ratchets nicely when new, but after 2 weeks of light to normal use, it pretty much spins freely now...like a roulette wheel (or like Paris Hilton's revolving bedroom door). I like to keep the phone sideways on my belt and it stayed that way most of the time, but there seems to either be wear or loosening of the clip after a very short time. I think I'll send Contour a message, see if I could get a new one.
I agree. Under light use, the holster wears out very fast. The ratcheting system seems to be quite week. I sent Contour a message but have heard nothing. Even if they replace the holster for me, unless there is a design change, it'll be useless in another few weeks. Other than that, I love the case....shame about the holster.
THE JUICEMAN
macrumors 68020
I just ordered this case from Apple because it looks like it protects very well and doesn't hide the iPhones beauty. Can anyone tell me if it holds up to drops? Also how much thickness does the case add? I'm hoping it adds just about as much thickness as the stretched out Incase that I'm using right now. Thanks
I've dropped mine on hard surfaces a couple of times with no damage to iPhone or Contour Showcase. Great protection from impact. It is considerably thicker than the incase rubber, but worth it IMO for the superior protection. And it feels lighter than the clear hardcases like their own iSee.
If you really want thin the Agent 18 Eco looks great, but I think the Contour's rubber bumpers are the key to it's protectiveness. YMMV.
Contour Showcase cracked my iPhone
Stay away from this case unless you like going to the Apple store to get a replacement phone! See pictures on flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/23514072@N07/?saved=1
Still no effort from Contour to refund my money or pull the case from the market. You have to wedge your phone in so tight and there is hard plastic against your touch screen glass. It won't take much for this case to smash your precious new iPhone.
Stay away from this case unless you like going to the Apple store to get a replacement phone! See pictures on flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/23514072@N07/?saved=1
Still no effort from Contour to refund my money or pull the case from the market. You have to wedge your phone in so tight and there is hard plastic against your touch screen glass. It won't take much for this case to smash your precious new iPhone.