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Dont' use a hard case for your black iphone 5
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I'm for putting a bumper on the phone, simply because it's too damn slippery and slides off everything you set it on. But full cases, particularly on the slab shaped iPhone look like ass. Same thing with buying a new car and putting an ugly-ass cover on the front to protect from a few nicks. Which looks worse? I don't buy a luxury item to worry how the next guy is going to feel about normal wear and tear.
I picked up a trusty black Speck Candyshell case from Target, and so far I love it. It feels very snug and I know that it won't be scratching the phone. The black on black looks pretty awesome too!
you think the black on black is awesome yet you cover up your whole phone with a case?
FWIW, my Incipio Frequency, which is a semi-rigid case that is stretched over the phone, but isn't ultra soft, has done absolutely nothing to the edges of the phone, even though you basically pry the phone out of it when removing it. I've taken it out of the case plenty to show people the phone bare, and so far there's been no wear at all. While the tiny nicks and scuffs are an issue from the factory, the finish appears to wear pretty well. Certainly isn't just rubbing off.
This whole scuffgate thing is overblown. If you go around the internet, this is pretty much the only forum where it's even being discussed. There are a few other threads on other forums where they reference this forum, but they aren't going crazy anywhere but here.
This whole scuffgate thing is overblown. If you go around the internet, this is pretty much the only forum where it's even being discussed. There are a few other threads on other forums where they reference this forum, but they aren't going crazy anywhere but here.
I have the pixelskin HD from Speck, this thing is bomb-proof, I dropped my phone once and thought it was gonna be baaad, but no, no damage to the phone. (I have the iphone4, they make it for the iphone 5)
I get front and back screen shields anyway and still use a hard case.
My concern is I've heard that the Speck Candyshell is a tight fit. Since it's a tight fit will it scratch or nick the polished beveled edges?
Not concerned about front and back cause I have Zagg HD front and regular Zagg for the back.
I would go that route also. Unless a person uses the phone in a cushy office over a desk with a padded blotter and there's a thick carpet on the floor, there's a sure chance that the phone's going to go down hard at least once. Especially when you least expect it, like when handling an emergency over the phone, while stepping out of a taxi cab, and it slips and drops on pavement. Case-less, that's sure to ruin a person's day.
Picked up a Beklin Sheer case in translucent black this weekend. It's fantastic, perfect, thin fit, soft to the touch, it's not the glossy shiny feeling I'm used to with Belkin cases...it's more of a matte, soft finish. I wasn't going to put a case on this iPhone...but I'm extremely happy with the fit and finish of it. Been in my pocket all weekend and no dust has accumulated behind the case either.
Good to hear because I like Incipio and their feather series. I ordered the black last night.
Let me know if you find out. Mine's still in the FedEx box. Can't be too careful you know.
Dude, I love the hell out of that case. I had it for over 2 years with my iphone 4, and I wanted to get the same exact one for my 5, but BestBuy only had the CandyShell case in stock. It's okay, but it adds a good bit more bulk than I would like, and the outside is a bit too slippery for my tastes. Plus, I like the flat black look that the Pixelskin HD has, and it adds just the right amount of grippiness. I might exchange it in a bit if the Candyshell doesn't grow on me.
Most of their stuff is PU leather though and they don't make that clear on their website, so for that reason I'm out!
I bought the Switcheasy Nude after it being recommended by people on here, but I think it's awful. $20 and the fit is bad, it feels really cheap, and I can't get my volume buttons to function with it on.
I think I'm gonna keep going naked until the Spigen Ultra Thin Air series is released in clear.
I think I'm gonna keep going naked until the Spigen Ultra Thin Air series is released in clear.
I got an IFrogz Luxe at Best Buy:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/iFrogz+...62&skuId=6692299&st=ifrogz iphone 5&cp=1&lp=4
It's pretty good. Nice feel. However, there is no screen protector included as it says on the BB website.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/iFrogz+...62&skuId=6692299&st=ifrogz iphone 5&cp=1&lp=4
It's pretty good. Nice feel. However, there is no screen protector included as it says on the BB website.
Any difference at all?
Thinking of getting it right away. the only concern i have, ARE THERE COUPON CODES AVAILABLE @ SNUGG ?
I also think it also adds just the right amount of bulk needed for a good grip because the naked i5 is almost too thin for my long fingers lol. My mom has a white candyshell on her white 4 and it looks so fresh and clean
Google the word "Scuffgate"
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While I agree it is overblown, as someone who owns a black iP5 and for around a year did not use a case on my 4S, I am VERY disappointed at how easily this phone scratches. From having it in a separate, clean pocket for 2 days, there are several white specs where the cheap metal has scuffed off. It's not enough for me to return it, but it is real.
I bought applecare+ as well and am tempted to rip off the incipio duopro (i think) case. Its a great case, but I am reminded of how great it looks everytime I am asked to see it without the case on.