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Griffin Elan Form Case
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The case is brilliant, no scratches on the phone at all!
However, the plastic screen cover they provide does scratch, so I'm going to stick a BestSkinsEver over the screen, and stop using the polycarbonate protector. Hopefully that will work
However, the plastic screen cover they provide does scratch, so I'm going to stick a BestSkinsEver over the screen, and stop using the polycarbonate protector. Hopefully that will work
The case is brilliant, no scratches on the phone at all!
However, the plastic screen cover they provide does scratch, so I'm going to stick a BestSkinsEver over the screen, and stop using the polycarbonate protector. Hopefully that will work
They sell them in the UK?
I had exactly the same problem at first, but managed to fix it: The pictures don't show any bubbles because there aren't any
Basically, they're not air bubbles, they occur if you have any grease at all on the screen or protector (such as fingerprints, etc). What I did was clean the screen and protector with iClear and the cleaning cloth that comes with the phone. You have to be very, very thorough to make sure it is absolutely spotless and dry, then when you put the screen on you should find you have no more bubbles.
Good luck
I'm so pleased with elan case. It offers great protection including the corners but the whole of the screen is totally visible. Looks great, quite thin and doesn't ruin the iphone. The only downside is the join between the two parts of the case feels a little obvious. I've not intention of using a dock so access to the bottom half of the case wasn't really an issue. Definitely worth a purchase though for the price.
I ordered it from the Apple Store and got it three days ago and have been using it since. It replaced an Agent18 (black) that I really didn't like. It's called the Griffin Nu Form and I LOVE it! Thin, dockable and stylish.
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I have a few questions, whats the inside made of ?
Is there any performance difference between yours and the leather one, like is the inside all the same
Does it cover the chrome bezel
And some one wrote that the leather one scratched the back right wehen they put it on, and took the bottom off, can you tell me about your experience, and if you think his experience was a fluke
Thanks for all the impressions, guys! I just ordered 2 black Elan Form cases (not a fan of the style of that Nu case). Now all I'm missing are my 2 iPhones.
PS thanks for the 20% off code! Worked a TREAT! $47.98 shipped free via UPS ground for both cases!
PS thanks for the 20% off code! Worked a TREAT! $47.98 shipped free via UPS ground for both cases!
I have this exact same problem. I was starting to think it was just me. Sucks cause the case it perfect otherwise. But this is definitely a make or break situation. I'm about to take it back its so bad. I've tried everything to fix it. I just emailed Griffin. It says they will respond within 3 days :/
..The case really is perfect otherwise..
Any opinions on the Elan Form vs. the Contour Flick vs. the Agent 18 vs. Incase Slider (assuming a 3G version is forthcoming)?? I'm leaning toward the Elan because of the leather but wondered what people think.
I'm also planning a shield on the back only (not sure which yet) so it needs to fit happily over the shield. I'm really hoping it will only result in a slightly tighter fit. Thoughts?
Cheers,
Tom
I'm also planning a shield on the back only (not sure which yet) so it needs to fit happily over the shield. I'm really hoping it will only result in a slightly tighter fit. Thoughts?
Cheers,
Tom
I used a Seidio innocase and holster for my gen 1 iphone and loved it. I received this Griffin Elan case yesterday, I am very impressed. The leather is not exactly supple and around the seam is kinda sharp ( I am sure 2-3 days worth of use will wear that smooth). The plastic screen cover is useless to me because of the "oil slick" look caused from air being trapped in between. It is a very slim case that does not add much bulk at all and will help give you some grip to the phone. So until I see Seidio's entry into the 3g iphone market, this is the case for me.
Just ordered this case from griffin's website. I was going to get it from apple's but they sell it for $5 more. Also used a coupon for griffin's website for 20% off.
are you sure it's exactly the same thing? I'm skeptical becuase the one on griffin's site says "Includes static peel screen protector and premium cleaning cloth" .. and the one at apple says "Rigid screen protector guards touchscreen while allowing full control"..
..that may be the reason for the difference in price..
I had exactly the same problem at first, but managed to fix it: The pictures don't show any bubbles because there aren't any
Basically, they're not air bubbles, they occur if you have any grease at all on the screen or protector (such as fingerprints, etc). What I did was clean the screen and protector with iClear and the cleaning cloth that comes with the phone. You have to be very, very thorough to make sure it is absolutely spotless and dry, then when you put the screen on you should find you have no more bubbles.
Good luck
I just used a screen cleaning solution and its about 50% better.. it still "bubbles" some though..
and of course when i say bubbles i mean sticks to the screen.. like the opposite of a bubble..
However, the plastic screen cover they provide does scratch, so I'm going to stick a BestSkinsEver over the screen, and stop using the polycarbonate protector. Hopefully that will work
Ahh, thanks for the heads-up - has anyone else experienced this?
Just ordered the black one, $24 shipped, not bad. I just hate the way the rubber incase gets stuck on my pocket going in or coming out.
I already have a protective film on my phone, the front on this case doesn't have to go right? I mean it's only optional?
Thanks for the coupon by the way.
I already have a protective film on my phone, the front on this case doesn't have to go right? I mean it's only optional?
Thanks for the coupon by the way.
i ordered this case yesterday and i got an email late in the afternoon that it is backordered. I ordered directly from Griffin. I was hoping to get it by Tues next week via free shipping
Ditto.
I have a question about the screen protector cleaning - did you spray the sticky side or the side you would end up touching (using the iPhone) with iClear? I have one of those kits as well and a backordered Elan on the way.
