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Griffin Elan Form Case
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Did anyone purchase the Elan Form case in a Brick 'N Mortar store? E.g. Apple, AT&T, Best Buy, etc. I'd really like to get this case and would rather pick it up local instead of waiting for it to ship.
Also, who's using the Elan case without the plastic front? If you leave the plastic front out is the case any looser than with it? I'd like to use the Elan case with a Bodyguardz film but don't want the Elan case to shift around and scratch up the body.
Also, who's using the Elan case without the plastic front? If you leave the plastic front out is the case any looser than with it? I'd like to use the Elan case with a Bodyguardz film but don't want the Elan case to shift around and scratch up the body.
i ordered this case on thursday of last week and it is backordered.
I ended up going to best buy yesterday to buy one and they had about 40 in stock. I figure I'll just return the one i get from griffin to best buy when it comes in.
The case is pretty nice. I have a crystal film on my phone and it had no problem working with the case. The leather is a pretty cheapy looking pleather type material. The fit is good but not as good as the incase slider. I'll use this one until i can get a slider in a black matte color.
I didn't even notice the film that the product comes with until this morning when i remembered that it came with one.
The crystal film does leave a slight gap on the side where there is no protection.
My wife's invisible shield and slider combo leaves no gaps in protection on her phone.
My invisible shield still hasn't come even though i ordered about 2 weeks before release. There were about 50 at best buy sitting there. Lame.
all in all i'd give this case a 7 out of 10 vs. a 9 of 10 for the slider. It is pretty good and seems to be one of the better cases out there right now.
I ended up going to best buy yesterday to buy one and they had about 40 in stock. I figure I'll just return the one i get from griffin to best buy when it comes in.
The case is pretty nice. I have a crystal film on my phone and it had no problem working with the case. The leather is a pretty cheapy looking pleather type material. The fit is good but not as good as the incase slider. I'll use this one until i can get a slider in a black matte color.
I didn't even notice the film that the product comes with until this morning when i remembered that it came with one.
The crystal film does leave a slight gap on the side where there is no protection.
My wife's invisible shield and slider combo leaves no gaps in protection on her phone.
My invisible shield still hasn't come even though i ordered about 2 weeks before release. There were about 50 at best buy sitting there. Lame.
all in all i'd give this case a 7 out of 10 vs. a 9 of 10 for the slider. It is pretty good and seems to be one of the better cases out there right now.
Just put my Elan Form case on about 20 mins ago. Just grabbed it from my local Apple store. Pretty darn nice I must say. I initially had air under the screen cover but flipped it over and now it's perfect.
I actually ordered a Naked Case, but it will take 4-6 weeks to ship and I'm just to clumsy to wait that long. I feel a lot better having it fully covered now.
The Elan Form doesn't add significant bulk especially compared to some other cases and the leather look on the back "suits me" (even though it's fake). I don't think I will take the case off even once...that is until my Naked Case arrives.
I actually ordered a Naked Case, but it will take 4-6 weeks to ship and I'm just to clumsy to wait that long. I feel a lot better having it fully covered now.
The Elan Form doesn't add significant bulk especially compared to some other cases and the leather look on the back "suits me" (even though it's fake). I don't think I will take the case off even once...that is until my Naked Case arrives.
How well do these to pieces fit together? Is it tight enough that they don't pull apart when pulling it from a jeans pocket? Does it feel like it could loosen up over time?
Have the worry that I'd pull the phone out of my pocket and the cover would come apart. Causing you to drop a piece of the case or the phone.
Have the worry that I'd pull the phone out of my pocket and the cover would come apart. Causing you to drop a piece of the case or the phone.
Very snug fit...don't see it coming part very easily. In fact when I wanted to flip my screen it took a pretty good tug to fully separate.
yeah the first time I tried taking it apart I could barely get it off. It's easier now, but definitely snug.
hard to say.. its not scratched or anything.. just like a slight discoloration.. I could probably get it off with cleaner.
support has been great btw.. very good customer service. They just sent me another email saying they will send me the hard cover, and a static cover.. to see if I might be able to get the hard one to work. they said that it's hit and miss with how well the screen covers work.. which I think this thread is proof of.
I bought the elan form case at the local Apple Store - didn't check the packaging so I through away the plastic front. I don't care for those.
Bought the Griiffin case yesterday before watching The Dark Knight. Put the case on before the movie. After the movie I noticed the leather that they use is starting to peel back.
Today I emailed Griffin. I will let you guys know how it goes. It seems on the volume and vibrate side the leather is a tad too long.
Other than that the case is perfect. It's not bulky and it's very classy. It does not rob the form and is just the right feel. Not too sticky but not too slippery.
Today I emailed Griffin. I will let you guys know how it goes. It seems on the volume and vibrate side the leather is a tad too long.
Other than that the case is perfect. It's not bulky and it's very classy. It does not rob the form and is just the right feel. Not too sticky but not too slippery.
Would someone be willing to pick up a black one from their local Best Buy or something and ship it to me? I can pay with PayPal or you can throw it up on eBay as a private auction. I'd really like to have mine now rather than wait for it to ship in a week or two. PM please.
I'm absolutely livid... I've just taken my case off for only the second time since I put it on the phone, and there's a scratch on the back of my phone that's at least half a mm deep and about a cm long There's a corresponding scratch on the inside of the case as well, with a pointy bit of plastic sticking up... That appears to be what's caused the damage. It's scratched right through the lacquer on the back of the phone
Anyone any ideas about who I should complain to? Frustratingly I bought it to tide me over until my Zagg shield arrives!
There's a corresponding scratch on the inside of the case as well, with a pointy bit of plastic sticking up... That appears to be what's caused the damage. It's scratched right through the lacquer on the back of the phone Anyone any ideas about who I should complain to? Frustratingly I bought it to tide me over until my Zagg shield arrives!
I gave my case a good feel around the inside for stuff like that before I put the phone in. You have to remember these things are mass produced so it's always best to examine itbefore assuming your case is smooth and flawless. Sorry to hear that happened, that would drive me to find a way to return the phone for another one.
I would first complain to the Apple Store since they are most likely the ones who could actually remedy the phone damage.
I would first complain to the Apple Store since they are most likely the ones who could actually remedy the phone damage.
Odd, I've taken mine out like 5 times to show friends and whatnot, and there isn't a mark on mine. Something must have been in there when you slid it in (that's what she said)
Anyway, the case is one of the best, I think we can all agree (except for the scratch guy, which is understandable), or at least those who own it can agree.
But we can also agree that the supplied screen cover is a worthless piece of ****. I tried to get that thing on without those grease bubble marks and it impossible.
Anyway, the case is one of the best, I think we can all agree (except for the scratch guy, which is understandable), or at least those who own it can agree.
But we can also agree that the supplied screen cover is a worthless piece of ****. I tried to get that thing on without those grease bubble marks and it impossible.
Agreed on both counts. Shame they didn't supply a more 'adhesive' screen protector as I might have used it. I hate the look/feel of the 'floating' protector.
Just a quick update for you guys.
Griffin emailed me back yesterday regarding my problem and asked me to call them today.
I spoke to a guy named Whit. Excellent customer service. Was polite and definitely wanted to right any wrongs. Emailed a return form to fill out and return my faulty case. Put in a order to send me a new case asap. Told me to hold on to the case that I'm currently using and when the new one arrives return my old one.
Great customer service from Griffin.
I must agree... when i called they were EXCELLENT on the phone. VERY kind and I would highly recommend them as a company.
Just got mine from Best Buy. I got the clip/stand one, but they have all the griffin Elan case models in stock. Actually, it was a Best Buy Mobile, but I'm pretty sure any Best Buy stores carry these. Also, the salesperson said they are getting even more iPhone 3G accessories on the 27th.
Thanks dauerhippo. I ended up going to a Best Buy that night and they ended up having nearly no 3G cases. Found it at an Apple store later.
returned mine
I had the case for a few days then returned it.
The case looks good, but still too bulky for me. I went with Bodyguardz instead.
I didn't like how the volume and vibrate switch was recessed. I also didn't like feeling the back where the two pieces snap together.
The plastic screen was worthless and I was using the power support anti-glare screen.
I had the case for a few days then returned it.
The case looks good, but still too bulky for me. I went with Bodyguardz instead.
I didn't like how the volume and vibrate switch was recessed. I also didn't like feeling the back where the two pieces snap together.
The plastic screen was worthless and I was using the power support anti-glare screen.