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Griffin Elan Form Case
- Thread starter Phil A.
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I got this case from the Apple store to tide me over until my Vaja case arrives(those dang things take 45 days to ship.) and I like it. I mean the leather feels a little cheap, but for the most part the form and fit is really good. The screen protector I initially liked, thought it worked well, but it really started to annoy me. I tried for a while in vain to clean that thing and put it on the phone, but I invariably got specks of dust under it and it would drive me mad, so I gave that up.
Now I just have to hang in there until my Vaja ships on September 7th.
Now I just have to hang in there until my Vaja ships on September 7th.
I got this case about a week ago and I love it. Fits very nicely. As some others have said, I too was not overly thrilled with the screen protector. I just couldn't stand all the fingerprints. So I went and got the DLO Anti-glare Surface Shield. Granted it still shows minor fingerprints from time to time, but it's very easy to wipe off. It works like a charm and fits just fine with the Elan case.
ok today is the last day I can return the case (damn apple and their 2 week return policy).. and I still haven't gotten my new screen protector from Griffin. I emailed them yesterday to see when I should expect it and no response. I just tore my case apart again and cleaned everything.. spotless.. and tried flipping the protector over as some have suggested.. and now it's even worse. So regardless of how clean I get this, or what side I use, it sticks horribly.. now even worse than before. I think I'm going to return the case today. I paid more for this case cause I liked the screen protector (in theory anyway). If I have to go out and buy a crystal protector or something for like 15 bucks) than I don't think I should be paying 35 bucks for this case. It's definitely not worth the 50 I'd be spending.
actually I think I found my problem. I'd been using a liquid screen cleaner on the phone and the protector trying to get it spotless. I had a theory since this latest cleaning made it worse so I recleaned it with a water damp cloth and reapplied and now there is only one tiny speck sticking so it's almost perfect 🙂
-My thoughts on this case- (black leather)
The only reason i got this case was because it looked the best in my eyes out of the selection from best buy. I just got my phone yesterday and didnt want to use it without protection. (i have other cases in mind, so this is just used as a temp.)
What i was looking for was a simple case that will protect my phone if i was to drop it and came with something to protect my screen.
RATE: 7 out of 10
pros:
clean looking - fits like a glove - protects - comes with a screen protector
cons:
no clip - feels bulky - leather will peel
Conclusion: Its a decent case. For my purpose at this time this case works, but there are better cases to fit my overall needs but BestBuy didnt have them.
For those who complain about the screen protector, use it or dont. Bubbles will accure now and then with this case as you take the screen on and off repeatedly as it is not a stick on screen that you apply with water or solution. Purpose is to have something over the acutall screen so you wont scratch it.
This case shouldnt scratch the iphones surface if you treat it with care and make sure the inside is clean w/ no bumps. Yes it is pretty tight when you first put it on but do what i did and twist and turn the case a bit before putting it on and you will loosen it up.
Thats my 2 cents!
The only reason i got this case was because it looked the best in my eyes out of the selection from best buy. I just got my phone yesterday and didnt want to use it without protection. (i have other cases in mind, so this is just used as a temp.)
What i was looking for was a simple case that will protect my phone if i was to drop it and came with something to protect my screen.
RATE: 7 out of 10
pros:
clean looking - fits like a glove - protects - comes with a screen protector
cons:
no clip - feels bulky - leather will peel
Conclusion: Its a decent case. For my purpose at this time this case works, but there are better cases to fit my overall needs but BestBuy didnt have them.
For those who complain about the screen protector, use it or dont. Bubbles will accure now and then with this case as you take the screen on and off repeatedly as it is not a stick on screen that you apply with water or solution. Purpose is to have something over the acutall screen so you wont scratch it.
This case shouldnt scratch the iphones surface if you treat it with care and make sure the inside is clean w/ no bumps. Yes it is pretty tight when you first put it on but do what i did and twist and turn the case a bit before putting it on and you will loosen it up.
Thats my 2 cents!
Just an FYI for you guys, this case will scratch the chrome bezel, it is inevitable. I just took mine out to clean and I have a scratch write in between the overlay plus screen protector and the chrome bezel...and then the ridge of the chrome in scratched from top to bottom on the right side of the case...I am so paranoid about scratching this thing it is driving me nuts...I am on my 3rd iPhone so I don't think they will swap anymore out for me without problems...The protector they ship actually ship with the elan form might actually give some protection more than the overlayplus/powersupport film protectors...
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Fair enough about it having no clip (not an issue for me as I'd never use one), plus the leather will inevitably peel...but bulky?! I struggle to see how ANY case, beyond an invisible shield, could be less bulky!
I don't see why the leather will peel. I have had mine for a couple weeks and it shows no sign of degrading contact with the plastic. I don't think it will peel on mine unless I abuse it.
Anyone order this case directly from the website? It looked like people got tracking numbers?
I ordered last Saturday with standard UPS shipping, got an email telling me my order was placed and would ship within 48 hours. I haven't received the case, or a tracking number. I know it's only Friday, but anything I've ordered with standard shipping usually comes within 4 business days.
My concern isn't so much that I don't have it, but that I don't have a tracking number (other posts reference this).
I ordered last Saturday with standard UPS shipping, got an email telling me my order was placed and would ship within 48 hours. I haven't received the case, or a tracking number. I know it's only Friday, but anything I've ordered with standard shipping usually comes within 4 business days.
My concern isn't so much that I don't have it, but that I don't have a tracking number (other posts reference this).
people ignore this review, this guy has NO IDEA WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT. The leather WILL NOT PEEL AND IT IS NOT BULKY AT ALL.
Ok, he is entitled to an opinion. I agree, it doesn't add bulk and unless you have a defective case the leather won't peel, but why troll a phone case?
I used this case from day 1 (purchased at my local Best Buy). Except I use it with no screen protector. It is the best case I could think of. Sturdy, looks great and if it does not fit in a certain accessory, just remove the lower part easily and plug it in!!!!! Highly recommended
1. feels bulky - some say any case will make the iphone feel bulky to those who prefer it naked. So in that sense it feels a little bit bulky so im sorry to have left "little bit" out.
2. leather will peel - if you look closely at the case where the leather meets the plastic it tucks in a bit ie. sides/corners. Depending on how you treat it, it may peel in that area in the future. I didnt mean that the leather would just start peeling like it was some cheap pleather.
I just got this case this week and it is my third case. The first two being the Incase Silicone protector and the second being the contour flick.
Out of all the cases I've had, this one is my favorite.
Fitment: Top notch. It covers the chrome perfectly and does not leave any of it showing. Buttons are sunk in enough so that they don't get damaged from tossing the phone around but are also easily accessible.
Feel: One of the issues I had with the incase silicone protector was that it not only attracted alot of dust, but it was extremely difficult to take in and out of my pocket. The Griffin Elan Form case definitely slides in and out of the pocket much easier. The leather feels great in the hand and definitely adds to the quality feel that the iPhone has to begin with.
Bulk: Of course any case you put on your iPhone (other than the invisible shield type protectors) will add bulk, but bulk isn't such a bad thing in my opinion. The naked iPhone feels small and has the tendency to slip out of my hand alot. With the Griffin Form case, there is enough bulk so that the phone no longer has a tendency to fall out of my hand but there isn't so much bulk that it is annoying to carry in my jean pocket.
Look: This case looks drop dead sexy. I love it!
Conclusion: I wanted to wait for the incase slider for the 3g but I don't like using my phone without a case and couldn't wait that long. I got this case to hold me over and it delivers. Looks like I don't need to wait anymore cause I actually like this case better than my roommates incase slider for his first gen iphone.
One thing i'd like to note that the leather has started to show signs of peeling but that is not a big deal to me. A case is just that, a case. When the time comes that I need to replace it, I can replace it without hurting the wallet too much. Of course, by that time I'll probably want to trade my iPhone in for the 4G version 😀.
Out of all the cases I've had, this one is my favorite.
Fitment: Top notch. It covers the chrome perfectly and does not leave any of it showing. Buttons are sunk in enough so that they don't get damaged from tossing the phone around but are also easily accessible.
Feel: One of the issues I had with the incase silicone protector was that it not only attracted alot of dust, but it was extremely difficult to take in and out of my pocket. The Griffin Elan Form case definitely slides in and out of the pocket much easier. The leather feels great in the hand and definitely adds to the quality feel that the iPhone has to begin with.
Bulk: Of course any case you put on your iPhone (other than the invisible shield type protectors) will add bulk, but bulk isn't such a bad thing in my opinion. The naked iPhone feels small and has the tendency to slip out of my hand alot. With the Griffin Form case, there is enough bulk so that the phone no longer has a tendency to fall out of my hand but there isn't so much bulk that it is annoying to carry in my jean pocket.
Look: This case looks drop dead sexy. I love it!
Conclusion: I wanted to wait for the incase slider for the 3g but I don't like using my phone without a case and couldn't wait that long. I got this case to hold me over and it delivers. Looks like I don't need to wait anymore cause I actually like this case better than my roommates incase slider for his first gen iphone.
One thing i'd like to note that the leather has started to show signs of peeling but that is not a big deal to me. A case is just that, a case. When the time comes that I need to replace it, I can replace it without hurting the wallet too much. Of course, by that time I'll probably want to trade my iPhone in for the 4G version 😀.
Great review, I totally agree. Though like I said my leather is still in perfect shape after 2 weeks.
I'd actually like to see what it looks like without the leather. If mine ever does peel I'll just clean off the adhesive and use it as an all plastic case. Might look cool in all black that way. But I still have yet to see a case that is as classy and not bulkifying as this one.
Anyone brave enough to pull their leather to see how it looks for me?
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I'd actually like to see what it looks like without the leather. If mine ever does peel I'll just clean off the adhesive and use it as an all plastic case. Might look cool in all black that way. But I still have yet to see a case that is as classy and not bulkifying as this one.
Anyone brave enough to pull their leather to see how it looks for me?
😀
I have noticed that the chrome bezel at the bottom of my phone has formed some very tiny scratches from using this cover.
Not exactly ideal, when you buy a case to supposedly protect the phone from this type of thing happening!
Interesting, I still have no scratches from this case and have removed it numerous times. The only thing special I do is blast some spray air before I take it off to make sure no debris is lingering underneath.
Haven't had a problem with my case (had it for a couple weeks now). It fell out of my lap in the driver's seat of my Bravada to hard pavement with no damage to the iPhone 3G or the case. Still waiting on the replacement screen protector though...
Have had the case from DAY 1. Using it with no screen, I tossed the screen. I am not a kind of person who buys screens for all these phones and cameras, it is a $199 phone who cares if it gets scratched? You're gonna replace it with the next iphone version in 12 months anyway. Protective screens are too much hassle i.m.ho.o. My screen on my 3G is fine and I've had the phone from day 1, without any screens. And I keep it in the piocket,
I have never ever dropped my phone until today.... it landed on ceramic tile flooring right on the face of the phone... I picked it up as I was having a heart attack... LOL..... looked at it and turned it on! The case protected my phone... everything A-ok
Glad I had this case on my phone!
Would really like to order the pink one... you know for us gals! But it is still back ordered...
Also want to order a couple of other ones but don't know what to get....
Glad I had this case on my phone!
Would really like to order the pink one... you know for us gals! But it is still back ordered...
Also want to order a couple of other ones but don't know what to get....
The Apple store near me had a bunch of pink, did you try locally?
I'd like to say I still love this case!