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Griffin Reveal, Belkin Vue, iFrogz Luxe Lean Compared
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I posted this already, but not in the accessories section...
just got back from Best Buy Mobile where I bought this ifrogz case. It was $24.99, and they also had pink and green in stock. I grabbed the last gunmetal one.
I was going to buy a bumper, but all 5 apple stores around me are sold out. I was having the antenna issue, and I wanted the phone have a little grip since I felt like I was going to drop it every time I pulled it out of my pocket or purse.
The texture is really nice. It is smooth but the cut outs on the side make it grippy. I also like how it leaves all of the buttons and ports open.
Also, it seems to have fixed the antenna issue.
There were a couple other cases available, but I like this one the best. The belkin one looked cheap, and the griffin one had a clear back but it covered the volume buttons with rubber.
Overall I'm really happy with it.
It does provide some protection on the top and bottom- as far as impact goes. The case goes just barely around the corners so the top and bottom don't touch the surface of the table if you stand the phone up. Does that make sense?
It snaps onto the phone nicely, and it feels very secure.
just got back from Best Buy Mobile where I bought this ifrogz case. It was $24.99, and they also had pink and green in stock. I grabbed the last gunmetal one.
I was going to buy a bumper, but all 5 apple stores around me are sold out. I was having the antenna issue, and I wanted the phone have a little grip since I felt like I was going to drop it every time I pulled it out of my pocket or purse.
The texture is really nice. It is smooth but the cut outs on the side make it grippy. I also like how it leaves all of the buttons and ports open.
Also, it seems to have fixed the antenna issue.
There were a couple other cases available, but I like this one the best. The belkin one looked cheap, and the griffin one had a clear back but it covered the volume buttons with rubber.
Overall I'm really happy with it.
It does provide some protection on the top and bottom- as far as impact goes. The case goes just barely around the corners so the top and bottom don't touch the surface of the table if you stand the phone up. Does that make sense?
It snaps onto the phone nicely, and it feels very secure.
Falcon's right. I bought the Reveal -- and although I like it, the plastic on the back has already scratched just from placing it into an empty pocket. Not a huge deal, as it's doing its job as far as protection goes, but without a screen protector on the case itself, it'll look like ass quick.
I might hang onto it, depends on the status of the bumper and how well I can install this Invisible Shield.
I really like the ifrogz lean its well made fits perfect looks good and protects the phone. The lean and a front zagg is the best combo right now.
Were putting a screen protector on the case? You now need a screen protector protector to protect the screen saver!
I like the look of the Griffin Reveal but i don't like how flimsy it felt and the reviews about the flash for the back is not great either.
Its amazing how clueless the sales reps from BB are, I love there stores and return policy hell i'm a Silver Premier Member myself but when i comes to calling them for an answer id rather talk to the wall lol. Thanks for sharing this review and the pics.
Its amazing how clueless the sales reps from BB are, I love there stores and return policy hell i'm a Silver Premier Member myself but when i comes to calling them for an answer id rather talk to the wall lol. Thanks for sharing this review and the pics.
I love love love my Ifrogz Luxe Lean. For one day I was so scared to carry my phone, worried I'd drop it. On teh first day I got da zagg invisible shield and once that was set I decided on getting the magenta ifrogz luxe lean.It feels good in my hand and I am finally enjoying my phone. I'm surfin da web, takin pics, and not have to worry about me dropping it. its funny cuz I never drop my phone but with this beautiful phone, i was super scared lol
I'm still debating on getting a new case but for what I have read I like the incipio feather
I'm still debating on getting a new case but for what I have read I like the incipio feather
The Reveal got all kinds of scratched up in the 3 days I carried it. I took it back and got the purple Belkin Clear Vue. I love it, and I don't have an issue with the flash. I also got an all black iFrogz Luxe Original on order from AT&T. My Mom got one, and I really like it, too. Oh, yes. And I also have a bumper on the way from Apple. I like variety.
i picked up the ifrogz lean case today in pink.... i liked it the best of the cases they had at best buy.... my 2nd choice would have been the red and black luxe... but alas... pink won me over!
i'm still undecided what i want for my permanent case (i don't play change the case like a lot of you do.... i had the pink and black luxe on my 3GS for the last year.... from day one! which is probably another reason that i resisted the black and red version (too similar) but liked the pink (since i loved the color for a year already)
i'm still undecided what i want for my permanent case (i don't play change the case like a lot of you do.... i had the pink and black luxe on my 3GS for the last year.... from day one! which is probably another reason that i resisted the black and red version (too similar) but liked the pink (since i loved the color for a year already)
Does the iFrogz Luxe Lean seem to stay on the prone pretty good? I haven't tried one yet, but just from the looks, it seems like it would be easy to snap off off the phone.
Also, it looks like if you lay the phone down face-down, the glass would not contact the table since the sides of the Lean case appear to be just a tad taller...is that so? This is a good thing in my mind if so.
I have the regular red/black iFrogz case for my iPhone 4. I do like the grip and protection it gives (at least in my mind) but it is just a bit too bulky and doesn't fit in my previously used 3GS hip case.
For those of you with the Luxe Lean, are you all still pretty happy with it? Thanks!
Also, it looks like if you lay the phone down face-down, the glass would not contact the table since the sides of the Lean case appear to be just a tad taller...is that so? This is a good thing in my mind if so.
I have the regular red/black iFrogz case for my iPhone 4. I do like the grip and protection it gives (at least in my mind) but it is just a bit too bulky and doesn't fit in my previously used 3GS hip case.
For those of you with the Luxe Lean, are you all still pretty happy with it? Thanks!
Clear would be nice.
I have the Griffiin Reveal in White. Not a bad little case for now until my bumper arrives and until Otterbox comes out with their line.
Check to wee if the cases interfere with the LED flash
Aside from the Griffin Reveal causing the edges to come loose (as it did with the OP), it also interferes with the flash. There is a thread about this showing pictures with and without the case. I don't know about the other two cases, but either one of these issues is enough to dissuade me - I returned my Reveal to BB...
Aside from the Griffin Reveal causing the edges to come loose (as it did with the OP), it also interferes with the flash. There is a thread about this showing pictures with and without the case. I don't know about the other two cases, but either one of these issues is enough to dissuade me - I returned my Reveal to BB...
I have the belkin grip vue (total crap) and the ifrogz case in green (they were out of grey) and I love the ifrogz case....it's my 3rd case for this phone and I would buy this one again if I had 2
I have a bumper and a Belkin Vue and do like the Vue, though it peeled the edges of my Best Skins Ever on one side because I didn't line it up properly. No issues with the skin with the Apple bumper. Put a Bodyguardz on and letting it dry before I try the Vue again, though may just go "naked" with the skins. That's how I did the 2G but never found a case that didn't make it feel bulky -- with the bumper or the Vue it doesn't feel bulky at all.
I got a purple Belkin Grip Vue the other day and I noticed that it seems to be interfering with the flash on the back. Looks like the whole flash area is seen in the opening on the back but the quality is worse with the case on. Below is a picture with the case and then another same location without the case. It's done this in multiple shots. Guess I'll be taking it back.
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When will someone make the 3G "case" like what was on the iPhone Gizmodo ended up with? Could be a fun gag at geeky parties...
Were putting a screen protector on the case? You now need a screen protector protector to protect the screen saver!
I wouldn't purchase a seperate screen protector to put on a case, but if I have extras just laying around then why not? I prefer the grip that some screen protectors add as well and the skin I put on my Reveal gives it more grip now. I don't see any reason not to put it on if it makes it feel better, prevents scratches, and was going to be thrown away anyways.