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Griffin Reveal, Belkin Vue, iFrogz Luxe Lean Compared
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They completely don't fit, at least with the IS protector. I have the IS on mine and tried to put the red/black luxe on and it really did a number to the IS. The fit is VERY tight. I had the luxe for my 3G and had the same problem with their own screen protector that came with the case.
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I have the original not the lean version. Nice case though I will be switching to the SGP Vintage Leather pouch as soon as it arrives. Then in a couple of months - VAJA!I purchased and didn't like other cases (Apple Bumper, Griffin Reveal, and Incipio Dermashot) because:
1. Bumper - tight bottom fit won't allow connection to larger 3rd party/legacy chargers/docks
2. Reveal - back scratches very easily, rubber sides are bulky and unattractive (made a beautiful device look like a brick)
3. Dermashot - bulky, loose fit, attracts dust and lint
The Luxe Lean is the best case available IMO because:
1. Top and bottom are open allowing for easy docking/connecting to 3rd party/legacy chargers, headphones. Keeps 2nd top mic exposed.
2. Doesn't add bulk/weight
3. Great texture - doesn't scratch, good grip, doesn't attract dust/lint
4. Corners are protected
5. Vented sides for better reception and cooling
6. Steel frame shows through significantly.
I agree the Incipio Feather looks good/similar but it leaves the corners exposed too much for my comfort.
1. Bumper - tight bottom fit won't allow connection to larger 3rd party/legacy chargers/docks
2. Reveal - back scratches very easily, rubber sides are bulky and unattractive (made a beautiful device look like a brick)
3. Dermashot - bulky, loose fit, attracts dust and lint
The Luxe Lean is the best case available IMO because:
1. Top and bottom are open allowing for easy docking/connecting to 3rd party/legacy chargers, headphones. Keeps 2nd top mic exposed.
2. Doesn't add bulk/weight
3. Great texture - doesn't scratch, good grip, doesn't attract dust/lint
4. Corners are protected
5. Vented sides for better reception and cooling
6. Steel frame shows through significantly.
I agree the Incipio Feather looks good/similar but it leaves the corners exposed too much for my comfort.
posted in another thread,
but i thought i just throw it here...
i am using the reveal...nice case...love the clear back but the rubber sides are too flimsy...especially the bottom part near the speaker...when you pull your phone out you tend to pull that part out that little side out as well...
annoying and distracting...
anyone knows of something similar to the reveal (clear back) but of better quality!?
thanx
but i thought i just throw it here...
i am using the reveal...nice case...love the clear back but the rubber sides are too flimsy...especially the bottom part near the speaker...when you pull your phone out you tend to pull that part out that little side out as well...
annoying and distracting...
anyone knows of something similar to the reveal (clear back) but of better quality!?
thanx
i really want the iFrogz Luxe Lean but i can't seem to find it anywhere! all the best buys in my area are sold out
Awesome! A couple questions though. Does the screen touch the table when it is laying face down, or do the sides of the case go above the screen? And do you have any flash issue?
Great review.
I myself have the Griffin Reveal, and although it's a nice case and all, the back scratches incredibly easy. Not that I mind, as long as it's not the phone being scratched, but damn.
I was never a fan of plastic cases, and thought I'd give the Griffin a try, but it failed to change my opinion on this.
I should say though, after putting on the case, my reception issues are gone.
I myself have the Griffin Reveal, and although it's a nice case and all, the back scratches incredibly easy. Not that I mind, as long as it's not the phone being scratched, but damn.
I was never a fan of plastic cases, and thought I'd give the Griffin a try, but it failed to change my opinion on this.
I should say though, after putting on the case, my reception issues are gone.
The green is dot of baby poop/split pea soup color. Not my cup of tea, but some people like it.
I purchased a white Griffin Reveal today at Best Buy and I REALLY like it! The rubber, bumper-like border is nice & snug. The back plastic does scratch easily, but that's to be expected and it's protecting my iPhone 4, so I'm happy
I purchased a white Griffin Reveal today at Best Buy and I REALLY like it! The rubber, bumper-like border is nice & snug. The back plastic does scratch easily, but that's to be expected and it's protecting my iPhone 4, so I'm happy
I bought one today at Best Buy as well. It is a really solid case, far exceeding my expectations, and even the flash problem isnt as big of a deal as I would have thought. Unfortunately, the clear back can suffer from some extreme rainbow warping effects, whatever they are called, so I went to exchange it but they didnt have anymore =( Oh well.
well in the next few weeks Griffin is updating their Reveal line to fix the flash issue and we send ours to them they'll send us the new ones free
Ive got the Griffin Reveal Etch.
Its covers the whole back, but it does bulk up the thickness of the phone by about 1/4. Doesnt bother me really, it does the job
Ive got the Griffin Reveal Etch.
Its covers the whole back, but it does bulk up the thickness of the phone by about 1/4. Doesnt bother me really, it does the job
Does it suffer the same flash issues as the regular clear-back Reveal? The Etch looks really nice.
1) This photo is without case
2) This photo is with the case on
At first glance, both photos have the flash leaking into the picture. This room was a dark room with the shutters closed on the window, so only little bit of light coming through there.
With the case on, it looks a little darker.
FYI here's a couple videos looking at the Luxe and Reveal. Both are pretty nice minus the needed flash tweak.
Luxe iPhone 4 Case from iFrogz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSumrIXJUx0
Reveal Case for iPhone 4 from Griffin Technology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HulwtwEhMo
Luxe iPhone 4 Case from iFrogz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSumrIXJUx0
Reveal Case for iPhone 4 from Griffin Technology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HulwtwEhMo
the face does *not* touch the table when laid flat. the sides cover the steel frame and are raised above the glass. not a ton of room there, but it's still noticeable even with a thick zagg on.
hadn't tried a flash test but just did. check the attached. you can see the very slight green cast to the one where i used the flash (green case - green cast). nothing major though and i probably wouldn't have noticed if i wasn't looking for it. oddly enough, the image without the flash is the brightest
still holding out for a grey case regardless, just because i'd prefer it. they're totally unavailable though. maybe the grey one's won't cast a tint?
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I've been using the white Griffin Reveal for 12 days now and while I like it a lot, the white has yellowed a ton already! It's also started to get very dirty, and I baby it. I wear a suit to work everyday, so I'm not doing anything where it should get dirty, at least not that much.
I'll be stopping by BestBuy after work tomorrow to exchange it for a black one, or maybe something else. But I do like the case a lot, and I love the white/black contrast. But I can't keep using it like it is.
This isn't a negative review, just my personal experience thus far.
I'll be stopping by BestBuy after work tomorrow to exchange it for a black one, or maybe something else. But I do like the case a lot, and I love the white/black contrast. But I can't keep using it like it is.
This isn't a negative review, just my personal experience thus far.