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I Love My Bumper!
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I bought 4 (white, blue, orange, and green) and waiting for all of them to arrive. White just shipped today.
Who got a BUMPER today? How's it feel???
Thinking of going back to the Apple Store to pick one up. Not due to reception issues (though it may help as I understand) but just to have something to make this phone a little less slippery.
So how does the bumper feel? Nice and tight? Will it stretch as time goes on? Is it more of a hard plastic than rubber? Any info would be much appreciated!
Thinking of going back to the Apple Store to pick one up. Not due to reception issues (though it may help as I understand) but just to have something to make this phone a little less slippery.
So how does the bumper feel? Nice and tight? Will it stretch as time goes on? Is it more of a hard plastic than rubber? Any info would be much appreciated!
hmm looks a lot nicer than I thought.
Still waiting for white, though!
Did they have any other colors in the store?
I ordered it online on the 25th but from what I've heard Apple stores only have the black bumpers. No 3rd party cases.
Its a harder plastic, smooth and not very rubbery but it still has a nice grip to it... it has metal buttons built in for the volume up and down as well as power... very nice quality overall.
Not sure. I just got it an hour ago and haven't put it in my pocket much yet. I've been sitting at my desk the whole time.
hmm looks a lot nicer than I thought.
Still waiting for white, though!
Did they have any other colors in the store?
Not at my local apple store. Black phones, black cases. No other cases or accessories.
I like the feel. It's got soft-touch on the inside but a hard plastic edge that gives it structure. The headphone jack is the stretchy part that lets you get it in. I can't imagine it will stretch too much over time unless you are taking it on and off frequently.
It's probably overpriced but I feel much more comfortable with it. The metal buttons are also a nice touch.
It feels almost suction-y... like it's easy enough to remove when you pull it away to the sides, but you can press the the sides of it onto the phone and it really grips on there and doesn't slide around at all. Overall, it has a nice feel to it, and the metal buttons are a nice touch.
Maybe not worth $30, but it's much better than a cheapo silicon case in my opinion.
Maybe not worth $30, but it's much better than a cheapo silicon case in my opinion.
My wife and I have never been 'case people.'
She decided to give the bumper a try since it seemed different. She lasted about 90 minutes before deciding it wasn't for her. I haven't touched it yet but she e-mailed me: "I'm sure you won't like it."
So I can't comment on what it feels like, but it seems like it's not going to turn many 'case-haters' away from their chosen path.
She decided to give the bumper a try since it seemed different. She lasted about 90 minutes before deciding it wasn't for her. I haven't touched it yet but she e-mailed me: "I'm sure you won't like it."
So I can't comment on what it feels like, but it seems like it's not going to turn many 'case-haters' away from their chosen path.
Looks good, very high gloss on the outside of the bumper. Buttons feel solid for volume and power. only slient switch is a true cutout. It is very hard not soft like a soft back shell. It has a very low profile lip so I don't think it will provide much isolation from back scratches if the surface you place the iPhone 4 on has thicker then a couple of sheets of paper.
So sand, grit, or other large particles will still reach the back if you slide across a surface.
It does fits well but I actually miss the metal band on the sides after only 1 day. Perhaps a stainless color bumper would be interesting.
Dave
So sand, grit, or other large particles will still reach the back if you slide across a surface.
It does fits well but I actually miss the metal band on the sides after only 1 day. Perhaps a stainless color bumper would be interesting.
Dave
Great perspectives so far! So do you guys prefer the look of the iPhone with the bumper or are you using it for other reasons and prefer the look of the exposed antenna/frame?
And sorry mgmusicman94. Just saw your poll. But if these times have taught us anything on MacRumors it's that you can never have too many threads on one subject.
And sorry mgmusicman94. Just saw your poll. But if these times have taught us anything on MacRumors it's that you can never have too many threads on one subject.
almost perfectly snug. just a very minute amount of play on the sides between the phone and the bumper.
the main reason i got one is so the glass is raised above a flat surface when you lay the phone down.
feel? nice grip assurance.
the main reason i got one is so the glass is raised above a flat surface when you lay the phone down.
feel? nice grip assurance.
I really like the bumper so far. It's exactly what I want it to be even though it'll be better once it's pink. I'll take a black one for now.
I'm not a case person. I generally don't like the feel. And my 2g has made it 3 years without one and it's been dropped more times than I'd like to admit. But this time around I wanted a little more protection. The mostly glass design has me a little worried to tell the truth.
The bumper is just enough case that it makes me feel like if it falls on a corner, it'll have a good bit of shock absorption. And if it then tips onto it's face or back the bumper will still keep it elevated off the ground. I actually love how it feels in my hand and while using the phone. I like it more than naked. And my phone doesn't have a reception issue so I'm still running perfectly. Plus my boyfriend and I now have indentical phones so once I get my pink bumper, we won't be asking who's phone it is.
All in all, it was worth the crap I went through today to get it.
I'm not a case person. I generally don't like the feel. And my 2g has made it 3 years without one and it's been dropped more times than I'd like to admit. But this time around I wanted a little more protection. The mostly glass design has me a little worried to tell the truth.
The bumper is just enough case that it makes me feel like if it falls on a corner, it'll have a good bit of shock absorption. And if it then tips onto it's face or back the bumper will still keep it elevated off the ground. I actually love how it feels in my hand and while using the phone. I like it more than naked. And my phone doesn't have a reception issue so I'm still running perfectly. Plus my boyfriend and I now have indentical phones so once I get my pink bumper, we won't be asking who's phone it is.
All in all, it was worth the crap I went through today to get it.
I love the bumper but it has a major flaw. The 30 pin connector will only accept the apple cable, or one the exact same size. My auto plug, and other accessories won't with with the bumper on. It really bums me out, because otherwise, I love the bumper.
i hope so. got the shield for the front and a skin for the back. still waiting for them.
Honestly, i dont linke the Bumper. I mean this product dont protect the back of the iPhone. I need a protection for the back of my iPhone.
It seems to me, that Apple only sells the Bumper because of the network connecting problems.
It seems to me, that Apple only sells the Bumper because of the network connecting problems.