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I love the Solo FX Case

brynna87 said:
Hi there,

I know using this case with screen protectors has been discussed, but can anyone give me any definitive advise on this? I'm looking to get the solo fx and combining that with the crystal power support screen protector, but I need to know if the case will disturb the protector at all? Any ideas.

Also, trying to decide between purple and blue. Can anyone confirm that in person the case looks the same kind of caribbean blue that it appears to be on the site? I've seen reviews on youtube where the case looks much darker.
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I didn't have the best of luck with this. However, I think I am in the minority here. For me, the screen protector was getting constantly pulled up along the sides. Now that I have a full front and back bodyguards on, however, it isn't an issue anymore.

My guess is that minor nuances in the overlap on the side can cause some cases issues with protectors. But since it isn't a major complained about issue its definitely worth a shot.
 
V4705 said:
great deal! i saw some recommendations about this knock-off on youtube, maybe i'll try it (although i'm not a fan of soft cases).
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I never liked soft cases either because they'd stick in my pocket. This one is a harder soft case and doesn't stick at all. It's the best of both worlds! Soft case protection/grip and hard case slide-ability. :p
 
billchase2 said:
I never liked soft cases either because they'd stick in my pocket. This one is a harder soft case and doesn't stick at all. It's the best of both worlds! Soft case protection/grip and hard case slide-ability. :p
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I received my knockoff on Friday (red) and I must admit it is about tbe nicest case I have ever owned ( and I have had two iPhones and two iPod Touch).
Very impressed with the look, feel and build quality of this case.
 
jblock said:
I got rid of the Solo because it got to smudgy. I then got a Solo FX, which doesn't have this issue. However, I got one of the clear knock-offs from ebay and I'm using that one now. A little less quality than the FX, in the form of a couple of air bubbles, but I really like the clear one on my white phone.

I think the dust gathering in the corners is due in part to the new screen coating on the 3GS, which isn't a problem now that I have an anti-glare protector on. I've used both the PS and SGP ones and don't have the dust issue anymore.
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Hi jblock. Can you please post some pictures of your white iphone and clear case. I am very interested in this combo. I would also like to see a white iphone with the knockoff black solo fx. If anyone has this combo and could post some pics that would be greatly appreciated!
 
I haven't seen a black knock off Solo. I have the real black and would like
to try the knock off but haven't found an all black.
 
i purchased a purple, green, blue and orange knockoff was able to get them for $3 each love them, there is a bit of flash on them but this can be eaisly taken care of, i feel they fit better then the real solofx
 
jacobgaul said:
i purchased a purple, green, blue and orange knockoff was able to get them for $3 each love them, there is a bit of flash on them but this can be eaisly taken care of, i feel they fit better then the real solofx
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what makes them fit better?
 
AGIPSY said:
what makes them fit better?
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the camera hole is cut out wayyyyyyyyyy better, they also seem a big more snug and the headphone jack lines up perfectly, even in the youtube review of the solofx they point out that the real one doesnt line up perfectly and that you have to "massage" it into place. the knockoff is great. trust me.
 
jacobgaul said:
the camera hole is cut out wayyyyyyyyyy better, they also seem a big more snug and the headphone jack lines up perfectly, even in the youtube review of the solofx they point out that the real one doesnt line up perfectly and that you have to "massage" it into place. the knockoff is great. trust me.
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How is the camera hole wayyyyyy better? It's perfectly centered around my camera with my Iskin solo, the headphone jack is larger to accomodate for bigger headphone jacks.

I don't doubt that the knock off is a great case, but after checking one out at a local mall kiosk there is no way that it's a better case. It feels a little cheaper if anything, but still worth the savings.
 
Well it looks like I jumped the gun. Though this is a nice looking/feeling case it scratched the bezel on my phone. The scratches aren't as deep as the ones I got on my 3g with the slider but they are definately there. I notice they are especially worse on the bottom were the part of the case that overs the bezel is a little more loose than the rest of the case. It bugs me because I take the case off every other day to clean it and the phone. I guess any case has the potential to scratch. I'm trying to decide to keep using a case for drop protection or just go naked.
 
Davoo said:
Well it looks like I jumped the gun. Though this is a nice looking/feeling case it scratched the bezel on my phone. The scratches aren't as deep as the ones I got on my 3g with the slider but they are definately there. I notice they are especially worse on the bottom were the part of the case that overs the bezel is a little more loose than the rest of the case. It bugs me because I take the case off every other day to clean it and the phone. I guess any case has the potential to scratch. I'm trying to decide to keep using a case for drop protection or just go naked.
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This is why. If you take the case on and off, you stretch it. If you had left it on and left it alone, the case would still be fitting tightly and likely, you would have no scratching.

Sometimes, fussing too much causes the problem. I warn my customers to NOT take the case on and off because this is what happens.
 
feelthefire said:
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This is why. If you take the case on and off, you stretch it. If you had left it on and left it alone, the case would still be fitting tightly and likely, you would have no scratching.

Sometimes, fussing too much causes the problem. I warn my customers to NOT take the case on and off because this is what happens.
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The case is still as snug as it was the first day I put it on. I think that any case can cause scratches. Debris gets under the case and rests beween the bezel and case. I would like to see apple lose the chrome bezel.
 
I just use a skin with this case and it covers my bezel. I purchased a clear Solo that originally came with a clip. I'll post pics of my black and clear Iskin cases when the new one arrives.

I love this case, still my favorite.
 
Ferris23 said:
I just use a skin with this case and it covers my bezel. I purchased a clear Solo that originally came with a clip. I'll post pics of my black and clear Iskin cases when the new one arrives.

I love this case, still my favorite.
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experience any watermarking?
 
the solofx i tried on my phone @ microcenter didnt really wow me because the camera hole was cut too big, on the knockoff its cut smaller and more exact just like in the youtube video, i guess if you want to pay $30.00 for your one case thats fine but id rather have 6 different colors for $30.
 
The camera hole is not too big, unless the case you saw was screwed up.

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Ferris23 said:
I just use a skin with this case and it covers my bezel. I purchased a clear Solo that originally came with a clip. I'll post pics of my black and clear Iskin cases when the new one arrives.

I love this case, still my favorite.
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I probably should have put a skin on first place. I put some clear tape on the bezel and put the case back on. It still fits perfect and I think the tape should prevent further scratching. I still believe that this case great but it should come with some kind of clear bezel protector/sticker type thing. I'd rather it come with something like that instead of a screen protector.
 
jacobgaul said:
the solofx i tried on my phone @ microcenter didnt really wow me because the camera hole was cut too big, on the knockoff its cut smaller and more exact just like in the youtube video, i guess if you want to pay $30.00 for your one case thats fine but id rather have 6 different colors for $30.
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Microcenter sells iPhone cases? Do they have a good selection?
 
they had maybe 10 different cases but thats where i seen the soloFX and to the guy who posted the picture, thats not the soloFX seeing as the FX is all bright colors with circles and its seethru

here are some pics of the knockoffs.. http://tinyurl.com/kmujdy

im switching my black phone out for a white one this week because i feel the colors will be even brighter
 
does anyone have this case in purple? I can't find a pic of the purple solo fx on a black iphone anywhere (besides iskin, but i don't think the colors are too accurate there).
 
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