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I love the Solo FX Case
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i gave the purple knockoff to my aunt, when i go over there ill snap a pic she has a black iphone + purple knockoff
Weird. I have the original gloss black Solo and it's exactly like that photo. Maybe the camera hole is larger on the FX? Or they made it larger in later releases for whatever reason?
I dunno.
So great, I have black, clear and now....purple?
Holy crap that looks slick. Is there a knock-off that mimics that exact color, it's a very deep vibrant purple almost navy blue. I'm a bit color blind so tell me, is that clearly purple in person or does it take a blue tone with the black Iphone behind it?
Thanks.
Holy crap that looks slick. Is there a knock-off that mimics that exact color, it's a very deep vibrant purple almost navy blue. I'm a bit color blind so tell me, is that clearly purple in person or does it take a blue tone with the black Iphone behind it?
Thanks.
Yeah, I am absolutely in love with the purple, its gorgeous. It also isn't a feminine purple. One reason I like purple is because it is "pretty" without being "prissy" but sometimes if its too light it kind of ruins it. Not so with this color.
Yeah, it would appear yours is cut a bit different.
Question: What does the cutout for the headphone jack look like? Is it oblong and off center?
Also, I may have missed it, but where did you order the clear from?
Thanks
EDIT: Also, just saw your other question. It pretty much just straight-up purple. In intense light is can look a little bluish, but not much.
Yeah, it would appear yours is cut a bit different.
Question: What does the cutout for the headphone jack look like? Is it oblong and off center?
Also, I may have missed it, but where did you order the clear from?
Thanks
EDIT: Also, just saw your other question. It pretty much just straight-up purple. In intense light is can look a little bluish, but not much.
The headphone is slightly larger on one side so it is oval around the jack.
I got the clear one from another forum member, it is sold with a clip combo called the Iskin Solo Duet. I don't think Iskin makes it anymore but you can still find it online.
I got the clear one from another forum member, it is sold with a clip combo called the Iskin Solo Duet. I don't think Iskin makes it anymore but you can still find it online.
ah, so it was you who got the one from dannyar
Please post pics of that one once you get it.
Ain't nothing like the real thing.
In all seriousness I just don't like the faded look of those knock offs, the Iskins are expensive, but they look much nicer. Not to mention my Solo has been taken on and off numerous times over 6 months and still has it's original shape, I wonder how these cheap cases will hold up. Also they make the headphone jack hole on the solo larger to fit all types of headphones so you don't have to file away your headphone plug.
Anyone who has this case is the Solo blue color (not the FX) can you take a picture? I am hearing it is not the color shown in the product pictures, which to me looks purplish.
I'm thinking about bringing them into the store but want to see this one first before I buy.
Also, the clear/revo clip combo (the Duet) is still available, I can get it in if people think it would be popular.
I'm thinking about bringing them into the store but want to see this one first before I buy.
Also, the clear/revo clip combo (the Duet) is still available, I can get it in if people think it would be popular.
I've received my 'eBay' version as well in black color. My only gripe with it is that the hole for the headphone jack is a tab small, I can't fit my Creative EP-630 all the way down. But with a little sanding, it's not accessible. Overall, I say get it if you're broke. Highly recommended.
I really likes these cases, what is great about this thread is we are seeing the true colors of each one. My biggest beef is that the colors on the iskin website are SO bright and not a true representation. Any case that has a color and is of a transparent material needs to be shown in white and black.
I might have to pick up another.
I wouldn't say the knockoffs are going to be the same color, to me they use more of the fading/shading on the back which cuts down the clarity. Still for $5 that are very worth it.
I might have to pick up another.
I wouldn't say the knockoffs are going to be the same color, to me they use more of the fading/shading on the back which cuts down the clarity. Still for $5 that are very worth it.
Sorry about that but I've ditched the knock-off case. Like someone else in this thread mentioned the cut out at the bottom does not cover the bezel like the real Solos, so after only a week I was getting some scratches on the exposed bezel part at the bottom. So I put my iSkin Solo FX blue back on. I really wish iSkin would make a clear version.
I had the regular Solo blue (have since sold it). It's definitely a very dark blue that in some lights looks like a dark purple. It just showed too many fingerprints and dust on it because of the dark color which is why I went with a Solo FX
They do, you just have to buy it with a silly clip. I have a clear on the way and will post pics when I get it.
Here is a video of the clear, only the lady put it on all wonky and crooked.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoVw0_N91gU
Hi I'm interested in the Duet. Ferris23 when you bought it from dannyar was there a special thread for this or something? Can you post a link or how to contact him? If not feelthefire you said you could get it in? You can count me in for one if you do get them. I live in Canada so hopefully that isn't a problem.
Also I am obviously new to this forum, is there are way to PM people or do you need a certain amount of posts or something?
Thanks
They do, and you have to buy it with the revo clip, but it's the same price as the standard one. I am thinking about ordering some into the store, they sell for $29.99.
Canada is fine. You do need a minimum number of posts to send a PM, but I can PM you. If at least 5 people want them I will order them and they will be here next week.
The solo is not TECHNICALLY perfectly clear. It has kind of a muted woven pattern to it, and I have cases that are identical in materials to the iSkin solo available in my store if you don't mind the texture. The reason I don't have the solo already is because I like the cases I do have in the same material better, and I find their price point to be better, and no need to buy the clip!
Mods, I'm not trying to advertise, just offer members a way to get this particular combination which is apparently rare. Let me know if that's not OK.