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Incase Slider Case

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funnyboy88

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I got this for my 3GS. I really love the case! I have one qualm. It does not work well with screen protectors! Anyone else have this issue? As soon as I start sliding on the case, it starts lifting the screen protector and causing bubbles. And the screen protector stays on fine without the case. It's just when I use both, I run into this issue.

Anyone else use the Incase Slider Case with screen protectors? What's your secret? I don't want to take my iPhone around without a case, yet I don't want the screen to get banged up either.
 
What screen protected are you using? I've used my Slider with a Zagg Invisible Shield on my 3G and I just installed Best Skins Ever's protector on my 3G S and the Slider fits fine.
 
I use the Power Support screen protectors (sold in the apple store). Anti glare and crystal screen protector have worked great with the case, I just had to get them on perfect (I've wasted a few on getting it lined up correctly so it fits in the case).
 
Interesting. I may have to try those brands out. I am using the DLO Surface Shields.
 
I actually just dealt with this today, have an incase slider gunmetal, its bad, but anyway, power support protectors work great. The trick is to apply them with the bottom of the slider on, it helps to get it centered and all that so it fits perfectly, no bubbling because of the case.
 
mstier09 said:
I actually just dealt with this today, have an incase slider gunmetal, its bad, but anyway, power support protectors work great. The trick is to apply them with the bottom of the slider on, it helps to get it centered and all that so it fits perfectly, no bubbling because of the case.
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What he said.

But I personally hated the incase slider. Everyone said it was slim and barely noticable, but it seemed too bulky to me. I am happy with my elago.
 
I had an incase slider on my 3G and it turned out that every time you slid it out of the case it scratches the back really bad. It really decreased the value of my iPhone on eBay. I would go with a case that goes around and locks the phone in somehow. I'm using the rebelserpent on my 3GS, and it's great.
 
xanadeath said:
I had an incase slider on my 3G and it turned out that every time you slid it out of the case it scratches the back really bad. It really decreased the value of my iPhone on eBay. I would go with a case that goes around and locks the phone in somehow. I'm using the rebelserpent on my 3GS, and it's great.
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:D RebelSerpent is the best iPhone case, in my opinion.
 
Bacong said:
:D RebelSerpent is the best iPhone case, in my opinion.
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It really is. It fits snug around your iPhone, sliding in and out won't scratch your phone (because there is no sliding.... lol.... the best part in my opinion), the package includes everything you could possibly ask for, it covers the chrome perfectly, and it looks GREAT. What more could you ask for from a case. The incase slider really taught me a lesson though..... :-(
 
xanadeath said:
It really is. It fits snug around your iPhone, sliding in and out won't scratch your phone (because there is no sliding.... lol.... the best part in my opinion), the package includes everything you could possibly ask for, it covers the chrome perfectly, and it looks GREAT. What more could you ask for from a case. The incase slider really taught me a lesson though..... :-(
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What color did you get? I got white. Despite having a black iPhone, it still looks great, but I would have gotten the Black if it would have been in stock :<

I had an incase slider for my iPod touch. I liked it, but for 35 dollars it didn't really do much for the kind of peace of mind protection I wanted, like the Rebel Touch did. I loved the case for my touch, so when I upgraded to the iPhone it was only natural I got a RebelSerpent, and I don't regret it for one second.
 
Bacong said:
What color did you get? I got white. Despite having a black iPhone, it still looks great, but I would have gotten the Black if it would have been in stock :<

I had an incase slider for my iPod touch. I liked it, but for 35 dollars it didn't really do much for the kind of peace of mind protection I wanted, like the Rebel Touch did. I loved the case for my touch, so when I upgraded to the iPhone it was only natural I got a RebelSerpent, and I don't regret it for one second.
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I got Black and it's sweet. It got here the same day as my 3GS (the day it came out) so I got really lucky ordering. Does the rubber on ur case smell kinda funny if you smell the back of the case? Mine does... it smells almost like the rubber is melting but its not....
 
I have no problem and I love the incase slider. The secret is to leave the case on! Taking it on and off causes problems like scratches, screen protector issues etc.

I use the Power Support crystal clear (the best by far, and I have used them all) and I install the crystal clear after putting on the case!

That's the trick and I love it. :)
 
Givmeabrek said:
I have no problem and I love the incase slider. The secret is to leave the case on! Taking it on and off causes problems like scratches, screen protector issues etc.

I use the Power Support crystal clear (the best by far, and I have used them all) and I install the crystal clear after putting on the case!

That's the trick and I love it. :)
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I did take it out kinda a lot..... but I did use a screen protector and had no problem with the case fitting....
 
Bacong said:
Not bad, but I hate these cases with the little window for the apple logo. Just another place for dust and dirt to get into. Plus, it makes the logo vunerable.
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The logo actually serves a purpose most folks don't know about. It's actually reflective so that you can use it to align a self-portrait. If you use it like a little mirror, you can line up the camera and press the shutter button and you'll probably get a pretty good picture.

However, I personally have no use for this feature and I'm with you on wishing cases didn't have the cutout for it. My otter-box rugged case actually has a special sealed window just for the stupid logo.
 
Bacong said:
Plus, it makes the logo vunerable.
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You know, I honestly thought long and hard about that.

But I guess my logic was, if you are going to not get a case that shows it, in hopes of protecting it, then what is the point?

Yes, your logo is protected. But why protect what you will never see anyway?

I figure IF the logo gets ruined in this case, THEN I will by a case that covers that area to hide it. :D
 
Rat-Boy said:
You know, I honestly thought long and hard about that.

But I guess my logic was, if you are going to not get a case that shows it, in hopes of protecting it, then what is the point?

Yes, your logo is protected. But why protect what you will never see anyway?

I figure IF the logo gets ruined in this case, THEN I will by a case that covers that area to hide it. :D
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When it comes right down to it I use the case I do for two reasons.

1. To protect it from any falls or horrible scratches or whatever it may be

2. I want to keep it in great condition so I can sell it at a great price and be able to upgrade to the newer iPhone when that time comes around again. This is one of the biggest things I keep in mind. A horribly scratched iPhone will go for less than an iPhone in perfect condition.
 
xanadeath said:
When it comes right down to it I use the case I do for two reasons.

1. To protect it from any falls or horrible scratches or whatever it may be

2. I want to keep it in great condition so I can sell it at a great price and be able to upgrade to the newer iPhone when that time comes around again. This is one of the biggest things I keep in mind. A horribly scratched iPhone will go for less than an iPhone in perfect condition.
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Yea, the re-sale issue is something I thought about.

But honestly, I usually don't sell my old iPhone.

I have a family plan with 5 lines and someone always seems to want my rejects.

But, if I WAS wanting a case that covers it that well, I think the Serpent is a cool looking case for sure.
 
Animalk said:
Hi there,

Welcome to MacRumors forum! There is already a discussion going on about this case over here in the iphone accessories subforum.

Please use the search feature in the future before thinking about posting new threads. :)

This way we can have as many people as possible participating in the same discussion.
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Hehe, sorry, I did search though! The point of this thread was to discuss screen protectors with this case. I should have included the screen protector issue in the thread title.
 
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