I finally decided between these two cases, but I'm not sure which one to buy. I like how the feather is very slim, but I like how the slider looks as well covering the bezel. I mainly want a case for drop protection and a more grip feel, because the iphone naked is way too slipery. I'll prolly end up getting the slider, but I wanted to know your guys opnions first. Also does att sell the slider in store? I don't feel like ordering it online.
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incipio feather vs incase slider
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for drop protection and a case built like a tank, the incase slider is a must-have case. doesn't add much bulk and both the metallic or matte colors look great. easy to dock as well.
i think those snap on back cases like the feather are pointless cases. if it drops your screwed. to protect scratches? sorry, i see no point in these type cases
sliders are my only choice, such as the incase, ifrogz luxe, and innocase II
my opinion of course
i think those snap on back cases like the feather are pointless cases. if it drops your screwed. to protect scratches? sorry, i see no point in these type cases
sliders are my only choice, such as the incase, ifrogz luxe, and innocase II
my opinion of course
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Just an FYI, the "soft touch" slider is grippy...the shiny and metallic ones are on the slippery side.
Just an FYI, the "soft touch" slider is grippy...the shiny and metallic ones are on the slippery side.
I have really just never liked the slider. It all depends what you are looking for though. If you just want scratch protection and want to keep the same form factor of the iphone, go for the feather. I have it and love it.
If yo want more drop protection get the slider but be aware there are reports of it scratching the phone.
If yo want more drop protection get the slider but be aware there are reports of it scratching the phone.
I think the feather is an overpriced piece of plastic. It's main purpose to protect the back from scratches. Would not protect from a drop. I have a white slider and it's slippery like a bar of soap. It looks beautiful but i felt added a bit more bulk than i wanted. I ended up with an iSkin Solo FX which is perfect. Slim and drop protection. Get the black Solo. Give it a thought at least. It's not a sticky silicone at all. Does not attract lint or stick in your pocket yet gives the phone grip.
I have contemplated the same thing for quite some time. I have the Incase slider and I have dropped my iPhone at least 10-15 times, wrestled the phone from my Labrador's mouth and all in all, the phone looks pretty good. I have the Gunmetal slider and think that it is adequate protection.
But after researching the Incipio feather, it just seems too thin. More of a color change than true drop protection.
But after researching the Incipio feather, it just seems too thin. More of a color change than true drop protection.
I have both and there is no way I'm putting the slider on my new 3GS. The slider scratches the S**T out of the chrome bezel. Buy the slider if you want your case to mess up your phone. Incipio feather FTW!!
By the way, my wife has the Griffin reveal and its a great case.
By the way, my wife has the Griffin reveal and its a great case.
I don't think you can even keep that chrome bezel from getting scratched. All you can do is try to limit it some how.
i think the slider is a real solid case that is beautifully built, but I personally felt it was a tad bit bulkier than I had desired and the sliding technique onto the phone caused vertical scratches along the back of the phone when some random dust or something gets lodged and drags across the back, which is exactly what happened to me. Mind you, I am incredibly OCD about wiping my phone and inside of the case with iklear before putting it in and yet somehow this happened so I couldn't recommend the slider.
that being said, i wouldn't plan on my iphone living inside the feather when I accidentally dropped it.
that being said, i wouldn't plan on my iphone living inside the feather when I accidentally dropped it.
I have the Feather on my 3GS and love it. Drop protection? Don't drop it. Just try and be careful with an expensive piece of electronics.
The feather is really a nice little case. I just wanted to keep the back nice and fresh. And FWIW, I had a Power Support Air jacket on my old iPod touch and dropped it once or twice on asphalt. The AJ is thinner than the feather and my iPod walked away unscathed. The case took a bit of a beating, but did more than it's job.
Love the black Feather, but it's on backorder so I'm stuck with the red one for now. I'm a fan of the sleek, minimalist covers. You want serious protection? Otterbox is the way to go, although they are very....um....colossal.
The feather is really a nice little case. I just wanted to keep the back nice and fresh. And FWIW, I had a Power Support Air jacket on my old iPod touch and dropped it once or twice on asphalt. The AJ is thinner than the feather and my iPod walked away unscathed. The case took a bit of a beating, but did more than it's job.
Love the black Feather, but it's on backorder so I'm stuck with the red one for now. I'm a fan of the sleek, minimalist covers. You want serious protection? Otterbox is the way to go, although they are very....um....colossal.
The black matte slider is the best case I've come across. I agree over time the bezel gets scuffed, but the case is well made, looks and feels good, and I have dropped all of my 3 iPhones multiple times in sliders and have not had any damage, for that, I'm willing to live with some minor bezel wear. The newer black matte sliders do seem better made and more protective than the older sliders, it also looks and feels better than previous incase sliders I've had, if you can live with minor bezel scratching, I think you'll love it.
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Formerly a long time slider user, I have just switched to the feather. Love it. My only complaint is no dockability. The slider (gun metal) was cool looking, but slippery, and it was very creaky if I squeezed it.
Formerly a long time slider user, I have just switched to the feather. Love it. My only complaint is no dockability. The slider (gun metal) was cool looking, but slippery, and it was very creaky if I squeezed it.
personally using the slider , its a great cause and gives you a strong and sturdy feel in your hand. As for the feather its to give u the feel of the sleek form factor of the iphone and give u that extra grip. I would recommend the slider especially if u drop u phone quite often
if the feather had a lay on the table design, it would be great
im always putting my phone face down so thats another +1 for the slider
im always putting my phone face down so thats another +1 for the slider
using the feather on my 3GS... annoyed that it doesn't dock in the 3G dock, but luckily, I also have one of the universal docks too...
haven't used the slider, but a friend has the gun metal one.. way too much bulk..
haven't used the slider, but a friend has the gun metal one.. way too much bulk..
I have both and I prefer the feather.
I am careful with my phone though and don't tend to drop it, the case is more for scratch protection.
I am careful with my phone though and don't tend to drop it, the case is more for scratch protection.