iPhone 3G,Help me select one Case for it...

[egk69]

HI, I want to know your opinions of what case should i get, i dont know much of this, so if you can add a link of were i can buy it, i would appreciate it.

Should I get a Silicon/Rubber one? or Should i Go with a HARDPLASTIC or Metal ?
Im going to say what do I like so you can help me better.
-I want something that really *protects but doesnt make the iPhone too bulky, and that it haves some kind of style (not a plain one).
-I dont like the ones that cover the ear piece, or home buttons.
-I was thinking about 2
---the SGP Carbon Fiber one, But i guess that wont protect my iPhone at all.
---the iFrogz Tire-pattern ?

*Protection from my hands to the Floor, or something like 4-5 feets fall , Im not looking to throw my Phone from a second story building or something

I dont know, Help me...
Thanks in advance

 

[SFStateStudent]

I've had the silicon/rubber case and it scratched the heck outta' my v1 iPhone bezel; I liked the Belkin Clear Acrylic Plastic Case with its belt clip/stand that rotates and clips to my briefcase allowing me to watch video during my 2 hour roundtrip commute (best case I've ever had); never had the Metal anything, but I've had the Belkin Leather which is really nice b/c I can charge it, plug-in my Bose headphones and it fits great with my InvisibleShield on it. I've got a $4 Rocketfish which developed a few scratches on the outside, but "0" scratches on my 3G iPhone. Finally, I have the black "incipio" hard rubber (smooth feel to it) case, and it looks really sleek and with IS on it still has a nice fit in/out of the case when I get home.

Im going to say what do I like so you can help me better.
-I want something that really *protects but doesnt make the iPhone too bulky, and that it haves some kind of style (not a plain one).
-I dont like the ones that cover the ear piece, or home buttons.
-I was thinking about 2
---the SGP Carbon Fiber one, But i guess that wont protect my iPhone at all.
---the iFrogz Tire-pattern ?

*Protection from my hands to the Floor, or something like 4-5 feets fall , Im not looking to throw my Phone from a second story building or something.

I'm pretty sure that the metal case of any brand might be what you're looking for at this time...

 

[vinay427]

Try the Capsule Neo or Capsule Rebel, both from Switcheasy. It's an AMAZING company. I personaly have the Switcheasy Colors, which is really great but not super thin. The Seidio Innocase is also VERY popular on these forums. I have heard that it is thinner than the Incase Slider and has a nice rubberized feel. Enjoy the links!

 

[slapppy]

Any plastic, acrylic, polycarbonate shells will protect your iPhone, but it will scratch the heck out of your bezel. You have to open and clean it twice a week to minimize the chrome scratching. Only the Neo with the condom protects the iPhone and the chrome bezel.

 

[egk69]

So, you guys think a HARD cover its better that a silicon one!?

I was thinking the HARD one will transfer all the energy of the "drop" directly to the phone, and the Silicon case would maybe absorb part of it?, hehehe but i know ***** about this theme so...

I like the switch easy capsule neo, i looks very cool...

any other suggestions?

 

[dL.]

I've gone through many cases, and finally found the one I truly love.

Incase Slider.

That is my recommendation.

dL

 

[dL.]

Double post.

 

[Andrew K.]

Go with a hard plastic one like this Incase Slider in gunmetal ... IT'S GREAT!!!!