Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Is it so hard to find a simple case?

A

adamfishercox

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Aug 15, 2007
474
10
I can't believe it's so difficult to find this, but does anyone know of a good, simple polycarbone case for iPhone 5? I just want something that's basically the same thing as the back of the new 5c that I can use to protect my iPhone 5.

The CandyShell is almost exactly it, except it has awful colors and square edges for some reason. http://www.speckproducts.com/iphone-case/iphone-5-cases/candyshell-for-iphone-5.html

The CandyShell Grip feels great in the hands but I hate those dumb grip lines. Does anyone make this case without the grips? http://www.speckproducts.com/iphone-case/iphone-5-cases/candyshell-grip-for-iphone-5.html
 
W

Warcake

macrumors regular
May 20, 2013
155
15
what do you mean by square edges? i have one, so i dont quite understand how they're "square". also, the white and black ones dont look too bad imo.

anyway, this is the closest thing(if not pretty much the same concept) to the candyshell that ive found: http://www.capdase.com/minisite/iphone/en/inner5.php?cc=80&c1=95&c2=338&c3=338&id=2064 looks sleeker too. i had one of these for my galaxy s2 and the quality and feel is great.

this one too:
http://www.amazon.com/INCIPIO-IPH-8...&sr=8-20&keywords=iphone+5+polycarbonate+case
 
B

bhags8

macrumors 6502a
Mar 18, 2012
530
19
Wow those really are some terrible color choices lol. Go with the Spigen Tough Armor from Amazon. Ive used over 20 cases in my day and this is the best Ive used, its not big really either.
 
W

Warcake

macrumors regular
May 20, 2013
155
15
bhags8 said:
Wow those really are some terrible color choices lol. Go with the Spigen Tough Armor from Amazon. Ive used over 20 cases in my day and this is the best Ive used, its not big really either.
Click to expand...

you criticized, yet didnt even read the initial post lol. :rolleyes: the guy is looking for a case which has a similar (glossy polycarbonate) back as the 5C, and he already said he wants something like the candyshell. the tough armor is not even close. :rolleyes:
 
B

Beezy253

macrumors 6502
Sep 19, 2013
350
12
Tacoma, WA
adamfishercox said:
I can't believe it's so difficult to find this, but does anyone know of a good, simple polycarbone case for iPhone 5? I just want something that's basically the same thing as the back of the new 5c that I can use to protect my iPhone 5.

The CandyShell is almost exactly it, except it has awful colors and square edges for some reason. http://www.speckproducts.com/iphone-case/iphone-5-cases/candyshell-for-iphone-5.html

The CandyShell Grip feels great in the hands but I hate those dumb grip lines. Does anyone make this case without the grips? http://www.speckproducts.com/iphone-case/iphone-5-cases/candyshell-grip-for-iphone-5.html
Click to expand...

Why not get a cheap Replicase?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=iphone+5+replicase

These were my favorite cases to use with a 4/4S.
 
Zmanbaseball2

Zmanbaseball2

macrumors 68040
Aug 24, 2012
3,542
11
New York, USA
bhags8 said:
Wow those really are some terrible color choices lol. Go with the Spigen Tough Armor from Amazon. Ive used over 20 cases in my day and this is the best Ive used, its not big really either.
Click to expand...

+1 on that. I have the metal slate color but it comes in 4 other colors too.
SPIGEN SGP SGP10490 Tough Armor Case for iPhone 5/5S - Carrying Case - Retail Packaging - Metal Slate
http://amzn.com/B00DMKGPP4
 
A

Amplelink

macrumors 6502a
Oct 8, 2012
934
392
If you have the space gray iPhone, the black Caudabd Perimetric is awesome. It's a TPU case with a polycarbonate ring so it's thinner than the Candyshell. Looks are lower profile but sleeker in my opinion. Here's the link on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BU7MYGU
 
R

RichardC300

macrumors 65816
Sep 27, 2012
1,240
103
Warcake said:
what do you mean by square edges?
Click to expand...

He means where the sides of the phone meet the back of the phone. That sharp edge where those two faces join each other.

If that's what you're looking for, I suggest you buy a 5C or deal with the CandyShell Grip. You won't find a good quality case that fits your criteria for an iPhone 5/5S.
 
B

bhags8

macrumors 6502a
Mar 18, 2012
530
19
Warcake said:
you criticized, yet didnt even read the initial post lol. :rolleyes: the guy is looking for a case which has a similar (glossy polycarbonate) back as the 5C, and he already said he wants something like the candyshell. the tough armor is not even close. :rolleyes:
Click to expand...

Dont care. :rolleyes: And lol at the other 2 guys saying Tough Armor. Best case ever.
 
A

adamfishercox

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Aug 15, 2007
474
10
RichardC300 said:
He means where the sides of the phone meet the back of the phone. That sharp edge where those two faces join each other.

If that's what you're looking for, I suggest you buy a 5C or deal with the CandyShell Grip. You won't find a good quality case that fits your criteria for an iPhone 5/5S.
Click to expand...

Yes, you're the only one who interpreted me correctly! Apparently it just doesn't exist. I don't understand why theres a seeming aversion to simple, good looking and well-made cases but oh well. Guess I'll stick it out with the candy shell.
 
R

Ronin317

macrumors newbie
Oct 3, 2013
20
0
You know...I thought I understood what you meant, but not until you replied did I totally get it.

The only ones I've seen that are closer to what you're describing now are battery cases like the Mophie...with the rounded edges. Nothing else though...everything follows the design language of the phone too closely. Not even any of the aluminum ones really do it either (or the knockoffs at least from Caseswill.com). Hmm.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom