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Why hide pretty phone in bumper?

I am about to get my first iPhone (4S). One of the many reasons is that I like the way it looks. So why would I want to then cover it in some rubber thing? It goes from looking sleek to looking like a child's toy. I understand it serves a protection function, but I think I'd rather pay the monthly insurance (I'm on Sprint) as I have been doing on my Palm Pre.

I also love the display and sharp photos, so I would not want a film cover. I have always kept my Pre in a soft thick sleeve, for when I slide it into my purse. Still looks good after two years. I wonder if there are any for sale that would fit the iPhone? (My old one does not quite cover it I think.)

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SGP Linear Crystal in Lime

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Just my preference... I wouldn't wear white pants so I wouldn't rock a white iPhone. Black is definitely less feminine.

so i take it you didnt own an original ipod?

not a true apple fan then are you ;).
 
This is easy and simple. SGP Neo Hybrid EX II in white. :)

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This is exactly what I want for my white 4S. Clean and simple. It will go perfect with my iCarbons white skins.

Their website doesn't seem to list availability for the 4S though. I'm guessing it's still in production?
 
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SGP Linear Crystal SATIN SILVER. I will post pics when it arrives sometime next week. :D The Gun Metal color also look very nice! ^^
 
Anyone know where there are SGP NEO Hybrid EX cases available beyond the 3 color choices available on their website for the 4S? The photo on their site looks like there should be more like 9 color options not just the 3?
 
Belkin Grip Vue (Clear)

A whole $9 at Best Buy! Adds no girth to the phone, it's nice and rubbery so it's easy to grip, and slides in and out of jean pockets with ease.
 

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Just ordered the SGP Neo Hybrid EX silver/white off ebay.

Thanks Tristan for the ebay recommendation.

I really do hope this fits the 4s, and has good build quality (if it's real). For $11 it's worth it. Plus it comes with two Steinheil screen protectors (one front, one back).

Most welcome :) there are some great alternatives but remember you may not be able to keep it forever as an ebay knockoff is just that a knockoff :)
 
A whole $9 at Best Buy! Adds no girth to the phone, it's nice and rubbery so it's easy to grip, and slides in and out of jean pockets with ease.
Dang. Really like the look of that. Is it a dust magnet?

Also, have you noticed any dust/dirt getting under the clear part of the case? I had a clear Belkin on one of my old nanos and so much dust got under the case. Drove me crazy.
 
just received my eBay knockoff of the SGP new hybrid. it came in a nice sgp box and everything I couldn't even tell it was a knockoff. who know maybe it's real? the eBay version is the iPhone 4 GSM one so the vibrate switch doesn't fit exactly.

overall the case/bumper is nice but not worth the retail price of 30 bucks. for 8 dollars off eBay its definitely worth it though. I will post pics when I get a hold of another camera.
 
What is the Mophie box and the leather case to its left in this picture? Anybody know / Alvin want to share?

Mophie is the power station - it charges the phone 2.5 times :D yay!

The leather case comes with the headphones for free

Mophie Powerstation - $80
Bose Headphones - $130
Element Vapor Pro - $150
 
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