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Looking for Clear Transparent Case for iPhone 4s - Need Help

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atr45

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I been researching for the past week to decide which case to get. I compiled a list but don't know which one to get.

Here is the list for anyone who is interested. thanks

idAmerica:Ice
http://www.idamericany.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29790

Agent18 Clearshield
http://www.agent18.com/products/clearshield-iphone-4-frosted-clear-universal

Incipio Feather
http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-4-4...e-4-4S-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp

Incase Snap
http://goincase.com/products/detail/snap-case-cl59594

Moshi iGlaze XT
http://store.moshimonde.com/iglaze4-xt.html

iSkin Claro
http://www.iskin.com/iphone4/claro/

Speck Gemshell
https://www.speckproducts.com/gemshell-for-iphone-4s.html

Tunewear Eggshell
http://www.tunewear.com/en/150-eggshell-for-iphone-4s-4.html

iLuv Gossamer
http://i-luv.com/product_detail.asp...leek Hardshell Case&category_cd=t26&cat_lev=1

Cygnett Crystal
http://www.cygnett.com/products/cases/crystal_iphone_4.html

Switcheasy NUDE
http://www.switcheasy.com/product.php?product=NUDE_iPhone4

Caze Thinedge
http://www.iphonecaze.com/iphone-4g-cases/iphone-4-thinedge-edge-cases-clear.html

Power Support Clear Air Jacket
http://www.powersupportusa.com/catalog/product/view/id/428/s/air-jacket-set/category/54/

http://www.pawasapo.co.jp/products/iphone/phc70.php?category=iphone_4
(After checking out the PS Japan site, I'm very interested in this case)

NeoGear Crystal Shell
http://www.igearusa.com/necrhashcafo6.html

Casemate Barely There
http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-4-4S-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-4-4S-Barely-There-Cases.asp

ps, some cases might be better if is "colored version" instead of the clear. But I am only interested in the clear ones.
 
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If you want Ultra clear and thin, go with the Switcheasy Nude. Also it is the only of the clear cases that offer full port coverage. If you want more shock protection I recomend the Speck Gemshell (they used to call is Sethru).
 
charlesdayton said:
If you want Ultra clear and thin, go with the Switcheasy Nude. Also it is the only of the clear cases that offer full port coverage. If you want more shock protection I recomend the Speck Gemshell (they used to call is Sethru).
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I like that one, just saw it on switcheasy's site. Will it fit with front and back shields?
 
dsquared81 said:
I like that one, just saw it on switcheasy's site. Will it fit with front and back shields?
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It will fit with front shields at is does not has a lip. But it will be too tight for back films. It is a very nice case, the only problem is that like all glossy plastic it scratches easily.
 
charlesdayton said:
It will fit with front shields at is does not has a lip. But it will be too tight for back films. It is a very nice case, the only problem is that like all glossy plastic it scratches easily.
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I see. I'd like to get a minimal thin case like the incase snap case. But that one was too tight as well for the back (the sides "bowed out" and caused the back shield to lift as well behind the case).

I've seen the PS air jacket but I didn't like the lack of the lay on table design. Too bad though since they package it with the back screen shield as well and when I tried it the fit was spot on.

I wonder if I'll have to sacrifice my back shield to use a snap case. Do you have any other recommendations that will allow me to use a back shield as well?

What does the fourth color swatch look like (http://www.switcheasy.com/product.php?product=NUDE_iPhone4)? Is it like a clear frost or black frost (like incase's)? Hard to tell on the website.

Thanks for your responses!
 
dsquared81 said:
I see. I'd like to get a minimal thin case like the incase snap case. But that one was too tight as well for the back (the sides "bowed out" and caused the back shield to lift as well behind the case).

I've seen the PS air jacket but I didn't like the lack of the lay on table design. Too bad though since they package it with the back screen shield as well and when I tried it the fit was spot on.

I wonder if I'll have to sacrifice my back shield to use a snap case. Do you have any other recommendations that will allow me to use a back shield as well?

What does the fourth color swatch look like (http://www.switcheasy.com/product.php?product=NUDE_iPhone4)? Is it like a clear frost or black frost (like incase's)? Hard to tell on the website. Here is a review of the Nude: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWWulDdVe9o
The Case-Mate Gelli is very similar.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for your responses!
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I have used the Vulcan, it is TPU and quite thin, has a faint logo on the back but is almost clear. I used it without problem with front/back shields and Spectrawraps. Here is a review:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn3BxfgfFqw

The clear Nude cases are completely transparent, there is no frost. I have no experience with the fourth color (Mirror) but from the picture it seems to be the same as the clear one but with their Mirror protector instead of the crystal one. Here is a review of the Nude: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWWulDdVe9o

Hope this helps
 
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charlesdayton said:
I have used the Vulcan, it is TPU and quite thin, has a faint logo on the back but is almost clear. I used it without problem with front/back shields and Spectrawraps. Here is a review:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn3BxfgfFqw

The clear Nude cases are completely transparent, there is no frost. I have no experience with the fourth color (Mirror) but from the picture it seems to be the same as the clear one but with their Mirror protector instead of the crystal one. Here is a review of the Nude: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWWulDdVe9o

Hope this helps
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Thanks this totally helps. Makes sense it was mirrored since the pictures had a mirrored front.

I had the Vulcan on my black 4 but I didn't like the design of that "x" on the back.
 
dsquared81 said:
Thanks this totally helps. Makes sense it was mirrored since the pictures had a mirrored front.

I had the Vulcan on my black 4 but I didn't like the design of that "x" on the back.
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The iSkin Claro is very similar to the Vulcan but with a completely clear back. It is a bit thicker and pricey. They also have the Solo, but it is not available in clear. Only in translucent colors.

I was in your same boat, looking for a thin case that would show the phone but still offered some protection. I ended giving up on full cases and now use an Apple Bumper with f/b shields.
 
Excellent replies but still deciding. I do like the ones with little lip for the front.

I sort of narrow between PS one, Speck ... just because they have extra features like free screen protector and also the camera port thing.

I am actually using a modded Belkin Micra Clear case for iPhone 4 on my iPhone 4s. :)
 
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I'm also in the market for a clear case for my new 4S white.

More interested to know which ones will fit with protective films (e.g lucky labs edge film and a front/rear film)
 
I think i'm leaning towards the Incase Snap myself. I'm just waiting to see if Incase can get 40K likes on their Facebook page so I can get a 40% off coupon for it.
 
chkenwing said:
I'm also in the market for a clear case for my new 4S white.

More interested to know which ones will fit with protective films (e.g lucky labs edge film and a front/rear film)
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Same here. Is there a consensus as to which clear case is best to use with lucky labs skins?
 
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