Based on all of the positive reviews I ordered the Magpul iPhone 4 case on Monday direct from the Magpul website. It arrived today and so far I am really impressed.
I chose the black color. It fits on the phone perfectly. I have the newer version with the larger camera cutout and the silent on/off switch that will fit both AT&T and Verizon phones. All of the cutouts that expose the mic, camera, flash, headphone jack, USB connector and speakers are perfectly placed with no obstruction problems.
The texture of the case makes it easy to grip and at the same time I have no trouble with it snagging or being too difficult to pull out my pocket. The finish looks like it will be very durable and the "ribs" around the edge of the case are a nice design element that look good and also assist with the general handling of the phone. The fit and finish of the case is beyond reproach with no visible defects (excess plastic, accidental dimples, etc.).
The case itself is thinner than I expected and does not add much bulk at all to the phone. Even though it is thin I think it will provide pretty good drop protection as it covers the corners well and heck, I used the phone without a case for 8 months so it should be better than what I was rocking before!
I was a little concerned that the buttons would be hard to press based on some of the reviews but no issues with that at all. While not hard to press, there is only a small amount of tactile feedback provided through the button covers. This may improve over time and with some use. The design used for the volume buttons cover is similar to a rocker switch and as a result the +/- buttons are easily found through feel alone. Sleep/wake/power button is also easy to find through touch alone.
The case extends over the face of the phone to provide protection when laying the phone face down so that the glass does not directly contact the surface. Even though the ridge is there the phone is not uncomfortable when holding it against the ear.
I've used the Otterbox Reflex and Commuter, the apple bumper and the incase slider on this phone. The Magpul has exceeded my expectations in every way and it is 1/3 the cost of the other cases. While it is still early I think I may have found my final case
. Highly recommend.
I chose the black color. It fits on the phone perfectly. I have the newer version with the larger camera cutout and the silent on/off switch that will fit both AT&T and Verizon phones. All of the cutouts that expose the mic, camera, flash, headphone jack, USB connector and speakers are perfectly placed with no obstruction problems.
The texture of the case makes it easy to grip and at the same time I have no trouble with it snagging or being too difficult to pull out my pocket. The finish looks like it will be very durable and the "ribs" around the edge of the case are a nice design element that look good and also assist with the general handling of the phone. The fit and finish of the case is beyond reproach with no visible defects (excess plastic, accidental dimples, etc.).
The case itself is thinner than I expected and does not add much bulk at all to the phone. Even though it is thin I think it will provide pretty good drop protection as it covers the corners well and heck, I used the phone without a case for 8 months so it should be better than what I was rocking before!
I was a little concerned that the buttons would be hard to press based on some of the reviews but no issues with that at all. While not hard to press, there is only a small amount of tactile feedback provided through the button covers. This may improve over time and with some use. The design used for the volume buttons cover is similar to a rocker switch and as a result the +/- buttons are easily found through feel alone. Sleep/wake/power button is also easy to find through touch alone.
The case extends over the face of the phone to provide protection when laying the phone face down so that the glass does not directly contact the surface. Even though the ridge is there the phone is not uncomfortable when holding it against the ear.
I've used the Otterbox Reflex and Commuter, the apple bumper and the incase slider on this phone. The Magpul has exceeded my expectations in every way and it is 1/3 the cost of the other cases. While it is still early I think I may have found my final case
. Highly recommend.
