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Monoprice iPhone 5 bumper..quick impression w/ pics

Got my bumper yesterday. It's on par with the Apple OEM bumper. Only thing it's missing are the silver metal buttons and the softer edges. Other than that, it's great. The on/off and volume buttons have a nice, tactile feel to them. There is plenty of room for the lightning connector to plug in. Also, there is Monopause stamped in silver on the button right outer edge of the bumper. Not a deal breaker, I am trying to figure out how to remove it. Maybe nail polish remover?
 
walds11 said:
Got my bumper yesterday. It's on par with the Apple OEM bumper. Only thing it's missing are the silver metal buttons and the softer edges. Other than that, it's great. The on/off and volume buttons have a nice, tactile feel to them. There is plenty of room for the lightning connector to plug in. Also, there is Monopause stamped in silver on the button right outer edge of the bumper. Not a deal breaker, I am trying to figure out how to remove it. Maybe nail polish remover?
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Please report back if you do figure out how to get the logo off safely as I'll want to do that when mine arrives.
 
Adgeman said:
Please report back if you do figure out how to get the logo off safely as I'll want to do that when mine arrives.
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Someone mentioned goo-gone in this thread. I'd think that nail polish remover would dry it out and cause it to crack.

Then again, I'm an accountant and not a scientist, so I could be completely wrong :cool:
 
I just received my bumper today, I like how it fits and everything, but does anyone else find it very different or hard to press down the lock button? Not only is this hard on mine, I took the bumper off and now the the lock button seems loose, which I know wasn't loose before I put the the bumper on and it's really starting to bug me now.
 
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do bumper cases protect against drops? has anyone here dropped their phone with a bumper case and the screen cracked?
 
Got mine today and everything seems fine. No issues with the charger plug in.
 
Dropped my 4 many times w/ bumper on and no damage at all. Of course that doesnt prove that it cant happen, for example dropping it face down on an uneven surface.
 
got mine today and love it. waiting for the bodyguardz back and sides before puttin it on. don't want it to end up like my iP4 and scratch the sides.
 
Anyone using this bumper with a full body protector (front, rear, sides)? Wondering how well it fits or if it's an extremely tight squeeze.
 
japanator said:
Does this case scratch the siding of the iPhone 5?
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been using since launch day and no scuff or scratches...flawless i5

still better than the other bumpers with metal buttons because the new metal button bumpers are the same thickness as the 4/4S versions. :rolleyes:

this monoprice is so thin and feels great in the hand

it makes me not care about the buttons being a little stiff to press
 
floss said:
Anyone using this bumper with a full body protector (front, rear, sides)? Wondering how well it fits or if it's an extremely tight squeeze.
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Nope. I tried it and it destroy the front, back and side protectors. Way too tight.
 
floss said:
Anyone using this bumper with a full body protector (front, rear, sides)? Wondering how well it fits or if it's an extremely tight squeeze.
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I was using it with ghost armor back and sides and a Zagg HD front...fit just fine, the armor started to peel in 1 corner of the bottom right side piece, but I feel like that was mainly from me not being careful taking the case on and off, I only use the bumper at work.
 
floss said:
Anyone using this bumper with a full body protector (front, rear, sides)? Wondering how well it fits or if it's an extremely tight squeeze.
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I have it on with a cheap screen/back protector from ebay. No lifting on the back and one small spot on the front.
 
Goo Gone with a Q tip will remove the Monoprice on the side. Well, most of it anyhow. If you look real close you'll still see ghost image of it in bright light. For less than $10 it's good enough for now.
 
Anyone with a Scratch update? Any scratches after using this bumper since launch?
 
floss said:
Anyone using this bumper with a full body protector (front, rear, sides)? Wondering how well it fits or if it's an extremely tight squeeze.
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I tried it with the full BeskSkinsEver and its ok but the charge plug area still does not fit well.
 
Guys, as I posted in a separate thread, you can use cheap alcohol rubbing pad to quickly and safely remove the monoprice logo. Just rub with some pressure for about 10 seconds until it comes off. :)

They can be bought for about $2 at a pharmacy for about 100 pads.
 
oplix said:
Guys, as I posted in a separate thread, you can use cheap alcohol rubbing pad to quickly and safely remove the monoprice logo. Just rub with some pressure for about 10 seconds until it comes off. :)

They can be bought for about $2 at a pharmacy for about 100 pads.
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did this and worked perfect, no more logo on the side. still waiting to install the bunper when I get my bodyguardz back and side protector.
 
Anyone have a pic of the iPhone 5 next to the Case? I'm curious about how thick the case is compared to the naked phone. (Looks thin, but Hard to tell thickness in the OP's pics) Does it feel like it adds weight to the phone or is it unnoticeable?
 
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