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I should have mentioned ... but it appears to be on the right side of the iPhone when it's normally on the left side.
That's going to be a bit weird to get used to.
From image to image, it changes which side it's on. That's what I'm saying.
Either a totally bogus case, or someone needs to fire their graphic designer.
I know exactly what you mean. On my first gen iPod touch, I can just plug in the 30-pin connector in the dark, with one hand behind my back. For the iPad 2 (although I'm used to plugging it in now), I have to be extra conscious of how I'm plugging it in otherwise it doesn't plug in properly. It has to be perfectly straight, but the edge of the iPad is curved so much!
I know! It's like only 1/2 of the connector is actually inserted into the iPad 2, I feel like it could snap off at any time
Poor design IMHO.
Same here the screen size and thinness of the galaxy s2 definitely felt awkward at first but I have adapted to it now.
Yeah I've kinda gotten used to holding it, but with my smallish hands I think a 4" screen would be perfect. The 3.5" starts to feel a bit small after getting used to the 4.3".
It changes from image to image? Can you please present some case images? Because after the iPhone 5 case design schematic leak, i've been seeing cases which are very similar in design.
I highly doubt any case manufacturer wants to lose money by making a case design which will not fit the iPhone 5.
Go look at the very first imagine in this thread. In the varying perspectives, it jumps around from side to side.
Is there any actual proof that case manufacturers have mass produced any of these "iPhone 5" cases? And furthermore, has any well known manufacturer been mentioned with these "iPhone 5" cases yet?
Go on alibaba.com and search for iPhone 5 cases. There are plenty of listings, and most have 1,000 piece minimum order quantities.
I've been seeing the same case design for quite sometime actually:
That's my point. I haven't seen other designs after the rumored iPhone 5 case design schematic was leaked.
I've been seeing the same case design for quite sometime actually:
That's my point. I haven't seen other designs after the rumored iPhone 5 case design schematic was leaked.
Oh. I was only talking about the image depicting the cases at the beginning of this thread. Not sure where they got that from, but that image, in specific, is pretty shoddy work. Someone else pointed out how the side image of the one standing up isn't even tapered as the rest of them seem to be.
Only one pic has it on the wrong side and I'm gonna call that a photochop mistake.
This is proof? Some search results for "iPhone 5 cases":
http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search...0&IndexArea=product_en&fsb=y&viewAllCategory=
Most of the results are iPhone 4 (or "4g") cases. Couple of examples for the "iPhone 5":
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/493924412/for_iphone_cover_case_5.html
Minimum order is 1000 or 500, not sure what it's saying there. They cost $.85-1.65, so probably about $.30 to produce.
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/493962491/New_TPU_case_for_iPhone_5.html
No price on this one, 500 minimum order.
Both have delivery time at up to 15 days, minimum of 5 and 8 days. Combine that with the minimum order amount, and that tells me that the cases are to be manufactured at the time of order...not made in advance. So the theory about these knock off companies risking losing all this money is bogus. They aren't producing anything until someone orders and pays.
So I guess the next step would be to show me some confirmation that retailers are out there buying bulk quantities of these items and I'll be closer to believing this is what the phone will look like.
Note: The second link provided ("for iphone cover case 5") shows a cutout for the mute switch but nothing on the other side (or same side for that matter) for volume control. Believable.
This is proof? Some search results for "iPhone 5 cases":
http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search...0&IndexArea=product_en&fsb=y&viewAllCategory=
Most of the results are iPhone 4 (or "4g") cases. Couple of examples for the "iPhone 5":
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/493924412/for_iphone_cover_case_5.html
Minimum order is 1000 or 500, not sure what it's saying there. They cost $.85-1.65, so probably about $.30 to produce.
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/493962491/New_TPU_case_for_iPhone_5.html
No price on this one, 500 minimum order.
Both have delivery time at up to 15 days, minimum of 5 and 8 days. Combine that with the minimum order amount, and that tells me that the cases are to be manufactured at the time of order...not made in advance. So the theory about these knock off companies risking losing all this money is bogus. They aren't producing anything until someone orders and pays.
So I guess the next step would be to show me some confirmation that retailers are out there buying bulk quantities of these items and I'll be closer to believing this is what the phone will look like.
Note: The second link provided ("for iphone cover case 5") shows a cutout for the mute switch but nothing on the other side (or same side for that matter) for volume control. Believable.
http://www.cultofmac.com/okay-apple-ive-got-my-iphone-5-case-so-where-is-the-damn-phone/112045
Clearly, there are cases that are being produced in advance. The fact that there are so many cases which point to a nearly identical design, definitely points to something.
A case manufacturer would want to make profit from it's cases, and the last thing they would want is to make numerous cases which won't sell because it doesn't fit the correct design.
There have been numerous rumors about a thinner, and bigger iPhone, sporting a bigger screen with a complete redesign.
It can be speculated that this is the iPhone 5, which Apple's top secret device. I can only imagine that they wouldn't want a repeat of last year's.
Whether you believe in these rumors and speculation is up to you. But after over a year since the iPhone was last upgraded, if we're to expect a warmed iPhone 4, then it's a pretty disappointing thought for the most valuable tech company in Market Cap. When HTC, Samsung, Motorola, etc. are coming out with a new Android phone every other month.
Not sure why you quoted my post, you didn't address anything I said.
The link you provided is amusing, thanks!
Where did I say I expect a "warmed over iPhone 4" in that post? After a longer-than-usual amount of time between new hardware, I'd hope it's more than just a refreshed iP4. Which is another reason why I don't buy these cases...they look Just. Like. The. iPod. Touch. Except a littler larger, and may or may not have some sort of 'taper' from top to bottom on the back side depending on which case you look at.
You seem to expect a fresh design for the next iPhone, why would you believe Apple would go backwards and use the iPod touch design (or something so dang close to it)?
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I think most of us don't find that to be a backwards move, considering you're fitting an entire smartphone into a case the size of a touch.
I think most of us don't find that to be a backwards move, considering you're fitting an entire smartphone into a case the size of a touch.
The standing shot is shopped.
Look at the side view of the standing case compared to the back view of the standing case. The bottoms both line up but the tops don't.
Look at the mute switch. In the lying down shot there's quite a bit of rubber forward of the switch.
In the standing shot there's almost no rubber forward of the switch.
Don't get me wrong, I'd gladly welcome that design...I hate the brick that is the iPhone 4.
The point is that it's not a "complete redisign" if it looks like an already existing Apple product.
And can the iPhone's guts even fit into a casing the size of a Touch? Especially when it comes to the camera?
The angle is EXACTLY THE SAME as the original iPad - parallel to the screen. It is also just as secure in terms of support as the original.
This means no more bumper cases right?
That really sucks, this round of iphone cases (for the 4) have been the nicest out so far. Going back to a 3gs type design would mean we have to get full body cases right?
That really sucks, this round of iphone cases (for the 4) have been the nicest out so far. Going back to a 3gs type design would mean we have to get full body cases right?