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New Power Support for the iP 5 - Thin casing w/ ALL sides protected!
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Some clips I found showing some close-ups of the case:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNHttbULG-U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kz5IUwnkNQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNHttbULG-U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kz5IUwnkNQ
Nice to know that the there's no watermark/oil slick stain on the rear when using the clear version. I think i'm still gonna pick one of these up despite the fact that it doesn't protect the front beveled edges. This case + a glass screen protector would be sleek and low profile but would still provide good coverage. I'm still a little worried about dust and dirt sneaking into the front openings due to lack of a lip.
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I found a Japanese video review of the black version and white version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyKgyhe6Xas
And 2 more vids of the clear version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF_72jUigvA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwTiHfurCig
Looks like the case is relatively easy to snap on and take off from these videos.
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Might want to wait a week then. We tend to just put our iPhones on the table and I'm sure they'll pick up scratches off the different tables we visit this week.
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It might. Coworker got some water in his and I could see it moving around under the cover. He took the cover off and wiped in clean.
Definitely no watermark/oil slick as I believe the matte back means nothing to stick to. Dust does get in as I had to clean mine out after removing the cover. I must have tons of lint in my pockets.
Does anyone know if the Smoked Black version has a soft rubbery feel to it or is it hard and slippery like the clear? I'm interested in getting the smoked black case for my black iPhone 5 but would definitely like to see pics and reviews of it. I'm hoping it's not the same texture as the clear one.
Also, is the included screen protector the exact same one that you get if you were to purchase seperately?
Also, is the included screen protector the exact same one that you get if you were to purchase seperately?
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As far as I can tell, yes. The cut is exactly the same. You get a Crystal AFP and an Anti-Glare with the case.
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Awesome! Have they gotten back to you? I also live in newzealand and would like to buy it also. Any pricing on it as well?
Cheers
Awesome! Have they gotten back to you? I also live in newzealand and would like to buy it also. Any pricing on it as well?
Cheers
Hey yes they did get back to me. They referred me to someone very helpful at tryandbyte.com.au who will be emailing me as soon as they become available - which is the first week of November at this stage. I don't have any pricing yet.
I ordered one from a seller on Rakuten, then got an email from them saying they wouldn't ship to the US 
Wait a week? No big deal.I ordered one from a seller on Rakuten, then got an email from them saying they wouldn't ship to the US
Actually, that's Clear Black on Black....
The more I see it, the more like it's quite thick...
And I am starting to lean towards the Rubber Black side rather than the Clear Black side. It looks like the Clear Black does not have a matt/frost finish, and will be extremely scratch prone....
I wonder if the rubberized black version is made from a different material than the transparent versions.
If so, I wonder if there is a difference in strength..
It could just be that the rubberized coating gives that impression, but in fact they are made from identical plastics.
If so, I wonder if there is a difference in strength..
It could just be that the rubberized coating gives that impression, but in fact they are made from identical plastics.
Have no idea what you're talking about. Especially from that last video, it looks like it barely adds anything to the iPhone. The only other cases that seem to be slimmer are those cheap $2 Desmay Slight-esque cases, which are advertised to be .3mm but imo are completely useless because they have no top or bottom (not to mention people having issues with bad fits.) If you want anything slimmer you'd have to go with a full body protector wrap.