I love the look of the white iPhone 5 and I'd like to keep that intact. I've seen the Switcheasy Nude case, I was wondering if anyone else had any suggestions?
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Recommendation for thin(ish) clear hard case.
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From the thread I started: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1458939/
I've been searching high and low for the slimmest iPhone 5 case available. These are the ones I could find. There's clear versions of almost all of them.
I ordered all of these. Below are my thoughts.
1. splash ZERO Ultra-Slim PolyCarbonate Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B005SE9JYG&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
2. KaysCase HardSkin Cover Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0096Q7W6Y&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
3. elago S5 Slim Fit 2 Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B009B3TVX4&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
4. BoxWave Minimus for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B001D27I8G&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
5. [LF Black] Apple iPhone 5 Ringke SLIM Light Feeling Premium Hard Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B00993E7RG&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
6. [SF Matte Black] Apple iPhone 5 Ringke SLIM Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B00993E8B6&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
7. Photive Hybrid iPhone 5 Bumper Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0092TQHP2&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
8. KaysCase Slim Soft Skin Cover Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B008OG8A9K&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
9. KaysCase HardSkin Cover Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0096Q7WOG&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
10. Photive Natural Slim Fit Case for Apple iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0097BZNPK&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
11. Anker Glaze Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B008WXM43S&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
12. SPIGEN SGP iPhone 5 Case MATTE Hard Case Protection Cover [Ultra Thin Air]: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B009D4IMH2&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
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1. Snug fit and the front has extended lip around the screen edge the glass won't touch the table if you put it face down. Top & bottom are exposed. Generic cutout for volume buttons & vibrate switch.
2. Feels cheap. But it's slim. Top & bottom exposed.
3. Very well built. Fits perfectly. Top & bottom exposed.
4. Hasn't shipped yet. I think it'll be like #3.
5. Not bad. This one's a matte color and not very grippy. Fits perfectly. Only top & bottom are exposed.
6. Same as #6, but with a rubbery, grippy feel. Fits perfectly. Only top & bottom are exposed.
7. The left, right and top of the bumper are a shiny black with the front and back edges being a off-black or almost dark grey color. Bumper is flexible but firm.
8. The case is a tight fit around the phone, it's a perfect fit that goes on without scratching the aluminum sides. The left and right bumpers of the case are hard plastic, while the back/top/bottom are rubber-ish TPU
9. It has a smooth, comfortable feel to it. It doesn't add any unnecessary weight and it fits nice and snug, as expected.
10. I like. Reminds me of the Case-Mate Barely There series. The fit is perfect. Fully covers left & right sides of phone. Top & bottom are open.
11. Meh. TPU case paired with a plastic bumper. All sides are covered.
12. Super light, no bulk, fits perfect yet not to hard to put on or take off.
I've been searching high and low for the slimmest iPhone 5 case available. These are the ones I could find. There's clear versions of almost all of them.
I ordered all of these. Below are my thoughts.
1. splash ZERO Ultra-Slim PolyCarbonate Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B005SE9JYG&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
2. KaysCase HardSkin Cover Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0096Q7W6Y&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
3. elago S5 Slim Fit 2 Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B009B3TVX4&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
4. BoxWave Minimus for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B001D27I8G&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
5. [LF Black] Apple iPhone 5 Ringke SLIM Light Feeling Premium Hard Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B00993E7RG&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
6. [SF Matte Black] Apple iPhone 5 Ringke SLIM Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B00993E8B6&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
7. Photive Hybrid iPhone 5 Bumper Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0092TQHP2&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
8. KaysCase Slim Soft Skin Cover Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B008OG8A9K&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
9. KaysCase HardSkin Cover Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0096Q7WOG&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
10. Photive Natural Slim Fit Case for Apple iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0097BZNPK&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
11. Anker Glaze Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B008WXM43S&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
12. SPIGEN SGP iPhone 5 Case MATTE Hard Case Protection Cover [Ultra Thin Air]: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B009D4IMH2&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20
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1. Snug fit and the front has extended lip around the screen edge the glass won't touch the table if you put it face down. Top & bottom are exposed. Generic cutout for volume buttons & vibrate switch.
2. Feels cheap. But it's slim. Top & bottom exposed.
3. Very well built. Fits perfectly. Top & bottom exposed.
4. Hasn't shipped yet. I think it'll be like #3.
5. Not bad. This one's a matte color and not very grippy. Fits perfectly. Only top & bottom are exposed.
6. Same as #6, but with a rubbery, grippy feel. Fits perfectly. Only top & bottom are exposed.
7. The left, right and top of the bumper are a shiny black with the front and back edges being a off-black or almost dark grey color. Bumper is flexible but firm.
8. The case is a tight fit around the phone, it's a perfect fit that goes on without scratching the aluminum sides. The left and right bumpers of the case are hard plastic, while the back/top/bottom are rubber-ish TPU
9. It has a smooth, comfortable feel to it. It doesn't add any unnecessary weight and it fits nice and snug, as expected.
10. I like. Reminds me of the Case-Mate Barely There series. The fit is perfect. Fully covers left & right sides of phone. Top & bottom are open.
11. Meh. TPU case paired with a plastic bumper. All sides are covered.
12. Super light, no bulk, fits perfect yet not to hard to put on or take off.
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$7 clear case from radioshack
i got a clear case from radioshack for $6.99. it's a pretty good case that has a nice lip on the screen side of the case so you can lay it flat on a table without the screen touching the table.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=16051396
only problem i have with the case is that it won't fit on my phone now that i put on the total body protection from bestskinsever... though i'd suspect that would happen with any case like this. i may end up removing the side skin protection from my phone but i thought i'd put them on at least to see how it felt.
i got a clear case from radioshack for $6.99. it's a pretty good case that has a nice lip on the screen side of the case so you can lay it flat on a table without the screen touching the table.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=16051396
only problem i have with the case is that it won't fit on my phone now that i put on the total body protection from bestskinsever... though i'd suspect that would happen with any case like this. i may end up removing the side skin protection from my phone but i thought i'd put them on at least to see how it felt.