NOTE: This is not the current EcoShield that they sell in Apple stores where the back piece and front piece snaps together. This one is like the incase slider but better.
I just received my agent 18 ecoshield slider in the mail yesterday and it is much better than the ecoshield that they sell in apple stores.
The sides of the case are protected by silicone pieces for better grip and drop protection. The back of the case has the signature tree logo for environmental reasons and the Agent 18 logo. I find the case to be a silicone matte finish but it is most definitely a hard case.
There are silicone strips inside the case to prevent scratching while putting on the case. All buttons are protected on the sides except the vibrate switch. Also, the top part of the bezel shows, but the rest of the chrome is protected by the case. This may be good for some and bad too depending on your taste. I have used the Incase Slider before and this is most definitely better because it just feels better and is thinner. Currently, I use the PS Air Jacket, but will now switch to the Agent 18 because it is just as thin but offers excellent protection from scratches and drops. I also find that it is VERY hard to remove this case because of the silicone strips on the interior of the case. However, I find this to be a good thing because that way, my phone doesn't scratch during removal.
They also give you an included screen protector, but you might as well go get a power support crystal since the included one has a rainbowy texture to it. Also included is a stand to prop the phone up for easy viewing of movies and pictures. It is excellent that this stand is also made of pure metal instead of plastic like most other stands.
Together, I rate this case a 9.5/10. One half point off because of the difficulty to remove the case. Not a biggie, but it is annoying when you want to swap cases.
Also, if your screen protectors are a tiny bit off center, the case will fit fine since it doesn't touch the top part of the bezel. I hear that the incase slider creates bubbles when putting on the case on misaligned screen protectors, but that is not the case when putting the Agent 18 on.
Cost: $34.95
Link: http://www.agent18.com/productdetail/iphones/ecoshield-slider-for-iphone/136.aspx
I just received my agent 18 ecoshield slider in the mail yesterday and it is much better than the ecoshield that they sell in apple stores.
The sides of the case are protected by silicone pieces for better grip and drop protection. The back of the case has the signature tree logo for environmental reasons and the Agent 18 logo. I find the case to be a silicone matte finish but it is most definitely a hard case.
There are silicone strips inside the case to prevent scratching while putting on the case. All buttons are protected on the sides except the vibrate switch. Also, the top part of the bezel shows, but the rest of the chrome is protected by the case. This may be good for some and bad too depending on your taste. I have used the Incase Slider before and this is most definitely better because it just feels better and is thinner. Currently, I use the PS Air Jacket, but will now switch to the Agent 18 because it is just as thin but offers excellent protection from scratches and drops. I also find that it is VERY hard to remove this case because of the silicone strips on the interior of the case. However, I find this to be a good thing because that way, my phone doesn't scratch during removal.
They also give you an included screen protector, but you might as well go get a power support crystal since the included one has a rainbowy texture to it. Also included is a stand to prop the phone up for easy viewing of movies and pictures. It is excellent that this stand is also made of pure metal instead of plastic like most other stands.
Together, I rate this case a 9.5/10. One half point off because of the difficulty to remove the case. Not a biggie, but it is annoying when you want to swap cases.
Also, if your screen protectors are a tiny bit off center, the case will fit fine since it doesn't touch the top part of the bezel. I hear that the incase slider creates bubbles when putting on the case on misaligned screen protectors, but that is not the case when putting the Agent 18 on.
Cost: $34.95
Link: http://www.agent18.com/productdetail/iphones/ecoshield-slider-for-iphone/136.aspx
