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Slim iPhone 5/5s case roundup (UPDATED)

Looks as if desmay finally modified their case, it now covers the bottom too. $23 is just too much for the paper thin item tho
 
eastercat said:
Meritline and other sites also have free shipping.

FYI, I'd avoid a metal case. I don't know if you saw the specs that apple recommends for the case, but they recommend against metal.
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Obviously apple doesn't recommend a metal case. What do they recommend, leather? ;)
 
No love for the Noot T5? Still my case of choice since last year. Hard to find but worth the hunt and easily the best $5 case ever.
 
I have two on order from Amazon (prime). The first should arrive tomorrow, the other Wednesday.

elago S5 Slim Fit Case for iPhone 5/5S + Logo Protection Film included- eco friendly Retail Packaging (Soft feeling Black)

Cygnett CY0858CPURB UrbanShield Hard Case With Metal Cover for iPhone 5 - 1 Pack - Carrying Case - Black

Both have open bottoms which I find is needed for dock with the Belkin - for the proclips dashboard mount etc. I always have gone with Zoogue type protective slim cases, but this time I'm changing as I need to find cases compatible with the constraints of the lightening connector.
 
I just got my order from newegg for the Spigen slim armor S in gun metal and very happy with the outcome. I'll take some pics tomorrow and post them here.
 
VeNoMiZeD said:
I just got my order from newegg for the Spigen slim armor S in gun metal and very happy with the outcome. I'll take some pics tomorrow and post them here.
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Looking forward to this, now is the top and bottom rubber?
 
phas3 said:
Looking forward to this, now is the top and bottom rubber?
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The inner case is a rubbery type case that's not sticky. So when placing or removing from pockets it doesn't stick. The shell (gun metal part) is a plastic covering which gives it nice support. On my Iphone 5, I had the Incipio Feather case which I dropped in my bathroom and the corner broke off and chipped my phone. I figured this time around I wanted something still slim but a little more cushion and this is PERFECT!! Here are some pics I took.

(Pictured here is the SPIGEN SLIM ARMOR S case in Gun Metal)

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VeNoMiZeD said:
The inner case is a rubbery type case that's not sticky. So when placing or removing from pockets it doesn't stick. The shell (gun metal part) is a plastic covering which gives it nice support. On my Iphone 5, I had the Incipio Feather case which I dropped in my bathroom and the corner broke off and chipped my phone. I figured this time around I wanted something still slim but a little more cushion and this is PERFECT!! Here are some pics I took.

(Pictured here is the SPIGEN SLIM ARMOR S case in Gun Metal)
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How flush is the metal insert against the rubber shell? Does it give/flex at all?

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mcdj said:
No love for the Noot T5? Still my case of choice since last year. Hard to find but worth the hunt and easily the best $5 case ever.
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I looked it up on Amazon & even the product/promotional images shows improper fit on the sides near the buttons, so I decided against posting it.

Here's a link if anyone's interested: noot iPhone 5 Slim Fit T5, $5 + $5 shipping

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Some more cases...


Photive Hybrid iPhone 5 Bumper Case, White - $10 (prime shipping)

  • Black, $10 (prime shpping)
  • Orange, $10 (prime shpping)
  • Pink, $10 (prime shpping)
  • Navy, $10 (prime shipping)
  • Blue, $10 (prime shipping)


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Photive Ultra Slim iPhone 5 case, various colours - $10 (prime shipping)

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emseven said:
Desmay Slight 5 may still be the best. Not interested due to Amazon not carrying?
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Mainly not interested because I paid $30 and bought one and was very unsatisfied with the poor quality and fit. I found a $5 clone on eBay that fit much better. I ended up filing a dispute with Paypal to get my money refunded from Desmay.

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Abs_p said:
You forgot to add elago slimfit and slimfit 2. They are top quality cases.
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Thanks for the suggestion.


elago S5 Slim Fit 2 Case for iPhone 5S/5, various colours - $10 (prime shipping)
 
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Came across these two and would be interested in seeing some thoughts on them. They seem nice and slim like I would want.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009ECFC94/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1380256346&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009ECFFZK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1380256346&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
 
I ordered an orange Elago S5 Outfit Matrix for my silver iPhone 5S. Very slim, seems fairly durable, and I think it looks quite sharp. I took some photos I can share:

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VeNoMiZeD said:
The inner case is a rubbery type case that's not sticky. So when placing or removing from pockets it doesn't stick. The shell (gun metal part) is a plastic covering which gives it nice support. On my Iphone 5, I had the Incipio Feather case which I dropped in my bathroom and the corner broke off and chipped my phone. I figured this time around I wanted something still slim but a little more cushion and this is PERFECT!! Here are some pics I took.
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I just received the same case, and I am very pleased with it. It looks great, and appears that it would provide substantial protection.
 
The SENVTEN might be new, but it's sure one well manufactured slim, all sides protected case. Hope this will end the hunt for many on "the best slim case" :)

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