Slim iPhone Cases, first impressions

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  1. ntnwwnet, Sep 19, 2012
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    I've ordered a few from Amazon to try out. These are the slimmest I could find (at least until the Desmay Slight 5 comes out).

    1. Apple iPhone 5 Ringke SLIM Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B00993E8B6&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20

    2. Anker Glaze Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B008WXM43S&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20

    3. Photive Natural Slim Fit Case for Apple iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0097BZNPK&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20

    4. AViiQ Thin Series iPhone 5 Case (sold out :(): http://www.aviiq.com/collections/iphone/products/thin-series-iphone-5-case

    5. Slim Hard Plastic Snap-On Matte Back Case for new iPhone5 5TH GEN (this one is the closest I could find to the Desmay Slight): http://www.ebay.com/itm/230851440663

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    First impressions:

    1. Not bad, not as thin as the Desmay Slight (the iPhone 4S version). This one's a "soft finish" or rubbery feel. There's also a non-rubbery one.

    2. Meh. TPU case paired with a plastic bumper. I wouldn't consider this one slim at all.

    3. I like. Reminds me of the Case-Mate Barely There series.

    4. [sold out]

    5. The closest I could get to an official Desmay Slight. This very well might be what Desmay will release.
     
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  2. DaGrandMastah, Sep 19, 2012

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    Do you think the #5 one will crack or break? I was looking at this one too.
     
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  3. oghowie, Sep 19, 2012

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    Went to that eBay link and it seems like they only sell the case in 6 pack lots now?
     
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  4. aznguy2772, Sep 19, 2012

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    Probably because they know that they are easily breakable and they are selling us spares. ;)
     
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  5. oghowie, Sep 19, 2012

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  6. bobright, Sep 19, 2012

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    Did you receive this eBay slim case yet? Is it hard plastic or somewhat soft TPU?

    I ordered a transparent one that is just like this as a however looks exactly like a Desmay to me
     
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  7. ntnwwnet, Sep 20, 2012

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    It flexes like the Desmay one does, so I don't think so.
     
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  8. bobright, Sep 20, 2012

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    Do you think it's flexible enough a back body skin would fit with it?
     
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  9. ntnwwnet, Sep 20, 2012

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    What do you mean? It won't fit if you try to put it over anything and I don't think anything will fit properly over it.
     
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  10. bobright, Sep 20, 2012

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    Sorry about that meant a back body skin on the phone, then this case over the top. Since its so slim I doubt it but hell bought one anyway maybe.
     
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  11. ntnwwnet, Sep 21, 2012

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    After finally trying all the cases on my iPhone 5, I must say that #3 & #5 are the slimmest.
     
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  12. oghowie, Sep 21, 2012

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    Do you have a pic of #5 on your phone? That's the one I ordered off eBay. tks
     
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  13. dakrisht, Sep 22, 2012

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    When is the Desmay Slight 5 supposed to ship?
     
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  14. robots3humans0, Sep 22, 2012

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    Thanks OP. Went with #5. Just have to wait a few weeks now.
     
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  15. ntnwwnet, Oct 26, 2012

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    Mine actually got here pretty quickly. I think it took about 10 days.
     
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  16. Nhwhazup, Oct 26, 2012

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    Love the Noot case as well. I've tried around 8 cases and this Noot and the Switcheasy Tones are my favorites.
     
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  17. ntnwwnet, Oct 27, 2012

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  18. Ronnoco, Oct 27, 2012
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    I LOVE this case...

    Great CS from Kay Technology as well. I first ordered the clear/frost case but it didn't look good on my black iPhone 5 so I emailed them to ask for an exchange for the black case. They IMMEDIATELY sent me out the black one with a free shipping label to return the clear/frost. Very well made/sturdy build, hard rubber back with a decent bit of grip on the softer bumpers, fits snugly, doesn't collect lint from my pocket, has enough of an opening at the bottom to fit the 30 pin adapter for my car and looks really nice.
    LOVE the black case! (and the 50% off was nice too) :)
     
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  19. ntnwwnet, Nov 4, 2012

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    Thanks for the update.
     
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  20. xesf92, Nov 4, 2012

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    Thank you for your offer of information, I in the cell phone accessories also saw a paragraph of ultra-thin $6.13, Grid PC Ultra - Thin Protective Shell speech on first impressions I like,
    :p
     
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  21. cang87, Nov 6, 2012

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    If you are looking for a real slim case, I would suggest Ozaki O!Coat Solid (0,30mm - 0.3 gr) for iPhone 5. I'm using it since I bought my device and it is really perfect. It fits perfectly and has perfect precise cuts. 0,30 mm thin. Comes with an Ozaki screenprotector which has better quality than I expected also. I'm keeping that protector on my device as well.
     
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  22. aslnschld, Nov 6, 2012

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    The #5 looks exactly like a no-name brand case I got at Radio Shack. They were selling them 2 for $5. I got a clear one and a black one. The clear one looks great on it. I haven't opened the black one yet to try it out.
     
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  23. ntnwwnet, Dec 1, 2012

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    Yeah. Those are the cheapo ones from eBay and in my opinion, they work the best.
     
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