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Spigen Linear Metal Crystal for iPhone 5
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It does add some thickness but the overall feeling is like gripping onto a naked iPhone 4/4S
How is the grip on the sides? I have the Ultra Air and it feels like I am going to drop it every time I hold it with one hand.
I love the look of the case, i have tried a griffin reveal and the back got scratched in a few hours.
Hows the back holding up on these cases? Does the clear back get smudges or scratches over time.
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I love the look of the case, i have tried a griffin reveal and the back got scratched in a few hours.
Hows the back holding up on these cases? Does the clear back get smudges or scratches over time.
Oh wow this looks great!! Looks like they have a pink one as well!! Going to have to get this! Thanks!!!
Spigen just released a "SLIM" version of this case.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/apple-iphone/iphone-5/iphone-5-case-linear-ex-metal.html
I'm curious as to how much slimmer it actually is?
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/apple-iphone/iphone-5/iphone-5-case-linear-ex-metal.html
I'm curious as to how much slimmer it actually is?
Good find 
That looks like how they originally did the EX series, with two L shaped pieces that clicked together.
These are the best cases IMO because it doesn't spoil the iPhones original look as regards to thinness/bulkiness and adds protection to the metal bezel.
My only disappointment is that they haven't done a white option!
I managed to buy a third party EX frame that was white. Have had it for some time now, it looks beautiful, matches the iPhone white and has protected the phone when dropped on occasion. Have included some pictures.
That looks like how they originally did the EX series, with two L shaped pieces that clicked together.
These are the best cases IMO because it doesn't spoil the iPhones original look as regards to thinness/bulkiness and adds protection to the metal bezel.
My only disappointment is that they haven't done a white option!
I managed to buy a third party EX frame that was white. Have had it for some time now, it looks beautiful, matches the iPhone white and has protected the phone when dropped on occasion. Have included some pictures.
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I just got mine today and love it so far! I didn't see any visible scratches like some are reporting on the back piece. The screen protector thing didn't go so well. I'm a perfectionist and being that as it may I never use screen protectors. I figure I would give this a shot and well too much lint everywhere! Even after wiping over and over for about 30 minutes! I even tried my iKlear spray and that just seemed to make things worse after a while.
Back to the case. I was looking for something slim like my good ol' slider case and I fell upon this one. I love how it clicks into place, no fuss no mess. I think it does have a lay on the table lip, just barely though. Buttons are nice and tactile but feels loose, they rattle. I do like how it comes with 2 bottom piece and a screen protector. Got it for $20 bucks shipped on their discount, can't beat that! Overall, I'm happy with the case.
Back to the case. I was looking for something slim like my good ol' slider case and I fell upon this one. I love how it clicks into place, no fuss no mess. I think it does have a lay on the table lip, just barely though. Buttons are nice and tactile but feels loose, they rattle. I do like how it comes with 2 bottom piece and a screen protector. Got it for $20 bucks shipped on their discount, can't beat that!
Overall, I'm happy with the case.
so no one has posted here in a while but I had a question....I have this same style case but the one with the aluminum back, I ordered from Amazon, and the back plate keeps popping up like its trying to come apart.
Has anyone experienced this with their case? Could it be that I ordered from Amazon
Has anyone experienced this with their case? Could it be that I ordered from Amazon
I have the clear and the metal back plate and neither one have ever popped up. I think if you ordered from Amazon you have to go though Amazon for warranty replacements. I have seen people on here say that they tried going through spigens website and that didn't work. I would get replaced for sure because it shouldnt be doing that at all.
Thank you for your response.
I contacted Spigen today and they told me that the Linear Blitz case may be loose at the bottom because they had to cut down the backplate so it wouldn't mess up wifi signal. I got the revised plate so no wifi issue but the back pops up. I've ordered the Linear Metal now and will be returning the Blitz case.
I contacted Spigen today and they told me that the Linear Blitz case may be loose at the bottom because they had to cut down the backplate so it wouldn't mess up wifi signal. I got the revised plate so no wifi issue but the back pops up. I've ordered the Linear Metal now and will be returning the Blitz case.