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Switcheasy TRIM
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Got mine and I am torn. I got used to the InCase Snap form factor and this is a touch bulkier. Even so, this does offer more protection. It looks really good on the phone. My injection point is not bad at all. It is very small. The sides are sharp but it gives it very good grip. The back shows off the apple logo just like the Snap. I am going use this one for a while and consider it my "more protection" case.
Ok. I've been using this black case for about 3 days. I got it on Wednesday. I must say this is my favorite case I have tried.
First of all, I got the Pure+ front and back crystal protectors with it and then another 2 with the case. These are the best films I have tried. As clear as SGP or PS and do not scratch nearly as easy for some reason. I have so many (3 with the Pure+ kit and 2 with the case) I decided to perform and scratch test. I put 1 Pure on my front and back and took off a Powersupport. I used an SGP squeegy and scratched on them really really hard. The PS showed a ton of scratches and mark and the Pure+ is perfect. Aside from that, the cutouts are better on the Pure+. The only thing better about the PS is the application process.
Now on to the case. I was worried it was a bit bulky. I had been using an SGP Ultra Thin and the InCase Snap. After a few days I can say it is the perfect size for me. The sides take a bit of getting used to but once I did I grew to love them. They add some grip to the case. The buttons are all perfect and so easy to press. I love the 30-pin and headset protectors. They are both very tight and will not come loose. They should wear very well after removal and installation. The cutouts for the speakers are aligned perfectly and same with the camera. I love the see-through look on the back and the glossy sides make the retina screen just pop for some reason when its off or on. Anyone that see this case wants one. My wife even wants one for her phone when they get more colors. Friends have asked about it and I have not even showed it off to them. It just catches people's eye. Finally I can say this case offers a good bit of protection. Drops on the corners are going to be well insulated and there is just enough of a lip to keep the screen protected without getting in the way. All of this for $19.99 plus $3 shipping. This has to be the best case deal going. I say get one quick when they come back in stock.
First of all, I got the Pure+ front and back crystal protectors with it and then another 2 with the case. These are the best films I have tried. As clear as SGP or PS and do not scratch nearly as easy for some reason. I have so many (3 with the Pure+ kit and 2 with the case) I decided to perform and scratch test. I put 1 Pure on my front and back and took off a Powersupport. I used an SGP squeegy and scratched on them really really hard. The PS showed a ton of scratches and mark and the Pure+ is perfect. Aside from that, the cutouts are better on the Pure+. The only thing better about the PS is the application process.
Now on to the case. I was worried it was a bit bulky. I had been using an SGP Ultra Thin and the InCase Snap. After a few days I can say it is the perfect size for me. The sides take a bit of getting used to but once I did I grew to love them. They add some grip to the case. The buttons are all perfect and so easy to press. I love the 30-pin and headset protectors. They are both very tight and will not come loose. They should wear very well after removal and installation. The cutouts for the speakers are aligned perfectly and same with the camera. I love the see-through look on the back and the glossy sides make the retina screen just pop for some reason when its off or on. Anyone that see this case wants one. My wife even wants one for her phone when they get more colors. Friends have asked about it and I have not even showed it off to them. It just catches people's eye. Finally I can say this case offers a good bit of protection. Drops on the corners are going to be well insulated and there is just enough of a lip to keep the screen protected without getting in the way. All of this for $19.99 plus $3 shipping. This has to be the best case deal going. I say get one quick when they come back in stock.
This is the best looking case I have had but the quality is very poor with the marks left from the injection mould, it looks like a cigarette burn!
The Switcheasy EU customer service was terrible and unhelpful, the top of the case looks terrible and Switcheasy could not give a flying ______ fill in the blank
The Switcheasy EU customer service was terrible and unhelpful, the top of the case looks terrible and Switcheasy could not give a flying ______ fill in the blank
White and Red. I am waiting for the black to get back in stock. It is almost a prefect case. You have good looks - decent protection - access to everything you need with awesome button feedback...plus you get to see the back of the phone. Its like a reveal but x10.
Trust me the injection marks are turning out worse on the black cases! That's why yours are good.
Got this case for the wife. She likes it because of the grip compared to the PixelSkin HD. However, out of the box, the front left and right front of the case had 2 slits in it already, so we'll see if SwitchEasy sends me a replacement. Another problem we have is the case is so grippy that it pulls the dock adapter out of my iHome everytime we use it. Overall, a pretty nice case
I can't wait until they release one for the iPT. The Grooves on the side are for shock protection, hopefully they work well.
Have owned a black one for about two weeks. Like it so far.
Can't see any problems with the manufacturing of the case.
Did lift up my SGP screen protector slightly in two places, but not enough that it's visible(case covers this, but if you lift it slightly you can see them).
Dust magnet as well, but other than that, it's great.
Can't see any problems with the manufacturing of the case.
Did lift up my SGP screen protector slightly in two places, but not enough that it's visible(case covers this, but if you lift it slightly you can see them).
Dust magnet as well, but other than that, it's great.
Going to go ahead and purchase the black TRIM. I'll order the Pure+ Anti-Glare and a GelaSkin for the backside of my iPhone. Will post a YouTube video when it arrives if I can get my clunker of a video camera to start working. It's an amazing HD camera, It's just old, and I can't find a charger.
Hi Karnivore,
I would be interested in taking them off your hands
Are you US or UK or elsewhere? And what sort of price are we looking at?
PM me and we can discuss this further.
Cheers fella
misterjrw
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My lime TRIM arrived, have been reaped in it for a few days, although it's AWESOME, here are some things I don't like about it.
The ridges on the side get dirty and turn black.
The top piece kin of lifts upwards.
Very little lip on the edge of the screen.
Constantly having to snap it in plCe once it doesn't always cover the screen protector.
The ridges on the side get dirty and turn black.
The top piece kin of lifts upwards.
Very little lip on the edge of the screen.
Constantly having to snap it in plCe once it doesn't always cover the screen protector.
I have the black,white and blue trim.
Black is always a safe bet.However, given the glossy finish, it shows smudges and alot of dust between the ridges. The white has turned blue from my jeans and doesnt look as good as it once did.Just got the blue and so far i like it.Not the kind of blue i would have liked but its not a huge deal.This particular case does seem to lift a corner of my screen protector. Overall my fav case.
Black is always a safe bet.However, given the glossy finish, it shows smudges and alot of dust between the ridges. The white has turned blue from my jeans and doesnt look as good as it once did.Just got the blue and so far i like it.Not the kind of blue i would have liked but its not a huge deal.This particular case does seem to lift a corner of my screen protector. Overall my fav case.
