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Switcheasy Vulcan

Wow wingnut8, thanks for posting the pics for a white iPhone.

I have some questions though, does the surface feel like a Solo FX case? (if you haven't own one, don't answer this)

Do you think stains will be a problem with the case?

Is it a dust magnet?
 
Rayfire said:
Wow wingnut8, thanks for posting the pics for a white iPhone.

I have some questions though, does the surface feel like a Solo FX case? (if you haven't own one, don't answer this)

Do you think stains will be a problem with the case?

Is it a dust magnet?
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Before this I was using the black solo. I can say that I like this a lot better. the case seems to be a tighter fit than the solo. The surface is pretty comparable, I keep my phone in my front jean pocket and have no problems getting it in or out. As for staining, I'm not really sure. The surface doesn't seem like one that would stain easily because of it's smoothness. I have a switcheasy neo and the back spine of it stained pretty easily, but I don't think this would like that. As for dust, I've only noticed a littled around the edges, but nothing major.
 
What about watermarking? I'm loving this case, but i'd like to know if it shows too much.
 
wingnut, how is the cutout for the camera, does it line up? Mine seems pretty far off, I couldnt tell how yours was from the pics. I contacted Switcheasy and they told me this is normal.
 
toxine said:
What about watermarking? I'm loving this case, but i'd like to know if it shows too much.
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I only notice watermarking on some of the corners. Nothing on the back.

Jmacman78 said:
wingnut, how is the cutout for the camera, does it line up? Mine seems pretty far off, I couldnt tell how yours was from the pics. I contacted Switcheasy and they told me this is normal.
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Mine is pretty good. It doesn't come over any of the chrome ring around the camera.
 
Mine covers the silver ring a tiny bit, its really bugging me. Can you take a pic of yours? I may ask Switcheasy to replace mine and see if its any better with another case.


Either way I don't think I am going to be keep on using the vulcan, I just don't think it is protective enough for my needs. I am still a big fan of my Candyshell and Otterbox Commuter.
 
wingnut8 said:
Before this I was using the black solo. I can say that I like this a lot better. the case seems to be a tighter fit than the solo. The surface is pretty comparable, I keep my phone in my front jean pocket and have no problems getting it in or out. As for staining, I'm not really sure. The surface doesn't seem like one that would stain easily because of it's smoothness. I have a switcheasy neo and the back spine of it stained pretty easily, but I don't think this would like that. As for dust, I've only noticed a littled around the edges, but nothing major.
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Appreciate your inputs. Maybe I'd try this case once my ifrogz luxe gives up. I really appreciate your response.
 
I am about to replace my Belkin Silicon case in a preemptive attempt to stop the loosening of the material that is already starting to occur. I am curious about this case. I was going to get either the neo or the capsule rebel serpent, but this interests me because those other two have known problems which I really don't want (breaking I piece and saggy bottom silicon respectively).

What I want to know is this:

What exactly is this case made out of?
-Is it a hard case? A rubbery case? Does it scratch? Does it attract dust? etc.
How well does it protect the device?
How does it compare to the neo and the rebel?
how firm is the grip around the iPhone? Is any of the bezel showing?
Is there any chance of it stretching out in the future?

I know I am asking a lot of questions, but there is no info ANYWHERE.

Thanks in Advanced :D
 
deiden26 said:
I am about to replace my Belkin Silicon case in a preemptive attempt to stop the loosening of the material that is already starting to occur. I am curious about this case. I was going to get either the neo or the capsule rebel serpent, but this interests me because those other two have known problems which I really don't want (breaking I piece and saggy bottom silicon respectively).

What I want to know is this:

What exactly is this case made out of?
-Is it a hard case? A rubbery case? Does it scratch? Does it attract dust? etc.
How well does it protect the device?
How does it compare to the neo and the rebel?
how firm is the grip around the iPhone? Is any of the bezel showing?
Is there any chance of it stretching out in the future?

I know I am asking a lot of questions, but there is no info ANYWHERE.

Thanks in Advanced :D
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It's a flexible rubbery plastic pretty much. It's not sticky like silicone cases. It's thinner and isn't going to give as much protection as the neo or rebel. None of the bezel is showing.
 
Any chance someone could post pics of the clear Vulcan on a black 3Gs?

Where is everyone buying theirs from?
 
wingnut8 said:
It's a flexible rubbery plastic pretty much. It's not sticky like silicone cases. It's thinner and isn't going to give as much protection as the neo or rebel. None of the bezel is showing.
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What about the whole stretching issue? are there any signs of that or is it too early to tell?
 
deiden26 said:
What about the whole stretching issue? are there any signs of that or is it too early to tell?
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I don't know yet, it's stiffer than the solo, and I didn't have any problems with that stretching.
 
cubbie5150 said:
Any chance someone could post pics of the clear Vulcan on a black 3Gs?

Where is everyone buying theirs from?
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I have a black iphone with a clear case. I'll put pictures up a little later.

The one thing about it is that there is a sort of snowy texture on the inside (and probably the black) case that causes the black back of the iphone to only kind of show through the case. It looks more like a grey. the vertical "V" lines and edges of the case that cover the chrome are the only spots where the case is perfectly clear.

I'm not sure if I like the look of it yet, but other than that, the case feels amazing.

As far as the camera buttons not lining up, you can definitely massage it into place.

It's not a dust magnet, though there is potential to get dust trapped under the edges of the case. I can't imagine dust getting to far in, though, as the case lays directly on the back of the phone.
 
Slides in and out very easily. The only other case I have to compare it to is an incase slider. It slides in and out of the pocket better than the slider. Haha that sounds kinds funny. slides better than the slider...
 
scpuente said:
I have a black iphone with a clear case. I'll put pictures up a little later.

The one thing about it is that there is a sort of snowy texture on the inside (and probably the black) case that causes the black back of the iphone to only kind of show through the case. It looks more like a grey. the vertical "V" lines and edges of the case that cover the chrome are the only spots where the case is perfectly clear.

I'm not sure if I like the look of it yet, but other than that, the case feels amazing.

As far as the camera buttons not lining up, you can definitely massage it into place.

It's not a dust magnet, though there is potential to get dust trapped under the edges of the case. I can't imagine dust getting to far in, though, as the case lays directly on the back of the phone.
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Cool... Thanks. So it's not really "clear" then, huh? Maybe the smoke black is the way to go (aesthetically speaking) for those of us w/ black iPhones. Looking forward to seeing the pics in any event
 
scpuente said:
Slides in and out very easily.
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toxine said:
This review got me thinking twice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gPhJrBezSg

I was thinking the Vulcan or the iSkin Solo FX SE, had decided to go for the Vulcan, but now after seeing that review i don't know for sure again. Damn it.
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mtpflyers also put the case on wrong... the instructions say to put it on from bottom to top -- not buttons first. this is probably why his case holes didn't line up right away. Like I said before, if it's not lined up right (even after you put it on according to the instructions), you can massage it into place. The cutouts were fine on mine.

As for the defect on the bottom of his clear case: I don't know what's up with that.

Sorry I can't give a whole lot more info/pics at the moment -- It's finals week in college right now and I'm spending a load of time cramming.
 
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