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metalfab

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Jan 11, 2013
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3rd time lucky. Finally found a bumper worthy to protect my 5 :)

The fit is the best I have found. It wraps around the back and front correctly while also overlapping the screen protector; this makes for a very good finish. I had a Spigen which is going to be returned not only for the poor fit but the protection is nothing compared to the Tech21.

Tech21 smoke/orange on black:

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Saw these at the apple store today. They seemed really nice, but expensive for what they are. They seemed more flimsy than I would have liked.

But overall, they were one of the nicest cases I've seen.
 
Yeah I looked at them at the Apple store too, like them but don't care for the Orange bit. Anything similar with just a clear or white band? Looked like a well made product and fairly sturdy.
 
Just so everyone knows if you buy one... The clear rubber or plastic turns yellow. I had mine for 2 weeks and returned it. The apple employee was like "that's not good".. Share your exp after having it for few weeks.
 
Yeah I looked at them at the Apple store too, like them but don't care for the Orange bit. Anything similar with just a clear or white band? Looked like a well made product and fairly sturdy.

BestBuy only had the clear or smoke with the orange band. Tech21's site seems to have a better selection; http://shop.tech21.uk.com/store/iPhone/iphone-5-cases

Just so everyone knows if you buy one... The clear rubber or plastic turns yellow. I had mine for 2 weeks and returned it. The apple employee was like "that's not good".. Share your exp after having it for few weeks.

I have the smoke colour and a 30 day return policy from BestBuy. If it turns ugly I'll return it ;)
 
I have this case. And I love it!! Just make sure you get the re-vised version (the bottom part has three holes 1 per speaker/mic and one for the lightning port) the re-design made this one of my favorite cases. It's slim, easy to get in and out of your pocket. And it keeps the slimness of the iPhone 5
 
I don't like the colors, but it doesn't look like a bad bumper. i wish apple had made a bumper for the iphone 5.
 
I have the clear case. I have had it over month and it still looks good. Smoke is ugly on on the black iphone5. The case has best drop protection. Check out youtube iphone drop test:D
 
I have the smokey color as well as the clear version. I am currently using the smokey version and find it quite sturdy, although the power button is a little stiff when pressing on it.

Oh well can't have everything! :)
 
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