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The best sleek iPhone 5 case?
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My local Best Buy store has one by Rocketfish, simply called "New iPhone hard shell case".
A very simple "snap on the back" case.
A variety of colors, I got a sort of metallic orange which makes my iphone look a lot like the new iPod touch, now that I think about it ;-)
Very thin. My iPhone 5 with case is still thinner than a naked 4/4S. The inside has a nice soft coating that should prevent scratching of the aluminum back and sides, I hope.
A very simple "snap on the back" case.
A variety of colors, I got a sort of metallic orange which makes my iphone look a lot like the new iPod touch, now that I think about it ;-)
Very thin. My iPhone 5 with case is still thinner than a naked 4/4S. The inside has a nice soft coating that should prevent scratching of the aluminum back and sides, I hope.
I used an elago S4 on my iPhone 4. I just ordered the S5 for my iPhone 5.
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Distronic on amazon is one of the best cases I've ever used. Currently have the black one on the black iPhone
Case-Mate Barely There. Very sleek; adds no bulk whatsoever. Top and bottom are uncovered with wrapped around corners.
LOL, a case that is almost as expensive as the phone. Do they make a case for the case?
I thought I'd try the pinlo slice, and also ordered a no-name transparent bumper.
My iP5 is currently surviving nicely in it's (trimmed) original plastic film, as I haven't had anything delivered yet!
My iP5 is currently surviving nicely in it's (trimmed) original plastic film, as I haven't had anything delivered yet!
I've ordered a few from Amazon to try out. These are the slimmest I could find.
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. This is much better than paying $25 for the Desmay.
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-case5. 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. This is much better than paying $25 for the Desmay.
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That's a bit judgemental don't you think? They make some sweet cases, even if the Sector isn't the best looking in my opinion. For some people $159 is affordable protection for their phone, and that kind of dough gets you a pretty high tech case.
I like this one from eBay.
Under $4 delivered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Quicks...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item416ad543f3
I really like the feel and the fact that the edges are chamfered to match the chamfers on the iPhone.
Really adds to the sleekness.
Under $4 delivered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Quicks...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item416ad543f3
I really like the feel and the fact that the edges are chamfered to match the chamfers on the iPhone.
Really adds to the sleekness.