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This thread would be more suited for the iPhone accessories forum.

But, eventhough these are nice cases I don't personally trust anything that isn't sold at the Apple Store.
 
personally. none of the cases look functional.

This looks like a case that some dumb blond girl would purchase to match her chanelle purse (no idea how thats spelt)

When it comes down to it, durability, reliability, and function are the things I look for in a case. I have been more than pleased with me switcheasy case.
 
I thought the metal cases (the first link ) were beautiful. But then I saw that it is actually plastic painted with a metallic pain.

Gosh, that will be so ugly when it scratches....
 
personally. none of the cases look functional.

This looks like a case that some dumb blond girl would purchase to match her chanelle purse (no idea how thats spelt)

When it comes down to it, durability, reliability, and function are the things I look for in a case. I have been more than pleased with me switcheasy case.

Well, different people have different needs. Just because it's not what YOU look for in a case it doesn't mean only "dumb blond girls" like them.
 
I thought the metal cases (the first link ) were beautiful. But then I saw that it is actually plastic painted with a metallic pain.

Gosh, that will be so ugly when it scratches....

Exactly. This cases look beautiful in the pictures, but if you actually look at it.. eww
 
beware, it's great for the first week or two but then it starts to really stretch out and it doesn't conform as nicely...I've had to buy three because of this.

that being said, I will still buy another for the 3G S, just because it's so darn nice

Did you take the phone out of the case often, or was this just from normal use? I was thinking about getting one of these, but not if it will look sloppy.
 
wow, do those ultra cases have perfect cutouts for the apple logo?
I wouldn't buy a case with a circle cut out but those look nice.
 
I looked at those for a fun "vanity" case. I ordered a SwitchEasy to use most of the time, but I like to switch cases sometimes just for a change and I don't mind having my iPhone in a cheap case occasionally. (And no, I'm not a shallow Channel-toting blonde. Gee, judgmental much?)

Anyway....after digging around forever on eBay I found a couple overseas importers with the same cases at a much cheaper price! A lot of them are $4.99 with free S&H.

Here are the links I found:

OneOneStore

OneBidBid

ModernTechnologyInc This store has cases that looks like the iSkin Solo FX.

GadgetAsia

I don't mind spending five bucks on a fun case for occasional use.
 
I looked at those for a fun "vanity" case. I ordered a SwitchEasy to use most of the time, but I like to switch cases sometimes just for a change and I don't mind having my iPhone in a cheap case occasionally. (And no, I'm not a shallow Channel-toting blonde. Gee, judgmental much?)

Anyway....after digging around forever on eBay I found a couple overseas importers with the same cases at a much cheaper price! A lot of them are $4.99 with free S&H.

Here are the links I found:

OneOneStore

OneBidBid

ModernTechnologyInc This store has cases that looks like the iSkin Solo FX.

GadgetAsia

I don't mind spending five bucks on a fun case for occasional use.

Thanks for the share .. i just found some yesterday on eBay myself. The funny thing is i just ordered a real iskin solo fx last week so i will be able to compare the import to the real iskin solo soon.
 
so this is what I ended up getting!


More noel set in blue
Switcheasy CapsuleRebel Arctic
Seido Innocase II Surface - Burgundy
Power Support Anti-Glare Film Set for iPhone 3G
 
From my experience buying unknown and cheap cases, is not worth putting on an iPhone. Do yourself a favor and go with iSkin, Incase and similar known case companies.
I had many cases i could not even do a review on because they could have not been any worse.
 
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