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What Case Are You Getting for Your 3g iPhone?
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Devvoid,
Ah great, I'm in the UK and it isn't even available on the UK Apple Store.
Thanks for the information anyway!
Well I am hoping that it is good because I ordered it last night. I will let you know once I get it (I am in Australia, so postage will probably be a week).
Cheers,
Chris
I ordered this one...
http://www.myincipio.com/product/IP...maSHOT_Silicone_Case_for_Apple_iPhone_3G.html
http://www.myincipio.com/product/IP...maSHOT_Silicone_Case_for_Apple_iPhone_3G.html
I went to my local AT&T store to do a little more case shopping. They had first-generation iPhone cases on the rack but not the iPhone 3G version of the one I wanted to try. Now that wasn't very helpful, was it?
I only really need a rubber case so that I can text on the damn thing. It's so slick and tiny that my big hands can't hold onto it and have my thumbs goin around, its ok if i'm sitting down but if I'm texting and walking then i'm bound to drop it at some point. Why the hell can't apple just give us a horizontal keyboard?!?!?! This is ludicrous!
/rant
I think i'm gonna go with some Invisible shield for the back, the screen protector from the apple store for the front, not sure about shiny or matte yet. and a simple silicon case. Then I'll only use the silicone case when I'm out and about, and worried about it (i.e. parties or walking to class)
/rant
I think i'm gonna go with some Invisible shield for the back, the screen protector from the apple store for the front, not sure about shiny or matte yet. and a simple silicon case. Then I'll only use the silicone case when I'm out and about, and worried about it (i.e. parties or walking to class)
Griffin wave FTW
A word of warning to those who think they are totally protected with films- they do NOTHING to protect you from drops and shocks. That honor goes first to the silicones and second to the acrylic/polycarb ones.
I got the Griffin Wave in the Apple store as a 2-pack for $35, a good deal since my wife and I both have one. It's a nice touch that the colors show up great if you have a white phone. The case is very snug with no creaking or rattling. I especially like the "frosted" texture- much nicer than the texture of the actual phone.
My only gripe is that the screen protector sucks, but it is just a thin plastic film held in place by the case- I should be able to find a better one that is compatible with the case. Any recommendations?
A word of warning to those who think they are totally protected with films- they do NOTHING to protect you from drops and shocks. That honor goes first to the silicones and second to the acrylic/polycarb ones.
I got the Griffin Wave in the Apple store as a 2-pack for $35, a good deal since my wife and I both have one. It's a nice touch that the colors show up great if you have a white phone. The case is very snug with no creaking or rattling. I especially like the "frosted" texture- much nicer than the texture of the actual phone.
My only gripe is that the screen protector sucks, but it is just a thin plastic film held in place by the case- I should be able to find a better one that is compatible with the case. Any recommendations?
What do you all think of these clear cases?
Like most of you, I've also been doing some research for a new case for my new 3G iPhone. Here are some of the ones that I found to be interesting. Has anyone here ever purchased one of these cases or has a lot of knowledge and experience about them? I only like the DLO one because it has the built in sliding stand. I am thinking about purchasing the Xylo or the Naked Case. What do you all think?
iPhone 3G XyloT3 Case - http://www.ivyskin.com/detail.php?proid=68
Omar C from buymeaniphone.com did a review of the XyloT2 case for the original iPhone on You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X168UUQjEuU
The Naked Case for iPhone 3G - http://www.case-mate.com/phones/apple3G/The-Naked-Case-for-iPhone-3G
Omar C also did a review on you tube about this case for the original iPhone as well - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqk2RqxNxDY
DLO Videoshell - http://www.dlo.com/Products/vshell_iphone3g_Prod.tpl?command=showpage&cart=1216019559249383
I couldn't find a video review about this one.
Like most of you, I've also been doing some research for a new case for my new 3G iPhone. Here are some of the ones that I found to be interesting. Has anyone here ever purchased one of these cases or has a lot of knowledge and experience about them? I only like the DLO one because it has the built in sliding stand. I am thinking about purchasing the Xylo or the Naked Case. What do you all think?
iPhone 3G XyloT3 Case - http://www.ivyskin.com/detail.php?proid=68
Omar C from buymeaniphone.com did a review of the XyloT2 case for the original iPhone on You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X168UUQjEuU
The Naked Case for iPhone 3G - http://www.case-mate.com/phones/apple3G/The-Naked-Case-for-iPhone-3G
Omar C also did a review on you tube about this case for the original iPhone as well - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqk2RqxNxDY
DLO Videoshell - http://www.dlo.com/Products/vshell_iphone3g_Prod.tpl?command=showpage&cart=1216019559249383
I couldn't find a video review about this one.
Wow! Never seen that one and I REALLY like it!!
Damn, that may have vaulted this one up the charts as my pick. After looking at those great pics of the Ghost Armor they were sitting on top but I will probably mess up the application. Not a handy person,lol.
I ordered the Naked-Case by case-mate for the 3G iphone, it is a lot better then the Xylo, the Xylo is sort of cheap, and has a static cling to the screen which the Naked Case doesnt, also the Xylo's latch is sort of weak and comes undone to easy....Naked-case has a stronger case and is overall just a better version, its worth the Wait, however I need a temp Case before I get that one, I will probably by the Flick or something in the mean time.
Being that its clear I wonder about the fingerprints. It doesnt seem like there will be much but in the review the screen was loaded with them as expected though. I dont know if I want to go with a plastic or a invisishield or something yet. But I do know the Naked case is one of the better plastic ones I have seen so far.
Are you referring to the finger prints on the plastic part back of the Case? Who cares if finger prints get on a case ? The Screen is protected by the plastic cover, that using the technology so the touch sensors go through, the only problem with the Naked-Case is that is ships in a month to a month and a half.
Pretty much talking about both but I knew I would have to deal with them on the back as a consequence of getting a black one, no problems.
Just wondered how it would look is all.
It is definitely one of the best plastic cases I have seen as of yet.
That one made my v1.0 iPhone slip out its holster and get dinged at LAX. If your iPhone survived with it it's probably OK since the 3G is thicker.
I'm sticking with my Sena case for now.
What case for display breakage protection
I broke a display on a Color Palm long ago, I am worried I will do the same with the Iphone 3G when they are back in stock.
What case should I get? It will be in my pocket most of the time and not on my belt.
I have a "large" guy if that makes any difference, we tend to be harder on displays in our pockets.
I broke a display on a Color Palm long ago, I am worried I will do the same with the Iphone 3G when they are back in stock.
What case should I get? It will be in my pocket most of the time and not on my belt.
I have a "large" guy if that makes any difference, we tend to be harder on displays in our pockets.
I'm sure there are few others out there but I have used the invisishield (zagg.com) on all my devices (ipod, iphone, psp) and love it. It works great and is backed by a lifetime warranty. I am at the beach a lot and can get sand in my pocket without worring about it scratching. $14.
Opinions on skins?
What are your opinions on the bodyskinz vs the ghost armor? I keep reading about this debate on ghost armor in this thread and some negative things about invisible shield but really not too mucha bout body skinz. BS seems a bit pricey for the 3G iphone vs the others.
I got a marware convertible arm band strap and it came with a clear static or w/e you call it skin for the front, i applied it and thought it was great but it seems to get more finger prints on it then the glass, is this how the other operate as well?
Also regarding the naked case it looks really good but not enough detailed pictures IMO, a review would be great but its too early. I would be sold on that case if it had a damn clip or was compatible to fit into a clip some how. I don't understand why 90% of the 3G cases I am seeing do not have any clips. If I get a hard shell case I want a clear, thin thin thin case with a damn clip.
What are your opinions on the bodyskinz vs the ghost armor? I keep reading about this debate on ghost armor in this thread and some negative things about invisible shield but really not too mucha bout body skinz. BS seems a bit pricey for the 3G iphone vs the others.
I got a marware convertible arm band strap and it came with a clear static or w/e you call it skin for the front, i applied it and thought it was great but it seems to get more finger prints on it then the glass, is this how the other operate as well?
Also regarding the naked case it looks really good but not enough detailed pictures IMO, a review would be great but its too early. I would be sold on that case if it had a damn clip or was compatible to fit into a clip some how. I don't understand why 90% of the 3G cases I am seeing do not have any clips. If I get a hard shell case I want a clear, thin thin thin case with a damn clip.
For what it's worth, the iPhone's screen is tempered glass, MUCH harder than your average palm pilot. That said, it is still susceptible to cracking (when dropped from like 6ft onto concrete), perhaps more so with the now plastic backside. I've dropped my original iPhone multiple times onto blacktop from 3-4ft with no trouble. The screen only has one tiny scratch on it!
Also: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/fullbodyfilms-protection-pack-for-iphone/
I have always had issues with cases as follows:
Hard case: I purchased the Agent 18 cover and it was great at fist, but then I had little particles get in the case and when I removed the case the back of the iPhone was all scratched up.
Rubber case: Impossible to use in your pocket. Eventually, they stretch and get loose.
Pouch case: Wearing it on my waist is dangerous. It can accidentally get bump and yank off my belt clip. Believe me this has happened to me.
Maybe something new will come out...
Hard case: I purchased the Agent 18 cover and it was great at fist, but then I had little particles get in the case and when I removed the case the back of the iPhone was all scratched up.
Rubber case: Impossible to use in your pocket. Eventually, they stretch and get loose.
Pouch case: Wearing it on my waist is dangerous. It can accidentally get bump and yank off my belt clip. Believe me this has happened to me.
Maybe something new will come out...
Perhaps a film/hard case combo? the link in my post above has what is supposedly THE BEST screen protector out there, paired with a regular film backing. Here's hoping the 3G version comes out soon.
that case is actually for the first gen iphone, my sis has it for her iphone, i like it and was looking for the 3g version, but it's not out yet...
i picked up this case: http://www.myincipio.com/product/IP...ilicone_Crystal_Case_for_Apple_iPhone_3G.html
it was the only decent looking case available at the at&t store and it's pretty good..it has a silicone cover w/ a acrylic backing, the silicone covers all the metal buttons and has openings for the ringer/silent slider, headphone jack, and bottom port. It feels good in the hand..but waiting for the inCase 3g protective cover to come out, probably end up getting that a lil later.
I hear that the Incase slider case has rubber on the inside so it doesn't scratch like the Agent 18 case. Although it's hard on the outside, the rubber on the inside prevents the iPhone from moving around so it gets scratched by moving around against the small particles that go inside.