Same here, got the phones at BB and grabbed the cheapest thing they had til i go on my OCD search for the perfect case later...I will say im pleasantly pleased with this case...will probabaly surprise myself and keep it on longer than i Think
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Same here, got the phones at BB and grabbed the cheapest thing they had til i go on my OCD search for the perfect case later...I will say im pleasantly pleased with this case...will probabaly surprise myself and keep it on longer than i Think
Have you noticed any scratches on the phone? I've read that the Griffin causes that in some cases.
Totally agree I am considering an Otter since they are released but lifeproof seems to be the best case once it is released.
I picked up the Candyshell Flip at AT&T. I've always liked the Candyshells, so it was a no brainier for me.
Initially bought an STM Harbour, since it was the most promising case I could get delivered by first day. http://www.amazon.com/STM-Bags-Harbour-Case-iPhone/dp/B008YRIY6S
Put a review on the Amazon site and in a Harbour thread elsewhere here, but upshot is while I like the case, it has a small issue or two. One is that it doesn't sit flat on the table, and another (unmentioned in the review) is that the hinged bit moves around just a touch on the right corner. Kinda drives me nuts.
So, I ordered another promising-looking hybrid case, the Splash Medley. Comes with a screen protector as well, which I may not need since I have Spigens on the way. http://www.amazon.com/splash-MEDLEY-Dual-Layer-Hybrid-iPhone/dp/B0095ZAWBS
Also, just because they were cheap, I ordered a couple of smaller-name super-slim cases to see if I like them better:
Photive Natural Slim Fit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0097BZNPK
Poetic Atmosphere. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093CDLM0
I'll post back once I receive them, think it'll be sometime next week.
Put a review on the Amazon site and in a Harbour thread elsewhere here, but upshot is while I like the case, it has a small issue or two. One is that it doesn't sit flat on the table, and another (unmentioned in the review) is that the hinged bit moves around just a touch on the right corner. Kinda drives me nuts.
So, I ordered another promising-looking hybrid case, the Splash Medley. Comes with a screen protector as well, which I may not need since I have Spigens on the way. http://www.amazon.com/splash-MEDLEY-Dual-Layer-Hybrid-iPhone/dp/B0095ZAWBS
Also, just because they were cheap, I ordered a couple of smaller-name super-slim cases to see if I like them better:
Photive Natural Slim Fit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0097BZNPK
Poetic Atmosphere. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093CDLM0
I'll post back once I receive them, think it'll be sometime next week.
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The Kensington cases look cool with the dark aluminum backing:
http://www.kensington.com/kensington/us/us/p/1410/K39680WW/aluminum-finish-case-for-iphone%c2%ae-5---black.aspx
http://www.kensington.com/kensington/us/us/p/1410/K39680WW/aluminum-finish-case-for-iphone%c2%ae-5---black.aspx
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Ive been looking into the otterbox and it seems like the ultimate case.
Saw someone drop it from the 23rd floor on youtube and it lives..
They ship to Sweden btw? Really wanna buy this case. Plus, its pretty cheap! 50 dollars is nothing
Ive been looking into the otterbox and it seems like the ultimate case.
Saw someone drop it from the 23rd floor on youtube and it lives..
They ship to Sweden btw? Really wanna buy this case. Plus, its pretty cheap! 50 dollars is nothing
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My local AT&T has a ton of NGP cases in stock for the iPhone 5. I picked up the Incipio Frequency which is NGP with a pattern on the back and it's awesome.
I got Incase Slider at Best Buy, didn't notice there's barely any room around the headphone port, none of my cables and headphones fit with the case on.
I got the black Belkin Micra Sheer Matte.
It is pretty good. But the edges flush with the screen. So there isn't any leading edge to keep the screen off the ground if you lay the phone face down.
- It also had very little transparency unlike the Incase Snap Case.
- The camera hole is small compared to those of say Incase or Casemate. The only downside of this is the flash that gets reflected off the sides of the hole.
It is pretty good. But the edges flush with the screen. So there isn't any leading edge to keep the screen off the ground if you lay the phone face down.
- It also had very little transparency unlike the Incase Snap Case.
- The camera hole is small compared to those of say Incase or Casemate. The only downside of this is the flash that gets reflected off the sides of the hole.
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Cygnett Urbanshield, $30 at Fry's. I'm a sucker for carbon fiber and always wanted a real CF case for my 4, but they were all ugly and cost too much. This one's pretty clean looking. I can't get over how small the phone is when in the case, either.
http://us.cygnett.com/iphone/iphone-5th-gen/urbanshield-1.html
It's a simple snap-on case with rubberized sides. It does have a bit of a "lip" to keep the screen off the table, and the camera hole on the back is nice and big.
http://us.cygnett.com/iphone/iphone-5th-gen/urbanshield-1.html
It's a simple snap-on case with rubberized sides. It does have a bit of a "lip" to keep the screen off the table, and the camera hole on the back is nice and big.
got the Griffin Reveal case as well.
it's a hard case, but the sides ( bumper) have a rubbery/silicon feel.
i love how the back exposes the white/slate combination.
it's a hard case, but the sides ( bumper) have a rubbery/silicon feel.
i love how the back exposes the white/slate combination.
Figured in for a penny, in for a pound, and added a couple of more protection options to next week's big compare.
Have Bodyguardz skins coming (thanks to the 50% off thread at https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1445538/) and Caze's .5mm snap-on Zero 5. http://www.iphonecaze.com/iphone-5-zero5-ultra-thin-cases.html
I'll try to take a bunch of pictures when I write up the reviews.
Have Bodyguardz skins coming (thanks to the 50% off thread at https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1445538/) and Caze's .5mm snap-on Zero 5. http://www.iphonecaze.com/iphone-5-zero5-ultra-thin-cases.html
I'll try to take a bunch of pictures when I write up the reviews.
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Otterbox Commuter.
I actually got it at the Sprint Corporate Store. The had a bunch of colors.
The Otterbox Commuter seems very good so far. The screen protector that comes with it is o.k., not great, but it will do until Powersupport releases there screen protectors. I already got a few complements of how nice the case is. I purchased a black one to match my black iPhone 5 32 GB.
Otterbox Commuter.
I actually got it at the Sprint Corporate Store. The had a bunch of colors.
The Otterbox Commuter seems very good so far. The screen protector that comes with it is o.k., not great, but it will do until Powersupport releases there screen protectors. I already got a few complements of how nice the case is. I purchased a black one to match my black iPhone 5 32 GB.
Can you post a pic or two with your Commuter case on. Did they change the material at all? Some say the Defender went to a less tacky material which I think is a positive, but I still don't want that bulky of a case. Thanks!
