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Which iPhone 4 case will you choose from Apple?

  • Bumper - Black

    Votes: 186 31.3%
  • Incase Snap Case - Smoke

    Votes: 60 10.1%
  • Incase Snap Case - Clear

    Votes: 68 11.4%
  • Belkin Shield Micra - Clear

    Votes: 44 7.4%
  • Griffin Motif - Diamonds/Smoke

    Votes: 8 1.3%
  • Griffin Reveal Etch - Black/Black Graphite

    Votes: 45 7.6%
  • Speck Fitted Case - Black Tartan

    Votes: 45 7.6%
  • Speck PixelSkin HD - Black

    Votes: 139 23.4%

  • Total voters
    595
I'll have to look on my home computer then - most links here at work are blocked. The ones I saw in the google images search were fugly +1. I'm not getting one anyway since I already got refunded for my bumper today. I'm not planning on scamming Apple either for a free case in addition to my refund. I was just curious as to why such an ugly case was in such demand!

beauty is in the eye of the beholder son.....it's a phone not a woman also
 
Incase Smoke - seems to offer good protection, while at the same time not adding too much thickness to the iPhone. Also, I like the subdued "colors" ;)

The design of the Speck Fitted Case - Black Tartan looks great, though I was worried that the smaller opening around the LED flash might cause some stray light problems. Maybe someone could comment on their experience with taking flash photos with this case (or any or the others offered)?

I have a Speck Fitted right now. I haven't noticed any flash issues (I just took a few quick photos to test). Before this case I had the Griffin Reveal when it still had the flash issues, so I know first-hand what the "flash issue" looks like. As far as I can tell, the Speck Fitted case doesn't have it. I really like this case.

I signed up for a free Incase Snap in smoke from Apple. I wanted an Incipio Feather, but this looks about the same. My husband opted for the Speck PixelSkin HD (my 'runner up' if I could get 2).
 
I think the voting depends on where you might be coming from.

If you are a naked iP4 owner, I can see most of them getting the bumper. It is the best-looking but provides the least amount of protection to NOT obscure its looks.

If you already got a bumper, the PixelSkin HD or another bumper is a popular choice.

I've stayed away from clear hard shell cases after my Agent 18 scratched up my iPod's backside and I loathe the scratches that become clearly distracting under direct lighting. I only settle for silicone or anything better. The cover needs to have a soft texture in the inside and it needs to be easy to install without it needing to snap with two pieces. The PixelSkin HD looks like a great alternative if you already own a bumper but want something slightly different and the same.
 
I think I might wait another week, it's possible that their might be more selections than what's currently on there. We'll see...
 
What do you guys think would happen if I bought a bumper at Apple today then immediately returned it? Would they let me have it so I didn't have to wait for Apple to send me one? I bought my phone at radio shack though so I don't know if that would work. Did they have to be purchased together?
 
I wish I could have seen all these in person first. But for me, some were a little too in your face :)

For subtle, the Bumper would have fit, but I went with the incase clear. Hope a decent choice.
 
I got a bumper. Ive bought 3 cases and all 3 of them have interfered with the flash, I didn't want that problem again.
 
I don't think the choices that we have are that great, however, I'm going to go with the Speck PixelSkin HD - Black.
 
I got the Belkin Shield Micra since it looks like it will have the most protection and i thought the other cases didnt have any good designs [IMO] They were all black
 
I'm leaning towards the Speck Pixelskin HD iPhone 4. But can anyone answer me if traditional 3.5m L shaped headphone plug will fit with the case on?
 
I've got a black bumper I really like. I'm also going to get a PixelSkin HD....looks kind of cool...
 
Went for the HD in the end. I only have front & back protectors on as i like that pseudo-naked look for it, but this'll be perfect for work!

But 8-10 weeks... it'll be wrecked by then, lol. nevermind!
 
What Free case from Apple did you pick?

I chose the Incase Clear Snap Case. It keeps as close to nude as possible.

Plus I've had Incase and others before and they make great and durable cases.
 
I didn't like the fact that so much of the phone is exposed on the InCase ones. I just opted for the bumper. I'm still going to keep the Belkin one I bought from Best Buy on it.
 
I ordered the pixelskin hd. It arrives sept 20. My girlfriend ordered the speck fitted. It arrives sept 1.

I'm in no hurry for my case, as I love my bumper+invisible shield full combo at the moment. They refunded my bumper purchase too!
 
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