[emjayess]

I'm looking to get a case after several months of going naked...naked iPhone 5, that is. Apple has replaced my device twice due to defective power buttons and I've been able to "refresh" the device and the damage to the edges (I have screen protectors on the front and back). Now I'm thinking of getting some side and/or back protection because, as much as I LOVE the feel of the naked 5, I HATE the feel of the naked 5 with rough edges etc.

Therefore, I would prefer a metal bumper case that's really thin, if it exists and it doesn't interfere with the transmission signals. Does such a product exist?

Or a super thin case that only covers the sides and the back?

If no metal case is interference free, what are some other options (plastic, rubber, poly, etc.) that are barely there, just enough to protect against everyday bumps and bruises (not the catastrophic drops or run-overs etc.)?

Thanks!

[Fausty82]

I'm looking to get a case after several months of going naked...naked iPhone 5, that is. Apple has replaced my device twice due to defective power buttons and I've been able to "refresh" the device and the damage to the edges (I have screen protectors on the front and back). Now I'm thinking of getting some side and/or back protection because, as much as I LOVE the feel of the naked 5, I HATE the feel of the naked 5 with rough edges etc.

Therefore, I would prefer a metal bumper case that's really thin, if it exists and it doesn't interfere with the transmission signals. Does such a product exist?

Or a super thin case that only covers the sides and the back?

If no metal case is interference free, what are some other options (plastic, rubber, poly, etc.) that are barely there, just enough to protect against everyday bumps and bruises (not the catastrophic drops or run-overs etc.)?

Thanks!

The two that I am aware of (and I am sure there are others) are:

1. CaseMate Barely There
2. Incipio Feather

Both are back/sides cases that are incredibly thin. My iPhone 5 is naked, but I used both of these cases on my iPhone 4...

[the1onlyjosh]

Zagg just released some metal numbers today. They had a link up on their twitter pages. As car as full cases switcheasy.com has the nude series which is only 1mm think. If I don't go nude I go with that case.

[metllicamilitia]

+1 on the Incipio Feather, using one right now, actually adds better grip and feel to the phone and barely adds anything to it.


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[emjayess]

Zagg just released some metal numbers today. They had a link up on their twitter pages. As car as full cases switcheasy.com has the nude series which is only 1mm think. If I don't go nude I go with that case.

I saw the Zagg Perimeter on their web site and I'm intrigued; however, I didn't see any new metal cases/bumpers--can you direct me to them?

And thanks to everyone who chimed in--I have some good leads so far (but no Holy Grail just yet)!

[Bro-row]

Elago S5 Slim Fit (with apple logo cutout), I've used them all and this is the best "thin" case IMO. $10.99 on Amazon.

[vietalogy]

Elago S5 Slim Fit (with apple logo cutout), I've used them all and this is the best "thin" case IMO. $10.99 on Amazon.

I also have this one but without the logo cutout and love it.

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[tech_fan]

I just got a case yesterday and its called the Spigen Linear Metal Ultra case yesterday. It provides side protection and has back protection. The back protection is clear hard plastic and the side protection is plastic metallic finish. Spigen makes some real nice products. They actually have a screen protector called the Glass.tr which is a piece of shatterproof glass that adheres to the phone.

The Spigen case also does not protrude from the front so, there is no edge to the phone. The costs for these cases vary from $20-$30.

[emjayess]

I just got a case yesterday and its called the Spigen Linear Metal Ultra case yesterday. It provides side protection and has back protection. The back protection is clear hard plastic and the side protection is plastic metallic finish. Spigen makes some real nice products. They actually have a screen protector called the Glass.tr which is a piece of shatterproof glass that adheres to the phone.

The Spigen case also does not protrude from the front so, there is no edge to the phone. The costs for these cases vary from $20-$30.

Thanks everyone for more recommendations! I'm still not sure etc. Question for "tech_fan" on the Spigens: do the LInear Metal Ultra work if you don't use their back cover? In other words, would there be a gap without their back cover?

Again, I'm mostly interested in bumpers; so, does anyone know if the Spigen Neo Hybrid (I think they're called) would work with a third-party glass front protector (I already have a PowerSupport glass cover and a Bodyguardz on the way)?

Thanks and keep the ideas coming!

[Slammers08]

Checkout zoogue.com I've got 2 of these cases and they are very low profile. Highly recommend.

[jerome g]

Checkout zoogue.com I've got 2 of these cases and they are very low profile. Highly recommend.

Looks good, and they are on Amazon for $8 !

[Slammers08]

Looks good, and they are on Amazon for $8 !

Can't go wrong!!

[asuperstarr]

Casemate Barely There

[asuperstarr]

Incipio Feather
Incase Snapcase

[emjayess]

Checkout zoogue.com I've got 2 of these cases and they are very low profile. Highly recommend.

Yes, I have one of those cases as it came free with my ZooGue iPad case (which is cool); the silicone or whatever it is and the serrated edges are annoying: the case won't stick to my MILO phone stand, for one thing. The case is too thick and the feel of the material is a bummer.

[Slammers08]

Yes, I have one of those cases as it came free with my ZooGue iPad case (which is cool); the silicone or whatever it is and the serrated edges are annoying: the case won't stick to my MILO phone stand, for one thing. The case is too thick and the feel of the material is a bummer.

Also highly recommend the tech21 case! A little better protection very low profile!

[ckillam3]

Spigen line is awesome

[pr1nce2]

I like the outter box for me personally

[Slammers08]

Also the tech 21 is great for protection and not much thicker than the zoogue. Dropped my phone about 4ft on concrete yesterday and the phone doesn't have a mark on it. And I use a zagg HD and a tech 21 case. Highly recommend.

[emjayess]

Also the tech 21 is great for protection and not much thicker than the zoogue. Dropped my phone about 4ft on concrete yesterday and the phone doesn't have a mark on it. And I use a zagg HD and a tech 21 case. Highly recommend.

Thanks, but even if good on protection, the clear model still has orange sides?! WTF?! Too thick, anyway.

[emjayess]

Spigen line is awesome

The Spigen models look great; however, some reviewers there complain about the "loose fit" on the iPhone 5 and that the color isn't as good as the photos. Therefore, do you have any of the the bumper models with the metallic finish such as the "Linear EX Slim Metal" or the "Neo Hybrid EX Slim Metal"? The "Metal Slate" color looks the best to me, but they're out of stock, it seems.

[Slammers08]

Thanks, but even if good on protection, the clear model still has orange sides?! WTF?! Too thick, anyway.

I know but I have the smoked so the orange sides are not as noticeable. The case is not that thick really. I rotate between this and the zoogue. Also use the belkin candy sheer also.

[emjayess]

FYI: I just received the ZAGG Perimeter bumper case for my iPhone 5 today.

This product seems like it's just something ZAGG developed quickly to push out to catch the iPhone 5 wave etc. Specifically, the volume buttons are small and poorly designed, providing poor tactile feedback; user experience is lousy etc. Disappointing and I will be returning it immediately. The rest of it is OK and seems to cover the edges well.

[the1onlyjosh]

Just got my poetic borderline in a few days ago. By far my favorite and thinnest case.

[t3ddie]

Ozaki 0.3 solid maybe