What has everyone seen around? When I can find a clear case that's what I'll use. Don't want to cover any part of the gorgeous phone up :cool:
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What has everyone seen around? When I can find a clear case that's what I'll use. Don't want to cover any part of the gorgeous phone up :cool:
I haven't found anything so far with the exception of Apple's iPhone bumpers. My guess is the new cases from the various manufactures will pop up at or shortly after the initial release date of the 4.
im waiting for incipios feather case or maybe their other ones
I'm thinking the feather too or switcheasy case
I bought a Marware SportGrip Edge which looks better than the Apple Bumper and is $10 cheaper!
Give it a week after i4 comes out and they will be coming out of the wood work.
I've seen a lot of companies that are showing cases, but not available to order yet. Do an online search. Belkin, Case-Mate, Scoche, and Otterbox all have cases on their sites I think. I haven't decided if I'm going to use a case yet. I haven't for over 6 months on my 3GS.
Belkin: Wireless Routers, iPod accessories, iPad cases, energy saving devices. has clear iPhone 4 cases listed as coming soon ;)
I'm a converted blackberry user and one of the best cases I had for my blackberry was an epik case and to my surprises when I went to go see he already had the iphone4 cases in stock so I ordered 2 and hopefully they will be here before I get my phone.
Im thinking about just doing a Zagg invisible shield and a bumper until Switcheasy comes out with theirs
+1, love the feather.
I had Clear-Coat on my 3G, and Zagg on my 3GS for a while. The application was much easier and looked better on the Clear-Coat than the Zagg. Just thought I'd give you a heads up! The application will be a lot easier though, because the shields won't have to curve around the back.
EDIT: Make sure you give whichever shield you choose time to completely dry before putting the bumper on (24-48 hours). It could make the shield slide and bubble up.
I was thinking the exact same thing. I currently have the switcheasy torrent on my 3gs. Switcheasy makes great products, plus you get a lot of "extras" with their cases (screen protectors, dock guard, docking adapter made to work with their case), you cant go wrong.
i'd still do the bumper and have the clear guard for front and back..don't really like the idea of having a case that adds breadth to the phone but a little wider is okay (from the bumper) i guess.
Light blue Apple bumper with invisishield
The switcheasy cases look very nice, can't wait to see what they come up with for iPhone 4
I'm a big fan of SwitchEasy. They always seem to have very nice cases at a reasonable price. Plus they generally include a couple of better-than-average screen protectors.
I don't really like a case on my phone,but I like the look of those bumpers. Maybe I'll try one.
I want to do full Zagg shield with an iBand(when available) for iPhone 4.
I saw the new stuff on Incipio's website... looks good. I want to say that the feather was on there.
I have always used Speck Products for my iPod, and iPhone. They are the best. I work on machines in shops and travel frequently, and my phone and iPod are mint, even after all these years. I have the Toughskin now, and cant wait for them to come out with an iPhone 4 toughskin. Unless it totally sucks, they've already got my money!
:cool:
I ordered a green bumper from Apple. I was shocked to see the ship date isn't until the middle of July! Then again, I'm trying to get the white iphone this time around so I might not have the phone yet, either.
I'm hoping it fits in my current Golla bags (I have, um, 4-I really like them, lol) That way, I can use it case free and use the bag for protection in my bag. I love the look of the stainless steel band and don't want to cover it up.
Sweet first thread I've made that's become a sticky.
Do anyone use the cases from DSstyles? I am going to buy a silicon case for my iPhone 4 later. And their silicon case seems good!
iPhone 4 Cases - DSStyles.com
I'm getting the black bumper with the WHITE iPhone (if and when it ever comes out) and a Zagg insible shield..that color combo is gonna look sweet! Sn: imight just get every color bumper to match what color shirt I will have on that day lol :cool:
Any vendor shipping yet?
Too bad there's not much available to protect it. I pre-ordered Power Support anti-glare screen protectors and some Marware SportGrips. Hope they arrive soon, I'm kind of a neat freak and don't like scratches, etc. on my phone.
I'm this close to jumping in on the marware microshell and a screen protector which I just found out that it will not be available for another 2 weeks.:(
Im freaking out a little not having a case at the launch. Any suggestions? Should I wait for something good to come out?
I'm going to wait and see some of the early offerings from Switcheasy, Incase, and the other big names before I make a decision. I think my phone should hold up a week or two until I can get one ordered.
One case to rule them all.......... Otterbox!!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just ordered my skin from bse today but they won't ship till launch day... But thank goodness i had already ordered my epik cases that come with screen protectors that'll hopefully by tomorrow or Thursday ...
i've never been a case guy with my blackberry, but rather a protective skin. i'll be buying another bodyguardz skin for my iphone4
Does Otterbox make the phone to bulky and take away the appeal of the iphone design?
Banner add says available now but when you click on the item it says not available now.
TEASE
Incipio Carrying Cases - iPhone 4 Cases
Black bumpers are now backorderd for over a week now. I'm nervous about showing off my iPhone 4 tomorrow evening without a case or even the damn bumper.
Does make it a lot bulkier, but I find it easier to hold and use. Besides your getting the ultimate in iphone protection.
Cretouch.com will release their Vintage leather case for iPhone 4 next week. I have it for iPhone 3GS, it's awesome case. This will be the case for my new iPhone 4 as well.
Have you heard ANYTHING back from Marware regarding the sportgrips? I ordered from them too and even emailed for status and haven't heard a word from them.
Otterbox has revealed their iPhone 4 case linup:
iPhone 4 Cases / OtterBox.com
They don't look to shabby at all!
Anyone have any recommendations on the best Body Wraps to get or stay away from? ZAGG, BSE, Clear-Coat?
I assume new iPhone4 will work better with these since there are no rounded edges for it to peel away from and look bad!
Thanks
Casemate has two styles currently available with about 10 styles unavailable.
this is what im getting tomm for iPhone 4: Apple iPhone 4 Full Body Protection
check it out, i seen it in action...
cool, think i'm going to get one of that
Reckon I'll go for either the OtterBox Commuter or Defender plus a high quality and grade screen protector. I need good protection while I'm at work on the railway.
i always get snap case
Thanks for this. I was going to get a bumper and a Zagg/Wrapsol/BSE until I looked into this and realised it comes with two films for front and back protection too!
It's a shame it doesn't have the metallic buttons like the Apple one, but at £15 all in it's damn good value considering a bumper is £25 and an Invisible Shield is about £20.
I have used phantom skinz on my blackberry 8900 (sold), current iphone 3gs, and just got confirmation that my order will ship for my iphone 4. ALL skin orders come with TWO complete sets for your phone. I have been very happy with their products and if you are looking into a zagg/invisible shield type product I suggest you check out phantom skinz . com
If you enter the code "summersale2010" you will receive 30% off of your order (skinz only)
and no I don't work for phantomskinz lol. Now I'm waiting for switcheasy to release a case like the torrent and I'll be set!
I don't think the 'Bumper' cases look that bad..
I stopped by Best Buy earlier today and they had several cases. I'm not sure I'll keep the one I got, but I feel better with a case when on a call. Plus, it did solve the signal issue while holding the phone.
Do you remember what cases bb was selling john? I know they had a rocketfish or something when I preorder. Im just trying to decide if I should get one with my phone today, or wait and get one online. I dont wanna scratch it though!
Are the screen covers so clear as not to inhibit the new crystal clear display on the iPhone 4? I know ZAGG screen covers were HORRIBLE and made the display look washed out and had the orange peel look to them.
Thanks
I just went to the Apple store, bypassed the huge line and bought a black bumper. They had a lot of them.
My local bestbuy, (Best buy on Memorial, Oklahoma City), had several cases.
The ones I remember were:
Griffin
Griffin Technology: Reveal for iPhone 4 - Ultra-thin hard-shell case
iFrogz and Belkin
iphone 4 cases - BestBuy
Case-Mate
Apple iPhone 4 Cases, Covers, Holsters, Skins, and Accessories | Case-mate
I went with a Griffin because it was the only clear case I saw there.
That and it was cheap. I'm going to be getting a OtterBox case when they are released.
Although those iFrogz cases's looked kinda cool looking, but it didn't have a clear back.
The griffin case feels cheaply made. But it'll do for now.
I also bought a zagg shield for the front of the phone, but I don't like it already. Feels and looks like scotch tape....
iFrogz has some screen protectors also. They were $10 cheaper, but haven't used them before. One reason why I went with zagg.
I went with a Griffin because it was the only clear case I saw there.
That and it was cheap. I'm going to be getting a OtterBox case when they are released.
Although those iFrogz cases's looked kinda cool looking, but it didn't have a clear back.
The griffin case feels cheaply made. But it'll do for now.
I also bought a zagg shield for the front of the phone, but I don't like it already. Feels and looks like scotch tape....
iFrogz has some screen protectors also. They were $10 cheaper, but haven't used them before. One reason why I went with zagg.[/QUOTE]
I went with the griffin reveal case aswell. Pretty cool case just as cool as the bumpers but with protection for the back aswell.
I don't remember exactly. They did have the Rocketfish, Frogz, plus the one I got. I'm not sure which brand it is. I threw away the package at the counter. It's got rubbery feel, but stiff. It's not like silicon cases that are hard to get in and out of your pocket. It has kind of a diamond pattern on the back.
Anyone have any idea of good the ifrog screen protectors are? They seem to come with those cases. I like the cases as well, might pick one up till I buy one online.
I have friends that swear by these:
Wrapsol Screen Protectors
You can also use promo code chatter to save 20%.
I just ordered a Clear-Coat case, I'll see how it is in a few days when I get it.
You can use the code '25off' for 25% off
yesss clear coat is the shizz! i got my i4 and iPad in those, u cant even see that there is a coating on it
it was supposed to be $90 for iPad and iPhone combo but the guy gave me $15 off so i got it done for $75 installed :)
I assume by that comment that the Clear-Coat does NOT fade out the display on the iPhone4 in any way? That's exactly what I'm looking for!!!!
DOES NOT!! i will post pix tonite and u be the judge!!;)
Sweet Thanks!!!
The phantomskinz do show some orange peel when held at certain angles but I honestly do not notice it's there when I'm using the phone. I've heard zagg is the worst but cannot speak from personal experience. I can say that phantomskinz and ghostarmor make great products, phantomskinz having the edge with better pricing and teh fact that you get two kits with each purchase. Just remember to give your phone a day or two to look its best after an install because there will be fingerprints/smuges, but they will go away after a few days.
Hope this helps
Awesome! I've read a ton of great reviews on it so figured I'd give it a shot. With that and the Otterbox case my new 4 should be protected pretty well!
I have the black bumper on right now and actually like it, will use until a clear switcheasy or incipio comes out
I got a black Bumper today at launch. I actually really like it, but the cutout in the bottom for the dock connector is cut to precisely fit Apple's plug, and the Griffin AutoPilot I use in my car doesn't fit the hole. That's something I can't live with, so the search continues.
Can't believe the lack of choice on launch day - I'm getting feedback from Incipio that their feather case is out early next week.
Anyone every tried their NGP Matte case? Sounds like it is a bit more flexible and maybe less prone to the corners cracking due to use/stress after a while.
I want something as minimalist as possible for such a nice phone.
Also waiting on Power Support Crystal screen protectors but I'm almost giving up, they are 19.95 and then they want 28.50 international shipping!!! WTF!!!??? A film weighs less than a postage stamp almost so how can they justify the shipping costs :(
Hoping the Crystal appears on Apple Store or Amazon anytime soon...
got a lot choice at minimaxdeal store. cheap and nice
the screen protector only cost less than USD10 inclusive shipping.
just let me know if everyone need ipad or iphone accessories, i might can help to get a good deal for you. surely good quality
Does anyone know if the Clear Coat has a cutout for the flash?
I would assume if it is covered it is going to lessen the effect flash has on pictures taken and I am pretty impressed with the flash on the iPhone4! Works really well!!!!
I experienced something crazy and it has to do with exactly what you're talking about. I haven't removed the plastic backing that came on the phone because I'm waiting to get an Invisible Shield or something like it. Well I started taking pictures and when the flash comes on the light travels sideways through the plastic and into the lens so I just had a bright white picture with very minor details on the far right edge. I was like, "Man, this flash is seriously f'd up!" then I looked at it and realized I was a complete moron. :p
LMAO!!!!
That's awesome!!! Yeah that is my biggest concern that there''s a cutout for it. The flash works really well!!!
ZAGG has had to much of an orange peel effect on 3GS so I'm staying away from that brand.
LOL, yeah I felt like a real loser. I had a ZAGG on my old (but still ticking) 60GB iPod Video (5G) and could put up with the orange peel look but not on this phone. The flash IS great on the iPhone. I actually had to use it yesterday as a flashlight because we had a power outage at work and we had to take the stairs out.
I was really surprised how well the flash improved pictures...
Using it naked and I keep it in my pocket in a Waterfield Designs suede sleeve.
I'll be getting the Seidio Innocase; I love these things!
I am holding off buying an iPhone 4 until I get an Otterbox Defender case for it. As soon as I get the e-mail from Otterbox saying I can order it I will. It is a company phone and I do maintenance at a lumber yard. I use my iPhone instead of going to my office so it has to be protected at all times.
Zagg Full Body Wrap!
I did a zagg shield on the front and a ifrogz case that covers the corners sold at bestbuy. Looks good for now. Probably get a holster when I find a good one.
I'm getting a Speck CandyShell in black for my new iPhone 4. Have one on my now ex-iPhone 3G and it's hands down the best case i've ever used. Been waiting for the iPhone 4 version and it came out a couple days ago.
the clearcoat does NOT have a cutout for the flash but it does not affect it in any way... i been using it since day 1 and love it, NO REGRETS :D
I just called two ATT stores and no cases to be found.
Store 1: 89 phones yesterday, 8 cases
Store 2: 120 phones yesterday, 16 cases.
If you find one, buy it, then return in a week or two if you don't like it.
Could use some help here. So I bought one of the ifrogz cases from best buy and my problem is that the screen protector I also bought doesn't fit with the case. Anyone using one of these cases have a recommendation on screen protectors or should I just take the case back?
I love my Golla bags! I have 3 currently and use them all the time. The fit is a little tighter with the iPhone 4 because it's a tad taller, but still works. And I'm kind of paranoid with my iphone and keep it not only in a Golla bag but also in a thin silicone case (hence the reason the golla bag is sometimes a tight fit).
My only beef with the Golla bags is that they generally will not close if you have earphones plugged in (and when I listen to my iPhone on the Metro, I like my iPhone to be concealed to protect it from both damage and theft). Anyway, to solve this problem, I cut a little narrow u-shaped area from the top flap and sewed it closed. Not pretty, but very functional! (see picture)
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I had this issue too. The silicone rubberized cases generally work better with screen protectors. I hate the iFrogz cases - they are too stiff and too hard to get on. Also, they are so "deep" that I have a hard time plugging in headphones or the aux jack in my car when my iPhone is in one of those iFrogz cases.
BTW, my local Best Buy had TONS of iPhone 4 cases.
does best buy let you return cases?
of course they do
i just got the Elan Passport Wallet by Griffin for $30 from Best Buy, last one left! :D
I couldn't get the Zagg to stay on with one of the iFrogz cases....it was just too snug unfortunately.
I know there are purists that don't wish to cover their phone with anything Bulky but for this kind of hardware at this kind of cash...protection is key. I will be getting the Otter Box Defender when it ships. I have a Zagg screen for scratching purposes and a temp $15 case for now but nothing gives the security of the Otter.
I had one on my 3G and never worried once if I dropped it. It's TOUGH! If you prefer protection over fashion, that's the best investment you will make for this phone...especially if you work your phone hard, have kids, hardwood floors or work a lot outside.
I made it to the local mall where clear-coat has a kiosk and they charge $29.99 for full wrap and $10 for install but line was too long to wait to have one installed. Going back tomorrow! It looks really good!!! And best part is if they screw up while installing it they take it off and do it again with a new one until its right!
yeppp exactly! and for the 1st 2 weeks, if it peels off for any weird reason, they will change it and install it for free and anytime there after all u do is pay $10 install fee for LIFE! ;)
Nice! It looked pretty good on the 2 iphones I watched him do and could only tell it was on by looking at an angle but straight on it looked perfect!
damn there isn't a Zagg or Crystal-Clear near me
Zagg is terrible! Stay away!!!!
Order it from Clear-Coat $25 and free shipping and install video online.
If you screw it up they send you another one free so you cant lose with it!!!