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ah yeh never even thought about that!
So it's an iPhone 4 thread too not just a 4S lol****The Official iPhone 4S Accessories Thread****
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ah yeh never even thought about that!
So it's an iPhone 4 thread too not just a 4S lol
did you try apple first ? I've seen at least 3 people get their shattered iPhones replaced for nothing in person and I've heard about plenty more
can't see any cases/bumpers that i think look any good on the white 4s so probably won't bother
No, we didn't at the time but probably would try them first if it happens again.
Suggestion:
http://www.switcheasy-europe.com/products/NUDE_iPhone4/NUDE_iPhone4.php?color=White
or the clear version
Switcheasy Nude is a nice design, but it doesn't offer any front protection. The front lip is recessed and doesn't protrude above screen edge level, meaning that the screen will impact with the floor if phone is dropped face down and it has no "table/face down" scratch protection. At the very minimum Nude should be paired with Pure+ front, although because Pure+ is just anti scratch layer, it is still a bit like trying to soften the impact with a sheet of printing paper.
I myself find Switcheasy Vulcan relatively interesting offer. Not to thick, not too bulky, looks like it's got good protection, well priced while not the ugliest of the bunch. Looks like it would fit in Brodit "for skins" car cradles as well? Does anyone have anything good, bad to say about these?
Element Vapor Pro Black Ops has widely reported problems with blocking GPS and Wifi signals, especially in low signal areas. It looks the part, it feels the part, some people have problems, some claim they don't, but personally I think it's the £99 blindness - if you spend hundred quid on a case you really don't want to see it having any signal issues. In addition to that, I believe there is no active cradle on this earth at the moment that would fit this design. I'd be happy if someone could correct me.
I understand 4S antenna is redesigned slightly, so all designs involving strip of metals around antenna strip, like Vapor Pro, might actually acquire new teething problems. I'd say hold, wait for 4S to be launched and observe the manufacturers forums.
In the meantime - if you like that rugged design - the last "reasonable" Element case - Element Formula 4 still gets a lot of applause, offers good protection front, sides and back, is easy to put on and remove, has no signal issues and costs about 35 quid.
I myself find Switcheasy Vulcan relatively interesting offer. Not to thick, not too bulky, looks like it's got good protection, well priced while not the ugliest of the bunch. Looks like it would fit in Brodit "for skins" car cradles as well? Does anyone have anything good, bad to say about these?
Element Vapor Pro Black Ops has widely reported problems with blocking GPS and Wifi signals, especially in low signal areas. It looks the part, it feels the part, some people have problems, some claim they don't, but personally I think it's the £99 blindness - if you spend hundred quid on a case you really don't want to see it having any signal issues. In addition to that, I believe there is no active cradle on this earth at the moment that would fit this design. I'd be happy if someone could correct me.
I understand 4S antenna is redesigned slightly, so all designs involving strip of metals around antenna strip, like Vapor Pro, might actually acquire new teething problems. I'd say hold, wait for 4S to be launched and observe the manufacturers forums.
In the meantime - if you like that rugged design - the last "reasonable" Element case - Element Formula 4 still gets a lot of applause, offers good protection front, sides and back, is easy to put on and remove, has no signal issues and costs about 35 quid.
Was just about to say the same.
It's a shame cos I thought they looked pretty nice on their website but don't think I'll be buying one.
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£99 on a case is that a joke? pffffff!
Boss at work had one. Didn't take long to fall apart.
So in answer to your question, it can't even keep itself in one piece.
I've just gone for another Otterbox impact
I've got on for my 3GS and its survived a drop down 2 flights of stairs and numerous other drops
If it doesnt fit the 4S right, i'll cut away some rubber. No biggy as its only a fiver
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OtterBox-Im...8TU8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318088189&sr=8-1
I've got on for my 3GS and its survived a drop down 2 flights of stairs and numerous other drops
If it doesnt fit the 4S right, i'll cut away some rubber. No biggy as its only a fiver
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OtterBox-Im...8TU8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318088189&sr=8-1
In terms of looks, this one is my favourite:
http://www.belkin.com/uk/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=574095
Doesn't offer any drop-protection though.
http://www.belkin.com/uk/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=574095
Doesn't offer any drop-protection though.
For the most part I agree with you. I'm still using my iPhone 3G and it's been without a case or screen cover since day one (3 years ago). It's been dropped a few times and survived just fine.
After seeing the disasterous results of an iPhone 4 being dropped from just a short height I'm treating the 4S (which has a virtually identical casing to the 4) as a special case (pardon the pun).
I also plan to sell it on after a year probably to get the (hopefully) larger screened iPhone 5 so I want it in a good saleable condition.
After seeing the disasterous results of an iPhone 4 being dropped from just a short height I'm treating the 4S (which has a virtually identical casing to the 4) as a special case (pardon the pun).
I also plan to sell it on after a year probably to get the (hopefully) larger screened iPhone 5 so I want it in a good saleable condition.
Yeah I do totally agree with you (my 3gs has a plastic back), I just wish there was a decent case out there that kept the original looks of the iPhone.
I loved the look of that NUDE Ultra Clear case but after reading the terrible reviews I'm now at a loss as to what to get.