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Speck PixelSkin HD iphone 4 case
by AwesomeForrest First off I'll start by pointing out I got this case for free when the iPhone 4 original came out with the whole Antennagate situation where users where reporting there hands where causing the signal to decrease and calls to drop. Because of this Apple offered free cases to everyone who bought the phone as this seemed to somewhat improve ... the problem. Personally I never had any issues with signal but for such a high priced phone obviously protecting it is somewhat a high priority. First off the case looks really plain it has a closed back and open front so the entirety of the back of the phone is covered and protected apart from a small hole to allow for the camera and the flash. Fortunately this case has been designed to allow enough room for the flash a lot of the other cases had problems with the pictures they took being too dark because the case was deflecting the flash as it didn't allow enough room however this case avoids this problem. The whole back has a gridded pattern and texture on it which is personally perfect for me cause I don't like anything to over the top and definitely don't like crazy colours or pictures on phone cases so this is a good balance in-between a design and a completely plain case for people like myself. The pattern is actually engraved into the back as well which means it also acts as a grip when you're holding the phone which is definitely important cause I have dropped my iPhone too many times to count. The case comes up around the entire edge of the phone and then where the +/- buttons are the case actually has black rubber +/- buttons on and then above that is a small opening in the case so you can flick the switch to change the phone on and off silent. Then on the top of the phone you have another black rubber button so that you can lock and unlock the phone or switch it on and off also on the opposite side of the top you have the opening for the 3.5mm jack so you can put in your Apple iPhone Headphones or other branded headphones. Then the final opening you have is at the very bottom and that's for putting in the charger when you connect to the computer or a power supply. All the openings have a sufficient amount of space and allow even a little extra for movement which is perfect as sometimes things don't always line up the same after prolonged use. The whole case is made of a very hard rubber it's not silicone like some of the other cases it really feels more like a durable plastic than a rubber. Because of this it's very difficult to get the case on you really have to push it hard to get it in which is surprising as it only clips over around the edge on the front with a very small ledge possible 1mm around. I suppose at least you can have the comfort of knowing the phone is definitely securely held in the case. The main problem though is getting it back out the case if you need to it sometimes would take me 5+ minutes of pushing,pulling and twisting parts of the case just so I could get the phone back out. Now unfortunately for the bad the black rubber buttons on my case were very hard to press and with the power button if I was switching the phone on and off I would sometimes have to apply pressure with both fingers and hold it down till it would switch off. Also the same with the +/- buttons on the side I would find myself squeezing very hard just to get them to work which makes it almost impossible to accurately go up or down by only one bar on the volume. I definitely think this would be a problem from someone who hasn't got much strength in there hands so I would avoid the case if you think that would be a problem for you. The thing for me though was my partner at the time also had the exact same case but the buttons would press perfectly as if there was no case on at all so this is definitely down to imperfections in the design of the case and how they sit on the phone. For the colour I just went with plain black as it was only that and navy blue which I could choose from but looking at the website I can see there are now 8 colours available (brown,black,red,3 shades of blue and 2 shades of pink). The cases seem to retail at about £25 which I would say is way too expensive but you can pick them up for closer to £15 if you shop around but you might be limited in choices for colours as the brighter ones seem to cost more. Overall I wouldn't recommend this case because of the difficulty I had with the buttons because it is a big inconvenience and also I think that it's overpriced for a case just made from rubber. Read the complete review |
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Speck Candyshell iPhone 4S
by edwardjmarsh Buying a case which provides adequate protection for your phone can always be a challenge. I am a great believer in keeping my iPhone safely in a case, reducing wear and tear as much as possible. The Speck Candyshell case comes in an attractive selection of colours including blue and black. It is also guaranteed to fit the 4S ... if purchased from the correct places: http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H7152ZM/A/Speck_CandyShell_for_iPhone_4 The case is made of one component which simply pushes over the phone. The case feels robust yet maintains the attractive style of the iPhone. All buttons remain accessible whilst using the case and the camera also has a lens whole on the rear of the case. What I like about this case is that it includes a ridge around the edge of the screen which adds a small amount of protection when the phone is placed on a desk or table face down. It also ensures that impact to the screen is kept to a minimum if the phone is dropped. ~ Verdict ~ This is a brilliant case which is a lot more robust than a lot of other cases on the market. If you do not do anything too extreme with your phone but want protection, then this case is for you. The only negative point is the price tag which could be said to be a little too much. Read the complete review |
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Speck PixelSkin HD iphone 4 case
by pink_glitter I was given the Speck Pixel Skin iPhone cover by my fiancé when I first got my iPhone. He had got it free with his phone, but hadn't used it as he'd already purchased a case. I used this for a while until I purchased a case of my own. I've actually had a few cases now and it seems I have a knack for choosing poor quality cases that ... either crack or the motifs rub off, so I'm back to using this one. This case is suitable for the iPhone 4. I can't be sure if it fits the 4S - I know that when looking online for a new case, a lot of the reviews I read were saying the covers for the iPhone 4 were blocking some of the buttons on the 4S. Since the 3G does not appear to be mentioned in any of the product specs I've read, I assume this case doesn't fit that either. In terms of looks the case is fairly basic. Mine is the black, but it can also be purchased in grey, red, turquoise, blue and a sort of coral pink colour. The back of the case is shiny with raised matte squares, which I guess is supposed to be a pixel effect. The sides of the case are also matte and there are raised areas on the side where the volume controls are and the top where the power button is. There is a cut out area for the camera lens, the charger point, the headphone jack, and the little switch on the side, that is used to put the phone on silent. It should go without saying that all of these sections are of adequate size, but a case I had for a previous phone covered the headphone jack, so I had to remove it every time I wanted to plug my headphones in! The case is made of a stiff plastic material, which has a slightly rubbery texture and although flexible on the back, the sides are stiff. The first time I used this it was a real struggle to put it on as it was quite a tight fit. It seems to have loosened up a bit now having been put on and off a few times, but it still fits very close to the phone, which means there's little chance of it coming off in a bag or pocket. The quality does seem very good, it strikes me as being very robust and well made, especially compared to some of the cheaper 'novelty' cases I have purchased. I do think that this is a good case in terms of protecting my phone. Obviously there is nothing to protect the screen - for that you'd probably need a flip case - but I feel the rest of the phone is fully protected with this case on it. Being the clumsy person I am, it has had a few knocks - just last night I knocked it from the arm of the sofa onto the hard wooden floor. The worst thing I think I did, was when I was on the cross trainer, listening to music on Spotify. Having chosen to wear clothes with no pockets I stupidly tried resting the phone on top of the speedometer thingy. It worked well for about 20 seconds, until I somehow managed to knock the phone flying, ripping the earphones out of my ears and then watched in horror as it flew across the room straight into a wall, before dropping with a thud to the floor. Let me tell you, that made my heart pump faster than the cross trainer ever could! Thankfully the phone was not damaged at all, which I can only put down to this case. Prices of this case vary. Until a couple of days ago it was on Amazon for £24.99 although they don't seem to have it in stock at the moment. I have found it is also available from Play.com for £14.99 or www.boxytech.com for £12.95. I personally don't think either of those prices is too bad really, considering the fact that I've had a couple of cheaper ones that don't last. The Speck Pixel case might not be the prettiest case on the market, but it's functional and hardwearing and the quality is very good. If you're looking for functionality over style then I think the Speck Pixel Skin is a great choice. Read the complete review |
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