Archive for the ‘iPhone 4’ Category

Manufacturer: OtterBox

Model: Commuter Series

Device: Apple iPhone 4

Type: Hard plastic and silicone case

Website: www.otterbox.com

Price: $35

Weight: 30g

Size: 120.9mm x 63.5mm x 14.3mm

Pros: Excellent protection

Cons: Thick and heavy

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Manufacturer: Hard Candy Cases

Model: Candy Slider

Device: Apple iPhone 4

Type: Hard plastic case

Website: www.hardcandycases.com

Price: $35

Weight: 24g

Size: 118.9mm x 62.5mm x 12.8mm

Pros: Good protection, fit

Cons: Unusable with a screen protector, expensive

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Manufacturer: Marware

Model: C.E.O. Flip-Vue

Device: Apple iPhone 4

Type: Flip cover case with belt clip

Website: www.marware.com

Price: $35

Weight: 50g

Size: 122.0mm x 65.1mm x 22.0mm

Pros: Attractive leather design, good fit and protection

Cons: Bulky, expensive

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With only about a month left in Apple’s free iPhone 4 Case Program, time is running out to choose your case.  We’ve reviewed six of the seven cases available through the program – unfortunately we weren’t able to get our hands on the Incase Snap case – and have our thoughts on them below, as well as a vid.  Click on the name of the case for our full review.

 

Apple Bumper

Pros:

-Allows nearly all of the front and back of the iPhone 4 to be seen

-Protects sides of phone well

-Creates ledge to prevent front and back of iPhone 4 from coming into contact with nearby surfaces

Cons:

-Doesn’t protect back of phone

-Slight give on the sides of the case

Best suited for:

-Users that want to preserve the look of the iPhone 4

-Users that only need minimal protection

 

Belkin Shield Micra

Pros:

-Thin and light

-Transparent design allows all of the iPhone 4, including the sides and back of the phone, to be seen

Cons:

-No ledge around the phone’s screen

-Limited protection for top and bottom of phone

-Case collects fingerprints and is easily scratched

Best suited for:

-Users that want the entire iPhone 4 to remain visible

-Users that only need minimal protection

 

Griffin Motif

Pros:

-Protects sides and back of iPhone 4

-Small ledge around iPhone 4’s screen

Cons:

-Somewhat boring design

-Cheap-feeling plastic construction

Best suited for:

-Users that need moderate protection

-Users that like the case’s design

 

Griffin Reveal Etch

Pros:

-Attractive carbon-fiber back

-Protection for sides and back of iPhone 4

-Small ledge around iPhone 4’s screen

Cons:

-Slightly loose-fitting sides

Best suited for:

-Carbon-fiber lovers

-Users that need moderate protection

 

Speck Fitted

Pros:

-Solidly build case

-Fits iPhone 4 well

-Good protection for all sides and the back of the iPhone 4

-Ledge around iPhone 4’s screen

Cons:

-Bulky

-Argyle pattern may not be attractive to some

Best suited for:

-Users that require good protection for the iPhone 4

-Users that like the case’s design

 

Speck PixelSkin HD

Pros:

-Good protection

-Ledge around iPhone 4’s screen

Cons:

-Slightly loose sides

-Somewhat cheap, plastic feel

Best suited for:

-Users that require good protection for the iPhone 4

-Users that like case’s design

Manufacturer: Agent 18

Model: ClearShield

Device: Apple iPhone 4

Type: Hard plastic case

Website: www.agent18.com

Price: $30

Weight: 22g

Size: 119.2mm x 62.5mm x 12.0mm

Pros: Good fit, attractive frosted design

Cons: Slick exterior, average protection

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Manufacturer: Marware

Model: MicroShell

Device: Apple iPhone 4

Type: Hard plastic case

Website: www.marware.com

Price: $25

Weight: 12g

Size: 118.6mm x 61.0mm x 11.3mm

Pros: Thin and light, good fit

Cons: Mediocre protection

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Manufacturer: Marware

Model: SportGrip Edge

Device: Apple iPhone 4

Type: Side cover

Website: www.marware.com

Price: $20

Weight: 14g

Size: 121.7mm x 64.8mm x 12.5mm

Pros: Good fit, shows off front and back of iPhone 4, comes with front and back screen protectors.

Cons: Limited protection

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Manufacturer: Griffin

Model: Motif

Device: Apple iPhone 4

Type: Soft plastic case

Website: www.griffintechnology.com

Price: $20

Weight: 18g

Size: 118.0mm x 61.6mm x 11.8mm

Pros: Relatively thin and light, decent protection

Cons: Uninspired design

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Manufacturer: Marware

Model: Accent

Device: Apple iPhone 4

Type: Flip top case

Website: www.marware.com

Price: $30

Weight:  44g

Size:  120.9mm x 65.9mm x 25.1mm

Pros: Good fit and protection, attractive leather/suede design

Cons: Heavy and thick

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Manufacturer: Belkin

Model: Shield Micra

Device: Apple iPhone 4

Type: Hard plastic case

Website: www.belkin.com

Price: $25

Weight: 14g

Size: 117.2mm x 60.9mm x 10.9mm

Pros: Good fit, transparent design

Cons: Minimal protection

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