iPhone 3Gs case

442coop · June 21, 2009 12:59AM

Hey everyone I'm a college student and I've been waiting till this July (contract is up for renewal with AT&T and eligible for the cheaper price) to get my first iPhone

, and since the reveal of the 3Gs I've been very anxious to get it.

I'm so excited that already looking for accessories. I was wondering if any of the new 3Gs owners could tell me if their old 3G cases fit the 3Gs with zero problem.

And if anyone has used this case before:

http://www.switcheasy.com/products/R...hp?color=black

opinions?

mbradley67 · June 21, 2009 7:40AM

That case looks awesome! I think I might be making a purchase myself!

I think the only thing you'd need to worry about is the location of the camera....but it looks to be in the same position to me. I don't think there are any other structural changes.

pmz · June 21, 2009 9:52AM

As far as everyone knows they are identical, save .1 oz in weight. That website has VERY nice looking cases, but ultimately too much. Too much case for too much $.

I like the simple $19 at&t store skin.

mbradley67 · June 21, 2009 12:12PM

This isn't just the case....all this included it seems:

One RebelSerpent™ unit

(2) Two anti-static Screen Guards

One Microfiber Wipe

One Universal Dock Adapter

One Video Dock Stand

One Squeegee for your Screen Guard application

One Power Jack Connector Protector

wicked666 · June 21, 2009 12:19PM

http://www.switcheasy.com/products/C...coShuffle.php#

tasslehawf · June 21, 2009 1:23PM

Just ordered my ivolution Top SP from Vaja (black with dark blue stripe) for my 3GS. Yes very expensive, but I have always wanted one (my brother got one for his 2G) and it's really the only case out there that protects the phone fully, but makes it completely accessible when it's open. The flip case I have now from Sena, adds an extra layer of bulk to the case by providing leather protection to the front of the phone. Plus, it ruined the back of my 2G.

442coop · June 21, 2009 11:20PM

thanks for the input guys,

I just happened to be reading reviews of different iPhone cases when I came across a pic of it and went to their site. At first I thought it was just one piece but when I saw that it was a hybrid of a hard and soft case, the mechanical engineering student in me went WOW. Thinking about it the idea of a hybrid for protection makes really good sense.

A soft case offers great protection of most impacts by absorption. But if it was dropped on a corner were the material is most likely thinnest it wouldn't absorb as much and could damage the corner of the phone.

A hard case offers protection of scratches and some impacts up to a certain degree. The hard case would have the advantage on corner drops by sacrificing itself for the most part, but there would still be some shock transferred. The problem I see with most is that the hard case itself could shatter, crack, or come apart if dropped. And some could even scratch the phone when you are putting it one the phone.

With the hybrid you get the absorption of the soft case with the rigidity and corner protection of a hard case.

(These are just my observations and I could be wrong)

jkoz · June 21, 2009 11:47PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 442Coop

thanks for the input guys,

I just happened to be reading reviews of different iPhone cases when I came across a pic of it and went to their site. At first I thought it was just one piece but when I saw that it was a hybrid of a hard and soft case, the mechanical engineering student in me went WOW. Thinking about it the idea of a hybrid for protection makes really good sense.

A soft case offers great protection of most impacts by absorption. But if it was dropped on a corner were the material is most likely thinnest it wouldn't absorb as much and could damage the corner of the phone.

A hard case offers protection of scratches and some impacts up to a certain degree. The hard case would have the advantage on corner drops by sacrificing itself for the most part, but there would still be some shock transferred. The problem I see with most is that the hard case itself could shatter, crack, or come apart if dropped. And some could even scratch the phone when you are putting it one the phone.

With the hybrid you get the absorption of the soft case with the rigidity and corner protection of a hard case.

(These are just my observations and I could be wrong)

It looks nice, much nicer than my previous case for my 2G. I might splurge.

emina · June 23, 2009 3:15AM

The case looks nice, but the price $26.99 seems too high for me. I tend to choose the cases with the lower price, only $3-5. By the way, their quality also looks good to their prices.

jkoz · June 23, 2009 3:27AM

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Originally Posted by Emina

The case looks nice, but the price $26.99 seems too high for me. I tend to choose the cases with the lower price, only $3-5. By the way, their quality also looks good to their prices.

I had a $5 case and it accumulated dust and all sorts of lint and crap from my pocket. After a few months I took it off and realized it had actually damaged my phone from the insides being rubbed against the 2G's point. So if I'm going to get a case, a one-time cost to keep my phone looking good, I won't skimp out.

emina · June 25, 2009 11:10PM

Yes, may be the expensive one is high quality, but the cheap one is good enough to me. Thank you！

bergermeister · June 29, 2009 6:52AM

Bought and tried a rather cheap case from Ray-out as it was the only one in the shop I went to (and items are decided on by a home office far, far away); it was horrible. The film was rough and inhibited sliding. Worst, though was the silicone case which left a gooey residue on my phone that was a royal pain to clean off; got my local shop to help.

Looking for something else...

Destroying my iPhone is not an option. Nor is ruining my experience with it. More cash for something better.

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