iphone help. Covers, color?

jdkeller · 09-27-2009, 10:42 PM

So I will be getting an iphone tomorrow or wed. I was going to today but ran into trouble. I was curious what you guys think are the best cases. I dont really want it on my hip, just something that will protect it. Rubber is nice but if its leather its gotta be nice as well. Whats the best plastic to use to protect the screen and WONT give you those bubbles.

So what do you guys like? Suggestions? Where to buy?

Black or White? Im leaning toward black. White is for metros.

Thanks!!!

05PreRunner · 09-27-2009, 10:44 PM

Check out the Otterbox line of cases for the iphone...best case ever....

When i had an iphone, i bought one of their waterproof cases....

It definitely worked

Nate794 · 09-27-2009, 10:44 PM

if you get white the tiny hairline cracks will be less noticeable!

jdkeller · 09-27-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05PreRunner

Check out the Otterbox line of cases for the iphone...best case ever....

When i had an iphone, i bought one of their waterproof cases....

It definitely worked

Sweet. I will look right now. I cant sleep

jdkeller · 09-27-2009, 10:46 PM

Thats super nice. But $50!!! Ouch

jdkeller · 09-27-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate794

if you get white the tiny hairline cracks will be less noticeable!

Thats what I was thinking, but Im getting a cover anyway. Ahhh I hate decisions like this.

05PreRunner · 09-27-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdkeller

Thats super nice. But $50!!! Ouch

i paid $30 a while back...

ebay is your friend.... im sure you could get one for a lot less on there......

be sure to use the live.com 8% off too...

cmack · 09-27-2009, 10:49 PM

Well I would recommend a hard plastic case. I've used the silicon ones and eventually mine just got stretched out and it just didn't last as long as I'd hoped. I forget the brand and what it's called, but I've got a few friends with screen protectors that go on like a clear sticker. If put on correctly, you won't have bubbles. The only benefit of it is that it reduces glare. Personally, I don't have one. Why, because the iphone screens are supposedly "scratch proof" and therefore if by some odd chance it does get scratched, I would just bring it to apple and tell them I was told it was scratch proof and somehow I now have a scratch (I'm under warranty still). So I would recommend for now, you get a hard plastic one. They sell them at the Apple store, or online. If you get one off ebay, it may cause you problems. My sister ordered one off of there and it leaves paint marks when you take it on and off. I got a clear one off of ebay and it freakin scratched my phone just when I was putting it on!

jdkeller · 09-27-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05PreRunner

i paid $30 a while back...

ebay is your friend.... im sure you could get one for a lot less on there......

be sure to use the live.com 8% off too...

for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmack48

Well I would recommend a hard plastic case. I've used the silicon ones and eventually mine just got stretched out and it just didn't last as long as I'd hoped. I forget the brand and what it's called, but I've got a few friends with screen protectors that go on like a clear sticker. If put on correctly, you won't have bubbles. The only benefit of it is that it reduces glare. Personally, I don't have one. Why, because the iphone screens are supposedly "scratch proof" and therefore if by some odd chance it does get scratched, I would just bring it to apple and tell them I was told it was scratch proof and somehow I now have a scratch (I'm under warranty still). So I would recommend for now, you get a hard plastic one. They sell them at the Apple store, or online. If you get one off ebay, it may cause you problems. My sister ordered one off of there and it leaves paint marks when you take it on and off. I got a clear one off of ebay and it freakin scratched my phone just when I was putting it on!

thanks. I saw some decent ones in ATT but I wish I could try it on first.

cmack · 09-27-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdkeller

for sure

thanks. I saw some decent ones in ATT but I wish I could try it on first.

Go to the Apple store and get someone to help you. Pick one out and say I really like this one, but I'm not sure how it'd look and feel on my phone. Odds are the employee will take it out of the box and put it on your phone to see if you like it.

dysfunctnlretard · 09-27-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmack48

Well I would recommend a hard plastic case. I've used the silicon ones and eventually mine just got stretched out and it just didn't last as long as I'd hoped. I forget the brand and what it's called, but I've got a few friends with screen protectors that go on like a clear sticker. If put on correctly, you won't have bubbles. The only benefit of it is that it reduces glare. Personally, I don't have one. Why, because the iphone screens are supposedly "scratch proof" and therefore if by some odd chance it does get scratched, I would just bring it to apple and tell them I was told it was scratch proof and somehow I now have a scratch (I'm under warranty still). So I would recommend for now, you get a hard plastic one. They sell them at the Apple store, or online. If you get one off ebay, it may cause you problems. My sister ordered one off of there and it leaves paint marks when you take it on and off. I got a clear one off of ebay and it freakin scratched my phone just when I was putting it on!

I definitely agree that the silicone/rubber cases stretch out way too fast. I purchased a 3g When it first came out and got a silicone case for it which lasted me a month before it looked like a vagina after Im through with it. I ended up getting a Speck Case (http://www.speckproducts.com/product...iphone-3gs/162) which lasted me all through my Original 3G Ownership and I have now began using it on my new 3G. Its really tough and can definitely handle the drops. Ive dropped my iPhone quite a few times with no damage because of the protection this case has provided my phone.

jdkeller · 09-27-2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmack48

Go to the Apple store and get someone to help you. Pick one out and say I really like this one, but I'm not sure how it'd look and feel on my phone. Odds are the employee will take it out of the box and put it on your phone to see if you like it.

Nice. I will give it a try. Is the warranty free or does it cost?

05PreRunner · 09-27-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysfunctnlretard

I definitely agree that the silicone/rubber cases stretch out way too fast. I purchased a 3g When it first came out and got a silicone case for it which lasted me a month before it looked like a vagina after Im through with it. I ended up getting a Speck Case (http://www.speckproducts.com/product...iphone-3gs/162) which lasted me all through my Original 3G Ownership and I have now began using it on my new 3G. Its really tough and can definitely handle the drops. Ive dropped my iPhone quite a few times with no damage because of the protection this case has provided my phone.

cmack · 09-27-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdkeller

Nice. I will give it a try. Is the warranty free or does it cost?

You get a 1 year warranty for free. But it doesn't cover accidental damage such as liquid spills, or shattering the screen from dropping it. You can buy up to 2 more years of the warranty. I didn't get the extended warranty. I've only had two issues with mine, and the first time the replaced everything on my phone for free except the hard drive and the second time, they just did a complete restore, but I need to go back cause there is still the hardware issue that they never fixed...

jdkeller · 09-27-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysfunctnlretard

I definitely agree that the silicone/rubber cases stretch out way too fast. I purchased a 3g When it first came out and got a silicone case for it which lasted me a month before it looked like a vagina after Im through with it. I ended up getting a Speck Case (http://www.speckproducts.com/product...iphone-3gs/162) which lasted me all through my Original 3G Ownership and I have now began using it on my new 3G. Its really tough and can definitely handle the drops. Ive dropped my iPhone quite a few times with no damage because of the protection this case has provided my phone.

ahhh yes. I saw this at the store and was debating it.

cmack · 09-27-2009, 11:02 PM

Apple tries pretty hard to please their customers. For instance, my sister just brought her iphone in yesterday. It was having major issues. They took a look at it and said liquid had spilled in it. (She didn't tell them but she spilled a bunch of booze on it one night by accident.) Her phone is out of warranty. Well they said it'd by $199 to replace it or $399 to upgrade it to the 3gs. She told them to hold on so she could have my mom transfer money to her checking account since she doesn't have a lot of money since she's still in college. The guy said do you really need the money for something else? She said yes, and he said ok, don't worry about it, I'll replace it for you for free.

senor taco · 09-27-2009, 11:07 PM

Incase slider with a screen protecter, that's what I have and I love it. I drop my phone all the time and no damage at all.

http://www.goincase.com/search/iPhone

jdkeller · 09-27-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmack48

Apple tries pretty hard to please their customers. For instance, my sister just brought her iphone in yesterday. It was having major issues. They took a look at it and said liquid had spilled in it. (She didn't tell them but she spilled a bunch of booze on it one night by accident.) Her phone is out of warranty. Well they said it'd by $199 to replace it or $399 to upgrade it to the 3gs. She told them to hold on so she could have my mom transfer money to her checking account since she doesn't have a lot of money since she's still in college. The guy said do you really need the money for something else? She said yes, and he said ok, don't worry about it, I'll replace it for you for free.

Sounds sketchy. Must be a cool worker or something. Is your sister hot?

cmack · 09-27-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdkeller

Sounds sketchy. Must be a cool worker or something. Is your sister hot?

My Aunt said that night "Way to work it!" LOL

rossk35 · 09-27-2009, 11:50 PM

I have this case along with a few of my friends. I highly recommend it. I don't use the clip though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Contour-Showcase...d=p3286.c0.m14
For a screen protector I use this http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS...mco=Nzk2MzQ5NA

09-27-2009, 10:42 PM	#1
jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s Name: Jonathan Joined: Nov 2008, #11040 Location: Inland Empire, Ca Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 7,380 2008 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Rear TSB, Dome light LED, 6000k HID Headlights and fogs, reverse light LED's, Grillcraft black mesh, rear OME n182's, Total Chaos UCA's, 285/75/16 BFG KM2's, Spidertrax spacers, Blacked out emblems, cb, All Pro 3" leaf pack, Fox 2.0 coilovers, Revenge Fab Sliders, u bolt flip kit and Timbrens, iPod/iPhone stereo adapter, bed bar with light and antenna, Wet Okoles, Weathertech Mats, Wet Okole Armrests.	iphone help. Covers, color? So I will be getting an iphone tomorrow or wed. I was going to today but ran into trouble. I was curious what you guys think are the best cases. I dont really want it on my hip, just something that will protect it. Rubber is nice but if its leather its gotta be nice as well. Whats the best plastic to use to protect the screen and WONT give you those bubbles. So what do you guys like? Suggestions? Where to buy? Black or White? Im leaning toward black. White is for metros. Thanks!!! __________________ My Build http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...ner-build.html

09-27-2009, 10:44 PM	#2
05PreRunner "Living life in the FAST lane..." Joined: Sep 2007, #2675 Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 4,894	Check out the Otterbox line of cases for the iphone...best case ever.... When i had an iphone, i bought one of their waterproof cases.... It definitely worked __________________

09-27-2009, 10:46 PM	#5
jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s Name: Jonathan Joined: Nov 2008, #11040 Location: Inland Empire, Ca Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 7,380 2008 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Rear TSB, Dome light LED, 6000k HID Headlights and fogs, reverse light LED's, Grillcraft black mesh, rear OME n182's, Total Chaos UCA's, 285/75/16 BFG KM2's, Spidertrax spacers, Blacked out emblems, cb, All Pro 3" leaf pack, Fox 2.0 coilovers, Revenge Fab Sliders, u bolt flip kit and Timbrens, iPod/iPhone stereo adapter, bed bar with light and antenna, Wet Okoles, Weathertech Mats, Wet Okole Armrests.	Thats super nice. But $50!!! Ouch __________________ My Build http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...ner-build.html

09-27-2009, 10:49 PM	#8
cmack Why so serious? Name: Hammond Joined: Jun 2009, #18119 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Gender: Dude Posts: 14,512 99 Toybota TRD Off-Road 4x4 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Uniden CB Radio with custom folding Firestick antennae mount and PA, Viper Alarm with engine kill, Outdoor speakers mounted under the bed, Integrated iPod controls with Panasonic Stereo with Infinity Component Speakers and Rockford Fosgate Sub, KC Daylighters Off-Road Lights, LineX Bed Liner, Military Ammo Can mounted under the bed for storage, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror with compass temperature gauge and UV sensor, Hood Protector, Husky Liners, Gray Wire Mod, Painted Grile, Tinted Tails, Debadged, Deck Plate mod, de-mudflaped	Well I would recommend a hard plastic case. I've used the silicon ones and eventually mine just got stretched out and it just didn't last as long as I'd hoped. I forget the brand and what it's called, but I've got a few friends with screen protectors that go on like a clear sticker. If put on correctly, you won't have bubbles. The only benefit of it is that it reduces glare. Personally, I don't have one. Why, because the iphone screens are supposedly "scratch proof" and therefore if by some odd chance it does get scratched, I would just bring it to apple and tell them I was told it was scratch proof and somehow I now have a scratch (I'm under warranty still). So I would recommend for now, you get a hard plastic one. They sell them at the Apple store, or online. If you get one off ebay, it may cause you problems. My sister ordered one off of there and it leaves paint marks when you take it on and off. I got a clear one off of ebay and it freakin scratched my phone just when I was putting it on! __________________ Some people are alive, simply because it is illegal to kill them. My Build Thread

09-27-2009, 11:02 PM	#16
cmack Why so serious? Name: Hammond Joined: Jun 2009, #18119 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Gender: Dude Posts: 14,512 99 Toybota TRD Off-Road 4x4 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Uniden CB Radio with custom folding Firestick antennae mount and PA, Viper Alarm with engine kill, Outdoor speakers mounted under the bed, Integrated iPod controls with Panasonic Stereo with Infinity Component Speakers and Rockford Fosgate Sub, KC Daylighters Off-Road Lights, LineX Bed Liner, Military Ammo Can mounted under the bed for storage, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror with compass temperature gauge and UV sensor, Hood Protector, Husky Liners, Gray Wire Mod, Painted Grile, Tinted Tails, Debadged, Deck Plate mod, de-mudflaped	Apple tries pretty hard to please their customers. For instance, my sister just brought her iphone in yesterday. It was having major issues. They took a look at it and said liquid had spilled in it. (She didn't tell them but she spilled a bunch of booze on it one night by accident.) Her phone is out of warranty. Well they said it'd by $199 to replace it or $399 to upgrade it to the 3gs. She told them to hold on so she could have my mom transfer money to her checking account since she doesn't have a lot of money since she's still in college. The guy said do you really need the money for something else? She said yes, and he said ok, don't worry about it, I'll replace it for you for free. __________________ Some people are alive, simply because it is illegal to kill them. My Build Thread

09-27-2009, 11:07 PM	#17
senor taco Senior Member Name: Steve Joined: Jan 2009, #12330 Location: Monterey Bay, Ca Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 1,184 O7 tacoMa PreRunner SR5 short bed 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0 17in fj cruiser wheels Chrome 4 pice billet grille Single in double out 50 series flowmaster with stainless tips Kenwod ddx512 double din touch screen DVD reciver with a single Rockford fosgate 12 in sub with an alpine amp tinted tail and third break light silverstar head and fog lights k&n drop in Billy 5100's on all 4 corners with a 2"AAL	Incase slider with a screen protecter, that's what I have and I love it. I drop my phone all the time and no damage at all. http://www.goincase.com/search/iPhone __________________ MY BUILD Are you tough enough to drive a Tacoma? Join the club

09-27-2009, 11:50 PM	#20
rossk35 Do Work Son! Joined: Mar 2009, #15197 Location: hawaii Gender: Male Posts: 498 07 TRD Sport Supercharged 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 TRD S/C/TRD Intake/TRD Boost Gauge/DT Headers/OEM TL/ZKW retro/Pioneer DVD w/Ipod/Magnaflow/20% Tint/BHLM/JL 10" sub, JL VR components, JL 450/4 amp/s2k ant./Helwig Sway bar/Viper 791/ 18" limited 4runner rims	I have this case along with a few of my friends. I highly recommend it. I don't use the clip though. http://cgi.ebay.com/Contour-Showcase...d=p3286.c0.m14 For a screen protector I use this http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS...mco=Nzk2MzQ5NA __________________ Step TL/ZKW Reto

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