by Andy Jacobs on February 22, 2011 · 0 comments
I’ve been a fan of Sesame Street since childhood, and my favorite character has always been the Cookie Monster. So when I stumbled upon these Cookie Monster and Elmo Character Cases from i.Sound, I had to share them. Made from “food-grade silicone” (sorry, not made from cookies) they are available for iPhone 3G/3GS and 4, [...]
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by Andy Simmons on February 21, 2011 · 2 comments
Over the past several months, I’ve had the opportunity to review a handful of aluminum cases for the iPhone 4, and so far I’ve not found anything that I’ve felt could replace a good plastic/rubber bumper-style case. The latest entrant in the machined-aluminum case is the Kinetic Case; is it more of the same, or [...]
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by Andy Simmons on December 28, 2010 · 4 comments
Back in September, I was given the opportunity to review the ElementCase Vapor case for the iPhone 4, and I just couldn’t give it my recommendation, due primarily to the fact that it was uncomfortable to hold. I’ve now been given the chance to review another CNC-machined aluminum case for the iPhone 4, the Fusionwerkz [...]
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by Andy Jacobs on December 21, 2010 · 0 comments
Want a case for your iPhone or iPad, but hard plastic or silicone aren’t your style? Check out Selvedge Sleeves from MS&Co. Your iGadget fits snug in the durable denim, which also provides a soft interior for scratch protection. Models are available for iPhone ($28, shown at left) , iPad ($48, wool-lined), glasses ($38, also [...]
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by Janet Cloninger on November 27, 2010 · 3 comments
Earlier this year, I told you about some Moleskine-style cases for the iPhone from Pad and Quill, a family-owned company in Minneapolis. The folks at that company have been busy refining the products and upgrading the materials they use. They now use real leather for the exteriors, but they still used the birch wood frame [...]
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by Andy Simmons on September 24, 2010 · 12 comments
If ever a manufacturer has handed third-party accessories manufacturers a blank check, it was Apple with the iPhone 4. Whereas the third-party smartphone case market traditionally sets its sights on those who want to protect or personalize their phones, the widely-publicized “Antennagate” issue has effectively ensured that practically every iPhone 4 owner will purchase a [...]
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by Andy Jacobs on June 18, 2010 · 0 comments
Tired of so many look-alike iPhone 3G/3GS cases? Feast thine eyes upon the iSkin enigma case for iPhone 3G/3GS. Features a self-locking, slip-in design with a premium Napa leather-wrapped back. Metallic accents including a camera bezel and the front face which allows unobstructed ambient and proximity sensors and a Home Button cover. Also allows in-case [...]
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by Andy Jacobs on June 1, 2010 · 9 comments
Looking for a “green” case for your iPhone 3G/3GS? Check out the Ecovez case from Innovez. It’s a transparent, 1-piece protective case made from EcoPure, a material that starts the biodegradation process when placed in a microbe-rich environment such as a landfill, turning the plastic into biomass (rich soil). The design allows for quick and [...]
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by Andy Jacobs on April 27, 2010 · 0 comments
Just last week was “Earth Day,” so have a gander at these iPhone 3G/3GS cases from Grove. Made in Oregon with 100% bamboo to ease your eco-conscience and available in 3 bamboo colors and 7 aluminum bezel colors. Choose from plain ($89.99), artist series designs or add your own custom art ($99.99 for either). Price [...]
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by Andy Jacobs on March 30, 2010 · 0 comments
Automobile aficionados can put the pedal to the metal with the Case-Mate Vroom. A standard-looking, black silicone iPhone 3G/3GS case from the front, but the back features a tire-tread pattern reminiscent of speed-rated performance tires. All controls are accessible and a lip gives chrome bezel protection and a “lay on the table” design. Also [...]
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by Andy Jacobs on March 16, 2010 · 0 comments
Have a dark side? Flaunt it with an officially-licensed Incipio Star Wars case for your iPhone 3G/3GS or iPod Touch 2G. Available in soft silicone and hard slider versions, and with either full or half Darth Vader or Stormtrooper visages, it also comes in any color you want, as long as that color is black. [...]
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by Andy Jacobs on March 3, 2010 · 1 comment
Looking for some iPhone protection, but want to keep it green? Your search has ended. The bioserie case for iPhone 3G/3GS is made from plants. Well…sort of. For you science-types, 90%+ is made up of biodegradable, enviro-friendly, Ingeo™ biopolymer, derived from plants and renewable resources, not petrochemicals like virtually every other gadget you own. Available [...]
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by Janet Cloninger on February 18, 2010 · 6 comments
Pong Research is offering a silicone case for iPhone 3G/3GS that they say has “been verified by industry leading laboratory Cetecom to reduce SAR for the iPhone 3GS in the WCDMA 1900 by over 60%.” The case includes a gold PCB module that is placed near the iPhone’s antenna to attract energy radiating from the [...]
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by Janet Cloninger on January 27, 2010 · 4 comments
Here’s an iPhone 3G/3GS case that allows you to combine your love of gadgets with your love of snack foods. This silicone case from USBFever lets you turn your iPhone into a “candy bar” phone . It looks like it adds some bulk to your phone, and it’s a little expensive at $24.99, but [...]
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by Janet Cloninger on January 2, 2010 · 1 comment
Griffin has a polycarbonate case for the iPhone 3G that offers a macro lense for the iPhone’s camera. Griffin says the iPhone’s camera normally takes 18 inches to focus. Slide the Clarifi’s lens into place over the camera to take close-up photos requiring only 4 inches to focus. The polycarbonate cover is available in white or black, [...]
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by Janet Cloninger on December 6, 2009 · 0 comments
The Beamer iPhone case is the latest offering from Quirky, an online product development and production company that allows anyone to submit and profit from their product ideas if they are selected for production. The Beamer case is a 2-piece, hard plastic shell for your iPhone. It has a built-in LED on the back that [...]
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by Alisa Clark on November 11, 2009 · 3 comments
Otterbox has released a new line of iPhone cases called the Commuter TL. They come in a myriad of colors and promise to keep your precious iPhone safe from the dust, dirt and lint that take up residence in our jacket pockets and or purses. Otterbox became famous for their waterproof cases-this is not one [...]
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by Smythe Richbourg on July 24, 2009 · 0 comments
I’m not one to swap cases around for a different “look” with my mobile devices. I’ll swap out a laptop bag in a heartbeat depending on where i’m going or what else I’m taking along, but I tend to leave the same old case on my PDA/phone until it’s not protecting or working for how [...]
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