iPhone Case

ElementCase Vapor Pro case for iPhone 4 Review

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Six months ago, I gladly tackled the task of reviewing one of the first machined aluminum cases for the iPhone 4, the Vapor case from ElementCase.  I found it lacking, and since that time, I’ve reviewed several other machined aluminum iPhone 4 cases, each with its own advantages and problems.  ElementCase has recently added a

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“C” is for Character Case for your iPhone, iPod, iPad

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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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Selvedge Sleeves: denim hipsterwear for your stuff

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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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Pad and Quill Announce Updates to Their Little Black Book Cases

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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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ElementCase Vapor Case for iPhone 4 Review

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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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iSkin enigma leather slip case for iPhone 3G/3GS

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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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Ecovez Biodegradable iPhone Case

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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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Eco-artsy Grove iPhone cases made from bamboo

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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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Vroom iPhone case feels the need for speed

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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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bioserie iPhone Cases Made From…Plants!

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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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Pong Radiation-Reducing Case for iPhone

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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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Griffin Clarifi Case with a Macro Lens for iPhone 3G

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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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Beamer – The iPhone Case that Shines

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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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Griffin Elan Form and Richard Solo Custom iPhone case shootout

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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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