SHIELD Apple 3G 3GS iPhone Shield Polycarbonate Slim Fit Case + Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - (Black)
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Customer Review: Excellent Case for my iPhone 3GS
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this item for my iPhone 3GS and it arrived one day earlier than the earliest estimated shipping date, so I was very impressed with the shipping speed from NY to GA.
As for the case itself, it is hands down the best case I have seen anywhere and it does exactly WHAT I NEED. This case does not cover the screen and it does not cover the entire bezel. Apple designed the screen so that it does not scratch with normal use, so I don't need a case that protects the screen...and neither do you. As for the exposed portion of the bezel, I had a 1st gen iPhone for 2 years that was covered by a CoZip case almost identical to this one and I am very satisfied with the way that similar case protected my original iPhone for 2 years. Scratching was minimal along the bezel and even with my wife accidentally dropping it a few times on the corners, the case took the punishment and kept my iPhone from scratching, so I fully expect this case to behave the same way. At the end of two years, I have a 1st gen iPhone that is in EXCEPTIONAL condition, but worth less than $100.
In the event of a catastrophic drop, your iPhone will likely have cracked glass or physical damage, case or no case. With that said, I needed a case that protected from cosmetic damages (scratches, nicks, etc) but did not add weight or thickness or change the sleek, ergonomic feel of my iPhone 3GS. Price was also a major factor and this case fit the bill perfectly. Lastly, I LOVE the rubberized feel of the case that adds just the right amount of grip. Why Apple didn't add this to the iPhone 3GS is beyond me but this case does provide that on both the inside and outside of the case.
I have a buddy that paid $30 for an iPhone 3G case from another website. It's made of silicone and looks like a silicone version of a tank tread. It's ridiculous. It adds an incredible amount of thickness and bulk and just looks silly. If you are looking for an inexpensive solution to keeping your iPhone (3G or 3GS) looking like it is an iPhone, this is your case. It looks awesome on my iPhone 3GS and I feel confident that it is protected. It's a Five Star iPhone case, hands down.
Customer Review: Almost perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're like me, you want a case to protect your iphone from scratches and minor dings without adding bulk to your pocket. You want a case that looks sweet and doesn't feel cheap. Well look no further. This case does exactly what you want: protects, looks great, and enhances grip without that silicon-y neoprene-y feel. Some areas are somewhat exposed--the edging does not cover the front silver edge of the iphone, and the top and bottom of the phone are more exposed to allow for port access. No, the case won't protect your iphone if you drop it 4 stories, and no it won't protect your phone if you run your car over it, and no it won't protect your phone from every scratch if you're a dumbass a put your keys in the same pocket as your phone, but it does a good job at keeping the back side of your phone well-preserved from normal wear and tear.
A couple downsides: the edging can scratch the silver edge of your phone, especially if you take the case on-and-off often, but not any more than if you let your phone endure normal unprotected wear and tear. You need to take the case out once in a while to clean out the dust and dirt that can get trapped over time (I clean it out once every month or so). You want to clean it out immediately if you get sand in there. The last downside is that the backside Apple logo is exposed. This looks cool but invites dust and dirt into the case. Also leaves it exposed to scratching. To prevent scratching I placed a plastic film just over the exposed part. Does not stop dirt from building up around the Apple logo, though.
Overall a wonderful case and highly recommended. The cons aren't enough of a problem for me to drop a star.
Customer Review: The pros and cons of the Shield
Summary: 4 Stars
There are pros and cons to this iPhone protector.
Pros:
- Very slim, adds minimal bulk
- The minimal bulk allows the phone to be used in most holsters
- Surprisingly firm material for being so thin
- Snaps on VERY tightly and stays on
- For as tightly as it snaps on, it's remarkably easy to remove
- Will protect the back against damage from light drops
- Protects the back and sides against scratches
- Screen protectors work beautifully with this
- All buttons, ports, and speakers are accessible
Cons:
- It has a very strange design flaw that's easily seen in the product images: there are holes cut out on the back for the speakers, but the speakers aren't on the back of the phone; rather, they're on the bottom, on opposite sides of the data port
- I would have greatly preferred that the Shield stretched its design to cover the speakers; it could have been done easily, still maintaining the structural integrity
- Surprisingly, it doesn't protect the front edges of the phone; if you were to drop it, those could still be scratched
- Obviously, it doesn't protect the glass
- I'd prefer the material to be more true to its `slip-free' claim; when using with a Bluetooth speaker in my car, I sometimes need to keep the phone close to the speaker; it would be nice if I could place the phone on my dashboard without fear of the phone falling off the dashboard
Overall, I'm happy with the Shield, but would prefer something that integrated screen protection and was truly slip-free.
Customer Review: Excellent case, but...
Summary: 4 Stars
Excellent fit, and it gives extra grip, so you don't drop your iphone, like I did twice before I got the case.
Pros:
It gives you grip, since the iphone's surface has none
Adds very little weight and bulk.
Protects the back and edges of the phone.
There are only two cons to this case.
One is that the volume and silence buttons are hard to activate, especially with big fingers. They could have made that part of the plastic a little smaller to make this easier.
Two is that the rubberized, matte-finish coating started to rub off around the edges after only two weeks. Not a terribly large amount, but enough to irk me after paying ten dollars for a piece of plastic.
Also, take the case off at least once week (you'll have to anyway if you want to use a dock) because there is always a lot of dirt and lint in there when I take it off. Which is why I say: DO NOT BUY THE CLEAR VERSION. I bought black, luckily, but I was close to buying the clear version, and I would not want to see the amounts of dirt and lint back there. I don't list this a con, because there isn't much that can be done about it, no matter how close you make the tolerances, dirt is liable to get in there.
Overall, however, I feel that this style of case is the best you can buy for an average iphone user, who just wants to slip it in their pocket without any extra bulk.
Four stars for being the best case I've found yet, despite the shortcomings.
Customer Review: SHIELD vs. elago slim case comparison - get the SHIELD
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought the SHIELD slim case for the iPhone and the elago slim case. We prefer the SHIELD, here is why:
Firstly, we wanted a very slim, lightweight, matte finish plastic case (not silicone) to protect our iPhones. These were the top two choices based on our research.
1. Both are very similar, so the differences are very slight, but...
2. The SHIELD wraps around the edges of the iPhone slightly more, providing better protection for the silver bezel.
3. The SHIELD has a cutout for the volume toggle switch (has protection on all 4 sides). The elago protects only 3 sides of the switch - this makes adjusting the volume slightly more difficult, but better protects the switch and prevents accidental pressing.
4. The SHIELD appears to be coated with a slightly thicker paint.
5. The elago is only painted partially on the inside (the side that you don't see), that's fine but you can see the edge of white unpainted area when looking closely. The SHIELD does not suffer from this problem.
6. The only place where I think the elago is better is the accuracy of the cutouts around the switches and connectors. The mold used to make the case I think is slightly better designed than the SHILED - this is an observation from an automotive engineer, not something that most people may care about.
IN conclusion, both are fine cases and have a nice tacky, almost rubberized feel, so it comes down to design - the SHIELD wins this comparison.