With its arrival at Verizon, the iPhone 4 andset is still alive and kicking. If you've just recently adopted the phone into your own life, or are still looking for ways to shield your phone from harm while giving it a bit of personality, there's a case out there for you. This week, we're taking a look at the Scosche Kickback case, Mivizu hard rubber skin case and the Hard Candy. Plus, a case that transforms your iPhone 4 into a vintage cassette tape -- old school!
The iPhone 4 is the perfect media companion, and with the built-in FaceTime app it's perfect for video calls. The Scosche Kickback case banks on this, so if you're a frequent user of FaceTime you can prop up the device while you move about and multitask while you're chatting with family on the other side of the country. The case itself isn't too bulky, either, so it's not entirely uncomfortable if your iPhone 4 is a pocket dweller, and the stand snaps securely into place. This case also works with the Verizon iPhone 4. (4/5, $34.99)
Probably the biggest annoyance of hardcore protective cases are their bulky nature, but this one from Mivizu keeps your iPhone 4's chassis scratch-free while also providing a slim profile. This polycarbonate case is both sturdy and impact resistant, and there are slots on either side of the case that expose the volume and power buttons, making them easily accessible. However, because it comes in two pieces that snap on either side of the phone, they may pop off if you happen to drop the phone exactly on one of the edges. (3.5/5; $24.00)
It doesn't have to be Halloween to dress your iPhone up in costume. Luxmo cases let you disguise your iOS device as something fabulous. In this case, it's a vintage 80's cassette tape. The case itself feels a little flimsy when it's on your iPhone, however, because it's basically thin rubber, so don't expect it to do too much for impact protection. But for aesthetics, these cases are really fun. (2.5/5, $19.99)
We like the look and feel of the case, and especially that it's so easy to put on and slide off. The Bubble Chrome Slider's lightweight polycarbonate build means that it doesn't add any bulk or weight to the phone either, and it contains rubber slide strips on the inside of the case to help with impact protection on the iPhone 4. Plus, it looks like something from Terminator 2, and it works with your Verizon iPhone 4. (4/5, $34.95)
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Trinity X Averass
October 28, 2012 at 11:37pm
my co-worker has the tape one in bright pink and she got it for $10 on Amazon, i swear she probably has at least 20 different cases for her iPhone, she changes them weekly! I loved her pink tape one and she also had a really cool one with a big plastic white bow...
