iPhone Case Options

[Cool Cat]

I've had very bad experience with Sena cases. They are not built to protect the phone from anything but scratches, forget about drop protection because there isn't any. The corners are completely exposed and will take the brunt of an impact just as badly as they would if the phone wasn't in a case at all. The leather is so thin that it is very fragile. The clip nub on mine broke in under 2 months and Sena wouldn't replace it. All this from a rather expensive case. I really like the idea of a wallet case, something that's slim but has the capacity to hold an ID, a couple of credit cards and a few bills. Sadly, none of the wallet cases I've seen also offer sufficient protection for the phone and an adequate belt clip system.

[hobyphone]

Originally Posted by Cool Cat

I've had very bad experience with Sena cases. They are not built to protect the phone from anything but scratches, forget about drop protection because there isn't any. The corners are completely exposed and will take the brunt of an impact just as badly as they would if the phone wasn't in a case at all. The leather is so thin that it is very fragile. The clip nub on mine broke in under 2 months and Sena wouldn't replace it. All this from a rather expensive case. I really like the idea of a wallet case, something that's slim but has the capacity to hold an ID, a couple of credit cards and a few bills. Sadly, none of the wallet cases I've seen also offer sufficient protection for the phone and an adequate belt clip system.

That sucks. I really like the idea of a wallet case too, but I don't want to buy one if they're not good…

[tschertz01]

If I take the plunge to get a 3G phone, and I'm not entirely convinced yet I will, I'm seriously considering the Griffin Nu Form. It's a hard case that I think have a few things going for it. I personally like the snap off bottom that allows you to dock it (not that Apple included a dock) without removing the case, the non adhesive screen protector, and I even like the little pattern on the back although that has nothing to do with iPhone.

I'd prefer if we didn't have to consider a case at all like my current iPhone, which is holding up beautifully, but this new version screams out for a case. If for nothing else, it needs a case, just to avoid looking at all the smudges that will collect on the back glossy plastic. I don't have a clue how durrable it will be in a drop either but I suspect the plastic will hold up (not crack) so much as scratch up quite a bit. Not a pretty picture for a shiny new iPhone.

[Cool Cat]

I was interested in the Nu Form until I saw the back and the stupid design they put on it. I don't really care about the removable piece for docking because the iPhone's not coming with a dock anymore and I'm not planning to buy one.

[Stephman]

Here's a list of some of the latest iPhone 3G cases at iLounge.

News | iLounge

[timebomb16]

Originally Posted by tkane2712

yea, its weird how some don't have a peice that covers the chrome...

maybe because it's an antenna
. . . . .

[edcar]

I just tried the new Gizmo Skin leather case for the 3G. It fits beautifully. This is the best verticle / horizontal case for the 3G that I have seen so far. Anyone else tried one ???

[kilsey]

I'm hoping that the Belkin Leather Folio makes an appearance in the iPhone 3G form factor. That would be just about perfect.

Belkin Leather Folio for iPod touch - the iPhone blog store

[love i phone 3G]

This one is quite nice~~

[Cool Cat]

Originally Posted by love i phone 3G

This one is quite nice~~

Yuck, those look terrible.