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iSkin revo Case for Apple iPhone, Nighthawk Black/Black | List Price: $39.99
Discount Price: $22.42
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Brand: iSkin
Features: - Comprehensive Coverage
- The ViSOR
- DuoTone Designed
- Antimacrobial
- For your eyes only. A sure grip.
Good Little Number for Your iPhone [Posted on 2008-01-01]
Have had this black case for about 2 months of continuous use. Fit, finish and durability are simply excellent. My only REAL gripe is it's tough to get to the ring silencer switch on the iPhone. And I tossed the accessories (plastic shield, rubber plug insert, etc.) into a drawer as they're kind of overkill. If I were in an environment like a beach or rock quarry with a lot of fine dust, I'd probably give them some credence. But reviewers on ars technica have tested this phone and found it near impossible to scratch the screen even when TRYING to do so.
The black case does tend to show pocket lint, but it's no biggie, just rub it off with your fingers. (Or keep your pockets clean, ha.) In short:
- Phone still fits into my jeans pocket with the case, nice
- Non-slip factor is great as I can put the phone on my dash and it'll stay put
- I also keep a few biz cards in the back of the case between the phone and the case itself; handy little space there
- Grips on side of case are appreciated; I haven't dropped my phone since I've had this case -- and with the thickness of the Revo, I wouldn't be worried if I did
A solid product at an okay price. Guess you get what you pay for in this case.
Great Cover! [Posted on 2008-01-13]
Unlike many other covers I owned for numerous hand held devices, this doesn't only fit nicely on your iPhone but also seems to protect it from nasty falls (and yes if you use your phone often, it will happen regardless how careful you are).
I also would recommend you to get the Power Support Crystal Film Set for iPhone as it covers the entire front of the iPhone in addition to the privacy screen included with the iSkin revo (this only covers the screen). The Film Set, if applied correctly, is not distinguishable from the iPhone and does not decrease the screen quality.
Be aware that in the packaging is also a small plastic lens cover for the in-built camera (can easily be lost), the privacy screen (to protect your screen) that comes in addition to the plastic cover and a small rubber cover for the port at the bottom of the iPhone. Make sure all this is included.
Now, obviously this is not what the designers had in mind when they came up with the iPhone and any cover for the iPhone will decrease its appearance (its a rubber coat after all) and makes it look like a field laptop (the sturdy type used outdoors with rubber casings to prevent it from getting wet and being dropped). However, the iSkin revo may be better looking than most available covers.
Also, some reviewers commented on the plastic cover not fitting on correctly. I cannot confirm this, maybe a defective cover? Also, if you are careful you will avoid any air bubbles. This said, even if you do have some, these usually disappear with time (as you keep hammering your fingers on the screen).
Be also aware that although it isn't difficult to take the iPhone out of the cover, you want to avoid doing this too often as you will start cracking the rubber material if you are not careful. That said, it is not intended to be changed frequently.
One important fact not mentioned in most of the other reviews I saw is that you will no longer be able to use the docking station that is shipped with the iPhone if you use the iSkin. I had to revert back to using the cable, as taking of the cover is difficult (see previous paragraph).
Great rugged case - Throw away the screen shield & film [Posted on 2008-01-13]
The case itself is great - It's rugged and gives you more protection on the corners (the more vulnerable points of the phone if you drop it). It comes with a hard plastic screen shield and some small soft plastic film (to stick on your iPhone screen). I just threw those away and used a non-glare LCD screen protector (search for "iPhone LCD screen protector" here) film for the screen instead. The case does seem to attract lint when you put it in your pocket (a side effect of the non-slip property of the rubber used). Most of the lint comes off by itself when you handle the phone and it makes it look even more rugged when on. But if you are more on the neat-freak side, you might want to consider one the hard plastic case types instead.
Very happy with Revo Case for Apple iPhone [Posted on 2008-03-13]
I purchased this case two months ago and can say that I am very satisfied with it. It was not that hard to put it on. The privacy screen is very good. In addition to the privacy screen you have the protective screen. Even better. No chance of the phone screen being scratched. Very nice plus is that when you need to take off the protective screen you just put it in the back of the phone (has special grooves for it) and you do not have to worry about loosing it. I have already dropped the phone a few times and the phone was not scratched or anything. Do not have problems with the speakers, as I read someone else mentioned in their review. Can totally say that I am a very satisfied customer and am extremely happy that I purchased this case for my very overpriced phone.
Love it! [Posted on 2008-07-11]
I was pleased with this iPhone cover - when I first purchased my phone I dropped it multiple times and was very upset with how many dings I'd accumulated. This case has been wonderful!!! I have dropped it many more times since and still no issues. It protects my phone well. It also prevents it from sliding out of my scrub top pockets and fits nicely in my jeans pockets. the grip also prevents it from sliding off of my console while driving.
I love that it comes with a screen protector as well - as another review pointed out - be sure to put it on smoothly and slowly so that you avoid excess bubbles. I was very careful but still had a some bubbles present and after 3 months of use they are all gone.
I would definitely recommend this case to others.
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