Nov
20
2009
Speck Products CandyShell Case for iPhone 3G, 3G S (Black/Gray)
Posted by Gervase in ipod touch Cases, tags: iPhone 3G, Speck Products CandyShell Case
Never before has the flexibility and protection of a soft rubberized case been combined with the durability and scratch protection of a sleek hard shell in a seamless single-piece design… until now. CandyShell’s soft, colorful rubberized interior keeps your iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS insulated from life’s bumps and knocks, while the shiny outer hard shell protects it from scratches and lets you slip it in and out of pockets easily. Full access to all ports and sensors. The CandyShell case was voted “Best of Show” at Macworld 2009 by iLounge.com and iProng.com!
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After a whole lot of research and paranoia over my new iPhone 3GS I bought the Speck Candyshell, and it’s awesome. Not only do I feel the phone is protected, but it still looks just as sleek. This case does not take away from Apple’s design quality, it merely protects it. The rubber inside doesn’t scratch the iPhone and in case you drop it, the rubber will absorb the hit so that your phone doesn’t. It came with a protective film for the screen but after applying it, I didn’t like the look and feel so I took it off. The glass screen is one of the most attractive features of the iPhone, and putting plastic over it just isn’t for me. I figure if the screen breaks I can get it replaced for about $50 at a repair store, and I can insure the device for $30 a year through my insurance carrier, which is much better than AppleCare because AppleCare doesn’t protect you from spills, drops, etc… whereas insurance does. My advice is to buy a Speck Candy Shell for protection and Insurance for peace of mind, and those two together are less than AppleCare.
Speck is what it is — in my opinion one of the best suppliers of things that keep my things from breaking or otherwise getting damaged. I bought this because I already have Spec cases on every MacBook Pro I own (or have owned) and they protect my Macs and keep them looking like new. This case is a typical Speck product — well designed, easy to use and it does exactly what it promises to do. I really like the new CandyShell because of the soft rubber interior (which I’m sure will cut down on those little scratches you get when taking a case off and reinstalling, and it will certainly provide extra protection). And the hard exterior shell seems like it will be durable and looks great. I have no problem recommending Spec cases for whatever you have, and this is no exception.
I got this case to replace my incase Slider (which after only a few weeks had started scratching the chrome bezel and back of my brand new 3gs). I have been very pleased so far.
It has a very snug, solid fit. It is not as slim as the Slider, but provides two layers of drop protection at only a hair more thickness. Best of all it does not add new scratches to my phone. It’s not perfect, though: the vibrate switch cut-is not quite the right shape, as other reviewers have mentioned the earphone jack cutout is too small for some headphones (not a problem for me since I use the standard set), it’s not terribly easy to get out of the case (but is really much easier than some reviews I have seen have suggested), and a few other things. But really, these are very, very minor issues.
The main thing is that it protects my iPhone without damaging it and is a pleasure to use. For example, a small touch that is really nice is that the part of the chrome bezel that is flush with the front of the phone is left visible rather than being hidden under dull plastic. This tiny detail makes using my iPhone much more enjoyable and more like the experience that it would be without a case.
Which brings me to a more general point for those of you who may read this and are having a hard time choosing the right case: no case is perfect, and corollary to that, no case is going to beat a naked iPhone. But this case by Speck is really close to being perfect and very likely the best experience after using the iPhone itself without the absolutely necessary protective case.