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The iPhone is a uniquely designed phone
with a stylish form factor. However, due to the size of its screen
it is prone to be easily damaged. Protecting the iPhone is important
and there are various methods to keep the iPhone safe. Cases are one
form of protection that most iPhone users employ.
Contour
Design is a company well known for its various
iPod/iPhone cases. With the release of the iPhone 3G, they have
updated some of their previous models with the 3G versions.
If you like the minimalist approach and
keeping your iPhone’s appearance true to its original form, then
the Contour Design case may be the model for you. Want a good grip
on your iPhone and provide ample protection, then the is up your
alley. Finally, if you want to see your iPhone 3G and keep it safe
from most impacts, then the iSee iPhone 3G is the case to have.
Today, I will test these three cases
and give you my thoughts on each of them.
Let’s get started……
Contour Design iSee, Flick, and
HardSkin Cases for iPhone 3G Reviewed
Reviewed by: Tomas Ratas
Sponsor: Contour
Design
Tech Specs,Features or the
Basic Info:
Searching for a case that's stylish and protective, yet easy to
use? Then slide your iPhone 3G into the Contour Flick and Flick it
closed. iPhone 3G need a quick re-charge? No problem. Flick open the
case and dock the iPhone without taking it out. Once it’s charged,
grab it off the dock and Flick it closed. Want to upload the latest
album or movie? Just Flick open the case. iPhone dirty? Yep, Flick it
open and slide it out. Introducing the Contour Flick, because
technology's already tough enough to use.
From the streamlined, low profile design to the slide and Flick
mechanics of the case, the Flick could not get any easier or natural
to use. Consisting of only two lightweight polycarbonate pieces
joined by a recessed rubber hinge, the Contour Flick is as simple as
it gets. Just slide it and Flick it. The Contour Flick, re-writing
the manual on case technology.
Features
-Two-piece polycarbonate slide case joined by a recessed rubber
hinge
-Dock iPhone 3G while still in the case
-Full access to the dock port, headphone jack, touch screen,
camera, sensors, antenna, hold switch, and volume buttons
-Removable silicone cover for the hold button
-Weight: 0.5 oz (14.2 g)
Based off of the iSee iPhone 3G, the Contour HardSkin retains all
of the protective qualities of its underlying chassis. From the
sleek, durable hardshell to the click through buttons covering the
volume and power switches, the HardSkin iPhone 3G offers total
protection while still allowing full access to all of the controls.
Add to all that a rich rubber texture finish and you will know,
without a doubt, when you are holding a Contour HardSkin.
Features
-Rubber finished polycarbonate case
-Two-piece easy on, easy off snap together aseembly
-Full access to the dock port, touch screen, camera, sensors,
antenna, hold switch, and volume buttons
-Removable silicone covers for the volume and hold buttons
-Weight: 0.8 oz (22.7 g)
Hot on the heels of the iPhone 3G, Contour Design's iSee iPhone 3G
has arrived. Matching the iPhone 3G curve for curve, the iSee offers
more reasons than ever to safeguard your investment. Why compromise
protection by stretching a rubber skin or style by hiding behind an
opaque shell when you can get both in the iSee? Introducing the iSee
iPhone 3G, hard-shell crystal clear protection for the iPhone 3G.
With a two-piece snap together polycarbonate chassis, the ultra
lightweight iSee iPhone 3G creates a sleek, nearly invisible shield
around the iPhone 3G. Add removable silicone covers to the hold
switch and volume buttons, as well as total access to the touch
screen, and the iPhone 3G is not only completely protected, but also
fully functional. The iSee iPhone 3G, where form meets functionality.
Features
-Crystal clear polycarbonate case
-Two-piece easy on, easy off snap together assembly
-Full access to the dock port, headphone jack, touch screen,
camera, sensors, antenna, hold switch, and volume buttons
-Silicone covers for the volume and hold buttons
-Weight: 0.8 oz (22.7 grams)
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