iPhone Case

capsfan

Hi,
I currently have an iPhone 5S and my dad said that I have to get a good protective phone case. My dad suggested different brands such as the Otter box, but I don't like phone cases like theirs because they are very bulky. Do you have any ideas for a phone case that I might like that is protective yet it isn't bulky and looks cute?

Thanks in advance!

11 years ago

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Glory

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I just purchased a Griffin case for my daughter. All cases will add some bulk but I think this one might be a bit smaller.

11 years ago

Thistle

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I totally went with an otter Box, but then, I have a toddler.

11 years ago

Eliza

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I also have a soft, rubber Griffin case for the 5s and really like it as it provides a bit of protection without the bulk of the Otter Box. I also prefer the grip of a softer case, as it seems less likely to slip out of my hand. My husband swears by the Otter Box, but never has to fit his phone into a clutch!

11 years ago

minimalist

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Have you seen these?
http://www.spigen.com/iphone-5.....m-metal.ht

Like Eliza, I prefer a soft/non-sleek surface. My iPhone is just for work, so it's fine in a swag version of Case's Zero 5. My personal mobile, I first put in an OtterBox, which I managed to crack. And cat gunk somehow got inside the case. Now I just use a CruiserLite skin and screen cover.

(You don't *have* to do anything but pay taxes and eventually die. You could drop your iPhone until the screen cracks, then tape it and keep going. Or buy whatever's being released then; Apple would prefer that.)

11 years ago

Anonymous

There are two ways to approach this:

1- Get an Otter Box- this will protect the phone from falls, etc. but is quite bulky. Even my husband who is no style guy stopped using his OtterBox after a week.

2- Get Apple Care- cost is $100 for two years (the length of a typical iPhone contract) and extends the warranty and includes two "falls"- example: my husband dropped his iPhone 4S down a concrete stairwell and got a replacement for $50 (the new AppleCare replacement is $79).

(I also used AppleCare to replace a bad battery out of warranty free and my daughter's phone would not start up- also replaced free though out of warranty).

If you should drop your phone after two years (when the AppleCare is over) you will likely be eligible for a reasonably priced upgrade.

My daughter got a 5S for Christmas, got a cute case (protects against scratches but that's it), and bought AppleCare.

11 years ago

lyn*

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Mine has a dual layer suspension gel/hardcase system and I think it's pretty darn cute - by Kate Spade.

11 years ago

kkards

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http://shop.freshfiber.com/smartphone/

i have the macendonia case, its really light weight. it's really cushioning.

11 years ago

Momo

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The otter box is not attractive but it sure does the job!

11 years ago

Grey Rainbow

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Belkin. Used them for years, since the first generation iPhone. If you are around water or young children, go with otter box. So say my friends who are parents and surfers. Otherwise Belkin stands up to hard use in extreme conditions without adding too much bulk. Easy to get in and out of pockets. Amazon sells them. So do Apple stores.

11 years ago

Laurinda

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After looking up "iPhone cozy" on Etsy I'd go with one of these

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11 years ago

Hil

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I have a really cute Griffin case with adorable owls as the design.

11 years ago

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