The Snugg

We have yet another relatively new company arrising that I seem to be enjoying a lot. Check out some of the reviews coming in the future..

Apex Armor

I'm trying to get a 6th Generation iPod Nano on hand so I can finally review the IKONIC case by Apex Armor, famous for their billet aluminum iPhone 4 cases.

iTimber Case

I know I reviewed this case a while back, but it's still one of my favorite cases of all time. It's one of the most high quality cases I have ever tested.

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The Snugg Jibitz for iPhone 4: Customizable Fun

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After reviewing tons of iPhone, iPad, & iPod Touch cases, I’ve run though a lot of cool company names, like Artwizz and Draco Designs. However, I recently got in contact with a company called the Snugg, a company that specializes in iDevice accessories. After running through a vast library of cases, I decided it would be pretty fun to take some of these cases out for a spin. Jack sent me out a couple of cases, and here we are. The Jibitz is a customizable soft silicone case for the iPhone 4 that offers a very unique way of spicing up your iPhone 4 (more on that later). Everybody here knows that I absolutely despise silicone cases for the iPhone 4, but will the Jibitz change my mind?Read More

LifeProof: The All In One iPhone 4 Case

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Almost everybody in the tech community has been raving about the new LifeProof case, and it almost seems like the be-all, end-all iPhone 4 case. Waterproof, shock proof, snow proof, almost everything proof in a very slim design. Could you ask for more, is there really anything else you would ever want in an iPhone case? That’s the question I am set out to answer and see if the LifeProof may very well be the last iPhone 4 case you ever purchase.Read More

SGP Neo Hybrid EX for iPhone 4: Round Two

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Well, look what we have here, yet another SGP product. This is their newest case, the Neo Hybrid EX 2. In case you didn’t know, the original Neo Hybrid EX had a number of problems that people reported, ranging from broken dock connector openings, to extremely difficult installation, the list goes on and on. SGP realized this and has now released the second iteration of this case with almost the exact same look, the only visual difference being the volume button coverings and the Neo Hybrid 2 logo. With that being said, did SGP improve on many of the problems of the original EX? Let’s find out.Read More

Aluminum Acetal Hybrid: E13ctron Hybrid for iPhone 4

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Aluminum cases have been very popular among recent months, and it's really hard to stand out amongst the dozens of aluminum cases available. Take for example the Vapor Pro with it's no signal loss, almost all aluminum design, or the Atomic Diamondback with its full case design and diamond pattern showcased on the back. Recently, we have seen a new contender to this category, by the name of E13ctron. E13ctron stormed into the market with their all aluminum S4 case and they look to follow it up with their new case, the Hybrid. Made to challenge the likes of the Element Case Vapor Pro, the E13ctron Aluminum Acetal Hybrid, or just Hybrid for short, features a combination of two materials, acetal on the back and anodized aluminum on the front, made to decrease signal loss all while still keeping that premium look that aluminum cases are known for. So, does the Hybrid stand up to the likes of the Element Vapor Pro and other aluminum cases? Read on for the full review of the E13ctron Aluminum Acetal Hybrid for the iPhone 4 to find out.Read More

SGP Linear for iPhone 4: The Ultra Slider's Permanent Replacement

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There really isn’t a need for an introduction here, as SGP is widely known for making some of the most simplistic and stylish iDevice accessories on the market, especially when it come to screen protectors and protection kits. SGP recently unveiled it’s new slider style case, the Linear Series, which comes in both colored versions and clear versions. Very much like their previous offering, the Ultra Slider, the Linear takes that same aspect and removes the infamous watermarking issue, adds some cool new additions, and has compatibility with all types of screen protectors. So, does the SGP Linear Series for the iPhone 4 improve on the issues seen in the previous version, or will it fail in terms of functionality and design? Read on of the full review to find out.Read More

The Sexiest Aluminum iPhone 4 Case: The Apex Armor

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If you saw my review of the Draco IV for the iPhone 4, you may have recalled as calling it one of my more favorable aluminum case available for the iPhone 4. Today, we are back again with yet another aluminum case looking to dethrone all others. The Apex Armor aluminum case for the iPhone 4 is a very slim and cool looking case that is made and produced entirely in the USA (very much like Xcel Case). The Apex Armor comes in a bunch of different variations, although today we will be taking a look at the Brushed Nickel. Let's take a quick tour to see what the case has to offer and see if it can really hold its own against some of the other more popular aluminum iPhone 4 cases.Read More

Signicase for iPhone: Better than the iTimber?

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I am a huge sucker for aluminum and wood iPhone cases. I have only reviewed a few selections of wood style cases, like the iTimber and the Evouni Natural Wood Pouch, and I think its time to get back into it with another wood iPhone 4 case review. Signicase's new wood case for the iPhone 4 is nothing short of cool. For a very long time I have wanted to get a custom case for my iPhone 4, no matter what material it is. Even though my version of the Signicase is not engraved with my own personal stuff, some of the camera engravings on the back look nothing short of sexy. That being said, are these wood cases really worth the money, or would you be better of sticking with Miniot and iTimber? Read on for the full review of the Signicase wood case for the iPhone 4 to find out.Read More

TPU iPhone 4 Cases from Magpul: Best $10 Ever Spent?

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Magpul is best known for making rough and tough accessories for guns and high end equipment, so it was a little surprising to me to see them intro a few new electronic accessories, specifically tailored for the iPhone 3Gs and the iPhone 4. Today we will be taking a look at the Executive Field case for the iPhone 4. The Executive Field Case features a very hard and rigid outer layer, a plethora of different color combinations, ribbed sides for extra grip, and precise cutouts for all of your buttons and ports. So, can Magpul pull of a shot at the iPhone accessory market with their new Executive Field case, or are they better off sticking to heavy equipment accessories?Read More

ID America's 3D Cushi Soft Foam Skins for the iPhone 4

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Can you believe I have pumped out five reviews in the last two days? I am so tired. Well, number five on our review list today is the Cushi soft foam skin for the iPhone 4. ID America makes some very unique products, so it was no surprise to me when there Cushi skin debuted. The Cushi features a very soft foam that sticks onto the back of your iPhone 4, has a very smooth texture, features a 3D look and feel, and comes with a bunch of matching home buttons stickers. So, is this 3D sticker really worth the time and trouble? Read on for the full drives of the ID America Cushi soft foam skin for the iPhone 4 to find out.Read More

Crystal Clear & Frostted: ID America Ice/Dry Ice for iPhone 4

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So your probably wondering why I haven't been doing a bunch of iPhone case reviews. Well, I have been enjoying a lot of other technology and have gotten over the iPhone accessory headache for a few days now. I guess it would be best to start right back in where we left off with a review of a couple of cases from one of my favorite companies, ID America, the famous makers of the Gasket and the Skyline. Today, we will be taking a look at their newest editions to the store, the Ice and the Dry Ice. The Dry Ice and the Ice both feature a see thru polycarbonate shell, one being hazy, and one being crystal clear. Catch the full review after the jump!Read More

Color Changing Act: CaseCrown Chameleon Glider for iPhone 4

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CaseCrown is known for making some very stylish and functional electronic accessories, the majority of those products being Apple related. Being the Apple junkie that I am, I felt attracted to CaseCrown’s vast selection of abstract iPhone & iPad cases. I slipped across the Chameleon Glider for the iPhone 4 and thought that it looked very appealing. I signed up for the reviewer campaign and sure enough, my brand new Chameleon Glider arrived a few days later. The Chameleon features a very cool color changing mechanism, a plethora of metallic color combinations, a case from the slider/glider genre, and added support for screen protectors. Read on for the full review to find out if the Chameleon Glider has what it takes to overtake the crown as the new king of iPhone 4 slider style cases.Read More

Body Glove Vibe for iPhone 4: The Shiny Slider

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I recently stopped by my local AT&T shop the other day looking for a new case to buy (you know me, being a techaholic and never getting tired of owning a new case) and I was surprised to see that a few of the iPhone 4 cases were on sale. After taking a quick look around the case I noticed a case called the Body Glove Vibe. After thinking it over for a little while I said to myself that I have nothing to lose since it’s only five dollars. Also, it looked like a very stylish slider case. After just a few hours of putting on the case I instantly fell in love. Read on for the full review of the Body Glove Vibe polycarbonate slider case.
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iTimber for iPhone 4: Wood on Glass

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I have always loved natural cases and accessories for my iPhone & my iPad. While I have been enjoying leather the past month or so, I though it was time to cure my addiction and choose something else. Luckily, some wood accessories were the newest kid on the block. The first wood product that I reviewed, which was also a combination of leather, was the Evouni Natural Wooden Pouch. Today, I have yet another wood product for the iPhone 4 called the iTimber case, a beautiful piece of handcrafted goodness combined with the unique look and feel of wood. These reminded me a lot of the Miniot wood cases. Interested to find out which one is better? Read on for the full review of the iTimber for the iPhone 4 to find out.Read More

The Best Aluminum iPhone 4 Case? Draco Designs Draco IV Aluminum Bumper

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With so many aluminum cases available on the market today, how will you know which one is the best for you when there are literally dozens to choose from? Today we are going to take a look at Draco Design's new Draco IV handcrafted aluminum bumper for the iPhone 4. Taking a different approach at a design aspect, Draco Design figured it would be best for this bumper to be rounded out with very sexy curves and attractive lines. The Draco IV also features insertable metal buttons, a bead blasted matte type texture, and a very comfortable feel in the hand. Can the all new Draco IV for the iPhone 4 hold up to some of the other iPhone 4 aluminum cases available? Read on for the full review to find out.Read More

Piel Frama's iPhone 4 Unipur Pouch: The Ultimate Leather

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Piel Frama has always been known for making some of the most high quality leather cases available for smart phones and electronics. If you ever read my editorial on the Piel Frama Wallet case for the iPhone, you may have noted that I absolutely loved it and expressed my feeling through a perfect rating. Now, Piel Frama is back and better than ever with their Unipur pouch for the iPhone 4. The Unipur features a handcrafted leather design, a very tight fitting to slip your phone in, and a magnetic snap closure. Can Piel Frama live up to the quality of its predecessor, the Wallet case? Read on for the full review of the Unipur pouch to find out.Read More

Krusell Donso Mobile Pouch: The iPhone 4's Snazzy Friend

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You may have recently read my review on the Piel Frama Wallet case and found out that after using that product that I was literally addicted to leather style cases. Today, we have yet another leather case review for you. Krusell is a very well known company that specializes in making quality leather products for electronic devices. I recently got my hands on the Donso Mobile Pouch for the iPhone 4. It features a very slim design that looks a lot like Sena’s version of the UltraSlim for the iPhone 4, although this seems to be a little bit on the thicker side. It has a pull strap for added support and reveals a very fine white leather for the outer coating. Interested to read more? Read on for the full review of the Krusell Donso Mobile Pouch for the iPhone 4 to see if this is the best pouch available for the iPhone 4.Read More

Krusell Orbit Flex for iPhone 4: The Leather Effect

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You may have recalled me reviewing one of Krusell’s previous cases. While I did enjoy the Donso Mobile Pouch for the iPhone 4, I did find there to be a few issues (the quality of the leather and the flimsy pull strap). Now, Krusell is back for a second go round with their Orbit Flex for the iPhone 4. The Orbit Flex features a magnetic snap design with a leather covering, a place to hold your credit and ID cards, as well as a belt clip for the more business orientated people. Can the Orbit Flex live up to the other high quality leather cases available on the market such as companies like Piel Frama, Vaja Cases, and Sena Cases? Read on for the full review to find out.Read More

Kensington PowerGuard: Mobile iPhone 4 Juice

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You may be have been thinking lately that I am absolutely obsessed with iPhone 4 battery cases. To be honest, I quite am. Every time I go somewhere, I like to have a battery case on my phone that fill specific needs. Sometimes I want a lot of bulk, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I want a lot of battery, sometimes I don’t. Kesington’s PowerGuard battery case for the iPhone 4 features a 1200 mAh battery, a card stand, and a bunch of other cool design elements. Does the Kensington PowerGuard for the iPhone 4 have what it takes to live up to some of the other low capacity battery cases available on the market? Read on for the full review of the Kensington PowerGuard for the iPhone 4 to find out.Read More

Thin As Paper: Power Support Private Reserve Series Air Jacket for iPhone 4

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Power Support is a very well known company that makes some the best iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch screen shields available. What you may not have known is that Power Support also makes some very simple and cool looking iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch cases. The Private Reserve Series Air Jacket for the iPhone 4 no doubt looks very cool and artistic. But, will is stand up to Power Supports name? It features a snap on style design and has a hybrid texture on the back that feels very matte but also shiny and slick at the same time. Read on for the full review of the Power Support Private Reserve Series Air Jacket to find out if this is the best snap on back cover available for the iPhone 4.Read More

Dual Hybrid Body Glove Diamond for iPhone 4

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Body Glove’s new Diamond iPhone 4 case is a hybrid style case that utilizes a silicone jacket design sort of like the CandyShell and the Case-Mate Pop case. Generally speaking, the Body Glove Diamond for the iPhone 4 is injected with a thin layer of TPU (Thermo Polyurethane) material and a hard outer part that is made up polycarbonate. It also features a very stylish and cool looking striped pattern on the back, hence the name Diamond. Does the Body Glove Diamond have what it takes to best some of the other issues (flaking, scratching of the back) made by the Pop case and the CandyShell? Read on for the full review of the Body Glove Diamond to find out.Read More

ColcaSac Zagora: The Softest iPhone 4 Pouch Yet

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ColcaSac is one of the finest makers of the most rugged and tough pouches available for iPhone, iPod, MacBooks, iPads, and much, much more. I was recently able to obtain a sample of the Zagora sleeve for the iPhone 4. If you know me personally, then you would have recalled that I like to keep my iPhone super protected. Unfortunately, most of the rugged cases are a little bit too thick for my liking. I fell head over heals when I found out about the Zagora. Its super protective, has a very soft inner layer, and lets me rock my iPhone naked without me having to worry. Read on for the full review of the ColcaSac Zagora for the iPhone 4 to see if it’s the most protective pouch currently available on the market.Read More

Perforated Delight: ID America Skyline for iPhone 4

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ID America’s new line of iPhone 4 cases are some of the coolest and most unique designs that I have ever seen made for an iPhone 4 case. Unlike many other TPU style cases, the Skyline Rigid Flex case for the iPhone 4 features a square tread pattern on the back that shows off the shiny backside of your iPhone 4. Interested to hear a little bit more about the stylish Skyline Rigid Flex case? As far as iPhone cases go, there hasn’t been a lot of new or unique designs. Now, it is true that I have seen a couple of flashy ones, but not enough for them to stand out from the crowd. The minute I set my eyes on the ID America Skyline Rigid Flex case for the iPhone 4 (that’s a mouthful) I was immediately taken aback by the very cool perforated backside as well as the unique design.
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Upcoming Case & Gadget Reviews

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Padacs Silva Slimline Case for iPad 2

Draco Designs Draco IV Limited Edition Aluminum Bumper

Snugg Cases for iPhone 4 & iPad 2

Adonit Writer for iPad 2

Luxe Plates for iPhone 4

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Interview with Draco Design about the new DRACO IV case for the iPhone 4

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Q: Considering other aluminum cases cost in the $70-$150 range, what will be the retail price of the Draco IV aluminum bumper for iPhone 4?

A: The DRAVCO IV comes with 6 different colors: blue, black, red, gray, silver and gold. Blue, black, red and gray colors are retail for $99. Silver and gold colors are limited edition with retail price at $119.

Q: So many aluminum cases found on the market today suffer from signal loss (with the exception of a few), what's the mechanism you have used for minimizing or terminating signal loss in the Draco IV?

A: We considered and studied how to reduce signal loss issue when developing and designing the DRACO IV case. So, when the DRACO IV is installed on the phone, the case frame is designed to mount (hold) to the glass surfaces of the phone both front and back, without physically touching the metal band on the side of the phone. And that’s the key to minimize signal loss issue.

Q: Does the Draco IV have support for other third party accessories, such as headphones, third party cables, etc?

A: Yes, the DRACO IV is designed with compatibility and flexibility, so the case supports for 3rd party iPhone 4 accessories.

Q: Will you be able to dock the Draco IV in third party docks?

A: Yes, the DRACO IV can be docked in 3rd party docks.

Q: How much lip does the case provide (lay on the table design, screen not touching the phone, only the case) on both the front and the back of the phone?

A: About 1mm on both front and back.