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 iPhone Case,BatteryPack,Screen Protector Thread v3, Recommendation, Discussion etc

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post Sep 15 2010, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(sugen @ Sep 14 2010, 03:48 PM)
Guys,
  How about this case.. very cheap & nice.. light n cool.. I am now waiting for their delivery patiently...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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I saw these in Machines last week. RM79 right?
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post Sep 24 2010, 04:34 PM

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I purchased a SGP fingerprint resistant screen protector for the 3GS few days ago. However, the screen became a little blurry after applying onto it. I'm aware that Machines is selling another kind of screen protector called Anti Glare, but does it make the screen a little blurry as well? I don't wanna affect the display on my phone even though it helps to prevent all fingerprints. Thanks!

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post Sep 24 2010, 10:49 PM

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QUOTE(kevink82 @ Sep 24 2010, 06:08 PM)
ive taken my front screen protector off completely since i really dont feel like its gonna get scratch unless u put it in ur pocket with ur keys and go for a ride in the roller coaster or something.........
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Yeah but you'll have a lot of fingerprints! HAHA
I just bought the AntiGlare from Machines, turns out that the screen isn't that blurry after all, still very clear compared to other fingerprint resistant screen protectors.
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post Oct 5 2010, 11:10 PM

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My dream case is finally complete! I'm so thrilled! =D
Excellent airbrushing.

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post Oct 5 2010, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(ujoewong @ Oct 5 2010, 11:44 PM)
Where did you send for airbrushing? How long it takes?? Tempted to do the same as well. biggrin.gif
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I guess a few of us did the airbrushing from the same company.
If you want better quality, it'll take around a week. However you can rush it which takes 1-2 days, depends on his schedule as well.
I chose the latter and it turns out to be great, so far. Just got it tonight. Haha!
Do pm me for more details as much cannot be mentioned here biggrin.gif
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post Oct 6 2010, 02:08 PM

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Day 1 after airbrushing: Everything works fine. Its not easy to scratch the paint. Am loving the striking red now! smile.gif
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post Oct 8 2010, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(triple02 @ Oct 8 2010, 10:22 AM)
Hi Guys

I'd think twice before i'd go for an Atomic case.
this is the reviews by the users, so take it with a pinch of salt. just sharing smile.gif
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Atomic looks so alike with the Element Case Vapor, in terms of the design, material and business scheme.
I still prefer Vapor, though I haven't used an Atomic before.
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post Oct 8 2010, 11:19 PM

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Check this out.

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/A8d3MT/techl...king-glass//r:t

Choose your case wisely. You pay for the price of a good case, you get the quality.
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post Oct 9 2010, 01:47 AM

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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Oct 8 2010, 11:50 PM)
The worry about back glass of the iPhone 4 cracking applies only to those cases that slides and covers the iPhone 4 back in entirety. For example the Grovemade and Incase Sliders. Reason being, grains of sands can enter and get trapped between the iPhone and the case, rubs into the glass and cause microscopic ridges and cracks that further exacerbates into the glass back cracking.

With that in mind, would Apple revise and realise the importance of screen protectors, especially the back part? As for my current configuration, the Vapor does not exhibit this worry since it never slides into the back of the iPhone. Additionally, I also have the PowerSupport screen protector for the back, and on top of that, the SGP Carbon Fiber. So, no worry of cracking back glass iPhones for me. biggrin.gif
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Spotted some people in public areas who use these kind of slide and cover leather casing. They shall know soon! Thank god Mine's well taken care of! =)
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post Oct 11 2010, 10:39 PM

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After been using the Black/Red Element Case Vapor for around a week, I decided to sell it off. Anyone please PM me if interested.
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post Oct 11 2010, 11:35 PM

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QUOTE(keenie @ Oct 11 2010, 10:46 PM)
Any comment for yr vapor?
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Very good. I think its the best case in the market so far. Just don't feel like spending so much money on a case.
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post Oct 13 2010, 08:51 PM

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QUOTE(iv'N @ Oct 13 2010, 03:21 PM)
ahh.. ok.. didn't realise that!

anyway just saw this on twitter:

http://plixi.com/p/50221008

Someone drop phone without casing, less than 1 meter.. pretty disastrous!
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This is so serious! Poor thing. But it all depends on how you drop it, how did it hit and the surface of the place you dropped onto. My friend dropped it from a meter high onto the road and the stainless steel band just cracked a bit but it's not obvious at all. The issue is, no one knows whether this person did dropped it from a meter high, and how did he dropped it? There's no proof. I wonder how did the glass break so seriously. A simple drop on roads or carparks just won't cause this to happen. Despite the iPhone 4 is much thinner, I assume that the glass is a lot stiffer compared to it's predecessors. I dropped my very first iPhone from the 1st floor to the ground floor, step by step down the staircase and the glass was fine, just that I had to pay 700 bucks to fix the cracked display panel, as it showed funny colour lines on 1/6 of the display. God!

Anyway, just don't try to drop it, AT ALL. Such a 9.3mm thin device is just to delicate to take this. And sometimes, even good casings don't help. So, just take good care of it, and only lend to people whom you trust.

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post Oct 15 2010, 05:40 PM

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Just bought a box of iSocks. Actually its pretty beautiful to put your iPhone in it. HAHA!
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post Oct 17 2010, 09:59 PM

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Screen protectors affect your high score when you reach around 400+ on Fruit Ninja. You tend to cut the bombs easily.

Sometimes, your typing speed becomes slower too. I mean when you usually type really fast.
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post Oct 21 2010, 12:27 AM

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QUOTE(Miyabi @ Oct 20 2010, 11:00 PM)
seem like the combination of bumper is the best to me.

Non OEM Apple Bumper + Carbon Fibre + Screen Guard Matte
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Nice one. Same! Just that I switch between white and orange. Haha! Did you apply a piece of screen protector before putting on the carbon fiber? I didn't, so I'm somehow worried that after a few months when I take off the carbon fiber the rear glass might have some minor scratches on it.
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post Oct 21 2010, 01:00 AM

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QUOTE(Miyabi @ Oct 21 2010, 12:43 AM)
Cool, and yep, i did apply the screen protector (the free one i get from buying some case lol) to protect the apple logo there. takes time to put and align the carbon with the screen protector at the back.

i think its fine without it if you have the pouch, just have to bear with the fingerprint there if the logo get touch...
edit: if you are talking about it get scratch when you take out the carbon fiber, it wont and no sticky residue left on the glass.
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The fingerprint part is okay on the logo. As the carbon fiber has some thickness, putting the phone on a table won't scratch the logo nor the camera lens and led. I'm just worried that it'll get scratched after peeling the carbon fiber off, as mine's SGP bought from Lowyat not the 3M one.
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post Oct 21 2010, 02:58 AM

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QUOTE(Miyabi @ Oct 21 2010, 01:13 AM)
Dont worry much, it wont and im using SGP too. i did re-apply for many times. its just a phone, by the time we might already upgrade to iPhone 5 tongue.gif
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HAHA I don't think I'll switch to the next gen, maybe iPhone 6? No point changing to the next gen when it doesn't support 4G nor have a bigger display. Every 2 generation improves a lot! Lol. Since you said it's okay even when you re-apply many times then it should be nice. Thanks again!
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post Oct 22 2010, 01:00 AM

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QUOTE(XPS @ Oct 22 2010, 12:53 AM)
fyi really but some people may want to read this about iPhone and metal cases

http://www.geardiary.com/2010/09/09/why-yo...ase-in-its-box/
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I used a vapor case before, and nothing went wrong with my antenna. I'm not sure that how many dBs were reduced as I do not have any labs for testing but I'm pretty sure that my signal strength was more than decent (4-5 bars) when I did not put on any case, or when I installed a vapor case, or a bumper.
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post Oct 22 2010, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(Miyabi @ Oct 22 2010, 07:44 AM)
In the begining, im planning to get the vapor case, but after reading some feedback ive mix feeling especially regarding the signal strength; and end up getting the bumper, which much cheaper and a ready stock. The vapor really have some aesthetic and elegant look tho.
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Agree. The first time I get to touch a Vapor I was like WOW. Its really beautiful and elegant in your hands, especially the black/red or the graphite/blue. DAMN HOT!
I sold it because my friends often borrow my phone and I'm afraid that they don't know how to take care of it, and I find it a little difficult to tap on the upper icons when I'm using one hand, as the Vapor case makes the phone a little more bulky. Currently switching between a white and orange bumper with a carbon fiber black on the rear, plan to get a blue one soon!

P/S: I love your display picture. LOL.
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post Oct 22 2010, 11:20 PM

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QUOTE(chinook @ Oct 22 2010, 04:43 PM)
Your case is fine, bro. I have the same one in black. The bottom part is a little loose as well. All TPU/Silicone cases have this issue. It's even more apparent in cases like the Capdase Soft Jacket. About the screen shield, I damaged mine (put them aside on my bed while installing the case, and squashed them by accident) so I can't really comment. Judging by the looks, I'd say they are the same as any other clear SP.
Do you guys really think that expensive SPs are so much better than the cheap ones?
From experience, I'd say they are just about the same. I've seen SGP, Power Support (clear and matte) SPs and I really do think that they're pretty much the same as the normal 15 ringgit ones. The only difference I've noticed thus far is perhaps the added thickness of the branded ones but heck, paying RM90 for a piece of plastic ain't my thing. Branded or not, they still won't withstand scratches by sand/stone/steel. Btw, the matte SPs naturally gives the screen a 'pixelated' tint, doesn't matter branded or ciplak. Some people hate the effect, some don't even notice it. Personally, I'd buy clear ones any day.
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It makes a big difference if you hate leaving fingerprints on your phone. In this case, any fingerprint resistant SP will solve the problem. However, some are not precise enough when you apply onto it. Note that any fingerprint resistant SP will cause the display to be a little blurry. In this case, Power Support is the SP which reduce the blurry effect to the minimum. My friend bought another brand of fingerprint resistant SP and it turns out to be more blurry than Power Support. May I know what kind of RM15 ones are they? Some are nice some are terrible. Some are in good quality but some start to cause problems when time goes on. A person should get an excellent SP, whether its fingerprint resistant or crystal clear, instead of keep changing indecent screen protectors which tear off easily in order to keep the screen well protected. In short, choose wisely, and please don't mind to pay a little more to keep your screen well protected. smile.gif

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