Well, last time on the first iPhone launch, the 30-pin cable was already in use so many years prior with iPod. By that time, quality of the cheap cables got improved, with issues already kinked out (if any).

for Lightning, I don't think I'd really want to do that this too soon. At most, I'll just get the Apple-made Lightning-Micro USB adapter and I'm free to use any cheapo usb cables and the ones laying around. There are already test being done and some of the cheap Lightning cable got problem, while some others are ok. So it's sign of reliability issues, apart from the concern of unapproved circuitry being introduced to the market this early (since MfI specs just layed out last month).

I'll give another 1 year before I feel really safe to do so. Well, manufacturers may iron out the bugs much earlier, but then there are still so many unreliable cables lurking around in the market.

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Added on December 26, 2012, 3:26 amWell, I do agree on how people can seem unreasonable on buying hundred ringgits gold-plated Monster HDMI cable, for example. But then, Lightning cable issue is a bit different, since by design there are chips and particular circuitry embedded in each cable. It's doesn't seem so simple compared to its predecessor, the the 30-pin ones.

Even the cheapo Lightning also includes that particular module in the connector itself, with some claim to have legit chips while others are depending on reverse-engineered ones. Simply put, it requires some kind of module in-between. Given that it's too soon for them to have a 'compatible' design, one may also assume that the ones being pushed earlier to the market are more prone to issues.

Some interesting read,
Chipworks - Inside the Apple's Lightning Cable



This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Dec 26 2012, 03:36 AM

Well, most glass SP is not durable anyway.

If you see the glass panel of iPhone 4, 4S and 5, they actually got thin plastic bezel that runs around the panel. That may contribute to its relatively better resiliency (although of course, it's still breakable). Those are absent on the glass SPs in the market, so you'll likely break your SP much earlier before you hit 1-year mark.

Even the GLASt.R, which is dubbed to be much stronger than its non-rounded edge sibling, also doesn't provide significantly better protection.

Well, for the best 'military' look, i do really dig Lunatik Taktik 5. But the case is still unicorn.

I personally think that casings with special cutout only to reveal the Apple logo is somewhat

But of course, that's just my personal opinion. btw, if protection is what you'd seek, why not up the ante and go Otterbox Defender.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Jan 3 2013, 04:12 AM

If you want some rubber, Switcheasy Bonds is nice. Haven't tried comparing it with Tones, but looking at the box I'd reckon Tones may be a bit slimmer compared to my Bonds.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Jan 8 2013, 11:18 PM

Me too. Really dig the design, at least it's not as cheesy as some other rugged cases that got special cut-out on its back only to show Apple logo.

btw, any recommendation for film protector on iPhone's back? I'm still utterly failed since I got bubbling effect on Apple logo and iPhone wording. Black iPhone 5 btw.

Which type should be the best? AFAIK SGP got various kind of films.

Thanks for the heads up. Really long time haven't tried wet application since my last iPod. Thought that it has something to do with the film type.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Jan 17 2013, 11:50 PM