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Protect your Apple iPhone 5 from scratches with this Rocketfish™ cell RF-A5T2GP soft shell case that features flexible TPU material.
Customer Rating
5
The best of all worlds
on October 5, 2012
Posted by: Gbuzz
If you want a lightweight, durable, and useful case, this is the perfect option. I was a bit skeptical when I first got the case, as the hard shell version of it scratched my iPhone when I removed it. However, this case is better in every possible way.
First of all, the color looks awesome with the white iPhone. The colors almost seem like they were meant to go together. Next, this case is incredibly easy to install remove and does not damage the fragile iPhone 5 in any way during the process. The case also just feels perfect in your hand. It has enough texture to offer the perfect grip, but it isn't cheap-looking or feeling silicon by any means. I am fully convinced that, with the Zagg shield, this case offers just as much protection as the Otterbox Commuter, but at half the price!
The volume buttons are covered on this case, and there are separate sections on the bottom for the speakers, charging port, and headphone jack instead of just one big opening. The only thing I would change about this case is the covering for the back camera, which I fear could get scratched pretty easily. However, I am planning on installing a Zagg shield on the back of my phone as well, so I think that will reduce that issue.
Overall, this case is great. It's not flashy like the Otterbox or military tough like the Griffin Survivor, but for those who want to protect their iPhone 5 without spending $50 and adding a lot of bulk, this case truly is the best of all worlds.
What's great about it: Perfect fit, covers what it needs to, durable, pretty color
What's not so great: Wish the back camera was covered a little better
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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Keep your Apple iPhone 5 or 5s safe from drops, bumps and shock with this OtterBox Defender Series 39123BBR case that features 3-layer protection with polycarbonate and silicone materials for durability. A belt clip holster allows easy transport.
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I'm still trying to decide how I feel about this case, but here are some of my first impressions:
It's a gorgeous color combination and really adds to the overall look of the already-beautiful iPhone 5. The polycarbonate shell also seems more sturdy and of a higher quality than the Defender case for the iPhone 4S, and the silicon cover feels more like a "foam" than the silicon for the previous model, which I think is a good thing. I feel like I have a good grip when I'm holding the otherwise-fragile phone, but the case doesn't seem like it would stick to my pockets or anything.
However, there are a few downsides:
The openings for the front and rear cameras are a bit too "wide open" for my tastes and I'm worried about the aluminum getting scratched since part of it is exposed in the back camera opening. I just ordered a full body Zagg shield today and will be putting screen covers on the front and back of the phone for additional protection because the aluminum scratches so easily. There is also an air bubble between the screen protector and the iPhone glass, making the touchscreen not quite as responsive. It still works, but it's a bit more of a pain to type.
The openings for the front and rear cameras are a bit too "wide open" for my tastes and I'm worried about the aluminum getting scratched since part of it is exposed in the back camera opening. I just ordered a full body Zagg shield today and will be putting screen covers on the front and back of the phone for additional protection because the aluminum scratches so easily. There is also an air bubble between the screen protector and the iPhone glass, making the touchscreen not quite as responsive. It still works, but it's a bit more of a pain to type.
Overall, I like this case. It offers decent protection and looks awesome, though I do think it's overpriced for what you get. However, unlike some other cases, you can rest assured that this case will NOT scratch your phone in any way during installation and removal.
What's great about it: Pretty colors, slim design, decent shock protection
What's not so great: Home button is hard to press, air bubble between screen cover and iPhone, wide openings for front and rear cameras
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
3
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