Recommendations for iPhone 4s case

Sauer Grapes · 04-20-2012, 03:57 PM

My requirements (in order of preference)

not tacky (won't stick to my pocket)
low profile (not bulky)
not ugly
somewhat durable (won't wear out or break from normal use)
not crazy expensive

What do you guys have and like?

Poronico · 04-20-2012, 04:07 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Chrome...4959504&sr=8-8

http://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Coated-...959587&sr=8-37

http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Black-C...959587&sr=8-43

massphatness · 04-20-2012, 05:01 PM

This meets none of your criteria

but my Otterbox Defender case is the nuts. I NEVER worry about my phone.
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MajorCaptSilly · 04-20-2012, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massphatness

This meets none of your criteria

but my Otterbox Defender case is the nuts. I NEVER worry about my phone.
Posted via Mobile Device

I use the Otterbox Commuter. It's like the defender in a light version. I can still carry the phone in my pocket with no problem but have some good protection.

MCS

Sauer Grapes · 04-20-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I use the Otterbox Commuter. It's like the defender in a light version. I can still carry the phone in my pocket with no problem but have some good protection.

MCS

I used to use the commuter. The 3gs version was my favorite case every. The iphone 4 version just didn't work for me. The piece for the top was sharp to my ear, the earphone plug hole was too small for aftermarket headphones, it broke within a few months, etc.

I will say that they sent me a replacement no questions asked, but I just didn't like it for the iphone 4.

kelmac07 · 04-20-2012, 05:31 PM

I love my Otterbox Defender but I am really looking to grab a Griffin Survivor. As Vin stated, these won't meet your requirements...but I have nothing to worry about with my Iphone.

eber · 04-20-2012, 06:17 PM

I have been using one of these, it is incredibly cheap and it has saved my phone from quite a few drops. Also it is very low profile, and flexible without being tacky.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

bobarian · 04-20-2012, 06:18 PM

http://grossinfo.com/2012/04/bulletp...r-your-iphone/

Ogre · 04-20-2012, 06:24 PM

Otter box defender. I love it.

Sauer Grapes · 04-20-2012, 06:36 PM

Yeah, I've had the defender as well. It's just not for me. On the balance between my phone surviving a nuclear war and me being able to carry it around every day in a front pocket without noticing it, I choose convenience.

BHalbrooks · 04-20-2012, 06:40 PM

Good luck. I've scoured Best Buy.
Either it's durable but has too much rubber or
Great protection, but it's 2 piece,
Way too expensive for what I don't want.

I've seen a case that costs $80, but it makes the Phone 100% waterproof. I'll probably splurge on that. I'm stupid, I know.

Hooligan · 04-20-2012, 08:18 PM

My wife swears by the otter box (she does museum work) and in on high places a lot Nd has dropped her phone numerous times and the phone has survived the drop. Only downfall I see is the pretty big case which is a pain to keep in your pocket.

E.J. · 04-20-2012, 08:19 PM

I have nothing to compare it to & have only had it for a few days, but I really like my Otterbox Commuter.

jjmitchem · 04-20-2012, 08:20 PM

I had the otterbox defender - great bombproof case but bulky and would not work in a pocket. Ok for my ACU shoulder pocket but not dress uniform or civvies

I just switched to the waterproof case you are talking about. Picked it up for $70. It's thinner and smooth so it does work in a pocket. It's not as rugged but it does meet mil spec drop standards as well as water and dust proof. I really like it so far.

Sauer Grapes · 04-20-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjmitchem

I had the otterbox defender - great bombproof case but bulky and would not work in a pocket. Ok for my ACU shoulder pocket but not dress uniform or civvies

I just switched to the waterproof case you are talking about. Picked it up for $70. It's thinner and smooth so it does work in a pocket. It's not as rugged but it does meet mil spec drop standards as well as water and dust proof. I really like it so far.

What is that one called?

gnbikes · 04-20-2012, 09:32 PM

Otterbox Comuter here too.

jjmitchem · 04-20-2012, 10:25 PM

It is the lifeproof case

www.lifeproof.com

kaisersozei · 04-21-2012, 07:25 AM

I use this

http://store.griffintechnology.com/i...-iphone-4-2012

For the screen I use a reflective screen protector that doubles as a mirror when the phone is off

http://www.handhelditems.com/iphone-...-p-135848.html

maninblack · 04-21-2012, 09:46 AM

+1 on the Otterbox. Love this case.

eber · 04-21-2012, 09:48 AM

that lifeproof case looks pretty amazing

04-20-2012, 03:57 PM	#1
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Recommendations for iPhone 4s case My requirements (in order of preference) not tacky (won't stick to my pocket) low profile (not bulky) not ugly somewhat durable (won't wear out or break from normal use) not crazy expensive What do you guys have and like?

04-20-2012, 04:07 PM	#2
Poronico Teh Forever Noob Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jesse Location: Bonney Lake, Wa Posts: 868 Trading: (5)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Chrome...4959504&sr=8-8 http://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Coated-...959587&sr=8-37 http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Black-C...959587&sr=8-43 __________________ Fellows, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pocket, you better use them to call the tailor. "TMIMITW"

04-20-2012, 05:01 PM	#3
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case This meets none of your criteria but my Otterbox Defender case is the nuts. I NEVER worry about my phone. Posted via Mobile Device

04-20-2012, 05:31 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case I love my Otterbox Defender but I am really looking to grab a Griffin Survivor. As Vin stated, these won't meet your requirements...but I have nothing to worry about with my Iphone. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-20-2012, 06:17 PM	#7
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case I have been using one of these, it is incredibly cheap and it has saved my phone from quite a few drops. Also it is very low profile, and flexible without being tacky. http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

04-20-2012, 06:18 PM	#8
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case http://grossinfo.com/2012/04/bulletp...r-your-iphone/

04-20-2012, 06:24 PM	#9
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case Otter box defender. I love it. __________________

04-20-2012, 06:36 PM	#10
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case Yeah, I've had the defender as well. It's just not for me. On the balance between my phone surviving a nuclear war and me being able to carry it around every day in a front pocket without noticing it, I choose convenience.

04-20-2012, 06:40 PM	#11
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case Good luck. I've scoured Best Buy. Either it's durable but has too much rubber or Great protection, but it's 2 piece, Way too expensive for what I don't want. I've seen a case that costs $80, but it makes the Phone 100% waterproof. I'll probably splurge on that. I'm stupid, I know.

04-20-2012, 08:18 PM	#12
Hooligan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Matt Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 79 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case My wife swears by the otter box (she does museum work) and in on high places a lot Nd has dropped her phone numerous times and the phone has survived the drop. Only downfall I see is the pretty big case which is a pain to keep in your pocket.

04-20-2012, 08:19 PM	#13
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case I have nothing to compare it to & have only had it for a few days, but I really like my Otterbox Commuter.

04-20-2012, 08:20 PM	#14
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case I had the otterbox defender - great bombproof case but bulky and would not work in a pocket. Ok for my ACU shoulder pocket but not dress uniform or civvies I just switched to the waterproof case you are talking about. Picked it up for $70. It's thinner and smooth so it does work in a pocket. It's not as rugged but it does meet mil spec drop standards as well as water and dust proof. I really like it so far. __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

04-20-2012, 09:32 PM	#16
gnbikes Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Garry Location: Kent, WA Posts: 625 Trading: (3)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case Otterbox Comuter here too.

04-20-2012, 10:25 PM	#17
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case It is the lifeproof case www.lifeproof.com __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

04-21-2012, 07:25 AM	#18
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case I use this http://store.griffintechnology.com/i...-iphone-4-2012 For the screen I use a reflective screen protector that doubles as a mirror when the phone is off http://www.handhelditems.com/iphone-...-p-135848.html __________________

04-21-2012, 09:46 AM	#19
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case +1 on the Otterbox. Love this case. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

04-21-2012, 09:48 AM	#20
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Recommendations for iPhone 4s case that lifeproof case looks pretty amazing