Review: Core Cases for iPhone
In my quest to get my new iphone all set up, I had to buy a case. I can't have it riding around unprotected, even if it has a nice new Zagg invisibleSHIELD to protect the screen. Buying a phone case from the web is tough because it is hard to get a good look at the thing. I took the gamble on a Core Cases for iPhone, so I though it would be good to show it off in more detail than you can get from their web site.
I love a bargain... Since mine is a first-generation, it only costs $9.95. The modern version for iPhone 3G and 3GS lists for $29.95. Three times better? No, I think they are just cleaning up old inventory. Even better, the web page for the older case has a coupon code that will give you five dollars off your order, regardless of which case you buy. (I could tell you the code, but I'll leave it up to you to find it on this page.)
Core Cases has great customer service... The order page wouldn't accept the coupon code, so I fired off a quick email to their customer support. I honestly didn't think they would write back to someone wanting a five dollar discount on a ten dollar order. To my surprise, I had a response within the hour, and they had fixed their ordering system so that coupon worked.
A closer look... The case comes in two parts that slip together. Here they are side-by-side. The part on the left flips over and covers the front. The part on the right covers the back and has a cut-out at the bottom that leaves the black strip of the original iPhone exposed. (I am not sure why it needs that hole, but there it is.) The interior is a little fuzzy to protect the iPhone from wear.
The bottom line... I recommend Core Cases. Mine is holding up well after more than a month of use. It only adds a little bulk to the phone and it seems plenty sturdy. My only complaint is that the metal can be a little slippery at times. (I haven't tried drop testing, and I don't plan to.)
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November 21st, 2009 - 18:13
Just a quick update: I finally had an unintentional drop test. I was sitting in my car, opened the door, and let my iphone slip off my lap onto the pavement. I’m happy to report that it survived just fine, thanks to its core case and InvisibleSHIELD screen protector.