Hardskin V3 for Apple iPhone 1G

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Product Features

• Perfectly contoured to match the iPhone's shape, the HardSkin takes full advantage of its iSee iPhone v3 chassis
• Hardshell protection fused with full accessibility for the touch screen, sensors, ports, and antenna
• Hip holster with removable 4-point belt clip keeps your iPhone protected and right where you need it
• With a camera port on the back of the case, you'll never miss any of those memorable moments
• The two-piece case snaps securely over your iPhone, providing all around protection

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0011W6MMQ
• Item model number: 00708-0
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,512 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

Product Description

Product Description
Based on the iSee iPhone v3, the Contour HardSkin retains all of the protective qualities of that underlying chassis. From the durable hardshell to the click-through buttons covering the volume and power switches, the HardSkin iPhone v3 offers total protection, while still allowing full access to all of the controls. Add to all that the rich texture of its rubber finish, and you will know without a doubt when you are holding a Contour HardSkin. Complete access to the headphone port and power button with removable silicone plugs and click through covers The iPhone's speakers and dock port are fully protected, yet easily accessible

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid case, with one minor (and surmountable) exception, July 17, 2008

By	Mark Jaquith "markjaquith" (FL, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a solid case. It snaps together sturdily, and it has a great feel. It is slightly rubbery, but much less so than other cases. It doesn't stick going in or out of my pocket, but it gives me a better grip on the iPhone (which is really slippery without a case!)

The case is mostly rigid, with a bit of flexibility. It's quite thin, and doesn't make the phone too bulky to easily pocket. There are covers for the power switch and the volume buttons and the dock, but I don't use them.

The case looks great, visually. It is great for people who want their iPhone to be inconspicuous. It has a nice matte finish, and the "Countour" logo text on the back is small, and done in a way that it doesn't look like text at all... it just looks like a little swoosh with some vertical lines. Very much appreciated.

The only problem I've had with this case is that the opening for the ring/silent switch doesn't extend down enough towards the back of the phone. So while it is easy to flip to switch to "silent," it is hard to get it back, as the switch sits flush against the start of the cover, and it is hard to get a fingernail in between the two. I remedied this with a pair of cuticle trimmers and a knife. I literally cut down about 2mm and now I can easily flick the switch. The modification took about a minute, and didn't particularly require a lot of skill.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow this exceeded my expectations, December 18, 2008

By	docprego (Henderson, NV) - See all my reviews

I ordered this using my Prime membership and opted for the overnight shipping. Total shipped was less than Contour charges for it on their site without shipping!

I knew from looking at their site that it came with a holster and belt ciip but I wasn't prepared for them to work so well together with the case. I love how I can snap the case into the holster in any direction. It fits in screen in or out and also with the home button to the left or right. It basically allows for unlimited placement options in the holster. The case snaps into the holster quite easily but with a satisfying and reassuring soft snap. It also comes out of the holster in an equally smooth fashion. The belt clip on the holster can be installed for landscape or portrait orientation of the phone on your belt. I prefer landscape so this was a welcome feature. Another cool feature of the holster is that it has a cut out area for the volume and silent controls to be operated while the case is in the holster. Finally and this is something I just discovered, the holster doubles as a stand for the iPhone. At least in landscape mode (I didn't try this in portrait mode) the holster and belt clip allow the case to stand at a nice angle. This works no matter which end of the clip is on the desktop, a nice feature that Contour does not mention on their site.

The case itself is a thing of beauty. The finish on it is silky smooth and it snaps together so perfectly that the seam between the front and back halves is not very noticeable at all. I really like the coverage that they gave all of the ports and openings on the phone. The headphone and dock plugs fit perfectly, and the membranes over the volume and power switches actually improved the feel of both for me. Overall the case adds very little bulk to the phone and gives it a sleek all black look that I really like.

This is a really well thought out and designed case, Highly reccomended!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hardskin V3, November 16, 2008

By	Mac Fan (Milledgeville, GA United States) - See all my reviews

The is the best protective case that I have found. It installs very easily and protects buttons, earphone jack, and sync port. The only problem I've found is that the rubber insert that covers the sync port eventually splits off from the rubberized backing of the case. Actually, I've found I prefer it without this cover, since before it had to be opened with each charge or sync cycle. Included is a plastic belt clip that works fine if you prefer carrying the iPhone that way. Personally I've found that my pocket works out best.Hardskin V3 for Apple iPhone (Black)