Incase CL59059 Slider Case - Gun Metal

by Incase Designs

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• ASIN: B0020BE4DG
• Item model number: CL59059
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,583 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

The most popular case for the first generation iPhone is now available for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G. For the finest in sleek, durable protection, the Slider Case for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G is made of hard-shell plastic and features a minimal wall thickness of 1mm (0.039"). Interior rubber guardrails provide shock absorption in addition to impact and scratch protection. Matte finish

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tank Armor 3G, September 20, 2009

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MotoJunkie "Wear short sleeves! Support your ... - See all my reviews

This review is from: Incase CL59059 Slider Case - Gun Metal (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I love this case from Incase. The shell is the most robust thing out there for iPhone. I've had to take my iPhone into the store for service more than I have had to buy cases thanks to this tank covering. I have dropped my phone and bounced it off things as I have taken it out of my pocket many times, but the iPhone is perfect and the case barely has any scratches. It's bulky with the case on, but it's worth it.

A few cons of this product that I have found are:
-You can't use any dock while the case is on. You can plug it straight into a sync cord though. Incase says you can easily remove the bottom section of the case for easy dock sync capability. I have not found it to be that easy as my case has the bottom "sync" section stick to the phone while my top part easily slides away.
-Use over time removing the case and keeping it in your pocket, your phone's backside will get superficial scratches (perfectionists stay away then). Also the case has created nicks and scratches (some quite noticeable) around the chromed trim of the phone somehow.

Otherwise enjoy your awesome protection for your phone!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to get in and out of your pocket, August 18, 2009

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D. Barker (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Incase CL59059 Slider Case - Gun Metal (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This works great because of its smooth finish. I like to carry my phone in my pocket and have had the rubber kind, but then when the phone rings I can never get it out because it sticks to the pocket. The smooth finish of this model lets me get it out fast.

I dropped my phone down an escalator. The case got scratched but the phone came out unscathed. Well worth $30 to protect the $400 iphone.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Eye Candy Only, Does not protect phone, April 11, 2010

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Ella D. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Incase CL59059 Slider Case - Gun Metal (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The case is sleek, nice to look at, and as the others have said there is an issue docking the iphone with anything.

But the biggie con is the whole reason for getting a phone case to begin with. It does not protect the phone from any sort of drop. If dropped onto carpet the case works fine, but so would a naked iphone. However dropped onto any hard surface and the case the the phone suffers damage.

In point of example the phone slipped from my hands and landed on the bathroom floor. not only did my glass screen break, but the case suffered sever damage as well. I am not a tall person so there was no extreme height issues.

So if you are looking for a sleek case for the purpose of eye candy then this case fits the bill.

however the sleekness of the case and its inability to actually protect the phone are two serious cons That I cannot overlook. I will never be purchasing another.