SHIELD Apple 3G 3GS iPhone Shield Polycarbonate Slim Fit Case + Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - (Black)

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001GI9DSK
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (131 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,824 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 22, 2008

Product Description

The SHIELD is the Ultimate iphone 3G Polycarbonate case providing unparalleled comfort and feel while providing your iphone with the ultimate protection from scratch and slip resistance. Protect your investment while simultaneously providing your iphone with the incredible feel and comfort of the best polycarbonate case on the market today. Available in 8 Colors (Black, Silver, Red, Pink, Blue, Clear, White, Gunblack) to complement all lifestyles.

Customer Reviews

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87 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SHIELD vs. elago slim case comparison - get the SHIELD, January 29, 2009

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Szlachta (Los Angeles, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SHIELD Apple 3G 3GS iPhone Shield Polycarbonate Slim Fit Case + Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

We bought the SHIELD slim case for the iPhone and the elago slim case. We prefer the SHIELD, here is why:

Firstly, we wanted a very slim, lightweight, matte finish plastic case (not silicone) to protect our iPhones. These were the top two choices based on our research.

1. Both are very similar, so the differences are very slight, but...

2. The SHIELD wraps around the edges of the iPhone slightly more, providing better protection for the silver bezel.

3. The SHIELD has a cutout for the volume toggle switch (has protection on all 4 sides). The elago protects only 3 sides of the switch - this makes adjusting the volume slightly more difficult, but better protects the switch and prevents accidental pressing.

4. The SHIELD appears to be coated with a slightly thicker paint.

5. The elago is only painted partially on the inside (the side that you don't see), that's fine but you can see the edge of white unpainted area when looking closely. The SHIELD does not suffer from this problem.

6. The only place where I think the elago is better is the accuracy of the cutouts around the switches and connectors. The mold used to make the case I think is slightly better designed than the SHILED - this is an observation from an automotive engineer, not something that most people may care about.

IN conclusion, both are fine cases and have a nice tacky, almost rubberized feel, so it comes down to design - the SHIELD wins this comparison.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I was skeptic, but impressed., January 22, 2009

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P. Alexandre (Buffalo) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SHIELD Apple 3G 3GS iPhone Shield Polycarbonate Slim Fit Case + Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I was hesitant to believe the "amazing" reviews this case got on here. I have a hard time taking some reviews seriously but I gave it a shot and I'm glad I did.

It does exactly what I want it to do. Protects the back of the phone, while leaving the face exposed and adding as little bulk to the phone as possible. It attaches by just snapping it on, and it is surprisingly tight when attached. The case is rigid but has a soft feel to it, and leave all the buttons and port very easily accessible. Great product here, especially for the money. I'll be buying these whenever I need a case.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice iPhone case, January 12, 2009

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Kevin S. Nason (Chandler, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SHIELD Apple 3G 3GS iPhone Shield Polycarbonate Slim Fit Case + Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I bought this case and the case by eLago. They are very similar, but this one comes around the sides a little more and I prefer the feel.
This case fits very well, doesn't add a lot of bulk to the phone, and seems to be very high quality. I'm going to order another. Highly recommended.