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SwitchEasy SW-TON5-BK Tones Hybrid Case for iPhone 5 & 5s - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black

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Brand	SWITCHEASY
Color	Black
Form Factor	Bumper
Compatible Phone Models	iPhone 5
Material	Polycarbonate

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Innovatively designed product with duo material (hard polycarbonate and soft rubberized side) to maximize protection
Highly complementary design to match the fit and finish of your new iPhone 5
Perfect fit rubberized construction for easy one-step attachment/detachment and unique design for easy access of side buttons
Super tough scratch resistant polycarbonate with highly durable textured finishing

Note: Products with electrical plugs are designed for use in the US. Outlets and voltage differ internationally and this product may require an adapter or converter for use in your destination. Please check compatibility before purchasing.

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Product Dimensions

7 x 3.5 x 1 inches

Item Weight

0.705 ounces

ASIN

B0094D4D3O

Item model number

SW-TON5-BK

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588 ratings

3.9 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Special Features

Shock-Absorbent

Other display features

Wireless

Form Factor

Bumper

Colour

Black

Department

unisex-adult

Manufacturer

SwitchEasy

Date First Available

September 27, 2012

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Product Description

TONES has evolved from our signature UltraHybrid design to further complement your new iPhone 5S fit and finish. Our top and bottom edges are specially thickened with shock absorbent TPU, while the back plate is protected with texturized polycarbonate so your case will be visually durable for a long time. With our 360° full protection design, your iPhone gets the best protection all round.

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TONES For iPhone 5

Innovatively designed product with duo material (hard polycarbonate and soft rubberized side) to maximize protection
Highly complementary design to match the fit and finish of the new iPhone 5
Perfect fit rubberized construction for easy one-step attachment/detachment and unique design for easy access of side buttons
Super tough scratch resistant polycarbonate with highly durable textured finishing

Complement with Style

Following tradition, TONES has evolved from SwitchEasy’s signature UltraHybrid design to further complement the new iPhone 5’s fit and finish. The top and bottom edges are specially thickened with shock absorbent TPU, while the back plate is protected with texturized polycarbonate so the case will be visually durable for a long time. With SwitchEasy’s 360° full protection design, the iPhone gets complete coverage all the way around.

Grip and Slide

With a unique mixed material layout and structure, SwitchEasy’s TONES iPhone cases have achieved a design unrivaled by any other hard or soft case. The case offers the best grip sensation on the market while offering superb overall protection. Additionally, unlike any silicon case on the market, the unique sandblasted finishing hard polycarbonate case allows iPhone users to slip their devices into their pockets in an easy way.

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Tactile is Key

SwitchEasy is very particular when it comes to buttons. After all, a case is useless if the buttons cannot be felt and fitted right. As a result, their engineers have paid extra attention to the tactility of all the buttons in their iPhone case covers. Each of the button elements have been meticulously engineered for easy access and ultimate tactile response. The discreet mixed material case and unique design allow for easy access of side buttons.

Everything But the Kitchen Sink

As a SwitchEasy tradition, iPhone 5 users will have everything needed to protect and accessorize their new device. With the TONES package, customers will get the following: One TONE unit, Two Front Screen Guards, One Back Protecting Adhesive Membrane, One Microfiber Wipe, One squeegee screen guard applicator, Two Power Jack Connector Protectors, Two 3.5mm Headphone Jack Protectors.

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1 star		9%

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michai

Very happy with this after 2 months, better than I expected for the price

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 15, 2014

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After going with a more bulky case for my iPod Touch a couple years ago, I did a bit of research this time and found good reviews of slimmer, less expensive cases for the iPhone 5, including the SwitchEasy Numbers, which is newer but I liked the look of this one better.

I've had this case for a couple months now, and it's exceeded my expectations:

* It's slimmer than I thought--it doesn't *seem* like it adds any bulk to the phone.
* Style-wise it meets my low-key utilitarian preferences. I like the seams on the back separating the main body from the rounded camera area at the top of the phone and the corresponding area at the bottom.
* The texture is nice, with just enough added friction.

I've only had one minor drop of the phone with this case, so I can't yet say a lot about the level of protection. The case is slightly raised in elevation around the screen, which is a must. The material is harder than my previous, more bulky & rubbery case, which
I'm concerned may mean less give if the phone is dropped, but it's been fine so far.

I believe this is a slightly older version of the Tones, as it has plugs to cover the ports on the bottom, but they aren't attached to the phone. As is, I don't use the plugs, though I'm glad they're there in case I decide to use them.

Assuming no incidents with the phone while using this case, I would probably buy another of these for replacement if the case itself wore out--it only set me back about $16USD, which is a pittance to protect a $500+ device.

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Jingle Dell

If Only It Was Really Black

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 23, 2013

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The black iphone 5 is a beautiful device. From the front, it is a black on black monolith. The back and sides are a combination of black and "off black" brushed aluminium. I looked around long and hard for a quality case for my new iphone, and settled on the Switcheasy (though i was never actually able to see the Switcheasy tones in person before buying it). After my case arrived in the mail I was startled by how grey it was. The label on the package confirms that this is indeed the "black" version, but this case isn't black at all. It is just 2 shades of grey. The online pictures and video of this case make it appear much darker than it actually is. In contrast with the front of the phone, there is no way you could call this case black. My first impression -- When I first put it on my iphone, I removed it immediately, disgusted. It just felt wrong, covering up a well made black metal / glass device with a cheap looking grey plastic cover. --
But, I gave it another shot. It does have a certain monochrome style that is attractive, and the case does feel good in your hand. The protection goes ALL the way around the edge of the phone, which is a nice thing that most other cases don't do. The button functionality also works surprisingly well. The camera lens cutout is also a good design, as it is small enough so that you don't see the brushed aluminum/ glossy black division underneath. The case doesn't add much bulk to the phone, but still offers nice protection. While I am still looking around for the "perfect case" I think I'll hold on to this one. Ahh... but if only this case was really black. It would have been nice if Switcheasy made a "Tones" case that preserved the "black monolith" aesthetic of the iphone.

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besweeet

Some cases might be fake, but are excellent fakes

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 25, 2013

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I've been using a SwitchEasy TONES since they were first released, purchasing one directly from them. The case itself is very good and minimalistic, with a design that mimics the rear of the iPhone 5 (and iPhone 5s) itself. It's thin, lightweight, looks nice, and feels nice in the hand. As with all SwitchEasy products, you get many extras in the packaging, which most people might take advantage of.

Now, onto why I think that the one I ordered off of Amazon from a seller called "whole goods" might be fake. For one, the actual case packaging seemed a bit abused, but everything inside was just fine. I noticed that the case has a number of mold clippings (don't know the right term), and you can see where some of the TPU material was detached from the rest of its mold (that might be a better explanation?). Unless SwitchEasy made changes to this case within the last year when I first started using the case that I received directly from them, the volume buttons seem easier to press on this "fake" model (which I like), and there seems to be a little bit more of a "lay-on-the-table" design. The SwitchEasy logo on the right side of the case isn't as deep as the one on the real case. There's also just a tad bit of vertical movement of the iPhone while it's in the case, but unless you actually push on the top of bottom of your phone to force it to move, most probably won't notice.

In other words, the overall quality of this "fake" one is good, but there are just some refinement issues.

The Tones is still a fantastic case for those who want something simple that will protect your device while still looking good and offering a good featureset for a case.

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kobyrne

Falls apart quickly

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 25, 2013

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*** 28/3/14 - EDITED THIS REVIEW AFTER OWNING THREE OF THESE OVER THE COURSE OF 11 MONTHS ***

*** HAVE REDUCED FROM FIVE STARS TO ONE ***

Sadly the quality of this case started not well and seems to be getting worse. Poor as this is not a "cheap" case.

It is a shame as this case looks really great as a very low profile, decent protection case and the materials are good. That's why I tried three! However there is clearly a problem with the bonding that holds the rubber areas to the plastic areas.

First case... lasted about 8 months before rubber parts broke free of the plastic. The bonding holding the two together fails.

Second case... lasted only 2 months before the same failure happened.

Third case... yes you guessed it. Same failure after only three weeks.

Also I noticed that they have now made the hole for the lighning port access smaller so my 32 pin to lightning converter lead (genuine Apple) no longe fits.

So this is an expensive case with a fundamental fault in my opinion! I won't be buying a fourth!

IF the manufacturer solves the rubber to plastic bonding problem and IF they make the lightening port hole bigger then this would be an outstanding case. As it is, it's expensive junk.

FYI I have now bought an OtterBox Commuter Series Two-Layer Protection Case Cover with Screen Protector for iPhone 5/5S - Black. £14.87 with free delivery. It is slightly bulkier but is of outstandng build quality. It has a better design that involves a seperate inner rubber layer and outer plastic layer so no bonding to fail. I highly recommend the OtterBox Commuter Series.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0091C7M04/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Christian Backlund

Protects the iPhone 5, but the design is frankly boring

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 20, 2013

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When I first got my iPhone 5 a few months ago I was keen to protect it so looked for a case that suited. I read far too many 'Best iPhone 5 cases' articles and finally settled on this one, in part because it was at the price point I was after, but it had extra bits to plug the Thunderbolt and microphone ports as well, and it was said it did a good job of protecting the phone.

From a 'protecting the phone' point of view, full marks. I haven't had any issues with it and have managed to drop my phone a few times at inopportune moments.

My biggest gripe with the case (and I'm partly to blame as I chose the case and had seen a picture of it) is that it takes a gorgeously designed product like the iPhone 5, and wraps it in a bland, boring and uninspiring case.

Some colour or frankly anything would be welcome to spice up the look of this case. I thought before buying it that it would match the two-tone iPhone 5 design, but it's more like the unfortunate-looking sister to the iPhone 5.

I still use the case when I am travelling but I am looking for a replacement that makes me feel like I'm holding a vibrant and exciting device, not a remote control from the 90s, whilst affording the same level of protection.

If SwitchEasy has this same case with a different and more appealing design, I'd be likely to buy it.

Cool Dad

Worst Case EVER!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 13, 2012

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As a case it is fine, fits snug on the phone, is slightly grippy so wont slide out your hand, and that's all that's good!

Now for the bad. This case gets grubby really quick. My wife puts it in her bag and within a week the pink was dull. It picks up colour transfer off jeans almost instantly. After two weeks the black has all but come off from around the camera cut out.
The case comes with some plugs to put in the headphones and lightning holes, which I thought was a good idea, right up to the point you need to take them out, which is almost impossible.

I can't comment on the screen protector as she is using a SGP one which is amazing.

I have complained to SwitchEasy but they have chosen to ignore me. I plan to complain to Amazon and try for a refund.

If you really want this case I would go for a dark colour at least. On the other hand choose any CaseMate case, they have always lasted well, even the pink ones.

ROCHA LENCASTRE

Nice looking, offers protection but breaks easily when removed from the phone at the joint between the harder and softer shells

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 23, 2016

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Initially satisfied with another switcheasy case for my iPhoneSE, it lasted less than 5 months, when I had to remove the case to clean.
Since it has two parts, a light colored softer part and a dark colored hard, the case broke in the joint between both parts.
Another negative point are the plugs to cover the lightning and mini-jack ports. Unlike other cases by switcheasy, when, there is a cover for these ports it is attached to the case, I was always fearful of losing them when I put my iPhone to charge or plugging my headphones.
Anyway, it's really a disappointment that the flimsy shell broke in less than 1 year of use.
Of course as a marketplace product I can only return in less than 30 days, and I'm now looking for other options, perhaps not buying a switcheasy case again.

SwitchEasy TONES iPhone 5 case in WHITE

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 26, 2012

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Sleek, tough and light. Highly recommended.

First impressions:

Together with a white iPhone 5, this case looks fantastic.

It's a light grey/white, two tone plastic affair. The finish is matt, and slightly textured, presumably to aid grippage.

The fit is perfect - not too difficult to get the phone into the housing, and also not at all tricky to remove.

The top is enclosed, with a raised button overlying the on/off switch (no holes to let dirt/grime in)

The left side has a rectangular hole, (large enough for a fairly fat finger to utilise) to allow the mute selector switch to be accessed.

The volume controls below this have small raised buttons. These depress easily - although they may feel somewhat imprecise to some.

The bottom of the case has the required holes for the 3.5mm headphone jack and the new style charger. There are also 24 perforations that correspond with the speaker outlet holes. They line up accurately and precisely.

The right of the case is solid plastic.

The case came with an adhesive screen protector and soft cleaning cloth.

I would highly recommend this case. It is smart, functional and durable. I have had 3 previous cases (for my iPhone 4), and this case beats all of them hands down.

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