TPU iPhone cases - was OtterBox impact case

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:19:18 -0700

Hi, I got them from Amazon. And in fact, it was due to my daughter getting some for her iPhone 3GS that I got the idea to check into them from Amazon. I have 2 types. One are the TPU circle pattern cases and the other is the s-pattern case. I will provide links below. I'll refer to each as the circle case and the s-case even though they are obviously iPhone cases.
The circle case and the s-case both fit the phone very snugly and do not add bulk. However the s-case seems to fit it even more snugly as you have to be sure your screen protector is on perfect, otherwise you might pull up the corner. 


The circle case doesn't have friction grips on the sides, but the s-case 
does. I like the grippies on the sides because it provides a more secure 
feeling when you hold the phone.



The circle case covers the sleep and volume buttons, but the s-case only 
covers the sleep button. There is a longer hole on the left side to give 
you access to the mute, and volume buttons. I prefer the volume buttons 
to be covered,so for that I like the circle case better.



The circle case covers the entire back of the phone minus the camera 
port of course. However the s-case has a raised circle in the back where 
the Apple logo shows, in addition to the camera port. So, if you are 
like me and Amy, you want no hole exposing part of your phone. <smile>. 
So, for this, I prefer the circle case.



The circle case has an over all smooth feeling whereas the s-case has a 
mostly smooth feeling except the pattern making the s-shape in the back. 
It has both a smooth and a slightly rough feeling so you can definitely 
tell where the s-pattern is.



Both cases come in different colors and both cases offer similar minor 
protection. Both cases are designed to protect the phone from light 
bumps and scrapes and are mainly designed to let the phone shine. 
Neither case covers the screen at all. Neither case covers the home 
button at all. I recommend a screen protector with these cases, but be 
sure to have it on perfectly. Especially with the s-case.



The links to the cases I got are below. Oh, and watch out for link 
splitting in case the link is too long. If you want to do your own 
search for them whether through Amazon or whatever, do a search for the 
keywords iphone 4 tpu circle or iphone 4 tpu s-shape.


circle case:
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Flexible-Covers-iPhone-Verizon/dp/B006MQ837S/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1341944047&sr=8-7&keywords=circle+tpu+iphone+4s+case

s-case:
http://www.amazon.com/INSTEN-Compatible-Apple%C2%AE-iPhone%C2%AE-Rubber/dp/B005VNJNA4/ref=sr_1_6?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1341944144&sr=1-6&keywords=s-shape+tpu+iphone+4
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On 7/10/2012 1:36 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. wrote:

Raul,

Where can we learn more about the TPU cases you mention?

Thanks. Keith

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Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 12:14 PM
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Subject: Re: OtterBox impact case

Hi yes, either my pockets are tight, or I just have bad luck. Also, I do

have a back protector on as well because I don't like the round circle
exposed even if it shows off the Apple logo nicely. However the TPU
cases I was talking about in another post cover that area and do show a
nice circle design around it.

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On 7/10/2012 12:34 PM, Amy Billman wrote:

Wow. Did your impact case catch on things in your pocket? That's very
interesting to me.

See, because I'm a tad neurotic, I really don't like the back glass

exposed

or not covered at all. Again, that's just me. I'm even neurotic enough

to

put one of the back protectors over the glass, which is also then of

course

sitting in the Impact case. LOL
I don't know why that back glass being exposed bugs me.
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Of Raul A. Gallegos
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 7:59 AM
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Subject: Re: OtterBox impact case

Hi, actually neither. But not because I don't like Otter Box. In fact,

I

highly recommend them. I'm just a person who is a free spirit and

likes

trying new things and different things to experiment. So, I'm

currently

using some cases which are made of a tpu rubber, this is a bit of a
harder rubber, and doesn't feel like the silicon rubber that the

Impact

case feels like. This means less friction, but also less catching on
things like in the pocket. It also means a bit of less bulk. In fact,

I

just got an order for 9 tpu cases which are all different colors

ranging

from purple, to blue, to clear, to neon yellow. They don't cover the
bottom part of the screen like the impact case from Otter Box does,

but

it does form-fit the phone very well and really let's it shine

through.


The nice thing about these cases is that you can put them on and take
them off with ease, yet they stay on the phone very nicely. I also

like

the fact that I can go back to my impact case whenever I want. The one

I

don't use any more is the Defender case. I finally got tired of the
bulk, but again, this isn't anything bad against Otter Box, since

that's

the purpose of the case.

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On 7/10/2012 10:44 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote:

Thanks Raul,
Which one do you use?

On Jul 10, 2012, at 9:43 AM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote:


Hi, the impact case is less bulky, but I found that it tends to

catch on

things due to the nature of the rubber. This doesn't make the case

bad, but

it does have a bit of friction. And that can be a good thing because

it

won't slide so easily across a surface. I think you will like the

impact if

you get it.


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On 7/10/2012 9:33 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote:

Hi all,
For anyone who has had both the OtterBox defender case and the

impact

case, which is less bulky.

If using the impact case, can you easily fit your phone into a

pants

pocket or purse or bag?

I'm thinking of ordering one from speed dots.
Thanks,
Stacey and GEB dog Chesley.




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