Review: June 2008 Archives

Author: Philip L. Graitcer

Time to shed that heavy and hot leather iPhone case and holster and go light or even naked. Case-Mate (see video below) has come out with a terrific see-through acrylic case for the iPhone. The Wave Case from Griffin (see top image) is another another cool iPhone case that won't weigh you down.

Case-Mate
This case completely covers the entire iPhone - front and back, including the screen. There are cut-outs for the mute, volume, power switch, headphone jack, speakers and synch/charger cable. It protects the phone and since the acrylic contains an electrostatic membrane - you can use the touch screen with the case on. No more plastic films on your touch screen.

Since the acrylic is clear, your phone keeps its cool look. It looks like it isn't in a case at all. I haven't tried dropping the phone in the case, but my guess is that the naked case will offer some protection to both the phone and the glass touch screen.

Video of the Naked Case

I've had one issue with the case. When I first put my iPhone in it, a greasy-watery spot appeared between the touch screen and the inside of the case. The spot changed shape, variously looking like Italy or Florida (see photo) when I used the touch screen.