Bumper vs. Speck CandyShell

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Bumper vs. Speck CandyShell

I will be purchasing my first iPhone ever in the coming weeks and have narrowed down my case choices to these two. I'm not that rough on phones, but have heard of the iPhone 4 issues with overheating and was concerned a full case might contribute to that. On the other hand though, seeing pictures of these smashed iPhones online is rather disconcerting as well..

Any thoughts or forewarnings about either of these products would be appreciated.

Thanks for your time! 🙂

MacBook Pro 15-inch, Mac OS X (10.6.4), 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB Memory, 320GB Hard Drive

Posted on Jul 4, 2010 6:45 PM

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Answer 1

w7ox

Level 4

2,407 points

Jul 4, 2010 7:00 PM in response to TheFiddleFreak

I'd get a full case. I have one on mine and there is no overheating.

Phil

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Answer 2

jlwolf

Level 1

4 points

Jul 4, 2010 7:40 PM in response to TheFiddleFreak

I'd go with the Candyshell as it would, without a doubt, offer more protection. I myself am planning on purchasing one as soon as the new colors are released.

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Answer 3

Jul 5, 2010 1:50 PM in response to TheFiddleFreak

Thanks guys!

Anyone else care to share their experience? haha. I am leaning toward the Speck case.

Thanks in advance!

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Answer 4

Iakona

Level 1

40 points

Jul 5, 2010 1:53 PM in response to TheFiddleFreak

I took my bumper back because my car stereo and car charger wouldn't work with the bumper. The bumper slot is too small to fit certain charger plugs. I went with a different case. I got mine from nakedcellphone on ebay.
Good luck.

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Answer 5

DCGOO

Level 3

769 points

Jul 5, 2010 2:04 PM in response to TheFiddleFreak

Never heard of an overheating problem with the iPhone 4. But I use the bumper and a slightly larger belt clip leather case made for an HTC phone. But cases preferences are individual. Given so many different cases are available suggests that there is no one right choice for everybody. If you are leaning toward something, get it and try it. Easy enough to return it if you don't like it. I've purchased and returned at least a half dozen cases during my iPhone history.

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Answer 6

Jul 5, 2010 3:14 PM in response to TheFiddleFreak

In short....bought the iPhone 4, put the bumper on it (it was all I could get at the time). Accidentally drooped the phone and the back shattered. Went to Genius Bar and Apple thankfully gave me new phone. Stopped by the AT&T store on the way home and picked up the Candyshell (local Apple store still has nothing but bumpers). The Candyshell seems to be a quality product.

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Answer 7

Jul 7, 2010 1:06 AM in response to TheFiddleFreak

On another note - anyone have anything positive to say about the Bumper? Haha.

Thanks again for the replies!

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Answer 8

mic1969

Level 1

0 points

Jul 16, 2010 1:31 PM in response to TheFiddleFreak

I think the Speck is great...as long as you don't need to use the car charge - I have returned 2 because they wont fit through the spec hole.

As far as the bumper it is going to be free, and if you use a leather belt clip it will help reception - just watch out for the glass

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Answer 9

Jul 16, 2010 1:46 PM in response to mic1969

I am now using the bumper, along with a Zagg dry-apply back shield which i picked up at the AT&T store.

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