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Incase Snap Case vs Belkin Shield Micra

So I just downloaded the free case app and I'm having a hard time deciding between these two cases. They both look so sexy and much better than the $9 rubbery clear bumper I got from eBay (still good though). So, some questions I'd like answered please.

-- Are these both hard plastic and not rubbery gel?
-- Are the sleep and volume buttons covered or exposed?
-- Will I have any trouble plugging in my charger, headphones, or my car plug (same plug as headphones but has a thicker rubber around it)
-- Which one do you prefer based on your experience or just the looks of them?
-- Anything else I should know about?

Thanks for taking the time to answer these!

iPhone 4, iOS 4

Posted on Jul 23, 2010 6:55 AM

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Jul 23, 2010 7:24 AM in response to zenkix

I guess this thread was not necessary. I did my own research and went with Incase. Here are my reasons:

1. More popular. Found several topics in forums awaiting the Incase cases.
2. Easy access to the sleep and volume buttons.
3. It's made of hard plastic.

I guess now I just wait five weeks...lol.

Jul 24, 2010 3:21 PM in response to Pitri88

Yeah, I returned my bumper as soon as I found a decent alternative because my line in cable for my car would not fit in the headphone jack with the bumper on. The hole in the bumper was simply not wide and recessed enough to fit many standard jacks. Also my AT&T car charger that I had bought for my earlier iPhone 3G wasn't able to push in far enough to maintain charging with the bumper case plugged in.

The Apple Bumper case, aside from being very nice looking as all Apple things are, should have gone through more product testing as I can't believe how poorly it plays with other accessories.

Jul 29, 2010 12:09 PM in response to Imranu93

I wrap every apple product in Zagg's invisible shield the day I get it! This time I've held off but plan on skinning it soon. I tried to put an older nano in a hard case that I found but the invisishield made it too thick to fit in the case. I wonder if that would happen with either of the aforementioned cases.

I also just bought a white color wrap for my iPhone 4 ( http://www.icolorwrap.com/colors.html)

I wanted to get a clear case so that I can see the white color. I think i'll put the color strip over top of the invisible shield after I get it. Does anybody have any suggestions on any of this?

Jul 31, 2010 8:26 PM in response to jordoday

I'll probably grab one of the none- plastic coverings because it does scratch the surface from minute dust that enters. The last slim fitting white half/half shell incase I had for my iPhone 3GS made it a bit bigger but it was awesome- saved my old phone several times but anything that peep had over their phones in terms of plastic shells I saw scratch... I'd bet this glass is too much more temperamental to scratches.

So I do like most incase- but not this time even though they look slick. The factor is which will protect the best with the most ease of use... I'm still undecided but thought I'd share that tid bit. I'll probably just get it just in case I need it- I have invisible shield front/back.

That's another thing though- I had ghost armor before which is bases in az but the plastic was better quality and covered every bit of the phone... This invisishield is ugly, already peeling up around the button and doesn't fully cover to the button nor does the button cover even really matter cuz it's so stinking small. What were they thinking??? I'm taking the shield back to get my money back and I'm gonna grab the ghost armor. Ita really actually very simple to install and it's lifetime warranty too.

Incase Snap Case vs Belkin Shield Micra

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