chaze
02-21-2008, 11:20 PM
I haven't been any to find any reviews on the Griffin iClear case. It got good reviews for the iTouch. Anyone?
chaze
02-28-2008, 11:15 PM
Well, I ended up buying this case from Amazon for $15. Here's my take...
Griffin iClear for the Apple iPhone
+Good quality case. The case has some imperfections as with any acrylic/polycarbonate case. They are not noticeable until you stare at it up close.
+The clear case really shows off the iPhone while protecting it.
+Fits securely.
+Does not come apart easily (there is a slot where you put a coin in and twist to pop open).
+All the buttons and audio jack are easily accessible.
+It comes with a screen protector.
+The screen protector was easy to install and did not bubble at all.
+The screen protector is quite thick and the touch screen looks very clear with it applied.
+The belt clip appears secure when attached (I had to take the case apart to remove it).
+The belt clip rotates 180 degrees.
+The belt clip doubles as a stand for watching video.
+The iPhone appears very secure when attached to clip plus armband. That clip is not going to come off the armband. It would have to rip to come loose.
-The top and bottom are very open on this case. The pretty much have to be, but it leaves your phone open for damage in that area. Looks like they did the best they could.
-You iPhone will not dock with this case on (the dock that came with the phone). Although you can easily charge with the cable.
-You will not be able to use this case if you have an iShield or full body shield. I don't even think it will work with a full top shield.
-The included screen protector only covers the touch screen area.
-The areas around the ear speaker and menu button are left unprotected.
-The belt clip forces you to have the touch screen face out.
-The belt clip is short (meaning you have to have a thin belt for it to work (1.25" max).
-The arm band doesn't look like it would work for jogging. The phone is very wobbly while connected. Seems like it would flop around and hit your arm a lot. If just walking it might work, but I didn't test it out
Overall, it's a great case for fitting in your pocket, which is why I bought it.
If you are looking for an acrylic case that clips on your belt, buy one that faces inward like the Power Support's Crystal Jacket.