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iPhone body armor case looks cool

by Mike Schramm Aug 11th 2010 at 12:00PM

Speaking of iPhone cases that look ... different, here's an interesting metal case for everybody's favorite smartphone. A company called Ltd Tools has created a metal, cage-style case that adds a flip cover to the phone and gives it a pretty distinctive look. I don't think it will be for everybody; it actually makes the iPhone 4 look kind of like a big RAZR, but I like it. What it lacks in actual protection, it makes up for in some interesting functionality, which includes unimpeded access to the charging port and a cool little rubber band that can hold business or credit cards.

There is a warning that a metal case can "affect reception," but it can't be that much worse than what you're getting already. And OK, sure, the case is US$95, which is a bit much to pay for a case like this (although it does look pretty well-machined). But I just like the look of it anyway. A great many cases tend to make the phone look like a colored lump, so it's neat to see a case that adds a little something to the iPhone's design.

[via iPhone Savior]

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studio

It looks like the iPhone is yelling "help" I'm in prison get me out of here! LOL. It looks cool.

August 13 2010 at 2:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Benjamin Aker

If you´re going to put metal around your iPhone, I think I´d prefer the Exovault cases... at least they look better than this car crash :)

August 12 2010 at 6:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jon Hendry

Has all the design sense of a prison toilet.

August 11 2010 at 2:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Buzz

Isn't that a building in Chicago?

August 11 2010 at 2:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
silvio

I wonder how this will affect the antenna's design "flaw"

August 11 2010 at 2:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jeff

Absolute junk for all the above reasons! If I was going to get a metal case it would be a Vapor4 with a CF backplate from Element case. LOL but for now my free Griffin Reveal Etch is doing the job quite nicely!

August 11 2010 at 1:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
phil

it will make the phone more heavy and not easy to carry.i do not like it.

August 11 2010 at 1:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
starq

I think it's a great idea.


For a Zune.

August 11 2010 at 1:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Brett

Be nice.

Even a Zune doesn't deserve that.

August 11 2010 at 1:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
eric f

"There is a warning that a metal case can "affect reception," but it can't be that much worse than what you're getting already."

I always have consistently good reception, so yes, the only thing it can do is make it worse.

August 11 2010 at 1:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dj

I bet that thing TSA will just love.Big piece of metal and sharp edges. :)
TSA: Sir, no sharp metal objects are allowed in carry-on terminals.
You: What? I don't have any sharp metal objects. Oooh your talking about my iPhone case.
TSA: Sir, we need you to remove the case from your phone. Or go place it in your checkin items.

August 11 2010 at 12:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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