About a year ago, I discovered Kickstarter. Ok, so I didn't exactly discover it in the way Columbus discovered America, but it was new to me. And the reason I came across it was because of a startup company called Kioky. Strange name. You can read all about their Kickstarter program here, but they're pas that now, and into production. I thought their product sounded pretty ingenious - a frame to hold a screen protector, so that all you had to do was drop your phone in, screen first, and everything would line up. Those of you who have followed me for a while, know that this is the very thing I've...


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If you are the type who likes good looking, well designed, well thought out products then Twelve South is one of those companies you should be paying attention to. The BookBook, if you haven't heard of it yet, is a series of Apple focused laptop and tablet cases that are outwardly designed to look and feel like vintage leather-bound books. The BookBook for iPhone 4 is Twelve South's latest addition to the BookBook line, further extending their reach into Apple's mobile product lineup. Reading their website it looks to be as elegant and functional as the rest. Complete with money, identification...


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Some time back, I took a look at the Module case from Dacha Works. So I've been looking forward to their next release. As much as I loved the unique waves of the Module case, I must confess, I just don't get the Mod 4. The Mod 4 package boasts that it "Brings the unique look and perfect handling of classing rangefinder cameras to the unmatched iPhone 4." And I sorta almost get that. With the Mod 4 case on, your iPhone looks like an ordinary camera from the back. It's clever. But it's also confusing, because the back of the camera (the part with the viewfinder) is the part you hold towards...


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by Jerry Goldbaum SGP Neo Hybrid (Satin Silver) - 26.99 http://www.sgpstore.com Pros: * Bumper Plus protection and styling (thin, thin, thin) * Great looking * Matte Silicone Shell / back feels great, doesn't feel like typical Silicone * Volume and Sleep button covers with Tactile feel * Lay-on-table design * Accepts more 3rd party 30 pin connectors than the Apple Bumper (tight fit) * Large Oval cutout for rear camera and flash * SGP Stienheil Screen protector included Cons: * Polycarbonate Outer "Bumper" is flimsy but once on properly, case is tight. Need to be careful...


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Convertcast Episode 53 Sept. 7, 2010 RadioAlarm - Thursday/Friday bug - devs are working on it. If anyone else is having the problem, please let us know. Calengoo - Since Installing 4.1 Calengoo blows up on launch. Consistantly. Apple case finally on its way - Speck Pixel Skin Power Support Crystal film...why not. (Thanks @Chris_c81.) iOS 4.1 update - proximity sensor: fixed, bluetooth: fixed PING Game Center iPods and Apple TV Jerry's Going All the way.....Apple that is..... Iphone Case Giveaway. Black Replicase Hard Crystal Case Apple iPhone 4 First Listener to DM JNGold...


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Another silicone case, this one $28.95 from Proporta. I did a review of Proporta’s SteriTouch silicone case for the iPhone 3G(S) a while back, and Proporta has updated this case for the iPhone 4. Unlike the typical silicone cases which are monochrome, this one is black on the outside and pink on the inside. It’s also offered in black/green and black/grey. A nice ribbed texture on the sides insures your phone will not slip from your grasp. The back has some matching ribbing that gracefully flows from the sides, and a few other nice touches to make sure you’re always in control. The sides...


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Some time back, I wrote a review on Proporta’s Shine case for the iPhone 3G/3GS – beautiful girlie case. Now I’m back to look at the new Shine case for the iPhone 4. Updated slightly, the design now has a band to keep the case closed (or open), and is available in three colours: black, red, and blue for $36.95. Proporta sent me a red Shine case to review, and I must say the patent leather looks even better in red than the old Shine case in black. Even better news, it is not the fingerprint magnet that you might expect. As a fashion statement, this truly Shines. The new design with the band...


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Convertcast Episode 48 July 19, 2010 And yes, we can mention "antennagate" since we're going to discuss cases. I did speak to an RF engineer, who suggested the only way to fix the current problem would be to put the antenna back on the inside. Form vs. function. Case offer from Apple - Bumper? Rebate (bumper owners), or 3rd party Apple offering? How many cases do you already have in your possession? How many do you have on order? Screen cover/shield? Parent update! Both are getting Evos...which required a dissertation on the difference between 3G/EVDO and WiFi. Things we take for granted. App...


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People keep telling me “you get what you pay for,” so I decided to put that theory to the test by ordering (blind) some very inexpensive cases on ebay. I’m currently in possession of three cases, one from Singapore, and two from Hong Kong. The case from Singapore proves the old saying true. It is a flimsy piece of rubber with visible seams. It fits poorly, and just feels cheap. It cost $2.97. There was no shipping charge. The two cases from Hong Kong, on the other hand, are startling exceptions. They are both that semi-rigid material that allows a good tight fit. The only complaint I have...


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I couldn’t stand waiting any longer, so yesterday I stopped into Best Buy to see what they had in the way of cases for my new iPhone 4. The short answer, not much. Out of the four cases they had in stock, one I flat out disliked, one was identical to another one I have on order, and the third of the four was just a boring skin. So I went with the fourth case, the Soft Gel Fitted case from Rocketfish, a brand whose name I’m familiar with, but have never before tried. Best Buy had the Soft Gel Fitted case in a variety of colours, but I went with the pink, just for a change of pace. I loved how it looked...


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