MacTribe takes a look at the best Fall picks for all of your iPhone accessories and needs, including cases from CellKeeper, Sena Cases, SwitchEasy, Domeskin, Krusell, and DS Styles and more.
We've certainly come a long way since the initial introduction of the
iPhone. With the recent addition of the 3GS and 3.0 capabilities to the
Apple iPhone family, we have more features than ever--all of which move at
the fastest speeds to date. As the iPhone advances so must our cases,
apps, and accessories. We've searched high and low to give you MacTribe's
picks of the best offerings available to soup up your iPhone. Enjoy!
CellKeeper
CellKeeper is the ultimate traveling accessory, designed to hold your iPhone (any model), iPod, digital camera, gaming device, and other personal electronics in its outer pouch while storing your money, keys, credit cards, license, and more in its wallet-like compartment. The compact caddie can be worn in a variety of ways: with the included strap and plastic clip, over the shoulder, around the waist, or on your belt loop. This hands free approach makes life a lot easier when traveling, walking the dogs, biking, skiing, or doing anything else where a bulky purse or bag would just weigh you down. Us MacTribers have been testing out the red patent leather CellKeeper, and we can attest that it has been especially useful while riding on the cramped rush-hour subway or biking in the city. The iPhone fits in the phone holder perfectly even with its case on, and easy access to the snapped enclosure means you won’t miss a call while you’re fumbling for your phone. CellKeeper is available in a variety of colors and styles in the Professional, Original, Sport, and Sara Simmons collections.
Price: Starting at $29.95 | www.cellkeeper.com
Sena Cases
For a beautifully sleek case, look no further than the Sarach Leatherskin iPhone Case for 3G and 3GS made by Sena Cases. The case is made from full grain, hand sewn Napa Leather with a soft velvet lining; simply slide your iPhone into the opening at the top of the case and snap the strap across the opening to ensure a safe and tight fit. Available in classic black, red, brown or tan, this sleeve-like case will protect your device in style.
Price: $59.99 | www.senacases.com
SwitchEasy
For many of us, our iPhone 3G/3GS is sacred because it carries data so important it would be disastrous to lose. While a case may not be able to prevent your iPhone from getting misplaced or stolen, it can certainly aid in the protection of the bumps and falls our beloved phones take in everyday life. SwitchEasy's RebelSerpent case is constructed with true durability in mind: the hard external material is made from Lexan polycarbonate that covers all parts of the iPhone and protects it from harmful impacts while the internal material is made from Adapted Dynamic Soft Polymer (ADSP), which cradles your phone and absorbs the shock of falls while being gentle enough to avoid scratching its surface. This marriage of hard and soft is justly called the UltraFrame. The designers at SwitchEasy understand value, too. For a truly low cost the Rebel package includes the RebelSerpent case (in black or white), 2 anti-static Screen Guards, a Universal Dock Adapter, a Microfiber Wipe, a Power Jock Connector Protector, a Video Dock Stand, and a Squeegee to help you apply the Screen Guards. What more could you ask for in a case at any price?
Price: $26.99 | www.switcheasy.com
Domeskin
Cases aren't for everyone. Some prefer to keep the integrity of the beautifully designed iPhone intact by using a skin. Domeskin's unique 3M technology makes their skins differ from others in that the product is reusable, coming off the device and leaving it totally clean. In addition, 3D enhancement gives your iPhone 3G/3GS extra protection by creating an easy to grip surface. With so many designs to choose from at a lower cost than most cases, users can personalize their iPhone or iPod in a different way every day!
Price: $14.99 | www.domeskin.com
Krusell
A fun night on the town can be completely ruined by carrying a huge purse. Krusell's Venus in Medium is like a customized handbag made just for your iPhone 3G/3GS. Its size and design eliminate unnecessary bulk when all you need is your phone, keys, money, cards, and perhaps a tube of lipstick. Available in four bright colors like Aqua and Pink, the Venus comes adorned with a metal zipper to enclose the inner compartment while a decorative buckle with shiny stones magnetically clasps the outer pocket. Wear it with the removable shoulder strap and you’ll never have to worry about where to put your handbag when you’re out and about!
Price: $34.99 | www.krusellcases.com
DSstyles.com
“Distinctive Style” is what the DS in the company name stands for, and at DSstyles.com you’ll find a website devoted to incredibly designed iPhone and iPod touch cases and accessories. With designs varying from classic to trendy and modern to eccentric, it is truly amazing how many cases are offered on this website. Here are some of MacTribe's picks:
Darius Series Limited Edition
This case has a truly classic, finished look. Titanium-plated and made with the finest fiber, this case has a shiny, mirror-like finish that’s reflective yet transparent enough to allow your iPhone3G/3GS’s true color to shine through. And in case you thought we’d let it go unnoticed, flip this beauty over: there’s a special cutout in the back to proudly display your Apple logo. Available in 5 funky bold colors.
Price: starting at $34.07
Zirconia Series
Celebrate every day like it’s New Year's Eve! The Zirconia Series is a truly unique case designed with the party animal in mind. This durable hard case has a non-slippery exterior made from shiny crystal stones that sparkle in any light. Available in a variety of colors including Rainbow, Deep Red, and White, you'll always be the life of the party when you whip your iPhone 3G/3GS out wearing this disco ball of a case!
Price: $17.84
Fuime Series
Turn heads with the Fuime Series, a hard PVC case designed with wild stripes. The pattern on this case is specially textured to make it 3D, giving a grippable surface to the iPhone 3G/3GS. The case comes in two parts that easily clip into one another, safely enclosing your iPhone. Available in black, blue, brown, red, white, and gold.
Price: $21.08
Rettile Series
Show your wild side with the Rettile Series, the resilient hard framed case for your iPhone 3G/3GS. The exterior of this case is made from a shiny durable material that resembles the scales of a reptile. With tons of colors to choose from, you can be the king of the Mac jungle everyday!
Price: $17.84
More Apple
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iPad Costs
iSuppli Corp., which generally waits until it can actually get the new Apple product to estimate its production cost, has decided to forgo hands on examination in the case of the iPad. They have--from just looking at it, it's amazing--decided the base model only costs $219.35 for Apple to produce. According to AppleInsider the base model won't make Apple anywhere near as much profit as the 32 GB model with 3G wireless priced at $729...that one reportedly costs only $287.15 to produce.
That's some profit! No wonder Apple execs have said they'd stay nimble on pricing! With demand for the iPad under scrutiny and this week's news that the "Take Picture" hint was removed from the Address Book app in the iPad simulator even we are starting to wonder if it's not worth waiting for the 2nd generation.
Trust us, it's painful to say.
Google Challenges the Internet
"Think Big" indeed. This time, Google is setting its sights on the very way we transmit information and asking people from around the country to nominate their city or state to be included in an ultra-high speed open internet network of Google's building. Set to include anywhere from 50,000 to 500,000 people, this network will boast 1GB per second fiber optic connections that Google reps are hoping will bolster developer creativity, test new ways to build the infrastructure and challenge internet service providers to band together to create a better internet instead of shunning change to maintain their bottom lines.
This is huge news, and we hope our city is on the receiving end of the new interwebs...here's the official Google Blog if you want to read it all in detail or submit your community.
Dogs on Twitter
From the country that's given us karate and karaoke comes the newest iPhone app: that's right, Japan's Index Corp. has announced the release of "Bowlingual," the dog emotion translator. Latest in a long line of technological advances, this app (to be released this summer) analyzes Fido's bark and puts it into one of six categories, like "needy." Or "happy." Then it adds a caption based on the emotion and allows you to snap a photo of your pooch in its current mood; as if that weren't enough it can modify that photo to enlarge your pet's eyes...oh...so cute.
Seriously, the app is set to sell for $5 and will post your pet's barks to Twitter. Silly? Yes. Fun? Probably!!
Will you let your dog speak his mind? Tell us here.
