Spigen SGP10360 Neo Hybrid Case for iPhone 5/5S - Retail Packaging - Metal Slate..
Special Price Spigen SGP10360 Neo Hybrid Case for iPhone 5/5S - Retail Packaging - Metal Slate By Spigen
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82 of 86 people found the following review helpful.
By Daniel Pena
Just got my case about an hour ago. I gotta say I'm VERY impressed. I've had so many cases for my iPhone 5 including Speck Candyshell, Pixelskin HD, Incipio Frequency, Magpul Field Case, Belkin Grip Candy Sheer, Switcheasy Tones, Spigen Slim Armor, Neo Hybrid EX Slim and many other cheap cases from Amazon. This is THE BEST CASE out of all of them. Obviously, in terms of protection, there are better cases out there, but for my needs (scratches and occasional drops here and there), it's perfect! Here is a quick pro-con list:
PROS
1. VERY Slim (slimmer than Belkin Grip candy sheer and Switcheasy Tones). It is the exact same thickness as the Neo Hybrid EX Slim (Except that this covers your whole back).
2. Tight fit (NO movement whatsoever). On most TPU cases you can pull the sides a little bit, but the plastic bumper on the Neo Hybrid prevents the TPU from stretching away from the phone.
3. Buttons are extremely responsive.
4. Individual cutouts on the bottom along with grille for the speaker/mic.
5. Lay on the table design.
6. Works with glass screen protectors(I don't use them but for those of you who do, it works).
7. Matte TPU feels amazing and gives good grip.
8. No over-sized camera cutout that leaves the aluminum back exposed.
9. LOOKS BAD-ASS!!!
CONS:
1. Headphone port might be a bit too small for over-sized headphone plugs.
2. A tiny bit more lay on the table design would have been appreciated, but not a big deal.
Summary:
I wish Spigen would have released this case when the iPhone 5 came out so that I could have saved a lot of $$$ on those other cases!
61 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
By TheR3alDanny
I have spent over $60 trying different cases(about 7 total) and finally came across this $22 Spigen Neo case. At first, I was held back by the price as I normally don't spend over $20 for a case. I usually buy Amazon Warehouse deals but went ahead and dished out the $20. My goal is to write good reviews while protecting my iPhone with only the best out there. Well, I have FINALLY found it! This Neo case is the king of cases! It adds protection, no bulk, and my favorite feature....Tactile buttons! The metal slate is really cool. Some users complain about the headphone jack and yea its a little small but I use Sennheiser HD 219's with no problem. DJ style headphones should work fine.
But, beware during install: The "bumper" that goes over the TPU portion is very delicate. This is definitely a case you don't want to remove/install too many times. Inside it has very little "clips" that snap on to the TPU, on mine, I ALREADY broke half of two of the ridges. It still holds, but I won't be removing it anytime soon unless I really have too. I'm afraid i'll finish breaking them. Read the instructions before installing. I really hope Spigen warranties this part cause it too delicate for such a pricey case.
Another cool thing about this case is it has a small lip that doesn't touch the screen protector. You should have no problem having different size thickness screen protectors. I currently have a Skinomi protector on the front and nothing on the back with no problem.
Out of all the cases I've tried, I give this 9.5 out of 10. My only "con" is the price which does not compensate thin, flimsy clips that hold the case to the TPU. The outer bumper is VERY slim but its still a bada$$ phone case. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
The home button add-ons are okay. I personally dont like them as they tend to press while in my pocket. Mainly because the lip is very small so the home button add-on sticks out.
**9/17/13 UPDATE**
Still love the case but noticed something buyers should be aware of. The outer shell/bumper feels like it'll break if you squeeze it too hard. Another thing, I took this case apart to show my coworker what the inside looked like and the power button broke off. Luckily I was able to pop it back into place. I hope SPIGEN will sell the bumper/shells individually as I feel these will break if frequently removed/installed(I sent them a email about this and will update if they respond).
**10/04/13 UPDATE**
I received my replacement case on Monday after sending the broken one in last week. I couldn't be happier with Spigen's customer service. All emails were answered and the replacement arrived super fast. Check out my other case reviews and pictures on Spigen products.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
By japmonster
This thing is sweet.
I like the 2 piece design.
The black tpu layer has a nice matte finish and feels nice when you hold it.
The buttons are great, its like your not using a case as far as clicks go.
Easy to get to the vibrate toggle switch.
This thing keeps your phone at a nice thin profile. It doesn't add much bulk at all to your phone, but i think it'll help just enough if you drop your phone. Its not a super tough case but I'd put it in the lighter duty class.
Overall I like the case and have no regrets ordering it.
If you want a slim case that will give you some drop protection, this thing is nice.
