IPhone 4 case review: Griffin Elan Frame
Do you ever want some protection for your iPhone 4 without having to sacrifice that amazing glass back and front? No, are not referring to the Apple Bumper, were dealing with the Griffin Elan Frame low-profile case for your iPhone 4.
This can be in essence a bumper, but with some dissimilarities. Its a two-piece sliding, snap on case with textured sides to deliver grip to the device within the hands. The glass on the back of the iPhone 4 shall be left exposed.
Those who use screen protectors will want to be wary of the case, however. You’ll find reports going swimming on the internet that warn that due to the sliding nature of this bumper case, it will eventually push up the edges of your screen protectors. Since I don’t use any screen protectors on my device, I did not experience this problem firsthand. But the ones that do use those defensive films should take time to be mindful.
The Elan Frame bumper case leaves the ringer toggle and volume buttons exposed in a cutout, so there is plenty of space gain access to it. The headphone port can be left open to accommodate your buds, as well as the power button is left exposed likewise. The bottom features an open space for your mic/speaker and charging port.
While the sides with the case are textured, I felt like it did not add awide range of grip towards the device. In truth, at some points I found that it is a bit slipper than without it on. These sides also proved problematic for me when trying to get the case off, since i was unable to discover a real good grip about it to drag the locked-in pieces apart.
Speaking of locked-in design, I discovered this becoming a bit aggravating since it does prove difficult to remove. I can admit I struggled with getting this case off after i wished to.OtterBox, best known due to the excessively protective cases, has split the main difference using its new Reflex case for iPhone. Situated in between the companys active Impact (heavy protection) and Commuter (slim protection), the Reflex provides a reasonable level of rubberized protection without having to be extremely thick. Highlights range from the strengthened corners (where most drop impact occurs) and various color mixtures. The OtterBox Reflex for iPhone 4 is expected at $44.
In the end, I saw little reason to maintain by using this case. It looks like the Bumper, but I found so that it is less grippy than even those. Plus, the lock-on design of these two halves is disturbing, and the sides will push up any screen protectors you could have on your phone. There’s also hardly any protection for the back glass besides the small little lift from the edges.It may look good, but there certainly isn’t muchfor this case.
Originally published here.
Banggood Hong