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The Bottom Line

A good iPhone 4 case that provides solid protection and some style. Since cases are a requirement for the iPhone 4, and since the price of the GeoMetric Case for iPhone 4 is good, this case merits a look from iPhone 4 owners.



Pros

• Full protection for iPhone 4
• Lightweight
• Allows access to all ports and buttons
• Addresses antenna problems

Cons

• No screen protection (overlays are an additional $9.95)

• Bumpy back prevents iPhone from laying flat
• Minimal styling

Description

• Molded polyurethane case
• Protects back and sides, leaves iPhone screen accessible
• Comes only in black
• Has an angular back that combines a matte and shiny finish to give the back some visual interest
• Adds only 2 ounces to weight of iPhone 4
• Retails for US$29.95

Guide Review - Speck GeoMetric iPhone 4 Case Review

The Speck GeoMetric Case for iPhone 4 is very similar to its sibling the PixelSkin HD. In fact, I'd wager that the only differences between the cases is the styling of their backs. As a result, the GeoMetric Case has the same strengths and weaknesses as the PixelSkin HD. The strengths outweigh the weaknesses, though; this is a good case.

The strengths include: that the case protects the back and sides of the case, while still providing full access to the iPhone 4's buttons and ports; that the case covers the left-side antenna that's the location of the notorious iPhone 4 antenna problems, thus preventing the problems; that it's lightweight and sold at a good price; that the angular back doesn't make the case any harder to hold.

The drawbacks include: its fairly basic styling - the back of the GeoMetric case sports uneven panels and ridges, some matte, some shiny, to give it some visual appeal, which mostly succeeds; its potential lack of protection from long drops; that screen protection requires an additional purchase.

Making the choice between the GeoMetric Case and the PixelSkin HD (and its low-res relative, the PixelSkin) probably won't have anything do to with features. Instead, it will come down to which case's style you prefer.



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