August 2008
Beginner to intermediate
376 pages
9h 33m
English
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Protecting Your iPhone
With its glass-and-chrome good looks, keeping the iPhone from getting scuffed, scratched, or dented is a priority for many people who've just dropped $200 or more on the thing. Two types of accessories in particular can bring an extra layer of protection (and peace of mind): cases and screen protectors.
Cases
Tucking your iPhone inside a leather or rubber covering can make it easier to handle and help it hold up inside your pocket or purse. When you shop for a case, keep in mind the ways you use your iPhone. Into sports and activity? Perhaps a brightly colored rubberized covering that lets you dial without taking it out of the case would work best. Using it as you stroll around the office all day? Consider a leather holster-style case with a belt clip.
Here are some examples:
Griffin Technology Flexgrip. Wrap your iPhone 3G in a layer of textured silicone to help keep it from slipping out of your hand. Available in black, red, pink, or white. ($15; www.griffintechnology.com)
DLO HipCase. Available in black or brown leather (or black nylon), the HipCase lets you holster your iPhone at your side. ($30; www.dlo.com)
Belkin Clear Acrylic Case for iPhone 3G. Many cases cover up the iPhone, but this see-through plastic number has nothing to hide and protects your investment ...
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