Review: iSkin Revo a Leader Among Best Cases

After reading the hundreds of posts about cases--good and bad--I think I concur that the one of the best cases so far is the Revo from iSkin.
The difference is: iSkin really put a lot of thought into their product. The combination of rubber along the edges and light, cool neoprene along the back (where the phone heats up) is just smart engineering. The non-glare film causes the crystal clear image to become a bit grainy, but I'm going to try it for a while. The beauty here is that iSkin did not require me to wet down the film to make it stick. They use an advanced 3m material that I can take off and put back on any time I want. And it cleans up easily.
The thing I'm most surprised about is the visor. It's a plastic screen protector that pops into place as part of the overall case design. To use the phone, you just pop it off and stick it on the back in the same way. I thought this would be a pain in the butt, but it's actually not bad at all, and allows me to worry less about where the iPhone is landing in my pocket or in the car. I'm giving this case an A to date. I'm still eager to see what's on the horizon.
As for the other two cases: the film from Bestskinever will never touch my iPhone. I refuse to bring water to the phone no matter how "ok" anyone says it is. The second case was from InCase. Yep, it can scratch the bezel. If you keep it clean, it can still be worth it, but who wants to do all that work? I'm interested to see how the iSkin does when it comes to scratches.
Any other iSkin users? What kind of experience are you having?

I just received mine today. The shipping was incredible - I ordered on Monday (when their CS center was supposedly closed for some holiday) and it with the 3-6 day shipping it was on my doorstep around 11:30 this morning. Putting it on was a breeze and it doesn't seem like it'll stretch like the incase does. I couldn't get the privacy screen on without air bubbles and I didn't like how the screen looked with it on so I took it off. I should note, though, that even with that on top of the Crystal Film that I have the touchscreen still worked fine. The privacy screen isn't as smooth as the Crystal Film or the touchscreen itself, which may bug some poeple. The plastic screen protector doesn't seem to hold too well on my case, so I'm going without it. This is my favorite non-hard-case by far, I just wish it had a belt clip.

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ISkin Revo case for iPhone Unboxing & FI

The following is my un-boxing & first impressions review of the iSkin revo for iPhone. I just got mine in the mail today, pulled out my camera and started shooting. A complete gallery of my unboxing and review pictures is available here:
http://thatsrich.smugmug.com/gallery/3282911#182155384
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1. iSkin ships their items through UPS. Because I live near Niagara Falls, NY, the standard shipping took only 3 days!
2. They could have used a smaller box for the product.
3. The revo does look a lot like what's shown online. Smooth colors; soft, yet firm material, and the edges have fine ridges that enhance the iPhone's grip in your hand.
4. I had to work the iPhone into the skin by inserting the bottom half and then pulling the top half over the phone. Cleaning the iPhone (note: iKlear is the best~!) before fitting is a good idea. It took some work to get it in there, but I feel that this is a good sign of a sturdy, snug case. It basically "hugs" the iPhone very well, with a tiny exception underneath the earpiece. You'll notice it's a tiny bit off, but massaging the case works that out quickly.
5. Good grip in the hand. I'm even confident that you can do thumb-texting without real risk of dropping the phone.
6. The holes align perfectly. You see the camera hole is just right.
7. The iSkin comes with a hard plastic ViSOR. Some will disagree with me on this, but my ViSOR fits in place with a good grip. I was even able to hold the iPhone by the ViSOR and it didn't come off. I would recommend using the ViSOR when in a pocket for a long haul, or on a flight. When not in use, it snaps easily in the back part of the case without adding any extra bulk.
8. The case adds a little bulk to the phone, but what can you do? It's a case. Bulk is a trade-off for solid protection in the event of a drop. the iSkin delivers that well.
9. I have the NLU Bodyguardz installed on the phone, so I am not using the privacy screen, and I don't plan to. The screen is clear and there is no effect on the touchscreen system. The Bodyguardz I have cover the entire phone, including the chrome bezel, so if lint and other stuff ever gets into the case, the Bodyguardz will keep it from scratching. Am I OD? Maybe, but again, how much did I pay for this 8GB iPhone? Ahhhh.
10. The iSkin comes with a dock connector cover, which fits easily into the connector without covering the speaker or mic holes. However, this will probably a piece I might end up misplacing somewhere down the road.
11. People have complained that the images of the iSkin on their website actually cover up the headphone jack. The jack is covered to protect debris from getting in there, but it conveniently flaps open to reveal the jack itself.
12. I called my iPhone from my Skype account, and I still felt the vibration of the phone through the case. Good. Both my voice and EDGE coverage were unaffected by the case.
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Apple suggests in their User's Guide that you look into getting a case for the iPhone. The iSkin Revo was released after the launch date, giving them an advantage to refine a good case. In a world of disappointing rubber iPhone cases, the iSkin can hold its own against scuffs, drops and the elements.

I have had my case for a week and a half now and still love it as much as day one.
I use the visor on my case and though it doesn't fit on tight, it has never come off while in my pocket.
The case attracted lint and dust the first few days but stopped after I washed it with soap and water a few times.
I have also taken the case off the phone twice so far and each time I put it on the phone, it fits just as snug as day one.
Great case, glast I paid the money!
Oh and if you order the nighthawk case, it appears like it's black on the website, but it's actually a very dark brown.
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IPhone's Best "Case" Scenario (The quest for protection)

Many of us are trying to find that best case, so I thought this follow-up would be helpful.
I have owned the iSkin Revo case for iPhone for nearly 2 months (http://www.iskin.com/). Basically, the case has really worked great for me. It has 3 parts, the case, a non-glare/privacy film screen cover and a plastic screen protector that snaps on the front of the phone to protect it from heavier impacts.
- The case has really held up great and protected the phone well. It has stayed true to form and has not become stretched out. Unlike some other cases, dust and other particles have NOT scratched the bezel. I've dropped the phone only a couple times--once face down on my coffee table--and the sides of the case helped prevent the thing we worry about doing most: cracking the glass.
- I hesitated using the anti-glare film, but have gotten used to it and feel the minimal loss of resolution is worth the extra protection to the glass. I'm probably going to pull the film later this month and see what I like better.
- The plastic cover, while a great idea, is not really practical for me. Yes, it snaps off and can be placed on the back securely, but I end up leaving it behind. It's really just added bulk.
I'd like to read some follow-ups on some of the other cases people have purchased. Let's start a fresh thread with people's experiences. The ones I read here really helped me. Thanks for posting!

I had one of the Incase rubber cases and stopped using it because of all the crud that would find its way into the case, and my iPhone is now a bit scuffed up because of it after only a couple of weeks.
I no longer use a case for it anymore. I think a large part of what makes the iPhone so great is how sleak and clean looking it is. I have it in my pocket most of the time, and make an effort not to put my keys or anything else in that particular pocket.
I do use the Incase Leather Folio clipped to my belt while I am at work to protect it from getting smashed in my pocket (part of my job is bumping into a lot of things, and leaning in ways that I worry would cause undue pressure on the phone).
I'm not a fan of any phone being worn on a belt, people act like its a fashion accessory. But while at work it is a practical way to keep my phone on me. I can't leave it in my car because it gets way too hot during the summer.
Outside of work however, I like my sleek, attractive, case-less iPhone.

Best Case and Protective film?

Thinking of upgrading from my original iphone and want to know the best case and film to get for the iphone 4
I came across a leather case from United SGP Genuine Leather Grip for iPhone 4
(http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/united-sgp-genuine-leather-grip-f or-iphone-4/)
But leaning towards something that will simply protect the phone from scratches, etc.
Thanks in advance!

The two best cases are probably the BALLASTIC CASE and the OTTERBOX. Tom

Iskin revo and holster

a previous thread about the iskin holster caught my attention because i was looking for a case for my iphone. decided to buy the iskin and the holster.
i have a question tho. would i need to use the "Power Support Crystal Film" that is sold at the apple store to protect the screen for everyday "touching" use or does the iskin come with something similar to it already?

The iSkin Revo comes with a privacy screen protector that blurrs the image when viewed at an angle. I tried it and kind of liked it because it didn't hinder the touch aspect BUT it's a little thicker than the power support crystal film. I ended up taking the privacy screen protector back off and just kept the power support crystal film on. The Revo also comes with the hard plastic screen protector which I didn't care for so I just don't use it.
Hope this helps.

ISkin Revo for Touch?

Hey
I really like the iSkin Revo but I can only find it for the iPhone... Does anyone know if it is on the market for the Touch or if it is going to be?
iSkin Revo:
http://www.krunker.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/iSkinRevoHiRes.jpg
Best regards
Jesper

Thank you for your advice. I have just received their answer:
+Dear Jesper,+
+Thank you for contacting iSkin. We apologize for the inconvenience. At this+
+time, we do not currently produce a revo that will be compatible with the+
+iTouch. However, we will definitely forward your suggestion to our creative+
+team for consideration. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience this may+
+cause, and if you have any further questions or concerns, please do not+
+hesitate to contact us.+
Regards,
+Annissa Schwartz+
+Customer Relations Representative+
+iSkin Inc.+
+2225 Sheppard Avenue, East, Suite 1203+
+Toronto, Ontario M2J 5C2 CANADA+
+tel: 416-924-9607. Ext # 301+
+fax: 416-924-7731+

What is the best case for the nano?

hey guys. Im getting a free nano with my macbook and I wanted to know which nano case was the best one? Also, if I put the case on it could I still use the nano armband? Thanks.

you might want to check out
iskin.com
they have really protective cases and they just came out with some armband thingys
but if you want a solid case, apple sells some that are clear all the way around so you can see everything on your ipod, i don't think it works with an armband though

What is the best case for the Nano to avoid scratches?

Im returning my first nano cuz i has huge scratches on it, and i will not use the new one till i get a good case for it so its screen doesnt scratch...
whats the best case out there that protects the entire thing?

you might want to check out
iskin.com
they have really protective cases and they just came out with some armband thingys
but if you want a solid case, apple sells some that are clear all the way around so you can see everything on your ipod, i don't think it works with an armband though

Best Case

Apologies if this is in the wrong topic, but I'm wondering what the best case is for my black 2GB nano. I'm trying to decide between the Speck ToughSkin or the Speck Nano SkinTight one. Which do you reccomend (sp) ?

well it depends wat kind u want, i would reccomend the iskin duo
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Best case to buy? Tried InvisibleShield?

I want the best case.
Anyone tried this?
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-iphone-3g-cases-screen-protectors-cove rs-skins-shields.php
It has adhesive, which I'm not crazy about but looks great.
Or have another you recommend?
Thanks

The Invisible Shield is not a case.
Are you interested in a case, or a product like the Invisible Shield?
I use this for the screen.
http://www.boxwave.com/products/cleartouch/cleartouch-screen-protector-apple-iph one-3g_3184.htm
And I've ordered this case, which also includes a separate anti-glare screen protector. I used this case for my first generation iPhone which I preferred since it includes a cover for the earbuds port when not being used, and the iPhone 3G version also includes a cover for the dock connector when not being used.
http://www.iskin.com/revo2_overview.html

Could any one please help me to select the best case for my iPhone 6plus gold?

HI All!
Could someone please tell me which is the best case for my new iPhone 6 plus gold. I do not want to lose the beauty of the gold back finish of my 6 plus.
THanks and Regards
Aneesh

Hello, I just bought the same phone and didn't want a hard case so I ordered this case from Amaon.
ZVE® Full-body Protection Case,iPhone 6 Plus Case, [iphone6 plus wallet Case] Apple iPhone 6 Plus Case 5.5 Inch [Slim] Leather Wallet Cover with S
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What is the best case to get for my new Macbook Pro

I just bought a new 15" Pro over the phone last week and according to the tracking it should be here by Wednesday. I am extremely excited and cannot wait to get my new machine (my first mac). But my question is, I want to protect it, what is the the best option, best case, or best sleeve, in order to protect my new investment?
Thank you in advance for any comments.

I saw this today when researching the same thing
Mouse over the pictures for a side view.
http://www.radtech.us/Products/MacTruck.aspx
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Best Case - Saving Design Studio in BI Launchpad or Netweaver?

Hello all
what will be the Best Case to save a Design Studio? We are using to deploy the Netweaver Portal.
Would it be better to save it to the Netweaver and transport as like a WAD and publish with a iView? Or
would it be better to save it to to BO Launchpad, promote it and publish with a the Open Document Method?
Any Answers would be great!
Thank you.
Adrian

I think this depends on the end user requirements
When you publish to the BI launchpad, then the Design Studio application is easily deployed to BI Mobile, which is one of the key features of Design Studio - "mobilize your dashboards"
For that consideration alone, I prefer deploying to the launchpad

What's the best case for an iPhone 5?

Best case to protect an iPhone 5 without it looking like a tank?

I use an orange Ballistic Smooth case for my white iPhone 5. It's has a drop rating of 5ft. I also use a SPG HD screen protector.

Which is Faster among DECODE & CASE Statment.

Can you please explain me the reason behind the fastest among DECODE & CASE statement?

user13483989 wrote:
Decode is have better performance.Because it is Oracle Inbuilt Function.So no neet to Specify Paraameters,It already contain Parameter.
So Performance is good With decode.Please prove it with evidence, rather than just making supposed factual statements.
From my tests, there's no clear difference one way or the other...
SQL> ed
Wrote file afiedt.buf
1 declare
2    v_dummy      number;
3    v_timestamp timestamp;
4    v_timestamp2 timestamp;
5 begin
6    v_timestamp := CURRENT_TIMESTAMP;
7    dbms_output.put_line(v_timestamp);
8    -- Test DECODE
9    select count(*)
10    into   v_dummy
11    from   (select rownum rn from dual connect by rownum <= 1000000)
12    where decode(mod(rn,19),0,1,0) = 1;
13    v_timestamp2 := CURRENT_TIMESTAMP;
14    dbms_output.put_line(v_timestamp2);
15    dbms_output.put_line('Decode Time Taken: '||(v_timestamp2 - v_timestamp) DAY TO SECOND);
16    v_timestamp := CURRENT_TIMESTAMP;
17    dbms_output.put_line(v_timestamp);
18    -- Test CASE
19    select count(*)
20    into   v_dummy
21    from   (select rownum rn from dual connect by rownum <= 1000000)
22    where case when mod(rn,19) = 0 then 1 else 0 end = 1;
23    v_timestamp2 := CURRENT_TIMESTAMP;
24    dbms_output.put_line(v_timestamp2);
25    dbms_output.put_line('Case Time Taken:   '||(v_timestamp2 - v_timestamp) DAY TO SECOND);
26* end;
SQL> /
18-JAN-11 12.01.58.856000
18-JAN-11 12.02.00.653000
Decode Time Taken: +000000000 00:00:01.797000000
18-JAN-11 12.02.00.653000
18-JAN-11 12.02.02.309000
Case Time Taken:   +000000000 00:00:01.656000000
PL/SQL procedure successfully completed.
SQL> /
18-JAN-11 12.02.03.668000
18-JAN-11 12.02.05.403000
Decode Time Taken: +000000000 00:00:01.735000000
18-JAN-11 12.02.05.403000
18-JAN-11 12.02.07.152000
Case Time Taken:   +000000000 00:00:01.749000000
PL/SQL procedure successfully completed.
SQL> /
18-JAN-11 12.02.07.871000
18-JAN-11 12.02.09.777000
Decode Time Taken: +000000000 00:00:01.906000000
18-JAN-11 12.02.09.777000
18-JAN-11 12.02.11.684000
Case Time Taken:   +000000000 00:00:01.907000000
PL/SQL procedure successfully completed.
SQL> /
18-JAN-11 12.02.15.324000
18-JAN-11 12.02.17.090000
Decode Time Taken: +000000000 00:00:01.766000000
18-JAN-11 12.02.17.090000
18-JAN-11 12.02.18.855000
Case Time Taken:   +000000000 00:00:01.765000000
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