iFrogz Luxe Case for iPhone 3G, 3G S (Red/Black)

Purchased an iFrogs Luxe case the same day I purchased my iPhone 3Gs, and at first was impressed. The case fit nicely, and everything lined up as it should. Initial impressions were positive ones. It protected well, and wasn't difficult to remove from pockets at all. Should be a 5 star review then. Then came the bad...

I own a white iPhone 3Gs. White phones show things a black phone won't. My phone showed that the coloring of the iFrogz Luxe is PAINTED on, and not a molded in color. 1 week after purchase I took the case off, and noticed that I had blue PAINT on my new white iPhone from the case! I was furious. This revelation showed two relative flaws in this case.

1) Color is not permanent on this case. It will rub off onto your phone
2) the placement of the color shows that it seems to placing pressure on the upper edges of my iPhone and creating a wear/friction spots on both the case and the plastic portion of the iPhone.

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I have had this case for about three months, and I am an adult who is very careful with my phone.

In that time, the plastic tabs on either side of the phone that hold the top of the case (green) to the bottom (black) have broken off. The thin portion of black that goes below the iphone's button has also broken. I have never dropped my phone.

While this case looks alien-ware slick, the lack of durability should make you think twice about buying it.

--Update 9/10/09
Now my wife's case, which was purchased at the same time as mine, has broken in similar places where mine did.

I am now doubly convinced that this product has VERY dubious durability, and am very upset with having ever spent the money in the first place. Don't make the same mistake - Buyer Beware!!!!

This is a great looking case. I really liked the metallic, yet somehow soft, red finish. In addition, it's molded around the front of the case in such a way as to expose a bit of the chrome frame around the edge of the phone which is a nice touch. I've received many compliments on it. l I was concerned about the ring "button" on the back being a problem but it hasn't been an issue. My only complaint is that it's a bit difficult to remove the bottom half of the case if you want to use the phone in a dock. It's certainly easier than most cases, but not quite as nice as the Slider Incase Slider Case for iPhone 3G - Black (CL59055). But the incredible appearance and lower bulk of this case more than outweigh that disadvantage.

Pros:
Goes on and off easily.
Can remove the bottom half to use a dock.
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