Review : iBike GPS Computer for iPhone 4/4S/5

The iBike GPS Computer for iPhone 4/4S/5 is a waterproof case with handlebar mount for on a bike or even motorcycle, it's made from black plastic which is sturdy and feels strong. The case detaches from the actual handlebar mount easily with a thumb screw and slides on and off, this means you can easily take the iBike off your bike when coming off your bike without having to take tools with you.

I'll start off with the one bad point, never put your iPhone in if you have a screen protector installed, I put mine in with the invisible shield on the screen. The screen protector sticks to the plastic protector on the case and it makes it impossible to remove the phone. The only way I got mine out was to remove the pin out the hinge and squeeze the sides to try unstick the 2 surfaces. Other than that the case is brilliant.

Now the good points, the app that's provided is intuitive and provides plenty of information while riding, including a map, power, speed, distance, cadence, BPM (if you have a heart rate monitor), wind, calories and more. The setup is long and goes in to great detail but you only have to do it once. As mentioned above, the case is well built and feels extremely sturdy. I have no problem trusting this case to prevent damage to my phone in a crash or in heavy rain.

Another great thing about this case is, you don't need to use the iBike app. This is just a case, no hardware to provide the data to the phone. You could use any fitness app with it, Runkeeper for example is my favourite.

You can also use the screen on your phone while it's in the case, this works great. I've never had it not respond to my input.

The case works with the iPhone 4/4S/5 thanks to a clever sled design. It comes with 2 sleds made of the same material as the case itself. Just put your phone on the sled and slide it in to the case, do up the hatch and you're ready to go. There's no access to the sleep/wake button but there is access to the home button which wakes your display. If you want to use the case all of the time, you can turn on the assistive touch in iOS, this allows you to lock the screen and more.

Overall I'm really impressed with the case, it is my go-to while cycling. Apart from the one downside it works so well. It would have been nice to have the bike computer hardware to make it a little more precise but it's pretty accurate if you input the correct settings. You can purchase this fitness accessory from here. If you're an enthusiastic cycler or just obsessed with tracking your fitness or even a motorcyclist that needs a case, one of these will be ideal!

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[Review] T8 Storm iPhone 4/4S Case

I'm not the hugest of fans when it comes to iPhone cases, sometimes I just stick to one for a long time or none at all, but this case really caught my eye when giving it a try.

The case, courtesy of T8, is a hard-shell style case with two credit card sized slots on the back, with the case being made of a soft-touch hard plastic casing with a tan leather outing. The case also has red meshed fabric inlays for the pockets and a loop at the top where you can connect the Zephyr Lanyard, which we shall come back to soon.

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Review: SwitchEasy Colors Case for iPhone 4/4S

Today we are going to be taking a look at a very interesting case, made by SwitchEasy. It’s called the “Colors” case designed for the iPhone 4/4S and it is named like that, of course because it comes in several fancy colors. Huge thanks to SwitchEasy for sending me this amazing product out for review. Now, let’s head up to the review.

In the box you’ll find the case itself, two antistatic screen protectors, two headphone jack and two USB import protectors, a microfiber cleaning cloth and user’s manual.

The case is made by rubber, which really makes the phone to feel very nice in the hand. I can easily say that, this case is the best one for using your iPhone as much hours as you want. It’s very soft.  It really has excellent cut-outs and covers many sensitive parts of the iPhone. Also, it comes in several fancy colors which are: Baby blue, baby pink, lilac, mint, stealth, milk, crimson, mican, lime, fuchsia, viola, saffron and turquoise. The one I am using has the turquoise color. For more info concerning the case’s color, visit SwitchEasy’s website.

Installation process is super easy; all you have to do is place the phone in the case and cover all the edges. Un-installation process is also very easy, all you have to do, is  first uninstall the headphone & connector protecting parts (if you have them installed) and then grab one of the edges of the case and take the iPhone out of it.

Now let’s take a look around the case.

All the top part is covered, and the lock button, except the headphone import, which the consumer can install the headphone jack protector if he/she wants to keep it away from dust and scratches.

The bottom part has two large cut-outs for the speaker, microphone and USB import but I will recommend you to also install the connector protector for ultimate protection.

On the front the case covers the whole white area below the screen and it has a plastic “physical” home button, which actually is more functional than the real one. The case has also “lay on the table” design which means that if you leave your iPhone facing the ground the screen will not have any contact with it. For ultimate protection I really recommend you to install one of the screen protectors you are provided with.

Flip it over to the back, you’ll see that it is all covered by the case’s rubber material and it also has a large and deep cut-out for the camera and flash.

The left side of the phone is again protected, including the volume control, and it also has a small cut-out for the profile switcher button.

The right side of the case is all covered by the rubber material.

Now let’s take a look at the cases benefits and cons:

Benefits: Comes in many colors, quite protective, fantastic feel in the hand, makes the phone to look even more beautiful than it is, it comes with several accessories and it has a quite good price for its category.

Cons: The only con with that case is that it could be a bit thicker to offer a bit more protection. In case the iPhone fall of your hand and the ground is a road for example, the iPhone will definitely be scratched and possibly it will break.

Overall I give this case a 9.5/10, because it feels excellent in the hand, it protects the iPhone from getting scratched, it also gives to the iPhone a new stylish look and it comes with several extra accessories which offers the customer more protection for his/her device.

Sponsored by: SwitchEasy

Check out the product here: Colors Case

Thank you all for reading my full review of this product, if you have any questions related to this article feel free to leave them in the comment section below or mention me on Twitter @OrestGPap.

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iCarbons iPhone 4S - Black Carbon Fiber Review

In today's article we are going to be taking a look at the Black Carbon Fiber skin for the iPhone 4S by iCarbons. Before the review starts, I would like to give a huge thanks to iCarbons.com for sending me this product out for review.

After using the phone with the skin installed for a whole week it's time to give you my honest review on this product.

The "iCarbons iPhone 4S - Black Carbon Fiber" skin, is one of the best review units I’ve ever got. The product has many more advantages than its disadvantages.

Let's start the review with what you will find in the box. In the box you'll find all the parts of the skin. One for the front, one for the back, one for the metallic antennas and two stickers for the Apple logo in the back and it’s twig (white & red). 

Installation process was very easy. All you have to do is carefully place the skin on the device around the imports, speakers, cameras and buttons. If you fail installing, you can take it off and re-install it. The skin will be fine and  you will not face any issues. First install the front part, then the back part, after the antennas part and in the end, install the part for the Apple logo and the twig that is above it. To learn exactly how to install it please watch iCarbon's installation tutorial here.

The skin has perfect cut-outs for the lock button, the USB import, the 3.5mm headset import, the camera and flash, the front facing camera, light indicator, speakers, volume control and for the profile switcher button. 

The skin makes the iPhone even more amazing with its beautiful 3D pattern. With the skin installed, the phone feels very solid and nice in the hand and you'll not face any problems using your device for many hours. If you already have a screen protector installed, you'll be still able to place the skin on it without any major problems. However, the iPhone will be a lot thicker and you'll not be able to install any cases on it.

 

After the advantages of the product, let's check out also its cons. I use my iPhone daily for many hours and with the skin installed I found out that the device is overheating. When I was using the phone without the skin for the same period of time it didn't overheat at all. So if you use your iPhone a lot that's a big con. Also, as all the skins, you'll not be able to fit your iPhone in any hard cases with the skin installed. You'll be able to use only some silicon ones. The last con is its price. It retails for 24.95$ on iCarbon's website. Although the product is great I think the company should lower the price because some reviewers or consumer will characterize this product as overpriced.

Overall iCarbons did a great job creating a high quality product that will make your phone even more beautiful, it will prevent it from minor scratches and it will make it feel better in the hand. I chose the black colour because my iPhone 4S is white and the reflection of white and black is amazing. The product is also available in white and red.

My rating for this product is 4.5/5.

If you are interested in purchasing the product, you can buy it from iCarbon's website for 24.95$ with free shipping: Product

iCarbon's website: iCarbons.com

Thanks so much for reading my honest review of the "iCarbons iPhone 4S Black Carbon Fiber" skin, if you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comment section below or mention me on Twitter @OrestGPap.

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BestSkinsEver Full Body Screen Protector for iPhone 4/4S Review & Giveaway

In this article we are going to be taking a look at the "BestSkinsEver Full Body Screen Protector for the iPhone 4/4S". Before I start the review, I want to thank BestSkinsEver.com, for sending me this product out for review and for sponsoring this giveaway. Read the rest of the article to find out if BestSkinsEver live up to he name and the rules of the giveaway.

In the package you will find all the parts of the product and an instruction manual to help you install the screen protector.

Before starting the installation process, make sure to:

1.) Wash your hands

2.) Switch off your iPhone before starting the installation process.

3.) Clean your device with a microfiber cleaning cloth.

4.) In a spray bottle, fill it with water and mix it with soap to create the solution. If you don't have a spray bottle, find a small bowl and do the same thing. This will help you to install all the parts of the product with an exact precise. Before you install any part make sure to spray or dip the skin in the solution.

Installation process:

1.) First of all start with the front and the back screen protectors.

2.) Install the protector for the home button.

3.) Install the small protector for the speaker.

4.) Install the right side's protector.

5.) Install the protector for the microphone.

6.) Install the left's side protector.

7.) Install the protector, which is for; between the two volume buttons.

8.) Install the last piece of the protector which begins from the left side of the headphone import and it ends before the "Plus" volume button.

For more info on how to install the product on your phone visit BestSkinsEver website to learn more: BestSkinsEver installation help

After installing use a credit card to remove the bubbles, and if you can't remove all of them, they will be removed on their own in 24 to 48 hours.

The installation process is really easy when the user uses the spray bottle, but I found out that if you use the solution into a bowl, the installation process is going to take a lot more time.

Now lets take a look at the good features of the product. The screen protector has a cutout for both cameras, volume buttons and the profile switcher button. It has also for the headphones import, the microphone, the light indicator, the mico SIM card slot, for the USB cable import and for both speakers. And finally it offers great protection, the phone feels very solid in the hand and the material quality is really good.

Now let's take a look at the cons of the product. First of all the buttons are a bit harder to press and the profile switcher was a lot more difficult to use. The iPhone while with the screen protectors installed can't be compatible with hard cases; however it is with most silicon ones. 

Overall I will rate this product 7/10, because, in my opinion, in the package it should be also included a small spray bottle with the solution and a smoothie card to remove the bubbles. Also if you don't use a spray bottle and you use the solution into a bowl, installation process is a pain.

Do I suggest this product? If you are an iPhone user who wants his device to be fitted in a hard case, I would definitely not recommend because with the protectors installed the iPhone can't be placed in hard cases (except if you use silicon cases). If you like your device to be naked; I will surely recommend it. It protects the device from scratches, you’ll have access to all the buttons and imports, and the device feels very solid in the hand.

GIVEAWAY RULES 

BestSkinsEver sent me two same packages; the second is to giveaway a "Full Body Screen Protector for iPhone 4/4S" to you folks.

In order to enter you have to do two things:

1.) Tweet this article and add my username @OrestGPap, so I can see you completed that step.

2.) Follow me on Twitter @OrestGPap.

The winner is going to be picked up randomly and will be contacted through Twitter at May 1^st 2012. 

In case you didn't win (after the giveaway ends) or if you want immediately to purchase the product; and can’t wait the giveaway to end, for only 8.99$ you can buy your own "Full Body Screen Protector for iPhone 4/4S" at BestSkinsEver's website.

Check out the product here.

Thanks so much for reading my full, honest review and giveaway of the "Full Body Screen Protector for the iPhone 4/4S". Huge thanks again to the folks over the BestSkinsEver for sponsoring this review and giveaway. If you have any questions, or different opinions based on this review feel free to leave them in the comment section below or mention me on Twitter @OrestGPap.

Good luck everyone!