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Iphone 6 cases ?

  • 19-09-2014 9:41pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭


    wondering whether to go for silicone or the leather , did anyone who made the trip up north get one


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,478 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    is there anywhere to get one tomorrow?

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,583 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Got the leather, it feels and looks nicer to me. Both look good though.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,230 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    sena cases all the way


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,729 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    I held both in my hands. Thought the silicone felt better but it's going to be personal choice. Either way, I bought my Spigen Hybrid Ultra on Amazon.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,511 ✭✭✭Heisenberg1


    I had the leather cover for 5s so went for the silicone for the 6plus feels and looks great adds very little to the phone.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    Does anybody know anywhere in town that will sell an iPhone 6 case tomorrow ? 3 are delivering my phone and would like to put it straight into a case


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Kaizersoze81


    I got the black leather case. Feels amazing on the phone and fits like a glove. Highly recommended


  • Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭ohsomuchbetter


    peteeeed wrote: »
    Does anybody know anywhere in town that will sell an iPhone 6 case tomorrow ? 3 are delivering my phone and would like to put it straight into a case

    Compub have a selection - they're just down from Grafton Street, beside American Apparel. I'd imagine the networks will have a few too.

    O2 usually have a good selection for launch day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    Compub have a selection - they're just down from Grafton Street, beside American Apparel. I'd imagine the networks will have a few too.

    O2 usually have a good selection for launch day.

    thanks, i'll try there


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,408 ✭✭✭naasrd


    is there anywhere to get one tomorrow?

    CompuB, Grafton St, have some in stock.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭ogruairi


    Was on to CompuB today and they have a small selection in at the moment but over the next two weeks they expect it to expand exponentially.

    I'm personally going to hold on until they get the Speck CandyShell in stock - best case I ever owned. Ordered a cheap silicone case and a screen protector to keep it safe until they come into stock.


  • Registered Users Posts: 612 ✭✭✭Qwerty Dub


    peteeeed wrote: »
    Does anybody know anywhere in town that will sell an iPhone 6 case tomorrow ? 3 are delivering my phone and would like to put it straight into a case

    All the Carphone Warehouses will have Otterboxes from tomorrow morning I believe. Possibly other covers too.

    And if you are that keen Carphone Warehouse on Grafton St is open from midnight tonight.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Qwerty Dub wrote: »
    And if you are that keen Carphone Warehouse on Grafton St is open from midnight tonight.
    This has changed.

    I talked to one of the guys there about 4:30 this afternoon and the midnight launch isn't happening. I think they're opening at 7am instead. He didn't elaborate but I'm guessing it might be due to lack of stock. No point in opening at midnight to sell a dozen phones.


  • Registered Users Posts: 612 ✭✭✭Qwerty Dub


    Dades wrote: »
    This has changed.

    I talked to one of the guys there about 4:30 this afternoon and the midnight launch isn't happening. I think they're opening at 7am instead. He didn't elaborate but I'm guessing it might be due to lack of stock. No point in opening at midnight to sell a dozen phones.

    Cheers for the heads up. I was slightly toying with the idea of heading in for a cover as Im just 7 or 8mins drive away. I'll stay put so.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,742 ✭✭✭Branoic


    i can't decide what case to get.

    Do the cases negate the whole "touch screen all the way to the edge" feature of the of the new phones?

    Toying with the idea of forgoing a case and getting phone insurance for the first time instead.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 606 ✭✭✭Tin_Cup


    Anyone in the vodafone stores this morning know if they have any in stock?

    Cheers,


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,729 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Branoic wrote: »
    i can't decide what case to get.

    Do the cases negate the whole "touch screen all the way to the edge" feature of the of the new phones?

    Toying with the idea of forgoing a case and getting phone insurance for the first time instead.

    ive been using my Spigen Ultra Hybrid for a week now.

    I have to be honest, the case ruins the new sleek design of the phone, but theres no way im going without. I tend to drop my phones from sofas, chairs, desks etc so im not taking the risk.

    Ive had one on all my previous phones so not stopping now.

    Now, if i was a lotto winner and money no object, i would 100% not use a case as the new design feels so good to hold but its actually quite grippy too.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Does anyone know if the Express Replacement Service is free with Applecare?

    I've used it under warranty before and it costs €30 or so unless you want to send off your iPhone and wait for a repaired/replacement one.

    Unless ERS is free, considering there's already a €69 excess fee it would be nearly a 100 quid to get something repaired/replaced WITH Applecare - which seems like a pretty crap deal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,299 ✭✭✭F34


    Dades wrote: »
    Does anyone know if the Express Replacement Service is free with Applecare?

    I've used it under warranty before and it costs €30 or so unless you want to send off your iPhone and wait for a repaired/replacement one.

    Unless ERS is free, considering there's already a €69 excess fee it would be nearly a 100 quid to get something repaired/replaced WITH Applecare - which seems like a pretty crap deal.

    ERS is free with it and very very handy


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    F34 wrote: »
    ERS is free with it and very very handy
    Great, thanks.

    Thinking I'm gonna go with this rather than paying monthly insurance and dealing with some random insurance company who'll do anything to get out of settling a claim in the event of a break.

    EDIT - another question: Does buying Applecare extend your standard warranty to two years? i.e. Any defect in the phone is covered for an extra 12 months?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Gekko


    MobileFun put up a good video on Youtube reviewing quite a few iPhone 6 cases if you search for it.

    Lets you see what they're actually like rather than relying on photos & reviews on websites.

    (I don't work for MobileFun or have any connection with them, before anyone asks)


  • Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭nightster1


    I got a nice slim cygnett from compub. Nice fit, good quality, no bulk, protects phone, matt black finish with good grip. €14.29 good value


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,299 ✭✭✭F34


    Dades wrote: »
    Great, thanks.

    Thinking I'm gonna go with this rather than paying monthly insurance and dealing with some random insurance company who'll do anything to get out of settling a claim in the event of a break.

    EDIT - another question: Does buying Applecare extend your standard warranty to two years? i.e. Any defect in the phone is covered for an extra 12 months?

    Yes it does also gives you software support for two years I've had apple care on my last two phones and it's paid for itself with avoiding the ERS.

    The only problem with cancelling insurance is if the phone is stolen you're snookered without it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 844 ✭✭✭eirlink


    Gekko wrote: »
    MobileFun put up a good video on Youtube reviewing quite a few iPhone 6 cases if you search for it.

    Lets you see what they're actually like rather than relying on photos & reviews on websites.

    (I don't work for MobileFun or have any connection with them, before anyone asks)

    http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/iPhone-6-Cases.htm

    i got the otterbox defender..love it.
    ive had the defender on all my iphones over the years,and when i go to sell them on, this case pays as the phones are spotless.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Kaizersoze81


    eirlink wrote: »
    http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/iPhone-6-Cases.htm

    i got the otterbox defender..love it.
    ive had the defender on all my iphones over the years,and when i go to sell them on, this case pays as the phones are spotless.

    The only problem is your phone looks like a brick in them. Horrible looking case ,I've never liked otter box cases


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 844 ✭✭✭eirlink


    The only problem is your phone looks like a brick in them. Horrible looking case ,I've never liked otter box cases

    yea, but they are some job when it comes to protecting the phone. im out and about all the time and i need this level of cover....excuse the pun :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,299 ✭✭✭F34


    Ordered myself the Crystal clear bastion case from Amazon just hope it doesn't add too much bulk to the phone.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Anybody interested in a temporary case Dealz are stocking cheap hard cases for the 6 and had a good few screen protectors as well. I was in the Talbot street one and picked up a screen protector.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Anybody interested in a temporary case Dealz are stocking cheap hard cases for the 6 and had a good few screen protectors as well. I was in the Talbot street one and picked up a screen protector.
    Good shout. Neither of my eBay cheapies arrived so I'm bricking it I'll drop it or something before they do...!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Dades wrote: »
    Good shout. Neither of my eBay cheapies arrived so I'm bricking it I'll drop it or something before they do...!

    Cases were small in supply but there was plenty of iPhone 6 screen protectors. Seems like manufacturers are still designing/redesigning their current cases and screen protectors for the curved edges of the new screens. These will do me for now.

    Check their website here you can get an idea of that they're like.


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