When you go form retailer to retailer, it’s hard to find very much differentiation in terms of iPhone accessories. I admit, I’m a bit of an accessory whore, but that’s only because I want the best (or the best at the time). I’m not about to tell you that the Liquid Case is the best iPhone case, however, it does hit a lot of points that make it best in it’s class.
Attention to details
As soon as I heard about the Liquid Cases by Element Case, I knew there was something different. These guys seriously take their job seriously. Let me try and break it down for you. You get to choose from three different backing colours (black, white, grey) and then theres another seven flip lid covers that you can choose from (you get two with each purchase). On top of that, you can choose from several design you want to be laser engraved on the flip lids. If that wasn’t enough, you can even go as far as e-mailing the guys over at Element Case to get your own logos on the product. In the infamous words of Paris Hilton, that’s hot.
For the inquiring minds
There are five essential portions to the Liquid Case. You have a brushed aluminum plate (embedded with the Element Case insignia) that is on the back of the tough backing itself. There is then the backing which thick, glossy polycarbonate that provides a !@#$ load of shock protection. This thing isn’t going to crack like most shell cases upon dropping it. You then have a plastic bezel that holds the iPhone in place. Correction: there are four screws (the fourth portion) that holds the bezel, which holds the iPhone down. Finally, you have your flip lid. Magnetized at the corners, it’s your last line of defense.
So my verdict?
The element case is truly a creme de la creme of iPhone cases (I really hope I got that French proper). The looks may not appeal to everybody, but there will be a select niche that love the construction/industrial design. The case adds a bit of heft, but in return you get a product with amazing finish, and improtantly, protection. With a $100 sticker price, the real dilemma is whether the case is worth it or not.
In my opinion, it truly depends on your situation. You will most certainly find cases that provide the same, if not more, protection for a lot less. But you will have a hard time finding a case with so much flexibility in terms of design for the same price. The holiday seasons are coming up, and this is an AWESOME present to that iPhone addict of yours. Though I would second guess whether I would buy this for myself, I would totally buy this for a family memeber or close friend as a gift. The fact you have so much say in the final look adds to the uniqueness of this product, which will translate immensely to anyone on the recieving end of this case.
All in all, its a great product that has so much to offer. Though the sticker price isn’t for everyone, you can assure yourself that with a little creativity, no one on the planet will have the same case as you. If you have that special someone you don’t mind spending a few bucks on in these beautiful economic times, check out the Liquid Case. You can gaurantee that they’ll love you for the following days (at the least).
