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DLO rolls out HybridShell and VideoShell for iPhone
By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
News Category: iPhone Accessories
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters has announced the release of its HybridShell and VideoShell cases for the iPhone. Originally announced in January, the HybridShell for iPhone is made from a combination of a crystal-clear polycarbonate front and a textured, silicone back that features raised, black rubber “dots” for added grip. It also provides open access to all iPhone controls and ports, and comes bundled with a DLO Surface Shield screen protector. The VideoShell for iPhone is a clear polycarbonate case that offers full access to all ports and controls, features an integrated kickstand for hands-free video viewing, and comes with a DLO Surface Shield invisible screen protector. The DLO HybridShell and VideoShell for iPhone is available now for $25 and $20, respectively; the company is also offering its Surface Shield iPhone screen protectors in packs of five for $15.
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1
Polka dots? And notice how they left out the dot for their logo and just bulldozed over the Apple logo! Maybe they think the iPhone case industry has such a shortage of cases that people will be forced to settle for this one.
Posted by Mike M on April 9, 2008 at 10:42 AM (PDT)
2
People have been reporting that the kickstand integrated into the VideoShell has been scratching the back of their iPod Videos.
Posted by Promised Planet on April 9, 2008 at 10:52 AM (PDT)
3
this case is different from the one for the iPod. There is no contact between the kickstand and the iPhone itself. No scratching. I got this case online last week. It’s great overall and the stand is the best design I’ve seen. I wish it came in other colors except “clear” because you can see every speck of dust trapped between the case and the iPhone.
Posted by larry l on April 9, 2008 at 11:46 AM (PDT)
4
Oops, I meant iPod Touch, not iPod Video. Anyway, glad to hear it’s working well for the iPhone!
Posted by Promised Planet on April 9, 2008 at 4:00 PM (PDT)
5
At first I thought it was some hybrid case/keypad.
Posted by Germansuplex on April 9, 2008 at 5:42 PM (PDT)
6
No those aren’t keys, Germansuplex, those are polka dots in all of their splendor!
Posted by Mike M on April 9, 2008 at 6:11 PM (PDT)
7
those polka dots creep me out!
Posted by larry l on April 9, 2008 at 6:26 PM (PDT)
8
This case looks awesome.
Posted by james00 on April 9, 2008 at 8:21 PM (PDT)
9
Get ready for scratches! DLO wouldn’t have it any other way. I had the video shell for my 30 gig. It was scratch free until i bought their ‘protective case.’ This company produces nothing but crap and they don’t stand behind their products when you contact them.
Keeping your ipod/iphone in a ziploc bag filled with nails would probably provide a similar amount of scratch protection. just my opinion.
Posted by Jake on April 13, 2008 at 2:23 PM (PDT)