DSStyles iPhone Case Reviews

First, I’d like to thank to Jay over at DSStyles for sending me a few cases to review and share with everyone. DSStyles has a large selection of iPhone cases for the original, 3G, and 3GS. Their selection is pretty good. It focuses mostly on more sleek and shiny cases, however, does a few leather ones as well.

The ones I were sent were the D.S. (Darius) and the Metallico Series both of which are very nice and come with a velvety cloth holding case so you can throw your iPhone in your backpack or handbag and not have to worry about it getting scratched up. Overall, both cases are more for the people who are interested in keeping their iPhone stylish. If you’re looking for a more protective case I recommend you read my previous blog post where I discuss more protective cases.

The D.S. case is a bit different from the More-Concepts case I ordered a while back in that instead of the back having a circular cut for the Apple logo to be seen through, the D.S. has a cut in the back that looks like an Apple logo. This makes for an overall nicer look. Meanwhile, the Metallico Series is essentially a copy cat of the back of the iPhone 3G/3GS. It has the Apple logo, the word “iPhone”, a 16GB label (which may or may not be good for 3GS owners), and even goes as far as having a model number and FCC labeling printed on it. I’m not sure of the potential copyright infringement here but it doesn’t really matter for this particular review.

It is also worth mentioning that both cases are relatively easy to put on the iPhone, however, can be a bit troublesome when trying to take them off.

Which iPhone cases do you use or have tried? Leave a comment!

simonsparrow

I have had two cases from D-styles, the second was a replacement for the first. Neither case lasted more than two weeks.
Now they refuse to allow a further replacement.
My advice – these products are not fit for purpose, the plastic coatings crack and peel!
hyunjae85

I just bought a case for my iphone 3gs from them and received 15% coupon in email.
I've seen many breakable plastic metallic “feel” cases, but this one is made out of very thin actual aluminum with uv coating layer on. Bought a silver one and it feels like they made a case out of my silver Camry body. It's like i got nothing on my phone. Good stuff.
The cases comes with high quality mirror screen protector, and apple logo protector in the back. and it all came with FREE shipping
http://www.blinkcase.com
coupon code: h85off15
coupon detail: 30% off for first 100 customers only
Subtotal: $24.99
Discount coupon : $7.50
Discounted subtotal: $17.49
Amanda

I've bought striking similar cases from ebay: one for $2.99 and another for $0.99 each (I bought three at once which came to a total of less than $3.00). Why have I purchased four of the same cases, you ask? Because they are made so shoddy. [Clearly, you get what you pay for.]
Now, I don't know if these Metallico cases are made of the same low-grade, easily crackable material but at almost $25.00 a pop–and by the same get-what-you-pay-for logic, I would hope that they have higher standards than the models I've purchased from ebay via sellers in Hong Kong.
It's too hard to determine from the pictures what, if any, actual differences there are between these cases and mine. The only difference I can glean is that my case is both easy to put on and remove. Note: Snap on cases like this and others modeled in similar vein will more than likely scuff the bezel. On mine, it's only scuffed the bezel on the right side.
What luck have you had with this case in terms of durability?
Amanda

I've bought striking similar cases from ebay: one for $2.99 and another for $0.99 each (I bought three at once which came to a total of less than $3.00). Why have I purchased four of the same cases, you ask? Because they are made so shoddy. [Clearly, you get what you pay for.]
Now, I don't know if these Metallico cases are made of the same low-grade, easily crackable material but at almost $25.00 a pop–and by the same get-what-you-pay-for logic, I would hope that they have higher standards than the models I've purchased from ebay via sellers in Hong Kong.
It's too hard to determine from the pictures what, if any, actual differences there are between these cases and mine. The only difference I can glean is that my case is both easy to put on and remove. Note: Snap on cases like this and others modeled in similar vein will more than likely scuff the bezel. On mine, it's only scuffed the bezel on the right side.
What luck have you had with this case in terms of durability?
blingcase

http://www.blingcase.co