Speck PixelSkin HD for iPhone 4 - Review @DayDeal_com

[alden337]

has this case got a rubberised texture? does this mean its hard to put in your pocket sometimes?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@alden337

It has a glossy finish as well as a rubberized finish.

The sides of the PixelSkin (where most people get their stuff stuck to their inner pocket lining) does have a slightly rubberized finish, but it's not very "sticky".

[themistakila]

I really like it but it leaves little marks on my phone

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@johnyapjx1994

The edges on there are pretty tight - it's hard to say if bubbling will occur or not since we can't test every screen protector type out there. If you are already having bubbling issues with the screen protector right now with other accessories, that may be a indication you might want to re-seat the protector on the phone, or simply try another one if that option is available.

[elmothesex]

I have this case and I bloody love it!

So much so I bought another, just incase. I can't really think incase what cause it such a fantastically well made and robust thing.

[gillioni]

will this case effect the zagg invisible sheild for the iphone?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@gillioni

Yes and no. Although the skin would probably fit around the phone with a full body Zagg InvisibleShield - its not going to look nice or feel correct.

On the other hand, if you just have the screen protector (front screen only) from Zagg for the iPhone 4 - you shouldn't have any problems that we can tell.

[raid123hero]

@coreyWonderland fuck off

[aliolia10]

dude sweet lock screen

[ChevyMan2195]

will this case fit the verizon iphone please respond

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@ChevyMan2195

We haven't tested it ourselves - but the difference between the 2 phones is the location of the vibration / mute switch and nothing else. Speck hasn't listed this case as compatible with the Verizon version unfortunately - but they have listed their Fitted Hard Shell cases as compatible.

In other words - this version shouldn't fit the Verizon one.

[hookalounge]

@DayDealOnDisplay On the apple website on this case it says "Fits all iPhone 4 models for both AT&T and Verizon." so I want to be 100% sure before I get mine because I am getting the verizon iphone tomorrow.

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@hookalounge

We'll have to see for ourselves once we get our own official model in. We try not to make claims on anything we haven't tested ourselves, that's why we edge on the side of caution. Let us know if it works out for you though, that way you can help others that may be in the same predicament.

[hookalounge]

@DayDealOnDisplay Got both this and the griffin hard case for the iphone 4, and they both work perfectly for the verizon iphone.

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@hookalounge

Thanks for the info - I hope more people rate this comment up so they can see it first.

[plehdehgame]

This or the candyshell I like both of them but can't really choose one can someone help me pick and why? I don't mind flash problems an screen bubbling problems because I don't use them or often

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@plehdehgame

Just throwing in our 2 cents here - we believe the PixelSkin HD for the iPhone 4 gained a lot of popularity during the "free replacement" period Apple was offering owners due to the antenna issues. If you had to go buy a case today, we would give the nod to the Candyshell vs the PixelSkin HD.

The PixelSkin HD is really a cover for someone who's looking to keep the iPhone 4 as low profile as possible. If that's not in your main list of priorities - the Candyshell is better

[macluvr6]

@DayDealOnDisplay is it easy to get out of the pocket or does is stick a little? :)

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@macluvr6

This version of TPU is smooth and slick to the touch, so it won't attach to cloth, fiber or similar materials.

Typically high gloss, transparent TPU skins or cases have the opposite effect - sticking to virtually anything.

[GearsofMaverick]

awesome. i ordered mine yesterday

[20012lilman]

does this case bubble screen protectors ?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@20012lilman

Not that we know of - the material is rigid but no where enough to flex corners on screen protectors or push them up. As long as the screen protector is centered and installed properly you should be fine.

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@MsVideogameGeek

No since it's not a snap on cover. Just make sure debris of any kind is cleaned from the inside - as small hardened dust particles or bits of sand may cause scratches.

[MONEYYMANN96]

Thank you

[BetoDiazPorta7]

Is this case made out of rubber?

Do you have any friction with the inside of your pockets?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@BetoDiazPorta7

Hi there. No the case is not made of rubber, it's a TPU derivative. (Thermoplastic polyurethane).

The "pixelated" area is quite smooth and won't cause much friction against an interior pocket cloth either. Hope that helps!

[BetoDiazPorta7]

@DayDealOnDisplay / Thank you for your quick response.

Very usefull to know!

[riyaleh25]

he's definitely asian

[SocietyFailing]

Hey there, i'm sorry if you previously answered this question, but how easy / hard is the sleep button to use with this case? i bought a 30$ dollar case to last me till this one is shipped to my house and the case i purchased is REALLY difficult to press the sleep button.

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@SocietyFailing

It's not really that hard to press with the cover on given the relative size of the PixelSkinHD thickness. The "moldings" they make for the buttons make it easier to press - but it's nowhere near the tactile response of the official bumper case for example which has nice button moldings.

[nickonometry]

I wonder what the case is made out of???

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@nickonometry

Hi there! Speck doesn't give an official word on what the material is made of, but what we can tell you that it isn't rubber or plastic. It's either a derivative of TPU (Thermoplastic-polyurethane) or hardened silicone. It's actually quite rigid when you get to touch it. If someone from Speck can chime in or someone knows for sure; feel free to let us know and your fellow curious tubers.

[omfggoogle]

@nickonometry Used condoms:D

[R1CKY995]

i wanna paint a pixelated mario character on the back of mine haha

[ViolentZucchini]

"Thermoplastic polyurethane, which stands for TPU" NIce review, but i think you've got things backwards there =)

[elliottonyt]

great review! This is now the case I have ordered for my iPhone 4 with the Case Program App!

:)

I just got the phone today!

[MoDee1987]

I love it .. am gonna buy this HD case :)

[Cyrano02]

How does this skin work with Zaag Invisible shield?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@Cyrano02

Hi there! Any full body skin guard for any phone has its drawbacks in throwing the fit of the cover off (remember manufacturers always make covers for the naked phone). You may try and use this cover with a Zaag Invisible Shield, but naturally we wouldn't recommend it.

Users who have already tried this combination hopefully can chime in!

[808Anthony808]

this is a nice case, but the downfall of it, u can not get it out of the case, i don't recommend gettin' it. Get a bumper

[jin37uk]

Got this for free from the Apple program, although I'll only use it when I take the phone out of the house

[tobythedog1020]

@jin37uk That's kind of odd...is there not the possibility that you drop your phone in your own house? It seems kind of inconvenient to put it on and off whenever you leave your house. (Unless you have absolutely no life, in which case we've got a different situation.)

[matthewadamsdk]

Hey there - excellent review... :-)

One thing on my mind is the cut-outs at the bottom for the speakers & dock connector... For the "Speck Fitted" it's just one big cut-out whereas here for the Pixel HD we've got these smaller holes...

I'm leaning more toward the Pixel HD, but I'd like to know what your opinion is regarding the sound quality difference between these 2 cases... Is it worse than for the Fitted case?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@matthewadamsdk

Hi there! Any case that has a large cut out on the bottom of the iPhone 4 will have a clearer sound out of the built in speakers.

Custom molded "cut outs" on cases where they have an individual hole for the speaker / microphone / dock connector all suffer from "tunnel syndrome". Anyone hearing you will have a slightly "muffled" effect as well as the sound coming out of the phone. If you really like using the built in speakers for any reason, always try to get the open one!

[DavidC959]

Hi can someone please answer my question:

In real life is the case dark grey or is it black?

[JamesCann121]

is this 1 of the apple case program cases,

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@JamesCann121

Hi there! We're not too sure of that at the moment since Apple's own statement says they may change program details and cases available at any time. Your best bet is to simply enroll in the program and see what is "currently" available.

[KingWixo]

@JamesCann121 yes it is

[iPhoneSDKResources]

@JamesCann121 yes

[DXnation54]

@JamesCann121 Yes it is. I ordered mine from the iPhone 4 case program app.

[skllz415]

i have an invisibleshield in the front back and side of my iphone, will my iphone fit in this case?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@skllz415

Hi there! That's tough to say, since we have mentioned to other people that the PixelSkin HD is quite form fitting. We would say there is a possibility the skin might fit, but it's going to be very tight and the edges may curl up a bit. We would highly advise if you could see the skin in person and simply try it out. Otherwise the safe answer is "no", as in it's best to use the cover as is and at most with just a single thin screen protector.

[Kromius99]

SPeck has stock again, i ordered it yesterday, its shipping today and delivering after tommorow

[iagubouasig]

do you lose reception with this case? cause i ordered this as my free case

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@iagubouasig

Hi there! As we have mentioned in other responses - we actually never had any reception issues with our own iPhone 4. However, the principal behind the antenna issue is that your hand is blocking the antenna or causing some sort of "bridge" while holding the phone in a certain position. Since Apple's own official stance is that any cover will actually -help- reception issues, then there is no reason the PixelSkin HD would hinder it. We hope that helps!

[bengermannn]

hey there. i was wondering how you got to remove the lock screen? i saw that on your iphone 4, when you had the 'slide to unlock' screen come up, you had the icons behind.thanks

[nicoleej999]

Do you have a girlfriend?

[cobbfilms22]

@nicoleej999 his girlfriend is his Hand!

[CJisohsocool]

Any problems with screen protector films?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@CJisohsocool

Hi there! We found no issue with screen protectors / surface protectors in use with the PixelSkinHD as long as it was for the screen only. (Not using 2 protectors front and back for example)

[CJisohsocool]

@DayDealOnDisplay

...So there was a problem with using one on the back?

[subarianEra]

does it capture a lot of lint? and debree? is it easy to wipe off?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@subarianEra

Hi there! We mentioned below in another comment that it actually doesn't catch lint or dust at all and is very easy to clean thanks to the material it's made of. However the smooth surface does retain oils naturally coming from your hands - so cleaning it often should help keep down the "smudgy" appearance on the case.

[tdreamgmail]

anything about camera flash issues?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@tdreamgmail

Hi there! We have no reports of issues with the camera flash on the PixelSkinHD.

The Speck CandyShell case was reported to have issues with flash - but those were the original stock at AT&T stores that were eventually pulled. Some may remain in circulation - but most retail stores (and us) have the updated version of that case from Speck.

[PrettiMamita]

Would you reccommend this over the griffin revel etch?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@PrettiMamita

Hi there! The Griffin Etch is a hybrid case (Rubber lip with hard shell back) so it's slightly in a different category. The lip offers better protection on the Etch, but it's no where as light or slimming as the PixelSkin HD. If you had to choose between the two only - the Etch offers better protection but the PixelSkinHD is much lighter and slimmer.

[PrettiMamita]

@DayDealOnDisplay Well I went with the PixelSkinHD. It ships Sep 24 or 26(forgot) but I already have an Otterbox on the way anyways. I just wanted a backup case.

[bubberdub]

Awesome case, this is gonna be my choice for my free case! :D

[sweetepnoy]

Thanks, man! I already own a black bumper, but I am very much looking forward to this Speck case I'm getting for free. Early September can't come soon enough. Glad I made the right choice!

[gdoggy1678]

@sweetepnoy I ordered my bumper the day the case program started with a estimated delivery of Sep 1 and i just got it today 7/28 about 1 month ahead of schedule! I wish i ordered this instead of the bumper though D:

[sweetepnoy]

Does it attract dust easily?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@sweetepnoy

Hi there! The material is very slick all around and feels very smooth, so dust isn't an issue with this case unlike it's sister case, the regular PixelSkin. Keep in mind it should be cleaned from time to time to remove excess skin oil and prevent it looking "smudgy".

[MexTacoProductions]

Yeah, I think this is the case I am going to get for my iPhone.

[Stevensocal]

Nice review , very very informative. Thanks for your input , I ordered from apple. I think the best choice of all 8 choices...

[tinyman37]

This case is free if you own an iphone 4



[ilubny]

would you rather recommend this or the speck fitted

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@ilubny

Hi there! The Speck Fitted Case is an entirely different category than the PixelSkinHD, as it's a hard care vs a soft case. It's really apples and oranges to us.

For a straight answer - we would say HD skin if you want something lightweight and comfortable while the Fitted Case is more for durability and design (they come in more styles). That comes with extra bulk and weight to be fair.

[ilubny]

@DayDealOnDisplay ok thanks for the reply =)

[mrjgrawcock]

does it stick in your pocket like a silicone case or does it slide in and out of your pocket smoothly?

great review

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@mrjgrawcock

Hi there! The material is a rougher, hardened TPU. It doesn't have the "sticky" feel of silicone or rubber. Also the side where the "pixels" are shown is somewhat glossy and smooth. If you happen to come across this case at a store and get a feel of it, you could best describe it as "plastic" feeling more than silicone. It's really hard to explain, but we can verify it doesn't stick with friction.

[GeorgePresents]

How are the buttons? Do they have a mushy feel or are they still nice and clicky?

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@GeorgePresents

Hi there! The buttons are very "clicky" with the cover on due to material the case is made of and the webbed membrane design Speck took for the moldings. Unlike the regular PixelSkin, the case's thin edges allow this to be possible.

[TheGuruLiv]

funny this is free on Apples iphone 4 case program....but I went ahead and got the speck fitted instead.

[dennisdahmer]

what a great, clear concise review, thank you.

[alliepiee143ily]

Does it add bulk?

[mistachin]

great review. like the close ups.

[digitallysick]

This case isnt that great, its very plastic like and not very rubbery, still hard to hold on to the phone and its farr to expensive

[DayDealOnDisplay]

@hutchib

Hi there! From what we've seen, the PixelSkin (Not HD version) is available for the iPod touch 2nd Generation. If you need more help, feel free to just send us a private message through youtube and we can directly link you to Speck's own site. We can't add links in comments due to youtube policy.