With the introduction of the iPhone 4 comes the inevitable flood of new accessories. Today’s review will be the first of several iPhone 4 case articles. As a reviewer I can honestly say I have tried close to a hundred different iPhone cases ranging in composition from silicone to clear plastic to wood.

Today I will be looking at two silicone OEM cases from USBFever – the Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone 4 and the Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4. These two cases are not meant for high fashion or to protect from severe impact but to keep the iPhone safe from scratches, dust and bumps. Both are similar in style and fit the iPhone 4 nicely.

Let’s take a closer look……

Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone 4

Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4 (Smoky Black)

Reviewed by: Tomas Ratas

Sponsor: USBFever

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone 4 (Smoky Black)
Product Code#:UFAC001815

Protect your phone from dings, bumps, scratches and dust with our unique, stretchy, silicone case for iPhone 4. It is molded to fit your phone perfectly with all accessory ports, buttons and speaker holes visible and accessible.

Features:
– Unique ergonomic design
– Fully Protected from bumps and scratches
– Light weight
– Perfectly fit

Anti-dust
– Stretchy
– Anti-Moisture
– Easy access to all ports, buttons and speakers
– Materials: Rubbery Silicone

This case is suitable for:- iPhone 4 (or iPhone 4G)

Color Available:
– Solid Black
– Frost White
– Pink
-Blue

Package Contents:
-Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone 4x 1

Packaging: – Blister

Price: $10.99

Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4 (Smoky Black)
Product Code#:UFAC001816

Protect your phone from dings, bumps, scratches and dust with our unique, stretchy, silicone case for iPhone 4. It is molded to fit your phone perfectly with all accessory ports, buttons and speaker holes visible and accessible.

Features:
– Unique ergonomic design
– Fully Protected from bumps and scratches
– Light weight & ultra slim

Perfectly fit
– Anti-dust
– Stretchy
– Anti-Moisture

Easy access to all ports, buttons and speakers
– Materials: Rubbery Silicone

This case is suitable for: – iPhone 4 (or iPhone 4G)

Options: Color
– Solid Black
– Frost White
– Blue
-Red

Package Contents:
-Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4x 1

Packaging:
– Blister

Price: $10.99

A Better Look at Things

Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone 4 and the Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4 arrive in separate blister packages with the case seen through the plastic. The Rubberized Silicone Case comes in Solid Black, Frost White, Pink and Blue while the Ultra Slim Silicone Case is available in Solid Black, Frost White, Blue and Red.

Both cases have almost the same form factor with the main difference being in terms of button openings and coverings. The Rubberized Silicone Case covers the volume and power buttons with silicone while the Ultra Slim Silicone Case has an opening for the Apple Logo on the back and keeps the volume button uncovered as well. They are both similar in form and composition; designed to snuggly fit around the iPhone 4. Sadly there is no included screen protector leaving it naked to the outside environment.

The Rubberized Silicone Case is as the name says – rubbery in texture. When the case houses the iPhone 4 there is a circle pattern emanating from the Apple Logo on the back of the phone. Openings for the headphone jack, mute switch, dock connector, speakers, flash and camera are found on the case while the power and volume buttons are shielded.

The texture on the Ultra Slim Silicone Case is slightly different that the Rubberized Silicone Case version as it feels smoother but still rubbery enough for a nonslip grip. This case has openings for the volume buttons along with the mute switch. camera, flash, dock connector and speakers. On the back there is a circular opening to show off the Apple logo.

Installation, Testing and Comparison:

Both cases fit snuggly on the new iPhone model and are low profile adding minimal bulk to the device. The slip on and off the iPhone 4 with ease. The front lip of each case keeps the iPhone 4 securely in place.

With either case in place the iPhone 4 is protected around the sides and back. An added bonus of the silicone cases is that the “grip of death” is a nonentity as the phone’s antenna’s are covered by the case.

Here are pictures of the Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone:

While these are pictures of the Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4

The Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone 4 and the Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4 provides easy access to the dock connector for charging the phone without removing the case. The camera and flash are unobstructed by the case along with the headphone jack.

Out of the two cases I prefer the Ultra Slim Silicone Case’s texture and appearance over the Rubberized Silicone Case, but there is not much difference between the two. Neither case is a stunner to look at but they get the job of protecting the iPhone 4 done for a low price. These cases will protect the iPhone 4 from minor bumps but are not designed for any high impact damage.

A funny thing about the new square shape of the iPhone 4 is that it like other smartphones in appearance when wrapped in these silicone cases. The face looks almost like an Android phone with the case covering the sides.

Summary and Comments

Currently iPhone 4 cases are rather hard to acquire and these low price OEM iPhone 4 cases seem like a great way to protect your new phone. They are well constructed and conform snuggly to the shape of the iPhone 4. The Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone 4 and the Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4 may not be the sexiest or prettiest cases on the market but they get the job done.

DragonSteelMods gives the

Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone 4 a 4 out of 5 score.

Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4 a 4.5 out of 5 score.

Pros:

• +Well constructed
• +Low profile
• +Rubbery grip
• +Prevents the “grip of death”

Cons:

• -No included screen shield
• -Not designed for high impact trauma

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