Thursday, September 10, 2009

Top 10 Luxury iPhone Cases

Why not spend some money to protect your precious iPhone? These luxury iPhone cases are made from carbon fiber, Napa leather, mahogany, ostrich skin, alligator skin and even gold embellished with diamonds with prices ranging from $50 to over $100,000.

Sure there might be more than 10 cases on the list, but we felt that all of these luxury iPhone cases made the cut.


11. OtterBox Defender Series iPhone Case
$49.95

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The purpose of the aptly named Defender Series is to provide almost all of the phone’s functionality (the silence button is covered) while protecting the iPhone from the rigors of outdoor activity. The case features a hard plastic shell with a protective membrane that leaves the screen just as responsive as it is without any protection. There’s also a silicone skin that allows you to maintain your grip. Best of all, the case is weatherproof, coming equipped with a rugged holster.



10. Sena MagnetFlipper Case
$52

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Sena, a well known manufacturer of PDA and smartphone cases, offers this European Napa leather case for iPhone users. Reinforced in the front and back, the case offers maximum protection at the expense of the iPhone’s trademark slimness. In addition, the front features extra padding so as not to damage the screen. The case features cutouts for the power button, headphone jack, SIM card, vibration and volume controls and the camera lens. It even features a pocket that can accommodate a credit card or two. The MagnetFlipper is so named because of the magnetic closing mechanism that allows it to be easily operated one-handed.


9. Case-mate iPhone Carbon Fiber Leather Case/Holster Combo
$69.99

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Made of a rare leather used in high-end aftermarket cars covering an impact resistant molded shell, this is Case-mate’s finest iPhone case. In fact, it’s available only for a limited time. Once their supply is gone, that’s it. The case also comes with full face screen protection and a holster made of the same carbon fiber leather as the case itself. This costly case can be purchased in either red or black.



8. Belch Co. Case
$79.99

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Yes, you read that correctly. Belch Co. offers this state of the art, layered carbon fiber case for just under eighty bucks. The case weighs in at 7g and is only 2mm thick. Will it protect your phone? Probably. After all, doesn’t Belch Co. sound like name you can trust?


7. Vaja i-Volution Top SP Holster
$80+

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If you already think your iPhone is too big, and want to keep it slim, the Vaja i-Volution Top SP may be the case for you. The leather case protects your phone’s screen with a layer of ABS thermoplastic. With the flip-case opened, you have access to all of the iPhone’s features, including the headphone jack, SIM card and vibrate slider. The speakers and camera lens are also exposed. The i-Volution Top SP Holster starts at $80 and is available in a range of styles and colors.



6. Miniot iWood
$95

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Where can you find a sophisticated, almost antique appearance wrapped up with a name that would make any horny teenager—and many adults—snicker with very unsophisticated glee? Try the iWood case. It’s… well… it’s iWood.


5. Orbino Strada
up to $319

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There are other iPhone cases out there made of the “finest” Italian leather, but what makes the Strada unique is its patented belt clip/pedestal. Not only is this belt clip removable, it’s also made of palladium metal and it can even be used to prop up your iPhone so you can watch videos at your desk. After all, you probably don’t have any other viewing apparatus there. The Strada also features a screen protector and connector access. Oh, it’s also hand-stitched. That automatically makes it at least twice as good. The Strada starts at $99, but you can pay more to get one made from one of a variety of gentle woodland creatures—from ostriches ($249) to crocodiles ($319).

4. Softbank BB Samurai iPhone cases
$1,000

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Softbank BB is bringing the aesthetic appeal of traditional Japanese lacquerware to your iPhone. These five cases commemorate five famous samurai from Japan’s storied history—(from left to right) conquerer Oda Nobunaga; one-eyed warlord Date Masamune; tactician and “Dragon of Echigo,” Uesagi Kenshin; famed lover Naoe Kanetsugu and triumphant underdog Yukimura Sanada. The cases were created in collaboration with 350-year-old lacquerware company Zohiko and each design comes with a different cloth pouch.

3. Louis Vuitton iPhone cases
up to $1,120

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Louis Vuitton is now offering four different flavors of iPhone case: Monogram Canvas, Taiga Leather, Epi Leather and Alligator Skin. Everyone knows adding the LV logo to something makes it practically priceless. But these prices range from $225 for the Monogram Canvas case to $1120 for the Alligator Skin case. Unfortunately, these costly cases commit the cardinal sin of covering the phone’s screen.

2. Diamond iPhone Case
$20,000

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If you think buying a case worth fifty times the phone it carries makes perfect sense, then this is the case for you. With its 42 VVS1 diamonds (3.5 carats), it’s the most bling for your buck. That’s only $5,714 per carat. Great deal, huh?

1. GnG “Golden Delicious”
$100,000+


What is the most expensive iPhone case in the world? This extravagant case is the culmination of twelve months of development. The case features a 1mm subshell made with 140 grams of 18k gold, a carbon fiber inlay and about 200 diamonds. The outer frame features another 400 diamonds in the logo, which may be customized. As a customizable luxury item, however, prices may vary widely based on the materials needed.

Top 10 Luxury iPhone Cases - GnG Golden Delicious

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