Best iPhone 4 or 4S Cases

The iPhone 4s is the best cell phone out there with or without a case. It is built with a tempered glass in front and solid back with a stainless steel metal band wrapped around for the bezel. The band is ingeniously is an antenna for for the various iPhone 4s radios. Apple claims the iPhone 4s is one of the most solidly built pieces of electronics ever built. Yet many people still want a case for the iPhone. Some want just a little more protection against drops and scratches, while others want to add their own style that sets them apart from the white and black colors. There is some indication that certain cases will fix some of the reception problems. No matter if you just want to make sure your iPhone 4s stays new or want to make a statement, here are some cases you may want to consider.

Apple strongly believes that the iPhone 4s is already so rugged it does not need additional protection. Indeed, Apple has removed all screen protectors from their Apple store. So it is not surprising that the the Apple case for the iPhone 4s is just a strip of plastic that simply wraps around the bezel of the iPhone. Some have complained about the amount of protection this case provides, but this ingeniously built case is slightly larger than the width of the phone's bezel. So it protects the stainless steel strip from scratches and cushion the whole iPhone from most falls. Like all Apple products, the cut and finish of the case line up perfectly with the iPhone 4s buttons. The case comes in six colors: white, pink, orange, light green, light blue and black.

Zagg has built a long reputation for providing great gadget protection with their invisibleSHIELD line of products. InvisibleSHIELD are a thin plastic skins that apply all over the iPhone. This skin is supposed to be built from military grade plastic and are scratch-proof. Although it does not provide much protection from drops, the scratch proof claims tend to be born out by customer testimonials. Unlike other cases, the skin does not add significant bulk to the iPhone. The skins are cut to especially fir the iPhone 4s and come on and off with a little patience. The standard skin is clear which keeps the iPhone's clean look. But Zagg does offer special designs or even the ability to use your own graphics to truly personalize your iPhone.

There are many traditional cases that cover have been built for the iPhone 4s. These cases are cover the bezel/back of the iPhone and use a wide variety of materials from soft plastic to metal. Companies like iLuv produce high quality cases that fit to the iPhone 4s specifications and have special cut outs for the buttons. These cases not only protect the iPhone from scratches and drops, but they also come in many of colors and styles.

If you need a place to out your iPhone 4s when you are not using it consider getting a holster case. These cases keep the iPhone out of your pants pocket or purse where it can get scratched up. They also do a good job of protecting the phone if it is dropped. The best holster cases are stylish as well as make a personal statement. For example, a black leather stylish holster case is a great business accessory.