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iPhone 4 Cases: Shells and Skins

Shells and skins generally cover the back and sides of your iPhone 4, but not its screen, offering moderate protection while letting you use the iPhone in its case. They range from thin, soft-silicone coverings to polycarbonate protection to gaming grips. Here are our reviews of iPhone 4 shells and skins. (Click on a product to read its full review.) Recently reviewed cases include Incipio's Feather and Edge and Case-Mate's ID Credit Card Case.

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Incase Slider Case for iPhone 4
4.5 out of 5 mice,

Case-Mate iPhone 4 ID Credit Card Cases
4.0 out of 5 mice,

Griffin Technology Motif for iPhone 4

Despite not adding much bulk to the iPhone, Griffin's Motif is one of the more protective cases available through the iPhone 4 Case Program, and the Motif's appearance and feel are unique.
4.0 out of 5 mice,

Gumdrop Cases Surf Slider for iPhone 4
4.0 out of 5 mice,

Hard Candy Cases Bubble Slider iPhone 4 case
4.0 out of 5 mice,
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Incipio Feather

iPhone cases can't get much lighter or more minimal than this. The Incipio Feather case is thin, with a hold-able texture and access to all the necessary ports.
4.0 out of 5 mice,

Speck Products Fitted Case for iPhone 4

The Fitted Case provides good protection from bumps and drops, as well as a unique style. As long as you don't need to use larger third-party cables and plugs, or use a dock-cradle accessory, the Fitted Case is a solid choice.
4.0 out of 5 mice,

Agent 18 EcoShield+ for iPhone 4
3.5 out of 5 mice,

Belkin Shield Micra for iPhone 4

Belkin's Shield Micra offers moderate protection without adding much bulk and without hiding the iPhone's design.
3.5 out of 5 mice,

Griffin Technology Reveal Etch for iPhone 4

The Reveal Etch combines the svelte protection of a plastic shell with a bit of the cushiony edge protection of a silicone "skin" case, throwing in a carbon-fiber-style back panel for good measure.
3.5 out of 5 mice,
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Incase Snap Case for iPhone 4

The Snap Case doesn't add much bulk or hide the iPhone's good looks. It's also an appealing option if you plan to use your iPhone with third-party accessories, and the included stand is a nice bonus. But the case is quite slippery and doesn't offer a lot of protection.
3.5 out of 5 mice,

Griffin Technology Perforated Silicone for iPhone 4

If you're a fan of "silicone skin" cases, this is the closest you'll get from the offerings in Apple's free-case program. It's also a good case if you plan to use third-party accessories, thanks to large openings for plugs and connections and an easy-to-remove design. But it also suffers from the drawbacks of silicone.
3.5 out of 5 mice,

Speck Products PixelSkin HD Case for iPhone 4

The PixelSkin HD provides decent (non-screen) protection without adding much bulk to your iPhone.
3.5 out of 5 mice,

Incipio Edge

The Edge's tight design may interfere with the included screen protector, but this is an otherwise well-constructed case that offers decent protection and dock-ability.
3.0 out of 5 mice,