Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Mod-3 Radius case for iPhone 5 review

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For some reason I can never find a case for my iPhone 5 that I truly like.  The truth is, the iPhone 5 feels great in the hand, and most cases spoil the smooth, sleek design.  The Mod-3 Radius case (provided by BiteMyApple.co) protects the corners with a bare minimum of bulk.  Here’s a closer look.

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The Mod-3 Radius case comes in a plain box  Nothing fancy.  That’s fine, because you’ll be mesmerized by the simple elegance of the Radius case.

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You’ll also find a small bag with an Allen wrench and four tiny screws.  These are spares.  That’s good, because they are TINY.

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The Radius, removed from box.  It’s made up of a solid “x” frame and four colored end caps.

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Close up of the end cap.  It’s held in with a single screw.

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Underside of the Radius.

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There’s a tiny, almost invisible strip of plastic that lines the inside of the end cap.  It appears to be there to reduce scuffing on the corners of your iPhone 5.

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My first attempt at installation.  The instructions indicate to remove the bottom two, but I went ahead and removed the two side pieces because I simply didn’t know any better.  Worked just the same.  Don’t lose those screws!

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Each endcap is precision made to accept the end of the “X” frame.

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Installed!  From the front, all you see are the endcaps.

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I noticed the “X”-frame floats above the back of the iPhone 5 just a little.  Not a big deal.

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Closeup of the camera corner cutout.

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The Radius raises the back slightly off the surface of the table.  It also keeps the glass face raised when placed face down.

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I did notice the endcaps can bend slightly away from the corners when pushed.  The “X”-frame is a little bendy, but it pops right back into place.

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The Mod-3 Radius case is a super-sleek, minimal way to protect your iPhone 5 while preserving the sleek modern lines and feel of a “naked” iPhone.

 

Product Information

Price:$69.99
Manufacturer:Mod-3
Retailer:BiteMyApple.co
Requirements:
  • iPhone 5
Pros:
  • Sleek
  • Lightweight protection for the iPhone 5 corners
  • Comes in a few different colors
Cons:
  • Frame is slightly flexible
  • The feel of a nearly naked iPhone is a little jarring

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Mod-3 Radius case for iPhone 5 review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 24, 2013 at 11:00 am.

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/08/24/mod-3-radius-case-for-iphone-5-review/

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