Element Case Vapor Dock Au Gold Lightning Dock for iPhone Review

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Element Case Vapor Dock Au Gold Lightning Dock for iPhone Review

Gold may be a precious metal, but it's now also a desired color finish as far as high-end gadgets are concerned. And because many users are jumping on board, the color is fast and away becoming a standard hue when considering accessories for newly released devices. Most notably of course Apple's latest iPhone 5s, as well as a growing number of rivals from the Android side. Case manufacturers were obviously quick to follow this trend it seems with gold colored accessories designed to compliment the gold iPhone 5s. We have already taken a look at quite a few of these very accessories, including Element Case's Sector 5 Au aluminum hybrid case. Today we will be taking yet another one of Element Case's gold Au accessories for a spin - the Vapor Dock Au. Identical to its 30-pin sibling, the Vapor Dock Au is a Lightning connector charge and sync dock machined entirely out of a block of aluminum, and anodized in a svelte gold color. It looks mighty sharp, especially if you're looking to match your iPhone 5s with a golden friend. Catch the full review after the break!

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Element Case Sector 5 Au iPhone 5s Case Review

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Element Case Sector 5 Au iPhone 5s Case Review

With the introduction of the gold iPhone 5s, a plethora of golden-colored accessories have made their way to market, if only to compliment the existance of the gold iPhone 5s. Because chances are that if you're an owner of a gold iPhone, you sure as hell don't want to cover it up with yet another muted color case should you seek appropriete protection or maybe a different type of an accessory. Worry not, Element Case has a new Gold Collection out that consists of its hottest accessories in honor of Apple's gold iPhone 5s.

The Sector 5 Au is one of a number of cases belonging to Element Case's charming Au Gold Collection, and it's pretty much the same hybrid aluminum bumper case we all arguably know and like - only anodized in a gold color to naturally compliment the gold iPhone 5s. If there's one luxury case brand worth considering as far as premium metal materials are concerned, it's Element Case. So be sure to make your way down below for our full, in-depth review of the Sector 5 Au.

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Spigen Ultra Fit Crystal Shell, Clear Ultra Hybrid iPhone 5s Cases Review

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Spigen Ultra Fit Crystal Shell, Clear Ultra Hybrid iPhone 5s Cases Review

So you just got an iPhone 5s for Christmas and you're already on the hunt for a nice protective case to compliment that golden piece of technology. Or maybe you're looking for a different case and you've owned an iPhone for a while now. Regardless, if you like seeing your device in all of its aluminum and glass/ceramic glory then I think we've got just the thing for you. It's now turn for brilliantly clear cases to show what they've got to offer, and we have got two new and inexpensive cases to test from Spigen that promise ultra-clear protection and a slim, form factor.

Spigen's brand new Ultra Fit Crystal Shell for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 is a case that has been designed to preserve the original shape of these devices whilst offering lightweight scratch protection. It's also part of Spigen's Ultra Thin Air collection, albeit improved to offer a full 360 degrees of protective coverage. Influenced mostly by Apple's introduction of the gold iPhone 5s, Spigen has recently released an all-clear version of its hugely popular Ultra Hybrid slim case which combines the best of both worlds using a hybrid design in order to offer drop, impact and scratch protection. What makes these two clear cases so special? Head over to our full review to find out.

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LifeProof Nuud iPhone 5c Waterproof Case Review

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LifeProof Nuud iPhone 5c Waterproof Case Review

The Nuud is LifeProof's latest offering for Apple's colorful polycarbonate-made iPhone. It's an innovative waterproof case with screenless technology borrowed from the company's Nuud case for the iPad - the first case to have pioneered this brilliant concept. And in doing so, LifeProof has fixed the most troublesome area that has affected every case model since the inception of the LifeProof case. The Nuud no longer requires an integrated screen protector which means you can now directly touch your iPhone's glass touchscreen without of course sacrificing invaluable waterproof prowess. Check out our full review of the Nuud case for the iPhone 5c right after the cut!

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PhoneSuit Elite 5 Battery Case for iPhone 5s Review

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PhoneSuit Elite 5 Battery Case for iPhone 5s Review

After a long overdue waiting period, PhoneSuit's battery case for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 has finally arrived. It's been nearly two years since we reviewed the company's original PhoneSuit Elite battery case for the iPhone 4, which we believed was outstanding at the time and even awarded it with our Editors' Choice award. As much as iPhone 5 owners anticipated a new PhoneSuit battery case, one never came until now. So what took PhoneSuit so long to redesign a new battery case model for Apple's 4-inch smartphones? Surely it isn't because of a revolutionary new design since it's no different from its predecessor, albeit minus a few small changes. We're of course talking about PhoneSuit's new PhoneSuit Elite 5 battery case for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5. So far we've secretly had it around and have been testing it for a full month, so be sure to catch up on our full review of the PhoneSuit Elite 5 down below!

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Element Case Rogue AL, Flight 5 iPhone 5s Cases Review

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Element Case Rogue AL, Flight 5 iPhone 5s Cases Review

We hold a special place in our case-loving hearts for Element Case purely because it's a company that time and time again releases innovative cases that are out of the ordinary. Joining Element Case's ever expanding armada of premium cases is the Rogue AL case for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5. And it's one of Element Case's boldest designs to feature a heavily ruggedized approach. Despite having a hybrid construction that offers full drop and impact protection, the Rogue AL is said to still be as nimble and as lightweight as a regular everyday case. The Rogue features some really impressive material construction that includes genuine carbon fiber and aluminum.

And to balance things out a little, we'll also be taking a look at Element Case's Flight 5 case for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 - which could very well be the perfect minimalist and slim case for the carbon fiber enthusiast. Be sure to examine our full review to find out how these two cases really perform in practise.

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Draco Design Ventare A Aluminum iPhone 5s Bumper Case Review

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Draco Design Ventare A Aluminum iPhone 5s Bumper Case Review

I may or may not have had a case-gasm just now. Why would I say such absurdity you ask? Only because for the last two weeks, I've been testing out Draco Design's latest and greatest case for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 - the Ventare A. This glorious piece of hybrid awesomeness is full of one-of-kind angular detailed curves that’ll most likely get you all turnt up. Whatever that means.

The company has been consistently tweaking its original all-aluminum Draco IV bumper case since its inception back in 2011, and the most recent result its Draco Design's most ambitious one yet. With the Italian superbike powerhouse Ducati on board as a co-developer and official brand licensor, Draco Design's Ventare A is the beautiful result of this joint madness. One part machined aerospace-grade aluminum, one part polycarbonate plastic. The two form a hybrid build that is said will not degrade reception like Draco Design's previous all-aluminum offerings. Catch the full review down below.

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