4th Design's Amazing 4th iPad 2 Aluminum Bumper Case

You're looking at what possibly is the first ever, tue aluminum bumper case made for the iPad 2. Is it just me or does this look simply stunning? The 4th aluminum bumper for the iPad 2 is made by the same designers who created the favorable Blade aluminum bumper for the iPhone 4 called 4th Design, which are known for their precision and close attention to detail. The 4th aluminum bumper for the iPad 2 is sand blasted for that matte finished look. Creating such a massive aluminum bumper for the iPad 2 is no easy task, but it looks like 4th Design has thought about just everything. The back is fitted with rubber, anti-slip corners so that the back of your iPad 2 won't get scratched up when you set it on a table.

 

Large cutouts were made to insure easy access to buttons and ports alike. And there are even silicone inner lining that were applied on the inside of the 4th bumper to prevent any potential damage and scratching from being made to the iPad 2's aluminum. This reminds me of ColorWare's Grip, a poor attempt at an aluminum bumper handle for the iPad. If you like the 4th aluminum bumper as much as I do, you can pick one up for $119. Plastic just doesn't cut it anymore.

Tiger Design Blade 2 Aluminum iPhone 4 Case Images Leaked

It has been a while since we first reviewed Tiger Design's most wanted aluminum bumper for the iPhone 4, the Blade bumper. The Blade has been one of the most searched for aluminum bumpers for the iPhone 4 on Gadgetmac. A truly successful aluminum bumper from a Korean company that has been faked over and over again ever since it was released because of its popularity. This image amongst others has surfaced allegedly showing the Blade 2 aluminum case for the iPhone 4 sitting next to a pink Blade bumper. We're not sure what the "4th" writing engraved on the back means, but it's safe to say that this is a Blade 2 prototype. Tiger Design is known for manufacturing CNC aluminum parts and they have created yet another unique and interesting looking case with the Blade 2. 

Besides the fully closed back and a new removable bottom design of the Blade 2, Tiger Design as also improved the speaker channelling to better direct the sound towards you rather than letting it slip downwards. You might want to keep an eye out for fake Blade bumpers on Tiger Design's fake Blade list page, and while you're there you might catch the Blade 2 as well. 

Update: Turns out this isn't Tiger Design's Blade 2, but rather the M2 aluminum slider case made by 4th Design. That explains the "4th" engraving on the back.

Nex Design Contour, First Ever Screwless Aluminum iPhone 4 Bumper

Finally we see an aluminum bumper case that doesn't use any screws. The Contour by Nex Design is a CNC machined aluminum bumper made for the Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 with a slider style, self locking screwless design no other aluminum case or bumper utilizes. It's literally unscrewable. Nex Design must have been a big fan of having their iPhone 4 dockable, now you can easily slide off that bottom peice to do just that without having to remove a bunch of little screws. The Contour was designed with protection in mind. That's why Nex Design has designed it so it'll have moulded urethane inserts to isolate your iPhone 4 from impacts and a front and back lay-on-the-table design. 

Nex Design's Contour aluminum screwless iPhone 4 bumper comes in six vibrant anodized color options for $49.99. Available for pre-ordering now.

Jawcase Tiburon Aluminum iPhone 4 Magnetic Jaw Case

Jawcase is a new startup with a very unique aluminum case like no other. The Tiburon is a fresh twist on CNC aluminum iPhone 4 cases that can act as a tripod and a stand when it's unique jaw design that opens up to allow the iPhone 4 to be used in both landscape and portrait orientations. The Jawcase doesn't use any screws like traditional aluminum cases and instead, magnets located at the bottom apply 2lb of pressure keep the case closed with the additional help of the pre-tensioned spring hinge mechanism that constantly applies downforce pressure. Jawcase is currently on Kickstarter where you can pre-order a Tiburon aluminum case for the iPhone 4 in an all aluminum version or in a hybrid version consisting of aluminum and delrin for $80. 

RokForm Adds Colored Rokbed Aluminum iPhone 4 Cases

At last, RokForm added more color to their Rokbed aluminum iPhone 4 cases with up to 10 different color selection including a matte black finish and a new AZ31 magnesium Rokbed, the world's first and only full magnesium iPhone 4 case. Until now, Rokbeds were available in a glossy black finish only with different colored bottom parts. This is a very welcomed addition since I reviewed the Rokbed not long ago. The Rokbed aluminum iPhone 4 case will run you $79 while the Rokbed Magnesium will set you back $149.

Element Case Intros Vapor Pro Limited Edition iPhone 4 Case

The aluminum case that started it all, the Vapor by Element Case for the iPhone 4 has been a huge success with many new companies emerging to create their unique or in other cases not so unique, version of an aluminum case for the iPhone 4. Element Case has just released a new Vapor case called the Vapor Pro. It's now available in a Limited Edition, sand blasted tactical color. The new and improved Vapor Pro remains mostly constructed out of aluminum with a few improvements made to reduce, if not eliminate any signal interference caused by incasing the iPhone 4's antenna band with solid aluminum. The Vapor name bears a hefty price tag and the Vapor Pro Limited Edition case will run you $149.99.

E13ctron Adds Matte Options To S4 Aluminum Case

E13ctron has added a few more options to their S4 aluminum case for the iPhone 4 including anodized matte options for all the available polished colors as well as the ability to purchase single top or bottom pieces if you already own an S4 case and want to have some more color options at your disposal. You can see in the picture above the two versions of the finishes. On the left are polished S4 cases and on the right are matte S4 cases. The matte S4 case will run you $84.99 and each additional top or bottom piece run for $34.99. We loved the S4 case and you can check out the review here.

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