iPhone 5 Accessories

rabbitinlights · 22-09-2012 9:11pm #1

Has anyone seen covers/cases & screen protectors in any stores in Ireland yet?

Were there any apple lightning adaptors in the Belfast store? Either 30-pin or micro usb?

Going to need a few of the adaptors so would prefer to buy a few 3rd party versions than dropping €100+ on a few originals.

Thanks,

Sean

Gumbo · 23-09-2012 12:53am

I bought my screen protectors on eBay.
Bought bumper cases on deal extreme.

Rang around a few shops in town today and none had anything for the 5 until next week at the earliest.

At the moment eBay has cases, bumpers and screen protectors.
Lightning to 30 pin: I haven't seen any cheap versions yet but I'll wait and buy spares when there on eBay or adverts. Not paying apple prices for one tbh.

rabbitinlights · 23-09-2012 1:02am

Good to know - Gal in Three said they had covers and screen protectors arriving on Thursday......

S.

Pythia · 23-09-2012 2:42pm

Compu b said they should be getting them in on Friday. I bought a cheap case from eBay so it won't get scratched before I get a nice case on it.

BanjoB · 23-09-2012 2:49pm

Cases in Irish stores are sold at ripoff prices. eBay all the way

murpho999 · 23-09-2012 11:08pm

Pythia wrote: »

Compu b said they should be getting them in on Friday. I bought a cheap case from eBay so it won't get scratched before I get a nice case on it.

If it's covered then what does it matter if it's scratched?

miralize · 24-09-2012 1:18am

Compub (Limerick) told me that they dont expect cases to arrive for months. The providers will serve US & UK first, then the stock will trickle down to suppliers like CompuB

DubDJ · 24-09-2012 2:19am

I bought a case of Proporta for the 5. I was looking for something similar to what I have and I got a rear case and screen protector. I tried the ebay cases before but always found them too cheaply made. Same with screen protectors. I'd go premium there is a noticeable difference.

Also order sim adapters from ebay. A set of 3 to adapt from nano-micro, micro-mini sim and nano-mini sim. Just in case I might need it in the future.

DubDJ · 24-09-2012 2:20am

murpho999 wrote: »

If it's covered then what does it matter if it's scratched?

Resale value.

JoeA3 · 24-09-2012 8:42am

Putting an ugly chunky cover on it reminds me of the tendency for lads to leave the plastic on their new car seats back in the 1980's!

murpho999 · 24-09-2012 9:37am

DubDJ wrote: »

Resale value.

Just give them a free cover!

Elessar · 24-09-2012 11:20am

Normally I don't like covers on phones, especially ones this thin, but this phone needs it. My 4 tumbled maybe 2 inches on my bed last night onto the side of my macbook pro and now it's got a mark in the side! It wasn't even that hard a fall! The iPhone 5 really needs a case!

Plus I always "recycle" my phones with O2 and if there is any cosmetic damage that's 10% less you'll get.

Any ideas on good looking cases that won't add too much bulk?

I'm thinking the NUDE case which still shows off the phone.

http://www.switcheasy.com/product/NUDE_iPhone5

Gumbo · 24-09-2012 11:26am

Elessar wrote: »

Normally I don't like covers on phones, especially ones this thin, but this phone needs it. My 4 tumbled maybe 2 inches on my bed last night onto the side of my macbook pro and now it's got a mark in the side! It wasn't even that hard a fall! The iPhone 5 really needs a case!

Plus I always "recycle" my phones with O2 and if there is any cosmetic damage that's 10% less you'll get.

Any ideas on good looking cases that won't add too much bulk?

I'm thinking the NUDE case which still shows off the phone.

http://www.switcheasy.com/product/NUDE_iPhone5

I bought one of these to do me until i decide if i want a full cover or not - http://dx.com/p/protective-bumper-frame-for-iphone-5-blue-154684?item=2
That nude one looks ok, gona look into that.

mitsybaby · 24-09-2012 12:37pm

Elessar wrote: »

Normally I don't like covers on phones, especially ones this thin, but this phone needs it. My 4 tumbled maybe 2 inches on my bed last night onto the side of my macbook pro and now it's got a mark in the side! It wasn't even that hard a fall! The iPhone 5 really needs a case!

Plus I always "recycle" my phones with O2 and if there is any cosmetic damage that's 10% less you'll get.

Any ideas on good looking cases that won't add too much bulk?

I'm thinking the NUDE case which still shows off the phone.

http://www.switcheasy.com/product/NUDE_iPhone5

Thank you!! I was trying to think of the name of that website for ages and it doesn't show up in google search!

Personally though, I think I'll just get a bumper for mine..

Dades · 24-09-2012 12:44pm

Interesting article on why you supposedly won't need a case:

http://www.cultofmac.com/190499/why-apple-is-killing-off-the-bumper-and-why-you-wont-need-a-case-for-your-iphone-5/

That said, while your screen is less likely to smash, it seems the body is very prone to scratching. So if don't want your device with the rat-look after a couple of drops, a case is still in order.

I'll be getting a 3rd party bumper methinks. The one on my 4 has saved me on many an occasion.

Gumbo · 24-09-2012 1:00pm

Dades wrote: »

I'll be getting a 3rd party bumper methinks. The one on my 4 has saved me on many an occasion.

Same Here.

Dades · 24-09-2012 1:12pm

Just ordered a black one with clear sides from eBay here. No messing.

About €7.50 delivered and coming from the UK won't be too long arriving. Just need an iPhone to protect with it!

mitsybaby · 24-09-2012 1:15pm

I just bought a couple of bumpers, some screen protectors and a 30 pin adaptor from eBay.. The adaptor only worked out at €10 including p+p! Much better than the €30 Apple are looking for!

I bought the purple version of your one Dades ^^

BBMcQ · 24-09-2012 1:20pm

Elessar wrote: »

Normally I don't like covers on phones, especially ones this thin, but this phone needs it. My 4 tumbled maybe 2 inches on my bed last night onto the side of my macbook pro and now it's got a mark in the side! It wasn't even that hard a fall! The iPhone 5 really needs a case!

Plus I always "recycle" my phones with O2 and if there is any cosmetic damage that's 10% less you'll get.

Any ideas on good looking cases that won't add too much bulk?

I'm thinking the NUDE case which still shows off the phone.

http://www.switcheasy.com/product/NUDE_iPhone5

Anybody got one of these for the 4/4S? Interested in knowing whether there is some lip on the screen side of the phone (i.e. if you place it face down, will the screen be in contact with the desk).

Qwerty Dub · 24-09-2012 1:45pm

mitsybaby wrote: »

I just bought a couple of bumpers, some screen protectors and a 30 pin adaptor from eBay.. The adaptor only worked out at €10 including p+p! Much better than the €30 Apple are looking for!

I bought the purple version of your one Dades ^^

Link for adaptor plz?

Gumbo · 24-09-2012 2:15pm

Qwerty Dub wrote: »

Link for adaptor plz?

+5

mitsybaby · 24-09-2012 2:15pm

Qwerty Dub wrote: »

Link for adaptor plz?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/150904992770?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_774wt_922

There ya go!

Pythia · 24-09-2012 2:57pm

murpho999 wrote: »

If it's covered then what does it matter if it's scratched?

Exactly, resale. If I sold it, my buyer may not want to put a case it on!

Qwerty Dub · 24-09-2012 3:00pm

mitsybaby wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/150904992770?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_774wt_922

There ya go!

Cheers. I was thinking you only PRE-ordered them off eBay.

Not available yet.

I bought a clear cover earlier. Like others all i need is an iPhone 5 now

Talk about putting the cart before the horse.

Gumbo · 24-09-2012 3:00pm

Qwerty Dub wrote: »

Cheers. I was thinking you only PRE-ordered them off eBay.

Not available yet.

I bought a clear cover earlier. Like others all i need is an iPhone 5 now

Talk about putting the cart before the horse.

Im the opposite, i have the phone, and all i need is a cover

mitsybaby · 24-09-2012 3:11pm

Qwerty Dub wrote: »

Cheers. I was thinking you only PRE-ordered them off eBay.

Not available yet.

I bought a clear cover earlier. Like others all i need is an iPhone 5 now

Talk about putting the cart before the horse.

No harm in being prepared!! Lol..

Qwerty Dub · 24-09-2012 3:20pm

kceire wrote: »

Im the opposite, i have the phone, and all i need is a cover

I think I would prefer to be in your position to be honest

Tazium · 25-09-2012 9:57am

Perusing the usual blogs this morning, hit on this article on Gizmodo. http://gizmodo.com/5945889/some-third+party-adapters-might-not-work-with-your-new-iphone

"If you bought yourself an iPhone 5, and are looking for a cheap, third-party lightning adapter to save a couple of bucks, you might want to hold off. There's an authenticator chip in the official adapters, and third-party adapters probably won't work without it."

Potentially, 3rd party adapters may not work. So it's just an FYI for you guys grabbing the less expensive ones.

Gumbo · 25-09-2012 10:07am

Tazium wrote: »

Perusing the usual blogs this morning, hit on this article on Gizmodo. http://gizmodo.com/5945889/some-third+party-adapters-might-not-work-with-your-new-iphone

"If you bought yourself an iPhone 5, and are looking for a cheap, third-party lightning adapter to save a couple of bucks, you might want to hold off. There's an authenticator chip in the official adapters, and third-party adapters probably won't work without it."

Potentially, 3rd party adapters may not work. So it's just an FYI for you guys grabbing the less expensive ones.

That will be a bummer

I'll believe it when i see it though, hopefully one of the guys above will report back on the ebay items.

Dades · 25-09-2012 10:21am

I've bought third party stuff before only to be foiled by the lack of chip.

I think I'll wait to hear first before taking the plunge.

McGrath5 · 25-09-2012 11:48am

Tazium wrote: »

Perusing the usual blogs this morning, hit on this article on Gizmodo. http://gizmodo.com/5945889/some-third+party-adapters-might-not-work-with-your-new-iphone

"If you bought yourself an iPhone 5, and are looking for a cheap, third-party lightning adapter to save a couple of bucks, you might want to hold off. There's an authenticator chip in the official adapters, and third-party adapters probably won't work without it."

Potentially, 3rd party adapters may not work. So it's just an FYI for you guys grabbing the less expensive ones.

Bah, thanks for the heads up though.

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