iPhone 5 Accessories

rabbitinlights

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

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

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

S.

Pythia

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

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

murpho999

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

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

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

murpho999 wrote: »

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

Resale value.

JoeA3

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

DubDJ wrote: »

Resale value.

Just give them a free cover!

Elessar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qwerty Dub wrote: »

Link for adaptor plz?

+5

mitsybaby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

mitsybaby

Ah ****e!!

Still haven't heard from 3 on whether I'm getting the phone this week either.... If I don't get approved I'll be here with phone covers, adapters and no phone.... And the buyer of my iPhone 4 not impressed!

FourFourRED

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/230854258184?var=530079155472&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Went for that for just €2.37 to tide me over until I find a good case.

ChickenBalls

I'd highly recommend the Speck covers they've saved my mobile a couple of times! One time I drove home over Bray head with it on the roof of my car and it was still there...couldn't believe it!

This was the one I got http://www.speckproducts.com/iphone-case/iphone-5-cases/pixelskin-hd-for-iphone-5.html - it was free when the antenna problem arose during the iPhone 4 release.

drunkmonkey

Dades wrote: »

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

Does that chip apply to the USB cable as well as the dock connector, complete stones if it does?

brophs

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.

The lightning adapter may have just gone from a minor irritant to really bloody annoying. Having to spend on official cables and adapters will be a huge pain in the ring.

Dades

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Does that chip apply to the USB cable as well as the dock connector, complete stones if it does?

No experience with the new stuff, only some older accessories. Definitely waiting to hear if people's iPhones are rejecting 3rd party stuff!

DubDJ

I've actually decided to use only 'official' cables this time around. The unofficial ones are usually crap and take a lot longer to charge your phone etc.

L5

Just ordered this http://bit.ly/UtwME7 from eBay. Clear hard case cover. Afraid to go down the bumper route in case the back casing scuffs easily which I suspect it will.
At least with the clear cover the back of the phone is still visible.

DubDJ

L5 wrote: »

Just ordered this http://bit.ly/UtwME7 from eBay. Clear hard case cover. Afraid to go down the bumper route in case the back casing scuffs easily which I suspect it will.
At least with the clear cover the back of the phone is still visible.

Have to say that looks nice. Wonder how good the quality will be though. Hate those cases that feel really cheap.

DubDJ

Also for anybody looking for a cheap iPhone 5 dock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtEqHiG8Wo

v10

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Does that chip apply to the USB cable as well as the dock connector, complete stones if it does?

Looks like it applies to anything that plugs ino the 'lightning' connector, so yeah !

from techcrunch.com

Another problem with Apple’s version of proprietary in the case of Lightning is that there are indications this version is much more locked down than previous versions, thanks to the inclusion of a so-called “authentication chip” identified by Double Helix Cables (via AppleInsider). According to Kyle Wiens of iFixit, who I spoke with earlier today, that means users should wait and get cables only from Apple itself or from properly licensed manufacturing partners – those knock-offs on eBay or elsewhere on the web are definitely a risk.

Elessar

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

So apparently this is terrible quality and its almost impossible to push the buttons on the 5 when it's on. I'm gonna cancel.

But that means I still NEED a case and I don't know what to get!

Any ideas for something that doesn't take away too much from the look of the phone?

Gumbo

Elessar wrote: »

So apparently this is terrible quality and its almost impossible to push the buttons on the 5 when it's on. I'm gonna cancel.

But that means I still NEED a case and I don't know what to get!

Any ideas for something that doesn't take away too much from the look of the phone?

Where did you find this out?
I just ordered one this morning............

Elessar

Have a read here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1445392&page=4

Gumbo

Elessar wrote: »

Have a read here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1445392&page=4

Agh, looked at you tube for a review and it seemed good. Went for the clear one, and it was only €17.50 delivered, if i dont like the look of it, i'll send it back without opening

Thanks for the heads up too.

L5

Elessar wrote: »

So apparently this is terrible quality and its almost impossible to push the buttons on the 5 when it's on. I'm gonna cancel.

But that means I still NEED a case and I don't know what to get!

Any ideas for something that doesn't take away too much from the look of the phone?

Do a search for desmay slight . It's being released this weekend. Thinnest cover on the market at 0.35mm, with a slightly cloudy back which allows the rear of the iPhone to be seen through it.
They already have 4/4s versions out which going by most reviews are excellent.

speeding

Anyone not going to use a case ?

L5

kceire wrote: »

Agh, looked at you tube for a review and it seemed good. Went for the clear one, and it was only €17.50 delivered, if i dont like the look of it, i'll send it back without opening

Thanks for the heads up too.

How is your iphone5 holding up without a case so far? Any scuffs or scratches?

Deep Thought

DubDJ wrote: »

Also for anybody looking for a cheap iPhone 5 dock.

Only problem is...it will cost about €200 to buy all the equipment to make a $1 dock
:cool:

For a few euro am will to take the risk that the non OEM accessories work...if not well...

Gumbo

L5 wrote: »

How is your iphone5 holding up without a case so far? Any scuffs or scratches?

Nothing at all, but im being extra cautious compared to when i did have a case on the 4. i can feel my ring on my right middle finger hit it a few times while texting or browsing, so that could wear it down if i was to hit it harder.