Are you still searching for that perfect iPhone case? Since purchasing my iPhone 3G back in July I have been on the great hunt for the Holy Grail of cases. After receiving a package from David Ciccone of Mobility Today I can finally say…”I have found the perfect case”.
The Griffin Clarifi is an iPhone 3G case designed to protect your phone and increase the quality of close-up pictures. Griffin has designed the Clarifi with a sliding lens that will slide over your iPhones lens when taking close-up pictures. The lense can then slide back for taking “normal” pictures. Overall I can safely say that the lens on the Clarifi truly does offer a better close-up quality. Below are two example pictures the left picture is without the Clarifi, and the right picture is with the Clarifi:
As you can see the Clarifi lives up to its name.
The solid build quality of the Clarifi grants me the confidence that my iPhone is kept safe even through some of the worst drops. The Clarifi is the same slider type design that can be seen on many iPhone cases already. However, the top and bottom portions are coated in rubber for a grip feel while the middle section is a standard glossy plastic. This makes the Clarifi’s design both unique and sleek all at once.
When putting this case onto my phone I noticed that it was lifting up my Zagg Invisible Shield so I decided to use the “dreaded” screen protectors that are supplied with the cases. Much to my surpise the screen protector that Griffin supplied is MUCH better than what I had before. Gone are the orange peel effect and yellowing of the Zagg. I now have a smooth, mirror finish to my screen.
Overall, Griffin has truly hit a grand slam the Clarifi. My quest to find that case is now over and I suggest that if you’re looking for the best possible case around to give the Clarifi a try…you won’t be dissapointed.
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Great review! I think the case would make pictures up close that much better, dang, that's a pretty big difference!
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I took a look at this case at my local Apple store. I really didn't care for the shiny plastic middle in terms of holding the device. The lens part of the case is cute but the plastic middle was the deal killer for me. I went with a Seidio Innocase II. Feels great in the hand and fit right over my existing screen protector.
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
@jngold Yea, I'm with you. I liked the functionality, but couldn't stand the look. I really hope there is some sort of focus on the next iPhone. Until then this looks to be your best option
April 24th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Great review! I think the case would make pictures up close that much better, dang, that's a pretty big difference!
April 24th, 2009 at 5:38 am
I took a look at this case at my local Apple store. I really didn't care for the shiny plastic middle in terms of holding the device. The lens part of the case is cute but the plastic middle was the deal killer for me. I went with a Seidio Innocase II. Feels great in the hand and fit right over my existing screen protector.
April 24th, 2009 at 5:42 am
@jngold Yea, I'm with you. I liked the functionality, but couldn't stand the look. I really hope there is some sort of focus on the next iPhone. Until then this looks to be your best option