Best Case Scenario - Musubo Sneaker Case for iPhone 4/4S
Posted 07/11/2012 at 12:00pm
| by Daniel Turk
Musubo is known for its creative case designs, a trait the Sneaker truly utilizes. With its colorful abstract “sole” and included video stand, the Sneaker is sure to catch your eye, though a fashionable case doesn't always mean it's functionable.
This brightly-colored case is compatible with both iPhone 4/4S and is made out of soft TPU material that will keep your device safe during an expected fall. The Sneaker also gets it name from its funky design, which represents the sole of a shoe and is even stamped with a "shoe size" for added effect. Installing it on your iPhone is easy, and the Sneaker even comes with two interchangeable back plates. As an added bonus, there's an included video stand that lets you use your iPhone in portrait or landscape mode.
Unfortunately, the Sneaker's greatest downfall is the fact that it is so snug on the iPhone. The top button on the case pushes down on the device's power button, which causes it to turn on while it's in your pocket. That doesn't bode well for battery life, and it indicates that the case wasn't properly fitted and measured for the iPhone.
The bottom line: Fashionable cases are fashionable, but if they're constantly pushing your iPhone's buttons while it's seated in your pocket, it's not doing what it's supposed to.
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Musubo Sneaker Case for iPhone 4/4S
Positives
Creative design, colorful, comes with built-in stand
Negatives
On/off switch is constantly pressing down the power button