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iPhone 5 Cellhelmet Case

Discussion in 'iPhone Cases and Accessories' started by Europa, Nov 15, 2012.

  1. Europa Moderator

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    http://www.cellhelmet.com/collections/cellhelmet-for-iphone-5

    iPhone 5 Cellhelmet cases will start shipping on 12/31/12. $50 for a TPU case is kind of steep considering many that are made in China are only $5, but this one is made in the USA and it includes accidental damage coverage (cracked screens only).

    What do you guys think?

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  2. jaw2k9 Member

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    No. The name itself reminds of "Dark Helmet" from Space Balls. Oh how I wish Mel Brooks would make just one blockbuster parody movie. Maybe something on Silicon Valley!

    To be truly honest I am really liking my plain jane black speck flip that was under $21 on Amazon.

    I do wonder how many hoops one would have to go through to get them pay off on a damaged screen with the Dark Helmet errr, Cellhelmet case.
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  3. Kadelic Genius

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    It's hard tell how substantial the case is from the picture. How do you think they will handle damage claims? (Rhetorical)
  4. imutter Genius

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    OMG purple looks cool son will love it.
    Did you order ? I get purple for sonand wht should I get ? silver?
    10 off with I-GOT-IT-FIRST
  5. Europa Moderator

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    I don't know how long it will take, but if I didn't have AppleCare+, which also does replacements for $50, and I got this case, I'd rather spend $200 and get it repaired/replaced by Apple the same day than wait for it to be fixed and shipped back. I'm guessing it will take a couple weeks.
  6. Europa Moderator

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    No, I already have too many cases.
  7. liberated Evangelist

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    Price is not only outrageous but ridiculous as well, this is not worth 50 cents to make, made in the US? What a joke! No wonder we can't maintain manufacturing in this country!
  8. imutter Genius

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    It looks like an US company to me.
    @liberated
    please look closer
    • Made for the pocket - not war
    • Made in America (Pittsburgh area)
  9. liberated Evangelist

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    IMHO whoever spends 50 bucks on a cheap piece of plastic, then the helmet should be worn by the buyer lol
  10. imutter Genius

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    Oh I need a Helmet then ... I got $10 off with a coupon ?
    I actually got the purple case for son he has the purple beats and It looks like it will match very good.
    I like companies who back up their claims and help out US economy
    I will see when it get's here if it holds up to it's promises.
    Till the I deal with a $80 China made Lifeproof case
  11. RoofMonkey Genius

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    I saw your post on twitter. We expect some kind if review & photos when you get it. I've been curious about these too.
  12. imutter Genius

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    you get even another $ 10 off when you share
  13. StevesGreenGrass New Member

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    Correction to the post - they cover all damages except for water and scratches in the aluminum.
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    True. I avoid Walmart to boot and waste $$ cause people all go to Walmart.
    Fashion bug has closed in town soo many smaller businesses are gone and walmarts are all going up...
  15. Njshoremom4gurlz Member

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    I too have too many cases... Including a mophie & lifeproof etc etc
    I have a case addiction lol
  16. liberated Evangelist

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    In other words, they don't cover squat! Not worth the 50 sorry lol
  17. imutter Genius

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    I do not care about the insurance it's there to back up what they claim they did not claim waterproof ?
    I bought the case for it's color to be honest
  18. liberated Evangelist

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    I'm sorry, I'm not making fun of you, I'm just amazed at the outrageous price, if you like it, then that's all that matters :)
  19. Europa Moderator

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    They cover cracked screens, and that explains the high cost of the case.
  20. imutter Genius

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    I am a good sport LOL
    But I paid 39.95 as much as I paid for a case at AT&T at release date (Speck)
    But yes pricy but there are cases what cost much more ...
    How about when once it's here I get son to test it. I come back and tell ya what I think it is worth ?

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