Splurge vs. Spend: which cover to choose?

By: Katie Secret

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Lilly Pulitzer iPhone 4 Case, $24.95, Myprettyoffice.com

Sleek and slim case features a variety of signature Lilly Pulitzer designs
Soft-touch coating and shockproof absorption protect device without making it bulky or heavy like other cases
Very affordable compared to both the pricey Lilly Pulitzer brand’s other products and iPhone cases.

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Otterbox Reflex Series Case, $44.95

More industrial case features a multilayered hard-shell covering with a shock-absorbing reflex zone made of silicone material.
Reflex Case comes in a variety of plain colors and adds a fairly small amount of weight to your device compared to other industrial cases.
This case is guaranteed to protect your phone through the wildest conditions

The final word: the Lilly Pulitzer case offers similar shockproof protection with less bulk and more design at a much lower price.

 

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iPad Music Skin, $19.99, Musicskins.com

Cover is unique and speaks to your tastes, a countless variety of bands and artists are available to be featured on the skin

Lightweight skin does not interfere with an additional iPad sleeve and protects iPad from scratches and dirt.

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Apple iPad Smart Cover, $39.99, Available in Apple Stores

Cover is very thin, similar to the Music Skin, but is built to be removable for use, unlike the Music Skin.
Cover is slightly sturdier and therefore offers more protection than the skin, but only comes in a selection of solid colors.

 

The final word: The iPad Music Skin is a great alternative to the highly promoted Apple iPad Smart Cover. The skin effectively protects the back panel of your iPad with great style and originality at a lower price.

 

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GelaSkins Macbook Pro Skin, $29.95, Gelaskins.com
Macbook Pro Skin is practical and easily removable,

Extremely thin 1mm skin adds absolutely no bulk to laptop while providing super tough scratchproof protection.
Skins feature a plethora of artworks such as Garden at Giverny by famous impressionist Claude Monet.

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My Macbook Case Blue Macbook Pro Case, $29.98

Macbook Pro Case is more substa

ntial than the skin with hard polycarbonate plastic and built in rubber feet.
Case offers more protection, but sacrifices sleekness and attractive design for function.

The final word: Though both of these cases are offered at the same price, the GelaSkins Pro Skin offers both protection and decoration while the Pro Case is boring and bulkier.

Categories: The App Issue

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