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iSkin's Fuze cases: Full iPhone protection in a sexy package

Otterbox has built a booming business out of its ultraprotective iPhone cases but today has a lot more competition -- and it's only getting fiercer.

Case in point: iSkin's just-announced Fuze case, which also comes in a special-edition model, the Fuze SE. What's nice about these is that they offer solid protection in a relatively low-profile case.

While they don't offer the same level of protection as the $80 Lifeproof case, which is waterproof and features an integrated screen cover, the overall concept and design are somewhat similar.

iSkin says the new Fuze cases took months … Read more

iSkin's new iPhone 4/4S case has Year of the Dragon aura

It doesn't look like iSkin will quite make the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, which kicks off on January 23, but it's trying to get close with its new "dragon-themed" iPhone 4/4S Aura cases, which were spotted at CES in Las Vegas.

iSkin was also showing another new line of cases for iPhones and iPads that will be released "by Spring" with a kind of ruggedly smooth leathery look that got a lot of good feedback at the show. That line will be called Vintage.

The Canadian accessories company has also … Read more

iSkin clears things up with iPhone 4 and iPod Touch Claro cases

iSkin is known for its colorful iPhone cases, but this go-round it's taking the color out of the case and going completely translucent.

The new case is called the Claro and its selling point is that it fuses a layer of a premium soft polymer with a clear hard plastic, so you end up with a case that's ultraclear but has some grip to it (and is more scratch resistant). The Claro for iPhone 4 features an integrated camera ring that iSkin says eliminates flash glare when taking photos, while the Claro Touch features an integrated 30-pin port … Read more

iSkin unveils two new iPad cases

iSkin makes some pretty popular iPhone cases, so we've been waiting patiently for the company to bring out its iPad covers. While it doesn't have anything yet that features a kickstand option, the two new cases--the Vu and the Duo--offer some similar design traits to iSkin's line of iPhone cases, including a layer of Microban that's supposed to keep bacteria from making a home on your case.

The Duo retails for $49.99 and is available in yellow, purple, brown, sky, pink, red, and clear. Meanwhile, the Vu retails for $64.99 and is available in … Read more

iSkin debuts slick new iPhone case: Solo FX SE

iSkin's colorful, form-fitting Solo line of iPhone cases has some of the slicker designs out there. Now the company has come out with the "special-edition" Solo FX SE, which sports a "luxurious outer surface treatment" that combines an "understated" matte finish with a "subtle," embossed, designer pattern.

Available in Onyx (black), Cosmo (pink), and Ice (white) for $34.99 (list), the Solo FX SE is the only Solo infused with Microban antimicrobial product protection that iSkin says prevents the growth of odor-and-stain-causing bacteria on the product.

This Solo is also the … Read more

Crave giveaway of the week: iSkin accessory collection

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we're offering up a package of goodies from iSkin, which makes some sweet cell phone and laptop accessories.

The photo above depicts what's in the package but here's the itemized list for you to ponder:

iSkin Soho ($59.99) iSkin ProTouch Vibes ($29.99) ProTouch for Apple Mighty Mouse ($19.99) iSkin Cerulean F1 Stereo Bluetooth Headset ($99.99) Winner's choice of an iPhone case or BlackBerry case ($32.99) Normally, this package would cost around $250, but you have the chance to get the whole … Read more

Your iPhone is disgusting

iSkin's latest antibacterial case made for Apple's iPhone reminds us that a product's coolness is no defense against deadly bacteria. In fact, studies have shown that cell phones happen to be one of the filthiest objects imaginable--dirtier than a toilet seat, computer keyboard, or the bottom of a shoe. There's just something magical about the combination of spittle and your text-crazy hands that make mobile phones a germ's best friend. The antibacterial iSkin Revo case for the iPhone is due out this month with a price of $39. Until then, think twice before passing your iPhone around … Read more

First look at iSkin's Cerulean iPod adapter

Controlling your tunes from across the room can be difficult. Now, iSkin's new Cerulean RX+TX Bluetooth solution forgoes the need for a separate remote by using your very own iPod to control your music on an iPod dock connector-enabled device. I got a chance to play around with this tonight, and the big deal here is the range, which is around 100 meters. What's nice is that when you get out of range, the music cuts out completely; there's no distortion or signal loss like you get with some FM transmitters.

The kit uses two pieces, … Read more

iSkin keeps MacBook safe and dry

We're happy to say that the accessories industry hasn't abandoned the MacBook after all. After complaining that iPods get all the attention, we see that iSkin has just come out with a new series of "ProTouch" keyboard protectors for MacBooks, in black with printed letters or opaque white with characters that glow in the dark. The $25 prices seems kind of high for what it is, but if these protective sheets keep coffee from frying your keyboard, it's probably a worthy investment.