The Week in iPhone 4 cases: CES edition

14.01.2011

And finally, while the mention of see-through satin might make you think naughty things, Speck's ($30) is neither lewd nor lascivious. The suggestively titled polycarbonate case sports an inoffensive minimalist design, while its soft-touch satin coating adds a luxurious in-hand feel.

Whoever claims that the iPhone's camera doesn't work with other lenses has clearly never seen ($40). This most uncommon of hardshell cases comes with a detachable 12X telephoto lens that fits over your iPhone's camera. Though the lens's zoom is fixed at 12X, it can be manually focused by turning a ring in front of the scope, and it can also be mounted to a tripod, which ought to yield some of the finest iPhone photos imaginable.

Looking to modify your iPhone's appearance without relying on a clunky case? ($24-$29) let you do just that. The company sells a variety of panels that you can install on your own using only a Philips #00 screwdriver (included with panel purchase). Though these panels don't actually protect your iPhone, they could be great for replacing cracked backsides, or just for giving your phone a more personal touch.