The Week in iPhone 5 Cases: Protection Junction

21.09.2012

If you're looking for simpler components, Cygnett has you covered with the (iPhone 5; $19), (iPhone 5; $19), (iPhone 5; $17), and the (iPhone 5; $19), all available in a wide variety of colors and styles, and designed to offer excellent protection with minimal bulk. The (iPhone 5; $30), on the other hand, is a heavier hard shell case with an attractive look, thanks to the various New York graffiti art-inspired patterns in which the case is available.

Cygnett's iPhone 5 offerings are rounded out by the (iPhone 5; $40), which integrates your handset with a veritable wallet, complete with money compartment and plastic card sleeves; the (iPhone 5; $20), built for extra protection thanks to its sturdy construction and easy-grip texture; the , a wraparound case made of genuine leather with a special magnetic clasp that keeps your iPhone safe while you're not using it; and the (iPhone 5; $17), built for active users who take their iPhones with them when running or working out.

: The company's includes the Macedonia (iPhone 5; $40), a soft rubber snap-on case that features a see-through, three-dimensional pattern. It is available in grey, purple, graphite black, pink, stone white, or red. The similarly constructed Maille (iPhone 5; $40) can be custom manufactured with a word or saying of your choice printed on the back for a small additional fee (limited to one line of text), and comes in red, stone white, pink, grey, graphite black, or purple. Finally, the Mondriaan (iPhone 5; $35) includes a handy pocket that can be used to store cards and cash; pick between graphite black, stone white, or grey.

: The company announced more than two dozen accessories in support of Apple's latest handset, including the (iPhone 5; $50), which is built to military standards to provide shatter-resistant protection for your iPhone and comes in 20 different multi-colored themes. Griffin Technology also announced the (iPhone 5; $20), a simple but efficient snap-on shell that features a clear body with a colored bumper, available in white, blue, orange, aqua, black, grey, yellow, or pink; and the awfully cute (iPhone 5; $25) designed for little ones in the shape of a variety of zoo animals.

For a more sophisticated yet fun look, you may want to check out the (iPhone 5; $25), the (iPhone 5; $25), and the (iPhone 5; $30). Based on the same overall design, these cases offer a wide range of colors and styles, varying from elegant animal prints to stylized animals, to... mustaches.