Jan 08

Cygnett ICON cases customized by TATS CRU in person at CES 2013

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This week at Digital Experience (during CES 2013) we caught up with the case makers at Cygnett where they had none other than the world famous TATS CRU joining the fun for fully unique customized iPhone 5 ICON cases. The TATS CRU is a set of mural street artists that’ve been using their graffiti style since the 1980′s with explosive results. This customizable case here has been customized not once, but twice, by the TATS CRU for none other than SlashGear – have a look!

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What we’ve got here is one of Cygnett’s most well-received cases, made to clip on to your iPhone 5 extremely simply with a single move and protect from top to bottom. At the same time you’ve got the giant space on the bulk of the back of the iPhone where any number of images can blast forth. In this case it’s the TATS CRU’s creations made right on the spot here in Las Vegas.

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Have a peek at the tools these three are using and imagine the possibilities. Also note that the TATS CRU have several hot graffiti-inspired cases up on the Cygnett that you’ll be able to pick up right this minute. The standard ICON case from Cygnett will run you a cool $29.99, more than reasonable for such a fantastic creation, bright and vibrant.

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Take a glimpse of the front and the back and recognize the talent in the artwork as well as the hardcore nature of the construction. At the moment the folks at Cygnett have not announced any customizable cases on their own as such, but sticking with the TATS CRU through the future will bring you the sharp lines and lovely street style you desire one way or another – grab one right this minute!

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Cygnett ICON cases customized by TATS CRU in person at CES 2013 is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Nov 17

Gift Guide: The Cygnett Icon iPhone 5 Case

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Short Version:

When I first wrote about the Cygnett Icon case for iPhone 4/4S, I called it the perfect case. It wasn’t rugged like the LifeProof case, and it didn’t come with any extra tricks like a fish-eye camera lens, a bottle-opener, or a swiss army knife-style assortment of blades and tools. It did, however, maintain the iPhone’s slim profile, it was comfortable due to a soft touch rubber finish, and it protected my phone against many a drop.

Today, I’m glad to report that the Cygnett Icon case for iPhone 5 is the same caliber of iPhone case perfection, and most certainly worth considering when shopping for holiday gifts.

Long Version

Features:

  • Snap-on design
  • Soft-touch finish
  • Designed by real artists
  • Super thin plastic case

Info:

  • Available: Now (Some models are out of stock)
  • MSRP: $29.99
  • Product Page

The Cygnett Icon is…

… quite simply, the best everyday iPhone 5 case I’ve seen so far. Cygnett pulls in work from artists like animators to graffiti artists and everything in between to adorn their plastic Icon line of cases. Each one is finished with a soft-touch coating that feels great against the hand, and they easily snap on and off.

The most important part of the Cygnett Icon collection, however, is just how thin and unobtrusive the cases are. There’s only a slight ridge that juts out over the screen, keeping it protected (the case comes with a screen protector, too, if that’s how you roll). The Icon case doesn’t bulge, or add any girth to the phone, which is one of the big annoyances with buying an iPhone case. They’re always muddling up the iPhone’s beautiful design.

Buy the Cygnett Icon for…

… anyone who just got an iPhone 5 and still needs a case. At least, that’s the obvious answer. Your niece, nephew, brother, or sister are all good answers, too.

It’s also not a bad idea to piggyback if you know that a family member is getting the new iPhone 5 from your parents or grandparents. The Icon case is a good way to show that you care, but with a budget in mind.

Because…

… anyone lucky enough to receive the Icon case for the holidays will learn quickly just how valuable it is. At first glance, you wouldn’t think the Icon can protect much. But then you drop your phone, and you drop it again, and again. No scratch, no dent.

After a few drops, the recipient of this case will surely have a new (albeit slight) appreciation for your thoughtfulness. The Cygnett Icon isn’t just an average iPhone case. It’s a great case.

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