5 iPhone Cases to Stand Out from the Crowd

If you're an extreme iPhone fanatic or just an average iPhone user, finding the perfect case is almost always a necessity.  The iPhone 4/4S is beautiful in its own design, but I found it annoying that my phone looks like everyone else's.  Whether you want a case for the looks or for the protection, it's nice to have something that will make you a little more unique.

There are a lot of mainstream cases that are floating around the marketplace like the infamous Otterbox or the classic Apple Bumper.  There are even countless cheap cases that look similar to each other and offer very little protection too.  I'm sure there are people out there that buy a handful of cases (no pun intended) and are never satisfied.  I am one of them.  So I decided to do a little research on the inter webs for what I thought were the five most unique and functional iPhone cases.

1. Uncommon Capsule Case

We're going to start off with a case that you can fully customize.  Why not?  It's by far the best way to show your personality you little rebel.  Uncommon allows you to pick from a good selection of designs for the back of the case, or you can upload your own picture.  They promise no fading, peeling or chipping either.  On top of that, the case provides all around coverage for your precious.  It's a slider case giving you the option to slide the bottom off if you ever need to dock it.  That's what she said.

Price: $39.95

2. GroveMade Bamboo Case

Here is a beautifully designed wooden case for all you tree lovers out there. Or maybe not, since you indirectly cut down a tree for your case.  Anyway, Grovemade's Bamboo case is a case milled from a piece of bamboo that is hand sanded and laser engraved with some amazing designs.  You can also upload your own art like the Uncommon Capsule.  The front of the case has two different color bezels that gives it a sharp look and help it stand out from other wooden cases.  The case is a slider and in my opinion the most beautiful wooden case out there.

Price: $69.00 - $139.00 (Plain-Bamboo Bezel - Custom-Black Bezel)

3. Element Vapor Pro - Black Ops Case

This bad ass case has an incredible design.  Crafted out of a "solid block of aircraft grade aluminum" this case is tough and is incredibly sleek.  The back comes in a fine ultra suede and Element promises this case prevents "death grip" signal loss.  I never had that problem but the more features the better.  If you are looking for a different color, Element also has both the White and Chrome editions.  It is a little pricey like the Grovemade Case but it sure does look sexy.

Price: $129.99 - $149.99

4. Griffin Elan Form Chilewich Case

This clothy looking case provides a unique texture for your iPhone.  The case comes in two parts: the inner vinyl textile layer and a hard carbonate layer to protect the corners and front.  It is a 2-piece front and back design but the port openings are still accessible.  It comes in a few colors including light grey, light gold and dark walnut and ice.

Price: $39.99

5. SwitchEasy CapsuleRebel Case

If you need a case that gives a little more shock protection, than SwitchEasy's CapsuleRebel is the case for you.  The case comes in a rainbow assertion of colors and sports a cool spine-like design on the back.  The case comes in two parts: the soft inner layer and the hard exoskeleton for drop protection.  The case also comes with two screen protectors, dock adapters, video dock stand, power jack protectors and headphone jack protectors.  The price won't break your wallet either.

Price: $27.99