Apple Starts iPhone 4 Free Case Program

As previously promised, Apple has started their free iPhone 4 case program. The program is for any iPhone 4 device owners who may be experiencing reception issues. Apple is giving away free bumpers, and many other big name cases.

To apply for a free case:

Download the iPhone 4 Case Program app from the App Store. Launch the app on your iPhone 4 and sign in using your iTunes Store account or Apple ID. Select your Bumper or case. For iPhone 4 purchases made before July 23, 2010, you must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, you must apply within 30 days of your iPhone 4 purchase. To qualify for this program, you must purchase your iPhone 4 by September 30, 2010.

The free cases include:

Apple Bumper
Incase Snap Case (Smoke/Clear)
Belkin Shield Micra (Clear)
Griffin Motif (Smoke)
Griffin Reveal Etch (Black/Black Graphite)
Speck Fitted Case (Black Tartan)
Speck PixelSkin HD (Black)

If you've already bought the Bumper from Apple:

Credit Card
We have already refunded your account. It may take up to one billing cycle for the refund to appear.
Apple Retail Store customers.
Check the status of your refundCash, check, or gift card at an Apple Retail StoreReturn to the store with your receipt by September 30, 2010, to get your refund.
Gift card on the Apple Online Store
We’ll automatically mail you a new gift card for the refund amount.
AT&T Store
We’ll reimburse you for the purchase price of your iPhone 4 Bumper. Just fill out this rebate coupon and mail it to us by September 30, 2010. 

$.01 Cases, Legit or Phonies?

If you've ever been to Amazon.com and looked for some cheap cases, you've probably seen the cases that are $0.01 to 1.00. Most people are very skeptical when it comes to these types of cases because they might be rip-off scams that won't deliver what they promise in the description. So we decided to risk $0.01 for the case and $ 2.99 for shipping and handling to put this case to the test.

What we found was that these cases are pretty legitimate! The one's we ordered, were comparable to the durability of those cases made my Griffin and Speck which are usually at a much higher price of around $25.

I dropped the case a few times with an iPod touch 2nd Generation inside and I was surprised to find that the case broke open and absorbed the impact of the fall like it is supposed to. (Similar to how a motorcycle helmet with a crack in it is a good sign.)

My iPod has not since yet incurred any severe dents or dings, and it only cost me $3.00. I am very pleased with this case.