Gecko Gear Galore
Cases, cases, cases! There are so many cases out there for your iPad or iPhone 4 that, if you’re anything like me, the choice will leave you wondering which is going to suit you best. Like many other manufacturers, Australian-based Gecko Gear make a range of cases for both iPad and iPhone 4 and luckily for you (and with thanks to MacSense.co.nz) we have got our hands on a few of them to give away so continue reading to see how you can get hold of one.
Gecko Gear Galore
When the good people at MacSense.co.nz said they wanted to send us some cases to have a look at and give away, of course we obliged as we always enjoy the chance to give something back to our readers. What we didn’t expect is what arrived. In the box were several cases/pouches and screen protectors for both iPad and Phone 4.
I’ll give you a quick run through of the cases and then go on to tell you how you can win one.
Gecko Profile iPad
Contoured, scratch-resistant, Makrolon® polycarbonate hard case for iPad. Flexible yet strong thanks to the 2805pc resin plastic which provides maximum strength and protection for your iPad. Also includes a gecko guard, cleaning sachet, microfibre cloth and fitting instructions.
Gecko Profile for iPad
Gecko Traveller for iPad
Simple attractive lines and robust construction ensure you get an elegant case that looks as good as it protects. Slimline design and a protective soft lining keeps your iPad safe and compact.
Gecko Traveller for iPad
Gecko Swag Bag for iPad
Grab your swag and hit the road whilst protecting your iPad from everyday wear and tear. Water resistant and with just the right amount of padding to keep your iPad snug and safe. Unique “Fold & Touch” feature provides the perfect typing angle when using iPad’s touchscreen.
Gecko Swag Bag for iPad
Gecko Edge for iPhone 4
Makrolon® polycarbonate tough & elevated edge protection. Includes gecko edge, anti-glare guard & microfibre cloth. Elevated edge on either side for front and back iPhone protection when placed flat on any surface.
Gecko Edge for iPhone 4
Gecko Vision for iPhone 4
TPE rubberised edging and Makrolon® polycarbonate back. Includes gecko vision, anti-glare guard & microfibre cloth. A protective case with a crystal clear back & rubberised edging.
Gecko Vision for iPhone 4
The cases can be bought from Auckland based MacSense.co.nz
I know, I know: you really just want to know how you can get one. To make it easy all you need to do is Tweet one of the following depending on what device you want a case or screen protector for:
Stay in the loop with MacSense products by following them on Twitter @macsensenz @iPhonewzealand – iPad
(3 winners)
Stay in the loop with MacSense products by following them on Twitter @macsensenz @iPhonewzealand – iPhone
(2 winners)
Entries close at 11:59pm on 31st August 2010. Winners will be drawn at random and will be notified by Twitter (so you need to follow us).
This competition is now CLOSED. Winners have been notified via Twitter and are listed below:
Gecko Profile for iPad – @ethan_rose
Gecko Traveller for iPad – @simonoscott
Gecko Swag Bag for iPad – @nathstar
Gecko Edge for iPhone 4 -@Andrew_Adamson
Gecko Vision for iPhone 4 -@jordansimcock
1. Competition is open to all New Zealand residents
3. Winners will be advised by Twitter and will be required to email us their postal address.
4. Competition commences Thursday 26th August 2010 and closes 11:59pm Tuesday 31st August 2010.
5. Five winners will be drawn at random from the valid entries.
6. Winners will be notified via twitter so you must follow us.
7. Winners user names/twitter names will be announced on the website on Wednesday 1st September 2010.
8. Prizes must be redeemed by 3rd September 2010 otherwise a new winner will be chosen at random.
9. Judge’s decisions are final, no correspondence will be entered into.
10. See here for our full competition rules and conditions
Bought a Gecko case already? Tell us what you think in the comments below…
Ok im gonna cop a bit of flack for this.
Firstly, Thank you Geko for supply give aways to iPhonewzealand.
Now… I have tried a few Geko products over the years and have found that they dont meet my requirements. Im a bit of a geek in that i like my devices to remain in perfect condition until i replace them a year later…. and Geko products haven’t been able to make the grade.
I managed to convince our IT team here at work that we needed to get away from the blackberry and move all our staff to iPhones; awesome. IT decided that our phones needed protecting and bought a crap load of Geko cases. Dust got into the cases and scratched the phones rear shells up nice and proper.
A couple of guys here got the hardshell versions, and they broke so easily from day to day bumps.
I have tried the hardshell and one that was some sort of silicon. The hardshell cracked within the first couple of weeks, i replaced it with the soft one and now i have scratches ground into the back of my 3GS.
My suggestion to people, if you can manage to get them on properly, use the zagg shields. You can get them on trademe.
Sorry guys, but you asked for feedback on the product
(Rick Collins has made 5 comments)
Fair enough Rick — I would say, though, that the fact that the back of the iPhone 3GS was prone to scratches from dust is more a fault of the iPhone itself rather than the case. No case in the world is going to stop dust getting in. The iPhone 4 won’t suffer from the same issue, though, as its back is made of glass which isn’t going to get scratched by dust.
(Steve Lawrence has made 645 comments)
Well if I ever learn how to use twitter I shall be sure to enter.
Now, these new iphones are an investment, at one of the most expensive phones on the market. ( So worth it though )
What brands / types of cases would you recommend for them. On my 3g and 3gs I was able to purchase some really nice solid cases that protected it from almost anything. Though the iphone 4 case market i don’t think is quite open to its full potential.
What stores / websites currently have decent cases going for the iphone 4?
(wowpartyz has made 52 comments)
I have the 'swag bag' for the iPad and I'm pretty pleased with it except for one nagging annoyance. The elastic corners block the power switch and the anti rotation switch. Only minor issues but bloody annoying non the less.
But, as I said, I'm overall happy with it. I particularly like the way the cover folds underneath to allow me to use the iPad at an angle.
(StandingAmazed has made 7 comments)
@ wowpartyz:
i just bought a speck candyshell case for my iphone 4 and its really nice fits well and provides good protection i bought it from acuire.co.nz but not sure if they hav any left now
(mastermdub has made 4 comments)