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Cell Phone Cases Key Terms

Learn key terms to narrow down your selection for a new cell phone case
By Autumn Rivers, Lead Copywriter, Webflo Studios There is no point in buying an expensive cell phone if you can't protect it from daily wear and tear. Keep your phone free from scratches and scuffs by buying a quality cell phone case. Once you start checking out the cases on the market, you will find you have several options. A case might be meant to protect your cell phone, but you can also protect other assets and customize your phone's appearance at the same time with certain cases. To find the perfect cell phone case, know the benefits of each type of case by learning a few key terms.

Skin

Cell phone skins are usually made out of rubber or silicone. They fit snugly around your phone, protecting it from scuffs and scratches that can occur in everyday life.
Try:  Learn the benefits of a silicone skin at AccessoryGeeks.com.

Neoprene

Many popular cell phone cases, including skins, are made from neoprene. Neoprene is a type of synthetic rubber that protects the edges of your phone from damage. It is also waterproof.
Try:  Find out more about neoprene at Mobile Phone Accessories.

Faceplate

A cell phone faceplate is a plastic case that snaps over your phone to both protect it and change the appearance temporarily.
Try:  Get an overview of the purpose of faceplates at wiseGEEK.

Wrist pouch

A cell phone wrist pouch is a case that you can attach to your wrist so that you have less of a chance of losing or scratching your phone. You can use this to carry your phone either when you exercise or just go about your normal business day.
Try:  Cell-Phone-Accessories.com discusses the advantages of a neoprene wrist pouch.

Leather case

Leather is one of the most durable materials on the market when it comes to cell phone cases, so it can do a great job of protecting your investment.
Try:  Find out about the advantages of leather cases compared to other types of cell phone cases at cellular-camera-phones.com.

Wallet case

If you want to put your license and credit cards in your cell phone case, consider a wallet case. Like the name suggests, you can keep more than just your phone in it. Since it opens like a book, it is also sometimes called a book-type case.
Try:  Get an explanation of the benefits of a wallet case at eForCity, and see an example.

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