Introducing the world’s first SmartCase™
Polysilicon wasn’t soft enough. Glass wasn’t strong enough. Polycarbonate wasn’t clear enough. None of these materials allowed for adequate reinvention of the perfect iPhone case. So we set out to develop our own unique design. The result is the all new, totally original SmartCase™ by Ivyskin.
The SmartCase™ is the only iPhone case that offers the superior quality of the award-winning Quattro-T4 case coupled with our ultra lightweight, impact resistant polycarbonate battery pack. Best of all, the SmartCase design allows for the use of an alternate slim back cover which replaces the battery pack and transforms the SmartCase back into a sleek Quattro-T4 case! This genius concept allows you to use the battery pack when you need to for extra juice and provides slim, solid protection when you don't use the battery pack.
Only the best materials. No compromises. No short-cuts. The SmartCase™ is the new iPhone 3G/3GS accessory by IvySkin that brings a premium power and protection experience to iPhone users.
IvySkin has partnered with Apple Corp, to obtain Apple certification ensuring the product compatibility with iPhone and its seamless connection. The SmartCase™ for iPhone 3G & 3GS, also uses Apple designated connector, which can only be ordered through Apple’s certified centers. This ensures it’s 100% compatible with the iPhone 3G and 3GS.
SmartCase™ Features:
Integrated Touch-Thru Glass Screen
Battery brain is included at no charge: The SmartCase™ sends a signal to the iPhone to drain smartcase's power first before using the its battery. This advanced power distribution system, enables the iPhone to receive an additional 200% battery life
5 LED-light battery status indicator
The SmartCase™ can be charged without removing the case, it includes a USB cable and a built-in power charger
Polycarbonate hard shell case with Polysilicon coating provides a protection that is secound to none in the market today
Get results:
iPhone 3GS:
- Standby Time: Up to 270 hours
- Talk Time: Up to 4.5 hours on 3G | Up to 10 hours on 2G
- Internet Use: Up to 4.5 hours on 3G | Up to 8 hours on Wi-Fi
- Audio Playback: Up to 27 hours
- Video Playback: Up to 9 hours
- Standby Time: Up to 270 hours
- Talk Time: Up to 4.5 hours on 3G | Up to 9 hours on 2G
- Internet Use: Up to 4.5 hours on 3G | Up to 5.4 hours on Wi-Fi
- Audio Playback: Up to 20 hours
- Video Playback: Up to 6 hours
The battery pack will provide a full charge for the iPhone 3G and 70-75% charge for iPhone 3GS.
The amount of additional battery you will receive depends on a variety of factors that are different for every user.
Customer Reviews
- Just what I was looking for! (Posted on 3/11/10)
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Quality This battery case is a great product, in all aspects. It performs as expected. The battery keeps a full charge and I turn it on when needed to be used to charge my dead iPhone when I'm traveling and need an extra juice. What I really like about it is, I can remove the battery extension when I don't need it and just use the SmartCase as a slim case which I wasnt able to do with my Mophie. Also Mophie didnt cover the screen but Smartcase does.
- Great Product - Need info on lights (Posted on 3/1/10)
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Quality As a user of the SmartCase for several weeks now I can share my thoughts and leave some questions for Ivyskin.
My wife and I have 3GS IPhone's and had tried several cases prior to the SmartCase. My wife (still) uses a clear snap-on polycarbonate case, whilst I used a leather pouch (and a silicon back cover) with a film screen protector. We carried a Kensington battery charger.
I had been interested in the Ivyskin Smartcase but it was not available in Australia. Having moved to the US, I managed to buy a Smartcase in Feb 2010.
In Brief: Fantastic case, adequate extra battery for the size, some minor issues.
Details:
Fitting: I initially had great troubles getting the phone to sit properly inside the case - the volume button was being pushed continuously, and taking the phone out was almost impossible (the tight fit of the case with hard edges combined with the slippery surface of the phone meant I spent over 10 min trying to get the phone out). TIP -> Thankfully I realized that you could stick some wide stickytape to the back of the phone to pull it out with no difficulties!!). After fiddling around (the mute button was best turned off) I eventually found that it all just seemed to fit properly and I now have no troubles at all.
Finish: I have had no troubles with the finish rubbing off from my (black) case. I carry the phone in a jacket / jeans pocket all the time. There is a small scratch in the finish from an impact - but it would have scratched the phone had the case not been on.
Battery Life: I gather that the battery provides about 90% of a full charge of a 3GS battery
I previously used to need to charge the Iphone each night or I would run out half way through the next day (a few 3G calls, some games, WiFi at night, backlight on low, reading & music for 1hr on train)
Now I manage to go 3-5 days before needing to charge the phone.
Screen sensitivity - The ultimate compliment is that I am totally unable to tell that the SmartCase has an additional glass screen except for glare. Sometimes there is a glare. But it is just as sensitive as the iPhone's screen.
Buttons: All work fine (after the initial trouble mentioned above with the volume buttons).
The camera and headphone connectors work well. I have noted my GPS is out by 150m NE(both in absolute terms and compared to my wifes phone) but have not been bothered to remove the SmartCase to see if it has anything to do with the case (I use a Garmin GPS when I REALLY dont want to get lost).
Questions:
I cannot quite work out what the light system on the back indicates. There are three settings.
1) Off
2)Constant bars (1-5) with one flashing - which I presume is the 'degree of charge' indicator. The battery seems to charge in this mode, but the phone does not (phone says "Charging is not supported with this accessory")
3) Moving/scrolling lights - This seems to have two settings - a fast scroll when connected to USB power and a slower one when not. The phone seems to charge in this mode, but the battery does not. I thought that it meant the battery was in use, but they still display even when the battery is not on the phone.
I can't quite workout how you charge both phone AND battery, but looking at the FAQ's seems to suggest that the battery should be off (lights off??).
I have noticed that sometimes the battery shows 'full charge' but isnt actually charged (it lasts much less time than it should). This is difficult to assess as to cause and I hope it is not a problem with the battery itself.
Occasionally I have had the phone do odd things when the case is connected to USB charging and the phone self powers down (timeout). It has hung on a few occasions, but a manual (3sec power) turn off seems to fix the problem. It is very rare.
Note: A reader asked about Syncing the phone - you don't seem to be able to sync the phone via the mini-USB connector that you power the battery with. You need to remove the battery and use the normal Iphone connecter to sync with the computer (on a Win PC anyway). Having just typed that, I notice on my work computer that it is recognising the iphone is connected (but I dont have ITunes).
I will have to retry this at home.
So - am I happy. Yes - the case is superb, with a great form factor and non slippery case. It is (now) easy to remove (not that I would want to), and removing the battery is easy when syncing the phone with the computer. I do not find that the extra size of the case and battery is an issue (actually it fits my hand better - I have large hands).
I would happily buy it again.
QUESTIONS:
Could Ivyskin post detailed information about charging and the lights on the case - specifically what happens in each of the 3 modes when you connect it to power.
Also, what do the lights show when the battery is full? (does the last light always blink)
Also a comment about Syncing would be good - the answer about Syncing (for Paul on 2/2/10) talks about charging and NOT about syncing. i.e. can you sync with ITunes via the USB. If so, how?
J. - amazing (Posted on 2/17/10)
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Quality This case rocks is the only case i ever had that ya would really want to see if u can break it (bet ya cant) is the best case for iphone ever and battery pack is great most of the day b4 going to me internal battery yippie
so peeps ditch them rubbish cases and get this rolls royce of iphone cases silky smooth and rock hard : ) and glass so no manky plastic screen err stickers
arrived 3 day to uk
- BEST COVER/BATTERY PACK (Posted on 2/5/10)
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Quality I'm a gadget guy, and have tried to find the best case for my iPhone. This by far surpasses all other cases, I've bought otterbox, mjuice, iskin just to name a few. The first thing is the case protects the entire phone. Even the touch screen is protected not with a flimsy screen protector either its a small glass protector. Now the addition of the battery pack, just makes the case 500% better. You get to use your phone all day with not too much added bulkiness or weight. I highly recommend purchasing both the quattro T-4 and the battery pack. I can't wait for the belt clip for the smart case. - The Case (Posted on 1/30/10)
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Quality One word AMAZING! Flawless design. Easy slipping in and out of the case. Removable glass screen is a plus, giving you the option of a screen protector or the glass screen instead. The battery pack is a genius design. - Just what I was looking for (Posted on 1/30/10)
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Quality This solution is just what I was looking for for my iPhone.
Full protection plus a slick design back up battery pack. It has an on/off switch that becomes useful so you turn it on when you need it and it has a built-in charger which is also nice.
I no longer have to worry about losing my battery by checking emails or going on the internet. - love it! (Posted on 1/29/10)
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Quality i could say this is the best battery case i ever had for the iphone 3Gs!! anyone thinking of getting this case, it is well worth the $80.00! - As good as it gets... (Posted on 1/29/10)
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Quality Perfect design idea that you can go back to a slim case when not using the battery. It's brilliant. The case even with battery pack on is still super slim.
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Questions on iPhone 3G / 3GS SmartCase™ battery pack case
- From Matt at 2/3/10 8:31 AM
- Are these in stock now...What are the shipping cost to Australia...How soon would you ship the product out?
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They are fully stocked and they ship via FedEx to Australia within 24hrs that your order is received. With FedEx, it usually gets to Australia in 3 business days.
- From Sharky at 2/3/10 8:28 PM
- OK, here are a couple questions for ya :
1) Does the Batterypak have an "on/off" switch, so that one can choose to only use the Batterypak's power when wanted /needed ?
2) Does the bottom of the Batterypak "pass thru" to the Iphone's 30-pin dock connector, so that the Iphone AND battery pack can be charged using the orig. (Apple) charging cable, instead of using the USB-to-mini-USB cable ?
3) Lastly, does the Batterypak use the same "smart battery" technology of some of your competitors' products (Mophie, etc), meaning when it's attached to the Iphone and both are plugged into external power, the Iphone is charged first, and then the Batterypak ? -
1) Yes. The On/Off switch is located on the back of the battery pack.
2) It has a pass-thru mini USB plug and you it comes with a mini USB to USB cable. You charge the unit by itself or when it is connect to the iPhone the same way you charge you iPhone/iPod
3) Yes, The first unit to be charged is the iPhone. But remember, we are the only company that offer the battery pack as a removable solution. Which means, when not in use, you can always go back to a super slim Quattro-T4 case that offers full Glass Touch-Thru screen guard.
- OK, here are a couple questions for ya :
- From Paul L Bertin at 2/2/10 4:00 PM
- I have a iPhone 3g and purchased the Smartcase.
I can not get the phone to sync with the Smartcase on.
I have followed the instructs exactly. I plug the the USB cable provided into battery and then into the computer. The charge lights come on, but the phone will not connect to the computer an cannot be synced.
Why does the phone not sync? -
Please be sure the battery pack is turned off. Once connected to your computer, you need to press and hold the on/off switch for 4 seconds until the unit turns off. It can then function as a pass-thru unit that will charger the iPhone first and then its internal battery.
- I have a iPhone 3g and purchased the Smartcase.
- From Creedo at 2/1/10 10:28 PM
- Your pictures are too dark to make out enough detail. Will you be upgrading these?
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Please click on the gallery tab next to the reviews and questions to see more detail images.
- From Robert Fugitt at 1/31/10 12:24 PM
- My Quattro-T4 case coating is wearing off and looks shoddy. Will the new SmartCase have the same coating that wears off?
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Please note that Quattro-T4 has been updated with a new coating which are now impossible to peel, wear-off or discoloration guaranteed. The 2.0 version of the Quattro-T4 is now shipping and all new orders will receive the updated design. Coating and its finish are among the many new updates on the T4-2.0
The SmartCase is shipping with the new version of the Quattro-T4 case and will offer all the new updates and features of the Quattro-T4 with an added battery pack.
- From jesse at 1/30/10 1:33 PM
- Exactly how much will the case and battery pack weigh together?
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They weigh 1.9 oz
- From DARKNESS121 at 1/22/10 10:38 AM
- if the case gets shipped out today, how long does it take to receive it?
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If regular shipping is selected, it takes 3-5 business days for US shipping and 5-12 business days for international deliveries.
- From Wiener at 1/22/10 9:30 AM
- Will the smartcase come withe quattro-t4 standard bottom half?
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Yes, The SmartCase is a combination of the Quattro-T4 case and a Smart batteryPak.
This design enables you to use the slim back when the batterypak is not in-use. This design is exclusive to IvySkin which separates our product from what is currently available on the market.
- From Mark Keyes at 1/22/10 9:38 PM
- I see the battery pack is in stock. Will my preorder be shipping soon?
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The BatteyPak are shipping now. All the Pre-orders have been processed and sent as of January 25th, 2010
- From Kenny P. Charles at 1/21/10 3:14 PM
- I ordered the Smartcase today, and I was just wondering if it would ship on January 22?
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Yes, The SmartCase will be shipping out starting January 22nd.
- From Kai at 1/21/10 4:36 AM
- How is the weight of the BatteryPak?
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Battery weighs: 1.9 oz
- From Mark Keyes at 1/20/10 8:43 PM
- is the batterypak ready to ship? I pre-orded mine and am waiting?
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Yes, The batteryPak will ship starting January 22nd, 2010
- From Kai at 1/13/10 4:45 AM
- When will the belt clip be available?
Is the Case ready for the T4-Glass screen (Spare Part)? -
The belt-clip will be available by 2nd week of February 2010 and the BatteryPak™ option can be used with the Quattro-T4™ case
- When will the belt clip be available?
- From Mark K at 1/13/10 9:55 PM
- I pre-ordered one of these battery cases. When will it ship?
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They should ship out by January 18th 2010.
- From bc606 at 1/13/10 9:42 PM
- When will you have blue ones in stock? I all ready have a a 3Gs Quattro T4 Case and only need the battery.
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The BatteryPak will initially be only available in Jet-Black and will follow with other colors by late February 2010.
- From Patrick at 1/12/10 2:21 PM
- Did it go on sale yet?
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You can Pre-order it now and it will ship by late January 2010.
- From Eddie M at 1/12/10 9:40 PM
- When is the case REALLY going to available? Thank you.
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It will be open for pre-order January 18th and will ship by late January 2010.
- From Dakota at 1/11/10 5:17 PM
- How do I pre-order this item? When IS the release date?
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You can pre-order these now and they will ship starting January 18th, 2010. You will get yours depending on where you are on the list. By the end of January 2010, we will be fully stocked.
- From hebeGBMN at 1/10/10 4:30 PM
- does it work with the original iphone?
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This is designed for the new iPhone 3G and 3GS. It will not work with the older iPhones
- does it work with the original iphone?
- From Ryan Crocker at 1/8/10 2:41 PM
- How do you pre-order? And is the belt clip for the smartcase available as well yet?
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The Pre-order window will be open on January 18th, 2010. The product will start shipping at the end of January.
- From jg24 at 1/1/10 4:55 PM
- When will it be in stock at the apple stores.
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By Early February.
- From Pam at 1/1/10 2:36 PM
- I have been waiting for this product to become available for months...I missed the limited number that were available on 12/22/09, so how can I be sure to be able to get one on 1/7/10. Should I order on line first thing that morning, or can I make a back order request earlier?
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You can place a pre-order now or place a new order on its release date.
It will be fully stocked on that date.
- From Mark Keyes at 12/23/09 10:59 PM
- Is this available for purchase?
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It will go on sale at CES International 2010, Las Vegas and soon at your local Apple stores as well as online at IvySkin
- From Marsha at 12/22/09 12:42 PM
- I'd like to order one. How do I go about doing that? Thanks.
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You will be able to place your order directly on our website after the start of the CES show in Las Vegas January 7th 2010.
- From TVA at 12/17/09 11:02 AM
- Is this case truly compatible with the 3gs?
Some competitor's offering claim to be but I get not supported device errors. Is you battery pack supported?
Also, how many will be available on 12/22? -
The SmartCase™ is designed to work and is 100% compatible with the new iPhone 3GS as well as 3G. It has gone through a rigorous testing to ensure its compatibility
We have limited availability on these and will have more of them in January 2010
- Is this case truly compatible with the 3gs?
- From Justin at 12/17/09 9:30 PM
- With the purchase of the smartcase will the slim back also come with the battery back for people who dont currently have the t4? If not could you order the smartcase and then order the slim back also?
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Yes it does come with the Slim Back cover so you have an option of using the BatteryPak™ only when needed.
- From Dominika at 12/16/09 11:00 PM
- Are you still tracking toward a 12/21 availability?
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Yes, as of yet our target shipping date is Dec, 21st
- From Dominika at 12/9/09 5:57 PM
- Can a user sync with itunes while Smartcase is on the phone? In other words, does it passthrough to the iphone connector?
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Yes, This is an official made for iPhone product and one of the requirement is for the SmartCase to sync with iTunes.
- From tom at 12/9/09 9:03 AM
- Hi, Are there any plans to increase the battery size. Thanks
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We feel like 2X the current iPhone power is enough unless we wanted to thicken the case. We wanted to keep the case slim while adding the optional battery.
- From Syaquan at 12/8/09 7:49 PM
- Heya guys, will the case be available at all International Apple Stores and/or will you be shipping the case Internationally ?
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The case will be available through US Apple stores and soon through our international distributors. We also direct ship internationally to select countries. After adding the product to the shopping cart, you will see the list of the countries that we direct ship to.
- From Aaron at 12/5/09 12:55 PM
- Have you tested to see if there is any interference with the phone signal?
Can we pre-order or be on a mailing list for availability?
[If you let me beta test, I will get a lot of other docs excited about it ;) ] -
Yes, the OTA " Over the air " testing has been completed on this product. It will be avialble for sale on or before Dec 22nd, 2009
- Have you tested to see if there is any interference with the phone signal?
- From ajg23 at 12/5/09 2:54 AM
- Is there any effect on the phone reception?
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No
The OTA "Over The Air" testing has been completed and the SmartCase has passed this testing. The case will not effect the iPhone's reception.
- From ajg23 at 12/5/09 2:25 AM
- Is there any effect on the phone reception?
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Absolutely not. The SmartCase has passed a rigorous OTA " over the air " testing to ensure it doesn't interfere with the iPhone's reception and functions.
- From Mike at 12/4/09 9:28 AM
- When will the battery (only) and the belt clip be released?
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December 22nd, 2009.
- From Mike at 12/3/09 10:54 AM
- Ok, when, will the a) battery pack for those of use with cases already, b) belt clip be released? I would love this thing, but without a belt clip it's not useful for me.
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December 22nd, 2009
- From Mike at 12/3/09 10:27 PM
- If I have a Quattro T4 already, and I also have the belt clip, how can I use the smartcase with the belt clip. Turn it backwards?
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A new belt-clip that fits the the battery pack will be released shortly. The current QuattroClip does not fit the SmartCase.
- From Dustin at 12/3/09 10:01 PM
- How thick does the SmartCase make the iPhone and what kind of texture does the case have?
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The SmartCase adds about 1CM to the lower back of the iPhone. Note that since this is based on our Quattro-T4 case, only the lower part of the case gets replaced with the battery, you can always switch between the battery pack and the slim cover. A 360 view of this product will soon be available on the website.
The texture of SmartCase is smooth and silky the same material that is used on our award winning Quattro-T4.
- From Patrick at 11/29/09 5:51 PM
- Looking at the holsters, they don't seem like it will fit with the battery on. I'd like to leave the battery on while I have it attached to my waist.
Also...when are you folks getting the Smartcase in stock? I can't wait for one! -
The new Belt-Clip will be relased for the SmartCase later this month.
The SmartCase will go on sale on Dec 22nd, 2009
- Looking at the holsters, they don't seem like it will fit with the battery on. I'd like to leave the battery on while I have it attached to my waist.
- From D at 11/29/09 3:21 PM
- What is the mAh rating of the battery & will it fit batter & case in a regular sized Iphone case?
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The battery is 1400 mAh capacity and it is designed to fit our Quattro-T4 cases. It replaces the back piece of the Quattro-T4 case.
So you have an option of using the battery pack when you need it or switch back to slim cover when the battery is not needed.
- From Patrick at 11/27/09 6:41 PM
- Does it come with a belt holster to hold it against your waist?
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Yes, You can purchase that separately on the accessory section of our website.
- From monte at 11/26/09 7:31 PM
- will black be the only color available? is it a full quattro-T4 and an additional battery pack? looks like a winner! im ready! thanks
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The SmartCase will be introduced in Jet-Black. Other colors will follow. The SmartCase is actually the bundle package of battery pack and the current Quattro-T4.
- From Mark at 11/23/09 2:33 PM
- How does the sound get out (speaker)
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There are opening at the bottom of the SmartCase as you can see on the images from our website. These will act both as a venting system and opening for the speakers.
- From Pam Seaton at 11/23/09 10:25 PM
- What colors will the the SmartCase come in? Will it be available for Dec. 25th delivery?
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They will be introduced only as a Jet-black version. All other colors will follow.
Yes, they will be available to order on the 25th.
- From RAHUL KOCHAR at 11/21/09 5:30 PM
- I HAVE THE QUATTRO T4 CASE.. WOULD THE BACKSIDE FIT THE QT4? THANKS
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Yes, The SmartCase is based on our Award winning Quattro-T4 case.
If you currently own a T4, you can purchase a Smartpack that will go on sale shortly that fits your T4 case.
Please check our website for more information and its availability.
- I HAVE THE QUATTRO T4 CASE.. WOULD THE BACKSIDE FIT THE QT4? THANKS
