We seldom feature iPhone cases around here but this new one from Third Rail has an interesting proposal. Instead of a built-in battery ticked into a bulky case, Third Rail made it optional as a slide-on pack.
The case is made of solid polycarbonate materials in a matte black finish. The inside, at the bottom end there’s the proprietary 30-pin Apple USB port while the top section slides out to make way for the iPhone to fit inside the case.
The case itself is relatively thin (around 2mm) but the construction extends the height of the whole assembly by at least 2 centimeters at the top and bottom end.
The back panel has 4 small, rectangular holes where you can snap in the external battery. There’s a set of 3 metallic contact points around the middle section for the charge to pass thru.
At the bottom of the case is where the micro-USB port is located along with a switch for the charger.
The slide-on battery is also interesting. It comes with 2 micro-USB ports — one for input and one for output (probably to be able to daisy-chain the power charging).
The back of the battery also has the same 3-pin contact points which allows for another slide-on battery to ride on top of it. It’s a pretty interesting proposition but I reckon the iPhone might not be that usable when you have several batteries stack on top of each other.
The Li-Ion battery is rated at 1250mAh and is able to re-charge my iPhone 4S from 9% to 70% before it completely drains up. With the case snapped on, you can now hook up your iPhone via a micro-USB charger as well.
The case is available in local stores like Digital Walker or Digital Hub for about Php3,850. Seems to be a little on the expensive side though (that is, if you consider buying a separate slim case and external battery instead).
Anyway, if you have an iPhone 4 or 4S, you might want to have this review unit for yourself.
So we’re raffling it off with Rafflecopter below.
Update: And our winner is…
Congrats! Email me for instructions on how to claim your prize.
Disclosure: Digits Trading provided for the review unit. They are also a display banner advertiser on this site.
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Ron says:
I got one but a different brand (china) and way cheaper. It 1900 mah and slimmer. It does what it says so no complain at all.
Lyra says:
An Iphone 4, December 2011
Donnie Marania says:
I want to win!
Zyra Anne P. says:
iphone 4. last year…
Victoria Jose. says:
Dont have one, but my sis have! This wll be a great gift for her.
Julie gonzales says:
Got the original iphone. Got it 2 years ago.
Kany Vic Perez says:
iphone 3g. got it for my bday!
manta2k8 says:
planning to buy iphone 4
chacha says:
nice design:)
Ralph says:
iphone 4s. Dec 2011
Avee Tan says:
iPhone 4s last week :)
julio says:
i dont have one but my son has, its a 4s
nora says:
4s, got it last month :0
nora says:
4s, got it last month
Louie says:
I got iPhone4s since Feb.
Biggs says:
iPhone 4 got it on November 2011
anthony says:
I have an iPhone4. I got it last year. :)
Alan Lagmay says:
I don’t have one but my girlfriend does. She just bought it earlier :)
Maricel D. Jancinal says:
My sister have an iPhone4,she had it since 2010.
relax says:
im still enjoying my 3gs, btw last month globe offer me a 1500/month for a 4s tumangi aq hehe even i pay 3+++/month. i want 6 no matter how much it cost so im the one again past to iphone5.
Dave D says:
I am planning to buy an Iphone 4s this coming June and I really want this case for my first ever Iphone. Hope I win. Thanks.
christian almirañez says:
Actually i don’t own one, but if i win i’ll give it to my sister-in-law, she bought it i think last 2010.
gerard t. says:
iPhone4. last yr
Emanuel says:
I’ll be buying a 4s this coming June 2012
kArLaLa says:
I don’t own an iPhone4 but I’m planning to give this to my bro-in-law if ever I win this ;) he got it last year.
_starkii says:
iphone4 december 2010
E says:
I own iphone4 and got it last year!
richard says:
i have an iphone 4, got it last March
leo rances garcia says:
i have an IPHONE 4! i got it last dec of 2011 pinag-ipunan ko talaga para makabili ako ng iphone4.
Marcelino says:
I own an unlocked iPhone 4S! Got it last January.
We all know about its poor battery life. Now, this will do the trick! :P
Jeremiah says:
An Iphone 4. I got it July last year
Ceejeey says:
sorry about my last post.
iphone 4s and Feb 2012.
deuts says:
Now tell me, why would I buy this one instead of the Boostcase Hybrid that offers 1900mAh of juice and at a lower price (P3,550.00)?
http://deuts.net/archives/2012/boostcase-hybrid-a-must-buy-for-iphone-4-4s-users.html
Aloe Achiever says:
This looks great on my iphone 4S.
Ceejeey says:
I got an iphone 4s from globe. I guess its about time i get a new one and this is definetly what i want!
benchmark says:
Hmmm the design looks familiar? It looks like a c-peel (used for converting apple i touch to phone). Ganyan na ganyan din, may top sleeves din…hehehe
Anywau i dnt own an iphone….so good luck sa mga sumali. :)
Rob says:
Got an iPhone 4S last February 2012. FTW!
Bel Rivera says:
4s, december 2011
migz says:
iphone 4 from last year
Michael So says:
I own an iphone 4 and got it last year.
Lilia So says:
iphone 4. I got it last year.
Ronron says:
Whoohoo hope I win
Manuel So says:
iphone 4. got it last year.
What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
Marlon So says:
I hope I win! Thanks! I got iphone 4 last year.
Jenny So says:
iphone 4. I got it last year.
Sanji says:
iPhone 4S got it last December from Globe >.<
manerdie says:
iphone 4 got it september last year
Alfredo Jereza Jr says:
I got my 4s last January 10, 2012
ma5te12m1nd says:
iPhone 4S got it last Feb :)
BoRiS says:
i always wanted to have this kind of case kaso lang ang mahal.. haha.
Siegfred Correa says:
Have an Iphone 4S, got it last January. :D
Lawrence says:
this is nice :)
charles says:
wow!! slim form factor and cool design! hope i win~ :)
iphone4 32GB
charles says:
wow!! slim form factor and cool design! hope i win~ :)
Agnes Dc says:
in cae I win Im going to give it to my friend for his iphone 4s :)
rjzero says:
4S. January 2012.
Marco Contiga says:
got an iphone 4 32gig this year!
Jezz says:
Got an iPhone 4S from Globe postpaid.
Harold Trinidad says:
Want one :)
Johanna Lee says:
iPhone 4. Got it last year.
Willy says:
i got my iphone 4s from globe
Eloesita Valderama says:
I love my iPhone 4 birthday present from my hubby last year (august)..
jozef rockz says:
i just got my iphone 4s from Smart :)
JIng says:
i have a white iphone 4s, hubby gave it to me last xmas :)
Alexander Castillo says:
iPhone 4s
December 2011
jv says:
I got my iPhone 4S last month and this case would support the power my iPhone’s battery.
jerry says:
iphone 4s, won it over facebook from an international giveaway, dec. 11 lastyear! i need that free case for my iphone 4s that i got free :)
oyo says:
iPhone4s. May 2012.
jong says:
got my iPhone 4s last april :D
Chris Tenchavez says:
AWESOME Raffle! I want it for my iPhone 4S that I got last Feb! :)
rusty says:
iPhone 4S. Last January
MPonteres says:
Like…. looks good for my iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s
JmBalicano says:
I got my girlfriend an iPhone 4 for our anniversary. It was a bit late coming coz we got scammed by a bogus seller. I was supposed to get us both iPhones. Instead, I ended up getting her iPhone in November, then I got my Galaxy Note in January. I hope to get this one for her too :)
Lea says:
iPhone4s. Got it last February 2012
braylle says:
iphone 4s – last year
jayofarty says:
Trying my Luck, I own a 4.
jaye pilares says:
me too.
Clint says:
Hoping to win.
jojovill says:
Really need this one.
Jeff Ricafrente says:
Gonna try my luck again :)