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Thermochromatic iPhone Cases Have a Different Look

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incasethermosnapIncase has introduced a new version of its popular Snap Case made with a heat-activated thermochromatic finish. The $35 pink Thermo Snap Case changes color when held, like heat-activated t-shirts from the 80's.

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Incase may be the most recent case-maker to release a color-changing case, but they are far from the only one. XtremeMac offers the $30 Tuffwrap Shift that has a similar design to the Snap Case, but is available in a wider variety of color schemes: blue/white; pink/white; purple/blue; grey/white; green/white; and orange/yellow.

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Finally, RF Laserworks offers a $12 heat sensitive iPhone 4 backing that's .005" thick, meaning it's designed to fit under a bumper or other case.

Thermochromatic cases don't quite work like the XtremeMac press photograph above, showing off fine details and fingerprints. However, they can bring something a little different to the iPhone case world.

All the cases mentioned are compatible with both the iPhone 4 and the 4S.

Top Rated Comments

187 months ago
The 1990s called, said they wanted their futuristic disco cases back.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Shrink Avatar
187 months ago
When I first saw the headline, I read "thermonuclear"!!:eek:

I know the case is da bomb, but really...:D
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
notjustjay Avatar
187 months ago
OMG Hypercolor.

Now that's a throwback. I was one of those kids who just wasn't cool, and I remember begging my parents to let me have a Hypercolor T-shirt. I wore it so proudly to school. And I loved when girls came up and breathed on it to try it out.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
*LTD* Avatar
187 months ago
OMG Hypercolor.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
kdarling Avatar
187 months ago
The 1990s called, said they wanted their futuristic disco cases back.

The 1970s called as well, and want their mood rings back.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
187 months ago
Great, now I don't need to order a replacement mood ring!

:p
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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