Review: XtremeMac Microshield

review by Bill Palmer

Another day, another major vendor enters the “iPhone plastic shield” fray. While these one piece snap-on pieces of hardshell protection for the iPhone’s back, sides, and corners may not be much to write home about in general, at least XtremeMac was courteous enough to release theirs in a number of varieties. In addition to the clear plastic Microshield itself, the Microshield Tatu line offers a choice of three different etched patterns on clear plastic, and the Microshield Accent offers a choice of four colors rimming the edges of a smoky translucent plastic center.



These shields are, in a word, fun. They’re all see-through to varying degrees, which allows your iPhone to retain some of its identity while simultaneously being personalized. Ranging in price from $24-29, the Microshield series is significantly thicker, sturdier, and better looking than the generic $9 iPhone shields that have generally preceded it. It’s also easy to attach and remove from your iPhone, and it comes with screen film. However, my tests showed the cut-out for the silencer switch to be too small, making it tricky to access it with your fingernail – so iPhone users who frequently access that switch should probably look elsewhere.

Learn more about the Microshield at XtremeMac.com.