Review: XtremeMac Tuffwrap

review by Bill Palmer

Most open-face iPhone protection these days comes in the form of a shield that protects its back and sides but not its top and bottom nor the frontmost edge of its easily scratchable chrome bezel, so in that sense XtremeMac’s Tuffwrap is something of a breath of fresh air. A full blown case, the one-piece soft rubber Tuffwrap fully covers the bezel all around, along with the entirety of the iPhone’s top, bottom and sides, save for small cut-outs for the ports and controls.



But understandably, you’re probably more interested in hearing about the dizzying array of colors and color combinations that the Tuffwrap series is offered in. You can opt for anything from straight-up yellow to a blue center outlined in orange, or an all-pink design with white swirls on it. Take your pick, according to your own tastes. I’m not sure how many of the “yellow-lined pink” models XtremeMac expects to sell, but the option is there nonetheless.



Back on the practical side of things, the Tuffwrap comes with not only screen film but also a clear hard plastic stand, similar to the one Apple included with the iPod touch – but this is much larger, nearly three inches in length. In addition to being larger than it probably should be, the stand slants the iPhone back a little too far when stood up horizontally (though still stable), but works nicely when the iPhone is stood sideways for watching video. I’ve seen a few other cases come with better stands, but cases most don’t include one at all, so it’s tough to complain about the inclusion of one here.



My one complaint about the case itself is that the cut-out for the silencer switch is too small to be easily accessed, which should or shouldn’t play into your buying decision depending on how often you typically access it. The Tuffwrap is so new that it’s not yet available for order on XtremeMac’s website, and it’s unclear where each model falls within the $19-$29 suggested MSRP, so our star rating will have to wait until then.

Learn more about the Tuffwrap at XtremeMac.com.