MIDDLE-EARTH™ Map Case-Mate iPhone Case

This is a great case. The case feels very sturdy and of high quality. The only thing that I would improve would be the buttons. The sturdy case has a very rigid covering over the power and volume buttons. This covering is stiff and makes it very difficult to push the buttons. I expected that the buttons would become a little easier with use, but after a couple months, they are still difficult to push. Not a big deal, especially since I am looking for protection. This a customized case and the custom images look great. Way better than I expected. Looks very professional.

The case fits the iPhone 5 well. It adds very little bulk. I'm glad I chose the Vibe case instead of the Barely There, because the rubber insert for the Vibe case adds a layer of protection without making the phone significantly larger or bulkier. That said, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another case. In fact, my chief complaint is that as soon as I received this case, I wanted more, with different images. In case anyone at Zazzle and/or Casemate is listening, I think lowering the price on these cases would be a good idea. At current pricing, it's hard to justify collecting a wardrobe of cases. If they were cheaper, I'd find it easier to give into the temptation to buy another -- and probably another after that. The image on the case is sharp, and the finish is glossy. The midtones in the image came out somewhat dark. The light tones are quite light, so I would not say that the printing itself was dark. It may be that the process tries to enhance contrast, so the lights and darks are strong while the midtones get lost.

As other Zazzle cases, great protection from falls to the carpet or to the cement. I have not had a case break or chip yet. Phone always intact. Great work. Only observation is that the tough cases are just a millimeter too big and I have had to force the iPhone and plastic protection band into place with the shell of the case bulging slightly. I hope that it does not break the case or cause it to bulge without the phone in it. Amazing the way the artwork always turns out on the Zazzle cases in that the artwork is clear and concise since the real painting was larger. Excellent. People are always asking where to find different cases so I tell them, "Zazzle." Variety the spice of life.