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"If you can snap on one of those rubberized food lids onto a bowl, you can put this on your phone."
— Tamar Alexia Fleishman, Jewish Journal
"The Newertech Nuguard KX protective case for the iPhone is a phenomenal choice..."
— Allan Sielski, Technology X
"I brushed it off my nightstand onto our hardwood floor, elbowed it off my desk-about a four-foot drop ... in my local pub ... it fell from the bar, bounced off the brass rail, before hitting the tile floor. No damage to the phone or the screen."
— Stephen Miller, The Future Was Yesterday.
"..tumbled down the trail, and came to a stop only after a riding buddy sprayed it with debris...the result...brushed it off, checked its functions, good to go, back in the pocket it went."
— QTooth
"...the NuGuard KX is one that I can recommend...to all iPhone users..."
— Beatweek Magazine
"...super protective...nice texture......I really like this design..."
— Cam Burton, Today's iPhone
"... a great case that is easy to install and provides great drop protection..."
— Ben Oaks, GizmoFusion
"...lightweight without losing protection and still maintains style. ...piece of mind for any owner. ...easily gets our ABT editor's choice award."
— Mario Vasquez, AlienBabelTech
"...excellent protection for my treasured device without feeling and looking bulky."
— Chris Hauk, MacTrast
"...a lightweight, thin, and durable iPhone 5 case that will definitely protect your investment."
— Steve Sande, TUAW
"...dropped...twice...the case has completely done it's job. I wish I would have made the $35 investment with the first phone."
— Surf & Sunshine
"... lightweight...yet durable...my phone is protected..."
— Sean O'Neil, AppMinute
"... offers some serious protection..."
— The Real Geeks
"... drop protection...without bulkiness..."
— Insanely Great Mac
"... durable yet flexible...remarkable ability to protect an iPhone... from repeated impact tests...the KX more than lived up to the hype."
— Randy Yagi, Examiner.com
"I'm very, very impressed... will protect your phone... easy to install... easy to remove..."
— CasuaLLUK
"I...watched the videos that had my friends excited...I got excited... I started testing it the way I do best: making myself and everyone else cringe. KX...will take care of...your phone"
— GamingShogun
"... the maximum amount of drop protection with a minimal amount of added bulk... build quality and protection are unmistakable..."
— Logan Predy, Game Usagi
"...amazing...I'm super impressed...thumbs up... just became my new case..."
— Chris Voss, The Chris Voss Show
"I really, really love the KX case ...beautifully designed and engineered... my personal case of choice...I definitely recommend it!"
— Robert Rosenfeld, ROBISTECH
"...KX brings its A-game when it comes to performance... delivers style along with protection..."
— Andrew Budwill, Squandary
"...a rugged and minimalist design...definitely worthy of your consideration."
— Frank Petrie, Apple Daily Report
"...looks really nice...feels nice...not slippery... love this case..."
— gadgetgal38
"... exceptional... best-in-class... a delight to use..."
— Tom Piper, AppleJAC
"...I was able to drop my iPhone 5 onto a wooden floor, ceramic tile, and concrete surface...from...over six feet... my iPhone showed no signs of...impact."
— Brett Watz, Mind of The Geek
"I dropped my iPhone quite a few times with the case installed...did a great job of protecting the iPhone ...the KX...has won me over..."
— DigLloyd - Mac Performance Guide
"...maximally protect your iPhone while keeping its slim profile... pretty impressive..."
— Sharon Steuer, CreativePro
"...fits snugly ...no accidental turn-ons ...nice clean cutouts...good grip..."
— Bob Brown, Network World
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"...the best protection you can get..."
— Ivan Favelevic, Blast
"...rugged... gives me protection but doesn't sacrifice the design of the device... very well made..."
— Michael Manna, T4Show
"...offers good protection without losing style..."
— Hector Russo, Geek's Room
"perfect... I would highly recommend the NuGuard KX"
— Lorene Romero, North Coast Mac Users Group
"...amazing levels of protection while still looking and feeling like an 'average' case ... highly recommended."
— Dave Bullard, Macworld Australia
"We dropped, tossed, and generally hurled the encapsulated device... to test the durability...and were wowed... We feel justified in giving it our highest ranking."
— Mike Wuerthele, MacNN
"Great price for something that is so minimal in bulk, yet so protective .. no way this case will scratch the back of your iPhone."
— Alli Flowers, JustAnotherGeeksite.com
"Newer Technology and OWC once again knock it out of the park with their outstanding NuGuard KX Case series –– highly recommended"
— Allen Berrebbi, Your PC Hero
"... this one is one piece, and it is a real easy put-on ...it can withstand scratches and impact damage, not to mention any other kinds of smacks to it."
— Mark Rollins, The Geek Church
"This case will provide good protection against the kind of everyday parking lot drops most of us face."
— James Barber, Military.com / Under The Radar
"... what I like the best, actually, better than ANY other case that I've personally used, the way NewerTech molded the case to tightly fit around the ports."
— Rob Spencer, coolguystuff.tv
"... here's my summation of the NUGUARD KX case. It rocks ... fit and quality of the case is excellent."
— John Ennis, Aspect of the Daddy.com
"Lightweight and easy to slip on, if you are looking for extra protection without the extra weight this is a phone case to try out."
— Nicole Hanratty, Life of A RockStar
"In tandem these products are a lifesaver."
— Lorene Romero, NCMUG Blog
"The surface has a pleasing touch and is slightly knurled on the back for easy gripping."
— Chuck Hajdu, Monthly Computer Chronicle
"... both times after dropping it on the same gym floor, and once outside, the iPhone completely survived the drop, not a scratch on the screen, and it continues to work perfectly!!!"
— Lynette Kent, BagLadyReviews
"Built to take drops and everything else, with heavy duty corners."
— Chris Voss, The Chris Voss Show
"The KX NuGuard is a case ... designed with the sole purpose of protection, and it succeeds admirably ... 4.5 Stars."
— Daniele Cupello, iAppleMania
"The first time I dropped this ... I saw it bounce and was thrilled."
— Deb Shadovitz, Computer Talk Radio
"... comes up over the top edges of the phone for a snug and secure fit."
— Laurie Leahey, Cook Scrap Craft
"One of the problems with owning a phone is dropping it ... the NUGUARD KX case provides impact gel protection without the bulk, allows easy port access."
— Nick Zarras, STAReview
"NuGuard KX Phone Case and KX Screen Armor are an ideal combination for making your phone look nice and business appropriate while being prepared for the harsh environments life can offer."
— Ripper71, Gaming Shogun
"It works fantastic ... a great value"
— Matthew Bronson, The Matthew Bronson Show
"It has been drop-tested by accident several times now by both the kids and I and it holds up wonderfully ... totally mom-approved!"
— Melissa Davis, TheMacMommy
"This is literally the first time I've been impressed and excited about a phone case and its screen protector ... "
— David Susilo, David Susilo Uncensored
"And at one point, I did accidentally drop my operational iPhone, and the device remained unscathed (Thanks, NuGuard!)."
— Jason Lomberg, ECN
However, the sharp edge around the inside of the case lifted the "Case Friendly" KX screen protector enough to force some debris under the protector which took some concerted effort to remove with Magic Mending Tape. All is good as of now.
I would suggest that anyone using the case with the KX screen protector take fine sandpaper and round the inner edge of the case to prevent it from being lifted by the case edge.
I would further suggest that the manufacturer change the profile of the inner lip around the screen opening to a round profile to prevent this occurrence. Another enhancement would be to make the power button mounting more flexible as you need to actually push the top of the case downward to activate the iphone power button
I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from NewerTech NuGuard KX. Color: Darkness. X-treme Protection for Your iPhone 5/5S.
