The DLO Jam Jacket skin for my iPhone expired a few days ago. The silicone started to rip in a few places such as the near the volume buttons and edges of the screen. It got to the point where it was just too annoying to use and therefor, I needed a new case. I decided to get a similar, yet more expensive case called the iSkin Revo. iSkin is known for making the best cases for all things Apple so I thought I’d give them a try.

The Revo comes with the silicone case itself, a visor screen protector, a protective privacy film, and a port protector. The port protector is a small silicone piece that plugged into your dock connector like this:

It is made to keep lint out of the port, but I have never had a problem with that in my past iPods. I also charge my iPhone almost everyday and It’s really annoying to have to remove this little piece every-time. This is why I am either not going to use it or throw it away.

I also will not be using the privacy screen protector since I already have a screen protector on my iPhone. This film is made for men and women who want some privacy while using there iPhones. Once you have applied the film, the screen will appear black except when you are looking at it head on. It will also protect the screen from scratched and produce less finger prints.

The silicone case is what matters the most. While every Revo has a black outside layer, the parts protecting the top and bottom part of the screen come in Light Blue, Yellow, Pink, Black, Dark Blue, and Red. I was considering getting the blue one, but decided to get all black because of the simplicity.

Putting on the Revo was a little bit harder than I expected. It fits very tightly on your iPhone, which is a good thing because this means it is also hard to get off. It is a little bit bulkier than my old DLO Jam Jacket, but this also means it has more protective layering.

The texture of the silicone is different in specific spots. The back is very smooth with no real texture. The sides however are a little rougher, making it feel safe in your hand. It is not sticky unlike most silicone cases. I used to have to dig into my pocket, but now my iPhone comes out nice and easy. At the same time, it will not slide or slip on tables or glass.

iSkin claims that the silicone is a special material that is antimicrobial. Here is the exact words: “The iSkin revo features a premium silicone material with a built-in antimicrobial product protection to inhibit the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria on the product - making it the first ever silicone protector to offer this level of protection.” This is nice, but… who cares!

The Revo is really good at keeping dust and lint out of your iPhone. The only openings are the screen, the speakers and the camera. The volume buttons, headphone jack and sleep/wake button are all covered up by silicone. If you want to put headphones in, just lift of up seal like this:

The visor is a very unique product. It is very well thought out and fits very neatly on the front and back of the iPhone. This is something I am really not sure about. I am going to try it and see if it is a burden to put on and off, but as of now, it seems okay. I like to know that my iPhone’s screen is full protected even with a screen protector and this visor assures me of that.

Overall, I love this case. It is an extremely well planned design and fits nicely with your iPhone. It is almost like a hard case made out of silicone. I feel very protected and I am not afraid of dropping my iPhone accidentally. The Revo is expensive at $40, but is well worth the money. If you like silicone cases, get this case.