As someone who is soon to own an iPhone 4S I found myself captivated by the wooden iPhone back cover available from Material 6. The store offers a variety of wooden back panels for your iPhone 4 and 4S that do more than just cover or encase your phone.
The wooden iPhone back cover actually comes with a small screwdriver that allows you to take off the back of your iPhone and replace it with the wooden cover. Seeing as how Apple doesn't currently offer an iPhone in wood it's safe to say that these cases will turn your phone into a one-of-a-kind invention. Material 6 offers a variety of wood finishes and sells each cover for between $90 and $100.
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Material 6's Wooden iPhone Back Cover Adds Class to Your Smartphone
Trend Themes
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