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The best new iPhone 6 cases and accessories I saw at CES 2015

As usual, CES was filled with lots of new iPhone cases and accessories. Here's a look at some of the best new stuff we could find.

David Carnoy
Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well as the author of the novels Knife Music, The Big Exit and Lucidity. All the titles are available as Kindle, iBooks, Nook e-books and audiobooks.
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Speck MightyShell + Faceplate

Speck will soon start shipping the MightyShell + Faceplate, which combines a case and a faceplate screen protector. It starts at $55 for the iPhone 6 version. Add $5 for the 6 Plus.

Its CandyShell + Faceplate is on sale now sell for $45.

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Lifeproof Fre Power

In the coming months Lifeproof will ship its first battery case -- the Fre Power -- that combines waterproof protection with a 2,600mAh integrated battery that doubles the battery life of your iPhone. It's actually not all that bulky, which is good.

It'll be available later this year for around $120.

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BodyGuardz ScreenGuardz HD Impact

BodyGuardz was showing off its HD Impact iPhone 6 screen protector ($30), which will soon ship with a new bezel protector. You first apply the screen protector, then the outer bezel protector (there's a small gap between the screen protector and the outer edge of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus).

The bezel protector comes in silver, gold and black to match whatever iPhone you have.

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Phonesuit Elite iPhone 6 battery case

Phonesuit is just starting to ship its Elite iPhone 6 case, which comes in a couple of different capacities and colors starting at $80.

What makes it a little different is that it has touch controls to turn on the case (no switch) and check battery life. There's also a companion app that allows you to configure the case to automatically start charging when you get to a certain battery level.

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Boostcase Clear Power Case

Boostcase has just started shipping its new Power Case for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Boostcase is a convertible system that combines a thin case with a removable battery pack/back, so you can go with a slim case option when you don't need the extra power.

The model you see here is a clear case but it also comes in a variety of solid colors.

Price: $100 for 2,700mAh of power; $130 for 4,500mAh.

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Boostcase Power Domino

Boostcase was showing off prototypes of its Power Domino case, which will also come in a version with an integrated Lightning cable (see black model). No word on pricing yet, but it should be available by midyear.

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Boostcase Power Dice

Here's an early look at Boostcase's Power Dice charger,  which is stackable (the dice adhere magnetically to provide an even longer charge). Look for it mid-year. No price announced yet.

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Boostcase Power Lipstick

Just what you wanted: An external USB charger in the shape of a lipstick. It's another product that's shipping later this year.

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Boostcase Lizard Power Case

Boostcase has several luxury iPhone cases, including this model finished in lizard skin. It'll cost around $500.

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Boostcase Stingray Power Case

This high-end case is covered in real stingray hide. It's nice and grippy.

It'll cost around $500 when it comes out later this year.

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Otterbox Resurgence for iPhone 6

Otterbox's iPhone 6 Resurgence battery case, which integrates a 2,600mAh battery, is shipping soon for $100.

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Case Scenario chargers

Case Scenario was showing off a few different chargers, a couple of which have a soft-to-the-touch marble finish. They'll all cost around $60 when they come out in the next few months.

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Case Scenario Pantone cases

Case Scenario had a few new Pantone colored cases that were pretty slick. They won't be available right away, but when they do come out later this year they'll cost around $25.

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Case Scenario Pierre Hardy case

This is a limited addition Pierre Hardy case that should be available in the comng months for around $75.

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Element Audio case

Element makes some pretty swanky cases and is aiming to release this unnamed audio case that has a built-in Bluetooth speaker by midyear. The price should be about $100.

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Element Ronin Bamboo

Element has a new line of Ronin cases that start at $199 and include a couple of wood-finished models. They'll all be available soon along with several other iPhone 6 cases (the company's entry-level case starts at $49).

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Griffin Harris Tweed

Griffin made Harris Tweed cases for the iPhone 5/5S and will soon start shipping the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus versions, which start at $35.

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Griffin LightRunner armband case

Griffin's LightRunner armband case, which features a built-in set of LED lights that can be activated at night, ships soon for $40.

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Griffin Pearl

I saw a few Mother of Pearl style cases at the show. This one costs $40.

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Giffin Performance Traction

Griffin's new Performance cases are both tough and eye-catching. They come in several design options for $40.

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Griffin Performance

This is another new model in the Griffin Performance line. It, too, retails for $40.

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Incipio OffGrid Express

Incipio is now shipping its OffGrid Express Backup Battery Case for iPhone 6 for $80.

It's got 3,000mAh of power,  which doubles the battery life of the iPhone 6.

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Incipio Trestle Case for iPhone 6 Plus

Most rigid cases should keep your iPhone 6 Plus from bending, Incipio's new Trestle case,  reinforced with two metal rods, takes the antibending design to a new level. Cost: $40.

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Farbe Technik iPhone 6 battery case

Canadian company Farbe Technik recently started shipping its 2,400mAh iPhone 6 battery case, which is relatively lightweight, has a soft-to-the-touch finish and comes in a variety of colors. They cost $80.

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Mophie battery cases for iPhone 6

Mophie unveiled its new line of Juice Pack battery cases for the iPhone 6. They start at $100 and are due to ship in the next few weeks.

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Eutec Fire LX line

Eutec's prepping several high-end cases, including this model in its Fire LX line. (LX cases start at $150 and go up to $300.)

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Eutec Water LX

Another high-end LX case from Eutec. (LX cases start at $150 and go up to $300.)

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MyCharge All Terrain

MyCharge's new rugged, military-grade All Terrain chargers come in a few different capacities and start around $50. They're due out in the next few months.

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MyCharge Hub Max

MyCharge has redesigned its Hub line.  The Hub Max features integrated power prongs, a 9,000mAh battery, 3.4A power output, and built-in Lightning and micro USB cables. It'll be out in the next few months and carry a list price of $100.

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MyCharge Style Power

MyCharge has a new line of Style Power battery chargers due out soon. This one has an integrated Lightning cable, 3,000mAh battery, and will retail for $40.

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MyCharge Style Power

This compact Style Power model from MyCharge will cost around $25 and offer 2,000mAh of power, which comes close to doubling your iPhone battery life. It's due out in the next few months.

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Octa Spider Monkey

This is technically an iPad accessory, but Octa's new Spider clamp fits the iPhone 6 Plus, which some people consider a micro iPad.

Octa has a whole new system for propping up phablets and tablets, including the Spider Monkey, which has a longer bendable tail, It just started shipping for $80.

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Phonesuit Journey

Phonesuit's Journey is a slim 3,000mAh USB charging battery that has built-in power prongs, as well as Lightning and micro USB  cables. It lists for $50.

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Sonix cases

Sonix bills its cases as "Otterbox cases for women" because they have eye-catching patterns, a slim design, and an integrated screen protector.

The company was showing off new designs, including a flowery model which retails for around $50 and will be available in AT&T stores.

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Ora Ito Louise

You can't get this Ora Ito Louise folio case in the US yet, but it is available in Europe for around 40 Euros. The company makes several interestingly designed cases.

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Tons more cases

The cases announced at CES 2015 are just a snapshot of the gazillions that appear throughout the year. Follow our continually updated list of the best iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cases.

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