Having been acquired by Incipio, bathing suit and apparel maker Tavik is now releasing iPhone cases under its own brand, including the new Channel Case for iPhone 5 ($35). It's quite similar to the parent company's Faxion, which in turn resembles Speck's CandyShell line. Channel is made of glossy plastic, and lined with soft rubber on the inside. The Sleep/Wake and volume buttons are covered, and there's a protective lip around the screen.
