Mac Classic And Audio Cassette-Inspired Retro iPhone 17 Pro Cases

InnovationConsumer TechMac Classic And Audio Cassette-Inspired Retro iPhone 17 Pro CasesByBrad Moon,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech.Follow AuthorMay 24, 2026, 12:57pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The Spigen Classic LS series iPhone 17 Pro accessories pay homage to Apple's Macintosh 128KSpigenIt’s no secret that while I embrace tech, I have a fondness for the past. Wireless speakers and streaming audio? Awesome. At last count I had 30+ wireless speakers in my office. But when I really want to kick back and enjoy the experience of listening to music, I ditch the wireless for records spinning on a turntable hooked up to a vintage Pioneer receiver driving a pair of PSB bookshelf speakers. When it comes to my iPhone–which I am never without–this leaning toward nostalgia is also there. Since I have to slap on a protective case anyway, this is an opportunity to customize the iPhone to reflect my tastes. Two of my recent purchases for my iPhone 17 Pro Max are the Spigen Classic LS case and phone strap, and the Black Cassette case from Pela.The first does a solid job of dressing the iPhone up like a classic Apple Macintosh 128K computer, the second turns my iPhone into a convincing (though oversized) version of an audio cassette.Spigen Classic LS CollectionWhen I first heard about the about Spigen’s Classic LS series for the iPhone, I was hooked. The company released a protective case and wrist strap designed to make an iPhone look like a 1984 era Apple Macintosh 128K. The classic Mac look was achieved with the distinctive gray plastic of Apple’s all-in-one, the sculpted appearance of a disk drive slot, a modified multicolor Spigen logo in a nod to the Apple logo of that era, buttons inspired by the Mac’s keyboard and the iconic “hello” startup engraved on one o...