This is a review of the phone pouch custom made by Caseable. This is the typical phone pouch they make for a wide range of phones, including the Moto G, Nexus 5, iPhones and more. Unlike the tablet cases, it only allows a custom graphic on the front.
The case is £24.90 plus £4.90 worldwide postage, although shipping is free when over £30 is spent in an order. They also offer a 15% student discount if you sign up with a .ac.uk email account. This case was purchased with a Black Friday discount code for £10 off.
Caseable offer this style of case with a variety of graphics by local artists (From Brooklyn and Berlin) or you can choose a custom image, as I have done here. The front of the case has a nice fabric material with your image printed on while the back is made of a faux-leather material. The two pieces are held together by a trio of elastic straps which cover the sides and bottom of the device. Embossed at the bottom is the Caseable name and logo while at the top is a tab which pulls the phone out of the case.
This is how the phone is removed from the case, to tug on the strap reveals the top of the phone so you can continue pulling it out. It’s a very tight fit, so it’s not going to fall out and this is the only way to remove the phone.
Overall, this is a very nice pouch, if you're like me and prefer pouches, this is a great investment. The neoprene material is similar to their tablet case, and it's quite protective while at the same time looking great. Though at full price, this is nearly £30. Even though it's been handmade with custom graphics, it may be a bit steep for some people, but I think I could just about justify buying it at full price.
Also this goes fantastically if you have a tablet or eReader which also has a Caseable case.
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Shortly after picking up my HTC Aria back in June, I decided to go with a cheapie HD Mini flip case that I wrote about here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7258528#post7258528
I was quite prescient about the belt clip. Shortly after writing that post, the belt clip spring broke. I've been lugging my phone around sans clip, in the same case, ever since.
It's been a decent case for me. But one other slightly annoying aspect of it (in addition to the others I mentioned), was that wherever the case bordered the screen, it also tended to interfere with elements of the interface which were located along the edges of the screen.
I recently received an e-mail from 'cases.com' about their Black Friday sale (the coupon code MIGHT still be valid: blackfriday), so I thought I'd see if they had any new Aria cases.
That's when I discovered (and decided to order) the Piel Frama iMagnum flip case:
http://www.cases.com/pf493.htm
It just came today, and I suspect I'll be even happier with this case than I was the cheapie.
For starters, the entire screen of my Aria is exposed when the case is open, since the phone is held in (quite ably) by two stiff leather side-panels. While this may ultimately increase the possibility of damage should I ever drop the phone while using it, it also provides full access to the screen.
This design also avoids one of the other flaws of my old case: the sensor suite is no longer blocked.
When the case is closed, it adds a little more bulk to the phone than my old case did, but not nearly enough to make it a drawback. You can definitely tell the difference in quality between the two cases, with the Piel Frama case consisting of a much thicker (real) leather. Overall it just feels much more solid.
The belt clip itself also seems to have a better design than the clip on my old case did. The connector on the case is positioned a little higher, so the top of the case is level with the top of my belt when I'm wearing it (the old case tended to stick up an inch or two, digging into my hip whenever I sat down). And instead of a cheap spring, the mechanism in this clip is a single piece of flexible metal.
In the end I had to pay quite a bit more for a higher quality case. But I also suspect that this one will give me few problems down the road.
Regards,
Corporate Dog
Thank you for the review... quite pricey though!
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Thank you for the review... quite pricey though!
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Yep. More than I wanted to spend, in fact.
But I was reaching the absolute edge of sanity with the case that I had. I actually went through two different clips with it (both broke). And I was starting to get sick of having to shift my phone in the case, whenever I wanted to type a 'P' (or any other letter that appears on the edges of the screen).
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Corporate Dog
Hi all,
I'm not having much luck getting a decent case for my Xoom in the UK, so far I have bought the following:-
(1) UltimateAddons Anti-Shock Memory Foam Sleeve Case for Motorola Xoom Tablet PC
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004U7BW60) - This was WAY TOO BIG!
(2) Port Designs Berlin Netbook Skin 10 Inch With Life Time Warranty (black)
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002PD61B2) - Nice case but really designed to hold a notebook (Has straps to hld the screen & keyboard) so my Xoom slips around inside.
(3) Black Rugged Carrying Case for Apple IPAD, iPAD2 AND Motorola Xoom 10.1 inch Tablet
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004W1CFMO) - Didn't bother opening this one as it looked like my Xoom would slip around inside this case too??
I would prefer a case with handles but failing that a leather case - I quite like the ZooGue Leather case but this is not available in the UK
Any Suggestions??
Cheers
Ody
Well, I'm not in the UK, but I'm down here in Australia, so I have even less range to choose from than you (the Xoom isn't even out here yet). Well, you could still order the zoogue one from their site, I think. I'm pretty sure they have international shipping, don't they?
Also, I recently bought a case off eBay that has fully adjustable viewing angles (via the use of velcro), like the zoogue but is only US$25. I think it looks really nice too, but I guess I'll find out when it arrives.
I can't post links, but if you search "Black Folio Leather Case Cover For Motorola Xoom Tablet" exactly, it should show up. It's the one with taylor swift in on the xoom screen, and the seller is "dcone_us"
I've also been looking in the UK without much luck.
word of warning on the zoogue case, I preordered, but since it shipped 3 weeks ago I've not recieved anything. No responce to my latest emails to them either
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I've also been looking in the UK without much luck.
word of warning on the zoogue case, I preordered, but since it shipped 3 weeks ago I've not recieved anything. No responce to my latest emails to them either
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My experience of buying stuff from the US, is that you'll get hammered for customs!
I wanted an Otterbox for my old Dell streak and ordered one from an ebay seller for about £20 inc postage (in the UK you could only pre-order for about £26) BUT the post office then charged me £10 adminstration for the customs, £1.70 VAT then another £1 for having the incorrect duty, so in the end it cost me £34 odd pounds!!
I Just checked on the ZooGue website that they ship by USPS so it will take a few weeks + the customs hold up
It took about 3 weeks for my Otterbox to arrive and that was bt USPS Express! which is faster than USPS Priority??
I am in Sweden and ordered the Zoogue case. After almost three weeks it arrived and I can only recommend it, its a great case.
I bought this one from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270737383497
It's OK. The hole for the front facing camera wasn't positioned correctly so it covered it a little bit. I made it larger with a knife and now it's fine. You can't plug in the charger when its fully closed. Apart from those issues it's adequate. Better than the official case anyway.
The stock folio case is pretty good, seems to provide decent protection while being relatively small.
I ordered this one and its a perfect fit and looks great
Tuff-Luv 'Veggie' Faux Leather Pull-Tab Case for Motorola Xoom from Amazon UK. Sorry forum blocks me from posting url.
got the stock folio case , pretty happy with it , not too bulky , enough protection , 2 stand positions , think it was £30
I've tried a few cases (all from Amazon UK)...
The Navitech - cheap, but if you just want protection, then I guess it works, but I'm not using it, as the flap doesn't work in sofa mode
Motorola Folio - advertised as leather on Amazon, but it's nylon. No scratching problems for me, and I actually like it... protection at minimum size and it works in the speaker dock too. No more holding the Xoom while lying on a sofa
PDair BX2 Black Leather Case - expensive, but it is well made. It also offers more tilt positions than the Folio case. Doesn't work in the dock, but very easy to remove the Xoom from it (unlike the Folio case). Offers more protection than folio case, but it is bulkier. Also the leather border means some buttons on the edge of the screen can be a bit harder to press, compared to the Folio.
For the moment I am using the PDair
I've just recieved this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004XGIPJA/ref=oss_product
I think it's excellent for the price.
Great fit, solid close, and the stand doesn't collapse under pressure.
I just ordered this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cover-Up-Moto...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2310525de7
So fingers crossed it is nice. A bit more expensive than some of the others cheap cases... if it is no good then my next choice will be the noreve case
sent from my mz604
you live and learn ... at any rate you live
Brand new Zoogue case in the UK
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....70524&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
I've ordered this one for 19.10 GBP (22,54 EUR) incl. shipping costs:
LuvTab Black Luxury Executive Wallet (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004X5JO9Q/ref=oss_product)
Ordered it at Amazon.co.uk, but from Germany. I seems that it has been shipped from Krefeld/Germany, so it arrived less than 2 days after
For the moment I'm contented with it, it fits perfectly and doesn't bloat the Xoom too much. If I come to the US as planned for this summer, I'll have a look at this special new original folio case from Moto/VZW. Until then the current one is well enough.
Once which is the biggest problem with all of these cases appears with this as well: the device can't be charged while the case is closed.
If anyone's interested,
I ordered and received a second ZooGue Genius leather case for the xoom, now on ebay for UK mailing..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190534111386#ht_500wt_1156
I received this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260775644654&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1727wt_916
not bad for 12.99 + free delivery.
s.t.s said:
I just ordered this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cover-Up-Moto...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2310525de7
So fingers crossed it is nice. A bit more expensive than some of the others cheap cases... if it is no good then my next choice will be the noreve case
sent from my mz604
you live and learn ... at any rate you live
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Received now and it isn't too bad. Nice soft leather... if perhaps a little too soft. The case seems to suffer from the top lip around the front camera not sitting snugly to the device that similar cases report. No notification light cutout or closed charging cutout.
Not bad for using in stand mode but still slips down a little a although there is a bottom flap that folds under the case there is no fixing for it. Also the lowest angle is not too comfortable for typing so had to lie it down flat. But the elastic fastening strap is very "moleskin" and secure.
They also claim there is a stylus/SD card slot but that is not really practical... if you look at the front there is a vertical line in the leather... this not just a detail stitch but a flap of sorts that might be OK for sliding business cards or notes of paper that you want handy briefly but anything of any depth just falls out all the time!
All in all though it isn't a bad case now I have gotten used to it and over come my first impression and given up with stylus pocket thing.
sent from my mz604
you live and learn ... at any rate you live
Bought this case from amazon (see: "Seidio BD2-HK3SSGS3K-GR ACTIVE Case with Metal Kickstand and Holster Combo for Samsung Galaxy S III - Combo Pack - Retail Packaging - Garnet Red", product number B008FYFUJE, shipped and sold by amazon)...
I think this case with holster are normally $45+ elsewhere, so I thought I'd share (to get my post count up so I can participate in the dev forum and post links in the future).
The case feels great in your hands and the free holster is very solid.
Cheers,
etc6849
How much is shipping on the $16.90 case? I'm not sure how long the kickstand design will last as it's plastic... You may be better off spending the extra $10 for a case with a spring loaded, magnetic all metal mechanism.
Seidio makes awesome products. Definitely recommend.
I like mine a lot. The carnet red looks much better in person than on amazon (which is probably why it was $32 and the other colors were $49?!?!). The camel camel camel site (amazon price tracker) shows this is the lowest price the case has ever been... It's been as high as $50.97, and I must say it does feel like a $50 case.
I wanted one of these in blue but they don't seem to stock them in the uk. only ones I can find here are black. also worried about the kickstand when taking it out of my pocket.
The kickstand is held in place my a pretty strong magnet. It's a nice kickstand too as it has some width to stabilize the phone.
etc6849 said:
The kickstand is held in place my a pretty strong magnet. It's a nice kickstand too as it has some width to stabilize the phone.
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cool. is it slippy in the hand? looks quite shiny.
Not really slippery. The red satin sheen has a strange rubbery feel though, but it is also hard plastic... The phone is easy to hold with the case on.
The black rubber is a very good grade of silicone. You can easily push the buttons with it on.
i have used seidio all the way back to my evo 4g....i currently have the convert combo with the convert clip plus the active clip so with convert protection off...i just through it in the active case and hit the road... it covers every hole plus the flash and camera (which is a flap easy to open) speaker stays open..check it out..i highly recommend for the s3! cheers
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Not really slippery. The red satin sheen has a strange rubbery feel though, but it is also hard plastic... The phone is easy to hold with the case on.
The black rubber is a very good grade of silicone. You can easily push the buttons with it on.
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thanks. ordered a black one seeing as it's either black or white in the uk without waiting for 3 weeks!
On the US end, I have bought several items from Amazon's UK site as some of the blu-ray sets are many times cheaper there and are region free. The items arrive quickly, sometimes in less than a week! The last box set I ordered from Amazon UK came from Amazon France, and that delayed things some.
I was looking for a handmade book-style case for the Nexus 7, but I'd rather not pay the high prices for a Portenzo or DODOcase alternative, but this is a pretty decent alternative.
The case itself is like those from Portenzo and DODOcase, a book-style hardback cover surrounding a wooden shell which holds the device. This particular case is built with a Birch Plywood shell unlike the other two which use materials such as Bamboo. As intended it bears an uncanny resemblance to a sketchbook. This case usually costs £30 with £3 first class shipping (Not recorded) though during the winter sale I bought this case for £25.50 total.
It uses an elastic strap to keep the case shut, and a small plastic clip can be attached to the strap to let the case stand up. It also has a magnet built into the case so it acts as a smartcover. Just above the magnet is a plate which has a unique number for the case, which adds to the unique feel the case has. It's available in three colours: Skye Blue, Welsh Slate Grey and Pillarbox Red. This case is hand-made in Manchester with traditional book-binding methods, and as you can maybe tell from the names of the colours, they're pretty proud of that
To keep the device secure in the case, instead of using foam pads or adhesive this case uses 'Tommy Clips' which work pretty well. Admittedly it looks tackier than it being held in by pads, but it gets the job done. There is no intrusion to the Micro-USB port and 3.5mm headphone jack, but the power and lock buttons are slightly hard to reach as with the Nexus 7 they are slightly offset to the back of the device. This can be a little problematic as you can sometimes find it difficult to tell if you're pressing the button or not.
There is a hollow area behind the tablet, but apart from that there is no way for sound to get from the speakers. This results in a somewhat muffled sound, not too much of a problem for me because I listen to music with headphones but it's still an issue that Portenzo and DODOcase address. I'm not sure what about the quality of the wooden shells with the other two companies, but with this the Birch does have some imperfections. It doesn't affect the functionality, and to me it just adds a more homely feel to the case. The back of the case has a cutout for the camera, but no black-ring around it so glare may be an issue (But I've yet to meet someone who uses a 5 megapixel snapper for serious photography).
To conclude, it's a nice case, you certainly get your bang for your buck. It's about half the price of a rival case, but it's still reasonably good. Of course if you have the money to spend you should probably buy a Portenzo/DODOcase, but I like having a case that was handcrafted about an hours journey down the road from me, even if it does have some significant drawbacks.
I've had the dbrand skin in a Ringke Fusion case for a few months now and I don't know if there's much else for me to add. Dbrand's quality speaks for themselves at this point. i've started using their skin since my galaxy s7, then lg g5, lg g6 and now pixel 2 xl.
Installation:
Super easy since it is just the back. There are many videos on youtube that shows you how to do it. The whole process took me less than 5 minutes. Key is to use your hair dryer to soften the edges so it molds to the curvature of the phone and also smooth out the edges in the end to make it feel more seamless.
Quality:
This texture/pattern is very different than the matte ones (on their site it's called 'True Color') I'm used to. It doesn't have that mild gritty texture, instead you can feel the 'carbon fiber' pattern as you brush you hand across it. It definitely provides a bit more grip to the back of the phone. I'm not really into this neon green color and I may update this post with photos of their 'true color' green. The skin will definitely protect the phone from scratches, but because it has some thickness to it as well, I think it will protect the phone from potential minor dents. I do take my phone in and out of the case quite a bit for when I fly my drone so that the phone fits in the phone holder of the remote control, and there have been no signs of lifting (can't say the same for the precise fit cutouts; definitely not case friendly). I use the Ringke Fusion case for those who wonder.
Customer service:
I have to comment on this because I have dealt with this company before when I had the Samsung Galaxy s7 and it was exceptional. I foolishly pressed the wrong button and selected the option "without button cutouts" for the front skin. When I received the skin, I saw that there was no button cutout, I contacted dbrand about it. They reviewed the order and told me that I likely selected the wrong option before checking out, but they replaced it anyway without any hassle. I even offered to ship back the one sent out to me, and they said it's not necessary. I guess that's the kind of customer service you would expect when you pay $20 for some stickers...but then again it was my mistake! lol Shipping was blazing fast, but then I am from Toronto and I believe their warehouse is in Mississauga.
Overall:
Good quality, easy to install. however, it is pricey. after shipping and all, comes out to be around $31 CDN just for back coverage x 2 (free shipping if you buy over $20 USD) about $15 CDN a piece which is more than the case itself! however, for clumsy people like myself and with my luck, I will likely drop the phone at some point when it just so happens to be out of the case. Thus, this sort of adds as an extra layer of protection.
Thanks for the review will have a look.
couldn't resist anymore. ripped off the neon green carbon fiber and replaced with the true color green.