News, reviews and articles about cases and covers for phones, tablets and more.
Having become a recent convert to the iPhone 5, I am always looking for ways to accentuate and protect my investment. I have gone the extreme route with full waterproof and shockproof covers, but I have come to realize that I may not need that much protection. So, after reviewing another aluminum iPhone 5 bumper […]
AL13 AeroSpace Aluminum Bumper for iPhone 5 review Read More
As I have stated before in a previous post, I am a usability guy. I would rather have a vanilla looking product that works well, rather than some razzle dazzle, all looks, nonfunctional product any day. The Trigger case Tactical Edition from 4thdesign looks like it has the wow factor, as well as the functional
Rambo wishes he could sport the Trigger case Tactical Edition for the iPhone 5 Read More
During the 90’s, when cell phones were becoming all the rage, the belt clip for phones became a status symbol of sorts. Since phones started out so large that they wouldn’t fit in a pocket, clipping them to a belt (or hiding them in a fanny pack) was an acceptable way to transport them. Even
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Smart phones are always with you, so they’re always convenient for playing your music. Some conditions aren’t ideal for electronics, though, and your phone needs protection when you use it near water or in dusty or sandy locations. The Surf Sound PLAY Universal Waterproof Case and Smartphone Portable Speaker from Pyle Audio is IP-47-grade waterproof and dustproof
Universal waterproof smart phone speaker case from Pyle Read More
Just when you thought you’d seen a cover or case for every gadget under the sun, I give you a few more. Now you can customize your Texas Instruments TI 83, 84, 89 and Nspire CX & CX CAS graphing calculators with Guerrilla silicon covers, hard snap-on covers and faceplates. Choose from different colors and
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Ever just want to leave the wallet or purse at home, but don’t want to carry around your credit cards loose in your pocket? Most people who have a cell phone carries their phone along with them, so why not have a case that allows you to combine the cards and the phone? There are
Carry your cards, cash and iPhone in one place with the iWallie Read More
Last November, I told you about an indiegogo project for the TaskOne iPhone case. The project surpassed their funding goal of $32,000 and they are now taking orders. The TaskOne is a thin profile case for the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 that effectively turns your phone into a multi-tool. You didn’t read that wrong,
iPhone + 22 tools = There’s a case for that Read More
This is the third case I recently received to try with my iPhone 5 from Vaja Cases. The Leather Grip Hardshell Case for iPhone 5 is a leather-wrapped hard backcover case. It’s quite different from the Vaja flip-cover cases I recently review. (Check the related links at the bottom of the review.) This case is for the person
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I’ve seen a lot of waterproof pouches for smartphones and tablets, and they all seem to be a variation of a Ziploc baggie on steroids. They will protect your electronics against water damage, but that’s it. The new Waterproof Portfolio for Tablets from Travelon adds a stand function to the waterproof case, making it easier
Travelon introduces a waterproof tablet pouch with a built-in stand Read More
San Diego based LifeProof has just announced 2 new protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy S3. The nüüd and frē cases offer extreme protection and usability for this popular Android smartphone. Features include: Waterproof down to 6.6 feet / 2 meters for 1 hour Shock proof to Military Standard 810F-516 to withstand drops and shocks
Vaja Cases have a reputation for beautiful, well-made leather cases and covers. Until recently, I had never gotten to try a Vaja case for myself, and my first experience was with the beautiful Nouva Pelle case for iPhone 5. I was also lucky enough to recently receive some other Vaja iPhone 5 cases. Two of them
Vaja Executive Leather Top Flip Case and Top SP Striped Flip Case for iPhone 5 review Read More
I always liked the Bumper case I had for my iPhone 4. I liked that it added a little color and some grip to my slick, white iPhone without obscuring the beauty of the phone. I always wished they had included a polycarbonate cover for the back to prevent scratches to the glass, though. Griffin
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I’ve seen a lot of iPhone cases, but I’ve never seen one that makes the back of an iPhone 5 look like the back of a Florence Knoll sofa. The Cushion Wrap Case is a brand new offering from ADOPTED, a “fashion tech accessories brand”. The Cushion Wrap is made of their “patent-pending metallized frame
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These DSPTCH cases are made of ballistic mesh and lined with nylon packcloth. They have a large pouch to hold your device, and the exterior has various elastic loops for cord organization and an elastic pocket to hold other small items. You can carry the bags alone or as an insert inside a larger bag.
DSPTCH cases carry your device and organize your accessories in a minimal package Read More
I suppose it’s because of the iPad mini’s small size, but the market hasn’t seemed to flood with a gazillion keyboard cases for it. Some of the cases that I’ve seen have been more like Apple’s Smart Cover in design, which I much prefer to those typical folio cases. ZAGG has a Smart Cover-style Bluetooth
ZAGG introduces a Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad mini Read More
If you have an iPhone 5, iPad, iPad mini, Kindle, Samsung Galaxy S4 or an HTC One, EZ Buys Direct wants to help protect your device while also adding a touch of fun, style or whimsy. They are giving 3 lucky winners a $10 voucher that can be spent on a case or cases for their
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Ostfold is selling some elegant premium Italian vegetable tanned leather and Merino wool felt tablet cases on Etsy in the US. They have sizes to fit the iPad (2nd-gen through current) or the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. Both cases feature a perforated leather pocket on the front that holds an included 16-page kraft paper notebook and
Leather and felt tablet cases from Ostfold Read More
The Retro Game Cases from PureGear add battery free fun to the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, while also providing added protection. You have a choice between 3 styles/games: Groovy – concentric maze in blue and green. Amazing – labyrinth style maze in turquoise and red. Undecided – combination of pinball and the Magic 8 Ball
PureGear Retro Game Cases provide battery free gaming to your Samsung Galaxy S4 Read More
Grove makes beautiful bamboo cases and covers, and The Gadgeteer has featured many of them over the years. They have just announced a line of new Bamboo Back covers for iPads and MacBooks. The covers are made of all-natural, renewable bamboo veneer, and they adhere with a 3M adhesive that can be removed without leaving
Decorate and protect your Apple device with bamboo Read More
If you’d like to carry your phone in a jeans pocket, but not necessarily one on the jeans you happen to be wearing, check out the Tunewear STRAPOCKET Jeans for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. The pocket is made of a stretchy material that allows it to accommodate an iPhone (3G, 3GS, 4/4S, 5), iPod touch
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