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Minimalist look but not minimal protection from the Bezl for the iPhone 5

By Larry Geisz / August 29, 2013 / News / Bumper case, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5 / 3 Comments

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of iPhone 5 cases on the market today. They range from minimalist bumpers to full-blown, hard-core, destruction-proof cases. But what happens when you want something a little different, not a bumper, not a case, something minimalistic with a touch of style? The Bezl from Bezldesign may be the […]

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An iPhone case/clip/wallet for the Day of the Dead

By Janet Cloninger / August 28, 2013 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5 / Leave a Comment

I’ve always loved those little decorated sugar skulls that are used in the celebration of the Day of the Dead. This case from Joshua Harker uses that iconic image in an iPhone case for iPhone 4/4S or iPhone 5. The Crania Revolutis case is a bumper-style case with the decorative skull added to the back.

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Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad review

By Ryan Chapman / August 26, 2013 / Reviews / Bluetooth, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPad keyboard case / 7 Comments

In the past few months, I have been fortunate enough to be able to test out three different Bluetooth keyboards for my iPad. The first one was a snap on/off keyboard cover for the iPad, the second was a folding keyboard, and the this most recent one is the Ultimate Keyboard Case for the iPad

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Mod-3 Radius case for iPhone 5 review

By Andy Chen / August 24, 2013 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5 cases and covers / 10 Comments

For some reason I can never find a case for my iPhone 5 that I truly like. The truth is, the iPhone 5 feels great in the hand, and most cases spoil the smooth, sleek design. The Mod-3 Radius case (provided by BiteMyApple.co) protects the corners with a bare minimum of bulk. Here’s a closer look.

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Truffol Signature Minimalist and Classic cases for the iPhone 5 review

By Ryan Chapman / August 21, 2013 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5 cases / 1 Comment

My first iPhone case was the Hornettek Vader iPhone 4 case (see related posts for a link to my review), and I loved it. Its style and lightweight aluminum frame made my phone look great. One of the major flaws with it, however, was that I had to take the case off to use my

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AL13 AeroSpace Aluminum Bumper for iPhone 5 review

By Larry Geisz / August 15, 2013 / Reviews / Aluminum, Bumper case, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5 / 4 Comments

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

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Rambo wishes he could sport the Trigger case Tactical Edition for the iPhone 5

By Larry Geisz / August 14, 2013 / News / Aluminum, Bumper case, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5 / Leave a Comment

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

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Cellet iPhone 4/4s belt clip review

By Smythe Richbourg / August 13, 2013 / Reviews / Belt, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 4 case, iPhone accessory / 2 Comments

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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Universal waterproof smart phone speaker case from Pyle

By Janet Cloninger / August 9, 2013 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Cases and Covers / Leave a Comment

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

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Customize your calculator with Guerrilla covers

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 4, 2013 / News / Cases and Covers / Leave a Comment

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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Carry your cards, cash and iPhone in one place with the iWallie

By Ryan Chapman / August 4, 2013 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, Wallets / 2 Comments

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

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iPhone + 22 tools = There’s a case for that

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 31, 2013 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS / 5 Comments

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,

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Vaja Leather Grip Hardshell Case for iPhone 5 review

By Janet Cloninger / July 30, 2013 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5 cases and covers / Leave a Comment

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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Travelon introduces a waterproof tablet pouch with a built-in stand

By Janet Cloninger / July 29, 2013 / News / Cases and Covers, Tablet accessory, Waterproof case / 1 Comment

travelon waterproof tablet bag and stand

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

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Waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof cases for the Samsung Galaxy S3 are now available from LifeProof

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 28, 2013 / News / Android, Cases and Covers, Samsung Galaxy S3 Cases / Leave a Comment

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

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Vaja Executive Leather Top Flip Case and Top SP Striped Flip Case for iPhone 5 review

By Janet Cloninger / July 27, 2013 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5 cases and covers / Leave a Comment

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

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Reveal case for Samsung Galaxy S4

By Janet Cloninger / July 26, 2013 / News / Android, Cases and Covers, Samsung Galaxy S4 / Leave a Comment

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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Upholster your iPhone

By Janet Cloninger / July 24, 2013 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5 / Leave a Comment

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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DSPTCH cases carry your device and organize your accessories in a minimal package

By Janet Cloninger / July 15, 2013 / Uncategorized / Cases and Covers, iOS, Laptop Sleeve / 2 Comments

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.

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ZAGG introduces a Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad mini

By Janet Cloninger / July 11, 2013 / News / Bluetooth, Bluetooth keyboard, Cases and Covers, iOS / 2 Comments

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

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