News, reviews and articles about cases and covers for phones, tablets and more.
Although I’ve written a lot of case reviews over the years, I personally prefer NOT to use one on my phone. I just don’t care for the added bulk. Unfortunately my current phone, the Samsung Galaxy S3, is so slippery that I was forced to use a snap-on back cover to give it some extra […]
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Like it or not, iPads have become ubiquitous. We see them everywhere, in food courts in the hands of toddlers, in schools, as cash registers in coffee shops and restaurants, and in that last bastion of low tech, the business boardroom. I read the other day that somewhere north of 90% of all Fortune 500
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The Power Jacket for Nokia Lumia 920 from Brando is an extended battery/case that can nearly double the battery life for the Lumia 920, if you’re willing to accept the trade-offs that come with it. So what are the trade-offs? Let’s look at them.
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If you are looking forward to getting a new Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone, you’re also probably looking forward to finding a case to protect your new phone. X-Doria’s new Dash Icon and Dash Pro cases might be a good choice to consider. The Dash Icon snap-on covers feature unique fabric textures over a hard
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I’ve seen “tire tread” cases for phones before, but never have I seen one with a touch of glamour. The Diamond Case for iPhone 5 from Musubo is a “hybrid design” case. It has a hard, glossy, translucent panel that’s been formed with a diamond pattern. The edges are made of protective, impact-resistant TPU. The case
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As I’ve said before, I do like a quirky case for my electronics. The IH-IM1106 Composition Book Case for iPad mini from iHome certainly meets the quirky criteria. It’s about the same size and certainly has the same appearance as those composition notebooks so familiar to school children. You could even fill in the label
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I’ve seen cases that combine a paper notepad with tablet storage, but the Carezza Phone Pocket Folio from Levenger is the first I’ve seen that has storage for a smart phone. Carezza leather is buttery soft but strong, and it’s available in the black or purple shown in the image (click for a better view).
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When I am hunting for an iPad case, there are four different categories that I focus on: price, protection, weight/bulk, and versatility. The Origami Vertical Smart Book Hard Back Case for the iPad from iHome fits very well into all of the above areas. The case offers some protection, and it also shines in case utility,
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We’ve reviewed a few of Built’s protective neoprene cases on The Gadgeteer. I’ve tried several of their products, and their Neoprene Tote Bag for 13” Apple MacBook Pro is still my favorite laptop bag. This is the first time I’ve seen their phone wallets, and they look very interesting. They have the Smartphone Envelope for bigger
Built Smartphone Envelope is a smart go-to-lunch wallet Read More
Just as the title says, the PowerSkin for BlackBerry Z10 is available now from PowerSkin. The one-piece shockproof, anti-dust silicone skin protects your Z10, and it contains a 1500mAh rechargeable battery that gives your smart phone up to 60% more talk or standby time. It weighs only 3 ounces and measures 5.39″ X 2.89″ X 0.79″.
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Logitech is expanding their line of keyboard cases for the iPad and iPad mini with their new Keyboard Folio cases. The cases will have a fabric exterior available in a variety of colors (color selections may vary by region). Hidden magnets keep the case securely closed to protect the touchscreen when you aren’t using the
Logitech announces the Keyboard Folio for iPad and for iPad mini Read More
Orbino has recently released its new Padova Mini Case for the iPad mini. Like its larger sibling, the miniPadova is a form-fitting flip-style case that is hand-stitched with thick waxed thread and constructed from fine Italian leather or rare animal skins. I have reviewed other Orbino accessories in the past and have yet to be disappointed in their
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Levenger is offering another beautiful entry in their line of tech cases. The Pocquettes iPad mini Travel Case is made of textured full-grain leather. If it’s anything like my Pocquette’s checkbook cover, the leather is buttery soft but strong. The case measures 7.5″ wide X 9″ tall X 0.5″ thick. It has two zippered pockets on
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When I first try a new gadget, it can take me a while to finally find the case I prefer for it. That’s been true for my iPad mini, too. When I got that first iPad years ago, I wanted a back cover that was clear, to let the beauty of the aluminum back show
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I’ve tried a lot of iPad mini cases – Apple’s Smart Cover, Khomo full-body case, sleeves, zipper pouches, and tiny messenger-style bags. This beautiful iPad mini Sleeve from Mujjo is unlike any I’ve tried before. It’s a sleeve case, as you can see, but it’s not made of the normal fabric, leather, or faux leather
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Although it’s only a simple sleeve case, the Basics in Style sleeve for the iPad mini is too elegant to truly be called “basic”. The Eccentric sleeve is “handmade in Italy by a small atelier in the heart of Italy” from vegetable-tanned calf leather. It is available only in the Cognac color for the exterior,
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Several times I have watched my husband pull a few cards or dollar bills from his wallet just before going out and leave the wallet at home. He also always has his phone on him. Why not put the two together? Several companies have put out different models of cell phone cases with an attached
The SAFE wallet – iPhone case and wallet all in one! Read More
Pad & Quill are known for their beautifully crafted cases that lend a hand-bound book appearance to your tablets. They have turned their attention to the iPad mini with their new Aria case. The case is handmade with bookbinding techniques from full-grain American leather. The leather cover features an embossed design on the front and
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Need hard-core protection for your new iPhone 5? Does it need to be waterproof, dustproof, and crushproof? The iPhone 5 Armor Series Case from OtterBox may be what you are looking for. Built like a tank, the Armor is waterproof for up to 30 minutes in 6.6 feet of water, and has a cover that
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cellhelmet started out life as a Kickstarter project last year, and they are now shipping cases for the iPhone 5 or 4/4S and the 4th- or 5th-gen iPod touch. I received an iPhone 5 case for review. At first glance, the cellhelmet seems like most other iPhone cases on the market – it protects the
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