Cases and Covers

News, reviews and articles about cases and covers for phones, tablets and more.

This notepad folio has a place for your smart phone

levenger carezza phone pocket folio

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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iHome Origami Vertical Smart Book Hard Back iPad Case review

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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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Built Smartphone Envelope is a smart go-to-lunch wallet

built smartphone envelope

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

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PowerSkin announces battery case for the BlackBerry Z10

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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 announces the Keyboard Folio for iPad and for iPad mini

logitech keyboard folio ipad and mini

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

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Orbino Padova Mini for iPad mini review

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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’s Pocquettes iPad mini Travel Case

levenger pocquettes ipad mini

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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Mujjo iPad mini Sleeve review

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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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The Basics in Style iPad mini sleeve is too luxurious to be called “basic”

basics in style ipad sleeve

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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The SAFE wallet – iPhone case and wallet all in one!

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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

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Pad & Quill introduce the Aria for iPad mini

pad and quill ipad mini

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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The OtterBox Armor Series Case is like a tank for your iPhone 5

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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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MobileFun Ultimate Nexus 7 Accessory Pack review

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With the exception of my cellphone, no other gadget spends more time in my hand than my Nexus 7. I use it for gaming, email, web surfing, social media engagement, music, videos, RSS reader, Skyping, and as a bedtime alarm clock. I am always looking for accessories for it.  Kinda like those people who are

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FlipKase Keyboard Folio case for iPad

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One thing iPad keyboard cases have in common is undersized keyboards and keys, and they often have non-standard arrangements of those keys.  The FlipKase Keyboard Folio for iPad (2nd-4th gen), a project currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, solves the undersized keyboard problem by letting you use Apple’s full-sized Bluetooth keyboard.  The KeyKase reminds me of

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It may not be able to shoulder the world, but the ATLAS iPhone 5 Case can protect your iPhone 5

Incipio Altas iPhone 5Case 1

There are many iPhone 5 cases on the market. There are fewer extreme iPhone 5 cases. There is only one extreme iPhone 5 case that gives a warranty not only for the case but also for your iPhone 5 for one year, and that case is the ATLAS iPhone 5 Case from Incipio. The ATLAS

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This Bluetooth keyboard case is also a backup battery for your iPad

cooper kai skel keyboard case

Bluetooth keyboard cases for iPads are everywhere.  It seems almost everybody sells one, and they’re all pretty much the same except for how the exterior of the case looks.  The Cooper Kai Skel case for iPad is a bit different from the rest.  It has a polycarbonate case with a brushed aluminum look instead of

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Saddleback Leather Company now offering an iPad Mini case

Saddleback Leather iPad Mini Case Dark Coffee Brown

Saddleback Leather Company has released the iPad Mini case.  It has a hand strap on the inside cover for holding your iPad in a one-hand grip.   The cover also folds back to make a stand.   It is made from the same fine leather and industrial heavy-gauge marine-grade thread as their other products.  

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