Cases and Covers

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

Add thundering sound to your iPad with the Belkin Thunderstorm

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The Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater case adds a new dimension of sound to the anemic speakers of the iPad 2 and iPad 3rd generation.  Belkin‘s new case adds quite a bit of bulk and weight to the iPad, but it also adds a full-range speaker system and a powerful sound processor designed by Audifi to […]

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Bear Motion Brazilian Buffalo Leather Folio iPad mini case review

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When Apple released the details about the iPad mini, I was underwhelmed to say the least. I had no intentions of buying one and even said as much in my mid-life tech crisis gadget diary post last Fall. But then Janet and Dave kept talking about their minis and I finally caved and bought one

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SLAPPA Velocity SPYDER PRO laptop backpack, Green Manalishi padded 15.4″ sleeve, and Damask black padded 10″ sleeve review

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This review covers three bags from SLAPPA – the Velocity SPYDER PRO 15.4″ laptop backpack, the Manalishi 15.4″ laptop sleeve, and the Damask 10″ sleeve. They are a representative sample of the wide range of styles and sizes SLAPPA offers. The 15.4″ sleeve isn’t too distinctive, but the other two show SLAPPA’s focus on unique styling

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Need a versatile iPad case and mounting system? Take a look at RokLock v3

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There are a lot of iPad cases, stands and mounts on the market today, but a company called Rokform has come out with an iPad case that allows users to combine all three. The RokLock v3 iPad case has an integrated mounting point on the case, and you can choose from several optional accessories, like

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Exotic hardwoods cases for Samsung and Apple phones

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Case-Mate has introduced their Crafted Collection of smartphone cases featuring exotic hardwoods.  These cases have a brushed aluminum body with a wood accent on the back.  Case-Mate says this line is inspired by the interiors of vintage automobiles and “is a marriage of sophisticated natural materials with a thoughtful attention to assembly and finishing details.”

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Protect your iPhone 5 with Griffin’s Survivor + Catalyst waterproof case

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The Survivor + Catalyst case for iPhone 5 from Griffin is waterproof to 3 meters and has an IP68 rating; you can even take photos and videos underwater.  Griffin consulted the U.S. Department of Defense’s Mil-Std 810G regulations when designing the case, so it’s proof against 6-foot drops onto cement, wind-blown rain, and vibrations.  It has

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Pump up the volume with the ampjacket for iPhone 5

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As iPhone owners can verify, the iPhone has an external speaker that doesn’t produce the loudest sound.  Kubxlab has a new case that’s designed to double the sound output from the iPhone 5 without draining the phone’s battery or requiring any other power source.  The ampjacket for iPhone 5 is a bit thicker than most

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Oberon Design Medium Tablet Sleeve review

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I typically carry my gear around with me in the Colonel Littleton No. 1943 Navigator bag I reviewed last year. But there are those occasions where I want my iPad mini with me either totally by itself or in something like my gi/sports bag. In both situations, I do not want my tablet rattling around

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This is what Apple’s Smart Case should have been

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Julie and I were talking over the holiday about cases for the iPad mini, and she mentioned that Apple wasn’t making a version of their Smart Case to fit the iPad mini.  I told her I had tried one for my full-sized iPad and couldn’t return it quickly enough because it was ill-fitting and had

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5 Nexus 7 cases to protect your new tablet

Did Santa bring you a shiny new Nexus 7 Android tablet for Christmas? Now that you’re the proud new owner of one of the most popular 7″ tablets currently on the market, you’re probably worried about keeping it scratch and dent free. Here are 5 Nexus 7 cases that will protect your new device. 1. Rickshaw

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You can be part of the action with MirrorCase for iPhone 4/4S

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With the iPhone 4/4S built-in cameras, you never find yourself without a camera anymore, but you’ll probably find yourself blocked from what’s happening with the iPhone in front of your face.  The MirrorCase for iPhone 4/4S lets you hold the phone in the more natural, horizontal orientation, so you can see what’s happening around you

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Element Case Sector 5 iPhone case review

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I typically do not use cases with my tech gear, especially Apple products. I prefer using them as the designers intended them, embracing the form-factor and living with the risk of damage. However, with the iPhone 5, I have seen the carnage that a single drop can do – from marring/scratching the black aluminum edging

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Poetic Slimline case for Asus Google Nexus 7 review

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My search for a Nexus 7 case continues.  I’ve been down the cheap path, and then looked at the premium option, but what lies in that middle ground ? Poetic is a company makes cases for heaps of devices, and they were good enough to send me a Slimline case , one of about 10

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Organize your gear bag with the Cable Wrap from STM

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If you carry electronics in your bag, you probably have cables, connectors, and chargers in there, too.  If the bottom of your bag looks like a nest of snakes, you could benefit from the Cable Wrap from STM Bags.  The wrap is made of water-resistant black canvas, and it rolls up into a 10.2″ X 5.9″

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Senre Design Hand Strap Case for iPhone 4/4S

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This new case from Senre Design is for the iPhone 4/4S. The Hand Strap iPhone Case  is a snap-on back cover that adds a comfortable strap to the back; slip your fingers under the strap for a secure, one-handed grip.  The case rises above your screen to protect it even if you should lay your

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SPIGEN SGP Illuzion iPhone 5 Leather Wallet Case review

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When SPIGEN SGP sent along some iPhone 5 cases to The Gadgeteer, they included the Illuzion iPhone 5 Leather Case.  This is a book-style cover with some room inside for a couple of cards or some folded currency.  It also has a feature I personally have never seen in this style case before.  Let’s give

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Freedom i-Connex Combi iPad case with Bluetooth keyboard review

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The Freedom i-Connex Combi iPad case and stand with Bluetooth keyboard solves three common needs for either a heavy user of the iPad 2 or newer  user. In one package, you get a “smart cover” that also can contort into a stand in either portrait or landscape orientations, a heavy-duty, rubberized case, and a decent but

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