Cases and Covers

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

Coghlan’s 4″ X 6″ Dry Pouch for iPhone review

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I recently posted about using Ziploc Big Bags to keep my daughter’s laptop dry in her backpack.  One reader asked if static discharges from the bag could be a problem – something I hadn’t thought about.  About the same time I posted that item, Coghlan’s, a maker of outdoor gear, contacted The Gadgeteer to ask […]

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eBay slim magnetic smart cover hard case stand for Google Asus Nexus 7 Tablet review

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  When I received my Nexus 7,  I knew I wanted some sort of  cover. I know it’s a pity to cover up such slim and sleek items, but you do have to protect them while you’re out and about, or it’s thrown into your gadget bag.  It actually fit really well into my Leatherback

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X-Doria SleeveStand for iPad mini

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The SleeveStand from X-Doria will protect your iPad mini during travel, and it can serve as a stand when you need one.  The SleeveStand is a padded sleeve with a zippered end to completely enclose the iPad mini when it needs protection, but it removes completely to allow you to use the mini caseless.  You

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Seidio OBEX waterproof & impact-proof Samsung Galaxy S3 case begins shipping

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Seidio’s OBEX case for the Samsung Galaxy S3 will keep your Android smartphone protected from dust, water and drops. The OBEX is made of durable materials that will not interfere with radio signals, Bluetooth or NFC (Near Field Communication). Its drop protection exceeds military standards and the built in screen protector protects the display without hindering

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MyBat iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S3 cases are spooky

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With Halloween just around the corner, here are a few spooky cases from myBat for your iPhone 4/4S and Samsung Galaxy S3 to consider. These cases have a two layer design that includes a soft rubberized base skin and then a hard plastic snap-on cover that provides the spooky details. Choose from the Spiderbite or the Skullcap

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AUTUM introduces the Catacomb Moleskine cover

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Moleskine fans love their notebooks and when you really love something, you want to protect it. A new way to protect your Moleskine notebook is the new Catacomb cover from AUTUM. Made in the USA of American tanned leather, this cover is designed for the Medium sized Moleskine notebooks (8.5 x 5″). The Catacomb has

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Official Flip Cover for Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone

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J&R is offering the official Flip Cover for the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone in two colors.  The cover replaces the phone’s battery cover with a hard plastic shell, and there’s a soft plastic and felt cover that folds around to protect the screen.  The cover folds back out of the way when you want

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Waterfield Designs Tablet Travel Case review

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The Tablet Travel Case from Waterfield Designs is a small padded bag made to fit a small tablet and all the associated peripherals you need while you’re travelling. It’s rain-resistant and can easily be thrown into another backpack, purse or gadget bag.  It’s a way of keeping all your bits and bobs organised and close

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Dragonthorn Leatherworks Pocket Carry System (PCS) review

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A few weeks ago Dave Hauser of Dragonthorn Leatherworks contacted me to ask if I would be interested in reviewing his PCS. What is a PCS you ask? It stands for Pocket Carry System and if you like keeping your EDC (everyday carry) items organized, you’re going to appreciate his design skills and craftsmanship. Let

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Zagg invisibleSHIELD for MacBook Pro with Retina display review

Recently I purchased a fully-loaded Apple Macbook Pro with Retina display.  And since it costs $3,749, I decided it was best to get some form of case to protect my new laptop.  I was deciding between a plastic hard case, sleeve or some form of stick on protector.  I’ve seen those Zagg booths at the

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HardCandy Cases announces new Apple iPod nano case

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You’ve probably seen the update that Apple gave their iPod nano.  They added a lot – bigger screen, videos, Bluetooth – but they made the body bigger and took away the clip.  It’s too big to wear on a watchband now, and without a clip, you can’t attach it to your clothes, either.  HardCandy has

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Devicewear Ridge case forAsus Google Nexus 7

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I’m a bit fussy about the cases for my devices.  They mustn’t add too much bulk or weight, they mustn’t cover the bezel, and they must have some sort of stand functionality.  Well it looks like The Ridge from Devicewear might meet all my criteria.  Adding on only 7 mm and 4.2 ounces, the folio-style case allows

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The Clumsy Case – For Clumsy Kids (or Adults)

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Designed by Melbourne Company Studio Proper, the Clumsy Case is an iPad case designed for kids or those of us who are just plain clumsy 🙂 Made of a soft foam that’s both durable and easy to clean, the Clumsy protects your iPad from those everyday bumps and drops as well as those messy and grubby

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The Pad & Quill Cartella Case For Macbook Air Review

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The way we protect our portable technology these days comes in every shape, size and color constructed from every material imaginable; from a thin plastic film to platinum encrusted with diamonds. Well, the folks at Pad & Quill create cases that look like old leather bound books from days gone by. Historically, they have focused

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Pad & Quill Announce a Case for the iPhone 5

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You’re probably familiar with Pad & Quill’s Moleskine-like cases for by now.  If you love that hand-bound book look for your mobile devices, you’ll be interested to hear that they are now accepting pre-orders for their Little Pocket Book Case for iPhone 5.  This case is leather inside and out, and it has the elastic

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Treegloo Nexus 7 Case – Woodn’t you like one?

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Want a case for your Nexus 7, iPad 2/3 or Kindle Keyboard that’s just that little bit different?  Treegloo might be for you.  Custom-made and handcrafted using environmentally friendly and sustainable materials, Treegloo offers 10+ cover colors, 27 interior designs, 6 frame finishes and 4 closure options. Creating a unique case that fits your personality shouldn’t be too

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Opt KeePad Wireless Keyboard Case Review

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I recently reviewed the MagicQ case and stand for the 11″  MacBook Air from Opt.  In the same shipment, Opt sent along a couple of other cases, one for an iPad and one for the Apple Wireless Bluetooth keyboard.  We’ll be looking at the KeePad Wireless Keyboard Case for Apple’s Bluetooth keyboard in this review.

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BobjGear Rugged Silicon Tablet Cases

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BobjGear, located in Florida, has a range of protective cases that add that little bit more protection to your tablet compared to other offerings. Made from rugged closed-cell formula silicone with features like rounded, raised bezels and  shock-absorbing feet on the back, these cases contain four to eight times the amount of silicone found in normally

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Sena Cases Extends Their Line of Premium Leather Cases to Include the iPhone 5

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I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing some laptop and iPad accessories from  Sena Cases, and I can attest they are beautiful and beautifully made.  (I even told my friend, Leah, that I loved the Sena Borsetta case for the iPad 2 so much that I might not upgrade to the new iPad if it wouldn’t

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