Cases and Covers

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

Hammered Hardshell Case for MacBook Air from Incase

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My daughter sometimes isn’t as careful as she could be with her computer and gadgets.  She’ll need to take her laptop to school this year, and I was looking for something that could offer a bit of protection to her 11″ MacBook Air while it’s riding in her book-filled backpack.  I was interested to see […]

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DRACOdesign DRACO S3 for Samsung Galaxy S3 Bumper Review

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Julie recently reviewed the DRACO IV EVO for iPhone from DRACOdesign, and they offered their new DRACO S3 for review. The S3 is a bumper case designed to protect the edges of your phone without appreciably increasing the overall thickness of your device. Since the Galaxy S3 does not have the antenna issues of the iPhone 4, this model

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XO Skins Screen Protectors Review

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There sometimes seems to be a war or an evolutionary struggle between device screens and screen protector makers. Back in the early days of Palm PDA’s, the screens were rather soft and you used a plastic stylus to write on them. They scratched easily so most of us used and recommended screen protectors. Store bought, home-made,

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Acer Foldable Case Stand for Iconia A500/101 Review

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I was walking through  an electronics store the other day when I just happened to see the above case in a markdown bin.  It’s an Acer foldable case stand for their Acer A500/101 (Barcode: 4717276489618). Now the Acer Iconias just happens to be about the same size as my Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet, so I tried

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Protect Your iPhone’s Screen with the Aegis

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Most cases protect the sides and backs of your iPhone 4/4S, but they usually leave the screen open and vulnerable.  The Aegis for iPhone 4/4S from TopKase has a shutter that slides over the screen when you aren’t using the phone.  The case and the shutter are made of anodized aluminum, with eight internal shock-absorbing

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Nexus 7 Has You Covered

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If you got onto the Nexus 7 train, unlike other Android users you won’t be short of official accessories.  After the release of the Google flip cover, it appears that there’s a number of new Google “sanctioned” ASUS cases coming, according to Mobilefun in the UK. New accessories listed include: Stand case – for propping up the tablet

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DRACOdesign DRACO IV EVO for iPhone 4/4S Bumper Review

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Bumper style “cases” are a way to customize your iPhone, without adding a lot of unnecessary bulk. Most bumper cases are made of plastic because the ones made of aluminum and other metals can negatively impact signal strength. The DRACO IV EVO bumper from DRACOdesign is a hybrid bumper which combines aluminum and polycarbonate to give you

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EDGE design Alfa iPhone 4S Case Review

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California based EDGE design gives iPhone 4S owners who don’t want their phones to look like all the other iPhones out there, another way to customize them. Their Alfa case pairs an aluminum frame with a polymer band to create a unique look without compromising signal strength like some metal cases do. Let’s take a closer look.

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Oberon Design Adds Covers for the Google Nexus 7 Tablet

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Protect your new Google Nexus 7 tablet with a great looking leather book style cover from Oberon Design. Made of thick leather and available in 26 different designs and several colors, these covers are head turners. The Nexus is held inside the case with elastic bungee cords and the cover is held closed with a pewter

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JAVOedge New iPad / iPad 2 Paisley Flex Sleeve Case Review

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Lately, I’ve gone for a more minimal approach with cases and covers for my iPad.  I even tried using it completely caseless for a while, but I finally went back to the snap-on back cover after I dropped my iPad.  I still haven’t added back the Smart Cover, but I wanted something to protect the

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Google Nexus 7 Sleeve and Case Options Unveiled by WaterField Designs

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Our friends at WaterField Designs have just announced a nice collection of Google Nexus 7 sized sleeves and cases. There are 7 products that are perfectly sized to hold the new Nexus 7 Android tablet or another similarly sized device such as the Kindle Fire, Barnes & Noble Nook and other 7 inch tablets. The

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Sena Cases Announces Leather Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S III

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If you have the new Samsung Galaxy S III Android Smartphone and are looking for a premium leather case to protect it, Sena Cases are now offering 2 new cases made specifically for this phone. There’s the $29.99 Ultraslim velvet lined pouch that is available in Black, Brown, Tan and Red, and then there’s the

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Seidio ACTIVE and SURFACE Samsung Galaxy S III Cases Review

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Congrats on buying that brand new Samsung Galaxy S III. Now you probably want a case to protect it. I have 2 cases from Seidio for your consideration. They are the ACTIVE and SURFACE cases, which are available in multiple colors, with or without belt holsters and one even comes with a kickstand.

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HEX Stealth Case for iPhone 4/4S Incorporates Touch-to-Pay Feature

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The Stealth Case for iPhone 4/4S from HEX incorporates a compartment that holds an RFID-enabled card to make touch-to-pay available with a touch of your iPhone case.  The Stealth is made of polycarbonate and is available in either black or white with a matte finish.  Inside is a compartment to hold an RFID-enabled card; shielding

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Australian-Made mattt Gear Bags

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After finding BOGear and Haul, both Australian made bag manufacturers, here’s another one. 🙂  mattt bags is based in central Melbourne, Victoria, and they make a range of backpacks, shoulderbags, and sleeves that are all handmade locally. The bags are made from sustainable materials, and there’s quite a range of different prints that you can get

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Protect Your MacBook Air with a Viper

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The Viper Sleeve for MacBook Air from booq is a semi-rigid, ultra-thin case with a difference.  There are no zippers in the Viper, so you don’t have to worry about scratching the aluminum chassis of the Air.  Simply slide the thin side in first, and the magnetic closure will keep the case securely closed.  The

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Add a Polarizing Filter to Your iPhone 4/4S with the Trygger Camera Case

This is another Kickstarter project, and this one has exceeded funding goals before the end of the funding period.  The Trygger Camera Case is a bumper-style case that includes a felt-lined sliding panel on the back of the phone.  Slide the panel up to move the polarizing filter (a color-neutral polarizing film layered between two

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Second Look: Apple Smart Case for iPad 2 and the New iPad Review

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Today, we’re doing Point-Counterpoint with Apple Smart Case reviews.  Douglas Forrester liked his case, and I didn’t like mine.  Julie thought people might be interested in a different take on the Smart Case. I love Apple’s Smart Cover, and I’ve used them on both my iPad 2 and my new iPad.  I love the protection

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