Cases and Covers

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

Ion Nouveau Art iPhone 4/4S Case

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This highly ornate case isn’t going to be everyone’s taste, but I think it’s beautiful.  The Nouveau Art iPhone 4/4S case from Ion is a polycarbonate snap-on back cover.  It’s available in iridium-coated silver or goldtone, so it doesn’t interfere with the signal strength.  The camera and all ports and controls are open and accessible.  […]

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Mivizu Sense Leather iPad 2 Case

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The Sense Apple iPad 2 Leather Case from Mivizu completely covers your iPad 2 in leather.  The iPad 2 slides into a geniune grain leather frame with a padded back for extra protection.  The interior is lined with microfiber fabric to help keep the screen cleaned.  The folding cover wakes/sleeps your device and protects your

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SGP iPhone 4 / 4S Leather Wallet Case Valentinus Series Review

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My iPhone 4 is always in a bumper case, and I carry it inside my Dooney and Bourke Multi-Function Zip Around wallet.  That wallet is small enough to fit in my purse, but it holds some cards and cash, so I can just grab it and go.  If you’d like an even smaller wallet plus

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iHeadCase: iPhone Case with Built-in Storage for Earbuds

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This is another Kickstarter project.  The iHeadCase is available in either a plastic shell case or a faux leather case for iPhone 4/4S.  The Hardshell version is made of polycarbonate and is available in piano black, and some other colors that will be selected later.  This case can also be used as a stand.  The

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Give Your iPhone 4/4S a New Look with MetalliCover

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If you’re tired of a plain black or white iPhone 4 or 4S but don’t want a plastic skin, give a look to MetalliCover‘s metal skins. You’ll cover both the front and back of the phone with these stainless-steel plates;  they’ll add only 0.2″ thickness and 0.7 ounces to your phone.  The plates are laser

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Heidi Comfort Leather eBook Reader Covers and Straps

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If you like the look of leather and hair hides, Heidi Comfort makes covers and grips for eBook readers and some tablets that you might like.  The e-Accessories sets are sized to fit Kindles, nooks, Sony readers, iPads and other readers, or you can specify your device for a custom fit cover.  The envelope-style cases

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Sakroots Artist Circle E-Reader Case

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Sakroots is the name for a line of accessories from The Sak handbag company.  Shown here is the Artist Circle E-Reader Case for Kindle, Kindle Touch, and the Nook Simple Touch.  These fabric cases are made of coated canvas, trimmed with polyurethane, and lined with polyester.  The case closes with a zipper, and all hardware

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DODOcase Now Available for Kindle Fire

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We’ve told you about DODOcases before.  These cases look like Moleskine notebooks, complete with the elastic closure strap.  Inside, your device is cradled in a bamboo tray for security and protection.  Now there’s a DODOcase available for the Amazon Fire.  It’s also handmade in San Francisco using black Moroccan cloth and traditional bookbinding techniques.  The DODOcase

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ecoSnap iPhone 4/4S Case Review

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I recently told you about the biodegradable and compostable iPhone 4/4S case from the guys who gave us the iBend iPhone and iPad stands.  The ecoSnap cases are made of organic (non-food crop) plant resins using sustainable manufacturing practices.  They even have minimal, low-impact packaging.  I thought the iBend was an ingenious stand, and I

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GiqueGEAR Smart Station Holster/Stand Review

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The GiqueGEAR Smart Station is designed to act as a protective holster, a wallet replacement, and a workstation or stand for your smartphone. It claims to be “the ultimate home for your Android smartphone.”  As a local company, GiqueGear (pronounced ‘geek gear’, I think) already has a special place in my heart, but the claim of

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iPhone 4/4S Case Made Entirely of… Trash

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The Re-Case is made of 100% recycled trash. The actual material is called POLLIBER and is a combination of reprocessed rice husks, a by product of rice farming and post-consumer thermo-plastics. Wow, that’s a mouthful! In addition to your phone, this case can also hold 1 credit card stored under the phone. The Re-Case is

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Dress your Macbook in a warm and cozy V_Neck Sleeve

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We dress ourselves. We dress our kids. Those of us who are a little on the kooky side even dress our pets… So it shouldn’t be that unusual to dress our iPads and Macbooks too right? Computer Apparel is now offering the V_Neck Sleeve for iPads and 13″, 15″ and 17″ Macbooks. The V_Neck Sleeve

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Nutshell Smartphone Wallet Review

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New Zealand’s Nutshell Corporation makes a series of cases for handheld devices called “Tuff-as-Nuts”. Gadgeteer Mike Reigel verified that the name was appropriate back in 2003. They combine that reputation with an interesting fastener in a tough wallet case for your smartphone.

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Bella Cases Veneta Slimmer Sleeve for iPad 2 Review

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Last week, I reviewed the Smart Libretto case for iPad 2 from Bella.  When I opened the package, I found they had included an extra case, the Veneta Slimmer sleeve for iPad 2.  Just like their other cases, the Veneta Slimmer is handmade in Turkey, using fine Turkish and Italian genuine leathers. The Veneta Slimmer

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Pocquettes Protective Cases for Tablets and eBook Readers from Levenger

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I’ve already told you about the Levenger Pocquettes case for your iPhone, iPod, or other similarly-sized devices.  Now Levenger has two new cases for folks who like to use their other devices caseless but want a protective carrying case with room for accessories.  Both of the new cases in the Pocquettes line have pebbled full-grain

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Bella Cases Smart Libretto for iPad 2 Review

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Bella Cases offers beautiful leather cases and sleeves for Apple iPhone 4, iPad, and iPad 2.  Each case is handmade in Turkey using fine Turkish and Italian genuine leathers.  Their cases have a polished, professional look and come in a variety of colors.  When they offered their Smart Libretto case for iPad 2 to The

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Two New Smart Cover-Compatible iPad 2 Cases from Belkin

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Belkin has introduced two new covers to protect the back of your iPad 2.  The first is the Snap Shield Secure (right, shown in smoke).  This translucent polycarbonate shield has a soft-touch finish, and it snaps over the back of the iPad 2.  The camera and all ports and controls are accessible, and the case

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