I have been looking for a case, first for my S3, but since I broke the glass, I got a note 2. Many of the spigen cases are nice, but I can't find the one feature that I would like.
I'd like a leather case that for one of the card slots, allows me to have my ID visible, w/o taking it out of the pocket.
My dream leather case:
4 card slots, 1 visible
money slot
genuine leather, quality stitching
*no* snap closure or magnet, just fold it shut.
stand.
The $'s themselves aren't really an issue.
I can find those features on individual ones, but not all in one place, or at least, not with all my googling and shopping around.
I got this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009N5OX2E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00. Seem to fit the bill on what you are looking for, with the exception of the small flap. If it irritated you, it *could* be removed.
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I was given the opportunity to review the ACTIVE Case for the Samsung Galaxy Tab by Seidio. I’ve purchased other cases before but they did not fully have what I wanted in a case. Seidio asked if i wanted to review a case for them and I happy to do so. Once the case came in, I was in love. It has everything I wanted in a case and more!
Interior Casing
The first part of the ACTIVE Case is the Interior Casing. It’s a rubber sleeve that absorbs shock if you drop your tab. This sleeve slips onto your tab very easily and , in my opinion, is a must-have for any case and tab owner. A tab can be heavily damaged if dropped and this casing prevents that from happening. The Interior Casing also has holes for all ports and camera so there’s no need to remove it when connecting a charger or earphones. Also, there are power and volume buttons etched into the casing to make them easy to locate when your tab is in the casing. Lastly, the Interior Casing fits right around the edges of the tab so it doesn’t block the capacitive buttons. People like myself that have had a case that makes it difficult to press the capacitive buttons will be happy to see how much space the casing doesn’t take up.
Hard Exterior Skeleton
The second part to the ACTIVE Case is the Hard Exterior Skeleton. This part snaps on top of the Interior Casing for added protection. This makes it so that if you were to drop your tab, the back and corners would be even more protected from impact. To me, this is a necessity while traveling because you never know when you’ll drop your tab. I like how there’s a hole for the camera lens in this as well so you don’t have to remove the exterior skeleton to take pictures. Seidio definitely had the picture/video junkies in mind when they thought of this.
Convertible Mounting Cover
The third and final part of the ACTIVE Case is the Convertible Mounting Cover and this part is my favorite! This cover is the icing on the cake. The most obvious function of the Convertible Mounting Cover is that it protects the screen once snapped on to the front of your tab. It is very durable and and rugged. The second function of the Convertible Mounting Cover is it acts as a stand. One thing I look for in a case is if it doubles as a stand. Inside the cover there’s an adjustable support tab so you can angle your tablet to your desired height. This is perfect if you use your tab at your desk like me.
Final Thoughts
Out of the cases that I’ve owned before, the ACTIVE Case is by far the best case! Although it has different layers to it, they all snap together to keep things neat and clean. I’ve been looking for a case that not only protects my tab, but that is also very versatile. The only downside I can see with this case is the fact that it’s a little heavy compared to other cases. That’s a small price to pay when you have a case that does and has everything. I’m glad Seidio presented me with the opportunity to review this case for them.
Nice review. You forgot the picture of the tab inside the case without being turned into a stand. You didnt forget, i just would like to see it :0)
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Thanks!! I added two more pics
First, I bought this lime green wallet case from eBay, because I work in the pizza delivery and it's easier to carry my driver license and phone in one pocket as a single unit, and my keys in the others.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/30083493888...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought that one because it was the only one that had 4 card slots from what I was able to tell.
First, the negatives.
The cutout for the S-Pen is only on the part that holds the phone, but not the leather. So it is really hard to take off the Pen without taking off the phone from the case.
Second, the cut out for the camera and flash is slightly small, so when you take a picture with Flash, the green bleeds into the flash, and thus into the picture. I'm going to attempt to cut it slightly larger with a knife if possible.
Third, once the phone is attached, it doesn't properly close like you would think. I have to push the latch slightly more into the middle and it'll connect.
Those are the three main concerns I have, and am wondering if its just the quality of this case or if all wallet cases are like this.
The Pro's
The leather is actually nice quality, and doesn't feel cheap or fake at all! I was surprised by how amazing it feels.
The slots for the cards are perfect fit. I am not struggling to get the cards in or out. Same with the cash part. As long as I don't put a 100, $1 bills, it shouldn't be a problem.
Over all, if I can recommend it, I'm not sure. I am happy with it, but just really only wish the S-Pen had a larger cutout on the leather.
Oh and, the leather portions do extend past the phone bezel, so in case of a fall, it should protect the bezels, but no doubt the magnet would fail and open the case and probably damage the screen. Although, no more worst than the official Flip Case.
I know there are probably already plenty of these, but I thought I would share my views, and hopefully help someone! I have had this case several months, so this is not a first impression For the lazy ones, skip to the bottom for a summary. :silly:
Many of you have probably seen this case on amazon or this forum. It is a PU leather with a landscape stand, sold under many different brand names on amazon.
Instead of the case coming around the bezel of the device, or using a breakage-prone plastic clip on case as some others do, this case has 6 or 7 clips (depending on the version) to hold the Nexus in. There is one on each corner, and another on the top and bottom. 2 of the corners unclip and the device flips out in landscape mode to make a stand (no portrait stand, but this is common to most cases unfortunately). Some variations also have a hand strap.
Now, the big question on everyone's minds. Quality. I have found this case to be very good, as have others who have tried them. Unlike some other cases such as the Nillkin smart cover, there are no plastic parts to crack, or joins/edges covered in that waxy plastic coating, that seems to be prone to cracking and peeling. All the edges are sewn, so no issues there.
Another worry I have seen come up on the forum is the metal or plastic clasp that clips over the edge of the device for closure. Some worry this could scratch or damage their Nexus. Don't. I have been using this case for around 3 months now, and my 7 still looks as good as the day I got it (well, apart from the filthy screen ) In fact, I prefer this to a magnetic strap, as it is far more secure!
Although this is a great case, it still has its issues. At first, the clasp is quite tight, and hard to close, but over time this loosens as the case stretches slightly. This happening is great, apart from the fact that on mine, it no longer held the smart cover magnet close enough to the screen, so the smart cover only works intermittently. I understand mine may be from an old batch, and this has been fixed with a stronger magnet.
For all of you in the USA, this case is easily available on Amazon, but for me in Australia, it is not so easy to find. There is a variant by Caseen called the Soft snap, but this is 3x the price of the Chinese amazon version. For anyone outside of the US, I could not find it on eBay, but eventually found one on a Hong Kong wholesale site, Aliexpress. I will post a link once I am allowed to.
So, for all the lazy ones who skipped to the bottom, to sum up:
Pros:
Slim, adds very little bulk
Clever stand design, does not add thickness
Cheap
Secure clasp
Cons:
Hard to get outside of Amazon USA
Clasp too tight at first
Some have issues with smart cover
Yeah, there are quite a few threads for this that you could have posted into, but this case IMO deserves attention. A few people at work have asked me about mine and have gotten one (although one apparently wasn't paying attention and got a similar case and he doesn't like it.. he's getting the moko now )
Besides fit, form, and function which are all great on this case, I expected the strap to stretch out and the pleather to scuff up, fray on the edges, rip, etc and look shabby like almost all PU does. Nope. This is good stuff, whatever crazy chemicals it's made out of. The case looks the same today as it did when I bought it a few weeks after the N7 was available, straps are still tight even though I use the hand strap quite a bit, snap is still good (and as you said; no damage anywhere) etc.
Thanks for the feedback! I will try to find others next time to keep clutter down.
Once I dove in and read more about this fantastic phone, I found about the potentially awesome HTC Dot View feature. So one day shopping on eBay, I decided on the Rock APP Smart UI case. Oh boy, do I regret my $17.50 purchase...Here's why:
Pros:
Dot View feature works well.
Phone buttons are very easy to utilize.
Easy to install on the phone.
Includes very nice and useful accessories.
Packaged well in retail box.
Cons:
Its advertized as transparent view wallet case when clearly it isn't (its just a slightly thinner see-through material)!
It's not a wallet case (Where can you put your credit card(s)?!
The overall case design is very rubberized (not a hard case).
When the phone is inside the case, there is a very noticeable gap (between the lid and case).
The retail packaging looks very nice and high-quality (Compared to most eBay aftermarket cases).
Comes with a lot of cool stuff (Screen dust absorption sticker, Sponge Bob Square Pants lanyard, a very sturdy and rubberized sim/micro-USB ejector tool, 2 micro fiber cloths, 2 in-ear headphone covers, a well made rubber micro-USB dust cover, and a stylus).
The rear of the case looks very nicely made and looks very tasteful.
When there's no phone in the case, there isn't a discernible gab between the lid and the case.
Now once there's a phone in the case, there's a huge gap!
This gap affects how well the Dot View functions (On some angles, notifications are blurred).
This is what the case is suppose to look like (when the lid is completely closed).
Okay, clearly the seller of this particular situation is just trying to market this case so he/she can get the most out of it...But come on...Half the thing's the seller is stating that this case is or can do, isn't!
The primary reason I wanted this case was because I was lead to believe that the lid of the case was either made out of clear acrylic or some transparent film. So buyer beware. False advertizing and misleading high resolution pictures may lead to a regrettable purchase...
CGeyser said:
Once I dove in and read more about this fantastic phone, I found about the potentially awesome HTC Dot View feature. So one day shopping on eBay, I decided on the Rock APP Smart UI case. Oh boy, do I regret my $17.50 purchase...Here's why:
Pros:
Dot View feature works well.
Phone buttons are very easy to utilize.
Easy to install on the phone.
Includes very nice and useful accessories.
Packaged well in retail box.
Cons:
Its advertized as transparent view wallet case when clearly it isn't (its just a slightly thinner see-through material)!
It's not a wallet case (Where can you put your credit card(s)?!
The overall case design is very rubberized (not a hard case).
When the phone is inside the case, there is a very noticeable gap (between the lid and case).
The retail packaging looks very nice and high-quality (Compared to most eBay aftermarket cases).
Comes with a lot of cool stuff (Screen dust absorption sticker, Sponge Bob Square Pants lanyard, a very sturdy and rubberized sim/micro-USB ejector tool, 2 micro fiber cloths, 2 in-ear headphone covers, a well made rubber micro-USB dust cover, and a stylus).
The rear of the case looks very nicely made and looks very tasteful.
When there's no phone in the case, there isn't a discernible gab between the lid and the case.
Now once there's a phone in the case, there's a huge gap!
This gap affects how well the Dot View functions (On some angles, notifications are blurred).
This is what the case is suppose to look like (when the lid is completely closed).
Okay, clearly the seller of this particular situation is just trying to market this case so he/she can get the most out of it...But come on...Half the thing's the seller is stating that this case is or can do, isn't!
The primary reason I wanted this case was because I was lead to believe that the lid of the case was either made out of clear acrylic or some transparent film. So buyer beware. False advertizing and misleading high resolution pictures may lead to a regrettable purchase...
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excuseme where can i buy this cover?
sorry for my english
I want one!!!! Where can i find it???
Here is my review for the Daviscase wallet/folio bookcase
General design and appearance: This case has a wallet/folio design. As stated on the product description, it is made of brown leather and the first thing you’ll notice is the typical leather mark label that is commonly found on products made of this material. The material looks authentic, has the typical smell of leather and is slightly distressed, which adds a nice touch to the case. The front and back of the case feature a nice sewing line that matches the color of the case. The quality of the sewing is on par with that of the leather and makes the product even more appealing. The back panel also features one vertical fold, which enables to use the case as a stand to maintain the phone on landscape mode. Toward the top of the back panel, you’ll find a cutout for the camera lens and flash and in the bottom left corner, a small slot provides easy access to the S-pen. On the top right corner, the name of the case “Davis Case” is embossed in the leather. The “spine” of the case features the typical shiny gold lettering and symbols found on old books. The inscriptions are stamped in the leather and make the case look like an authentic book. Despite the originality of the design and the thick leather, the case is not bulky for a wallet case and the limited footprint makes it even ok to carry in a pocket.
Features: In the open position, the left panel features 3 card slots, one of which with a transparent window for an id card. Underneath the 3 slots, you’ll find a sleeve for your bills. At the bottom of the slots, the brand is also embossed in the leather. As it is the case with this kind of wallet design, there is always a concern with the card slots rubbing against the screen of the phone when the case is closed. As this review was done within 24 hours after receiving the case, I did not notice any mark on my screen, however, I was using a tempered glass screen protector, which may have prevented this issue. The inside of the case is lined with fabric with a shiny pattern. The right panel of the case accommodates the plastic part holding the phone. That part is brown to match the color of the leather and consists of a flexible bumper and a flexible back, both made of what looks like TPU material. The back of this holder is partially glued to the leather. The bumper provides easy access to all the phone ports and the S-pen. They all fall at the right location. The bumper holds the phone very tightly at the four corners, however the flexibility of the plastic material creates some slack in the sections between corners. This may not affect how well the phone is maintained in the case but the hold is definitely not as strong as with other TPU bumpers. By folding the back panel of the case, the phone can be propped upright for use in landscape orientation. The case does not feature any magnet: it only folds but does not close completely and it does not feature the auto wake-up/sleep function seen on some other cases. I don’t find this to be an issue since 1) magnets are known to conflict with the S-pen, and 2) the absence of magnetic closure maintains easy access to the wallet.
Closing comments:
Overall, this is a very nice case if you’re looking for a folio/wallet design. The quality of the material and the design, which imitates the look of an old book, really add a nice touch. Although I haven’t done any test, the case seems to provide some level of protection. I found the phone to be snug in in its plastic holder and the thickness of the leather will probably provide some energy absorption in case of a fall. The only point of improvement in my opinion is the plastic (TPU?) phone holder, which could have been more rigid.
Pros:
- Original design with nice details
- 2 devices in one: phone case and wallet
- Leather and sewing are good quality
- Cutouts are accurately positioned
- Ability to maintain the phone in landscape mode
Cons:
- Phone holder not as snug as expected
- A bit bulky (but not significantly as compared to other wallet cases)
- May require the use of a screen protector to prevent possible marking due to rubbing of card slots on the phone screen
- A bit expensive
Hi, I don't trust this place. I bought 2 cases (Cell Phone Wallets) so I could make sure at least 1 would fit and sure enough only one fit. So I keeps that one and thought emails he said to send the other back to him for a refund. I followed the tracking and see it was returned to him. I waited 10 days more but still not refund. Emailing him he keep saying he did not have it yet, even though tracking said he received it. Then he stopped answering my emails altogether. It's been 2 months and still no refund.
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH HIM, HE RIPPED ME OFF.
Bruce
Jasher1 said:
Hi, I don't trust this place. I bought 2 cases (Cell Phone Wallets) so I could make sure at least 1 would fit and sure enough only one fit. So I keeps that one and thought emails he said to send the other back to him for a refund. I followed the tracking and see it was returned to him. I waited 10 days more but still not refund. Emailing him he keep saying he did not have it yet, even though tracking said he received it. Then he stopped answering my emails altogether. It's been 2 months and still no refund.
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH HIM, HE RIPPED ME OFF.
Bruce
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Get ahold of Amazon and do it like now and show them the emails and tracking number because I had this problem and Amazon forced the person to refund me.
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drsky125 said:
Here is my review for the Daviscase wallet/folio bookcase
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Personally I don't think you need to do reviews/advertising of products on XDA because Amazon already has their own reviews section and this place is a known rip off and liar.
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I really like the products of
I have been buy only the Daviscase covers of several years
I am very satisfied with the service and the quality
DavisCase is brand iname and s also sold on Amazon and ebay ,shopify and more
The products are unique handmade .. that only this company has the models that are produced in small quantities for each model
Thanks
John