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So today I'll be ordering a leather flip case for my X10.
It seems like it's down to the
"Noreve Traditional A Leather Case"
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"Leather Case for Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 - Book Type (Snap Button)(Black/Crocodile Pattern)"
Any recommendation as to which of these are better?
I haven't heard much about the PDairs in regards to X10's but browsing through this forum for other phones it seems like PDair has some mixed reviews.
And just by looking at it, I'm not entirely sure it'll secure the phone too well.
Spaghetti leather straps appear to hold it in place.
Sort of a G string for my X10. Possibly not what i'm looking for.
The noreve on the other hand appears to grip the phone very well. But it's a few extra dollars and i'm sure shipping will be pretty high considering I have to order from the UK. (I'm located in the USA)
I'm not sure if this matters enough to affect your recommendation but
I don't care about the belt clip quality as I will strictly use this as a case in my pocket. Not on a belt.
Bulk is not a problem. I just need maximum protection with a hard flap that will insure my screen won't get broken.
Accessibility is a plus since i'd prefer to never take it out of the case.
and having a hole for the camera is a plus.
I guess both of these cases somewhat match my needs but i'm not sure which is better nor if there is an even better choice out there.
Good people of XDA! Help me decide which case to get!
you'd better check on http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_tr...case+for+xperia+X10&_sacat=See-All-Categories (fairly cheap prices and free shipping)
I have a Norève (received as a gift) about a year ago and love it.
I need a robust case which includes a screen cover; all of my previous smartphones were retired because of broken screens.
The Norève is solid and grips the phone well. My X10 has survived my usual level of phone abuse with no nicks or scratches. There is an included belt clip, a metal one is available as an option.
There is a large variety of leather choices (mine is smooth and light blue). Each case is made-to-order in France, which sucks if you're in a rush but results in something that fits the phone perfectly.
I'm very happy with my Norève and will buy cases for future phones from then too. Slow to produce and deliver but worth the wait, IMO; no complaints at all.
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So I received my Transformer custom leather case yesterday. It came out beautifully. The leather is very high-quality and I will have a tablet case for many years to come, even when the Transformer is replaced.
I have a bunch of pictures attached so you can see the case. I have some of the top, back, interior, and the tablet loaded into the case. I can send anybody higher resolution pictures if requested.
So as some of you may have read in the original post, I wanted to see if anybody would like one made as well. Cost will be $100 bucks and shipping should only be around 15 bucks. Yes, it is expensive, but this case will protect well, look great doing it, and last forever.
Feel free to ask me any questions. If you are game, PM your details and we can do the transaction via Paypal. Lead time will be about two weeks.
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I really like leather slip cases and was looking all-over the interwebs for something to fit my transformer. I found a full-grain leather slip case from a leather goods maker in the States that is really good looking but it was sized for an iPad. I contacted them and they said they would not make a custom size so I started looking for custom leather goods makers in Singapore (where I live). Lo and behold, I found somebody here and I am going to meet with him this week or next so he can custom fit my transformer.
The case will be full-grain leather with nice stitching around the edges and a sheep-skin inner lining. It should be something similar to the images I have posted. With the thickness of the leather and having the extra outer stitching, it should have a some nice protective qualities as well.
Since proper Transformer cases are fairly hard to come by and the quality can be "meh" in some of them, would anybody like to pool with me and do a bulk order. I was quoted around 100 USD to get the case custom made for me but with the the power of XDA, I bet we get that down. The quality and longevity of a case like this would outlast your transformer and the generic aspect of it would allow it to be used for many things, including some new tablet down the road. I am going to have one made either way, but I felt like I should extend this opportunity to the rest of y'all.
Shipping from Singapore can be expensive but I bet I could fit these in a padded envelope and get them moving around the world for about 12-15 bucks in shipping.
looks interesting.
I am interested, will they be able to add a small pocket for a stylus and spare memory card?
I had thought about doing something like that, but in efforts to keep things simple I had not asked for that. My original thought was to make a pocket on one side that was about half or two-thirds the height of the full case, but same width.
I imagine that since it is a custom leather shop, they could do it but the cost would most rise a bit for the extra leather / labor? Any way you could take one of the pictures and draw on it to explain visually what you are thinking?
FYI, I am going there today to talk with them and get measured. I will report back on what kind of extra costs a pocket would be and just my initial impressions overall.
So the leather that they will be using is a nice soft but thick nubuck brown leather. It will age great and show a nice patina as it is used. He also puts in a thin padding under the sheepskin lining. Bonus!
The case will be rectangular and not have the dip on the open end like the original pictures I posted. As far as the pocket for a stylus/memory card, the design would have to change quite a bit and the cost will rise by 20 to 40. He did not give an exact figure. I think the single piece of leather folded on it self would be much classier anyway.
It is going to be a couple of weeks before I get it but I will post more pictures when it arrives and anyone interested can let me know and I will make a bulk order.
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Bump so you guys can get in on the leather case. You will not be disappointed.
100 bucks seems extremely high priced for what looks to be 20 bucks worth of material and 4 quick stitches.
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100 bucks seems extremely high priced for what looks to be 20 bucks worth of material and 4 quick stitches.
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Ok, then you go buy the raw full-grain leather, the sheepskin leather lining, thin padding to go between the two layers and make one. I guarentee that yours will not look like this. This was custom made and cut for the Transformer by a leather craftsman. High quality is not cheap. I was willing to pay this. I would bet others would too.
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Ok, then you go buy the raw full-grain leather, the sheepskin leather lining, thin padding to go between the two layers and make one. I guarentee that yours will not look like this. This was custom made and cut for the Transformer by a leather craftsman. High quality is not cheap. I was willing to pay this. I would bet others would too.
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I too think this is too expensive for what it is. I appreciate its good quality leather but its just a sleeve type case. If it was a custom made one similar to folio style cases, I would not mind paying that kind of price. It just seems there is not enough leather for the buck so to say.
100 bucks? I've had real leather coats for as much.... no way worth 100. 40-50 sure I can see it... being custom and all.... but not willing to pay 1/4 the price of my tablet for a case.
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While I am still waiting for the shipping mail from 1saleaday.com...
I kept looking for the case here and found these 2 the most people r buying.
Which one do u choose and...why ~
http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leathe...9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322877887&sr=1-9
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005F7KQB6?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1
I have the first of the two and love it. Got it for $9 on Ebay with free shipping
I am also waiting on my View from 1saleaday. And as far as the case I'm also going to buy the one from the first link (HHI). Its not real leather but that's no biggie for me. The BLUREX looks very good and a little more compact but it doesn't have portrait mode and I want to have that option.
I just bought the second one the other day... Should be arriving Thursday... I will post a review after I experiment with it...
I've had the Blurex since I received my View from 1SaleADay back in December. I'm usually not one for folio cases, but this one is fantastic. The fit is perfect, the quality is great, it looks nice, and it doesn't add a lot of bulk. It's just an all-around great case. The deciding factors for me were the size and the overwhelming amount of positive reviews in the forums here and on other sites.
The 1st, 360 style case, is poor quality in my opinion. Both are thin leather knockoff.
I would get a rubberized back like this:
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Black-Rubberized-Cover-Flyer/dp/B0058W77ZG/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1327453740&sr=8-12
And then an 8-9 inch sleeve like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JHRRFK/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
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I've had the second one (the Blurex) since I received my View from 1SaleADay back in December. I'm usually not one for folio cases, but this one is fantastic. The fit is perfect, the quality is great, it looks nice, and it doesn't add a lot of bulk. It's just an all-around great case. The deciding factors for me were the size and the overwhelming amount of positive reviews in the forums here and on other sites.
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I concur.
Blurex case is very good.
DigitalMD said:
I have the first of the two and love it. Got it for $9 on Ebay with free shipping
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care to share the link?
Cases
I got my View from 1saleaday in December. (I just ordered 2 more from the recent sale for the kids)
I ordered 3 cases in december:
1) The 360 degree rotating case listed here
2) A case very similar to the Blurex except rather than fake leather it's a carbon fiber texture. http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Steal...7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327526675&sr=1-7
3) A rubberized plastic shell (like you'd get for a cell phone nearly identical to the one recommended a few posts back by jamus28)
For me.. I want something that adds as little bulk as possible, while protecting the unit including the screen. The perfect case for me would be identical to the one they make for the Kindle Fire here: http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Lightw...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327527632&sr=1-1 But thats not an option for the View / Flyer.
So The 360 degree case (1): Well made, Solid Feel, But a bit unstable trying to stand the device up in portrait mode. It's top heavy and falls backward easy. The case is overall very good. It's less bulky than I thought it would be. I'm not at all disappointed.
The Carbon Fiber case (2): (similar to the blurex style) This is the case I settled on and use. It's the least bulky, well made, and offers superb protection. It does not rotate but that helps it be less bulky. I love this case and I'm very happy with it.
The Rubberized Shell (3): the lightest of the 3 but Not for me. It adds bulk as any case does, but it has no real screen protection. It is the most comfortable when using the device since there is no cover to fold back. It does not have a stand if you like to watch video on it though. I knew I'd dislike it when I got it, but it was cheap... so I gave it a shot. For some.. it might be the perfect case.
Thanks for all recommendation
I ordered Blurex and have prime shipping!
The sad thing is the estimated shipping for the view is next monday...
I know you already made your choice - but thought I would throw in my two cents anyway as I own both.
Both cases are very nice. Here are some of the differences:
Blurex - a little less bulky than 360. I like the pen holder on the bottom rather than side but since it is leather it does not hold the pen as well
360 - the "hole" in the back makes it a little easier to hang on to if you are walking around with it. As x51 mentioned, it's not that stable in portrait mode (but the blurex doesn't go into portrait at all as a stand). Pen holder on side is elastic and holds the pen much better.
I use the Blurex around the house and the 360 when on the job. Both are nice cases and fit well.
Hope this helps someone.
Emama said:
Thanks for all recommendation
I ordered Blurex and have prime shipping!
The sad thing is the estimated shipping for the view is next monday...
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I got my "Shipped" email yesterday.. I'm expecting them to arrive Tuesday-ish
Though you've already ordered, I'll just add that I've owned both cases. Currently I use the blurex (earlier model without the pen carrier). The swivel case is a neat idea, but adds too much bulk, IMHO. I was especially annoyed by the ring on the back (part of the swivel mechanism) that sticks out about a quarter of an inch and makes the tablet look like it's hovering just off the table when you set it down.
I like my Case-Mate Versant ($16 from Case-Mate site). Had the 360 and returned it, the design was too flimsy and didn't feel solid/sturdy enough. Though the Versant doesn't offer portrait mode, I realize I don't really use docked portrait much so it doesn't matter much to me. Just throwing it out there as an option for you if you need to get an alternative case to the Blurex. By the way, the Boxwave (carbon fiber-esque) case looks cool too.
I have been going back and forth for two weeks now with different cases for the Note 3.
My local store had the Note 3 Otterbox version in stock.
While this is reportedly less bulky, I found it to be more bulky than I had hoped after opening up the box and checking it out.
The screen protector portion did look better than the one that came with the Otterbox Defender case I got with my old EVO 4G LTE.
I tried it and ended up getting a Seidio case instead.
My need is something that offers good protection against drops without being bulky.
My main choices (open to other suggestions), given that I likely want a (solid) belt clip holster (might consider one without a holster) , are
Seidio Dilex case with belt clip holster (i.e. I would buy the combo)
Ballistic SG Maxx (comes with a belt clip holster)
Otterbox Defender (also comes with a belt clip holster)
I may end up rethinking getting a belt clip holster to expand my options or if I think the holster poses a risk *, in which case the following might be interesting
Urban Armor Gear (UAG)
Otterbox Commuter? (haven't researched this much yet)
Dilex (again, but without the holster this time)
If I do go with a holster, the Seidio Dilex combo may get the nod, since it MAY offer a balance between size (not too bulky) and protection, although I would want to be sure it would indeed help prevent damage if I were to actually drop my Note 3 from a little under 6 feet (~ ear height).
Any others I am missing / should be considering?
Thanks in advance!
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* May decide against holster if I think keeping my N3 in a holster could pose a fall risk / getting it knocked out if someone brushes up against me during my train ride, given its size and weight, especially if I am running for a train etc.
EDIT -
I am also now considering the Trident Cyclops (which also features a built-in screen protector).
Strangely, the Cyclops is thinner than the Aegis, even though the Trident Cyclops series has been compared to the Otterbox Defender series and the Aegis series has been compared to the Commuter series...
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2013/11/11/best-samsung-galaxy-note-3-cases-for-tough-protection/
Hopefully this helps since I have not seen much about these cases.
Bought Cyclops Amazon reseller
I purchased the Trident Cyclops.
I first placed an order from the manufacturer but they are on the other side of the country and may not get it to me in time.
I then placed an order on Amazon from a reseller one state over from me (reseller has 94% rating - I did not see anything about fakes in the verbiage of the user reviews, one even thanked the seller for sending an original, and description says brand new, ships in retail packaging").
Is there any real concern with potential fake Trident cases on Amazon?The Amazon price was only $5 less than MSRP (did it for the much faster shipping), so I suspect it is legit (real Trident) but after reading about fake Otterboxes, I am being extra careful.
Hopefully it is just a case (no pun intended) of them having bought a decent quantity from a wholesaler and hence selling them slightly below MSRP.
I suppose I could buy another case directly from the manufacturer and compare the two once the second one arrives.
I could then return the Amazon one if it does turn out to be fake, but buying a second version of the case just to check would be a lot of extra effort that might be overkill.
I just ordered the Seidio Dilex combo for my Note 3 today. I have had Otterbox Defenders and Commuters both for other devices in the past. I find the Defender too bulky especially for a Note 3. I saw some YouTube videos of the Seidio Dilex combo and it looks solid. I have read tons of reviews from people who bought the equivalent Seidio case for their Note 2's which at the time was called the Seidio Active. It is less bulky than the OB Defender and provides adequate protection. I want as little bulk as possible and also the fact that Seidio's case was $30 cheaper partly due to using USPS for shipping instead of OB's FedEx. I am in Canada and don't want to find out I will be dinged with International Brokerage fees from FedEx in addition to duty/taxes.
I was case hunting at the mall, and I have got to say the commuter has come a long long way from even the NOTE 2. First, it does not feature an awkward back. Second, It feels very very natural in your hand & is slim compared to previous generation otterbox cases. It did not throw the "Omg so much bulk" look onto the phone like the commutters did with the N2 and so on so I am very pleased this time around it made protection look sexy. Bestbuy was complaining about how they didnt have stock yet when I did go looking for it but radioshack had just received their shipment when I was asking for it (go figure). It was $44 there, which to me is worth it.
Seidio Dilex and UAG
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I am using both cases with holsters.of you want pictures I can send to you
farhanahm said:
Hi
I am using both cases with holsters.of you want pictures I can send to you
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plz send pictures both cases with holsters your are using. thanks
The otterbox defender is surprisingly slim this time around. I've owned defenders for other phones that made it a big brick.. but this one is the best one I've ever seen. The rubber is of much higher quality than the other defenders I've used and the case design is super impressive. especially that home button they put up front, makes it flush with the lip.
Pardon my rant...
Is it so much to ask for a leather case that does NOT have a cover? I just want a nice, simple, slim leather case that is nothing more than a case. I really don't understand why there are hundreds of leather wallet or flip cases, some look as if they even have the nice looking case I want (only attached to a cover) but I have yet to find one single nice leather case. Apple themselves sells a gorgeous and simple leather case for their devices and it irks me that I am pretty much stuck with TPU bugdroid or polycarbonate as my choices for a slim and simple case.
Anyone finding anything I haven't?
Hi !
Sorry I am not able to post direct link on the forum, but you should find what you're looking for on "noreve.com" site.
noreve.com/en/motorola/3077-motorola-nexus-6-leather-case.html
noreve.com/en/motorola/3078-motorola-nexus-6-leather-case.html
fonf said:
Hi !
Sorry I am not able to post direct link on the forum, but you should find what you're looking for on "noreve.com" site.
noreve.com/en/motorola/3077-motorola-nexus-6-leather-case.html
noreve.com/en/motorola/3078-motorola-nexus-6-leather-case.html
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Wow, the last time I saw Noreve come up they only had the flip/wallet case and pouches available. The back case (first link in your post) is new to me, and looks... pretty damn close to what I've hoped for. Thanks for the timely reminder!
EDIT: Just did a quick dive through YouTube and am a little skeptical about how accurate the renders on the site are with respect to the thickness of the case along the edges, and specifically how disruptive the cut-out portions might be.
There's a review of the iPhone 6 back case that shows just how chunky the sides are, and if you compare it against how the same product is rendered on Noreve's website, there's a pretty huge visual difference. And in my opinion the thickness on video looks a lot less attractive.
Anyhow, it might be mitigated somewhat by the relatively larger footprint on the Nexus 6, but I kind of don't feel like dropping ~$35 to test it :\
Yeah that case looks wayy too chunky.. the case should just be a thin layer of leather glued to polycarbonate.
You can always do what @Pilz did (and I later copied him). Get yourself one of them real Horween leather back skins from @slickwraps and slap it onto a Spigen case. Pilz has photos all over this forum of how good it looks. I have two cases, one with dark leather and one with distressed tan leather (my favorite), and rock them both. Nothing better than the smell of real leather!
I bought this off ebay for 2.99. I love it. Took a few weeks to arrive though...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/27173526310...49&var=570570374297&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I bought this off ebay for 2.99. I love it. Took a few weeks to arrive though...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/27173526310...49&var=570570374297&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Thats not real leather, and the quality seems to be pretty bad. many of those photos show fibers coming out from under the ring cutout for the camera, for several different colors.
I like this leather case, been using it for a few months now, it's relatively thin:
http://www.tetded.com/home/en/nexus...nexus-6-xt1100-xt1103-dijon-iii-lc-black.html
has anyone ever found in the US what the original poster describes?
i am looking for a case that is only a back made of leather. i do not want a skin
Just letting everyone know that I ordered one of the leather cases off of Noreve. I will update when I receive it, and will post pictures.