Had to import this to Canada from the UK (unable to find where to buy this anywhere in North America, online or otherwise). Cheapest I found it online in the UK was from Fonejoy (paid around $40 CAD inc. tax after currency exchange - which actually seemed very reasonable for an OEM Sony case, which I assume would have been priced at around that same amount if not more in USD/CAD).
Not a huge fan of flip cases in general, but because its OEM I had to get it and sleep/wake functionality is a huge plus for me. If you have further questions, let me know and I'll try to answer them.
Pros
+ Best looking flip cover you can get (at a cost)
+ Fits like a glove when closed, extremely solid in the hand, can't beat the classy look
+ Camera cutout is the best I've seen, very recessed, solid, and has a separate cutout for the flash
+ Sleep/wake functionality (seems to be the about the same speed as pressing the power button... which IMO always has an annoying delay from the time you actually press it to when the screen comes on...)
Con
- The plastic lip on the upper right hand side of my unit is slightly crooked. Not a huge deal, and not worth sending back. Probably a manufacturing issue.
- Not a huge fan of the way the edges of the cover extend past the inner shell. It *can* cause the top cover to shift around when pressed, and also may bend or warp over time.
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Had to import this to Canada from the UK (unable to find where to buy this anywhere in North America, online or otherwise). Cheapest I found it online in the UK was from Fonejoy (paid around $40 CAD inc. tax after currency exchange - which actually seemed very reasonable for an OEM Sony case, which I assume would have been priced at around that same amount if not more in USD/CAD).
Not a huge fan of flip cases in general, but because its OEM I had to get it and sleep/wake functionality is a huge plus for me. If you have further questions, let me know and I'll try to answer them.
Pros
+ Best looking flip cover you can get (at a cost)
+ Fits like a glove when closed, extremely solid in the hand, can't beat the classy look
+ Camera cutout is the best I've seen, very recessed, solid, and has a separate cutout for the flash
+ Sleep/wake functionality (seems to be the about the same speed as pressing the power button... which IMO always has an annoying delay from the time you actually press it to when the screen comes on...)
Con
- The plastic lip on the upper right hand side of my unit is slightly crooked. Not a huge deal, and not worth sending back. Probably a manufacturing issue.
- Not a huge fan of the way the edges of the cover extend past the inner shell. It *can* cause the top cover to shift around when pressed, and also may bend or warp over time.






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Hey dude, firstly thank you for this review as I've been considering this case myself as I previously owned a Z2 a few years ago and had the style cover for that and I really loved it (but not a big fan of flip cases myself).
I've just ordered a J&D gel case as I previously owned one of these for the original XA and I must say it fitted very well and looked very sleek. I will most likely consider the Style Cover very soon!
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Here You Go! (please excuse the smudgy screen!):
The Sony Tablet S Premium Leather Case at £69.99 here in the UK. You use it in 2 comfortable fold out Stands for either typing or movie playback etc. In the box you get the case, 5 spare gels for the top of the tablet and 4 peices of Velcro (you only need 2 peices of Velcro to secure the Tablet in Place. The Stitching and leather is of very high quality. The Top Curved area (that covers the thick end of the tablet is of a matte finish, feels like a tough rubberised material and is very good to grip (non slippy)
Pros:
Very High Quality Finish and Stitching.
Excellent for use as a stand for media use.
Excellent for Typing on a desk or your lap.
You don't have to take the Tablet out of the Case to use/recharge in the cradle.
Hole cut out for the Camera.
Plastic area for IR Remote to work.
Easy to use/Grip when case is folded open when using in your hand.
Cons:
Adds a lot of weight to the device at 250grams making a total of 848 grams (makes it feel as heavy as the iPad 1) Some people might opt for the standard case which is slightly lighter at 215 grams.
Can be a faff to get out of the case, the adhesive on the gels is that strong you feel like you are going to rip the Tablet apart if say you want to use the tablet around the house without the extra weight.
It would have been nice if the top of the Tablet was slightly magnetic and the case flap tip was also magnetic for that extra bit of surety that it will stay shut (I cant say i have had a problem where the flap has flung open yet.)
The Case feels and looks like a premium product:
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You find the 2 raised bits of padding do a good job of automatically cleaning the parts of the screen they are touching when the case is closed, but obviously the middle strip wont be clean!!:
This is really sturdy and hardly any spring when typing whether its on your lap or on a table:
The Back of the case with a cut out for the rear camera:
A plastic panel to allow the IR Remote to work even when in the case:
Tablet S Stood rigid for movie/music/photo play back:
You have to leave on 2 strips of Velcro so the Tablet will stay in the case, also the 2 gels at the top of the case are sticky and very very secure:
The Tablet S sits comfortably in the official cradle even when in the case:
Thanks for the details and pics. Greatly appreciated. Now that I'm more informed, I think I'll pass and cancel my order for one. I really like using the device naked and don't want to sacrifice the ease of doing so. *sigh* The unique form factor really limits the availability of generic covers (not slip cases).
Looks pretty nice, other than that bloody velcro
What is the model number of this case - i went to a sony centre today and they had a similar official case for £90 or so. I didn't even ask for it to be taken off the shelf as i thought it was to expensive. they said no other models were available yet. Now i wonder if it is the same model but at a premium price for some reason. Confused
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Y I dont see this case in the sony website? I only find the STM slim case... is it similar to the one u have?
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...oductId=8198552921666383166#additionalImage1"
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Y I dont see this case in the sony website? I only find the STM slim case... is it similar to the one u have?
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...oductId=8198552921666383166#additionalImage1"
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That cover is only available through Sony UK. Adorama.com has it listed as backordered.
The case i bought from the sony centre sheffield store in the UK is the SGPCV1/B, however its not on sonys website anymore for some reason.
Just bought the tablet from Sony shop, I got this case. I can confirm from Sony this case was around £90 and unfortunately not £69.99 like quoted by OP. Very high quality, bit fiddley to put together (the adhesive velcro stuff) but very useful
Just ordered mine from john lewis, its £40 in the clearance sale
I bought a cheap silicone skin for my flyer (this one: http://www.amazon.com/HTC-FLYER-SILICONE-SKIN-CASE/dp/B0050FDQTC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325684321&sr=8-1)
It fits ok, but causes frequent shut downs. I think it's just a bit tight against the power button and holds it down till the flyer shuts off.
Anyone know of a skin that doesn't do that? Or should I just take a knife to this one and cut out around the power button?
I want just a skin rather than case - I'd like a better grip on the unit, plus hide the whiteness (just don't like the white/silver of the flyer) and still fit into my windshield mount in the car.
I just received a clear one from handheld items that I haven't installed yet. By the looks of it, the area over the power button is raised so it shouldn't cause the problem you are having. I'll test it out later and report back.
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I bought a cheap silicone skin for my flyer (this one: http://www.amazon.com/HTC-FLYER-SILICONE-SKIN-CASE/dp/B0050FDQTC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325684321&sr=8-1)
It fits ok, but causes frequent shut downs. I think it's just a bit tight against the power button and holds it down till the flyer shuts off.
Anyone know of a skin that doesn't do that? Or should I just take a knife to this one and cut out around the power button?
I want just a skin rather than case - I'd like a better grip on the unit, plus hide the whiteness (just don't like the white/silver of the flyer) and still fit into my windshield mount in the car.
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Thanks, I'd appreciate it.
The one I bought does have a raised bump over the power button, but doesn't seem to be enough.
I looked todya at the bestbuy hard cover for the flyer (the one that only covers the back, but it's hard). Looks nice, but the back is too slick. And it's stupid expensive, like $40 for a dumb piece of molded plastic. So I'm also considering some of the knockoffs of that too - the ones online all claim to have a rubberized back.
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Oh, I have. But I've actually had 2 of them already and both did it (different sellers, but the same skin. One was this one, and one was a bigger pack w/ car mount and such). So now I'm looking for a replacement. My flyer was a refurb, and the bottom back cover (not the one that the sd slot is under) is loose, so that's another reason I want it covered. Don't want a full case though since it'll be spending most of the time in a car mount where a case would get in the way.
I just installed the one I got from HandHeldItems.com
There is plenty of clearance between the power button and the case. Maybe just a tad more than I prefer because you have to push it down pretty far to get it to trigger the switch.
The case fits good. All holes line up except the small hole on the bottom of the right side. I think that is a microphone. No big deal for me.
The back is textured and it feels good in the hand.
My only complaint is the 'color'. I'd go with a Black or Smoked on my next one. I'm not a fan of the clear.
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I have been a noreve customer for sereral years, having noreve cases for the e-reader Sony PRS-T1, Sony Xperia Pro, HTC One M8, and now the Nokia 7 plus (mine is a TA-1046).
https://www.noreve.com
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If you are looking for a light and thin case, go away, this is certainly not for you. This case is heavy and thick. Heavy as same weight as the phone. Thick as almost three times the thickness of the phone. If you are vegan, go away, this is leather. If you are still reading this, I can tell you it really protects the phone, allows you to "carelessly" put it in a bag, is very elegant, and will last longer than the device itself.
Before talking about price, let me explain my point of view on "expensive vs lot of money": let's say someone sells you a Ferrari, in perfect condition, $1000. This is cheap, but this is also a lot of money. Now, let's say someone sells you a used pen for $5. This is very expensive, but this is not that a lot of money.
That said, the case costs a lot of money, but IMHO, it is not that expensive. Price starts at about $50 ($49.04), then it depends on options and leather you chose, where it can almost rise up to 4 times that price. Which is (or "could be percieved as") ridiculous compared to the price of the phone.
I would not have taken anything than the standard black finish, which is very nice (remember I had other cases for other devices), if it had not been a gift. I have the "tentation tropézienne" "blu marino" model.
Packaging:
It comes in a pouch, and the pouch inside a rigid box. Useless, but very nice. It took three weeks after ordering to get it, but my previous purchases were fast. This is due to custom manufacturing. All non-standard leathers are not in stock and made on-demand. You are warned before ordering, with a pretty correct estimation of delivery date. In my case it was spot-on, but for someone I know, it was two weeks off (non-standard leather also).
Feel and fit:
Once iserted in the case, the phone fits tight and won't escape. You will have to remove the phone from the case if you need access to SD/SIM tray. I had to, and it is not that easy to remove the phone. Like with my previous devices, after a few times it becomes easier, but will not become loose.
Design:
Looks like an agenda or some kind of small notebook. Being a "wallet flap" as they call it, it opens like a book. For the Xperia Pro and the M8 I had the vertical flap, I wanted a change. What I can say is it seems more practical for taking pictures, at least for me. The flap has pockets that can hold small papers or credit cards.
As I told in previous section, SD/SIM tray can only be reached by removing the phone from the case. All other buttons and connectors are accessible.
Even if the phoneis almost completely covered, you can still see the copper finish.
Cuts for camera and flash are ok. For the fingerprint sensor, the case being very thick, you have to get used to it, especially, if like me, you had the phone for several weeks with the standard case. It remains completely functional and reachable without much effort.
Conclusion TL;DR:
It might not be a practical choice for everyone, being thick and relatively heavy. But if you like good-looking stuff, a bit "vintage", very protective cases, and if its price is not a no-go, this might be your choice as well. At least it is mine.
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I have had this case for two weeks now.
Pros
- Great build. Feels like a quality case which is expected from Spigen.
- Does not add too much bulk. I also have a Spigen Liquid Air case and the difference is not too drastic.
- Good lip on the front for protection. You can lay the phone face down w/o worries.
- Kick stand is decent. A little flimsy, but it holds.
- Alert slider cutout is great. I don't have to dig into it to move it. Operates like normal.
Cons
- Adds bulk. If you are looking for a slim case, this isn't it.
- One color choice. Gunmetal is the only option right now. It looks nice, but I've always gotten the black on black series. I emailed Spigen about it and was told at the moment they don't plan on releasing more color options.
- Buttons are flush without deep groves on indicators. Just like the Supcase many times I don't know which volume button I am pressing until I press it.
- Back plastic will get a lot of micro scratches. Only way to combat that is to either lay it on soft surfaces or place it face down. I've had this series before and Black hides scratches pretty well. They show up on Gunmetal.
Thanks for the review. I've been using it for about a month now and for me it's a bit too bulky TBH. I will still use it every now and then when I need a proper protection but it's really not too comfortable to hold when typing for example. It kinda cuts into your small finger on the bottom of the phone because the TPU case has an aggressive edge where your small finger is holding.
Other than that a decent case which offers great protection. You can even place a.piece of metal between the plastic and TPU back to use it on a magnetic car mount for example. Doesn't have the best grip there because it's kinda heavy but usually gets the job done.
Did anyone test it with Official OP 6T tempered glass?
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Thanks for the review. I've been using it for about a month now and for me it's a bit too bulky TBH. I will still use it every now and then when I need a proper protection but it's really not too comfortable to hold when typing for example. It kinda cuts into your small finger on the bottom of the phone because the TPU case has an aggressive edge where your small finger is holding.
Other than that a decent case which offers great protection. You can even place a.piece of metal between the plastic and TPU back to use it on a magnetic car mount for example. Doesn't have the best grip there because it's kinda heavy but usually gets the job done.
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Oh yes I completely forgot to mention that. I do find that holding the phone and typing for 5 minutes causes my pinky finger to become sore.
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Did anyone test it with Official OP 6T tempered glass?
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I have. Didn't work for me. Ended up replacing the official OP6T TG with an IQ Shield.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ied-op6t-tempered-glass-t3874497/post78951794
Hello everyone,
I'm here again for a case review. This time, my curiosity got tickled by Carved and their Traveler line of phone cases.
As I wrote in my previous review (about the MOUS - Limitless 5.0), I've already got opportunity to experience their Live Edge line, which is more expensive and has some cons that I wanted to avoid with my new S23 Ultra.
What I like with Carved is that they pay attention to details, and it begins by the packaging, with their textured cardboard boxes magnet-closed. Looks great, feels great, and once you open it, you'll find your case in a little hand-made fabric bag. And like their One of 1 mantra, these bags are as unique as their cases (I didn't thought about taking pictures of that, but I'll add them later).
But back onto the main topic: the case!
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Can't say how much I'm delighted by the colours. Pictures aren't doing justice to it, and natural light is bringing the best out of the pigments used in their resin work.
The wood panel itself is pretty thin (under 3mm) but feels sturdy enough and you can choose the option to embed a MagSafe upgrade to it (additional cost of 6$ on your order).
The rubber case itself feels good, is pretty thin, but the textured sides provide some grip to it (more classic than MOUS' approach on the topic, but still effective).
The inside of the case is covered by a thin layer of felt to protect your phone's back panel from scratch. Unfortunately, the lips of the rubber shouldn't be preventing your phone to be heavily damaged if it falls flat, as they are having a low profile when you compare it to the competitors in the case market. On the other hand, Carved does warn about the point that their cases are more on the "work of art" side than the protective one. Soooo... If you're a little clumsy and are looking for something safer to use, maybe you should look for an other brand.
As you can see on the last picture, uploaded above this sentence, that Carved doesn't really went for the hollow design I like so much on the S-Pen hole, but it's not a mood-killer, just a little less comfortable to use (IMO).
With a little more than a month of use with this case, I can tell that is you're a careful person looking for some originality in term of design, Carved is providing what you're craving for. With a generous designs choices to pick from, regular new ones hitting their online shelves and the fact that every case sold is a unique piece (you will never end in the situation where your best friend is wearing the same outfit as you and have to battle to death to know who's the right to keep it for the day, but case-wise), the Elkhart shop provides solid options for your S23 Ultra.
I avoided the topic until the end, but let's look at it now: base price for this case type is 59$, the MagSafe upgrade is 5.99$, the shipping to Europe is 16.45$ (48.25$ if you take express worldwide shipping with UPS), and if you add to that the customs (only for standard shipping)... Well, you end up with a case flirting with the 90$ (Live Edge ones will end up around 200$, for information). If you're up to spend that money on a single case, or not, is definitely a big point to consider here.
On my side, I can tell that I'm happy with this case so far and would recommend it to anyone ticking the boxes mentioned above.
PROS
Unique
Great attention to details
Beautiful craftsmanship
Shipping is fast
CONS
Can become quite pricey (depending on your location)
Not as secure as most of the competitors on the case market
Unique also means that you might miss some designs for which you could have gotten a "love at first sight" situation
To check Carved's cases for Samsung S23 Ultra:
Traveler cases
Live Edge cases
How effective is the MagSafe ring in your case? I own one of their Traveler cases for an iPhone 14 Pro Max and the MagSafe is very effective. But I've heard mixed reports of MagSafe with the S-series Traveler cases.
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How effective is the MagSafe ring in your case? I own one of their Traveler cases for an iPhone 14 Pro Max and the MagSafe is very effective. But I've heard mixed reports of MagSafe with the S-series Traveler cases.
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Nothing wrong on my side with it.