I am particular about both my wallets and my cases, so combining the two means an extra degree of pickiness. I also tend toward folio cases, so if that's not your thing, you aren't going to like this one, as it is very much intended for someone who wants to carry everything in one case.
The Artech21 case is a large full-size folio case with all the bells and whistles. It is solidly constructed from thick, high-quality leather and other materials.
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The interior is lined with what appears to be nylon fabric. There is a TPU case to hold the phone in place.
The wallet section is capable of holding 5-7 IDs and credit cards while still allowing room for some cash and other stuff in the slot behind it.
Even with all that stuff inside, it still closes securely. The snap is held in place by a magnet. It's not an especially strong magnet, but it seems strong enough.
The snap does block access to the power button when closed.
Access to power and headphone jack is unobstructed. The case comes with a wrist strap that I did not attach, but it's easy to do so if you like such things.
After a few days with this case, I am definitely liking it. The leather is very nice, and it looks and feels much better than a cheap TPU "leather" case. If you can deal with the size of it, it's easy to use.
The back behind the phone case folds to create a stand, but I had trouble getting it to stay put. This isn't an issue for me since I don't stand my phones up like that, but might be to you. [Edit: I just realized I was doing it wrong. Nevermind.]
If you're looking for a high-quality leather folio case, this is definitely worth considering. I have to say it's nice to see a manufacturer making stuff like this for phones beyond the iPhone and Galaxy Sx.
I received a discounted sample from the manufacturer in exchange for a review.
Thanks for the review.
I've always wanted this kind of case but there has always been one factor holding me back. If i used it as my wallet as well as phone case, i'd be very worried about losing it or it being stolen. To lose one or the other is one thing .. but to lose them both in one go would cripple me ><
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I was originally worried about http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LM04T6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01 this case but it turned out to be quite nice. it does add bulk tho so i would reccomend it to travelers and those who work in non office areas, perfect for cafe's and other busy places. best thing is both cameras work with no obstruction, and can separate for days you know you wont be using the keyboard, and then it looks real slim, pockets for everything see pics below and ask any questions, there is suede on the inside it looks real premium
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Great photos. Thanks for that. I'm waiting on mine to arrive from the US (must be stuck on a boat somewhere). What youhave described is perfect for what I need the case for.
I happen to have essentially the same one, save mine doesn't have the SD card holders (although I remember them being advertised, I do not need them so I let it slide). I commute by train (4 to 5 hours per shift), and so far it has behaved commendably. It is bulky, but it does feel a bit safer than having the TF700 all naked in my bag.The corners are free, though, so if dropped on a corner the device will still suffer quite a bit.
End of story: even with a case, don't drop it?
PS: what I like as well is that the flap that folds over the screen backwards makes the tablet/dock combination quite a bit more stable when you let the contraption rest on it. Wow, that is unclear, but I do not know how to phrase it more clearly. Let's try this.
__/\ << = keyboard, screen, folding flap
I received mine today from Amazon and haven't quite decided if I like it or not.
Pros:
The case seems to be built well with quality materials. The leather and solid flaps will definitely protect it from the elements, to an extent. The leather is smooth and soft but easy to hold on to. It's like carrying around a book.
Cons:
The bulk is significantly more than I was hoping for. With the tablet and dock folded in it's about 2 inches thick, and this is before I've put any papers in the flap.
The tablet strap is less than 1cm wide and has a small piece of Velcro to keep the tablet from slipping out if you don't have it docked. That's it, 1cm of Velcro, not that reassuring.
The dock's elastic straps block both the USB port and the Charging port. Moving them aside every time you need to use the ports is possible but an extra hassle.
If I should decide to carry it without the dock, the case doesn't stay closed well, is loose and baggy on the edge, and I'm going to be afraid that the tablet will fall out since a 1cm piece of Velcro is all that would be holding it in.
I'll probably be returning this case and wonder if the RooCase TF201 cases will fit the TF700. I may have to wait for the TF700 cases to come out.
I have had numerous tablets, including many from Samsung. I used to like everything OEM, but I experienced a drop once & the $40.00 Samsung OEM book case provided little protection & the device was damaged slightly. For $40 a case should offer some protection to my device. Since then I have always used leather cases purchased on Amazon.
For the Note 8, which I recieved a day or so before release, the case picking were slim. I found the one that had the most features from previous cases I enjoyed, which included selections from Moko, Poetic (which I really like) & tons of others.
In this instance, the case that met the most of my requirements was the Evecase. The Eve case is a textured leather (PU) case that has the auto-wake/sleep feature, multiple viewing angles in both portrait & landscape (which means it rotates) & I like to be able to remove the device easily, which this case accomplishes with a removable insert, which is held in place by a snap, which I have come to like more than the velcro removable types. I paid just under $5.00 for the case, which is now $5.99 USD on Amazon & I was surprise by just how nice the case is. While I am not a fan of the textured leather, i prefer smooth leather, this case is easily worth the $20 or more you would pay for the Poetic or Moko cases.
The case has cutouts in all of the obvious places, holes in the bottom on each side where the speakers are located & you can pretty easily access the SD Card slot & S-Pen, although there is a stylus loop for those that prefer having the S-Pen a few micro-seconds closer to use. It also has an elastic strap to hold the cover securely shut, which is great for S-Pen devices as magnet tend to interfere with the S-Pen's accuracy.
I have attached numerous pics, both from Amazon & a few I took to show details not seen in the Amazon pics.
Of all the Note 8 cases I have seen so far, I would recommend the Evecase over the rest. It is an exceptional value & protects the case well.
You can find the Evecase on Amazon by following this link: Evecase on Amazon
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Did you buy the book case separately or did it come in the box of your Note 8?
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I sewed this case a few days ago for my phone. All of the materials are up-cycled/reused. The fabric is an old bandana, the board that gives it rigidity is cardboard from a shoebox (very strong and thin!), and the elastic is a strap that fell off of a notebook. I suppose, if you want to get picky, the thread is new material. It was just laying around and doing nothing though, so it's not like I bought it for this project.
The phone straps in to the case, and it has a port-hole for the camera and speaker. You can not see the hole for the speaker because I did not cut the fabric, just the cardboard. This way particulates are kept out of the speaker, but you can hear it just fine.
The case folds over the back where the camera port-hole is, so when it is closed the lens is protected. The case will also fold up nicely into a stand for the phone, which is certainly the most important aspect of this design for me. When the case is fully closed the power and headphone ports are still accesible. The case extends far enough above and below the device that the top and bottom edges would not be damaged in a fall.
The elastic holds the phone in place surprisingly well, and does not block the front facing camera. I have use Skype while the phone is in the case in kickstand mode and it works wonderfully.
This is just my prototype. I have some neodymium magnets on the way, so I'm thinking about either adding them to this to get the flap to seal nicely, or adding them to the next version. Another option would be to make credit card/ID/money pockets, but obviously I would not want to have those and magnets. Which one do you think would be more useful?
Edit: 2013-05-03 Fixed image.
Looks beautiful, very nice and creative.
Thank you! It was a fun little project. It's been pretty functional too.
I'm working on version 2 which will have neodymium magnets that will clasp it closed and hold it in kickstand mode. Since I have the magnets to hold it in a triangular prism shape, and it doesn't have to fold back on itself like this one does, I'm able to eliminate one of the big panels so it is thinner when closed. I'll post a pic when I finish it.
This looks great, you should make/sell some cases on Etsy
This will be a fairly brief review. I'm not going to post any pictures -- the Amazon product page will have to suffice.
I'm still deciding on what type of case (if any) to use with my S5.
I've never been a big fan of this type of rugged case because of the bulk they add to the phone. This one is probably one of the smaller ones, which is a plus. The TPU part of the back fits just flush with the camera protrusion in that spot and then adds a slight ridge around it. The frame in the front seems slightly deeper than it needs to be, but it doesn't interfere with using the phone.
The overall look is really good - seems to be a common design. The interchangeable backs I think are great. They look and to some extent feel like aluminum although they are plastic. Everything fits very tightly. Nothing is going to come apart accidentally here.
One concern I had was the cutout for accessing the already-difficult USB port cover. It is indeed quite deep but there is just enough room for getting a fingernail under the left edge of the door. It doesn't really interfere with the opened flap or the cable.
The buttons are easily accessed through the case -- too easily, I found. I am constantly accidentally unlocking my screen in my pocket - not good. I would prefer a little more texture to them so that you can tell by feel if your finger is on one, but that doesn't help the pocket issue.
The screen protector is for me a major killer. It absolutely kills the look and feel of the screen, but even worse, the opening for the fingerprint sensor seems to be a lint magnet. I have a ton of lint and dust between the phone and the protector after about a week. If I absolutely loved this case in all other ways, I'd cut the protector right out. Really don't need or want it.
Generally speaking though, in all other ways it's a pretty nice case, and a good option among this type.
Looks very similar to the Zerolemon S5 case, without the squared off corners. Hopefully I'll have my ZL case tomorrow or Thursday, might grab one of these as well and compare them directly.
I agree with you jdock, Case overall is good but when it comes to using it in on daily basis it adds weight and takes extra space in your pocket. It seems they should actually do something about the screen protector.
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you can easily pop the screen protector out with just a little bit of pressure, makes the case alot better IMHO, the protector just wouldnt get pristine.
Melkco Premium Leather Case - Wallet Book Type, this is my first leather mobile case in my life, and i am going to write a review for this case.
After using it I am very satisfy with the case quality and functions. It has a multiple card slots design which is a useful function for me as i can bring one case to work instead of bring both of wallet and phone. This particular case includes totally hands work and Italian leather which is really provides a premium looks and a good quality of touch.
I have been using this mobile case for a month. It is not much difference with the new one but the color of leather is slightly turned to black(maybe is caused by my sweaty hand). However, I am definitely impressed using this mobile leather case because this case is really provide a good touch feel, very good to hold while I typing massages or playing games, not slippery at all, I think this is because of the premium leather. For the protection is normal level but still acceptable. I have dropped my S6 from office table once, and no damages found on my device(luckily). S6 is fully covered by the case and the front and back side’s leather will be slightly softer to reduce some impact force. I love my phone and I am not trying to throw it from the rooftop:angel:, so I think it is enough for my daily use.
At last, I will recommend this Melkco Premium Leather Case:good:.
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Thank you for your patience to watch my review!!Ho Ho Ho….
Melkco Premium Leather Case - My Review
Disclosure: I received this free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
I really wanted to like this, but I can't say that I do. It just doesn't feel like a quality item.
Pros - I am not a judge of leather, but that part feels like good quality. The appearance is nice, I certainly wouldn't be embarrassed to take out my phone in this case at a business meeting. It fits nicely into a men's breast suit pocket. For many people, looks are the most important aspect and if that is the case for you, you'll like this. The buttons (power, volume) are easily accessible and the speaker is not blocked.
Cons - The phone is held in place by hard plastic (see photos) and if feels like this will break if take your phone out and put it back in a few times. I might be wrong about that, just based on feel. The case offers no protection in terms of padding, which is important to me as a business traveler. The wallet part will hold two credit cards easily, three felt like a squeeze. Cash needs to be folded, but is a good place to stash some emergency money.
It just doesn't feel like a good quality product, not worth the price being charged.