Sena MagnetFlipper Case Review
If you’re a veteran PDAs or smartphone user, you’ve probably heard of Sena Cases. The case maker is known for its great leather quality, case design and craftsmanship. We tested the MagnetFlipper case for the iPhone for this review, but Sena also offers pouch cases and leather skin cases which includes one model that can fit in a docking station. These cases range from $29 to $52.
The Sena MagnetFlipper case is the thickest and most protective case in Sena’s current iPhone case line-up. The European Napa leather used to make this case is fine-grained smooth and soft leather. There are strong re-enforced inserts in both front and back of the case with the front cover adding extra soft padding on top for the screen protection. The case has a thin leather lip with a snap on top and has cut-outs for the power button, headphone jack, SIM card (open the snap to access), the vibration and volume controls as well as the camera lens. The cut-out for the earpiece leaves the proximity sensor open so that when you put the phone near your head the screen turns off. As the name suggests, the flip cover is shut with a magnet that feels secure when the case is closed. The case and flip cover have holes for the speakers and sync/charge port. There is a thin pocket inside of the flip cover that you can use for a credit card or two and some cash.
Even though the Sena MagnetFlipper case is the bulkiest case in the lot, it offers fat padding for the screen and rigid inserts for the entire phone, a trade-off a cautious iPhone user might not mind taking.
by mobiletechreview
Sena WalletBook Case for iPhone 3G Review
CaseandCover.com reviews Sena cases and covers for the iPhone, iPod, and BlackBerry. Trusted reviews, from trusted sources throughout the internet.
What if plastic isn’t your thing? What if you’re less about the wam, and more about the glam? Then the Sena WalletBook Case is for you. The jewelry-box-like packaging it comes in is an indication of what you’re getting when you plop down the dough for this phone fender: The case is made from high-quality European Napa leather, complete with the high-inducing new-leather smell. Unlike the leather cases that scream “cheap,” every detail of the WalletBook seems carefully conceived and constructed, offering a snug fit for your iPhone. The back and flip-open front panel are thick, solid leather slabs providing adequate protection for on-the-go businesspeople.
by Dan Frakes, Macworld.com
The WalletBook is aptly named: unlike other cases that merely provide a skin for your iPhone, the WalletBook also doubles as—you guessed it—a wallet, offering three sleeves one the front panel for credit cards and cash, along with a clear-plastic sleeve for an ID. But this approach also has its downsides: Because the case’s front-panel flips closed, the iPhone’s touchscreen and other controls—namely, the volume buttons and the Ring/Silent switch—are inaccessible while the front is shut, complicating the iPhone’s role as a music player.
The case’s two panels, front and back, and its snap closure also add bulk: This isn’t a case you can just slide into most pockets. Rather, it seems to be geared towards carrying in a bag or purse. But if you’re a fancy executive with deep pockets (both literally and figuratively), and you’re looking for a well-built, professional-looking, multi-function iPhone case, the WalletBook is right up your alley. (3.5 out of 5 stars)
What if plastic isn’t your thing? What if you’re less about the wam, and more about the glam? Then the Sena WalletBook Case is for you. The jewelry-box-like packaging it comes in is an indication of what you’re getting when you plop down the dough for this phone fender: The case is made from high-quality European Napa leather, complete with the high-inducing new-leather smell. Unlike the leather cases that scream “cheap,” every detail of the WalletBook seems carefully conceived and constructed, offering a snug fit for your iPhone. The back and flip-open front panel are thick, solid leather slabs providing adequate protection for on-the-go businesspeople.
by Dan Frakes, Macworld.com
The WalletBook is aptly named: unlike other cases that merely provide a skin for your iPhone, the WalletBook also doubles as—you guessed it—a wallet, offering three sleeves one the front panel for credit cards and cash, along with a clear-plastic sleeve for an ID. But this approach also has its downsides: Because the case’s front-panel flips closed, the iPhone’s touchscreen and other controls—namely, the volume buttons and the Ring/Silent switch—are inaccessible while the front is shut, complicating the iPhone’s role as a music player.
The case’s two panels, front and back, and its snap closure also add bulk: This isn’t a case you can just slide into most pockets. Rather, it seems to be geared towards carrying in a bag or purse. But if you’re a fancy executive with deep pockets (both literally and figuratively), and you’re looking for a well-built, professional-looking, multi-function iPhone case, the WalletBook is right up your alley. (3.5 out of 5 stars)