Video Review #34: Case-Mate Napa Leather Case

Posted in Cases, Reviews by Omar C. Published March 25th, 2008

[Update] I just received the following information from my Case-Mate contact in regards to the material on the inside of the case: “The inside of the case is actually a custom molded, impact resistant plastic shell.  This is done for protection reasons.  So, a precise mold is made of each device, then the plastic shell is constructed from the mold.  The Italian leather is then wrapped around the shell, and seamed by hand in our factory.  The lining of the case is a silk/nylon blend.  The silk is for softness, the nylon is for protection from moisture.  All cases are inspected by hand before they leave the factory.  There is no cardboard in the case.  But, the plastic shell is necessary for impact resistance.  If we made the case purely out of leather, it would not be as protective”

Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: The perforated leather with the red underneath is a nice touch
Cons: Quality seems cheap, probably wouldn’t last you too long
Verdict: There’s probably a few other cases that I’d recommend for $35 that would hold up better.

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Case-Mate Signature Leather Perforated Case for iPhone

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Chris W. says...
Wrote on March 25, 2008 @ 6:23 pm

I like the look of the leather on this one. It almost gives it a carbon fiber look. I hate the flaps though. I really wish Case-Mate would do something about those. I know they have had hundreds, if not thousands of complaints about this. I guess that as long as people continue buying the cases, they don’t care.

Tim D. says...
Wrote on March 26, 2008 @ 4:14 pm

Being one of the people who snagged the corner of the case one too many times, I found that the underlying casing is actually plastic, not cardboard. So while that’s a bit of a stronger material and is less likely to bend, it is definitely liable to snap. Mine now angles outward a bit at the top because of the snap, but overall it definitely still functions and protects.

It’s probably the best case out there for the price, especially once you figure out how to take it out of your pocket properly!

Omar Majid says...
Wrote on April 27, 2008 @ 6:41 pm

Make a review for the Iphone wireless headphones.. there pretty coool

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