Video Review: Trexta Merli Case

Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Tackified spots on the back of the case provides extra grip and good feel in your hand.  Reasonably priced at $19.95
Cons: Case form & shape is far from perfect.
Overall: The concept is very unique with the incorporation of the lanyard & hook.  I would have given the  Trexta Merli a higher rating if the case had a more consistent form factor.

You can purchase this case at MyGearStore.com for $19.95

Video Review: Tech21 iBand + Cases

Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Pros: Awesome new technology, very shock resistant, ultra slim fit.
Cons: not much lay on the table design, entire back open to geting scratched
Overall: I love this case, very minimal design and is very shock absorbant. I’d like to see more protection on the back and a thicker front lip for lay on table. The new design with the cut outs makes this case one of my top 5 favorites right now, not much bulk and cool technology.

You can see more of this case at the tech21 website here.

Video Review: Voi Lorem case

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Includes a lanyard.
Cons: Screen protector and cleaning cloth costs extra.
Overall: This is a very nice quality case. It’s stays together very securely and I think it would do a great job protecting your iPhone if you were to drop it while in this case. The price is right on point being under $30. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

You can purchase this case directly from Voi for $24.95.

iMaxi iPad Case

There are so many weird iPhone and iPod accessories it’s hard to keep count. And of course with the launch of the iPad, it could be no different. The folks over at Hip Handmaids have thrown together, and when I say thrown together I mean hand sown, a special iPad case. The iMaxi takes the iPad name and rolls with what we are were thinking when we heard the name. Here’s the description straight from the site:

With its durable vinyl outer layer and plush, quilted-cotton sleeve, the iMaxi helps keep your iPad clean and dry. Plus, the iMaxi’s Velcro-latched, advanced wing design wraps snugly around your device, so your iPad always stays where it should. Best of all, it shields it from all those unsightly and embarrassing data leaks that would make any motherboard worry!

For $30 the iMaxi is priced around similar iPad cases that will hit the market shortly. Is this a case you’d buy for your iPad? Hit the break for a few more pictures.

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Video Review: Switcheasy Rebel M case

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Great protection, tons of accessories included, feels nice in the hand
Cons: Two tones of white between the spine and the case, adds a good amount of bulk
Overall: For what you pay, you definitely get good bang for your buck, only downsides on this case is the annoying two tones of white between the spine and the silicon body. Comes with a great amount of accessories including dock adapters, dock and headphones insert protectors, and 2 screen shields.

You can purchase this case directly from Switcheasy for $27.99.

Viva Flip Hexe Case

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros:: Very soft inside on both front and back, simple classy look, elegant and stylish. Very high quality fit and finish, linen style texture with a copper type color.
Cons: Chrome Bezel still exposed.
Overall: The Viva Hexe Flip Case is a high quality case with great fit and finish.  Great screen protection and a very soft interior. The Essential Case has a great feel in the hand and is starting to convert me to a flip style case lover.  The cutouts are all spot on although the camera hole will seem a bit small at first but it does not interfere with picture taking.

This case can be purchased directly from Viva Cases for $26.90 by clicking here.  be sure to check out all their other offerings.

Review: CaseCrown Flip Shell Case

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Great design and overall look, provides nice amount of protection, & it’s inexpensive.
Cons: Not a huge variety of color options, the flap can get in the way when using your device in landscape mode, and there are a few visual flaws in the interior of the case.
Overall: Its a great case with a few flaws but not enough to keep you from getting one especially for it’s price.

Check it out at CaseCrown.com for $ 19.92

Cyanics iPartner Wave

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Great Design and nice size battery that does not add too much bulk.
Cons: Exposed top will be a bit of a concern for those who worry about scratches or drop there phone a lot.
Overall: This is a great backup battery with a nice new design on a battery case charger and a great new design for the on/off button on this case.

Cyanics iPartner Wave can be purchased at the Cyanics.net for $ 59.99

Speck Satin & Candyshell Review

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Great protection, hard shell for drops and rubber inside for shock
Cons: A little work to remove the case, single piece design so you cannot dock without removing

SeeThru Satin

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Hard Shell, full phone protection, has see thru design for the apple logo and such
Cons: no rubber inside, only hard plastic, moderate difficulty to remove
Overall: Both the Candyshell and Satin are perfect cases for all around protection. The hard outer shells protect from drops and the rubberized inside protect the phone from shock. The cases just snap on and stay on. the $30 price points are perfect for dual protection cases.

You can purchase the Candyshell ($34.95) and the SeeThru ($29.95) directly from Speck Products.

Video Review: Case Crown EXO Case

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Nice looking and cost effective case
Cons: No Protection for the apple logo. Also weak protection on the top corners
Overall: A very nice case that offers decent protection for a fair price. Overall a decent case if you are not worried about damage to the apple logo.

Case Crown EXO Case can be purchased at the CaseCrown.com for $ 9.71