I decided to start a new thread rather than keep adding to the "ebay" problem thread. Also, this case has been mentioned in various threads.
Pics follow my review (warning - I take lousy pictures)
I got the wallet model. It was a long time in coming. They had to adjust the case for problems that arose after the phone was released. Sadly, I believe they adjusted incorrectly...
In general, this is a beautiful case. It can work as a wallet and is still compact. Feels really nice in the hand. It will work if you are trying to get away from carrying too many items - either in pockets or a purse. Someone mentioned they thought this might be a bit feminine. I don't think so. The bull is rather manly, is it not?
Speakers and charging work well while in the case. All buttons are accessible
Now the not-so-good points:
1. The case seems to fit tight but if turned upside down and tapped on the bottom (top), the phone slides out. This means if the case were to go flying (like one of mine has), the phone would make contact with the ground if the case happen to hit top side down.
2. I think they cut the volume cut-out after manufacturing. It is the only area that lacks stitching. You'll notice in the photo that the cut does not match precisely (too long). To me it looks sloppy.
The real problem is that the cut-out impedes your finger from making easy contact with the volume button. It is quite difficult to adjust the volume. One must stick the edge or tip of the finger between the leather (into the area cut out) to press the button. Very awkward.
I put the phone into the case upside-down to see how the volume button would work without a cut-out. Perfect! The leather has enough give to allow easy manipulation of the button.
3. The phone is a bit awkward to use while in the case. Folding the right side behind the phone is pretty easy and feels good. The problem is the strap that will poke you in the eye if you don't hold it back. There's just no easy, comfortable way of doing that.
Of course, this is a non-issue if you are using a headset.
Here are the pics. As the limit is 5, I'll have to do a new post for the final two.
Pics follow my review (warning - I take lousy pictures)
I got the wallet model. It was a long time in coming. They had to adjust the case for problems that arose after the phone was released. Sadly, I believe they adjusted incorrectly...
In general, this is a beautiful case. It can work as a wallet and is still compact. Feels really nice in the hand. It will work if you are trying to get away from carrying too many items - either in pockets or a purse. Someone mentioned they thought this might be a bit feminine. I don't think so. The bull is rather manly, is it not?
Speakers and charging work well while in the case. All buttons are accessible
Now the not-so-good points:
1. The case seems to fit tight but if turned upside down and tapped on the bottom (top), the phone slides out. This means if the case were to go flying (like one of mine has), the phone would make contact with the ground if the case happen to hit top side down.
2. I think they cut the volume cut-out after manufacturing. It is the only area that lacks stitching. You'll notice in the photo that the cut does not match precisely (too long). To me it looks sloppy.
The real problem is that the cut-out impedes your finger from making easy contact with the volume button. It is quite difficult to adjust the volume. One must stick the edge or tip of the finger between the leather (into the area cut out) to press the button. Very awkward.
I put the phone into the case upside-down to see how the volume button would work without a cut-out. Perfect! The leather has enough give to allow easy manipulation of the button.
3. The phone is a bit awkward to use while in the case. Folding the right side behind the phone is pretty easy and feels good. The problem is the strap that will poke you in the eye if you don't hold it back. There's just no easy, comfortable way of doing that.
Of course, this is a non-issue if you are using a headset.
Here are the pics. As the limit is 5, I'll have to do a new post for the final two.
