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Leather Sleeve for iPhone 12 Models Now Available From Apple
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Looks like a class action waiting to happen. Something gets inside, my guess a coin, and bam, scratched screen.
Well, we women struggle in that most of our clothing lacks pockets altogether or has pockets that are too small to be useful. So this could be useful to a lot of women as an easy means of keeping the phone with us. Except it does look an awful lot like a luggage tag and we already do have a range of beautiful cases and clutches from major designers to Etsy crafters, available at a range of sensible prices.
My perception of this product is that it solves, very generally speaking, a typically female tech dilemma that has already been addressed. And it does so using a very specific aesthetic that limits it somewhat. It might look good with suits, but I promise you it would clash badly with my flowery pastel summer dresses. And those types of outfits are what I’d need something like this for. Maybe they will come out with seasonal colors, but this still is a rather stiff formal look.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot. If I’m going to pay $130 for something made from a cow, it had better be a steak dinner.
My perception of this product is that it solves, very generally speaking, a typically female tech dilemma that has already been addressed. And it does so using a very specific aesthetic that limits it somewhat. It might look good with suits, but I promise you it would clash badly with my flowery pastel summer dresses. And those types of outfits are what I’d need something like this for. Maybe they will come out with seasonal colors, but this still is a rather stiff formal look.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot. If I’m going to pay $130 for something made from a cow, it had better be a steak dinner.
Reminds me of Samsung galaxy cases from back in the day. Not a fan but whatever floats your boat.
Not by a long shot.
I would love to see iPad's Smart Cover for iPhone. Magnetically attach to the iPhone to protect the screen.
Yeah it's definitely not something I'm interested in, but I could see where some might like something like that if they're not on their phone all the time— especially if they have an Watch too, so as to triage notifications... or just lack pockets and aren't complete digital fiends like myself— and I'll hazard to generalize, most folks on this forum.
If they mean Irish cows, I'd definitely consider that a bonus. Those mafks have nicer lives than most humans, especially the ones living on Inis Mor.
I use my watch for most things when away from home. I don’t need to use or look at my mini all the time. As such, this sleeve may be to my liking. I will know very quickly and if it isn’t, back it will go. Hopefully, the strap can be removed.
Love it.
The iProtect system. Brushed aluminum and surgical-grade stainless steel cover with a soft, microfiber cushioning inside to protect your iPhone from the most rugged of circumstances. The three nested-case system offers three layers of lock and key protection, protecting your privacy.
Coming this fall for $1,499.
Frequent travelers may wish to purchase the optional wheel system accessory for $499.
Clearly, this is a woman's accessory, most likely to store your phone in when you throw it in your bag...I wouldn't use it, but hey.
The people commenting on the price are absolutely ridiculous! It is an Apple-branded product and is priced as such. I spent $130 for the navy blue leather sleeve for my MacBook, and while probably not worth the price to me in retrospect, I bought it because it is Apple-branded. The Hermes watch bands don't claim or seem to be any better than a $150 leather watchband from COACH, but they are priced at $500. Louis Vuitton sells $800 vinyl wallets and $4,000 vinyl bags. If you want to replace the floor mats in your Porsche with new floor mats made by Porsche, you're going to pay 10x what you would for a mat at Auto Zone.
This is essentially a piece of wardrobe/fashion, and not a technology accessory.
The people commenting on the price are absolutely ridiculous! It is an Apple-branded product and is priced as such. I spent $130 for the navy blue leather sleeve for my MacBook, and while probably not worth the price to me in retrospect, I bought it because it is Apple-branded. The Hermes watch bands don't claim or seem to be any better than a $150 leather watchband from COACH, but they are priced at $500. Louis Vuitton sells $800 vinyl wallets and $4,000 vinyl bags. If you want to replace the floor mats in your Porsche with new floor mats made by Porsche, you're going to pay 10x what you would for a mat at Auto Zone.
This is essentially a piece of wardrobe/fashion, and not a technology accessory.
Awesome! I wouldn’t listen to any of these naysayers. We all have different tastes and uses cases so I hope you enjoy your new sleeve!
I hope so. If it doesn’t work, at least I tried. The naysayers don’t bother me although the leather sleeve is not a hill I want to die on. Lol
