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Review: Vaja Classic Retro Slim Bag for iPhone 3G
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Just an update on mine...
It was still a tad tricky to put mine in and out of the case, but today I got a new skin for my phone so I removed the rear skin and...
It fits perfectly. Like wow. Didn't think that skin could make that much of a difference.
Highly considering leaving the back bare now. I mean with it in this case most of the time, how bad could it really get? Haha.
It was still a tad tricky to put mine in and out of the case, but today I got a new skin for my phone so I removed the rear skin and...
It fits perfectly. Like wow. Didn't think that skin could make that much of a difference.
Highly considering leaving the back bare now. I mean with it in this case most of the time, how bad could it really get? Haha.
Mine finally came today. Here are some pictures. Note that it looks a bit "shinier" in the pics than in real life.
Overall it's pretty nice except when it arrives its flat like a piece of paper and it's hard to take the iPhone in and out of it.
Other comments: smell is very nice. nice packaging for a case. no duty had to be paid! They really should break the case in for you at their factory. My iPhone is in the case now and i'm afraid about taking it out. It's like super glue almost!
Overall it's pretty nice except when it arrives its flat like a piece of paper and it's hard to take the iPhone in and out of it.
Other comments: smell is very nice. nice packaging for a case. no duty had to be paid! They really should break the case in for you at their factory. My iPhone is in the case now and i'm afraid about taking it out. It's like super glue almost!
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Aniline. Weird, I know, it looks cracked. But looking carefully at the vitelino pictures, mine isn't as cracked or shiny. It looks more classy IMO, and seems to be kind of soft.
Yeah, I like the Aniline much better. I ordered mine two weeks ago, so i should be getting it soon hopefully. I got the Aniline also, but in brown.
Cool. Right now my old Razr is sitting in this new case. It's fatter than the iPhone and might stretch it out a bit. I didn't
Once I get past the fit issue, the case will be pretty solid.
I thought the black on black would look weird, but it actually looks pretty nice.
I'm on the cusp of picking one of these up. Thank you for the input so far from those of you that own one.
My two questions:
1) Anyone use this case paired with a shield? I'd like to keep one on mine and, with the snug fit, I want to be sure it isn't too tight.
2) Someone mentioned the potential for the ring to be too muffled with the speakers buried in the pouch. Has that been the case for anyone? It seems unlikely, but wanted to be sure.
If anyone can answer those or share any other points having used one I'd be most appreciative. Oh, and if you know a promotional code, PM me.
Willing to trade... I dunno. I have a pair dropbox invites left.
My two questions:
1) Anyone use this case paired with a shield? I'd like to keep one on mine and, with the snug fit, I want to be sure it isn't too tight.
2) Someone mentioned the potential for the ring to be too muffled with the speakers buried in the pouch. Has that been the case for anyone? It seems unlikely, but wanted to be sure.
If anyone can answer those or share any other points having used one I'd be most appreciative. Oh, and if you know a promotional code, PM me.
Willing to trade... I dunno. I have a pair dropbox invites left. I'm on the cusp of picking one of these up. Thank you for the input so far from those of you that own one.
My two questions:
1) Anyone use this case paired with a shield? I'd like to keep one on mine and, with the snug fit, I want to be sure it isn't too tight.
2) Someone mentioned the potential for the ring to be too muffled with the speakers buried in the pouch. Has that been the case for anyone? It seems unlikely, but wanted to be sure.
If anyone can answer those or share any other points having used one I'd be most appreciative. Oh, and if you know a promotional code, PM me.
I find the ring is OK if the speakers are buried in the pouch but you can turn the volume up. I just put the phone it with the speaker end up and its fine (plus when you go to pull it out you arent hitting the volume buttons on the side). If I am listening to music I put the speaker side in first - its not a problem.
People who have seen my case in person really like it as well.
Finally, I received my case today. I attached some pictures of it, sorry for the poor quality, I am at work and only have my iPhone with me. I posted some comparison shots of the size of the case, although it should be pretty self explanatory. Also, I'm sure this has been mentioned, but the inside of the case seems like suede, it's very soft and doesn't seem to scratch the iPhone.
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I was afraid it wasn't going to look great at first, when the disclaimer on the site said that the leather won't always look like what is pictures, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Got mine today too. Vitelino leather. Chocolate with a Rosso stripe, great quality, can't wait to wear it in a bit.
Here's a flickr gallery:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7616241@N07/sets/72157606812436812/
Sneak preview
Here's a flickr gallery:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7616241@N07/sets/72157606812436812/
Sneak preview
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Thanks for the review!
No Problem!
Thanks for the pictures
How do you like the Vitelino leather?No Problem!
Thanks for the pictures
No probs, always annoys me when I can't find pictures of something (Vaja wallet...hint hint...anybody?), so happy to provide some for other people.
I selected the pictures that I uploaded that I thought provided the greatest accuracy to the real thing. Vitelino leather is absolutely great, really looks understated, but definitely high quality (and expensive
) Parts of it are smooth, but others are cracked like good leather. All in all, when I think that I paid the best part of £40 for this case and the amount of leather that it actually consists of I feel slightly silly. However the quality of leather and craftsmanship is unparalleled, this is clearly a top quality case. To all those that are sceptical about buying a Vaja case...You get what you pay for!
I have a similar case as this vaja (Sena ultraslim) and what I use is I wrapped BestSkinsEver (or InvisibleShield or Bodyguardz) on my iPhone 3G and use these slip on pouch. It is much slimmer than having a case on your phone while using it and you are able to use it naked while protect it from dust or any other thing inside your pocket (or desk)
I hate to say this but if you hate it, doesn't mean noone else likes it... World does not revolve around YOU (Surprisingly
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It was sable with coconut shell as the stripe in the anilina leather
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I ordered an ivolution for Apple iPhone 3G without any personalization and belt clip on 7/26. Since I will be out of town for 2 weeks, I sent them an email. I pretty much received a standard reply, "The order has a production time of 45 days counting from purchase date. You will receive the tracking number after shipping"
Hopefully, my naked iPhone 3G will be safe in Europe.
Hopefully, my naked iPhone 3G will be safe in Europe.
NIce pics! Weird - I have the analine leather and mine looks like it has the same texture as yours....