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Twelve South Surfacepad for 6/6+
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front/back looks just like the pictures on the 12S website.
see above image for no cards in it.
it's an iPhone 6
Just received mine. Pictures that woot showed are similar to mine. Overall it's nice. Just not what I want. The leather is really nice. The card slots are minimal but I feel like the cloth is so thin that with long time use they will rip. The adhesive works great and it was easy to align thanks to the antenna bands on the iPhone. One of the things I did not like was that the front cover seems too big. The edges come over the side of the phone (yes I aligned it right!). I think this is done to protect the edges of the phone but when griping the phone with the lid closed that's all you feel. I am sure over time the leather will loosen up and take care of that. The cards definitely touch the screen when closed. Not too big of an issue but may be of concern to some. I actually liked this case better without the card slots. I actually think the front cover could be slimmer without them. They should offer two versions. It's nice but I will be sticking with my black Apple leather case.
I don't have this particular case, but have many other products from Twelve South. They are a quality company and I would not hesitate ordering from them.
Here is an interesting article about them from Engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/23/touring-twelve-south-mac-accessory-maker-startup-story-interview/
Here is an interesting article about them from Engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/23/touring-twelve-south-mac-accessory-maker-startup-story-interview/
Greetings! How did you like this on your 6 Plus? Is it too thick to carry in a front pants pocket? Thanks!
LOL, no skinny jeans here either . .. Thanks! The landscape easel option looks really nice on this case.
Tweaked a little . . .
For travel I like a case like this that has an easel mode. I like the Surfacepad because it is so thin and I like the feel of the leather. But not so fond of the attachment. It works fine as-is, but if you like to change cases as much as i do it might drive you nuts.
So I tweaked it by sticking my Caudabe Veil case inside. Still works fine, adds a little protection, and makes changing cases WAY easier . . .
Here are a few pics
For travel I like a case like this that has an easel mode. I like the Surfacepad because it is so thin and I like the feel of the leather. But not so fond of the attachment. It works fine as-is, but if you like to change cases as much as i do it might drive you nuts.
So I tweaked it by sticking my Caudabe Veil case inside. Still works fine, adds a little protection, and makes changing cases WAY easier . . .
Here are a few pics
For travel I like a case like this that has an easel mode. I like the Surfacepad because it is so thin and I like the feel of the leather. But not so fond of the attachment. It works fine as-is, but if you like to change cases as much as i do it might drive you nuts.
So I tweaked it by sticking my Caudabe Veil case inside. Still works fine, adds a little protection, and makes changing cases WAY easier . . .
Here are a few pics
i must say, that looks fantastic idea, sticking the surfacepad to a thin case.
I've always likes the look of the surfacepad but have been put off with no side protection. I'm struggling to find a folio case which i like, but this looks good.
Does anyone tried this case with a back film protector? I fear that the adhesive of this case damage the back of the phone..
This could be good for commuters. I travel into NY and usually have railroad tickets and a subway pass on me. These are way flimsier than credit cards and that is what I would prefer to put into a case like this.
Don't have a long list of items to review, but wanted to add that I've had the SurfacePad for my 6+ since the first weekend it came out and I love it. I love the number of options it gives me in terms of holding and standing it up. I keep my MBTA pass in the pocket and can just tap my phone on the terminal. I like having some more material to hold on to as opposed to the Apple leather case - when you fold the flap back there's a lot of ways you can hold it. I've never felt like I was going to drop it, even one handed.
Just recieved my surfacepad och installed it on my iPhone 6+. But I'm nervous that the creditcards will scratch the screen. My previous iPhone 6 screen had some scratches even though it was never dropped or anything similar. So I have the impression that the screen is more sensitive to scratches than one might think..