Fair enough. One thing though -- I didn't think through the implications of the case basically being metal underneath the leather. I assume this does not impact the signal strength? I thought using any metal at all has the potential to impact the signal? Haven't noticed any impact on my reception at all, but I'm just wondering.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Vaja Debuts iVolution Stripes 2 for 3G (9/24)
- Thread starter maddan
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I wouldn't recommend that anyone should order a first generation Vaja case for a 3G phone, but if you happen to have one anyway there is not much point in buying another because the first one does fit.
There again, if $100 plus is just small change to you .....
I am now a little disappointed by the way the colors I ordered might look in real life. Not that it does not look nice (black with dark blue stripe), but the shade seems more faded, while the colors on the site look darker and more solid. I half-expected that to be the case, but I will not deny that even then the way the colors actually look do not meet my expectations in the slightest. In any case, thanks for showing me the pictures, CD3660! I especially like how the iPhone 3G looks in the case (not the color, necessarily).
I spent a lot of time on picking 'my favorite' colors on the site. I even tried to re-calibrate my MBP screen. They should have provided the color codes for that.
Well it's not like the colors on the site are photos of the actual leather; it's just computer generated.
I'm really sorry that you are now disappointed by the real-life appearnce of your colours of choice.
It is true that the colours look more vibrant and sumptuous on the website, but they are computer generated images as wronski remarked earlier.
Perhaps my photos are not up to much (taken in artificial light), and you may be happier when you see the case 'in the flesh'.
As a consolation you can be certain that there is nothing classier than a Vaja case for the iPhone!
This video shows the case in the colours of your choice (I think).
Just a taster for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TatrMtsyA60&feature=related
I'm now disappointed too. I've ordered the ivolution in black/dark blue and the dark blue. Now I wished I chose blue or light blue!
I'm curious. Since the bottom piece doesn't cover the iPhone completely, does dust track along the sides? I've been using hard cases fit my iPhone and now iPhone 3g and dust trapped at the sides is a major problem!
Not that I'm that paranoid abt the phone getting scratched but just trying to keep my phone look pristine!
The grip case would do it for me, too. Anyone want to forward this thread to Vaja?
I sent Vaja marketing an Email and received a reply to check the web page often as new cases would be arriving as the demand got iPhone 3G grows.
Please send them an Email at info@vajacases.com and stir the pot for I-volution Grip 3G case.
Thanks! I know the case itself will be a worthwhile investment in the end, due to the style and quality of the make. My concerns are merely cosmetic at this point. I really do hope it looks more to my liking when I see it "in the flesh," as you mentioned.
So I've been browsing this thread and am now fully convinced I need one of these vaja cases. The ivolution SP certainly looks awesome and am now leaning towards it. At first I wanted maybe just the ivolution case because I wanted a case where the screen was easily accesible but the SP just looks so nice.
My question though is, what are your opinions on the Clip? I was thinking of getting one because I'm not sure the phone will fit easily in my pants/jeans pocket with the SP case on it. The clip would be great because I can just clip it on my belt and not have to carry a purse/bag all the time.
My question though is, what are your opinions on the Clip? I was thinking of getting one because I'm not sure the phone will fit easily in my pants/jeans pocket with the SP case on it. The clip would be great because I can just clip it on my belt and not have to carry a purse/bag all the time.
I cant believe that you guys would pay up to 100$ for a f****** case???
It amaze/amuse me!
obs: Sorry for the typos
I cant believe that you guys would pay up to 100$ for a f****** case???
It amaze/amuse me!
obs: Sorry for the typos
It's a nice case. People pay above average for things like wallets, watches, cars all the time to get a quality product. This is the same.
I cant believe that you guys would pay up to 100$ for a f****** case???
To a student a $100 maybe be alot of money ... but when you can claim it as a tax deuction (in Australia thats basically a 40% discount) and you're earning a decent wage - why not spend $60 on something that is the best on the market?
I cant believe that you guys would pay up to 100$ for a f****** case???
It amaze/amuse me!
obs: Sorry for the typos
Actually, if you add up what I spent for cases it is literally a couple of hundred dollars -- BEFORE the Vaja! iPhone cases basically -- well -- they suck. Big time. Someone doing the proper research in advance, thinking about what they need and then buying the Vaja Top/SP BEFORE trying all these cheezy cases -- well they will end up SAVING money, big time.
I love my Vaja even in basic black!
>>love my Vaja even in basic black!>>
Ditto. My basic black Vaja has served me well. In my job, I send/receive 50-75 Emails a day and send/receive 3000+ text messages a month. I wanted something that felt good & solid in my hand. The Vaja I-Volution in basic black has fit the bill perfectly.
I'll definitely need to have one for a 3Giphone before I upgrade.
Ditto. My basic black Vaja has served me well. In my job, I send/receive 50-75 Emails a day and send/receive 3000+ text messages a month. I wanted something that felt good & solid in my hand. The Vaja I-Volution in basic black has fit the bill perfectly.
I'll definitely need to have one for a 3Giphone before I upgrade.
Well it seems you only have 24 hours and then its too late to change your order
Seems a bit ironic when you have to wait weeks and weeks for it to be made and then shipped. My fault it seems for ordering two days before they release a new case.
I ended up ordering the ivolution (not the SP) with no clip in Rosso and Black!. Can't wait. 44 more days.
(why must I have to wait for all my toys?...)
(why must I have to wait for all my toys?...)
yeah these are the best cases hands down.
I went Vibrant Orange on Ice (stripe).
iVolution Case for the 3G
Total was like 103 I think.
*waits in anticipation*
again, thanks macrumor nerds!
I went Vibrant Orange on Ice (stripe).
iVolution Case for the 3G
Total was like 103 I think.
*waits in anticipation*
again, thanks macrumor nerds!
As some have already mentioned before, two of the things that I also considered before buying the case in the first place were durability and quality. I would rather spend $100+ on one case that will do what it is supposed to do (as advertised), than on several cases that are not made well enough and that do not protect the iPhone like a Vaja case does. As a matter of fact, I have yet to read a review of a Vaja case that either does not mention its high quality and build or that states that the case is not worth the money.
I also like the fact that I have never seen them, and they're made in Argentina, so not everyone will be sporting one.