Hardware Reviews
First let me start by saying, if you haven’t seen the updates to Case-mate’s website you should head over there after you read this! The latest case they released is from their popular Artist Collection. A custom made Barely There Case titled Zombies by Ray Frenden - Comic Book Stylist!
The Zombie style case is classic Frenden. If you’ve never seen Frenden before, chances are.. you Have seen Frenden before. This particular case is compatible with BlackBerry Bold 9900-9930 devices only.
Features
° Extremely slim profile showcases more of your BlackBerry Bold 9900 / 9930
° Form fit feature covers back and corners
° Impact resistant, flexible plastic shell
° Access to all ports and function
° Unique Custom Cases from http://custom.case-mate.com/imakemycase
When I start talking about Jawbone products I noticed something.. I get animated, roused. Jawbone puts all that sugar and caffeine in their products like they love what they do! The latest product they sent us is their ICON HD + The Nerd. A perfect solution to work privacy and much more.
The first thing that I did after I began using this new ICON HD was tossed my gnarled headset (previously used for Skype). Now I have a 10mm wideband speaker (HD audio) and NoiseAssassin® 2.5 with wind reduction in my ear!
KEY Features
ICON HD
AUDIO
° NoiseAssassin® 2.5 with wind reduction
° 10mm wideband speaker (HD audio)
POWER AND BATTERY
° Up to 4.5 hours talk time
° Up to 10 days standby time
° Built-in rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery
° Jawbone battery meter automatically displays on iPhone® (BlackBerry® & Android™ available at MyTALK)
° On/Off Switch
° Micro USB connector interface (charging and MyTALK)
SIZE AND WEIGHT
° Length: 44 mm
° Width: 18 mm
° Height: 25 mm
° Weight: 8 grams
BLUETOOTH
° Range up to 33 feet (10 meters)
° Bluetooth V2.1 compliant
° Supports Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
° Profiles Supported: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1
° Supports Simultaneous Multipoint (two live audio connections)
° Connect up to eight paired devices
DESIGN
° Unique denim-inspired design
PC COMPATIBILITY
° Instant compatibility with any Mac or PC using THE NERD Wire-Free® USB Audio Adapter
° MyTALK apps & software updates (Windows 7, Vista , XP, Mac OSX 10.5 and higher)
ENVIRONMENTAL
° Operating Temperature 0° to +55° C
° RF Regulatory Radio FCC Part 15 certified
° EN55022B
° Contact & Air Discharge EN61000
° Safety UL and EN 60950 certified
° Hazardous Substance RoHS/WEEE compliant
IN THE BOX
° ICON HD headset
° THE NERD Wire-Free® USB Audio Adapter
° Spout earbuds (3)
° Round earbuds (4)
° Biaural earloop (optional)
° Micro USB cable
° User guide
THE NERD
TECHNOLOGY
° USB 2.0 Full Speed Audio Device Interface 1.0, USB HID
SIZE AND WEIGHT
° Length: 28 mm
° Width: 15 mm
° Height: 8 mm
° Weight: 3 g
BLUETOOTH
° Range up to 33 feet (10 meters)
° Bluetooth V2.1 compliant
° Supports Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
° Profiles Supported: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1
° Supports Simultaneous Multipoint (two live audio connections)
If your a frequent reader here chances are you enjoy something different once and a while. We don’t post 8 things per day. Nor do we often mirror the other blogs in our category. I’ve always tried to get unique but high quality products up, and lately we’ve been really lucky!
Lucky because of companies like DICOTA. They recently sent us a pretty ample amount of beautifully crafted cases in the “Built for BlackBerry” category. Above is a handful of one of the new lines called the “Hard Cover.”
Accessories are only as good as the product, as attractive as the design, and as reliable as the support. The new SURFACE Combo [Case & Holster] for BlackBerry Torch 9850-9860 by Seidio is simply put: brilliant. Captivating in all three sections of that sentence.
Seidio got my attention with the release of their ACTIVE Combo [Case & Holster]for BlackBerry Bold 9900-9930 a few months back. I loved it. I still love it. Use it possibly more than any other case in my extensive collection and now I’ve had a chance to let my lady use their SURFACE Combo for BlackBerry Torch 9850-9860.
SURFACE™ case
° Sleek case that provides scratch protection without adding much bulk
° Precision cut-outs for access to the ports, cameras, and controls
° Unique slide-in design makes putting on and removing your case easy
SURFACE™ Holster
° Felt-lined holster with face-in design keeps your BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860 safe
° Top clip allows for easy access and belt clip swivels in up to seven directions
° Magnet in holsters retain BlackBerry “sleeper function”
° For use with SURFACE™ case only
With so many PlayBooks being sold right now I thought we’d better show off some different options before Christmas wakes us up! DICOTA known for their high quality and casual designs let us take a look at their TabCover Case for BlackBerry PlayBook most recently.
This is the perfect case for a take along and for those who love to hold their PlayBooks bare like it was meant to be held. I was surprised the soft lining inside the case actually cleans the PlayBook screen each time you slip it in & out of the TabCover.
Features:
° Padded sleeve
° Velcro closure makes sure your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet is securely stored inside the case
° Soft lining that functions as a cleaning cloth for the screen
° Decorative stitching and synthetic leather details
This case was probably the first case I looked at and said to myself, I’d never rock that thing! Maybe it’s the cliche design on the back, or trying something new. But I couldn’t be more off-course when I thought that to myself. After reading some user reviews I thought, why not? I’m open to new things..
After I eased my Emerge Case for BlackBerry Bold 9900-9930 by Case-mate out of the box, it was love at first squeeze! The case is a lot more form fitting than I pictured it. And that tear-drop design on the back isn’t half as loud in real life as I had expected.
FEATURES & SPECS
° Solid, smooth finish provides an easy-to-grip, protective case
° Form fit feature covers back and corners
° Available in black and pink
° Impact resistant, flexible polymer material
° Access to all ports and functions
Just when I thought I had the Case-mate collection for BlackBerry Bold 9900 series covered they come out with a new one. The Pop! Case for BlackBerry Bold 9900-9930 by Case-mate is nearly perfect, far more a favorite of mine than the PlayBook cousin here.
Features & More
° Co-molding of lightweight plastic and soft rubber for a seamless protective case
° Form fit feature covers back and corners
° Available in pink/cool gray, white/cool gray and black/cool gray
° Protective lay flat design keeps your screen from hitting surfaces when device is placed on its face
° Impact resistant, flexible shell
° Access to all ports and functions
If you own a smartphone chances are good that you’ve found yourself holding a near dead device while away from a power source more than once in the past. The Charging Vault by Seidio is a wonderful solution that will eliminate these types of scenarios in the future!
Seidio’s Charging Vault is designed to charge up to 2 Devices at once! And is compatible with all new BlackBerry 6.0, 7.0 and many older devices. It’s also perfect for iTouch, iPhone, Windows Phones and most Android powered smartphones as well.
FEATURES & COMPATIBILITY
° 80.90 mm x 60.54 mm, 4.1 oz without cable
° Blue LED lights indicate charging level
° Auto-shut off function prevents overcharging
° Retractable dual-head sync & charge cable (Micro-USB) sold separately
° Features a 2200mAh internal battery and two USB ports, so that you can charge multiple devices at the same time when connected to an outlet
[Compatibility:]
- Compatible with most USB devices, including Apple, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows phones
- Currently NOT compatible with the following models:
* Motorola Droid Bionic
- Charging Vault not recommended for use with tablets
Accessory maker Incipio, best known for making products that “look as good as they function” released a nice bushel of cases for the BlackBerry Bold 9900-9930 series smartphones. The first I received is from a new series of cases titled DRX!
The first thing I liked about the DRX Case for BlackBerry Bold 9900-9930 series smartphones is it’s striking resemblance to the OEM Hardshell, another favorite of mine! Notice I did use the Black/Pink for the promo but choose the Matte Black/Glossy Black for myself.
A couple weeks ago we made contact with Seidio. Best known for their high quality smartphone accessories & diehard fans (I being one as well). This time Seidio let us know they had a brand new ACTIVE Combo for us to check out and I couldn’t be more excited!
The ACTIVE Combo for BlackBerry Bold 9900-9930 by Seidio comes packed with both the ACTIVE case & the ACTIVE Holster! Both can be purchased separately for $59.90 ($29.95 each) or together in the ACTIVE Combo for $49.95, saving almost $10.00.
ACTIVE™ case
° Overall thickness of only 2.2 mm
° Interior casing made from impact absorbing polymer and exterior skeleton provides extra protection at impact points
° Easy to put in and pull out of your pocket or purse and grooves for easy gripping
° Compatible with ACTIVE™ holster
ACTIVE Holster™
° Felt-lined holster with face-in design keeps your BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 safe
° Unique spring clip lifts for quick access and easy removal
° Adjustable swivel belt clip with 7 rotating angles
° Magnet in holsters retain BlackBerry “sleeper function”
° For use with ACTIVE™ case only
Now this is exciting stuff! Case-mate’s awesome Tough Case Series meets the gorgeous new sleek BlackBerry Bold 9900-9930 series! This is an immediate match made in heaven! The heavy duty Tough Case is not only a higher level of protection, it’s also compact and stylish.
I choose the cool Black/Light Blue colored Tough Case for the Bold 9900-9930 series. They are also available in a Black/Black and Black/Pink for a total of 3 choices.
° Dual layers of silicone and polycarbonate hard shell combine for secure protection
° Form fit feature covers back and corners
° Available in a two-toned color combination of black/black, black/pink, black/light blue
° Impact resistant, flexible plastic shell
° Access to all ports and functions
OtterBox always has 3 amazing & unique cases for the BlackBerry Bold each year. While most previous years have seen little change in the design, this year RIM made such a beautiful device so it seems OtterBox took advantage by making big changes from all their protective cases.
The Impact Series Case for BlackBerry Bold 9900-9930 has really benefited from the thinner, sexier form factor. I think you can thank RIM and OtterBox for the marriage. It’s a lovely case and by far the most affordable.
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