I seem to be collecting a fair amount of iPhone 5 cases lately for my wife. The latest one is the Cygnett Lavish iPhone 5 case provided by online reseller GearZap.com. The case is made of real leather and is of the flip case variety which is good as that will protect your screen and screen protection is something that I highly recommend. Another plus is that the flip cover has a magnetic closure to keep it closed. Though my wife did point out that the cover tends to slide around from left to right. It doesn’t expose the screen, but it is a bit annoying. She’s seen other cases for other phones that have two magnets to prevent that from happening. But that’s a minor quibble.
The case comes with a screen protector (along with a microfiber cloth and a plastic applicator) which is a nice touch, but I think you don’t really need it as the inside of the case is made of a very soft material that won’t scratch your screen. Having said that, there is a pocket where you can slide business cards or some cash, so perhaps in that scenario the screen protector makes sense. The iPhone mounts in a plastic shell that is very minimalist in nature. You almost don’t notice it and it makes the iPhone seem like it’s floating in the case. Once it’s there, the case adds very little bulk to the phone and it feels very upscale. I should also point out that the headphone jack along with the volume controls are exposed even when the case is closed which is great for those who use their iPhones to play music. The flip cover also doesn’t interfere with the camera which is great as well. Another thing to note is that the iPhone is easy to hold in your hand in either portrait or landscape model. Now one thing to note is that this is not a case for extreme environments. Having said that I’m pretty sure that if the case is closed, the iPhone should survive a drop. But I won’t test that if you don’t mind.
Now this case retails for $50 USD which is a bit pricey, but it’s well worth it if you want a case that is upscale and projects a certain image. My wife commented it’s gives off a very professional impression and it doesn’t scream “iPhone” when you use it. So I would give this case a good look if you need a case for your iPhone 5.
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Review: Cygnett Lavish iPhone 5 Case
I seem to be collecting a fair amount of iPhone 5 cases lately for my wife. The latest one is the Cygnett Lavish iPhone 5 case provided by online reseller GearZap.com. The case is made of real leather and is of the flip case variety which is good as that will protect your screen and screen protection is something that I highly recommend. Another plus is that the flip cover has a magnetic closure to keep it closed. Though my wife did point out that the cover tends to slide around from left to right. It doesn’t expose the screen, but it is a bit annoying. She’s seen other cases for other phones that have two magnets to prevent that from happening. But that’s a minor quibble.
The case comes with a screen protector (along with a microfiber cloth and a plastic applicator) which is a nice touch, but I think you don’t really need it as the inside of the case is made of a very soft material that won’t scratch your screen. Having said that, there is a pocket where you can slide business cards or some cash, so perhaps in that scenario the screen protector makes sense. The iPhone mounts in a plastic shell that is very minimalist in nature. You almost don’t notice it and it makes the iPhone seem like it’s floating in the case. Once it’s there, the case adds very little bulk to the phone and it feels very upscale. I should also point out that the headphone jack along with the volume controls are exposed even when the case is closed which is great for those who use their iPhones to play music. The flip cover also doesn’t interfere with the camera which is great as well. Another thing to note is that the iPhone is easy to hold in your hand in either portrait or landscape model. Now one thing to note is that this is not a case for extreme environments. Having said that I’m pretty sure that if the case is closed, the iPhone should survive a drop. But I won’t test that if you don’t mind.
Now this case retails for $50 USD which is a bit pricey, but it’s well worth it if you want a case that is upscale and projects a certain image. My wife commented it’s gives off a very professional impression and it doesn’t scream “iPhone” when you use it. So I would give this case a good look if you need a case for your iPhone 5.
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