Disclaimer - I received this product at a discount in exchange of my review.
I will preface things that wallet cases are not my thing. I'll do my best to remove my bias from my review, but I'd like to toss it out there, so take what I say with that grain of salt.
The case has a vintage, grain leather look and feel. It's not what I would call premium leather, but it's decent for the price.
Whether you like or dislike these types of cases, I really thought the placement of the logo on the front a poor design choice. Being leather, one could have embossed their own initials for a pretty sweet custom look. The rear would have been a better spot for the logo. I would have preferred a clean, unembellished look, but regardless the logo in the front looks tacky.
The functionality of the case is fine. The magnet that holds the case closed is not strong, but does the job. The pockets for the cards were tight enough to hold my credit cards securely, but not too loose to make it difficult to remove. Having a clear view slot is a nice addition as well--perfect for your driver's license.
While the case isn't super sturdy, it did support the phone as as stand with no issues.
The cutouts were accurate as I had no issues with removing or replacing the S-Pen, charging my device with a USB cable or plugging in the stock headphones.
The case worked with the wireless charging, as well as Samsung Pay. I had no issue with either function with this case.
If you are looking to replace your wallet and protect your phone, the Artech is a decent choice for the price.
3 out of 5 stars - It is okay.
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Once I dove in and read more about this fantastic phone, I found about the potentially awesome HTC Dot View feature. So one day shopping on eBay, I decided on the Rock APP Smart UI case. Oh boy, do I regret my $17.50 purchase...Here's why:
Pros:
Dot View feature works well.
Phone buttons are very easy to utilize.
Easy to install on the phone.
Includes very nice and useful accessories.
Packaged well in retail box.
Cons:
Its advertized as transparent view wallet case when clearly it isn't (its just a slightly thinner see-through material)!
It's not a wallet case (Where can you put your credit card(s)?!
The overall case design is very rubberized (not a hard case).
When the phone is inside the case, there is a very noticeable gap (between the lid and case).
The retail packaging looks very nice and high-quality (Compared to most eBay aftermarket cases).
Comes with a lot of cool stuff (Screen dust absorption sticker, Sponge Bob Square Pants lanyard, a very sturdy and rubberized sim/micro-USB ejector tool, 2 micro fiber cloths, 2 in-ear headphone covers, a well made rubber micro-USB dust cover, and a stylus).
The rear of the case looks very nicely made and looks very tasteful.
When there's no phone in the case, there isn't a discernible gab between the lid and the case.
Now once there's a phone in the case, there's a huge gap!
This gap affects how well the Dot View functions (On some angles, notifications are blurred).
This is what the case is suppose to look like (when the lid is completely closed).
Okay, clearly the seller of this particular situation is just trying to market this case so he/she can get the most out of it...But come on...Half the thing's the seller is stating that this case is or can do, isn't!
The primary reason I wanted this case was because I was lead to believe that the lid of the case was either made out of clear acrylic or some transparent film. So buyer beware. False advertizing and misleading high resolution pictures may lead to a regrettable purchase...
CGeyser said:
Once I dove in and read more about this fantastic phone, I found about the potentially awesome HTC Dot View feature. So one day shopping on eBay, I decided on the Rock APP Smart UI case. Oh boy, do I regret my $17.50 purchase...Here's why:
Pros:
Dot View feature works well.
Phone buttons are very easy to utilize.
Easy to install on the phone.
Includes very nice and useful accessories.
Packaged well in retail box.
Cons:
Its advertized as transparent view wallet case when clearly it isn't (its just a slightly thinner see-through material)!
It's not a wallet case (Where can you put your credit card(s)?!
The overall case design is very rubberized (not a hard case).
When the phone is inside the case, there is a very noticeable gap (between the lid and case).
The retail packaging looks very nice and high-quality (Compared to most eBay aftermarket cases).
Comes with a lot of cool stuff (Screen dust absorption sticker, Sponge Bob Square Pants lanyard, a very sturdy and rubberized sim/micro-USB ejector tool, 2 micro fiber cloths, 2 in-ear headphone covers, a well made rubber micro-USB dust cover, and a stylus).
The rear of the case looks very nicely made and looks very tasteful.
When there's no phone in the case, there isn't a discernible gab between the lid and the case.
Now once there's a phone in the case, there's a huge gap!
This gap affects how well the Dot View functions (On some angles, notifications are blurred).
This is what the case is suppose to look like (when the lid is completely closed).
Okay, clearly the seller of this particular situation is just trying to market this case so he/she can get the most out of it...But come on...Half the thing's the seller is stating that this case is or can do, isn't!
The primary reason I wanted this case was because I was lead to believe that the lid of the case was either made out of clear acrylic or some transparent film. So buyer beware. False advertizing and misleading high resolution pictures may lead to a regrettable purchase...
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excuseme where can i buy this cover?
sorry for my english
I want one!!!! Where can i find it???
I’m not a big fan of folding cases however when I received this one and removed it from the packaging, I was immediately impressed. Everything about it screamed premium from the looks and the touch all the way down to the smell.
The case is beautiful. It’s made of full grain tan leather. On the folding part of the case it has 3 elegantly stitched card slots, two of which are for your credit cards, one slot for your ID and a slot underneath those where you can put any sort of bank note although you may have to fold depending on the size of your countries currency. On the other side it has a hard plastic cover designed to clasp to the back of your phone offering additional protection against impacts and to keep your phone locked into the case. The plastic part is designed perfectly to hold on to your phone tight enough to prevent it from slipping out of the case. Only half of the plastic part is adhered to the leather to also act as a folding stand so you can watch your videos on a flat surface without having to hold your phone.
The outer part of the case is minimalistic yet very chic. That same beautiful stitching around the edge of the case appears. Down the spine there’s an overlapping piece of leather bound to the front giving it the appearance similar to that of an antique leather ledger. At the bottom right you'll notice the company’s name “Artech 21” pressed into the Italian leather. At the center of the case’s opening there’s a stitched piece of leather completing the design to latch your phone with a gentle click of the magnets residing beneath the leather.
When you flip the case over you'll notice a similar appearance to front except you'll immediately note the perfect cutouts for the IR blast, the flash and color spectrum, the camera and the trademark LG back volume and power buttons. Down the center of the case you'll see a minor crease where you can fold the case to assist the it in standing as you watch videos. To the right, you'll see the same tasteful stitching down the spine of the back and lastly you'll see the cutout slightly bigger than the loudspeaker to make sure you're getting all of your audio without any distortion.
I was chosen to review the LG G4 Premium Handmade Italian Leather Case. All in all, I give this case a 9.5/10. I deduct the .5 because it doesn't fit US banknotes as a wallet should however since I don't ever carry cash, that’s not a problem. Once again, I'm not a big fan of folding cases however this case has easily earned the title of #1 for the multiple cases I own due to it’s gorgeous design. Not only is it beautiful, it’s also a pleasure to hold. It’s very comfortable to grasp and it doesn't ever feel like it’s going to slip out of my hand. I'm also enjoying the smell of the genuine leather. There’s nothing quite like holding a little bit of mother nature into your hand in addition to the wonderful technology we have these days.
I'll upload pictures later when I have more time.
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Here is my review for the Daviscase wallet/folio bookcase
General design and appearance: This case has a wallet/folio design. As stated on the product description, it is made of brown leather and the first thing you’ll notice is the typical leather mark label that is commonly found on products made of this material. The material looks authentic, has the typical smell of leather and is slightly distressed, which adds a nice touch to the case. The front and back of the case feature a nice sewing line that matches the color of the case. The quality of the sewing is on par with that of the leather and makes the product even more appealing. The back panel also features one vertical fold, which enables to use the case as a stand to maintain the phone on landscape mode. Toward the top of the back panel, you’ll find a cutout for the camera lens and flash and in the bottom left corner, a small slot provides easy access to the S-pen. On the top right corner, the name of the case “Davis Case” is embossed in the leather. The “spine” of the case features the typical shiny gold lettering and symbols found on old books. The inscriptions are stamped in the leather and make the case look like an authentic book. Despite the originality of the design and the thick leather, the case is not bulky for a wallet case and the limited footprint makes it even ok to carry in a pocket.
Features: In the open position, the left panel features 3 card slots, one of which with a transparent window for an id card. Underneath the 3 slots, you’ll find a sleeve for your bills. At the bottom of the slots, the brand is also embossed in the leather. As it is the case with this kind of wallet design, there is always a concern with the card slots rubbing against the screen of the phone when the case is closed. As this review was done within 24 hours after receiving the case, I did not notice any mark on my screen, however, I was using a tempered glass screen protector, which may have prevented this issue. The inside of the case is lined with fabric with a shiny pattern. The right panel of the case accommodates the plastic part holding the phone. That part is brown to match the color of the leather and consists of a flexible bumper and a flexible back, both made of what looks like TPU material. The back of this holder is partially glued to the leather. The bumper provides easy access to all the phone ports and the S-pen. They all fall at the right location. The bumper holds the phone very tightly at the four corners, however the flexibility of the plastic material creates some slack in the sections between corners. This may not affect how well the phone is maintained in the case but the hold is definitely not as strong as with other TPU bumpers. By folding the back panel of the case, the phone can be propped upright for use in landscape orientation. The case does not feature any magnet: it only folds but does not close completely and it does not feature the auto wake-up/sleep function seen on some other cases. I don’t find this to be an issue since 1) magnets are known to conflict with the S-pen, and 2) the absence of magnetic closure maintains easy access to the wallet.
Closing comments:
Overall, this is a very nice case if you’re looking for a folio/wallet design. The quality of the material and the design, which imitates the look of an old book, really add a nice touch. Although I haven’t done any test, the case seems to provide some level of protection. I found the phone to be snug in in its plastic holder and the thickness of the leather will probably provide some energy absorption in case of a fall. The only point of improvement in my opinion is the plastic (TPU?) phone holder, which could have been more rigid.
Pros:
- Original design with nice details
- 2 devices in one: phone case and wallet
- Leather and sewing are good quality
- Cutouts are accurately positioned
- Ability to maintain the phone in landscape mode
Cons:
- Phone holder not as snug as expected
- A bit bulky (but not significantly as compared to other wallet cases)
- May require the use of a screen protector to prevent possible marking due to rubbing of card slots on the phone screen
- A bit expensive
Hi, I don't trust this place. I bought 2 cases (Cell Phone Wallets) so I could make sure at least 1 would fit and sure enough only one fit. So I keeps that one and thought emails he said to send the other back to him for a refund. I followed the tracking and see it was returned to him. I waited 10 days more but still not refund. Emailing him he keep saying he did not have it yet, even though tracking said he received it. Then he stopped answering my emails altogether. It's been 2 months and still no refund.
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH HIM, HE RIPPED ME OFF.
Bruce
Jasher1 said:
Hi, I don't trust this place. I bought 2 cases (Cell Phone Wallets) so I could make sure at least 1 would fit and sure enough only one fit. So I keeps that one and thought emails he said to send the other back to him for a refund. I followed the tracking and see it was returned to him. I waited 10 days more but still not refund. Emailing him he keep saying he did not have it yet, even though tracking said he received it. Then he stopped answering my emails altogether. It's been 2 months and still no refund.
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH HIM, HE RIPPED ME OFF.
Bruce
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Get ahold of Amazon and do it like now and show them the emails and tracking number because I had this problem and Amazon forced the person to refund me.
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drsky125 said:
Here is my review for the Daviscase wallet/folio bookcase
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Personally I don't think you need to do reviews/advertising of products on XDA because Amazon already has their own reviews section and this place is a known rip off and liar.
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I really like the products of
I have been buy only the Daviscase covers of several years
I am very satisfied with the service and the quality
DavisCase is brand iname and s also sold on Amazon and ebay ,shopify and more
The products are unique handmade .. that only this company has the models that are produced in small quantities for each model
Thanks
John
This is my review of the Gmyle Book Case Vintage wallet/folio case
This folio/wallet case is made of PU leather but the material looks and feels like leather. The bookcase design is original and adds a nice touch to the phone. The spine of the case has some nice gold patterns that remind of old book designs.
Inside the case, you will find 3 card slots and one id slot on the left, as well as a pocket for cash. The plastic case holding the phone is black and is made of flexible plastic. I’m not sure if this is the same material as that used in the Galaxy S5 case, which a lot of users criticized for falling apart after a few days. The phone sits pretty tightly in the plastic sleeve. However, the sleeve is so flexible that I’m not sure whether the phone would effectively remain attached to it in case of a fall. Cutouts allow easy access to all the ports and the S-pen is easy to pull.
The case adds some bulk to the phone. When the wallet is closed, the total thickness is 0.75”. However, the case seems to provide a higher level of protection than bumpers and other slim cases. In particular, the thick PU material adds some cushion, which may be able to absorb some energy during a fall. The back of the case is pre-folded to allow the case to act as a stand maintaining the phone in a comfortable landscape viewing position. One limitation of the bookcase design is the lack of a cutout on the front cover, which prevents the use of the phone for a call with the case closed. The thickness of the case in the closed position may also make this case incompatible with car docks/holders.
Summary: Overall, this is a great wallet case at this price level. If you're more interested in an authentic leather case and you don't mind paying extra, I recommend the Davis Case (reviewed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/accessories/review-daviscase-wallet-folio-bookcase-t3198304)
Pros:
- original design that will make your Note 5 stand out of the crowd
- nice texture and color for PU material
- cheap
Cons:
- no easy phone call with the case closed
- no auto awake/sleep feature
- may require the need for a screen protector to prevent the cards located in the card slots from rubbing against the screen
Having used the case only for 1 day, this is a well made, protective case. Not too thick, but adds a great layer of protection.
I have a white Galaxy Note 5, and the Mint color case looks excellent with it.
The raised bumper on the front keeps it from causing damage when laying face down.
The ridged design on the back is great for gripping without slipping.
The cut outs for S-Pen, charging and earphone are perfect and the button covers work quite easily.
I am extremely satisfied with this case and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good case at a definitely reasonable price.
In the past I owned another case that was similar in design, but the outer layer cracked soon after. I don't see that happening with this case.
The link to the case on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0130A2VCG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
There are other colors available.
I'll add my review here as well, I agree with all that catman51 had to say about the case. It's a lightweight case that should be good for average protection. It's not heavyweight protection but adequate for light use.
I have no issues using wireless charging with this case as I have with some other ones. I do not like the volume buttons, I would prefer having a space between them but that's personal preference.
A concern of mine is the back, it's not full dual layer. Where the black is, that's the only layer, and in order to keep the case light that rubber material is very thin. I fear with a decent drop the back of the phone might crack. I could be wrong but you know the thought process when you look at something and question it? That's how the back is.
Outside of that, the case is nice, lightweight and looks decent. It does not interfere with my tempered glass screen protector and doesn't really add any bulk to the phone.
My review...
DISCLAIMER: I received the case as a promotion in exchange for an unbiased review.
The case is solid and is a good value, but personally it's not for me. I'm not a big fan of the gold accents. Not to mention, it looks a bit duller in real life than in the seller's pictures.
The case is very slim and doesn't add too much size to the Note 5. With the phone already being large, it's nice to have a case that's not too bulky. The case also adds some nice grip to the phone--the texture on the back is a nice touch as well. Overall, the Artech 21 feels good in your hands.
The hole cut outs were accurate and it was easy to remove and insert my S-Pen. Just note that some chargers are larger than others and you might have an issue plugging yours in. It works perfectly fine with the OEM Samsung Charger, but at the office I have a long LG charging cable at my desk (see picture) and it didn't fit well.
The buttons were a bit on the mushy side--especially the volume keys. I prefer mine with a bit more feel--I like the click feeling that stock and some other cases have. Personal preference.
Anyway, if you are looking for a slim case and you like gold, this is the case for you...