Vaja ivolution stripes - user review - Page 2

kokogirl · 07-11-2009, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by thetonyclifton

No probs. If you need more pics just let me know.

Will you take a pic of it open also? I have been considering one of these cases for a long time. thanks!

lady_bugz22 · 07-11-2009, 08:31 PM

Do you remember overall how long it took to receive the case? The website says 25 days so I didn't know how accurate it was?

thetonyclifton · 07-11-2009, 08:58 PM

no probs will do, just need to charge a camera battery first.

Originally Posted by kokogirl

Will you take a pic of it open also? I have been considering one of these cases for a long time. thanks!

dcom · 07-11-2009, 11:12 PM

I've had an iVolution Top case on my 3G for about 10 months and it is by far the best case I've ever seen. True it's pricey but well worth the money. You can see it here:

http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum...tml#post346691

It looks as good now as it did then. The only thing I'd warn you about is that the darker color dyed leather tends to show rub marks. I don't think the black does because mine doesn't show any but my wife's is a dark purple and the color along the edges is beginning to wear. It doesn't look bad, it kind of adds some character to it. Also, the screen cover has a lip on the top that hooks over the phone, across the SIM card slot and it has held its shape just fine which makes it stay closed just like it was new.

The leather hinge that connects the screen cover to the rest of the case is holding up very well but the orange stripe in it is beginning to fade but just slightly. I don't have a belt clip for mine so it slides in my pocket very nicely. About the only thing I wish were different is that I have to keep the top open to charge it. There isn't a hole in the top hinge for the cable so you have to open the screen cover to charge it. You also can't put it in any docks without taking the phone out of the case.

If you're considering spending the money for one, you definitely won't be disappointed.

topcat84 · 07-13-2009, 05:12 PM

I've had two of the Vaja iVolution cases mentioned in this thread and found them to be expensive but worth every penny because of looks and protection. My first one for the V1 is still looking good and I just received my case for the 3GS a few days ago. I chose black both times, w/o the clip, and have been extremely happy with the way it's held up and protected my phones. Vaja will say that it takes 20 days because they are hand made, but it generally is just a couple of weeks between ordering it and it arriving at your doorstep. It really slips easily into your pants pockets, even tighter jean's pockets. Although not really needed since it has a front cover, I have been very pleased with the Power Support Crystal Screen Protectors from Apple. The last one I applied to the V1 is still intact and looking good. As soon as I get another pack, I will be applying one to the 3GS. I don't think anyone would regret buying one of these cases for protecting your investment, and the good looks it gives you to boot. Cheers !!

Get_Zwole · 07-15-2009, 01:46 PM

good looking case for sure if it opened from the bottom up i would seriously think about getting one. I dont like how it opens from the top down.

Santa · 07-15-2009, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Get_Zwole

good looking case for sure if it opened from the bottom up i would seriously think about getting one. I dont like how it opens from the top down.

I have a case that opens from the top. It drives me crazy because you can't really open it if you have headphones plugged in.

I'm not really thrilled with one that opens towards the bottom, but I think it works better with the iphone layout

dcom · 07-15-2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by Santa

I have a case that opens from the top. It drives me crazy because you can't really open it if you have headphones plugged in.

I'm not really thrilled with one that opens towards the bottom, but I think it works better with the iphone layout

The Vaja case can still be opened and closed with the headphones plugged in.

A top-opening case has some advantages because the top can help keep your conversations a little more private by using it to cover your mouth when you're talking.

It can also help direct sound from the speakers by angling it outward a little and there is less chance of it covering up the camera lens when you want to shoot pictures or video since it hangs down instead of over the top of the phone.

Santa · 07-15-2009, 03:45 PM

Oooops...

Let me try that again.

I've got a case that has a hinge on the top and opens from the bottom. It doesn't work well with headphones plugged in.

That's why I'm thinking a case with a hinge on the bottom and opening from the top might work better with the iphone layout.

lady_bugz22 · 07-15-2009, 04:19 PM

I'm really wanting another one of these cases. I just don't know what colors I want or if I want the special edition brown case. Such a hard decision.