Sena Cases – iPhone 3G – Style meets
Functionality
Reviewed by Robert Pritchett
Introduction
After searching through some of the most coveted leathers
in the world, Sena found the ultimate premium Napa calfskin leather in Italy
and Turkey. The leathers are carefully hand-stitched to create the full line of
cases.
Each case is “broken” in with its owner’s use. The leather
is unique as it begins to form and customize to the owner’s particular usage
routine.
UltraSlim Pouch: The
UltraSlim Pouch is a novel approach for those who dislike the extra bulk some
protective cases create. The UltraSlim is the leanest case ever designed for
any mobile device. The slim curve hugging leather and micro suede lining is as
close to naked as the iPhone can get. The UltraSlim Pouch is perfect for men
carrying the iPhone in a pant or jacket pocket.
LeatherSkin: This
form-fitting case is comprised of ultra-thin premium leather providing a soft
layer of "skin" to gently protect devices from scratches. The fine,
slender design offers a tight fit enhancing the curves o the device. Perfected
for many of today’s most popular devices.
● Slim design
● Finest European Napa leather
● Velvet Lining
● Light and rigid protective layer
● Ratchet belt clip with removable tab
● iPhone earphone and speaker holes
● Proximity sensor opening
● Camera opening
● Charging port opening
The ULTRA-CLIP (or BELT-CLIP) versions of the cases have a
little tab attached to the back of the case. This tab allows the case to be
attached to the belt-clip. This tab is sewn to the back of the case and cannot
be removed.
It has a spring loaded mechanism that allows the device to
be easily inserted and removed from the belt by using one-hand. However, unlike
the regular spring-loaded clips, to place the device with Ultra Tab into the
Ultra Clip, or to remove it from the Ultra Clip, you must turn the device
90-degrees (perpendicular to the clip). This all but eliminates the possibility
of accidental "pop-outs". Once the device is seated in the clip, it
will swivel 360-degrees like other swivel clips. According to the manufacturer,
The Ultra Clip can withstand pulling forces in excess of 130 pounds in any
direction.
What I Learned
I like quality. I love the smell of new leather. I like the
idea that these cases are built to last and are not cheap knockoffs or
imitation leather, but real solid leather with excellent stitching and sewn-in
metal pieces.
They also went with a quality belt-clip company and added a
tool to the kit for the option or not of using the belt clip add-on.
I received two items shown above. The UltraSlim Pouch really
is a tight fit and I had to remove the TatSkinz to get the iPhone 3G to
fit. And yes, it would be great in
protecting the iPhone3G in a pair of pants.
I prefer using the LeatherSkin Case though. Why? Because it
protects, looks classy and allows access to all openings and functions. And it
doesn’t get in the way, either.
But if I had a choice, I probably would have gone for the
MagnetFlipper Case as a full protection, yet functional form.
Conclusion
With Sena, style really does meet functionality.
