Cingular 8700c Case
Hands on review by
lgreenberg
April 23, 2006
Price as reviewed: $24.99
Everyone knows Ixxx8217;m a case addict. Well I happened to be at the mall today and swung by one of the Cingular corporate stores there. What did I see? A lone Cingular case made specifically for the 8700c. I thought I had remembered reading where someone had posted they saw the case in a store by them but I had yet to see it for myself. Well of course I bought it and decided to post a review of it.
The case is packaged in a Cingular plastic dome and clearly says xxx8220;compatible with Blackberry 8700c Devicesxxx8221; on it.
At first glance I was immediately reminded of the Fortte STi case. This case is open topped with elastic sides. Itxxx8217;s made from black leather and smells great.
The inside has a smooth, gray, felt lining.
I was disappointed to find out that the belt clip used on the case does not swivel. It is however very strong. Itxxx8217;s a little short for my taste and doesnxxx8217;t have that little notch at the bottom like other clips of this style do. You know, the one that locks the clip on to your belt. So I think Ixxx8217;d be too nervous to wear this clip all day.
As I said though itxxx8217;s very strong. The clip almost snaps back to place when you pull on it.
While in the case the track wheel, charging port and audio jack are still accessible.
This case provides for a very slim profile when worn on the hip.
The fit of the 8700 in this case is very tight. I could not really get my 8700c into the case with a set of Egrips on the battery door. Once I removed the Egrips the fit was fine. I would not recommend this case to someone who uses Egrips.
The case does accommodate the Blackberry with the extended battery door installed.
The case does have a built in sleeper magnet and it puts the Blackberry to sleep inserted either screen in or out.
This is a nice, inexpensive case. I think itxxx8217;s a good option for someone whoxxx8217;s looking for protection while carrying their Blackberry in their pocket, purse or briefcase. My wife has already snatched it up. She carries her 8700c exclusively in her purse.
I give this case 3 out of 5 Blackberries.
Pros: Slim, good fit, sleeper magnet.
Cons: Non-swivel belt clip, short belt clip.