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Old 04-23-2006, 02:51 PM   #1
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Default Hands on review: Cingular 8700c Leather Case

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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.
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Old 04-23-2006, 03:28 PM   #2
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Thank you for the info. I looked at this case and I have the e-grips. Thank you again.
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Old 04-23-2006, 05:40 PM   #3
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Nice House!
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Old 04-23-2006, 05:41 PM   #4
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How much could you possibly see from that picture?

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Old 04-23-2006, 06:35 PM   #5
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LMAO From the review pics, I saw the table that was used in that review, a bookcase, stairwell, radio, statue (can't see what's on the wall behind that statue), clock, and a hallway.

And, I hope this isn't offtopic here, but I posted a request to submit a review I wrote on a game I have on my 7105t.

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Old 04-23-2006, 06:49 PM   #6
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Where did you post the request?
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Old 04-23-2006, 07:15 PM   #7
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http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=31015 It's the last message on this thread.
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Old 04-23-2006, 07:18 PM   #8
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What you did was submit a request to coreyg510 to have him review that game.

Please note the title of that thread:

"What application reviews would you like to see?"

Have you written the review already?

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Old 04-23-2006, 07:33 PM   #9
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Yes I have it written.
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Old 04-23-2006, 07:38 PM   #10
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Send it to me in a PM and I'll have a look at it.
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Old 04-23-2006, 07:50 PM   #11
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I just sent you a pm. It's long though LOL
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Old 04-23-2006, 08:22 PM   #12
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I wish a Cingular store near me would carry these!
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Old 04-23-2006, 08:42 PM   #13
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Quote:
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I wish a Cingular store near me would carry these!
No access to the internet, huh?
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Old 04-23-2006, 09:23 PM   #14
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Just checked, not there yet.
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Old 04-23-2006, 09:29 PM   #15
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This looks like the same case to me......

http://www.wirelessground.com/bl87lepowcl.html

If you really want it then you could always order it from there.
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Old 04-23-2006, 11:56 PM   #16
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how much is the STi after forum discount? because I'm thikning of maybe getting the Sti with leather clip as my pocket case... now just to find that last case.

So far:
RipOffs= industrial situations, job site, etc, when i need serious protection
sti/cingular?=casual situations, mainly wearing shorts, purely for the sleeper functions, maybe as a belt clip
dressier situations= looking at the open face, but still kind ofw ant protection. This is where I run into a wall on cases.
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Old 04-25-2006, 02:17 PM   #17
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FINALLY! Found a store with ONE! YAY! I'm happy with it. Fits in my shorts pocket, and stays on my belt in a way I feel secure with.
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Old 04-27-2006, 10:53 PM   #18
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Hey, nice stache dude. Not sure if that's you in the picture but... hey, that's the way it is now! lol. jk!
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Old 04-28-2006, 05:15 AM   #19
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Which picutre?

I had a full beard then I think.
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Old 10-02-2006, 07:44 PM   #20
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Where case I buy this case? I am looking for a slim leather case and this could be the one. Most of the leather cases I see are bulky.

How does this case hold up? Looks like there is not much support, except for the elastic sides.

lgreenberg, in the link you supplied, the case looks the same, but maybe a knockoff since it does not have the Cingular packaging?
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