It Protects Your Smartphone and Shows You Have Good Taste
My new $1,100 iPhone 13 Pro deserves more than the ubiquitous $15 cases on Amazon. It deserves a classy leather wallet and case from Blackbrook.
For many years, I used the $55 Speck Presidio grip case. The latest version is compatible with MagSafe charging and other uses such as the feature that allows it to attach to a smartphone wallet without slipping out. The Speck grip case is sturdy, provides excellent drop protection (from my experience) and looks OK. It’s not a bargain, but it does protect your phone. But classy it’s not.
For those who prefer leather over plastic, my choice is the $59 BlackBrook wallet that features a detachable clear plastic case. If you don’t want the plastic case, a matching snap-on leather case costs an extra $29. For class-seekers and those who want the convenience of a wallet that holds a driver’s license and credit cards, you can’t do better than BlackBrook.
You know you’re dealing with a class act from the moment the package arrives (shipping is fast). The case itself comes in a black box, Inside, the case is wrapped in cloth. The possibility of damage en-route is unlikely. The class act, though, is the wallet itself.
There are nine colors and several styles, including a bifold case that is a bit bulky for my taste, a single fold that will hold a few credit cards and an ID or driver’s license. I initially ordered the trifold case, but sent it back for a refund (postage was on my dime). The returned case has to be in pristine condition to get a refund, but customer support is exemplary, guiding me through the return process. Try that kind of support with a $15 case.
My iPhone is black, yet I couldn’t resist getting the burnished tan. It’s shiny and has that supple leather feel that whispers class. The case is durable, too. I’ve dropped my iPhone several times without damage to either the phone or the case. I’ve even dropped the whole detachable wallet. The BlackBrook case has cutouts for the iPhone or Samsung cameras and controls that line up perfectly. It fits like it should, and while the phone can drop out of the wallet, it’s still protected.
Yes, you can get less expensive smartphone cases, and maybe they’ll protect your $1,100 phone, but for $59, a few dollars more than the Speck case, you get a wallet and a case thrown in. The current crop of cases will fit the most iPhone models. A full range of cases for Samsung Galaxy and Note models also is offered.
If you only want functionality and think that class isn’t important, get the Speck grip or their clear case. But if you want functionality and leather, the BlackBrook case is a classy choice.
Pros
- Real leather
- Durable
- Great fall protection
- Includes a clear MagSafe charger case
- Reasonably priced
- Good choice of colors
Cons
- Wallet cases can be bulky
Summary
If you’re looking for a protective case and wallet for your iPhone or Android device, BlackBrook is a classy solution.
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| BlackBrook Carson wallet case in burnished tan. |
For more information: www.blackbrookcase.com or www.speckproducts.com. The cases also can be ordered at Amazon for the same prices.
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