Gizmoskin 8700 Series New Releases

Hands on review by: lgreenberg

May 16, 2006

Tough Black Lambskin Leather Pouch

Price as reviewed: $29.95

You can’t help but love a company like Gizmoskin. A company that does everything it can to respond to the needs, wants and concerns of their customers. When problems arose with the first Gizmoskin case for the 8700 series Blackberry Gizmoskin responded and kept responding until they got it right. You can read my review of the current version of the original Gizmoskin here.

Well Gizmoskin is at it again and this time they’ve released three new cases for the 8700 series Blackberry.

First we’ll look at the “Tough Black Lambskin Leather Pouch.”

The outside of this case is made with a hard shell like lining and is wrapped in a tough semi-glossed cowhide. The strength of this case can be felt from the moment you pick it up.



New Tough Black Lambskin case on the left and original Gizmoskin on the right.



The inside of the case is made with a soft velvet like interior and will keep you phone snug, safe & protected. The inside dimensions of the case has been carefully calculated so that it starts out at the perfect size. This leather has very minimal give and has been designed that after months of use you still have a 100% ideal fit.





The frame of the case slightly overlaps the width of the case. This creates an ideal shape and size to protect your phone even when you drop it.

A magnetic closure with hidden magnets under the leather will snap closed tightly keeping your 8700 safe and secure inside this case. The invisible magnets give this case a sleek look.



A swivel clip attached to the back will allow you to wear your 8700 vertically or horizontally.





This case offers a very slim profile when worn on your belt.



The case contains a built in sleeper magnet which works perfectly when the device is inserted screen in or out.

This is a very nice case. If you like the original Gizmoskin you’ll probably like this one too. My only complaint is the belt clip that’s used and that’s just a personal thing with me. I’ve never been a fan of this style of belt clip. I’m always afraid it’s going to come off my belt.

I give this case 4 out 5 Blackberries.



Pros: Slim design, great fit, strong leather, sleeper magnet.
Cons: Belt clip not my favorite.

Black Lambskin Leather Shell Blackberry 8700 Pouch with Swivel Clip

Price as reviewed: $39.95

Next up is the Black Lambskin Leather Shell with swivel belt clip.



Your Blackberry 8700 is a feature rich but large sized device, don't bulk it up with large cases and thick belt clips. This case allows you to maintain a very slim profile when worn on your belt.







This case is made in a premium lambskin leather material. The metal clip is wrapped in a tougher cowhide for durability and ease of getting on and off the belt. Every detail has been analyzed before the production of this new model.





The swivel clip is one of the lowest profile available on the market. This allows you to wear the case close to your body making it nearly invisible under a jacket and allowing you to clearly feel the vibrate alert on the phone.



The Blackberry 8700 sleeper magnet is fully functional and allows you to place the 8700 facing in or out.

This is a very nice case. If you like the original Gizmoskin you’ll probably like this one too. My only complaint is the belt clip that’s used and that’s just a personal thing with me. I’ve never been a fan of this style of belt clip. I’m always afraid it’s going to come off my belt.

I give this case 4 out 5 Blackberries.



Pros: Slim design, great fit, strong leather, sleeper magnet.
Cons: Belt clip not my favorite.

Black Lambskin Leather Shell Blackberry 8700 Pouch

Price as reviewed: $39.95

Finally we’ll look at the Black Lambskin Leather Shell with Snap Belt Loop. This case is identical to the one I reviewed above except for this belt clip. This case uses a snap over the belt type of clip which does not swivel.



This case has a unique button down style clip; it is a hybrid belt clip/belt loop. This clip style comes with all the advantages of a thin and strong belt loop, without the need to take your belt off and feed it through the loop!





This case is made in a premium lambskin leather material. The button down clip is lined in a tougher cowhide for durability. Every detail has been analyzed before the production of this new model.







For those of you who do wear their 8700 on a belt, just look at the side profile picture! It says it all!! This thin design allows you to wear the case very close to your body so that you can feel the vibrate alert clearly and best of all there will be no large protrusion from the side of your body! The case will be invisible underneath a jacket or sweater!



The Blackberry 8700 sleeper magnet is fully functional and allows you to place the 8700 face in or out.

If you like a fixed style clip this case would be a great choice. It does not swivel but provides a super-slim profile when worn on your belt. This case would also be a good choice for someone who wants a slim pouch that isn’t worn on a belt but carried in a purse or bag.

I give this case 4 out 5 Blackberries.



Pros: Slim design, great fit, strong leather, sleeper magnet.
Cons: None.