Product: Prima Vertical Pouch for 8700
Price: $24.95 USD
URL: http://www.primacases.com

Review:
Prima is a relatively new company from Bellagio Designs. This is their first batch of BlackBerry 8700 cases. They offer a Vertical Holster, Lateral Holster, Cell style and Flip style cases, shown here:
Click for 8700 case options.

To read a review of their Lateral Pouch style case, click here.

The Cell style and Flip style cases are currently being redesigned after discovering some minor issues, and I will have the new units ready for review very soon.

As for this case, the Vertical Pouch, it is made of a strong, stiff black leather, with a thick felt lining inside. The flap has a magnetic snap closure. They come packaged in plastic wrap inside of a small white box.






It has a ratcheting belt clip system, with stops at 90 degree angles. When worn, the case is about medium on a low profile scale, and the clip does not cause discomfort to the hip.






There is a sleeper magnet which only works when the device is placed in the case facing outward. The case is a perfect fit, preventing any wiggle of the device when inserted. The felt is thicker than other cases I have seen, and it makes for a nice cushion for the BB.

Rating: I give this case 4 out of 5 Berries.




Conclusion: This is a great case for those of you who like the vertical pouch style designs. The craftsmanship is great, the fit is perfect, and the clip system works well. The only things keeping this case from receiving 5 Berries are the lack of color customization - black is the only choice thus far - lack of different belt clip designs, and the fact that the sleeper magnet only works when facing out.

Pros: Thick felt lining, nice belt clip system, inexpensive.

Cons: Only available in black, only one belt clip option available, sleeper magnet only works when facing out.

I already bought mine...absolutely love it. Great, elegant look. I understand they're coming out with colors very soon. I know they have colors in other styles.