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apbb2 · 02-10-2005, 10:36 AM

I'm loving my new 7100g so far, but hate the case that came with it.

All i want is a similar case with a swivel on it, or a side case would be fine.

I found one on smart phone depot but no sleep function.

Anyone?

BBmertz · 02-13-2005, 11:46 PM

Let me know if you find one, since I am interested as well. Otherwise, I may resort to attaching a universal swivel clip with adhesive backing (e.g. Belkin model #F8V6999) to a traditional leather slipper case with sleep function.

I anxiously await receiving my 7100g on Friday...

mchilders · 02-25-2005, 11:40 AM

I just bought one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5753646901

It looks pretty nice.

It was talked about in this thread:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=3945

I have the 7100t.
-Mark

roybeasley · 02-27-2005, 09:39 PM

I bought one of the cases listed on eBay. It works great, and the sleep function operates perfectly.

shorty · 02-28-2005, 06:05 PM

I bought one of the eBay cases, too, and am waiting for it to arrive. I'll post my thoughts in the "original" thread (http://www.blackberryforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=3945) once I get it.

mbn · 02-28-2005, 11:20 PM

I bought this case about a week ago and received it today. Very nice quality and sleep function works perfectly.

This would be exactly what I'm looking for if it didn't have the flip top, but it is a BIG step up from the very un-functional case the 7100g came with. I never realized how important the swivel clip is for comfort when sitting.

Overall, I highly recommend this case for the 7100g.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5753646901

The guy selling this item must be making a killing because it's the only halfway decent leather case with a swivel clip that I found after searching the web for a week.

penk · 03-03-2005, 02:34 PM

For direct purchase, g here: http://www.gizmoskin.com/7100.htm

Although, I'm sure many here would recommend a vigil at ebay to await another "auction".
The cost to you (both item and shipping) would be much more pleasant.

shorty · 03-03-2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penk

For direct purchase, g here: http://www.gizmoskin.com/7100.htm

Although, I'm sure many here would recommend a vigil at ebay to await another "auction".
The cost to you (both item and shipping) would be much more pleasant.

This is the case that mbn listed above (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5753646901). I, too, purchased it through eBay last week and corresponded with the seller via email (one Mr. Gizmo Skin as his email signature attests!). It cost me $28.90 (BuyItNow) including shipping and it arrived today. Excellent case and an excellent seller. Very attractive case, nice leather, seems to be a quite sturdy belt-clip and the sleep function definitely works -- well worth the price. I don't know that I'd pay the full price from the GizmoSkin.com site but, then, I'm cheap!

goblue1969 · 03-15-2005, 07:28 AM

I just received the same case from the ebay seller last week. Quick review:

* fits the phone perfectly
* not too tight, not too loose
* will not work with egrips....bye, bye egrips
* belt clip is "low profile" compared to others I have tried so the case doesn't stick out too far
* belt clip can be rotated to allow phone to be parallel with belt
* sleep function enabled
* nice leather
* less than $30 delivered

No complaints whatsoever.

davemayo · 03-15-2005, 08:37 AM

"No complaints whatsoever."

Ditto here.

daward · 03-15-2005, 11:35 AM

I received the same case a couple days ago and it's much better than any of the other cases being sold. I like the fact that the unit can be charged while still in its case. No complaints here either.

sactoroy · 03-15-2005, 12:29 PM

nevermind

cbandler · 03-15-2005, 02:21 PM

If you go directly to gizmoskin.com it will cost you $39.95 for this case. Go to ebay.com and search for 7100 case and buy it for $21.95!

MooseNYC · 03-16-2005, 02:07 AM

Is the 'sleep' function necessary? I notice that when I put the phone down without going back into the supplied 'holster' that the screen turns off just like if I had put it in.

I like this time out function a lot. Isn't it the same as putting the device back into the normal case that has the magnet?

Dave

El Chino · 03-16-2005, 09:30 AM

The magnet feature does a lot more. When holstered it allows the user to setup a different profile - meaning that out of the holster it will ring and in the holster vibrate only or vibrate then ring or do nothing.

You could choose for it to beep when a message/email comes through or vibrate etc based on whether it is in the holster or not.

It is a good feature for people who while at the office do not want the phone to ring when they are with patients/clients etc.

gregg · 03-16-2005, 02:01 PM

I too got the ebay referenced case. So far so good.....

Howard Beale · 03-17-2005, 12:23 AM

I also bought the same case on eBay. It is really nice. Quality leather. Nice fit. Sleeper function. Top-shelf swivel clip. A value at twice the price.

revision78 · 03-17-2005, 09:52 AM

I ordered the same one off ebay with the magnetic hatch over the top and am in love with it. The stock case is crap and totally not worth the 15dollars to replace it from RIM. We had it in about 3 business days and i can't describe how nice it is to actually feel safe running across a street without fear of my t playing frogger while i watch helplessly.