Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Piel Frama Leather Case for iPod nano mini review
If anyone out there has owned a leather case from Piel Frama before, you will know just how luxurious these cases feel. Sumptuous is not a word I would often associate with a mobile gadget case but it’s the perfect term to describe the quality of leather used. Workmanship, as to be expected from this company, is top notch with everything stitched together perfectly however there are initial concerns over fit. I was surprised when I first slid the nano into place that the screen, click wheel and port cut-outs did not line up correctly. Thankfully this appears to be a result of the newness of the case as repeated use over a period of a week has seen everything fit more in place. It’s not quite perfect but much improved over early use and certainly more than acceptable; I have a sneaking suspicion that extensive use of other precision moulded solutions has raised my expectations of this hand crafted leather case.
The protection on offer is very good with the soft padded leather sure to cushion the majority of knocks although this also means that this case is slightly larger than metal or plastic alternatives. This trade off will most likely be accepted given the opulent feel these Piel Frama cases give the user as it certainly provides a more expensive impression.
Access is good when the flip cover is open giving way to the screen, click wheel, hold switch, and bottom ports. The stud fixing closes on the rear hiding all but the headphone socket to ensure excellent all-round protection however is not the most convenient solution for those who are continually changing their music selection or volume. Also included in the stylish presentation box is an excellent belt clip system. A screw in post can be fixed to the rear of the case allowing the quick release clip to be attached. If a belt clip is not required then a small plastic screw fills this in and sits flush with the surrounding leather.
The understated looks can’t hide the fact that this is a luxury case and if this is something you look for in your case, Piel Frama is most definitely worth a look. The Piel Frama case comes in a choice of colour and hides.
For more details, pictures or to purchase, please visit the Piel Frama website.
The protection on offer is very good with the soft padded leather sure to cushion the majority of knocks although this also means that this case is slightly larger than metal or plastic alternatives. This trade off will most likely be accepted given the opulent feel these Piel Frama cases give the user as it certainly provides a more expensive impression.
Access is good when the flip cover is open giving way to the screen, click wheel, hold switch, and bottom ports. The stud fixing closes on the rear hiding all but the headphone socket to ensure excellent all-round protection however is not the most convenient solution for those who are continually changing their music selection or volume. Also included in the stylish presentation box is an excellent belt clip system. A screw in post can be fixed to the rear of the case allowing the quick release clip to be attached. If a belt clip is not required then a small plastic screw fills this in and sits flush with the surrounding leather.
The understated looks can’t hide the fact that this is a luxury case and if this is something you look for in your case, Piel Frama is most definitely worth a look. The Piel Frama case comes in a choice of colour and hides.
For more details, pictures or to purchase, please visit the Piel Frama website.
