Vaja I-VOLUTION Quo Leather Cases

Compared to other P800 cases, Vaja’s I-VOLUTION Quo leather cases offer the strongest protection and the most beautiful style. Like other Vaja cases, the I-VOLUTION Quo and Quo B come in variety of colors, two stylish designs and belt clip option. They have cut outs for everything you need access on the P800, except the flip cover (you need to remove the flip cover).

Molded to fit the P800 perfectly, the Quo cases are rigid with a stiff lining on the inside and smooth leather on the outside. The construction of the case is so strong that even if you try to bend it, you will find it hard to budge. On the Quo model (which is the one we received for review), you will find a couple of leather inserts next to the camera cutout and the speaker cutout. These little leather pieces add additional protection and support as they pop out higher than the casing itself.

There are cutouts for the power button, camera, stylus, etc. on the sides. The camera, speaker and the display screen on the P800 are also exposed. There is a cutout on the case for the power and syncing cable. The only thing this case does not offer cutouts for is the plastic front flip cover. Since the P800 offers the same functions on screen as the flip cover, this isn’t a deal breaker, however the screen itself isn’t protected. The case opens completely on the top and since it’s molded to fit and there is no closure mechanism. Your smartphone fits tightly inside and it’s actually hard to get it out once it’s in place. The belt clip is installed right below the camera cutout.

The Vaja I-VOLUTION Quo and Quo B cases offer very strong protection and classy design. The leather is high quality, feels smooth and ever so lightly printed with the Vaja logo on the front. The variety of colors stand out among the black cases, and somehow fits the P800’s sleek design and personality. The perfect mold gives your smartphone very good protection without adding too much bulk. If I’d dropped my phones before, I’d feel more comfortable putting my P800 in this case. The only down side is if you are fan of the flip cover, you will be disappointed that you can’t use it with this case.

Price: $75-79 (Quo B); $85-89 (Quo)
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Brando WorkShop Deluxe Leather Cases

The Sony Ericsson P800 smartphone is a hard unit to make cases for. It’s got ports and buttons on both side of the unit, a built-in camera lens on the back and a flip cover that connects to the very bottom of the phone in the front. Brando WorkShop’s leather case managed to give you access to all the ports and buttons, and allows you to use the phone with its flip cover inside of the case.

Made in thin leather with a suede lining with enforced back casing, Brando’s Deluxe leather case adds very little bulk to the unit. The front of the case leaves the entire P800 screen open for easy access. You can open the plastic flip cover on the P800 because the case has a cutout for it. You will find cutouts on both sides for power button, camera button, stylus, etc. to be exposed. There is a round cutout on the back for the camera lens.

The back of the case is padded to provide better protection. The case is shut by two snaps that cover over the top of the phone and snap on the back. The snaps feel secure and very easy to operate. You can get a belt clip for the case, which located below the camera lens on the back.

The Brando WorkShop leather case for the P800 adds very little built to the unit, gives you easy access to everything you need on the phone. It comes in a very nice gift box and sells at a very reasonable price. The only problem I could see is that while you have the freedom of accessing the flip cover, the case doesn’t give you much protection in the front since it has to cut out pretty much everything except the top inch real estate.

Price: US$32.00
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