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Sena Cases MagnetFlipper Case

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Product Description

The Sena MagnetFlipper Case for Treo is a slim flip-lid case that looks great and offers solid protection.

 

This flip case, unlike most other flip cases, has the hinge for the flip cover at the bottom of the case. The Treo slides into the top of the case and a small flap of leather clips over the top to a snap in the back to hold the Treo snuggly in the case. The flip lid itself closes by using two magnets on the top of the case. The lid flips shut and magnetically 'snaps' shut.

There are cutouts for everything. Side rocker switch, speaker, microphone, even the little LED status indicator at the top of the phone. When the case is closed, you lose access to the HotSync port, speaker, and microphone, though the headset jack is still available. Everything is exposed that should be: screen, navigation buttons, speaker. There is a cross bar of leather between screen and buttons, which adds a bit more protection and stability to the case.

There are two slots for extra SD cards and a slot for a few business cards, all on the inside cover.

The Clip version of the case uses Sena’s swivel beltclip design. The case is able to to swivel, allowing for full 360 degree rotation. Like most belt clips, the Treo is released from the clip with a simple push on the top of the clip. The clip itself fits belts up to 1.5” wide.

  • Ulta Slim Design
  • Swivel belt-clip (optional)
  • Headphone jack opening
  • Microphone and speaker opening
  • Easy access to keyboard
  • Easy access to camera
  • 2 SD card slots
  • 1 multi purpose pocket
  • Top Quality full grain leather
  • Charge thru travel cable
  • No plastic cover on screen or keyboard

TreoCentral Expert Review

TC Review: Sena Magnetflipper (Treo 650)
Reviewed by Douglas Morse
The Sena is one cool looking case. Navy blue stripes race down the sides of the center flap. The word Sena elegantly etched in the top of the flip lid. The rest of the case is a glossy black leather. I was most looking forward to the Sena Flip case because of the combination of features, usability, and protection. The case lived up to some expectations, but was surprisingly disappointing in other areas.

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StarStarStarStarStar Classy, good quality case, but with a few irritating features
User: S Evans, Dec 30, 2006

Pros:  Looks good, durable, high quality leather
Cons:  Weak, poorly designed magnets, non-standard belt clip

Classy looking case, and the leather seems to be of good quality (I've had mine for six months now and there's minimal visible wear).

However, the magnets that attempt to keep the flap closed could be stronger. Alternatively, they should be redesigned to go across the entire width of the case and flap (rather than being placed in two spots at the corners).

As a result of this design flaw, whenever the flap is displaced from side to side (for example when I have the phone under a suit coat, or if I brush it while walking), the flap will normally come loose and fall open. This is decidedly uncool if you're walking around without a jacket and don't notice it. I almost think that velcro would be more practical than the two small magnets. This is more of an irritant than anything, as even with the flap open, my Treo is held securely in the case and safe from damage.

Only one durability issue, however. The bar that divides the screen and the key pad has two layers (leather over some sort of composite material), and they have separated on mine. The leather shows no sign of separating from the sides of the case, but it is a cause for concern.

Two additional quirks surround the design of the belt clip. The post is non-standard (wider in diameter than normal clips), so you have to acquire replacement/extra clips from Sena. In addition, its design is a cross between a fixed and removable clip in that there's no metal spring between the two halves of the clip, but the clip instead retained on your belt place by a tab at the bottom. This design is bad in three ways: first, you can't squeeze the top of the clip to remove it from your clothing (you have to execute a little two-handed motion), and second, there's no friction between the clip and your belt. So to keep your phone from sliding around as you walk (also uncool), you have to clip it to both your belt and trousers. Then, the trailing end of the clip is bent slightly inward (i.e., toward your body) which can be irritating depending on what you're wearing or doing at the time. It also introduces a third problem because it defeats the purpose of the tab at the bottom (e.g., I have at times knocked my phone off my belt/trousers if I've been wearing jeans or something similar in a non-work situation.

Bottom line: the Sena case would be perfect if they'd change the magnet configuration and redesign the post to accommodate standard belt clips. It looks good and has a quality look and feel, but I'm still considering other alternatives. Didn't think one could write this much about a phone case, did you? But I hope this review is useful.