AB Sutton Sport/Simple Slip Cases : iPhone 3G/3G S Case Review
July 4, 2009 by Cyprian
iPhone 3G/3G S Case Review: AB Sutton Sport/Simple Slip Cases
Reviewed by: Cyprian Peters
-Official website
Price: Sport Slip w/ Strap – $118.00
Simple Slip – $88.00
AB Sutton makes handcrafted custom cases for a variety of products: Macbooks, iPod’s, Kindles, and iPhone’s. They make two types of iPhone cases, one is the Simple Slip and the other is the Sport Slip. They were kind enough to send me one of each. These two cases are fairly different in terms of looks and functionality, but both are highly customizable.
First, the Simple Slip. The specs on the one I received are as follows: Pewter leather, Silk #14 lining, and the thread and the trim match the leather. You can choose all 4 of these things when you order your case, making sure you get a unique case. The simple slip is a slip on case, ideal for putting your iPhone in a bag or pocket. You will have to take your phone out of the case to use it though. There is access to the headphone jack, vibrate switch and sleep button. The phone slides in effortlessly and is a very snug fit, without being too tight. It has a strap across the front bearing the company name and is fairly plain other than that.
Personally, I’m not the biggest fan of slip cases, mostly because I want to be able to use my iPhone immediately after pulling it out of my pocket! I’m impatient that way I guess. That being said, if I ever would use a slip regularly, it would be nice to use one as good looking as the Simple Slip.
The Sport Slip is quite a bit different. The one I received has a strap, and either of these cases can be ordered with or without one. The specs on this one are: Imperial leather, Silk #17 lining, thread matches leather and the trim matches the silk. Like the Simple Slip, the iPhone slides into this case from the top and fits great. This case has two raised contours on the back which feel good in your hand and makes it stand out. The iPhone can be used fully with this case on with access to all ports, buttons and switches. All the holes are cut out with precision and no adjustment is necessary.
The material on this case is of similar thickness to the Simple Slip. It is a very lightweight case, which won’t add much to your iPhone. It does a good job of covering the major areas of the phone. That being said, I still wouldn’t want to drop my phone in this case as it’s really thin.
Now, as good as these cases look and feel, they may not be practical for everyone. The first limiting factor is the case itself. The leather is thin and may not stand up to much abuse. On the other hand, if you are the type of person who takes amazing care of your iPhone and don’t need amazing protection, these cases may suit your needs.
The second limiting factor is the price. These aren’t cheap cases. The handcrafting process takes between 2-3 weeks so a lot of time goes into making your case. The stitching is very well done and There are literally hundreds of combinations of color, silk, thread, and trim you can choose, making your case very unique.
These are very nice cases, but again, watch out if you’re looking for something to offer great protection. Because of the protection and cost factors, I can only offer a limited recommendation on these cases. If you want to make your iPhone stand out and look richer, these cases have that effect.
Scores: Simple Slip 8/10
Sport Slip: 7.5/10
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