Verdict on Piel Frama Leather case from a user

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8 weeks ago, I got a Piel Frama cow skin leather case for P3300 in black and tan colour. If ever I saw a pretty leather case, this was one! It was absolutely stunning. But that's where the good news ends. I found the case quite weak in offering protetion in all but the most docile useage scenarios. The case often detaches from the provided belt clip during simple motion such as getting in and out of your car. Also, the PDA is not held firmly in the case, such that it can easily fall out once the top flap is open (and you must open the top flap to make a call). If the top flap becomes undone while the case is attached to your belt (and it is easy for the top flap to become undone by itself while you are walking), there is a high chance the phone would drop out of the case and onto the floor as you walk along. That happened to me twice! I almost lost the phone on one one of those ocassions. So, funtionality is in the dumps for this case. But it doesn't end there. It seem that durability/quality is in question too. After eight weeks of pretty average usage, the leather is beginning to come loose around the screen area. It appears like the different layers that were glued to gether in the construction are coming apart. I will write Piel Frama and hear what they have to say, but I don't think I am buying another product from them again.

Get a Krussell leather case. It has lifetime warranty(I think) and you just call them and they will send you a replacement.
I had experienced this before. Its a good leather case and a good company.

Also I have bought a Krusell leather case for P3300 several months ago and for me it is very good.
The only problem is that the case very increases the thickness of pda and therefore I put the pda in the case only when I use it in a dangerous place, like on the beach.

I have a Piel Frama around my Orbit. For me, it's the best made, snuggest fit, nicest PDA case I've ever had. I don't use the belt clip, and yes that part does look weak. I'd certainly buy one again.

I also have a Piel Frama and a Krusell. I prefer the Piel Frama.

I suspect you have a faulty case because the Piel Frama case I have is superb. I have been using it for 6 months and the case is still like new and there are certainly no issues with fit or practicality. The company were also very impressive with ordering and delivery so if thats anything to go by I reckon the customer service will be excellent for you. Good Luck.

EIXO

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I can also recommend the EIXO case. Fit is perfect, has also a removable holder (also with adapter for car cit) and the leather really protects. I had the case already