E-Cell Luxury Protective Leather Case [Review]

So I've just received the case today and here is my mini review. I apologise for the blurry photo's lol

First I will point out that I'm not sure whether it is real leather or not, it smells similar but is quite faint - I'd say that is isn't real. Either way I'm not fussed as it was £8.95 and it still looks and feels nice.

Some pictures of how it came and what it looks like without the Nexus 7 in.















It was very easy to get the Nexus 7 into the case, first I put the right side into the case and gently pushed on the left and it popped straight in. defiantly feels secure.





It fits really well and the front flap will protect the screen from any hard objects,



As you can see all the ports are exposed, even the microphones have cut outs.



You can see the speaker has a cut out, I haven't noticed any difference in volume.



If you try to fold the flap behind the device you end up with this, which could be good for typing on the keyboard in landscape. Although if you place pressure on it you can hold it fine in portrait mode.



The case is very stable in the 'stand' mode and you can angle it to how you want.



Overall I am very happy with the case and I feel that it will defiantly protect the Nexus 7 so I won't really have to worry as much as it being 'naked'.

It also features the magnet sleep sensor function!

Looks: 8/10
Protection: 7/10
Build Quality: 7/10
Price: 8/10

Where to buy: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123#ht_2307wt_1139

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Any questions just ask!

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Original Post:

I've just purchased the E-Cell Luxury Protective Leather Case in Black, once I get it I'll post up a small review on it.

http://elcell.co.uk/ebayimages/CH2012/phone/case/M-LC-WLT-NEXUS7-GOAT-BLK_1.jpg

http://elcell.co.uk/ebayimages/CH2012/phone/case/M-LC-WLT-NEXUS7-GOAT-BLK_3.jpg

http://elcell.co.uk/ebayimages/CH2012/phone/case/M-LC-WLT-NEXUS7-GOAT-BLK_5.jpg

http://elcell.co.uk/ebayimages/CH2012/phone/case/M-LC-WLT-NEXUS7-GOAT-FAMILY.jpg

It looks pretty nice and it's what I was after as I don't really want a bulky case that covers the whole device, I've also purchased gloss and matte screen protectors.

Does anyone here have this already? or has ordered one too?

I'll update this with a review once I get it.

Chapi said:

Waiting your review

And...price??

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It was £8.95 with free 1st class postage. Should get it on Wednesday

Aleemz said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LUX...ios&hash=item2c683fdcbc&_uhb=1#ht_2310wt_1139

"Made of high quality leather..."

I wonder if it's real leather?

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Hmm, how would I tell for sure whether it is real or not? Other than smelling it lol

Aleemz said:

From the feel of the material I guess, and......from the smell!

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Fair enough, I'll let you know when it gets here

Troute said:

At £8.95 it's not likely to be real leather but you might be lucky

That said the auction details are pretty specific about saying it is so...

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I suppose but it does say,

Made of premium leather

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I'll update this thread when I get it, should be here tomorrow

kpjimmy said:

I couldn't see it, but does it feature a smart cover? AKA magnets? Look nice though.

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I don't think it does but you could probably add it yourself.

Bump, review is up on the first page. :good:

nm8 said:

thanks very much for the review. It looks like the case I have been waiting for but looks like it does not have the wake/sleep function so I will still wait a bit longer.

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No problem, glad to help.

I don't think it does unfortunately but my device is charging atm so I haven't even tried. Tbh I think with a small enough magnet you could fit on yourself.

Or you can use the Proximity Sensor sleep applications.

kpjimmy said:

Good quicky review Looks decent!

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Thank you! It's a very nice case!

kpjimmy said:

I couldn't see it, but does it feature a smart cover? AKA magnets? Look nice though.

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I can confirm that it does indeed have the magnet sleep function! I have just been able to test it as my Nexus 7 was charging.

It does not turn the tablet off when you flip the front cover around to the back either!

nm8 said:

thanks very much for the review. It looks like the case I have been waiting for but looks like it does not have the wake/sleep function so I will still wait a bit longer.

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As I said above, this does have the sleep function!

nm8 said:

Thank you so much for updating, another question though, it looks like it does not have any ridge on the flap to stop the case from slipping when using it as stand just like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LEA...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2ec1b902a8

Can you please confirm that it does not slip when you put the tablet in landscape orientation... cheers bud

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Yeah it doesn't have a ridge, it depends how you place the tablet. If you are using it on a flat surface and you are not moving the tablet then it will stay in place. However if you start moving around the tablet will slowly start to slide until it comes off the front flap and stops.

It can stay in place well if you don't move around much if you are resting it on your legs though.