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Wrap Your Q9h in Arangio Vitelino Leather (1/2)

Vaja Cases Classic for Motorola Q9h

By: Brandon Miniman | Date: 30-May-08 | Comments

INTRODUCTION

    Only Vaja is crazy enough to sell $100 cases. There are obviously plenty of people in the world, probably self-proclaimed leather connoisseurs, that are willing to pay Vaja prices for Vaja cases. And who can blame them? Your phone is part of your life, so why shouldn't it be protected in high-aroma, high-quality leather? Let's take a close look at Vaja's latest case for the Motorola Q9h.

WHAT'S HOT

    Vaja doesn't just offer one or two cases for the Q9h. They have hundreds, because you can choose from one of 13+ colors, clip/no clip configuration, and leather type (Vitelino or Aniline). Plus, you can add a graphic or logo to make it more personalized.

PRODUCT FEATURES (all images link to higher resolution)

This is the box that holds the case.

After sliding off the top, and opening the lid, we have two items in the box: the case (color: Arangio) and instructions on how to put on the case.

This particular case has a built-in screen protector. Notice the Vaja embossments on the backside of the case. Nice.

And this is what the back looks like. Note the protective mesh for the speakerphone towards the bottom.

A close up shot of the leather reveals its detail.

After about ten minutes of trying to stretch the leather, I was finally able to get the Q9h seated in the case.

The cutouts for the volume buttons were accurate.

And although the microUSB port looks occluded by the case in this picture, it's not.

The camera cut out is perfect.

    Here's my biggest gripe, a gripe big enough to discourage you from buying this case. The vinyl screen cover "hovers" above the screen. After two days of use, I had accumulated a layer of dust not only under the vinyl, but on top of the screen of the Q9h. Two layers of dust! The vinyl should rest right on the screen, blocking any dust from getting trapped.

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