Verizon Black Leather With Kickstand Review

[thacrownprince]

Hello Forum Members,

I picked up my Motorola Droid X yesterday and the only thing I bought was the screen protector, but realized when I got home that I wanted a kickstand because it would be infamy to not watch videos on the gorgeous 4.3 inch capacitive touch screen. I came back today to Verizon and got the case. If you are in the Military, an educator or working for the Government you're qualify for a discount so be sure to ask for it. Also Verizon Wireless currently have buy two accessories and get 20 percent off and buy 3 accessories and get 25 percent off (unfortunately this does not stack with other discounts). It was somewhat busy at the store I went to and it took awhile to get help. Once I did get help, the customer service was excellent. The associate did not mind if I tried on the case and what not. There was a carbon fiber one that also made me contemplate, but the reason I went with this case was for the kickstand functionality. Two gripes I have with the Droid X would be the lack of a built in kickstand and front facing camera, but other than that, the phone is superb, as I think it is a worthy upgrade going from my beloved Motorola Droid (although I will miss the custom roms) but that's a whole different thread. I am not usually a case kind of person, but this case is pretty impressive. It is hard plastic, but covered with genuine leather. For 24.99, I must say I am very happy with the case (considering that the Apple Bumper costs 29 dollars and it's mere hard plastic). The case does not add much bulk, feels solid, but also since it is covered with leather, it has a nice softer feel to it. The kickstand works great, it is hard to open however, but I am sure after using it for awhile it will become easier to open.

Pros:
-Provides kickstand functionality (great for watching videos)
-Price
-Looks professional
-Feels solid
-Looks expensive
-Does not add much bulk (especially compared to the Body Glove)
-Provides pretty good protection

Cons:
-The leather is glued onto hard plastic (maybe it will start peeling?)
-Case is very hard to put on and take off, it requires a lot of prying
-Kickstand is hard to open out (but maybe it will loosen up after using it, the hinge just hangs on too tight, but I guess it's better than it not staying closed)
-The phone cannot be charged while using the kickstand because the micro usb port is at the bottom and

Value: 7/10
Durability 8/10
Looks 9/10
Functionality 9/10
Overall: 8.25/10

Pictures are attached. Thanks for reading.

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[pacmantravis]

Any idea if this works with the car mount?

[JFMFT]

It doesn't. It's too thick, even if you take out the car mount insert that gives you a few extra mm of space.

Sorry.

[pacmantravis]

That would have perfect! I guess I'll have to stick with a screen protector for now until I find a case that works with the car mount.

[jtdiddy]

looks pretty good imo and not too bulky. leather looks nice

the difficulty in taking the case off could be a deal breaker for me though since i like taking my cases off when i'm at home and stationary. I dont want to risk scratching the X upon removal everytime.

[DroidXXX]

That can be bought at the Verizon store?

[jaysonstuart]

I'm assuming it doesn't fit in the media dock with the case on it either.

[jrUTlaw]

looks pretty good imo and not too bulky. leather looks nice

the difficulty in taking the case off could be a deal breaker for me though since i like taking my cases off when i'm at home and stationary. I dont want to risk scratching the X upon removal everytime.

I have this case and it is very hard to take the case off, but I don't think that you risk scratching the phone by taking it off. I think the risk is that the brackets on the case will break. Also, the kickstand is nice but a little smaller than I expected and also very hard to get to come down.

And yes, this is available at Verizon for $24.99.

[DroidXXX]

Went to the store and I couldn't find it. What's the accessory number?

[chris2k5]

Just picked one up for $18.75 with corp discount!