"The Mobi Products Hex Case stands above regular silicone cases in that it has a very cool hex design and doesn't have the tacky dust-collecting quality like many other skin cases."
In Short:
"Affordable case with plenty of style"
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Should I Buy?
"I'm a big fan - sweet design and dust free" |
BUY NOW
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The Mobi Products Hex Case for the BlackBerry Bold 9930 and 9900 is a sweet one. It breaks the mold of standard skin case design with a sweet hex pattern on the back. The camera lens, flash and BlackBerry logo all look as if they are part of the design. The case fits snug all around and is sure to protect your device from even the biggest drops. Keep reading for more!
The Review
Overall I'm a big fan of the Hex Case. I do prefer my device "naked" at times, but when I'm using a case I just need something that feels good and works. The Hex Case has a great feel to it all around and it looks pretty darn good too. The back of the case is sporting a hex design (where did you think the name came from?) that integrates the BlackBerry logo, camera lens and flash. I love the way these are brought together -- so many cases look great alone, but when there is a little spot for the camera and flash, it kind of takes away from the overall look.
The back of the case is really slick - love that hex pattern!
The side ports are open through the Hex Case. You can easily sneak in your 3.5mm jack or USB cable without any issues. The ports are set back a bit, but it doesn't really effect anything from what I could tell. Even the opening for the 3.5mm port is a hex shape - very cool.
The left side ports are open for easy access
The right side I have mixed emotions on. The convenience key is hard to get to at first and takes a bit of adjusting as it sits back a bit (the same goes for the top lock button). I did also have a bit of trouble with the volume and mute keys. They aren't open as the other buttons, but instead covered which makes them a bit shaky at times. If the case isn't sitting just right I found they may not work on the first click. A bit of use and adjustment fixed this right up however.
The volume buttons are covered and hard to press at times
Sporting the Hex Case on my Bold 9900!
remmo Jan 5, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Breaking news: Blackberrys now run Honeycomb
squished18 Jan 5, 2012 at 12:32 pm
charging ports
Thachoc1 Jan 5, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Thats actually pretty nice. I'm jealous of all these cases for the 9900/9930, can the 9850/60 get some love. Geez whiz!!!
jjjeeezzzyyy Jan 5, 2012 at 1:18 pm
I think you should send me that case just for the HEX of it!
Bold 9900
mrcasaoui Jan 5, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Mmmmmm... Where is the output for the speakers?
KPMcClave Jan 5, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Yuck. I think that is fugly...but then that's why there are so many cases out there.
My biggest complaints with skins/cases like this is that they don't cover enough of the front of the phone. I would say that 90% of the skins, etc. I have seen have this exact form.
My favorite skin for my 9930 is the Otterbox Impact (Defender also covers the front but is too bulky overall).
thecsman Jan 5, 2012 at 2:01 pm
It seems to cover the big BOLD on the back.
jjjeeezzzyyy Jan 5, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Too many cases!! I got a defender today for free. I have massive hands so its good for me.
Bold 9900
aris20 Jan 5, 2012 at 11:49 pm
i have it on rex and mhmmmmmmmm i dont really lime it that much..... as it says above, it doesnt fit like all perfectly ! and it covers the speaker ! which i did NOT liked at all....
bluesjr01 Jan 6, 2012 at 7:17 am
Not a bad looking case,I have a case-mate gelli case thar fits great, no issues at all,I do like the Mobi design.
JazeryBerry Jan 23, 2012 at 8:12 am
Bought it, my favorite case!
dadymon Jan 28, 2012 at 12:24 pm
I would love to win one if these cases! Does this case (or any case) interfere with NFC?
TxgodsragexT Jan 28, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Very nice style.
PipeLady09 Jan 28, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Me..Me...Me...Me...
ualphonsus Jan 29, 2012 at 8:49 am
Wow looks sweet like the "Honeycomb"!!!!