Cygnett BlackBerry Bold 9900 series cases

A quick review of Cygnett’s new BlackBerry Bold 9900/30 cases - 5 cases up for grabs!

By Alicia Erlich on 12 Jan 2012 07:22 pm

I can be rough on my devices. There hasn't been one yet that I haven't dropped, banged, thrown, or smashed in the display with a nail (true story). So as the resident klutz at home I'm always making sure I have a case on hand in case I destroy one. Today going through the convention center at CES 2012, Kerri and I came across a brand new manufacturer of cases for the BlackBerry Bold 9900/30 (they just launched their website two days ago). Cygnett is an Australian based company that develops and manufactures accessories for a broad spectrum of gadgets including cases, portable speakers, earphones, power products and laptop bags. Click on the jump for more information and screenshots.

We had a chance to test out two of these new cases, codenamed Crystal and Frost. I've had slim cases in the past but these do feel great in your hands and just give your device a sleek and clean look overall. For the clear case it really shows off the bezel and gives your Bold a nice shiny look. Kerri absolutely adores Frost and the purple color. Both protect the Kerri absolutely adores Frost and its bright purple color. Both cases protect the bezel. Although we haven't had a chance to test (we didn't bring it with us) it may fit in the BlackBerry charging pod.

Just one warning for you folks out there who like to rest your finger near the bottom, the edge is a little scratchy and rough. However, the rest of the corners are smooth. We also noticed the backs are a little slippery but that doesn't take away from how much we enjoy toting our Bolds around with us in these cases. I actually did drop mine on the carpet here at the hotel and it withstood the fall and didn't pop off.

Specifications

Crystal - Clear Case for Bold 9900/30 Series

Protection that's super-thin and light-as-air, this barely noticeable clear shield hugs your phone providing maximum protection without comprising the design of your BlackBerry
Durable protection that doesn't camouflage your BlackBerry or obscure its sleek form
Full access to user interface and functions
Form-fitting - protects vulnerable corners
Simple snap-on design - easy to remove
Lightweight polycarbonate
Includes screen protector and microfiber cloth

Frost - Matte slim case for Bold 9900/30 series

Smooth yet durable, this vibrant case with an anti-fingerprint finish offers excellent surface protection from fingerprints, dirt, skin oil, sweat and cosmetics
Super-slim shield that protects edges and corners without adding bulk
Highly durable polycarbonate material that is strong and scratch-resistant with a flexible snap-on design
Grips in your hand yet slides easily into your pocket
Includes screen protector and microfiber cleaning cloth

There is one final product in this new line they didn't have on hand for us to test (it's coming soon) called BlackFrost. It's similar to Frost but as that one is mostly a smudge resistant slim case, this one is an easy to grip matte slim case. Finally, in the press kit we were given it does show a PlayBook series coming soon which I know I can't wait to get my hands on.

Contest: Cygnett has given us 5 cases to give away for you guys. You can choose either Frost or Crystal. To enter simply leave a comment on this post with the name of the case you want to win. Remember, this case is only for the Bold 9900/30 series. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PST. Good luck!

Check out all of Cygnett's products at Amazon.com

Topics: Cases Contest BlackBerry Bold 9900 BlackBerry Bold 9930 CES2012 Cygnett News & Rumors BlackBerry Accessories Contests

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362 comments

the brother Jan 13, 2012 at 9:53 am

I am thinking black frost for practicality but the crystal is damn sexy too! i'm torn!! pick me and we'll sort it out

SparkyBanks Jan 13, 2012 at 9:58 am

I would love a frost case for my 9900. It would give my bold some extra style!

-EC- Jan 13, 2012 at 10:06 am

Frost Please

jdguy Jan 13, 2012 at 10:43 am

i'd love a crystal case for my 9900

vodomustng2000 Jan 13, 2012 at 10:47 am

Frost for the win!

Daayyummmboi Jan 13, 2012 at 10:49 am

I want one!!!!! (Clear if possible.)

qnzbballer1 Jan 13, 2012 at 10:59 am

Please and thank you

mm_eagles Jan 13, 2012 at 11:01 am

I would love a blue frost one!

kh98765 Jan 13, 2012 at 11:06 am

Crystal please!

assk Jan 13, 2012 at 11:08 am

Just received my BOLD 9900, so I can use some protection..

PipeLady09 Jan 13, 2012 at 11:13 am

The beauty of my 9930 would show through the CLEAR case.

dnewmanatc#IM Jan 13, 2012 at 11:18 am

Winner winner chicken dinner!! would love the frost one!! Thanks!!

chiripio Jan 13, 2012 at 11:19 am

Nice hope to get one

tclouder Jan 13, 2012 at 11:28 am

I like the Crystal case which shows off the naked phone. Like Alicia said, it's always good to have an extra case on hand.

houseane Jan 13, 2012 at 11:28 am

Frost for me.

galvinong Jan 13, 2012 at 11:29 am

Thk..crystal pls

MSOFRESHDC Jan 13, 2012 at 11:35 am

I would love one of the clear cases for my new purchased 9900!!!

daysleeper24 Jan 13, 2012 at 11:39 am

I'd love a frost one please! :)

schlafen Jan 13, 2012 at 11:41 am

Love to win a frost case.

FreddyE Jan 13, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Put me down for a Frost one

grberry Jan 13, 2012 at 12:25 pm

A black or clear case would be awesome!!! CB Thanks for the contest!

dangerboy786 Jan 13, 2012 at 12:31 pm

Would love a black frost matte one! Thanks for the amazing contest cygnett's and crackberry!

kukaluka Jan 13, 2012 at 12:44 pm

I want one :)

CahUK Jan 13, 2012 at 1:11 pm

Ah my 9900 could do with some protection... :)

hjang86 Jan 13, 2012 at 1:19 pm

blue ftw

emmaleewalpole Jan 13, 2012 at 1:30 pm

would love anyone of them

buster3535 Jan 13, 2012 at 1:33 pm

thanks in advance for this case i am going to win. the frost looks decent in a department store display case kind of way ;)

defeos Jan 13, 2012 at 1:38 pm

I would love a crystal case for my new 9930. It would protect the best BlackBerry since the Pearl. :-)

vecharo Jan 13, 2012 at 1:49 pm

id love to win the crystal!

abdul Jan 13, 2012 at 2:45 pm

I need a case for my brand new Bold 9930.

boldchick9930 Jan 13, 2012 at 3:08 pm

I'd LOVE to win either case, but the Blackfrost would be super cool!! Thanks

~BoldChick9930~
"Say it loud, say it proud"

Toronto Girl Jan 13, 2012 at 4:07 pm

Frost all the way!! Just got a new 9900, would be awesome.

bbdodgersdude Jan 13, 2012 at 4:18 pm

I would like to win! please please please Crystal one!

masterfurda Jan 13, 2012 at 4:49 pm

I think a clear would look great on my 9930.

power1aj Jan 13, 2012 at 6:20 pm

Clear Case Please. Thanks!

digimaz Jan 13, 2012 at 6:51 pm

I would love to win the frosted blue case.

crashdavis Jan 13, 2012 at 7:10 pm

Crystal for me, thanks.

rredal Jan 13, 2012 at 7:12 pm

Count me in.

bradfordjohnson Jan 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm

I can haz?

blueyestm Jan 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm

hook me up :)

loreburne Jan 13, 2012 at 8:09 pm

The clear one please!

elrick_the_wise Jan 13, 2012 at 8:13 pm

These look too sweet! I'd love to win one ... in any color!

coachdnj Jan 13, 2012 at 8:25 pm

Now my 9930 can be crystal clear in more ways than one!

lebking Jan 13, 2012 at 8:30 pm

I would love to have a Crystal one!

Mistik Jan 13, 2012 at 8:33 pm

Yes please! I would like to win one of those cases! Let's see if I'm lucky :-D

wazzugrad Jan 13, 2012 at 8:37 pm

yes please

padplaygames Jan 13, 2012 at 9:03 pm

Like!

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waiting4rim2catchup Jan 13, 2012 at 9:08 pm

thanks CrackBerry!

zenfloater Jan 13, 2012 at 9:08 pm

Bring it on !

lachmi Jan 13, 2012 at 9:19 pm

Thank you :-)

FernandoRIM Jan 13, 2012 at 9:44 pm

Sweet. I could sure use one.

Katlashell Jan 13, 2012 at 10:16 pm

Wow the Frost would be awesome... Very nice addition for my BB9930

bpgui Jan 13, 2012 at 10:36 pm

I'd love the crystal one

freeyo Jan 14, 2012 at 12:41 am

They are slick looking pick me.

BusinessShark Jan 14, 2012 at 2:09 am

I'm in

SaltySnack Jan 14, 2012 at 3:06 am

Crystal would B hawt! Sent from my 9810

KiraSaint Jan 14, 2012 at 4:15 am

Crystal for me!

MikanX Jan 14, 2012 at 4:53 am

a nice clear crystal one!

cinder0008 Jan 14, 2012 at 8:18 am

frost is cool!

dgburns Jan 14, 2012 at 8:51 am

They look nice and my 9930 could use some protection.

pstarrobbie Jan 14, 2012 at 9:02 am

crystal

FRodrigues#CB Jan 14, 2012 at 2:14 pm

awesome case!!

BBSwt Jan 14, 2012 at 2:33 pm

The Crystal Clear case looks cool, I'm in ;)

mister160 Jan 14, 2012 at 2:41 pm

crystal case please :)

lkveggie Jan 14, 2012 at 3:59 pm

I would love a crystal case to show off my awesome 9930 battery cover!! :)

Thomasrox3 Jan 14, 2012 at 4:30 pm

BlackFrost... or Blue Steel/Magnum? I lol'd

Wlkonwater Jan 14, 2012 at 8:34 pm

I would kill to get a Frost case!!!!!!!!

dresz Jan 14, 2012 at 8:36 pm

Please send me a clear one and I will be forever in your Crackberry debt!

MrChiezy Jan 15, 2012 at 5:02 am

Blueeee!!!!!

freitame Jan 15, 2012 at 9:08 am

Crystal please! Thanks for the love CB!!!!!1

cwlee Jan 15, 2012 at 12:58 pm

Would like to win a Frost - Matte slim case

eugene1979 Jan 15, 2012 at 2:00 pm

grazie, ilove my 9900,pls pick me.

rexxenex Jan 15, 2012 at 2:00 pm

any case would be nice

moh950 Jan 15, 2012 at 2:11 pm

I like to have the frost one.

zoomlink1 Jan 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm

Looks like the frost would work if I won

suspect89 Jan 15, 2012 at 4:50 pm

I like BlackFrost:-)

koilmaker Jan 15, 2012 at 5:15 pm

Looks amazing. thanks Crackberry!!

helenls Jan 15, 2012 at 5:17 pm

Thank you everyone!!

corvette_stingray Jan 15, 2012 at 5:21 pm

Another winner!!

p_weezy415 Jan 15, 2012 at 9:27 pm

frost pretty pretty please!!!

nthui Jan 15, 2012 at 9:29 pm

nice case .... i like that purple color 1... Thank you CrackBerry for this amazing contest! :)

Tater Tots Jan 15, 2012 at 10:15 pm

ME :D

Fanatix85 Jan 15, 2012 at 11:10 pm

Sign me up, thanks guys!

matthew962 Jan 15, 2012 at 11:17 pm

I really want to win crystal one ;) Thanks guys :P

heroldc Jan 15, 2012 at 11:29 pm

Please

litig8or98 Jan 16, 2012 at 1:05 am

Crystal...no, Frost.

No...Crystal.

Yeah...that's it.

fyreball Jan 16, 2012 at 2:50 am

The frost case looks real nice.

Good luck everyone! :)

ewap Jan 17, 2012 at 2:17 am

would love to win it

elephantpizza Jan 17, 2012 at 8:11 pm

Any case for my brand new bold touch will be great! I'm in!

BoldWorld Jan 18, 2012 at 12:07 am

can i still?

Ramsy Feb 22, 2012 at 2:33 pm

As one of the lucky winners of a Cygnett case, I just wanted to post that the review is spot on. The case is nice and light. It adds no bulk to the phone. The bottom of the case is a little scratchy as edge of the case does not have a polished finish. However, after a few days, you do not notice this.

Finally, while the case is open at the bottom, the phone with the case WILL NOT fit in a charging pod. Right now, I like the case enough that I have given up using the charging pod.

anothergoatherder Feb 29, 2012 at 8:23 pm

Crystal!!! Yeah Buddy!!!

satriani52 Jun 16, 2012 at 8:32 pm

i would love one of those covers as i don't have one at the moment.. please please....