We see plenty of cool BlackBerry cases come to fruition, but on the same note there are equally as many that never see the light of day. One such concept that I would love to see hit the street is an awesome "peek holster" design for the BlackBerry Z10.
Steve Purvey, a design intern for BlackBerry UK, has come up with this awesome holster design that not only lets you see the LED with the case on, but also has a side cutout so you can view your notifications without removing the case. You can keep the case on your Z10 and just tap the lock button to view notifications - it's as simple as that.
According to the concept design the holster would be available in a variety of colors and even had a 3D-printed BlackBerry logo adorning the front. Check out the slides in the gallery above for more.
So what say you - would you want to see this case on your Z10? Sound off in the comments!
Thanks Corbu!
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BlackBerry Z10 case concept lets you see your notifications and LED
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Is it out already?
Posted via Z10 STL100-3 using CB10. Fido, Toronto.
It was a concept case, designed by an intern at BB UK. I spoke to him on Twitter today telling him how much I loved this design and and if he had made one for a Z30 as well. While he never responed about the Z30 he did say that he is no longer at BB UK but they did not show any interest in markenting it when he was there. Very sad as I would have been the number one supporter of this case if it ever hit the market for the Z30.
What a tease...which it would materialize!
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I am not a fan of holsters but I would totally rock this one.
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When is this going to be for sale.
Posted via CB10
This would be cool!
Posted via CB10
This case would be pretty awesome.
Posted via CB10
That's cool!
Posted via CB10
Innovative approach, certainly. Plus overcomes the risk associated with the conventional pouch from which the device can slip out over time going by the way it is held.
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Cela coûte combien et on le trouve où ? Si c'est 20 euros laisse tomber
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hello everyone, and this just Concepte or so its going to really go out?
because I love the idea.
I want it.
Posted via CB10
Make it. I'll buy all the colours.
Posted via CB10
I bet that would look super smart on my Z10!
Posted via CB10
I would buy this instantly it is such a cool and new way to use holsters
Posted via CB10
Damn, I want it now!!!
Love it!
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Where can we purchase
Posted via CB10
Looks awesome! Definitely worth a try :)
Posted via CB10
Not running with a case right now cause I don't see one that's right on the market. But this? This is bloody perfect. =/
I would absolutely go for one of these.
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I'll take one. In pink!
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Bring it on
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Hellz yeah
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C'est génial mais c'est cher les accessoires de Blackberry !
Posted via CB10
I want 2!!! A black one and a white one!!!
Posted via my new BlackBerry Z10
Would love to see this case. How soon will it be available?
Posted via CB10
This is the first case I considered buying. Actually got a little excited.
Disappointed it's not real (yet?)
This is the type of thing BB should come up with.
There should be a slot for charging also, i wish my flip shell case had that.... its really inconvenient to have to leave the case open to get a charge.
Posted via CB10
Is there kickstarter for this? I would totaly buy it! This needs support and it would be win.
Nice!!!!!
Posted via CB10
No way! It looks A W E S O M E!
Posted via CB10
Well..Finally! Something more than just a boring black box. Utility and fun can, and SHOULD, go together. Two for me please.
Most of great chasing for bbZ10!
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As long as the case comes off easily, I'd definitely check this out! Awesome concept!
Posted via CB10
Very cool!
Smartest ever.
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ARRRRRRRGH!!!!!!! why has this not been funded?!?!?!? it's friggin AWESOME!!!
I'd definitely buy that - sweet case!
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I'd buy it. Looks good
Posted Via My Most Used BlackBerry App
I would definitely buy.
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I like this design
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Nice. Where do I order!
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Yes please.
Hell yes!
Posted via CB10
they need to make it a flip case...
Amazeballs! I'm so diggin that concept! I would totally buy that. :)
Posted via CB10
Nice!
Posted via CB10
This case looks great. I would totally buy it if it were to become available.
Posted via CB10
want. this. now. PLEASE!
I would buy that for sure!
Posted via the almighty Z10
Word!!! I'd pay any money for this case!
Posted via CB10
Now just can't wait to get it.
I would love to see that case on my Z10.
Sent from my HooliGanG™ 10 smartphone on the KRYNGLE network.
Fu*:@#$ dope!! I would definitely use that.
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Omg..
Posted via that z10!
Great mind!
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I would buy one yesterday! +1000
Posted via CB10
Looks awesome!
Posted via CB10 from my Z10
Just make it already. Crackberry pls show our comments to blackberry
Yes, I'd love a case like this!
Posted via CB10
Please make also soft case for Z10 similar to Q10
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I want it. Want it real bad.
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Yep
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they should have thought of this idea before the launch of Z10.. we need new designers with fresh idea..
It looks sexy!!!! I wanna get one!!
Posted via CB10
No. How would I swipe?
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Oh, I guess that plastic extends to the bottom near the notifications... then, I guess it's okay.
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Never mind. Swipe still needs to originate from closer to the bottom middle.
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That would be the best thing ever! So I vote yes I would purchase it!!!
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I like it ! Perfect look for this device
Posted via CB10
Yes please, looks so smart.
Posted via CB10
That's cool..cool concept..good name
lol this failed because it would get dust on one side of the device and get scratched up.INo wonder it didnt pop off.Actual use>looking cool.
Nope. It is perfect for those who like their phone naked but still with lil bit of protection
Intern?!? GIVE THIS GUY A PROMOTION!!!
I likey!
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WANT
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Awesome
Posted via CB10
This is the kind of stuff we need to see come out of blackberry!
This is up there with the cool s4 case with the screen cut out to show time and notifications.
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I want one! Wonder if they will create one for the Z30 or A10 device. ( is any name official yet?
Posted via CB10
I would absolutely buy this.
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very cool.....would look great jus sitting on my desk during meetings and seeing my notifications at a glance
Where can we sign up
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Why isn't this already in production!?!
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Wow. Now that's slick.
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Awesome. When will we be able to get one?
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I want it NOW!!!
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OMG yes!
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I'd gladly buy one, looks awesome.
I want!
... on my Z10
SOLD! Take my microfiber one back. Like it too.
Like it:)
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Nice
Z10STL100-2/10.1.0.4633 O2 Uk
Dope! Go to production...
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Beautiful, would love to have it!!
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Love that cases
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Oh snap, it's just a concept? I was going to buy it right now :/
Marketing is everything
GREAT!!!
Would definitely consider buying once.
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I said I'd buy one on impulse until reading some of the comments not only would you have to remove the phone to wake it you'd also have no way of scrolling through the notifications. Although it would look nice on the shelf in the box along with the other 3 cases I've bought and not used............
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Nope. It depends on your settings. Mine is set to power button to show the lock screen, and swipe to unlock.
Would totally buy that.
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Yes pls
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I like this!
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Very cooool!
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I'd buy one...........
Posted via CB10
Build it and they will come!
Great design in my opinion. I would order one of these for sure.
Hell yeah! I'd buy that immediately!!
Posted via CB10
This case looks awesome!!!
SUPER! I want it know
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Dope
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The one problem I see is that when the screen goes to sleep, the notifications don't turn it back on which means until you take the phone out to wake it, you'll see a nice black screen. If you pull it out to wake it, you might as well see what came in.
Nice look though.
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Right on!
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nice..
Now with lock screen notifications. We don't need this case!
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Although I'm not a case guy, that's brilliant. I like the look and feel of my Zed10 naked..
I'd get one
The led hole needs to be a little nicer looking and the roundness of the case is kind of ugly. I guess it a just a concept though. It has great potential
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Need this one today!!!
Zed 10 - 10.2.0.1047. In your face VZW
I like the idea, just not a huge fan my Z10 'inside' a case. I love a case a long the lines of this, with the LED and the notifications being visable, but not so much a pouch / pocket.
It would be nice if it could flip open
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Wait, so the Z10 doesn't have the magnet sensor to go into holster mode?
Posted without the aid of AutoCorrect with my physical keyboard via CB10
Mine has. With the pouch that you insert from the top.
Absolutely. This case could actually put an end to my "obsession" with trying to find the perfect Z10 case. Please please please make this case, hell I'll even beta test it for ya!
take my money and shut up
Looks really good, I can't wait to get my hands on one.
Posted via Z10 AT&T
Wow i'd definitely buy one
Awesome!!
And they want to sell the company!!
If it provides protection to the left side then this case is on my to-get list for sure.
That looks awesome!
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I would love it if they had a leather one. I like the look of it. My main problem with Z10 cases is they tend to not look elegant (cheap). This gives style and practicality. Make a leather bound version and i'm sold.
If it comes I have to have it
Posted via CB10
Nice! I'd surely buy it both for the convenience and novel design.
Posted via CB10 on my Z10
I think it's cool.
Posted via CB10 using my flick-ity keyboard :D.
Needs more colors though.
Posted via CB10 using my flick-ity keyboard :D.
Has my go, so start producing haha
I want this! And I want this nw! This would complete the feeling of the Z10 making you feel like Batman!
Hell yeah I want this
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Cool
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GS4 has a similar case, although it's a flip shell with a windows for notifications. Lovely design and I'd have one in a second, shame it will never see the light of day. Although I sincerely hope I'm wrong.
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Like the design.
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Awesome!! But i would like to flip like the one i have... :/
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This is ShAmazinig.
Absolutely love it.
Well-done UK Design intern Steve Purvey, WOW
JUST TAKE MY MONEY NOW!!!
This concept speaks to the stimulating power of innovation and creativity. Two keywords that used to be associated to BlackBerry. BlackBerry should remain leading edge: from its OS to its phone designs and its accessories.
wow!
Always rock my Z naked... all my previous BB's for that matter... why take away from the beauty of the beast... however, this is the first case I would consider... It looks awesome and has a function beyond protection...
From the Z...
Yeah the good thing about pouches and holsters is that the phone stays naked while in use and protected when not in use, i never use cases for the same reasons as you.
Wow!! That looks cool...
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I'd totally buy it in more than one colour!! Perhaps if they could do something about call as well in this z10 case.. like answering them w/o needing to pull out your phone from the case!! (challenging the S-view cover for SG S4)
Would be a hot seller!!
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With 10.2 imminent, I would vouch for a clear plastic case on the front as I am loving those notifications right now.
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Get in my life, Z10 case!
Awesome, sign me up please
I'd love to get my hands on that one!!! Awesome!
Posted via The Fantastic Z10
108th lol nice case
As a concept, I like it.. for functionality, I am not sure of it's functionally on a day to day basis..
Posted via CB10
Wow awesome hell yes I would like to see it
Posted via CB10
very smart!
Not that is a case that I would buy
That's great design. Simple, yet effective.
Posted via CB10
I'll take a Q10 version.
Q10
Love the sleeve. Miss the sleeve. This is like a sleeve on steroids. Would buy it in a heartbeat.
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I hope they design a pink one!
Posted via CB10
That is SLICK! Makes me tempted to come back to BBerry. Apps apps apps. You get the apps, I (and many others) might come back. Oh, apps AND wireless tether.
Still, very cool case.
This case makes use of all the blackberry z10 features, definitly would like to see this concept become reality.
Love that.
Posted via CB10
Can't wait to buy it here... any one who knows if when or is it available here in qatar? great innovation ;)
Posted via CB10
I think that you can find it whenever it's released in Axiom Telecom Doha City Center
Gimme, gimme, gimme!!!
Posted via CB10
Sure. This looks nice and with a black Z10 the white case will be excellent contrast! The window to see notifications makes it very nice only that the upgrade to 10.2 hasn't happened as yet!
Posted using my Q10
I like
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I prefer sleeves to ugly cases, so this could be a winner, except that it doesn't protect the left corners at all which are the parts of the phone which get the most pain.
Yes. I want it. And I want it now. Shows my LED and the notification icons. And allows for it to be charged. As a long as it doesn't fly out of the case and it offers decent corner proton drops I'd be sold.
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Absolutely!
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That is cool
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I died for one of this
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Seems the VB forums are haunted now. Time to get TAPS down here.
BlackBerry Z10 | Verizon | 10.2.0.1047
this is an awesome concept... i would def get a case like this.
¤ pin:2ABDE35D ¤ ~ Posted via CB10.
With an easy access to the micro USB port I WANT ONE!!!!
intriguing
I would say even the word awesome is an understatement for this. I want it (Y)
No case. That's the way I roll. #BBRY4ver
Posted via CB10
That looks awesome. I'd buy it.
CB10- BlackBerry Z10
Yes
Posted via CB10
Case is more innovative than the phone itself. With hardly any Z10s selling poor chap will find it hard to sell loads of these amazing cases.
I like mine naked.
Started from the bottom with my Z10 ...
Beautiful
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Beautiful like you Erin :)
Posted on my Q10
Totally, but she's a Yankees fan :P
I'd buy it
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I want it ASAP! :)
Posted via CB10
That's amazing... Bring it to market and I will pick up at least 2...
Posted via CB10
I would absolutely love it!!
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Yes, Yes, yes!
Posted via CB10
That is a very sexy case. I would buy one. Maybe two. :-)
Posted via CB10
Yes! This is super cool!
Just take my money already!! This is awesome! This case is the answer to all the frustrations I have with the leather pouch case.
Great case 4 the Z10.
Posted via CB10
I actually like the looks of this one! I'm running 10.2 on my Z10 and this would hide the notification previews, but for a quick glance at how many of what notifications you have, this is pretty clever! I would be a little concerned about the portion of the screen being exposed to damage but I would try it out if the price was right!
Posted From My Amazing Z10 via CB10
Love it !!!
If it comes out I'm buying two. A black one for my Z and a white one for my girlfriends Z.
I would buy one.
Posted via CB10
now this is awesome. this solves the problem I had with having holsters or cases on my Z10... couldn't easily see the LED or notifications.
It looks great except it's missing details on how it'll "clip on" like a traditional holster on the belt.
Without it, it's just another case. A good one though. :)
Too bad it won't see the light of day. Love it and would also love the BlackBerry docking station for my Z10. I suspect BlackBerry won't put any more money in accessories for the Z10 which is sad.
Hopefully the Z30 is still manufacture red in light of yesterday's announcement. I will wait 6 months before I upgrade to see if it survives and to see how accessories go for the new phone. Looking for a docking station with hdmi out.
The Z10 was my last BBRY device that u early adopt. Having purchased both my PB64 and Z10 on launch week and with both having been abandoned all too soon, I will have to wait and see how BBRY does with any new devices.
I sure hope they survive as I can't imagine using any smartphone other than a BBRY.
Living my Z10 and looking forward to my next BBRY.
Posted via CB10 - Z10 since day 1
That's really freakin nice, unfortunately it requires a nekkid Z.
this is so Awesome! Something so "OUT OF THE BOX". Beautiful design.
i would love this kind of design for Blackberry new products....
Sick.
Using my BlackPantherZ10
Posted via CB10
Pretty awesome!!
Posted via CB10
I'd buy it
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How much
Posted via CB10
if it isn't specified, we can't afford it...
I'd buy that!
Posted via CB10
Make that as some form of a flip case and I would be all over it!
Posted via CB10
Extremely useful and cool!!!
I would get this case in a heartbeat! Hopefully this actually gets released :)
Bloody genius! Want one NOW
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Apple sauce
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Love it
Posted via CB10
Why does this not exist???? Why???
Like it! Can we have one for the Q too please?
Posted via CB10
CB better stock up on those!!
About time I get a holster case that doesn't require me to use a belt hole puncher to make the led visible!
Posted via Z10 STL100-3 using CB10. Fido, Toronto.
Very cool concept! Love it!
One improvement I can think of: a clear, protective cover over the exposed screen area on the left. Otherwise, totally workable.
Looks so sexy...sign me up!
Posted via CB10
Love the concept! Someone turn this into a reality!
Looks cool but I'd never use it. The task of seeing a notification and then having to pull my device out would just irritate the hell out of me. Plus, when 10.2 comes out and has lock screen previews, it's pretty much rendered useless. But I digress, since it's not real anyway.
+1 Exactly what I was thinking. Lock-screen previews are so awesome on 10.2.
Posted via CB10 on my white Z10 & lovin' it!
Hmmm....
on second thought, you are right bla1ze....
Thanks Bla1ze for the perspective. I wanted it but now I don't want it anymore.
Joking aside, the main function for cases or pouches is to protect the phone at impact. This could be useful and it is stylish at the same time.
BB10.2 FTW.
That comment makes me realise something. I have a flip shell case, and when I open the case it brings the phone out of 'locked' state, and immediately shows my active frames. This would mean when 10.2 come out i would not have use of the lock screen notifications.
Looks like have to be looking for a new case then....hmmmm
I have a case that does this for my Q10 on both 10.1 and 10.2.
It's called "my hand"
You going to make that available at ShopCrackBerry? I'm not interested, but some here might be...
Posted via BBCBZ10
I thought about it but decided my hands were of more use to me intact.
Good call. Typing blog posts with stumps might have been an uphill battle. Just think of the typos.
Posted via BBCBZ10
Plus I would prefer a cutout for the time/date/
Posted via CB10 on my kickass media-consuming Z10
Can I Haz?
Same
Posted via CB10
maybe it should be a kickstarter project?
Cool but this leaves a portion of the phone exposed. I would also be concerned with heat.
Want!
Posted via CB10
SO NICE!!!!!!!!!!
I like this concept. I would get one.
Pretty cool, I dig it!
Posted via CB10
OHhhhhhhhhh damn!!!!!
No way!
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I would love one
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Yes!
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+100
First.
Posted via CB10 Khalistan Zindabad
Missed it by *that* much.
Second.
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