PDair has already released two cases for the HTC Aria which some of you may not be aware of yet. Free Worldwide shipping is also currently available-

Aluminum Metal Case for HTC Aria – Open Screen Design (Silver)

Aluminum Metal Case for HTC Aria – Open Screen Design (Black)

Sena has announced the Keyboard Folio which is the latest in a line if iPad cases designed to bring a keyboard to the iPad functionality. At $129.99 pre-order it is not cheap, but you get a Bluetooth keyboard thrown in.

One of the very best passive holders, built by Herbert Richter, is now available for the iPhone 4. In fact there is now a whole range available from holdersandmounts.

Herbert Richter is a leading manufacturer and a renowned innovator of universal car accessories and mounting solutions for more than fifty years. They are well known for their superb design and highest quality. Today they are one of the leading manufacturers of mobile mounting solutions, inventor of Flexible Gooseneck and it’s property rights holder with manufacturing numbers of over one hundred millions units to date.

As industry leader, before launching a new product, each product is subject to stringent tests by external laboratories to ensure that products meets most requirements of consumer needs. All materials used in manufacturing process comply with RoHS and WEEE environmental standards.

If a Dual SIM iPhone 4 is on your wish list, your wish has now come true, albeit in a rather ugly fashion. USB Fever is offering a Dual SIM case for $28.99 which will give you the use of two SIM cards which are then held in the case at the back in the ugliest possible fashion. Looks verses function- you decide.

This is a very innovative design, it gives your a DUAL SIM for your iPhone 4G.

With this Dual SIM, you are no longer to hassle with your network problems when you are travelling from one country to another country.

Features:
- One iPhone (4G) with 2 SIM Cards (see note below)
- No need to cut your SIM CARD
- STK Menu (see installations below)
- Comes with Crystal case to protect the dual sim card and your iPhone

This accessory is compatible with:
- iPhone 4G (Firmware 4.0.0)
- iPhone 4G (Firmware 4.0.1)
- iPhone 4G (Firmware 4.0.2)

Set-up inside your iPhone:
- Home ==> settings ==> Phone ==> SIM Applications: select your desire SIM card
(If you don’t want it to select SIM card for you when the signal is low, please don’t select “auto/SW)

Note once you’ve chosen to another sim card, it will have a message “No SIM Card installed”, please wait 1 or 2 minutes, it needs aound 1 ~ 2 minutes to search, during this time, “No SIM” will appear in the top right of your iphone’s screen.

Clove now has stock of the HTC Desire CU S420 Car Upgrade Kit which is designed to attach to most surfaces of your cars interior, from a curvy dashboard to a smooth windshield. It’s not cheap at £56.40, but like most things you get what you pay for.

The Desire in-car mount CU S420 is designed to attach to most surfaces of your cars interior, from a curvy dashboard to a smooth windshield. Providing a secure mounting solution the CU S420 is a must have for any traveller or user who wants to easily see and control their device when in a vehicle.

HTC CC C200 Micro USB Charger
HTC Desire CU S420 Car Upgrade Mount
Magnetic Plate (with adhesive – for optional dash mounting)
Instruction manual

PDair is back with a large selection of new releases with cover the iPhone 4, iPad, Galaxy S, Droid, Dell Streak and Wildfire. I particularly like the look of the iPhone 4 USB Cradle which follows the standard Apple design and even more because Apple has not released one yet. Here’s the full list of what’s new-

iPhone 4

PDair iPhone4 Leather Cover (Black)
PDair iPhone4 Leather Cover (Brown / Crocodile Pattern)
PDair iPhone4 Leather Case (Version 2, Black)
PDair iPhone4 Leather Case (Version 2, Red / Crocodile Pattern)
PDair iPhone4 Leather Case with Bumper (Horizontal Pouch)
PDair iPhone4 Leather Case with Bumper (Vertical Pouch)

iPad

PDair iPad Leather Case (Business Type)
PDair iPad Silicone Case

Apple Accessories

PDair Touch Pen (iPhone or iPad)
PDair iPhone4 USB Cradle

Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000

PDair Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000 Hard Case
PDair Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000 Leather Case (Version 2)
PDair Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000 Silicone Case

Motorola Droid X MB810

PDair Motorola Droid X MB810 (Flip Type)
PDair Motorola Droid X MB810 Leather Case (Book Type)

Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S SGH-T959

PDair Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S SGH-T959 Leather Case (Horizontal Pouch Type)
PDair Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S SGH-T959 Silicone Case

Dell Streak

PDair Dell Streak Leather Case (Horizontal Pouch Type Version 2)
PDair Dell Streak Leather Case (Flip Type)

HTC Wildfile

PDair HTC Wildfire Hard Case

A Chinese company called Shenzhen Paoluy Silicone Technology Co., Ltd. has come up with an iPad case that includes what looks to be a very usable keyboard. It isn’t easy to be sure because the photos on offer are less than clear, but I love the idea behind it. Thanks to Gilles.

From wireless goodness- “Here’s an interesting idea from Shenzhen Paoluy Silicone Technology Co., Ltd.  The company’s BL-BKB76 iPad case features an integrated Bluetooth keyboard that allows the iPad to be easily propped up in a laptop-like configuration.

There’s no word when the BL-BKB76 will be released, or how much it will cost, but the device passed through the FCC Friday suggesting that we will see it soon.  Clearly Shenzhen Paoluy isn’t a well-known branded in the States, so we’re guessing that the case will be rebranded before it reaches US shores.”

Piel Frama has released the Unipur iPad Case which is obviously at the high end of what you can buy to protect your iPad. Looks beautiful though.

The Fisheye, Macro, and Wide Angle Camera Phone Lenses are an excellent idea, particularly the way they attach to the back of a smartphone. They appear to be well priced as well.

It’s hard to believe you were that Snobby McSnobberson of yore. You were dedicated to film 100%, cringing at the “D” in DSLR and the mere thought of shooting in JPEG. But then. iPhone happened.

Go with the combo wide-angle/macro lens for capturing sweet crowd shots at concerts or that awesome ally-way mural. When the same lens is set as a macro, you can really get in there to shoot a super-close-up detail! Meanwhile, the fisheye creates fun-tastic curved edges with its 180 degree angle whilst making everyone look like they live in a plastic bubble!

The iPhone 4 is a device that warrants the use of a case more than any other smartphone. Despite the excellent build quality, the front and back feel fragile and cry out for protection. It is a beautiful looking phone and the last thing you want to do to your £500+ investment is scratch it and ruin the looks that add to the overall experience. The other problem is that protecting it with a case can disguise the looks completely so what to do?

PDair has two solutions which caught my eye and so I decided to give each one a try to see which I preferred.  First up is the Soft Gel Plastic Case which I got in the clear variety (grey, red, orange, green and yellow also available). At only $9 it is one of the cheaper iPhone 4 cases on the market, but the material is far from cheap. It feels like a silicone case, but it much harder and thus offers more protection than most. I am not sure how it is made, but it manages to offer a flexible form which clings to the iPhone like no other case. It is made to measure to the nearest millimetre and actually takes a bit of persuasion to get in place. Once attached, however, it is on for as long as you want it to be. The material offers a grippy feel which also feels as though it is attached to the iPhone on every corner.

If you want a case that shows off the fact you own an iPhone 4 and which will offer superior protection this is the one to get. At only $9 it also represents excellent value for money and, in my opinion, is better than the hard plastic crystal cases which can tend to scratch too easily.

Next up is the Luxury Silicone Case which comes in at $18. There are many, many silicone cases on the market at this time and the vast majority have a smooth finish which does not set them apart from the competition. The Luxury model has a completely different patterned finish which is subtle, yet enough to show that it is not merely another silicone case. All of the buttons are easily accessible and the Apple logo is allowed to shine through at the back courtesy of a circular opening. It does cover up the back of the phone, but like the soft gel case it offers a grip that should ensure you don’t drop your phone.

Most silicone cases also attract dust quite easily, but so far I have not seen one spec on my case and this is an advantage in itself. The less dust you get on a case, the less you will get on your phone. At $18 I would consider it value for money due to the quality materials used, but some extras are included. First up is a stand which attaches to the back of the case and lets you stand up your iPhone when it is not in use. Obviously it is difficult to charge the phone in this position, but if you want to leave it on your desk or read an eBook without holding the phone it is a nice extra to have. There is also a lanyard attachment which looks slightly strange at first. I wouldn’t carry a lanyard on a phone personally, but there is a screen cleaner built into it which works brilliantly. This attachment is now carried with me to work each day and helps to reduce dust and dirt which can lead to scratches on the screen, no matter how well built Apple says it is.

I actually prefer this case of the two which surprised me because I tend to like clear cases more. Both are very good value, but for me the Luxury Silicone solution offers good protection with some extra style which is what an iPhone 4 case should do.

My iPhone 4 cost me £570 which is equivalent to $888. The Soft Gel Case is equivalent to paying an extra 1% to add protection and the Luxury Silicone Case equates to an extra 2% on the overall cost. The iPhone 4 requires a case more than most mobile phones and so you may as well get one that is value for money and which adds some style to the experience. Either of these will do that.

Links-

Luxury Silicone Case $18

Soft Gel Plastic Case $9

Disclaimer: PDair advertises on PDA-247, but be assured that we only rate products as we find them. Being overly positive would just damage our reputation and lessen trust in what we write in the future.

One sure fire way to know what phones are new and what is coming soon is to check the new releases from PDair. This time they have a range of new cases for some phones I have never even heard of.

The Samsung S5620 Monte has a horizontal pouch and a vertical pouch (with and without belt clip) available here.

For the  Sony Ericsson Spiro you can get a flip type case plus a horizontal pouch and a vertical pouch (with and without belt clip)- all are available here.

A new Apple iPhone 4 leather case has been released in black, brown, red, pink and white. The full range is here.

For the T-Mobile My Touch 3G Slide you can get an open screen design case in black or silver. Details here.

The Galaxy S gets silver and black open screen design cases plus a vast range of new leather cases. Details here.

The Apple Peel could find its way to market quite soon and is designed to give an iPod Touch voice and text abilities. It also offers 120 hours of standby and 4.5 hours of talk time. The Chinese manufacturer also claims that there will be zero radiation from it which is most unlike any other mobile phone on the market.

I guess this will offer an iPhone ’style’ experience to iPod Touch users and of course the combination of the two will be much cheaper than an iPhone, but the quality of the Peel is unknown (I can guess though) and the new iPod Touch will have current users running to the retina display and camera (or two).

PDair is back with a new range of cases for the Galaxy S, iPhone 4 and Sony Ericsson Aspen. Here’s the full list-

For the Galaxy S you can purchase the flip type, book type, horizontal pouch type, vertical pouch type and vertical pouch type with belt clip.

For the iPhone 4 a flip type leather case has been added.

Finally, the Aspen also sees the flip type, book type, horizontal pouch type, vertical pouch type and vertical pouch type with belt clip.

PDair has released a selection of new cases for three of the most popular smartphones. Here’s the full list-

Acer Neo Touch P400: Flip type, book type, sleeve type, horizontal pouch type, vertical pounch type with belt clip and vertical puhc type without belt clip.

iPhone 4: Luxury silicone cases in black, white, red and chocolate brown.

HTC Evo 4G: Aluminium case in silver and black.

Go to PDair to find the ones above and many more accessories.

Brando iPhone 4 Case and Screen Protector Reviews

Available from this page. Price: Various

I promised myself I would have my HTC HD2 for 2 years. Well I managed 9 months, a record for myself I believe. Anyway, as most of you are aware, I bought an iPhone 4 and Brando Shopping very kindly sent me a small selection of their iPhone 4 cases, ultra clear protector for the front and/or back, and micro sim adapter. Brando Shopping has a number of other accessories for the iPhone 4 as well as other phones.

The Ultra Clear Screen Protector for the Front and Back is brilliant to be honest. All the photos of the phone have the ultra clear protector fitted. Can you tell? It’s perfectly clear. I had initially some Griffin Protectors that were matt but they ruined the retina display and the screen got muffled. Other protectors leave an orange peel effect.

Below is the iPhone 4 Royal Patterned case and Parallelogram Rubber Case with Perforated Bottom.

The above cases are available in several colours and have all the necessary cutouts. I like the fact that these and all of the cases sent to me allow me to connect all my accessories to the sync charge port.  The Royal case has a lovely white button which actually makes pressing the home button easier. This case is made of rubber and provides good protection for the phone. The Rubber case to the right has a slightly different shape and design. The bottom is perforated for effect.

Next up is Brando’s Bumper and standard silicone case.

The Bumper is available is several colours. Not much to say other than its made of a firmer plastic/rubber mixture for rigidity. It includes all the required cutouts. The rubber silicone case is neutral is finish. No special effects but very professional.

Next up are my 2 favourites cases. The Perforated Back Cover and Radial Soft Plastic case.

The Radial Soft Plastic is great. It really makes the iPhone 4 look posh. It has all the cutouts and allows the antenna to be visible through the case. The Perforated Back cover is another slick and smart solution. It looks like metal but is made of plastic. Easy to take on and off too.

Summary

Just to remind you, the Ultra Clear screen protector is fitted in all the photos. Truly a great protector and easy to fit. Also Brando Shopping has a much wider range of cases and loads of colours including a “Smarties Back case” and other iPhone 4 accessories. Also, all these cases prevented the Death Grip or Antennagate

So which case wins as the best all round solution; the Brando Soft Plastic Radial case and only just, althouth I keep shifting between the Radial and Perforated Back cover.

Once again thanks to Brando Shopping.

Review by Gavin Fabiani-Laymond