Blackberry 7290/7230 SkinTight w/ Holster- Black

by Speck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 9.3 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0009N7OSE
• Item model number: RIM 7290-Black
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #328,018 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Protect your smartphone without adding bulk or inconvenience! SkinTight rubberized cases protect against scratches, dings, and damage. Sleek, functional and protective, SkinTight for Blackberry 7290/7230 is the latest innovation in smartphone protection! All Speck smartphone skins are made out of a superior shock-absorbing, tear-resistant KRATON plastic, which is easy to put on and will last a long time.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I thought..., August 25, 2005

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I. Song "Gadget Geek" (Beaverton, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blackberry 7290/7230 SkinTight w/ Holster- Black (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Great concept: protective rubber skin that protects the BlackBerry unit from accidental drops and scratches. The rubbery material tends to collect all sorts of dust and lint. It's very hard to get it off (unless you wash it with water or use tape to peel it off). The protective cover doesn't fit around the screen too well. Mine tends to be stretched out a little more on the left side than on the right (even if I try and reposition the unit itself). The plastic screen cover (that can be removed) was already scratched due to the way it is packaged. All in all, I am pretty disappointed... mainly because I paid over $33 for it. It's now sitting on my desk at work collecting dust.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Like putting on a girdle, June 23, 2006

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Gretchen Duhaime - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blackberry 7290/7230 SkinTight w/ Holster- Black (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Having read some of the reviews posted, I wasn't expecting to be "wow"-ed by this case. It's worse than I expected.

It is a feat just to get the Blackberry inside this case. It took a coworker and I almost 15 minutes and it still isn't perfect.

The provided holster is about half an inch shorter than the Blackberry. It has a tab on the top to hold it into the holster that I have not been able to work.

We'll see how it goes. The tape trick works well to remove dust from the case. I was able to eventually get the plastic screen in place, but mine too is a little warped on the left side.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best case out there ... so far., January 11, 2006

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Lisa B. (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blackberry 7290/7230 SkinTight w/ Holster- Black (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The Speck rubber case is the best case i've found for my Blackberry 7290. That being said, it's not ideal and i'd make a few changes.

Pros -- protects case well; no screen scratches; minimizes accidental keystrokes while in your bag; no need to use the belt clip (most women prefer purses/totebags to belt clips!); and i love the fact that you can easily see whether you have new messages (no need to take it out of the case in addition to taking it out of your purse or totebag).

Cons -- clear case collects dirt; screen cover is slightly opaque and requires greater use of the backlight; screen cover doesn't fit squarely into the rubber case; and screen cover gets scratches on it, making the screen harder to read.

I get a lot of compliments on this case, it's different enough to be noticed, and people are envious of my ability to quickly check for messages without having to fumble with opening and closing the case. However, because of the cons, I suspect i'll need to replace this case more than once a year. But i like it enough that i'll pay the $35 to do so. Maybe the next version will have some improvements. In the meantime, i feel like i'm getting my money's worth out of it.