i-volution TopBy VajaMGN Rating - Rating Legend
1 star: Find something else; save your money
2 star: Below average; not recommended
3 star: Average; performs as advertised but not inspiring
4 star: Good; worth the money
5 star: Great; best of its kind on the market
Review by Smeg36Review Date / March 5th, 2007IntroThe secret is out. There's no point in trying to hide it; I'm a fanatic for Vaja cases. They have style, customization, and sleek designs. They offer a variety of cases for most situations and individuals, and give some of the highest quality cases to protect your devices. I've already
reviewed the Classic case for the Motorola Q, one of the other series in the Vaja Motorola Q line. The i-volution Top offers the same quality build and style, with a little more protection.
DesignThe i-volution Top is obviously one of Vaja's i-volution line of cases; high quality leather wrapped around a solid material to provide a stiff shell to protect your device. It holds the device with tabs that grip the top and bottom of the phone. There is a cover for the front of the phone that flips back to reveal the whole exposed front of the phone. The phone can be used, and most functions available, with the case closed. There is a cut-out in the front case to reveal the soft keys, home and back keys, call keys, and d-pad. A clear plastic covers the screen, protecting it while providing access. If the thumb board isn't needed, all functions of the phone can be used with the case closed, protecting the phone.
CustomizableAs with all Vaja cases there are numerous options available, ranging from colors, belt clips, and name personalization. Vaja boasts that going to the
Vaja Choice website, there are over 1,000 possible combinations of customization. That's enough options to satisfy almost everyone.
Issues?Similar to the issues of the
Classic Case, the screen cover of the i-volution Top is easily scratched. I also found the top to be somewhat difficult to flip open, especially if using one hand. It is a magnetic closure, which is great. But it is a very tight fit, causing some difficulty for opening.
ConclusionThe i-volution Top has a great design, as would be expected from a Vaja case. It offers Vaja's typical level of quality and customizable options. The enhanced protection offered will satisfy those who are worried about damaging their phone, but want a high quality case option. The easily scratched plastic covering the screen and difficulty in opening the top posed minor problems, more an annoyance than a real issue. Despite that, the i-volution top oozes quality and style, and is one to seriously consider for those wanting to have ultimate protection of their device.