Covertec Horizontal Case

Personally, I prefer a horizontal case for my phones. They fell more comfortable, I like the low profile designs, and I always have a fear that vertical cases will ride too low on my hip and pop off as I sit down. I had the opportunity to test drive the Covertec Horizontal Case ($34.95) and have to admit the case did make a lasting impression.

One word best describes the Covertec Case; BIG! I normally use a Smartphone Experts Side Case/ ($24.95) and the Covertec feels twice as big as the SPE Case. In reality it’s about half an inch taller and expands considerably more than most horizontal cases. It can easily swallow up the Motorola Q with or without the extended battery in tow. It’s also large enough to accommodate both the Moto Q and Samsung BlackJack II. Well…. almost.

Construction of the case is quality. The leather stitching was tight with no loose seams present. The magnetic flap has a dimple that helps assure a solid seating of the retention flap. While the fit of the case offers wiggle room for the phone, the strap did secure the Moto Q rather well. The case is secured to your belt by a non-rotating leather wrapped clip.

Due to the design and sheer size of the case, the phone rides a little high in the case. The two semi-circular ends to the case seem to prevent the Motorola Q from seating completely down in the case. As mentioned, the strap does hold the phone in place but too much of the phone is exposed. Then there’s that wiggle with the Motorola. I don’t think the phone could squirm out of the case but I’d rather have a case with a better fit. Too much wiggle opens the door for dirt, moisture or other elements to get to your phone.

The case rode surprisingly well on my hip but I was very attentive due to the size of the case. I kept expecting to bump into something with it or have it snag on the seat belt as I was getting in or out of the car. I consider the feel and comfort of wearing this case as something that you have to get used to as opposed to something that has a natural fit to it.

Overall, the Covertec Horizontal Case ($34.95) was simply too large of a case for me. Granted if you think the SPE or similar cases are too small, then the Covertec might suit your tastes. Even if the case was not as big as it is, the manner in which the Motorola Q sits in the case is of concern. I see a case not only as providing a convenient way of carrying your Windows Mobile Device but also a way to protect it from the elements. Too much of the Moto Q was exposed for my tastes, reducing the protection from the elements.

If horizontal cases are to your liking, I would look at the SPE case or maybe even the E&B Horizontal Case ($29.95) before considering the Covertec. Keep in mind though; the E&B uses a belt loop as opposed to a belt clip.