Noreve Archos 5 Leather Case Review
Noreve is a maker of fine leather cases for all kinds of portable gadgets. Andreas had a chance to check out one of their cases for the Sony A820 and was very positive about it. This is actually my first experience with a Noreve case. I’m not such a fan of cases on my gadgets since I appreciate them more in the raw, but after checking out one of Noreve’s cases I might just change my tune- especially with larger devices like the Archos 5.
Read on for my thoughts and lots of great photos.
The Archos 5 slips snuggly in from the top. The inputs/outputs and buttons are all cut out and easy to access. There is never a need to take it out of the case unless you are using some of the more exotic attachments like the GPS or even the common DRV station. USB and cables will however connect easily though the bottom. Opening up the flap reveals the screen but also storage for your ID, credit cards, or cash- a very nice touch. On the back you will find a “kick stand” for propping up the player while watching videos. This stand is magnetic, so you don’t have to worry about it flapping around.
The leather itself is top notch, something that would blend well in a Coach store. Compared to other higher end leather products this case is reasonably priced. It sells for $50 and is available in black on Amazon. If you would like to select one 12 other colors you need to grab one directly from Noreve USA / Noreve. You can also get them in a rough-textured leather in three different colors for $10 more. To protect a $300+ PMP I do think it’s worth the investment.
Comments
James Forelo on November 26, 2008 2:27 AM
Hmm, it actually doesn't look ugly, like those for the PSP. It also doesn't appear to add a lot of bulk, but personally, what's your opinion? I've been meaning to find cases that protect, aren't bulk, and still leave the player functional.
On that note, I take it that the screen itself doesn't have a protector, other than the closing cover?
Well, glad to see they have cases for Cowon, but I just hope they'll make a nice... curved case for the S9 asap.
Bricksie on November 26, 2008 8:00 AM
Does the Archos use a HHD or Flash memory? I wouldn't want a magnet that close to my hard drive.
Bazukaboi on November 26, 2008 1:34 PM
The Archos has HDD memory, up to 250 GB matter of fact. But don't worry, the Noreve cases (I have one for my Archos 605) uses a snapping type button to keep it closed. I'd definitely reccommend it.
Bricksie on November 28, 2008 11:56 AM
But he said in the review that the kickstand is magnetic, not a snap.
jake on December 3, 2008 10:17 PM
actually the Archos 5 can go up to 320GB
Jay on January 1, 2009 12:25 AM
Actually the Archos 5 only goes up to 250 GB where as the Archos 7 can go up to 320.
Max on February 17, 2009 3:37 PM
I just got one and am slightly annoyed by a single design fault. This is that when the kick stand is in place, there is no way of securing the front flap behind the unit so it doesn't remain in mid-air. I've tried securing it using the strap but this makes the fit too tight and it pulls in the stand so it doesn't stand up nicely.