Company based in Portland Grovemade is known for its range of attractive wooden accessories designed for the iPad and iPhone, which has been producing for years. MacRumors recently invited Grovemade will practice with two of its newest iPhone 6 Plus products, and took the opportunity, because Grovemade products have been popular with our readers in the past.
We went to the board and the leather and maple correspondence iPhone iPhone Dock. Read on to see what we think.
Arce & Leather iPhone Case
All Grovemade products are created by hand and the attention of society to detail is evident in both the spring and maple and iPhone leather. The base of the iPhone case is made of table (there is also an option for a dark walnut) that was carved to fit the iPhone 6 Plus.
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The phone fits well with the maple shell with cutouts for the camera, mute button, headphone jack, speaker and Thunderbolt port. This dark wooden buttons for volume and power, which are coated with foam inside to activate the volume and connect iPhone.
Joined at points where different pieces of wood to create the case, dark wood accents burned, that is aesthetically pleasing, and there are also some wood around each of the ports for a darker look. A piece of leather wrapped around the back of the case and covers the front of the phone, and the leather cover joined another nice piece of maple that protects iPhone screen.
Maple is attached to the cover, there are three pieces of metal, three magnets embedded in the skeleton wooden stick. Inside the box, there are two additional magnets due to the distance to allow pull back leather cover to provide support for the iPhone in landscape mode. There are three separate parking positions that give slightly different angles, and because of the cover, the phone stands out in portrait mode.
All wood used in the case has been polished and leather, available in reddish brown in the case of maple and black in the case of nuts, corresponds well with wood. As in any case leather, it wears over time to a more natural look. A detail of less aesthetic importance observed - no visible line on the leather on the back of the box due to cut inside for the support.
Functionality
Because the iPhone is fully enclosed in the case of maple and leather Grovemade iPhone screen and back of the phone is protected from scratches, bumps and damage. This is not a case that is designed to withstand a lot of wear as something Otterbox, but it seems reasonable protection.
Several drop tests of moderate height of four feet in wood and concrete damaged or circumstances or by phone. Since this case is wood, it is important to note that it is breakable. If you have fallen into the wrong angle or a point high enough, it is possible that wood can splinter or crack (Grovemade offers a replacement program if for this reason). You also need to treat leather exterior with a reasonable amount of care than any leather product.
We saw no damage to the box after about a month of daily use, but the bridge has become a bit more tired and relaxed as expected with leather.
Wise portability, this is not an easy task. It is bulky and adds a lot of extra thickness to the iPhone, denying the ultra-thin design of new Apple devices. On an iPhone 6 Plus, it probably will not fit comfortably in a pants pocket, and you might even be a tight fit in a jacket. The case is clear, however, so there's not a lot of extra weight to deal with.
With the large wooden box, there are restrictions on loading helmets and accessories that can be used. The standard Apple Thunderbolt cable to charge Apple EarPods works and works, but other headphones can not deliver. The hole is a good size, however, and works with Apple Beats brand.
Maple iPhone Dock
Like the iPhone leather case and wooden pier Grovemade iPhone comes in two wood: walnut and maple. Walnut is dark wood and maple is a light wood, and the two stands are iPhone cases Grovemade. The look of the game is nice, but unfortunately, the media and the leather iPhone are not designed to work together. The thick wood below the box means that not scale well in the spring.
Although the iPhone dock does not work with Maple Grovemade own iPhone leather case, the site says it works with most cases. We found that to be true after trying a variety of different thicknesses cases, including cases of Apple.
The support consists of three parts: a steel base, a maple cover, and a plastic part for holding a lightning cable in place. It is supplied with a cable radius - you have to provide your own.
Weighing in at 3 pounds, spring steel base feels solid and not going anywhere on a desk or table. Due to the weight, no movement of the cradle when connecting or removing your iPhone, so you can do with one hand. Under the base, there is a cable slot iPhone, and an opening in the pulling cable.
The cable is connected by a plastic key holder black lead is the least impressive part of this spring configuration. There are actually two of these brackets cable included in the package, which is good, because one of them broke a week in testing after trying to readjust the cable. The idea is to pull the wire through the platform and fasten with the cable holder, place the lid on the basis of maple so only adapter beam is visible.
Get Cable Lightning in the spring is a difficult task because the fit is so tight, and purely visual instructions are a little lacking. The cable support assembly is an inelegant solution, because every time the phone is placed on the platform, pushing the cable lower beam and eventually have to readjust because only the phone is no more.
With maple deck (in place an integrated magnet), the cable holder and the top of the steel base success is hidden. Fully assembled, the design of the docking station is clean and fits in many different designs with neutral colors. Made Grovemade a range of desk accessories to match the docking station and iPhone, maple and walnut. There is keyboard support, support monitor, mouse pad, cup pen holder clip, and two plant holders.
Who Are They For?
These are attractive accessories, high quality designed for those who appreciate the meticulous work that goes into the manufacture and those who do not mind paying for the work. Grovemade All products are handmade, and if you are someone who likes well-designed handmade accessories, Maple and leather case iPhone and iPhone Dock Maple will not disappoint.
If you are looking iPhone case is compact and does not add much volume, maple and iPhone leather is not for you but if you do not mind how to sacrifice for the function, if not offer much protection as covering both the back and the screen. The appearance of wood and leather is undeniably attractive, even for those who do not necessarily appreciate the aesthetic design.
As for the base, which is like any other media of the iPhone, what you are buying here is the design. It's just a piece of wood and steel that holds your iPhone in place on your desk or bedside, but it looks pretty good to. Do not buy the dock if you want to work with leather case iPhone Grovemade - are not supported.
Although we believe that the Maple Leather iPhone offers quality construction and a set of features that makes it worth the price tag, we were so confident with spring. It looks good, but is much more than pay for something that is unique to fame is its look.
Pros:
Handmade by a small company
Made of high-quality wood and leather
Excellent craftsmanship
Case offers complete iPhone protection
Cons:
Dock and case don't work together
Expensive
Case is bulky
Dock is difficult to set up, Lightning cable shifts
How to Buy
The Maple and Leather iPhone Case can be purchased from the Grovemade website for $129. The Maple iPhone Dock can also be purchased from the website for $99.
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