So, what is Solavei? Solavei is a new Social Commerce company that is providing $49/mo Unlimited Voice, Text, and Data 4G Nationwide contract-free wireless service.

     Will the new Logic3 Ferrari Audio Collection be worth it?  That is a great question!!  Overall I am not the biggest fan of Logic3 accessories, mainly because they look really cool on the website but cheap when you get them in your hand.  That's not to say the products don't work because they do, they just seem like they are made of "lesser quality materials," than maybe Speakal or iHome products.  

     The following can be found on Logic3's website concerning the release of the headphones/earphones:

"The Scuderia Ferrari Headphones and Earphones offer sleek design and high-quality audio, accompanied by superior comfort level in and on the ears. Mirroring Ferrari’s F1 styling, the whole collection is available in the following formats:

• The R200 On-Ear Headphones are available in silver or white (£199)
• The P200 Over-Ear Headphones pay tribute to those worn in the F1 pits, are available in red or black (£199)
• The R100  and R100i  Earphones, which feature TFAT and noise isolating technology, are available in black or white (£119)
• The S100 and S100i Earphones, which feature TFAT and noise isolating technology, are available in red or white (£99)

The Ferrari Cavallino Headphones and Earphones deliver a premium audio experience coupled with sumptuous comfort. With a focus on fine materials and detail, the collection is available in the following formats:

• The T250 On-Ear Headphones are available in black or tan (£229)
• The T150  and T150i Earphones, which feature TFAT and noise isolating technology are available in black or tan (£149)
• The G150 and G150i Earphones, which feature TFAT and noise isolating technology are available in black or white (£129)"

If the headphones/earphones are as good as the company says they are, they will be a great addition to anyones accessories cabinet.  As for me, I am going to wait and see.  I would rather test them out a little before I give a thumbs up or thumbs down.  Being that headphones with wires are on the rise again thanks to Beats By Dre, Logic3 may begin to see some love from those here in the States.  I guess we will have to wait and see.  Until next time.

God Bless,

Shawn

ONE of The Accessory Guru's 

     Otterbox has released it's new Anthem Series Cases just in time for the 2012 Olympic Games iwhich are being held n London beginning July 27th.  If you haven't seen these new beauties click here to check them out.  These are by far some of the best Country base themed cases I have seen in a long time.  I even like the one for Canada.  

     Otterbox seems to be stepping their game up wtih the release of several new lines like the Studio Series, Anthlem Series, the new colors for the iPad Otterbox, and of course the Armor Series which boast the ability to withstand a 20 ft drop, 10 ft of water, and 2 tons of pressure.  I CAN'T wait to get this case in my hands!!  

     Overall it looks like Otterbox is trying to maintain their TOP DOG status within the accessories market and if they keep producing more top notch cases like their new lines, companies like LifeProof, Trident, and Ballistc may become just things of the past.  Stay tuned as I am sure this war is just heating up!!  Until next time.

Much love,

Shawn

ONE of The Accessory Guru's 

     Lately, I (Shawn) have been racking my brain to figure out how we have gotten off track as a company from our original goals of being the best source of smart technology accessory information on the internet.  While I can point to many things, I think the biggest reasson is because we were trying to do too much instead of just focusing on our passion which is:  Accessories.  

     We love technology but what we love more is finding the best accessoreis for the technology we love so much.  Whether it's for the iPhone, iPad, or even the Kindle, we strive to find the best accessories and give our customers the best information possible that will help them meet the needs they have for thier smart technology devices.  

     Over all we are returning to the basics:  We are accessory junkies.  We LOVE them!!  We sit around and talk about them in the office.  We play with them during the day.  We even run them over with 18 wheelers: So, be looking for TONS of new content covering cases, bluetooth devices, and more.  We want Zellatek to be the place consumers can trust for acurate and reliable information that will help them make the best decisions possible when it comes to the accessories they are looking for.  Thanks to everyone who have ordered, commented on, and subscribed to Zellatek.  We appericiate it more than we can say!!

Sincerely,

Shawn Wilson

ONE of The Accessory Guru's 

If you have not seen the Avengers you probably live under a rock.  I was going through some of my uncommon iPhone case files. I thought, some of these would have persona similar to the avengers.  So Check out some cool and uncommon iPhone cases I think Tony Stark, brought to life by Robert Downey Jr., would give to the Avengers.  Some are practical; others are funny, and some the coolest iPhone cases you never heard of. 

First up, front man Tony Stark/Iron Man’s iPhone case:  

We all know that Tony is slick, smooth and loves metal.  So I chose the Luna Tik Tak Tiki case.  This is an uncommon iPhone case, which has a $100 price tag.  Tony Stark would have probably designed this case himself, or had no issue with the price tag.

It’s not just one of the toughest iPhone cases, but also the coolest iPhone cases I have seen.  Designed like crush resistant tires with aluminum frame. The Tak Tiki Is awesome:  It has a 9mm thick crush resistant polymer designed hexagonal/honeycomb jacket perfect for transference of energy, Compression resistant screen protector, but has optional gorilla glass for increased sensitivity and scratch resistance, put together with precision screw holes with brass fittings, and port blockers in various shapes and sizes.  I’m pretty sure every time Tony pulls the Tak Tiki out of his pocket, he misses his armor.  

Next up Is Steve Rogers/Captain America; brought to life by Chris Evans:

Cap is a little behind the times.  He was given an iPhone by Tony Stark, along with the Otterbox Defender Anthem Collection Rustic Flag. 

I can hear Tony Stark saying, “How Patriotic.” “Hey, it even looks old and worn out like you.”

True to the Otterbox Defender legacy, the Anthem Collection has the same durability but a smoother back.  This case is a coming soon product from Otterbox, and will be available on the Zellatek store when released to retail.

On to my personal favorite Avenger, THOR; brought to life by Chris Hemsworth:

Thor is all about his Hammer Mjolnir. 

I believe Tony would customize a case mock the hammer’s inscription.  So I went to zazzle iPhone cases, and designed one for the God of Thunder.

Click the hyper link to visit Zazzle.com to see how to customize your own case or visit the Zellatek store, to see similar Speck style cases.

These cases offer good Midgard, mid-grade protection suitable for mortals, protection. It can hold up to normal every day drops.  They are made out of a thick polycarbonate shell which surrounds the sides and back of the iPhone4.  It also has a facial rubber outline for screen protection.   I dare anyone to take a case protected by Thor Odinson.

Hawkeye/Clint Barton; brought to life by Jeremy Renner:

Hawkeye has to have something versatile, enhanced optics, and can attach to his quiver for daring feats of acrobatics.

Tony does not disappoint with the Diff Case.  This iPhone case is designed with some seriously cool features our guy Hawkeye.  Besides, Tony suspects that Hawkeye is a closet Photographer.

At first look it doesn’t look like an iPhone case at all.

This case is designed for the serious outdoor photographer.  It is durable and versatile.  It comes with a clip that can attach to your backpack, belt, etc…  This case totally encapsulates the iPhone there is a cover on the front that pops up to keep glare off the screen.  There are 3 different lenses to attach bayonet style.  This means it turns and snaps into place for a solid connection.  This case is ideal for folks on the go that need to snap pics, or for a good spy mission.  This is the perfect case for my man Hawkeye to do reconnaissance with.  He can close it up attaches it to his quiver and roll out. Even though some believe he got a little cut out of the film. He definitely gets one of the coolest iPhone cases in the lineup.  The craftiest case will go to the Black Widow.

The Black Widow/Natasha Romanov; brought to life by Scarlet Johansson:

Black Widow is a covert operative, not to mention, incredibly attractive.  She is use to being a double and even triple agent for S.H.E.I.L.D.  Tony, being the playboy he is, had to come up with something special, yet discreet. 

The little black book by Pad & Quill, is a perfect choice for an undercover operative.  Well at least Tony thinks so. 

This case is cushioned, not the most protective, but has slots to hide things in, and nobody is going to mistake it for an iPhone/recorder.   Also, Tony forgot that he bought this for her during Iron Man 2. So he is a little embarrassed when she shows the number to Pepper Pots; brought to life by Gwyneth Paltrow.

 

 

 

 

 

We can’t forget about Good Ole Nick Fury, brought to life by Samuel L. Jackson:  

Wait a second.  Does that Look like David Hasselhoff?  Why yes it does. For those supper Marvel Geeks, like myself, we remember a terrible TV movie from 1998, Nick Fury Agent of S.H.E.I.L.D.   But now we have the motha@#$%^& we all love, Samuel L. Jackson. He is the Nick Fury from the Marvel Ultimate Series.  They changed him from a middle-aged white guy to a middle-aged bald black guy.  But I digress; we are talking about iPhone cases.

Tony hands Nick a shiny metal textured iPhone case.  He says, “I Figure you’d be a company man to the bitter end.” 

This is the Marvel Icon Edition; S.H.E.I.L.D iPhone 4 case.  It is Plastic with a meal textured back.  Not a protective case, but it looks good, and is smooth sliding in and out of the pocket.  This case definitely makes it easy to identify an agent of S.H.E.I.L.D.

 

 

 

You may have thought I forgot the most important Avenger of them all. You would be wrong.

Brought to life by Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno, Eric Bana, Edward Norton, and now Mark Ruffalo, and loads of CGI,TheHulk/Bruce Banner:

 

Tony would be wise not to hand the Hulk an iPhone without one of the toughest iPhone cases around.  But What on Earth could protect an iPhone from the Hulk?

He hands Bruce, much to his surprise, a case by Rilakkuma.  Tony says, “Your pants are purple so I thought you’d like it.”

 

 

I thought Tony would go for a Psychological approach. The Hulk is a big softy at heart; he would not destroy a cute little purple bear if it rang.  He would protect it, and downright SMASH anyone that would take his new little buddy.   Tony says to Bruce, “Bear Hulk’s friend.  See. You love it” 

 

 

 

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To Otter or Not to Otter

Most people have heard about an Otterbox. It’s probably one of the most popular brands in cell phone cases in general, and certainly for iPhone cases. I thought I should write a little review primarily about some of the misconceptions about the Otterbox Defender series as well as an overview about the case.

First, let’s deal with some of the myths about Otterboxes:

1)  The Warranty. Many people have heard that if your phone is in an Otterbox and it breaks, that Otterbox will replace your phone. That is, quite frankly, a big fat hunk of poo. No company would expose themselves to several hundreds of dollars of liability simply on a person’s “word” that it was in an Otterbox. Otterbox specifically says on their website that they do not warrantee the electronic devices (think: your iPhone) that are in their case. They warrantee their cases for ONE YEAR (NOT lifetime!!) against any faults. However, if it breaks because you drive over it with a tractor, technically they don’t have to replace it. However, Otterbox’s customer service is top notch, and will often give the customer the benefit of the doubt as far as replacing the case. If your case breaks, you can contact them (you don’t have to register the case or anything), and they will often replace the case for you.

2)  Waterproof. Many people think that the Otterbox is waterproof. This, once again, is not so. It is water RESISTANT. Meaning it has rubber flaps to protect the charging port as well as the headphone jack. I have had may customers say that they have dropped their phone in water and it has protected it. However, I have also had many customers drop their phone in water and, unfortunately, their phone was fried. Most of the time when the phone was saved it was because the person got the phone out of the water very quickly and quickly dried the phone off. Either way, it is NOT waterproof.

3)  The hole for the headphone jack doesn’t line up. If you read the above myth, you will notice that there is a flap for the headphone jack. The whole to the right of the head phone jack is NOT for the headphone jack. It is actually for a sensor that has to be left open for the iPhone to work correctly. So, the headphone jack is SUPPOSED to be covered by the otterbox. The hole is meant for the sensor, not the jack, so it isn’t supposed to line up.

4)  All Otterboxes protect. Some people think that every otterbox case protects their phone equally. Again, simply not true. Like anything, the size of the case makes a big difference in the protection of the case. Many people like the Commuter series, for instance, because it isn’t as bulky and doesn’t have rubber on the top of the case that will stretch or stick to pockets or hair. Unfortunately, the Commuter is not nearly as protective as the Defender series. When most people think of protection and “indestructibility”, they are thinking about the Defender series. This series is the one that protects the best, hands down. If you don’t like the rubber on the top, there are other cases (Kraken for instance made by Trident). However, the Commuter, Impact, and Reflex versions of the Otterbox are not as protective as the Defender series (some are hardly protective at all). It really comes down to physics. The more mass there is around your phone, the more force it can absorb. Many people want something that is going to protect their phone from everything but isn’t big and bulky. In this universe, unfortunately, that isn’t going to happen. Anyone who tells you something different is trying to sell you something. There are happy mediums--cases that protect well but also are sleek (like my personal favorite--the Skech Hard Rubber, Rise, or Shine cases), but they aren’t going to be as protective as a Defender case.

5)  Otterboxes are indestructible. Make no mistake, the Defender series is extremely durable. I have had customers tell me about dropping them off roofs, driving over them in cars, tractors, and even running them over with a lawnmower, and their phones surviving. However, in most extreme cases, the case will be damaged, possibly to the point of not functioning. Many extreme example where the case is damaged, the phone actually comes out unscathed. However, there are limits to what a case can do. People want certainty. They want to believe that if their phone is in a case it can survive nuclear winter unscathed. Again, if any salesperson tells you something like that, they are suspect. My favorite story was a woman that told me her horse stepped on her otterbox and her phone and her case was ok. For her, the case worked out well. And for most people, who may drop their phone or be rough on it, the otterbox will keep your phone safe and secure. There are, however, limits to the punishment it can endure. At the end of the day, it is plastic and rubber. Plastic can scratch and break, rubber can stretch and break. You have to be reasonable in your expectations of what a case can and can’t do.

Bottom line, the Defender series of the Otterbox is a great case for protection. I personally think it’s too big and bulky. However, if your priority is protection, this is the way to go. If you don’t want something as big and bulky, remember, it’s a trade off. You can’t get a smaller case and expect it to protect as well as an Otterbox Defender. There are good alternatives. Again, the Kraken made by Trident, is nice because the plastic is on the outside so its easier to put in and out of your pocket and won’t stick to your hair when you talk on the phone.

I prefer a case that keeps the sleekness and feel of the iPhone. So, I prefer a Skech case (even over and Otterbox Commuter). But, if you want a case that will give you the best in protection, an Otterbox Defender (or another “tank” case as my fellow reviewer categorizes them) is your best bet.

Sincerely,

Nick Andrus

Jedi Master

     Dear Zealots,

     If you have been looking for Otterbox's for phones other than the iPhone, then I have GOOD NEWS for you!!  We have just updated our store to add several new phones to our line of Otterbox products.  We are working hard to bring you the biggest and the best inventory of cell phone/smart phone accessories that you can find on the web.  If you don't see something that you think we should carry, let us know and we will look into it!!!  We love working with all the different companies and accessories out there so feel free to drop us a line and let us know what you think is something we should test and carry!!  Be looking for more in the way of companies like:

Speck

Skech

Ballistic

Trident

     And more over the coming weeks.  

     Much love Zealots,

Shawn Wilson

"The Boss"