Product review: Ama Dablam Small Crossbody Bag Genuine Leather Phone Purse

 

 

My new phone, Pixel 6 Pro, is too larger to fit into a pocket. I needed a different solution for carrying it. This bag is a good solution.  It is not too large, yet it is a good fit for the Pixel 6 Pro phone.

★ Pixel 6 Pro is 6.5" long, 3.0" wide.
★ The bag is 7.5" long, 4.5" wide, 2.5" thick.

The bag has three compartments; two compartments fit the phone.  They also fit my sunglasses.
The smaller front compartment has slots for credit cards. It also holds tissues, lipstick, or whatever other small things I might be carrying.

I like that the bag is made out of genuine leather. It is soft and subtle, and as a leather bag, it will wear well for a long time.  The shoulder strap is not flimsy; it is substantial and adjustable.  I can wear it as a crossbody, over the shoulder, or around the neck.

Each of the three compartments closes with a zipper. The zippers operate smoothly and keep content more secure than snaps.

This bag meets all my requirements. I am very happy with it.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★
 

Product review: Ferilinso Designed for Google Pixel 6 Pro 5G Case Clear TPU Transparent

 

 I was attracted to the Ferilinso case because of its thickened corners. I thought they would provide a little bit of extra protection if I dropped the phone. The phone fits, but there is an area on the top left, just below the thick corner, where it bulges away from the glass, and a piece of glass is exposed; the edge is not protected. I thought the quality of workmanship was not the best.

Another surprise was that there were no cut out for the buttons. There is a cut-out for charging.

A note for Tesla owners is that this case does fit the wireless pad. Pixel6 Pro is a large phone, and I was a bit concerned that thick corners would be enough not to prevent it from fitting. The good news is that even though it is a tight fit, it works.

If the case did not have the building area, I would have rated it better.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: YESPURE Crossbody Case for Google Pixel 6 Pro, with laynard

 

 
I was attracted to the Yespure case because of the lanyard. Pixel6 Pro is rather large, and I thought wearing it on the lanyard might be safer than in a pocket. The lanyard worked pretty well, but the case bulders away from the glass in the button area for about ¾ of the inch, exposing the glass edge and making it sit less secure in the case, which is particularly important when the case is dangling from my neck. I thought the quality of workmanship was not the best.

Another surprise was that there were no cut out for the buttons. I think cut-outs provide extra hold for the phone, and the phone bulges away from the body exactly where the buttons were pressed into the case form.

A note for Tesla owners is that this case does not fit the wireless pad of the car due to the rings on the bottom. Pixel6 Pro is a large phone, so it just fits with another case, but this makes the phone too big to fit.

I like the lanyard, but the case itself less me unsatisfied.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆  

Product review: Shinewee Cell Phone Tripod Mount Holder - fits Pixel 6 Pro

 

I bought this cell phone mount for the Pixel 6 Pro.  It fits well. The mount feels well made and solid. It holds the cell phone very securely.
 
My requirements for the mount were:
1. A metal holder that provides a secure hold for a new pricey phone
2. A holder with a foot that can stand on its own
3. A holder that had an Arca rail mount so it could fir my existing tripods with quick releases
4. A cold shoe mount to hold a light
5. A mount with a ballhead so I can angle it for table photography and other situations
6. Good price (I was initially looking at ULANZI ST-14, which is $40)

The mount arrives in its most compact form. The mount expands in both directions. One side has a screw; the other side does not.  To expand to the needed size, pull the non-screw side open to the proper position that centers the phone, lock the side in place with a lever on the pack, and fine-tune the width with the screw side.  The non-screw side has a level that locks that side in place. I did not notice it right away; it is a small black lever on the back of the left bracket. It is best to place the phone in the exact center; then, the mount is most balanced when using the foot.
 

The phone holder works for phones 2.3" to 3.4", and the depth of its claws is  1/2". Its weight is 4.8 oz weight.

The mount's dovetail is Arca-Swiss and RRS compatible; it fits into my existing tripods with a quick release. The mount also has a 1/4" screw for tripods without a quick-release plate.

The cold shoe is perfect for a light, a microphone, or any other accessory with a 1/4" screw.

I like that its foot, which is 2" long, can be foldable out or folded back in. The foot is attached to the mount.  I like this design better than the ULANZI ST-14 design, which has a magnetic foot that is a separate piece,  and since it is not attached to the mount, it is easy to lose.

I am very pleased. This mount lived up to my expectations.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★