Aluminium Hardcase for X7510 (Pics) - Advantage X7510 General

Howdy all,
I have owned an x7510 (XDA Flint) for about 5 months now and unfortunately the original leather case that came with the phone broke. The small holding arms which help attach the phone to the case fractured and eventually broke off.
I found suitable leather replacements on eBay for about £10.00 but decided to go for a more solid solution. I remember picking up an Aluminium Hard case for my very first PDA hp Ipaq 2210 which I used for about 4 years and it’s still in perfect condition. So I decided to go for the Aluminium Hard case for the x7500/x7510 I found on eBay.
I have only used it for a few hours so I guess I can’t post a full review but I am just so pleased with it I wanted to give you all decent look.
The whole case is manufactured from .5mm thick hardened aluminium with the regular holes and cut-outs for buttons, camera, stylus, speakers, slider and sockets the only button that is inaccessible while in the case is the reset. The entire case is lined with a thin layer of soft foam which serves to protect the phone from impact as well as hold the phone nice and snug. The hinges on the end of the case are double jointed to allow them to fold back on themselves to put the phone is the standard sitting position. There is a small horizontal window similar to the one on the keyboard which allows you to look through to the display when the phone is closed.
One of the more interesting features is the hinges. When the case is in the open position they fold to form a block and provide extra support to the heavy screen.
The case weighs 93g which is about the same weight as the keyboard alone and when put together with the phone the total weight is 465g.
The whole case feels very sturdy and has a beautiful black finish, when closed up the keyboard sits perfectly over the phone and activates the status screen.
One problem I have noticed which is probably quite an obvious one. The keyboard which uses magnets to hold itself onto the original case will not work on this aluminium case. This does not pose a massive problem as the keyboard fits nice and snug in its foam cut out but when closing the phone the keyboard will often favour sticking to the bottom of the phone instead of staying in held in the case. I’m looking into ways to solve this, possibly by taking the metal pads from the original case and adding them under the foam lining to provide the keyboard with a bit more grip.
Anyway as I said before I am very pleased with the case and if I were asked to mark it out of 10 I would have to give it a 9.
I am still unable to find this case from an online retailer, but a number of them are avalible from ebay for around £10. An auction for one can be found Here
I hope someone finds this information useful.
Regards
Atomiser

Aluminium case
Atomiser09 said:
Howdy all,
One problem I have noticed which is probably quite an obvious one. The keyboard which uses magnets to hold itself onto the original case will not work on this aluminium case. This does not pose a massive problem as the keyboard fits nice and snug in its foam cut out but when closing the phone the keyboard will often favour sticking to the bottom of the phone instead of staying in held in the case. I’m looking into ways to solve this, possibly by taking the metal pads from the original case and adding them under the foam lining to provide the keyboard with a bit more grip.
Atomiser
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I have the same case which I bought from eBay. As regards the keyboard not sticking to the bottom half of the case, I found a solution: Get those poster stickers that come in pairs. One piece sticks to the inside bottom of the case, the other to the underside of the keyboard. The mating faces are vecrose and the keyboard gets secured to the bottom half of the case. I even did same for the top half of the case and the main x7510 unit.

Or you can buy some Adhesive Magnet Strip that is sold for crafts people to make fridge-magnets.

i used this for my u1000 around a year ago. although the look and feel of the device looked great (not to mention the protection offered), i did notice a small significant decrease in phone signal. a bar or sometimes 2 would be lost. i also found that the gps signal took a longer time to lock on. my solution was to drill holes on the upper side. this was discussed in another thread here in the athena section. that's where i got the idea and the holes took care of my concerns as mentioned above. i also remember using double-sided velcro stickers to ensure the keyboard stayed in its place. to make it "sink", i had to cut up the rubber lining beneath to accomodate the velco. this ensured that the overall case shut properly without any gaps on the sides.
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silicon skins

just a general question here, has the community got any experience with these skins which I keep advertised http://www.javoedge.com/simtrix/pro...Id=169&productRef=PSKN-71112-00&category=SKIN
and
http://search.ebay.co.uk/XDa-2_W0QQ...Z300QQsosortorderZ1QQsosortpropertyZ1QQsotrZ2
I am interested in your evaluation of them, ease of use, screen visibility, screen writing and phone etc....
If you happen to know a good UK supplier of a totally clear one as well that would be useful.
Thanks
Pete
I evaluated one and wrote a review of it, see here. Briefly, I didn't like it - it doesn't protect the screen, interferes with the controls and is a pain to put on and take off.
tried it, hated it
I had mine on the phone for about 5 minutes before I packed it up and sent it straight back. Its actually almost the same volume as the clear hard (polycarbonate) cases, but is stretchy and does not stay put - the edges around the screen flapped about alot, and because the plastic is slightly rubbery, it doesn't slip into the pocket easily.
I have also tried an aluminium case, which cuts the signal too much, and a polycarbonate case, which I found trapped grit right next to the phone and created small dents and scratches.
I now just have a Brando screen protector and no case, and I find I can keep the phone in my pocket all day quite comfortably, and it is no more scratched after a month, than after a few days in a polycarbonate case.
The body of the xda2 is made of aluminum after all...
tried it, hated it
I had mine on the phone for about 5 minutes before I packed it up and sent it straight back. Its actually almost the same volume as the clear hard (polycarbonate) cases, but is stretchy and does not stay put - the edges around the screen flapped about alot, and because the plastic is slightly rubbery, it doesn't slip into the pocket easily.
I have also tried an aluminium case, which cuts the signal too much, and a polycarbonate case, which I found trapped grit right next to the phone and created small dents and scratches.
I now just have a Brando screen protector and no case, and I find I can keep the phone in my pocket all day quite comfortably, and it is no more scratched after a month, than after a few days in a polycarbonate case.
The body of the xda2 is made of aluminum after all...
I disagree, I had mine for a while now and is the best protection that you can get for the case of the phone. I had another silicon skin, but this one looked like bad quality, I ordered another one, and this one fits like a glove!, its perfect!, of course it doesn't offer much protection to the screen, but for that you have screen protectors and such, what I like about the skin is that is thin, and make the phone have a great grip. All the holes are very well placed. Most of people that don't want to be carrying one of those bulky leather cases might want to look into this case, since it adds almost no bulk to the phone and makes it pretty snazzy, besides protecting the case of the phone against scratches and bumps. Those people complaining about the fact that you can use it with the cradle?. Show me ONE case that can be used with the cradle, and besides, the skin comes right off very easily.
Yorch said:
I disagree, I had mine for a while now and is the best protection that you can get for the case of the phone. I had another silicon skin, but this one looked like bad quality, I ordered another one, and this one fits like a glove!, its perfect!, of course it doesn't offer much protection to the screen, but for that you have screen protectors and such, what I like about the skin is that is thin, and make the phone have a great grip. All the holes are very well placed. Most of people that don't want to be carrying one of those bulky leather cases might want to look into this case, since it adds almost no bulk to the phone and makes it pretty snazzy, besides protecting the case of the phone against scratches and bumps. Those people complaining about the fact that you can use it with the cradle?. Show me ONE case that can be used with the cradle, and besides, the skin comes right off very easily.
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As I indicated in the review, I found it very difficult to remove from the device. I also consider protection for the screen to be a major function of a case - it provided none. My Piel Frama provides all this plus space for a spare battery (which protects the screen from IMPACTS) and space for two SD cards.
As it happens, I accidently dropped my Xda II in its Piel Frama onto tarmac a few days ago, in the rain and then partly stood on it! Other than a small indent next to the headphone socket, it survived unscathed and unwet - I genuinely doubt the JAVOSkin would have protected it that well, particularly since it went face down and the Piel Frama case now has marks in the front. I expected to need a new screen but the battery in the front flap saved it.
Oh, and the Piel Frama will fit the cradle, admittedly just but it will and it sync's.
mtbsoft said:
As I indicated in the review, I found it very difficult to remove from the device. I also consider protection for the screen to be a major function of a case - it provided none. My Piel Frama provides all this plus space for a spare battery (which protects the screen from IMPACTS) and space for two SD cards.
As it happens, I accidently dropped my Xda II in its Piel Frama onto tarmac a few days ago, in the rain and then partly stood on it! Other than a small indent next to the headphone socket, it survived unscathed and unwet - I genuinely doubt the JAVOSkin would have protected it that well, particularly since it went face down and the Piel Frama case now has marks in the front. I expected to need a new screen but the battery in the front flap saved it.
Oh, and the Piel Frama will fit the cradle, admittedly just but it will and it sync's.
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Is not really difficult to take out from the phone from me, it takes me like what...1 second?. Yeah your piel frama may provide screen protection and space for a spare battery and what not. but....can you put your Piel frama in your jeans pocket?, I do on mine, In fact I never liked too much to have my phone dangling from my belt (I assume that's how you use yours) but is more risky, since It may one day just fell off your hip, I always put it in my right front pocket in my pants, with the screen facing my leg, I never had any problems whatsoever. no with this phone or any other smartphone (I had way too many) that I've used. You said that your phone fell off, and got a mark in the headphone jack, I had dropped my phone too, and as it today, looks like new (knock on wood). It has even fell on the side of the screen, but the silicon does have some kind of protection, it surrounds the screen, kind of the same principle that the G-shock watches have, that are thick on the edges of the screen, protecting it a little bit, of course if your phone hits something pointy on the screen, your screen might suffer there, but chances are that won't happen.
you say you can sync in the cradle with your Piel frama, can you show us a picture?.
Yorch said:
Is not really difficult to take out from the phone from me, it takes me like what...1 second?.
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Perhaps mine is a tighter fit, but no, it would take a few seconds since I didn't want to tear the case by pulling too hard - I have to sort-of squeeze it out like toothpaste.
Yorch said:
Yeah your piel frama may provide screen protection and space for a spare battery and what not. but....can you put your Piel frama in your jeans pocket?
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Yes, I can and what's more it is easier to get out than the Javo since the anti-slip nature of the silicon rubber makes it hard to slid out. In this case yes, it was on a belt clip, but it is a small part of the clip which is a little worn and which I am intending to replace with a stronger one. I still prefer the belt clip since it makes the device more accessible and I don't have to take the thing out of my pocket each time I sit down, which I did with the JAVO - too uncomfortable.
Yorch said:
You said that your phone fell off, and got a mark in the headphone jack, I had dropped my phone too, and as it today, looks like new (knock on wood).
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Yes, a small mark but it was the corner of the case which took the main impact.
Yorch said:
of course if your phone hits something pointy on the screen, your screen might suffer there, but chances are that won't happen.
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But this is precisely the case with me! The device was face down in a puddle when I stood on it. The thickness of the case stopped the water reaching the device and the cover stopped a piece of grit cracking the screen - I know that the screen would have been cracked and the device would have got water in it had it been in the JAVO.
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you say you can sync in the cradle with your Piel frama, can you show us a picture?.
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Watch this space...
skins
All
thanks for the responses, you've helped me arrive at a decision - not to buy or use a javoskin. I had hoped for both more and less from it. More in the sense of protection and less in the needs to take on and off for synching etc etc...
Many Thanks for your thoughts, comments and experiences.
Pete
mtbsoft said:
Yorch said:
you say you can sync in the cradle with your Piel frama, can you show us a picture?.
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Watch this space...
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Here you go...
Unmodified cradle and unmodified case. The back face of the case slips nicely behind the base of the cradle and the leather is thin enough to permit the case to stay on. That said, the device comes out easily enough that it isn't an issue anyway.

Cases

I've just ordered this phone a few days ago and waiting for delivery from the UK.
Just wondering what cases others have used for this phone? Or recommendations even?
I've got an i-mate SP5 (HTC Tornado) at the moment, which came with a leather pouch/holder (that hangs on the belt etc). I doubt the SP5 case will fit the S740, which I know is much longer in size.
It doesn't have to be one made specifically for this phone, it just needs to fit it.
I have one of the PDair aluminum cases for my S740. This followed me dropping the phone onto the sidewalk and cracking the nice front screen which in turn made me realize that the design of the phone offers no protection against this sort of accident.
So when I am out an about at the weekend, this wraps the phone in a very nice metal case that clips to the belt but gives you full access to all controls and buttons (except the QWERTY) without having to take the phone out of the case. You can then flip open the case (it has a hinge) to use the QWERTY if you need to.
So if what you need is proper protection against knocks, this is the case for you
That's probably good advice. I do have a tendency to drop my phones.
My Tornado's somehow managed to survive everything thus far with plenty of scratches to show for it.
I've already ordered the Krusell case, so i'll see how that one goes first. Otherwise i'll probably end up getting the aluminum one too.
willl said:
I've just ordered this phone a few days ago and waiting for delivery from the UK.
Just wondering what cases others have used for this phone? Or recommendations even?
I've got an i-mate SP5 (HTC Tornado) at the moment, which came with a leather pouch/holder (that hangs on the belt etc). I doubt the SP5 case will fit the S740, which I know is much longer in size.
It doesn't have to be one made specifically for this phone, it just needs to fit it.
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Hi. I can recommend you the Krusell pouzdro Orbit flex or the Krusell Horizon.
Krusell Orbit Flex for HTC S740
Hi
I have got case "Krusell Orbit Flex for HTC S740" for few days. It is not bad case. It is good, but it has few problems.
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There is no openning for USB port
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Front of case is a little bit smaller, so phone is not covered/secured at front upper corner.
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/533/20090115p1240624ik1.jpg
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Hole for camera a little bit out of line , so you can see it in photos taken by phone.
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But I still think that this case is very good. These are only minor problems.
Krusell Multiadapt system is perfect. I am gonna buy CarHoldickit and BikeHolderkit.
guys, i wanna buy this thing,
but i wanna know about the package inside the box, is it come with Slip case made of a soft black mesh fabric or not?
in some review they mention about this slip case
pspgamer said:
guys, i wanna buy this thing,
but i wanna know about the package inside the box, is it come with Slip case made of a soft black mesh fabric or not?
in some review they mention about this slip case
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no it does not come with a case.
Some of the pre release Press Review Models had a mesh slip case thing in the box but the retail boxed device does not come with any for of case or cover.
Krusell Orbit Flex for HTC S740 package:
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In package is:
- case for phone
- SLIDE SWIVELKIT
- and this small plastic piece
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networkguy said:
no it does not come with a case.
Some of the pre release Press Review Models had a mesh slip case thing in the box but the retail boxed device does not come with any for of case or cover.
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oh ic..
what a pity,so we have to buy a proper case for this thing.
hmm, i think its a little hard to find.
i wonder to buy the simple case for this rose, just like the one from default in E90 nokia does, i think its cool case
I got my S740 on an Orange contract. It came with a mesh style slip pouch. I've attached a photo of it.
I don't like krussel cases, particularly the plastic sheet that separates layers in sliders. I am convinced it makes the phone loose.
I can wholeheartedly recommend pdair as the best value quality case.
A step up is proporta, normally £10 more or so.
Top notch cases are from noreve - but you need to be keeping the phone for a long time to justify the noreve cost, although it is a thing of beauty
http://www.noreve.com/brand/HTC/product/Housse_cuir_HTC_S740_-_HTC_Rose_Tradition.html
Not sure if this is too late but I bought my Rose about 4 months ago and it came with the mesh slip case. Has kept it scratch free so far and I've dropped it a couple of times ad it has been fine. Good case.
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I got my S740 on an Orange contract. It came with a mesh style slip pouch. I've attached a photo of it.
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My Japanese S22HT shipped with that mesh case, my S743 had nothing hahaha
I'm using the el-cheapo case that had come with my Cingular 2125 (HTC Faraday) for my S743. It's not the greatest protection, and it's a somewhat tight fit, but it's working out OK.
I was at Best Buy and there is an Eddie Bauer horizontal belt pouch that works well, but I didn't care for the suede interior, as it could retain grit, etc. that could scratch the keyboard. Hey, maybe Clarivue could come up with little squares to cover each individual key on the num pad?
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colonel said:
I don't like krussel cases, particularly the plastic sheet that separates layers in sliders. I am convinced it makes the phone loose.
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I actually ended up dumping my krussel case as the plastic sheet got snagged in the slider and gradually the plastic just broke.
Now on the hunt for a new case (again).
I just ordered one of the Noreve cases for this thing. I have a tendency to destroy my phones so I needed something and wanted something nice. I'll let you know what I think of it in about two weeks when I am back from Vegas.
BeRad said:
I just ordered one of the Noreve cases for this thing. I have a tendency to destroy my phones so I needed something and wanted something nice. I'll let you know what I think of it in about two weeks when I am back from Vegas.
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well. what do you think of it ?
colonel said:
well. what do you think of it ?
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GREAT case. I am glad I spent the extra money.
The phone doesn't sit perfectly flat in the case due to the backing plate on the phone. I don't think this is a flaw on the part of the case, just the way it ends up being. I don't even really notice it anymore. I held the case and tried my best to shake the phone loose... no go. That think is IN there.
The keyboard slides in and out with ease and the little tabs that hold the phone down have yet to create any wear marks on the phone from sliding the keyboard open.
The belt clip is great and as best as I can figure, WILL NOT come off your belt accidentally. It can take a bit of getting used to clipping the phone onto the belt clip but eventually it becomes second-nature. When you spin the phone on the clip, it makes a "tick tick" kind of sound as it changes position. This is good for 2 reasons: You can verify, by feel, that the phone is clipped in properly, and you can have the phone hold position at various different angles.
My one beef is that the thread started to come out. This isn't really a huge deal since the side that the thread ends on is double-stitched for most of the length. I just trimmed it and put some clear nail polish on the thread to glue it in place. No problems on that front since.
I love the fact that there is no plastic over the keyboard. I HATE that cheap plastic crap they use on cases. It is such garbage! lol
One other note: The magnet is nice and strong. It is also in position that makes it almost impossible to open up when the phone is clipped in. It is, however, not so strong that it prevents you from flipping it open with one finger. Seems to be perfect strength.
overall i'd give it a solid 8 out of 10: I dock points for: Slightly uneven seating in the case, and thread coming out a bit. other than that, it is exactly what I expected.
WARNING: keep keyguard on at all times. Pressing your arm against the phone when it is on your belt can cause the "call" key to be depressed.
BeRad, it looks like a really nice case! But wow that price is really high (in Australian dollars it's $70.46).
But I guess the old saying goes, you get what you pay for!
hi friends, looking for a clear hard case for my rose or silicone case, both with two separate parts, one for back and one for front, can not find any on ebay, just found this mobilephonecrazy.com/modeldetail/S740,black_silicon_case.htm or mobilephonecrazy.com/modeldetail/S740,Clear_crystal_cover.htm
somebody ordered it ready? there is no real photo, do not like aluminium or leather cases

Trident Cyclops case

I purchased the ----> Trident Cyclops <---- case after looking at it and the Otterbox.
What sold me on the Trident Cyclops was the ----> DEMO video <----. And the overall price. I ended up buying it from their eBay store. You can see the video by searching on eBay for "trident cyclops fascinate". Scroll down a bit and view the video.
I really wanted to protect the phone from scratches and drops. The video made feel like it would satisfy those 2 main requirements.
I also like the fact that I could chose from a selection of colors. I chose the Red & Black, Go Georgia Bulldogs!
After getting it and putting it on I love the grip the silicone gives me. The Ribbed sides now give me a great feeling of hold.
The screen protector doesn't seem to impede the sensitivity of the touch screen at all. It makes flush contact with the screen all over. And the screen has responded to my every whim. It is early and I'll see how this holds up.
The sensor that detects when its close to my face is not blocked and the screen cuts off as it is supposed too.
And the port/HP covers are very snug and stay in place when closed. They are easy to open also. They also give enough room to plug in my charger and HP without hindering it. If your HP jack is thicker than normal and doesn't plug flush because of the case no worries. They did include an 3.5mm extension jack. You plug your HP into it and it plugs into your phone jack. But I have some ear buds and a nice set of head phones and I didn't need the extension jack.
With the case on it also seems like it would protect it from incidental water contact. I don't believe it would protect it from drops in water that submerged it. But if you spilled water on it it would give some buffer from water damage compared to without the case.
Add to all of this the price was good too at 25$.
The only cons I have encountered as of now is the pull down menu is a little hard to get at due to the case. It is an easy adjustment. I just adjust the angle of my finger to side swipe it. Maybe since I got the case the same day as I got the phone. The phone went right in the case and I never had the chance to get used to the pull down menu without it.
Also the slip resistant silicone can also make it harder that without the case to slide into you pocket. But I feel that is a necessary consequence when gaining the security of it not sliding off what I lay it on. But this would be the same with all cases that have a silicone outer covering.
All in all I am very satisfied with the case.
I will add to my review later when I have had more experience with the case. give an long term review. Plus Ill add some links to the video later when I have earned the right to post links here.
emtee_skull said:
I purchased the Trident Cyclops case after looking at it and the Otterbox.
What sold me on the Trident Cyclops was the demo video. And the overall price. I ended up buying it from their eBay store. You can see the video by searching on eBay for "trident cyclops fascinate". Scroll down a bit and view the video.
I really wanted to protect the phone from scratches and drops. The video made feel like it would satisfy those 2 main requirements.
I also like the fact that I could chose from a selection of colors. I chose the Red & Black, Go Georgia Bulldogs!
After getting it and putting it on I love the grip the silicone gives me. The Ribbed sides now give me a great feeling of hold.
The screen protector doesn't seem to impede the sensitivity of the touch screen at all. It makes flush contact with the screen all over. And the screen has responded to my every whim. It is early and I'll see how this holds up.
The sensor that detects when its close to my face is not blocked and the screen cuts off as it is supposed too.
And the port/HP covers are very snug and stay in place when closed. They are easy to open also. They also give enough room to plug in my charger and HP without hindering it. If your HP jack is thicker than normal and doesn't plug flush because of the case no worries. They did include an 3.5mm extension jack. You plug your HP into it and it plugs into your phone jack. But I have some earbuds and a nice set of head phones and I didn't need the extension jack.
With the case on it also seems like it would protect it from incedental water contact. I don't believe it would protect it from drops in water that submerged it. But if you spilled water on it it would give some buffer from water damage compared to without the case.
Add to all of this the price was good too at 25$.
The only cons I have encountered as of now is the pull down menu is a little hard to get at due to the case. It is an easy adjustment. I just adjust the angle of my finger to side swipe it. Maybe since I got the case the same day as I got the phone. The phone went right in the case and I never had the chance to get used to the pull down menu without it.
Also the slip resistant silicone can also make it harder that without the case to slide into you pocket. But I feel that is a necessary consequence when gaining the security of it not sliding off what I lay it on. But this would be the same with all cases that have a silicone outer covering.
All in all I am very satisfied with the case.
I will add to my review later when I have had more experience with the case. give an long term review. Plus Ill add some links to the video later when I have earned the right to post links here.
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I checked out this case and it seems to be very durable and i might order one for my phone and ipad2
delete me please
Ok I got links in my review now. If you want you can remove the links post. Once again thanks for helping out with that.
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Pu Leather back cover case: any reviews?

Saw this case on honorbuy and it seems rather nice. Adds only 1mm to the thinckness, but the metal+leather look would upgrade the device quite a bit.
Does anyone have this one and could maybe share their experience? Handling, build quality, etc.
Thanks in advance.
The same, but $5 only. You can read more here. Use google translate, it`s in Russian.
Thanks for the tip, I'm not saving much though, planning to order that one + the note 2 itself, and both will come from EU.
Translating in case someone else is interested:
"Using this for 2 days now, like it very much. The cover has good quality, leather is glued on well, don't think it will come off. Fits nicely, doesn't rattle or squeak, no gaps. All holes for all connectors are on their places, charging cable/headphones can be inserted normally. The thickness increases by 1mm and the power/volume buttons are not inset as on the original cover. The chrome frame is not painted but double plastic, so it shouldn't peel off. The cover doesn't affect speaker volume or photo quality, no glare/reflections and the camera+flash is laid deeper so it won't get scratches even though it doesn't have that sticking out thing as on the original near the speaker. Recommending to buy."
The back cover fits very well (hard to remove). The leather makes great grip - hard to drop the phone. The weak part is the frame - made from very soft plastic, very easy to scratch with keys or coins. It's better to wear in empty pockets or in bag. Mine is scratches from the keys so will replace it with hard case + the original back cover.
I got one from Aliexpress, fit and finish is very good for the price, buttons feel snappy. All the holes are in the right places. Makes the phone feel more premium in hand. At first it was hard to remove, but after removing a few times it become very easy to remove just like the original cover.
My main problem with this cover is that the "PU leather" feels like those cheap plastic foam sheets manufacturers put between the keyboard and the screen on some laptops. I had my share of PU leather products and it's certainly not how this "PU leather" feels. The phone also doesn't fit that well into my hand with it on, mainly because while the edges that go towards the display are rounded, the ones that go towards your hand are rather sharp, compared to the original cover. It is hard to remove, and after the second time the thin plastic part around the USB port snapped. Wasn't really worth it, tbh.
I bought this case from another place on aliexpress and I'm really happy with it.
https://youtu.be/hrqSruzN-kk
@Leader2light: does yours actually feel anything like PU leather? Mine doesn't.

My review of Poetic Revolution Case with Kickstand (1/18/16)

Disclaimer: This case was provided by Poetic for free in exchange for an honest review. So here is my take:
First thing first, this case is big, bulky and heavy duty. It’s a “TANK”. It’s rugged and so well made that you feel like dropping your phone + case on purpose just for fun. It gives you that confidence that nothing is going to happen to your phone. I, however, didn't try. At some level I feel that Revolution series is going after Otterbox cases that are known for their ruggedness.
Before we talk about other things, let’s take a look at how the case looks like and how it’s built.
Look and feel:
Case I received is made of Black Plastic and Brown TPU bits. This case is constructed in two parts where the frame that holds the phone inside is made out of plastic. This plastic frame also has a built in screen protector. If you don’t already have one installed on your phone this does the job just fine. Once you have inserted the phone inside the plastic frame, you can take this sub-assembly and insert it into the main cover which is constructed out of plastic and TPU material. Putting together the two pieces really takes some effort. However once done right, the fit and finish is good and tight. So no dust or lint is getting in there.
Cutouts and Ports:
On the front it has usual cut outs for speakers, camera and sensors and they all line up perfectly. Right side has buttons which, unfortunately, are flushed so you really have to feel them, find the right one and push it to make it work. I really wish Poetic had made these buttons slightly raised from the main body. However since buttons are slightly textured, they are easy to find and operate. Ports for headphone jack and USB are perfectly aligned as well as covered with flaps (for dust protection), which is a good addition for a case like this. On the back side, cut outs for camera assembly (complete with laser and flash) and a round cutout for finger print sensor that is large enough for easy access while holding the phone in hand.
Specialties:
Two things that are special about this case are:
It has a built in carabiner loop on one end. I am sure the design intent of this loop is to put a lanyard in it but I don’t really see people walking around while wearing this phone around their necks. However, I found this feature to be extremely useful when disassembling the case. You can push down on the loop to start separating the two pieces apart which are really tight fit when assembled correctly.
Party piece of this case is the kickstand on the back. This is one of the most rugged and rigid kickstands I have ever seen on a phone case. I think its made out of aluminum (not sure though) and is very easy to open and close. It closes with tight snap giving a quality sound and feel. A perfect companion for a phone like Nexus 6P, that has a large screen for media consumption. Having this kickstand means hands free Netflix or youtube which is awesome. I wish more case manufacturers start putting kickstands on their cases.
Closing thoughts:
This case is rugged and strong enough to withstand day to day abuse and beyond. It adds weight and size to a already big phone so it’s not easy to carry it around in your pocket unless you wear a really baggy jeans or trousers. I personally would rather use this case when I am outdoors biking, trailing or hiking.
Since I already have a TGSP on my phone, I ended up removing the plastic shield that comes preassembled with this case. Having a screen protector in combination with this plastic shield makes the phone almost impossible to operate due to screen not registering touch input.
It’s currently available on Amazon for $16.95 which I think is an excellent deal. I would definitely recommend this to people who do a lot of activities outdoors. However if you are not one of them but still looking for something like otterbox but with a kickstand and a carabiner loop then this case is a perfect choice.

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