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[REVIEW] "Black Rubber Feel Hard Case Cover w/Belt Clip"

I ordered one of these off of Amazon Friday when I got my Nexus
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I ordered through DayDeals. I received the two halves that snap together, but no belt clip
I want to note that the sides not shown in the picture are white, and it makes viewing the sides inconsistent and kinda ugly. It fits like a very tight glove except for the top left corner. It doesn't snap down all the way.
The case is very light, and in my opinion flimsy. I don't care too much about protecting it from light scratches, as I've ordered a full-body skin from Zagg to do that. I want to protect it from accidental drops, and I don't think this case can do that for me.
It flexes easily and unnecessarily.
I do like it shape, if it were to snap down completely. It leaves the entire screen open for my fingers to fing, and all controls are easily accessible, no ports or holes are covered up.
I also noticed that having a case prevents my hand from touching the screen and screwing up the points at which the screen recognizes input.
However this is overshadowed by the fact that the case provides less friction or grip than the phone without the case. I found the phone would slip slowly out of my palms while trying to type in horizontal mode.
Pros:
Nicely shaped
Doesn't cover holes or controls
Very light and unobtrusive
Improves accuracy with touch screen
Cons:
Did not include belt clip
Flimsy
Slippery
Does not fully fit over the phone
Unlikely to protect the phone in case of accidental drops
Overall I would give this product 3 points on a scale of 10. For less than $10 I didn't really expect much. I'd much prefer a Body Glove hard shell case similar to the one I had with my MT3G.

I got the same case and have the exact same issues. Already ordered a TPU case to replace it.

I have the same case as well, and would have to say that I agree with all your points... one thing (maybe the only thing) I like about the case is that it didn't add a whole lot of bulk, and still fits in my Case Logic holster which already had a snug fit for the phone.

I got two of these off ebay and both fit the phone perfectly. I know what you're talking about with regards to fit though. I ran into the same problem with similar cases for the G1 several times.

Exspect Desire HD silicone case review

I bought myself the Exspect Desire HD case, installed the screen protector and took some pictures. Here is a little "review" of the case.
First of all, the screen protector. I have to say, this is one of the best screen protectors I have tested, and I have had a few for different devices. Like most screen protectors, it is very clear, you do not even notice that it is there. It is easy to apply, and if something goes wrong (like I had some dust under it), you can just peel it off and try again. The best thing about it is that it is not sticky. For example ZAGG screen protectors feel sticky, and you cannot slide your finger that easily on them. This screen protector actually makes the screen more slippery!
Then to the case. The first thing I noticed is that it has quite bad design for the camera. Normally in DHD the camera protrudes quite a bit, but this one makes it even worse. The silicone has a cheapo -looking texture, and the protruding bit is very flimsy. I actually cut it down with scissors, and finished the cutting with some sand paper.
The case itself is not bad, it fits around the DHD very well. It does not make the device bulkier, so it is ideal for users who want to keep their phone slim. The rubbery silicone gathers quite much dust, and it is not very easy to clean. It is sticky, which makes the phone harder to pull out of a pocket. I think that this applies to most cases, so it is not really Exspect specific problem. The quality of the silicone is very good.
All in all I like the case, and I will start using it daily instead of my PO 520 leather case (at least for a while). I also bought the Otterbox case, and if this review gets feedback, I will probably post another review about it when I get it.

Cheers for this.
I'm certainly interested in the Otterbox review if you do it.
That Exspect does have a lot of dust yeah. That would put me off I think, but I'd like to see one anyway.

jkoljo said:
Then to the case. The first thing I noticed is that it has quite bad design for the camera. Normally in DHD the camera protrudes quite a bit, but this one makes it even worse. The silicone has a cheapo -looking texture, and the protruding bit is very flimsy. I actually cut it down with scissors, and finished the cutting with some sand paper.
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i agree with everything apart from this section:
- i like how it extends further than the lens, when i put it on a desk, i protects the lens
- the silicone is actually very high quality and i think it is very good, obviously you;ve never gotten a cheap unbranded silicone case from ebay

Yeah, and I have to say, my standards tend to be quite high
The silicone itself is very nice, but the block texture puts me off.

Would be interesting to see how well the screen protector performs. I managed to get a couple of different makes for a couple of iPhone users - noticed they showed finger prints quite badly

The screen protector does show finger prints, but I would take the additional slipperyness over naked screen any day.

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The screen protector does show finger prints, but I would take the additional slipperyness over naked screen any day.
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I have the expect housing. It does collect dust nothing to worry about really. The case for the price is excellent.
Personally I don't like using screen protectors. I think they show up all sorts of scratches and marks. I've not used one since release day and there's not a mark in my screen. I had my Hero for 15 months with no screen protector and not a mark on it when I sold it.
Sent from my Lee DrOid Loaded Desire HD

Thanks for the review. I have one on order, it should be here this week. I am currently using case mate silicon case which looks exactly the same as the exspect without the textured design. I ordered yhe exspect because it looks like its going to protect the camera because of the protruding surround which you didnt like. Well see how I get on when it arrives. Im also interested with otterbox but it looks bulky.

Hi, I also own one of these cases and i'm very happy with it. The screen protector is excellent, it picks up prints same as any other SP, but it's the best one i've had in terms of screen response and usability.
All in all, it's one of the better phone cases i've ever used and the screen protector that comes with it is excellent. Would recommend.

I got mine today and I am very disappointed with this case. It seems like the manufacturers focused on presentation and packaging but the actual product is crap. First its a bit loose, second the front of the case, the bit that goes around the screen does not grip properly because it barely goes around the screen not like the casemate silicon case. The only thing I like is the camera surround protetcs the camera well. I cant comment on the screen protector as I havent used it yet. Don't buy this product.
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Also forgot to say the buttons are not aligned properly and are difficult to press.
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I find this case easy to slip in and out of my pocket compared to the casemate safe skin:
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/ph...essories/buy/CASEMATE-DESIRE-HD-SAFE-SKIN-BLA

Mine fits well, but it is not exactly tight. The buttons in my case are properly aligned, and it is easy to operate the phone. I think that the case comes off the phone a bit too easily, though.

Samsung Protect + case and screen protector

Hi all
After getting very frustrated at not being out to take my new toy out because of a lack of case and protector, I decided to get a quick solution to tide me over.
In the main I'm pretty happy.
I got a Samsung Protective Cover + Mid Silver ... which is really black ... very odd. Supply seems very inconsistent with all cases in the UK, including these. I got mine at Expansys :
http://www.expansys.com/samsung-pro..._productfeed&gclid=CKv6iIf08sECFbPJtAodOXoA8Q
Never really trusted them as a supplier and like many used Clove who have been excellent since Psion days. Sadly Clove just weren't getting stock of much.
Happily nothing went wrong ... ordered Saturday and it arrived Monday. Also got Samsung's own Note 4 screen protectors - I was just so fed up with all this will they / won't they fit stuff on line for every protector out there and couldn't wait.
Anyway ... the case .. like others have reported is great for what it is. The inside of the back is properly moulded near the camera ... all the cut outs are good ... and, whilst it doesn't impact me, the mic slot on the left is extended so it will work with Verizon as well. The Note 4 has a nice lip around the top protecting the screen in face down position. Fit is tight, but I don't think tight like the UAG which I was going to get. You can get it out fairly easily but it does take a little effort unlike the all rubber / gel cases. I'd say it is the best compromise as it doesn't come away as you take out of our pocket. Again, as others have said, it provides good normal use protection around all sides and the back (big lip around the camera area as well) but I doubt it would help with many drops on to a hard surface. Heart / Oxygen sensor pretty much unaffected by the case which is cool. It is slightly more substantial than a gel case, thereby adding a little more bulk, but for that tiny bit of extra bulk, you get a lot more confidence in the protection. Unlike a UAG etc, it doesn't make the phone appreciably bigger in your hand and doesn't stick or struggle going in or coming out of a normal trouser pocket. It even fits in a shirt pocket easily with just the top 2cm sticking out. This is really positive, given how big the phone is already. Finger print sensor works 100% with me still but your finger does obviously touch the bottom lip as you draw down ... not enough to move it out of the way though. I do have my finger recorded straight down and sides ways down at different angles which I suspect is why it is so forgiving with me.
The screen protector is of a good quality. I got a Media Devil from my work iPhone6 which was surprisingly thin in comparison to the older ones I had on my iPads. Prior to this I used Writeshields on my WM devices like the HD2 and would say the Samsung one is of a similar quality and thickness. I don't think it has a oil resistant layer ... but it is fine as a stop gap. It is designed to cover the display area and perhaps .5mm on either side and it looks like it goes slightly higher up and down that they others I've seen on this forum. There is a .2mm halo at the top on either side. I probably have a tiny diagonal placement top left to bottom right ... only really noticeable when looking at how it brackets the home button. You get two protectors and I suspect if you did get perfectly true, you MAY not get the halo but given I got on with no dust at all, I will leave a while. Feel wise, I am puzzled that some don't like the feel of the native screen ... I've never had a better one ... including my iPADs which I don't use a protector any more (last two were iPAD3 and Air2). You don't feel any real difference with the protector with finders but there is a slight sense with the pen that there is a little more resistance. Having said that, it is slight and with very light touch using the pen you don't get breaks in writing or drawing ... so pretty perfect.
Like many, I was waiting for a Maverick (or UAG Folio or Noreve or Piel Frama) and tempered glass protector but got fed up waiting. To my surprise, I'm very happy with the above two and may well stick with for several months. Ultimately, I'd rather have a thin leather book case of the UAG folio ... but will wait to see reviews and hopefully some sign of a working glass protector.
Paul.

This was the route I was going to go, but having the phone naked for a week now will make it hard. I think I will still get these, I think the screen protector is the most important part as everything else if scratched can be hidden by a case.

Fintie TuaTara shockproof case with screen cover and rotating grip stand

Sturdy, tough, and rugged. Very easy to assemble and disassemble. Keeps out dust quite well, too. The plastic cover works well with a tempered glass screen protector, which doesn't affect touchscreen functionality at all. Though there are light, barely noticeable "whorls" on it, seen at certain angles. Some people might prefer to just remove it entirely, but again, it's not very noticeable so I left it on as it keeps the tablet and screen clean. The rotating grip stand is a really nice feature, which allows you to position it at any angle, any side. I really like this case, I've had it for a few months and it's kept my tablet pristine and safe.
I got it on eBay, at the link HERE. Cheaper than Amazon.

[Review] Schnail Savior Series Clear Case with Aluminum Frame in Black

This review is of the Schnail Savior Series Clear Case with Aluminum Frame Military Grade Full Body Protective Rugged Cover in Black for the Google Pixel 4 XL.
Overall I really like this case. I have been using it for the last few days, and I have to say that I am surprised. I normally use Spigen, Caseology and Otterbox cases, but I really liked the overall appearance of this case and wanted to try it out.
When I first received it, it came in two main pieces. The outer frame, which is a combination of aluminum and TPU, and then a hard plastic inner frame. Assembly is pretty straight forward. Clean your phone really well, insert the phone into the plastic inner case, and then nest it into the aluminum and TPU outer case. You will want to get a small flat tool of some sort to help the lip of the TPU surround on the aluminum frame to clear the plastic inner frame. I wish that a tool had come with the phone in order to do so, but I found that a toothpick worked just fine. Once nested together completely, the case has a extremely solid feel. There is no movement like I have experienced before with other nesting phone cases. While this means it can be a pain to disassemble and reassemble, it also means that if you drop it the case isn't likely to come apart.
The quality construction and build seems to be on par if not better than other well known brands that I have owned and used in the past. The use of the aluminum frame is implemented nicely, which just the right amount of exposure, but not so much that it makes the case slippery. The clear backing is nice thick, and the lens cut out accents the raised camera lens very well. The lip provided by the aluminum frame and the rubber/plastic surround gives ample distance from the glass, which means should I accidentally drop the phone, it should avoid cracking the screen unless I happen to land directly on a sharp corner or raised object that strikes the screen directly. If there is one con to this case, it would be the raised lip, especially if you are using the new "swipe to go back" feature that Google has implemented in Android 10. You can still swipe to go back, but there is a bit of learning curve as you will need to press your finger into the edge of the lip before attempting to swipe. I use my thumb to do so, and found that if I attempt to use the edge/side of the my thumb, it doesn't work as well as if I press my thumb flush before swiping. A small sacrifice to make in order to ensure if I drop this phone that the raised edge will protect the screen from harm.
All in all, this is a case that I can highly recommend and will be my daily driver over my Spigen Tough Armor.

So I was sent this case for review as well, and if OP doesn't mind, I would like to 2nd a lot of what is said here.
The case is difficult to put on, but once the case is on I feel like I could throw it off my roof, and have it survive. Not that I actually did that... I had to use a butter knife to get the inner frame under that lip all the way around the front/top, but once the case was on, it felt very solid. Its difficult to disassemble so hypothetically a big drop shouldn't split the case in 2 like some other 2 piece cases have a tendency to do. If I had JerryRigEverything money, I would have loved to test it like that. The camera is well protected by raised edges, but not actually covered. The screen isn't covered either (like a lifeproof case), but I'm ok with that, it means I can bring my own glass screen protector.
As far as look and feel, it is a bit bulky, but thats the price you pay for this much protection. I like the clear back, since Google makes such a big deal about their colors, its nice to still see the back of my phone. The buttons line up properly, and are a little mushy, but nowhere near as bad as some other big cases. I might be the only one who appreciates the little loop holes on the bottom right of the case for adding a wrist strap or something. A Peak Design anchor is probably going to live there forever now. Wireless charging still works, but your mileage might vary, it does add a tiny bit of distance between the charger and the phone. Like OP, I also found the raised lip around the edge of the screen to be a bit annoying, especially since gestures is the new Pixel default. The gestures are harder to use, and there is a learning curve, or just go back to using the soft buttons at the bottom.
Overall, if a lot of protection is what you're looking for in a case, I have no problem recommending this one! Pictures to come, I just haven't had time to get out my real camera and take any.