Aluminum locking case - Epic 4G Accessories

Ran across this today searching for cases for the Epic. Anyone using one? Its interesting in that it locks the slider during normal use and hinges open if you want to use the keyboard.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001061&products_id=31414

Now this looks like quite a nice case for functionality.
Now if they just took off the whole part in the back for the clip and form fit the corners a bit more and offered it in more colors that'd be nice.

This may be the best thing I can do for now, I have been scouring for a jelly case to slip over the epic, since I never use the keyboard

Now, if somebody has the ability to cleanly cut aluminum and wants to sell a matched set consisting of this case with a hole cut in the back for the hump on the extended battery the other guy is selling to poke through... (strokes credit card and sighs)
It's hard to tell from the pics... does the case snap onto the lower half, or does the phone just rest inside?
How firmly does it secure the phone when the case is closed? Does the power button still cause the two halves to separate a little, or are both held firmly in place from both sides?

bitbang3r said:
Now, if somebody has the ability to cleanly cut aluminum and wants to sell a matched set consisting of this case with a hole cut in the back for the hump on the extended battery the other guy is selling to poke through... (strokes credit card and sighs)
It's hard to tell from the pics... does the case snap onto the lower half, or does the phone just rest inside?
How firmly does it secure the phone when the case is closed? Does the power button still cause the two halves to separate a little, or are both held firmly in place from both sides?
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There are videos on you tube. The bottom looks like a very snug press fit. Top must be looser to allow for the hinge to work.
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I had a similar case for my old HTC Titan. I LOVED it. Being a pretty serious phone abuser, that case kept my phone together!
-Rob

I used to have a similar case for my Treo and they are extremely well made. I irregularly dropped my phone from about 5 feet in the air onto hard linoleum and it never suffered any indignities. These come in both black and silver so if you want a different color you would want the silver so you could send it out to be powder coated.
I just ordered one.

Mine came last night.
The good: locks the slider firmly closed. No wobble or "play" at all when pressing the power button. Phone easy to remove (for GameGripper purposes).
The bad: Feels terrifyingly slippery compared to the Seidio ActiveX. Obstructs "slide down" gesture for notifications.
The seemingly fatal (a big one): my "back" fake hardkey keeps randomly going berserk... but ONLY that specific one. The foam in the top half seems to be confusing the capacitive sensor.
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Update: I've had the 'search' fake hardkey freak out a few times on me, too.
Another problem: it's definitely affecting reception. 4G and GPS barely work with the case in place.
Sigh. So close. So agonizingly close. It's awesome to not have the phone shear and jiggle apart every time I hit the power button, and the fact that it allows the phone to be easily removed for the Game Gripper without really compromising the slide-out keyboard's usability is very cool.
I'm really convinced that this case went straight from plastic prototype to mass production before anyone actually tried to use it in an area with 4G service, high humidity (presumably what's screwing up the foam and touchscreen), and who didn't just assume that the GPS was dysfunctional because Samsung sucks.
Sigh. Too expensive to throw away, and really nice in ways that ultimately don't matter because the touchscreen-button problem makes it totally unusable

The plot thickens: more touchscreen observations:
* Oddly, there's NO FOAM around the lower part of the screen where the phantom-pressed fake hardkeys are.
* Last night, it went completely berserk with phantom button presses on cue when I rubbed the latch a certain way.
This suggests that the problem's root cause might extend to the electrical conductivity of the case itself. It's strange, because I wasn't able to find reports of the same problem for users of Monaco cases for other phones (like the Droid). Lots of complaints about signal attenuation, but no reports of touchscreen problems.
I'm seriously tempted to buy some liquid electrical tape and coat the inside of the lid to see whether it helps. The problem DOES seem to go away when the lid is no longer in contact with the screen. However, if it's happening because the sensor is acting kind of like a Hall Effect sensor and the case is acting like a Faraday cage, nothing short of making the case (or at least the top lid) out of plastic is likely to fix the problem. Still, it's worth a try since I really like the case itself, and my alternative is to basically chuck it.

Update: as an experiment, I wrapped black electrical tape around the bottom lip of the top part. It helped a lot. I think I might have also found a contributing cause: cat fur. I think wisps of cat fur might be bridging the metal case & screen and carrying static electricity to the sensor. Oddly, though, some of its *worst* back-arrow spasams have occurred with the phone laying on the desk, untouched, 3 feet away.
I'm still trying to think of a good way to plastic-coat the case without making it look bad & get a nice, even black rubbery coating on it.
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How thin is it compared to the other plastic cases?

Very interested in getting the Monaco Aluminum Case, which is very similar to this one. My last concern, how thin is it compared to Seidio Innocase Surface?

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Beware of the leather pouch!

Just thought I would warn others that after only a week of owning my cool TP I noticed a scratch on the screen and button area. A very straight score down the middle. Lucky I had my screen protector fitted else I would have been very upset.
Replaced the protector a week ago and today noticed a similar score down the screen though less deep. I then realised that this was due to a piece of grit in my pocket that had slipped between the case and the screen and scratched it as I pulled it out of the case.
I have now ordered a proper fully closed case to give full protection and hope this is a warning to others!
Definitely invest in a screen protector, they don't spoil the look of the device or impede it's usability in any way, they are easy to apply and could save you a lot of tears! Then use a decent case!
am using martin fields protectors.... it is tough enough that when i dropped my phone on the stairs, the rest of the body is scratched except the screen area and hkey areas where it is protected.
i frequently use my fingernails too. i don't trust other screen protectors... used it for my previous Axim v51 and X500 ... device gave out before the protectors.. meh.
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am using martin fields protectors.... it is tough enough that when i dropped my phone on the stairs, the rest of the body is scratched except the screen area and hkey areas where it is protected.
i frequently use my fingernails too. i don't trust other screen protectors... used it for my previous Axim v51 and X500 ... device gave out before the protectors.. meh.
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Yes I was definitely satisfied with the Martin Fields solution, which I've reviewed on my Diamond. Will order one for my new TP as well.
The review is in Hebrew and was published here (with some photos)..
http://www.pocketpcfreak.com/archive/00007709.htm
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I saw someone scratch the screen protector on their Touch Pro right in front of me, he had just put the screen protector on it and put it into his case, it was one of those that holds it right on your hip... Took it back out, exactly what you're talking about, a nice line right across the screen.
If using the case provided, the ribbon inside is attached so that you can insert the phone from both ends. If you feel inside, one side will be folded over and therefore sticks out quite abit which feels quite abraisive, whilst the other side of the case is much smoother because the ribbon is not folded. Inserting the phone from the other side, reverses which side sticks out more. I ensure that the screen side is always slid in with the smooth side facing the screen. So far, this has been ok.......................
I have just got hold of the HTC Touch Standard belt pouch (PN: PO S322) and it fits perfectly with a standard belt clip.
Velcro so the Sliding magnetic keyboard sensor does not go T^Ts up!!
anyone know where i can get extra protectors for my tp?
Personally, I always keep my TP in my pocket, without a case. The only time I ever use a case is if I'm putting the phone into a bag or box with other gear which might scratch it. Also, I never put keys etc into the same pocket as the TP, only a handkerchief. I've kept phones this way for many years and never got a single scratch on my screen. The inside of your pocket is generally a nice soft place for your phone. Case not necessary! In fact, all the case does is muffle the speaker and make it harder for you to hear the phone ringing.
In fact, until I got my TP I never even used screen protectors. The only reason I'm using one now is because it came in the box!
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anyone know where i can get extra protectors for my tp?
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Where are you based?
ardsar said:
If using the case provided, the ribbon inside is attached so that you can insert the phone from both ends. If you feel inside, one side will be folded over and therefore sticks out quite abit which feels quite abraisive, whilst the other side of the case is much smoother because the ribbon is not folded. Inserting the phone from the other side, reverses which side sticks out more. I ensure that the screen side is always slid in with the smooth side facing the screen. So far, this has been ok.......................
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I haven't noticed the difference in the sides. I have been using this case for about a month and haven't seen any signs of scratching to the screen (although I have a screen protector on) or any other part.
auriken said:
anyone know where i can get extra protectors for my tp?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428279
ardsar said:
If using the case provided, the ribbon inside is attached so that you can insert the phone from both ends. If you feel inside, one side will be folded over and therefore sticks out quite abit which feels quite abraisive, whilst the other side of the case is much smoother because the ribbon is not folded. Inserting the phone from the other side, reverses which side sticks out more. I ensure that the screen side is always slid in with the smooth side facing the screen. So far, this has been ok.......................
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I agree with you. I always feel where the smooth side is and make sure that its the one facing the screen when I'm sliding my TP inside the leather case. So far I never had any scratches on mine.
I have noticed a small cut in my plastic (I haven´t taken of the large piece of plastic that came on then phone). From the middle of the screen and down to the edge.
I don´t get it! That folded ribbon ain´t sharp, it´s just wide, how the heck can it leave a cut like a scalpel? The other smooth side has a sharp thing in the seam, that could possibly cut but I really don´t think so.
I´m scared now, because there is a cut but nothing in the pouch can cut!
I just ordered one of these and recived it today.
Top pouch tbh
ebay
Item number: 270278860452
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I have noticed a small cut in my plastic (I haven´t taken of the large piece of plastic that came on then phone). From the middle of the screen and down to the edge.
I don´t get it! That folded ribbon ain´t sharp, it´s just wide, how the heck can it leave a cut like a scalpel? The other smooth side has a sharp thing in the seam, that could possibly cut but I really don´t think so.
I´m scared now, because there is a cut but nothing in the pouch can cut!
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Exactly!! Same happened to me. A very straight deep cut, saved only by the screen protector. I could only assume that a piece of grit got trapped between the sleeve and the phone. This wouldn't happen in an ordinary case, the pouch fits very tightly against the screen and this is where the danger lies. I have stopped using it.

How are your phones holding up?

I've noticed that the slider functionality of my phone, possibly due to user-abuse, is starting to slide off the rails*. I've also noticed that the top is beginning to extend over the bottom... on the side with the PTT button. Is this my fault, or is everyone else having the same problem.
*To define: hold the phone in your hand, and place your thumb on the bottom-left corner of the top "slider-part", (could someone give me the word that should be used in place of "slider-part") push toward the right... Does the bottom, of the top, of your phone slide out by itself? Mine only moves about an 1/8th of an inch, but I'm curious if everyone shares this problem as well.
My phone slides out about the same 1/8 as yours, but i think it was like that even when it was brand new.
Yes it does happen to me, nothing perfect...it's just the sliding mechanism moving on one side and not the other..
I have the same movement on mine. My fuze is 7 weeks old, I use the sliding mechanism, on average, 3 times a day.
When I received my phone I double checked the sliding mechanism - the same movement was present when new. Based on other posts, this appears to be normal.
Other than that, my fuze is doing well. I purchased the ATT store cover (rubberized cover in two pieces) which is really good (although expensive ). I do find that the rubberized cover makes it difficult to put into my trouser pocket, thus I tend to carry it everywhere I go...
I've had that issue since I got it in Nov last year. Other than that, it's working and looking perfectly well. I should also note that I have an invisible shield that's working wonders for the phone. With it installed, I get a better grip on the phone (doesn't feel like I'm going to drop it), obviously no scratches, and fingerprint issues are far less severe.
My first phone slid off the rails too so I called AT&T and they sent me a reconditioned one. Now the slider on the new one actually pulls away from the main body. So I called AT&T again and they are sending me a another phone. Fingers crossed......
The play in the rails seems normal... I do about 4,500 texts a month... so slide open, slide closed over and over again... still holding strong had the Touch Pro since November of 08
My first kaiser (tilt) had that overhang when closed. It bothered me a lot. AT&T wouldn't exchange it, so I superglued a thin, tiny square of vinyl to the bumper at the end of the track to act like a shim, leaving the top and bottom flush when closed. The next two warranty exchanges I got (for other issues) had no such issue, and thankfully, neither does my fuze.
im uber careful with my phone but its so fragile its just breaking apart. the hard keys are coming up, the slider is now over like everyone else, there are small scratches everywhere, and kinda weird is the camera glass is broken around the edges.
My phone is holding up well with the rubberized cover
Holding up well to date, but seldom use the keyboard as have grown accustomed to using FITALY on the Fuze.
Also am using Capdase BiFold case for general protection + top shell of Innocase to help ward off the laminate separation that some users have complained of. (Also helps keep things from resting on the screen.)
May be Overkill, but hope to have this unit for some time....

[Q] Loose Battery Cover?

My battery cover is a little loose all of a sudden. at the bottom it now moves a little. When I squeeze (lightly, normal use amount) the phone at the bottom kinda clicks. Anyone else have this issue?
Yes. I called HTC and they're replacing it. But for now what you can do is put paper inside the case
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Yeah, several other people reported this problem on a Dutch forum. People should not open the backcover unless they really have to. After opening the cover a few times the cover is getting loose and starts to crack when you press it.
okay so I have the same problem, should I be worried or is it just the case with all sensation handsets ?
Take the cover off and press the battery. I think that's what it is...or maybe both.
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secano said:
Take the cover off and press the battery. I think that's what it is...or maybe both.
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I don't think that's it, the battery is fitted normally, and I've just tested it with battery removed, it does the same thing, I should mention that it isn't really that obvious, but it's an annoyance nonetheless, such an expensive phone to have a glitch like that.
can anybody confirm that it does loosen after some time of usage, I mean did it came like that out of the box or was it getting loose with time?
I just noticed this on mine this morning , will steal a new cover soon
****ttttt let me check mine lol
...same here, at the right bottom corner!!!!
...and I agree, tooooo expensive phone for such a glitch!
Spekko said:
I just noticed this on mine this morning , will steal a new cover soon
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I went to a tmobile store to see if they'll let me switch. The rep told me thy they can't switch cuz its an htc problem. Then he got curious and pulled out his sensation to see if his had it...
He looked so sad lol I just got off the phone with htc and my replacement cover is shipping soon and if the second one is defective then I have to send in my whole phone so they can check it out. You guys should call htc I'd you already haven't
I fixed mine by adding some paper to the back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1215096
Hey first post here! Signed up just to have my say on this issue, just as i did with the android central forum.
Also posted this on the android central forums...
Got the creaking here also, definitely a design flaw. Being obsessive with my devices i couldnt live with it!
I do not recommend putting paper in the cover to fill the gap, as this is just expanding the cover further making it even MORE loose when the paper is not in there. Also i wouldn't recommend it because the paper pushes the back cover out a little more, you may loose a connection for the ground. Which is the little metal springy thing, half way up the right hand side. Obviously its not a good idea to 'push' the cover further away from this ground spot. I have heard that people have had issues with screen responsiveness due to a static build up from not grounding properly.
What i did to fix this problem was a bit of a kitbash of sorts.
Mine was creaking on the bottom right area, like most. The problem is there is too much play between the little black catches on the battery cover and the latch on the handset. Instead of filling up the gap between the phone and the cover (Ala paper, card in the cover) I closed it!
What you need to do is get some very thin plastic film. Like that on kids toy packaging etc. Not the thicker stuff though. This stuff would be under 1mm thick. It came as a viewing window in the box my new wallet came in. So you can sorta imagine what im talking about.
I cut a piece about 10mm long and as wide as one of the two little black catches. I applied a VERY thin coat of super glue to one end of the film. Just enough to cover the area under the catch. Then i carefully placed the film with the superglue on it under the catch, and then quickly applied some pressure to it with some tweezers. Then i carefully cut the excess off with a pair of finely tipped nail scissors.
The result is that it now PULLS the screen/phone INTO the cover more by making the little black catch thicker. Not the opposite (paper method), which pushes the cover out, creating a further problem of adding more paper under the cover over time as the cover expands/loosens to compensate. Not to mention a possible grounding loss and resulting damage.
Hope this helps some people that have had multiple replacements or could not be bothered replacing for such a cosmetic issue. (Like me). It definitely works, just got to get your surgeon on and be accurate with your placement of the film.
Apply this to what ever side creaks the most, and bam its gone. Nice. Solid phone... again.
If anyone wants more specific details etc, im all ears.
Regards,
Matt.
MrSoulSOng A video explaining this fix would be appreciated ^_^ cuz I didnt buy my phone from here and I still gotta wait for about a month to send it to the shop to fix or get a replacement
...just an update...after buying new back cover from no1tech (that was month and a half ago...) there's no loose spots, no creacking...!
Very satisfied now I am. Finally phone feels and looks like it should be - beast in compact housing!
I have the very same problem too. VERY annoying
well I had the same problem however what i did was that on the back cover inside of it I put some black electric tape on to the sides that creak (next to the sides and the clips) and when I put the cover back on there was no creaking at all. figured it wont interfere with the single because people put cases on the back all the time plus its electric tape meaning it'll prevent from short circuits and I don't think there should be any overheating issue as its a very small quantity.

[FIX] Annoying creaking noise

I just started developing this odd creaking noise near the bottom and sides of my S4G. Even with a Seidio Active case wrapped around it, the creaking can be felt and heard when hitting the bottom buttons.
The fix is pretty easy. You just need to decrease the amount of movement the back cover has.
I had some .010 mil fiber (fish) paper laying around so I cut a small square that covers the sim card and microsd card area. You can probably use something else, but hey, why not use some insulated paper if you have it.
Lay the paper on top of the area and then slowly place the back cover back on. No holes are in that area above the sim and microsd, so no worries there. You should see an immediate improvement
I needed more than that to stop the creaking/screen movement.
Pathetic we have to go to these lengths
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I needed more than that to stop the creaking/screen movement.
Pathetic we have to go to these lengths
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What did you have to do?
I tried used two squares of paper, but that made the back bulge out a little too much to my liking.
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What did you have to do?
I tried used two squares of paper, but that made the back bulge out a little too much to my liking.
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I took a post-it and folded it twice. Then placed it on the bottom right area and closed up the cover. For me when I press down on the bottom right side of the screen the whole screen sort of depresses a bit. Only way I could get rid of that was to place the paper in that region. Problem solved.
Post it would have been my backup method
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buy another battery, i recently got an anker also had the creaking problems, noticed the anker is a TINY bit thicker than the stock battery and it removed that problem completely. and that anker battery was DIRT cheap
I just lined the case with some scotch tape. from the bottom to about 3/4 of the way up. I just went around the antenna nubs and the usb hole.
Posted this in another thread, but felt it was valuable here too...
Got the creaking here also, definitely a design flaw. Being obsessive with my devices i couldnt live with it!
I do not recommend putting paper in the cover to fill the gap, as this is just expanding the cover further making it even MORE loose when the paper is not in there. Also i wouldn't recommend it because the paper pushes the back cover out a little more, you may loose a connection for the ground. Which is the little metal springy thing, half way up the right hand side. Obviously its not a good idea to 'push' the cover further away from this ground spot. I have heard that people have had issues with screen responsiveness due to a static build up from not grounding properly.
What i did to fix this problem was a bit of a kitbash of sorts.
Mine was creaking on the bottom right area, like most. The problem is there is too much play between the little black catches on the battery cover and the latch on the handset. Instead of filling up the gap between the phone and the cover (Ala paper, card in the cover) I closed it!
What you need to do is get some very thin plastic film. Like that on kids toy packaging etc. Not the thicker stuff though. This stuff would be under 1mm thick. It came as a viewing window in the box my new wallet came in. So you can sorta imagine what im talking about.
I cut a piece about 10mm long and as wide as one of the two little black catches. I applied a VERY thin coat of super glue to one end of the film. Just enough to cover the area under the catch. Then i carefully placed the film with the superglue on it under the catch, and then quickly applied some pressure to it with some tweezers. Then i carefully cut the excess off with a pair of finely tipped nail scissors.
The result is that it now PULLS the screen/phone INTO the cover more by making the little black catch thicker. Not the opposite (paper method), which pushes the cover out, creating a further problem of adding more paper under the cover over time as the cover expands/loosens to compensate. Not to mention a possible grounding loss and resulting damage.
Hope this helps some people that have had multiple replacements or could not be bothered replacing for such a cosmetic issue. (Like me). It definitely works, just got to get your surgeon on and be accurate with your placement of the film.
Apply this to what ever side creaks the most, and bam its gone. Nice. Solid phone... again.
If anyone wants more specific details etc, im all ears.
Regards,
Matt.
will try it with an double side film ...
i mean a film that hold back cover and phone together ;-) i think doing paper in there will do damage with time
I contacted HTC and they sent me another/new one. No more creaking!
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I contacted HTC and they sent me another/new one. No more creaking!
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Back cover or whole phone?
I have the same problem too. And it just seems to get more and more "cracking"

Nillkin Fresh: Review

Hey everybody, got a new case review. This one is the infamous Nillkin Fresh, which is Nillkin's second generation of flip covers. To be honest, I got this case because it works with the iloome ScreenMate tempered glass protector I got, which didn't work with any of my other cases.
I got the yellow color, and it looks very nice. The flip has a darker yellow than the snap on part, which looks perfectly fine to me. The flip doesn't stay down for the first few days, and it doesn't have a lock mechanism. But, with a few days use, the flap does stay down on itself. Now, at first it wasn't working with my tempered glass protector, so I just kept stretching the fake leather out, and eventually it stays. I just clamped it so it stayed stretched. This is a very simple case, and if you don't drop your phone a lot (like me) this is a really nice case, it has a soft lining on the inside of the flip, almost like micro-fiber, and it helps keep fingerprints away. I do like this case, but it's not perfect. You can also use it as a stand, just fold it back and slide it into the slot. I absolutely HATE this feature, as the slot sticks out from the back of the case, so I can't use it with the Orb Charger. I forgot to take pictures of it, but it is REALLY annoying. Overall, aside from that one thing, it's a really nice case. :laugh:
Just to add on to OP, mine's the light blue one, a really sweet colour.
Has a microfiber (or whatever you call that) lining, prevents the screen from getting scratched.
The thickness. When paired with apps like Proximity AutoLock. you simply flip the cover and BAM, the phone locks itself. (Disclaimer: The app takes up quite a lot of battery though.)
Thickness again.
Thickness compared to a bumper. (if you haven't realized yet, I like blue )
The back plastic has got this pearly, glittery effect, too subtle to notice unless you're staring at it.
The front is a leathery kind of texture. Not real leather, of course.
It does destroy the edge swiping experience, with the exception the left hand side center (shown in the pic). May cause full screen SPs to bubble up too, but I have no idea, I don't use full screen ones.
How it looks. Mine has yet to become seasoned, so it'll topple if I don't support it. It has a hook that'll hook the front cover.
The headphone jack.
Those with a dbrand skin might want to take note, it kinda leaves a mark on the skin, but if you don't use the case for long enough, the mark'll go away.
I'd recommend it 8/10 overall as it makes it hard to use the phone using your left hand with the front flap, also, it makes my phone feel like a tank. But the front protection is great if you're not using a screen protector. But be careful of oil stains, they're almost impossible to remove from the inner lining. Washed it once, dried it and it feels like new again.
Edit, does anybody know how the hell do I resize the pictures? They're HUGE.
jiayit said:
Just to add on to OP, mine's the light blue one, a really sweet colour.
Has a microfiber (or whatever you call that) lining, prevents the screen from getting scratched.
The thickness. When paired with apps like Proximity AutoLock. you simply flip the cover and BAM, the phone locks itself. (Disclaimer: The app takes up quite a lot of battery though.)
Thickness again.
Thickness compared to a bumper. (if you haven't realized yet, I like blue )
The back plastic has got this pearly, glittery effect, too subtle to notice unless you're staring at it.
The front is a leathery kind of texture. Not real leather, of course.
It does destroy the edge swiping experience, with the exception the left hand side center (shown in the pic). May cause full screen SPs to bubble up too, but I have no idea, I don't use full screen ones.
How it looks. Mine has yet to become seasoned, so it'll topple if I don't support it. It has a hook that'll hook the front cover.
The headphone jack.
Those with a dbrand skin might want to take note, it kinda leaves a mark on the skin, but if you don't use the case for long enough, the mark'll go away.
I'd recommend it 8/10 overall as it makes it hard to use the phone using your left hand with the front flap, also, it makes my phone feel like a tank. But the front protection is great if you're not using a screen protector. But be careful of oil stains, they're almost impossible to remove from the inner lining. Washed it once, dried it and it feels like new again.
Edit, does anybody know how the hell do I resize the pictures? They're HUGE.
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You could just use a photo editor and re-crop?
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N4ever said:
You could just use a photo editor and re-crop?
Sent by a giant douche
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While we're doling out advice, I recommend that you change the text you quote so everyone doesn't have a second column of gigantic images...
N4ever said:
You could just use a photo editor and re-crop?
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You could have said that without quoting the images all over again....
I have this case too, just never got around to finish writing my review. Mine is mint green (though some product pictures may appear turquoise).
Having a front cover in addition to the case is definitely nice, as I can drop it into my bag without worrying about what is going to hit against the front screen. Also very handy when talking on the phone with the flap covering the screen.
It's not slim as a ringke slim but not thick either, and the phone looks nice in it. I liked that it didn't have an actual lock to keep the cover on because it was easier to flip open.
It's so annoying when your holding it open. No comfortable way to do it.
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Are the buttons easy to press?
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Tbh it's quite hard. And trying to take a screenshot with both buttons is a nightmare. But I don't take that many screenshots anyway and the power button is not really that hard to press, it's just that their opening hole for the power button is a tad too small.
jiayit said:
Tbh it's quite hard. And trying to take a screenshot with both buttons is a nightmare. But I don't take that many screenshots anyway and the power button is not really that hard to press, it's just that their opening hole for the power button is a tad too small.
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I can see the volume rocker is exposed when you open the case. The power button looks a bit hard. In my current case(looks like the ringke slim) i had to cut off the bar at the top to gain easy access to power button.
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The way everything folds is just uncomfortable.
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I got this case last week, black one. The plastic base is super cheap, there are at least two defects and the frame around the power button is simply bent. Although my flip cover actually rests perfectly on the screen, the plastic part makes noises everytime a little pressure is applied to the sides.
Went straight to the litter bin, I'd rather use my phone naked than inside this thing.
Just my two cents.
Fabriciohss said:
I got this case last week, black one. The plastic base is super cheap, there are at least two defects and the frame around the power button is simply bent. Although my flip cover actually rests perfectly on the screen, the plastic part makes noises everytime a little pressure is applied to the sides.
Went straight to the litter bin, I'd rather use my phone naked than inside this thing.
Just my two cents.
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Seems like you got a manufacturing defect.. Why didn't you ask for a refund?
Hung0702 said:
While we're doling out advice, I recommend that you change the text you quote so everyone doesn't have a second column of gigantic images...
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