I'm sure some of you are aware of these cases available for other phones (I had these for my Blackberrys and loved them!). Well, I see that they're starting to pop up on eBay! I wasn't sure if these would be made for a slider phone (especially our Z-hinge) but I guess they figured it out.
I already ordered a clear one from someone in California. It was only around $6. There are less expensive ones, but they are all shipped from China and can take a LONG time. I'll be sure to post some pics and impressions when it comes in.
Another bonus is that they usually come with a pretty good screen protector.
Here's a link to an eBay search:
G2 Crystal Gel, Epik, TPU Case
Troggie81 said:
I'm sure some of you are aware of these cases available for other phones (I had these for my Blackberrys and loved them!). Well, I see that they're starting to pop up on eBay! I wasn't sure if these would be made for a slider phone (especially our Z-hinge) but I guess they figured it out.
I already ordered a clear one from someone in California. It was only around $6. There are less expensive ones, but they are all shipped from China and can take a LONG time. I'll be sure to post some pics and impressions when it comes in.
Another bonus is that they usually come with a pretty good screen protector.
Here's a link to an eBay search:
G2 Crystal Gel, Epik, TPU Case
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I have an Epik case for my MyTouch 3G and I loved it. Would've loved it a lot more if the clear case didn't become yellow after a while :/ give us a review of the clear case after you get it.
The clear one I had for my BB Bold started to yellow/brown a little too. I probably should have ordered a smoke colored one, but I just hate to cover the G2 design. Maybe the formula has changed since then and it won't yellow. If not, it's not like they're that expensive, so I'll just get a smoke.
Here it is!
I received my TPU case today and I can honestly say that this is my favorite case so far. The entire inside edge of the case has a slight edge that keeps it on the phone. This means that the phone is always open just a bit, but also that the 2 halves are flush all the way around except for the middle top and bottom.
With the keyboard out, the two halves of the phone actually rest on the case instead of the little rubber pads built in. It's actually quite nice since it's the same on the front and back, and it's a long stable surface. Feels like there's less wiggle both open and closed.
The volume, camera, and power buttons are covered, but the case is raised in those areas so you can still feel where they are. The volume and camera buttons are still easy to press, but the power button takes a lot of force to push. This is probably due to the stiffness of the case and small size of the button. I might try gluing a tiny plastic shim on the inside of the case there to make it easier to press. In the mean time, I just added a shortcut to lock it on my home screen.
I don't like the shape of the cutout for the touch screen. I would prefer the top of the opening to not cover around the speaker, even though there are cutouts for that and the light/proximity sensors. I'd also like the bottom of the screen cutout to follow the curvature of the screen instead of being so squared off.
I wasn't so sure about the argyle pattern on the back, but I kinda like it now. It's rather subtle at certain angles. The clear looks good except for a couple spots on the front where it looks a little dull or matte from the inside. I may end up ordering a smoke colored one later on if this one starts to discolor (like paste cases of this material have before).
Overall, I highly recommend these cases!
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Very nice pictures, are the cutouts on the case in the best position? This was also a small problem I had on my MT3G case at the camera where it was offset a bit.
The cutouts are perfect as far as I can tell. Front and back speakers, light/proximity sensors, camera/flash are all exact. The headphone and usb cutouts are a bit larger to accommodate accessories. Also, the mic cutout comes around to the front a little, I'm guessing to lessen interference.
Volume, camera, and power are raised on the outside and hollowed out a little on the inside. The power button's hollow is just a little too deep, recquiring more pressure to push the button.
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I had this case in blue and hated it. The power button needs an extreme amount of pressure to work. You almost need two hands just to turn the device off and on. I'm sending mine back for a refund.
I have this case in smoke on my desire z right now and I am a bit torn between it and my previous clear plastic case.
Coverage is great (much better than the amazon plastic cases) and the cutouts fit perfectly. The tpu material feels good. The problems are:
- It is thicker than the cheap plastic cases. This is not a major issue, but I wish it was thinner.
- It intrudes into the keyboard area and makes the top row harder to access. This also prevents the kb from opening all the way, so the advantage of the z hinge in making the kb more flush with the screen is lost. This is my major gripe.
- Like others stated, the hardware buttons are hard to press through the case.
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I have this case in smoke on my desire z right now and I am a bit torn between it and my previous clear plastic case.
Coverage is great (much better than the amazon plastic cases) and the cutouts fit perfectly. The tpu material feels good. The problems are:
- It is thicker than the cheap plastic cases. This is not a major issue, but I wish it was thinner.
- It intrudes into the keyboard area and makes the top row harder to access. This also prevents the kb from opening all the way, so the advantage of the z hinge in making the kb more flush with the screen is lost. This is my major gripe.
- Like others stated, the hardware buttons are hard to press through the case.
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It's a little thicker than the other clear plastic cases, but I think it feels so much better without all of the gaps and edges. So for me it's worth it.
I don't think the intrusion is that bad, just something to get used to. I thought that the z-hinge was supposed to just keep the phone thinner overall, not just for when the keyboard is out.
The only button I had a hard time pressing was the power button. The camera one is easy, volume is a little more difficult but prevents accidental presses (which I like). The power button was definitely a problem though. I "fixed" it by cutting a slit along the top and bottom of the raised button. That made it easier to press. Then, I cut 2 small strips from an unused matte screen protector and used them as a shim by sticking them to the under-side of the button on the case.
Those extra steps might not be worth it for some people, but I'm okay with it for a $6 case. I also did the spring hinge fix from another thread, so I kinda like messing with stuff anyway.
Related
Before this I had an all black TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) case. It was ok, but the back looked very plain and boring. So I was looking for something little better, but didn’t want to get one with some wired pattern. Then I came across this.
I didn’t much like the metallic bezel of the SGS, and this case covers it pretty nicely. The best thing about it is the semi transparent back. As you can see from the photos below, I inserted a small piece of paper which I printed off a normal color printer having the Google logo and Android robot; IMO it gives a nice touch. Basically you can put just about anything you like. Overall I think it’s a pretty good case, it doesn’t add much bulk and it is very discreet.
EDIT: I forgot to mention, the buttons are harder to press though.. Thats the only gripe I have against it.
Finally here are some of my photos, Enjoy :
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Finally here are some product images from their website:
thanks for review and photo tip nice idea... and looks very good
could You tell something about 'the grip' ? is phone still slippy ?
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does the case absorbes any impact at all?
seems very fragile compared to the mesh type case
Been using this case since I got my phone. The semi-transparent back is hard plastic while the sides are soft. The grip is definitely better than without a case, but I wouldn't say it's great since the back is somewhat smooth. Not sure about drops though.
The only thing I don't like about it is that the sides buttons are kinda hard to press, but I'm guessing thats the same with all SGS cases.
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thanks for review and photo tip nice idea... and looks very good
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The grip is ok but not as good as with a silicon or a full TPU case (I had before) because back is made out of a hard plastic like material with a grainy textured feel to it.
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does the case absorbes any impact at all?
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Bezel (the dark black area) still has a flexible rubbery feel to it (much like TPU/Silicon based cases), so I think it can absorb some shock, maybe not as much as other 100% silicon based cases. Transparent back is harder than the black frame, but still flexible (for example when the phone is inserted and taken out you have to bend it , and it doesn't seem to me that it would break easily, you can think of the material as somewhat similar to what regular microwave safe plastic containers are made out of, hard but flexible as well). I guess if the phone falls flat on it's back maybe a full silicon based case might do a slightly better job, but then again none of the cases out there can't guarantee to protect your phone from a fall. I think they are better at keeping the phone scratch free more than protecting from drops.
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The only thing I don't like about it is that the sides buttons are kinda hard to press, but I'm guessing thats the same with all SGS cases.
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Yes, buttons are hard to press. But I had the same problem with the case I had before, and I even tried out a softer casing before that , same issue.
Nice review, good looking case, but I prefere flip cases. And got a good one of thoes
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OT To me cases are basicly just for the looks.
Since I dont intend to be throwing or dropping my phone.
It´s an expensive thing so ofc one uses care when handling it
i prefer my case, ill post a pic later
To add to the OP review, this is one nice case.
I just receive this case from my ebay purchase, installed on my SGS and really liked the case.
Seems like it protects the phone really well.
I also picked up some gel case from ebay. The gel case doesn't cover the bezel very well. This Momax case covers the entire bezel really well, and doesn't add bulk to the phone at all.
really nice case. i like my case mate tough case but it's made the phone a bit too bulky for my liking. this might be a nice compromise between tough case and no case at all.
may try this one out.
Can anyone compare this to a Case-mate barely there case?
They would seem to be on the same "class" of case.
From what I am seeing, the Barely there case would be thinner, but cover less, and also cost more.
From what I see on the casmate website its only for T-Mobile Vibrant..
hi all,
my case came today and i really like it. i have a casemate tough case and while it certainly is tough, it made the phone bulkier than i was happy with.
the momax seems to be just enough coverage to make you feel pretty comfortable with drops but slim enough not to add too much bulk. of course, some bulk is to be expected and i still find the phone more comfortable to hold with the momax case than without any case. without a case i kept thinking i was going to drop the darn thing.
very happy with this case, i will be selling my tough case.
cheers
FYI, it is a really good case and i really liked it. But not really recommend this case if you always need to take your case off.
I got a white one few months ago. Recently i found the hard part scratch the silver front edge...and i have no any method to remove those mark now. So i don't use this case anymore now until i find the best case.
Moreover, the white color seems turning pearl yellow. I think it is because the sweat of my hands.
Anybody have same experience?
Bought this Case - my take
I got this case for 12 dollars off ebay and am glad i paid the premium over the cheap gel cases!
I do not like the gel cases as they are very hard to get into and out of your pockets (especially jeans) so when i saw this case with the hard back i thought id give it a try.
The case does slide out of your pocket easier then a full gell case and seems to protect the phone well. it also hides the silver bezel which is nice since it provides some protection from a fall on a flat surface(providing theres no pebels)
its still not as easy to slide out as the phone without a case but acceptable and the protection is nice!
I have managed to put a few small scratches in the back but its prob from my keys that tend to be in the same pocket of my phone on occasion.
only downside is dust collects along the edges but a quick wipe with a cloth gets rid of it.
I think this is way better than the silicon cases. They tend to stretch and slip off when you take the phone out of the pocket
Here's another option,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pro-Tec-PGSGSFCL-Glacier-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0043GW8JI
Got one in my local Vodafone shop for €12, fits great way better than those regular silicon cases, doesn't come off the phone, not discolouring either, gives a millimetre or two of clearance for the camera lens when you put it down flat.
If this is the CaseMate Barely There mentioned earlier http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pro-Tec-PGSGSFCL-Glacier-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0043GW8JI then it does fit the GT I9000. They had one in my local O2 shop that was for a Vibrant, (even though you can't get Vibrant's here), so I figured I'd try it. It fits beautifully, and doesn't bulk up the phone like all the other cases. I'm seriously considering one to replace the Pro-Tec, but it's €20, and wont have the clearance for the camera. Looks great on the phone though
Ordered one of theses.
Can't wait to receive it !
Me too
Yamashiita Ren said:
Ordered one of theses.
Can't wait to receive it !
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me too! thanks for the review
Well i've had the case for 2 weeks now so I feel I can give you guys an honest review of the case.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSCkAmij7P0
Construction.
The case is two parts, as i'm sure you've already read, however I want to draw your attention to both parts with regards to manufacturing, and design.
The internal hard case is a two part snap fit,
it features a lens protector which is substantial, and seems fit for purpose, there isn't any distortion i can see, and the plastic seems solid. The screen protector built into this case seems of high quality, but does cause colour refraction of the screen (the effects of a oily screen) this isn't terrible and I suffered the same using a Invisishield screen protector, but it's worth noting. I don't like the fact that the buttons on the front of the phone are cut out, the amount of lint and hair i get through the holes is unbearable to myself, and this leads to the next problem.
There are 6 snap fit clips around the body which on first fit are ridiciously tight. this is good and bad. If you never take the case off then it is sure to survive any impact, however if your like me and the dirt annoys you under the screen protector you'll be taking it off all the time. Now once you break that virgin seal the clips never hold as tight, this isn't to say it no longer grips, just it's not tight so now the two part plastic creaks and squeeks if squeezed together, the movement isn't huge but again I like things to be solid, and this case isn't.
Now the Silicon case goes on the outside, unlike the Case Mate - Tough.
I see this as a better idea than the hardcase on the outside, however Otterbox have slipped up a little in my opinion. There is a raised lip on the outside edge which the silicon case slips over to secure it. they've made one on the top, two long ones each side, and to hooks on the bottom. But not on the corners, this is where it's needed most because of the lack of lip you'll find that when you catch the rubber on your clothes hand, an object it will pull away from the plastic part. I'm constantly having to push the rubber back into the lip and massage the corners so they meet the body better.
Impact protection.
Purely by chance the other week my desire went down an iron staircase on a building site. Not good but a perfect test for the case.
Well tbh my phone picked up a bit of speed and dented a plasterboard wall on stopping. I was pretty sure I was in for a new phone, but to my honest surprise the case did it's job. The phone is in perfect nick, the case itself is ok too.
Conclusion.
Well the case is big and bulky, it makes the phone slightly larger than a iPhone 3GS with case attached, which by todays standards is a brick, it's not asthetically pleasing to those with an eye for detail because of the squeeks, the loose outer rubber cover, and the screen proctector creating colour reflex, and obvious holes (the mk2 doesn't have the holes i'm told) it's not really a looker. But thats not what this case is about, if you need a case to protect your phone on busy building sites, or even if you a cluts dropping it all the time then this is the case of choice. I think if Otterbox revisit this case, perhaps add the lip all the way round to hook the rubber over, use a clearer screen protector, perhaps using a snap fit lip upposed to 6 clips then this would appeal to the people looking for a stylish protection solution. I believe this case is the best solution for protection, but looses alot of ground based on looks.
Protection: *****
Design: ***½
Style: **
Price: ***
Overal: ***½
If you have any questions, please ask away
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video review tonight.
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video review tonight.
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Thanks Can't wait
ok so ill presume no ones watched it then lol.
Great review
I am thinking of buying one of these.
Thanks for the review
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Great review
I am thinking of buying one of these.
Thanks for the review
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ok so ill presume no ones watched it then lol.
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Great review thanks !!!
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Great review thanks !!!
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Your welcome mate
Thanks for the review, after viewing it i think maybe i just gonna buy the commuter..not defender, i love the "sexy" looks on my desire..
Great review mate..
thanks man,
new review up
nice reviews man you happen to be able to make a comparison between the otterbox commuter and the case-mate tough case?
I would but unfortunately I don't own that case, if I fall out with my tough case, i may buy one and review it thoug
i owned a commuter case till yesterday. returned it today and bought a case-mate tough case based on your review
hope you like it
Nice review! Thanks man!
Thanks for the review, detailed feedback is v. helpful.
I have had the defender since day one when released. I removed the protective screen it came with and use a zagg protective screen instead. Like the original poster stated the rubber does come off all the time on the edges and I find myself consistently pushing it back into place. Not a big deal. Also I have noticed my rubber piece for. The earphone Jack is starting to rip off. Good case overall in my opinion.
I like it very much.
Thanks for this great review!!!!!!!!
other problem
not sure if its just my otterbox, and not sure if it was already mentioned in the review.
in the upper left corner of the case is a hole that shows a very small portion of the screen. this is for the sensor inside that knows when the phone is up to your face when on a call. when you put the phone down, the screen comes back on. however, like mentioned in the review, with all the holes in this case, dirt and dust collect very easily, and block that sensor from seeing your face, therefore, when you take the phone away from your face, the phone's screen remains locked out. button pressing wont bring it back on. you actually have to wait for some hole to shine through to that sensor, or take the otter box apart so the screen will come back on. very, very annoying.
So I decided to purchase a full-body skin for my G2 after deciding I disliked all of the cases I'd tried for it. Didn't even fancy the Otterbox. I was going to get the StealthGuard one considering its price (or lack thereof), but apparently they're no longer available... so I went hunting on Amazon.
I'm not anal about the aesthetics of my phone, I'm more concerned about its proper function, so between this skin and the sleeve I put my phone in when it's in my pocket (the old G1 case, it fits the G2 perfectly if any of you guys have your old G1 accessories lying around anywhere), I don't think anything physically will be breaking on the phone anytime soon.
The selling point for me was that it came with 2 full skins. Knowing me, I was going to screw up at least one piece (and that I did!), so I didn't want to deal with contacting BodyGuardz and having them ship me replacement.
Here's what you get.
-2 "full-body" (quotes because it isn't really full-body - I will explain)
-little microfiber cloth
-good sized bottle of application solution.
-squeegee, which was basically a credit-card-thickness rectangular piece of plastic. I didn't even use it because I have something better (the hard rubber squeegee ZAGG gives you - much better)
Instructions are slim, you basically have to just know what to do.. not like it's very complicated, though. The provided diagram proved useful in a couple of instances. I was liberal with the application solution and worked from front to back. All of the pieces are relatively accurate to the phone's shape, and the only two corners that are fully exposed are the bottom left and right corners (if you are holding the phone portrait-style, screen facing you).
I also just gave up on the top-front portion that is applied just above the speaker grill. It is too small to be able to bend and stick (at least for me it was). I'm sure if you had a way of clamping it in place until the adhesive set, it would be fine, but I was too impatient.
The back was annoying because there are only two pieces: the battery cover piece, and then another single piece for the entire rest of the back (everything surrounding the battery cover). It was extremely difficult to get this lined up properly as one giant piece. I almost gave up and cut it into separate pieces, but I got it close enough and decided it was fine as-is. If I ever have to re-apply one of these, I will definitely cut it into separate pieces. I would recommend if you buy this skin, you do the same. Save yourself the frustration.
All in all, I'm happy with it. It does what I need it to do and I don't have to deal with additional bulk, which always gets on my nerves when you are using a case. Been two days since I installed it and bubbles are starting to go away and it's becoming more "natural" looking.
Pros:
-2 for 1, if you screw up, you dont have to wait for a replacement
-material gives you some added grip when you're holding the phone
-pieces fit well, despite the fact that it's not a 100% full cover it feels capable of protecting your phone from bumps and bruises with the exception of the two corners mentioned
-retains the sweet G2 stock look
-no bulk! doesn't affect z hinge function.
Cons:
-install of surrounding back piece and front top pieces are pull-your-hair-out frustrating.
-material is VERY prone to collecting smudges and fingerprints, especially if you have perpetual clammyhands like me.
-"glossy" look may be a turn-off for some people
-despite claims, it's not full-body protection
-~$30 shipped... but since it's 2 for 1, it's not that bad a deal if you ask me.
All in all, I give this product the thumbs up. I've tried numerous cases and finally decided this was a better route, and I feel like I made the right choice. The combination of this skin and my G1 sleeve makes for adequate protection with very little added bulk, just what I needed!
Pics of installed skin on post 3
Waiting for the pics. I might pick one up
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pics below. disregard any bubbles, they're still disappearing as time passes.. I imagine in a day or two it will be pretty clean looking:
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-squeegee, which was basically a credit-card-thickness rectangular piece of plastic. I didn't even use it because I have something better (the hard rubber squeegee ZAGG gives you - much better)
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Good thing you didn't use the included "squeegee". I have the Bodyguardz dry type screen protector (screen only, not full protection). I applied it per the instructions using the included squeegee, and got 2 long scratches on the protector. Pretty sure the squeegee had some sharp protrusions on it that caused the scratches. They aren't too bad, and I can live with them. But next time I will use something else, or cover the squeegee with the microfiber cloth as i press the screen protector on (which I have read another user on these forums recommend).
Aside from that, I am overall satisfied with the Bodyguardz screen protector. The surface felt a bit tacky or sticky when sliding my fingers over it. But that seems to have mostly gone away after a couple weeks. As the OP mentioned, they are a bit prone to showing fingerprints, but not as bad a cheaper screen protectors. It adheres well with no air bubbles after careful application.
Good review, BTW. Thanks for taking the time to write it and post the pics.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Sensat...-Sensation-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
Has anyone tried this case yet and can provide feedback on it? Im contemplating between getting this or an otterbox (when it actually comes out). This case has the necessary holes on the back which is a plus.
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Pretty nice case. I like the blue one.
EDIT: Judging from this review, I'd say it's a good bet it's a good case. I use the T-Mobile one mentioned. And from the looks of the blue one, I'm gonna order it eventually.
Review:
Would you recommend the HTC Sensation NGP Semi-Rigid Soft Shell Case to a friend? YES
Pros: Best case avaliable on the market if u want slim protection.
Cons: If you want a bulky battle tank of a case - this is not for you.
Purchased From: INCIPIO Web Site
Review: I got my Sensation 4G on the day it came out, and had to settle for a single piece black rubber case available at T-mobile store. It did the job, but attracted a ton of dust and crap, and was too loose. Since then i was monitoring all the major case manufacturers' web sites. It seems like INCIPIO is the only manufacturer at the moment that offers a slick case that provides complete protection without adding much to the phone dimensions.
I needed exactly that.
I received my case today and like it a lot. I was somewhat concerned it will be loose since its semi-rigid and stuff, but it hugs the phone as tight as any semi-rigid case could possibly do it, an extremely tight fit.
From the pictures on INCIPIO web site it is not exactly clear if on/off and volume buttons are open or covered - well, they are covered, and clearly defined by raised areas in plastic of the case.
It takes a tiny learning curve to be able to successfully push those buttons through the case, but i think i'd rather have them covered, thus preventing dust getting inside the case, than have them exposed. Good design decision.
NGP does not attract dust and lint, i just dragged my phone through the dusty carpet - nothing. This anti-dust property comes at the cost of this case not being as rubbery as you might want, but then i think INCIPIO struck a right balance between rubber and hard plastic, NGP material looks very high quality, provides solid feel and decent grip.
Unlike T-mobile case, INCIPIO case has holes for all five thousand tiny openings on the phone's back, a big plus.
Add to this a $19.99 price and free shipping, and, ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner !
But of course if you are and extreme lifestyle kind of person and need bulky triple layer protection that will withstand nuclear strike and last throu
So who's gonna take the plunge first?
I just recieved it and I got to admit it's AWESOME. It fits the phone perfectly has an awesome feel to it. Definetly recommend it to anyone getting it.
farufas said:
I just recieved it and I got to admit it's AWESOME. It fits the phone perfectly has an awesome feel to it. Definetly recommend it to anyone getting it.
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Would you mind posting pics to show it's thickness and some other details? The stock images aren't really that good.
Thanks.
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like it.....
I just ordered one. Get 15% off with promo code "FBFAN2011"
Thanks for all the reply guys.
I gonna jump ship and grab the case after I get off work tonight and I will try to get a few pics up.
Hopefully if this case is as good as it sounds I won't have to get the otterbox (even though I love their products).
Get the blue one!
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Here you guys go just got a few pics, Ignore the ****ty screen protector I put on had no choice since in India they still dont' have proper sensation ones.
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How's it feel in the hand? Soft, hard? What about the grip of it?
Also, how's the solid feeling around the edges? I know the T-Mobile one seems to slide off buy the charger port sometimes. I have to kinda slide it back over the screens edge.
The_Biz said:
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How's it feel in the hand? Soft, hard? What about the grip of it?
Also, how's the solid feeling around the edges? I know the T-Mobile one seems to slide off buy the charger port sometimes. I have to kinda slide it back over the screens edge.
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It's not like the regular gel case just a lil harder but still flexible. Grip is good cause it makes the phone a lil bit bigger & easier to hold.
surrounding edges are fine you just don't get the clicking noise when you put the charger in that's about it.....no issues @ all......
***only one thing though if you have the sensation wifi issue I felt the case made it a lil more sensitive for some odd reason***
farufas said:
It's not like the regular gel case just a lil harder but still flexible. Grip is good cause it makes the phone a lil bit bigger & easier to hold.
surrounding edges are fine you just don't get the clicking noise when you put the charger in that's about it.....no issues @ all......
***only one thing though if you have the sensation wifi issue I felt the case made it a lil more sensitive for some odd reason***
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More sensitive in that now it is more sensitive to reception (ie it helps with the problem) or it makes it more susceptible to the problem?
Sorry for the confusion
Also, how is the case qualitatively? How do you like it compared to naked when it's in a pocket/in use?
It doesn't help the problem I feel like it made it worse I loose the signal faster if I hold it a certain way than before.....
Quality is good, the volume and power buttons are a lil hard to press since they are covered. Adds a lil bulk to the pocket since the phone bare is so sleek, in use feels good in the hands to hold with the case than without.
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Quality is good, the volume and power buttons are a lil hard to press since they are covered.
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I feel the same after I got it last night. Especially the volume buttons, can't even feel them when I press it. It is far from flimsy though, it is a very good tight fitting case.
Lack of power button tactility annoyed me.
How does this compare to the tpu cases that are out there?
I think tpu cases .com are the ones I have.
Would it be worth it to grab one of these ?
Think it would fit ina dock, the expansys ?
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I purchased the one from T-Mobile and it stretched out. Phone moves up and down inside the case. Sucks cause sometimes when I press the power button I have to slide the phone up to get it pressed.
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I purchased the one from T-Mobile and it stretched out. Phone moves up and down inside the case. Sucks cause sometimes when I press the power button I have to slide the phone up to get it pressed.
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You won't have a problem in this case since it's a tight fit.......
I got mine today and I really like it, super tight fit and nice texture to it. Power button is a bit hard to push but not a problem for me, I'll get used to it. If anyone one some good pictures of it, let me know.
I own a few Nexus 4 phones and bought a few cases to try and cover the phone until the official LG bumper is in stock. I also have the Poetic bumper which I didn't have a chance to take pics of yet, so I may add it to the "review" in the future.
Here are the pictures along with some impressions of three of these budget cases...
First of all, for those who aren't aware, from left to right we have the following cases: Poetic Atmosphere ($10) , Ringke SLIM ($10), amCase Slimfit ($2-3!!). They are pictured in the same order in all of the following pics.
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- I find the amCase logo to make the cover seem pretty class-less and unappealing
- The Poetic case has rubber feet (those gray lines in the corners) to prevent it from sliding too much when laying on a table, but I found them to be barely passable and the case itself is very slippery
Bit hard to see in this picture but...
- Ringke SLIM has a nice edge where the charger goes - looks like any charger will fit
- Poetic Atmosphere doesn't fit the older style micro-USB plugs, which have lots of plastic around the plug
- From this angle you can see that the Ringke has slightly more protection in the corners of the phone compared to amCase, however the Poetic gives the most protection
- Poetic didn't allow me to insert my headphones - the case blocks them
- Poetic had the best button feel because the buttons are built into the case. Some might claim it's easier to push in a pocket by accident, but I haven't had any issues with it
- Ringke's buttons although very well cut out are very close to the chamfered case and are a bit harder to press, however the case cutouts were perfect not just for the button but also for the speaker in the back - the tolerances are very tight, unlike the amCase which has 'oversized' holes everywhere
- It was easier to press the buttons on the amCase compared to the Ringke. Because there's a "hard" cutoff between the case and the phone, and because the openings are so large, it's easy to determine when your finger is in the correct position over the correct button
Final thoughts....
Ringke SLIM:
- Made the phone seem thinner, if that's possible - everyone I had asked thought so too
- Has somewhat "sharp" edges which didn't appeal to me at first, but after using the phone for a little while I realized this actually gave me a firm/secure grip on the phone
- Has an understated logo in the back which exudes a bit more luxury
- Least slippery plastic of the bunch, however nothing compares to the silicone/rubberized type stuff out on the market
- Excellent "grip" on the phone
- Has very thin plastic on the sides which also doesn't wrap around the screen, making it easier to get to the edge of the screen (i.e. to move icons between home screens, which requires touching the very edge of the screen)
- Corners are raised in case the phone falls on something flat it can't get scratched (in the real world, I find this almost gimmicky - The front of the phone basically has no protection
- Out of the three, this is my favorite by far
amCase Slimfit:
- Wraps slightly around the front of the screen which makes it a bit more noticeable
- Pretty slippery in the hand and since it has "rounded off" edges compared to the Ringke, I feel like I'm holding a wet bar of soap - always worried it may fall out of my hand
- Not as tight as the Ringke around the phone, making it easier to remove but doesn't seem so loose as though the phone would come out
- Thicker plastic, so it may potentially offer more protection, but less coverage in the corners is a little bummer
- Overall placement of all the cutouts is perfect
- As a temporary case, for $2 it's a steal
- Out of the three, this is my second favorite
Poetic Atmosphere:
- Offers the most protection by far - nothing but the front screen is exposed - though the rubber around the front of the screen would do more to protect it compared to the other two (I think)
- This same rubber trim around the front of the face makes it a bit harder to get to the VERY edge of the screen and much more noticeable on the thumb when using the phone
- Holds the phone securely, however is the most plasticky of the bunch - very slippery
- I was unable to use one of my USB cables to charge it, nor was I able to use my headphones with this protector on - the cutouts are far too small - and not thoughtful like the Ringke, which has smoothed out edges
- The feel of the buttons is amazing
- In addition to properly placed buttons, all the cutouts are in the correct location - and although some of the USB cables wont work with it and most headphones won't work with it, the placement of all cutouts is correct
- The "cloudy" look of the back isn't my taste - to be honest, it makes the phone look pretty ugly IMO
- This was my least favorite of the bunch however it offers the most protection
Hope this helps someone out there looking for a case. Although I like the Ringke SLIM the best, I feel like there must be better out there. My wife also prefers the Ringke since the sharper corners make it easy to hold onto the phone and somehow the phone actually feels less wide and easier to grip for both of us with this case.
Please let me know if you have any questions/comments and also if you've tried other cases that you can suggest?
I don't have the time for a full writeup right now, so this is a quick post to state that the amCase is garbage and should be the last on the list.
My wife fumbled her phone at night from about 2ft high and the case flew off upon impact. No damage to the phone.
Also, the Poetic bumper is really nice and I'll update the review with it later. I imagine it's not as great as OEM, but it's decent save for a few problems.
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