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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pmcqueen said:
-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.
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Check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXMqxAgKnA4&feature=youtu.be&a
i like
but cant find any of these SGP cases or protectors from UK sellers yet?
not good, it's a plastic hard case
it will blow up apart at the first drop, i've had cases like that for other phones, not good for protection.
okay for fashion
OMG !!!!
where i can buy it ?
Pretty good, although I want a case that removes the current backpanel that utilizes those hinges and saves some space. Having a case on top of a removal and useless backpanel seems a waste to me.
but will it scratch the chrome bezel badly when keep slide in and out?
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but will it scratch the chrome bezel badly when keep slide in and out?
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Likely, but we don't know till someone gets it.
this looks pretty useless to me. Just like an above poster said, the case is made of a plastic that will shatter and crack upon impact and will not be a very good protector for the SGS.
Another thing i'm wondering is, what's the point of this sliding mechanism? I mean, if the case is meant to be on the phone all the time, is the sliding feature only good for removing the phone? If so, i don't see the point for an extra feature like that when we can just remove the phone the conventional way like with most hardcover back cases.
If the case is only for storage, like when you put it in your pocket, and that you will remove it when using it, wouldnt a leather case pouch be more practical and offer better protection?
Just my 2 cents.
i actually tried one of those in the stores yesterday, and i didn't like it the plastic is really too hard, it will not offer impact (drop) protection
the mesh type cases found on the other Case topic offers more protection that this
however of all the 3 type of cases i've tried, the Silicon type is the best, it kinda sucks in looks (there are a few colour and types that does looks good), and it offers the most protection for accidental drops
AllGamer said:
the best, it kinda sucks in looks (there are a few colour and types that does looks good), and it offers the most protection for accidental drops
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ok, is this case like the incase slider for the iPhone?
b/c if it is Ima get it. That's what I had on my iPhone and it worked great
plus it didn't look like
yes it is really good, see pic
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i got the red one, is very sharp, everybody loves it
however the new orange one is even better
scrizz said:
ok, is this case like the incase slider for the iPhone?
b/c if it is Ima get it. That's what I had on my iPhone and it worked great
plus it didn't look like
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The fact that it shatters when it hits the floor shouldn't be a bad thing in terms of protecting the phone, other than having to buy a new case.
A phone hitting a floor is all about dissipation of energy - if the energy goes into cracking and breaking a case apart, then a lot of the impact energy will be absorbed by the case breaking. That's why crash helmets commonly break on impact.
A rubbery/solid case might seem a better idea if you accidentally drop your phone, but in reality the shock will be transferred through the rubber (although somewhat dampened) and into the phone structure - and is so in a way more likely to crack the screen/phone chassis.
Of course it depends on the surface, angle of impact and height of the drop, but in general, if your phone falls and the back cover/case/battery fly out, it's better that the impact energy is distributed into these pieces than being absorbed straight into the phone/screen.
This case caught my interest, my only concern is that when we slide in the galaxy S.. would it scratch the chrome bezel ?
warping up plastic in more plastic..
Ordered mine in dante red (10 days shipping )
But will do a video review on my youtube channel when it arrives
(link here if u wna subscribe so u know when it comes out)
www.youtube.com/tech0stickyasglue
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however the new orange one is even better
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I bought this in black, its pretty nice.
For the SGP Ultra Slider, how would you attach a phone strap??
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For the SGP Ultra Slider, how would you attach a phone strap??
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Exactly my sentiment. Most likely you can't
A rubbery/solid case might seem a better idea if you accidentally drop your phone, but in reality the shock will be transferred through the rubber (although somewhat dampened) and into the phone structure - and is so in a way more likely to crack the screen/phone chassis.
The deal with rubbery case is that it is elastic, it's able to deform and hence reduce the impact/impulse, the same way car bumpers are designed for
Back to topic: I like the slider, maybe too slippery for me =(
SquidgyB said:
The fact that it shatters when it hits the floor shouldn't be a bad thing in terms of protecting the phone, other than having to buy a new case.
A phone hitting a floor is all about dissipation of energy - if the energy goes into cracking and breaking a case apart, then a lot of the impact energy will be absorbed by the case breaking. That's why crash helmets commonly break on impact.
A rubbery/solid case might seem a better idea if you accidentally drop your phone, but in reality the shock will be transferred through the rubber (although somewhat dampened) and into the phone structure - and is so in a way more likely to crack the screen/phone chassis.
Of course it depends on the surface, angle of impact and height of the drop, but in general, if your phone falls and the back cover/case/battery fly out, it's better that the impact energy is distributed into these pieces than being absorbed straight into the phone/screen.
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Finally some case common sense. I for one am going to order a SGP. I have owned nothing but hard cases like the above, the slider and innocaseII and they have all been through hell and back.
Hello, I just put my screen protector on and figured I would share my story with you. Hopefully it will help some of you choose your screen protector as I have noticed my experience does not align with those from a year ago on different phones.
tl;dr summery located at the bottom.
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I bought my pack off Amazon from america and the delivery was relatively quick considering, I believe it took 7 working days. Inside you will find two screen guards, a cloth and a tiny credit card shaped piece of plastic.
You are given the cloth so that you can wipe the screen clear of fingerprints and dust but I would strongly recommend against using it. It malts as you use it and thus just covers the screen with fluff. Instead I would suggest you use a glasses cloth. The tiny card supplied to push air bubbles out is also downsized from previous products and too flimsy to be of any use, use your fingernail to push out air bubbles instead.
The result of using the cloth to clean on my first attempt in fact ended up with me putting my screen protector on over a tiny piece of fluff which quickly resulted in that one being scrapped, luckily you are given two.
Upon installation of my second screen protector, having used a glasses cloth instead, I discovered that it fits extremely tightly. Previous versions of this same cover for other phones have reported to have a slight gap around the outside to leave for error. This is not the case with the DHD.
Thankfully the screen protector does not use glue and thus you can use cellotape to lift it off the screen and try again. It took over five attempts for me to minimize the air bubbles to just very small bits in the top right and bottom left hand corners. While this is not perfect I could not bare to try again having come so close. I believe it is possible to get it to sit flush without air bubbles, but the precision needed is far greater than it has been for previous products and as a result you may find your self settling for second best.
Looking head on at the screen there is no noticeable shift in colour, however from a side angle the colours look slightly more washed out than usual. This should however not be of concern as there is no reason why you would be wanting to view your phone from such an angle.
I have been unable to reproduce the rainbow effect and have also noticed no realistic difference in glare from the standard screen, despite the product's box claiming it has anti glare. I would however say that it has reduced fingerprint smears, which is much appreciated.
The overall feel of the screen is not too dissimilar from the glass it's self. While at first I noticed a slight bit of extra drag, having used it for another 10 minutes this feel has quickly decayed. I would hedge my bets and say after a few days of use I would not be able to notice any difference between it being on or off the screen. Furthermore the screen protector is extremely clear, perhaps the best I have ever seen. This is likely due to it being only 0.1mm thick.
Summary (tl;dr):
- The cloth supplied should be avoided and the card supplied to remove air bubbles is too flimsy to do the job.
- The screen protector fits very tightly round the edge, requiring a lot of precision to put it on without air bubbles. This is a change from previous designs for other phones which left a gap, which would most certainly be welcomed on the DHD model.
- The screen protector can be taken off and put back on as many times as you wish (within reason) while installing due to the fact it doesn't use glue.
- The protector it's self is extremely clear, showing no signs of altering colours or rainbowing accept for when viewed at an angel the colours are slightly more washed out than usual. This should not be an issue however.
- The feel of the protector is very close to the feel of glass and I would argue you couldn't get any closer. After a few days of use you will not even know you have it on your screen.
Overall Conclusion:
Would I buy it again?
Yes. If it was made slightly smaller so that there was a gap around the outside it might well be as perfect as you could get for a screen protector.
Hope this helped, if it has hit the thanks
Update
The two tiny air bubbles have almost all but gone now, they appear to be getting rid of them selves and I can safely say that I truly couldn't actually tell you if you removed this filter without me knowing. It feels so close to glass that without a direct comparison you wouldn't know.
is it really that different getting rid of air bubbles on a high quality screen protector compared to a cheap one?
I have a cheap one. When I applied it there were a few bubbles but I just smooshed them out and it was perfect! (got one tiny fiber under there though... )
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is it really that different getting rid of air bubbles on a high quality screen protector compared to a cheap one?
I have a cheap one. When I applied it there were a few bubbles but I just smooshed them out and it was perfect! (got one tiny fiber under there though... )
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Air bubbles are only hard to get out when the protector isn't put on perfectly, if it is too close to the edge it will prevent you from getting air bubbles out and if you have a very large air bubble it is likely because the protector is in fact over the edge.
Getting air bubbles out of the sedio screen guard was easy, however the problem is that it is such a tight fit that you will struggle with them unless you get it perfect. I have however been inpressed by the fact that my two tiny air bubbles are slowly going away. I couldn't get rid of them my self and I tried very hard.
I would say that air bubbles are likely easier to get rid of out of the expensive ones because they likely will not use any form of glue to stick it to the screen and thus the air bubbles are likely more free to move under the surface.
Might I stress these really are small air bubbles I had, but it did take about 5 attempts to put it on with such small ones.
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Best item description: ebayitem.com/350674511348
I ordered from this seller: ebayitem.com/160944505505
UPDATE (03/21/2013)
I've used this case for about 3 months now. I haven't dropped the phone in the case from any significant height, but the minor drops haven't had any effect on either the phone or the case.
Pros:
Full-body, two-piece hard plastic shell
Snug-fitting, easy-to-grip outer soft (silicone?) shell
An approximately 5mm gap between screen and top of the case lip
Kickstand works well in landscape, acceptably in portrait
Volume and power buttons do not require extra effort or dexterity to press
Cons:
(added in update) The upper piece of the two-piece hard shell make it very difficult to perform edge swipes (i.e. the kind of "from off screen" swipes used to switch tabs in Chrome).
Soft shell has very strong chemical odor (vinyl?) that diminishes with a few washes in the sink and some time in the sun
Case design prevents swiping to/from long edges (useful for switching tabs in Chrome mobile in portrait mode)
Other thoughts:
Have not dropped phone, so I can't vouch for the protection the case affords (I'll update when this changes)
Feel free to ask me for other details...
Good job. I purchased the same one about a week ago but USPS broke it so the eBay store I purchased it from is sending out a new one. Does look good though, I don't really play that many games, or really swipe from the edges so not a deal breaker for me.
I've currently using the TPU S-Line case, which is doing it's job, being extra careful with it usually and haven't had any drops so far which is good.
I wanted to use the kickstand in landscape mode, mostly as a desk clock at work and when night.
May we never have to test how well it does it drop test
hey. thanks for the great pics man. i just wanted to know two things about this case:
1- does the plastic inside part of the case cause scratching to the chrome bezel or glass?
2- i currently have a full body protector installed. any ideas if this will cause bubbling or peeling? (if your using a screen guard with this case plz reply)
thanks man. cheers!
I ordered one of these as well. I'm going to assume it will not work with Qi chargers because of its thickness, but maybe it will.
Mine arrived today.
I received mine today. It's a lot more bulky then I anticipated, I'll give it a trial for a week to see how well I can get used to it.
I can agree with all your pros & cons, I'll add 1 more con, and that is it is a huge dirt/dust magnet.
A few more photos of the case - I won't embed them since they're pretty big.
http://imgur.com/KHmMH
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http://imgur.com/LSGmH
http://imgur.com/dh5GV
http://imgur.com/lVP3U (comparison of this case, TPU S-Line & naked).
Wow. That looks nice. Still wondering if it scratches the phone inside though.If it doesn't,I may just grab this. Good find!!!:laugh:
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I ordered from this seller: ebayitem.com/160944505505
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Thanks for the pics. This case was my first choice because it looked like a beast. I bought a different case that came with a holster in combo--to have a cover for the screen--but after seeing your pics and having received the case I ordered, I realize your case is a whole lot more protective. (The plastic lip around the screen protects the front edge really well; my case has a weak lip.)
My question is this: how do you guys--OP?--with this case plan to protect the screen? Will you use a screen protector or a pouch? I hate screen protectors and prefer real material as a shield. Can I find a pouch big enough to slide this beast in and out of?
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hey. thanks for the great pics man. i just wanted to know two things about this case:
1- does the plastic inside part of the case cause scratching to the chrome bezel or glass?
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Good question! That hadn't occurred to me.
I've had the phone in the case for at least a week total, and I observe no scratches on the chrome bezel or glass with the case removed.
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2- i currently have a full body protector installed. any ideas if this will cause bubbling or peeling? (if your using a screen guard with this case plz reply)
thanks man. cheers!
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Couldn't say. What I can say is that I'm usng the protector in which the phone was packaged o) and I have no bubbling or peeling caused by the case.
My question is this: how do you guys--OP?--with this case plan to protect the screen? Will you use a screen protector or a pouch? I hate screen protectors and prefer real material as a shield. Can I find a pouch big enough to slide this beast in and out of?
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My plan was to protect five of six sides and hope for the best :silly:
I think the screen needs to be protected in two ways:
1. from daily wear (e.g. stray keys in pocket)
2. from rare, exceptional force
This case, given its bulk and lip, may do #2 well (I can only guess this, however). As for #1, I find a screen protector to provide a good balance of convenience and protection (as opposed to a pouch), though the protector itself may need to be replaced at some point.
The good fellows at rooCASE have sent me their Origami case for the Nexus 9 to review. After a few weeks and of testing, here is the my review.
http://www.amazon.com/roocase-Googl...id=1437516245&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+9+origami
Pro’s:
First up… it has to be the right price or it won’t’ work for me. MSRP on the case is $49.99, but it sells for $19.98 on Amazon. And it is quite the case, albeit not perfect, for $20.
This thing looks awesome and feels awesome (I’ll revisit feeling in a little bit). The hard shell back is a polycarbonate and is really, really solid. It looks to be a quarter inch thick in some places and thicker on the corners for when you drop it. I do like how the N9 is “pinched” into the case as it will allow for the glass screen covers and you don’t have to worry about the case grabbing on to it. I’m not a big fan of NFC, but for those of you who are… no worries, the thick case still allows for NFC transfers.
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The cover is made out of polyurethane. The inside cover is like a non-slip surface so when you have the N9 standing, it won’t slide around. The multiple ways you can fold the cover (hence the name Origami) give you plenty of options for your seating position. This is a great option for those who are “road warriors”. After that, the usual stuff you get with most cases is provided such as wake/sleep, and hey… it protects the screen when closed (another topic I will revisit below)
However, looks and feel only get you so far. This case held up to being thrown in a backpack to go to work and to some soccer games just fine. However, I don’t see it as ideal for those rugged people. If you are one of those people who are consistently biking, camping, mountain climbing, sky-diving, and/or warrior against fire-breathing dragons… you may want to check out that Orb System Versa Tough case by rooCASE.
Con’s:
So let’s get back to those things I said I would revisit. First off, I stand by my words that it looks and feel awesome. However, the case does absorb oils from your hands. It takes a little bit to wipe it clean… but keep this in mind. Next thing, and probably the biggest thing is the cover itself. The non-slip surface of the inside cover also sticks to debris. So the chances of scratching the screen is there (but the case does allow for glass screen protectors). The magnets that hold the cover to the case barely, and I mean barely keep the cover closed. As you can see in the photos, the cover opens up in the middle when it is upside-down. So I highly suggest keeping this case to the office/school/home use. Do not use this case for outdoor use (beach, camping, fire-breathing dragons, etc). You will more than likely get debris inside the case and scratch the screen. The last con that I have (and is probably the reason for the loose cover) is that it is not flush to the side of the N9 when closed (see picture of overlap). This is due to how the cover attaches itself to the case.
End Result:
Is the case worth it? I can say yes, as long as you know that the limitations are there. This case looks awesome in the business environment, sleek enough for school, and the cut outs for ports are perfect. I would love to see a better connection of the cover to the overall case to eliminate the flap that hangs over and I would love to see a bit stronger magnets used. The case weighing 0.4lbs adds a small amount of weight… however maybe the guys at rooCASE can develop a skeletonize version of the case can save weight and cost (I can dream, right?).
Either way, it is a great option and worth the $20.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Anyone have issues with the magnetic sleep/wake being activated when the cover is folded behind the device? My tablet will go to sleep if the cover is pressed against the top backside of the device. Think holding the device with your left hand in landscape orientation. For now I have resolved the issue with a small piece of material along the top edge of the device between it and the hard plastic shell. It pushes the top of the device out just enough to prevent the device going to sleep.
roocase Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Case - Origami 3D Review
The Origami 3D Case in Granite Black / Cool Gray
* Designed specifically for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (Not Compatible with Tab Pro 8.4)
* Origami cover folds into landscape, portrait and a typing display
* Smooth polyurethane cover with soft non-scrach interior
* Matte rubberize polycarbonate 3D shell. 4 corner tablet protection.
* Magnetic front cover
First Impressions & Packaging
The case was packaged nicely with a retail package that indicated it contained a quality product inside. It is obvious from the packaging alone that roocase takes pride in its products. I'm not a packaging expert, nor a advertising expert so I will not give this a star rating. However, I was VERY pleased with how it looked before opening the package. Sometimes, most times I feel compelled to throw away product packaging, but this is not one of those times. I'm keeping the packaging as long as I keep the case. Besides, I found a use for it, as it is storing my Samsung Simple case now, LOL.
Second Impressions & Case Design
(4.5 out of 5)
Holding the case for the first time was a WOW moment for me. It is clearly the nicest case I have ever owned for a tablet. I love the design and the flexible top cover which slightly over hangs the edges when closed. The cover can be put into so many different positions that I actually lost track, lol and not only that it has a stand mode that is just absolutely perfect for fetal position bed reading (which I do a LOT in the middle of the night), without needing something propping it up. Sadly, the Samsung Slim case could NOT do this at all and I found that to be the #1 reason to not use the Samsung case. I couldnt imagine a better design than origami case and trust me I spent nearly two months trying to mentally improve upon it. I give the design a 4.5 out of 5 stars mainly because I know they will find a way to make it even better, but how I do not know.
Usage
(4 out of 5)
I've been using this case for nearly 2 Months now and it has not disappointed. Folding and grasping the top cover in a handle like motion is just perfect while walking around with it (pic below), its like having a built-in easy to grip rubber handle, because well that is what it is. The usage and safe handling like this is near perfect for me. 4 out of 5 stars because I actually like having a cover strap to put my hand inside which is what my Nexus 7 case does. But I think a cover strap would be unwelcome by most users seeking a thin case.
Durability
(5 out of 5)
I really do not believe in giving a product a perfect score because with time EVERYTHING can be improved upon, which would suggest your perfect score was really not perfect after all. However, I have dropped my tablet once already onto a hard wooden floor by accident and was fully expecting a destroyed screen. And when I opened the top cover to see no damage what so ever I was surprised as it hit the floor pretty hard. So as for solidness I think this case is excellent and will give it a 5 out of 5 just because it survived a very hard fall from about 4 feet or more. However being as thin as it is I would NOT try dropping it intentionally. I probably just got lucky, YAY!
Fit
(4 out of 5)
The Tablet fits into the case near perfectly, however on the bottom right corner I find the tablet popping out of the case easily, almost too easy. If I try to remove the tablet from the case from any other corner I find it very tight and the case does not want to let go, however If I try to first pop it out from the bottom right it just comes out with NO effort, almost too easily in fact. Not sure if this is by design or a slight fit flaw but it seems like the bottom right corner just does not have the "snap" feel to it like the other corners do. Also, one note to mention, you must remove the case if you need to change out microSD cards. Overall I give the fit a 4 out of 5 stars.
Finish
(4 out of 5)
The finish of this case could not be any better as I just love the feel to my hands (and to the eyes when cleaned), although I do find the back cover capturing every finger print like a law enforcement finger print scanner machine, haha. I have had to wash this case under warm water once already just because it felt like it was sapping oils out of my hands, lol. Also the inside of the top cover, which is a light grey colored rubber material on mine, likes to darken from holding it which is surprising because I am a hand washing addict, maybe to the point of being a germaphobe. Yes I wash my hands probably 15-20 times a day but that hasn't stopped the cover from getting darkened quite a bit in the fold areas where skin contacts it the most. Either this is dirt (I doubt it though) or a better explanation would be hand oils that is trapped inside the rubber material because washing it did not restore the darkened areas to light grey. Also, one little note I almost forgot to mention, because the top inside cover is a rubber material with a honey comb texture, this texture leaves a slightly annoying design on the screen which has me wanting to wipe the screen down far too often, after every openeing in fact. Maybe the top inside cover would be better if it was made from a microfiber material? Over all I give this case a 4 out of 5 for its beautiful finish when cleaned.
My thoughts after 2 Months of use
Well I must say that I think the ONLY thing that can be improved would be weight, and maybe material used for the inside of cover. For a Slim case I think it weighs a tad bit much. However for everyday use around the house or the office this is THE case to get. I love the black and grey color combination and the texture of this case is fantastic, however I'm not much of a fan of the honey comb marks it puts on the screen, but this can be ignored. Over all it is well worth the asking price and built like a tank without the weight of a tank. If only they made it almost exactly like this but with microfiber material for the inside of the top cover, that would have been my preference, not to mention dropping about 100 grams of weight off of it at least.
Overall I give this case a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars, as its just really that good!
Images below provided by roocase. Last one taken by me showing how I like to hold it, with its built-in handle. This is where the rubber material really comes in handy as its VERY solid and feels like its impossible to drop in this manner.
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