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Sprint Protective cover vs Seido

ok I dont see much people talking about this sprint protective cover for the epic.. I saw one review from igear360 and the gave it a great review.. anyone else have any experience with this case.. its only 20$ and looks great.. How does it compare to the seido innocase which is 10$ more..

jok3sta said:
ok I dont see much people talking about this sprint protective cover for the epic.. I saw one review from igear360 and the gave it a great review.. anyone else have any experience with this case.. its only 20$ and looks great.. How does it compare to the seido innocase which is 10$ more..
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Both covers are great, the Seidio cover is thinner and fits the form factor better along with a better feel, The sprint cover is a little thicker but provides the same amount of protection.
here are a couple pics for comparison.
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Sweet thanks for the pics.. I'm leaning more towards the seido.. but what about damaging the phone. I've read that the seido can cause scratching.. haven't heard anything good or bad bout he sprint. Not feeling the fact that its thicker though
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from the looks of those two cases side by side, does the sprint case offer they keyboard sliding anti-scratching protection too? I see that the hindges on the sprint top case is in the same location as the seido case

i own the sprint case...
It makes the phone thinker and i have noticed that the phone does get a bit hotter with the case on. also the top piece broke when i went to remove it to add a screen protector.
IMO: it is a nice looking case but will brake.

Bought my wife the sprint case to start. The tabs where it attaches to the bottom are raised and push the screen away from the keyboard. This also causes some pretty severe drag when trying to extend or retract the keyboard. The Seido case just came in yesterday and it is a much better fit. The tabs are much thinner and in no way effect the slider mechanism. I do worry about the tabs snapping if she were to remove the case multiple times.

Sounds like some people have luck wthe sprint case and some have luck withe seidio case. From the posts I have seen its varying between the to. I have both and neither provided a issue.
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I bought the Sprint case, and it is just too huge for my liking. I previously had a Seido case for my Sprint Hero and loved that (perfect fit, good quality, not thick at all) so I think I will sell this case and get the Seido instead.

I just bought the Sprint case today and like it. It doesn't add much bulk and i like the textured back.
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I ended up going with the best buy branded seido case with belt clip and I love it.. fits the phone beautifully.. here's a bunch of pics I took
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1948252#post1948252
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Is the entire Sprint case rubbery-feeling plastic like Seidio's, or is it slippery plastic with just the rubbery grip glued on to the bottom half?
I'm getting my phone tomorrow (Sprint finally approved my early upgrade, but unfortunately a little too late to go home with the phone today), and I'm torn between instant gratification at the Sprint store vs having to wait until Thursday to buy a Seidio case from Amazon and have it FedEx'ed. If the Sprint case is all rubbery plastic, and the textured part is actually molded into the plastic, I'll probably go with Sprint's. But if it's slippery plastic with rubbery-backing glued on, I'll live with a naked phone for 24 hours and get the Seidio case from Amazon. The true agony will be if the Sprint case falls at neither extreme, and is rubbery plastic with a glued-on rubbery bottom... plus one for rubbery plastic, minus one for glued-on bottom.
Opinions?

Sorry, but the sprint one sucks. It's adds so much bulk to the phone that it really isn't convenient to put in my pocket anymore. Also, the fake CF weave on the back starting to peal away from the rest of the case within 10 days of owning it. The part covering the top/screen falls off fairly easy. I have the LE active case from Seido for the EVO and it's real nice. i wish there was something similar for the slider, but i doubt that will happen. I really don't want to have a case, but i don't feel that confident in the build of this phone. I did scratch my first epic from i think was my fifth-pocket rivet on my jeans. I never had a case on my pre, and that thing took lots of falls and beatings and never broke.

Ah, ok. That was exactly the info I needed. The glued-on bottom "tread" is the deal-breaker. I'm ordering the Seidio case

I like the sprint cover. Just make sure when you install that you put the correct side up or it will rub when you open the keyboard. The piece is the one that goes over the screen.

I have the sprint case, I had it on my original epic and now the one that I exchanged the first one for. I do notice that the top piece is a little loose now, probably from switching phones. But I have no rubbing or other issues. And anyone that is complaining that the case is adding too much bulk, all I can say is ROFL. What is it adding a MM? Can't fit it in your pocket? its in my pocket at all times and half the time I forget its there, jeans, work pants, shorts etc. and i'm a 5'7 thin guy so Its not like I'm 6'3 220 and don't notice it.

Best combo is zagg invisible shield and seidio car and holster. That's what I'm using
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robl45 said:
I have the sprint case, I had it on my original epic and now the one that I exchanged the first one for. I do notice that the top piece is a little loose now, probably from switching phones. But I have no rubbing or other issues. And anyone that is complaining that the case is adding too much bulk, all I can say is ROFL. What is it adding a MM? Can't fit it in your pocket? its in my pocket at all times and half the time I forget its there, jeans, work pants, shorts etc. and i'm a 5'7 thin guy so Its not like I'm 6'3 220 and don't notice it.
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I'm 6'2" 210 and it's way to big for my pocket. I'm coming from a Pre, so this thing is like three times the size with the Sprint case. And the sweet rubber weave stuff on the back is peeling off on three of the four sides. This case has a good feel, but way too big on the back and ****ty build quality.
Im installing the realook screen protector tonight so i'll give you my opinion on that too.
but i'm glad you like yours robl45

I bought 2 different cases for my Epic, and vastly prefer the Sprint case (not quite sure what the other was).
The textured back makes for a nice grip, my previous case had issues with slipping. The Sprint case is very thick, but you quickly get used to it. I have no issues with sliding, and it conforms to the phone very well.
The ONLY issue I've had with the case, and this is true of all, is that the 2 side pieces of the top half wiggle. It's less noticeable with the Sprint case because of the thickness, but it still does. I fixed this using thermal tape.
As for the 'weave' rubbing off: I don't see how that is possible, it's part of the case: It's a single mold.

jok3sta said:
ok I dont see much people talking about this sprint protective cover for the epic.. I saw one review from igear360 and the gave it a great review.. anyone else have any experience with this case.. its only 20$ and looks great.. How does it compare to the seido innocase which is 10$ more..
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I have the sprint cover, and it looks and feels great, but I have nothing to compare it against. there might be a better case out there, but I feel that this case was worth the $20.

I have the Sprint case.
Both bottom corners of the squishy rubber "weave" have come off; this confirms it's a separate piece from the larger mold it fits into. I've Gorilla-glued both corners, but one of them is separating again. Also, the tabs that holds the bigger piece, which covers the battery cover + camera, near the end where the charging + headphone ports are located are worn. So the bigger piece barely stays on.
I'm done with this case. I'll be in the market for a similarly rubberized but higher-quality product.

Yoobao TPU+PC Case Review

Hi guys, I just wanted to give my review on the case that I've finally settled on! It took me forever to finally decide on a case, but I finally made my choice and I couldn't be happier. I originally had the Silicone case from the T-Mobile store, but that case just wasn't to my liking.
Up first is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/YOOBAO-TPU-case-Skin-Cover-HTC-Sensation-4G-Z710e-/220837531137?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item336af14e01
Nice price for a high quality case for sure. Item took me 9 days to get from the time I ordered it, which isn't at all bad considering it ships from Hong Kong and I'm in California.
The breakdown: this is a lightweight case (AKA not a competitor to the Case Mate Tough and similar heavy-duty cases) that is made out of 2 materials. It is both TPU and Polycarbonate (plastic). The parts that are plastic are where the 2 wedge-shaped pieces on the back of the phone are (above and below the swoosh).
My review: my primary reason for getting a new case was because the T-Mobile gel case was too loose. It felt like a pair of baggy pants on a skinny kid (Take it from a skinny person that that feeling is really uncomfortable). First up is the packaging:
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Nice packaging, comes with a screen protector and cloth inside (I haven't put the screen protector on yet so I'll report on that later). The most noticeable things about the packaging are the comical errors in grammar and spelling, but I couldn't care less about that when I like the product .
I read good things about TPU cases being much tighter than Silicone, and the Yoobao case is certainly a good example of that. Out of the box, it is much more resistant to flexing and takes a bit of an effort to actually put the phone into. BIG plus for me. It's very form fitting and tight on the phone. It's also a thin case, which was instantly noticeable because in the hand it feels more like a naked Sensation than the T-Mob case did. That's not to say it provides no protection, because the combination of TPU and PC makes it feel quite strong for a thin case. Also, let's be honest that most people looking for thin TPU cases aren't looking for the most hardcore in protection. I'm sure the Yoobao will do fine in minor drop situations.
The cutouts on this case are close to perfection.
The headphones jack is fine for the headphones I use. It's about the same size that the cutout on the T-Mob case is.
The cutouts on the top half. As you can see, Yoobao included cutouts for every place where they are needed. 2 things I really like here: the first, that the cutouts are perfectly placed (the mic holes are perfectly centered in each cutout, which is rare), the second, that there is a separate cutout for the camera and the flash. Most cases have one big hole for both the camera and the flash, and the fact that this has individual cutouts exudes quality.
Cutouts at the bottom. This is a pretty bad picture because the mic holes are better centered than the pic makes it look like. Again, nice that they have individual cutouts.
Terrible picture, I know, but I just wanted to show that even the bottom mic hole has a cutout (which like the others is perfectly aligned).
This is the ONLY thing I don't like about the case. While (looking at the cutout from this orientation) the left and right sides of the cutout provide plenty of space, the top part is just barely too thick.
As you can see from the bump, it's just a little too tight for the charger. It's still easy to get the charger in, it's just that it pushes the TPU up right there.
It's a very minor issue, and I'm sure you could easily take a knife to it to make it fit better. This is legitimately the only thing I would change about this case.
The looks:
The looks of this case were probably the main reason I chose it over others. I personally wanted a light case that preserves the looks of the naked Sensation as much as possible, and I don't think you can do any better than this case. I obviously went with the black model, but there is also a white model. The TPU is translucent, and in decent light the case is a dark smoked color (it's really only in low light that it looks completely black). Really sexy color, and it's awesome that you can see the htc logo on the back. The other main case I looked at was the Qubits one that is very popular, but I liked how the Yoobao allows you to see the actual swoosh and htc on the back, rather than an opaque black swoosh that merely imitates the phone. The plastic pieces are so well done that they look just like the phone underneath.
I thought that this picture demonstrated how smooth the transition is from PC to TPU. It's really only a transition that you can feel; you can't see it because it's so smooth.
Other things to note:
The TPU comes up over the lip around the phone like most cases do. It's thin, so when you place the phone face down the screen is just barely off the surface. I didn't include this as a negative thing because I don't have any personal experiences with other cases other than the T-Mob one (which definitely does provide a bigger lip), and I've also heard that TPU cases don't give as much a lip as Silicone cases do.
The power button is harder to press down, but I also didn't include this as a negative because I've heard the same about many TPU cases. The volume rocker also takes a little bit more effort. Both of them are covered by clear TPU that isn't smoked, so it's kinda cool that they are showing off the metal pieces on the phone.
It's not as grippy as a pure silicone case because it can slide around a bit on the plastic parts. I personally think it's grippy enough and enjoy how easy it is to slide in my pants.
Summary: this case is about as good as a lightweight case can get. If you aren't looking for hardcore protection, I absolutely recommend the Yoobao case. It looks great, feels great, adds minimal bulk, fits tightly, and has near-perfect cutouts. IMO no other case out there does a better job of preserving the Sensation's design, and no other case can match how well done the cutouts other than the USB cutout are. I might buy another one just to have an extra because I like it so much. If you have any questions, feel free to let me know.

It's just like any other tpu "twill design" cases. It's just branded that's all.
Nice review. I got one that is unbranded. Don't use it no more.

nicky041192 said:
It's just like any other tpu "twill design" cases. It's just branded that's all.
Nice review. I got one that is unbranded. Don't use it no more.
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Actually its not, yeah, it might be kind of similar but imo this design is much better. The twill design does go over the top and bottom of the phone
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Xcor3 said:
Actually its not, yeah, it might be kind of similar but imo this design is much better. The twill design does go over the top and bottom of the phone
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Ahh just noticed the difference. The matte covers the top and the bottom where the Yoobao doesn't.
Does the screen protector cover the whole front glass? or just he visible screen?

Sorry to hijack your thread but I do have a white one for sale for weeks but one person asked about it and never followed through. The one I have was never used. I just put it on for testing purposes, but ended up not using it. The fs thread is in the marketplace here or you can PM me for details. I don't want to detract the thread by posting pics and such .
Back to topic...
Great detailed review my friend!

can't link yet, but go to amazon.com and type in "HTC SENSATION 4G / SENSATION XE GEL SKIN CASE"
is this suppose to be the same case??

I just got these case myself last week. I love the fact that it fits inside my OEM HTC Leather case. I had to apply little shoe stretch on the sides. But the phone fits perfectly. I was considering the expensive Seidio case and holster...but the Yoobao TPU & Screensaver and the OEM leather case were a great deal at about $20 shipped total on ebay.

nicky041192 said:
Ahh just noticed the difference. The matte covers the top and the bottom where the Yoobao doesn't.
Does the screen protector cover the whole front glass? or just he visible screen?
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Not sure what you're talking about. The Yoobao case covers the top and bottom just like any other case (it wraps around the front at all sides, providing a lip around the whole phone just like most other cases). And I haven't tried the screen protector yet.

Great Review!
I actually was considering this case, but the Yoobao was a big turn off for me. Has anyone found a way to cover up/scratch it off?

I am sure Goof off would take it off.
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Fr3sh2De4th said:
Great Review!
I actually was considering this case, but the Yoobao was a big turn off for me. Has anyone found a way to cover up/scratch it off?
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buy one without yooboo on it. search for 'twill gel case'

I must add something, the screen protector that comes with this Yoobao cover fits the screen a 100% and with a little heat and dust free environment applies perfectly.
I just receive mine today and quickly put the OtterBox Commuter in my drawer.
I must thanks the OP, this is an awesome purchase.

This case is awesome. Thanks OP for the find!

cmarti said:
I must add something, the screen protector that comes with this Yoobao cover fits the screen a 100% and with a little heat and dust free environment applies perfectly.
I just receive mine today and quickly put the OtterBox Commuter in my drawer.
I must thanks the OP, this is an awesome purchase.
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I know I said I was going to do an update when I installed the screen protector; obviously I put that off for a long time. Anyways I did install it and it's exactly like you describe. Applied incredibly easily, no bubbles, fits perfectly, and it even has a little bit of a cutout for the light sensor. Awesome screen protector to complement an equally awesome case.
Just wanted to give this a little bump to update and for others to see this review who haven't yet.

I bought this case; did anyone try removing the yoobao logo with goo-off? if not, i'll guess i'll be the 1st one to try since i bought a clear(white) case and have a white beats back case to go with it....

KingP1n said:
I bought this case; did anyone try removing the yoobao logo with goo-off? if not, i'll guess i'll be the 1st one to try since i bought a clear(white) case and have a white beats back case to go with it....
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I've had past success with goo gone. The goo off is the more paint thinner smelling than the goo gone right? I recently took off the Aprolink logo from my hybrid case.
The goo gone is the one that smells like citrus. I use that stuff to take off adhesives from car finishes as well.

Best Samsung Galaxy S4 Case - Protective Cover +

Best Samsung Galaxy S4 Cover - Protective Cover - REAL REVIEW - 720p @60fps​In this review I did an unboxing, and explained why Samsung's Protective Cover is better than Spigen's Neo Hybrid Case. Before I got this case, I thought that Spigen's Neo Hybrid was best, but after less than 1 year of usage the side cover of Neo Hybrid broke up. There were also some other problems with the Neo Hybrid case which I showed in this REAL REVIEW.
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I used this case in my device but I like more the Otterbox cases in terms of durability, The Spigen is easier to put on and take of but the Otterbox are made for tougher life. I use my device to do sports and I must use a case that is hard enough and not too bold to fit in my pocket.

I like this cover a lot. It has many adventages. It fits perfectly meaning buttons corners. It has cutouts in perfect places and with right shape. The back is made of tpu harder plastic which makes it quite tesistant to drops and hits. Tje sides are made of silicone which makes it nice in touch. Only thing problematic is that the back could be more sticky to avoid sliding outta hand. The rear cutouts for camera and speaker have small raise ups to help avoid scratches on camera glass and provide the possibility to jear spealer when the phone is on its back on desk or something. The front has like 1mm stick out part ariund screen which saves hits on tje gorilla glass when you put it upside down. The cutout on back for camera has a wall of material between it and led flashlight to male it more stable and avoid bigger rocks or dirt to get to camera glass. It looks lile it

I purchased the Spigen Slim Armor View good case. but.. the sview door broke in two months

Im a big fan of the www.lowprocases.com samsung s4 case. Its slim and make my phone look bad ass. Easily get asked what phone I have. http://static1.squarespace.com/stat...e12/1425585170209/samsungs4b.jpg?format=1000w

I had this case for my old Note 2. Great case, but I don't think the TPU edges offer enough protection from drops. I rock the UAG or Speck Candyshell. Amazon has it the green one for $3.50.

Pknockle, no one cares about your sh!tty cases.

i bought one of those before but it was a very tight fit, and when I put on my wireless receiver, it made it really tight and the buttons did not align. I use a simple roocase bumper case and a UAG case now. Both work with the wireless receiver .

hi, I wanted the armor Spigen slim but given the feedback, too fragile

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hi, I wanted the armor Spigen slim but given the feedback, too fragile
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I have one and I haven't had any problems with it. I do notice some lines in the plastic forming near the bottom of the buttons where I can see it breaking eventually. That's only because I take it off to switch batteries a couple of times a week. The case gives the phone a very solid sturdy feel and the rubber absorbs impacts very well. I've dropped it a few times and you can hear that the impact was absorbed.

Otterbox Defender
I used Otterbox Defender for the past 2 years, got it after a week of using the flip case that i hated. Its very durable but its not with flaws, after 2 years (i have no complaints or regrets), the screen protector / plastic is too scratched i just pull it off (im using a tempered glass anyway so no problem.. The rubber jack covers and port covers gives way as well.. and recently the side rubber also rotted more and more but it looked like Rick Grimes in Walking Dead, old and seasoned... haha.. it survived heavy usage as i practically bring my phone everywhere lol and my S4 practically looked brand new because of my Otterbox.. i would really recommend Otterbox if you're looking for heavy duty cover and if you dont mind the bulky appearance.

I have this case too. Bought a Spigen thinking it'd be better but it just added unnecessary bulk and didn't feel as good.

nice case

I use Spigen cases

still prefer bumper cover.. this case makes the phone bulkier..

thanks:good:

I personally think the Speck candyshell grip is the best case for any phone out there. You can't beat it. Great aesthetics, amazing grip, very slim/light, and fits perfectly on the phone, and not to mention, a very tight fight for the phone, giving you a ton of confidence that the case won't come flying off if you drop it.
And shout out to the body glove tactic case for the s4. The only other case that comes close to the Speck grip case, and on certain days, prefer it over the candyshell. Never thought I'd find a case as good as the Speck grip case.
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I have a new candidate for best case for this phone. Body glove tactic. Less grip than the Speck, but still gives a good amount of grip, and what I love about this case is how slim it is when holding the phone. Feels almost as slim as a naked Galaxy s4 (not quite, but as close as you can get with the amount of protection you get with this case), and not as wide feeling like the spigen slim armor, or the Speck. The specks not even wide feeling, it's just that this case is so lean.
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Nice case to look at, and very protective, but too wide, and doesn't have any grip.
If you want an all around great case, go for the speck candyshell grip, or the body glove tactic. Me personally, I'm done using cases. I'm not gonna sell or trade my phone at this point, so really don't care anymore if it gets a few scratches here and there. I'm still using a screen protector though, because the screen is the most important thing on the phone. Besides, I'm really careful with my phone, and probably dropped maybe 2-3x in the entire 4 years if owning this phone.
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Seidio convert combo.

tetded leather case

hey, all...
posted this in another thread...but, received a lack of response.
am hoping a little more visibility might draw someone out.
if not for this specific case, then for another of their products.
looking like a case i'd like to buy, but would love any feed back at all...
http://www.tetded.com/home/en/nexus...e-nexus-6p-huawei-nexus-6p-caen-lc-black.html
many thanks...
cheers.

I have no experience with this brand and it doesn't seem to be common in the USA, but looking at their site, they actually have a flip case for the 6P with SLEEP FUNCTION! Other than the grip-of-death folio case from google, I could not find any flip cases with the rare-as-unicorns sleep function. I almost gave up until I came across your post. Seriously, I was to the point where I was thinking of gutting a flip case to insert a magnet into it. Thank you!
I just ordered this and I hope I get it before christmas (for the misses):
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It's not cheap, but it's still cheaper than the folio case and seems much better looking. I'll update when I get it. I think the maker is in Hong Kong so it'll take at least a week.

http://imgur.com/a/L6BQ2
Here's few pictures that someone else took from Tetded leather case (without flipcover). Apparently it feels quite good (not slippery at all).

I remember the g3 community have alot of people buying the case. Tetded makes cases for most phones so the reviews are all over the place.

I purchased a folio case for my Nexus 6 from this company and was impressed with the quality. I ultimately didn't use it much as I decided that the minimal bulk of the case added to the already overly bulky phone made carrying it in my pocket uncomfortable. Oh, and the back of the case was thick enough (leather over a plastic case mold) that it prevented wireless charging on the 6 to work.

Most curious of the feel of the leather. nothing worse then cheap plasticy leather

^^^...that's a great point.
needless to say...curiosity got the better of me and i ordered one.
when it gets here...i'll post a review.
as i mentioned...the apple case for the 6 is pretty nice. it's actually ALL leather.
feels great and the phone sits well inside of it.
this one is actually leather seemingly wrapped around a plastic shell?
so, we'll see.
i think it might be a little bulky/thick for my tastes...
but, i'm willing to give it a shot.
in the meantime...my adopted protective case arrives later today.
$10 off deal during cyber monday.

cipher77 said:
^^^...that's a great point.
needless to say...curiosity got the better of me and i ordered one.
when it gets here...i'll post a review.
as i mentioned...the apple case for the 6 is pretty nice. it's actually ALL leather.
feels great and the phone sits well inside of it.
this one is actually leather seemingly wrapped around a plastic shell?
so, we'll see.
i think it might be a little bulky/thick for my tastes...
but, i'm willing to give it a shot.
in the meantime...my adopted protective case arrives later today.
$10 off deal during cyber monday.
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look forward to the review!

The one for the 6, which looks exactly like this model for the 6P, is basically a ultra thin case (think Spigen Thin-Fit) with a leather skin. The leather, at least on the one for my 6, was impressive and felt nice. Very well finished and detailed. The case fit well and snapped onto the phone with authority, and was a precise fit.

Psyclism said:
The one for the 6, which looks exactly like this model for the 6P, is basically a ultra thin case (think Spigen Thin-Fit) with a leather skin. The leather, at least on the one for my 6, was impressive and felt nice. Very well finished and detailed. The case fit well and snapped onto the phone with authority, and was a precise fit.
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that's exactly my point.
it's a fantastic case with seemingly quality leather and, like you mentioned, fits like a glove.
doesn't add much bulk, if any, it's perfectly grippy, looks fantastic, and seems like it could last a while.
makes me hope the tetded is half as well made and worth it.
we'll see.

too bad they don't have brown leather, just the garish colors. I've just about given up on slickwraps natural skins

jawiler said:
too bad they don't have brown leather, just the garish colors. I've just about given up on slickwraps natural skins
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the premium flipcover cases have the nicer brown leather (multi tone).

I have the black slim back leather case from tetded for my 6p. It feels great in hand and is not plastic feeling, it feels like a natural leather wallet texture. I wish it was smooth leather though, but its as close as I can find to be like the apple leather cases. It took a few weeks to get to me though because its coming from Hong Kong. My wife likes it as well and had me order a white one for her, so its on the way too. The inside of the case has a microfiber insert to protect from rubbing the finish of the phone off.
Overall I like it and the phone is way less slippery with this case. Also I'm using it with the intelliarmor HD glass screen protector and both work great together.
Hope this helps.
Nick

I've ordered red one too. Can't wait!
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slosrtnick said:
I have the black slim back leather case from tetded for my 6p. It feels great in hand and is not plastic feeling, it feels like a natural leather wallet texture. I wish it was smooth leather though, but its as close as I can find to be like the apple leather cases. It took a few weeks to get to me though because its coming from Hong Kong. My wife likes it as well and had me order a white one for her, so its on the way too. The inside of the case has a microfiber insert to protect from rubbing the finish of the phone off.
Overall I like it and the phone is way less slippery with this case. Also I'm using it with the intelliarmor HD glass screen protector and both work great together.
Hope this helps.
Nick
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Does it have a magnet to close the flip cover? I have the folio case, but there is no magnet to keep the flip cover closed and it bugs me.

andy_rose said:
Does it have a magnet to close the flip cover? I have the folio case, but there is no magnet to keep the flip cover closed and it bugs me.
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Unfortunately I cannot say about a flip case, as I have the one that only covers the back.

I don't like how it doesn't completely cover the edges on the top and bottom. I've had phones crack in those exact areas.

I just received the Dijon II case. It looks good, the cut-outs are fine, fits well, and you can easily remove it from the case. It does have a magnet to sleep/wakeup the screen BUT there are no magnets to keep the screen closed. The cover is not very light so it doesn't open by itself that easily.
They do make a Dijon III case that has a lip in the middle to keep the cover closed BUT there are no speakers holes like on the Dijon II, which makes it not possible to talk on the phone with the cover closed. If the Dijon III had those holes, I would get that version.
Time to wrap it up and put in under the tree...

Thinking of ordering one with flip.
But I'll await your reviews.
My question would be, does the flip stay closed when it should or does the flip stay half open when left on a table?
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Thinking of ordering one with the flip.
But I'll await your reviews.
My question would be, does the flip stay closed when you leave it on a table? Or is it like half open?
And does it stay open when you like it to, or does it self- close?

Mine stays closed and the lid lays completely flat. There is no magnetic clasp however so the lid will flop around when in use and I normally flop it around back while using the phone where it also lays flat. The power on/off is flawless. Extra bonus if you are in a trusted location because you can simply open it and swipe straight into the gui. I'd rate the quality as acceptable for the price. Doesn't feel cheap but you're not going to going to be wowed. I haven't had too many cases of this type but for what it's worth it is easily the least bulky of the lot.
Greatest weakness would be poor drop protection for a case of this kind. The ends have only modest protection and the cover may open when dipped exposing the screen since there is nothing keeping it closed.
Overall it is about what I expected and I'm happy with the purchase. It looks and feels nice, offers half decent protection even if it does lag behind similar cases, the power function is nice.

Review of the Updated Poetic Guardian Case

Hey Guys I bought the Poetic Guardian case from amazon. Been using it for a few days now. I can say without a doubt its the nicest rugged case for the Essential phone(even tho its slim pickins)
Here's some photos: https://imgur.com/a/turfK
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I really like that its rugged and has a nice lip but you can also see the really nice white color on the back. The screen protector is pretty good too. Nice and thick. No touch response issues at all. It does rainbow a tiny bit but its not super noticeable. All the cutouts are great, especially the fixed earpiece and notification light . The mic cutouts are great, the charging port is nice with a cover. The rubber around the edges(black color) has a nice grippy soft feeling to it. Overall I'm very happy with it. The lip protection is something I was really looking for. Overall I'd def recommend this case. My rankings are 1) poetic guardian and 2) tudia tamm case.

aknotts415 said:
Hey Guys I bought the Poetic Guardian case from amazon. Been using it for a few days now. I can say without a doubt its the nicest rugged case for the Essential phone(even tho its slim pickins)
Here's some photos: https://imgur.com/a/turfK
I really like that its rugged and has a nice lip but you can also see the really nice white color on the back. The screen protector is pretty good too. Nice and thick. No touch response issues at all. It does rainbow a tiny bit but its not super noticeable. All the cutouts are great, especially the fixed earpiece and notification light . The mic cutouts are great, the charging port is nice with a cover. The rubber around the edges(black color) has a nice grippy soft feeling to it. Overall I'm very happy with it. The lip protection is something I was really looking for. Overall I'd def recommend this case. My rankings are 1) poetic guardian and 2) tudia tamm case.
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I'm using the Incipio DualPro Case. Are you familiar with that one? I'm curious how it compares with the two you mention . Most of the cases for this phone are pretty lousy. I like Spigen cases but they didn't bother making one for this phone. No Otterbox either and no belt clip holster. I had to mod an iPhone X belt clip. It's too bad accessories are so poor for this phone.

jhs39 said:
I'm using the Incipio DualPro Case. Are you familiar with that one? I'm curious how it compares with the two you mention . Most of the cases for this phone are pretty lousy. I like Spigen cases but they didn't bother making one for this phone. No Otterbox either and no belt clip holster. I had to mod an iPhone X belt clip. It's too bad accessories are so poor for this phone.
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I had the dualpro for the HTC U11. It was pretty good. It wasnt very grippy at all. But it was a good case. Id say a big advantage on the poetic gurardian is it has a big lip around the screen and id bet u can pop out the built in protector and put in a glass one and it would stay. The dual pro and tudia im guessing would make the glass protectors pop off easy.

I've tried many of the cases for this phone. So far, I would have to say that this one is probably my favorite.
The only issue I have with it is the fact that the built-in screen protector seems to have no oleophobic coating, and is a horrible fingerprint magnet.
If anyone is interested, second place would go to :
https://www.amazon.com/Miubox-Anti-...2331854&sr=1-11&keywords=essential+phone+case
Only real problem with this one is that it doesn't have a built-in screen protector.
As for protection, this one I would say is best:
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Fe...2331854&sr=1-19&keywords=essential+phone+case
However, it killed my GPS signal. I had some cell signal drop, which I expected since it is a metal case. I didn't expect the horrible drop in GPS though. If you don't care about GPS, and want a case you can throw against the wall and probably not hurt your phone, than go with this one.

Procrustinator said:
I've tried many of the cases for this phone. So far, I would have to say that this one is probably my favorite.
The only issue I have with it is the fact that the built-in screen protector seems to have no oleophobic coating, and is a horrible fingerprint magnet.
If anyone is interested, second place would go to :
https://www.amazon.com/Miubox-Anti-...2331854&sr=1-11&keywords=essential+phone+case
Only real problem with this one is that it doesn't have a built-in screen protector.
As for protection, this one I would say is best:
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Fe...2331854&sr=1-19&keywords=essential+phone+case
However, it killed my GPS signal. I had some cell signal drop, which I expected since it is a metal case. I didn't expect the horrible drop in GPS though. If you don't care about GPS, and want a case you can throw against the wall and probably not hurt your phone, than go with this one.
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My v2 poetic case screen protector is all scuffed up, but it still looks sharp.
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I wish they would just make the Poetic Affinity for this phone and call it a day.

I love that there's a flap covering the USB slot in the phone. I work in construction, and I was always digging dirt, dust, concrete, and pocket lint out of my HTC U11 after work before I could even plug the charger in

tech_head said:
I wish they would just make the Poetic Affinity for this phone and call it a day.
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This! Lol I also have this Guardian case. Had the v1 that didn't have the right cutout on top for the notification LED, got the revised version for free but didn't use it for more than a week. I'm not too keen on flaps covering charging ports. They almost always end up getting too loose over time and won't close fully again. I'd still use it had they used a tgsp instead of plastic for the screen cover.

gqukyo said:
This! Lol I also have this Guardian case. Had the v1 that didn't have the right cutout on top for the notification LED, got the revised version for free but didn't use it for more than a week. I'm not too keen on flaps covering charging ports. They almost always end up getting too loose over time and won't close fully again. I'd still use it had they used a tgsp instead of plastic for the screen cover.
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I popped out that plastic POS and put a glass one on the phone before putting the case on.

RandomPooka said:
I popped out that plastic POS and put a glass one on the phone before putting the case on.
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I was thinking of that as I had some lying around but wasn't sure the case would still fit snugly or would just break from the pressure. How's it holding on now?

gqukyo said:
I was thinking of that as I had some lying around but wasn't sure the case would still fit snugly or would just break from the pressure. How's it holding on now?
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Working great after 3 days. 2 on the weekend weren't a surprise. But, had it in my pocket at the construction job, and did not have a single issue with screen protector popping

I see there is a "revised" version of this... looking for something similar to otterbox for my uncle. Seems like this poetic guardian or the Miubox are the only things similar to an otterbox (the poetic even more so).
anyone happen to have other suggestions or recommendations besides those two?

x000x said:
I see there is a "revised" version of this... looking for something similar to otterbox for my uncle. Seems like this poetic guardian or the Miubox are the only things similar to an otterbox (the poetic even more so).
anyone happen to have other suggestions or recommendations besides those two?
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Essential PH-1 Case,Feitenn Essential Hybrid Armor Alloy Aluminum Metal Bumper Case Gorilla Glass Soft Rubber Silicone Military Heavy Duty Shockproof Hard Case For Essential case (Black, Essential) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HMR2GT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N08vBbMN93EB8

RandomPooka said:
Essential PH-1 Case,Feitenn Essential Hybrid Armor Alloy Aluminum Metal Bumper Case Gorilla Glass Soft Rubber Silicone Military Heavy Duty Shockproof Hard Case For Essential case (Black, Essential) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HMR2GT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N08vBbMN93EB8
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hmm some reviewers mentioned even worse signal with it on... not a good thing since the phone already has iffy reception issues etc

x000x said:
hmm some reviewers mentioned even worse signal with it on... not a good thing since the phone already has iffy reception issues etc
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I'll have to put the Poetic back on and see if there's any noticeable difference. I usually can blame my poor signal on being with Sprint. Never thought about it being the device case.

RandomPooka said:
I'll have to put the Poetic back on and see if there's any noticeable difference. I usually can blame my poor signal on being with Sprint. Never thought about it being the device case.
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I'm on Sprint and the combo of that provider and the poor reception of the phone is the worst possible combo... Lol

gqukyo said:
I'm on Sprint and the combo of that provider and the poor reception of the phone is the worst possible combo... Lol
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I went to grab it last night after posting that and can't remember where the darn thing is. I know I set it aside somewhere safe, I just don't know WHERE...

The "revised" one I believe is just the corrected one with the LED finally showing on the earpiece portion of the front. I don't think there's any other revisions after that correction.

Found my Poetic case. It was in the box my other one came in. I'll see if I notice any signal strength differences tomorrow, since I'm working on the same job site

Judging solely on insanely improved battery life, I'm going to gurss that this case is better for signal strength than my other case.
My home wifi is also decent in places it was only so-so or completely absent before. Looks like that steel frame wasn't doing my reception any favors.