I just received this case this afternoon and wanted to share my initial impressions. It's quite inexpensive ($5.00, including shipping) but seems to be well-made, and it's exactly the right size for the G2x: large enough so it's not hard to get the phone in and out, but cozy enough to keep it from moving around inside the case. The combination belt clip and belt loop make it very secure on the belt, too.
I only had two concerns about it. First, the top of the brad holding the belt clip onto the case is exposed inside the phone compartment. It's flush with the inside surface, and it's painted and smooth, but I could potentially see it making a scratch on the screen if a large amount of pressure were exerted on the outside of the case; I covered it with a piece of duct tape, and it should be fine. The other is that it has a magnetic closure, and a magnet applied to the G2x makes it think it's in the car dock, which activates Car Home. I addressed that via Spider Launcher, a $1.00 app from the market that allows capturing that event and redirecting it to the normal launcher.
Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase, and it certainly beats (for me) carrying the phone around in my pocket. I'll be happy to answer any questions anyone might have about it.
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Howdy all,
I have owned an x7510 (XDA Flint) for about 5 months now and unfortunately the original leather case that came with the phone broke. The small holding arms which help attach the phone to the case fractured and eventually broke off.
I found suitable leather replacements on eBay for about £10.00 but decided to go for a more solid solution. I remember picking up an Aluminium Hard case for my very first PDA hp Ipaq 2210 which I used for about 4 years and it’s still in perfect condition. So I decided to go for the Aluminium Hard case for the x7500/x7510 I found on eBay.
I have only used it for a few hours so I guess I can’t post a full review but I am just so pleased with it I wanted to give you all decent look.
The whole case is manufactured from .5mm thick hardened aluminium with the regular holes and cut-outs for buttons, camera, stylus, speakers, slider and sockets the only button that is inaccessible while in the case is the reset. The entire case is lined with a thin layer of soft foam which serves to protect the phone from impact as well as hold the phone nice and snug. The hinges on the end of the case are double jointed to allow them to fold back on themselves to put the phone is the standard sitting position. There is a small horizontal window similar to the one on the keyboard which allows you to look through to the display when the phone is closed.
One of the more interesting features is the hinges. When the case is in the open position they fold to form a block and provide extra support to the heavy screen.
The case weighs 93g which is about the same weight as the keyboard alone and when put together with the phone the total weight is 465g.
The whole case feels very sturdy and has a beautiful black finish, when closed up the keyboard sits perfectly over the phone and activates the status screen.
One problem I have noticed which is probably quite an obvious one. The keyboard which uses magnets to hold itself onto the original case will not work on this aluminium case. This does not pose a massive problem as the keyboard fits nice and snug in its foam cut out but when closing the phone the keyboard will often favour sticking to the bottom of the phone instead of staying in held in the case. I’m looking into ways to solve this, possibly by taking the metal pads from the original case and adding them under the foam lining to provide the keyboard with a bit more grip.
Anyway as I said before I am very pleased with the case and if I were asked to mark it out of 10 I would have to give it a 9.
I am still unable to find this case from an online retailer, but a number of them are avalible from ebay for around £10. An auction for one can be found Here
I hope someone finds this information useful.
Regards
Atomiser
Aluminium case
Atomiser09 said:
Howdy all,
One problem I have noticed which is probably quite an obvious one. The keyboard which uses magnets to hold itself onto the original case will not work on this aluminium case. This does not pose a massive problem as the keyboard fits nice and snug in its foam cut out but when closing the phone the keyboard will often favour sticking to the bottom of the phone instead of staying in held in the case. I’m looking into ways to solve this, possibly by taking the metal pads from the original case and adding them under the foam lining to provide the keyboard with a bit more grip.
Atomiser
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I have the same case which I bought from eBay. As regards the keyboard not sticking to the bottom half of the case, I found a solution: Get those poster stickers that come in pairs. One piece sticks to the inside bottom of the case, the other to the underside of the keyboard. The mating faces are vecrose and the keyboard gets secured to the bottom half of the case. I even did same for the top half of the case and the main x7510 unit.
Or you can buy some Adhesive Magnet Strip that is sold for crafts people to make fridge-magnets.
i used this for my u1000 around a year ago. although the look and feel of the device looked great (not to mention the protection offered), i did notice a small significant decrease in phone signal. a bar or sometimes 2 would be lost. i also found that the gps signal took a longer time to lock on. my solution was to drill holes on the upper side. this was discussed in another thread here in the athena section. that's where i got the idea and the holes took care of my concerns as mentioned above. i also remember using double-sided velcro stickers to ensure the keyboard stayed in its place. to make it "sink", i had to cut up the rubber lining beneath to accomodate the velco. this ensured that the overall case shut properly without any gaps on the sides.
cheers
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU..._20?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1369583887&sr=1-20
Anyone grab this one yet? Curious how well it fits, and how well it works with the glass screen protectors. Looks very durable, and I know that their tablet versions are highly respected.
I got the poetic atmosphere from amazon for 6.95 (it's now 8.95) and I love it.
Fits great and I love that that you can still see the back of the phone somewhat. Although it says clear it's really more smokey and best of all it's light and keeps the phone thin
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I got the poetic atmosphere from amazon for 6.95 (it's now 8.95) and I love it.
Fits great and I love that that you can still see the back of the phone somewhat. Although it says clear it's really more smokey and best of all it's light and keeps the phone thin
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Appreciate the reply, but that case is a very different animal compared to the Revolution.
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http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU..._20?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1369583887&sr=1-20
Anyone grab this one yet? Curious how well it fits, and how well it works with the glass screen protectors. Looks very durable, and I know that their tablet versions are highly respected.
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Probably late to the party, but here is my Amazon review:
3/5 Stars -
After spending approximately 2 weeks searching and deliberating for a Galaxy S4 case, I settled on purchasing the Poetic Revolution. I was drawn to the Poetic Revolution because it combines a sturdy outer shell with a built-in screen protector/cover. This is a rugged case which will no doubt keep your expensive piece of technology safe from minor accidents, moisture, tumbles and scratches.
I also have to admit that I like Poetic's brand logo; maybe I've been watching too much Game of Thrones.
Being under $20 at the time of purchase made this buy a bargain, compared to similarly designed S4 cases.
It's important to note that, while this case is a value, it's not perfect.
1. It's difficult to keep clean. the TPU/rubberized plastic body is something of a lint magnet. Depending on the surface or pocket your device is in, it picks up white flecks very easily and can be a little challenging to clean with just a simple finger wipe. Likewise, the screen cover (not being directly attached to the phone's screen) has a tendency to capture dust underneath it. The plastic below my home button has become a minor haven of dust.
2. The belt clip is almost useless. Part of my initial draw to this case was I was looking for something with a kickstand, and thought this might be a viable alternative for something portable. The reality is the included belt clip is unwieldy to use when attached to an actual belt or pocket, and the attachment mechanism (using tension to clip to the top and bottom of the phone), seems very prone to breakage over time. Likewise, to actual utilize the belt clip as a kick stand, you have to lug it around. Personally, I prefer my device sans kickstand, so I haven't found myself using it.
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Probably late to the party, but here is my Amazon review:
3/5 Stars -
After spending approximately 2 weeks searching and deliberating for a Galaxy S4 case, I settled on purchasing the Poetic Revolution. I was drawn to the Poetic Revolution because it combines a sturdy outer shell with a built-in screen protector/cover. This is a rugged case which will no doubt keep your expensive piece of technology safe from minor accidents, moisture, tumbles and scratches.
I also have to admit that I like Poetic's brand logo; maybe I've been watching too much Game of Thrones.
Being under $20 at the time of purchase made this buy a bargain, compared to similarly designed S4 cases.
It's important to note that, while this case is a value, it's not perfect.
1. It's difficult to keep clean. the TPU/rubberized plastic body is something of a lint magnet. Depending on the surface or pocket your device is in, it picks up white flecks very easily and can be a little challenging to clean with just a simple finger wipe. Likewise, the screen cover (not being directly attached to the phone's screen) has a tendency to capture dust underneath it. The plastic below my home button has become a minor haven of dust.
2. The belt clip is almost useless. Part of my initial draw to this case was I was looking for something with a kickstand, and thought this might be a viable alternative for something portable. The reality is the included belt clip is unwieldy to use when attached to an actual belt or pocket, and the attachment mechanism (using tension to clip to the top and bottom of the phone), seems very prone to breakage over time. Likewise, to actual utilize the belt clip as a kick stand, you have to lug it around. Personally, I prefer my device sans kickstand, so I haven't found myself using it.
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Nope, not late at all. Enjoyed the review and it pushed my decision to avoid buying this case at this time.
it's just me... but looks like a coffin
My opinion of the iMagnet dock has slipped a bit after having used it for a while now.
I got it at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IOQ3K6/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the price was right.
The mounting sticky suction cup works great and it is not too large so it is not obtrusive.
However ... the magnet is just not strong enough. Once you put a case on, the strength (or lack thereof) becomes more apparent.
I put an el cheapo s-view case on and since it covers the back instead of replacing the battery cover, the extra thickness insulates it from the magnet a bit too much.
Yes, it holds the phone. However, the choice of a round-shaped magnet may have been the big mistake.
Since the magnetic field is round, it allows the phone to pivot around the central axis and after a bit of driving, the phone tilts to one side or the other.
A rectangular magnet or at least a much stronger one would probably correct this.
When my Spigen Slim Armor case arrives I will try it out and see if the s-view case if just too thick or what.
I've had the whole phone rotating and less magnetic strength as you op. I used it with my s3 and put the metal plate inside the plastic on my seidio ext battery case. The phone was pretty heavy and it did hold pretty well. A good pothole could knock it off though. It'd be much stronger on the outside of the case but way to ugly.
Now I'm using a ballistic sgmaxx this case is way to thick to put it in the inside. Plus I have a wireless receiver for charging making it a no go. And on top of all that even if I placed the plate on the outside it blocks the wireless charging from working.
It really sucks because I loved that mount. No tabs to adjust, no pieces to break or lose, no clicking it in place and pushing a button to release.
nunjabusiness said:
My opinion of the iMagnet dock has slipped a bit after having used it for a while now.
I got it at Amazon: and the price was right.
The mounting sticky suction cup works great and it is not too large so it is not obtrusive.
However ... the magnet is just not strong enough. Once you put a case on, the strength (or lack thereof) becomes more apparent.
I put an el cheapo s-view case on and since it covers the back instead of replacing the battery cover, the extra thickness insulates it from the magnet a bit too much.
Yes, it holds the phone. However, the choice of a round-shaped magnet may have been the big mistake.
Since the magnetic field is round, it allows the phone to pivot around the central axis and after a bit of driving, the phone tilts to one side or the other.
A rectangular magnet or at least a much stronger one would probably correct this.
When my Spigen Slim Armor case arrives I will try it out and see if the s-view case if just too thick or what.
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Any luck with the Spigen Slim Armor case? I have the Slim Armor right now and am debating this mount but after reading this thread, I'm a little skeptical. I was thinking to put the round disk between the TPU and Hard Shell of the case so that there's less insulation of the magnet.
I have had this mount for over 18 months starting with my s3. I can see where with the extended battery it may be an weight issue. I have the slim armor case and with the plate between the 2 layers (the hard plastic and the rubber) on my S4 it works great. even in the pot hole state of Michigan. I don't know if the other people are using the large plate that is included but its almost a must in order to keep the magnet in full contact with metal.
Funny enough, with the Spigen Slim Armor, it works better than the el cheapo sview I was using.
The $5 slim armor from AliExpress is just plain awesome, although a little hard to open..
I was thinking of getting one of these.. now I am not
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I was thinking of getting one of these.. now I am not
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Your missing out.
I'm going to have to figure out how to use one with wireless charging. Maybe a rare earth magnets instead.
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Your missing out.
I'm going to have to figure out how to use one with wireless charging. Maybe a rare earth magnets instead.
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I swear I have been thinking that ever since I got it, I even wrote the MFR and told them if they put an induction charger in there somehow they would make a million fast.
Erm ... not really.
Can anyone give some advice about a belt case/holster?
I'm thinking on the lines of this type http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OHFTPXM/ a horizontal case.
But, this don't usually last that long.
So, I was thinking about http://www.amazon.co.uk/Urvoix-Case-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00S6DQ37W/ a vertical canvas style.
But, I'm unsure using it with a belt and in vertical orientation would it just get in the way, sitting down, driving etc?
I'll probably be buying a case for the phone too.
Any advice please.
Thank you
I used to use belt holsters and cases but problem is this phone is so big the cases look like fanny packs Lol.
With that out of the way, I think the horizontal holders are better for when you sit down.
I'm using a Seidio CAPSA exoskeleton holster in horizontal orientation, with a UAG case. They fit perfectly together. If you search the forums someone on here has posted photos of this combination. If you rotate it to vertical it does get in the way a little when sitting down, so I use it horizontal.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-capsa-touchview-holster-p/hl4ssgt4ast.htm
DarkManX4lf said:
I used to use belt holsters and cases but problem is this phone is so big the cases look like fanny packs Lol.
With that out of the way, I think the horizontal holders are better for when you sit down.
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Kinsman-UK said:
I'm using a Seidio CAPSA exoskeleton holster in horizontal orientation, with a UAG case. They fit perfectly together. If you search the forums someone on here has posted photos of this combination. If you rotate it to vertical it does get in the way a little when sitting down, so I use it horizontal.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-capsa-touchview-holster-p/hl4ssgt4ast.htm
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Thank you both very much
I use an Otterbox Defender w/holster & don't have any issues sitting down w/ the phone in the landscape/horizon mode. I do take the phone off my belt in the car to use my Craig's Docks car dock/mount. I think your physique has a lot to do with the comfort of the phone when seated. I also have a horizontal nylon belt pouch I got from Amazon that fits the phone with the Defender case but I've never used it because I've had no problems with the Defender's holster. The nylon pouch would be very useful if you're in a warm climate & it's raining & you're outside a lot.
One thing I really like about the Defender holster is it allows the phone to be placed in the screen out position so I can see/use the screen when it's clipped on my belt (it's of course less protection than screen in but for me the functionality outweighs that). I do agree that the size of the N4 looks like you've got a tablet on your belt, it does look ridiculous but it is what it is.
The Defender is a high quality precision made case IMO and if you buy one online make sure you buy it either directly from Otterbox or directly from Amazon (not a third party reseller) as counterfeiting is rampant with them. Also you have to remove the included plastic screen protector & use something else for clarity & to prevent the constant dirt that accumulates through the opening for the home key w/ the installed screen protector.
I haven't used the exact same one that you listed, but I used a very similar design holster for my gs1 and that fake pleather material wore out pretty quick by the belt area. I can't believe I paid $15 for that. If you want to go vertical, I personally recommend it on the side. Would interfere if worn near the front. Out of those 2, I would say the nylon holster would last longer because of the 1000d cordura nylon, but I can't speak for the overall quality. The stitching might be shoddy and stuff could fall apart easily.
I used the supcase beetle case with holster, but the case and holster broke. The case could not take a huge impact. I wore the holster on my side horizontally and broke the belt clip getting out of the car. I am currently using a cheap otterbox defender type case with holster.
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I use an Otterbox Defender w/holster & don't have any issues sitting down w/ the phone in the landscape/horizon mode. I do take the phone off my belt in the car to use my Craig's Docks car dock/mount. I think your physique has a lot to do with the comfort of the phone when seated. I also have a horizontal nylon belt pouch I got from Amazon that fits the phone with the Defender case but I've never used it because I've had no problems with the Defender's holster. The nylon pouch would be very useful if you're in a warm climate & it's raining & you're outside a lot.
One thing I really like about the Defender holster is it allows the phone to be placed in the screen out position so I can see/use the screen when it's clipped on my belt (it's of course less protection than screen in but for me the functionality outweighs that). I do agree that the size of the N4 looks like you've got a tablet on your belt, it does look ridiculous but it is what it is.
The Defender is a high quality precision made case IMO and if you buy one online make sure you buy it either directly from Otterbox or directly from Amazon (not a third party reseller) as counterfeiting is rampant with them. Also you have to remove the included plastic screen protector & use something else for clarity & to prevent the constant dirt that accumulates through the opening for the home key w/ the installed screen protector.
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I haven't used the exact same one that you listed, but I used a very similar design holster for my gs1 and that fake pleather material wore out pretty quick by the belt area. I can't believe I paid $15 for that. If you want to go vertical, I personally recommend it on the side. Would interfere if worn near the front. Out of those 2, I would say the nylon holster would last longer because of the 1000d cordura nylon, but I can't speak for the overall quality. The stitching might be shoddy and stuff could fall apart easily.
I used the supcase beetle case with holster, but the case and holster broke. The case could not take a huge impact. I wore the holster on my side horizontally and broke the belt clip getting out of the car. I am currently using a cheap otterbox defender type case with holster.
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Awesomes x2 Thank you
I think we can close this one now, if needed :good:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung...-kickstand-combo-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgt4k-bk.htm
iv been using the seido surface for about 6-7 months now and its still working great, spring on the holster still seems as strong as brand new, and its pretty slim compared to the other case+holster combos. it provides plenty of protection, iv dropped my phone at least 10 times since november, each time onto hard surface floors from about waist high (im 5 foot 11), and each time i remove the case to see what damage i caused and surprised to see that my phone itself still it perfect cosmetic condition. no scratches or scuffs anywhere on the edges or corners. phone sits pretty snug into the clip, it has NEVER came off on its own. if something were to go wrong with this case ill definitely buy another one.
Read my thread about Seidio & buying form their online store.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/accessories/dont-want-to-buy-seidios-webstore-t3036913
I have to initiate a chargeback w/ the bank that issued the credit card I used to get a refund. Seidio refunded zero.
Seido's online store is a joke if you have a problem w/ one of their products. By far the worst experience I've ever had purchasing online.
The Surface is a decent case but completely overpriced. Only reason I got one was to turn into the Surface w/ holster which was complete garbage, both the case & the holster. Everytime I moved the phone fell off the beltclip, is was unusable. And yes, I did have the case locked to the beltclip.
For the price Seidio charges for the Surface it should have rocker switch covers at a bare minimum. You can spend a fraction of the cost of a Surface & get a far nicer case.
Best Buy sells the Surface as their Platinum series at half the price Seidio charges.
IMO Seidio = garbage.
Maxpedition
Ever since I starting using tactical pouches with my iPhone 5s, I have continued to do so with my Note 4. I use Maxpedition pouches, as they are made of 1050d ballistic nylon. They are quite excellent.|
When I'm at work, during my food vendering stuff, I use their TC-3 pouch. However, I rock their leg pouch for any other events. Since I run around with no case on my phone except for the leg pouch and the small pouch that my phone and cards slip in, I am quite pleased with the setup. Excellent durability and I can carry my expensive IEMs, wallet, phone, and a couple extras with no problem.
Thank you all for the additional post and information
After a lot of head scratching I ordered the vertical case (2nd link in my OP).
I'll use it as a starting point and try other cases once I get my Note 4 through the post.
Disclaimer: This case was provided by Poetic for free in exchange for an honest review. So here is my take:
First thing first, this case is big, bulky and heavy duty. It’s a “TANK”. It’s rugged and so well made that you feel like dropping your phone + case on purpose just for fun. It gives you that confidence that nothing is going to happen to your phone. I, however, didn't try. At some level I feel that Revolution series is going after Otterbox cases that are known for their ruggedness.
Before we talk about other things, let’s take a look at how the case looks like and how it’s built.
Look and feel:
Case I received is made of Black Plastic and Brown TPU bits. This case is constructed in two parts where the frame that holds the phone inside is made out of plastic. This plastic frame also has a built in screen protector. If you don’t already have one installed on your phone this does the job just fine. Once you have inserted the phone inside the plastic frame, you can take this sub-assembly and insert it into the main cover which is constructed out of plastic and TPU material. Putting together the two pieces really takes some effort. However once done right, the fit and finish is good and tight. So no dust or lint is getting in there.
Cutouts and Ports:
On the front it has usual cut outs for speakers, camera and sensors and they all line up perfectly. Right side has buttons which, unfortunately, are flushed so you really have to feel them, find the right one and push it to make it work. I really wish Poetic had made these buttons slightly raised from the main body. However since buttons are slightly textured, they are easy to find and operate. Ports for headphone jack and USB are perfectly aligned as well as covered with flaps (for dust protection), which is a good addition for a case like this. On the back side, cut outs for camera assembly (complete with laser and flash) and a round cutout for finger print sensor that is large enough for easy access while holding the phone in hand.
Specialties:
Two things that are special about this case are:
It has a built in carabiner loop on one end. I am sure the design intent of this loop is to put a lanyard in it but I don’t really see people walking around while wearing this phone around their necks. However, I found this feature to be extremely useful when disassembling the case. You can push down on the loop to start separating the two pieces apart which are really tight fit when assembled correctly.
Party piece of this case is the kickstand on the back. This is one of the most rugged and rigid kickstands I have ever seen on a phone case. I think its made out of aluminum (not sure though) and is very easy to open and close. It closes with tight snap giving a quality sound and feel. A perfect companion for a phone like Nexus 6P, that has a large screen for media consumption. Having this kickstand means hands free Netflix or youtube which is awesome. I wish more case manufacturers start putting kickstands on their cases.
Closing thoughts:
This case is rugged and strong enough to withstand day to day abuse and beyond. It adds weight and size to a already big phone so it’s not easy to carry it around in your pocket unless you wear a really baggy jeans or trousers. I personally would rather use this case when I am outdoors biking, trailing or hiking.
Since I already have a TGSP on my phone, I ended up removing the plastic shield that comes preassembled with this case. Having a screen protector in combination with this plastic shield makes the phone almost impossible to operate due to screen not registering touch input.
It’s currently available on Amazon for $16.95 which I think is an excellent deal. I would definitely recommend this to people who do a lot of activities outdoors. However if you are not one of them but still looking for something like otterbox but with a kickstand and a carabiner loop then this case is a perfect choice.