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I sewed a folio case for my 8X

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I sewed this case a few days ago for my phone. All of the materials are up-cycled/reused. The fabric is an old bandana, the board that gives it rigidity is cardboard from a shoebox (very strong and thin!), and the elastic is a strap that fell off of a notebook. I suppose, if you want to get picky, the thread is new material. It was just laying around and doing nothing though, so it's not like I bought it for this project.
The phone straps in to the case, and it has a port-hole for the camera and speaker. You can not see the hole for the speaker because I did not cut the fabric, just the cardboard. This way particulates are kept out of the speaker, but you can hear it just fine.
The case folds over the back where the camera port-hole is, so when it is closed the lens is protected. The case will also fold up nicely into a stand for the phone, which is certainly the most important aspect of this design for me. When the case is fully closed the power and headphone ports are still accesible. The case extends far enough above and below the device that the top and bottom edges would not be damaged in a fall.
The elastic holds the phone in place surprisingly well, and does not block the front facing camera. I have use Skype while the phone is in the case in kickstand mode and it works wonderfully.
This is just my prototype. I have some neodymium magnets on the way, so I'm thinking about either adding them to this to get the flap to seal nicely, or adding them to the next version. Another option would be to make credit card/ID/money pockets, but obviously I would not want to have those and magnets. Which one do you think would be more useful?
Edit: 2013-05-03 Fixed image.

Looks beautiful, very nice and creative.

Thank you! It was a fun little project. It's been pretty functional too.
I'm working on version 2 which will have neodymium magnets that will clasp it closed and hold it in kickstand mode. Since I have the magnets to hold it in a triangular prism shape, and it doesn't have to fold back on itself like this one does, I'm able to eliminate one of the big panels so it is thinner when closed. I'll post a pic when I finish it.

This looks great, you should make/sell some cases on Etsy

New Trent NT650CR rugged case review

This will be a fairly brief review. I'm not going to post any pictures -- the Amazon product page will have to suffice.
I'm still deciding on what type of case (if any) to use with my S5.
I've never been a big fan of this type of rugged case because of the bulk they add to the phone. This one is probably one of the smaller ones, which is a plus. The TPU part of the back fits just flush with the camera protrusion in that spot and then adds a slight ridge around it. The frame in the front seems slightly deeper than it needs to be, but it doesn't interfere with using the phone.
The overall look is really good - seems to be a common design. The interchangeable backs I think are great. They look and to some extent feel like aluminum although they are plastic. Everything fits very tightly. Nothing is going to come apart accidentally here.
One concern I had was the cutout for accessing the already-difficult USB port cover. It is indeed quite deep but there is just enough room for getting a fingernail under the left edge of the door. It doesn't really interfere with the opened flap or the cable.
The buttons are easily accessed through the case -- too easily, I found. I am constantly accidentally unlocking my screen in my pocket - not good. I would prefer a little more texture to them so that you can tell by feel if your finger is on one, but that doesn't help the pocket issue.
The screen protector is for me a major killer. It absolutely kills the look and feel of the screen, but even worse, the opening for the fingerprint sensor seems to be a lint magnet. I have a ton of lint and dust between the phone and the protector after about a week. If I absolutely loved this case in all other ways, I'd cut the protector right out. Really don't need or want it.
Generally speaking though, in all other ways it's a pretty nice case, and a good option among this type.

Looks very similar to the Zerolemon S5 case, without the squared off corners. Hopefully I'll have my ZL case tomorrow or Thursday, might grab one of these as well and compare them directly.

I agree with you jdock, Case overall is good but when it comes to using it in on daily basis it adds weight and takes extra space in your pocket. It seems they should actually do something about the screen protector.
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you can easily pop the screen protector out with just a little bit of pressure, makes the case alot better IMHO, the protector just wouldnt get pristine.

Nillkin Soft TPU Ultrathin Transparent Back Case Skin for Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Who have this case any recommendations?
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Perfect
I have one, grey colour. After trying many cases, I think this one does the best job. It protects well and also leaves the phone accents to be easily seen.
Sure, I am not the biggest fan of TPU cases as they tend to loose in time, but this one is actually quite ok.
And one more thing: it definitely does not scratch the metal edges.

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Who have this case any recommendations?
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it's not a bad case,but beware if there's a dust will scratch the silver side of note 4...
also after 2month usage,the bottom of the case start loosing,but typical problem for tpu case after some times

Got similar TPU case and had to cut out the buttons they are so sensitive on this device it was going out and on up and down all the time

I have the grey one, it is very cheap. I don't like it, it fits well and is slim but I don't like the feel, shiny and rubbery makes it feel very cheap to me...I know it is cheap but I don't want my phone to end up feeling cheap

I would love to see pictures of a phone in this... right now there're just pictures of the backs themselves...

Hi,
I have a question to OP. Is the TPU case thick enough to protect the back camera from touching the ground surface when placing on table or floor etc?
I have purchased a cheap TPU case before but it leave the back camera exposed to the potential of scratching when placing on table. Currently using Spigen Neo Hybrid which works perfect but look a bit bulky.
Thanks.

I just hate the sticky rubbery feel of TPU. Just feels cheap to me. Also these TPU cases tend to sag and loosen over time.

I have this and a diztronic, diztronic is in a whole different league, still essentially a rubber case but so so much better and doesn't feel cheap.

[REVIEW] Artech21 Leather Folio Case

I am particular about both my wallets and my cases, so combining the two means an extra degree of pickiness. I also tend toward folio cases, so if that's not your thing, you aren't going to like this one, as it is very much intended for someone who wants to carry everything in one case.
The Artech21 case is a large full-size folio case with all the bells and whistles. It is solidly constructed from thick, high-quality leather and other materials.
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The interior is lined with what appears to be nylon fabric. There is a TPU case to hold the phone in place.
The wallet section is capable of holding 5-7 IDs and credit cards while still allowing room for some cash and other stuff in the slot behind it.
Even with all that stuff inside, it still closes securely. The snap is held in place by a magnet. It's not an especially strong magnet, but it seems strong enough.
The snap does block access to the power button when closed.
Access to power and headphone jack is unobstructed. The case comes with a wrist strap that I did not attach, but it's easy to do so if you like such things.
After a few days with this case, I am definitely liking it. The leather is very nice, and it looks and feels much better than a cheap TPU "leather" case. If you can deal with the size of it, it's easy to use.
The back behind the phone case folds to create a stand, but I had trouble getting it to stay put. This isn't an issue for me since I don't stand my phones up like that, but might be to you. [Edit: I just realized I was doing it wrong. Nevermind.]
If you're looking for a high-quality leather folio case, this is definitely worth considering. I have to say it's nice to see a manufacturer making stuff like this for phones beyond the iPhone and Galaxy Sx.
I received a discounted sample from the manufacturer in exchange for a review.

Thanks for the review.
I've always wanted this kind of case but there has always been one factor holding me back. If i used it as my wallet as well as phone case, i'd be very worried about losing it or it being stolen. To lose one or the other is one thing .. but to lose them both in one go would cripple me ><

nice review

Minimalist heaven

So, I have always hated taking a beautiful sleek phone and encasing it in thick plastic or giant black cases. With waterproofing etc phones go more places than ever but I've hated most of the semi thick case options. Bulk, feel, thickness.
Enter the TORRAS crystal clear case (Amazon). I've purchased cheap hard plastic thin cases before looking for light corner protection but ultimately a good feel and no bulk. They were OK. This thing is exactly what I want. If you're a minimalist case person. Highly reccomend.
PROS:
Matches the whitestone screen cover near perfectly. No spacing on sides (goes straight from screen protector to case) and maybe a millimeter at top and bottom)
Raised lip top and bottom for screen protection
Its slick so slides in and out of coat pockets and jeans easy yet grips enough in hand
Rubbery feel has SOME impact protection. Especially in corners.
Has seperate sections for camera and finger sensor. It has actually kept me from touching the camera 100% of the time. Don't know why others don't do this.
Dot pattern inside keeps the "wet spot" look way
Colored edges (optional) give a great look.
It was 13 bucks. It's almost a no brainer.

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I'm guessing this would be it,take your pick of the three color options:
https://www.amazon.com/TORRAS-Cryst...TORRAS+Crystal+Clear+Galaxy+Note+9+Case&psc=1
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@ekerbuddyeker
I'm guessing this would be it,take your pick of the three color options:
https://www.amazon.com/TORRAS-Cryst...TORRAS+Crystal+Clear+Galaxy+Note+9+Case&psc=1
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I like the case but find it a bit slippery to hold. The sides are pretty slick.

Nice case, but I Prefer no button covers...

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I like the case but find it a bit slippery to hold. The sides are pretty slick.
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When new it was good with grip. After a few days and the oils built up on the case it became more slick.
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