I thought I'd start a new thread so the photos wouldn't get lost in one of the other case threads. I received the Aegis today. My wife and I both have the Charge and I bought Commuters for both, so I was able to install the Aegis on my phone and take comparison photos for those of you wondering about the differences.
I have to thank moondrius again, since I believe he was the first to post information about the Aegis, which lead me to purchase it instead of waiting for the Kraken 2.
Aegis:
Dislikes: More difficult to put on the phone than the Commuter. If you plan on swapping batteries often I wouldn't recommend this case. Lack of protection for the hard buttons. Silicon port covers are a bit harder to open than on the Commuter.
Likes: The grip coating on the hard case. The hard case support on the top of the phone. Extra protection on corners of phone. Cover over speaker.
Notes: While the grip coating makes it slightly more difficult to slide in and out of a pocket, the flares at the top of the phone make it easy to grab when you need to remove it from a pocket. A nice little design feature. The Aegis DOES have a cover for the HDMI port. I'm not sure what the holes are for on the back of the Aegis. Heat dissipation perhaps?
Commuter:
Dislikes: Silicon easily separates from the top of the phone when phone is grabbed from the top. Hard case is slippery, so it slides off of sloped surfaces and can slip from your hand.
Likes: Hard button coverage, although dust and dirt could still migrate under the protected area. Silicon port covers are easier to open than on the Aegis. It's a bit easier to slide in and out of a pocket. Case is relatively easy to install on the phone.
Notes: The Commuter is a more svelte case than the Aegis. The Commuter DOES NOT have a cover over the HDMI port.
On to the photos (the green case is the Trident Aegis). Sorry that they're a bit out of focus, my eyes were tired right after work. I also apologize for the hair and dust, but with six furry beasts running around, keeping the phones hair free is impossible.
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Commuter silicon can separate from top of phone.
Great side by side comparison! I'll be getting one of these within the next week after I make a decision. Thanks for taking the time to make the write-up.
Nice post. This pretty much sums it up.
Could you comment on the ease of button presses? I have the Commuter and while I like the case a lot it makes the power and volume buttons very hard to press, I have to use the edge of my thumb and give it a good jab.
Its very easy to hit buttons with the Aegis.
Thanks for this. This confirms that I won't be buying the otterbox for sure, since I hate hard plastic. I like my current Incipio, case but the trident case looks like a good alternative.
I have a quick question about the Commuter case. It looks like there is no way for the baclights for the buttons to shine through the case, is that correct? I really like the looks of the Commuter case but I am trying to figure out if covering the backlights is worth it.
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I have a quick question about the Commuter case. It looks like there is no way for the baclights for the buttons to shine through the case, is that correct? I really like the looks of the Commuter case but I am trying to figure out if covering the backlights is worth it.
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You are correct. The hard buttons are completely covered, so no back-lighting will come through.
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You are correct. The hard buttons are completely covered, so no back-lighting will come through.
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That is what I was afraid of. I really like the Commuter and it would probably be the perfect case for me if the backlights were visible. I am not sure if I am sold on the Aegis. It looks a little too big and with the plugs being harder to open it might get annoying.
I like the Incipio Silicrylic case as well, but that one has no HDMI cutout which is kinda strange. Not sure what to do at this point, but great review!
My Otterbox commuter came in the mail yesterday. Here are my thoughts:
1) The Otterbox was super easy to install and looks nice. I like how the Samsung logo is covered because of the continutity of black.
2) Wow, this is a a chunky case! It is much thicker than I thought it would be. I definately wouldn't want a thicker case.
3) On the other hand, this looks extremely sturdy (One guy dropped his on off his bike going 75mph and the phone was fine). I'm not surprised.
4) The bottom physical buttons are covered but still have a really good feel to them (possibly better than having them not covered). However, at night I will have to get used to the positions. I was surprised how I instinctively knew where the buttons go without looking anyways.
5) Plugs and other buttons are easy to access. On button is actually easier to press now.
6) Slides in an out of my pocket with ease.
7) Decent grip in my hand
Overall I'm pretty happy. It was chunkier than I thought from looking at the pictures, but it also looks a lot more solid. It has a much better hand feel without feeling bulky in my pocket.
I almost went with the Aegis, but after looking at a video review of it, I decided against it because the case looks HUGE, plus in the video they said that it almost doubles the weight of the phone. I think I have only dropped a phone like 3 times in my life so I don't need some huge case to protect my phone.
I like everything about the Commuter other than the cover over the buttons. I like to be able to feel the buttons and have the backlight (especially once we get BLN support in future ROMs). So I decided against the Commuter as well.
I ended up going with the Incipio Silicrylic case. The Incipio would probably be the PERFECT case if it had the cutout for the HDMI port, but since I don't have any plans to use the HDMI port in the near future I don't think it will bother me at all. I should have my case in a few days so hopefully I like it.
I am guessing that none of these cases are easy to remove? I seem to be swapping batteries a lot lately and would need to remove the case on occasion.
The Kraken II looks easy to remove. Mine should be here any day now so I will let you know. The Otterbox commuter is not too hard to remove. The Aegis is a little odd to put on but after doing it a few times its not a problem at all.
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Anyone tried or seen this yet? It's similar to Case-mate Tough cases but half the price! They're on sale right now.
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Available in 3 colors
http://www.myincipio.com/smartphone-cases/smartphone-google-nexus-one-cases/
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The SILICRYLIC® by Incipio is an innovative 2 part carrying case; a high quality Polycarbonate plastic interior embedded in a shock absorbing silicone core. The SILICRYLIC® offers optimal protection, unparalleled comfort as well as easy access to all Google Nexus One features.
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* Innovative design combining a high quality polycarbonate plastic exterior embedded in a shock absorbing silicone core
* Provides sturdy protection without sacrificing style
* Cutouts give easy access to controls, touch screen, and inputs
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They are better than the $13 tough case (colors on sale)
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Anyone tried or seen this yet? It's similar to Case-mate Tough cases but half the price! They're on sale right now.
Available in 3 colors
http://www.myincipio.com/smartphone-cases/smartphone-google-nexus-one-cases/
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I don't have this one but I got the snap on case and it is horrible the casemate snap on was way better, it is one of the worst cases I've ever bought and I heard this company made good cases.
Sent from my Nexus One
I just got the Otterbox Commuter case which is very similar and I really LOVE it. $22 shipped from Amazon and worth every penny.
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They are better than the $13 tough case (colors on sale)
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Have you personally tried these?
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Have you personally tried these?
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It was supposed to be a question. I just forgot the question mark.... lol.
I doubt these are better
I second the Otterbox Commuter, it's amazing how well built this case is. I thought Incase made the best cases, but Otterbox takes the lead now.
Incipio cases are really rough and feel unfinished. The Feather case I got for my Nexus One actually damaged it slightly cause it had sharp uneven edges, not to mention cracked twice without dropping it even once.
tardman91 said:
I just got the Otterbox Commuter case which is very similar and I really LOVE it. $22 shipped from Amazon and worth every penny.
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Oh I just posted this in another thread (but is better posted in here)....
Ok well I got this Incipio silicylic hybrid case today, and I'm not that impressed.
It looks nice, and does give the extra support for the silicone down each side of the screen I was looking for. But they've totally cocked up the bottom of the case...
There is no real protection between the trackball and the USB port. The hard plastic is totally cut away there to the back of the phone, leaving a flimsy flap of silicone horizontally between the ball and port. Also the plastic and silicon is cut away right out past the dock port pins, leaving the phone body exposed to a straight down drop on its arse end due to this gaping cutout.
The plastic shell also has very sharp edges at that massive gaping cutout at the bottom too, so it needs dremmeling right out of the box.
If only they'd run a strip of plastic along that edge between trackball and usb port and not just silicone, none of this would be an issue, and it would have been my perfect case. Grrrr.
stumo5 said:
Oh I just posted this in another thread (but is better posted in here)....
Ok well I got this Incipio silicylic hybrid case today, and I'm not that impressed.
It looks nice, and does give the extra support for the silicone down each side of the screen I was looking for. But they've totally cocked up the bottom of the case...
There is no real protection between the trackball and the USB port. The hard plastic is totally cut away there to the back of the phone, leaving a flimsy flap of silicone horizontally between the ball and port. Also the plastic and silicon is cut away right out past the dock port pins, leaving the phone body exposed to a straight down drop on its arse end due to this gaping cutout.
The plastic shell also has very sharp edges at that massive gaping cutout at the bottom too, so it needs dremmeling right out of the box.
If only they'd run a strip of plastic along that edge between trackball and usb port and not just silicone, none of this would be an issue, and it would have been my perfect case. Grrrr.
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Thanks for the review! Kindly provide us some photos?
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Rearth sent over to my offices the next line of slim cases for the Inspire 4G (other phones available from their online store at Rearth USA | Go ahead, judge us by the cover!), the Ringke Slim Case.
Just looking at the case gave me some doubts that this was just another ordinary eBay knock off. I was pretty wrong about that. The Rearth slim case is made of high end silicone that hugs your phone like nothing else.
Even the design and cut outs are made to be spot on. Not being intrusive to the design of the HTC Inspire 4G, the case is warm and welcoming.
The high end silicone is something to be desired. It allows for great grip around the phone entirely and fits it like a glove. If anything was to come close to this case as far as slim, it would be the Otterbox's. Nothing against the OB cases, but this is something better for those who don't like carrying around too much bulk.
For the money, it runs for $16.99. The Rearth Ringke slim case is well made and not bad for the price. Definitely a worth buy if your looking for quality, price and a nice slim cover for your phone.
Below are some images of how it compares in size to the OB Defender case.
I'm waiting for Rearth to send me their silicon case for review.
I'm currently using the Otterbox Commuter and Body Glove case so I'm interested in seeing how Rearth stacks up to those 2.
How's it affect GPS?
maybe your gps chip is bad?
How does it protect the camera?
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maybe your gps chip is bad?
How does it protect the camera?
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Gps works great without a case. Put on the tpu case and accuracy will go from 15 feet to 30 feet instantly, outside. Inside, will go from 30 feet to 200 feet .
It definitely doesn't like some cases.
i have a tpu and a snap on and it does not affect gps
Didn't want to make a separate thread so here goes ....
Just received my aqua black Ringke case from RearthUSA. Right off the bat I’m surprisingly pleased at the build quality. It’s perfect fitting in every sense of the word, a high quality silicon that feels very durable with a nice grip finish that gives you the added comfort that it won’t slip out of your hand that easily. The cut outs are precise and the extra lip around the camera lens provides added protection. This is arguably one of the best silicone cases I’ve ever used.
With all that said though, I personally am not a fan of silicon cases because of the overall flimsiness. While it does provide a nice snug fit, the sides are too easy to peel back which allows for all types of debris to accumulate and I’m also weary of how much protection it'll provide in case of a drop. Overall I’d have to give it a B+, not because of the quality, but because silicone is limited in how much protection it can provide.
If you’re a fan of silicone cases, this is definitely the Cabernet Sauvignon of the group.
Mine was shipped. Hopefully have it by the end of the week. Wanted orange, but it wasn't available.
Edit, I can't find a case I like. This will be my 6th case for my inspire. I went through about the same for my iPhone 4.
I got my case today, but they sent me a case for the Nexus S, I emailed Chuck to let him know I will review the case once they send out the right one. This has been a struggle, they sent the first one out and apparently they didn't put the right address or something because it got sent back to them, so they asked for my address again, and I got the case this time but the wrong one as I indicated, I guess we'll get it reviewed eventually
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If you’re a fan of silicone cases, this is definitely the Cabernet Sauvignon of the group.
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Funny you mention that, I'm in Wine and Redwood country here in Mendocino County
I've grown accustomed to the case since I've gotten it. i can't switch back. It feels no natural to have in your pocket, your hand. its an amazing piece of material/product.
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I've grown accustomed to the case since I've gotten it. i can't switch back. It feels no natural to have in your pocket, your hand. its an amazing piece of material/product.
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I agree! Only time will tell how it will protect against major drops, but so far mine is holding up great! I fell reasonably protected with the case and ZAGG screen protector.
I really like mine, but it gives me the same GPS problems as other cases do. The only case I have that doesn't cause GPS issues is the Seido Innocase.
I think there is something wrong with my phone, but at&t will not swap it out for me.
MY REVIEW
OK so I've had this case on my phone for a few days now and this is what I think of it.
BUILD/CUT QUALITY:***
This case is definitely well made, it is cut to perfection. It covers all the corners well and is cut perfectly around the speakers, mic, charger, headphone jack INDIVIDUALLY which is big for me since many covers just cut a big hole around the camera/speaker in the back and the mic/charger/3.5mm jack leaving too much exposed area for dirt to get in and wear away the case. The silicone hybrid that it is made of is definitely better than any out right now and hugs the phone perfectly, it even has a small lip to keep my screen off the surface. That being said it is still a silicone case not a TPU case so it is definitely softer and may not do as good a job of protecting the phone in case of a short drop, and only time will tell if it succumbs to the classic stretching of silicone cases.
Accessibility:*****
This case is perfect as far as accessibility goes. All port are easily accessible, the usb port has plenty room for any cable. The fact that all ports and holes are cut individually means that the 3.5 is cut with a small area around it for ure headphones. though all of my headphone jacks fit just fine some people with large or oddly shaped jacks may have trouble. All the buttons are covered but the case is soft enough that it takes no extra effort to press them, unlike the TPU case I had that was quite stiff and made pressing the buttons a bit annoying.
LOOKS AND FEEL:****
This feels amazingly natural. It is not rubbery and slides in and out of my pocket as easily as the real thing. The fact that It is so thin and snug is also a plus because it adds no bulk. As far as looks go I think its kinda cool that they indented the back cover ares and flash to keep that natural look, but personally I'm not entirely digging the flat look for my phone I think I would have preferred a little more gloss.
FINAL THOUGHTS :****
This case is definitely higher quality than the silicone case/hard case fishbone that i got first which stretched and ripped in the corners after a few months. This case is also better cut and has a better lip than the TPU I just took off my phone. The only thing I really wonder is how durable it since it's in its own category being thicker than silicone yet thinner than TPU. There is no better test than the test of time but from what I've seen so far I'm hopeful this case will be with me for a while.
too bad the noise cancelling mic is covered up by this case.
I've switched back to my Otterbox case. Only reason is because after a lot of use, the Ringke case starts to sag, and the phone becomes loose inside the case, leaving about .1mm of space. I personally don't like having a loose slip cover for a phone, and it becomes annoying.
Same here, I have since tossed mine in the trash and stuck with the Otterbox Commuter case. I dropped my phone with the Ringke case on and my phone chipped right above the flash lens. I didn't even notice it until I removed the Ringke case to clean it, I was so mad.
That would have never happened with Otterbox
So, I'm a kickstand case kinda guy. Not horizontal kickstand though, I like the PORTRAIT kickstand! So I can go to my local pool hall, set the phone on the table, and see anytime someone texts me. And even type a reply text without ever picking up the phone.
You just can't do that with any current Galaxy S4 kickstand case.
At least not as well as the kickstand case I had on my Galaxy S3.
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/metalix-snap-on-cover-samsung-galaxy-siii-copper.asp
I had the black/red one and it was nice looking. But the kickstand was PERFECT. Not only was the phone super stable in portrait, but also horizontal.
There are some kickstand cases available for the S4, but nothing that comes close to as perfect (IMO) as the S3 case was in portrait mode (standing up, not sideways).
So, I tried several S4 cases and they all sucked. Every single one broke pretty quickly and none were overly stable. My old S3 kickstand case lasted a year and the kickstand in it still worked perfectly. It was just solidy built.
Anyways,I decided to just build my own. A DIY kickstand case.
First, I went to Kickstand4U website and ordered their add-on kickstand.
http://www.mouseglider.com/kickstand4u_tm_intro.html
Then I went and found my old S3 case for about $10 on eBay. It was an UGLY color, but that didn't matter. All I wanted was the kickstand from it. These cases btw, all have either a matte black kickstand or a white kickstand.
Then I compared the Kickstand4U (left) vs. the S3 kickstand from Qmadix (center, with new S4 Spigen case on right).
As you can see, the Qmadix kickstand in the middle is larger in size, made for large phones like ours. And it's going to be more stable than the smaller Kickstand4U. I really hope Kickstand4U eventually makes a larger kickstand because otherwise, I really liked the quality & build of this kickstand. It also had notches that let you select an angle for the kickstand.
So I proceeded to take apart the S3 Qmadix kickstand case.
Then I cut out the kickstand from it.
My Dremel is old & wimpy, so I used a high power Ryobi instead.
But any newer, decent Dremel with cutting wheel will work just fine.
Then I sized up the cut out kickstand.
Then I cut out a suitable sized hole into my new Spigen Slim Armor case.
You'll note the kickstand itself is larger than the hole in the Spigen.
This is so I have a mounting surface to glue them together.
Then I used epoxy to glue the kickstand into the Spigen case.
And then I cut out a hole from the Spigen inner rubber case so the kickstand would fit and not bulge out.
I also put scotch tape on my battery cover just to make sure the back of the kickstand doesn't scratch the battery cover.
What you see in the pic is the inner rubber case, then the outer hard plastic case, then the large black part in the middle is the kickstand that's glued to the outer hard plastic case.
As you can see, the inner part of the kickstand mount and the cut-out of the inner soft plastic case is perfectly level.
So no buldging at all!
And voila. I'm freaking happy as hell. Finally got a well built, great working kickstand case.
Next time I'll slow down and make the cutout a little nicer. I learned a few tricks I can apply next time.
The cool thing is you can buy any color shell you want by itself from Spigen for $10.
You don't have to buy the whole case over again. They let you buy the shells by themselves.
Wow, that kickstand is so nice when it's built INTO the case rather than stuck on top of the case.
You can hardly see the kickstand coming out of the case.
Total cost:
Spigen Slim Armor S4 Case = $18
Qmadix Metallix Galaxy S3 case = $10
Epoxy = $3
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= $31 total
damn thats sick good job
Not bad! Was thinking of making something removable for my OtterBox. Oh, and btw, you spelled "GUIDE" wrong in your thread title xD
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Thanks!
I'm going to head to a hobby shop later today or tomorrow to pick up some 1/8" trim to make the cutout appear more stock looking.
It's hard as heck to cut out a perfect square.
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Not bad! Was thinking of making something removable for my OtterBox. Oh, and btw, you spelled "GUIDE" wrong in your thread title xD
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LMAO, thanks. "Quide". sheesh
Btw, I was actually going to do this with the Otterbox Commuter case. But Otterbox put their name in HUGE letters right where the kickstand needs to be mounted. So it would have looked kind of bad. IMO.
Do-able, but a little off looking. You would have seen "OT____OX" with a kickstand in the middle.
FYI, the pic below shows the other two kickstand cases I tried on the S4.
The one on the right was more stable in portrait mode. But it was absolute junk and broke on the first day and nothing fit very nice.
The one on the left was nice as an everyday case. But the kickstand was not very stable in portrait.
I actually had two of these types of cases. The kickstand on both was designed poorly. Always falling out of the case.
The first one fell out so many times that it just wouldn't stay in any longer.
I also tried many kickstand cases on my S3 that I didn't like, such as Body Glove, Seidio, Spigen, etc.
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The other nice thing about large portrait-mode kickstands is they make great carrying handles.
Kind of like what this item below was designed for.
I just slip the kickstand between my two middle fingers and everything is stable in my palm.
No needing to "grip" the phone.
This makes one-handed operation of a large phone much easier.
And also a good shoulder cradle.
Nice work!
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I struck out at Hobby Lobby in my quest to find material to make a super nice looking "trim ring".
I have a CNC friend. I may ask him if he can make up some precision cut CNC aluminum 1/8" x 1/8" trim rings to go around the kickstand cutout.
If he goes for it, would anyone else be interested in buying one or two rings for their own kickstand project? The trim ring would be for the kickstand itself, so it would work on any case you used the kickstand on.
If the cost is reasonable and he has the downtime, I might have him work up a trim ring for the Kickstand4U also, since it's a really nice looking kickstand and smaller in size, so it may be more attractive to some users for certain cases.
After all this time, I still liked the case so much that I went and made another one for my new phone.
I had better looking results with my new Note 3 case.
New DIY thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2748525
Note 3, second generation DIY kickstand.
Hey guys I'm looking for a really slim case that isn't raised too much along the edges of the screen or cover too much of the sides of the device. A couple I'm looking at is the Obliq case, spigen capsule, spigen slim armor, or maybe the official Samsung protective case.
I have a tech 21 case now and it's ok but it's a bit bulky around the edges and kind of hides the shape of the phone.
I had the Tech21 case and currently have the Speigen Capsule and Samsung cases. The Tech21 was WAY too thick and bulky, and the buttons were hard to press. The Capsule is very thin, but has sharp edges IMO. I found it really uncomfortable to hold without it feeling like my hand may get cut (it never happened, but still hurt).
The Samsung case is awesome though. Fits beautifully and looks like it's a part of the phone. It protects really well too and hardly adds any thickness. I'd highly recommend it. It's worth the money 105%.
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The Samsung case is awesome though. Fits beautifully and looks like it's a part of the phone. It protects really well too and hardly adds any thickness. I'd highly recommend it. It's worth the money 105%.
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Is it thick enough that the camera isnt exposed, do you have a link to the one you are talking about ?
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Is it thick enough that the camera isnt exposed, do you have a link to the one you are talking about ?
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Yes, try Amazon.
Look up verus iron shield champagne gold galaxy note 4 review by real reviews on YouTube thy have a link in the description probably the best thin case for the note 4 in the link the have different colors also
Ringke Slim case is the slimmest one IMO by far at the expense of drop protection. The black one has a nice matte finish while the other colors are more glossy which I don't like.
It adds the least bulk and gives a bit of protection - I've dropped my phone onto hardwood floors a couple times from 3-4 feet. The case slightly deformed but the phone was perfect. However I expect any drop onto a hard surface like concrete will break the screen.
Like the previous post stated, the Ringke slim is super thin. The SF black has good grip.
I would go with the Samsung Protective cover though. a little thicker but you are drop protected and the case feels better in hand.
Ringke Slim 9.99
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12.00 (Blue)
14.00 (Black)
15.00 (Red)
Thank you guys for the ideas. I really like how slim the ringke is but it makes me a little nervous. I think I'm torn between the Samsung protective case and the verus. Both look super nice although the Samsung appears to be a bit slimmer
I have a Verus Thor on mine, and I think it's pretty amazing for its slimness to protection ratio. Camera's protected, there's enough of a lip in front to protect the screen (I've got a tempered glass protector anyway), and if there's a con, it's that it fits so tight and snug that you don't want to take it off too often; I ended up buying a new dock just so I don't have to. Well, that, and it's not highly textured or rubbery, so it feels a little smoother in the hand than I see a lot of people liking. Fell out twice at work a few days ago--once onto concrete, once onto steel car wash railings--and it still looks pristine. I highly recommend it.
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Is it thick enough that the camera isnt exposed, do you have a link to the one you are talking about ?
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http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EF-PN910BLESTA
If by "thick enough that the camera isnt exposed," you mean that when you rest the phone on a table, the camera lens isnt resting directly on the flat surface, then yes. There is a lip around the camera lens that will keep it from touching any flat surface.
i want it too
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Well after reading the comments from you guys I decided to pull the trigger on the blue Samsung protective cover. Seems like it offers good protection and a very slim form factor. I'll post some pics once it comes in the mail
That Samsung one looks nice. There is a great review on it from a guy named lawmanfj on youtube. I'll probably grab that one down the road. I just purchased the S-View case, and I really like it. It is a flip case, but it doesn't add much bulk. Seems like the drop protection might not be the best, but since it replaces your back battery cover, it's stay's slim. It does run about $26 through Amazon. I picked one up at Best Buy for a few bucks more, but got to try it out before purchasing.
You should post some pics when your case comes in, and give a review of it.
Does anyone know if there is a case like the Samsung Protective Cover, but replaces the battery door to make it slimmer? Basically i would like to find something with some protection around the edges, and a lip for the screen, but without adding to the thickness of the phone.
I was sent the Poetic Affinity case to review, so here it is. Hopefully this will help you decide on a case to help protect your shiny new 6P.
This case currently sells for $9.95 on Amazon
The Poetic Affinity is a clear polycarbonate case that protects your device from bumps and scratches while still retaining a low-profile. It is offered in two colors, clear with a black TPU lining (the color option I received) and clear with a clear TPU lining. As I mentioned previously, the inside is lined with a nice TPU material to help absorb shock. The corners protrude slightly from the rest of the case to protect against drops. It is very easy to install and remove and does not scratch your 6P while doing so. The outside edges are lined with a nice texture to provide grip and there are also TPU ridges along the back, so holding the device should not be a problem.
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All the cutouts are perfectly centered and as they should be. The camera cutout does not cover the autofocus sensor and is surrounded by a raised TPU ring for protection. The ring around the fingerprint sensor is not too big and has a slight angle, making it very easy to find. I had no issues with any of the USB-C cables or headphones I tried. I have an intelliARMOR tempered glass screen protector installed and it does not interfere with it in any way and leaves plenty of room.
The volume buttons are separated and easy to distinguish from the rest of the case. I noticed I would occasionally press the power button or one of the volume buttons by mistake. It does not take much force for a button press, but I think that is because of the softness of the buttons on the 6P and has nothing to do with the case. I had no troubles taking a screenshot, a problem I had with the official Adopted case.
The only issue I found is the placement of one of the logos on the back of the case, it covers the “s” of the Nexus logo. That is purely cosmetic however, and does not affect the fit and function in any way. It would be nice if that logo was a little smaller and moved up an inch or so though.
Bottom line: If you are looking for a case that adds very little bulk and is well made for a good price and don’t mind the minor cosmetic issue (see above), I would definitely recommend the Poetic Affinity.
I've reviewed the same case on posted a video on youtube "techbswift".
The case overall is very nice, all the ports are big enough to accommodate any USB cable or headphone jack. The case is super slim which I love and, it provides decent bumper protection. I love the silicone markings that run up and down on the back of the case. It makes you feel like the case won't slip out your hands. All the buttons work properly and the see through back of the case is beautiful. The only thing I don't like about the case is the companies logo that's placed right where the Nexus branding shows through the case. If you're going to put a branding on a case, don't cover up the logo of the phone.
I agree with most, the branding is ill placed but it's probably just carryovers from the case's original template. Screenshotting for me is hit or miss but usually miss. Lol I never really do so not big deal for me. It is very ez to press the buttons which is one of my major complaints. Also the button area isn't rigid like the rest of the case which is another thing I dislike. I understand why it's that way but I'm sure they could've added more PC to keep it rigid and still have responsive buttons. The main reason I got this case was to show off the dbrand skins I have coming. Otherwise I would never go for any clear cases.
If I may humbly offer an opposing opinion, I find the plastic it is made of to be of lower quality than the Ringke Fusion or Spigen Hybrid. The branding is also off-putting, especially the P covering the Nexus in the phone itself. Not a bad case overall, but Poetic has done better in the past. There's something to be said about subtlety, and this one misses that mark.
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vagelis said:
If I may humbly offer an opposing opinion, I find the plastic it is made of to be of lower quality than the Ringke Fusion or Spigen Hybrid. The branding is also off-putting, especially the P covering the Nexus in the phone itself. Not a bad case overall, but Poetic has done better in the past. There's something to be said about subtlety, and this one misses that mark.
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I agree, I would rather be blunt about it than sugar coat the review and have people buy it. That would hurt my credibility and I don't see a point in offer anything anything but an 100% accurate review to the best of your ability. The plastic on mine came scratched which speaks for its quality.
Mine has scratches all over it already but I knew that coming into it. This would apply to all PC cases regardless of color. Can't compare to other similar cases as I don't have them.
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Mine has scratches all over it already but I knew that coming into it. This would apply to all PC cases regardless of color. Can't compare to other similar cases as I don't have them.
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Mine has a scratch on it as well, but my Spigen rugged armor has more scratches with less use. To be honest the only PC/TPU case that I've had that didn't scratch much, for over a year, was my Diztronic.
I've used Diztronic stuff in the past and generally like them but they make the same horrible mistake as Poetic and that's playing their brand aggressively on their cases.