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Case or No Case?

I'll have my Nexus tomorrow. Just wondering, is the teflon coating on this thing pretty solid, or is it a good idea to get a protective case for it? I'm VERY careful with my phones. I never used a case with my MyTouch3G or my G1, and they stayed in great shape with only a few very minor scratches here and there. But if anything happened to my Nexus, I'm sure I'd be pretty pissed at myself. So... input? Thanks?

Part Four said:
I'll have my Nexus tomorrow. Just wondering, is the teflon coating on this thing pretty solid, or is it a good idea to get a protective case for it? I'm VERY careful with my phones. I never used a case with my MyTouch3G or my G1, and they stayed in great shape with only a few very minor scratches here and there. But if anything happened to my Nexus, I'm sure I'd be pretty pissed at myself. So... input? Thanks?
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I didn't use a case for about a month, only used the sleeve. Dropped it on my mat on my rug for my computer chair several times. No marks at all. I bought a Ghost Armor body kit just in-case.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpGAW6L5x8U
the coating seems pretty tough to me,
personally i use the sleeve it came with during pocket transportation
and from what i heard the screen can be easily scratched by aluminum, so i would avoid any situation that would cause that to rub your screen

I use the crystal gel case, its very thin an unobtrusive. I'd say go with a case and even a screen shield; better safe than sorry. Besides, when Windows Phone 7 or something else from Google comes out, you want to keep that resale value up!

Trust me... you'll be just fine with the included neoprene sleeve. What's the point of having such a svelte phone if you encumber it with a case?

uansari1 said:
Trust me... you'll be just fine with the included neoprene sleeve. What's the point of having such a svelte phone if you encumber it with a case?
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If you drop it on concrete then it will scratch the case. You don't have to have a gigantic case. Just something to cover the actual phone.
I have a BSE and it's amazing.
It is made of a silicone type material that gives it a little rubbery feel [not a lot at all, just a little bit].
It makes it less vulnerable to scratches and damage to the actual phone.
It gives the phone a small bit of grip so it's not so easily dropped.
It gives it a glossy look.
It covers every inch of the phone including the screen.
It's crystal clear and doesn't get as many smudges as the normal screen.
Here's a great review on it
The only problems I had was at first it looks a little hazy but the skin just has to sit for a little while then it will look great.
And applying the skin is very tedious and takes about 30 minutes to do it right. If you do it wrong it will have bubbles and wont sit right.
Here's some pics of mine
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I say get a skin as I find the phone to be too slippery without one. I have gotten used to it but I don't trust other people to use it without a skin.

@dumbestcrayon
nice skin, makes the phone look oh so sexxyy..
p.s. Glassjaw is AMAZINGG

I dropped my n1 on concrete and the scratch was enough to make me consider selling it! [I know, issues...] So now I use the stock case but get sick of taking it out all the time, its fine in the pocket without protection

Orangeandblue302 said:
@dumbestcrayon
nice skin, makes the phone look oh so sexxyy..
p.s. Glassjaw is AMAZINGG
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Oh yeah I love it. One of the only physical flaws, IMO, was that the body isn't glossy. Now its better.
Glassjaw is pretty good. Haven't heard them in a long while. They came up on last.fm.

I would say no, but that is a pretty tasteful case posted in the forum. If you are on the fence, I say go for it. the phone is very durable, but it was a bit slick in the hands at first.

I'm all for the bse. Wish I put one on my g1

I use the Seidio belt clip case mostly for transport protection. But it's easy to remove the Nexus for use anytime as is!

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I use the Seidio belt clip case mostly for transport protection. But it's easy to remove the Nexus for use anytime as is!
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I have a belt clip also. I just like the BSE because it has no flaws. It makes the phone glossy, a little grip, protects it from any scratches because it covers 99.9% of the phone [where the .1% is the tiny lines between where the pieces of the skin comes together XD]
And, it was $8. So it's 100% win for me.

dumbestcrayon said:
I have a belt clip also. I just like the BSE because it has no flaws. It makes the phone glossy, a little grip, protects it from any scratches because it covers 99.9% of the phone [where the .1% is the tiny lines between where the pieces of the skin comes together XD]
And, it was $8. So it's 100% win for me.
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Cool beans...can't beat the price . So it fits in the belt clip ok and not too tight?

galaxys said:
Cool beans...can't beat the price . So it fits in the belt clip ok and not too tight?
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Yeah, I had it for my MyTouch. When I ordered my N1 I expected to have to throw it out. It's a good quality clip that I got from some website. I forgot where. My cousin got his N1 before me so I tried his and it fit perfect. I was pretty happy about it. IT was a little bit tight at first but it stretched out a bit. It has an open spot right where the headphone jack is too. But as of today I got my Rockfish BT headset so I wont need that anymore
This headset is amazing...A2DP is great.

dumbestcrayon, have you had any experience with the Invisible Shield?
I currently have the Invisible Shield on my phone without any complaints, just wondering if you had a comparison.
Price-wise, mine was more expensive at what, 25 bucks i think, but albeit with free lifetime replacement. Dunno about performance though...

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dumbestcrayon, have you had any experience with the Invisible Shield?
I currently have the Invisible Shield on my phone without any complaints, just wondering if you had a comparison.
Price-wise, mine was more expensive at what, 25 bucks i think, but albeit with free lifetime replacement. Dunno about performance though...
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Haven't tried it but I can say that I probably wont either lol. $25 is ridiculous. the specs seem to be the same thing actually.

i use the Seidio innocase 2. Its awesome except the fact that it cuts up your screen protector when you slide it on. But the phone outside is fully protected.

dumbestcrayon said:
If you drop it on concrete then it will scratch the case. You don't have to have a gigantic case. Just something to cover the actual phone.
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Thanks for the great pics!
I can't make out however, if the full body skin also covers the edge (open slit) of the screen to prevent any dust/lint from getting inside it and further into the screen.
Can you confirm please?

Momax iCase Pro : My review

Before this I had an all black TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) case. It was ok, but the back looked very plain and boring. So I was looking for something little better, but didn’t want to get one with some wired pattern. Then I came across this.
I didn’t much like the metallic bezel of the SGS, and this case covers it pretty nicely. The best thing about it is the semi transparent back. As you can see from the photos below, I inserted a small piece of paper which I printed off a normal color printer having the Google logo and Android robot; IMO it gives a nice touch. Basically you can put just about anything you like. Overall I think it’s a pretty good case, it doesn’t add much bulk and it is very discreet.
EDIT: I forgot to mention, the buttons are harder to press though.. Thats the only gripe I have against it.
Finally here are some of my photos, Enjoy :
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Finally here are some product images from their website:
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thanks for review and photo tip nice idea... and looks very good
could You tell something about 'the grip' ? is phone still slippy ?

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does the case absorbes any impact at all?
seems very fragile compared to the mesh type case

Been using this case since I got my phone. The semi-transparent back is hard plastic while the sides are soft. The grip is definitely better than without a case, but I wouldn't say it's great since the back is somewhat smooth. Not sure about drops though.
The only thing I don't like about it is that the sides buttons are kinda hard to press, but I'm guessing thats the same with all SGS cases.

cichy3000 said:
thanks for review and photo tip nice idea... and looks very good
could You tell something about 'the grip' ? is phone still slippy ?
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The grip is ok but not as good as with a silicon or a full TPU case (I had before) because back is made out of a hard plastic like material with a grainy textured feel to it.
AllGamer said:
does the case absorbes any impact at all?
seems very fragile compared to the mesh type case
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Bezel (the dark black area) still has a flexible rubbery feel to it (much like TPU/Silicon based cases), so I think it can absorb some shock, maybe not as much as other 100% silicon based cases. Transparent back is harder than the black frame, but still flexible (for example when the phone is inserted and taken out you have to bend it , and it doesn't seem to me that it would break easily, you can think of the material as somewhat similar to what regular microwave safe plastic containers are made out of, hard but flexible as well). I guess if the phone falls flat on it's back maybe a full silicon based case might do a slightly better job, but then again none of the cases out there can't guarantee to protect your phone from a fall. I think they are better at keeping the phone scratch free more than protecting from drops.

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The only thing I don't like about it is that the sides buttons are kinda hard to press, but I'm guessing thats the same with all SGS cases.
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Yes, buttons are hard to press. But I had the same problem with the case I had before, and I even tried out a softer casing before that , same issue.

Nice review, good looking case, but I prefere flip cases. And got a good one of thoes
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OT To me cases are basicly just for the looks.
Since I dont intend to be throwing or dropping my phone.
It´s an expensive thing so ofc one uses care when handling it

i prefer my case, ill post a pic later

To add to the OP review, this is one nice case.
I just receive this case from my ebay purchase, installed on my SGS and really liked the case.
Seems like it protects the phone really well.
I also picked up some gel case from ebay. The gel case doesn't cover the bezel very well. This Momax case covers the entire bezel really well, and doesn't add bulk to the phone at all.

really nice case. i like my case mate tough case but it's made the phone a bit too bulky for my liking. this might be a nice compromise between tough case and no case at all.
may try this one out.

Can anyone compare this to a Case-mate barely there case?
They would seem to be on the same "class" of case.
From what I am seeing, the Barely there case would be thinner, but cover less, and also cost more.

From what I see on the casmate website its only for T-Mobile Vibrant..

hi all,
my case came today and i really like it. i have a casemate tough case and while it certainly is tough, it made the phone bulkier than i was happy with.
the momax seems to be just enough coverage to make you feel pretty comfortable with drops but slim enough not to add too much bulk. of course, some bulk is to be expected and i still find the phone more comfortable to hold with the momax case than without any case. without a case i kept thinking i was going to drop the darn thing.
very happy with this case, i will be selling my tough case.
cheers

FYI, it is a really good case and i really liked it. But not really recommend this case if you always need to take your case off.
I got a white one few months ago. Recently i found the hard part scratch the silver front edge...and i have no any method to remove those mark now. So i don't use this case anymore now until i find the best case.
Moreover, the white color seems turning pearl yellow. I think it is because the sweat of my hands.
Anybody have same experience?

Bought this Case - my take
I got this case for 12 dollars off ebay and am glad i paid the premium over the cheap gel cases!
I do not like the gel cases as they are very hard to get into and out of your pockets (especially jeans) so when i saw this case with the hard back i thought id give it a try.
The case does slide out of your pocket easier then a full gell case and seems to protect the phone well. it also hides the silver bezel which is nice since it provides some protection from a fall on a flat surface(providing theres no pebels)
its still not as easy to slide out as the phone without a case but acceptable and the protection is nice!
I have managed to put a few small scratches in the back but its prob from my keys that tend to be in the same pocket of my phone on occasion.
only downside is dust collects along the edges but a quick wipe with a cloth gets rid of it.

I think this is way better than the silicon cases. They tend to stretch and slip off when you take the phone out of the pocket

Here's another option,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pro-Tec-PGSGSFCL-Glacier-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0043GW8JI
Got one in my local Vodafone shop for €12, fits great way better than those regular silicon cases, doesn't come off the phone, not discolouring either, gives a millimetre or two of clearance for the camera lens when you put it down flat.
If this is the CaseMate Barely There mentioned earlier http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pro-Tec-PGSGSFCL-Glacier-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0043GW8JI then it does fit the GT I9000. They had one in my local O2 shop that was for a Vibrant, (even though you can't get Vibrant's here), so I figured I'd try it. It fits beautifully, and doesn't bulk up the phone like all the other cases. I'm seriously considering one to replace the Pro-Tec, but it's €20, and wont have the clearance for the camera. Looks great on the phone though

Ordered one of theses.
Can't wait to receive it !

Me too
Yamashiita Ren said:
Ordered one of theses.
Can't wait to receive it !
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me too! thanks for the review

Flexible Hard Case (not silicone) DCMugen Review - now with pictures!

Hey guys,
I don't usually post much as I mostly read the great things people post in this great community, but i had to make a review for this case for everyone. I have bought a case from this ebay user (dcmugen) since i got my mytouch. Then my Nexus, and now my G2. This case is awesome to me. Heres my review:
Feeling: These cases are made from some type of flexible material called Thermoplastic polyurethanes, or TPU. This plastic gives it a flexible feeling but solid. Hard to explain other than saying its a stiffer silicone case. Though it feels rubbery to the touch and the grip you get on it is great, It will slide in and out of your pocket without getting caught on fabric.
Fit: When I first looked at the case I made sure all the openings were there for the speaker, flash, light sensor, etc. Everything has a smooth opening and there is nothing that is left out. Took me less than 2 minutes to put the case together. Since the case is TPU, it doesn't seem to run any risk of scratching your phone once put on. Both sides of the case fit snug and once on, The phone is able to completely close without any space left open between keyboard/screen. When open, it leaved a little void but it is not noticeable.
Typing on it, takes a few times to get used to as the feel of the phone is a little different. The top row of keys are still accessible with no problems, but again take getting used to because of the touch of the new case.
The screen area is raised. This allows your phone to be dropped on the screen and not get hurt! The case also comes with a screen protector, though not like a Zagg screen, works quite well and I recommend it. The trackpad is easily accessable and is not hindered in any way.
The hardware buttons are covered and have a fully solid TPU button over them and are enclosed in the case. They still work perfectly and have had no issues with them.
Protection: Since I've had these cases before, I can vouch and say they protect quite well. I've dropped my phones on concrete, dirt, chairs, tables, etc, and they will not get scratched.
All in all, for the $5 I paid, I'm alot happier with this one, than the cheap hard plastic one i bought from Amazon that broke after a week of use. Highly recommend this.
Here is the link to the Ebay store
http://stores.ebay.com/DCMUGEN
I will post pictures of mine either later tonight or tomorrow morning.
Side note: the item is shipped from Hong Kong and takes a bit to get to you. Usually my cases get to where I am (New Orleans) within a full week. So be patient.
Pictures! Finally!
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Pics or it din't happen
A link would help too!

It wouldn't let me post pictures because of a 8 forum post limitation. This is my 8th post. Don't like spam but i dont want to randomly post in stuff i don't have interest in! Pictures are coming up in a few minutes.

Dude that's an awesome case. I've been waiting for something like that. I have an otterbox but i like to mix it up a bit. Is it tight fitting?
sent from my V I S I O N.

How hard is the case to take on an off? Some of the oem ones felt like i was gonna break my phone taking them off I just want one to keep on it at work.

Patrick: it is a very snug case and does not slide around while on the phone. I can type and have no problems with it.
ionic7: the case takes less than 5 seconds to take off. Does not feel like it will scratch your phone either. Thats one of the main things that bother me with hard plastic shell cases.

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Patrick: it is a very snug case and does not slide around while on the phone. I can type and have no problems with it.
ionic7: the case takes less than 5 seconds to take off. Does not feel like it will scratch your phone either. Thats one of the main things that bother me with hard plastic shell cases.
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TY for the reply I had already ordered one with the mirror screen protector before you posted

Dude, please resize the pics.

Where do you buy this case? Thanks!

I would also like a direct link to the case you have, please! I want one.
sent from my V I S I O N.

I highly recommend their screen protectors too.
Their clear one is top notch.
Matte and other variations are expected to have a decrease in screen quality (as with any brand)

well i ordered one..and it came with a screen protector eventhough ive already got a couple. haha. right now im sitting with an otterbox back, with a front piece from a rubberized tmobile case. its nice.

Resized pictures. Sorry didn't notice they were huge as a brower extension i have automatically resized them to fit.
I know its late, but this is the one i ordered:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300499073448&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2125wt_905
I just wish they would make a red one. I'd be all over it!

Looks like a great case, I have the otterbox and I like it but looking for something a little bit thinner. It adds a bit a bulk to the phone. Anyone used both and can give a comparison?

iixiom said:
I just wish they would make a red one. I'd be all over it!
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There are some other G2 TPU cases with an argyle pattern on the back. These come in a few more color options, including red. Just do a search for "G2 red tpu case" on ebay. I have a clear one myself. These cases are great!

Troggie81 said:
There are some other G2 TPU cases with an argyle pattern on the back. These come in a few more color options, including red. Just do a search for "G2 red tpu case" on ebay. I have a clear one myself. These cases are great!
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Now that is awesome. Thanks!

I ordered a case and over also got an otterbox right now. Ill let you know. I just wish the otterbox was more hard rubber rather than plastic.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

I did a little review with some additional pics here if anyone's interested: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885333

i got one and i love it

I am with you that I wish the otterbox had more grip to it. Looking forward to seeing your comparison.

[REVIEW] Rugged Armor Case - Love Mei: Powerful

I arrived at work this morning and I'd received a new case for my Galaxy Note 4 to review! Happy days!
I'm currently dissecting it now and will update this thread later today, but first impressions.... this thing is BIG!
I've personally never seen anything with such heavy duty protection for the Note series, that's not to say they're aren't others, it's just a new one on me.
If you're scared of damaging your device, then this robust looking thing may be right up your street.
More to follow shortly while I put this thing thru it's paces.
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PACKAGING:
The packaging is pretty decent to be fair, and definitely has a premium feel to it.
THE CASE:
Straight out of the packaging, this is what you get, they've included an Alan Key, to actually get into the thing which I think is good of them.
I've had "screw in" cases before, where you end up having to search around in the spider invested drawers of your garage just to get a key or screwdriver small enough to fit these things, so definitely a positive on that front.
Open up the case here is what you get inside:
Two Lanyards
An alcohol wipe
Cloth
Spare screws
And a second Alan Key
It's simply a case of unscrewing the screws and dropping your phone in
The inside part where the phone sits is rubber, with parts of it made into a honeycomb mesh, I'd say there's about 1CM of the stuff that separates the phone from the outside world once fitted.
The other materials used are aluminum for the front and back plate and it also has it's own glass protector which states to be Gorilla Glass, I can't confirm or disprove this but it's definitely glass.
The glass itself is clear and does not impair viewing and because the glass is attached to the case and not adhered to the screen, you do not get the "halo effect" associated with the current tempered glass protectors currently on the market.
Once installed get ready to start weight lifting, the whole thing together is "HEAVY", most definitely not something you'd want to stick in the top pocket of your shirt.
The only part not covered by this case is the rear camera, but is protected to a degree, as it's set back from the surface of the case.
Because the whole phone is enclosed, you have some raised capacitive buttons, to use instead of touching the phone itself, they work really well as does the responsiveness of the screen and the S-Pen on that screen, the S-Pen doesn't work with the capacitive buttons though, not a big deal but it's something to be aware of.
The ports for the Pen, USB and headphone socket are all covered by a cap of some description, the case states to be "Weather Proof" and I think it most definitely is, everything seems to lock together well, but it's not raining here (for once) so can't test this right now.
On a side note, I'm happy to report that all the cutouts for the ports and sensors are precise, everything I can see so far makes me have a feeling they've took care in creating this case.
The back of the case has a raised rubber backing, giving it some friction to stop it sliding around.
It's not as "grippy" to my bare fingertips though.
CONCLUSION:
This case in my opinion is great for those who do a lot of outdoor activities, or work in outdoor conditions and want to protect their device the best they can, this really does feel rugged and up to the challenge, in stopping rain and dust getting to your Note 4.
I personally would use, but only when I'm going to the beach or out camping/walking in the countryside with the family, not as my daily protection, for the adventurers out there, this is thing will be a great investment.
For the average person like myself, it's just two heavy and adds a substantial amount girth to the size of the Note 4 to use full time.
My everyday protection comes in the form of a Spigen Neo Hybrid, which in itself isn't exactly slender, but providing Love Mei don't ask for it back
I'll use the Powerful when I know I'm going to be going somewhere that phones are "allergic to" as this thing feels bomb proof.
Cheapest place I could find to get this was direct from them http://www.lovemeicases.com/love-mei-powerful-bumper-for-galaxy-note-4/ at $49.99

I like he case, but the branding on the front is the big turn off for me.

Wow that bulk! Guess you'll be happy it's safe I guess

stothy862 said:
Wow that bulk! Guess you'll be happy it's safe I guess
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I know, mental ain't it! you need to have big hands to handle this with one hand, I'm 6.1" have sizeable hands and can just manage to handle it.

These cases were originally copied from a company called Lunatik.
Lunatik really dropped the ball making anything outside of the iPhone only cases.
That Note 4 version sure looks huge. Makes the Defender look slim.

A kickstand would have been nice. If it had a holster I'd buy it. I particularly like the glass protection screen considering there isn't a glass protector that fits properly w/o a halo available and I like the water resistant feature. Did you test it making calls and know your voice doesn't sound muffled?
From a bulk standpoint it doesn't look any bulkier than any other highly protective case like the Defender for example.

I see where others are talking about seeing the case, but I don't see any pictures that are posted. Were they taken down?

R$08 said:
I see where others are talking about seeing the case, but I don't see any pictures that are posted. Were they taken down?
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Nope, looks fine to me and others, just you I'm afraid dude.

How is the reception with the case one? Lose signal since its metal?

the finger scan doesn't work with the case does it?

Mayonesa said:
How is the reception with the case one? Lose signal since its metal?
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shong43826 said:
the finger scan doesn't work with the case does it?
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Just when I thought I'd covered everything.... [emoji12]
I'll check on that today, reception wise, I didn't see any changes but didn't check GPS etc, so I'll check that too.

All the rugged cases look ugly.
Why isn't there a more girly one, that doesn't look like a fat robot?
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iridaki said:
All the rugged cases look ugly.
Why isn't there a more girly one, that doesn't look like a fat robot?
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....... You could always spray it pink? [emoji12]

RavenY2K3 said:
....... You could always spray it pink? [emoji12]
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or just get the Pink Otterbox Defender

felloffthetruck said:
or just get the Pink Otterbox Defender
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We only get the black and glacier in the UK. It's a bit of pain to order from the US because I always end up paying custom fees and the case itself is pricey already. And then I don't want to buy from a reseller because I am not aware of any reputable ones. You never know whether it will be genuine. I bought one for my S4 and it was a really bad clone. Oh well!

A rugged case for a phone that looked damn sexy naked? Hm...

raihan4 said:
A rugged case for a phone that looked damn sexy naked? Hm...
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It wouldn't maintain it's looks if you worked on a building site and dropped it on concrete [emoji12]

I always put a rugged case on my new phones for a couple of months. By then I have my eye on something new. Then I take off the bulky case and enjoy the phone for a while before I sell it.

Thanks for the detail review,firstly I'm hanging on between love mei case and lunatik takkit,now I will go for love mei to have my N4 under extreme protection....

This case seems solid on protection,no other cases will have a better performance on guard...

My take on the Poetic Affinity case...

I'd like to thank Poetic for the opportunity to review their Affinity case. Without their offer, I honestly would have never tried this case (just being honest). I am very picky about cases and I usually end up just tearing the case off and going caseless after a short period of time.
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Look and feel:
When I first saw this case a while ago, I chose not to buy it because it looked plasticy/cheap with the hard back edges. It looked like a bland case and likely a cheap one that I would just toss out after using it for all of two seconds. Now, I actually like the hard plastic a lot! I especially am enjoying the side grip edges (although I sometimes confuse the edge for the volume button).
The case is made of soft touch silicon with which we are all familiar. Every part of the materials of this case remind me of the cheap store bought (likely Walmart bought) cases. But, this case doesn't feel cheap. I can't quite figure out why it doesn't feel cheap but it doesn't. The layout of the case is really good. The top of the case even grips the slope of the phone.
Update: the buttons on side are some of the best feeling buttons on a case. I hate the feeling of trying to search for a button or not knowing if it was really pressed.
Fit, finish, and durability:
The fit is tight as others have mentioned. It was slightly difficult to get the phone in the case. However, once in the case, the fit is spectacular. The edges next to the screen are far enough that LMT launcher works without it being set to more than 35 for width. That is huge to me. Also, when sliding for a menu, like in Google Play, you can do that without clicking on the hamburger menu. That last detail seems trivial, but when you constantly are trying to slide over and the freekin case won't let you get it right, you want to curse the world. This is a place where many cases fail.
Update about fit: I think the tight fit goes back to the stiff material used for the bumpers that also prevents much shock absorption. Taking the case off is a bit of an Olympic event without feeling like you're going to break something.
Finish is lacking that "premium" appeal and look. Maybe Poetic can add some sort of larger logo or design to the case to give it some flair? I guess what I'm trying to say here is that it doesn't LOOK premium or unique. If you're someone who wants a case that the world looks and says, "i want that case", then this case isn't for you.
Durability of the case feels iffy, but I really can't point to anything appearing to be made cheaply, ready to fall apart. A la the Nexus 6 back cover issues. The glue seems strong etc. Only time will tell otherwise, however. I personally am going with the case being well made as everything points to that direction.
As for drops, I haven't dropped my phone in the case, nor do I plan to, *crossing fingers*. That being said, the cases by Tech21 have a satisfactory bounce when you lightly drop the phone in the case on a table etc. This case doesn't really have a bounce. The sides do have a slight bounce, but not much and the top and bottom don't have any bounce. In other words, if you drop your phone in this case, it's less absorbing than it is shear hard impact deflecting. So, if you drop your phone in this case, it's a possibility that the case won't absorb enough shock to really protect your phone. I wouldn't recommend more than a 1-2 foot drop with this case and that fear will concern people. Most drops are from 4-6 feet.
I would like to see Poetic do some thinking on the material. Or, maybe there is something I'm missing about the design and I am grossly wrong. But, I doubt that I'm too far from the truth.
Overall thoughts:
Despite my dislike of the plain and outdated design as well as the drop durability concerns, I do like this case a lot. It feels better than any other of my cases which include another slip on case as well as a case with a screen protector built in. The other cases feel far bulkier and less comfortable. I enjoy a "naked" feel to my phone and that's why I don't usually have a case on for very long. I cycle cases all the time. But the Poetic Affinity case provides a naked feel and I really do like that. The grip is great and the feeling of the case is very satisfactory despite its looks.
No case is perfect. That being said, if you want a naked feeling case that gives some protection as well as a great feel and grip, then this case is definitely one of the better options and it's the best I've tried thus far. If you want a case to protect your phone or look stylish, then I would recommend looking elsewhere for a case.
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Great review! I also received this case (chose the Frost/Clear variant) as a promotion and really like it.

panamaniac said:
Great review! I also received this case (chose the Frost/Clear variant) as a promotion and really like it.
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Thanks! I need to update the post about the buttons...I really like them.
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schwartz.matthew.e said:
Thanks! I need to update the post about the buttons...I really like them.
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The volume buttons? Yep they are nice for sure. It's hard getting the case off but that's probably good in the long run.

panamaniac said:
The volume buttons? Yep they are nice for sure. It's hard getting the case off but that's probably good in the long run.
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Yeah the volume buttons. It's definitely snug fitting which I am OK with as well.
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I'm really looking for a way to get this case off easier.