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SGP Ultra Slider - Case

Check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXMqxAgKnA4&feature=youtu.be&a

i like
but cant find any of these SGP cases or protectors from UK sellers yet?

not good, it's a plastic hard case
it will blow up apart at the first drop, i've had cases like that for other phones, not good for protection.
okay for fashion

OMG !!!!
where i can buy it ?

Pretty good, although I want a case that removes the current backpanel that utilizes those hinges and saves some space. Having a case on top of a removal and useless backpanel seems a waste to me.

but will it scratch the chrome bezel badly when keep slide in and out?

hihihehe said:
but will it scratch the chrome bezel badly when keep slide in and out?
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Likely, but we don't know till someone gets it.

this looks pretty useless to me. Just like an above poster said, the case is made of a plastic that will shatter and crack upon impact and will not be a very good protector for the SGS.
Another thing i'm wondering is, what's the point of this sliding mechanism? I mean, if the case is meant to be on the phone all the time, is the sliding feature only good for removing the phone? If so, i don't see the point for an extra feature like that when we can just remove the phone the conventional way like with most hardcover back cases.
If the case is only for storage, like when you put it in your pocket, and that you will remove it when using it, wouldnt a leather case pouch be more practical and offer better protection?
Just my 2 cents.

i actually tried one of those in the stores yesterday, and i didn't like it the plastic is really too hard, it will not offer impact (drop) protection
the mesh type cases found on the other Case topic offers more protection that this
however of all the 3 type of cases i've tried, the Silicon type is the best, it kinda sucks in looks (there are a few colour and types that does looks good), and it offers the most protection for accidental drops

AllGamer said:
the best, it kinda sucks in looks (there are a few colour and types that does looks good), and it offers the most protection for accidental drops
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ok, is this case like the incase slider for the iPhone?
b/c if it is Ima get it. That's what I had on my iPhone and it worked great
plus it didn't look like

yes it is really good, see pic
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i got the red one, is very sharp, everybody loves it
however the new orange one is even better
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ok, is this case like the incase slider for the iPhone?
b/c if it is Ima get it. That's what I had on my iPhone and it worked great
plus it didn't look like
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The fact that it shatters when it hits the floor shouldn't be a bad thing in terms of protecting the phone, other than having to buy a new case.
A phone hitting a floor is all about dissipation of energy - if the energy goes into cracking and breaking a case apart, then a lot of the impact energy will be absorbed by the case breaking. That's why crash helmets commonly break on impact.
A rubbery/solid case might seem a better idea if you accidentally drop your phone, but in reality the shock will be transferred through the rubber (although somewhat dampened) and into the phone structure - and is so in a way more likely to crack the screen/phone chassis.
Of course it depends on the surface, angle of impact and height of the drop, but in general, if your phone falls and the back cover/case/battery fly out, it's better that the impact energy is distributed into these pieces than being absorbed straight into the phone/screen.

This case caught my interest, my only concern is that when we slide in the galaxy S.. would it scratch the chrome bezel ?

warping up plastic in more plastic..

Ordered mine in dante red (10 days shipping )
But will do a video review on my youtube channel when it arrives
(link here if u wna subscribe so u know when it comes out)
www.youtube.com/tech0stickyasglue

AllGamer said:
however the new orange one is even better
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I bought this in black, its pretty nice.

For the SGP Ultra Slider, how would you attach a phone strap??

mhwgo said:
For the SGP Ultra Slider, how would you attach a phone strap??
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Exactly my sentiment. Most likely you can't

A rubbery/solid case might seem a better idea if you accidentally drop your phone, but in reality the shock will be transferred through the rubber (although somewhat dampened) and into the phone structure - and is so in a way more likely to crack the screen/phone chassis.
The deal with rubbery case is that it is elastic, it's able to deform and hence reduce the impact/impulse, the same way car bumpers are designed for
Back to topic: I like the slider, maybe too slippery for me =(

SquidgyB said:
The fact that it shatters when it hits the floor shouldn't be a bad thing in terms of protecting the phone, other than having to buy a new case.
A phone hitting a floor is all about dissipation of energy - if the energy goes into cracking and breaking a case apart, then a lot of the impact energy will be absorbed by the case breaking. That's why crash helmets commonly break on impact.
A rubbery/solid case might seem a better idea if you accidentally drop your phone, but in reality the shock will be transferred through the rubber (although somewhat dampened) and into the phone structure - and is so in a way more likely to crack the screen/phone chassis.
Of course it depends on the surface, angle of impact and height of the drop, but in general, if your phone falls and the back cover/case/battery fly out, it's better that the impact energy is distributed into these pieces than being absorbed straight into the phone/screen.
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Finally some case common sense. I for one am going to order a SGP. I have owned nothing but hard cases like the above, the slider and innocaseII and they have all been through hell and back.

[Q] Lanyard for the DZ: how are we going to fit one?

So we don't have a lanyard hole on the Desire Z... Obviously HTC want us to drop it and buy a new one every few months ;-)
Has anyone got any ideas as to how we can do this? (or have done this???)
I reckon it needs to be 'hung' from the top right, or bottom right corner as you look at it, then it naturally hangs with the keyboard closed.
Cheers
Rich.

cheeseandjamsandwich said:
So we don't have a lanyard hole on the Desire Z... Obviously HTC want us to drop it and buy a new one every few months ;-)
Has anyone got any ideas as to how we can do this? (or have done this???)
I reckon it needs to be 'hung' from the top right, or bottom right corner as you look at it, then it naturally hangs with the keyboard closed.
Cheers
Rich.
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I simply got a hard case that had a hole in it. Both protection and a lanyard spot. Of course, that's if you want a hard case.

I never could figure out why HTC removes the lanyard hole for some phones (G1, G2), and has them for other phones (Touch Pro 2, MyTouch Slide)...
It is a mystery why it isn't included in every phone...

Search results gave me this......
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And this is how you eventually destroy the case...
http:
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Obfuscated link because the admins here like to fight crime before it happens.
And yes charms are stupid, a short 6" lanyard is totally awesome for getting your device out when you're doing other things, like say riding a bike.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810872&highlight=lanyard
Edit: I would think this idea would work much better if you had a extra back caseing (bodyglove or such case) to add support for the battery door to stay closed.

hmm, you could always use some kind of strong tape to stick the back door down

OK, found this AWESOME tear down of the Desire Z/G2
http:
//tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-z-tear-down
So looking at the top and bottom right corners, perhaps we could drill an in and out hole to make a bomb proof lanyard anchor.

cheeseandjamsandwich said:
OK, found this AWESOME tear down of the Desire Z/G2
http:
//tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-z-tear-down
So looking at the top and bottom right corners, perhaps we could drill an in and out hole to make a bomb proof lanyard anchor.
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wow brill, have you got a desire z, are you going to do this? now i know its a possibility i think i just might get one!

I have always been using lanyards/wrist straps on my smartphones and so will I on my Z.
On my previous device (HD2) I had ordered a case at Piel Frama and they had kindly accepted to add holes on my flip case for free.
Unfortunately for the Desire Z they have not released any flip case due to the physical keyboard.
The only solution I found is buying on Fortte site a flip case allowing using physical keyboard while it's in the case. You can choose your clip and among them there is the wrist strap. I have not received the case yet so cannot give you feedback for the moment.

I haven't totally investigated drilling the top/bottom right hand corner yet... But i reckon that's the go....
I want a solution without any add-on case.
It's pants that HTC don't add the holes... there's no reason other than conspiracy theories, why they shouldn't/couldn't.

Definitely a CIA conspiration
Serisously maybe HTC thinks that smartphones have become too heavy to be carried on with a lanyard? Maybe they are afraid of people who would complaint because of a lanyard (and consequently phone) breakage?
Just my feeling because I don't see any other reason why they would have decided to remove these holes

Going snowboarding tomorrow.
I guess ill use the rear door for a lanyard. Although the a few times my kid has dropped my phone and it comes hurtling off.
It should be fine. I also use something called a lighter leash that I have attached to the inside of my jacket pocket. Its similar to those things you see for id cards in hospitals. You pull on it and the string comes out.

You can use the keyboard hinge for that. It's worked great for me on the G1 and G2.
Only catch is that you can't just loop the lanyard around the hinge, there'd be too much extra string around the hinge. You have to pull the lanyard apart, wrap the string around the hinge, then put it back together. Totally worth it though.

skyjumper said:
You can use the keyboard hinge for that. It's worked great for me on the G1 and G2.
... You have to pull the lanyard apart, wrap the string around the hinge, then put it back together. Totally worth it though.
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hmm, that is a tryer, but i think there are already problems with the hinge and id really like a strap attached to the case, im dithering about where to get the torx 5 screwdriver from.

I don't think the hinge will break that easily lol

2 days boarding. no problem with the batter cover lanyard.
I just spent 2 days riding with the battery cover based lanyard.
It worked great and the conditions were pretty rugged.
I can recommend this method and I will use it again.

Any tips on which lanyard to get that can be pulled apart? As my lanyard is glued together in a plastic case where the string reaches the strap.
I've got a temporary solution of dental floss around the case hinge (!) and then that is attached to the lanyard. Dental floss is surprisingly strong. It just looks a bit DIY with some white duct tape wrapped around it...

What do you guys think of this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-HARD-...ccessories&hash=item45fe9d3624#ht_4171wt_1163
Doesn't it look like the Otterbox Defender?

At first looks cool, but then after a close look it kind of makes the phone look bulky

Looks exactly like what the Defender would be but Otterbox hasn't released a Defender for our Sensation. I wonder if these are from a batch of prototypes Otterbox had produced but decided not to market? I would love to hear from anyone who tries this. I might take the plunge myself as a matter of fact.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

lavafire said:
At first looks cool, but then after a close look it kind of makes the phone look bulky
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Yeah, I thought the same. They also have one with the silicone black and the plastic white. It looks appealing but i'm not too sure. I was hoping someone had it.
jlczl said:
Looks exactly like what the Defender would be but Otterbox hasn't released a Defender for our Sensation. I wonder if these are from a batch of prototypes Otterbox had produced but decided not to market? I would love to hear from anyone who tries this. I might take the plunge myself as a matter of fact.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
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I'm with you. Also, its being shipped from the states so it adds to the possibility that it might be a prototype. I would buy it, but the seller doesn't refund.

Ordered it today.
Sent from my HTC_Flyer_P512_NA using xda premium

i can understand protecting your phone is important. but come on. that looks horrendous. lol

barrist said:
i can understand protecting your phone is important. but come on. that looks horrendous. lol
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The Otterbox Defender is one of the most popular tough cases for any device. Unfortunately it isn't made for the Sensation but this looks exactly like what it would be if it were actually made.
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http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-EVO-3D-...EVO3D_color=20&start=1&cgid=htc-evo-3d-cases
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-HARD...ccessories&hash=item45fe9d3624#ht_4171wt_1163
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Mine arrived this morning.
I had a Defender for my iPhone, which saved it a couple of times (mainly from beer spillage) so I wanted something similar and this appears to be the only option until a more established manufacturer pulls their finger out!
So, here are my thoughts on it.....
Overall:
Build quality is very middle of the road, ergonomics need working on, but for the price it does the trick.
Inner case:
The inner plastic case is snug and feels robust enough to withstand the odd drop (not as tough as O/box plastic tho..). It clips on and off easily enough, but not so easy as to make me concerned. All the holes are there and they are where they should be.
However, there is a serious - yet workable - design flaw with the "built-in" screen protector. It comes glued to the inner case, which is great, but in order to remove the protective plastic film on either side of it, you have to prise it off and then stick it back on once you've removed the film. Luckily the glue they use is extra crappy, so it's quite easy to un-stick. To re-glue the screen protector back on, I just used tiny amounts of superglue gel, applied with a pin head. Unfortunately tho, this means that the front face of the phone is not sealed and therefore not splash or dust proof.
Outer case:
The outer silicone is not of a good quality. It's very thin and floppy and I predict it would lose it's shape and possibly tear if it were pulled about too much. This is both unfortunate and ironic as it takes a lot of pulling and poking to get it to fit around the inner case. Once you've got it on properly, it's fine - it's just a bit of a mission to get it snug and flush. However, the biggest design flaw with the outer case, is that the headphone and usb port covers do not stay shut - or rather they open very easily. There is no "wedge" mechanism on the doors to ensure they hold in place. This is particular annoying as they flap open if your fingers brush past them when you are holding the phone. In order to rectify this, I have used a tiny bit of blu-tack (don't know what the US equivalent of it is, sorry) on the inside of the cover doors so they stay shut. One other thing... my particular model has what looks like a small cigarette burn on it, but I guess that's just my bad luck there!
Conclusion:
Obviously, I realise that this is not a O/box, or any other decent case brand for that matter, so I can't be too harsh on it, especially at the price I paid ($17.95/ £11.50). At the end of the day, it's an (almost fully) encapsulating case which will give my Senny more protection than most other options available, at least until someone makes a better alternative.
No, it doesn't look like the coolest case on the block, but that's not what I have my phone for, so I'm not too concerned about aesthetics. What matters to me is that it works.... and it does (almost lol!).
Hope this was useful. If anyone has had any differing experiences with this case, I'd be very interested to hear about them.
Cheers,

[Review] Pdair Aluminium Hard Case Cover

After 2 weeks of using my new nexus 4 with screen protector and this AWESOME case i made a review for it.
Official info:
This PDair aluminium hard case is specially designed for your device. Aircraft grade aluminium is used to make this hard case strong yet light in weight
This Pdair aluminium case comes with neoprene lining and a removable free 360° swivel belt clip making this hard case unique, stylish, handy and innovative
Access - Easy Access to your device's controls and sockets
Quality - Aircraft grade aluminium used with this metal case. Comfortable, hard wearing and light weight
Secure - Opens and closes with ease
Open Screen - Access the screen without opening the case
360° - Removable 360° swivel belt clip. Keeping back flat when not in use
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My impression? It looks really durable, pretty nice and apart from 1 little problem that can be easily fixed it is just awesome.
My video review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lyGRzchHyw
Can be bought on:
Amazon White: http://goo.gl/QhUdA
Amazon Black: http://goo.gl/wGXwq
Ebay: http://goo.gl/RAi13
Any questions? Please feel free to post them!

Hows the reception? As the case is aluminum.

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Hows the reception? As the case is aluminum.
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I am not experiencing any issues.
I had galaxy S before n4 with this case, and comparing the reception .. it seems to be the same, in areas where i had low signal i still have low... in other areas with full + hsdpa signal still the same.

That is odd, I think @DowntownJeffBrown got this case or maybe something similar and said the reception was bad with the case. And the openings in the back for wifi antenna's weren't working.

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That is odd, I think @DowntownJeffBrown got this case or maybe something similar and said the reception was bad with the case. And the openings in the back for wifi antenna's weren't working.
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Yup exactly
I still have the case but I'm going to return it. It blocked my signal worse than the casefanatic one
Also it's a horrible design. The left of the case has a huge hinge and were it clasps together on the right it won't stay closed.
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more? Ohai there meow aren't u looking sexy >^.^

DowntownJeffBrown said:
Yup exactly
I still have the case but I'm going to return it. It blocked my signal worse than the casefanatic one
Also it's a horrible design. The left of the case has a huge hinge and were it clasps together on the right it won't stay closed.
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more? Ohai there meow aren't u looking sexy >^.^
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As i noted in video, the only downside of this case i can see is the hinge - and that it gets opened easily (but stays closed, it needs a little but of force to actually open). I fixed this issue with a very tiny piece of duct tape on 2 places on the case - now it stays closed no matter what.
To the problem of the signal.. i don't have any, i am using paranoidandroid with stock kernel on nexus 4 rev11, if it matters. In a hsdpa arrea where i live, i have full signal with, or without the case on.
When i travel in trains etc, i experience the same drop-outs in signal (and internet) in the same arreas as i did with galaxy S without case.
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That is odd, I think @DowntownJeffBrown got this case or maybe something similar and said the reception was bad with the case. And the openings in the back for wifi antenna's weren't working.
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Oh, so the openning is for the wifi, good to know . Doesn't matter, i don't experience any issues with wifi at home, or public places...

maxiiik said:
As i noted in video, the only downside of this case i can see is the hinge - and that it gets opened easily (but stays closed, it needs a little but of force to actually open). I fixed this issue with a very tiny piece of duct tape on 2 places on the case - now it stays closed no matter what.
To the problem of the signal.. i don't have any, i am using paranoidandroid with stock kernel on nexus 4 rev11, if it matters. In a hsdpa arrea where i live, i have full signal with, or without the case on.
When i travel in trains etc, i experience the same drop-outs in signal (and internet) in the same arreas as i did with galaxy S without case.
Oh, so the openning is for the wifi, good to know . Doesn't matter, i don't experience any issues with wifi at home, or public places...
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I'm on PA also. I was disappointed with this case but I'm glad it works for you. Same thing with the casefanatic case. Some people get horrible signal block and some don't. Btw I have a rev10 nexus4 so maybe that has something to do with it. I got my nexus in the very first batch in November.
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more? Ohai there meow aren't u looking sexy >^.^

Update: Upon further testing and modem update from .48 to .84 i actually noticed moderate drop in reception with case on. Also in wifi, and i think that also it was breaking gps reception.
I ordered ringke fusion case, hopefully it will do a better job :fingers-crossed:

[MOD][How2] Ultra rugged Poetic Revolution for the Nexus 6P Case

Hello,
having won such a nice case from this XDA Nexus 6P contest, I decided to have a closer look at it The Poetic Revolution for the Nexus 6P is indeed a tough case and quite a beast in comparison to some slim TPU cases. This case however seems to be very strong and to offer enough protection to your device. If you´re one of the guys who care more about "practical" values of their devices and want them to survive for a couple of years, this case might be suitable for you. It´s also great for guys who work in a tough environment
Now some of you guys might not like the screen protector. I never liked this kind of stuff and also removed it from my old Otterbox Defender case for a Samsung Galaxy S3.
This MOD will be easy to perform at nearly no expense since the materials needed are very cheap
Material needed:
- soft material pads
- rubbing alcohol
- cue tips for ears or toilet paper
I´ve removed the screen protector by gently pressing against it from the corners and also managed to get rid of most of the glue this way. If however there is too much of it left, you might need some sort of rubbing alcohol and cue tips for ears or even toilet paper to remove the rest I guess you get the idea
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Now this frame looks pretty clean, eh ?
Now I tested the case with the phone inserted and realized that there was a visible gap between the screen and the frame. It´s ok this way since you´re missing the screen protector. I didn´t want to live with this gap and had to figure something out. I used some soft adhesive pads which I attached on the inner part of the remaining case.
This is how your new back can look like
Here you can see all parts again
The result:
From a technical point of view, the drop protection is improved a lot too since the shock can be dampened through the pads too.
Now here´s the deal, the gap between the frame and the display is gone but instead you will have a slightly visible gap on the back between the camera and fingerprint sensor.
The camera is not affected by it, same goes for the fingerprint sensor.
The extra gap on the back will be barely visible and in fact also improve the cooling of the phone. The soft material will make sure that your Nexus 6P adapts 100% to the mechanical construction of the case now. In theory this is great because the risk of bending your device is lowered a lot by keeping the phone 100% snug in the case, instead of letting it wobble around.
Now you might wonder if you can still use the USB port and the headphone jack without any problems ?
Yes, regular USB Type C cables can still be inserted without any troubles but you need to have a closer look now Most 3,5mm headphone plugs might work too, only very large plugs might cause problems.
Feel free to tell me your experiences if you also modified your Poetic Nexus 6P Revolution case This MOD might work in a similar way for other phones and cases too.

I just wanted to add some extra footage and descriptions
In comparison to my Spigen Rugged Armor case, the Poetic Revolution case is tougher.
This is how the new USB Type C port looks now, it is slightly raised because of the soft pads below the phone. A regular USB Type C cable still fits but you need to be more careful this time.
The headphone jack might be tricky now with big 3.5mm plugs. You might need a extender if you want to use some higher grade headphones which often use a bulkier plug.
Just in case you´re not sure if even regular headphones will still work, you can use some sanding paper or a sharp knife to cut some parts away.
This will save you a few mm too
Now let´s have a closer look at how the phone is inserted now in the hard plastic frame.
The critical part above the power and volume buttons is 100% covered now by the frame. Once you use the now modified case, chances are next to zero that the Aluminum body will bend in this area....or in any other area because of the tight fit between the screen and the back and now from all sides too.
I´m confident that this case will not damage the phone now