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Was looking at getting the otterbox commuter for my phone, but have a question for someone that has it. I tried the speck case and it had rubber buttons for the volume and unlock buttons. With that case you had to push exceptionally hard to get the button to push. I noticed the commuter case has these rubber buttons as well. Can someone with the commuter case tell me if the buttons are hard to push or not. What I am asking is does it take a lot of pressure to register the button push.
Thanks.
I have one on the way... I'll post my impressions when I get it tomorrow (I think).
The rubber on my otterboxes I have had were soft...it is a nice absorbing somewhat grippy rubber. I wouldn't see making the buttons harder to push then they already are.
I have one for my nexus one and I really like it. My brother just put in a order for the Inspire 4g and the commuter. The phone is shipping to my house because I have to set it up for him. I'll post some pictures when the phone arrives.
bigdessert said:
Can someone with the commuter case tell me if the buttons are hard to push or not. What I am asking is does it take a lot of pressure to register the button push.
Thanks.
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On my Nexus One I have no problems with button input. Since I have a trackball I normally never use the power button. But when I do I don't notice any problems.
Keep us up to date. I was looking for cases for this phone and it sucks that nobody has any good ones (in my opinion).
For your Nexus One, does it attract a lot of dust etc? I've never used one, but I hear people saying its kinda siliconish and i've used silicone and silicone sucks for pocket use.
Mine was just delivered to my house about an hour ago. I was wondering about the rubber buttons as well, so I'll post how they perform once I get home.
Got the otterbox on now, and the button covers are not stiff at all. It just takes marginally more pressure than normal. The case fits well and does not add too much thickness to the phone. The port cover is a bit touchy to close, but that might just take getting used to.
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IMO, the rubber casing improves the feel of the volume buttons. Before, it was slightly difficult to determine whether or not the button was pressed. Maybe it's just specific to the phone I got. Overall, I recommend the case but get a new screen protector.
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[...] The port cover is a bit touchy to close, but that might just take getting used to.
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I agree with this; the port cover is a bit fiddly.
I had the commuter for just over a week now and its a great case. Makes pushing the buttons easier i think.
I upgraded to the Defender today and the only issue i find is that it seems it was made to lock in the case with the face of the phone out. When i flip the phone to have the screen inside, the power button rubber gets pushed in a bit. The rubber on the outside is very very soft but gives a good grip. Bottom port is easy to get at like the commuter. The backside has the screen protector over the camera lense and the flash. This does not affect pictures or video that i can see.
EDIT: to fix the power button rubber being pushed in i took a file and ground out a small amount and fits perfectly now
My Commuter arrived earlier today, and I love it.
The volume buttons are actually easier to push thanks to the case.. the power button is about the same. Build quality is top notch and it doesn't add nearly as much thickness to the phone as I expected.
But most of all, I like the way it feels in my hand. Naked and uncased, the Inspire feels too thin and unconfident. With the Otterbox, it feels just right. You might feel like it's a bit slippery at first, but you'll get used to it.
Ordered mine, The otterbox site has them in stock and listed under Inspire 4G now.
Had the commuter on my Captivate and loved it. Good protection, gave the phone a good feel in hand, and made the buttons easier to use as well. Also liked that the ports were covered up and protected. Have not got a case yet for my brand new Inspire, although my wife has the speck case on hers. Think I will personally get another Otterbox just because the buttons seem very stiff on the Speck case. Plus, trying to get the phone out of that case is kind of like getting the battery off of the Inspire for the first time.
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Any commuter case owners care to comment on the included screen protector? Does it affect the sensitivity of the touch screen much? Any edges of the screen protector exposed? Or are they completely covered by the "lip" of the case on the front?
I still have the included protector on my Cappy along with the commuter case. No problems with the edges rolling up or peeling. For me, has been pretty darn durable and I've had it on send the end of november.
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Just got mine. Fits great. Cant Complain at all.
Anyone mine taking some pics of theirs and posting it here for us to see? Thanks in advance.
If anyone is interested in picking one of these up, Otterbox has them back in stock. I also found the coupon code PSPNEagles04 which gives you 20% off and free shipping.
I just placed an order for one and 2 minutes after i check for my confirmation email and click on the link for the case again and it's on backorder. Crazy
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Any commuter case owners care to comment on the included screen protector? Does it affect the sensitivity of the touch screen much? Any edges of the screen protector exposed? Or are they completely covered by the "lip" of the case on the front?
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Pretty good screen protector. Takes about a day for the initial resistance to wear off, and it's smooth sailing from there.
Hey guys, just got some awesome looking Android cases, so just wanted to share my impressions. I actually haven't seen any companies make a case like this yet, so I thought it was pretty cool.
First off, these cases look outstanding. The Andy the Android graphics on the case are really slick and give the phone a very stylish look. It's a bit more subtle on the smoke colored case, but it definitely pops on the blue case.
I previously owned a generic black TPU that had straggly edges, uneven cutouts, and inconsistent molding. Compared to this case, the Androidified case is noticeable cleaner. The Androidified case is cleanly cut, and has a consistent smooth molding. It's also tight and form fitting, which makes it bit hard to put it on the first time. But once you get it on, you can see that it conforms to the phone perfectly. The inside edges are a bit sharp, but I think it helps the case lay flat on the surface of the phone.
As far as protection goes, it's pretty much the same as other TPU cases go. It provides great protection against everyday scratches and small drops without adding a lot of bulk to the phone. I accidentally dropped my phone from my desk a few days ago without any scratches or cracks. The case also rises above the screen so that if you were to put it face down, the screen would be elevated from the surface.
There are cutouts for the micro-usb port, microphone, headphone jack, hdmi port, speaker, and camera. The power button and the volume rocker are covered, but have a button on the outside and is indented on the inside for easy access. This was actually a source of frustration for me on the generic TPU case, the button on the outside wasn't well defined and was hard to find at times. Along with a poorly finished side, there were times where I would mistake an unfinished edge for the power button. Thankfully, the smooth finish of the Androidified cases make this a non-issue.
Overall, I'd recommend these cases if you're looking for a stylish protective case that won't add much bulk to your phone. For $12.99, they are cheaper than the ones you'll find at Verizon, so I think it's definitely worth it. I got these at Amazon (my review is there too).
I also attached pictures of the smoke and blue Androidified cases vs the black generic TPU cases.
These cases are definitely great! the owner of the andriodify cases is a stand up guy who's all about introducing stylish quality produces at an afforable price.
Does this case have a cutout for the secondary microphone on the top? I really hope not because then I'll need to cut a tiny hole in the top of my case(already ordered one) :[
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Does this case have a cutout for the secondary microphone on the top? I really hope not because then I'll need to cut a tiny hole in the top of my case(already ordered one) :[
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Did you mean you really hope so?
My bad though, I had a bunch of pictures, but I must have not uploaded one with the top view. Yes there is a cutout for the mic on the top.
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Did you mean you really hope so?
My bad though, I had a bunch of pictures, but I must have not uploaded one with the top view. Yes there is a cutout for the mic on the top.
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Lol yes that's what I meant, and thanks a lot that relieved my only worries about this case :]
Case Problems...
The Case is all right but the one from Verizon fits better and the buttons are easy to press. With this case the camera doesn't line up and it is terribly hard to press the volume rocker and power button...very depressing as I love the style of the case.
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The Case is all right but the one from Verizon fits better and the buttons are easy to press. With this case the camera doesn't line up and it is terribly hard to press the volume rocker and power button...very depressing as I love the style of the case.
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I haven't received mine yet but if it's that bad I'll probably end up cutting them out myself, sure it's not going to look incredible but everything else about this case seems great, not sure why they'd ever think covering the power/volume buttons would be a good idea...
Agreed
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I haven't received mine yet but if it's that bad I'll probably end up cutting them out myself, sure it's not going to look incredible but everything else about this case seems great, not sure why they'd ever think covering the power/volume buttons would be a good idea...
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Yea that's what I ended up doing was cutting them out it looks great other then my craftsmen skills lol, but it works a whole lot better now.
I'll be doing my own review of these cases too...maybe not on xda, as there is one already. As far as the buttons on the side are concerned, I did notice that they were a little hard to press at first. However, after using the case for more than a week or so the buttons are much easier to press; I guess they just had to be broken down some. I bought both the green and the smoke one, and they are both great!
The graphics on these are pretty nice...
I got one of these as well.
Yeah, the side buttons are a bit hard to press, but it gets easier with practice and the case seems to break in a bit as well over time. The first time I put it on it wasn't aligned properly, but every time I've taken it off and put it on since then it seems to get a little better.
My only real complaint is that a) it doesn't fit in the media dock, and b) when I take the case off to put the phone in the media dock it often pulls the plastic back off with it (I just need to be more careful in the future).
Coming from one of the generic TPU cases that I purchased on ebay, the covered buttons on the Androidified case was much better and easy to press.
In regards to the media dock, that must apply to cases in general right? I can't really see it fitting on a media dock if you have a case on it.
Yeah, correct. No case will fit in the dock.
no link to where to buy these from...?
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no link to where to buy these from...?
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You can find them by searching androidified on amazon
I got the red one with argyle pattern. It is a PITA to push the power and the volume buttons. So I guess not all TPU cases are made equal. I ended up cutting a cutout around the power button. Problem solved. And also around the USB port since some of the generic charger connectors that I have are too big to fit through the USB cutout on the case.
That being said, the Curzer Lite TPU case that you have, is it the same as the one that Verizon has in their stores? I think somebody wrote the Verizon's Charge TPU case has the best power button cover (and I can almost vouch for that having had Verizon's TPU case on my Droid X) but I'm not positive.
I have the Cruzerlite Androidified case and it is almost the same as the Verizon one but it has the android pattern. Cruzerlite also makes the Argyle pattern and they are about half the cost of the Verizon OEM ones
It's a decent case...good protection from small drops and looks fairly cool. I can't get the top around the screen to stay uniform, so the fit could be better. I'll give it a 4/5 and 4.5/5 on value. I'll be waiting on the Case-Mate Barely There!
Not diggin this case anymore. Hard to get off without batt door coming with it. Much sleeker without the extra size...hoping casemate puts out a barely there soon.
If anyone wants it...$10 paypal gets it shipped to your door. (Blue as pictured above)
Hey guys,
Just bought the Incipio Feather case and wanted to share my thoughts in case some people were thinking about buying.
The case is definitely very light weight and pretty thin (Incipio states that it is less than 1 mm thin). It's an "ultra light, ultra strong polymer" hard case that is smooth to the touch while having a slightly rubbery feel to it. The case itself has very clean edges with no trace of any manufacturing defects. There are cutouts for the power and volume buttons, hdmi port (it's covered in the pictures on their site, but there is indeed a cutout for this), usb port, camera, microphone, headphone jack, and speakerphone. With the exception of the battery, everything is easily accessible through these cutouts.
As for protection, this is where I've been disappointed. First off, the side of the case does not rise above the side of the phone, so when you put the phone face down, the screen will be touching the surface (they provide a screen protector, but I don't think that's enough). Secondly, the case does not completely wrap around the phone, so both the top and, more importantly, the bottom of the phone are exposed. The bottom is important because on a straight drop, the pointed part of the phone will take all of the impact because it protrudes beyond the corner parts of the case. The top isn't as bad because it's flatter, so the corner portions of the case will ideally take the impact. Granted, you aren't purchasing a "feather" or "barely there" case for its protective qualities, but I think that had Incipio manufactured the case to fully wrap around the phone, both the protection and aesthetics of the case would have been enhanced.
In regards to the aesthetics, I purchased the case to avoid the bulkiness of other cases so that I could enjoy the look of the phone. However, the cutouts and the fact that the case doesn't fully wrap around the phone cause the Feather case to "break" the smooth lines of the phone. I would definitely prefer the look of a case that fully wraps around the phone.
Overall, I would not purchase this case again. At $25, even with the screen protector and microfiber cloth, I think that a case like the Androidified case that I previously reviewed provides better value with more protection. With the TPU case, my phone experienced no damage after I accidentally dropped the phone while getting out of a car. I can't say that the Feather case would provide the same sort of protection.
Thanks for the review, this was my favorite case when I had my Atrix. I noticed it on the site the day it went up but did not buy it because an employee confirmed over live chat that there was no hdmi cutout. Now that I know it is there I am placing an order now. I just bought the otterbox and I like it but its just too much for me.
This is almost the same exact case as this:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=47557
But yours is probably a tiny bit thinner. And this one has a pull out stand which is awesome. They tried to sell this hardcore when i bought the phone, and I got it then.
Syn Ack said:
This is almost the same exact case as this:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=47557
But yours is probably a tiny bit thinner. And this one has a pull out stand which is awesome. They tried to sell this hardcore when i bought the phone, and I got it then.
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The Incipio also doesn't have those rubber ridges. I had one of these cases on my Thunderbolt and I hated it because I keep my phone in my pocket. Went with a Case-Mate Barely There case which seems to be similar to the Incipio.
It reminds me of an ultra light 1 piece Seidio innocase. It has a similar feel but its lighter and thinner.
After using this case for a few days I have to agree. This case is not worth it at all. The feather used to be my choice but incipio did not do well with this one.
I'm really hoping case-mate jumps on it and makes a barely there case for the Charge.
http://feedback.case-mate.com/forum...867323-samsung-droid-charge-barely-there-case
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I'm really hoping case-mate jumps on it and makes a barely there case for the Charge.
http://feedback.case-mate.com/forum...867323-samsung-droid-charge-barely-there-case
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Yeah same here. I went back to my Otterbox case but I just ordered the Trident Aegis today. I would rather have a thin light case but this feather is just plain terrible.
Why you going with Trident Aegis..instead of just using the Otterbox?
Just curious on your thoughts on the Otterbox..did you get the Trident? How is it?
The Otterbox is a good case but I am not too sold on having the buttons on the bottom covered. The Trident case shipped today and I will post pics and a review of the Aegis when it comes.
If anyone is looking for that case that gives you the protection, in a thin profile. I have had just about every case out for this phone and this is the first one I bought and the one I have gone back to every time is the dualtek. Check out youtube videos of it. You can get the case for around 20.00 and I promise you will not be disappointed, this is definitely different from the version for the galaxy s3. I have the yellow one, and love the color, thinking about the black and white one next, hoping they come out with more colors. The plastic is a grippy, not slick plastic. Extrememly well made
I had one for my s3 then found the black cushion inside the case that touches the back cover left an imprint on my s3 I when the phone got hot and I couldn't get it off and I had to buy a new back cover and puregear sent me a new case but I sold it. I bought the yellow one for my s4 and it started leaving a little imprint also and it was a little too bulky and the buttons weren't as easy press as my uag case so I sold it.
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mine should be arriving on Tuesday. from Amazon. the case had mostly 5 star reviews. they did note the buttons were hard to press. if you look at the customer images, one customer shows how he cut a slit on the bottom of each button area in the case, and now has tactile and excellent buttons. i am probably going to try that on mine and will report back.
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If anyone is looking for that case that gives you the protection, in a thin profile. I have had just about every case out for this phone and this is the first one I bought and the one I have gone back to every time is the dualtek. Check out youtube videos of it. You can get the case for around 20.00 and I promise you will not be disappointed, this is definitely different from the version for the galaxy s3. I have the yellow one, and love the color, thinking about the black and white one next, hoping they come out with more colors. The plastic is a grippy, not slick plastic. Extrememly well made
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I bought the case, but found my SkullCandy headphone jack won't fit through the opening. Yes, I can drill it out, but I notice in a number of online reviews this is noted as a problem to be aware of.
this case is very solid feeling. i was worried about the headphone jack but my 90 degree plug for my Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi's fits in beautifully.
i can confirm the power button is indeed a bit too hard to press and squishy. however the mod that an amazon reviewer posted does work. cut a slit in the rubber on the bottom of the power button and it is now much easier to press and tactile. very cool. the phone is a bit hard to get out but it is very very secure in case of a fall. great lip to protect the front, and this case inspires confidence. sides are grippy. only flaw is that the back of the cover is not grippy. i like that when i put it on smooth surfaces a case has grip on the back.
phones in this thing survived multiple 22ft drop tests on youtube and now i know why. it's built very well.
Hey guys last time I did a first impressions review so here's my full in depth review as promised. I did get this case for free by Poetic so that I could provide an honest review. Huge thanks to Poetic and @TalonFangs for this opportunity. I'll be doing the review based off a review up to 5 stars covering these: aesthetics,build quality/feel of case,coloring, durability, cutouts, and whatever else that comes to me lol.
Alrighty so first I'll talk about the aesthetics. I got to hand it to Poetic. The new revised version of the case looks awesome. The black borders match perfectly with the graphite body of the 6P. The revised version no longer has the "p" in the middle of the case nor the "affinity" written on the right side of the case. Everything looks simplistic now and showcases the gorgeous finish of the Nexus. It looks really clean. I definitely recommended this case for anyone who wants a clear case that showcases the phone.
The build quality of the case is great. The phone fits snugly into the case. The device doesn't move around and the case isn't so tight that its choking the phone. Its just right. The bumper lines on the case and the ridges on the sides help a lot with holding the phone. The 6P is a pretty big and very slippery phone, this case adds a lot of grip to the phone which I love. The case is very sturdy, not just some thin piece of plastic that just protects the back of the phone from scratches. Its a very durable case that adds lots of protection to the phone. I was sceptical at first when I got the case but after using it for a while I truly appreciate the added durability. Before I started using this case I was extremely nervous and cautious every time I lay the phone down because of the black glass visor on the back and then the glass screen on the front. The case covers the visor with an added bumper line and there is a slight bumper line around the front of the case so that of you place the phone screen side down then the screen is ever so slightly risen over the surface that you layed it down on. I've dropped the phone so many times (maybe 4-5ft high up,indoors,hardwood,tiles) and there has not been any damage thanks to the case. There are bumps on the 4 sides of the case that help a huge deal if the device falls. And the slight rise on the sides front make sure that that screen never touches the surface. This case has great build quality that provides solid protection yet its still lightweight. The case barely adds any bulk to the phone. Props to Poetic for that. Another huge props to Poetic. It looks as though they have fixed the yellowing issue. In the original case, the case started to yellow significantly after a few weeks. Now in the revised version it has not yellowed at all after intense daily use for a few weeks.*So far, after all this intense use, there are barely any noticeable scratches on the case. (Original case was full of scratches after a few weeks)
The cutouts are excellent. They are percise. There is a cutcut for the camera, Imprint (fingerptint sensor), proximity sensors, volume rockers, power/sleep button, and of course the type C usb file transfer/charging port. I am able to plug the cable in and out with ease. My finger is always resting on Imprint and this case doesn't hinder the scanner in anyway. Every single cutout is perfect. Huge props to Poetic for this.*
One feature I do wish was on the case is some way to distinguish between the volume rockers and power key. Without a case the power button has a rough, ridged texture too it that helps us to differentiate it from the smooth volume keys. On the case though both the volume rockers and power key is smooth. I've pressed power by accident so many times, especially at night. It would be great that Poetic adds this feature to the case. Its not a huge deal for me personally since I use MX and VLC Player to stream media. Both apps have on screen gestures to control volume. But it does get in the way when I'm watching downloaded videos on YouTube (Youtube Red) or any other app which doesn't have on screen gestures.
One issue that I've noticed is that the power button on the case is very tight. It takes more pressure now to press the power button. Another major issue is that the volume buttons on the case have damaged the volume rockers on the device. The volume up button is now bent in where the case was constantly pressing down.
Overall this is one solid case. Definetly gets points for durability, build quality, cutouts,etc. The only thing I really don't like about the case is the issue with the power & volume rockers. I barely put a lot of pressure on the volume rockers so I'm not sure what about the case caused the damage. What noticed on a daily basis was the awesome grip added to the phone. It made it a lot easier to hold the phone and the case has come through for me every time that I've drooped it so far. Obviously this isn't a Otterbox replacement or anything. I haven't dropped it outside on concrete/pavement yet and I'm not about to do so now. This case isn't for hard core durability. Instead its a nice lightweight case that offers enough protection for your average every day causal use like scratches, accidental drops (nothing crazy), grip,etc.
I give this case 4 stars out of a possible 5. I definitely recommended this case for anyone who wants solid protection for your 6P without sacrificing size,weight,etc. And to top it all you are getting a great case for a very low price. Hopefully I'm able to get my point across to all of you guys. I'm not a pro reviewer or anything. I'm just a guy who's giving an honest review for a product that I have been using as my daily driver since it arrived in the mail. I just want you guys to get an idea of what to expect after purchasing this case and some suggestions for Poetic for future products. I'm very clumsy and rough with my phone. The fact that this case did so good is great. I will be trying out other cases (possibly Poetic Revolution, i-Blason, Spigen, etc) until I find the ultimate hardcore protection for the 6P. This is a great case but I'm more of a heavy duty protection kind of guy (even if it does make the phone bulky lol). I got to admit though. I've been using heavy duty cases for ages now and it's been a releif to use such a lightweight case that offers such protection and grip. Huge props to Poetic for this awesome case and @TalonFangs for this opportunity to test out and review this case for all of you. Thanks. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask me any questions that you have about the case. ?
Oops I forgot to add pictures again so here they are.