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Not happy with Zagg Invisible Sheild...

I realize its the most popular amongst the people on this forum, and I purchased it based off of the pole for protectors here. Here are my complaints though.
First of all, the package containing the sponge broke open in shipping and leaked everywhere. But I added some water as the directions say and proceeded with the install.
My second problem was with installation. It seemed no matter how many times I wet my fingers they would either leave a fingerprint or my fingers would stick to the shield. Centering each piece a pain. Maybe I didn't wet it enough? Not sure. But I had to peel it off and start over several times on certain pieces. The corners were the hardest, and even with the "palming" method, It still bubbles out a bit on the edges.
This next part is not so much a complaint I guess. I was drunk in Vegas at a Rugby tournament, and I put my N1 in the same pocket as my wallet which has a metal money clip on it. Needless to say the money clip scratched the phone on the face, but the Zagg Shield DID do its job here. It protected the phone from what otherwise would be a deep scratch. However, there is now a slight bubble where the impact happened. How do I get that bubble out? Can I peel off and re-apply?
In any case, I do manual labor and I think I want something more likely to protect the N1 in case of a drop. Possibly a silicon case? any of you guys have any ideas? Price is not really on object. I have no problem paying $20-$30 for a good case.
Thanks in advance for your help.

I've been looking at the Case-Mate Nexus One Tough case potentially. I've been happy with hybrid cases in the past for other phones. Should be well protected if you put on the screen protector as well. I've been waiting for someone to put up a review on here before committing to buying cuz it's $30 it but it sure looks like the nicest N1 case I've seen so far.

I have a similar zagg clone (clear-coat). I like it, but you are right about them being hard to install. Mine came defective with dents in them, but the company is unreachable to cash in on the guarantee. I had to dispute charges.
Zagg has local stores here that will do the install, so I will be getting one of those soon. It should solve the installation and defect problems.
Overall, I like the shield, but dents like you have require replacement since the glue has set. You cannot reapply after removal.
As for cases, be careful. I bought a case from pdair.com and got screwed. They thing did not fit and it costs 3X more to ship it back to china for a refund. I am waiting for cases to show up in stores.

I'm pretty unimpressed with my Zagg screen shield as well, it seems to have reduced screen visibility a fair amount. I also had the same problem with the sponge packet bursting in shipping. The card you use to smooth the screen over seems to have caught a couple of times on the uneven surface causing it to look... splotchy. And with the final product my finger grips the screen too well making it difficult to draw/drag smoothly over the surface.
Even with a silicon case you're still going to need a film shield to protect the screen if you're knocking your phone around a lot. I'm using the Innocase II which fits really well without making the phone huge (which will annoyingly dig into the sides of any full width film screen shields too).

the zagg skin is alive! it will heal itself over time
When I applied mine, the spray prevented any fingerprints (so weird/cool) but that was for my magic, no need for nexus screen protector

i just had the invisibleshield installed today at my local mall kiosk (baybrook mall in clear lake Texas) it was 21.65 with tax, shield, and install cost included. not bad so far. its a great deal and i have one on my iPod Touch, G1, myTouch3g as well as my N1 now.
only complaint about the screen protector from today is that it was defective. im gonna wait and see if these imperfections go away, if not, thats why Zagg offers the invisible shield warranty.

I use to be a supporter of zagg.
Now that I have had a couple of touch screen phones, I am no longer a happy supporter.
Yes, zagg does it's job BEAUTIFULLY. I've had my phone jump from my hands and skid across gravelly concrete. Not a scratch on it. And the one time I actually managed to scratch zagg, still not sure how--some combination of fluid and fingernail trying to clean a smudge.... which leads to why I will no longer purchase zagg.
With use, where you touch the most, black smudges start to form on the zagg. These DO NOT come off. They are uncleanable. And they get darker and darker with use. I've had my Nexus now for a month and a half and black smudges from left to right in the middle of the screen and from top to bottom on the right hand side of the screen. This happened on My G1 and my MyTouch as well.
I can find no solution to this issue and since they are not scratches, zagg does not honor the lifetime warranty. I no longer recommend zagg.

Bagman530 said:
I realize its the most popular amongst the people on this forum, and I purchased it based off of the pole for protectors here. Here are my complaints though.
First of all, the package containing the sponge broke open in shipping and leaked everywhere. But I added some water as the directions say and proceeded with the install.
My second problem was with installation. It seemed no matter how many times I wet my fingers they would either leave a fingerprint or my fingers would stick to the shield. Centering each piece a pain. Maybe I didn't wet it enough? Not sure. But I had to peel it off and start over several times on certain pieces. The corners were the hardest, and even with the "palming" method, It still bubbles out a bit on the edges.
This next part is not so much a complaint I guess. I was drunk in Vegas at a Rugby tournament, and I put my N1 in the same pocket as my wallet which has a metal money clip on it. Needless to say the money clip scratched the phone on the face, but the Zagg Shield DID do its job here. It protected the phone from what otherwise would be a deep scratch. However, there is now a slight bubble where the impact happened. How do I get that bubble out? Can I peel off and re-apply?
In any case, I do manual labor and I think I want something more likely to protect the N1 in case of a drop. Possibly a silicon case? any of you guys have any ideas? Price is not really on object. I have no problem paying $20-$30 for a good case.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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If you want something that will protect your phone from serious impact I would go with this high-duty case. Its kinda expensive but from what I can tell by far the sturdiest out there. Case Mate Google Nexus One Tough
If you want something a little thinner with still pretty sturdy protection I would go with the Seidio Innocase II
If you are looking for something that might not protect as well from serious drops but still offers great bump and scratch protection at an affordable price I'd order the Nexus One Candy Skin Case That's the one I just ordered. Hope this helps. Do us a favor and post an update/review once you've gotten your case.

I really wanted to be happy with the Zagg on my iPhone. The material was such an interesting piece of tech. I ordered the full phone skin - front and back.
The installation is, of course, a pain. I wasn't really worried about that. You only have to install it once.
I was religious about following the directions, and installed it with no particular problems, then let it dry for 12 hours or so. After this, there were thin vertical lines running up the phone's screen. Looked like some of the liquid got trapped under the screen protector even though I was extremely careful with the squeegee and pushed quite hard to get everything out.
I contacted Zagg, and they gave me B.S. about not letting it cure for 24 hours. They claimed that using the phone without letting it dry for 24 hours was the cause of it. Which isn't even logical, but to their credit, they offered a one-time complimentary replacement if I paid shipping.
So I was now out the cost of the skin, plus shipping times two. But I was again okay with this if it worked as well as they said.
The second installation had no problems with the lines on the screen. It only took a few days, though, before dirt and debris began working their way under the protector. The back was the worst - the edges began peeling away and there was nothing I could do to get them to stick. The front skin got crap under the edges and the edges never properly stuck back down after they were cleaned. But, of course, you can't remove it and re-apply. Couple all of that with the orange-peel effect of the screen and the reduced sensitivity and I was just thoroughly unimpressed with the whole setup. Protection was fine but it was constantly peeling up and dirt was getting trapped under it. I gave up and ditched it.

legend0fthefall said:
With use, where you touch the most, black smudges start to form on the zagg. These DO NOT come off. They are uncleanable. And they get darker and darker with use. I've had my Nexus now for a month and a half and black smudges from left to right in the middle of the screen and from top to bottom on the right hand side of the screen. This happened on My G1 and my MyTouch as well.
I can find no solution to this issue and since they are not scratches, zagg does not honor the lifetime warranty. I no longer recommend zagg.
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Soap and water, bruh.
Not on the Zagg, but on your hands like once or twice a day.

nexus one gel case
Not allowed to post links yet but I purchased this very good gel case from eBay for 9.95 w/ free shipping. Looks great. Its a smoked colored case. There's also more colors. I can't confirm the quality of the hard cases but I can assure you that the one I have works great.
The seller is pawavenue...check it out

Although this time round I used Bodyguardz, a lot of people on this forum swear by Best Skins Ever (BSE) due to it using a similar (same?) material from zagg but at a quarter of the price.

I was open minded about the Zagg product because I love my customized zagg skin with a pic of my daughter protecting my phone....my baby protecting my baby lol....
I first had the BSE full set up, which I pretty much botched up on my own impatience so I opted for the Zagg products. First I removed the BSE screen guard and put on the invisible shield on. The fit to me was more off than the BSE. I know nothing will completely fit the N1 but come one, get close! Second, the touch was way too bumpy compared to my BSE and I said screw it and installed another BSE screen guard on and now completely satisfied.
I know have a customized Zaggskin, and a BSE screen guard, best of bost worlds IMO.
Now only if BSE would customize skins, I'd be all over it lol. I admit, the Zaggskin is not a perfect fit either, but it does cover most whereas the BSE full body shield covers the corners a little better.
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maxawesome said:
Soap and water, bruh.
Not on the Zagg, but on your hands like once or twice a day.
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That is not the issue.
I work retail and touch a lot of money. Washing hands/sanitising hands is a regular occurance.
Black smudges formed regardless of how clean my hands were.

legend0fthefall said:
That is not the issue.
I work retail and touch a lot of money. Washing hands/sanitising hands is a regular occurance.
Black smudges formed regardless of how clean my hands were.
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Hmmm... I'd had an invisibleSHIELD on my G1 for about 5 months and it still looked great. I'd never had a black smudge..

Zagg Invisible SHIELD Cart Info
I own a Zagg cart here in Houston at West Oaks Mall. The black smudges everyone is complaining about is a defect in the shield. This is covered under Zaggs warranty. You can take your shield to a local mall with a Zagg Cart in it and have it replaced for a small install fee. I have seen what everyone is talking about but it is a very rare occurrence. You can take your shield back for any problems such as discoloration, scratches, indentions, or any flaws that have happened to the shield. Look on Zaggs website to find the closest Zagg mall cart to get this taken care of. I am not promoting myself but this should imply for all Zagg carts. We are here to help anyone who wishes not to earthier install the shield themselves or to get warranties taken care of for existing Zagg shield owners. The shield WILL look bad if not properly installed. At our location we are very picky how a shield leaves and we even include a 15 labor warranty on all new purchases for our customers. Basically we screw it up we eat it.( not literally. lol) I have been using this product long before my wife and I bought this franchise. We bought this because we believe in the product as long as it's installed right the first time. Also for those who cannot get the shield to dry fast enough try to use a hair dryer that does NOT have a ion setting or one you can shut off. This will help things go a lot easier for smaller devices such as a 3rd Gen iPod touch. All I am asking is to give it another chance for those who have already tried it. If you have a hard time installing it then take it to a Zagg cart. We do this literally all day long, and every day. We are kind of good at it. By the way if you want to know if you have the shield properly installed there is only one way to tell....NO BUBBLES WHAT SO EVER. Even small bubbles can cause a headache later. If anybody has a problem with the shield come see us. If you do not have a receipt do not worry about it. Just come to us or any InvisibleSHEILD mall cart. I have this on my Ipod Touch 4th gen, iPad, iPhone 4, MyTouch 3G Slide, DSi XL, PSP, Zune HD, and I have a Zaggskin on my 17" Macbook Pro. I have had the shields on my devices for a while and I have had no issues with it. The product does work. By the way I have joined this site to learn how to root my MyTouch 3G Slide. So for those of you thinking I used this space to promote myself or other Zagg carts is wrong. I just wanted to let y'all know what I know about everything to hopefully help someone out. This site has a ton of information so I thought I would provide some of my own is all.

I absolutely hate mine.
While I must admit, it has protected my phone from screen scratches and back scratches, it doesn't protect THE CORNERS (which are most likely to get damaged from a drop) and on top of that, it starts to turn a brownish color over time (I installed mine RIGHT after I bought it in February last year). It looks nasty. I peeled half of it off a few weeks ago (kept the screen and the back only).
I don't like actual cases, because dirt can get behind them and eventually scratch it up bad. This seemed like the best possible option, but my overall satisfaction has been maybe a 5/10.

Otterbox defender , with a dcmugen88 antiglare screen protector is uber.
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i love zagg skins. i have used them on 5 different phones without any issues. i admit the first installation was tricky and took me half an hour to get it perfect, but just like anything else, it gets easier with experience. if you're not very good with decals, buy one from a kiosk or best buy and have the salesperson install it
zagg skins are well worth the money. i have dropped a phone from 3 feet onto concrete and there wasn't a scratch on it

I bought the full body protection 2 weeks ago for my blackberry torch and the phone fell out of my pocket onto concrete and the scratch went through the invisibleshield and scratched my phone! I called their customer service line and the operator that I was speaking to said that it is scratch proof from a certain altitude ... so how does it still make sense to call the product scratch proof?

[Review] RooCase Slim Fit Folio Case

**Edit** Follow Up Added
First let me start this off with stating something very important. This case, while originally being marked for the TF700, is actually for the Prime. The seller, PC Micro Store is an awesome seller who stands behind their sales. When I contacted after purchasing letting them know the company says it won't fit, they immediately offered a refund and to send a return label. I said I'd wait until I got it and see how it fit and if it was usable.
So I got the case in today. It is titled "rooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for ASUS Transformer Pad PRIME TF201" now after the change. The vendor shipped it incredibly fast, I got it 2 days ofter items shipped straight from Amazon, pretty good. It was packaged in a plain brown envelope via USPS. It cost $15 + $5 S/H, but seems price may have gone up a few bucks.
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Inside was no padding, but none is needed. It was a pretty clear package.
The case actually snapped in rather easily considering going into it the case was a bit small. I've had other cases that had to have alot more effort to put on. Because the case clips on the corner, it has a far sleeker "barely there" look and feel to it. The case is designed to cling onto 6 points as seen in the first photo. 4 of which are primary and two are secondary. The secondary are the ones made to pop on and off easily to facilitate in the converting to a stand. The primary are made to keep the case on. The secondary do not cling well, barely holding on. The only other fault I can find with the case after an afternoon/evening of using it is the closuire clip is a bit snug since the tablet is slightly bigger, but I'm confident that this will self remedy as it breaks in. The case has a hand strap that is very handy. It has 3 positions that give a good range of angles. All in all, I would be more then happy to pay $25-$35 without hesitation for this case assuming nothing comes up in the future. The thread is all the same color as the material (black and grey), flash makes it look white on black.
~~FOLLOW UP~~
I've been using this case for over a week or so and it has proven to be ideal. There is very little to find that would be a "complaint". The only thing that I have been inconvienced by is the location of the charge port, but this has nothing to do with the case and only the phone. One of the roto cases would fix this by having a second option to set up on a desk. This is a case and not a dock, so I cant place a bit of fault for this. The closure tabe was a bit (very!) tight at first but has since become easy to close with a pinch of two fingers. The case has broken in to fit as if it really was made for this device. I love it and highly recommend it. I have become a case junky over the years and never expect the first case I buy to fit properly or to be happy with it, especially when only a couple cases exsist and not even built specifically for this device. So I still find myself wanting to try other cases, but am happy till I find that "ohh gotta have!" case, perhaps a gumdrop or other non book like case, more of a survival case.

Nice review, nice pictures, nice tab...! Thanks.

Nice review, gives a good look. Thanks!
One very good point of your case: your camera's lens is free -- on the similarly priced leather case I bought before retail availability of the TF70, my lens is partly obscured and the upper leather frame piece is wobbly.
Oh well, at least I can ask a new case for my birthday......... in November.

Can I dock with this case on just put it over the dock ?

Its not likely.
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Thanks for the review, hoping to get mine soon!

Good looking case. A lot of the reviews on Amazon say that it is too small for the TF700.
Looks like there are now rooCASEs available for the TF700, but they don't appear to have the notches for adjustment. They must just depend on the friction to hold the angle in place. http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...Viewing+Angles+for+ASUS+Transformer+Pad+TF700
Edit: Oh, looks like there are Velcro edges that keep the angle in place rather than ridges.
Edit2: Just ordered this TF700 version, the stylus, and the screen protectors. Will be here on Wednesday.

just ordered the tf700 and the roocase as well. will be here on Wednesday. I had not seen this review before ordering the roocase, but it looked pretty good on amazon. which, I guess, isnt saying much considering that most of the cases are very similar. I just wanted something specifically for the tf700 and not the prime. will report back when everything gets here.

Splaktar said:
Good looking case. A lot of the reviews on Amazon say that it is too small for the TF700.
Looks like there are now rooCASEs available for the TF700, but they don't appear to have the notches for adjustment. They must just depend on the friction to hold the angle in place. http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...Viewing+Angles+for+ASUS+Transformer+Pad+TF700
Edit: Oh, looks like there are Velcro edges that keep the angle in place rather than ridges.
Edit2: Just ordered this TF700 version, the stylus, and the screen protectors. Will be here on Wednesday.
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That's certainly not the Slim Fit Folio Case Cover style, as reviewed in the OP.

DUTCH Van Atlanta said:
That's certainly not the Slim Fit Folio Case Cover style, as reviewed in the OP.
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Agreed, that's just another leather slip on case. It does however appear to rotate. That would be handy for those who like to charge it while propped open like on your desk.

Ok, I finally got the TF700T and the roocase http://goo.gl/8yN60 (not the same as in OP) and some roocase anti-glare screen protectors. I know, Gorilla glass 2 zomg...but I find the screen to be very reflective, so anti-glare screen protectors can't hurt.
First, the anti-glare screen protectors. Sure they are functional in their capacity, but was the worst screen protector I have ever had to apply. I have been applying screen protectors for more years than I care to remember to many devices of varying size. This is not the first time I have ever applied screen protectors to a tablet nor the first time I have applied static application screen protectors. Wow. What a chore. I have spent the last hour smoothing out bubbles that will not go away. Luckily none are on the actual screen area. There are still at least 5 bubbles the size of the front facing camera aperture around the bezel. Highly annoying and sure to set off anyone's OCD and make you want to stab people. I have another anti-glare and HD screen protector from the same pack that I can try to apply, but I am not sure it's worth the effort. I may just remove it entirely and deal with the glare. Also, while in the roocase, the bezel is not visible and neither are the bubbles...so maybe ill just leave it in the case forever?
Second, the case itself. My girlfriend got the similarly styled case from blurex http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-folio-...&qid=1344546550&sr=8-2&keywords=blurex+tf700t on the same order, so I will be using that as a comparison. The roocase seems to be lighter. I am not sure if this is factual, but in the hand, with the tablet inserted, it just seems lighter. The finish of the roocase seems to be nicer as well. The size is perfect. In fact, I would say ultra perfect if that makes sense. On her blurex case, the sides of the tablet are exposed and protrude ever-so-slightly past the edges of the case. On the roocase, they are well concealed within the folds of the case and well protected. I realize that the blurex is stated to be for the TF201, but the height/width dimensions are the exact same between the two tablets, with only the thickness being different.
Now, the biggest downside of the roocase. The accessibility of the charging port. Terrible, basically describes it. On the blurex, there is a slot cut out for the charging cable to be connected while closed as where on the roocase there is not. The "spine" of the case while closed is a solid spine. This, in my opinion is just silly. Maybe it wont matter to some people, but it certainly matters to me. Not being able to keep this thing plugged in while in the case (and the case closed) is a huge minus to me.
OK, time for the biggest plus. That would be the velcro mechanism used for standing it up. On most cases of this type, there are three grooves etched into the front cover that the tablet sits in while standing up so you only get 3 viewing angles. On the roocase, your options are unlimited. The velcro allows you to stand it up at any angle up to 90 degrees. Very clever design feature.
The tablet "housing" on the roocase is better than the blurex as well. The blurex is one of those cases that you "clip" the corners into, then to close you fold a clip over the exposed area at the top by the cameras. To be honest, I really do not like this design as I feel that it will eventually wear down on the corners and where the closure clip is. On the roocase, it slides into a sleeve and is protected around the entire bezel. A small flap at the base (where the charging port is) slides behind it with velcro to fasten. Very secure system and great design. There is a hole in the flap to allow the charging cord to connect, but again, while standing up...charging is a no go.
The only other glaring design flaw I see on the roocase is that the speaker is entirely covered unless standing up. While both cases have little holes placed over the speaker, on the roocase, the speaker is hidden entirely against the inside of the case unless standing up. This virtually mutes the sound to a quiet whisper. Even while standing the volume is very slight. So unless you plan on listening with headphones while in the case, dont plan on much sound.
The last thing that I see as somewhat of a flaw is that you cannot really fold this case over like a magazine. This may also seem petty to some, but one thing I actually like about the blurex is that you can open it like a book, then fold it over on itself so that you are actually holding it like a tablet again. This is impossible to do on the roocase cleanly. As the spine folds over there is about a 1" gap behind the tablet and the front cover. It adds a significant amount of bulk while holding it.
Finally, the closing mechanisms. The roocase is simply a magnet inside the front cover that keeps it closed. Again, the closing mechanism on the blurex is a plastic clip that clasps over the tablet itself. I see no good coming of this over the long term. I think that clasp will end up wearing grooves into the tablet. Sure, there is a slight concern about a magnet so close to the tablet, but I do not believe that this will introduce any long term effect to the tablet.
All in all, I like the roocase. There are, however, several trade-offs that may be hard to live with. I will test drive it for a week or two and see if I can get used to them or not before deciding whether or not to return it. One feature that I would have liked to seen added to this case is a rotating feature of some kind. Not the end of the world, but would have been nice.
TD;LR: The roocase is a good case, with several nice features. However, there are several design flaws that could be a deal breaker for some.
TD;LR 2: Avoid roocase screen protectors!!
Hope this helps someone.

henbone11 said:
Ok, I finally got the TF700T and the roocase and some roocase anti-glare screen protectors. I know, Gorilla glass 2 zomg...but I find the screen to be very reflective, so anti-glare screen protectors can't hurt.
First, the anti-glare screen protectors. Sure they are functional in their capacity, but was the worst screen protector I have ever had to apply. I have been applying screen protectors for more years than I care to remember to many devices of varying size. This is not the first time I have ever applied screen protectors to a tablet nor the first time I have applied static application screen protectors. Wow. What a chore. I have spent the last hour smoothing out bubbles that will not go away. Luckily none are on the actual screen area. There are still at least 5 bubbles the size of the front facing camera aperture around the bezel. Highly annoying and sure to set off anyone's OCD and make you want to stab people. I have another anti-glare and HD screen protector from the same pack that I can try to apply, but I am not sure it's worth the effort. I may just remove it entirely and deal with the glare. Also, while in the roocase, the bezel is not visible and neither are the bubbles...so maybe ill just leave it in the case forever?
Second, the case itself. My girlfriend got the similarly styled case from blurex http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-folio-...&qid=1344546550&sr=8-2&keywords=blurex+tf700t on the same order, so I will be using that as a comparison. The roocase seems to be lighter. I am not sure if this is factual, but in the hand, with the tablet inserted, it just seems lighter. The finish of the roocase seems to be nicer as well. The size is perfect. In fact, I would say ultra perfect if that makes sense. On her blurex case, the sides of the tablet are exposed and protrude ever-so-slightly past the edges of the case. On the roocase, they are well concealed within the folds of the case and well protected. I realize that the blurex is stated to be for the TF201, but the height/width dimensions are the exact same between the two tablets, with only the thickness being different.
Now, the biggest downside of the roocase. The accessibility of the charging port. Terrible, basically describes it. On the blurex, there is a slot cut out for the charging cable to be connected while closed as where on the roocase there is not. The "spine" of the case while closed is a solid spine. This, in my opinion is just silly. Maybe it wont matter to some people, but it certainly matters to me. Not being able to keep this thing plugged in while in the case (and the case closed) is a huge minus to me.
OK, time for the biggest plus. That would be the velcro mechanism used for standing it up. On most cases of this type, there are three grooves etched into the front cover that the tablet sits in while standing up so you only get 3 viewing angles. On the roocase, your options are unlimited. The velcro allows you to stand it up at any angle up to 90 degrees. Very clever design feature.
The tablet "housing" on the roocase is better than the blurex as well. The blurex is one of those cases that you "clip" the corners into, then to close you fold a clip over the exposed area at the top by the cameras. To be honest, I really do not like this design as I feel that it will eventually wear down on the corners and where the closure clip is. On the roocase, it slides into a sleeve and is protected around the entire bezel. A small flap at the base (where the charging port is) slides behind it with velcro to fasten. Very secure system and great design. There is a hole in the flap to allow the charging cord to connect, but again, while standing up...charging is a no go.
The only other glaring design flaw I see on the roocase is that the speaker is entirely covered unless standing up. While both cases have little holes placed over the speaker, on the roocase, the speaker is hidden entirely against the inside of the case unless standing up. This virtually mutes the sound to a quiet whisper. Even while standing the volume is very slight. So unless you plan on listening with headphones while in the case, dont plan on much sound.
The last thing that I see as somewhat of a flaw is that you cannot really fold this case over like a magazine. This may also seem petty to some, but one thing I actually like about the blurex is that you can open it like a book, then fold it over on itself so that you are actually holding it like a tablet again. This is impossible to do on the roocase cleanly. As the spine folds over there is about a 1" gap behind the tablet and the front cover. It adds a significant amount of bulk while holding it.
Finally, the closing mechanisms. The roocase is simply a magnet inside the front cover that keeps it closed. Again, the closing mechanism on the blurex is a plastic clip that clasps over the tablet itself. I see no good coming of this over the long term. I think that clasp will end up wearing grooves into the tablet. Sure, there is a slight concern about a magnet so close to the tablet, but I do not believe that this will introduce any long term effect to the tablet.
All in all, I like the roocase. There are, however, several trade-offs that may be hard to live with. I will test drive it for a week or two and see if I can get used to them or not before deciding whether or not to return it. One feature that I would have liked to seen added to this case is a rotating feature of some kind. Not the end of the world, but would have been nice.
TD;LR: The roocase is a good case, with several nice features. However, there are several design flaws that could be a deal breaker for some.
TD;LR 2: Avoid roocase screen protectors!!
Hope this helps someone.
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That is pretty accurate for what I've seen from mine too. No rotation is a minor issue. Only charging while the case is open is fairly minor. Not being able to fold the cover back on itself like a magazine is also another minor issue. Overall we're quite happy with it. The fit is just right. The sound already sucked on the TF700 and any case appears that it will make it worse. While the edges or the tablet are fairly well protected, the corners are still semi-exposed if you were to drop it and have it land on one. It is certainly more protection than the clip on type reviewed in the OP.
The case isn't perfect but I think that it is a very useful product and good quality for a low price. I did a lot of other searching and I haven't seen a quality case that handles all of these issues.
I haven't tried out the screen protectors, but now I'm afraid...
I did try out the rooCASE stylus and it seemed to work pretty well (my first stylus). It has a soft tip which is nice and can be use pretty much like a finger. But I did find it to be a lot more accurate when drawing or writing. It fits well into the case's stylus holder. There was a slight lag with drawing/painting on the screen after I did something, but I'm guessing that it pretty normal and likely dependent upon the program (neither I tried was tablet optimized).

Upon further inspection, I actually meant to order this http://goo.gl/1xSNI. I think my girlfriend is unhappy with the blurex case she got, so maybe I can Jedi Mind Trick her into keeping the roocase I bought and return hers so that I can order the Dual Axis case.
"Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation" That would be the only real reason to be honest. It appears to be identical other than that.

I appreciate your review, but I do believe you got a roo case that is completely different from what I reviewed. My is the folio "clip on" the holds on with tabs and is not inserted into a leather sleave like enclosure. If you knew this and was just adding info on your Roo case, then disregard, I just wanted to make sure that you and others understaood these were different cases as there is no velcro or charging plug issues on mine.

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I appreciate your review, but I do believe you got a roo case that is completely different from what I reviewed. My is the folio "clip on" the holds on with tabs and is not inserted into a leather sleave like enclosure. If you knew this and was just adding info on your Roo case, then disregard, I just wanted to make sure that you and others understaood these were different cases as there is no velcro or charging plug issues on mine.
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Chief Geek said:
I appreciate your review, but I do believe you got a roo case that is completely different from what I reviewed. My is the folio "clip on" the holds on with tabs and is not inserted into a leather sleave like enclosure. If you knew this and was just adding info on your Roo case, then disregard, I just wanted to make sure that you and others understaood these were different cases as there is no velcro or charging plug issues on mine.
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correct. I didnt realize it at first, but after my post I looked at your pics again and it hit me. sorry to complicate your thread. I edited my post, but I can delete it if you like.

henbone11 said:
correct. I didnt realize it at first, but after my post I looked at your pics again and it hit me. sorry to complicate your thread. I edited my post, but I can delete it if you like.
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Oh nooo, I don't care at all. You can post pictures of clowns and unicorns for all I care, I just wanted to point it out so that others didn't confuse the two cases. Mine has yet to have any real down sides and yours had the issue of plug cover and velcro or something like that.

thanks for the great review.
this is the only style of case i use for all my tablets from 7" to 10.1" and ipads to android. and this is the only one i've for the infinity that has the crease on both sides to give more position options like my ipad and gt 8.9 cases. the acase i got for my 10.1 didn't have the crease on the back side for the slight angle prop.

Chief Geek said:
**Edit** Follow Up Added
First let me start this off with stating something very important. This case, while originally being marked for the TF700, is actually for the Prime. The seller, PC Micro Store is an awesome seller who stands behind their sales. When I contacted after purchasing letting them know the company says it won't fit, they immediately offered a refund and to send a return label. I said I'd wait until I got it and see how it fit and if it was usable.
So I got the case in today. It is titled "rooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for ASUS Transformer Pad PRIME TF201" now after the change.
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My exact same Roocase Slim-Fit Folio Case Cover for the TF201 just arrived from Amazon. It is a perfect fit for the TF700T right out of the package. Definitely good protection without being too bulky! Thanks for the tip on this!!

Skyrocket Defender Series Case Review!

Hey guys I just received my Skyrocket Defend case! Right when I got the package that was shipped out to me, I tore open the box to find the most beautiful case ever!!
Things I love about this case:
1. Sturdy
2. Built in screen protector
3. Belt clip, very useful for me since I drive a Ninja 650R around Fort Worth so I just clip it on my vest and connect my head phones to it and im good!
4. Outter gives out a free 1 year guarantee replacement with your purchase.
5. you can use the belt clip as a freaking stand so you can watch videos or whatever on a flat surface!
Things I dont like:
1. Freaking huge! I wear slim straight legged pants so its a little hard to get it in and out some times, its not that bad though.
2. The belt clip dose not seem that sturdy, there was times I thought it would fly off my vest, or off my belt lol. One time I got out of my 370z and it got caught on the seat belt and it fell off :/
3. The built in screen protector smudges easily, and can be blurry, or reflect a lot of light for me.
In all I have loved this case! it was a $50 price tag but honestly it was worth it! I recommended getting this case! :good::good::good:
If any of you guys have this case what do you think about it?
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I love my Defender, but stopped using it because it was just too bulky for everyday use. There are two key problems with the Defender, aside from its size. One is the built-in screen protector. It blurs the image slightly and desensitizes the touchscreen, but more importantly, it actually traps dirt and dust beneath it, which could potentially scratch your screen. The built-in screen protector will lift any adhered protector right off. Fortunately, this is easy to solve, as the built-in screen protector comes right off with minimal effort.
Second, and a bigger issue, is that the plastic inner shell can scratch and damage your phone. There's no way around this, and it's a risk you take by using the Defender instead of a case with soft material hugging the phone and plastic outside.
The third issue for me was heat--the Defender was not allowing sufficient heat to escape, and my phone was constantly running hotter than it needed to. This eventually has an adverse effect on battery life, maybe even the phone itself. Taking the built-in screen protector off will probably help out tremendously here.
Also, $50? You can get them for $30 off of Amazon easily.
It's not something that I foresee myself using on a daily, even near-daily basis by any means, but it does have its uses. It's about as indestructible as cases come, and that's saying something. But as a casual daily case, it's too big and bulky. I'll use my silicone/plastic hybrid or a TPU for that.

T.J. Bender said:
I love my Defender, but stopped using it because it was just too bulky for everyday use. There are two key problems with the Defender, aside from its size. One is the built-in screen protector. It blurs the image slightly and desensitizes the touchscreen, but more importantly, it actually traps dirt and dust beneath it, which could potentially scratch your screen. The built-in screen protector will lift any adhered protector right off. Fortunately, this is easy to solve, as the built-in screen protector comes right off with minimal effort.
Second, and a bigger issue, is that the plastic inner shell can scratch and damage your phone. There's no way around this, and it's a risk you take by using the Defender instead of a case with soft material hugging the phone and plastic outside.
The third issue for me was heat--the Defender was not allowing sufficient heat to escape, and my phone was constantly running hotter than it needed to. This eventually has an adverse effect on battery life, maybe even the phone itself. Taking the built-in screen protector off will probably help out tremendously here.
Also, $50? You can get them for $30 off of Amazon easily.
It's not something that I foresee myself using on a daily, even near-daily basis by any means, but it does have its uses. It's about as indestructible as cases come, and that's saying something. But as a casual daily case, it's too big and bulky. I'll use my silicone/plastic hybrid or a TPU for that.
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I see what you mean, so if I wanted a real screen protector do you think I should take this one off and buy a real one to put with this case?
Thank you very much for you opinion, I wanted to hear from someone who has good experience with it and you nailed it!

IAmReflex said:
I see what you mean, so if I wanted a real screen protector do you think I should take this one off and buy a real one to put with this case?
Thank you very much for you opinion, I wanted to hear from someone who has good experience with it and you nailed it!
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Yep, either pop the built-in screen protector out or cut it with a razor blade/x-acto knife. Have an adhesive screen protector (a high-quality one, like an Invisible Shield) put on, then let it cure for 24 hours before putting the Defender on. You should be set.

T.J. Bender said:
Yep, either pop the built-in screen protector out or cut it with a razor blade/x-acto knife. Have an adhesive screen protector (a high-quality one, like an Invisible Shield) put on, then let it cure for 24 hours before putting the Defender on. You should be set.
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I see! Well thanks a lot! The size is no problem with me, and I have not yet seen any temp change with this on my phone (YET)

I've had my Defender since January. I have the same problems as previously mentioned. I always have to take it out of the case, and clean the case and the screen.
I've had problems with the rubber part coming off of the edges; it just doesn't hug the plastic as well as it did out of the box. I've also had 2 of the clips break. They appear to be pretty fragile, so it may have been from a drop. I'm considering contacting Otterbox and attempting to get a replacement. I've heard they have great customer service.
But regardless of all that, it still protects my phone. I'm almost certain that if it wasn't for this case, I would have a cracked screen, instead of a damaged case. And although this case is rather large, I would rather have a working protected phone, than a sleek broke one.
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eagle0042 said:
I've had my Defender since January. I have the same problems as previously mentioned. I always have to take it out of the case, and clean the case and the screen.
I've had problems with the rubber part coming off of the edges; it just doesn't hug the plastic as well as it did out of the box. I've also had 2 of the clips break. They appear to be pretty fragile, so it may have been from a drop. I'm considering contacting Otterbox and attempting to get a replacement. I've heard they have great customer service.
But regardless of all that, it still protects my phone. I'm almost certain that if it wasn't for this case, I would have a cracked screen, instead of a damaged case. And although this case is rather large, I would rather have a working protected phone, than a sleek broke one.
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Couldent put it any better! I'm not clumsy with my phone, but when I do drop it I want to make sure its not gonna break.
I also heard they have really good service, at least I know I will have protection for a year. I'm sure I will have a note 2 or a S3 by then

Just wait, on the top, where the headphone jack is, those two plastic pieces will rub on the phone and will actually start making grooves in the trim of your phone, like it did on mine. I was very upset by this, as well as the fact that it ended up scratching my screen from the debris that would get caught behind the built in screen protector. I found that this case actually damaged my phone more than it protected it. I hate it! Due to the negative experience i had with this case, I will never buy an Otterbox case again. Instead, I'm using a fishbone case that I got for 7.99 on amazon. i've used it for quite a few months now and have not had a single problem or complaint. it's the best case i've ever used. It fully protects my device because it has soft silicone on the interior and hard plastic on the exterior in the places that matter, like the corners.

I do find it interesting how polarizing the Defender is. It's the Juice Defender of cases--everyone either loves it or hates it. You don't really see that reaction about any other case.

fishlipsboy said:
Just wait, on the top, where the headphone jack is, those two plastic pieces will rub on the phone and will actually start making grooves in the trim of your phone, like it did on mine. I was very upset by this, as well as the fact that it ended up scratching my screen from the debris that would get caught behind the built in screen protector. I found that this case actually damaged my phone more than it protected it. I hate it! Due to the negative experience i had with this case, I will never buy an Otterbox case again. Instead, I'm using a fishbone case that I got for 7.99 on amazon. i've used it for quite a few months now and have not had a single problem or complaint. it's the best case i've ever used. It fully protects my device because it has soft silicone on the interior and hard plastic on the exterior in the places that matter, like the corners.
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Lol so is my otter box going to destroy my phone!

IAmReflex said:
Lol so is my otter box going to destroy my phone!
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It won't destroy it, but it may scratch it up.

T.J. Bender said:
It won't destroy it, but it may scratch it up.
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Lol oh I see, ehh well I'm not go bothered by that lol

might as well my 2 cents...ive had the otterbox defender for a few months now and so far i like it. I also have a commuter but needed a a case with a holster. I like the fact that I can use it as a stand but yout have to turn it upside down to use it...also the latch that holds the clip I have cracked already. also the corners are slightly flared where i have removed it only maybe once or twice...its the same on my commuter where its slighly stretched...other than that I love my case...since i bought it off amazon i may have to see about getting it exchanged thru otterbox.

How big is the phone with the case?

rabbivj said:
might as well my 2 cents...ive had the otterbox defender for a few months now and so far i like it. I also have a commuter but needed a a case with a holster. I like the fact that I can use it as a stand but yout have to turn it upside down to use it...also the latch that holds the clip I have cracked already. also the corners are slightly flared where i have removed it only maybe once or twice...its the same on my commuter where its slighly stretched...other than that I love my case...since i bought it off amazon i may have to see about getting it exchanged thru otterbox.
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Gnator said:
How big is the phone with the case?
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And its pretty big, but to me its the perfect size, fits well in my hand and snug in my pocket. There is pictures in the OP of the phone in the case.
Edit: I also wanted to say that I did take off the built in screen protector, it drove me crazy after a while. I went out and bought a really nice protector and works perfectly with the case.

Skinomi Full Body Carbon Fiber Skin for Galaxy S IV + HD Pics

Skinomi Full Body Carbon Fiber Skin for Galaxy S IV + HD Pics​
So, like many, i personally dislike the Galaxy S IV plastic back which catches smudges and fingerprints so easily and thus i went ahead and purchased the Skinomi Full body Carbon Fiber Skin for it. There were a couple of alternatives like Bodyguardz and Zagg, etc. But they were all more expensive options for almost same thing you were getting with this. This cost me $16 from Skinomi's Official Amazon store including shipping. The only other alternative at the price was Armorsuit so i picked Skinomi just by chance. So here is what i liked and disliked about this product:
Pros/Advantages:
- Lowest Priced Solutions on the market.
- Full Body Protection (Back + Front + Sides + Home Button)
- Nice Packaging ( I Know this dosent matter but, it definitely comes well presented and i think the attention to detail compared to other brands is good.)
- Good amount of Solution Included
- Good Documentation on Installation Procedure + Online help included too.
- Easy To Apply (Seriously, I went ahead and installed it without too much trouble. Had to spend some time aligning it but otherwise it was a good experience.)
- Stay on and dont come off once properly applied (The Screen protector takes about a day to fully set but the skin should be good in around 2 hours after applied. Applying heat using hair drier helps speed it up).
- Very Precisely Cut (Seriously)
- Very Fast Shipping (Next Business Day Shipped and received after 2 working days)
- Good Customer Support. Very good and quick in replying to emails and questions.
Cons/Disadvantages:
- The texture of the skin could be a bit better.
- The screen protector is slightly rubbery like any wet install screen protector.
- They should use a wet install method for the skin to make alignment easy.
(Other than that i dont really think there is much to complain about. For the price of $16, you get its worth.)
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Link To Product (Amazon):*
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...58696&sr=8-1&keywords=skinomi+carbon+fiber+s4
Skinomi Official Website Link:*
http://www.skinomi.com/sk12646-samsung-galaxy-s4-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html
My Youtube Review:
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Thanks for the review. Does the skin raise high enough to protect the camera lens though? Also, why do you still put a case over it? Wouldn't it defeat the purpose of having a nice skin? I assume the skin would Peel off after a few times of removing the tpu case?
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Any pics of the front?
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MMakoto said:
Thanks for the review. Does the skin raise high enough to protect the camera lens though? Also, why do you still put a case over it? Wouldn't it defeat the purpose of having a nice skin? I assume the skin would Peel off after a few times of removing the tpu case?
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The skin causes the camera to sit very flush. As such it offers no protection, at least in my opinion. I go with the case because I generally am always switching between accessories, sometimes I like going with a case sometimes not but 1 thing that bothers me is the amount of dinner prints
and smudges the plastic gets so that's why the skin. Personally I would recommend going with a good car rather than a skin because of the added protection.
About your second question on peeling, it hasn't peeled at all. I too thought that I would start to peel soon but I made sure I used the hairdryer to get the skin on properly and its been on for good since then.
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Any pics of the front?
I am currently not using the front screen protector as I have a spigen ultra crystal installed but I can upload some pics of the screen protector and share my thoughts on how it feels.
You can subscribe to my YouTube channel where I will do an Indepth review about this and many other s4 accessories.
http://youtube.com/endingcolt
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endingcolt007 said:
Pros/Advantages:
- Easy To Apply (Seriously, I went ahead and installed it without too much trouble. Had to spend some time aligning it but otherwise it was a good experience.)
- Stay on and dont come off once properly applied (The Screen protector takes about a day to fully set but the skin should be good in around 2 hours after applied. Applying heat using hair drier helps speed it up).
- Very Precisely Cut (Seriously)
Cons/Disadvantages:
- The texture of the skin could be a bit better.
- They should use a wet install method for the skin to make alignment easy.
(Other than that i dont really think there is much to complain about. For the price of $16, you get its worth.)
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Addressing the aforementioned points only, you're not going to be able to apply this material wet, it is most likely the 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber from the pics, and the adhesive will not bond if water / soap & water is brought into the mix, this is a dry installation only. I work with this stuff all the time, so I have some insight into it. I'm sure it's precision cut, but that's not very hard to do considering.... I would much rather start with a larger piece and cut it to fit, as I've done in the past:
Captivate in black and white carbon
Atrix 4G in black carbon
The skin does't need any time to cure, really, the adhesive is incredibly strong bonding, and note that I'm not talking about go and beat up on it or throw it around in a purse or something, but apply it and forget about it. Heating with a hair dryer or heat gun will help with the installation if you really need it (I wouldn't use it because it makes the adhesive more tacky, instantly), but it's good to use for the corners once the majority of the backing is fully applied. The best advise I can give for doing it this way is to line up the holes in the skin around the camera and start smoothing it out VERY gently until you're sure it's in the right place. If you mess up, try to lift it up quickly and get it it off the surface in one motion without stretching the material. This stuff is SO cheap though, I'm sure they have some kind of warranty on it if you screw up and they'll be nice enough to send you a replacement for free....

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Addressing the aforementioned points only, you're not going to be able to apply this material wet, it is most likely the 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber from the pics, and the adhesive will not bond if water / soap & water is brought into the mix, this is a dry installation only. I work with this stuff all the time, so I have some insight into it. I'm sure it's precision cut, but that's not very hard to do considering.... I would much rather start with a larger piece and cut it to fit, as I've done in the past:
Captivate in black and white carbon
Atrix 4G in black carbon
The skin does't need any time to cure, really, the adhesive is incredibly strong bonding, and note that I'm not talking about go and beat up on it or throw it around in a purse or something, but apply it and forget about it. Heating with a hair dryer or heat gun will help with the installation if you really need it (I wouldn't use it because it makes the adhesive more tacky, instantly), but it's good to use for the corners once the majority of the backing is fully applied. The best advise I can give for doing it this way is to line up the holes in the skin around the camera and start smoothing it out VERY gently until you're sure it's in the right place. If you mess up, try to lift it up quickly and get it it off the surface in one motion without stretching the material. This stuff is SO cheap though, I'm sure they have some kind of warranty on it if you screw up and they'll be nice enough to send you a replacement for free....
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Thanks for the insight into how they work, but about not having a wet install skin for the back im not too sure that there arent any because i have seen a few videos of people applying their skins using the regular solution provided. Im not sure which brand it was, i will share if i find the video. And yes, they do offer full lifetime warranty! sorry i forgot to mention that! Hey BTW which skin/brand did u use on your Captivate? Looks pretty neat! Cheers

endingcolt007 said:
Thanks for the insight into how they work, but about not having a wet install skin for the back im not too sure that there arent any because i have seen a few videos of people applying their skins using the regular solution provided. Im not sure which brand it was, i will share if i find the video. And yes, they do offer full lifetime warranty! sorry i forgot to mention that! Hey BTW which skin/brand did u use on your Captivate? Looks pretty neat! Cheers
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Sorry, guess I wasn't clear enough - I used the 3M Di-Noc vinyl that I was talking about and hand cut it myself. This vinyl cannot be applied wet, so if you have seen a video of someone applying carbon fiber vinyl on a device, it was NOT texturized as the two layers (the texture part and the adhesive part) simply cannot be exposed to moisture prior to installation

KryptosXLayer2 said:
Sorry, guess I wasn't clear enough - I used the 3M Di-Noc vinyl that I was talking about and hand cut it myself. This vinyl cannot be applied wet, so if you have seen a video of someone applying carbon fiber vinyl on a device, it was NOT texturized as the two layers (the texture part and the adhesive part) simply cannot be exposed to moisture prior to installation
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i guess then what i saw must have been a different sort of skin! thanks for the info! Cheers
Here are some more updated pics for the same. (Also i have updated the thread with my video review if you want to watch on youtube). Here are the additional pics:
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Love it
I love the texture of the carbon back and side pieces.
Even without a wet install, you can peel back and reapply the carbon fiber pieces multiple times without adverse effect (at least if you do it relatively quickly—I say from experience).
Generally, this is a sweet way to protect your phone without adding weight and bulk. I used ArmourSuit's back/front/side protector on my S2 which I had for about two months. When I peeled it off for sale, it looked as good as new. I fully expect this to be similarly effective, and this has the added bonus of extra grip vis-a-vis the all-clear types.

cool carbon texture

will this interfere with NFC? Or NFC works?

jax5ter said:
will this interfere with NFC? Or NFC works?
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Some facts.....
This is vinyl, vinyl doesn't affect any type of radio frequency or transmissions unless it contains metal like certain metallic vinyls I've used can
If it were real carbon fiber, it wouldn't affect anything either, as carbon isn't conductive or a barrier like metals and alloys can
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KryptosXLayer2 said:
Some facts.....
This is vinyl, vinyl doesn't affect any type of radio frequency or transmissions unless it contains metal like certain metallic vinyls I've used can
If it were real carbon fiber, it wouldn't affect anything either, as carbon isn't conductive or a barrier like metals and alloys can
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Thanks! Ordering one since I really don't like putting on a case on such a slim phone
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Body Glove SATIN case - updated with review

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Hello,
I didn't see this case mentioned and considering the LOW supply of actual quality cases I decided to start this thread in case I wasn't the only one who didn't know about it lol. Looking through the pics what I like the most is that it allows you to touch/use the actual buttons and the center dimple and camera have their own circle rather than an oval like in other cases (hate that oval design). I just ordered mine today and will post pics once it arrives but in the meantime check out the link below. I got it for $16 shipped from amazon.
http://www.bodyglovemobile.com/cell-phone-cases/motorola/moto-x/satin/?scheme_id=424
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Sa...=1418270101&sr=8-1&keywords=moto+x+satin+case
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2014-12-15 updated with review:
I didnt even use the case for more than a day and went back to the tudia case. I really wanted to love the SATIN case but the edges make the case feel cheap. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the back of the case for the brushed aluminum pattern on it and the dual circles, but the cheap feel is a deal breaker. The sharp edges that they put in place for grip really just make it feel cheap in the hand. Also the risk of the honeycomb actually damaging the back cover of the phone is a concern for prolonged use. After a day there was a honeycomb pattern on the back cover but with a damp towel it came off. I might use it on occasion, but by no means will it be my 24/7 case.
pros:
-Love the dual circle opening for camera and M logo rather than oval
-brushed aluminum pattern on back of cover looks great
-has openings to touch actual power and volume buttons
-sharp edges on sides for grip
cons
-adds SLIGHT bulk to the phone compared to a thin case like the tudia
-the sharp edges for grip make it feel cheap (maybe if it was made of something other than TPU it would be ok)
-openings for power and volume button SLIGHTLY restrict access to buttons (smaller fingers wont have this issue) and compared to the extra firmness of the tudia cases sealed buttons, I say both cases are comparable for ease of button pressing
-honey comb pattern inside the case CAN POTENTIALLY damage the phones back cover

66racer said:
Hello,
I didn't see this case mentioned and considering the LOW supply of actual quality cases I decided to start this thread in case I wasn't the only one who didn't know about it lol. Looking through the pics what I like the most is that it allows you to touch/use the actual buttons and the center dimple and camera have their own circle rather than an oval like in other cases (hate that oval design). I just ordered mine today and will post pics once it arrives but in the meantime check out the link below. I got it for $16 shipped from amazon.
http://www.bodyglovemobile.com/cell-phone-cases/motorola/moto-x/satin/?scheme_id=424
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Looks really nice! Have you gotten it yet?
Can you post the Amazon link?
EDIT: It's on sale @ the Body Glove website for 10.99 currently. Just picked one up.

zgroten said:
Looks really nice! Have you gotten it yet?
Can you post the Amazon link?
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Added the link to the OP just now. I didn't even receive the shipped notice yet but it said I think monday-thurs of next week it should arrive. Hoping it actually comes friday or saturday though.

I purchased this case from eBAy a couple of months ago. I like it, I switch between this case and the Hula bumper.

Thanks for the pics but you said a few months ago? Lol man I have been checking for new cases a few times since I got the phone and never saw this case. Think the biggest problem is perhaps finding cases due to the official name being the same as last years.
Think motorola needs to make an official name sequence or something like htc did with the HTC one m7 and m8. I think making the model year part of the name would be cool; like cars and most other things with wheels.

66racer said:
Thanks for the pics but you said a few months ago? Lol man I have been checking for new cases a few times since I got the phone and never saw this case. Think the biggest problem is perhaps finding cases due to the official name being the same as last years.
Think motorola needs to make an official name sequence or something like htc did with the HTC one m7 and m8. I think making the model year part of the name would be cool; like cars and most other things with wheels.
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Yeah I was searching on eBay for cases and came across the listing. I was nervous that it was going to be for the 2013 model but the description said 2nd generation so I gave it a try. It's really hard to find cases for the phone, one thing I look at in the pics are to see which wallpaper they show in the phone. Sometimes that helps to distinguish the different models. Try searching with 2014 and/or 2nd generation in your searches.
Motorola definitely should update the naming convention on these phones.

The funny part is that some case makers are too lazy to update their wallpaper image. My tudia case arrived with a cardboard of the gen1 wallpaper and initially thought they sent the wrong one until I opened it. Also body glove on the moto x shows the gen 1 for the moto x but only has a case for the gen2 which is funny and maybe why I didn't notice this one sooner since I literally went on their site a few weeks ago.
Yeah the naming needs to be easier to tell which model year. Oh well. Love the phone lol

It doesn't look too shabby but historically, body glove's cases haven't been the best quality. Will wait to hear impressions before I decide if I want to order it or not.
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Well it came in earlier than expected (woo hoo!) and I updated the OP to include some pics.
I like the look of the case, it seems to add some bulk compared to the Tudia case I have though. It seems and feels thicker I think due to the flatter lines (back is still curved) but both cases on the table visually cant be more than 0.5mm difference. I have mixed feelings about it, I wish the case was thinner honestly but I do like it. Really need to use it a day or two so I can form an opinion on it. There are "sharp" edges which really help the phone feel secure in the hand. The shock factor would be no greater than any other TPU case. Overall fit of it against the moto x is solid though. The power and volume buttons are I would say for a normal adult moderate/easy to press due to the size of the openings. The Tudia requires extra force to overcome the case materials flex and the body glove one your physically pressing the button but the opening can be a bit of a restriction for some (and I dont have sausage fingers either lol).
I would say the one flaw I saw is the molding is a bit off on one of the mics which is seen in one pic. The hole is technically in the right spot and honestly its probably fine but its like there is some molding that needs to be cut a bit which I will do to my sample.
Overall Im looking forward to using this case for the next few days and see how it goes. Cosmetics wise I think it beats the Tudia hands down, lets see how it goes functionally.

of what material is the honeycomb pattern inside made. I ask because of a picture posted by one Amazon reviewer.
I don't have a leather back, but do you think it would be pressing too hard on a soft touch back. ?

Wow thats bad but with leather I could have seen that coming. Yesterday I saw a honeycomb on my soft touch back but looked like some oils from the case since it wiped off. After a full day today I will update.
Worst case it will give me a good excuse to mod my back. I have been googling carbon fiber material to make my own back but havent had the courage to do it just yet lol

Lare2 said:
of what material is the honeycomb pattern inside made. I ask because of a picture posted by one Amazon reviewer.
I don't have a leather back, but do you think it would be pressing too hard on a soft touch back. ?
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Ok so after a day of use with the base soft touch moto x I could see a pattern on the back cover but when wiped with a towel it came right off. It didnt feel like it made an impression but the honeycomb was visible until I wiped it with a damp towel.
Overall I didnt even use the case today and went back to the tudia case. I really wanted to love the SATIN case but the edges make the case feel cheap. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the back of the case for the brushed aluminum pattern on it, but the sides are a deal breaker. The sharp edges that they put in place for grip really just make it feel cheap in the hand. Also the risk of the honeycomb actually damaging the back cover is the deal breaker from being my go to case. I might use it on occasion, but by no means will it be my 24/7 case.
pros:
-Love the dual circle opening for camera and M logo rather than oval
-brushed aluminum pattern on back of cover
-openings to touch actual power and volume buttons
-sharp edges on sides for grip
cons
-adds SLIGHT bulk to the phone compared to a thin case like the tudia
-the sharp edges for grip make it feel cheap (maybe if it was made of something other than TPU it would be ok)
-openings for power and volume button SLIGHTLY restrict access to buttons (smaller fingers wont have this issue) and compared to the extra firmness of the tudia cases sealed buttons, I say both cases are comparable for ease of button pressing
-honey comb pattern inside the case CAN POTENTIALLY damage the phones back cover
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