So I have been bought way to many accessories for this damn phone and figured I would share my experiences with the rest of you
Docks:
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The IBolt Car dock http://www.ibolt.co/ibpf-33306
This is a vary good dock. It is solid and fairly easy to operate, you can dock the phone with one hand even. I will say, when using with the 4 different cases I own, one hand operation becomes less realistic. The other big down fall is its looks. This dock is funky looking and way bigger than it needs to be. I will say that the suction cup is great. I have an older 1 ton truck that rides ruff to say the least, the suction cup and th pivot point nut have never failed or come loose.
Pros:
puts your phone in car mode
holds the phone well
works with and without a case (but not all cases)
Cons:
No audio out
Bulky and not vary good looking
harder to dock phone with cases
The Kidigi charging dock http://www.kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1388
this dock is the most asinine piece of equipment I have ever bought. I expected it to put my phone into some sort of desk or clock mode, at the vary least, a landscape launcher, but no. This dock is no more than a expensive fancy way to charge your phone. If you put a clock app on your phone, launch it, and then dock it, you will have a landscape clock but I could have done this my self with a cheap holder and a USB cable. I have tried this dock with ASOP builds, custom Sense builds, clock apps, this dock just does not trigger any "mode" and since, stock sense doesn't support landscape launcher view, you will have to be rooted or run an aftermarket launcher to have a popper view. Even with that solution, I am irritated since I dont like a launcher that auto rotates because they rotate at times I don't want them to. My old Galaxy nexus could be set to portrait mode only launcher and still switch to a landscape launcher in the desk top dock.
Pros:
holds the phone
Cons:
does not support a "dock mode" of any kind
over priced for what you get
is not as easy to dock as it should be
Seidio Surface Case with kick standhttp://www.seidioonline.com/htc-one-x-surface-metal-kickstand-case-black-p/csr3htnxlk-bk.htm
Finally a case that comes in white, to bad its the wrong shade. Besides that, this is a vary nice case. The easiest to put on and take off that I have ever used. Even though this is an over the edge case, it does not add as much bulk as I thought it would. The edges do come in contact with your fingers when you swipe close to the edges but it doesn't stop or push your finger off the screen. The gloss finish does feel slippery and doesn't give you a sense of good grip. Also, the kick stand works well but the phone "rocks" a little when using the kick stand. Like every other kick stand case I have used, the kick stand can not be used in the portrait position. I will say, that the two piece design holds together vary well when dropped!.
Pros:
easy to put on and take off
has a kick stand
comes in white!!
protects well against drops
Cons:
does not give you a sense of good grip
phone "rocks" when using kick stand
the white color option is not the same shade as the phone
HTC Hard Shell Kickstand Case for HTC One Xhttp://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-x-kickstand-case.html
The Best case for the One X hands down. This case adds the least amount of bulk out of any kick stand case I have tried. The bulk is even more minimized on the sides witch is a huge plus for the smaller handed users. The kick stand works vary well in land scape but not at all in the portrait position. It does however keep the phone slightly angled up when the kick stand is folded in and the phone is laying on its back. There is a little bit of fit issue in the corners, nothing you will see but you can apply pressure and feel that the case is not "tight" against the phone in all 4 corners. I just wish this case came in white. Not just because I have a white phone but also because the mat soft touch finish really shows the grease from your hands.
Note, if you want any front " protection from a case, this one is not for you as there is not "lip" on this case
Pros;
Adds vary little bulk
Kickstand is the nicest I have seen and works vary well
soft touch has a great feel
never gets in the way of your fingers when using the touch screen
Cons:
Kick stand does not work in portrait mode
Grease really shows
does not protect the front at all (by design)
Doesn't come in white!!
INCIPIO HTC ONE X (AT&T) FEATHER ULTRALIGHT HARD SHELL CASE http://www.incipio.com/HTC-One-X-ATandT-Cases/Incipio-HTC-One-X-ATandT-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
This is a vary nice case, again this does not add any front face protection but it add's minimal bulk. It does add more bulk the the thin sides than the HTC case previously mentioned, its enough to notice. The thickness it adds to the back of the phone is just enough to keep the camera lens off of what ever surface you place the phone on. the fit is great with one exception. All four corners stick up above the rolled edge of the phone for some reason (help lock it on?) so it can be felt when in the hand but it is no where near the screen so you will not hit them when swiping and such. The case isn't a true mat finish in my opinion, it has some sheen. Despite that it is really grippe and maybe because of it, it doesn't collect finger print and hand oils like dark mat finish cases tend to do.
Pros:
Fit, the best of any case I have tried
soft touch feel is great on this case
not bulky
keeps the camera lens off of surfaces
Cons:
the corners rise above the rolled edge
the sides are thinker than they need to be, adding some in the hand wideness to the feel
Doesn't come in white
Doesn't protect the front of the phone at all (by design)
After all is said and done, the Ibolt car dock and the HTC kickstand case are my most used and favorite items that I have bought for the One X. I do however use Car home Ultra instead of the HTC car home or the google car home.
Thanks for doing this! Im looking for a new case and you really helped out.
Glad I could help. Witch one are you going with
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I'm sure some of you are aware of these cases available for other phones (I had these for my Blackberrys and loved them!). Well, I see that they're starting to pop up on eBay! I wasn't sure if these would be made for a slider phone (especially our Z-hinge) but I guess they figured it out.
I already ordered a clear one from someone in California. It was only around $6. There are less expensive ones, but they are all shipped from China and can take a LONG time. I'll be sure to post some pics and impressions when it comes in.
Another bonus is that they usually come with a pretty good screen protector.
Here's a link to an eBay search:
G2 Crystal Gel, Epik, TPU Case
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I'm sure some of you are aware of these cases available for other phones (I had these for my Blackberrys and loved them!). Well, I see that they're starting to pop up on eBay! I wasn't sure if these would be made for a slider phone (especially our Z-hinge) but I guess they figured it out.
I already ordered a clear one from someone in California. It was only around $6. There are less expensive ones, but they are all shipped from China and can take a LONG time. I'll be sure to post some pics and impressions when it comes in.
Another bonus is that they usually come with a pretty good screen protector.
Here's a link to an eBay search:
G2 Crystal Gel, Epik, TPU Case
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I have an Epik case for my MyTouch 3G and I loved it. Would've loved it a lot more if the clear case didn't become yellow after a while :/ give us a review of the clear case after you get it.
The clear one I had for my BB Bold started to yellow/brown a little too. I probably should have ordered a smoke colored one, but I just hate to cover the G2 design. Maybe the formula has changed since then and it won't yellow. If not, it's not like they're that expensive, so I'll just get a smoke.
Here it is!
I received my TPU case today and I can honestly say that this is my favorite case so far. The entire inside edge of the case has a slight edge that keeps it on the phone. This means that the phone is always open just a bit, but also that the 2 halves are flush all the way around except for the middle top and bottom.
With the keyboard out, the two halves of the phone actually rest on the case instead of the little rubber pads built in. It's actually quite nice since it's the same on the front and back, and it's a long stable surface. Feels like there's less wiggle both open and closed.
The volume, camera, and power buttons are covered, but the case is raised in those areas so you can still feel where they are. The volume and camera buttons are still easy to press, but the power button takes a lot of force to push. This is probably due to the stiffness of the case and small size of the button. I might try gluing a tiny plastic shim on the inside of the case there to make it easier to press. In the mean time, I just added a shortcut to lock it on my home screen.
I don't like the shape of the cutout for the touch screen. I would prefer the top of the opening to not cover around the speaker, even though there are cutouts for that and the light/proximity sensors. I'd also like the bottom of the screen cutout to follow the curvature of the screen instead of being so squared off.
I wasn't so sure about the argyle pattern on the back, but I kinda like it now. It's rather subtle at certain angles. The clear looks good except for a couple spots on the front where it looks a little dull or matte from the inside. I may end up ordering a smoke colored one later on if this one starts to discolor (like paste cases of this material have before).
Overall, I highly recommend these cases!
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Very nice pictures, are the cutouts on the case in the best position? This was also a small problem I had on my MT3G case at the camera where it was offset a bit.
The cutouts are perfect as far as I can tell. Front and back speakers, light/proximity sensors, camera/flash are all exact. The headphone and usb cutouts are a bit larger to accommodate accessories. Also, the mic cutout comes around to the front a little, I'm guessing to lessen interference.
Volume, camera, and power are raised on the outside and hollowed out a little on the inside. The power button's hollow is just a little too deep, recquiring more pressure to push the button.
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I had this case in blue and hated it. The power button needs an extreme amount of pressure to work. You almost need two hands just to turn the device off and on. I'm sending mine back for a refund.
I have this case in smoke on my desire z right now and I am a bit torn between it and my previous clear plastic case.
Coverage is great (much better than the amazon plastic cases) and the cutouts fit perfectly. The tpu material feels good. The problems are:
- It is thicker than the cheap plastic cases. This is not a major issue, but I wish it was thinner.
- It intrudes into the keyboard area and makes the top row harder to access. This also prevents the kb from opening all the way, so the advantage of the z hinge in making the kb more flush with the screen is lost. This is my major gripe.
- Like others stated, the hardware buttons are hard to press through the case.
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I have this case in smoke on my desire z right now and I am a bit torn between it and my previous clear plastic case.
Coverage is great (much better than the amazon plastic cases) and the cutouts fit perfectly. The tpu material feels good. The problems are:
- It is thicker than the cheap plastic cases. This is not a major issue, but I wish it was thinner.
- It intrudes into the keyboard area and makes the top row harder to access. This also prevents the kb from opening all the way, so the advantage of the z hinge in making the kb more flush with the screen is lost. This is my major gripe.
- Like others stated, the hardware buttons are hard to press through the case.
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It's a little thicker than the other clear plastic cases, but I think it feels so much better without all of the gaps and edges. So for me it's worth it.
I don't think the intrusion is that bad, just something to get used to. I thought that the z-hinge was supposed to just keep the phone thinner overall, not just for when the keyboard is out.
The only button I had a hard time pressing was the power button. The camera one is easy, volume is a little more difficult but prevents accidental presses (which I like). The power button was definitely a problem though. I "fixed" it by cutting a slit along the top and bottom of the raised button. That made it easier to press. Then, I cut 2 small strips from an unused matte screen protector and used them as a shim by sticking them to the under-side of the button on the case.
Those extra steps might not be worth it for some people, but I'm okay with it for a $6 case. I also did the spring hinge fix from another thread, so I kinda like messing with stuff anyway.
I have posted elsewhere about wanting to try using a tiny bluetooth keyboard with my N4.
A few days after Christmas I decided to take the plunge. I ordered this Samsung Galaxy S3 slider keyboard. The dimensions of the S3 are nearly identical to the N4. Unlike some of the other S3 keyboards that I looked at, this one features a backlight and is made to slide out from behind it. I figured that, worst case scenario, I would cut out the S3-shaped "tray" and epoxy the sliding mechanism to the bottom of a cheap case.
The keyboard arrived yesterday and it is better than I'd hoped. I now have a fully functional, mostly convenient slide-out keyboard for my N4!
The packaging was nicer than I expected, given my experience with cheap Chinese bluetooth keyboards. They keyboard seems sturdy and well made as well, albeit with relatively small keys. It pairs easily with my N4.
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This keyboard allows you to tilt the phone up and features a backlight.
Happily, I did not have to cut the tray off of the sliders -- it is made to be removed! It slides on and off and locks into place securely.
As expected, the Nexus 4 fit into the tray nearly perfectly. The places where the cut-outs do not fit are:
1.) the power button
2.) volume buttons
3.) headphone jack
4.) flash (sorry for the poor quality; you can barely make out the camera lense in the left-most cut-out, and the flash is below it, unseen)
5.) the S3 is apparently more curved at the corners, so the N4 will not sit completely flush in the tray while the bottom corners are present.
On the other hand, the USB port lined up fine.
In order the make the N4 fit, I had to trim away at the tray. Sadly, my dremel has died. The tray is made of soft TPU plastic, though, so I was able to cut away at it with an x-acto knife. I widened the holes for the power button and volume buttons and removed the curves from the bottom corners entirely. (I have not yet bothered modifying the cut-out for the flash or the headphone jack.) I am going to wait until I have a new dremel before trying to neaten up the cuts.
My N4 snaps in perfectly!
It makes for a thick phone. My N4 resembles a bar of soap when snapped into the keyboard. It's nice to have the option to use it with a keyboard, though! And I can remove it easily whenever I don't need a physical keyboard.
With your n4 in place whats the new dimensions?
Just trying to figure out if its an attachment I'd leave on all the time or just keep handy for when I need it.
How's the keyboard attached to the case? You get a nexus4 diztronic hardcase put the keyboard on that with some super glue,after removing the gs3 case, then bam the first real keyboard case for the nexus 4
"Vanilla android >jail broken iOS>90" TV's"
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With your n4 in place whats the new dimensions?
Just trying to figure out if its an attachment I'd leave on all the time or just keep handy for when I need it.
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The keyboard is 19mm thick, which I assume doesn't include the tray. The N4 is 9.1mm thick. I'd guess that the whole kaboodle is just under 29mm thick.
androidfoshizzle said:
How's the keyboard attached to the case? You get a nexus4 diztronic hardcase put the keyboard on that with some super glue,after removing the gs3 case, then bam the first real keyboard case for the nexus 4
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No super glue required here! The keyboard is the case; the removable "tray" that attaches to the keyboard is basically a case for the back of the phone.
So it's essentially a hardcase with a removable keyboard. Rather than popping the phone out of the tray, I can just slide the tray off the keyboard and am left with my sleek N4 in a hardcase that covers the back, sides, a lip along the top, and a lip along half of the bottom.
:thumbup: thump up for DIY effort!
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29mm so not very practical for every day use but could be very useful in other situations.
How responsive is the keyboard itself? Any noticeable delay on input?
ScuzUK said:
29mm so not very practical for every day use but could be very useful in other situations.
How responsive is the keyboard itself? Any noticeable delay on input?
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I won't be putting it into the pocket of any skinny jeans, that's for sure. I mostly wear cargo pants and coats with pockets, though. I will have to measure when I get home. It feels about as thick in the hand as the original Sidekick.
The keyboard is very responsive. No noticeable delay. If anything it's too responsive; I'm still getting used to the key layout and I keep grazing stray keys.
Wow very nice! Too thick for my taste though! I wish the phone would fold over to cover the screen!
Very cool... Nice setup for the keyboard option!
kpjimmy said:
Wow very nice! Too thick for my taste though! I wish the phone would fold over to cover the screen!
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Here's one like that:
http://www.chinavasion.com/china/wh...ies/Bluetooth_Keyboard_For_Samsung_Galaxy_S3/
It occurs to me that I could easily take a hard TPU case and, using the S3 tray as a guide, cut the necessary slots into the back of it to enable me to attach the keyboard. That way I don't have to modify the S3 tray and have a decent case with optional keyboard.
After using my N4 with the keyboard attached for most of today, I am more pleased with it than I expected. I am getting better at typing on its small keys. The weight and size do not bother me. The battery drain from leaving bluetooth on is negligible. And several times I have needed to type long strings and it came in really handy.
I think that my next step will be to try to cut slots in my old TPU case to make it work with the keyboard.
Has anyone seen this - http://9to5mac.com/2013/01/02/iphon...Apple+Intelligence)&utm_content=Google+Reader
Is something like that possible for the Nexus?
AgentBEATS said:
Has anyone seen this - http://9to5mac.com/2013/01/02/iphon...Apple+Intelligence)&utm_content=Google+Reader
Is something like that possible for the Nexus?
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Iiinteresting... I love how thin the keyboard is! The tray that the iPhone snaps into has a diagram on it just like the one I have, so I suspect a common manufacturer.
Since this one is magnetic, I bet one could just remove the magnets from the existing tray and put them into pretty much any other case. The only issue is that the iPhone is so much shorter than the N4, so the keyboard is going to be somewhat narrower. Still. I'm sorely tempted to order this and play with it.
This is pretty sweet! I too wonder if it'd be possible to make this keyboard work with a different case. Basically the only thing that'd make me like the N4 more is if it had a keyboard. Maybe I should just wait until one is manufactured. But will that happen, or is the user base too small?
I fear that the user base might be too small.
I actually think I might do this. I'm sick of using on screen keyboards.
Thanks for the cool idea!
I left the comfortable confines of a physical keyboard once, for the N1. After a year, I picked up a G2 from eBay and it was a huge relief to have a real keyboard back.
The iPhone keyboard linked above looks nice and thin, and gluing magnets to a case of your choice sounds even easier than what I did. I'd go that way. And if you do, please come back and post some pics!
danguyf said:
I left the comfortable confines of a physical keyboard once, for the N1. After a year, I picked up a G2 from eBay and it was a huge relief to have a real keyboard back.
The iPhone keyboard linked above looks nice and thin, and gluing magnets to a case of your choice sounds even easier than what I did. I'd go that way. And if you do, please come back and post some pics!
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nice i wish they did more slim keyboards for the nexus 4
I own a few Nexus 4 phones and bought a few cases to try and cover the phone until the official LG bumper is in stock. I also have the Poetic bumper which I didn't have a chance to take pics of yet, so I may add it to the "review" in the future.
Here are the pictures along with some impressions of three of these budget cases...
First of all, for those who aren't aware, from left to right we have the following cases: Poetic Atmosphere ($10) , Ringke SLIM ($10), amCase Slimfit ($2-3!!). They are pictured in the same order in all of the following pics.
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- I find the amCase logo to make the cover seem pretty class-less and unappealing
- The Poetic case has rubber feet (those gray lines in the corners) to prevent it from sliding too much when laying on a table, but I found them to be barely passable and the case itself is very slippery
Bit hard to see in this picture but...
- Ringke SLIM has a nice edge where the charger goes - looks like any charger will fit
- Poetic Atmosphere doesn't fit the older style micro-USB plugs, which have lots of plastic around the plug
- From this angle you can see that the Ringke has slightly more protection in the corners of the phone compared to amCase, however the Poetic gives the most protection
- Poetic didn't allow me to insert my headphones - the case blocks them
- Poetic had the best button feel because the buttons are built into the case. Some might claim it's easier to push in a pocket by accident, but I haven't had any issues with it
- Ringke's buttons although very well cut out are very close to the chamfered case and are a bit harder to press, however the case cutouts were perfect not just for the button but also for the speaker in the back - the tolerances are very tight, unlike the amCase which has 'oversized' holes everywhere
- It was easier to press the buttons on the amCase compared to the Ringke. Because there's a "hard" cutoff between the case and the phone, and because the openings are so large, it's easy to determine when your finger is in the correct position over the correct button
Final thoughts....
Ringke SLIM:
- Made the phone seem thinner, if that's possible - everyone I had asked thought so too
- Has somewhat "sharp" edges which didn't appeal to me at first, but after using the phone for a little while I realized this actually gave me a firm/secure grip on the phone
- Has an understated logo in the back which exudes a bit more luxury
- Least slippery plastic of the bunch, however nothing compares to the silicone/rubberized type stuff out on the market
- Excellent "grip" on the phone
- Has very thin plastic on the sides which also doesn't wrap around the screen, making it easier to get to the edge of the screen (i.e. to move icons between home screens, which requires touching the very edge of the screen)
- Corners are raised in case the phone falls on something flat it can't get scratched (in the real world, I find this almost gimmicky - The front of the phone basically has no protection
- Out of the three, this is my favorite by far
amCase Slimfit:
- Wraps slightly around the front of the screen which makes it a bit more noticeable
- Pretty slippery in the hand and since it has "rounded off" edges compared to the Ringke, I feel like I'm holding a wet bar of soap - always worried it may fall out of my hand
- Not as tight as the Ringke around the phone, making it easier to remove but doesn't seem so loose as though the phone would come out
- Thicker plastic, so it may potentially offer more protection, but less coverage in the corners is a little bummer
- Overall placement of all the cutouts is perfect
- As a temporary case, for $2 it's a steal
- Out of the three, this is my second favorite
Poetic Atmosphere:
- Offers the most protection by far - nothing but the front screen is exposed - though the rubber around the front of the screen would do more to protect it compared to the other two (I think)
- This same rubber trim around the front of the face makes it a bit harder to get to the VERY edge of the screen and much more noticeable on the thumb when using the phone
- Holds the phone securely, however is the most plasticky of the bunch - very slippery
- I was unable to use one of my USB cables to charge it, nor was I able to use my headphones with this protector on - the cutouts are far too small - and not thoughtful like the Ringke, which has smoothed out edges
- The feel of the buttons is amazing
- In addition to properly placed buttons, all the cutouts are in the correct location - and although some of the USB cables wont work with it and most headphones won't work with it, the placement of all cutouts is correct
- The "cloudy" look of the back isn't my taste - to be honest, it makes the phone look pretty ugly IMO
- This was my least favorite of the bunch however it offers the most protection
Hope this helps someone out there looking for a case. Although I like the Ringke SLIM the best, I feel like there must be better out there. My wife also prefers the Ringke since the sharper corners make it easy to hold onto the phone and somehow the phone actually feels less wide and easier to grip for both of us with this case.
Please let me know if you have any questions/comments and also if you've tried other cases that you can suggest?
I don't have the time for a full writeup right now, so this is a quick post to state that the amCase is garbage and should be the last on the list.
My wife fumbled her phone at night from about 2ft high and the case flew off upon impact. No damage to the phone.
Also, the Poetic bumper is really nice and I'll update the review with it later. I imagine it's not as great as OEM, but it's decent save for a few problems.
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Seidio SURFACE with Metal Kickstand
Pictures are worth a thousand words but there are also times when pictures just can't explain what you are trying to say... so, here's to both!
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The Surface case for the Nexus 4 is another prime example of why many people, including myself, love Seidio's cases and holsters.
The Surface Case: Seidio uses a plastic that features a "soft touch" for the case. It's relatively heavy duty case and provides much needed protection for anyone who uses their phone and are unable to "baby it" 24/7. The case slips together seamlessly to provide that added protection. The inside/back portion of the case is felt lined as well to prevent damage or broken glass.
The case is available in Black, White, Garnet Red, Amethyst and Royal Blue.
The cutouts for the ports, buttons, sensors, microphones, etc are all cut perfectly and the case does not interfere with their operation. You cannot access the SIM card tray with the case in place (to my knowledge this is pretty much the same with every case on the market). The camera and flash all function properly and are not impeded. Also, it provides much appreciated lip to the front of the phone that keeps the screen safe when placing the phone face down on a table/desk.
The case allows the phone to feel much more comfortable (both physically and mentally) when using using a shoulder to hold the phone. The best part is that I don't feel like I have to baby the phone or worry about bumping into a table while the phone is in my pocket.
The kickstand... well, I honestly feel like kickstands are a bit gimmicky. That being said I appreciate that this one is metal (not a cheap plastic). It's also spring loaded and held in place by a small magnet. It only works in landscape and does not work in portrait. Ironically, I find myself using the kickstand more times than not!
The case functions fine with SGP screen protector but does not appear like it would play nicely with screen protectors that wrap around the side of the screen. Seidio also sells screen protectors that I'm sure would work fine with their case. I've put the case on/off 25+ times since receiving it and it is holding up fine and has not scratched the chrome trim on my N4
It's worth noting that I do NOT have access to a wireless charger and cannot confirm nor deny if wireless charging functions with this case.
The Holster: I chose to get the option with the holster. The holster is, by far, one of my favorite items from Seidio. When the Surface Case is on the phone, it can be used in combination with the holster to store the phone quickly and easily and SECURELY on your belt. The phone and case snap face-in to the holster to help keep the screen clear from danger. The actual belt clip is heavy duty and swivels and "snaps" into 7 different possible positions so you can keep the holster vertical or horizontal (at either direction). There is also a felt lining on the inside of the holster to help keep your screen scratch free (though while being carried in the holster, the screen doesn't touch anything).
The charging port, volume keys, headphone jack, power key... pretty much everything but the screen... is accessible while the phone is in the holster.
More photos can be found HERE!
Want one? Go get it HERE for $34.95. Want a holster too? Get it HERE for $54.95.
Feel free to let me know if more photos are wanted/needed or if there are any questions. I'll also be working on getting a review up for their Active Case soon for anyone who may be interested.
do you have a QI wireless charger to try if it charges the phone with this case on?
saw a user feedback on Amazon that it interfere the wireless charging.
I like the design of the case, but no wireless charging is a deal breaker.
EDIT: oppss... just saw your comment again, and you did mention you have no wireless charger.
Thanks so much for this review. What a smexy case! I've been thinking of going with a holster type case, but I think I'll hold off till my next phone buy.
RE: the wireless thing, I am not sure if they just now literally added this to their product page, but when I checked just now it says in bold letters:
The SURFACE™ with Metal Kickstand is not compatible with wireless charging.
8_8 said:
Thanks so much for this review. What a smexy case! I've been thinking of going with a holster type case, but I think I'll hold off till my next phone buy.
RE: the wireless thing, I am not sure if they just now literally added this to their product page, but when I checked just now it says in bold letters:
The SURFACE™ with Metal Kickstand is not compatible with wireless charging.
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Guess that means I don't have to spend money to find out!
roocase Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Case - Origami 3D Review
The Origami 3D Case in Granite Black / Cool Gray
* Designed specifically for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (Not Compatible with Tab Pro 8.4)
* Origami cover folds into landscape, portrait and a typing display
* Smooth polyurethane cover with soft non-scrach interior
* Matte rubberize polycarbonate 3D shell. 4 corner tablet protection.
* Magnetic front cover
First Impressions & Packaging
The case was packaged nicely with a retail package that indicated it contained a quality product inside. It is obvious from the packaging alone that roocase takes pride in its products. I'm not a packaging expert, nor a advertising expert so I will not give this a star rating. However, I was VERY pleased with how it looked before opening the package. Sometimes, most times I feel compelled to throw away product packaging, but this is not one of those times. I'm keeping the packaging as long as I keep the case. Besides, I found a use for it, as it is storing my Samsung Simple case now, LOL.
Second Impressions & Case Design
(4.5 out of 5)
Holding the case for the first time was a WOW moment for me. It is clearly the nicest case I have ever owned for a tablet. I love the design and the flexible top cover which slightly over hangs the edges when closed. The cover can be put into so many different positions that I actually lost track, lol and not only that it has a stand mode that is just absolutely perfect for fetal position bed reading (which I do a LOT in the middle of the night), without needing something propping it up. Sadly, the Samsung Slim case could NOT do this at all and I found that to be the #1 reason to not use the Samsung case. I couldnt imagine a better design than origami case and trust me I spent nearly two months trying to mentally improve upon it. I give the design a 4.5 out of 5 stars mainly because I know they will find a way to make it even better, but how I do not know.
Usage
(4 out of 5)
I've been using this case for nearly 2 Months now and it has not disappointed. Folding and grasping the top cover in a handle like motion is just perfect while walking around with it (pic below), its like having a built-in easy to grip rubber handle, because well that is what it is. The usage and safe handling like this is near perfect for me. 4 out of 5 stars because I actually like having a cover strap to put my hand inside which is what my Nexus 7 case does. But I think a cover strap would be unwelcome by most users seeking a thin case.
Durability
(5 out of 5)
I really do not believe in giving a product a perfect score because with time EVERYTHING can be improved upon, which would suggest your perfect score was really not perfect after all. However, I have dropped my tablet once already onto a hard wooden floor by accident and was fully expecting a destroyed screen. And when I opened the top cover to see no damage what so ever I was surprised as it hit the floor pretty hard. So as for solidness I think this case is excellent and will give it a 5 out of 5 just because it survived a very hard fall from about 4 feet or more. However being as thin as it is I would NOT try dropping it intentionally. I probably just got lucky, YAY!
Fit
(4 out of 5)
The Tablet fits into the case near perfectly, however on the bottom right corner I find the tablet popping out of the case easily, almost too easy. If I try to remove the tablet from the case from any other corner I find it very tight and the case does not want to let go, however If I try to first pop it out from the bottom right it just comes out with NO effort, almost too easily in fact. Not sure if this is by design or a slight fit flaw but it seems like the bottom right corner just does not have the "snap" feel to it like the other corners do. Also, one note to mention, you must remove the case if you need to change out microSD cards. Overall I give the fit a 4 out of 5 stars.
Finish
(4 out of 5)
The finish of this case could not be any better as I just love the feel to my hands (and to the eyes when cleaned), although I do find the back cover capturing every finger print like a law enforcement finger print scanner machine, haha. I have had to wash this case under warm water once already just because it felt like it was sapping oils out of my hands, lol. Also the inside of the top cover, which is a light grey colored rubber material on mine, likes to darken from holding it which is surprising because I am a hand washing addict, maybe to the point of being a germaphobe. Yes I wash my hands probably 15-20 times a day but that hasn't stopped the cover from getting darkened quite a bit in the fold areas where skin contacts it the most. Either this is dirt (I doubt it though) or a better explanation would be hand oils that is trapped inside the rubber material because washing it did not restore the darkened areas to light grey. Also, one little note I almost forgot to mention, because the top inside cover is a rubber material with a honey comb texture, this texture leaves a slightly annoying design on the screen which has me wanting to wipe the screen down far too often, after every openeing in fact. Maybe the top inside cover would be better if it was made from a microfiber material? Over all I give this case a 4 out of 5 for its beautiful finish when cleaned.
My thoughts after 2 Months of use
Well I must say that I think the ONLY thing that can be improved would be weight, and maybe material used for the inside of cover. For a Slim case I think it weighs a tad bit much. However for everyday use around the house or the office this is THE case to get. I love the black and grey color combination and the texture of this case is fantastic, however I'm not much of a fan of the honey comb marks it puts on the screen, but this can be ignored. Over all it is well worth the asking price and built like a tank without the weight of a tank. If only they made it almost exactly like this but with microfiber material for the inside of the top cover, that would have been my preference, not to mention dropping about 100 grams of weight off of it at least.
Overall I give this case a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars, as its just really that good!
Images below provided by roocase. Last one taken by me showing how I like to hold it, with its built-in handle. This is where the rubber material really comes in handy as its VERY solid and feels like its impossible to drop in this manner.
Available at Amazon
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