I decided to gather up some different types of accessories for this phone, varying from cases, pouches, and even chargers. Detailed photos as well as a small written review will be provided for each accessory. I hope this will give you some informed decisions on purchasing these products. I would also take any constructive criticism to improve these reviews for future use..
Diztronic TPU Case
Review
Diztronic did a great job designing this TPU case. As you can see, this case provides great coverage in protecting the phone. With a lip covering the sides of the screen, the phone can be set face downward without the screen touching the surface. The buttons are great and have a nice feeling when pushed. Like other TPU cases pressing down on the buttons seems like such a hassle, but not with this case. The matte black finish provides a non-glossy surface that also makes it harder to see visible scratches or marks on the back of the case. All the ports (headphone jack, USB, speaker) are easily accesible thanks to the specific cutouts it provides. Overall, this is one great TPU case and I prefer it over the rest of them out there.
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XO Skins
Review
XO Skins is one of many screen protectors that are done through a wet application. The whole installation process was simple. Only thing you have to take into consideration is the amount of liquid applied to both the screen protector and the phone should be minimal and just enough to let the screen protector glide over the phone. You also have to be careful squeegeeing the liquid away from open ports such as both front and back speakers. It took a little over a day for most of the leftover air bubbles, as well as marks, to dissipate.
There was little to no orange peel on the protector, compared to other competing companies such as ZAGG, which is way worse. I really like the it has all the cutouts for the front facing camera, proximity sensors, speakers, camera, and flash. Also, take note that their customer service is really nice and they will take care of an problem you have on the screen protectors. I definitely recommend this as protection for both the screen and the back glass.
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LG WCP-700 (Wireless Inductive Charging)
Review
I've never used an inductive charger before owning this one. After a week of using it, it seems to do its job perfectly. The soft touch feeling covering the base provides a non-slippery surface for placing your phone. There are two LED indicators near the top that let you know whether it is on, and show that it is charging. The charging speed for the charger is fairly fast, averaging at about 10% in around 45 min. The charging does automatically stop once it hits 100% but as soon as it dips below 95% it picks right up. I would, however, like it if it kept the charging at 100%. The charger does make a beep when it is placed on the mat. It may be useful for some people but aggravating for others. This post will guide you in removing the speaker. I had tested the charging with a couple cases and can finally conclude that it does charge through TPU material as well as through the Ringke Slim case.
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Clear S-Line TPU Case
Review
I really like the fact that you can see the Nexus logo through the back of the TPU case. The left and the right side has a nice textured material for better grip. The bottom of the case has to holes so that the USB and the microphone will be accessible.The back has a nice double texture; top part a matte clear finish while the right-bottom half is the clear TPU portion. The camera as well as the rear speaker is also easily accessible. The final part of the case is the top part which has two cut-outs , one for the headphone jack and the other for the secondary microphone. Both the volume rocker and the power button are slightly harder to press; I only hope for a future TPU case with cut-outs on these two places.
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OEM Bumper
Review
After an extensive amount of waiting I finally received my bumper. Shipping and processing time was pretty quick. Overall, the bumper feels great in the hand even though it is slightly wider than a few of my cases. Compared to the Ringke /Diztronic slim case, it was fairly wider. Compared to my TPU case, it was just slightly wider. The most important part of the case is that your phone will be protected from drops and at the same time keep the phone looking great. The shiny bezel surrounding the phone keeps the premium look of the case. Both buttons, volume rocker and power button, provide a tactile feel when pressing down on them. They aren't like the TPU cases and it almost feels as if the actual case was integrated with the phone. On the bottom of the phone, there are cut-outs for the micro USB port as well as the microphone. Along the top, there are cut-outs for the secondary microphone and the headphone jack. I've read around some threads about the bumper and most people have trouble fitting their headphone jack to the phone because the cut-out is to small. The case was a bit pricey and I hope their will be other opportunities for people to try out this case when it's available again. I also hope that 3rd party companies will start producing more bumpers.
....More reviews will be available ...
Any question or places you would like for me to describe with more detail, I'll be happy to do so. Thanks
Thanks for the nice closeups. Is it just me, or is there a pretty big gap in the seam in the fourth picture?
achan68 said:
Thanks for the nice closeups. Is it just me, or is there a pretty big gap in the seam in the fourth picture?
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It isn't really a gap when you're holding it in person. The macro shots just makes it seem kind of a big gap.
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Good to know... I've got one on the way
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what screen protector is that?
elliot.newnham said:
what screen protector is that?
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XO Skins, I'm about to add a review on that...
elliot.newnham said:
what screen protector is that?
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Yeah, its gorgeous.
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Updated OP. Any suggestions, just let me know
The XO skins isn't matte is it?
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Toaster Strudels said:
The XO skins isn't matte is it?
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No it's not
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No it's not
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Can you take a picture of the skin in a direct light so we can see the orange peel effect?
Thanks for all the pics, really good review on the case.
I'm actually planning to get a diztronic and an XO and i wanted to know if the XO would peel off because of the case? Do they interfere?
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I'm actually planning to get a diztronic and an XO and i wanted to know if the XO would peel off because of the case? Do they interfere?
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I actually did have a problem with that. The diztronic case has is a pretty tight case and when I tried putting it on my phone, the edges peeled just slightly. You can however try stretching the case over the edges to try and prevent that.
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Updated. Added a Clear S-Line TPU case
i got my diztronic in today and i am not impressed. luckilly the case will still work for its intended purposes. it fits fine and the all, but it really cheapens the look and feel of the phone.
I just go my diztronic today in the mail after school and I love this case I feel so much better being protected and feeling naked lol bit yep awesome case.
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im waiting for the poetic case
Thanks for the reviews, but it would be more helpful if you took the pictures with a higher aperture, so the FOV isn't so narrow.
Do you think we should get the case fit XO skin if we're using the Diztronic case? I'm torn between either the XO skin or Xtremeguard. Have you, or anyone, had experience with both of these screen protectors? Is there a difference in quality between these two brands? Basically I would want the one with the least amount of orange peel, hardest/smoothest, and tough enough to not get peeled off by the Diztronic case. Opinions?
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Hey fellas,
Got my hands on the new Diztronic matte black TPU case and wanted to bring a full review to you all. This is a flexible TPU case as the name states, with a slight matte coating which adds good grip and repels unwanted fingerprints. The ports and cutouts are perfect, lining up well. The front is protected by a slight lay on the table design, featuring a contrasting glossy coating. This is an extremely high quality product, but is very affordable too, at only $12.50
Check out the full video review below for more info;
Thanks for taking the time to post a review. Very well done. I have been contemplating getting this case for a few weeks. This helped me get a better look at it.
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enjoyed your videos for the galaxy nexus. nice to see you continuing to do these kind of informative videos.
Loving the case so far. Very well made, look good and minimalistic.
Cheers guys! Thanks for the feedback
Always enjoy your reviews, man. Started watching you when I had a Gnex.
Great review... Mine should be here in sunny Vegas tomorrow!
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Always enjoy your reviews, man. Started watching you when I had a Gnex.
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nearly a year gone now! thanks for the support
I just received mine today and it is nicer than the one I bought for my galaxy nexus. That one was a good design but full of burrs around the edges. I melted them but that turned the area from matte to glossy. Its not really a knock against diztronic but rather a bad batch. I know cruzer and diztronic use the same factory (their own designs of course). Happily this one is awesome. Dulls the look of the phone a but fit finish and build quality as well as design are very nice. The design of the covered buttons is a really nice touch. Basically there is a raised dot inside the case over the button areas to give you a nice quality click when you use the buttons. This is pretty unique in my experience with tpu, as button feel is usually awful unless they are cut out completely.
My only question is whether my best skins ever protector will work with this case. This phone is getting replaced and has no protector, but these large lip type tpu cases tend to peel screen protectors unless they are "case fit." Can anyone confirm whether the protector peels up with this case?
I know diztronic does not recommend wet type unless case fit but I'd like to know from someone who actually has one of those bse protectors.
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Jayrod1980 said:
I just received mine today and it is nicer than the one I bought for my galaxy nexus. That one was a good design but full of burrs around the edges. I melted them but that turned the area from matte to glossy. Its not really a knock against diztronic but rather a bad batch. I know cruzer and diztronic use the same factory (their own designs of course). Happily this one is awesome. Dulls the look of the phone a but fit finish and build quality as well as design are very nice. The design of the covered buttons is a really nice touch. Basically there is a raised dot inside the case over the button areas to give you a nice quality click when you use the buttons. This is pretty unique in my experience with tpu, as button feel is usually awful unless they are cut out completely.
My only question is whether my best skins ever protector will work with this case. This phone is getting replaced and has no protector, but these large lip type tpu cases tend to peel screen protectors unless they are "case fit." Can anyone confirm whether the protector peels up with this case?
I know diztronic does not recommend wet type unless case fit but I'd like to know from someone who actually has one of those bse protectors.
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I had the initial batch of XG and then sent me a second batch. The second batch seems smaller and because of that, the case fits right over it. You have to maneuver it a tad to fall on top of the SP. I haven't used BSE since my Nexus One days lol, good SP too!
Ploone said:
Hey fellas,
Got my hands on the new Diztronic matte black TPU case and wanted to bring a full review to you all. This is a flexible TPU case as the name states, with a slight matte coating which adds good grip and repels unwanted fingerprints. The ports and cutouts are perfect, lining up well. The front is protected by a slight lay on the table design, featuring a contrasting glossy coating. This is an extremely high quality product, but is very affordable too, at only $12.50
Check out the full video review below for more info;
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Thanks for the review
Rear Speaker cutout is a little off. Overall, I'm very impressed with it.
galaxys said:
Great review... Mine should be here in sunny Vegas tomorrow!
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nice man! you should head down to the Chipotle on Las Vegas Blvd and Warm springs to celebrate! you'll love this case.
I tend to prefer cases that have TPU on the sides and a hard cover for the rear. I also like cases that are sleek, especially in terms of how much material is around the screen. I dont like a ridge that is too high as it gets in the way of operating the screen.
I picked up this case from ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370678126009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
For a "cheaper" case I am very impressed. Fit is snug and the all the openings line up perfectly. Only time will tell if the TPU sides will stretch over time and the phone gets loose but so far so good. The TPU is smooth and too "grippy" which I like. My only gripe is that the power and volume buttons lack any sort of feedback so its difficult to know that I am pressing the buttons. These buttons are also not that pronounced so its not easy to just feel for it.
Overall, I am very happy with this case regardless of the price.
Link is no good.
The buttons are not easy to press without a case and some cases make it easier some cases make it harder. I think a great bonus in a good case is making those frequently used buttons easier to find and press.
I have had my eyes on a very similar version to that case, but I'm not 100% it would fit the AT&T Version of the HTC One X.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Color-Rim-Hyrbrid-Gel-TPU-Case-for-HTC-ONE-X-S-V-With-Screen-Protector-/180934095196?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2a2083315c
I also have a nice cheapo tpu on mine which I prefer over my other otterbox (because of its size). I put a little duct tape on the inside of the power button and it works much better and easier.
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does it protect the camera when you lie the phone down on a flat surface?
knowskillz said:
does it protect the camera when you lie the phone down on a flat surface?
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If you are referring to the case I referenced then yes. The back of the case if hard plastic. The camera is recessed a bit behind the plastic.
tboooe said:
I tend to prefer cases that have TPU on the sides and a hard cover for the rear. I also like cases that are sleek, especially in terms of how much material is around the screen. I dont like a ridge that is too high as it gets in the way of operating the screen.
I picked up this case from ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370678126009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
For a "cheaper" case I am very impressed. Fit is snug and the all the openings line up perfectly. Only time will tell if the TPU sides will stretch over time and the phone gets loose but so far so good. The TPU is smooth and too "grippy" which I like. My only gripe is that the power and volume buttons lack any sort of feedback so its difficult to know that I am pressing the buttons. These buttons are also not that pronounced so its not easy to just feel for it.
Overall, I am very happy with this case regardless of the price.
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i have that same cover and the same complaint as u, also the speaker opening blocks the third row of the loud speaker openings, but sounds normally though.. its a really nice cover and every opening is exact to every port is accessible and i love the extension on the camera area, protects the lens
undergrad said:
I have had my eyes on a very similar version to that case, but I'm not 100% it would fit the AT&T Version of the HTC One X.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Color-Rim-Hyrbrid-Gel-TPU-Case-for-HTC-ONE-X-S-V-With-Screen-Protector-/180934095196?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2a2083315c
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I purchased this case.
I liked the way it looks, and i like the material composition.
I did not like how difficult it was to press the buttons down with the tpu.
but the thing that made me, ultimately, stop using this case was how smooth and slippery the matte plastic case was. it made it slide on all surfaces. it wouldnt stay on any slanted material(chair, laptop, car hood, and bed). it was very easy to drop, and wouldnt stay in my lap.
I just went back to my smoked tpu case, which has good button feedback and is just grippy enough, yet smooth enough to slide in adn out of pockets
For around $10 why not just pick up a diztronic case that's designed for the XL? Ebay cases are sometimes a mixed bag, if you go with a decent name at least you have some quality to expect. Even more so when the price point is similar.
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I purchased this case.
I liked the way it looks, and i like the material composition.
I did not like how difficult it was to press the buttons down with the tpu.
but the thing that made me, ultimately, stop using this case was how smooth and slippery the matte plastic case was. it made it slide on all surfaces. it wouldnt stay on any slanted material(chair, laptop, car hood, and bed). it was very easy to drop, and wouldnt stay in my lap.
I just went back to my smoked tpu case, which has good button feedback and is just grippy enough, yet smooth enough to slide in adn out of pockets
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I do not like the shell
unitedatom said:
For around $10 why not just pick up a diztronic case that's designed for the XL? Ebay cases are sometimes a mixed bag, if you go with a decent name at least you have some quality to expect. Even more so when the price point is similar.
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It looks like those don't protect the camera lens: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=diztronic+htc+one+x
So as many of you waiting for your pre-orders last week I went ahead and looked for an ultra slim case for everyday use. Spigen seemed to be a household name and went ahead and bought their Ultra Fit for $10:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I3ULRZG
I was satisfied with it, matte white, fit perfect and snug, protected the back camera and sensors when placed on a table, nothing to complain about. I had thrown out the screen cover because the cut outs were not precise at all, in fact there was no cut out for the upper sensors, only for the home button. Why would i ruin front camera quality with the screen protector over it? yuck.
I then came across Ringke Slim. I have never heard of them before but judging by their high number of reviews, it seemed that they were well versed as well in the case game. at this time i also wanted to get an electric blue case because i got tired of plain white super quick. Also, the screen protector actually had the PERFECT cut out for all sensors and front camera. This was super impressive to me and I gladly put it on even though I don't care much for screen covers in general. This is what i ordered for $9 including shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPKHP64
Well i received it today and WOW it was made of a far superior plastic. It wasn't because it was thicker but it felt very different. it felt more denser, less paper like. i compared tapping each and the Spigen was very "airy" felt cheap and very "hollow" (best way i could describe it). The sides were completely covered as opposed open which isn't a bad thing but it did feel more complete as a case. Cut outs were perfect as well and charging hasn't been a problem. I quickly realized the Spigen case is actually not as great as I thought now that I had something to really compare it to. I started seeing on the Spigen where the plastic was punched out of the mold (check picture).
Anyways enough talk here's the pictures:
http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....jpg?key=nBsLK_haY5suFrjdcOa0hA&ts=1397604778
And the gallery plus the Spigen white case for comparison. Notice the inside of the Spigen, wasn't even spray painted completely most likely because they used a clamp to spin it while spraying
http://imgur.com/a/MxMFH
As you can tell Ringke > Spigen in the affordable ultra slim case category.
chillsen said:
So as many of you waiting for your pre-orders last week I went ahead and looked for an ultra slim case for everyday use. Spigen seemed to be a household name and went ahead and bought their Ultra Fit for $10:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I3ULRZG
I was satisfied with it, matte white, fit perfect and snug, protected the back camera and sensors when placed on a table, nothing to complain about. I had thrown out the screen cover because the cut outs were not precise at all, in fact there was no cut out for the upper sensors, only for the home button. Why would i ruin front camera quality with the screen protector over it? yuck.
I then came across Ringke Slim. I have never heard of them before but judging by their high number of reviews, it seemed that they were well versed as well in the case game. at this time i also wanted to get an electric blue case because i got tired of plain white super quick. Also, the screen protector actually had the PERFECT cut out for all sensors and front camera. This was super impressive to me and I gladly put it on even though I don't care much for screen covers in general. This is what i ordered for $9 including shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPKHP64
Well i received it today and WOW it was made of a far superior plastic. It wasn't because it was thicker but it felt very different. it felt more denser, less paper like. i compared tapping each and the Spigen was very "airy" felt cheap and very "hollow" (best way i could describe it). The sides were completely covered as opposed open which isn't a bad thing but it did feel more complete as a case. Cut outs were perfect as well and charging hasn't been a problem. I quickly realized the Spigen case is actually not as great as I thought now that I had something to really compare it to. I started seeing on the Spigen where the plastic was punched out of the mold (check picture).
Anyways enough talk here's the pictures:
http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....jpg?key=nBsLK_haY5suFrjdcOa0hA&ts=1397604778
And the gallery plus the Spigen white case for comparison. Notice the inside of the Spigen, wasn't even spray painted completely most likely because they used a clamp to spin it while spraying
http://imgur.com/a/MxMFH
As you can tell Ringke > Spigen in the affordable ultra slim case category.
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Agreed, i bought both through amazon, and while i didnt care to use any of the screen protectors the Ringke is MUCH better and really sleek looking. Material kind of feels like the back of the phone and even looks like the back. Only downside is i hate trying to get the freaking waterproof flap out at night! Grrrr
I too have this case and am liking it.
It is hard to hook your fingernail to get the charging flap open although I assume most cases will be similar.
Ok...I'll jump aboard. I bought two cases before I got the S5 in my hands. One was the Ringke and the other was the Spigen Tough Armor.
While the Tough Armor is a very solid case and looks great, it makes the S5 feel like a brick in my hands. On the other hand, the Ringke Slim has a similar texture and gripability as the S5 naked. It doesn't even feel like the device has a case on it at all.
Nice! Defo would give Spigen a run for its money! Great to see competition here and there. At the end, we, the consumers, would benefit on it. More options, right?
Yea I just orderd 2 new Ringke cases. Ill post em up when they comr in tomorrow
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thanks for this review man. Was about to order a spigen case and then saw this and after a little more research i just ordered the ringke. I went with the Dot black, I'll post up some pictures to compare with other colors once it comes in.
I got the DOT black I ordered from their site and got the case plus screen protector for $10 with free shipping
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I got this case delivered today.. It is AWESOME and for 5 bucks it was a steal.. I crumbled up the useless screen protector and threw it out
I should have gotten white though, because my phone is white and I got the blue color. It kind of looks funny.. I thought blue and white would look good.
It doesn't
I got the spigen neohybrid case and their glas.tr slim glass screen protector. Had literally the same setup on my s4 lol same yellow trim too
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Paulenski said:
I got the spigen neohybrid case and their glas.tr slim glass screen protector. Had literally the same setup on my s4 lol same yellow trim too
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I love that spigen hybrid case, SEXY!! but I went through 3 F-#@[email protected]# plastic sleeves, they always broke on the bottom eventually.
So the screen protector is garbage
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chillsen said:
So as many of you waiting for your pre-orders last week I went ahead and looked for an ultra slim case for everyday use. Spigen seemed to be a household name and went ahead and bought their Ultra Fit for $10:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I3ULRZG
I was satisfied with it, matte white, fit perfect and snug, protected the back camera and sensors when placed on a table, nothing to complain about. I had thrown out the screen cover because the cut outs were not precise at all, in fact there was no cut out for the upper sensors, only for the home button. Why would i ruin front camera quality with the screen protector over it? yuck.
I then came across Ringke Slim. I have never heard of them before but judging by their high number of reviews, it seemed that they were well versed as well in the case game. at this time i also wanted to get an electric blue case because i got tired of plain white super quick. Also, the screen protector actually had the PERFECT cut out for all sensors and front camera. This was super impressive to me and I gladly put it on even though I don't care much for screen covers in general. This is what i ordered for $9 including shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPKHP64
Well i received it today and WOW it was made of a far superior plastic. It wasn't because it was thicker but it felt very different. it felt more denser, less paper like. i compared tapping each and the Spigen was very "airy" felt cheap and very "hollow" (best way i could describe it). The sides were completely covered as opposed open which isn't a bad thing but it did feel more complete as a case. Cut outs were perfect as well and charging hasn't been a problem. I quickly realized the Spigen case is actually not as great as I thought now that I had something to really compare it to. I started seeing on the Spigen where the plastic was punched out of the mold (check picture).
Anyways enough talk here's the pictures:
http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....jpg?key=nBsLK_haY5suFrjdcOa0hA&ts=1397604778
And the gallery plus the Spigen white case for comparison. Notice the inside of the Spigen, wasn't even spray painted completely most likely because they used a clamp to spin it while spraying
http://imgur.com/a/MxMFH
As you can tell Ringke > Spigen in the affordable ultra slim case category.
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I like the case. It feels good in your hand when you hold the phone.
One thing though, on my case the lip around the chrome front trim sides covers more than the lip on the top and bottom. At first I thought I didn't snap it in all the way but it seems like that's just the way it is? Is that how it fits for the rest of you that already have the case?
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I like the case. It feels good in your hand when you hold the phone.
One thing though, on my case the lip around the chrome front trim sides covers more than the lip on the top and bottom. At first I thought I didn't snap it in all the way but it seems like that's just the way it is? Is that how it fits for the rest of you that already have the case?
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That's how they all are. Actually I really like this design. It's almost as if its spring loaded, its smaller than our phone, it doesn't just fit like a glove, its actually too small. But the cut outs on the top and bottom allow the plastic to "flex" basically its as if its gripping the hell out of phone, holding into place.
The Spigen hybrid I had for my GS4 was awesome looking, but broke all the time (plastic by the bottom) in anycase, this one is just as nice IMO.
Doesn't add much thickness at all, but will save it from a drop and the camera while on a desk.
If anyone is wondering, I just dunked my phone for 30 minutes with this case. So it doesn't effect the IP68(yea, I said 8, because this thing is pretty much water PROOF) rating.
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1720284970.html
What are the odds of these cases being fake
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@chillsen Hey OP, after I read your 1st psot I figured id give it a shot. I've had bad experiences with her cases and the one that you posted a pic of, is the same one I got as well. I got it 3 days ago, and still haven't put it on, in fear it will scratch the outer bezel while putting it on, and taking it off
Have on had this issue at all? Seems like a real snug fit, thought if ask before I pushed my hone into the car lol.... Thanks bud!
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reverepats said:
@chillsen Hey OP, after I read your 1st psot I figured id give it a shot. I've had bad experiences with her cases and the one that you posted a pic of, is the same one I got as well. I got it 3 days ago, and still haven't put it on, in fear it will scratch the outer bezel while putting it on, and taking it off
Have on had this issue at all? Seems like a real snug fit, thought if ask before I pushed my hone into the car lol.... Thanks bud!
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i can only say i've had to take the case off and on many times to show off to my friends how thin the actual phone is. i mastered how to take it off by pressing outwards the top left corner. you push it out enough so you can fit a finger through and i just slide it down the side and the whole case pops off. this is the easiest way i found. at first i had a problem because i didn't try a corner but started from the middle of the long side. but to answer your question, no scratches.
LeKtRiCzzz said:
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1720284970.html
What are the odds of these cases being fake
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I'm 100% sure they are fake. Look at the feedback page, it's full of "Excellent!" and "good quality" multiple times by the same few user accounts.
I just got this delivered today with the white dot pattern. I also ordered the wireless charging back the other day, definitely don't think wireless charging will work with this on - what an idiot I am.
I bought the clear case. TMobile sells them. Compared to other minimal cases i have had in the past (and one other Amazon case for the note7) it seems better. It hugs the curves ans shape of the device perfectly, and the holes line up EXACTLY which often isn't the 'case' for 3rd party cases. It's also very thin and light and on my silver note7 it's hardly noticeable.
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ekerbuddyeker said:
I bought the clear case. TMobile sells them. Compared to other minimal cases i have had in the past (and one other Amazon case for the note7) it seems better. It hugs the curves ans shape of the device perfectly, and the holes line up EXACTLY which often isn't the 'case' for 3rd party cases. It's also very thin and light and on my silver note7 it's hardly noticeable.
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Any pics?
Any chance for photos?
I'm interested in that case but there seems to be no real photos of it. It's the same cg ones you find on all sites.
It's a hard case isn't it, do you have pictures? How much did you pay
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It's a hard case isn't it, do you have pictures? How much did you pay
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its $20ish. Will post pictures when I can figure out how to do so as I sold my Note5 already!!. Its a very soft TPU case.
I have been looking for photos, videos and reviews of this case too but they seem non existent so far. Whatever info you can post would be great.
I've been into slim clear cases for a long time. I'd like to appreciate the body down to its finest lines and curves, caressing its smooth texture, feeling the little tips and points where they sprout along the edges, admiring the beauty that is gleaming in front of me, wanting to grab........ok well you get the point. I risked my phones going naked for these reasons for a long time, but alas, the Note 7 might require a case from me.
Anyways, I would search high and low for thin slim clear cases that would
1) wont produce so much fingerprint smear
2) smooth as buttah
3) wont stick to the glass backing and create a rainbow effect
4) doesnt have sharp lips
5) its flush against the edges.
Now yes, it does attract fingerprints but less so since its soft TPU and I've come to accept the annoyance that comes with using clear cases that its inevitable. Aside from that it meets the rest of my requirements. Not all soft TPU cases are alike. This particular O.E.M clear case feels good in the hands. Soft, smooth (almost like hard plastic), and at times grippy. I unfortunately do not have pictures to show but may post them later. If you are highly interested, I suggest stopping by your local t-mobile store to try it on first. If you like it buy it, if not keep searching. Good luck! :good:
I ordered this case and and I really like it but I'm a fan of slim/minimalistic cases that showcase the design of phones. The material is a soft rubber(?) not a hard shell. It's clear so it does show a lot of fingerprints but it fits the phone perfectly. The case feels tacky/grippy so the phone feels extra secure when you're holding it.
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http://imgur.com/a/hEIGe
A similarly thin spigen is only $10 bucks.
chunology said:
I ordered this case and and I really like it but I'm a fan of slim/minimalistic cases that showcase the design of phones. The material is a soft rubber(?) not a hard shell. It's clear so it does show a lot of fingerprints but it fits the phone perfectly. The case feels tacky/grippy so the phone feels extra secure when you're holding it.
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Thanks for the pictures. I like it.
Got this one as well. Got the Note 7 starter pack from Samsung which contained
TPU case clear
2 pcs screen protector
1 pc tilted wireless charger
Pros: tpu case is very minimal in when it comes to thickness so thats a plus.
Con: it doesnt have raised edges. So if you placed your phone upside down, the screen itself would be touching the table. And worse, if you drop it face down, the screen would take much of the impact
Screen protector:
Pro: its a curved platic screen protector so it wraps on the edges
Con: its thicker than your usual screen protector. Almost as thick as those invisashield ones. The more important negative on this, since it wraps around the whole screen even the edges. When i bought a Spigen Liquid Crystal case (for raised edges). When i slipped it on, it peels the side of the screen protector.
Tilted wireless charger is a tilted wireless charger. Nothing to comment except that it takes getting used to. Its just easier to charge with the flat version when it comes to just dropping your phone. Tilted one requires a little more alignment
mtsingson said:
Got this one as well. Got the Note 7 starter pack from Samsung which contained
TPU case clear
2 pcs screen protector
1 pc tilted wireless charger
Pros: tpu case is very minimal in when it comes to thickness so thats a plus.
Con: it doesnt have raised edges. So if you placed your phone upside down, the screen itself would be touching the table. And worse, if you drop it face down, the screen would take much of the impact
Screen protector:
Pro: its a curved platic screen protector so it wraps on the edges
Con: its thicker than your usual screen protector. Almost as thick as those invisashield ones. The more important negative on this, since it wraps around the whole screen even the edges. When i bought a Spigen Liquid Crystal case (for raised edges). When i slipped it on, it peels the side of the screen protector.
Tilted wireless charger is a tilted wireless charger. Nothing to comment except that it takes getting used to. Its just easier to charge with the flat version when it comes to just dropping your phone. Tilted one requires a little more alignment
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Is this a package you can buy or did you get this package included when you purchased your phone?
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Is this a package you can buy or did you get this package included when you purchased your phone?
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its a package I could buy. the Samsung stores here in the Philippines have them. Not sure if they were released in all countries
my phone came with a free VR
heres an image of the Starter Kit. sorry isnt the best photo, just took a quick photo to show my friends to get one
Does the case have dotted imprint on the back to prevent it from sticking to the back of the phone?
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Does the case have dotted imprint on the back to prevent it from sticking to the back of the phone?
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Yes.
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Just got my Incipio dualpro midnight blue case from NewEgg ($15).
Thought I would upload a few pics for anyone interested and give my two cents.
I chose this case because of the two layers = better protection. The outer layer is smooth, and the areas that aren't covered by the hard outer plastic are smooth as well, thus it'll go in and out of pockets reasonably well.
The inner plastic is harder than I expected, but I've never used a case on any of my phones in 6 years
The inner layer didn't seem to want to come out of the outer layer that easily so I didn't force it. I just pushed the phone into the whole case. It went in easy enough. After it was on the phone the outer hard layer peeled off easily for easy removal of the phone.
All the holes line up perfect. However the USB-C Port hole is just wide enough for the cable shipped with the phone thus some adapters I have won't fit.
Of course the buttons are now harder to press. Some reviews said it was very hard, they aren't IF you press the buttons squarely straight on, but if you squeeze the phone to push the buttons then they seem very hard. So, it's more of an angle thing when pushing the buttons.
Most of the case doesn't flex/move when you squeeze the phone, but the area where the buttons are does as there's no hard plastic in that area. So a screen protector needs to be just slightly into the black bezel on the side, about 0.5mm imo. I won't be using a screen protector....
I wasn't sure about the color until I seen a review of the same case for the Note 8 on YouTube. It's a nice dark blue with a slight shine at an angle. From a distance it looks black. It looks much better than the pictures on Amazon or NewEgg.
Personally I don't think it adds that much thickness but it certainly isn't the slimmest case possible but I'll take the 10 foot drop protection instead! Hey, it's still smaller that my Moto X Pure
I can see it will collect dust and stuff around the edges, and like I've read elsewhere, it's probably wise to put a micro fiber cloth on the back of the phone inside the case so that any grit that gets in there won't scratch up the back..... If you want to go that far.
Almost forgot..... The all important effect on signal. I read one reviewer say it dampened signal noticeable. Not in my case. I actually seem to have gotten an improvement. I was usually sitting at -96dBm and now it looks stable at -93dBm or better. I did notice when testing signal that how I held the phone affected the signal..... So who knows.... :laugh:
If anyone has questions feel free to ask.
I have the smoke clear incipio and love it. Paired with my iq shield screen protector, im set. I buy incipio for everything
I've had this one in black since I got the phone and the Tudia Glost and I always come back to this one. Best case for this phone in my opinion.
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If you use the 360 camera more often like me then this case is what you need, and you don't have to take your case off to attach the camera. I have Tudia case bought from Amazon and it's a very good case if you don't have the camera.
DUEDUE Essential PH-1 Case, Heavy Duty 3 in 1 Case Hybrid Hard PC Cover Soft TPU Bumper Shockproof Anti-Scratch Full Body Protective Cases for Essential Phone PH-1, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C4T64LM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RHWxBbEB73C24
I just got the same midnight blue case today, and it is very nice. I wasn't quite sure what the color would look like since it's advertised as being irridescent, but there's no sparkle to it at all, which I appreciate. I also have Incipio's smoke TPU case, which is nice, but a horrible greasy fingerprint magnet, and I have the Poetic carbon fiber case, which is a great size and feels great in the hand, but it's kind of cheesy looking, in my opinion. I will agree that the inner layer of the DualPro is stiff. My wife has had DualPro cases on her phones for years, and they've all had a very soft rubber inner liner with easy to press buttons. I don't know why they changed that for the Essential case. I'm probably going to slit the buttons with a sharp knife. That's always helped on other stiff cases.
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I will agree that the inner layer of the DualPro is stiff. My wife has had DualPro cases on her phones for years, and they've all had a very soft rubber inner liner with easy to press buttons. I don't know why they changed that for the Essential case. I'm probably going to slit the buttons with a sharp knife. That's always helped on other stiff cases.
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Don't cut the buttons. I took off the TPU and worked the buttons with my thumbs for a few minutes and they are significantly softer.
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I just got this Dualpro blue case for my essential phone and i love it! Thanks to the OP for the pictures it made me choose the blue color. It looks much much better than what they show before you buy the case. It also provides excellent protection. The only thing i don't like is that the side buttons are a bit stiff but i guess they will soften up the more i use them. Overall i recommend this dualpro case.
sickred said:
I just got this Dualpro blue case for my essential phone and i love it! Thanks to the OP for the pictures it made me choose the blue color. It looks much much better than what they show before you buy the case. It also provides excellent protection. The only thing i don't like is that the side buttons are a bit stiff but i guess they will soften up the more i use them. Overall i recommend this dualpro case.
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The pics on the web for the midnight blue are truly horrible representations.
Take the TPU off the phone and really massage/push/bend the buttons on the case for a few minutes.... That'll soften them up!
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The blue is very very close to Black. I would have chosen that color if they didn't make Black. I like the contrast between the Black and the White
https://imgur.com/a/Idy8iR1
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The blue is very very close to Black. I would have chosen that color if they didn't make Black. I like the contrast between the Black and the White
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I wanted the black as well but the price went up drastically right after the Amazon sale then it went out of stock and I couldn't find one.... Just after I got the blue Rakuten had the black for the same price. ?
I like the contrast of yours as well!
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Charles7 said:
I wanted the black as well but the price went up drastically right after the Amazon sale then it went out of stock and I couldn't find one.... Just after I got the blue Rakuten had the black for the same price. ?
I like the contrast of yours as well!
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I've had this Incipio on every phone I've owned that they supported. This is the most I've ever paid for the case, normally they are $5 or $10 off Amazon or eBay. I had to pay almost $20 for this one on Amazon. I sold 2 of the 3 essential I got from prime day so I basically got the phone, USB C PD car charger, and case for free anyways.
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I've had this Incipio on every phone I've owned that they supported. This is the most I've ever paid for the case, normally they are $5 or $10 off Amazon or eBay. I had to pay almost $20 for this one on Amazon. I sold 2 of the 3 essential I got from prime day so I basically got the phone, USB C PD car charger, and case for free anyways.
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I should have picked up a couple more phones.... Wasn't thinking!
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Yeah, if I knew I'd like the device I'd have bought two or three. As it stands I like the one I have..... a lot.
Nick N said:
I've had this one in black since I got the phone and the Tudia Glost and I always come back to this one. Best case for this phone in my opinion.
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Thanks, had to decide between the Tudia and the Incipio model and I will now be going for the Incipio case!
Just got my essential phone and ordered the incipio dualpro. Any recommendations for glass protectors that would suit the incipio dualpro case? I intend to use loca for the installation. Thank in advance
All, recently bought this phone during Prime Day. Too good of a deal to miss! It looks beautiful but very wary of it staying that way so based on your various experiences what would you say is the best slimline case? The Incipio looks good but does add quite a bit of bulk to the phone...
fraxos said:
All, recently bought this phone during Prime Day. Too good of a deal to miss! It looks beautiful but very wary of it staying that way so based on your various experiences what would you say is the best slimline case? The Incipio looks good but does add quite a bit of bulk to the phone...
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this screen seems extremely fragile based on videos on youtube, posts on reddit and xda etc. For a phone that hasn't sold too well, it seems like there's a lot of broken screens out there. This made me decide to go for the incipio dualpro, hopefully with the additional protection, i'll be able to keep the screen intact!
bellick said:
this screen seems extremely fragile based on videos on youtube, posts on reddit and xda etc. For a phone that hasn't sold too well, it seems like there's a lot of broken screens out there. This made me decide to go for the incipio dualpro, hopefully with the additional protection, i'll be able to keep the screen intact!
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I'm not sure what people are doing to their phones. I have a cheap tpu case and a plastic screen protector.