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[Q] Looking for Desire S skin/case sources

hi all.
can any one suggest a supplier for a Desire S gel/silicon skin/ case similar to the ones for the HTC Wildfire (https://www.amazon.co.uk/EMARTBUY-WILDFIRE-SILICON-COVER-FLORAL/dp/B0043RI9BS/ref=sr_1_21?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1304424909&sr=1-21
Sorry for the long url.
I'm not interested in the "plain gel" cases and I would rather buy new. I'm reasonably happy to use a non-UK supplier so long as they can ship to the UK.
Thanks in advance
I've been surprised and disappointed at how few accessories are available for the Desire S

Check out mobilefun.co.UK
There aren't many cases out there yet. I'm waiting to see if otterbox release one
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Ebay is your friend for cases.

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Ebay is your friend for cases.
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Yep I 2nd that. Have a hybrid gel one enroute for mine.
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carphone warehouse should have somein stock soon! they have it o their brochure

Thanks I'll take a look. unfortunately I don't have an ebay account but I'm sure I can find someone to buy one for me.

Otterbox just released their commuter case for the desire s, should be available in the UK soon.
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Have just taken reciept of the otterbox commuter. Took 5 days to ship to UK direct from otterbox and as usual its exceptional quality. Every port has a good flap seal and yet adds no noticable distortion of the design of the phone. Bought it do 35 usd so about 25 gbp
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Thanks - ebay to the rescue: case found and bought!
Thanks to everyone who made suggestions.
I finally went for a neat silicone skin on ebay.
Nonetheless it's still frustrating to have to work "so hard" to find accessories for HTC devices.
I know it's not everything but I can't help thinking that Apple have focussed on cultivating a few trusted partners who always seem to release quality (and quantity) accessories whenever a new device is released. It means that generally Apple owners (new and old) can enjoy the whole experience of phone/tablet, case, etc at the same time.
I would suggest that this lends itself to a feeling that the whole world is Apple when they release something.
Here endeth the psalm
UPDATE: Well a little under 1 month after purchase, the gel case is losing shape and barely protecting my phone. Disappointed really - I'd hoped to get a t least 12 months out of the case...

Bought an Otterbox Commuter the other day....can't see a better case for the phone. Classic and perfect fit. Remains to be seen how durable the port covers are tho
The 'Barely there' case is a good price from amazon, but when fitted gives the impression of very little protection!

I got mine from Mobilefun.co.UK: honest price, fast delivery, and looks nice on my DS

Cancelled my order for an Otterbox Commuter from the USA when the seller advised that "Standard Flat-rate International Delivery" meant 7 to 8 weeks! I could doggy-paddle over to the states and back in that time! My boss says I don't have enough holiday left though. Plus it would provide me with too much opportunity to drop the phone (I like outdoor sports/activites) whilst waiting, so I went with the Case-Mate Tough Case. It's what kept my old Desire immaculate for 14 months. Very pleased with it.
It adds a bit of bulk but that's the trade-off isn't it? You want max protection, expect it to add size. The 'Barely There' range of Case-Mate cases are at the other end of the scale. Minimal intrusion on the original design, but only protects the back and corners.
The Tough Case feels very nice to hold and you just stop worrying about dropping it. It also stops the side volume rocker buttons from being easily pressed getting it out your pocket. It is such a pretty phone I take it out the case when at home, and you HAVE to take it out the case when using Google Sat Nav else it overheats. But at least I know if I drop it now, I'll only be worrying what damage I've done to the floor!

hi
http://www.mytrendyphone.com/shop/htc-desire-s-46185p.html
this is what im using now. got it for rs. 550 in bombay. always wanted a chrome.

Ive had a chance to test out a few cases now between me and my wifes Desire S and here's my quick reviews:
Otterbox Commuter Case: Good strong protection for the phone. It's definately overpriced though, and the rubber lip on the bottom can get a bit loose and unsightly. It attracts dust etc like the plague, and the outer hard shell can get easily scratched. Probably the best protection you can buy for the phone, but does bulk it out a bit. It depends on whether you can live with that trade off. You cant use any docks with this case.
Barely There: Very good case for the curent price on Amazon. It hardly adds to the phone atall. I don't fancy dropping the phone from any great height though. Basically, the opposite to the Commuter case. The phone fits perfectly around the ports and the outer case seems almost scratch resistant. Another bonus is ir seems to work with any dock as it adds very little bulk.
Silicone S Case: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-HTC-DESIR...sesPouches&hash=item43a71eb008#ht_1491wt_1141
Bought this on ebay not expecting much for the money, but it's my favourite case. It looks stylish & fits the ports perfectly. It seems to give good protection all around the case and the side grips are a handy feature. Does't fit the dock, but I can live with that.
Hope this helps someone
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I can also vouch for the Case Mate Barely There case. Mine arrived today and very impress with how thin the case is. I tend to avoid using cases as they will always result in the phone to be more bulky but the Barely There is very slim profile and has this smooth rubber surface at the back to give you the added grip. Nevertheless the case is so thin it does make me wonder how durable it is…(only time will tell)
It comes with the case, screen protector and screen cloth and selling for £8.99 @ amazon.

I had a cheap silicon one from bay of the e, to me the phone felt big and bulky but rolled with it as my phone was protected. I have just got the barley there (black) from amazon uk an its brilliant (although the reviews do not rate the screen protector as if you take it off it leaves a glue like residue and its tough to get off I got the HTC screen protector which is great) but the case is amazing hardly notice its there.
the only advantage the silicon one had it that my phone would stand up horizontally whilst watching tv/films on the treadmill due to the silicon being rubbery. The barley there case does it to a point. but still my preference it the barley there it feels 1000% better (plus I can (just about) slip the DS with the barley there case on into the silicon case for the treadmill)
Right waffle over.

I should get my Desire S tomorrow but I have already bought a Case Mate tough case for it, it seems like a good product and I will let you know how I get on with it. I am tempted by the Barely There case for when I want something more low-key.

You'll like the tough case. If like me though, it comes with a screen protector that doesn't fit (was for a different phone I think), just email case mate. I posted back the duffer, and they sent me 4 replacements! Bless em.
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funny,
Expecting my otterbox commuter case tomorrow .....hope it's as good.as they say
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I bought a gel case from Amazon cheap nut it's strong and also came with a free screen protector here ate some photos of the case.
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[UserReview] (eBay)Mybat Hard Hybrid Case

This is a case I got from eBay, its a Hard Hybrid Case. Brand is Mybat which is a probably a generic case maker from China .
Where to get it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360559673384&refid=store
If you want to see the other cases they have, check here:
http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore2.aspx?id=1621556&page=home&search=nexus 4
This one in particular is called: LG Nexus 4 E960 Hard Hybrid Case Black/ Black Cover Frosted Fusion Mb
I give it about:
8.5/10 -- Material - Surprisingly feels good, kinda like the Diztronic
9.0/10 -- Grip - Doesn't slide off, not bigger than the Official bumper so for you can still touch the other side of the screen with no effort.
7.5/10 -- Ease for button - There is a slight bit more spacing for the buttons and might make a slight clicking sound when pressed.
8.0/10 -- Snug fit/Hole openings - The cut outs are alright, if you don't push it in all the way it may have a slight gap.
8.0/10 -- Style/Look
7.0/10 -- Protection - The hard part of the case doesn't cover the edges but should be able to absorb some shock.
Pros: Adds decent protection, not for 500ft drops though.
Cons: The back material does attract oily hands and the top side as well as the bottom side of the soft part also attracts dust, not a biggy for me, also the top and bottom lips have that rubber band feeling but it doesnt look like its flimsy unless you pull on it.
Price/Value 8/10 - Reason why is, its a nice case and it will offer good protection for the phone, I just see it as a good case for maybe $5.95ish> range and not $10. They do have the other Hybrid Hard case with a kick stand and holster that looked pretty decent.
Overall I like it better than the S-line tpu that I got on day one lol and I feel it has more protection and I actually worry about it less than when I had the s-line (could be a bad thing?). I had the original bumper but I couldn't get use to the extra width, so for a no-name brand.. its not bad at all. They also have a lot of other designs that just came out.
Shipping was free but I ordered on a Sunday, came on a Saturday from CA to FL so yeah.. expedited shipping my ass! lol :silly:
TL;DR: good hybrid case, nothing too fancy :laugh:
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i ordered the same case last week. How does the back plastic feel, is it slippery? is it a tight fit on the sides and top?

neotekz said:
i ordered the same case last week. How does the back plastic feel, is it slippery? is it a tight fit on the sides and top?
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The back feels nice (kinda like diztronic or the non glossy part of the s-line tpu) and I can get a firm grip without it slipping. Since the inner is the soft rubbery part it fits nicely but if you're someone who pulls the phone out of your pocket by the tip and not the screen or sides then you might pull on it too hard.
I've only used it for one full day and it feels pretty solid :good:

thanks for the review !
this case seems the most otterbox-esque from what I've seen so far

Timstah said:
thanks for the review !
this case seems the most otterbox-esque from what I've seen so far
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yeah, there are a few cases out/coming out that are a bit more rugged but this one seems to be good in style as its all black (color preference) and smooth, the double layering also provides good enough protection for regular everyday use. :good:

Nice case, but I don't think it's worth that price.

Yep agree with you. I said in the review that I would probably pay $6 at most not $10 lol too many cases that are pieces of plastic and charging a bit. I'm waiting for the other ringke but if user reviews suck I'll prolly stick to this one a little longer.
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UZ7 said:
Yep agree with you. I said in the review that I would probably pay $6 at most not $10 lol too many cases that are pieces of plastic and charging a bit. I'm waiting for the other ringke but if user reviews suck I'll prolly stick to this one a little longer.
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Are you still using it?
How are the buttons?
Between this and the diztronic what would you choose?
With shipping to Portugal this is about 23 dollars and the diztronic 18 dollars

Looks like a solid case. Thanks buddy

I bought this case a few weeks ago and have been using it since then and am pretty happy.
Pros:
Feels nice.
Decent drop protection.
Decent price when compared to similar cases.
Doesn't stick in my pocket like an otterbox would.
Cons:
Plastic seems to be stretching.
Doesn't fit 100%. My chrome on the top and bottom is starting to show.
The volume / power buttons seem a little off center.
Decent case for a decent price if you want a bit of protection.

skinniezinho said:
Are you still using it?
How are the buttons?
Between this and the diztronic what would you choose?
With shipping to Portugal this is about 23 dollars and the diztronic 18 dollars
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Honestly I'm using the ringke fusion now but from time to time I'll swap. My bro uses the diztonic and says he likes it. The buttons on these are alright. They don't have the best design but they do offer decent protection.
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favorite case type? (by brand)

so which is it? spigen is the one i'm going with. i also like the look of the otterbox

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008APG7MW/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
Don't know the brand but this is my favorite, they haven't released thes4 brand yet
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Loyal Diztronic user and have my S4 wrapped in one right now. Very sleek.
I have always liked the Incipio Dual Pro cases particularly the button feedback on those. But, it makes the S4 look like a brick.
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Loyal Diztronic user and have my S4 wrapped in one right now. Very sleek.
I have always liked the Incipio Dual Pro cases particularly the button feedback on those. But, it makes the S4 look like a brick.
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oh yes ive seen that version of incipio. i like cases with the hard outter shell and the softer rubberized inner shell. thats the reason i bought the slim armor! slimmer, sleeker looking, and still great protection!

When I had my iphone I always used SPG cases so pretty sure I will be getting them again for S4

im a fan of the cheap $3.50 soft rubber cases... i got one on my s3 since last sept. dropped my phone probably 3 times on bare cement from 2-4ft height and not a single scratch on the phone. not to mention no screen protector..

delete

Received the Rearth ringke slim today. Nice materials, but took it off after 5 minutes and put diztronic back on. The s4 looks blacked out with it on and handles better than the Rearth.
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I would highly recommend the Incipio DualPro case, or really any of their cases. I have the DualPro and I loved it the moment I pulled it out of the box. Very smooth feel to it, but very sturdy as it comes with a rubber like case that goes on first, and then a hardened case that goes on top of that. It's not bulky like most dual protection cases, it doesn't add a whole lot in weight, can't tell at all honestly. For $29.99, it's a great case for a great phone! If I had to get a case other than the DualPro from them, I would recommend the Frequency case, just a typical TPU case, but also a great product.
I'm obviously new at posting stuff on here, so I can't post a link to their site, just go to incipio.com and I'm sure you guys can figure it out from there

I prefer Trident for my main case. I have one on my S3. It really protects well & looks cool. I'm also giving spigen a shot.
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Casemate toughcase. Had it on the SGS2, 3, and 4. Have yet to run into an otterbox guy that didn't switch after comparing. What does that tell you?

I just picked up the Dante Red - Neo Hybrid case by SGP. I think it its a beauty!
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as usual I choose sgp my fav case, metal slate looks cool..

I just got the I-blason armadillo for my gs4 it was 9.99 on amazon. There wasnt much to chose from as most cases where sold out or not available yet. Using the case today ans so far no problems and fit is good.
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Otterbox Black Defender
Got the case yesterday. Absolutely stunning quality. The S4 is easier to hold while using the phone and gaming. Case itself seem to have good fit and it has no potential gaps for dust or dirt sticking between the phone and the case. Also the screen protector is amongst the best there is, it just aligns perfectly and the feel of the screen is pretty much as without it.
The only con for someone would be the size, but for me in need of a case that really protects while on a motorcycle and in the garage, this is it!
I will order the Glacier (White / Gunmetal Gray) version when released also.

I think my choice is pretty obvious, although we sadly are not in your poll
I personally love SGP's screen protectors. However, I've bought their cases numerous times in the past only to be disappointed. They have a very talented CAD guy that makes all their products look specular, but the quality was just not there when I actually got the cases themselves. That said, I have not used their S4 cases yet.
I wonder why they go by SGP if their name is Spigen. Shouldn't it be SPG?
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cfn87 said:
Received the Rearth ringke slim today. Nice materials, but took it off after 5 minutes and put diztronic back on. The s4 looks blacked out with it on and handles better than the Rearth.
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Best post I've read all day :good:

Trident Aegis Cases
I always get these cases as I think they are the best overall quality for protection and its not too bulky like the otterbox. Had on my S2, S3 and just ordered one off amazon for like 19 bucks. Cant beat that! my s2 and s3 are still in mint condition cause of that case!

Casemate Tough cases
Hi,
krabman said:
Casemate toughcase. Had it on the SGS2, 3, and 4.
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The same here. I was not a case fan (making slim devices so bulk or useless protections actually) but after my GS3 took a light hit with shattered screen, I found only a hybrid (soft material with hardened shell) case should be the way to go. After a few hours on forums and YT review, I ordered a Tough.
Has a good grip, feels really tough (didn't tried a 200€ crash test though) even if the soft layer collects dust, it's not as bad as silicon shells and the phone don't get stuck to the pocket when you grab it.
Then, still owning my brave & tough S2 (not so easy to break one, what it endured!) and before stock went down, I bought one for it. Nice one.
Then I went for a GS4 and already had its Tough cover when I received it.
Because of the GS4 design, Case Mate had to lessen the lip/edge around the screen and to cut off the hard shell over both side buttons but all is nicely done and never clutter face buttons (as it sometimes happened with S3) nor affects the screen sides touch.
Because of the straight frame, more rectangular GS4 design, I feel it less bulky in the front jean pocket than GS3 one that had to come around the pebble bezel.

Urban Armor Gear w/ Fly Grip on S4 (still fits Smart Dock), rocked the Aegis on my Note 2 prev

I rock the trident kraken ams case. Awesome protection and good price. One of my favorite featured is being ablr to take the kickstand off and put on a windshield mount or the bike mount. They have like 8 diff accessories to attach to the case.
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Trident Case Kraken Series for Galaxy S4

just picked one of these up from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQYEB9U/ref=pe_309540_26725410_item
this version is way more attractive then the s3 version.
hell yeah.
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Let us know how you like it when it arrives.
I like the extra corner protection. The case system seems like something from Aliens.

I had this case on my S3 for a few days before returning it, only because I didn't like the way the belt clip attached to the outer case. It's too hard to get it clipped in when the belt piece is still on your belt and you're trying to put the phone back in it. Also, I wasn't crazy about the clip piece being close to the screen. If this had a holster like Otterbox or a Seidio case I had for the S3, that would be much better IMO. Aside from the belt clip, the case itself is a solid Otterbox competitor, assuming build quality is the same for the S4 as it was for the S3.

I like the Trident Aegis case instead- just got one for my S4 and it offers the same protection without the bulky corners. I've had the Trident Aegis cases on my S2, S3 and now S4 and I must say its probably one of my favorite lines of cases.

Using the clip became 2nd nature after 2-3 days. I liked it because you could tell if the phone was on board without doing anything. What I didn't like is the ear opening cut off half the speaker and they didn't care.
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I bought one for $30.99 on ebay. I have one on my s3 as well. I love the 360 belt clip and removable kickstand. Ordered mine on 5th, will be here on today.
Now I just need the phone.

Got this yesterday. Looks like a cross between an Otterbox Defender and an Element Case design. I really like it; pretty sure I like it more than an Otterbox Defender.
Pics:
Also, I discovered that the Kraken fits in the Arkon Galaxy Note 2 armband; I'm positive an Otterbox Defender case would fit also:
http://www.arkon.com/sports_armband/armband-galaxy-note.html

One of my previous Kraken cases use to drive me crazy when I wanted to put it on its back. Does the kickstand cause the case to rock when face up? Looks flush in the pics.

@Shady Gambino
looking at the pictures you posted and the pictures i posted;
why is there a bar that runs horizontally along the "SAMSUNG" text ?
i really hope the one i ordered doesnt have that bar.

wavrunrx said:
@Shady Gambino
looking at the pictures you posted and the pictures i posted;
why is there a bar that runs horizontally along the "SAMSUNG" text ?
i really hope the one i ordered doesnt have that bar.
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There is a bar, check out pictures on Trident website: http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-pro...raken-ams-case-samsung-galaxy-s-iv-i9505.aspx
@Shady Gambino, I got exactly the same display model of S4 You can see from my Aegis review, exactly the same "frozen" screen shot from "Friday, March 29th" with "Sunny weather from London"

JawjaBill said:
One of my previous Kraken cases use to drive me crazy when I wanted to put it on its back. Does the kickstand cause the case to rock when face up? Looks flush in the pics.
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If you look on the back, the top corners protrude, so the upper 2/3 of the case are in contact with a flat surface when you lay it flat. If you push down on the bottom, it will tilt, however.
vectron said:
@Shady Gambino, I got exactly the same display model of S4 You can see from my Aegis review, exactly the same "frozen" screen shot from "Friday, March 29th" with "Sunny weather from London"
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Hurrah for ebay :highfive:

Ordering one now. Trident has a promo code for 20% off - spring2013.
Love my Kraken for the S3, wouldn't have anything else on an S4

ive used my kraken for ~4 days now and i love the protection it gives;
but man...
the beltclip was designed so god damn poorly;
its a real chore to get my phone snapped onto the damn thing.

Mine just arrived and I'm loving it. Better designed than the S3 case!
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does the back have a non slip coating like the seidio

thumper1976 said:
does the back have a non slip coating like the seidio
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No. It is poly carbonate but has a small bit of texture and some louvers on the back (for heat maybe?). If you use the case without the back on it (Perseus) then it will have more of a silicone feel. Can't really compare this case to the Seidio Active because the Kraken is a Mil Spec case. Much more stout.
If anyone is interested I did a short video review of this case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288370

CCallahan said:
No. It is poly carbonate but has a small bit of texture and some louvers on the back (for heat maybe?). If you use the case without the back on it (Perseus) then it will have more of a silicone feel. Can't really compare this case to the Seidio Active because the Kraken is a Mil Spec case. Much more stout.
If anyone is interested I did a short video review of this case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288370
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not really trying to compare i realize this is a much more robust case, i was wondering if it had some kind of non slip coating like the seidio

thumper1976 said:
not really trying to compare i realize this is a much more robust case, i was wondering if it had some kind of non slip coating like the seidio
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Nope. Has small amount of texture but no coating.

What are the odds of this case fitting with a spigen glas t screen protector on ?
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How much of a pain in the but is it to get this case off?
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Here are some photos of the green version.
sent from my 32gb + 32gb S4

tetded leather case

hey, all...
posted this in another thread...but, received a lack of response.
am hoping a little more visibility might draw someone out.
if not for this specific case, then for another of their products.
looking like a case i'd like to buy, but would love any feed back at all...
http://www.tetded.com/home/en/nexus...e-nexus-6p-huawei-nexus-6p-caen-lc-black.html
many thanks...
cheers.

I have no experience with this brand and it doesn't seem to be common in the USA, but looking at their site, they actually have a flip case for the 6P with SLEEP FUNCTION! Other than the grip-of-death folio case from google, I could not find any flip cases with the rare-as-unicorns sleep function. I almost gave up until I came across your post. Seriously, I was to the point where I was thinking of gutting a flip case to insert a magnet into it. Thank you!
I just ordered this and I hope I get it before christmas (for the misses):
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It's not cheap, but it's still cheaper than the folio case and seems much better looking. I'll update when I get it. I think the maker is in Hong Kong so it'll take at least a week.

http://imgur.com/a/L6BQ2
Here's few pictures that someone else took from Tetded leather case (without flipcover). Apparently it feels quite good (not slippery at all).

I remember the g3 community have alot of people buying the case. Tetded makes cases for most phones so the reviews are all over the place.

I purchased a folio case for my Nexus 6 from this company and was impressed with the quality. I ultimately didn't use it much as I decided that the minimal bulk of the case added to the already overly bulky phone made carrying it in my pocket uncomfortable. Oh, and the back of the case was thick enough (leather over a plastic case mold) that it prevented wireless charging on the 6 to work.

Most curious of the feel of the leather. nothing worse then cheap plasticy leather

^^^...that's a great point.
needless to say...curiosity got the better of me and i ordered one.
when it gets here...i'll post a review.
as i mentioned...the apple case for the 6 is pretty nice. it's actually ALL leather.
feels great and the phone sits well inside of it.
this one is actually leather seemingly wrapped around a plastic shell?
so, we'll see.
i think it might be a little bulky/thick for my tastes...
but, i'm willing to give it a shot.
in the meantime...my adopted protective case arrives later today.
$10 off deal during cyber monday.

cipher77 said:
^^^...that's a great point.
needless to say...curiosity got the better of me and i ordered one.
when it gets here...i'll post a review.
as i mentioned...the apple case for the 6 is pretty nice. it's actually ALL leather.
feels great and the phone sits well inside of it.
this one is actually leather seemingly wrapped around a plastic shell?
so, we'll see.
i think it might be a little bulky/thick for my tastes...
but, i'm willing to give it a shot.
in the meantime...my adopted protective case arrives later today.
$10 off deal during cyber monday.
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look forward to the review!

The one for the 6, which looks exactly like this model for the 6P, is basically a ultra thin case (think Spigen Thin-Fit) with a leather skin. The leather, at least on the one for my 6, was impressive and felt nice. Very well finished and detailed. The case fit well and snapped onto the phone with authority, and was a precise fit.

Psyclism said:
The one for the 6, which looks exactly like this model for the 6P, is basically a ultra thin case (think Spigen Thin-Fit) with a leather skin. The leather, at least on the one for my 6, was impressive and felt nice. Very well finished and detailed. The case fit well and snapped onto the phone with authority, and was a precise fit.
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that's exactly my point.
it's a fantastic case with seemingly quality leather and, like you mentioned, fits like a glove.
doesn't add much bulk, if any, it's perfectly grippy, looks fantastic, and seems like it could last a while.
makes me hope the tetded is half as well made and worth it.
we'll see.

too bad they don't have brown leather, just the garish colors. I've just about given up on slickwraps natural skins

jawiler said:
too bad they don't have brown leather, just the garish colors. I've just about given up on slickwraps natural skins
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the premium flipcover cases have the nicer brown leather (multi tone).

I have the black slim back leather case from tetded for my 6p. It feels great in hand and is not plastic feeling, it feels like a natural leather wallet texture. I wish it was smooth leather though, but its as close as I can find to be like the apple leather cases. It took a few weeks to get to me though because its coming from Hong Kong. My wife likes it as well and had me order a white one for her, so its on the way too. The inside of the case has a microfiber insert to protect from rubbing the finish of the phone off.
Overall I like it and the phone is way less slippery with this case. Also I'm using it with the intelliarmor HD glass screen protector and both work great together.
Hope this helps.
Nick

I've ordered red one too. Can't wait!
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slosrtnick said:
I have the black slim back leather case from tetded for my 6p. It feels great in hand and is not plastic feeling, it feels like a natural leather wallet texture. I wish it was smooth leather though, but its as close as I can find to be like the apple leather cases. It took a few weeks to get to me though because its coming from Hong Kong. My wife likes it as well and had me order a white one for her, so its on the way too. The inside of the case has a microfiber insert to protect from rubbing the finish of the phone off.
Overall I like it and the phone is way less slippery with this case. Also I'm using it with the intelliarmor HD glass screen protector and both work great together.
Hope this helps.
Nick
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Does it have a magnet to close the flip cover? I have the folio case, but there is no magnet to keep the flip cover closed and it bugs me.

andy_rose said:
Does it have a magnet to close the flip cover? I have the folio case, but there is no magnet to keep the flip cover closed and it bugs me.
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Unfortunately I cannot say about a flip case, as I have the one that only covers the back.

I don't like how it doesn't completely cover the edges on the top and bottom. I've had phones crack in those exact areas.

I just received the Dijon II case. It looks good, the cut-outs are fine, fits well, and you can easily remove it from the case. It does have a magnet to sleep/wakeup the screen BUT there are no magnets to keep the screen closed. The cover is not very light so it doesn't open by itself that easily.
They do make a Dijon III case that has a lip in the middle to keep the cover closed BUT there are no speakers holes like on the Dijon II, which makes it not possible to talk on the phone with the cover closed. If the Dijon III had those holes, I would get that version.
Time to wrap it up and put in under the tree...

Thinking of ordering one with flip.
But I'll await your reviews.
My question would be, does the flip stay closed when it should or does the flip stay half open when left on a table?
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Thinking of ordering one with the flip.
But I'll await your reviews.
My question would be, does the flip stay closed when you leave it on a table? Or is it like half open?
And does it stay open when you like it to, or does it self- close?

Mine stays closed and the lid lays completely flat. There is no magnetic clasp however so the lid will flop around when in use and I normally flop it around back while using the phone where it also lays flat. The power on/off is flawless. Extra bonus if you are in a trusted location because you can simply open it and swipe straight into the gui. I'd rate the quality as acceptable for the price. Doesn't feel cheap but you're not going to going to be wowed. I haven't had too many cases of this type but for what it's worth it is easily the least bulky of the lot.
Greatest weakness would be poor drop protection for a case of this kind. The ends have only modest protection and the cover may open when dipped exposing the screen since there is nothing keeping it closed.
Overall it is about what I expected and I'm happy with the purchase. It looks and feels nice, offers half decent protection even if it does lag behind similar cases, the power function is nice.