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[REVIEW] Otterbox Defender

Well i've had the case for 2 weeks now so I feel I can give you guys an honest review of the case.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSCkAmij7P0
Construction.
The case is two parts, as i'm sure you've already read, however I want to draw your attention to both parts with regards to manufacturing, and design.
The internal hard case is a two part snap fit,
it features a lens protector which is substantial, and seems fit for purpose, there isn't any distortion i can see, and the plastic seems solid. The screen protector built into this case seems of high quality, but does cause colour refraction of the screen (the effects of a oily screen) this isn't terrible and I suffered the same using a Invisishield screen protector, but it's worth noting. I don't like the fact that the buttons on the front of the phone are cut out, the amount of lint and hair i get through the holes is unbearable to myself, and this leads to the next problem.
There are 6 snap fit clips around the body which on first fit are ridiciously tight. this is good and bad. If you never take the case off then it is sure to survive any impact, however if your like me and the dirt annoys you under the screen protector you'll be taking it off all the time. Now once you break that virgin seal the clips never hold as tight, this isn't to say it no longer grips, just it's not tight so now the two part plastic creaks and squeeks if squeezed together, the movement isn't huge but again I like things to be solid, and this case isn't.
Now the Silicon case goes on the outside, unlike the Case Mate - Tough.
I see this as a better idea than the hardcase on the outside, however Otterbox have slipped up a little in my opinion. There is a raised lip on the outside edge which the silicon case slips over to secure it. they've made one on the top, two long ones each side, and to hooks on the bottom. But not on the corners, this is where it's needed most because of the lack of lip you'll find that when you catch the rubber on your clothes hand, an object it will pull away from the plastic part. I'm constantly having to push the rubber back into the lip and massage the corners so they meet the body better.
Impact protection.
Purely by chance the other week my desire went down an iron staircase on a building site. Not good but a perfect test for the case.
Well tbh my phone picked up a bit of speed and dented a plasterboard wall on stopping. I was pretty sure I was in for a new phone, but to my honest surprise the case did it's job. The phone is in perfect nick, the case itself is ok too.
Conclusion.
Well the case is big and bulky, it makes the phone slightly larger than a iPhone 3GS with case attached, which by todays standards is a brick, it's not asthetically pleasing to those with an eye for detail because of the squeeks, the loose outer rubber cover, and the screen proctector creating colour reflex, and obvious holes (the mk2 doesn't have the holes i'm told) it's not really a looker. But thats not what this case is about, if you need a case to protect your phone on busy building sites, or even if you a cluts dropping it all the time then this is the case of choice. I think if Otterbox revisit this case, perhaps add the lip all the way round to hook the rubber over, use a clearer screen protector, perhaps using a snap fit lip upposed to 6 clips then this would appeal to the people looking for a stylish protection solution. I believe this case is the best solution for protection, but looses alot of ground based on looks.
Protection: *****
Design: ***½
Style: **
Price: ***
Overal: ***½
If you have any questions, please ask away

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video review tonight.

diablous said:
video review tonight.
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Thanks Can't wait

ok so ill presume no ones watched it then lol.

Great review
I am thinking of buying one of these.
Thanks for the review

Jokker_pt said:
Great review
I am thinking of buying one of these.
Thanks for the review
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thanks for the feedback

diablous said:
ok so ill presume no ones watched it then lol.
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Great review thanks !!!

shnizlon said:
Great review thanks !!!
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Your welcome mate

Thanks for the review, after viewing it i think maybe i just gonna buy the commuter..not defender, i love the "sexy" looks on my desire..
Great review mate..

thanks man,
new review up

nice reviews man you happen to be able to make a comparison between the otterbox commuter and the case-mate tough case?

I would but unfortunately I don't own that case, if I fall out with my tough case, i may buy one and review it thoug

i owned a commuter case till yesterday. returned it today and bought a case-mate tough case based on your review

hope you like it

Nice review! Thanks man!

Thanks for the review, detailed feedback is v. helpful.

I have had the defender since day one when released. I removed the protective screen it came with and use a zagg protective screen instead. Like the original poster stated the rubber does come off all the time on the edges and I find myself consistently pushing it back into place. Not a big deal. Also I have noticed my rubber piece for. The earphone Jack is starting to rip off. Good case overall in my opinion.

I like it very much.
Thanks for this great review!!!!!!!!

other problem
not sure if its just my otterbox, and not sure if it was already mentioned in the review.
in the upper left corner of the case is a hole that shows a very small portion of the screen. this is for the sensor inside that knows when the phone is up to your face when on a call. when you put the phone down, the screen comes back on. however, like mentioned in the review, with all the holes in this case, dirt and dust collect very easily, and block that sensor from seeing your face, therefore, when you take the phone away from your face, the phone's screen remains locked out. button pressing wont bring it back on. you actually have to wait for some hole to shine through to that sensor, or take the otter box apart so the screen will come back on. very, very annoying.

Flexible Hard Case (not silicone) DCMugen Review - now with pictures!

Hey guys,
I don't usually post much as I mostly read the great things people post in this great community, but i had to make a review for this case for everyone. I have bought a case from this ebay user (dcmugen) since i got my mytouch. Then my Nexus, and now my G2. This case is awesome to me. Heres my review:
Feeling: These cases are made from some type of flexible material called Thermoplastic polyurethanes, or TPU. This plastic gives it a flexible feeling but solid. Hard to explain other than saying its a stiffer silicone case. Though it feels rubbery to the touch and the grip you get on it is great, It will slide in and out of your pocket without getting caught on fabric.
Fit: When I first looked at the case I made sure all the openings were there for the speaker, flash, light sensor, etc. Everything has a smooth opening and there is nothing that is left out. Took me less than 2 minutes to put the case together. Since the case is TPU, it doesn't seem to run any risk of scratching your phone once put on. Both sides of the case fit snug and once on, The phone is able to completely close without any space left open between keyboard/screen. When open, it leaved a little void but it is not noticeable.
Typing on it, takes a few times to get used to as the feel of the phone is a little different. The top row of keys are still accessible with no problems, but again take getting used to because of the touch of the new case.
The screen area is raised. This allows your phone to be dropped on the screen and not get hurt! The case also comes with a screen protector, though not like a Zagg screen, works quite well and I recommend it. The trackpad is easily accessable and is not hindered in any way.
The hardware buttons are covered and have a fully solid TPU button over them and are enclosed in the case. They still work perfectly and have had no issues with them.
Protection: Since I've had these cases before, I can vouch and say they protect quite well. I've dropped my phones on concrete, dirt, chairs, tables, etc, and they will not get scratched.
All in all, for the $5 I paid, I'm alot happier with this one, than the cheap hard plastic one i bought from Amazon that broke after a week of use. Highly recommend this.
Here is the link to the Ebay store
http://stores.ebay.com/DCMUGEN
I will post pictures of mine either later tonight or tomorrow morning.
Side note: the item is shipped from Hong Kong and takes a bit to get to you. Usually my cases get to where I am (New Orleans) within a full week. So be patient.
Pictures! Finally!
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Pics or it din't happen
A link would help too!

It wouldn't let me post pictures because of a 8 forum post limitation. This is my 8th post. Don't like spam but i dont want to randomly post in stuff i don't have interest in! Pictures are coming up in a few minutes.

Dude that's an awesome case. I've been waiting for something like that. I have an otterbox but i like to mix it up a bit. Is it tight fitting?
sent from my V I S I O N.

How hard is the case to take on an off? Some of the oem ones felt like i was gonna break my phone taking them off I just want one to keep on it at work.

Patrick: it is a very snug case and does not slide around while on the phone. I can type and have no problems with it.
ionic7: the case takes less than 5 seconds to take off. Does not feel like it will scratch your phone either. Thats one of the main things that bother me with hard plastic shell cases.

iixiom said:
Patrick: it is a very snug case and does not slide around while on the phone. I can type and have no problems with it.
ionic7: the case takes less than 5 seconds to take off. Does not feel like it will scratch your phone either. Thats one of the main things that bother me with hard plastic shell cases.
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TY for the reply I had already ordered one with the mirror screen protector before you posted

Dude, please resize the pics.

Where do you buy this case? Thanks!

I would also like a direct link to the case you have, please! I want one.
sent from my V I S I O N.

I highly recommend their screen protectors too.
Their clear one is top notch.
Matte and other variations are expected to have a decrease in screen quality (as with any brand)

well i ordered one..and it came with a screen protector eventhough ive already got a couple. haha. right now im sitting with an otterbox back, with a front piece from a rubberized tmobile case. its nice.

Resized pictures. Sorry didn't notice they were huge as a brower extension i have automatically resized them to fit.
I know its late, but this is the one i ordered:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300499073448&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2125wt_905
I just wish they would make a red one. I'd be all over it!

Looks like a great case, I have the otterbox and I like it but looking for something a little bit thinner. It adds a bit a bulk to the phone. Anyone used both and can give a comparison?

iixiom said:
I just wish they would make a red one. I'd be all over it!
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There are some other G2 TPU cases with an argyle pattern on the back. These come in a few more color options, including red. Just do a search for "G2 red tpu case" on ebay. I have a clear one myself. These cases are great!

Troggie81 said:
There are some other G2 TPU cases with an argyle pattern on the back. These come in a few more color options, including red. Just do a search for "G2 red tpu case" on ebay. I have a clear one myself. These cases are great!
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Now that is awesome. Thanks!

I ordered a case and over also got an otterbox right now. Ill let you know. I just wish the otterbox was more hard rubber rather than plastic.
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I did a little review with some additional pics here if anyone's interested: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885333

i got one and i love it

I am with you that I wish the otterbox had more grip to it. Looking forward to seeing your comparison.

REVIEW: BodyGuardz "Full body" Skin

So I decided to purchase a full-body skin for my G2 after deciding I disliked all of the cases I'd tried for it. Didn't even fancy the Otterbox. I was going to get the StealthGuard one considering its price (or lack thereof), but apparently they're no longer available... so I went hunting on Amazon.
I'm not anal about the aesthetics of my phone, I'm more concerned about its proper function, so between this skin and the sleeve I put my phone in when it's in my pocket (the old G1 case, it fits the G2 perfectly if any of you guys have your old G1 accessories lying around anywhere), I don't think anything physically will be breaking on the phone anytime soon.
The selling point for me was that it came with 2 full skins. Knowing me, I was going to screw up at least one piece (and that I did!), so I didn't want to deal with contacting BodyGuardz and having them ship me replacement.
Here's what you get.
-2 "full-body" (quotes because it isn't really full-body - I will explain)
-little microfiber cloth
-good sized bottle of application solution.
-squeegee, which was basically a credit-card-thickness rectangular piece of plastic. I didn't even use it because I have something better (the hard rubber squeegee ZAGG gives you - much better)
Instructions are slim, you basically have to just know what to do.. not like it's very complicated, though. The provided diagram proved useful in a couple of instances. I was liberal with the application solution and worked from front to back. All of the pieces are relatively accurate to the phone's shape, and the only two corners that are fully exposed are the bottom left and right corners (if you are holding the phone portrait-style, screen facing you).
I also just gave up on the top-front portion that is applied just above the speaker grill. It is too small to be able to bend and stick (at least for me it was). I'm sure if you had a way of clamping it in place until the adhesive set, it would be fine, but I was too impatient.
The back was annoying because there are only two pieces: the battery cover piece, and then another single piece for the entire rest of the back (everything surrounding the battery cover). It was extremely difficult to get this lined up properly as one giant piece. I almost gave up and cut it into separate pieces, but I got it close enough and decided it was fine as-is. If I ever have to re-apply one of these, I will definitely cut it into separate pieces. I would recommend if you buy this skin, you do the same. Save yourself the frustration.
All in all, I'm happy with it. It does what I need it to do and I don't have to deal with additional bulk, which always gets on my nerves when you are using a case. Been two days since I installed it and bubbles are starting to go away and it's becoming more "natural" looking.
Pros:
-2 for 1, if you screw up, you dont have to wait for a replacement
-material gives you some added grip when you're holding the phone
-pieces fit well, despite the fact that it's not a 100% full cover it feels capable of protecting your phone from bumps and bruises with the exception of the two corners mentioned
-retains the sweet G2 stock look
-no bulk! doesn't affect z hinge function.
Cons:
-install of surrounding back piece and front top pieces are pull-your-hair-out frustrating.
-material is VERY prone to collecting smudges and fingerprints, especially if you have perpetual clammyhands like me.
-"glossy" look may be a turn-off for some people
-despite claims, it's not full-body protection
-~$30 shipped... but since it's 2 for 1, it's not that bad a deal if you ask me.
All in all, I give this product the thumbs up. I've tried numerous cases and finally decided this was a better route, and I feel like I made the right choice. The combination of this skin and my G1 sleeve makes for adequate protection with very little added bulk, just what I needed!
Pics of installed skin on post 3

Waiting for the pics. I might pick one up
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pics below. disregard any bubbles, they're still disappearing as time passes.. I imagine in a day or two it will be pretty clean looking:
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pmcqueen said:
-squeegee, which was basically a credit-card-thickness rectangular piece of plastic. I didn't even use it because I have something better (the hard rubber squeegee ZAGG gives you - much better)
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Good thing you didn't use the included "squeegee". I have the Bodyguardz dry type screen protector (screen only, not full protection). I applied it per the instructions using the included squeegee, and got 2 long scratches on the protector. Pretty sure the squeegee had some sharp protrusions on it that caused the scratches. They aren't too bad, and I can live with them. But next time I will use something else, or cover the squeegee with the microfiber cloth as i press the screen protector on (which I have read another user on these forums recommend).
Aside from that, I am overall satisfied with the Bodyguardz screen protector. The surface felt a bit tacky or sticky when sliding my fingers over it. But that seems to have mostly gone away after a couple weeks. As the OP mentioned, they are a bit prone to showing fingerprints, but not as bad a cheaper screen protectors. It adheres well with no air bubbles after careful application.
Good review, BTW. Thanks for taking the time to write it and post the pics.

IMAK Cowboy Hard Matte Back Shell Quick Review

Figured I'd make a new thread instead so it's a bit more easy to search for than digging through the megathread.
Ordered this on eBay on Oct. 28 and received it on Nov. 2 so that was crazy fast for shipping from China to the SF Bay Area. Didn't expect this to arrive until the end of the month at the earliest.
eBay link HERE
Pictures first because it's more fun!
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Boring words:
Case's color is pretty close to the Graphite back. Similar to the OnePlus One from what I remember. VERY grippy feel with a rough-ish texture. Almost like something that has been Plastidipped.
Lip above the screen is about 1-1.5mm; no more than that. All ports are open and laser autofocus is free to beam away. Buttons are slightly recessed below the cutouts, but this is actually a benefit for me as I kept accidentally pressing the power button any time I fumbled around with the phone. I really enjoy the large cutout for the fingerprint reader as I use the sides of my finger for it to feel more natural instead of poking at it. Larger cutout helps me just rest my finger over the sensor instead of having to poke my finger through a tighter cutout. For someone who said "nothing larger than my Nexus 5, please", this case doesn't make the 6P any more hard to handle than it already is; it's very minimal.

Any problems with it getting caught on your pockets when taking it out or storing it?

MYxdaUSERNAME said:
Any problems with it getting caught on your pockets when taking it out or storing it?
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There is a very tiny bit of resistance but nothing too crazy.

tysj said:
There is a very tiny bit of resistance but nothing too crazy.
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Very nice setup you got there! I Will order this case as well because it's similar to the Pelosi case for the OPO. Thanks a lot Dude! Now what color....

Thank you for posting pictures and doing a review of the case. I just ordered this case on eBay using my eBay bucks. Basically got the case and a tempered glass for free on eBay

I've always loved the texture of these cases. It reminds me of the oneplus sandstone.
I'm curious though, being that the texture on the inside of the screen is "rough", do you guys think it will scratch the phone over time? Especially taking it on and off?

Thanks for the review. Does the lettering feel like it could be peeled off? I prefer a clean look without the branding.

jal3223 said:
I've always loved the texture of these cases. It reminds me of the oneplus sandstone.
I'm curious though, being that the texture on the inside of the screen is "rough", do you guys think it will scratch the phone over time? Especially taking it on and off?
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The inside is a little bit more smooth than the outside is. Still textured, though... I'll most likely switch to the Spigen Thin Fit once that arrives and this will just be a back up. I prefer Spigen's soft touch coating.
ssnacks said:
Thanks for the review. Does the lettering feel like it could be peeled off? I prefer a clean look without the branding.
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It's printed on so I don't think it'll be coming off any time soon.

The top and bottom is not protected though if it falls.

I had a similar IMAK case for my Nexus 4. Held up really well until it melted in the hot hot Australian sun (forgot it in a compartment on top of the car's dashboard). I certainly don't blame them for that.
The texture for these things is very unique. If this is the type of protection you are looking for, I highly recommend this.

adeelmysore said:
The top and bottom is not protected though if it falls.
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I'm not too worried. Dropped my Nexus 5 on concrete once with the Spigen Ultra Fit that has an open top. The way these are designed, the top and bottom of the device doesn't make contact with the surface due to the lip around the top of the corners. It's just enough to keep it off the ground if it were to fall that way.

Does the case scuff your phone at all when taking it off / putting it on? I had a similar case for my N5 back around launch and removing the case and putting it back on eventually scuffed the soft touch plastic. I'm worried it might mark up my 6P's chamfered edges or that tiny plastic bezel on the outside of the glass.

Poetic Revolution case review

I was sent the Poetic Revolution case to review, so let’s get things started.
This case currently sells for $16.95 on Amazon.
UPDATE: It is now listed at $12.95
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The Poetic Revolution is a ruggedized two-piece case. The inside portion is made from polycarbonate and the outside is wrapped in a TPU material to provide grip and absorb shock. There is polycarbonate reinforcement on the backside and corners as well. It is a bulkier case, but that is the trade-off for added protection. The color is listed as black/dark grey, but the TPU is actually more of a brownish grey color, which I am not overly fond of. There is a lanyard loop on the top left corner that allows you to attach it to your backpack, belt loop, or anything else you can think of. I have no use for the lanyard loop, so I would prefer it without. It also has a built in screen protector like that of the Otterbox Defender and Unicorn Beetle. I am personally not a fan of rugged cases, so I have no experience with either of the cases listed above and cannot compare the quality or built in screen protector. Poetic also says it is water resistant, but I don’t get paid enough to test that claim, haha. The overall look and feel of the case externally is quite good. However, there is a major flaw with the function of this case, which I will explain later in the review.
The phone snaps into the inner polycarbonate shell and then slips into the outer TPU cover. A little instruction cutout is included, giving you step by step instructions on how to separate the two pieces of the case. A brief overview of the instructions states that your are supposed to use the carabiner loop to separate the corner and then run your finger down the edges and remove the inner shell, after opening both dust covers for the headphone jack and USB-C port. Installation was a little tricky at first and took a couple of tries to get it right, but once the case is on, it is very solid and fits together well.
The volume buttons are separated and button presses felt good, no issues there. No troubles with taking screen shots either. The port cut outs seem to have enough room around them. I read that some people were having trouble charging the device with the case installed, that was not the case for me. Of the 3 USB-C cables I tried, every one of them worked and the plug was not touching the case from any side, although it was close. The fingerprint sensor cut out is angled and there were no problems using the sensor.
The “Revolution” text on the side of the case looks cheap in my opinion and takes away from the look. The “P” logo on the back is above the fingerprint sensor and honestly where it should’ve been on the Affinity. The kick stand is easy to use and feels fairly sturdy. It provides a 45 degree viewing angle in portrait mode, and a 75 degree viewing angle in landscape mode.
Now, onto the flaw I mentioned earlier.. The built in screen protector. There’s really no way around it, the built in screen protector kills this case. There is about a 1/8 inch gap between the devices screen and the built in protector on the case. This makes using the phone in any way basically impossible. The only way to get the device to register a touch is to use a lot force. I do have a tempered glass screen protector already installed, but I believe the results would be the same regardless. I tried putting it on and taking it off multiple times, but that made no difference. I’m not sure if I received a faulty case or not, but not having the built in screen protector would be infinitely better.
In conclusion, the Poetic Revolution looks good and has a nice amount of protection, but the built in screen protector makes the phone unusable and that flaw cannot be overlooked. Even at $16.95, I cannot recommend the Poetic Revolution.

is there a way of not installing the screen protector itself.... I like the ruggedness of the case... but that flaw would need to looked by me once I receive mine...
great review though

rohit25 said:
is there a way of not installing the screen protector itself.... I like the ruggedness of the case... but that flaw would need to looked by me once I receive mine...
great review though
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The screen protector looks to be adhered to the inner shell of the case. I'm sure it could be modified and removed though. I haven't read of any one else having this issue with this case, so maybe it's just mine.

itstsquared said:
Thanks!
The screen protector looks to be adhered to the inner shell of the case. I'm sure it could be modified and removed though. I haven't read of any one else having this issue with this case, so maybe it's just mine.
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thanks... time for some hacking.... will have mine looked...

rohit25 said:
is there a way of not installing the screen protector itself.... I like the ruggedness of the case... but that flaw would need to looked by me once I receive mine...
great review though
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Like all the others that use this type screen protector, it can probably easily be pushed out.
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I'm still waiting for mine to show up, but I'll pull that stupid thing out, they are worthless. Not sure why you wouldn't just go ahead and do the same, especially since you have a screen protector on already.
And a 1/4 inch gap? Seriously? I have a hard time believing that. All of the pictures are broken in this thread for me so I can't see any showing that.

RED ZMAN said:
I'm still waiting for mine to show up, but I'll pull that stupid thing out, they are worthless. Not sure why you wouldn't just go ahead and do the same, especially since you have a screen protector on already.
And a 1/4 inch gap? Seriously? I have a hard time believing that. All of the pictures are broken in this thread for me so I can't see any showing that.
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I've never been a fan of built in screen protectors and will most likely remove it. However I believe a product should not have to be modified in order to work properly.
I had no way of providing an exact measurement, so that was a rough estimate. It is probably closer to a 1/8 inch gap. I will update my original post.

Those built-in protectors never work well, but they're horrible if you have a screen protector already installed, especially a tempered glass. I usually have removed them from my Otterbox cases and used either a Spigen crystal or a tempered glass screen protector in the past. On the Otterbox, they just Peel off gently and you can scrape the glue off after. A heatgun would probably be even quicker. I do agree that is sucks to have to pay for a premium case (26 bucks in Canada) and then mod it. I am a service tech in the HVAC industry though, and if I don't have a rugged case on the phone will be dead in a few months.
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itstsquared said:
In conclusion, the Poetic Revolution looks good and has a nice amount of protection, but the built in screen protector makes the phone unusable and that flaw cannot be overlooked. Even at $16.95, I cannot recommend the Poetic Revolution.
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Very well articulated mate! Loved reading it.
I'm awaiting mine. As for the screen protector, @Pilz has removed from his unit. May be he can give some tips.
Cheers
Pratik

PratikP said:
Very well articulated mate! Loved reading it.
I'm awaiting mine. As for the screen protector, @Pilz has removed from his unit. May be he can give some tips.
Cheers
Pratik
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It's very easy to remove, all you have to do is push it out starting at the corners and carefully peel it off. The downside is that it leaves sticky residue on the case, but you can remove it without too much hard work.