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Good leather flip cases?

Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
Also off topic but does anyone know what the name of that anti scratch screen (and back) protecter it starts with Z but I cant remember hahah!

http://www.zagg.com/ <--- invishield

chardd23 said:
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Ahh that's the one, thanks man!

Repsys7 said:
Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
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I did the exact same thing. I bought a carbon effect one from ebay (for next to nothing) to see how it looked, felt, protected the phone etc. and when it arrived, i was pretty happy. It looked decent enough and seemed to be of reasonable quality for the price so i put my phone in (which seemed to require an abnormal amount of effort) and then it appeared that the case was a little too tight. I then spent the next 20 minutes attempting to get my DHD out of it and when i finally did the imitation leather/material was starting to tear so i threw it away.
I also decided to buy myself a nice cheap Desire S style silicone/gel case from ebay (once again, for next to nothing) and i couldn't be happier! It offers more than ample protection and it looks great. So i'd advise that if you're on a budget that you stick to a gel case, unless you want to spend much more money on a higher quality leather flip case.

I think I've bought the same carbon case. It's a pain in the butt to get off lol

I purchased my case from Ebay uk the Seller username is phone_giants and the item is listed as"HTC DESIRE HD MOBILE PHONE LEATHER CASE COVER POUCH" hope this is useful.

PDair case
I've used PDair on both my Streak and Inspire, good quality and selection.

Me too,ideal for attaching to your belt as well as it comes with a belt clip,also have the htc one which I use to put into my shirt pocket,comes with a pull cord to pull it out of the case and protects the phone in your pocket/bag etc

I was quite rightly introduced (by the largest Vegan site on the planet) to the plight of animals when it comes to the meat and leather industry. So you might want to consider a TPU case or something else, especially after seeing these videos (i made a quick page).
I use a TPU case and it's been great alongside a separate sleeve. Thankfully there are many other options out there too.

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thanks maaan

Re: Leather flip case.
Repsys7 said:
Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
Also off topic but does anyone know what the name of that anti scratch screen (and back) protecter it starts with Z but I cant remember hahah!
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Hi there!
I purchased this:
http://www.pielframa.com/htc-desire-hd-imagnum-cases.htm
The good:
Excellent general fit, durability and overall protection.
In a pinch the lid can double as a kickstand although within a rather narrow angle span.
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The bad:
The fit around the micro usb port is a tad too tight but useable.
The ugly:
85€ + 15€ delivery to Greenland
Noreve looks cheaper but I have no experience with their products.
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/HTC_Desire_HD_-_HTC_Ace_Tradition_leather_case.html
Regards ELO
All in all it´s the best case i ever had.
Oh - BTW. The belt clip looks decent enough but i never use it. I just stick the whole thing in a pocket somewhere. Pants usually.
Regards
ELO

case recomendations

Due to a lack of official cases I was wandering what people here would recommend ? Personally I would need one that also holds a mac keyboard and mouse, but would also be good to share any that you think are a good size, quality and style.

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Due to a lack of official cases I was wandering what people here would recommend ? Personally I would need one that also holds a mac keyboard and mouse, but would also be good to share any that you think are a good size, quality and style.
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Actually there are two official cases - sleeves actually - one is by Incipio - its a basic sleeve case and works fine - it has a matching color strip to coordinate with your keyboard color ( if that really matters ) - its OK but overpricied. Got mine for $34.95 because they were priced wrong and the store honored the marked price. They are normally 49.95 I believe which is a bit expensive for a nylon case. You can get a real leather case for other devices for that price.
Here's a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjsQFAJF9K4
There is also another very similar sleeve available also from the Microsoft stores, but I don't recall the name.
Both are available from the walk-in Microsoft stores, and I imagine should be available from the online store as well. Don't think any case made for the Surface will hold a Macbook keyboard and mouse though. These cases are made just big enough for the surface and its own keyboard.

K cool, sorry I'm in the uk and so have not seen these, it looks really nice maybe will have to think about a sleeve in a laptop bag. All I need to do is find a uk reseller.

ROCK Texture for the Window Surface. Simple but not shabby case.
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That rock one looks like it'll suffer from the same issues as the stock samgung one i had on my xe700, there is nothing clipping it shut so its free to open up and flap about on its own..
I'm currently waiting for this one to arrive from Amazon..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A1F22JG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Will let you know how I get on it with as I'm in the UK as well.

There's a (very weak) magnet in the Touch/Type covers... not enough to hold them closed very well, but it helps. (I think its main purpose is actually to trigger the "is the cover closed?" sensor.) This cover could offer the same.
That said, given the great durability of the Surface's magnesium body and the fact that pretty much everybody will have a cover already, I don't really see the need for this. It amuses my that they provide their own kickstand (after covering the built-in one)... although this one is probably adjustable-angle, which the built-in one is not.

Can it be used with a touch keyboard - If not, that kind of is a deal killer. Price is also a little steep.
I am using a case I bought on Amazon made by Manvex for $15. Its a great case, works great with the keyboard, and has a magnetic clasp. the only bad part is it sits around the screen edge and makes it tough to swipe in. I contacted the company and they are in the process of redesigning it to solve that problem. If they incorporate a similar fitting system to this one, it will be a great case.

Given that most of the bottom of the tablet ()everything except the corners) is uncovered when open, Touch and Type covers should connect with no problem.

Trig0r said:
That rock one looks like it'll suffer from the same issues as the stock samgung one i had on my xe700, there is nothing clipping it shut so its free to open up and flap about on its own..
I'm currently waiting for this one to arrive from Amazon..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A1F22JG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Will let you know how I get on it with as I'm in the UK as well.
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There is a rubber band to actually close the flip so it will not open.

The one I mentioned has turned up, works fine..
Certainly worth the £13 lol

are cases worth it?

I hardly drop my phone, and no I'm not being ignorant or cocky and saying "I'll never drop my phone". So I don't know can't find any cases of my like

If you can't find any you like, you dont HAVE to buy a case...

You'll wish you had one the moment you drop it
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phantasybm said:
You'll wish you had one the moment you drop it
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But then again, I don't want to spend to much. I want a stylish case. any recommendation?

neo hybrid is probably one of the more stylish cases (though costs $30)
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It is like you buy insurance, if you know when you will drop it, there is nothing to talk about, but $20-30 to protect your $600-700 investment I think really is worth it.

Check out the Poetic Atmosphere case, here's my review on it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280103
It's a nice looking case and it's cheap too.
Sent from Flip's S4

I've been through two feature phones and three smart phones and I never used a case until this one. For previous phones I would at most put a skin on them. I dropped my last two phones (Palm Pre and Nexus S) from ~2 feet a few times and each time it landed on a corner. No major damage, just scuff marks. The reports across the web are that the S4 doesn't hold up too well in comparison to other phones when dropped. The screen runs right to the corner which makes me worry. That plus the phone being so much larger (and harder to hold on to) made me decide to go for a case. I went with the Spigen Neo Hybrid, and I think it's great. Doesn't add much thickness, looks great and should protect the phone.

If you're looking for something stylish, I'd recommend either Verus Oneye - http://www.zoarah.com/by-brand/verus/#ty%3Bpagination_contents%3B%2Fby-brand%2Fverus%2Fpage-2%2F
Or
Spigen Slim Armor - http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
Or If you dont mind a big case(with better protection), a Trident Aegis - http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/samsung-galaxy-iv-i9505/aegis-case-samsung-galaxy-iv-i9505.aspx

Today I went shopping for alternatives while waiting for the Spigen Neo Hybrid I ordered from across the atlantic, and stumbled across Samsungs own Protective Cover +. I had no idea what I was buying, but thought it could be worth the 20 bucks. Turns out it's actually a pretty solid case, with a sturdy polycarbonate back and what looks like TPU all around the sides. It even has holes on one of the corners to fit wrist straps and such.
I'm not a big fan of the grey TPU for the white version, but other than that I'm really impressed. Despite its name it's probably no more protective than a basic TPU shell though, in particular because it doesn't add more than a millimeter height to the edge of the screen.

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Yes!

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Abhi97 said:
I hardly drop my phone, and no I'm not being ignorant or cocky and saying "I'll never drop my phone". So I don't know can't find any cases of my like
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Maybe a slim back cover is your like, covers are form-fitting snap-on covers that protect your cell phone without adding a lot of bulk, have openings for camera, volume/ side buttons, headset, charger jack and kickstand which allows access to all phone functions.

Nope, they aren't worth it when there is need for cheap Black Market spare parts.

Not a case man either but this case made me keep the S4. lol As far as being worth it ummm yea it's a 500 + phone. Only takes one drunk night. hehe

Noreve Tradition B for Note 8

Hi,
here's a short review of the Noreve Tradition B Case for the Note 8. It's my first review, so don't judge too hard .
I've bought the Noreve case at it is genuine leather, offers two pockets for business cards / credit cards and a larger pocket for document(s).
It's a bit on the expensive side, I paid 79.90 Euro as I wanted the"Sable Vintage" Leather instead of the standard black Perpetuelle which costs 69.90 Euro.
Due to this the case was delivered three weeks after ordering (the standard version was on stock).
It came with a nice box containing the case packaged in a red bag:
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The case itself was looking beautiful, with a nice smell of leather:
The inside is made of leather as well with the mentioned pockets on the cover:
The Note 8 fits in nicely, the case holds it very firmly. All ports and buttons are accessible, even the SIM slot and the SD Card:
On the back you can see the hole for the camera and a small stand to stand up the device in landscape position:
The stand is locked with a small button so it won't open by accident:
It stands a lot more upright than with Samsung's book cover:
The only thing I am missing is a holder for a larger S-Pen as I prefer it over the small integrated one. I got around it by attaching it to the leather hinge on the side:
Not sure how stable this is on the long run but it works for now.
Conclusion
I am very happy with this case,it's well worth the money in my opinion. It's perfectly made, the leather is of very good quality. It adds a bit of weight to the device though (about 230g), but I can live with that. One thing to mention is that it does not powers off the note when closing it, I take this as a pro as there are discussions whether the magnets can harm the S-Pen accuracy, but it's worth noting.

I purchased the same exact Sable Vintage case. Yes it is expensive but I wanted to add some class to my tablet (which I feel it does). I am very satisfied with this purchase. I love the smell and feel of it. It is of excellent quality and I feel it will last as long as my tablet does (which I plan on using for a long time without upgrading to the latest and greatest based on the price of this case alone, lol). I get many head turns and questions about the case and if I can get them one. But I don't really respond because most people have an adverse reaction to the price of it. But I feel that it adds value to the tablet. So much so that I purchased a Noreve case for my wife's Note 10.1 (however for some reason hers does not fit as nicely as the Note 8 does)

Nice, love real leather.
On a side note, where did you get that larger stylus?

That's the Samsung Bluetooth S-Pen. It was on sale at Amazon and I was looking for a bigger pen anyway. It's really good for writing and the bluetoth works ok - though it looks a bit dumb if you really use it to make phone calls. But still better than holding the Note to your ear...
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tmichel said:
That's the Samsung Bluetooth S-Pen. It was on sale at Amazon and I was looking for a bigger pen anyway. It's really good for writing and the bluetoth works ok - though it looks a bit dumb if you really use it to make phone calls. But still better than holding the Note to your ear...
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Thanks will look into this

Skins

Thinking about moving from a case to a skin. Was curious if anyone else has skinned their M9, and which brand you used. Don't want to fly blind if someone has had a good or bad experience with theirs.

I have used 2 d brand skins and they look nice it's just hard to get them perfect on the curved corners on the phone.
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I have used 2 d brand skins and they look nice it's just hard to get them perfect on the curved corners on the phone.
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Yeah, I use a hair dryer to heat them up so they conform well.
dbrand has great video tutorials on their site.

Daswolven said:
Thinking about moving from a case to a skin. Was curious if anyone else has skinned their M9, and which brand you used. Don't want to fly blind if someone has had a good or bad experience with theirs.
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Let us know if you have any questions.
Here's a photo we just posted today on Twitter.
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Slickwraps are the way to go. Had them on my last 3 phones.

I've used dbrand and slick wraps on my last few phones. Can't go wrong with either. Dbrand carbon fiber is a little slippery though.
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I don't know a bout the quality but you can find crazy skins for the m9 on ebay , more choice than on dbrand or slickwrap and cheaper prices

Slickwraps is really good. I've been buying wraps from them for many of my devices and they are excellent. I stopped buying from them though, because when I got a wrap for the M9, it lasted only about a week because it started too detach from the sides. I contacted the company and they said they couldn't do anything to help me. I was surprised because they are always very attentive with their customers. Regardless of this situation, I can say that their wraps are just great and would recommend them to anyone. I'll probably get a glow in the dark one once I'm over this little inconvenience.

miguelmeza14 said:
Slickwraps is really good. I've been buying wraps from them for many of my devices and they are excellent. I stopped buying from them though, because when I got a wrap for the M9, it lasted only about a week because it started too detach from the sides. I contacted the company and they said they couldn't do anything to help me. I was surprised because they are always very attentive with their customers. Regardless of this situation, I can say that their wraps are just great and would recommend them to anyone. I'll probably get a glow in the dark one once I'm over this little inconvenience.
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Would like the opportunity to look into this. We have a warranty that covers this exact thing.
Shoot me an email at your convenience to [email protected]
Weston
Slickwraps

i like it

DukeNuggets said:
I don't know a bout the quality but you can find crazy skins for the m9 on ebay , more choice than on dbrand or slickwrap and cheaper prices
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Vinyl skins can be manufactured very cheaply, but in my experience, you get what you pay for with this kind of stuff when it comes to fit, durability, and appearance.
And it's not like name-brand skins are that pricey. I just got the mahogany front skins from dbrand, and the fit and look are perfect. $5 with shipping.