I came across this case and I thought it might interest some of you, they have free worldwide shipping.
http://www.casefanatic.com/lg/lg-ne...mmandant-ulta-thin-aluminium-metal-e960-case/
update: it seems users have experienced some signal loss with this case, in certain areas where you have a weak signal this case will drop the signal a little more causing problems for some. If your in an area with a strong signal you only face some signal loss. It all depends on how good the signal strength is in your area.
Wow! thanks for sharing. That black/silver metal case and that black/red metal case are SO SLICK. Most definitely buying that!
Damn that's awesome.
Does "Text with special" mean you can add your own text or they actually have the word 'special' on it like in the picture?
If so, how do you tell them what text to add?
Note: There’s no reported signal loss with this case.
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I'm a bit sceptical about this though. Would like to see a proper test carried out.
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Looking at it some more, I'm thinking 'nah'.
The straight sides give it a plain iPhone shape that will have people mistaking your phone for an enlarged iPhone.
The flat back is going to muffle the speaker and possibly scratch on tables. Probably wont muffle as bad as the phone does without a case though.
The hole for the audio jack is not enough for some connectors (many cases have this problem).
Maddmatt said:
Damn that's awesome.
Does "Text with special" mean you can add your own text or they actually have the word 'special' on it like in the picture?
If so, how do you tell them what text to add?
I'm a bit sceptical about this though. Would like to see a proper test carried out.
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I would think you would add your own text as for the signal strength I'm not sure about that.
sweet, looks nice, though it does remind me of an iphone 4.
hmm did a bit searching and found more photos for a very similar case, probably different brand. price about the same, maybe more difficult to get it from here though.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.3.8Pq3GM&id=17820466282
I hate you guys for recommending this case! Another 33 bucks gone! It's just so HOT, I could hear it calling out to me, asking me to buy it
Will probably not work with a wireless charger but who cares!
Damn dude. Nice find!
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xnordroid said:
sweet, looks nice, though it does remind me of an iphone 4.
hmm did a bit searching and found more photos for a very similar case, probably different brand. price about the same, maybe more difficult to get it from here though.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.3.8Pq3GM&id=17820466282
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Yeah, I live in Asia and it costs 35SGD (excluding shipping), that's 28USD for you 'Mericans.
Definitely cheaper than on the original site, but I'm kinda skeptical about buying it from there. It's produced by a different company (C.P.U) and for you people who can't read Chinese, one of the reviews have mentioned that the middle part is a tad loose, and another says that it's kinda heavy and a adds noticeable thickness.
jiayit said:
It's produced by a different company (C.P.U)
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I think its the same producer. Notice this picture has C.P.U and not their logo stamped on the side.
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I think its the same producer. Notice this picture has C.P.U and not their logo stamped on the side.
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...Picture stealing?
Their design is TOO alike, I can't really believe they're made by two different companies. Will just get it and see how it plays out then. Thanks for pointing that out if it really is the same.. then good for me.
There was also a case similar to the Ionic Guardian one, so I'm not sure if it's the same company or different sellers. Since it's pretty difficult for me to buy items off of taobao, from the USA, I offered it as just another set of photos, to see the case in different lighting conditions or different angles. And yes, if the cases are similar, then the reviews left by past buyers on taobao are useful.
Just bought the red/black one. So excited ill post pics when I get it :thumbup:
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Just bought the red/black one. So excited ill post pics when I get it :thumbup:
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Did you choose special or kommandent?
Edit: just read this from a question on the site
Q:Would it be possible to have a different text written on the case? So instead of special or kommandant, a text of my preference is written down?
A:Sorry this time no. Because we print in batches and cannot just print one for one case.
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Did you choose special or kommandent?
Edit: just read this from a question on the site
Q:Would it be possible to have a different text written on the case? So instead of special or kommandant, a text of my preference is written down?
A:Sorry this time no. Because we print in batches and cannot just print one for one case.
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I choose kommandant cause I thought special would just look strange
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I choose kommandant cause I thought special would just look strange
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Yeah the special one does look weird, but imo they should of just made the cases with out the writing on the back.
heat361 said:
Yeah the special one does look weird, but imo they should of just made the cases with out the writing on the back.
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I agree
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I choose kommandant cause I thought special would just look strange
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Because the German word for the officer overseeing a military prison is normal? I mean, either way you can tell them that's the name of the case.
Without the branding it would be awesome, it really detracts as it is. Of course it may be as simple as some nail polish remover to get rid of it so I'll stay tuned.
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Because the German word for the officer overseeing a military prison is normal? I mean, either way you can tell them that's the name of the case.
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Its the name of the company so yes that branding makes more sense. BTW it can also be the name of a band . Special isn't the name of the case so why lie?
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Its the name of the company so yes that branding makes more sense. Btw that would be a commandant not kommandant
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German was my mistake. Turns out that spelling is for Afrikaans. But the brand is Case Fanatic.
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Im looking but nother finding. Also if your comment is.anything but a link or a comment helping me please save it. No bashing needed, please! I think it would be nice to have a tough as nails case and slim and light as well. Anything exist?
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heres one...
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33523
Tomdg07 said:
heres one...
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33523
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To bad it's not super sexy
Id be down if the hinge and clip hole were gone!! Good find though, at least some one had the idea maybe i should call China and get some (jk) made up all sleek and paper thin
Tomdg07 said:
heres one...
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33523
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You want sexy, skip the Aluminum and go with the Seidio Surface Case in Black.
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To bad it's not super sexy
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I actually really like that. and I wouldn't mind the flip type leather either. I could get rid of the lock screen.
Dani897 said:
I actually really like that. and I wouldn't mind the flip type leather either. I could get rid of the lock screen.
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The hinges throw the look off.
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Eddie Bombay said:
You want sexy, skip the Aluminum and go with the Seidio Surface Case in Black.
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That's exactly what I was looking for, its like the incase slider for the iPhone.
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The hinges throw the look off.
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no way it makes it look retro like my old cassette player left over from the early 80's. ill tell you that was the best walkman I ever had. I think it was a jvc.
also looks kinda like a silver cigarette case. though the hinge would be annoying to put in your pocket. ill bet it catches on clothing.
just a thought but I'm a machinist and I'm getting a garage to put my induma milling machine in. I can probably make dies and stamp something like that out pretty easily if I get a press of some kind. even an arbor press will work on thin aluminum. what do you think people would pay for that if I could make it with hinge or belt clip?
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no way it makes it look retro like my old cassette player left over from the early 80's. ill tell you that was the best walkman I ever had. I think it was a jvc.
also looks kinda like a silver cigarette case. though the hinge would be annoying to put in your pocket. ill bet it catches on clothing.
just a thought but I'm a machinist and I'm getting a garage to put my induma milling machine in. I can probably make dies and stamp something like that out pretty easily if I get a press of some kind. even an arbor press will work on thin aluminum. what do you think people would pay for that if I could make it with hinge or belt clip?
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depends on the quality, it would need some sort of protective material inside though. So i'm thinking anywhere from $5-15.
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please. a skin on ebay can cost more than that. do I look like a mass manufacuting facility in China that pays workers 12 cents per hour.
if I had a cnc vinal decal cutter I could sell skins for that all day on ebay but a case that needs dies to be cut and the material needs to be trimed precisely for each case well I was thinking id have to make atleast as much as that cheap import case with the inconvenient hinge.
Dani897 said:
please. a skin on ebay can cost more than that. do I look like a mass manufacuting facility in China that pays workers 12 cents per hour.
if I had a cnc vinal decal cutter I could sell skins for that all day on ebay but a case that needs dies to be cut and the material needs to be trimed precisely for each case well I was thinking id have to make atleast as much as that cheap import case with the inconvenient hinge.
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i'm use to buying cheap, quality cases around 15-20. personally I think cases in general are overpriced. What were you thinking, 25-40?
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theROMinator said:
i'm use to buying cheap, quality cases around 15-20. personally I think cases in general are overpriced. What were you thinking, 25-40?
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yeah that would atleast be fair. not making any plans but if I feel like making one for.myself when my garage is setup I would make more on request.
Dani897 said:
yeah that would atleast be fair. not making any plans but if I feel like making one for.myself when my garage is setup I would make more on request.
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Well keep me posted, if you make one I'd be interested to see it and possibly buy it.
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i wish we had some thin lk this for our phones
http://redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/a...tron_CNC_Aluminum_Case_for_iPhone_4_Black.htm
They finally put out an otterbox for the infuse. http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Inf...color=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-infuse-4g-cases
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This case has its ups and downs but I overall think its an exceptional case for the price tag.
Pros: Feels premium, looks amazing, feels good in the hand, great design.
Cons: Scared to drop it, weird way to install, doesn't offer protection to back & camera.
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This case has its ups and downs but I overall think its an exceptional case for the price tag.
Pros: Feels premium, looks amazing, feels good in the hand, great design.
Cons: Scared to drop it, weird way to install, doesn't off protection to back & camera.
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Full aluminium is a disaster for wireless!!
valentinrascu said:
Full aluminium is a disaster for wireless!!
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Haven't had any problems yet!
valentinrascu said:
Full aluminium is a disaster for wireless!!
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I didn't watch the video with sound yet... but it doesn't look like a full aluminum case... just a bumper (ie, the back isn't covered) so there should be no signal loss. He also stated there is "doesn't off(er) protection to back & camera.". So I think its just a bumper.
There are other threads that show that you have no issues w/ wireless unless you use an aluminum back.
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I didn't watch the video with sound yet... but it doesn't look like a full aluminum case... just a bumper (ie, the back isn't covered) so there should be no signal loss. He also stated there is "doesn't off(er) protection to back & camera.". So I think its just a bumper.
There are other threads that show that you have no issues w/ wireless unless you use an aluminum back.
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Yes, you're right. It is a bumper case. I've heard even with the full aluminum cases that you only lose one bar of signal so it still wouldn't be that bad.
You never said where you got it from, dude, lol.
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alexgarrett said:
You never said where you got it from, dude, lol.
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Yeah.. I did.. I got it from ebay. I explained that in the video and on annotations. Only reason I didn't post a link is because ebay links change a lot. Just go on ebay, type in Luxury Aluminum Bumper Galaxy S 4, look for a US seller, and look for an aluminum bumper picture with indents on the side of the case. You'll find it. I highly recommend it too btw. I've been using it for a week and it looks great and feels good in the hand.
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Yeah.. I did.. I got it from ebay. I explained that in the video and on annotations. Only reason I didn't post a link is because ebay links change a lot. Just go on ebay, type in Luxury Aluminum Bumper Galaxy S 4, look for a US seller, and look for an aluminum bumper picture with indents on the side of the case. You'll find it. I highly recommend it too btw. I've been using it for a week and it looks great and feels good in the hand.
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You said in the video that you were leery of dropping it, does the sliding part feel nice and tight? I'm really happy with my Spigen Neo Hybrid, but I'm a real casewhore, lol. I get bored quickly, so I have to own a lot of options
alexgarrett said:
You said in the video that you were leery of dropping it, does the sliding part feel nice and tight? I'm really happy with my Spigen Neo Hybrid, but I'm a real casewhore, lol. I get bored quickly, so I have to own a lot of options
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After installing it right the second time, it does feel nice and tight. Don't worry I am too . Its like 15 dollars with free shipping. It is totally worth it! It does give the phone a premium feel and look!
They're buy one get one half off for the next couple of hours from dz-tech store on eBay! I picked up two for my s4 and two for my gf's s3
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alexgarrett said:
They're buy one get one half off for the next couple of hours from dz-tech store on eBay! I picked up two for my s4 and two for my gf's s3
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Wow you got lucky! You'll love them! Just make sure you take your time when you put the case on and make sure you get it on tight!
Tighter is ALWAYS better!
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Tighter is ALWAYS better!
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Exactly! :good:
Very good review. Couple suggestions... turn off auto-focus on your camera and then pick up a piece of white posterboard stock and a couple of desk lamps at Target or K-Mart. Something along the lines of this. With your existing good narration, your videos will be near pro quality.
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Very good review. Couple suggestions... turn off auto-focus on your camera and then pick up a piece of white posterboard stock and a couple of desk lamps at Target or K-Mart. Something along the lines of this. With your existing good narration, your videos will be near pro quality.
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Thanks so much for the suggestion! That's a really good idea! I'm testing out ways to improve my videos and give them my unique touch! I want my audience to be pleased. Thanks again!
zachpozniak said:
Yes, you're right. It is a bumper case. I've heard even with the full aluminum cases that you only lose one bar of signal so it still wouldn't be that bad.
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Yeah but try using NFC with a full aluminum case. There is a reason Apple makes the top and bottom of the back of the iPhone 5 out of glass. instead of it being edge to edge aluminum on the back. Full aluminum definitely affects reception.
donatom3 said:
Yeah but try using NFC with a full aluminum case. There is a reason Apple makes the top and bottom of the back of the iPhone 5 out of glass. instead of it being edge to edge aluminum on the back. Full aluminum definitely affects reception.
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Very true! But some people don't even know what NFC is! Some don't even use it. Lol
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Very true! But some people don't even know what NFC is! Some don't even use it. Lol
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Apple actually puts the bluetooth and wifi radios under the glass pieces on the back panel. So they probably didn't see it as being a good idea to put those under the aluminum as well. An aluminum bumper with a nice glass, polycarbonate back could work well though.
http://www.lovemeicase.com/pro.asp?id=15 Ive been looking for a waterproof case that is also shockproof military grade stuff.. I spend a lot of time in the woods and need good rain protection and drop protection. While looking I found this case and for the cost Ive never heard of them. While im at it if anyone can recommend a good case.. Im looking at the survivor griffin.. otterbox dosent do it for me or the trident. Life proof isnt shockproof enough.. This case looks pretty rugged but no clip for belt or molly so thats a negative but if its a solid case ill make something for it lol
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http://www.lovemeicase.com/pro.asp?id=15 Ive been looking for a waterproof case that is also shockproof military grade stuff.. I spend a lot of time in the woods and need good rain protection and drop protection. While looking I found this case and for the cost Ive never heard of them. While im at it if anyone can recommend a good case.. Im looking at the survivor griffin.. otterbox dosent do it for me or the trident. Life proof isnt shockproof enough.. This case looks pretty rugged but no clip for belt or molly so thats a negative but if its a solid case ill make something for it lol
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It's on ebay for a bit cheaper and it's not waterproof. Just resistant. So could take splashes and stuff like that but wouldn't immerse for any extended period of time.
Lifeproof doesn't exist yet, but if it did, it's a 6.6 foot drop. Most of the heavy duty cases are 2 meter drop tested.
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It's on ebay for a bit cheaper and it's not waterproof. Just resistant. So could take splashes and stuff like that but wouldn't immerse for any extended period of time.
Lifeproof doesn't exist yet, but if it did, it's a 6.6 foot drop. Most of the heavy duty cases are 2 meter drop tested.
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Im talking tree stand lolol guess they don't make them that strong huh..
For me it is to big, i like small cases......
I think it looks good and doesn't look too bulky for the protection it offers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMKt_h-EdCo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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casefanatic.com has it for $44 anyone order from this site?
Don't order from casefanatic, they jack the price up. Even for the love mei bumper they put a $20+ price tag when you can get it for less than $10 on ebay. If you need a cheaper price let me know and I'll find one for you guys
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This does look good. I usually don't go for cases like this myself. But having gorilla glass instead of plastic crap makes it more desirable than the defender.
They jack the price up? I was commenting to tell you guys that they have the case at a much lower price.
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I second that price jack up
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there appears to be a knockoff of it already that can be had for $30
http://dx-box.com/black-lunatik-taktik-extreme-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-1-pack-retail-packaging.html
at that site they call it the original case but it appears to be a chinese knockoff(peek written on the side, whatever the hell that means), although who really can tell, side note, i wonder how the chinese feel about having their own designs ripped off, karmas a bittch eh?
this site appears to have actual pictures of the peek knockoff(same as above?)
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s4/case-galaxy-s4/coque-galaxy-s4-pepk-ultimate-3-layer-metal-armour-anti-shock-drop-protection/
that same site also carries what appears to be the original for comparison
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s4/coque-galaxy-s4-love-mei-waterproof-anti-shock-drop-protection-metal/
the original design(as best as i can figure), which assuming that video was not faked really appears to be well thought out and executed can be bought
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Love-Mei-Shockproof-Rugged-Protection-Case-Galaxy-S4-BLACK-w-RED-Port-Cover-/251314727626?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3a83866aca
for $60
on that casefanatic site(dont know weather or not to trust this site any experience with it?)
or from the oem manufacturer
http://lovemeicase.com/pro.asp?id=15
the wait appears to be long, and no one appears to have actually gotten their hands on one of these, either the fake or the original, on the ebay listing they talk about how the peek case interferes with the proximity sensor, and other things, the mfg website has what appears to be a comparison between the original and the knockoff going over each of the points individually, and i am skeptical of buying something, especially something Chinese made that is supposed to be a quality product, that noone seems to have gotten their hands on but the design really impresses me, and im a sucker for exposed hex bolts and machined aluminum, at the moment im trying to decide between this case and the sedio
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-obex-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hwssgs4-br.htm
because i broke the screen on my gnex and im not letting that happen again
waderedsox said:
there appears to be a knockoff of it already that can be had for $30
http://dx-box.com/black-lunatik-taktik-extreme-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-1-pack-retail-packaging.html
at that site they call it the original case but it appears to be a chinese knockoff(peek written on the side, whatever the hell that means), although who really can tell, side note, i wonder how the chinese feel about having their own designs ripped off, karmas a bittch eh?
this site appears to have actual pictures of the peek knockoff(same as above?)
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s4/case-galaxy-s4/coque-galaxy-s4-pepk-ultimate-3-layer-metal-armour-anti-shock-drop-protection/
that same site also carries what appears to be the original for comparison
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s4/coque-galaxy-s4-love-mei-waterproof-anti-shock-drop-protection-metal/
the original design(as best as i can figure), which assuming that video was not faked really appears to be well thought out and executed can be bought
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Love-Mei-Shockproof-Rugged-Protection-Case-Galaxy-S4-BLACK-w-RED-Port-Cover-/251314727626?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3a83866aca
for $60
on that casefanatic site(dont know weather or not to trust this site any experience with it?)
or from the oem manufacturer
http://lovemeicase.com/pro.asp?id=15
the wait appears to be long, and no one appears to have actually gotten their hands on one of these, either the fake or the original, on the ebay listing they talk about how the peek case interferes with the proximity sensor, and other things, the mfg website has what appears to be a comparison between the original and the knockoff going over each of the points individually, and i am skeptical of buying something, especially something Chinese made that is supposed to be a quality product, that noone seems to have gotten their hands on but the design really impresses me, and im a sucker for exposed hex bolts and machined aluminum, at the moment im trying to decide between this case and the sedio
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-obex-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hwssgs4-br.htm
because i broke the screen on my gnex and im not letting that happen again
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same dilema here this case or the siedio ..which finally has a ship date.. If I get the siedio Ill get the combo and after hunting season and less harsh weather ill use the clip and rock the Urban Armor gear since its supposed to fit the siedio clip.. although the love mei looks pretty bad ass.. I was gonna get the griffin but ive dedcided the obex would be better.
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same dilema here this case or the siedio ..which finally has a ship date.. If I get the siedio Ill get the combo and after hunting season and less harsh weather ill use the clip and rock the Urban Armor gear since its supposed to fit the siedio clip.. although the love mei looks pretty bad ass.. I was gonna get the griffin but ive dedcided the obex would be better.
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its poetic irony that something called love mei is described as badass
I just recieved mine from dx-box. now the case feels like a brick which is good. .. bit the screen protector is not gorilla glass. Its thick plastic. Which makes it hard to touch things on the side of the screen and back button is hard to use. My touch sensitivity is on high and still the same. I recommend this if your patient. But otherwise get it from the company which I'm going to do.
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I just recieved mine from dx-box. now the case feels like a brick which is good. .. bit the screen protector is not gorilla glass. Its thick plastic. Which makes it hard to touch things on the side of the screen and back button is hard to use. My touch sensitivity is on high and still the same. I recommend this if your patient. But otherwise get it from the company which I'm going to do.
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The one from dx-box was it pepk or love mei case?
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rye said:
The one from dx-box was it pepk or love mei case?
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Ah now that you mention it. It's got PEPK written on it. I'm guessing thats a different case or copy?
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I just recieved mine from dx-box. now the case feels like a brick which is good. .. bit the screen protector is not gorilla glass. Its thick plastic. Which makes it hard to touch things on the side of the screen and back button is hard to use. My touch sensitivity is on high and still the same. I recommend this if your patient. But otherwise get it from the company which I'm going to do.
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Would you mind posting some pictures/and or a video? And is the case metal?
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skrapi said:
Ah now that you mention it. It's got PEPK written on it. I'm guessing thats a different case or copy?
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The pepk, so far as I can figure, is a copy
waderedsox said:
Would you mind posting some pictures/and or a video? And is the case metal?
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The pepk, so far as I can figure, is a copy
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Yeah no problem. Would you like the process of it? Un boxing and putting phone in? Or just pictures of the case?
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I'd really like to get a look at the build quality and how well/tightly/securely the phone fits in it
Well, I got my note 3 last night and the back is a small disappointment because almost all reviews mentioned it is like leather , but it only looks 60 % like leather.
I don't have a problem with plastic but this is just a not for future buyers. . Have a look at the device before buying...
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Did you get white?
dscline said:
Did you get white?
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Same question. Black is suppose to feel like leather better than white for some reason. Hold out for someone on Etsy or a company to come out with real leather doors. It'll happen sooner or later.
agbbah said:
Well, I got my note 3 last night and the back is a small disappointment because almost all reviews mentioned it is like leather , but it only looks 60 % like leather.
I don't have a problem with plastic but this is just a not for future buyers. . Have a look at the device before buying...
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yes, color is relevant, some users report that black offers the most quality texture.
Hmmm, this post suggests that he got black. That's surprising (and disappointing), most of the reviews I saw were favorable of the feel of the faux leather, at least the black ones.
dscline said:
Hmmm, this post suggests that he got black. That's surprising (and disappointing), most of the reviews I saw were favorable of the feel of the faux leather, at least the black ones.
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Guys, it's still plastic. Many previews mentioned it. Although they said that it's better than previous glossy plastic, but it's still thin plastic with leathered texture and stitching.
So don't get your hope too high or you will be disappointed.
*sigh*......real leather=damaged internals!
chefb said:
*sigh*......real leather=damaged internals!
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Where do you get this idea from? Leather is insanely tough and can take a hit way better than plastic. Are you basing this assumption on experience or was it just a quick thought that ran through your head?
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Where do you get this idea from? Leather is insanely tough and can take a hit way better than plastic. Are you basing this assumption on experience or was it just a quick thought that ran through your head?
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What ever ...good luck with your soft leather backed phone..lol
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Where do you get this idea from? Leather is insanely tough and can take a hit way better than plastic. Are you basing this assumption on experience or was it just a quick thought that ran through your head?
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Maybe its supposed to be leather covered plastic backed battery cover?
chefb said:
What ever ...good luck with your soft leather backed phone..lol
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Who said it had to be soft leather? Look at motorcycle saddle bags made of leather. Thats some tough sh**. I've seen guys go down during rides and have their bags drug across the ground at 50+ mph. Besides scratches from the road rash it didn't even get through. There are different type of leather that range from soft to stiff.
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Who said it had to be soft leather? Look at motorcycle saddle bags made of leather. Thats some tough sh**. I've seen guys go down during rides and have their bags drug across the ground at 50+ mph. Besides scratches from the road rash it didn't even get through. There are different type of leather that range from soft to stiff.
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Put that leather back over a gun metal door....OK!!!! But all alone....no bueno.
Who cares..... I have seen multiple reviews that talk about the back and all I them mention the back is a textured plastic so why the surprise? I mean if it bothers you that much return the phone!
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I played with an in store demo yesterday and the black back wasn't fooling me. It's ever so slightly softer than my Note 1 back but I was disappointed it wasn't less obvious it was plastic.
Still the design looks better than the Note 1 and 2 and the screen is decent, you have to be really picky to see the difference between that and the HTC One screen (I have great eyes too)
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I have the black note 3. I can tell you for a fact the back cover is not leather. It's feels like plastic if you tap your fingernails on it. However it is a big improvement im both looks and feel over the glossy back covers.
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Gotta love these super useful threads, where OP starts the crap, then disappears, but tons of others, keep giving attention to it...... :laugh:
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Samsung is bragging about the leather like back .. so i just wanted to point out what i thought about it. this a big reason for people to support their decision on buying the phone.
I checked out a demo..its like a plastic back.just looks different...and from a distance you woullnt even realise its supposed to look like leather
Leather is an insulator. Think about the adverse effects of what too much heat would do to the phone. First, the warmer the battery, the shorter it's life. Then, after a while of extreme heat build up you're inevitably going to start seeing hardware failures. Thus real leather snuggled up to the internals is probably not the best idea.
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Xerrus said:
Leather is an insulator. Think about the adverse effects of what too much heat would do to the phone. First, the warmer the battery, the shorter it's life. Then, after a while of extreme heat build up you're inevitably going to start seeing hardware failures. Thus real leather snuggled up to the internals is probably not the best idea.
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This ^^^^^^_^:good:
It just has so many flaws, I don't even know where to begin. I'm sure many others will agree with me.
The build quality is just too good. It is so fast, I can't even see any animations. I need lag in my browser, or it just feels fake. The battery life lasts way too long for me to be able to break in the charger that came with it. The back is so smooth, I think I'm going to drop it. People are always wanting to see my phone, because it "looks so cool", that I can never play with it myself.
Lol
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Haha. When I saw the title I was like either this person is crazy or its defective. Only flaw on this phone is the camera in my opinion.
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Actually the phone being smooth is a flaw for me. I always feel like I'm going to drop It but I'd rather keep metal, so I'll live with it. maybe HTC could have put some sort of coating over the metal to make it less smooth.
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It just has so many flaws, I don't even know where to begin. I'm sure many others will agree with me.
The build quality is just too good. It is so fast, I can't even see any animations. I need lag in my browser, or it just feels fake. The battery life lasts way too long for me to be able to break in the charger that came with it. The back is so smooth, I think I'm going to drop it. People are always wanting to see my phone, because it "looks so cool", that I can never play with it myself.
Lol
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+1 so awful
M8, nuff said.
Ndaoud360 said:
Actually the phone being smooth is a flaw for me. I always feel like I'm going to drop It but I'd rather keep metal, so I'll live with it. maybe HTC could have put some sort of coating over the metal to make it less smooth.
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You could try putting an XtremeGuard on the back. Maintains the metallic look but adds some grip. But of course if you like the feel of the metal then... yeah probably not =\
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Actually the phone being smooth is a flaw for me. I always feel like I'm going to drop It but I'd rather keep metal, so I'll live with it. maybe HTC could have put some sort of coating over the metal to make it less smooth.
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I have dropped mine 2 times, both from about 3-4 feet onto the pavement couple of small nicks on the metal casing but I am amazed at how well this phone holds up.
Yeah I dropped mine too. Fell out of my shirt pocket flat on its back onto concrete day after I got it. Scared me to death. Got a tpu case on eBay until spigen ships my slim armor later this month.
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Ndaoud360 said:
Actually the phone being smooth is a flaw for me. I always feel like I'm going to drop It but I'd rather keep metal, so I'll live with it. maybe HTC could have put some sort of coating over the metal to make it less smooth.
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I agree. I have mine in a Otterbox case, if I remove the case I have trouble holding the phone. I think any coating would hurt the appearance of the phone but there are clear plastic slip-on cases that might not look too bad?
The Otterbox is just plain FUGLY but I need the protection and the grip!
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I agree. I have mine in a Otterbox case, if I remove the case I have trouble holding the phone. I think any coating would hurt the appearance of the phone but there are clear plastic slip-on cases that might not look too bad?
The Otterbox is just plain FUGLY but I need the protection and the grip!
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I have a clear gel case on mine and imo it completes the phone. The metal finish is to slick...i'd drop it for sure. With the gel case its 100% easier to grip, its not slippery and doesnt add bulk to the phone. Also with it being clear you can still see the beautiful design of this beast. I cant say a darn thing bad about this phone
androidoholic said:
I have dropped mine 2 times, both from about 3-4 feet onto the pavement couple of small nicks on the metal casing but I am amazed at how well this phone holds up.
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There's a few test videos on YouTube, drop tests from 4ft/7ft/10ft, one of the tests was between the M7 and M8 and the other was between the M8, the G S5 and the iPhone 5S, the M8 got the best results in both test, only finally cracking at the 10ft mark in the latter video, not cracking at all in the M7/M8 video. Also another video shows scratch tests with a key, butchers knife, pocket knife and a hammer. Though it was hard to see in the video, the guy recording said there was next-to-no, if not NO scratches on the device, even after hitting it pretty hard with a hammer, though he used the back of the hammer and finally cracked it.
I think it's safe to say this phone is near indestructible, not saying you shouldn't still baby it but you can feel better about an accident that may happen if you drop it or what not, not to mention the 6 month screen crack insurance from HTC Advantage
I can't seem to find a good case that'll protect and look cool, any advice?
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I can't seem to find a good case that'll protect and look cool, any advice?
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I ordered one of these cases even though I like to run my phones naked. I figured I'd order a nice looking case just in case I'm going to be doing something that requires the protection. I thought it looked pretty nice, but that's just my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF5B49S/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also like how this one lets the phone's natural beauty show through.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IMBU8C4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I ordered one of these cases even though I like to run my phones naked. I figured I'd order a nice looking case just in case I'm going to be doing something that requires the protection. I thought it looked pretty nice, but that's just my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF5B49S/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also like how this one lets the phone's natural beauty show through.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IMBU8C4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I had the clear case with the black perimeter which I purchased with the phone at Big Red's store. I'm not sure, but I think the way the case's rubber sides was such that while taking off the case to access the microsd card I may have bent the metal near the volume buttons. That troubled me and forced me to put that case away. Big Red, thankfully, replaced my handset about a week later (I bought mine at 1:15 p.m. on 3/25/14), and I put a crystal clear TPU case on it which lets the Arctic Silver finish shine through.
I'm actually going to get my second replacement today... First had a small nick in the upper left corner, now this one has a strange bump in the center below the bottom speaker, resulting in warped metal. It wasn't there when I got it, but after some use it showed up. I guess be careful about applying pressure to the bottom corners of the device?
I feel like I'm being nitpicky, but idk... These are pretty glaring IMO.
Hopefully thirds a charm.
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shortstuff_mt said:
I ordered one of these cases even though I like to run my phones naked. I figured I'd order a nice looking case just in case I'm going to be doing something that requires the protection. I thought it looked pretty nice, but that's just my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF5B49S/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also like how this one lets the phone's natural beauty show through.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IMBU8C4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Beware of clear TPU: it will turn yellow over time... At least matte finish ones will.
I think diztronic makes the best slim and protective TPU cases. I recently got a translucent gray for my gray metal M8 and it's been great so far. Can't see all of the device's beauty, but it is see through.
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I had a clear TPU but while minimal, it provided very little protection. I went back to the UAG. Great protection without a major additional bulk of the Otterbox defender.
http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-ARMOR-G...ie=UTF8&qid=1397162917&sr=8-1&keywords=UAG+M8
StankFiss said:
He needs a snickers.!!!
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I NEED A SNICKERS! Please bring enough for everyone, OK?
Evocm7 said:
Haha. When I saw the title I was like either this person is crazy or its defective. Only flaw on this phone is the camera in my opinion.
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Why do people keep saying camera is bad?!! I took 2 photos, one with note3, and one with m8. U tell me which one looks better.....
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And from the note 3.....
Hmmm...they both look fuzzy to me? Didn't look like that before I uploaded Them here.
Anyways, the point is, it's a good camera. It's one of my favorite features of this phone! I compared to note 3, and honestly unless your cropping them, they look about the same.
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Here's another comparison. To S4, and we all know what mp count it has......... https://plus.google.com/102083211852766753327/posts/fd4KixKFA7N
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Gator Brah said:
Some folks just want to watch the world burn....
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I'd rather watch the world M8.
Tehe
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