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[Q] Hard Case for Desire

I am looking for good hard case, I really like this one for iphone: SwitchEasy CapsuleNeo. But it doesn't matter, I preffer good quality.
I tried leather pouch case and sillicon case and both are looking ugly and cheap after using it while. The sillicon is too thick and after three months is quite stretched.
Thanks for advice

Have you looked at these? http://www.otterbox.com/htc-cases/htc-desire-cases/

nanux said:
I am looking for good hard case, I really like this one for iphone: SwitchEasy CapsuleNeo. But it doesn't matter, I preffer good quality.
I tried leather pouch case and sillicon case and both are looking ugly and cheap after using it while. The sillicon is too thick and after three months is quite stretched.
Thanks for advice
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I just bought an aluminum case for my Desire from Pdair's online store. I think you will also like it coz it is very well made and looks really cool.
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Wow those Otter cases look awesome!

marianne18 said:
I just bought an aluminum case for my Desire from Pdair's online store. I think you will also like it coz it is very well made and looks really cool.
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I had a PDair case on my last phone.
They are very VERY good and will really keep your phone looking like new.
BUT
Be aware that they do impact signal strength and could make the difference between 2 bars and no bars.

@MARK said:
I had a PDair case on my last phone.
They are very VERY good and will really keep your phone looking like new.
BUT
Be aware that they do impact signal strength and could make the difference between 2 bars and no bars.
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Really? I've never encountered such problem, though. Pdair is a very famous case maker with rich experiences, I think they will fully test the products before commercial launch?? BTW, have you asked for replacement?

marianne18 said:
Really? I've never encountered such problem, though. Pdair is a very famous case maker with rich experiences, I think they will fully test the products before commercial launch?? BTW, have you asked for replacement?
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If you fully encase a phone in metal, it's kind of expected that reception will be affected to some degree. I suspect that different phone will also be affected in different ways dependant on where the antenna is located.
As I said, the PDair case IS very very good and I was prepared to accept the trade off on reception (which was only really a deal in poor reception areas) against the ultimate protection for my phone. When I eventually sold the phone on eBay, the buyer did not believe this had been my work phone for the last year plus as it was in such good condition.
My experience was however in an area of marginal signal, taking the phone out of the metal case resulted in an extra bar or 2. I do not believe this to be a faulty case, just physics

4ftermath said:
Wow those Otter cases look awesome!
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So much so that I have just ordered one
I will let you know how good it is when it gets here from the states.

@MARK said:
If you fully encase a phone in metal, it's kind of expected that reception will be affected to some degree. I suspect that different phone will also be affected in different ways dependant on where the antenna is located.
As I said, the PDair case IS very very good and I was prepared to accept the trade off on reception (which was only really a deal in poor reception areas) against the ultimate protection for my phone. When I eventually sold the phone on eBay, the buyer did not believe this had been my work phone for the last year plus as it was in such good condition.
My experience was however in an area of marginal signal, taking the phone out of the metal case resulted in an extra bar or 2. I do not believe this to be a faulty case, just physics
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Maybe it's an isolated case. I have purchased Pdair products for so many years, but have not seen this kind of problem.

@MARK said:
If you fully encase a phone in metal, it's kind of expected that reception will be affected to some degree. I suspect that different phone will also be affected in different ways dependant on where the antenna is located.
As I said, the PDair case IS very very good and I was prepared to accept the trade off on reception (which was only really a deal in poor reception areas) against the ultimate protection for my phone. When I eventually sold the phone on eBay, the buyer did not believe this had been my work phone for the last year plus as it was in such good condition.
My experience was however in an area of marginal signal, taking the phone out of the metal case resulted in an extra bar or 2. I do not believe this to be a faulty case, just physics
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Alot like the way the Htc Legend has been having poor reception due to it been made from aluminium.

I had a 2 part case and broke it due to having to take the battery or sd card out frequently with flashing roms daily. What ive got now is a Casemate Barely There and it does its job brilliantly.

http://www.capdase.com/en/product5.php?cid=1&bid=5&mid=994&pid=7024
http://www.capdase.com/en/product5.php?cid=1&bid=5&mid=994&pid=6957
anybody having experience with these cases?

Just ordered this one...
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...TC-Desire-Tough-Case-Black-Black/Product.html
Will let you know what is like when it shows up.
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wnp_79 said:
Just ordered this one...
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...TC-Desire-Tough-Case-Black-Black/Product.html
Will let you know what is like when it shows up.
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just bought this too
looks very nice indeed and the reviews look very promising
looks like one of the "better" quality cases
i will update with feedback

wnp_79 said:
Just ordered this one...
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...TC-Desire-Tough-Case-Black-Black/Product.html
Will let you know what is like when it shows up.
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It just arrived, and it is perfect! The screen protector had gone on flawlessly, and is much smoother than my last one, giving the feel and slip of a bare glass screen. The case itself is very well made, and although it adds some minor bulk to the phone,i think it looks cool. All cutouts line up perfectly, and it feels very good to hold.
Well worth the money if you don't mind the look it gives the phone.
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Did anyone try the cases from TELUS , there's an hard case they are selling
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I've bought this one :
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=202155
no problem at all.

kingnappa said:
I've bought this one :
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=202155
no problem at all.
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Looks really interesting, any chance you could post some pictures please ? The picture on the Expansys site doesn't show much. How does the top cover hinge, is it on the right hand side ?

The OtterBox Defender is out...
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wnp_79 said:
It just arrived, and it is perfect! The screen protector had gone on flawlessly, and is much smoother than my last one, giving the feel and slip of a bare glass screen. The case itself is very well made, and although it adds some minor bulk to the phone,i think it looks cool. All cutouts line up perfectly, and it feels very good to hold.
Well worth the money if you don't mind the look it gives the phone.
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i got this too. arrived last friday, its epic

"Fancy Diary" Case for Nexus 4

Something that caught my eye:
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39 RMB, though factoring in shipping you can expect to get it at around US$14.50
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.37.edtADB&id=16779558590
I am doing *not* an MO for this (unless there's really overwhelming demand). Just sharing something that made me pause and think about getting one.

If I buy one for myself, it will probably be this colour combination:

You can get all 9 colors from ebay as well

crucialfix said:
You can get all 9 colors from ebay as well
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Oh cool, do you have the link? I tried searching ebay but can't find it.

wow.. Korean letters on right top don't even make sense at all..
they may have just thrown there to make it look like made in Korea or something...

jtwlbz said:
wow.. Korean letters on right top don't even make sense at all..
they may have just thrown there to make it look like made in Korea or something...
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Mercury is a Korean brand, and it is "产地:韩国,MADE IN KOREA". Of course, this being taobao, it could also end up being an imitation.

innumerabilis said:
Oh cool, do you have the link? I tried searching ebay but can't find it.
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Found it searching "mercury e960" on eBay.

The blue & green is really cool ! The problem with this sort of case it's that changes the way to hold the phone, it's less comfortable.

techtium said:
The blue & green is really cool ! The problem with this sort of case it's that changes the way to hold the phone, it's less comfortable.
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I know right! I'm using a similar case for my tablet, and I take it out whenever I'm at home. For the Nexus 4 though, that could be a very dangerous thing to do... Then again, with the current case I'm using, the bulk makes it difficult to have a one-hand operation anyway.

Ordered this case on Monday from ebay, just waiting for it to arrive from Korea to Singapore. Ordered Lime green/Navy blue and Mint/Navy blue. Will post again once I receive it.

This case is pretty good. The tpu inside is a tight fit and the speaker, cut outs are ample and precise. The colours are pretty funky too. This is the mint/navy blue version. Just received it today
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xRegrets said:
This case is pretty good. The tpu inside is a tight fit and the speaker, cut outs are ample and precise. The colours are pretty funky too. This is the mint/navy blue version. Just received it today
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How do you like it? Do you think it's worth getting? I've been debating on getting the black/black one or the black/brown one...

mrjoeltan said:
How do you like it? Do you think it's worth getting? I've been debating on getting the black/black one or the black/brown one...
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Liking it so far. I think it's worth getting as it can protect the front screen although the power buttons are little tough to reach but it's possible to get used to. Using proximity screen off so that's not really an issue for me

Realize this thread is a little old but I just received mine today and am pleasantly surprised. I have tried a couple of flip cases for my Nexus 4 (Poetic, PDair) and have been disappointed. This one is nicely made, feels good, and has a nice magnetic clasp. I especially like the fact that, if you choose to put credit cards in it, the edges of the embedded TPU case prevent the cover from coming in contact with the screen.
It only failed one requirement I had for such a case... and that is easy removal. Since the back of the TPU case is covered with the hard wallet material, it makes it a bit tougher to get the Nexus out. But considering I have yet to be pleased with any of the other flip cases this is now no longer one of my requirements. A steal for under 10 bucks!

Solutions Etcetera said:
Realize this thread is a little old but I just received mine today and am pleasantly surprised. I have tried a couple of flip cases for my Nexus 4 (Poetic, PDair) and have been disappointed. This one is nicely made, feels good, and has a nice magnetic clasp. I especially like the fact that, if you choose to put credit cards in it, the edges of the embedded TPU case prevent the cover from coming in contact with the screen.
It only failed one requirement I had for such a case... and that is easy removal. Since the back of the TPU case is covered with the hard wallet material, it makes it a bit tougher to get the Nexus out. But considering I have yet to be pleased with any of the other flip cases this is now no longer one of my requirements. A steal for under 10 bucks!
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Otherwise check out the tetded flip cover, I'm using it atm. And am very happy with it, made a review in the accessories section
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I'm located near Shenzhen China and have been to the stores, which are actually entire buildings, where they manufacture and sell these cases.
These cases are essentially replicas, but they definitely do a good job of copying the real mercury cases, down to the very minute details. Some stores have better replicas than others, for example these Fancy Diary cases may have the threading skipped on the edges, fraying, or discoloration. Here at ground zero, you can pick these cases up in bulk for $15 - $20 RMB which is slightly over $2 USD on average.
Not saying these cases aren't worth it, but just thought it would be interesting to let you know where these cases came from. Being that the price was so cheap, I definitely picked up a few cases myself for friends and family without even thinking twice.

Not being able to decide, which from the two should I pick. Any suggestion?
Tell me which one would YOU pick for yourself and why?

filthykid said:
Not being able to decide, which from the two should I pick. Any suggestion?
Tell me which one would YOU pick for yourself and why?
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The top one cause I don't like the green in the bottom one. Not a big fan of bright neon colors. The top one looks classy and the bottom looks like a toy IMHO.
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filthykid said:
Not being able to decide, which from the two should I pick. Any suggestion?
Tell me which one would YOU pick for yourself and why?
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I have the blue/green and I love it! Perfect fit and the colours it's nice together, not too bright neongreen.
Stolt ägare till en Nexus 4!

For all crybabies that complain about plastic

I personally don't care as much as most crybabies that chose a phone over the other because one is made of uni-body aluminum and the other of poly-carbonate, i like function over fashion. I prefer an SD and removable battery vs a phone cold to the touch. The HTC one is pretty sexy, but it lacks all the experience Samsung has crafted into the Galaxy line.
Anyways, i'm not here to debate this, i'm here to offer a solution to the ones that complain. Buy a brushed aluminum door. Since the front is glass, you now only have a plastic bezel, all the rest is high quality material. I bought one of these off ebay for under 5$, i didnt buy it to have a more solid feeling, i bought it because i'm not a big fan of the fake texture samsung put into the S4.
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Here is the link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221219179166...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2075wt_1139

I could imagine these might interfere with radio signal

First off why are you even defending this. Its just a phone. Nobody will care for this thread with this title. You could have easily posted this in the case or accessories thread OR in the Htc one forum . Get off the s4 nutz and let people have their opinion, and don't let it get to you because in reality it doesn't even affect you about how they feel or think. Or does it... im just sick of these threads cluttering the s4 forum. Still amazed people still let it get to them. Did Samsung hire you?

You can say nobody cares, but the fact is you spend a few minutes replying to this thread so that shows the exact opposite.
The reason for me posting this is a lot of threads that talk about the GS4 have people in it who, for some reason, always bring back the fact that the GS4 is plastic and is cheaper because of that, i personally think people should change disk because there are so many alternatives that will fit anybody's needs.
Second of all, i'm not defending anything, i'm just suggesting people an alternative to a problem they might have. If anything, this post affected you more than anything for such an aggressive response.
And as for the interference, I've had a brushed aluminum door on my GS3 since 2 weeks after launch, it didn't seem to affect much. I've always had the same signal with or without the door.
And no, i don't work for Samsung, but i can tell you i'd love to work for them because they rock!!

Moved to accessories
FNM

This will block the NFC. I would know cuz I had one for my S3. But if you dont care about NFC, then this is your best bet.
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Is the signal and the internet still strong after installing this back cover?
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Xcor3 said:
This will block the NFC. I would know cuz I had one for my S3. But if you dont care about NFC, then this is your best bet.
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never thought of that...but until a good nfc payment app comes in, dont really care
l0ngxnguyen said:
Is the signal and the internet still strong after installing this back cover?
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didnt have any issues on my s3, i bought this a week ago so i should get this soon, in any case, i still dont hace my s4, in canada it comes out friday

Im holding the s4 in my hand and typing this. It does not feel cheap to me at all. Never the less in the interest of protection im getting a aluminium bumper. Really hope dracodesign does one soon. Those bumpers are really sexy. for now this is what I have ordered. http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...-s4/casefanatic-metal-bumper-for-galalaxy-s4/
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SohumD said:
Im holding the s4 in my hand and typing this. It does not feel cheap to me at all. Never the less in the interest of protection im getting a aluminium bumper. Really hope dracodesign does one soon. Those bumpers are really sexy. for now this is what I have ordered.
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Those are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing the link! (I seiously need 10 posts so I stop getting denied form posting links... It wouldn't even let the quote go through)
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Is there any truth to this? Would the metal back ACTUALLY effect the signal and NFC?? Alluminum is not exactly "highly conductive" and phones like the HTC One we have all heard so much about, are made almost completely from aluminum. . .

I would like to see a higher quality photo or video of the black battery door.
The only thing I don't about the S4 is the glossy finish to the original battery door.

SohumD said:
Im holding the s4 in my hand and typing this. It does not feel cheap to me at all. Never the less in the interest of protection im getting a aluminium bumper. Really hope dracodesign does one soon. Those bumpers are really sexy. for now this is what I have ordered. http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...-s4/casefanatic-metal-bumper-for-galalaxy-s4/
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Yeah these are pretty slick. If I hadn't already spent a grip on cases I would probably think about one of these.
As far as the hostility in this thread I think it stems from the title. If you wanted less angst you could have titled it something along the lines of "Cool Aluminum S4 Case" instead of the "crybabies". Just sayin.

I wonder if this would fit the I9505 as well? as far as I know there's no structural differences between the two.
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Fu5ion said:
I wonder if this would fit the I9505 as well? as far as I know there's no structural differences between the two.
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I would like to know this aswell!

Fu5ion said:
I wonder if this would fit the I9505 as well? as far as I know there's no structural differences between the two.
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The only real difference between the I9505 and the I9500 is the processor. Physically they are the same.

SohumD said:
Im holding the s4 in my hand and typing this. It does not feel cheap to me at all. Never the less in the interest of protection im getting a aluminium bumper. Really hope dracodesign does one soon. Those bumpers are really sexy. for now this is what I have ordered. http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...-s4/casefanatic-metal-bumper-for-galalaxy-s4/
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I had an Inspire 4G before my S4, and while I don't think I'd say the S4 feels cheap in comparison, it definitely feels fragile in comparison. I don't have a case yet either, and without one, it feels like something that you could snap in half if you sat on it by accident. On the otherhand, I'm pretty sure my 4G could survive being thrown at a brick wall by Aroldis Chapman.

Few questions if y'all don't mine answering
On the metal blackcover
Does the phone heat up any more than usual?
Can you verify NFC doesn't work?
Does the cover add any thickness?
Do you think the metal back cover will work with the metal bumper?
Thanks for your time

backyardpyro said:
Those are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing the link! (I seiously need 10 posts so I stop getting denied form posting links... It wouldn't even let the quote go through)
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Is there any truth to this? Would the metal back ACTUALLY effect the signal and NFC?? Alluminum is not exactly "highly conductive" and phones like the HTC One we have all heard so much about, are made almost completely from aluminum. . .
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If the case is made of read aluminium, NFC should NOT work, it can't.
Now the wifi/signal etc are a different story, they shouldn't be affected, and if they are, it should be minimal.
The HTC one has two plastic stripes on the back, above the radios.

BadAssAbe said:
Few questions if y'all don't mine answering
On the metal blackcover
Does the phone heat up any more than usual?
Can you verify NFC doesn't work?
Does the cover add any thickness?
Do you think the metal back cover will work with the metal bumper?
Thanks for your time
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1. No
2. Yes, it will not work
3. It does, a little that some case wouldnt work
4. Depends on what kind of metal bumper, but im 99% sure it will not fit.
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Those are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing the link! (I seiously need 10 posts so I stop getting denied form posting links... It wouldn't even let the quote go through)
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Is there any truth to this? Would the metal back ACTUALLY effect the signal and NFC?? Alluminum is not exactly "highly conductive" and phones like the HTC One we have all heard so much about, are made almost completely from aluminum. . .
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The NFC antenna in the One is hidden in the same spot as the rear camera.
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Love Mei Case Review

Hey everyone.
I've had the case for a couple of days now testing it.
I have to day... I love it.
Design:
Stunning. Smooth, solid, heavy and all round perfect. Feels really good in the hands with the rubber and it just feels safe.
Strength:
Stupid. Basically. Chucked in on a very bumpy and stone floor outside a work shop and couple of scratches on the case and that's it. Nothing came off it and sounded like I dropped a brick. Was sanding my mates car and painting it. Left my phone in my pocket and had a few heavy corner hits to it from the car and no damage at all. No paint inside or dust. There was a lot of dust in the shed.
Usability:
If you don't mind the Note 2 size but and thicker then this case will do you fine. No nerves about dropping it into water or anything. Used it in the rain and nothing. (Heavy rain for 10 minutes).
Cons:
In call. People can't hear you very well. The mic is covered by waterproof/resistant sheet which muffles it a lot apparently. If you don't mind talking louder you are fine. My Grandad is 80 and he could hear me.
The WiFi signal is dropped by 2 bars. So I can't use it in my bedroom. But phone signal is not affected.
Here are some pictures for you.
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And you said you got yours on eBay right? I can't wait for mine to arrive next week
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xPXGx said:
And you said you got yours on eBay right? I can't wait for mine to arrive next week
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Ye £39.99. Worth the money definitely.
Enjoy the panic free feel of dropping your phone.
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great review. thanks.
***EDIT***
does this case have gorilla glass?

How much is the case from them? I kind of thinking getting this instead of the obex
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GiantsFan91 said:
great review. thanks.
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does this case have gorilla glass?
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Yes very nice gorilla glass 2 I think
resurektz said:
How much is the case from them? I kind of thinking getting this instead of the obex
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I got it from eBay for £39.99. I would recommend this case. Not sure what over is like so can't really say if this case is better or not
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Can you give the link from ebay or the seller?
btw nice review!!!

xelir13 said:
Can you give the link from ebay or the seller?
btw nice review!!!
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this isnt the same seller skrappi used, but its where i ordered mine, and its a buit cheaper, but look around, bsellers come on and offline alot with these things, but beware of the knockoffs, there's a knockoff called pepk, the best way i can figure to tell the difference is that the pepk case only comes in two colors
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171107586380?var=470280573558&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

waderedsox said:
this isnt the same seller skrappi used, but its where i ordered mine, and its a buit cheaper, but look around, bsellers come on and offline alot with these things, but beware of the knockoffs, there's a knockoff called pepk, the best way i can figure to tell the difference is that the pepk case only comes in two colors
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17110758638...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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The pepk case looks more solid built. The love mei is more rounded.
Color wise they both have the same.
And thanks.
The link for the case is here:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271254811337
It's UK based.
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Liked! Seems unbreakable

skrapi said:
The pepk case looks more solid built. The love mei is more rounded.
Color wise they both have the same.
And thanks.
The link for the case is here:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271254811337
It's UK based.
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Holy crap on a cow. That is expensive.
You can get the Love Mei case for ~USD30

lambstone said:
Holy crap on a cow. That is expensive.
You can get the Love Mei case for ~USD30
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But then you have to be careful how cheap you get it. You get what you pay for sometimes.
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skrapi said:
But then you have to be careful how cheap you get it. You get what you pay for sometimes.
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Yes, but this is a chinese case. As far as I'm aware, there aren't any fakes for this case.
It is suppose to retail for about $30 ish outside China. Charging $60? That's a rort.

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Yes, but this is a chinese case. As far as I'm aware, there aren't any fakes for this case.
It is suppose to retail for about $30 ish outside China. Charging $60? That's a rort.
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Not sure. Pepk is a cheap version of love mei.
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lambstone said:
Yes, but this is a chinese case. As far as I'm aware, there aren't any fakes for this case.
It is suppose to retail for about $30 ish outside China. Charging $60? That's a rort.
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60$? Try 96$ on the love mei website
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Look good :thumbup:
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resurektz said:
60$? Try 96$ on the love mei website
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Ok. We'll still fall back to the previous argument. "$60? It must be a fake since the love mei website sells for $96" At this point of time, we'll think that whoever charges higher must be legit.
For instance, I'm now selling the OFFICIAL LEGIT GENUINE Love Mei Case on my blog for only $300. Comes with FREE EXPRESS shipping. There will be some idiots who believe it is safer to buy from me because of my higher price.

roypass said:
$35 LOVE MEI Extreme Case for Samsung Galaxy S4, http://dx-box.com/black-lunatik-tak...amsung-galaxy-s4-1-pack-retail-packaging.html
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Even while it is advertised as the Love Mei, the screenshots are from the Pepk knockoff which is known to have a plastc screen protector instead of the gorilla glass one. Look closely and you will see Pepk written on the upper right side.

roypass said:
$35 LOVE MEI Extreme Case for Samsung Galaxy S4, http://dx-box.com/black-lunatik-tak...amsung-galaxy-s4-1-pack-retail-packaging.html
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Indeed this is not a love mei case at all. The case Is solid as a brick but the screen is plastic and things fall off. Plus it takes up to 2 weeks to deliver.
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question about the case
I should receive mine in a few weeks as I ordered it on Ebay for about $33 shipped. I do agree that the Pepk is a knock off and doesn't offer gorilla glass. Anyways, what concerns me the most is losing certain features like NFC, Sbeam, 1-2 bars of signal strength.
I bought an aluminum case for this about a month ago. Unfortunately I had to return it because I lost one bar consistently. Now this even with the back cover of the S4 removed. You have to remove it to fit into this case. I took it out and I got the bar back. So I knew it was due to the case.
Now with this case, it's even thicker AND you don't remove the back. That means more rubber, metal to go through. That's what worries me most. Waterproof? I don't plan to swim with it or use it while I"m paddling a canoe. But for those times where I'm using the john and I drop it on the toilet (which I've done 3 times to my phones), I want to be able to grab it (yes, I'm going right in) and rinse it off without ruining the phone.
Some have said they plan to put a strip of copper foil underneath the case to extend the signal quality. Not sure if that will work or how they plan to do it.

Draco Hydra Bumper Case For Galaxy S4 (Review)

I was a Lumia 920 user and loved the way it looked. A month back, I switched to Galaxy S4, but soon found how cheap it looked compared to the Lumia 920. There is day and night difference in how solid Lumia felt and Samsung felt. A friend of mine told me about Draco and how good-looking your phone becomes after putting it on.
I bit the bullet and bought it. It costed me a hefty $99, and so far, I have been very happy with it.
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Unlike the iPhone 5 Draco case (which I also have), there is no signal drop at all (although Draco claimed there would be no drop in signal in iPhone 5).
+ Looks amazing
+ Excellent built quality. No rattles anywhere, whatsoever.
+ Makes your phone unique
+ Does not affects cellular or Wi-Fi signal strength.
+ GPS works just fine.
+ Phone no longer feels slippery. It adds good grip, thanks to black plastic accents
- Price. At $99.99, not everybody can afford it. But if you can afford it, go, get it. Do not get the cheap knockoffs, as they may affect signal strength.
You can find my complete review here. High resolution pictures can be seen here.
Got any questions? Feel free to ask them.

pics of Ducati...

Doesn't look like it's worth that kind of money at all. Hehe.

GrapeBandit said:
pics of Ducati...
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Here you go.
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There are some decent aluminum bumpers on eBay for less than $20.

tech_head said:
There are some decent aluminum bumpers on eBay for less than $20.
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Yes, I have one. I think I paid 10 for mine. There is no way I could ever justify 100 for a case.
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1454 said:
Yes, I have one. I think I paid 10 for mine. There is no way I could ever justify 100 for a case.
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I could maybe justify $100 for case, but for THAT? No way. Lifeproof or Otterbox, maybe. Maybe.
I DO like the way it looks, just far to expensive.

that ducati case looks like it makes the phone way too hard to hold on to lol

id buy the aliexpress version

Why would they put Ducati on the case? I really think it shrinks their target market down to non existent. Even if I owned a Ducati, I wouldn't want it on my phone, its just odd. And from my experience (I had one on the S3 that looked much better) it messes with the signal.
The Element Eclipse is a much better premium style case and it doesnt mess with the signal as much because the metal doesnt wrap around where the antenna is. Any metal case that wraps around the antenna location is going to mess with the signal somewhat. Plus with the element, you get full protection and you can find them for under 20 bucks on ebay.
I'm glad you're enjoying it, I doubt they sell many though because of the strange decision to slap Ducati all over it.

1454 said:
Yes, I have one. I think I paid 10 for mine. There is no way I could ever justify 100 for a case.
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The draco hydra design looks cooler than those simple bumpers. Either way I enjoy the ease of removing my battery, with a case like that there wouldn't be anything easy about it

ghost0211 said:
The draco hydra design looks cooler than those simple bumpers. Either way I enjoy the ease of removing my battery, with a case like that there wouldn't be anything easy about it
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Actually, mine is very easy to take out. The face on my aluminum bumper slides off to let the phone out that's actually the only reason I bought it. The one above looks like the screw on type. That I couldn't deal with.
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JLine05 said:
And from my experience (I had one on the S3 that looked much better) it messes with the signal.
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I had the one for s3 and iPhone 5. They did somewhat messed with cellular and WiFi radios. Looks like this issue has been resolved in GS4's case.
PS: You can choose not to put the Ducati sticker on the back. But yeah, you can do nothing about the one on the case itself.
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