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Quick review, sorry I don't have batteries for my digital camera right now, so no pics.
What I bought - I bought a "Crystal Gel TPU Case" in the glossy black variety. The case is flexible, but it keeps it's shape like a hard plastic case. I wanted this type of fit because I had a hard plastic case from the same company and it was damn-near impossible to get off when I had to pull my battery one time.
I paid $8.99 + free shipping. They do have some on sale for less.
The Company - They had contacted me on Twitter at one point, one of those advertisement Tweets. The key was, they offered me free shipping on their products using the code "twitter". So I figured I'd give them a go.
So far, after two orders, I'm pretty pleased. The second order did take a day longer than the first to have processed before it shipped, but I knew from receiving my first order that they were a home-based, small time ordeal by the packaging the first case I ordered came inside (hand-written address and what-not).
Shipping took 3 days both times. I'm in VA, I think the company is in Jersey.
Fit - Fit's perfectly. It's not too tight like the hard plastic cases out there, and it's not loose at all, nice and snug.
Protection - Not the best. You basically get outer case protection, and I would imagine that it's not as good as a hard plastic case.
Look - I bought the glossy black case, which I thought would be a dust and finger print magnet, but it's not too bad.... for dust that is. It does get smudges, but it's a case, I'm not too worried about it.
Overall - 7/10 Good buy for the price. You can get free shipping using the coupon code "twitter" at checkout.
Check them out - cimousa.com
I bought something similar called the Crystal Clear Case off of ebay. About the same price with the same checkerboard pattern on the back of it and I can tell you that it will turn yellow after a couple of months like old plastic does . It's not like a rich yellow but you can see where it starts tinting yellow. I didn't even bother asking for a replacement since it was through eBay and I don't think they'd do it anyways.
Well, GL.
I'm sure it could do that, It's very cheap. I'm buying a case mate case for my n1 after I have enough money to justify a $30 phone case lol
jerhoyet said:
Quick review, sorry I don't have batteries for my digital camera right now, so no pics.
What I bought - I bought a "Crystal Gel TPU Case" in the glossy black variety. The case is flexible, but it keeps it's shape like a hard plastic case. I wanted this type of fit because I had a hard plastic case from the same company and it was damn-near impossible to get off when I had to pull my battery one time.
I paid $8.99 + free shipping. They do have some on sale for less.
The Company - They had contacted me on Twitter at one point, one of those advertisement Tweets. The key was, they offered me free shipping on their products using the code "twitter". So I figured I'd give them a go.
So far, after two orders, I'm pretty pleased. The second order did take a day longer than the first to have processed before it shipped, but I knew from receiving my first order that they were a home-based, small time ordeal by the packaging the first case I ordered came inside (hand-written address and what-not).
Shipping took 3 days both times. I'm in VA, I think the company is in Jersey.
Fit - Fit's perfectly. It's not too tight like the hard plastic cases out there, and it's not loose at all, nice and snug.
Protection - Not the best. You basically get outer case protection, and I would imagine that it's not as good as a hard plastic case.
Look - I bought the glossy black case, which I thought would be a dust and finger print magnet, but it's not too bad.... for dust that is. It does get smudges, but it's a case, I'm not too worried about it.
Overall - 7/10 Good buy for the price. You can get free shipping using the coupon code "twitter" at checkout.
Check them out - cimousa.com
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Actually i think the soft case would have better protection. hardcases just transmit the force right through with little dampening but the soft rubber/plastic would absorb a lot of the impact.
I like the tpu case more because the silicone stuff attracts lint and doesnt slide in and out pockets as well. They also dont stay on as well a a good tpu case.
i ordered one up also....great price $8.60 CAD includes shipping
Over been using this case for about a month now and I have nothing but great things to say about it. The fit is great and it doesn't add too much bulk. The argyle pattern on the back is beautiful too. I love the smoked color and how its partially see through which allows me to put my contact information on a sticker on the phone and have it show through; 100000X better than an engraving. And you can't beat the price, I think mine was about 8 or 9 bucks with shipping!
I ordered from this seller and couldn't be happier. Its the best case available for the Epic imo.
You can buy it now for $8+shipping or do what I did and use Auctionsniper. I picked mine up for $7 shipped. Sprint stores sell them for $19.99
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R...+Case+BLACK+CZY0986&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Your link takes you to all categories on eBay.
Edited OP ^^^^^^^
I personally have that case, its absolute horse ****. The tabs on the case snap off or wear down. The back rubber area is held on by cheap adhesive, and starts to peel off. I've had this case for 2 months and its falling apart. Theres a reason why its so cheap, its because its garbage.
these are definitely not otterbox cases.
It looks like this: http://www.igear360.com/2010/09/01/review-sprint-protective-cover-czs6842r-for-the-samsung-epic-4g/
Which as stated above is not an otterbox.
I have one too. The case itself is alright, nothing fantastic. Good deal for $8
It makes the phone a helluva lot bigger (to be expected), but it does stop my screen from wobbling, so that's a huge plus.
I'd also like to point out that it isn't Otterbox.
http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-epic-4g-cases/samsung-epic-4g-cases,default,sc.html
The case being sold in those auctions is the same as the one on the Sprint website, take a look and compare.
I'm using the RF one from BestBuy. I'm thinking of getting a cheap rubber one and seeing if I can cram the RF one in for actual protection lol. I'm curious, what are you using?
I just ordered one for my sons triumph on Amazon..its a rubberized plastic black one I do believe.. should be in sometime this week. Didn't really like the one from best buy & had a hard time finding a decent one because none of the ones I found shipped until the 15th but they're all pretty much the same.. and only like $6 or $7 bucks plus shipping. Probably not the best but its better than nothing...
I bought one of those $6 black silicone cases from eBay and I'm very happy with it. The power button is easier to press now and I don't accidentally hit the volume buttons all the time (though they're also easier to press when i need them.) I didn't have to cut anything like some people have reported, as all the mic/speaker/led holes are in their proper places. Quality is about on par with the [much more expensive] Marware case I have my old iPod in.
I don't like cases so I ordered a neoprene pouch off ebay.. it looks exactly like the one for the nexus one if you know what that looks like.. good to protect the phone when it's in my pocket
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgreene/4254408553/
I went ahead and slurged for the Rocket Fish case over the weekend, pretty happy with it: nice, tight fit and adds very little bulk to the phone. The phone still fits in my leather belt pouch. The case rounds out the Triumph's corners and gives the phone a surer grip. I am much more comfortable carrying my $300 phone around now and I'm very glad I bought the case.
I still wish that Otterbox would come out with a case for us, but the Rocket Fish will do for now.
Motorola Triumph Rubberized Hard Protector Case - Smoke Diagonal Checker
I can't post a link due to me being a new member but search " Motorola Triumph Rubberized Hard Protector Case - Smoke Diagonal Checker " on Amazon.
I received the shipment on time as the order said it would. I opened the mail package to find a very sturdy case with a comfortable soft touch with a bit of grip. Not too much grip that will make it grip to anything; additionally, exactly enough comfort to feel durable and comfortable at the same time. I expected a cheap plastic case with no grip. I am very surprised from the seller on such a great price and product quality. Highly recommend this to first time buyers, or to whom loves their phone enough to spend $4 on keeping the phones appearance and quality at a high rate. Kudo's to the seller. =]
-Clint
I have the same one.
TheFlyingDharma said:
I bought one of those $6 black silicone cases from eBay and I'm very happy with it. The power button is easier to press now and I don't accidentally hit the volume buttons all the time (though they're also easier to press when i need them.) I didn't have to cut anything like some people have reported, as all the mic/speaker/led holes are in their proper places. Quality is about on par with the [much more expensive] Marware case I have my old iPod in.
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Mine was only $3 and i really like it. Easy to take off, really sticky and protective.
I bought two cases off amazon, both of the same brand from different sellers. The transparent smoke plastic case is crap. The black plastic is very nice, it feels stiff, it's just tacky enought to give it a good grip but not stick in your pocket, and its got a bit of springiness to it. Not bad for 5 clams. I'm sure an otterbox would be a lot nicer and tougher, but spending 40 bucks on a case to protect a 220 dollar phone? No.
i am using nillkin tpu case with free mofi pouch，I can insert my phone with tpu case into pouch.i like it
Motorola WX435 Triumph Rubberized Shield Hard Case - Neon Green
Bought it on Amazon.
Snaps right on the phone, is snug and sturdy
TCP gel cover. On my infuse and the rest of my family use it aswell. Very good quality.
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The case I use
I use the Rocket Fish case. I have dropped the phone like 15 times, and the phone is still fine. All the case seems to do is prevent cosmetic damage. The phone is solid as, excuse the pun, a brick.
I am using a cheap black silicone rubber case I found on eBay.
iPhone Trash
I am so sick of ipone this, iphone that. Everybody makes sweet cases for the iphone but leave out the android guys for some reason. Can't these manufacturers think outside of the apple bullcrap. I guess not, that's why android users are stuck with cheap lazer printed plastic junk that wears off within a few days of handling the case. Oh well, I am still a happy android user. till next time.
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I am so sick of ipone this, iphone that. Everybody makes sweet cases for the iphone but leave out the android guys for some reason. Can't these manufacturers think outside of the apple bullcrap. I guess not, that's why android users are stuck with cheap lazer printed plastic junk that wears off within a few days of handling the case. Oh well, I am still a happy android user. till next time.
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the thing is, with iPhone's they only have to make 1 to 2 depending on how they make the cutouts (since cdma and gsm versions have a bit different button placement). With android there are 30+ phones for every version of the iPhone. And prepaid carriers usually don't get the best of the cases... At least zagg makes screen protectors for every or near every recent android phone. It would be nice if they made a case for each phone, but that doesn't happen.
I have a pretty good case on my Triumph, it's a snap on but it's durable & don't look bad either.
Honestly, I've been using mine without any kind of case, and it's great! I've owned several phones and an Ipod touch before this that were awful without cases due to the shells being slippery, but the Triumph has a grippy rubberized exterior that feels great in the hand. Unless you drop your phone a lot, I wouldn't bother with a case.
I got a Fosman hard rubberized for like 3 bucks shipped from ebay. Great case for the money and like previously posted a 40 buck otterbox on a $220 phone is a bit of overkill.
I use the Black (Argyle Interior) TPU Crystal Silicone Case Cover For Motorola Triumph on for about 5 bucks. I have dropped the phone a few times and have no dings or scratches anywhere. It is thin enough to not affect the size of the phone and does it's job. I would recommend it over the silicone cases or even the snap on cases.
Whatever one is the cheapest at any online retailer. I would not buy one for .01, mind you, as those are most likely scams! But anything from a reliable retailer at a low price (I replace my generic ones every couple of months).
So...there is this low priced case on amazon called the Jkase Premium quality galaxy s4 matte black I9500 case. It is attractively priced at $0.99! You might be thinking "Well, it was discounted 96%. If the case was full retail it would be nearly $30, it should be pretty good." That was my thought process near midnight a few days ago when I ordered this case. Well, it is just okay. a 2.5*/5*
Looking at the price point of the case, it is understandably poor quality, even with the word premium in the name of the product! Here is where it lands in my opinion.
PROs:
-It does fit around the device pretty good. it is snug without any loose edges or anything like that. So it does provide adequate cover that will not fall off.
-the matte portion (yes portion) is a nice color and does resist finger prints well enough.
-price. At this price it is great. I would have returned it if the price was any more than $2.00 USD honestly.
CONs:
-the case around the lip on the front of the device requires pressure to grab the bezel.
-the cut outs for both speakers, top and bottom, are not centered.
-this matte case isn't matte all the way! the lip on the front of the device is shiny black. This wasn't disclosed and I think it looks tacky.
-the TPU feels rather cheap. I'm not sure how it can be any cheaper than another TPU, but this manufacturer seems to have found a way!
Overall, it works and fits the device, mostly. For the sale price, 96% off, it is worth a try to see if mine was defective, it you want to set down any money for it. Amazon link
Frontal shot. Notice the bulge on the sides of the device.
at least the 3.5mm jack is cut properly.
the bottom mic hole is nearly covered. Notice the rough cuts as well.
the difference in color from back to front.
the matte back
Damn. I bought one that's similar, but it mixed Gel in the TPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0BG0PS1188
Cost $5.....hope it isn't like this.
Hey all, thought I'd post a few quick reviews of some sleeves I ordered from Amazon. I've always preferred to keep my devices naked in hand, but protected in my pocket.
First up is the Rustic Leather iPhone 6 Plus Sleeve Handmade by Hide & Drink :: Guatemalan Cacao - $9.99 at time of review
Pros:
Cheap
Excellent Quality
Great Protection
Very Attractive
Can Charge Phone While In Case
Cons:
Adds A Slight Amount Of Width
I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of this case when I opened the package. For $10, this sleeve is an absolute no brainer. Honestly, I'd consider it a bargain at two to three times the price. I'm pretty sure I paid $50 for a similar iPod Touch case from Saddleback Leather a few years ago. This product is very comparable, but uses a thinner piece of leather. The Saddleback case was very rigid, which was good and bad. Good in that it was very protective, bad in that it was very bulky in the pocket. I'd actually say this case is a better product because of the thinner leather. It's certainly not skimpy by any means, and I think it's a better compromise of protection vs bulk.
As you can see from the product name, it was designed for the iPhone 6 Plus, but as you can also see from the pics, it's a perfect fit for the Nexus 6p. Very tight to slide the phone in, but fairly easy to remove because of the cutout at the bottom.
Highly Recommended
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Next up is the xhorizon TM Dark Elastic Neoprene Absorbing Pouch Case Cover ZY for 5.5 inch iPhone 6 Plus - $6.49 at time of review
Pros:
Super Cheap
Decent Protection
Keeps Screen Clean
Slim In The Pocket
Cons:
Less Protective
There's not a whole lot to say about this simple Neoprene case, other than that it does its job well. The Nexus 6p fits perfectly inside and remains fairly snug, requiring a bit of a tug to remove. Nothing significant really, but you don't have to worry about your phone just falling out of this case. As you can see in the pics, the back of the case is slightly taller than the front, which offers a bit of added protection for the top of the phone.
Another nice feature of this case is that the Neoprene does a great job of cleaning the screen as you slide the phone in and out of the case. This became especially apparently when I switched from this case to the leather case above. All of a sudden my screen seems peppered with little dots of lint that I hadn't noticed before.
Protection from this case will be mostly limited to scratches and scuffs from the detritus in your pocket. It may help pad the device in the event of a short fall, but I certainly wouldn't depend on it. For my purposes, though, I find it to be a great case.
Recommended
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Third is the Synthetic Leather iPhone 6 Plus and 6S Plus Sleeve - Slightly Padded Microfiber Lined Executive Professional Synthetic Leather Case by Dockem (Dark Brown) - $9.99 at time of review
Pros:
Slim
Cons:
Unattractive
Creased
This was the first sleeve I ordered for my Nexus 6p and based on the 4.7 out of 5 star average Amazon review (out of 29 reviews!), I had fairly high expectations. This was probably one of the most disappointing items I've received in more than a decade of shopping at Amazon. As you can see in the last pic, it's a very flimsy, thin sleeve. The one I received has a very ugly crease through the middle of it, which was not caused by shipping as it was in a box laying flat with one other item and several inflatable pockets of cushioning.
The Nexus 6p does fit in the case, but it's a pretty tight fit. It's a little more difficult to extract the phone than I expected, but it is manageable with the slot cut out of the top. Not sure what else to say really, I hate this one.
Definitely Not Recommended
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Last is the SOSAM 2Xpack Microfiber Sleeve Pouch Cover CasePouch For iphone 5 5S /iphone 6 6plus , Samsung HTC ONE / Blackberry Z10 Mini Wallet Purse Hand Bag Cloth Coin Cell Phone Bag Mobile Pouch (Black) - $8.00 at time of review
Pros:
Dirt Cheap
External Pocket
You Get Two?
Cons:
Major Lint Collector
Weird Clasp
You Get Two
At least with this case, I wasn't expecting much. With an effective cost of $4 each, how good can they be? Well, let's just put it this way, I want my $8 back. I have two dogs, and as soon as I opened this package, dog hair was immediately sucked from throughout my house to the felt of this pouch. You'd have thought these things were made by Dyson! On the positive side, the Nexus 6p fits fairly well into this case with a bit of extra room on the sides. The top is another matter though, the device protrudes a few millimeters from the top edge of the pouch. The unwieldy closure is a pain to use and despite the manufacturer's description of a drawstring closure, neither of mine function in that manner. You have to feed the longer string (with the bead) through the shorter string which catches on the bead to keep the pouch closed. Not very innovative and not really that functional.
About the only positive thing I have to say about this case is that it sports an external slot/pocket where you could store a pair of earbuds or a few bucks. Don't waste your money.
Absolutely NOT Recommended
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I'm still waiting for my fitBAG Beat White custom tailored sleeve for Huawei Nexus 6P. Fine nappa leather pouch with integrated microfibre lining for display cleaning to arrive from Germany. I'll update this post when I receive it.
Do you think the phone would fit in any of these if it has a slim case on it?
Only the Sosam, which I really wouldn't recommend.
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Only the Sosam, which I really wouldn't recommend.
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That's too bad. I would love to find one that can handle a slim case. I need it to put my phone in when I stick it in my backpack prior to going through airport security.
Thanks for these reviews - VERY helpful!