I looked around and I didn't see this case here. I wanted a wallet case but that also had the S View function. I stumbled across this on Amazon. It looked promising. But it did not live up to my expectations....
First off the packaging was just a small zip lock type bag. Never heard of this company so I'm not surprised the packaging was nothing special. The case itself looks and feels nice.
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The phone is held by a TPU case that's like glued in there. I'm concerned the glue will not hold forever. It doesn't feel really solid and pulling on the flap makes me feel like I'm gonna rip the flap off of the TPU case. The TPU case covers everything and leaves cutouts for everything. Never had issues with chargers or headphones or with WatchOn. The flap that holds the credit card feels cheap. It feels like its paper thin. I was able to fit two cards but I felt like it was gonna rip so one card max to be on the safe side
The flap feels solid except for the top part where the S View is at. I haven't owned another S View case/cover so it may be how the S View is but it feels very flimsy. The full cover feels solid but the S View part bends easily and it concerns me for the condition of the case when used a lot
The case looks good on the phone. The magnet latch holds it closed for the most part and the stand works decent
However, the S View is a hit and miss. It does not shut the screen off for the most part. When you simply close it, it will not turn the screen off nor display the S View screen
You need to wiggle around the cover to where it will shut the screen off. It seems as if the cover overlaps the TPU case, it will not work. It seems like the cover needs to be placed on the phone and not on top of the TPU.
On another note, this is about the S View part of the cover. It will not stay perfectly flat. Its so flimsy that it looks like this no matter what I did
Once you find the right spot where the S View will work, you will lose it when you put it in your pocket. When you put it in your pocket and reach in to grab it, it will move the cover around, causing the cover to not be placed on the "sweet" spot where the S View works.
Also when you have one credit card in the case, the S View is COMPLETELY useless. No matter where I moved the cover, no matter how hard I pressed down to try to get the sensors to work, it will not shut off. I see this as a big flaw since it was advertised as an S View wallet case. If I can't use both at the same time, that's a big let down.
Conclusion, is it worth it? I don't know. In my opinion, I wouldn't recommend it. Only because of the issue with the S View not always functioning and the fatal flaw of the S View not working when you have a credit in the slot. I mean for less than $20, I guess my expectations were too high. All I know is I will be returning it as I am not happy with it. Hopefully this review would help someone who's considering this case
Link below if anyone is interested:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CWQFKIW/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Thanks for the review was looking into buying this but I'll probably give it a miss now! Just one question though. Is the s view cut out just a hole in the case or is it like the Samsung s view window with clear plastic covering the hole?
I would recommend the Sonivo Sneak Peak Case at the following link :
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CXO9MM8
Judging by its youtube review , the case does seem sturdier than this one.
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This review is for the international version of the Rock Quicksand Case in Gray, being used on the At&t HTC One X.
The holes are a little misaligned, but it has no impact on usage or performance.
The case has a nice, soft feel to it. I would say it is somewhere between felt and super fine sand paper (it isn't going to scratch you).
It is a very thin case and doesn't add much to the overall bulk of the phone.
On the camera there is a lip to protect it from scratches when it is set down.
There is a bit of a lip over the front of the screen, but I couldn't tell you which would hit the ground first first, as it's pretty level with the raise due to my screen protector.
The cutouts look nice, but one thing to keep in mind is that neither the top nor bottom are covered. I would say that the lip from the corners would take most of the impact if it is dropped on its head though.
Overall,
This is the best case I have ever had. The case has a great feel and look, and doesn't add too much bulk, while protecting it from nicks due to being dropped.
Hope that helps!
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I just got the black one (http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Black-Composite-Quicksand-Poly-carbonate/dp/B0089DRQL6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350374497&sr=8-1&keywords=rock+quicksand+one+x) today and it's awesome! Very very thin,and fits quite snugly. The back is protected very well against scratches. This definitely includes the camera lens, which is one of my main concerns.
The screen and most of the front is not protected very much at all. I certainly wouldn't set my phone facing down on a table. On the other hand, that means that swiping from side to side is great. I remember there was no way to swipe between Google Chrome tabs with my old jelly case. The slightly rough material on the back is great for gripping the phone, and it doesn't pick up lint like the jelly cases do.
Thanks alot for your review!
Also appreciate the review - looks pretty good. Thanks for taking the plunge with an International case on an AT&T variant. I really don't understand why manufacturer's aren't making more AT&T specific cases still.
Have you used any USB cables other than the stock HTC one with this case? I have a few different USB cables and am afraid they may not all fit with the case on. Any pictures you can provide with the case on and cable in would be great.
A case like this would never work for me. 100% of the time I drop my phone, it lands screen down. :crying:
Also appreciate the review - looks pretty good. Thanks for taking the plunge with an International case on an AT&T variant. I really don't understand why manufacturer's aren't making more AT&T specific cases still.
Have you used any USB cables other than the stock HTC one with this case? I have a few different USB cables and am afraid they may not all fit with the case on. Any pictures you can provide with the case on and cable in would be great.
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I've used 3 USB cables other than stock and they all work without any hassle. The cutout for the microUSB is rather large (which can be seen in the 1st and 2nd pictures), and unless your using some monster USB cable (I haven't seen one before) it shouldn't be a problem at all.
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A case like this would never work for me. 100% of the time I drop my phone, it lands screen down. :crying:
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Me too! that's why I use a screen protector (only cost like $10 for a decent one on amazon). I've dropped it on asphalt face down from waist high and nothing happened.
I've had this case since last Friday and it's awesome. It's extremely light, thin, and has a fantastic texture that gives it a great grippy-ness.
Before you go and buy the White KLD "Smart wake Cover on ebay you may want to read this.
Hi guys
So i bought the KLD and waited almost a month for this to be delivered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KLD-Smart-W...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item19dbff2bbc
Ill be honest its not the worst case in the world but far from how nice it seems in the pictures. The build quality is "ok", it seems to offer decent protection and it has access to everything including the SD card and SIM. The stand seems to work ok too
Now for the bad.
Its CLEARLY not white. Check the pics I have put up next to my white phone case and the white N5100 Its more of a cream or beige . Also it doesnt have Smart auto wake like advertised. Not too worried about this as i know magnets are supposed to be bad for your device or something. The coating that is holding the flap on thats been applied to the plastic back cover has not been put on well. Looks quite cheap and old. The case comes really close to the S Pen so me with very short finger nails, its really hard to access it and trying to press the volume and power button is a real mission. The flap covering the screen moves around a bit too I wouldnt recommend this case to anyone really. I wont be using it for long, waiting for Samsung to get the original book cases in. I would give this case a 3 out of 10
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The 360 Rotating Case with auto sleep is much the same as this from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Fintie-Degree...9&sr=8-7&keywords=galaxy+note+8+case+rotating
The case isnt too bad, you have better access to your S Pen however u dont have access to your SD and SIM slot. The front flap is quite thick so its adds a bit of bulk to the device and a bit of weight too. Its really easy to rotate the device when its in the case so when u are using it in landscape mode it can move around really easy. It seems to add quite a bit of protection to the device and the auto sleep wake feature works even if you close it when your device is upside down. The viewing mode in portrait is a lot more slanted than in landscape and is not as stable but its seems to hold it ok. You can also use the strap used to keep the flap closed as a hand strap. I would give this case a 6 out of ten.
Shout if you want any more pics or info.
I have the samsung book cover and I hate it. Its cheaply made and I dont like the positions it allows me to hold the device in. Also, it takes a minimalist approach and basically just clips on the corners of the device. For $50 I expected more.
I recently ordered this off amazon and like it much better. Many more colors to choose from and the pen is easily accessible. It may only cost and $8 and some change but its worth atleast double that. I also got a screen protector from moko with good quality as well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BTZGCPM/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1369262817&sr=8-9&pi=SL75
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jdub1981 said:
I have the samsung book cover and I hate it. Its cheaply made and I dont like the positions it allows me to hold the device in. Also, it takes a minimalist approach and basically just clips on the corners of the device. For $50 I expected more.
I recently ordered this off amazon and like it much better. Many more colors to choose from and the pen is easily accessible. It may only cost and $8 and some change but its worth atleast double that. I also got a screen protector from moko with good quality as well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BTZGCPM/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1369262817&sr=8-9&pi=SL75
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Does the samsung book cover have magnets that keep the flap closed if held upside down?
No, and that is just another reason to hate it. It does have the sleep! Wake function but because its not secured by anything while you carry it or heck when the wind blows to hard the lid can move which wakes the device. The one I listed above has a magnet built into the plastic lip and a small metal piece on the cover that secures it in place. It is secure and doesnt come in contact with the screen so it wont damage it.
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I got this case on amazon for $10.99. It comes with a mediocre screen protector.
The case itself is extremely light and fits around the phone securely. It covers every edge which is nice for these light shell cases. The design is similar to OEM look.
The feel is a little slick but better than the phone metal body. I wish it were more rubbery like other slim cases I've had before.
The case I got was gold.
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I have the clear one. Love it. It's the only super slim case case I could find that covers all sides and provides a small lip for face down lay on the table protection.
Edit: the black one has a soft touch feel BTW. I have that one on my M8.[emoji16]
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I have the clear one. Love it. It's the only super slim case case I could find that covers all sides and provides a small lip for face down lay on the table protection.
Edit: the black one has a soft touch feel BTW. I have that one on my M8.[emoji16]
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Thanks! That's good to know. I was debating on whether to get black or gold and just randomly chose gold.
I wish the screen protector it came with was larger. It doesn't cover the entire surface and it's a weird size in that it doesnt fit the actual screen part of the phone either.
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I wish the screen protector it came with was larger. It doesn't cover the entire surface and it's a weird size in that it doesnt fit the actual screen part of the phone either.
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So true! I've placed many screen protectors on phones over the years and this one was by far the worst. It just didn't fit right at all I had to trash it. But it was free so I can't complain too much. I prefer glass ones now anyway.
URL for the case:
http://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Screen...429212145&sr=8-3&keywords=ringke+slim+case+m9
I had gotten the clear one, but I don't recommend it. The cutout for the camera flash is too close, and since the case is clear, the flash will reflect and cause a glare in your photos. The black and gold ones probably don't have this problem though.
Looks really sleek and I kinda like the gold one however it does look like the Huawei Mate 7. Have held this phone with this case and it sure was very light and slim. I agree that it would've been better if the feel is a little more rubbery because I am not that comfortable holding the phone with that case.
I bought this case last month when the phone first came out. I bought the clear one and it was very slim and looked very sharp. This past weekend while walking through a parking lot I went to pull my phone out of my pocket and literally threw it up in the air and it took about a 6 foot bounce off the pavement. The corner of the Ringke case is broken off but there isn't one scratch on my phone.
Now you expect a giant brick of a case like the otterbox to survive these types of falls but I don't expect an Ultra thin case to survive and I was very impressed it was able to protect my phone. Its a good case.
I would'nt had bought this case if I knew it was this slippery lol
I have one in clear and like the way it does not add bulk to the phone at all. You feel like you are holding just the phone and the clear case really shows off the two tone.
I had one of these for my M7 and loved it, so I wanted to get one for my M9. These are made of genuine good-quality leather and the construction is pretty solid. My M7 case is showing very little wear after a year of use.
The only drawback is that, as far as I've been able to tell, these are not available from retailers outside of China, so you have to order and wait. I got mine from ipromarket and it took about three weeks from order to receipt.
There are two styles/colors, red-brown and black.
http://www.ipromarket.com/nokia-htc-blackberry/htc-accessories/cases-protectors/htc-one-m9/?brand=324&case_material=201
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The liner is made from TPU leather.
There is room for 2-3 IDs or credit cards in the slot without affecting the bulk. The cover is held closed with a small magnet , though not tightly (this is good; you don't want a strong magnet lest it damage your credit cards).
The phone fits snugly in the case, and in my experience with my M7, protection is good. I've dropped it a few times with no damage to either the phone or the case.
It does slightly obstruct access to the power button on the side, however.
Access to the microUSB port and headphone jack is unobstructed.
All in all, for ~$25, this is a great value for a leather folio case.
Update: This is not a smart case, but modding it to be one is not challenging. I didn't take any pictures of the process, but it's pretty straightforward. You just need a slim battery to slide inside the cover. I used two 5/16" x 1/32" N52 disc magnets from K&J Magnetics.
What I did was use a razor blade to slice the cover open at the backseam along the "hinge" and peel it back far enough to insert the magnet. The interior of the cover has a flexible plastic frame that you need to carve out a recess for the magnet into. I took my time with this to avoid cutting into the leather. Then I glued the cover back together.
You can see here where the magnet should go (the little circle just below and to the right of the logo on the inside of the cover ). The only reason you can see anything is that I initially tried gluing the magnet in that spot, then decided I didn't like that approach.
You do need to have Dot View enabled for the smart cover function to work. I initially had it disabled and had an extremely frustrating time trying to figure out where the magnet needed to be.
Thank bro, Nice review
it's leather or pu leather?it's looks a pu leather case.
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it's leather or pu leather?it's looks a pu leather case.
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Interior is PU leather, exterior is genuine.
buying in ipromarket
hello, i only want to know if it safe to buy in ipromarket i try to search customer reports but i done find anything i hope that you answer my questions
thanks for all
cancer1990 said:
hello, i only want to know if it safe to buy in ipromarket i try to search customer reports but i done find anything i hope that you answer my questions
thanks for all
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I have ordered a couple of things from them without issues. I don't know anything more about them.
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The good fellows at rooCASE have sent me their Origami case for the Nexus 9 to review. After a few weeks and of testing, here is the my review.
http://www.amazon.com/roocase-Googl...id=1437516245&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+9+origami
Pro’s:
First up… it has to be the right price or it won’t’ work for me. MSRP on the case is $49.99, but it sells for $19.98 on Amazon. And it is quite the case, albeit not perfect, for $20.
This thing looks awesome and feels awesome (I’ll revisit feeling in a little bit). The hard shell back is a polycarbonate and is really, really solid. It looks to be a quarter inch thick in some places and thicker on the corners for when you drop it. I do like how the N9 is “pinched” into the case as it will allow for the glass screen covers and you don’t have to worry about the case grabbing on to it. I’m not a big fan of NFC, but for those of you who are… no worries, the thick case still allows for NFC transfers.
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The cover is made out of polyurethane. The inside cover is like a non-slip surface so when you have the N9 standing, it won’t slide around. The multiple ways you can fold the cover (hence the name Origami) give you plenty of options for your seating position. This is a great option for those who are “road warriors”. After that, the usual stuff you get with most cases is provided such as wake/sleep, and hey… it protects the screen when closed (another topic I will revisit below)
However, looks and feel only get you so far. This case held up to being thrown in a backpack to go to work and to some soccer games just fine. However, I don’t see it as ideal for those rugged people. If you are one of those people who are consistently biking, camping, mountain climbing, sky-diving, and/or warrior against fire-breathing dragons… you may want to check out that Orb System Versa Tough case by rooCASE.
Con’s:
So let’s get back to those things I said I would revisit. First off, I stand by my words that it looks and feel awesome. However, the case does absorb oils from your hands. It takes a little bit to wipe it clean… but keep this in mind. Next thing, and probably the biggest thing is the cover itself. The non-slip surface of the inside cover also sticks to debris. So the chances of scratching the screen is there (but the case does allow for glass screen protectors). The magnets that hold the cover to the case barely, and I mean barely keep the cover closed. As you can see in the photos, the cover opens up in the middle when it is upside-down. So I highly suggest keeping this case to the office/school/home use. Do not use this case for outdoor use (beach, camping, fire-breathing dragons, etc). You will more than likely get debris inside the case and scratch the screen. The last con that I have (and is probably the reason for the loose cover) is that it is not flush to the side of the N9 when closed (see picture of overlap). This is due to how the cover attaches itself to the case.
End Result:
Is the case worth it? I can say yes, as long as you know that the limitations are there. This case looks awesome in the business environment, sleek enough for school, and the cut outs for ports are perfect. I would love to see a better connection of the cover to the overall case to eliminate the flap that hangs over and I would love to see a bit stronger magnets used. The case weighing 0.4lbs adds a small amount of weight… however maybe the guys at rooCASE can develop a skeletonize version of the case can save weight and cost (I can dream, right?).
Either way, it is a great option and worth the $20.
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Anyone have issues with the magnetic sleep/wake being activated when the cover is folded behind the device? My tablet will go to sleep if the cover is pressed against the top backside of the device. Think holding the device with your left hand in landscape orientation. For now I have resolved the issue with a small piece of material along the top edge of the device between it and the hard plastic shell. It pushes the top of the device out just enough to prevent the device going to sleep.