Just purchased this case
http://www.amazon.com/Obliq-GS4-XTM...id=1386978096&sr=1-4&keywords=obliq+galaxy+s4
Overall I am happy with the overall build. The top and bottom as well as the front face are a rubber compound while the actually back is a hard plastic. Its very similar to the case i bought for my s3 a while back from sprint for 25 dollars.
I purchased the obliq case on ebay for 11 dollars shipped. The mic holes, headset hole, speaker hole as well as charging port are all designed well. No one had issues hearing me nor did i have issues hearing them. Pictures and flash are not an issue with the case. The front of the case has a small lip so that your screen isnt scratched or damaged when placed face down.
They also included a screen protector which is nice and thick. Feels pretty good as well unike some of the cheaper ones on the market, my only gripe with the screen protector is that i wish it were an anti-glare kind but its definitely not a deal breaker.
The volume and power buttons on the case are hard but will become softer or broken in after a few days. The back of the case also has a slight lift on it to keep your camera safe and actually helps with the volume of the speaker. I noticed my calls were louder, i assume its like putting a speaker in the corner of a room it spreads the sound over the surface.
Yes the case adds more weight to the phone but its not bad but you can tell the difference. Obviously there has to be a balance between protection/strength and lightweight.
I do wish the case could have been just a little thinner and a little lighter but once again that would probably come at a higher cost. Not a deal breaker as unfortunately i got to see how well my phone is protected in a parking garage leaving the gym. My phone fell and slid from my hoodie . Phone was in perfect shape as was the case.
9.5/10 for the case, very happy. Very snug fit, quality built, great hole and port spacing.
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I ordered one of these off of Amazon Friday when I got my Nexus
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I ordered through DayDeals. I received the two halves that snap together, but no belt clip
I want to note that the sides not shown in the picture are white, and it makes viewing the sides inconsistent and kinda ugly. It fits like a very tight glove except for the top left corner. It doesn't snap down all the way.
The case is very light, and in my opinion flimsy. I don't care too much about protecting it from light scratches, as I've ordered a full-body skin from Zagg to do that. I want to protect it from accidental drops, and I don't think this case can do that for me.
It flexes easily and unnecessarily.
I do like it shape, if it were to snap down completely. It leaves the entire screen open for my fingers to fing, and all controls are easily accessible, no ports or holes are covered up.
I also noticed that having a case prevents my hand from touching the screen and screwing up the points at which the screen recognizes input.
However this is overshadowed by the fact that the case provides less friction or grip than the phone without the case. I found the phone would slip slowly out of my palms while trying to type in horizontal mode.
Pros:
Nicely shaped
Doesn't cover holes or controls
Very light and unobtrusive
Improves accuracy with touch screen
Cons:
Did not include belt clip
Flimsy
Slippery
Does not fully fit over the phone
Unlikely to protect the phone in case of accidental drops
Overall I would give this product 3 points on a scale of 10. For less than $10 I didn't really expect much. I'd much prefer a Body Glove hard shell case similar to the one I had with my MT3G.
I got the same case and have the exact same issues. Already ordered a TPU case to replace it.
I have the same case as well, and would have to say that I agree with all your points... one thing (maybe the only thing) I like about the case is that it didn't add a whole lot of bulk, and still fits in my Case Logic holster which already had a snug fit for the phone.
I got two of these off ebay and both fit the phone perfectly. I know what you're talking about with regards to fit though. I ran into the same problem with similar cases for the G1 several times.
I've tried the following:
Belkin Verve Folio Stand.
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=593390
Nice, quality leather case. Thick when folded 180 degrees. This could be a pro or con. It gives a nice thick grip when reading in portrait mode. Some will like that, some won't. Speakers are not muted when used as a stand. Edges stick out which probably add protection in the event of a fall, but also make the power and volume buttons difficult to operate. Not hugely so, but annoyingly so.
Belkin Slim Folio Stand.
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=593409
Artificial material. High quality. Very thin. Very much like the Apple case my wife has on her Ipad. Speakers are not muted when used as a stand. If you want a very thin book style case, this is almost perfect. One Con: When opened 180 degrees, as in reading a book in one hand, the cover flops down in the middle. Its because the front cover folds up into a small triangular support. Stupid, because it works great as a stand using the same style as the Verve above. Having two types of stand styles, both landscape, is useless. If you like to hold the tab with the cover rotated 180 degrees you may find this annoying.
Plastic Skin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-for-Ga...Accessories&hash=item45ffdeff77#ht_2358wt_814
Fits perfectly. It covers the sim card port, but so what? I leave this on 24/7. Needless to say, I really like it.
Case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RIM-BlackBe...ultDomain_0&hash=item43a6ba953b#ht_5150wt_952
It fits perfect. The Model is the A7s. Ignore the models specifically labeled "8.9", they're too big. The A7s fits perfect with no stretching. It's a kind of pleather. However, it has a memory foam layer that makes it very cushy. It zips all the way open on three sides. When the plastic cover listed above is on, it still fits great in the memory foam case.
Vikuti Screen Protector
http://www.protectionfilms24.com/ar...-adqc27-samsung-galaxy-tab-8,9-lte-59075.html
Pros: Impossible to tell it's on. Just as slick to the touch as the glass, crystal clear. Fit's perfect. Cons: A bit harder to clean fingerprint smudges off than the straight glass. It doesn't seem to improve or degrade how smudges show, just a bit harder to clean.
eBay USB Adapter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28076991331...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4940wt_1048
Works great, cheap.
ebay Screen protector
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26089903615...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3340wt_989
Outside edges fit perfectly. Camera hole in wrong place. Reduces reflections, but there is a "grainy" look to it. The graininess is annoying enough that I did not leave it on.
I hope this helps out anybody looking at accessories...
Got this case from ebay (HK seller) for US$8 inclusive of international shipping. Received it quite fast on the 6th day after i placed the order.
There was no proper product packaging when I received it, kinda expected from a no brand ebay case, but it does come with a screen protector.
The design of the case is subtle and low profile, yet carry a distinct look with the bold white borders. It looks thin, and it felt thin in the hand too. There is little lip on the front, so when you leave you phone face down the screen wont touch the surface, but it is too small to prevent a face-down drop. However the lift around the lens i thought is just nice to protect the lens from scratching.
The body of the case is matte translucent tpu, you can still see the samsung logo and even the back cover texture with the case on. The white borders and kick stand are painted plastic - feel a bit cheap,especially the kick stand. Cut outs are correctly positioned - mic, speaker, ir, earphone jack. buttons are ok but not great, you can feel it and it is not hard to press, however it is not clicky.
More about the kick stand since it is the main reason I got it - as mentioned it felt cheap; the hinge and the catch are 'loose', don't give you a solid secure feel. when closed, the kick stand can be pressed inwards slightly, again another sign of not solid design. The only plus perhaps is the angle when the kick stand is opened.
if you want a thin case with kickstand that is not expensive, then this may be an option. if not there are probably better choice out there.
I received this case today and have to say that it is better than I thought it would be. Firstly the packaging is very professional and inviting as shown in my photos. On opening the box I am greeted by the case and a built-in screen protector with a nice white microfiber cloth a lanyard and a headphone extension lead.
The case is a single layer type the outer layer is a hard durable plastic which feels nice in hand without being slippery but is smooth. The inside of the case is the same material as the outside which again feels nice to the touch. The built in screen protector is very clear and responsive with no rainbow effect and no touch sensitive problems. The cameras are all sealed and work fine and the home button and capacitive buttons are also sealed and work perfectly, even the fingerprint sensor works. The speakers are sealed but the sound for the main speaker at the bottom of the phone is sealed off and the sound is redirected to the back of the phone. The sound is ok but not the greatest however phone calls were crystal clear.
The case has 6 clips around it to seal the phone from the elements which are easy to open and close and there is a rubber washer around the inside edge of the case that seals the phone from water.
The buttons are stiffer to use with the case on but nothing major and some clear instructions are included in the box. The phone is comfortable to hold with the case on and it is not slippery.
I would recommend this case overall very good value for money.
ramheer said:
I received this case today and have to say that it is better than I thought it would be. Firstly the packaging is very professional and inviting as shown in my photos. On opening the box I am greeted by the case and a built-in screen protector with a nice white microfiber cloth a lanyard and a headphone extension lead.
The case is a single layer type the outer layer is a hard durable plastic which feels nice in hand without being slippery but is smooth. The inside of the case is the same material as the outside which again feels nice to the touch. The built in screen protector is very clear and responsive with no rainbow effect and no touch sensitive problems. The cameras are all sealed and work fine and the home button and capacitive buttons are also sealed and work perfectly, even the fingerprint sensor works. The speakers are sealed but the sound for the main speaker at the bottom of the phone is sealed off and the sound is redirected to the back of the phone. The sound is ok but not the greatest however phone calls were crystal clear.
The case has 6 clips around it to seal the phone from the elements which are easy to open and close and there is a rubber washer around the inside edge of the case that seals the phone from water.
The buttons are stiffer to use with the case on but nothing major and some clear instructions are included in the box. The phone is comfortable to hold with the case on and it is not slippery.
I would recommend this case overall very good value for money.
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Could you post one with the phone in it?
Here you go, sorry for the late reply but I was away hope this helps thanks
Just got this yesterday and wanted to share with you guys!
Got this on Amazon, this case feels great, not bulky and it has the protection. The cutouts are perfect. Power button and volume buttons feel great and very responsive. This edges are slightly rubbery to the touch. The back however is a hard plastic shell. Looks great but I know it'll be scratched up. It has the air cushion technology on all four edges. Pretty much just an air gap there lol. The USB port and headphone jack cutouts have ample space for charging and headphones. It also has about 1mm to 2mm lip on the front and the back.
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killerxmic said:
Just got this yesterday and wanted to share with you guys!
Got this on Amazon, this case feels great, not bulky and it has the protection. The cutouts are perfect. Power button and volume buttons feel great and very responsive. This edges are slightly rubbery to the touch. The back however is a hard plastic shell. Looks great but I know it'll be scratched up. It has the air cushion technology on all four edges. Pretty much just an air gap there lol. The USB port and headphone jack cutouts have ample space for charging and headphones. It also has about 1mm to 2mm lip on the front and the back.
See pictures attached.
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I'll never touch a spigen clear soft case again, mine went yellow on my nexus 6 and 6P within 3 months. . . why pay a higher price when you can buy the same product for 99P on amazon that come out of the same factory.
The google case for the 6P was great but its a shame the Pixel offerings are massively over priced, china wins again
Hm I guess I'll keep that in mind. I'll see if it starts to change color. I feel that this plastic is definitely different and it won't change. It's a lot harder than those flexible clear tpu cases. I've had the flexible ones before on other phones and yeah they definitely turn yellowish.
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Hm I guess I'll keep that in mind. I'll see if it starts to change color. I feel that this plastic is definitely different and it won't change. It's a lot harder than those flexible clear tpu cases. I've had the flexible ones before on other phones and yeah they definitely turn yellowish.
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It's still TPU for the bumper side, but the back is PC. So yes it will yellow eventually.
My 6P case turned yellow as well
I have a Spigen Cystal Shell, very similar but the corners are more raised. It is also very clear, it'll do for now. My HTC 10, I got the ultra hybrid and it shipped to me yellow lol. I was hesitant, but case selection is weak right now and I needed something. I kinda wish I would have gotten the one you got now. It definitely looks a lot less retarded