As above has anyone managed to find a cheap s view case which works like the genuine case from samsung? All ones i have seen require you to download software which mimics s view.
Don't really fancy paying £30+ for the genuine case
donovan2123 said:
As above has anyone managed to find a cheap s view case which works like the genuine case from samsung? All ones i have seen require you to download software which mimics s view.
Don't really fancy paying £30+ for the genuine case
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I looked at a couple in an shop recently and they all made the phone a lot thicker. Ended up bending over the counter and taking it for the official one.
It is a perfect fit though and seems well made.
[quote name="donovan2123" post=52182156]As above has anyone managed to find a cheap s view case which works like the genuine case from samsung? All ones i have seen require you to download software which mimics s view.
Don't really fancy paying £30+ for the genuine case[/QUOTE]
After buying a fake case from Amazon which didn't work & had to give a crap rating for it I decided to get a genuine Samsung s view case too.... I went for the black version with my white S5, I must say its very high quality with a perfect fit.
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I got my S4 on release day at Best Buy and bought the s-view cover. Mine had perfect fit and finish from the start and stays closed completely. I am very satisfied with the quality and look of the s-view cover. I have not had the problems that others have had with smudging the inside of the window and being able to answer without opening the cover works great. It also works well for night-time driving as it doesnt blind you with glare and ruin your night-vision.
There are several videos on YouTube showing you how to determine a genuine Samsung S-View case and a fake one. The fake cases look EXACTLY like the real ones, especially the packaging. I can see where the bogus cases would not shut properly and how aggravating that would be so make sure you are getting the genuine article when you purchase yours!
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I got my S4 on release day at Best Buy and bought the s-view cover. Mine had perfect fit and finish from the start and stays closed completely. I am very satisfied with the quality and look of the s-view cover. I have not had the problems that others have had with smudging the inside of the window and being able to answer without opening the cover works great. It also works well for night-time driving as it doesnt blind you with glare and ruin your night-vision.
There are several videos on YouTube showing you how to determine a genuine Samsung S-View case and a fake one. The fake cases look EXACTLY like the real ones, especially the packaging. I can see where the bogus cases would not shut properly and how aggravating that would be so make sure you are getting the genuine article when you purchase yours!
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thanks for the info mate i was on my way to order one from ebay! i'll double check.
Exact same experience with the regular flip cover. OEM is perfect, "Samsung" one ordered off Amazon for $12 was junk. The first obvious difference was that the Amazon one read "Galaxy SIV", while the OEM version reads "Galaxy S4". The biggest issue is the back of the case, which does not match the phone, is ill fitting and prevents the flip portion from ever breaking in properly and staying closed.
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This is the case I want:
http://www.elementcase.com/Element-Case-Eclipse-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Case-p/sms4-1110-xxx0.htm
Has anyone ever had dealings with CrazeCase.com
They have the Eclipse case for 30 dollars cheaper here
http://www.crazecase.com/element-case-eclipse-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-black-black?___store=us
I also noticed that there pictures come from case motion which leads me to the same case here
http://www.casemotions.com/galaxy/galaxy-s4/element-case-eclipse-s4.html
So what do you think for CrazeCase.. Real or Fake
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This is the case I want:
http://www.elementcase.com/Element-Case-Eclipse-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Case-p/sms4-1110-xxx0.htm
Has anyone ever had dealings with CrazeCase.com
They have the Eclipse case for 30 dollars cheaper here
http://www.crazecase.com/element-case-eclipse-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-black-black?___store=us
I also noticed that there pictures come from case motion which leads me to the same case here
http://www.casemotions.com/galaxy/galaxy-s4/element-case-eclipse-s4.html
So what do you think for CrazeCase.. Real or Fake
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I would contact Element to find out who carries their product.
You clearly have some concerns.
There are some fakes on eBay that go for as little as $15.
YMMV
I paid $20 for a Chinese knockoff. Totally worth it. By far my favorite case. The kickstand snapped off but it actually makes it easier to hold
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I was thinking of getting the Chinese knockoff but in the end i am going to buy the real thing... I have owned knockoffs of other cases in the past and they either don't fit right or break on me..
I also bought China fake once .... damn ! I hate China's product.
I'm using this one. Nice design and can protect your device when it falls. >> http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html
As you all know, our tab has these two button-like things on the back that are actually locking mechanisms for Samsung's official book covers. Are there any covers/cases made by 3rd party brands that make use of those nifty things? I love the idea of the official book cover, but the price is rather ridiculous for something so simple.
There were some Chinese made knock-offs of the book cover on eBay that were very cheap but they seem to have stopped selling them. I'm guessing Samsung complained. I would never pay the ridiculous price Samsung charges for the book cover. I just purchased one brand new in retail box on eBay for $33. That's about what it is worth to me. BTW, it looks nice and the snap-on feature is nice but it's very light and doesn't look like it would afford much protection if you drop your tablet or store it in baggage. Search eBay for deals you may find one at less than half price like I just did.
I have looked everywhere and cannot find any.
EDIT: Found one for the 8.4. They may also do 10.5 but I haven't checked.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331512328829&alt=web
nice! I might give those a try. I'm very careful with my gadgets so I'm not too worried about the level of protection this type of case can provide, but my hands are small and I'd rather keep the device as slim as possible without having to worry about scratching up the back and screen when I lay it down on a table.
As a follow up question though, I saw these metal shell cases with round cut-outs in the back. I wonder if these were meant to be combo'd with the simple front cover of samsung that also plugs into the button thingies but don't cover the entire back of the device...
http://www.olx.ph/index.php/view+cl...+4+case&event=Search+Ranking,Position,1-19,19
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nice! I might give those a try. I'm very careful with my gadgets so I'm not too worried about the level of protection this type of case can provide, but my hands are small and I'd rather keep the device as slim as possible without having to worry about scratching up the back and screen when I lay it down on a table.
As a follow up question though, I saw these metal shell cases with round cut-outs in the back. I wonder if these were meant to be combo'd with the simple front cover of samsung that also plugs into the button thingies but don't cover the entire back of the device...
http://www.olx.ph/index.php/view+cl...+4+case&event=Search+Ranking,Position,1-19,19
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Just found another case, this one is slightly cheaper so i just ordered it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20129380260...49&var=500489168508&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I recently bought two of these assuming them to be the genuine Sony ones. The page claims they are and they even arrived in boxes that looked right.
They are Chinese fakes though. There are a few tell-tell signs like blurry box text and poor fitment.
Honestly, I wouldn't really mind if they actually did the job properly but they don't. Having now bought an official one from the Sony store (at double the price, sadly) the differences are notable. It's just a much better quality thing.
The fakes are much lighter plastic which doesn't feel solid when the phone is in it. The fit is too tight for the Z5 and would definitely scratch it after a few times slotting it in and out. The USB plug is poorly aligned so the phone doesn't lock on very easily. The rubber bottom designed to prevent slip is glued on so weakly that taking off the protective plastic pulls the rubber off!
There seem to be a few sellers on Amazon purporting to sell official Sony ones but, from what I can tell, they are all fakes. The clue is that they are selling them for less than half the price that Sony is.
If you want to take a chance on them, that's fine, but you should know what you're getting and it's NOT an official Sony product.
Hmm I'm a bit concerned now I'll ask my missus where she got mine from as the only bad I noticed was taking the protective of the non slip foam
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I guess you were buying from the Marketplace and the seller is not directly Amazon. The advantage of Amazon is that you can easily return such products and you get your money back. It's impossible for Amazon to determine if sellers do ship the product they advertise. Maybe you need to look for one with a reasonable price and not the very cheap ones.
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I guess you were buying from the Marketplace and the seller is not directly Amazon. The advantage of Amazon is that you can easily return such products and you get your money back. It's impossible for Amazon to determine if sellers do ship the product they advertise. Maybe you need to look for one with a reasonable price and not the very cheap ones.
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No it was direct from Amazon. They refunded me immediately, no problems there, just trying to save anyone else the time and effort. Trouble is, I didn't know how much they were supposed to be, to know these were cheap. Amazon was the first place I looked and they obviously appear to be genuine Sony.
Oh... that is something rare I think and never happened to me. But thanks for sharing this... I know it's sometimes a pain to get original accessories at a reasonable price avoiding replicas.
would you mind telling us which seller or maybe provide a link? I was actually about to purchase one last week.
This is the one I bought: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DK52-M...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
There are others which also look to be fakes too though, so be careful.
Compatibility question...
Is anyone using this stand with a TPU case on the phone?
I have this Ringke case (https://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Protector-Protection-Absorption-Technology/dp/B019773VE8/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1505221504&sr=1-1&keywords=B019773VE8)
Cheers!
So i emailed nokia/hmd asking if they could advise when the cases will be available and they havent replied.
Has anyone purchased any good cases yet?
have ordered one by stuffcool
have ordered one by stuffcool on amazon . in
depending on where you live, you'd find similar options.
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So i emailed nokia/hmd asking if they could advise when the cases will be available and they havent replied.
Has anyone purchased any good cases yet?
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Cool i have ordered a different 1 off ebay. Will post a review once i receive it.
i think i will return mine, as i want to purchase the moto g5 now....
seedubya said:
Cool i have ordered a different 1 off ebay. Will post a review once i receive it.
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You won't regret that. Just make sure you get the plus model.
I ordered 2 from Aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/HAT...32815481258.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.09CvSA
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...32824184450.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.09CvSA
We will see what will come
I bought this from eBay.
spigen case.
Wrong thread.
Bought official slim flip brown case, it is really worthy for such nice looking bhone, it is clearly much better quality than common chinese flip cases.
As is stated in other thread here, it does not have a magnet, a had to insert small magnet from notebook HDD into card pocket for screen sensor to work.
Bought something like this: https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1fgy0...d-PC-Soft-Silicone-Back-Phone.jpg_640x640.jpg
Looks nice, looks even a bit more premium (I mean.. I payed for it like 3$ ) than it's worth. Doesn't feel like it. But the doesn't offer as much of protection as it's advertised. I guess none of them protect the phone any more.. The leg is quite useful (Cheaply made, could break off pretty easily, yet it's still intact on my phone). All the holes for jack ports sucks. 3.5mm impossible to fit (well.. I use other headphones, maybe original ones fit). Maybe I will make the hole bigger somehow.. USB jack also gives problems. You have to adjust the bottom part of the case everytime. Can live with it, but could be better.