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Ran across this today searching for cases for the Epic. Anyone using one? Its interesting in that it locks the slider during normal use and hinges open if you want to use the keyboard.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001061&products_id=31414
Now this looks like quite a nice case for functionality.
Now if they just took off the whole part in the back for the clip and form fit the corners a bit more and offered it in more colors that'd be nice.
This may be the best thing I can do for now, I have been scouring for a jelly case to slip over the epic, since I never use the keyboard
Now, if somebody has the ability to cleanly cut aluminum and wants to sell a matched set consisting of this case with a hole cut in the back for the hump on the extended battery the other guy is selling to poke through... (strokes credit card and sighs)
It's hard to tell from the pics... does the case snap onto the lower half, or does the phone just rest inside?
How firmly does it secure the phone when the case is closed? Does the power button still cause the two halves to separate a little, or are both held firmly in place from both sides?
bitbang3r said:
Now, if somebody has the ability to cleanly cut aluminum and wants to sell a matched set consisting of this case with a hole cut in the back for the hump on the extended battery the other guy is selling to poke through... (strokes credit card and sighs)
It's hard to tell from the pics... does the case snap onto the lower half, or does the phone just rest inside?
How firmly does it secure the phone when the case is closed? Does the power button still cause the two halves to separate a little, or are both held firmly in place from both sides?
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There are videos on you tube. The bottom looks like a very snug press fit. Top must be looser to allow for the hinge to work.
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I had a similar case for my old HTC Titan. I LOVED it. Being a pretty serious phone abuser, that case kept my phone together!
-Rob
I used to have a similar case for my Treo and they are extremely well made. I irregularly dropped my phone from about 5 feet in the air onto hard linoleum and it never suffered any indignities. These come in both black and silver so if you want a different color you would want the silver so you could send it out to be powder coated.
I just ordered one.
Mine came last night.
The good: locks the slider firmly closed. No wobble or "play" at all when pressing the power button. Phone easy to remove (for GameGripper purposes).
The bad: Feels terrifyingly slippery compared to the Seidio ActiveX. Obstructs "slide down" gesture for notifications.
The seemingly fatal (a big one): my "back" fake hardkey keeps randomly going berserk... but ONLY that specific one. The foam in the top half seems to be confusing the capacitive sensor.
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Update: I've had the 'search' fake hardkey freak out a few times on me, too.
Another problem: it's definitely affecting reception. 4G and GPS barely work with the case in place.
Sigh. So close. So agonizingly close. It's awesome to not have the phone shear and jiggle apart every time I hit the power button, and the fact that it allows the phone to be easily removed for the Game Gripper without really compromising the slide-out keyboard's usability is very cool.
I'm really convinced that this case went straight from plastic prototype to mass production before anyone actually tried to use it in an area with 4G service, high humidity (presumably what's screwing up the foam and touchscreen), and who didn't just assume that the GPS was dysfunctional because Samsung sucks.
Sigh. Too expensive to throw away, and really nice in ways that ultimately don't matter because the touchscreen-button problem makes it totally unusable
The plot thickens: more touchscreen observations:
* Oddly, there's NO FOAM around the lower part of the screen where the phantom-pressed fake hardkeys are.
* Last night, it went completely berserk with phantom button presses on cue when I rubbed the latch a certain way.
This suggests that the problem's root cause might extend to the electrical conductivity of the case itself. It's strange, because I wasn't able to find reports of the same problem for users of Monaco cases for other phones (like the Droid). Lots of complaints about signal attenuation, but no reports of touchscreen problems.
I'm seriously tempted to buy some liquid electrical tape and coat the inside of the lid to see whether it helps. The problem DOES seem to go away when the lid is no longer in contact with the screen. However, if it's happening because the sensor is acting kind of like a Hall Effect sensor and the case is acting like a Faraday cage, nothing short of making the case (or at least the top lid) out of plastic is likely to fix the problem. Still, it's worth a try since I really like the case itself, and my alternative is to basically chuck it.
Update: as an experiment, I wrapped black electrical tape around the bottom lip of the top part. It helped a lot. I think I might have also found a contributing cause: cat fur. I think wisps of cat fur might be bridging the metal case & screen and carrying static electricity to the sensor. Oddly, though, some of its *worst* back-arrow spasams have occurred with the phone laying on the desk, untouched, 3 feet away.
I'm still trying to think of a good way to plastic-coat the case without making it look bad & get a nice, even black rubbery coating on it.
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How thin is it compared to the other plastic cases?
Very interested in getting the Monaco Aluminum Case, which is very similar to this one. My last concern, how thin is it compared to Seidio Innocase Surface?
I have had my obex for less than 24 hours. Since all of the other reviews tend to be stunning and almost all positive. I figured this would be a good one stop shop for everyone looking for the negatives the only premium water proof case on the market.
The experience has been fairly disappointing.
First, I understand the point of a case as being protection and to absorb damage that would normally go to your phone but the way it was finished was poorly done.
The problems I have faced
1) The speaker does have a buzz or some sort of resonance to it making it not as crisp and not as strong for higher pitched sounds. It has a grill in the back and because of it, there is probably sound wave issues with nodes created. but the speaker is on one side then there is the grill. So for simplicity, speaker is x and the grill is | .
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So the sound waves are distorted as they come out and leads to this resonance issue/ wave dynamics.
2) Back: 1 day with keys in pocket, entire back plate is scuffed up.
3) Front: 1 day with keys in pocket, crease and abrasion on the phone. Scratches I expect, but a clear abrasion + crease? The plastic portion of the front is also all scuffed up.
One could argue issues 2 and 3 are purely cosmetic but I feel the following:
The scuffs are indicative of possible issues with plastic wear over time especially with the ends that snap in. The crease and 2 abrasions (not simple scratches - more like little buffs of scratches all bundled together) on the screen protector - well I find that close to unacceptable. I've had multiple screen protectors, built in, cheap plastic ones, and invisi-shield, but never had an actual abrasion and crease.
I've had the otterbox defender for over a month and have none of these issues. I'm tempted to go back to the defender, but I feel if I repeatedly go between cases, wear and tear would render the seidio useless in regards to keeping the waterproof seal.
The sound issue is relatively bad as well. I will see if I can post the sound.
I know it's waterproof because I've done the test. However, just the amount of wear and tear it got in 1 day makes me wonder about it seals. I can see why they don't offer a warranty like lifeproof yet cost exactly the same at a retail level.
Longevity, if I get 2 abrasions a day with this case, it will render the screen very annoying in a matter of a few weeks.
2/5
(originally I had 2.5/5, but I do find it extremely subpar for the cost. My wife has a lifeproof - for over 3 months and has none of these issues that I mentioned above. Her phone is free floating is a giant purse with all kinds of CRAP.)
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I have had my obex for less than 24 hours. Since all of the other reviews tend to be stunning and almost all positive. I figured this would be a good one stop shop for everyone looking for the negatives the only premium water proof case on the market.
The experience has been fairly disappointing.
First, I understand the point of a case as being protection and to absorb damage that would normally go to your phone but the way it was finished was poorly done.
The problems I have faced
1) The speaker does have a buzz or some sort of resonance to it making it not as crisp and not as strong for higher pitched sounds. It has a grill in the back and because of it, there is probably sound wave issues with nodes created. but the speaker is on one side then there is the grill. So for simplicity, speaker is x and the grill is | .
|x| | | | | | | | | | | | |
So the sound waves are distorted as they come out and leads to this resonance issue/ wave dynamics.
2) Back: 1 day with keys in pocket, entire back plate is scuffed up.
3) Front: 1 day with keys in pocket, crease and abrasion on the phone. Scratches I expect, but a clear abrasion + crease? The plastic portion of the front is also all scuffed up.
One could argue issues 2 and 3 are purely cosmetic but I feel the following:
The scuffs are indicative of possible issues with plastic wear over time especially with the ends that snap in. The crease and 2 abrasions (not simple scratches - more like little buffs of scratches all bundled together) on the screen protector - well I find that close to unacceptable. I've had multiple screen protectors, built in, cheap plastic ones, and invisi-shield, but never had an actual abrasion and crease.
I've had the otterbox defender for over a month and have none of these issues. I'm tempted to go back to the defender, but I feel if I repeatedly go between cases, wear and tear would render the seidio useless in regards to keeping the waterproof seal.
The sound issue is relatively bad as well. I will see if I can post the sound.
I know it's waterproof because I've done the test. However, just the amount of wear and tear it got in 1 day makes me wonder about it seals. I can see why they don't offer a warranty like lifeproof yet cost exactly the same at a retail level.
Longevity, if I get 2 abrasions a day with this case, it will render the screen very annoying in a matter of a few weeks.
2/5
(originally I had 2.5/5, but I do find it extremely subpar for the cost. My wife has a lifeproof - for over 3 months and has none of these issues that I mentioned above. Her phone is free floating is a giant purse with all kinds of CRAP.)
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I apologize about your experience, but we would like to help you troubleshoot or get a replacement.
For the sound, we recommend you turn off the noise cancellation and re-install the case. For the abrasions and creases, this is very unusual and we would appreciate it if you could take a few pictures and send them to us. You can message them to us here or send us an e-mail to [email protected]
We want you to be satisfied with your purchase, so feel free to e-mail or call us so we can help you out.
My issues with cases like this is they are way too expensive. I got the phone totally for free through at&t and last thing I want to do is spend over $50 on a case. If this case was a more reasonable $25 or around there I would go for it.
seidioseidio said:
I apologize about your experience, but we would like to help you troubleshoot or get a replacement.
For the sound, we recommend you turn off the noise cancellation and re-install the case. For the abrasions and creases, this is very unusual and we would appreciate it if you could take a few pictures and send them to us. You can message them to us here or send us an e-mail to [email protected]
We want you to be satisfied with your purchase, so feel free to e-mail or call us so we can help you out.
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I'll try to get some pictures sent to you. The abrasions and crease is hard to get in focus. The scratches and buff as well, but I will try later after work.
I'll also turned off noise cancellation, but still have this muffled buzzing effect on high pitched sounds.
Thanks for the great customer service.
On a side note, I've enjoyed your extended batteries in the past on previous models of phones I've owned.
Phatdawg said:
I'll try to get some pictures sent to you. The abrasions and crease is hard to get in focus. The scratches and buff as well, but I will try later after work.
I'll also turned off noise cancellation, but still have this muffled buzzing effect on high pitched sounds.
Thanks for the great customer service.
On a side note, I've enjoyed your extended batteries in the past on previous models of phones I've owned.
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Thank you very much. We can also replace the case, so feel free to DM me your order number and I can help with that.
I would like to see pictures of the issues that you have with this case. I have read other reviews and it doesnt seem that anyone else has had much of a problem with the case other than a few minor things. I want to get this case but the way you describe it, it doesnt seem to be that good.
zackman2091 said:
I would like to see pictures of the issues that you have with this case. I have read other reviews and it doesnt seem that anyone else has had much of a problem with the case other than a few minor things. I want to get this case but the way you describe it, it doesnt seem to be that good.
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It's very hard for me to get the phone to focus on the creases. There are 3 creases, one 3-4mm, one about 5-6mm, and one associated with a abrasion (many little scratches). I can get the abrasion to show, but I can't get the creases to show up well on photos.
Here are some pictures. 1st is abrasion, best picture I could get. This is external and can be felt while running your fingertip over the protector. There is also a crease going through it about 1 cm long, can't see it.
Second Picture is of the scuffs from 1 day in pants with keys. That's just one angle to catch the scuffs. There are ALOT more. And there are some on the front plastic areas around the screen.
I know that a case is supposed to defend this type of damage, but I didn't expect the case to GET this type of damage after just 1 day of pocket with keys. I also expect general wear and tear over time. A drop or two on gravel, I would expect scuffs, maybe an abrasion on the screen. But not with keys shifting around in my pants. I think the damage is probably from just the process of sitting down and standing up with keys and shift of the pressure of various parts of the keys.
I have yet to drop this case / phone.
It is however waterproof.
Customer service has asked me to email them the pictures, but they are on here as well. So I hope they can see them and see what I'm talking about.
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I think my case is lost in shipping
i ordered the obex case by usps and the seidio website stated it was shipped out on the 23rd last friday. The tracking # gives me nothing on the usps website. I called seidio yesterday and they said when they looked up tracking they showed that it was in orlando fl on monday the 26th which is only a 2.5hr drive from my address in ellenton fl. My case has still not come in. I know it does not take 5 days ground to get from orlando to my address which will be 5 days tommorrow if it shows up. I really believe my case has been lost in transit.
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I think my case is lost in shipping
i ordered the obex case by usps and the seidio website stated it was shipped out on the 23rd last friday. The tracking # gives me nothing on the usps website. I called seidio yesterday and they said when they looked up tracking they showed that it was in orlando fl on monday the 26th which is only a 2.5hr drive from my address in ellenton fl. My case has still not come in. I know it does not take 5 days ground to get from orlando to my address which will be 5 days tommorrow if it shows up. I really believe my case has been lost in transit.
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I had the same problem.
USPS took 8 days to get to me.
Normally anything takes at most 4 days.
Here's more pictures:
Phatdawg said:
I had the same problem.
USPS took 8 days to get to me.
Normally anything takes at most 4 days.
Here's more pictures:
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Wow. That's not handled very well. Did they use the package as a soccer ball or something trying to test the integrity of the case?
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The way I see it I have a shock dust and water proof case, I could care less about the scuffs on the back, I have had one indention on the front I think from me messing with it, the voice quality I haven't had any problems from callers, but on my end it does sound like it's in a tunnel, but I use a bluetooth now so don't really care.
Posted from a Galaxy S4 it was.
I can see how the plastic will scratch easy, I have a couple very minor scratches and I take care of it. I think the screen protector is pretty good. It is raised from the screen so I can see how it would crease easier than one that sits flush but I dont put my case around sharp objects. I take care of my stuff that I pay a lot of money for.. I don't think the sound is that bad for being a sealed case. Im sure as time goes they will improve the sound issues on future cases and from my understanding this case has the best sound out of any other waterproof cases for any phone. (Not a fact but from what I have heard and reading reviews) It does sound a little wierd sometimes, if you turn down the volume a bit it sounds really good. Overall im happy with it so far but I do see how the case scratches easy to be a problem. They should have made it out of something else or have some kind of protective coating.
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I can see how the plastic will scratch easy, I have a couple very minor scratches and I take care of it. I think the screen protector is pretty good. It is raised from the screen so I can see how it would crease easier than one that sits flush but I dont put my case around sharp objects. I take care of my stuff that I pay a lot of money for.. I don't think the sound is that bad for being a sealed case. Im sure as time goes they will improve the sound issues on future cases and from my understanding this case has the best sound out of any other waterproof cases for any phone. (Not a fact but from what I have heard and reading reviews) It does sound a little wierd sometimes, if you turn down the volume a bit it sounds really good. Overall im happy with it so far but I do see how the case scratches easy to be a problem. They should have made it out of something else or have some kind of protective coating.
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Yeah, but the point of having a case is that it's generally durable especially something that going to be IP-68 and MIL-F/G grade right? For 80 dollars I expect scratch resistant and durable case in addition to waterproofing.
If the plastic scratches easily, that is the same plastic that the waterproofing end seals snap onto, that means routine wear and tear can be significant. Hence, there is no 1 year warranty on your DEVICE like the lifeproof (if it makes a version) because I'm quite certain in their wear and tear tests it probably doesn't stay as waterproof after a few hundred times of opening and closing the charging side of the case.
Secondly, my keys aren't "sharp" but I think anything including a style that has an edge - octagonal shaped - can create a crease in the screen protector. The screen protector also got an abrasion. A few scratches here and there. Again, I've never had this creasing or abrasion problem with some of my cheapest screen protectors.
Again this is from _ONE_ day with keys in my pocket.
Since then I have kept the case alone or with my wallet, and it's not had any significant issues.
I don't know about you, but an 80 dollar case should be a bit more resilient than what has happened to me. It shouldn't be worse than some of my cheapest screen protectors. I should be able to toss it into a pocket and not worry about it being with keys.
And the sound thing, it's not a deal killer obviously, but it's still rather annoying to hear your high pitched sounds with an odd muffled vibration.
But it is waterproof and Seidio has great customer service.
I like my Obex case. Yes, the black plastic on the back gets shiny if it's scraped, but I think that's honestly normal...? I mean, it's a slightly rough surface, and when you compress it a little bit, it gets shiny. I don't think it will affect how waterproof the case is at all - that is mostly handled by the red rubber seal, right? My tiny complaint is that the bottom door that the USB port is behind is so hard to open that I have to use my teeth so I have little dings on that door from that.
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I like my Obex case. Yes, the black plastic on the back gets shiny if it's scraped, but I think that's honestly normal...? I mean, it's a slightly rough surface, and when you compress it a little bit, it gets shiny. I don't think it will affect how waterproof the case is at all - that is mostly handled by the red rubber seal, right? My tiny complaint is that the bottom door that the USB port is behind is so hard to open that I have to use my teeth so I have little dings on that door from that.
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It reflects the plastic body. The weak points will end up being the bottom and top door. Each time you open and close it, you will cause wear and tear at a microscopic level. Eventually the seal can be affected.
Yes, it is true what I'm saying about the wear and tear is pure speculation. However if the plastic can easily be scratched/worn down, what will hundreds of openings and closings of the bottom door do as you charge your phone every day over the course of a year?
Those of you who game know that this happens to mouse buttons all the time. The plastic eventually gets worn down on some models and it becomes difficult to click correctly. The little tab under the plastic piece wears down where it engages the sensor.
My case has not come in today.
I have filled out a lost shipment claim form. I'm very upset at this point.
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Dude you are NEVER supposed to have keys in the same pocket as your phones. UNLESS getting it scratched is not an issue.
That's just like saying you don't want to get wet but you jump into a pool.
My OBEX is doing well so far after a week of use.
your complaining about scratches on your case... just imagine what your phone would look like without it... I mean, isn't that what you bought it for? to protect it.
Part 1
I got it for around 22 dollars with free shipping from china on ebay. There are quite a few listings for it.
First, it's obviously a fake. My wife has a real lifeproof iphone5 (yes I live in a split household). Her lifeproof has some rubbery aspects to it, this one's rubber is a bit more stiff and isn't as pliantthis one is made all of plastic. The clip at the bottom is slightly loose, but it has a similiar rubber in-lay to keep the phone dry.
Up close of the front. Came with a sticker over the prior galaxy s3 (lol). You can see I pealed it off to see what it said.
Back
The front of the box opens up with a flap. The middle image is what's on the top flap. The bottom is the main box - a window into what the case looks like.
Opening it, we have the case and this card is behind the case itself. There is a waterproof earplug adapter of course.
Inside of the top aspect of the case.
Everything inside of the box. A small manual.
Top and bottom parts put together.
Placing it in water and putting a couple double shots on top to keep the case down.
After taking off the double shots, it rose to the top, no visible water inside of it.
I found no water after 6-7 minutes minutes of submersion with 2 double shots on top
Fake lifeproof next to Seidio Obex
Part 2 I will report sound quality after using it for a couple days.
Stay tuned! Ask any questions I'll try to answer them for you.
Took about 3 weeks to get it.
As far as the two cases go, I prefer the obex at this point. It's rubber is softer and has a better feel. Although I complain about Obex's easily damaged case and protector, I think this one is no better. I just shouldn't put expensive cases with my keys ever. Although I never had a problem with keys + defender or keys + tpu case / cheap screen protector - so go figure.
For 22 dollars and waiting 3 weeks, it's cheap.
Since I use my phones for work and work tends to get a bit messy, I need splash protection and shock protection, running up stairs, bodily fluids splashing etc. Also the occasional cell phone drop into the urinal or toliet has occured.
My phones are warrantied through verizon, so I don't mind taking the chance with this case. Hopefully, I don't loose a device to water damage lol.
How is the audio quality? The obex i had on my s3 produced horrible audio quality.
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How is the audio quality? The obex i had on my s3 produced horrible audio quality.
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Sound is okay, minimally diminished but it's better than the obex. Don't get the vibration type sound interference.
The distance from the screen to the screen protector feels about 2-3 mm's. Doesn't register all touches easily and well, it's a bit further than my wife's life proof.
Cut outs are spot on.
The back of the case has a bit of design. After feeling the case more, there isn't really any rubberized parts. it's just more plastic. Compared to my wife's definitely cheaply made - as to be expected.
Unlike the seidio obex where they use a rubber overlay on the home button - the home button on this lifeproof knockoff is just covered by the screen protector albeit it's black with a circle around it. My wife's lifeproof iphone5 is similiar but has an indention to the home button.
The volume rocker and power buttons are slightly off and take about 2-3 hard pushes to get a response.
Haven't had a chance to take a call with it yet. Will test it later today.
Had a couple phone calls. People can hear me without a problem. Haven't noticed any issues with it.
So in regards to the positives:
1) Sound seems to be basically intact, both microphone/speaker.
2) Waterproof - Case does appear to have the same or similiar waterproofing sponge-like material for the seals.
3) Cheap
Negatives:
1) Cheaply made (lol) compared to the real life proof, no rubber aspects to the external case.
2) Clip at bottom doesn't clip in as tightly as I would want it to, might just be this case though.
3) The Volume rocker is in the right place but needs a harder than usual push on it to work, so you'll push it 2 to 3 times to get it to respond.
4) The Power button is situated feels 0.5 mm to 1 mm below where it should be and also requires harder pushing.
5) Screen protector doesn't come in contact with the phone directly, there is about 2 mm gap, most of the touches register, about 95 percent or so. If you touch something at the edge, it's more lightly it won't register.
What I didn't test:
1) the water test for 1 hour, I did it for about 6-7 minutes like the obex recommended.
2) any drops, the plastic seems a bit brittle and stuff, I imagine that the case would probably crack or break, possibly transmit shock forces directly to the phone - doubt it's 6 feet drop rated as a knock off.
Compared to the Obex:
Prefer the obex, feels better in hand, better screen response. Sound is a little off on the obex, but I do think it offers better protection from a real fall and serious submersions.
Recommendation:
I would recommend this case for anyone who's on a budget <25 dollars and wants something that's going to be basically waterproof.
Otherwise, go find something else - bfree? Obex? Or wait for the real lifeproof to come out.
Here's a few ebay links:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4d10397178
US location
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd5113bdb
just got mine from newegg for 20 bucks. idk why i got the green one but i did lol. anyway its water proof. andddddd i can hear ppl fine on it and ppl can hear me fine and its VERY light. i had a trident kraken on it before which was very heavy but protected it like a beast.
jerrah said:
just got mine from newegg for 20 bucks. idk why i got the green one but i did lol. anyway its water proof. andddddd i can hear ppl fine on it and ppl can hear me fine and its VERY light. i had a trident kraken on it before which was very heavy but protected it like a beast.
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Link please? 3 weeks sounds like a long wait I want my case now! Torn between Lifeproof obex and now love mei which I found isn't waterproof smh...
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1PU0ZX3701 it came in less then 2 days from cali to ny
Has anybody dropped their device yet? What happened? Did the screen break? Where are the weak points of this device? I suppose that if it lands with one of the corners, the damage could be hugh. The iBallz may offer good protection against dropping in any orientation. However, we don't know if it is compatible with our device yet.
The reason I am asking is that I love this device. I have a Capdase case (about 440g). I work at home these days and have the case removed. I found it a bit stupid to use the case because it added weight and bulk to this device. By itself, the PRO 12.2 is not so heavy but not so light. When I went out, I put the case on and felt the weight in my bag and while holding it. The official book cover from Samsung seems to be the lightest (about 200g). However, I read a review that the cover is fragile and it is not so protective. The Gumdrop is the most protective but it is a bit heavier than my Capdase case. It also raises the white color boundary of the LCD screen. As I rest by hands on the area near the home button, the raised boundary may interfere with my use of the device. It seems that if one wants more protection, one has to choose a bulky device like the Gumdrop and Ottobox cases. Am I right?
I have a white device. I prefer a case that has bright color like those for the Samsung Note 10.1 2014:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-N...OOK-COVER-CASE-HARD-SHELL-STAND-/331059591828
(fluorescent green, orange and the reddish pink). I want it to be very light yet protective. Moreover, I prefer not to have the white area on the LCD screen covered. Any suggestion?
petercohen said:
Has anybody dropped their device yet? What happened? Did the screen break? Where are the weak points of this device? I suppose that if it lands with one of the corners, the damage could be hugh. The iBallz may offer good protection against dropping in any orientation. However, we don't know if it is compatible with our device yet.
The reason I am asking is that I love this device. I have a Capdase case (about 440g). I work at home these days and have the case removed. I found it a bit stupid to use the case because it added weight and bulk to this device. By itself, the PRO 12.2 is not so heavy but not so light. When I went out, I put the case on and felt the weight in my bag and while holding it. The official book cover from Samsung seems to be the lightest (about 200g). However, I read a review that the cover is fragile and it is not so protective. The Gumdrop is the most protective but it is a bit heavier than my Capdase case. It also raises the white color boundary of the LCD screen. As I rest by hands on the area near the home button, the raised boundary may interfere with my use of the device. It seems that if one wants more protection, one has to choose a bulky device like the Gumdrop and Ottobox cases. Am I right?
I have a white device. I prefer a case that has bright color like those for the Samsung Note 10.1 2014:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-N...OOK-COVER-CASE-HARD-SHELL-STAND-/331059591828
(fluorescent green, orange and the reddish pink). I want it to be very light yet protective. Moreover, I prefer not to have the white area on the LCD screen covered. Any suggestion?
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Hi Peter,
I couldn't make much suggestions in the way of what case to get, but I can tell you that I've dropped my tablet at least twice, in the i-BLASON case. It fell from an elevated bed and bounced along the frame supports, it must have hit them 3 or 4 times, and finally hit the floor (it fell from about 5 or 6 feet up). No damage at all, though it was horrifying to watch! The other time it fell from about three or four feet, smack! on the floor, I think face down. No damage then either. I don't know what experiences others have had with falls, but so far it seems pretty strong. I don't know how much was the case, and how much was the device, though.
I dropped my first Note Pro off the roof of a moving vehicle at 60mph . . . leaving it up there was the biggest bonehead mistake I've made in years.
I can honestly tell you that it shatters into many pieces when being run over by a truck at 60mph . . as witnessed by me through my side view mirror after i heard it tumble across the roof of our company SUV. 5 lane highway with no shoulders. I wasn't about to stop to survey the damage. Cleanup crew had probably picked it up that night as I could not see it anywhere in the area the next day I drove through the area. Either that or someone else grabbed it but it surely wasn't repairable.
Lesson learned and after a month of grieving I bought another, installed whatever case was at Best Buy at the time and went home to insure it via squaretrade. I do a lot of field work so I need to protect this thing from myself.
Thanks for the experience. It seems that for any device (laptops, tablets, phones), the corners are the week points. I bought the Gumdrop case. It seems to offer good protection but it adds weight and the entire thing became bulky. It was like carrying two Note PRO 12.2. Kind of stupid as we want lightweight devices. I found the rubber case slippery and the entire thing is hard to handle. It might be easier to drop with the case on. Then, I bought the iBall. It fits the PRO 12.2 very tightly. I don't know if it is bad to the tablet. I also worry that if I just hold a corner (the ball), the tablet may break.
petercohen said:
Thanks for the experience. It seems that for any device (laptops, tablets, phones), the corners are the week points. I bought the Gumdrop case. It seems to offer good protection but it adds weight and the entire thing became bulky. It was like carrying two Note PRO 12.2. Kind of stupid as we want lightweight devices. I found the rubber case slippery and the entire thing is hard to handle. It might be easier to drop with the case on. Then, I bought the iBall. It fits the PRO 12.2 very tightly. I don't know if it is bad to the tablet. I also worry that if I just hold a corner (the ball), the tablet may break.
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It shouldn't snap in half from holding it at the corners, but constant pressure on the glass can cause micro fractures that severely weaken the screen's integrity.
So if it's really very tight, you may want to be prepared for a possible screen crack appearing out of nowhere. Especially when there's fluctuations in the ambient temperature.
So, it depends on how tight the fittings are.
Ever wanted to know what a Note 3 would like without the quasi chrome frame ?
It would look something like this...
I used wet and dry paper left over from my daughter sanding the bonnet of her car so I have no idea what grit it was. I simply took the battery cover off, I even left the battery in and the phone on as I was waiting for an important call.
The cheap screen protector has some great looking scratches on it. They weren't too deep so I've left it on until I can be bothered attempting to put on a new one.
Something to note, don't sand the buttons. I was doing this while having a cigarette outside and didn't realise I'd almost sanded the power button smooth (still works). I haven't got around to doing anything with the s pen yet, it's still quasi chrome with a chunk out of the end ... I will eventually post some extra pics when I have the time to use something with a finer grit and may even give it a coat of spray paint and clear coat (I'd have to remove the buttons first) It may be a month before I have the time to do this.
o0o.paw said:
Ever wanted to know what a Note 3 would like without the quasi chrome frame ?
It would look something like this...
I used wet and dry paper left over from my daughter sanding the bonnet of her car so I have no idea what grit it was. I simply took the battery cover off, I even left the battery in and the phone on as I was waiting for an important call.
The cheap screen protector has some great looking scratches on it. They weren't too deep so I've left it on until I can be bothered attempting to put on a new one.
Something to note, don't sand the buttons. I was doing this while having a cigarette outside and didn't realise I'd almost sanded the power button smooth (still works). I haven't got around to doing anything with the s pen yet, it's still quasi chrome with a chunk out of the end ... I will eventually post some extra pics when I have the time to use something with a finer grit and may even give it a coat of spray paint and clear coat (I'd have to remove the buttons first) It may be a month before I have the time to do this.
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this looks nice :thumbup:
I'll try it too.
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I sanded the frame as there were about 6 spots where the chrome had been chipped off leaving just the black undercoat... there were also a few dents in the frame (and a spot near the s pen where it had taken a large chunk out of the corner).
You probably wouldn't want to do this if your Note 3 was in pristine condition, I was just sick of it looking so crap.
I did this to my Note 1 due to the ugly paint peel and now my Note 3 having the same problem. I applied some car wax for a shiny finish.
How long you sand until you reach a smooth finish since the Note 3 frame got some pattern on it.
My note 3 never leaves its Otterbox, so something like this would never even cross my mind. Plus, I think I'd be too afraid to take sandpaper to my phone lol.
Anyway, it looks pretty good from the pictures!
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Edit: I have tinkered with my S-Pen a bit, so let me give you some advice, in case you decide to: Be very careful with the button. It's very, very thin. The first time I took it apart, I thought I was being careful enough with it, and ended up breaking the button in half and had to order an entirely new S-Pen....
GeneralMeow said:
I did this to my Note 1 due to the ugly paint peel and now my Note 3 having the same problem. I applied some car wax for a shiny finish.
How long you sand until you reach a smooth finish since the Note 3 frame got some pattern on it.
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You can sand it until the ribbed chrome is gone. I used a cork sanding block I had laying around (cost about $2 from the local hardware store) to make sure It was semi even.
When your phone is dropped as much as mine was you'll note that the when the chrome is chipped it will be black underneath. I kept sanding until it is smooth and the black coating was gone.
Working around the buttons is a bit difficult. You'll notice in the picture that I scratched up the volume button accidentally. I wasn't being really careful as I figured the phone couldn't look any worse.
I'll order some new buttons and a white camera lens then strip the phone down and spray paint it white with some clear coat when I get the chance. I have 18 days to find somewhere new for my kids and I to live Gotta figure that out first unfortunately.