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Hi Guys,
I recently decided to start reviewing products the I purchased as a hobby, the first being the Rearth Ringke Slim Case.
Hopefully you will enjoy the review and it will help some users to make up their mind on weather the product is something they would like to purchase.
Please leave constructive feedback as this is my first product review:-
Original Review (My Blog) - Spot-On-Reviews - Honest. Trusted. Straight to the Point. < Visit for a chance to ~WIN~ this case.
For your chance to Win, like the blog and the winner will be announced later today!
This case will be given away today!
Just posted!! The reciew could do with actual phone in the case though!
sids911 said:
Just posted!! The reciew could do with actual phone in the case though!
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Hi buddy,
Thanks for the constructive feedback, unfortunately I have been using my Nexus 4 to take the pictures so was unable to have pictures of the phone in the case!
Nice review. Just bought this the other day as well. Smashing case, and not too intrusive. Still love the N4 naked though
benjamin.j.goodwin said:
Nice review. Just bought this the other day as well. Smashing case, and not too intrusive. Still love the N4 naked though
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Yes!, Some mates I have spoke to don't like the disco ball finish on the back, but I feel its a change from the bog standard boring plain back. I just don't rep my phone naked as I will drop it the day I remove my case.
Posting my review here, since I'm not sure why it won't show up on the site.
Overall, it's alright. Not great, but good enough for a basic review.
Let me highlight a few things I liked, before I start tearing it down (sorry!)
Format:
- Holy crap, the formatting is beautiful. Top notch in my opinion.
Informative and brief:
- I actually liked reading this. Learned new things and now I'm having second thoughts on not ordering this case before!
Specifications:
- Quite a lot, especially near the end, which is great to see in a review.
However, now the criticism:
Grammar:
- Because I'm a nazi. Re-read it once or twice, and you'll probably notice the errors.
tl;dr:
- The summary should be placed at the very top. It's better to get the general overview before going into the specifics. Most people may just scroll down, see the summary and leave without actually giving it a second thought.
Pictures:
- Read it on your forum post. It's fine for now. Even with a Nexus 4, look for some photography tips. The Nexus 4 can compare to most basic DSLR's today. Takes practice.
Yeah, photos with the phone is nice. If you have any digital camera, use it. If not, and if you're not me (poor as f-) then go ahead, get a camera and get at it!
Overall, I give the review a...
7.5/10
It's great, I enjoyed it. Going to bookmark this site, since I'm most likely going to look for a new case later in the month. Great job!
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Posting my review here, since I'm not sure why it won't show up on the site.
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Review-ception.
Best blog in this topic so far...
indoh said:
Best blog in this topic so far...
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I am glad you enjoyed it. More to come!, With lots more to give away!
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Posting my review here, since I'm not sure why it won't show up on the site.
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Thanks for the tips buddy!, Like I say Camera is the main thing I need to sort out. But don't want to get any old bad one, want to get a half decent one when I do!
So who ended up winning?
Sent from my Nexus 4
Goog1e Phone said:
So who ended up winning?
Sent from my Nexus 4
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Hi Goog1e Phone, a user that posted on my blog was picked for his helpful feedback! Lots more items up soon to also win!
dbrand
Hey man, awesome review. You should have a look at some of the dbrand vinyl stickers for the N4 back. I have the brushed aluminium one and it's pretty awesome. Gets rid of the crap disco ball back and doesn't add bulk to the phone
http://dbrand.com/submodels/nexus-4/
Good luck with your reviews!
Matt94 said:
Hey man, awesome review. You should have a look at some of the dbrand vinyl stickers for the N4 back. I have the brushed aluminium one and it's pretty awesome. Gets rid of the crap disco ball back and doesn't add bulk to the phone
http://dbrand.com/submodels/nexus-4/
Good luck with your reviews!
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I'm glad that you enjoyed it, they look massively sexy on the Nexus but if I come to selling it in the future, I don't want to risk adhesive residue on the back of the nexus 4.
There has been talk of a 3rd revision, can anyone confirm this? Thanks
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There has been talk of a 3rd revision, can anyone confirm this? Thanks
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I was told that they where making a third version of this case along with a revised version of the Ringke Fusion, I'm not sure if anyone else know anything about this but would be nice to have it confirmed.
Please tell me if I am wrong
Maybe they will put some grip on this one so it isnt like a bar of wet soap
MrBelter said:
Maybe they will put some grip on this one so it isnt like a bar of wet soap
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I also find it hard to understand why phone case manufacturers cannot add a little more grip, I cant see it being a hard thing to do. But hey ho I don't design them!
Just to confirm, I have contact Rearth an there will not be a version 3 slim version case. But there could possibly be a 2nd revision Fusion case. Hope this helps!
I just happen to be on their site and saw this case, looks pretty slick! But the price is kinda steep. I might wait till it drops also if they get it in black.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor-view.html
Wow that looks really nice. I agree though the price is pretty steep although the OEM S View battery door cover is quite expensive as well.
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I just happen to be on their site and saw this case, looks pretty slick! But the price is kinda steep. I might wait till it drops also if they get it in black.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor-view.html
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Buying one as soon as the UK store has them
Love the look of the case, currently have the originl sview case but I might still order one of these. Btw amazon shows them as in stock now while spigen says available end of june
bayniner said:
Love the look of the case, currently have the originl sview case but I might still order one of these. Btw amazon shows them as in stock now while spigen says available end of june
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White one is available now. Black on is available at end of June.
man, i wish i knew this was comming. I would have waiting on my slimARMOR case and bought this instead.....wonders if I could return it?
DKYang said:
White one is available now. Black on is available at end of June.
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Are you sure? I seen the listing on Amazon, but all the reviews sound like its just the slim armor, not the view.
FLASHnox said:
Are you sure? I seen the listing on Amazon, but all the reviews sound like its just the slim armor, not the view.
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looks like both the case & the view case are listed together. There is a preorder for the black one amazon. I WANT ONE!!!!
cogcaviz24 said:
looks like both the case & the view case are listed together. There is a preorder for the black one amazon. I WANT ONE!!!!
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Oh alright then. Now I just need to find $10 more dollars! Will post pics when I get it.
Just ordered the Black one. Will post picture when I get it!
Looks good
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Ordered with 1-3 day shipping, it was only $6 though? Wonder if I will actually get it within that time.
FLASHnox said:
Ordered with 1-3 day shipping, it was only $6 though? Wonder if I will actually get it within that time.
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what are you talking about? did you have a coupon? even amazon is showing a $50 price tag
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wait did you mean shipping was only $6? lol
Lol I think he meant shipping.
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what are you talking about? did you have a coupon? even amazon is showing a $50 price tag
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wait did you mean shipping was only $6? lol
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Haha yeah, I thought somebody would get mixed up, I should have edited it. I'm just surprised because shipping is usually expensive were I live no matter the weight of the item.
Same thing. I ordered mine with 1-3 days shipping. Estimated delivery time is between Tuesday and Thursday. I usually get stuff from SGP quick so I'm thinking I'll get it Monday or Tuesday
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Really cool looking. I've never tried a flip cover. I know no one has used this particular one yet, but how are these flip type cases to use? Is it odd to use the phone with the cover open?
quite a descent one and definitely would love to have this .. just going to check out its specs and prices through different online stores to see where is the availability of the same under reasonable cost to pay.. thanks to share..
will it be available in any other colors ??
this is a really good case
Also can any one suggest if a bigger battery can be accommodated in this case ???
trmiv said:
Really cool looking. I've never tried a flip cover. I know no one has used this particular one yet, but how are these flip type cases to use? Is it odd to use the phone with the cover open?
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You can fold the flip cover to the back of the phone. You don't need to necessary leave it hanging when using the phone.
I'll be getting the white one next week and got the cheap expedited shipping like some people did here. Looking forward to getting this case. Seems to have everything that I wanted.
Anybody got the araree amy case? Looks amazing but never heard of them before. Let me know if anybody has the case or have ever had an araree case and how the quality is. Thanks!
http://www.araree-us.com/shop/m_mall_detail.php?ps_ctid=02010000&ps_goid=271
abehbeh said:
Anybody got the araree amy case? Looks amazing but never heard of them before. Let me know if anybody has the case or have ever had an araree case and how the quality is. Thanks!
http://www.araree-us.com/shop/m_mall_detail.php?ps_ctid=02010000&ps_goid=271
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nice looking cases but they come from Korea so probably almost two weeks with the shipping
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nice looking cases but they come from Korea so probably almost two weeks with the shipping
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I wouldn't mind the 2 weeks shipping as long as the case is worth it. I love the design but don't want to risk it. I might just get the spigen neo hybrid instead if nobody has any info about the brand or case.
Do a quick search and you would find that this is a quality case brand. They made cases for the s3 and iphone as well.
Most korean cases have really good quality even mercury which is the budget korean case option.
I will be getting one of these soon (red/black) version. If you don't mind waiting 2-4 weeks for me to come back with a review... hang on tight.
Lol I dont think I can wait that long for a review but thank u. U def boosted my confidence. I might just take the leap n get it. I love the red n black one as well. Appreciate it!
i want one of these cases too. i'm afraid by the time it arrives, the galaxy s5 will be out.
by the way, they're available at casefanatic also:
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s4/case-galaxy-s4/araree-amy-color-candy-shell-case/
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i want one of these cases too. i'm afraid by the time it arrives, the galaxy s5 will be out.
by the way, they're available at casefanatic also:
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s4/case-galaxy-s4/araree-amy-color-candy-shell-case/
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Korean Post is usually fantastic in their delivery speeds.
Anyway, S5 won't be out so soon, not since they announced plans for at "S4s" with the S800 processor.
I did a quick search on araree but couldnt find too many reviews, in english at least.. I do see that they made cases for the galaxy and iphone series in the past but I dont know if that can be used as a testimate to the quality of the galaxy s4 cases.
Thanks !!
Hi, there-!
This is David from the brand araree in Korea. I just found you wrote. Hope you find my reply soon.
We've designing many cases in addition to the works on the website. The website is now updating since we just several hot items. Well... as I'm currently working in this company, I'm pretty sure about the quality and design.
Please contact me if you need some more sources...
Thanks for your interest ! :laugh:
David Baek said:
Hi, there-!
This is David from the brand araree in Korea. I just found you wrote. Hope you find my reply soon.
We've designing many cases in addition to the works on the website. The website is now updating since we just several hot items. Well... as I'm currently working in this company, I'm pretty sure about the quality and design.
Please contact me if you need some more sources...
Thanks for your interest ! :laugh:
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Hello, I'm interested in the Amy case, but because of the inconvenience of having it shipped from Korea I would like to see some more pictures of it before buying, if possible of the Moulin Rouge and Chic Black versions. Thanks.
Finally gave in and ordered one of these for my girlfriend and myself last week. I guess I will find out who nice they are once they arrive. They shipped out about a week ago but it says it could take up till the beginning of September to arrive unfortunately.
Anyine fond of the tech 22 d30 cases?
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Here is a link for the Aararee Amy case for S4
Araree Amy case
cccoltsicehockey said:
Finally gave in and ordered one of these for my girlfriend and myself last week. I guess I will find out who nice they are once they arrive. They shipped out about a week ago but it says it could take up till the beginning of September to arrive unfortunately.
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Hope you can post some impressions and pictures! I'm interested in buying this case off eBay, but I am curious on what it feels like before committing.
I've had one for about 3 weeks now and have absolutely loved it.
I'll post pictures when I can tomorrow. I have the teal/pink one.
suprafreak1000 said:
I've had one for about 3 weeks now and have absolutely loved it.
I'll post pictures when I can tomorrow. I have the teal/pink one.
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What does it feel like in the hand? Is it like a matte soft touch finish? Does the case add much thickness to the device?
foolie said:
Hope you can post some impressions and pictures! I'm interested in buying this case off eBay, but I am curious on what it feels like before committing.
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I will post some pictures once they come in.
cccoltsicehockey said:
I will post some pictures once they come in.
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just bit and purchased the red/black one for 47$ on ebay via EMS shipping, link here for those interested ($31 total for free shipping). I should have it by next Weds. This is probably the prettiest case I've seen for the s4.
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What does it feel like in the hand? Is it like a matte soft touch finish? Does the case add much thickness to the device?
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a tad bit of thickness. But nothing like a commuter or anything from otterbox. It's still pretty thin. The back plastic piece had a pretty smooth feel to it, but still provides a nice grip. the rubber main piece (As I call it) has more of a matte feel to it if you will imo. Provides good grip. Still waiting to be able to get pics sowy. Should have them in the morning.
So my cases showed up yesterday. Took 10 days from when they were updated saying shipped on ebay. The quality is excellent as stated earlier. My one question will be depending on how the back plastic is colored how well will it hold up to scratches. Almost feels like a painted on finish instead of a piece of plastic that is died all the way through. Thickness wise it is a hair thicker than my Spigen Neo Hybrid case. I took a ton of pictures of my girlfriends pink and teal one and my red and white one. I just need to get them posted up.
Has anybody got this bad boy?
http://www.dyconn.com/product/mobil...page=flypage.tpl&product_id=152&category_id=8
And a review by my main man Flossy!
It also has built in Wireless Charging and I'm sure you can use a ZeroLemon 3000mah standard battery to increase it from 5600mah to 6000mah!
Sweet! Just wish it had a back stand too lol
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Just wish it had a back stand too lol
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Add your own kickstand with a kickstand4u setup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087034
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Has anybody got this bad boy?
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Nice. I might consider it but I really don't have any battery life problems, guess I don't use it enough. Looks like it would support NFC as well given you use your stock battery in it, that would be a plus for me. Unfortunately that isn't stated anywhere I looked.
Anyway thanks for the info. Will strongly consider this if I should find myself in need of a longer life. Course carrying a second battery isn't that big a deal, I do for backup. Fits nicely in my jacket pocket that fit my old feature phone... Don't even notice it.
I would get it but it doesn't come in black.
Just a warning to anybody that gets this, it does not fit with a glass screen protector on (MIME Feather Glass to be exact). Other than that, it's a very nice case.
Firepac said:
I would get it but it doesn't come in black.
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Seriously, I hope they make it in black eventually.
I almost got one of these, But they don't have the case in black.
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I too want a black case to go with my black s4. I'm thinking about getting it anyway.
Just got it.
Seems to work great, no loss to sound quality and have already gotten use to the slightly heavier feel. All and all, I think it works great and have seen little if any depreciation of reception. :good:
hmm...this product looks really interesting...I really hate bulky extended batteries, but this case might be a great compromise.
how much ?
The big problem is 2.4 oz. (70.5g) and *Wireless charging works only with Qi Mode. Qi receiver is optional and sold separatelya a
looks cool..but I agree, I'd need to see it in black to consider it.
Black color - $10 and I'd buy it.
hmm cheapest I've found for this case is $29.00 at http://www.nomorerack.com/daily_deals/view/678723-dyconn_x4_power_3000mah_case_for_samsung_galaxy_s4
never shopped here before so i'm a little iffy
phistyle said:
hmm cheapest I've found for this case is $29.00 at http://www.nomorerack.com/daily_deals/view/678723-dyconn_x4_power_3000mah_case_for_samsung_galaxy_s4
never shopped here before so i'm a little iffy
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I just ordered from this link thanks. I used PayPal though just in case.
My order still said processing but I already received the case, nice buddy.
For any of you wanting this case, i have had it for about a month and it makes the worst creeking noises from the plastics. When your on the phone and you move the phone around the other person can hear it an cuts in and out.
just wanted to give a heads up
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My order still said processing but I already received the case, nice buddy.
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nice...they sent me a $10 coupon the other day and I used it making the case $21! Still waiting for them to ship it.
Definitely a good buy right there
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Just got the case today and loving it. Only a few annoyances so far... it does creak a little bit on the sides and the power button is kind of hard to press.
Ordered one of these cases last night;
http://www.megatinycorp.com/
I will be posting my thoughts on it when I get it. Should be here sometime in June.
From the looks of this case, what do you guys think about it?
tenebris said:
Ordered one of these cases last night;
http://www.megatinycorp.com/
I will be posting my thoughts on it when I get it. Should be here sometime in June.
From the looks of this case, what do you guys think about it?
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Looks promising, but for 50 bucks i'm going to wait until it start shipping and get more reviews or even more variations.
mykenyc said:
Looks promising, but for 50 bucks i'm going to wait until it start shipping and get more reviews or even more variations.
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I understand that, I just had the extra money. It looks really cool, and I pray that it works. Only time will tell. Like I said I will be posting my own opinion here whenever I get it. Maybe even going to record a review and do it that way. We will see.
Getting the ZeroLemon battery case as well for review purposes so that review will be coming as well. Waiting to get the revised case in.
This does look promising. Let me know how this case went and how well it sticks to surfaces. The worst thing for me would be if I stuck it to something and then it fell off that object.
Toundas said:
This does look promising. Let me know how this case went and how well it sticks to surfaces. The worst thing for me would be if I stuck it to something and then it fell off that object.
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I will do that for sure. I will probably review it after a week or so of using it. Just to see how the suction cup style holds up.
WOW - 50 bucks - that seems excessive - it seems to work nicely - which is good - but it also looks like one of those relatively cheap cases that are made of a kind rubbery type substance - and this one has some kind of sticky quality.
Love to hear what you think when you get it - whether you feel it is worth the 50 you paid for - I also wonder how long it will take for the knock-off's to come out?
It's the same foam the airdock uses. Seems to be higher quality stuff