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what is the best epic 4g case? post yours...
I bought the Black Samsung one from the Sprint store for $19.99. It works great and does what I want.
Yeah, I know. I'm boring
TheCraigJ said:
I bought the Black Samsung one from the Sprint store for $19.99. It works great and does what I want.
Yeah, I know. I'm boring
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haha the sprint cases are fin & your not boring..
I'm using the Seidio Innocase Surface case/holster combo. Nice tactile feel on the case, and the secure spring-clip holster does really well, especially with my clumsy arse...
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Definition of the "best" case would be different for every person because it depends on personal preferences, how you use your phone, and how you carry it. Personally, I like the feeling of a naked phone and with my Touch Pro 2 I mostly used Forte leather case (although I tried Seidio Surface for a short period). The advantage of a leather pouch is that you don't have any permanent thickness added to your phone, but disadvantages are that you need to take the phone out of the case to see the screen and you can still drop the phone while out of the case - which is exactly what happened to me a few times. Now when I got Epic, it is thinner then TP2 so I wanted to get a snap-on case for it. Here is my mini-review of a few cases I tried:
1) Seidio Active - it is the case that (among other snap on cases) would definitely provide the best protection if the phone is dropped, it looks good, and made well. The soft gel provides a nice cushion and the plastic skeleton strategically positions hard coverage over areas that could be most impacted during the fall. It seems that the recently found Fishbone case on Amazon is very similar in the design so I would expect it to provide the same protection. Unfortunately, Seidio Active was a bit too thick to my liking and since I usualy take good care of my phones, I didn't feel that the extra protection would justify the added thickness for my needs.
2) Seidio Surface - this is probably the thinnest snap on case you can get. I really like the fact that it adds very little to the overall size of the phone and I thought that it would be the perfect case for me when I bought it and put it on. However, maybe the fact that it is so thin contributed to the fact that it feels a bit flimsy when on the phone. There is a tiny bit of play on both the top and bottom parts (when you squeeze them with your fingers on the sides) and sometimes when you push power button the phone tends to slide open a bit based on how I hold it in my hand. The case seems to fit like a glove but it is not as tight as I would like it to be and it is VERY easy to remove the top part with almost no effort whatsoever. Some may consider it a plus, but I consider it a minus because I am pretty sure that if the phone is dropped, the top part will most likely fall off after the first bump leaving the top unprotected (this actually did happen when I used Seidio Surface case on my Touch Pro 2 and dropped from about 3 feet onto hardwood floor).
3) Sprint Case with rubber back - to me this turned out to be the "best" case, at least for now. In terms of added thickness it is somewhere in between Seidio Active and Surface cases. It fits very snug and tight. I like the rubber backing a lot, it is not slippery, feels very nice in hand, and looks good (at least in black). Some people mentioned that the rubber has a tendency to peel off - I've had this case for a month now and it looks like new and I have no peeling issues; but even if I do, I am sure that a carefully placed drop of crazy glue will take care of this issue permanently. I have removed the case several times and I don't see any scratches left on the phone as was posted in one thread. The only drawback may be that the case is a bit harder to remove then Seidio, but to me it is not an issue and means that it will stay on during the fall. I rarely remove the top part, but I am a heavy phone user so I swap extra battery often and don't have any issues removing the bottom part after getting used to it. There were some reports of snaps breaking off - I have not experience that at all and I hope I won't since this is a perfect case for me at this point.
In terms of price - all three cases are around $20 bucks so price is not a factor. All three cases do not interfere with the sliding mechanism and make the phone feel a bit tighter with less screen play and no more squeaking from the battery door. I also tried one of those invisible shield things which is basically a screen protector over the entire phone. Two issues I found with those: a) no matter what brand you get, they will eventually start peeling and will attract dirt on the edges looking like crap after a while; b) although they provide scratch protection, they won't do much if the phone is dropped.
Hope you'll find your best case.
Cheers.
My sprint case has all the tab breaking off after about a month and a half of use. YMMV.
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My sprint case has all the tab breaking off after about a month and a half of use. YMMV.
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I wonder if this has to do with how different people remove/put it on. I usualy pick the two corner clips on the charger side with my nail and it removes pretty easily after that (just slide it off). When I put it back I do it in reverse order - I slide the bottom two clips on first and then snap the top ones on. So far it's been working well for me.
I'm using a black Seidio Innocase (regular not active) with the spring clip holster and I love it. I originally had the body glove case and it was just too big.. felt like I was carrying a brick in my pocket. The Innocase doesn't add much bulk and gives a bit of protection from random bumps and scratches. Has a pleasant lip around the screen too so laying the epic flat on its face keeps the screen from contacting a surface.
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My experience with case durability is completely different from gorby911's, so it's all YMMV. My Sprint case completely fell apart in 1.5 months of use, what with the clips breaking off, and 2 corners of the rubber backing peeling away. Even after Gorilla-gluing one of the corners, it peeled off again within a week! Just got a Seidio Surface and it fits very snugly and no play.
The downside of the Surface is that its rubberized texture is actually quite slippery, vs. the grippy texture on the Sprint case (especially with its rubber backing). It slightly twists and slips around in my hand that supports it while I'm swiping around with my other hand. But it's got a much thinner profile with what I feel appears to be the same amount of protection.
I hope it lasts more than 1.5 months long.
So the sedio active is the slimmest case? May have to check that out, thanks for the info.
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So the sedio active is the slimmest case? May have to check that out, thanks for the info.
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Seidio innocase should be the thinnest.
I've been using the BodyGlove that has a the smoked chrome. Stylish and strong. Dropped it a few times and everything's still fine. Sprint Direct/Indirect stores have them available.
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I wonder if this has to do with how different people remove/put it on. I usualy pick the two corner clips on the charger side with my nail and it removes pretty easily after that (just slide it off). When I put it back I do it in reverse order - I slide the bottom two clips on first and then snap the top ones on. So far it's been working well for me.
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I have both the Innocase Surface and the black Sprint case and I too have had no problems with my Sprint case - I take off the back of the case exactly as you have described. Not a single scratch on my phone yet (knock on wood). I prefer the Sprint case over the Innocase as it seems to offer better protection.
For those who are curious, the black Sprint case fits in the Seidio Innocase Holster (the one designed for the Innocase Surface at least). I bought the $40 Innocase/holster combo at Best Buy, but am using the holster with my Sprint case.
I'm using this one. Got it off fleabay for $8.99. Really nice OEM leather case that fits great. I can't stand a phone in my pocket so I have mine on my belt.
Hello,
I have been searching for quite some time for a case like This
Definitely this
or Something that looks this clean.
Does anyone have any ideas as to where to get something like this?
The closest I could find...
http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-ringke-discover-premium-leather-case
Oh sweet! THanks, I haven't seen this one.
StyleUkno said:
Oh sweet! THanks, I haven't seen this one.
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Search this seller
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Nillkin-Store?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
SupaDupaFly24 said:
The closest I could find...
http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-ringke-discover-premium-leather-case
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I have just purchased this case and will let you guys know when it comes in. Got it on amazon for $29.99 shipped with the discount they are giving.
Let us know how it is. I almost bought one yesterday but decided to wait.
I have the Black Vegan wallet case sold on Amazon for $6. Had it for a month and no longer carry a wallet or kickstand! Its very protective and has a snap to ensure it stays closed. Been using it for over a month with no issues.
galaxys said:
I have the Black Vegan wallet case sold on Amazon for $6. Had it for a month and no longer carry a wallet or kickstand! Its very protective and has a snap to ensure it stays closed. Been using it for over a month with no issues.
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I ordered this case as well, its much cheaper and has the added feature of a kickstand.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ABYX5S4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I've been using the Ringke Discover for a week and a half now and I LOVE it. I carry 4 cards (2 id's 2 cc's) and 1 $100 bill..OK, a $20. I put two cards behind the inside flap, and two in the top slot, with the bill folded in a CC slot for a better close.
The case looks great..much better than the alternatives below. The white on orange leather makes the phone stand out. I've had several people comment on the case already. It does so a great job of protecting the phone's screen from card imprints when closed (a major factor for me) but holds the cards extremely well. The deep pockets relieve concerns about cards falling out.
Before this case, I was using the Poetic Slimbook leather case. This was a nice case, slim profile, tight credit card slots, and great plastic case fit for phone. The styling was nice, somewhat cheap looking, but passable quality. The flap is very slightly magnetic and will clasp onto the back of the case when closed, keeping the closed-fit nice and snug. When packed with cards, or extra bills, the flap barely stays shut.
The flaws with this case was the fact the inside flap was not sealed at the top of the case. While I was able to tuck a CC/ID into the bottom left hand corner, under the flap, I was constantly checking to make sure it wasn't flying out the top of the case. I never actually had a problem with this happening, but I don't understand the open flap choice. Also, I had problem with imprints from cards into the screenface. I used business cards in front of the plastic cards in each slot to protect the screen slightly.
My first case was the Black Vegan, which was an OK case, but the bulkiest of the three cases. It does look cheap in my opinion, but not horrible. The large front clasp gives this a large profile, even though it closes tight.
Cards pressing against the screen were a huge issue with this case (I was only using 3 cards with this case, one in the plastic ID slot). I would not recommend this case, but it was $5 when I bought it, so if you need a cheap option, this is acceptable.
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I've been using the Ringke Discover for a week and a half now and I LOVE it. I carry 4 cards (2 id's 2 cc's) and 1 $100 bill..OK, a $20. I put two cards behind the inside flap, and two in the top slot, with the bill folded in a CC slot for a better close.
The case looks great..much better than the alternatives below. The white on orange leather makes the phone stand out. I've had several people comment on the case already. It does so a great job of protecting the phone's screen from card imprints when closed (a major factor for me) but holds the cards extremely well. The deep pockets relieve concerns about cards falling out. .
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Does it have a magnetic closing flap or is it a button? I'm worried about it staying closed and it's so expensive.
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That Rinke Discover looks really nice. A bit on the pricier side though.
I've been using the white Rearth Ringke Slim case and it looks like that's what they use inside of the Discover. They make a great product and now another decision to make whether I want this one or not.
The Ringke wallet is a nice higher end case. But it doesn't have the Vegan fold landscape kickstand which is awesome for my daily usage. Also the vegan cards do not touch my screen; I have credit cards in the 1st two slots, business card in 3rd slot & $bills under it. I have covered the 3rd slot with a small piece of microfiber (1"x2") and that is the only thing touching my N4 screen when snapped closed!
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The Ringke wallet is a nice higher end case. But it doesn't have the Vegan fold landscape kickstand which is awesome for my daily usage. Also the vegan cards do not touch my screen; I have credit cards in the 1st two slots, business card in 3rd slot & $bills under it. I have covered the 3rd slot with a small piece of microfiber (1"x2") and that is the only thing touching my N4 screen when snapped closed!
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That's very true, the kickstand is a huge plus for most people (hardly ever used it personally).
I was able to make the Poetic case stand like that, a pyramid shape, but it'd just be good for videos, not the most stable option. You take the magnetic flap and lay it flat against the surface of the table and it keeps it from sliding back down. Don't know if that was an intended feature, but if it is, it's not nearly as stable as the Vegan.
I used to fold a $ bill in front of the lowest card and behind the top card...your method seems much nicer ha!
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Does it have a magnetic closing flap or is it a button? I'm worried about it staying closed and it's so expensive.
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No magnetic clasps or snaps of any sort. The front cover of the case is twice as thick as the rest of the case, starting at the edge of the spine. This makes it heavier and gives it a tendency to stay closed on its own.
I went with the Vegan at first, being concerned about safety / stuff falling out, but I realized I didn't need the snap after a while. All of the cases hold the cards well enough without needing to be held shut. If stuff is going to fall out, it'd fall out with out without the snap being shut.
I prefer the slimmer profile of not having any clasps/snaps, and since the inside flap of the Discover is stitched on top and bottom, you can use the compartment behind the card to keep anything from falling out if you dont trust the CC slots.
It's a lot of personal preference though, and will be different depending on what you carry, need a kickstand, etc. If you don't mind the larger profile, you'll be happy with the Vegan. With winter leaving, I won't have the big coats to hide the case in anymore, so the Discover or Poetic were better choices for me.
If anyone wants my Vegan case, PM me and you give me a UPS prepaid label, it's all yours.
StyleUkno said:
Hello,
I have been searching for quite some time for a case like This
Definitely this
or Something that looks this clean.
Does anyone have any ideas as to where to get something like this?
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For your 2nd requirement, there's this recently released new flip case option on Ebay from Imak.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IMAK-New-Ge...722319?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4170587fcf
Similar to the iPhone one, you're pretty much directly sticking the case itself with adhesive to the back of the phone to maintain the slimmest profile. So I hesitate to really call it a case.
Another guy answered below, but I will also give my impressions. I like the case for sure. Has a little bit more of a premium style. When answering calls it is nice to keep the flap over the screen. The earpiece cutout lines up well and I can clearly hear the person in the phone. The only real gripe is the flap slides around a little bit when closed against the screen. The cards don't touch it so that isn't really a big concern. Other than that I do like it.
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Thanks guys, I'm going to pick one up.
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limecrush said:
I've been using the Ringke Discover for a week and a half now and I LOVE it. I carry 4 cards (2 id's 2 cc's) and 1 $100 bill..OK, a $20. I put two cards behind the inside flap, and two in the top slot, with the bill folded in a CC slot for a better close.
The case looks great..much better than the alternatives below. The white on orange leather makes the phone stand out. I've had several people comment on the case already. It does so a great job of protecting the phone's screen from card imprints when closed (a major factor for me) but holds the cards extremely well. The deep pockets relieve concerns about cards falling out.
Before this case, I was using the Poetic Slimbook leather case. This was a nice case, slim profile, tight credit card slots, and great plastic case fit for phone. The styling was nice, somewhat cheap looking, but passable quality. The flap is very slightly magnetic and will clasp onto the back of the case when closed, keeping the closed-fit nice and snug. When packed with cards, or extra bills, the flap barely stays shut.
The flaws with this case was the fact the inside flap was not sealed at the top of the case. While I was able to tuck a CC/ID into the bottom left hand corner, under the flap, I was constantly checking to make sure it wasn't flying out the top of the case. I never actually had a problem with this happening, but I don't understand the open flap choice. Also, I had problem with imprints from cards into the screenface. I used business cards in front of the plastic cards in each slot to protect the screen slightly.
My first case was the Black Vegan, which was an OK case, but the bulkiest of the three cases. It does look cheap in my opinion, but not horrible. The large front clasp gives this a large profile, even though it closes tight.
Cards pressing against the screen were a huge issue with this case (I was only using 3 cards with this case, one in the plastic ID slot). I would not recommend this case, but it was $5 when I bought it, so if you need a cheap option, this is acceptable.
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Could you post some pics of the case? I am interested in it especially since it's only $30 on Amazon.
has anyone tried the POETIC Slimbook leather flip case for the nexus 4? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Poetic-TM-S...533885?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item417009547d
looks like a decent price! Any feedback would help
tuffballa said:
has anyone tried the POETIC Slimbook leather flip case for the nexus 4? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Poetic-TM-S...533885?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item417009547d
looks like a decent price! Any feedback would help
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Apparently the magnets are a hit or a miss if you put multiple cards and/or bills and it's a little on the thick side but for $7 bucks I think I (or in this case my mom) can live with that
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Apparently the magnets are a hit or a miss if you put multiple cards and/or bills and it's a little on the thick side but for $7 bucks I think I (or in this case my mom) can live with that
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And the top of the case isn't sealed (behind the CC's). I worried about cards sliding out the top, but I never had a problem with the card almost coming out. Just paranoid.
If you don't want to spend the money for the Discover, the Poetic one is a nice alternative.
Sorry eliter1, my only camera is the N4, my pics wouldn't be great. I paid $30 on amazon back on the 4th
Otterbox cases are some of the best protection that you can get for your smartphone. There are three available for the Galaxy S6 and coming soon for the Galaxy S6 Edge ( Sign up Here to Be Notified ) You can get more customization though the OtterBox site. There is also Free Shipping on all cases within the US.
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To get a idea of what these cases look like on the GS6, then view the reviews here:
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You have the same exact color option that I have.
Been rocking the Otterbox Commuter case since I first got my phone. It's a nice case. Since I carry my phone in my pocket, dust covers were a must. You should see the ports on my old Nexus 4, lol. I didn't want the defender as it is too bulky, so the Commuter was perfect. The dust covers are great and the case leave you enough room for a screen protector. I did just get the standard tempored glass protector from Verizon, but if all protectors are created equal, then you won't have a problem. The bottom of the case does just barely touch the protector. If you have a protector any bigger, the lip of the case will cover or push up against it. I do have one or two gripes with it, though...
It wants to slip out of your hand and is a tiny bit of a pain if you want to take the case off and put it back on. I think if the lines on the edge of the hard part of the case were horizontal instead of vertical, the case would have a better grip and not want to slide out of your hand. With the grooves being vertical, they case just glides right out of your hand.
I often have to take my phone out of the case because I run, so I have an armband that I put my phone in (having to switch cases like this is also why I got the Commuter and not the Defender...easier to take the case off and i'm sure the Defender case will eventually break from constantly having to take it apart). If you take your phone out of the case and you need to put it back, there's a certain way you have to do it. Put on the soft cover first. After that, you need to put on the hard cover on starting at the bottom. Sit the phone down into the bottom part and then pull the dust covers through the cut outs and then drop the phone the rest of the way into the hard cover. From there, the rest of the hard cover part pops right over the rest of it very easily. It's a little tricky at first, but over time, i'm sure you'll get the hang of it.
Overall, I like this case.
Not happy with Defender failure
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I suggest no one buy the Defender for the S6 until they show they have fixed the plastic housing, the holster, or both.
The housing on mine has a broken latch after only 2 weeks of use. The Defender for my old S4 last 2 years and still works fine.
The new housing has a smaller perimeter around the latching slot for the holster. Also, the holster tab is now two little nibs, as compared to a solid tab on the S4 design.
The smaller interface area combined with the thinner material on the housing caused mine to break easily. Now the phone wont stay in the holster unless I turn it around to use the unbroken side. I know that side will be breaking soon as well.
To top it off.....Otterbox's website wants me to give them a credit card so they can charge me $ 6.99 for handling the issue.
I am pretty disappointed in the new Otterbox. Am looking for an alternative since the design is poor and the return policy on such a premium product is less than "premium" in my eyes.
I received this case for review and have to say that I am impressed. I did not take any photos of the packaging but it was done very nicely. I have never owned a "folio" style case before but carry a minimalist wallet and thought I might be able to get rid of that also. It easily carried my ID and a few credit cards. I love being able to use the case as a stand while eating lunch and such. The two tone look of the leather and the stitching is really nice. All of the cutouts match up and it protects the lens on the camera.
I wish that the inner case that holds the phone were clear to keep the look of my phone instead of hiding it. Also while using as a stand the magnetic flap keeps folding back in front of my phone instead of staying back. The only other downside to me is the fake chrome strap on the front. I really like the logos embossed in the leather and that bar is just a bit tacky for me. It also broke a little at the bottom when i put it in my pocket.
Overall I really like the case. I have been using it about a week and am happy with it overall. Wish it showed off the phone more but other than that it is great. I think I will stick with this case a while.
You can get the case at http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-roocase...se+s6+Prestige
I'll try to update this later. Probably going to try to remove the chrome bar.
sirooga said:
I received this case for review and have to say that I am impressed. I did not take any photos of the packaging but it was done very nicely. I have never owned a "folio" style case before but carry a minimalist wallet and thought I might be able to get rid of that also. It easily carried my ID and a few credit cards. I love being able to use the case as a stand while eating lunch and such. The two tone look of the leather and the stitching is really nice. All of the cutouts match up and it protects the lens on the camera.
I wish that the inner case that holds the phone were clear to keep the look of my phone instead of hiding it. Also while using as a stand the magnetic flap keeps folding back in front of my phone instead of staying back. The only other downside to me is the fake chrome strap on the front. I really like the logos embossed in the leather and that bar is just a bit tacky for me. It also broke a little at the bottom when i put it in my pocket.
Overall I really like the case. I have been using it about a week and am happy with it overall. Wish it showed off the phone more but other than that it is great. I think I will stick with this case a while.
You can get the case at http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-roocase...se+s6+Prestige
I'll try to update this later. Probably going to try to remove the chrome bar.
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Hi sirooga,
Thanks for your review and we're glad you are enjoying the Prestige Folio case! Are you able to provide a picture of the bar that seems to be experiencing an issue? I'd like to look further into this and do some additional stress testing to see we can replicate the issue.
Thanks in advance!
J. Armstrong
If you zoom in on my first picture and look at the chrome where it says Roocase you can see what I an talking about. Thanks.
I also received the roocase prestige folio case for the s6. I felt that the packaging was really well done. My favorite part about the packaging was the foldable section in front of the plastic that surrounded the case. The cade was very easy to install and it did not take long for me to get used to this case. Like many other reviewers, this was my first folio case. Like the op, I also have a thin wallet, and I was hoping that I could use a folio case to get rid of my wallet. I was unable to use this case as my wallet, since there were only 3 card slots. But, I was able to use the card slots for other things. I used one slot to keep my college ID in, as I need it often to unlock doors and get around campus. I also had a credit card and my drivers license in there. All of these cards fit without a problem. The length of the case prevents putting cash bills in the case, unless you fold them. Even after putting 3 cards and some cash, the case was not much thicker than it was with just the phone in it. I like how well the stand function works on this case, and after some use, the magnetic flap doesn't obscure the phone screen anymore. I also like how roocase gave a cutout for the speaker and the notification light at the top, so that you can see the Notification led even when the flap is closed. The cade also seems durable and may withstand some beating, due to the quality of the leather. Even though this is a folio case, it isn't as thick as I would expect it to be. The only problem that I've encountered is that the phone/case become very warm when I am quick charging my phone. I haven't had this problem with any of my other cases, so it was an interesting observation.
You can buy this case from this link:
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-roocas...436383531&sr=8-2&keywords=roocase+s6+prestige
I would give this case 4.5/5 stars and I would recommend this case to anyone who is in the market for a folio case.
In my pictures, I used an HTC One M7 for a scale for size, and to show how the case functions as a phone stand.
Oh, your cellphone really need this case:good:
Hello Everyone,
New Note 4 user here, (yeah sounds strange upgrading from the note 3 finally, but samsungs gone full potato) and like any other purchase, the hunt for cases is on. I have scoured the internet/ebay/threads for possible solutions to my dilemma and haven't found anything, so I figure its a good time to ask. With my N3 I had the Seidio Dilex Extended battery case with the belt clip holster. This was an amazing combo and accounted for 99% of my needs, minus the stupid negative incline when the phone was flat on its back, due to the kickstand bulge.
Anyways, I am having a hell of a hard time finding extended battery cases that have a kickstand, or have the plastic belt clip holsters for that matter. Essentially it looks like its the Zerolemon and thats it for holster combos, or if I want an integrated kickstand, its the mugen, for outrageous pricing.
I had originally hoped that I'd be able to reuse the same case and such from my n3 with some modifications, since these two phones are very close in size. Well that got quickly abandoned, but there was still the possibility of using the seidio case and cover/holster since they appeared to be the same dimensions. Wrong again.
The sides of the case have much steeper angle coming out from the phone on the bottom and top, but could possibly be adjusted depending on how or if I can rework the holster.
and the top
I have found a temporary starting point to try and reclaim some of the utility I had with my N3 with a few random pieces from amazon.
Anker has been out of stock for a while, unless you want to pay scalper prices on ebay, so I figured I'd give Kranich a whirl for the $25 they asked for 6400mah battery and the plastic textured back panel.
Next I picked up a generic tpu honeycomb case (hopefully this is better than the plastic crap I had on my SIII) for $10 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S1581X4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and lastly found a neat little gadget for another $10, a magnetic kickstand with adhesive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HP15P60/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My plan should it go well, is to try and either cut a loop in the tpu case and secure the kickstand to the plastic backing itself, or to the tpu on the outside if thats not possible. Either way, ill make sure to correct the confusing mistake seidio made by putting the kickstand on the bottom of the phone and having it lay with the bottom of the phone slightly elevated instead of flat.
This should get me back to at least the core level of performance that the seidio case I had before offered, with a little less protection I think.
The last problem however, is the belt holster (or whatever you want to call it). Again, not many options, so I am looking at modifying my existing seidio holster to fit my N4 or possibly getting an otterbox holster and trying to work with that. You know, interestingly enough, I figured Alibaba would be swarming with weird stuff like that, and I really didn't see anything different
If anyone has any bright ideas, I'd love to hear it. Or for that matter any other cool suggestions for gear.
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TPU case came in, god this stuff still sucks, and spigen kcikstand as well. After slipping my note 4 into something more sensual, I decided it was time to try out the holster, which I prayed to the case gods would still fit, and i-it d-d-does! Success! It does in deed definitely fit securely in the mount, albeit a it rides a little higher in the clip due to being ever so slightly longer that the note 3 with the seidio case (works for me still).
Far Away shot.
Damnit, point and shoots are picky when shoplights are involved.
Now that the first test was an overwhelming success, I decided it was time to make some cuts and drop the kickstand in, maybe risk some fingers or violate some safety rules. I decided to cut my way through the TPU case (while half listening to a linus tech tips webisode) and attach the kickstand directly to the phone case for more stability and a slightly smoother surface and a little more professional look. Results below:
First was to figure out where to put the case, I noticed that the first set of honeycombs was almost a perfect border for the ends of the kickstand and those served as an excellent guide for my first cuts.
To achieve a straight cut, i used a square razor blade and tapped it down through the tpu into an old notepad. this have a nice clean straight edge, id soon have to murder since it was nowhere near wide enough for accommodate the whole kickstand. A halfway picture would have been nice, but I was eager to finish.
If you do decide to copy this, make sure you cut the material, almost too tight for the kickstand, so it fits snugly, instead of stretching and leaving a gap like mine did. I would have liked to have rounded my edges a little better, but oh well, its not like I bought the phone to look at the back.
In any case(oh god not the puns), I think it worked out pretty well, but I think I'm gonna try and find a few more TPU cases, maybe that are a little spongier since this hardly gives any protection for drops. An added benefit is the lip of the kickstand in this spot serves as a nice rest for your fingers while using the phone.
I own and use the Thor Champagne Gold version of this one for more than 18 months now: https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-Verus-Charcoal-Black/dp/B00MHBSHYG
and am very happy with it. Have dropped the Note4 while bicycling, and from other stupid high positions on stone, it has saved my Note4 many a time. These verus cases rock!
So try that brand, I bet you they have what you need.
Switched from Hyperion 8000mah with honeycomb tpu, now using Verus Iron Shield with Spigen kickstand add on and purchased 3 extra batteries with external charger for $23 US from Amazon. I have leather holster, but front pocket works just fine.
jult said:
I own and use the Thor Champagne Gold version of this one for more than 18 months now: https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-Verus-Charcoal-Black/dp/B00MHBSHYG
and am very happy with it. Have dropped the Note4 while bicycling, and from other stupid high positions on stone, it has saved my Note4 many a time. These verus cases rock!
So try that brand, I bet you they have what you need.
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That looks and sounds amazing, and reminds me of some of the drops my note 3 has taken and survived. This is what I really, really wanted to reproduce with my note 4, because, well it makes sense. Only problem is, I really want an extended battery since charging is much slower than my n3, and I don't want to rely on batteries.
tbvnz said:
Switched from Hyperion 8000mah with honeycomb tpu, now using Verus Iron Shield with Spigen kickstand add on and purchased 3 extra batteries with external charger for $23 US from Amazon. I have leather holster, but front pocket works just fine.
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It looks goregeous, but I'm a little concerned about dampening shock, TPU doesn't seem to be the best at it..