Does anyone have the Otterbox Defender Series case for the Note 4? If so, how is the fit?
I have the Commuter case and think it's great.. Looked at the Defender and thought it was too big for my pockets.
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I have the defender case and it offer supierior protection.
i don't use the belt clip at all though.
My only complaint is that the phone now feels like a tablet. Any added weight is not an issue for me. The phone is still pretty light, but definitely this case has added some bulk.
Lengthwise from top to bottom - 6.5"
Width wise = 3 5/8"
I nicknamed my phone the brick with this thing on ..... but i don't have to worry about any damage to the phone if I ever dropped it.
If it only had a kickstand.....
I love the Defender. I've basically tried almost all the cases for the note 4 and I always go back to this. Between the glass protector problems and the other cases scratching the bezels this case is a godsend. Just my two cents. Gonna order the admiral blue slipcase just to mix it up.
i used it for 2 weeks or so.
But I took it off, and change to another case.
My honest opinion.
The good.
Yes, its very well protected.
Excellent built quality materials.
Everything in the right places.
In and out of pocket just minimal drag.
Dropped more then 4 times over the shoulder, its like a boss. and no problems.
The bad.
Built in SP is nice.. But there is tiny air pocket seems like. it does not stick on the amoled. .... I took it off right away.
The port covers are also good, But i didnt like how the charging port opens up. i like it opens down. thats just me though.
Size. ITS BIG. But i guest its for the protection right.?
No KICK STAND.
And the final BAD bit which made me change it.
Its too HEAVY.
I hold it for one movie about 2 hrs long, or reading xda threads, pretty much daily stuff, and my wrist felt very tired. and that made me had enough.
Those are just my opinions.
Overall i Still give it 8/10.
It really is a great case. It meant to do what it does. Protection at the best you can fine now.
But, it was doing too much for me though.
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Does anyone have the Otterbox Defender Series case for the Note 4? If so, how is the fit?
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Great. Just went from note 2 to note 4. New defender has larger clips holding plastic sections together so it is easier to remove. The screen protector also seems to fit more snugly, so less gets under it. Outer rubber is less squishy so it should hold up better. Feels better in the hand and looks nicer. Only 2 negatives so far. cut out for stylus is smaller so if you have sausage fingers it's tough, and the plastic on the front limits viewing angle on notification lights a little bit.
Still best brand case I've ever had. Seidio, the only competition, still has no heavy duty note 4 case out and otterbox's holsters hold up better.
JAson
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bhtoque said:
Great. Just went from note 2 to note 4. New defender has larger clips holding plastic sections together so it is easier to remove. The screen protector also seems to fit more snugly, so less gets under it. Outer rubber is less squishy so it should hold up better. Feels better in the hand and looks nicer. Only 2 negatives so far. cut out for stylus is smaller so if you have sausage fingers it's tough, and the plastic on the front limits viewing angle on notification lights a little bit.
Still best brand case I've ever had. Seidio, the only competition, still has no heavy duty note 4 case out and otterbox's holsters hold up better.
JAson
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Oh, and last I checked otterbox.com was having a sale. The parts of the case ring up separately so you get the deal without having to really buy 2 cases.
JAson
What was the sale about? I could really save, haha
bhtoque said:
Great. Just went from note 2 to note 4. New defender has larger clips holding plastic sections together so it is easier to remove. The screen protector also seems to fit more snugly, so less gets under it. Outer rubber is less squishy so it should hold up better. Feels better in the hand and looks nicer. Only 2 negatives so far. cut out for stylus is smaller so if you have sausage fingers it's tough, and the plastic on the front limits viewing angle on notification lights a little bit.
Still best brand case I've ever had. Seidio, the only competition, still has no heavy duty note 4 case out and otterbox's holsters hold up better.
JAson
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Oh, and last I checked otterbox.com was having a sale. The parts of the case ring up separately so you get the deal without having to really buy 2 cases.
JAson
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Very bulky. Screen protector is absolutely awful. Protection is great though.
I was worried that the hard plastic interior shell could scratch the shiny edges or painted sides of the Note 4.
I purchased the commuter which has the soft silicone liner that covers the actual phone and the hard plastic on the outside.
Per the reviewer on the Otterbox thread the Defender does have a kickstand and there are pictures of it in the landscape mode using the beltclip as a kickstand.
How dumb is Otterbox for not only not mentioning it on their website but obviously not in the material that comes with the Defender either. Two people on this thread that own Defenders and don't know they have kickstands.
Wonder how many people buy something else because they want a kickstand? I passed on buying the Defender myself because I didn't know it had a kickstand.
I will only buy a phone if there is an otterbox defender case for it. Lucky for me i found one the day before the phone came out :good: The screen protector is not the best as it does not touch the screen 100% and more often than not i have to press a bit harder to make the connection. Rubber is stiffer (which is a good thing) and its thinner than what i had on the note 2. I have "sausage" fingers and have no issues taking out the pen. The belt clip seems a bit flimsy compared to the note 2 defender. Another thing i noticed is that the holster does not completely cover the front of the phone. There is about 1/2cm on either side that is not covered. I've noticed the screen gets dusty really fast..
Will tempered glass protectors work well with defender case if plastic screen protector is removed??
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Will tempered glass protectors work well with defender case if plastic screen protector is removed??
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I believe that they would if only we could find a tempered glass protector that would work on the Note 4.
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The case fits good!
I have a Note 2 in an Otterbox Defender case and there is only one thing that absolutely bugs the hell out of me. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it because the Otterbox web site has it mentioned several times in the reviews. The same is true for the Note 4's Defender case which is the same as the Note 2. They fixed it in the Note 3 case and why they went back to the Note 2 style case for the Note 4 is beyond me. What is it?
The screen protector has a hole in it which is for the physical Home button. A lot of tiny lint will get there over the course of a week and it shows up pretty badly. I have to disassemble the case weekly and clean it out. It's such a big bother having to deal with this every week.
stevec5375 said:
I have a Note 2 in an Otterbox Defender case and there is only one thing that absolutely bugs the hell out of me. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it because the Otterbox web site has it mentioned several times in the reviews. The same is true for the Note 4's Defender case which is the same as the Note 2. They fixed it in the Note 3 case and why they went back to the Note 2 style case for the Note 4 is beyond me. What is it?
The screen protector has a hole in it which is for the physical Home button. A lot of tiny lint will get there over the course of a week and it shows up pretty badly. I have to disassemble the case weekly and clean it out. It's such a big bother having to deal with this every week.
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I believe they left it open for the fingerprint scanner.
I picked up the Defender Case a couple of weeks ago. From a protection standpoint, I think ty3 case is superior. I have zero worries if I ever drop my phone. The belt holster doubles as a kickstand which is a plus. I don't think the vase makes my phone feel heavy in an unbearable way. But the case adds some bulk, but then again you are buying a case to protect the ENTIRE phone. Ports are covered from the elements. Power button and volume rocker very functional. You have to get used to using the fingerprint scanner with this case though. Takes a couple of tries for me but I'm getting used to it. FYI, I agree that you should put a tempered glass screen protector on the phone as the built in screen protector is a film protector. Problem is I can't find a tempered glass screen protector that covers the screen edge to edge. They all seem too small for the phone. Time will tell of there will be one that truly covers the screen. I digress.... If your looking for a case that offers maximum protection, go with the Otterbox. I've been using Otterbox since I had a blackberry in 03.
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Will tempered glass protectors work well with defender case if plastic screen protector is removed??
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Yes, I briefly used the TechArmor tempered glass screen protector with the Defender, but couldn't stand the Halo , so I removed it.
@op The Defender line is amazing! It is bulky, sure, but I can handle some bulk to protect my ~$700 investment. I NEVER put my phone in my pocket so a belt clip is an absolute necessity.
In the interest of full disclosure, I have since replaced my Defender with the white version of SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro, because it adds less to the width of the phone, allowing me to fit it in the car dock I ordered from Samsung. It is similar to the Defender in that a belt clip and built in screen protector are both included, but it feels smaller without sacrificing protection. Obviously, I removed the built in screen protector to install my preferred Skinomi TechSkin.
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I'm trying to figure out which of the slimmest Note 4 cases available would be most ideal for me in terms of overall thinness, material quality, and style...oh, yeah, and protection, but those of us who are interested in really slim cases usually aren't as worried about this aspect as those who are getting the bulky, super-protective cases.
Right now, it's between these two for me:
Spigen Thin Fit
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http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Spigen...&qid=1413122951&sr=8-4&keywords=spigen+note+4
Ringke SLIM Case
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-C...1413123371&sr=8-1&keywords=ringke+slim+note+4
Anyone else in the same boat as me or find other good options?
I ordered the Spigen Thin fit the other day. Hopefully it's pretty slim. I even picked up a Flygrip http://shop.flygrip.com/ Just to see what it's capable of. I hope I can just use the phone one handed with the thing, so we'll see.
bucsfann20 said:
I ordered the Spigen Thin fit the other day. Hopefully it's pretty slim. I even picked up a Flygrip http://shop.flygrip.com/ Just to see what it's capable of. I hope I can just use the phone one handed with the thing, so we'll see.
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I'm probably leaning towards the Spigen Thin Fit myself. What I am a little worried about is that the lip over the display may be too short, but it seems to be enough from the pictures.
Go for the Ringke since it provides both top and bottom coverage
I hope they'll make the 0.5mm case for the Note 4 soon.
Kawaisa said:
Go for the Ringke since it provides both top and bottom coverage
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The thing is, Spigen states that it's Thin Fit has a "Non-Slip Matte surface with a Grip", but for the Ringke's SLIM it only states "Perfect natural grip design by Rearth's efficiency engineering". This is sounds to me like the Spigen will be less prone to slippage and I feel like the top and bottom coverage isn't that big of a deal, especially since the Spigen has a slight indent on its top and bottom areas to absorb most of the drop if it happens to be there.
That being said, I still haven't made up my mind and would like to read some actual reviews/impressions of real world usage.
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The thing is, Spigen states that it's Thin Fit has a "Non-Slip Matte surface with a Grip", but for the Ringke's SLIM it only states "Perfect natural grip design by Rearth's efficiency engineering". This is sounds to me like the Spigen will be less prone to slippage and I feel like the top and bottom coverage isn't that big of a deal, especially since the Spigen has a slight indent on its top and bottom areas to absorb most of the drop if it happens to be there.
That being said, I still haven't made up my mind and would like to read some actual reviews/impressions of real world usage.
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Ringke Slim has the non-slip soft grip, just look for the "SF <color>" naming scheme, it stands for Soft Feeling. Currently only in black.
I use the Ringke Slim "SF Black" for my Note 2, out of all the cases I have bought for the note 2, it's the only one I use. Already purchased the Note 4 version, much better design with the full coverage as the note 2's case isn't and the top and bottom edges are all scratched and dinged up.
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Ringke Slim has the non-slip soft grip, just look for the "SF <color>" naming scheme, it stands for Soft Feeling. Currently only in black.
I use the Ringke Slim "SF Black" for my Note 2, out of all the cases I have bought for the note 2, it's the only one I use. Already purchased the Note 4 version, much better design with the full coverage as the note 2's case isn't and the top and bottom edges are all scratched and dinged up.
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That's good to know about the "SF Black" version and you may have just swayed my opinion towards the Ringke. Regarding your Note 2's case where the top and bottom aren't covered, are you prone to dropping your phone a lot or would you say you're pretty careful? I'm somewhere in the middle
Also, do you feel like the proposed 0.7mm lip/lift design is enough to prevent scratches on your display?
livinginavacuum said:
That's good to know about the "SF Black" version and you may have just swayed my opinion towards the Ringke. Regarding your Note 2's case where the top and bottom aren't covered, are you prone to dropping your phone a lot or would you say you're pretty careful? I'm somewhere in the middle
Also, do you feel like the proposed 0.7mm lip/lift design is enough to prevent scratches on your display?
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I've had my Note 2 for almost 2 years and the Ringke Slim on it for most of the time except for some other cases that were tried. I wouldn't say prone to dropping but i've probably dropped the phone ~10 times over it's lifetime all being pretty nasty drops onto concrete though (drunken nights out) and a couple times opening the car door with phone in hand and slipping from grip. The case and everything underneath it has held up great but the open areas are another story. I'd have to say the .7mm lip is more than enough. Up until about 2 months ago I had no screen protector on the phone (bought a tempered glass for the heck of it*) and the ringke slim for the note 2 only has about a .3 or .4mm lip, I always put my phone face down when not using it and few times when it was dropped and skidded across the concrete face down the screen never got a scratch.
In all reality there's really no need for a screen protector these days (or any worry of scratching/breaking) with the strength and durability of gorilla glass, especially since we're now on version 3 of it.
*as the phone ages and I get closer to upgrade time I get less careful
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Another couple of selling points to me for the ringke over the spigen is that it doesn't have that ridiculous 'Auto Focus' embossed under the camera or the big brand name on the back, at least on the black version the 'ringke slim' name is nearly invisible, only shows if a bright light is on it and you see the reflection off the letters.
If you're somebody who uses the spen often the ringke has a sloped edge around the spen port which gives a more natural (as in no case) access feel to spen instead of a hard right angled edge like the spigen. You can see this in the pictures. This is one of the reasons I didn't like some of the other cases I tried for the Note 2.
...it's the little things
I've just received the spigen case today, no phone to try fitting it yet. The matte back feels good in the hand with decent grip, the ringke should feel the same as I've had it for my S4. If I were to choose again, I'd take the ringke for the extra protection on the top and bottom, it also has less wordings on the back. Another thing to consider, these cases tend to muffle the rear speaker when lay on a flat surface, which was the case for the S4, and I believe for the note 4 as well, I'll know on Wednesday when I get the phone. If that happens, I'll probably return and get something else.
evolone said:
I've had my Note 2 for almost 2 years and the Ringke Slim on it for most of the time except for some other cases that were tried. I wouldn't say prone to dropping but i've probably dropped the phone ~10 times over it's lifetime all being pretty nasty drops onto concrete though (drunken nights out) and a couple times opening the car door with phone in hand and slipping from grip. The case and everything underneath it has held up great but the open areas are another story. I'd have to say the .7mm lip is more than enough. Up until about 2 months ago I had no screen protector on the phone (bought a tempered glass for the heck of it*) and the ringke slim for the note 2 only has about a .3 or .4mm lip, I always put my phone face down when not using it and few times when it was dropped and skidded across the concrete face down the screen never got a scratch.
In all reality there's really no need for a screen protector these days (or any worry of scratching/breaking) with the strength and durability of gorilla glass, especially since we're now on version 3 of it.
*as the phone ages and I get closer to upgrade time I get less careful
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Another couple of selling points to me for the ringke over the spigen is that it doesn't have that ridiculous 'Auto Focus' embossed under the camera or the big brand name on the back, at least on the black version the 'ringke slim' name is nearly invisible, only shows if a bright light is on it and you see the reflection off the letters.
If you're somebody who uses the spen often the ringke has a sloped edge around the spen port which gives a more natural (as in no case) access feel to spen instead of a hard right angled edge like the spigen. You can see this in the pictures. This is one of the reasons I didn't like some of the other cases I tried for the Note 2.
...it's the little things
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MMakoto said:
I've just received the spigen case today, no phone to try fitting it yet. The matte back feels good in the hand with decent grip, the ringke should feel the same as I've had it for my S4. If I were to choose again, I'd take the ringke for the extra protection on the top and bottom, it also has less wordings on the back. Another thing to consider, these cases tend to muffle the rear speaker when lay on a flat surface, which was the case for the S4, and I believe for the note 4 as well, I'll know on Wednesday when I get the phone. If that happens, I'll probably return and get something else.
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Yeah, I think as of now I'm convinced to go with the Ringke.
That being said, I just realized both the Ringke and Spigen seem to have a slightly protruding camera bezel. Wonder if this will start to annoy me since my phone is usually lying on its back and my current case's back is flush...
livinginavacuum said:
Yeah, I think as of now I'm convinced to go with the Ringke.
That being said, I just realized both the Ringke and Spigen seem to have a slightly protruding camera bezel. Wonder if this will start to annoy me since my phone is usually lying on its back and my current case's back is flush...
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Well, as you probably know, the note 4 and a lot of the other galaxy phones have protruding cameras, so these really slim cases has to design it that way so the lens won't be touching when lay down on its back. I believe the samsung a view and flip cases are designed that way as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Shape-S-Line-TPU-Gel-Skin-Cover-Hard-Kick-Stand-Case-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-/351172730889?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item51c386a009
Slim and with a stand. Used this style for the past two Notes.
Taken them on and off many many times swapping batteries with no ill affects.
Camera does not protrude past the thickness of the case.
Only issue is it does not lay perfectly flat on it back due to the stand hinges. It's only a micro annoyance to me.
I have two sitting on my table so my Note 4 can go right into action!
(ordered a couple weeks ago so they'd arrive first along with a 128gb!)
I looked at the two cases you are considering and then went with a Spigen Ultra Hybrid for my slim case. Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Cushi...qid=1413172114&sr=8-17&keywords=spigen+note+4
Since it's a new Spigen product, I don't know how it will perform. But, I have had good luck with Spigen products on my current Note 3. Spigen has shipped the case to me and I will be getting it sometime during this next week. I will also have the Spigen Neo Hybrid, Slim Armor, Tough Armor to use for comparison. On the Note 3, my current favorite case is the Spigen Slim Armor.
I had a case the exact same on my S3 as the spigen. It barely caught a bare edge and shattered whole screen... from knee height... get the ringke, that tiny bit extra could save your phone and that negative space on the spigen really made no sense case the corners still wrap over to just stop and leave vulnerable edges exposed.
If any of you guys are in the UK, then Amazon UK have a discount at the moment on the Ringke Slim cases, dropped the price from £20 to £5.99, and they're currently in stock too. Just bought myself one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00N9G5FI4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Spigen slim grip all the the day I use the plastic outer shell of spigen thin armor not the tpu one
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If any of you guys are in the UK, then Amazon UK have a discount at the moment on the Ringke Slim cases, dropped the price from £20 to £5.99, and they're currently in stock too. Just bought myself one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00N9G5FI4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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WOW, Just bought one ready for when mine arrives. Can't go wrong for that price.
I have never used a case with my note 3 and it is in excellent condition, no scratches or anything. The only reason I am considering a case for the note 4 is because of the metal band. I like the idea of metal but at least plastic is hard to scratch.
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Anyone else in the same boat as me or find other good options?
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I have the Spigen thin fit and the Ringke Fusion. The fusion is also very thin and more grip then the Spigen. The fusion also seems to protect better, especially in the corners. It also has protective flip covers on the usb and headphone jack. Both cases have the perfect lip to protect the screen, with the Spigen lip only wrapping around the corners. All that being said, I still think I like the Spigen a smidgen better. ?
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-Case-Protection-Absorption/dp/B00N174JVA
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I got the One M8 a few days ago and with what happened with my DNA I got a Defender case. I got a case mainly to keep the phone itself as close to like-new condition as possible. I also have a hard time holding the phone bare w/o having it slip out my hands. I wanted to see how everyone else has their phone either with a case or without. Also if you had the phone since release or close and don't run a case I really want to see what type of conditioning it's in.
Here's mine in my Otterbox (yes that's pink)
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dkris2020 said:
I got the One M8 a few days ago and with what happened with my DNA I got a Defender case. I got a case mainly to keep the phone itself as close to like-new condition as possible. I also have a hard time holding the phone bare w/o having it slip out my hands. I wanted to see how everyone else has their phone either with a case or without. Also if you had the phone since release or close and don't run a case I really want to see what type of conditioning it's in.
Here's mine in my Otterbox (yes that's pink)View attachment 3170658
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I always use a thin case to avoid scratches, keep the screen off a surface when placed face down, and for grip. I never use a screen protector. For my M8 i chose this one and am quite happy with it. It will also fit in a Seidio SURFACE belt-clip holster. Doesn't look bad either.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ0R02Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got the UAG off Amazon. It's pretty slim but offers great grip and protection. Also has a hole in power button for remote control too.
URBAN ARMOR GEAR Case for HTC One (M8), Slate by URBAN ARMOR GEAR http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IEFUC88/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Lt64ub0XP9GXJ
Defender case since new with zagg screen protector
I've been anti-case/anti-screen protector forever.....even with my DNA. The M8, while gorgeous au natural, is also very slippery. I went with the Dot View because I like the added functionality and it makes it grippy enough that I won't drop it. It's not a great protective case like an Otter et al...but (knocking on wood) I do not drop my phones and it protects the screen from scratches in my pocket/bag/etc.
I use the spigen slim armor case. Fairly thin. Has air cushion corners for shock absorption. You can mix and match multiple colors. Two piece case. Rubber interior with tpu cover.
See here on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IF5B49S/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/189-5970498-7041545
toknitup420 said:
I use the spigen slim armor case. Fairly thin. Has air cushion corners for shock absorption. You can mix and match multiple colors. Two piece case. Rubber interior with tpu cover.
See here on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IF5B49S/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/189-5970498-7041545
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I was running mine naked until I recently just bought that same case...for the slip prevention. I had the phone slip out of my shorts and between car seats a couple of times. Happy with this case.
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dkris2020 said:
I got the One M8 a few days ago and with what happened with my DNA I got a Defender case. I got a case mainly to keep the phone itself as close to like-new condition as possible. I also have a hard time holding the phone bare w/o having it slip out my hands. I wanted to see how everyone else has their phone either with a case or without.
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I got a black Otterbox Defender the day I received the phone for the same reasons you bought your case, protection, makes it easier to hold and I really like the kickstand feature, I use the phone at night as a bedside alarm clock.
I went with the clear case Verizon sells. I like it, and a phone that looks this good really should be shown off in my opinion. I'm not at all sold on otter boxes. I used one briefly on a BlackBerry and I thought it was the most overrated piece of craps ever invented. I don't do the screen protector thing either. Modern screens are damn near impossible to scratch with normal use. The last time I used one was on my Rezound, and only for a short while, and after 3 years I only had one scratch as a result of jamming my phone in my pocket with my keys.
Used the HTC Flip Case (didn't like it much, and in any event it gave its life for a test phone); a no-name clear TPU case; the Spigen clear case; and a Dotview case. Oh, and the clear case that Big Red sold with the rubber strip around the side. I prefer the Dotview case. I really like that functionality. I feel the other cases leave the screen too exposed.
Use a case. I had a Dot View, it fell out of my pocket from maybe 2' off the ground at the most when I was leaning over. Dot View flipped open, phone landed face down, hairline crack that eventually spider webbed. Flash forward 2 months. Hardest phone to fix screen on ever-the guys who replaced it, broke other things in the process. Now I bought used M8 and Otterbox. If you crack the screen you can almost just toss it. I bought a mint used one for not much more than the screen replacement cost.
From my Incredible 2, DNA, and now M8 I've disliked cases. They always make the phone feel bulky and take away from its design.
For my M8 I have a Phantom Glass screen protector that I cannot recommend enough, and a skin from Slickwraps to avoid some of the phone's slipperiness, prevent scratches, and in my opinion make it look better.
So I went crazy and bought a UAG case, Spigen slim armor, and a Zagg glass screen protector. The slim armor came in and its the same color as my phone (love that) and it is a perfect case (for me). It adds enough bulk so that I can grip the phone better and to protect the body from scuffs, and its thin enough to feel close enough to the actual phone design. Also the detail of the case is spot on.
After hearing about tat issue with the cracked screen I'm glad I got a glass screen protector. As for the UAG, don't know if I'll try it or just return it outright. I may just use the UAG whenever I'm one handed vlogging and use the Otterbox as a travel case. In any case (no pun intended) I want to at least get the $60 out of my Otterbox.....
No case, and this is the only phone I've ever owned that I have dropped a few times. It's never broken, but plenty of scratches on the screen now. Still never going to use a case because I use the official car dock. The screen scratches way too easily though. If I ever break it I'll replace the screen - it is difficult, but nothing compared the the M7 or plenty of other older phones like the MyTouch 4G Slide.
I have always used some kinda case. I have outerboxx defender on HTC one m8. Perfect condition.
I use a case called poetic from Amazon ~$8 and its about same quality as defender otter box just no clip and I use extreme guard tempered glass. Overall nice grip and has lasted so far 8mths
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I am using the Otterbox Symmetry case. I like how it is a little thinner and lighter then the commuter case which I originally had on my M8. The rubber power button on the Commuter case started causing my phone to turn off on its own, I have not had the problem with the new Symmetry line Otterbox has.
I've got a moto e (2015) and no case...
Update new phone no case
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Case on my galaxy s7edge... outterbox
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I've now tried 3 cases purchased from Amazon, all good in their own way.
Terrapin TPU gel case £5.25. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014H39MWM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
(I got the smoke black, which doesn't seem to be there anymore).
Good fit, cutouts work although if I was being picky I'd say they maybe are a tiny bit off center. The volume and camera keys are covered with buttons on the case that work but could be easier to use. The power button feels a bit deep in the shell, due to the 2mm or so thickness of gel. Seems to offer very good protection, best of the 3. Case comes slightly above the screen, so protecting it if you lay it face down. Adds moderate bulk to the phone.
Roxfit Titanium shell £10.09. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B015EFMB3O?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Bit misnamed, it's plastic with what looks like a metal insert in the back. Very good fit (in fact difficult to get the phone back out). It exposes a lot more more of the sides of the phone (all of the top, bottom, and the buttons area on the right) than the Terrapin, but still gives very good protection and makes use of the buttons easier. Corners are well protected and the case comes up over the screen, protecting it if you lay it face down. It feels pretty sturdy overall. It looks premium from the back with the gold insert, although the plastic around it maybe less so. Thinner round the sides than the Terrapin but bulkier at the back.
Easydigital hard back £2! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014UYKXD0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
The cheapest of the 3, and although you can tell it's actually pretty good. Very light and thin, adds the least bulk to the phone. It's the hard plastic type of case as opposed to the gel Terrapin. It's completely clear and because it's so thin, it actually looks better on the phone than the others (in my opinion) as the phone basically looks as it normally does. The top and bottom are exposed as on the Roxfit, there are cutouts for the buttons on the right, as the case is so thin this doesn't affect their use. One point to note - if you use the cord attachment hole on the left of the phone, you can't use this case as it doesn't have a cutout for it. It offers the least protection, the corners are just covered and it only just comes above the screen. At the moment I have a plastic protector, but when the tempered glass one turns up this will probably be proud of the case. The fit is about 99% - the phone moves a tiny fraction within the case, which I'm sure could be solved with a tiny sliver of rubber in there - although to be honest I'm being very picky and it's not really a problem to live with it.
Note - none of the cases have a cutout for the sim/micro sd cover, not an issue for me.
I'm currently using the easydigital, I'll see how it works when the glass screen cover turns up.
Great info!
Could you put a picture of the phone with the last case?
I was deciding between "Orzly FlexiSlim Smoked Black" and "Orzly Bumper Case Clear" (My Z5C will be Black).
Now found my favourite - Orzly FlexSlim Case. £6.99.
It gives pretty reasonable protection but adds minimal bulk. It's a gel type case, cutouts are spot on and don't get in the way of any of the buttons. It won't give as much protection as the Roxfot or terrapin above, but enough for me. I got the white, which looks good on the black phone. I've now got a tempered glass screen protector, this case is probably a fraction of a mm above it so still protects it face down.
I can't see changing away from this now, it's better than any case I found for the Z3C (had the Devilcase, which gave good protection but was a bit bulky and very expensive).
I buy and use this
http://www.amazon.it/Sony-Xperia-Z5...corr&keywords=Sony+Xperia+Z5+Compact+terrapin
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ewans said:
Now found my favourite - Orzly FlexSlim Case. £6.99.
It gives pretty reasonable protection but adds minimal bulk. It's a gel type case, cutouts are spot on and don't get in the way of any of the buttons. It won't give as much protection as the Roxfot or terrapin above, but enough for me. I got the white, which looks good on the black phone. I've now got a tempered glass screen protector, this case is probably a fraction of a mm above it so still protects it face down.
I can't see changing away from this now, it's better than any case I found for the Z3C (had the Devilcase, which gave good protection but was a bit bulky and very expensive).
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How is the grip on the orzly flexislim case, compared to naked z5c? improved or approx. the same?
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How is the grip on the orzly flexislim case, compared to naked z5c? improved or approx. the same?
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Definitely improved. It's not as rubbery/sticky as some, it's a sort of matt plastic/rubber finish, but no issues with grip.
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Definitely improved. It's not as rubbery/sticky as some, it's a sort of matt plastic/rubber finish, but no issues with grip.
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I'm trying to decide what color (smokey black / smokey white) would look better on a black z5c. Opinions?
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Sorry, I just read your previous comment about your color of choice. Could you possibly share some pictures of your phone with the case on?
I have the smoky black. But I still prefer a 100% clear cover.
Today I started using the phone naked. I've been 3 weeks with the flexislim.
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thesebastian said:
I have the smoky black. But I still prefer a 100% clear cover.
Today I started using the phone naked. I've been 3 weeks with the flexislim.
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Care to share some pics of your phone in the flexislim case?
Actually I don't want to use a case, but I'm afraid of droping the phone cause it's so damn slippery...
Mythos123 said:
Care to share some pics of your phone in the flexislim case?
Actually I don't want to use a case, but I'm afraid of droping the phone cause it's so damn slippery...
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I used a moto G 1st gen so don't except good quality.
The Sony logo is much more visible in reality, but it's still dark/barely visible.
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thesebastian said:
I used a moto G 1st gen so don't except good quality.
The Sony logo is much more visible in reality, but it's still dark/barely visible.
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Still can't decide if this cover is for me lol
Are you tired of this cover already?
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Still can't decide if this cover is for me lol
Are you tired of this cover already?
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Haha well that depends on what're you looking for.
I bought this case to protect the phone from scratches during the 30 days for Amazon returns.
The case is really slim so it won't protect the phone against drops. But it adds some distance to the screen edge (more thickness to the phone) so it could separate your screen from the floor in a potential drop.
I like more the other Orzly solution. The crystal clear bumper. But it's a bit bigger than the flexislim
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thesebastian said:
Haha well that depends on what're you looking for.
I bought this case to protect the phone from scratches during the 30 days for Amazon returns.
The case is really slim so it won't protect the phone against drops. But it adds some distance to the screen edge (more thickness to the phone) so it could separate your screen from the floor in a potential drop.
I like more the other Orzly solution. The crystal clear bumper. But it's a bit bigger than the flexislim
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Thanks man!
Yeah I know that it won't protect against drops because of how slim it is.
That is actually why I'm interested in this case, cause I don't want any bulk. I'm just looking for better grip I guess to prevent drops.
Mmm the grip isn't great.
The typical (and tick) generic 100% TPU cases have a much better grip. This TPU case it's like smooth.
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How is the grip in the Terrapin tpu case?
I'm looking at the crystal clear terrapin tpu.
The volume buttons are covered right? (I don't like that).
S-Line
I am also looking for the ideal case with 2 main criteria: slim and grippy.
I usually go for genuine S-Line cases by Cimo USA but unfortunately they don't make cases for Sony devices.
I got a copy on Amazon. I can't post the link, not enough posts.
If you really want to see the exact one, search "Sony Xperia Z5 Compact - S-Style noir - Cover PhoneNatic" on Amazon.fr or .de.
I've seen several similar designs, but slightly different: different camera hole shape, fully mat back...
I will try to shrink it with the boiling water method.
If you know a good slim and grippy case, please share .
I've gotten a handful of cases coming in the mail,mind if I add them in here once I receive them?
ewans said:
Now found my favourite - Orzly FlexSlim Case. £6.99.
It gives pretty reasonable protection but adds minimal bulk. It's a gel type case, cutouts are spot on and don't get in the way of any of the buttons. It won't give as much protection as the Roxfot or terrapin above, but enough for me. I got the white, which looks good on the black phone. I've now got a tempered glass screen protector, this case is probably a fraction of a mm above it so still protects it face down.
I can't see changing away from this now, it's better than any case I found for the Z3C (had the Devilcase, which gave good protection but was a bit bulky and very expensive).
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Hi ewans,
Sorry to resurrect an old thread - but I have just ordered my Z5C. I was going to get the terrapin or Casemate Barely There - but would like to hear your view on why the Orzly is better than terrapin.
Thanks!
i got this, and it's great
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13172077105...49&var=431096076572&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
This is my short take on this new case I just received today. I like it because it is thin. The cut outs are clean and centered. The back has a soft touch plastic feel so it helps with grip. Finger prints do show on the case (some people with dry hands will not have an issue. My hands are normally moist.) but can be easily wiped away.
Normally the hybrid cases with PC (polycarbonate) on the back and TPU on the sides that cover the buttons give them a mushy feeling when pressed. It is hard to tell if you pushed the button all the way down or not. So with the cut outs for the power and volume button, this problem is eliminated. The plastic which separates the two buttons help me to identify each button quickly. I also found the buttons were unintentionally pressed a lot when I didn't have the case. I don't have this issue anymore. I would recommend this case for anyone who wants protection against scratches. It won't protect the phone against high drops. There is no cushion or air pockets to protect the phone. But this is exactly what these thin cases are for, scratch protection and protection against small bumps. I bought it at Amazon. I ordered it around noon Pacific Time and it was shipped after two hours. I was pleased with the speedy handling.
Please check out the pictures below:
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Update...this sounds silly but the case seems to make the phone feel heavier to me. But the added weight feels good in the hand. The case by itself is not heavy. Not sure why I feel this way...
Update # 2: 24 hours later, I am still loving this case. The finger print scanner cut out is the perfect size. I have not had any issues unlocking my phone. I actually wanted a clear case but this black color is starting to grow on me. With the camera visor being glossy black and the case being flat black, it adds a stealth look along with providing some contrast.
Update # 3: The case's matte finish does not create too much friction when inserting the phone into your jean packet or pulling it out. This is a plus.
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minhtluu said:
This is my short take on this new case I just received today. I like it because it is thin. The cut outs are clean and centered. The back has a soft touch plastic feel to it helps with grip. Finger prints do show on the case but can be easily wiped away.
Please check out the pictures below:
https://goo.gl/photos/vqvrASNWxK9Q7fey7
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https://goo.gl/photos/nKYsUJArmK3EiCin7
https://goo.gl/photos/HiJwzh9kNUFMCmCf6
I don't usually post pictures on here so I didn't know how to embed them into the open post.
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Looks nice, I'm usually pretty impressed with Spigen cases. I ordered this one: http://www.spigen.com/products/nexus-6p-case-rugged-armor hopefully it gets here soon because I'm not a huge fan of the Ringke case I have now.
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Looks nice, I'm usually pretty impressed with Spigen cases. I ordered this one: http://www.spigen.com/products/nexus-6p-case-rugged-armor hopefully it gets here soon because I'm not a huge fan of the Ringke case I have now.
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What don't you like about Ringke? The Rugged Armor is rubbish.
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What don't you like about Ringke? The Rugged Armor is rubbish.
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Seems many buyers on Amazon would disagree with you. Three main things I don't like about the Ringke:
1) I don't really like the feel of the case
2) Its a fingerprint magnet, unlike anything I've ever experienced.
3) The front edges are kind of sharp which can make it a little uncomfortable to hold against my ear while on the phone.
If only Otterbox made the Symmetry series for the Nexus 6p and all my future phones, I'd never have to shop around for cases again.
This case is pretty excellent - feels grippy & solid
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Seems many buyers on Amazon would disagree with you. Three main things I don't like about the Ringke:
1) I don't really like the feel of the case
2) Its a fingerprint magnet, unlike anything I've ever experienced.
3) The front edges are kind of sharp which can make it a little uncomfortable to hold against my ear while on the phone.
If only Otterbox made the Symmetry series for the Nexus 6p and all my future phones, I'd never have to shop around for cases again.
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Lol I was going to say that many buyers on Amazon would disagree with you about Ringke, but I guess you know that buyers go with the flow most of the time. All of what you said is true for the Rugged Armor, which are the reasons why I don't like it. And also it is sand magnet too. That's my real life feedback. I am sure the Amazon buyers will disagree
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Lol I was going to say that many buyers on Amazon would disagree with you about Ringke, but I guess you know that buyers go with the flow most of the time. All of what you said is true for the Rugged Armor, which are the reasons why I don't like it. And also it is sand magnet too. That's my real life feedback. I am sure the Amazon buyers will disagree
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Ultimately I can just return it if I dont like it. The inconvenience of owning an unpopular phone and being unable to try a product hands on before purchase, but at least Amazon has a solid return policy.
minhtluu said:
This is my short take on this new case I just received today. I like it because it is thin. The cut outs are clean and centered. The back has a soft touch plastic feel to it helps with grip. Finger prints do show on the case but can be easily wiped away.
I don't usually post pictures on here so I didn't know how to embed them into the open post.
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I love it, except that the upper and lower machined extreme edges aren't protected from certain angles.
I've never been a big fan of cases, especially on beautiful devices like this one - but you just sold me on this case. Great pics!
ZeGuitarist said:
I've never been a big fan of cases, especially on beautiful devices like this one - but you just sold me on this case. Great pics!
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I am not a fan of cases either and will probably remove it once the phone isn't new to me anymore (in 3 months?) But I can't wait for the super thin one that the others are chatting about from Huawei. I want to ensure my phone doesn't scratch considering the metal body. Good luck.
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OP, a question to you: do you think the case will accomodate one of those thin metal plates attached to the back plate on the inside, to use with a magnetic car mount? Like this:
The plate should be very slim, only about 0,5-1mm in thickness. Do you think this will work? Any way you could test this out for me even, by sticking something of approx. that thickness in between the back and case?
Thanks in advance!
ZeGuitarist said:
OP, a question to you: do you think the case will accomodate one of those thin metal plates attached to the back plate on the inside, to use with a magnetic car mount? Like this:
The plate should be very slim, only about 0,5-1mm in thickness. Do you think this will work? Any way you could test this out for me even, by sticking something of approx. that thickness in between the back and case?
Thanks in advance!
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I have that same car mount. It works for me with no issues. I'm sure it will work out for you as well.
BTW...I do not notice the plate after the case is put on. The back is flat. The pictures taken have the plate inserted.
minhtluu said:
I have that same car mount. It works for me with no issues. I'm sure it will work out for you as well.
BTW...I do not notice the plate after the case is put on. The back is flat. The pictures taken have the plate inserted.
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Haha, what a coincidence! I'm happy to hear you don't even notice the plate sitting there, and even happier to hear that the plate was actually in there in those pics, because I didn't notice it myself either
Cheers!
I'm really enjoying this case as well. I agree with all the OP'sthoughts especially about fixing the sensitive button presses. Overall very happy with the thiness, fit and soft touch. Also purchased thisNexus 6P Case, Monoy High Quality Ultra Thin Matte Black Hard case Cover for Huawei (Google) Nexus 6P 5.7" Devices (2015) (Black Hard Case) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168B7RIM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_5XZtwbS5G6308 which is also nice. Very thin but covers most of the visor and has a textured soft touch finish. I did end up using the spigen but may switch. The other case doesn't have an issue with fingerprints.
iNiREALiZED said:
I'm really enjoying this case as well. I agree with all the OP'sthoughts especially about fixing the sensitive button presses. Overall very happy with the thiness, fit and soft touch. Also purchased thisNexus 6P Case, Monoy High Quality Ultra Thin Matte Black Hard case Cover for Huawei (Google) Nexus 6P 5.7" Devices (2015) (Black Hard Case) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168B7RIM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_5XZtwbS5G6308 which is also nice. Very thin but covers most of the visor and has a textured soft touch finish. I did end up using the spigen but may switch. The other case doesn't have an issue with fingerprints.
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Thanks for the info. Which one is thinner between the two?
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Thanks for the info. Which one is thinner between the two?
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Without using any tool for measurement they seem to be identical in thinness. Only notable differences between the two would be the visor cover, soft touch finish, and the spigen has a piece that separates the volume and power buttons. Either of these things can be taken as a plus or minus depending on personally preference. If you're deciding between the two the Monoy case shipped and arrived faster.
i wish there was a clear version of this
i dont think i like the idea that the entire top glass is exposed like that. seems like a good place to get scratched
indianajonze said:
i dont think i like the idea that the entire top glass is exposed like that. seems like a good place to get scratched
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There is a tiny lip so the glass does not contact the surface if placed glass side down. I think you need a screen protector if you're worried.
Hey Guys I bought the Poetic Guardian case from amazon. Been using it for a few days now. I can say without a doubt its the nicest rugged case for the Essential phone(even tho its slim pickins)
Here's some photos: https://imgur.com/a/turfK
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I really like that its rugged and has a nice lip but you can also see the really nice white color on the back. The screen protector is pretty good too. Nice and thick. No touch response issues at all. It does rainbow a tiny bit but its not super noticeable. All the cutouts are great, especially the fixed earpiece and notification light . The mic cutouts are great, the charging port is nice with a cover. The rubber around the edges(black color) has a nice grippy soft feeling to it. Overall I'm very happy with it. The lip protection is something I was really looking for. Overall I'd def recommend this case. My rankings are 1) poetic guardian and 2) tudia tamm case.
aknotts415 said:
Hey Guys I bought the Poetic Guardian case from amazon. Been using it for a few days now. I can say without a doubt its the nicest rugged case for the Essential phone(even tho its slim pickins)
Here's some photos: https://imgur.com/a/turfK
I really like that its rugged and has a nice lip but you can also see the really nice white color on the back. The screen protector is pretty good too. Nice and thick. No touch response issues at all. It does rainbow a tiny bit but its not super noticeable. All the cutouts are great, especially the fixed earpiece and notification light . The mic cutouts are great, the charging port is nice with a cover. The rubber around the edges(black color) has a nice grippy soft feeling to it. Overall I'm very happy with it. The lip protection is something I was really looking for. Overall I'd def recommend this case. My rankings are 1) poetic guardian and 2) tudia tamm case.
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I'm using the Incipio DualPro Case. Are you familiar with that one? I'm curious how it compares with the two you mention . Most of the cases for this phone are pretty lousy. I like Spigen cases but they didn't bother making one for this phone. No Otterbox either and no belt clip holster. I had to mod an iPhone X belt clip. It's too bad accessories are so poor for this phone.
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I'm using the Incipio DualPro Case. Are you familiar with that one? I'm curious how it compares with the two you mention . Most of the cases for this phone are pretty lousy. I like Spigen cases but they didn't bother making one for this phone. No Otterbox either and no belt clip holster. I had to mod an iPhone X belt clip. It's too bad accessories are so poor for this phone.
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I had the dualpro for the HTC U11. It was pretty good. It wasnt very grippy at all. But it was a good case. Id say a big advantage on the poetic gurardian is it has a big lip around the screen and id bet u can pop out the built in protector and put in a glass one and it would stay. The dual pro and tudia im guessing would make the glass protectors pop off easy.
I've tried many of the cases for this phone. So far, I would have to say that this one is probably my favorite.
The only issue I have with it is the fact that the built-in screen protector seems to have no oleophobic coating, and is a horrible fingerprint magnet.
If anyone is interested, second place would go to :
https://www.amazon.com/Miubox-Anti-...2331854&sr=1-11&keywords=essential+phone+case
Only real problem with this one is that it doesn't have a built-in screen protector.
As for protection, this one I would say is best:
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Fe...2331854&sr=1-19&keywords=essential+phone+case
However, it killed my GPS signal. I had some cell signal drop, which I expected since it is a metal case. I didn't expect the horrible drop in GPS though. If you don't care about GPS, and want a case you can throw against the wall and probably not hurt your phone, than go with this one.
Procrustinator said:
I've tried many of the cases for this phone. So far, I would have to say that this one is probably my favorite.
The only issue I have with it is the fact that the built-in screen protector seems to have no oleophobic coating, and is a horrible fingerprint magnet.
If anyone is interested, second place would go to :
https://www.amazon.com/Miubox-Anti-...2331854&sr=1-11&keywords=essential+phone+case
Only real problem with this one is that it doesn't have a built-in screen protector.
As for protection, this one I would say is best:
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Fe...2331854&sr=1-19&keywords=essential+phone+case
However, it killed my GPS signal. I had some cell signal drop, which I expected since it is a metal case. I didn't expect the horrible drop in GPS though. If you don't care about GPS, and want a case you can throw against the wall and probably not hurt your phone, than go with this one.
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My v2 poetic case screen protector is all scuffed up, but it still looks sharp.
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I wish they would just make the Poetic Affinity for this phone and call it a day.
I love that there's a flap covering the USB slot in the phone. I work in construction, and I was always digging dirt, dust, concrete, and pocket lint out of my HTC U11 after work before I could even plug the charger in
tech_head said:
I wish they would just make the Poetic Affinity for this phone and call it a day.
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This! Lol I also have this Guardian case. Had the v1 that didn't have the right cutout on top for the notification LED, got the revised version for free but didn't use it for more than a week. I'm not too keen on flaps covering charging ports. They almost always end up getting too loose over time and won't close fully again. I'd still use it had they used a tgsp instead of plastic for the screen cover.
gqukyo said:
This! Lol I also have this Guardian case. Had the v1 that didn't have the right cutout on top for the notification LED, got the revised version for free but didn't use it for more than a week. I'm not too keen on flaps covering charging ports. They almost always end up getting too loose over time and won't close fully again. I'd still use it had they used a tgsp instead of plastic for the screen cover.
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I popped out that plastic POS and put a glass one on the phone before putting the case on.
RandomPooka said:
I popped out that plastic POS and put a glass one on the phone before putting the case on.
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I was thinking of that as I had some lying around but wasn't sure the case would still fit snugly or would just break from the pressure. How's it holding on now?
gqukyo said:
I was thinking of that as I had some lying around but wasn't sure the case would still fit snugly or would just break from the pressure. How's it holding on now?
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Working great after 3 days. 2 on the weekend weren't a surprise. But, had it in my pocket at the construction job, and did not have a single issue with screen protector popping
I see there is a "revised" version of this... looking for something similar to otterbox for my uncle. Seems like this poetic guardian or the Miubox are the only things similar to an otterbox (the poetic even more so).
anyone happen to have other suggestions or recommendations besides those two?
x000x said:
I see there is a "revised" version of this... looking for something similar to otterbox for my uncle. Seems like this poetic guardian or the Miubox are the only things similar to an otterbox (the poetic even more so).
anyone happen to have other suggestions or recommendations besides those two?
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Essential PH-1 Case,Feitenn Essential Hybrid Armor Alloy Aluminum Metal Bumper Case Gorilla Glass Soft Rubber Silicone Military Heavy Duty Shockproof Hard Case For Essential case (Black, Essential) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HMR2GT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N08vBbMN93EB8
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hmm some reviewers mentioned even worse signal with it on... not a good thing since the phone already has iffy reception issues etc
x000x said:
hmm some reviewers mentioned even worse signal with it on... not a good thing since the phone already has iffy reception issues etc
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I'll have to put the Poetic back on and see if there's any noticeable difference. I usually can blame my poor signal on being with Sprint. Never thought about it being the device case.
RandomPooka said:
I'll have to put the Poetic back on and see if there's any noticeable difference. I usually can blame my poor signal on being with Sprint. Never thought about it being the device case.
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I'm on Sprint and the combo of that provider and the poor reception of the phone is the worst possible combo... Lol
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I'm on Sprint and the combo of that provider and the poor reception of the phone is the worst possible combo... Lol
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I went to grab it last night after posting that and can't remember where the darn thing is. I know I set it aside somewhere safe, I just don't know WHERE...
The "revised" one I believe is just the corrected one with the LED finally showing on the earpiece portion of the front. I don't think there's any other revisions after that correction.
Found my Poetic case. It was in the box my other one came in. I'll see if I notice any signal strength differences tomorrow, since I'm working on the same job site
Judging solely on insanely improved battery life, I'm going to gurss that this case is better for signal strength than my other case.
My home wifi is also decent in places it was only so-so or completely absent before. Looks like that steel frame wasn't doing my reception any favors.