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Case Review: Incipio Feather Case

Hey guys,
Just bought the Incipio Feather case and wanted to share my thoughts in case some people were thinking about buying.
The case is definitely very light weight and pretty thin (Incipio states that it is less than 1 mm thin). It's an "ultra light, ultra strong polymer" hard case that is smooth to the touch while having a slightly rubbery feel to it. The case itself has very clean edges with no trace of any manufacturing defects. There are cutouts for the power and volume buttons, hdmi port (it's covered in the pictures on their site, but there is indeed a cutout for this), usb port, camera, microphone, headphone jack, and speakerphone. With the exception of the battery, everything is easily accessible through these cutouts.
As for protection, this is where I've been disappointed. First off, the side of the case does not rise above the side of the phone, so when you put the phone face down, the screen will be touching the surface (they provide a screen protector, but I don't think that's enough). Secondly, the case does not completely wrap around the phone, so both the top and, more importantly, the bottom of the phone are exposed. The bottom is important because on a straight drop, the pointed part of the phone will take all of the impact because it protrudes beyond the corner parts of the case. The top isn't as bad because it's flatter, so the corner portions of the case will ideally take the impact. Granted, you aren't purchasing a "feather" or "barely there" case for its protective qualities, but I think that had Incipio manufactured the case to fully wrap around the phone, both the protection and aesthetics of the case would have been enhanced.
In regards to the aesthetics, I purchased the case to avoid the bulkiness of other cases so that I could enjoy the look of the phone. However, the cutouts and the fact that the case doesn't fully wrap around the phone cause the Feather case to "break" the smooth lines of the phone. I would definitely prefer the look of a case that fully wraps around the phone.
Overall, I would not purchase this case again. At $25, even with the screen protector and microfiber cloth, I think that a case like the Androidified case that I previously reviewed provides better value with more protection. With the TPU case, my phone experienced no damage after I accidentally dropped the phone while getting out of a car. I can't say that the Feather case would provide the same sort of protection.

Thanks for the review, this was my favorite case when I had my Atrix. I noticed it on the site the day it went up but did not buy it because an employee confirmed over live chat that there was no hdmi cutout. Now that I know it is there I am placing an order now. I just bought the otterbox and I like it but its just too much for me.

This is almost the same exact case as this:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=47557
But yours is probably a tiny bit thinner. And this one has a pull out stand which is awesome. They tried to sell this hardcore when i bought the phone, and I got it then.

Syn Ack said:
This is almost the same exact case as this:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=47557
But yours is probably a tiny bit thinner. And this one has a pull out stand which is awesome. They tried to sell this hardcore when i bought the phone, and I got it then.
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The Incipio also doesn't have those rubber ridges. I had one of these cases on my Thunderbolt and I hated it because I keep my phone in my pocket. Went with a Case-Mate Barely There case which seems to be similar to the Incipio.

It reminds me of an ultra light 1 piece Seidio innocase. It has a similar feel but its lighter and thinner.

After using this case for a few days I have to agree. This case is not worth it at all. The feather used to be my choice but incipio did not do well with this one.

I'm really hoping case-mate jumps on it and makes a barely there case for the Charge.
http://feedback.case-mate.com/forum...867323-samsung-droid-charge-barely-there-case

immaage said:
I'm really hoping case-mate jumps on it and makes a barely there case for the Charge.
http://feedback.case-mate.com/forum...867323-samsung-droid-charge-barely-there-case
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Yeah same here. I went back to my Otterbox case but I just ordered the Trident Aegis today. I would rather have a thin light case but this feather is just plain terrible.

Why you going with Trident Aegis..instead of just using the Otterbox?
Just curious on your thoughts on the Otterbox..did you get the Trident? How is it?

The Otterbox is a good case but I am not too sold on having the buttons on the bottom covered. The Trident case shipped today and I will post pics and a review of the Aegis when it comes.

Kommandant vs Spiegen

Hey, everyone!
I've seen video reviews for both cases, but they didn't exactly cover the points that I really wanted to know.
The Kommandant Ultra Thin Aluminium Metal Case (Just Google "Kommandant S4 Case". The link to the case goes straight to Ebay)
OR
The Spigen Neo Hybrid Case Case (http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html)
If you have either of these cases, I need to know just a few things:
1. If I lay my phone flat on a table, does the camera lense touch the table? Or does the case come out enough to stop the camera from touching the table? (I don't want the camera lense scratched)
2. When the phone is in the case, how sturdy does it feel? Does the phone wiggle at all if you shake the case a little bit?
3. Does the case feel solid? Does it feel like it could fall apart at any moment? Or does it feel solid and well built?
Please weigh in if at all possible!

I have both cases, so I can answer your questions..
1. Neither case lets the camera lens touch the table.
2. The aluminum case is a lot more sturdier, however sturdiness does not equal drop protection. (Aluminum case would transfer the shock of the drop to the body of the phone and screen, but the TPU in the Neo Hybrid would absorb some of the impact, although not as much as a silicon-poly-carbonate combo case like the Incipio DualPro).....
3. Same thing...neither of the cases will fall apart.
PRO TIP: The Kommandant case from CaseFanatic is actually a slightly remodeled Chinese aluminum case which can be bought from eBay for ~$12-16.. (I also have a aluminum case from eBay for $13, it looks, and feels almost identical to the Kommandant)
Search "Bumper aluminum case galaxy s4" on eBay, you should be able to find some.
By the way, aluminum cases that have a back plate tend to lower your cell, WiFi, GPS reception by about 1 bar, but you could get a aluminum bumper which doesn't affect reception at all.

Spiegen case is great. I don't have or want the other. I did some research on the case before buying, the ones listed on eBay for half price are not real. I bought from the manufacturer got a screen protector for half price.
Lense won't get scratched laying flat on the table. Very well engineered to fit perfectly around the camera and flash.
Case is very snug and buttons are really easy to push. Great phone Jack is small but fits stock head phone fine. But my computer speakers Jack won't fit. Also 3rd pray chargers that are bigger on the end don't fit. Example being my Motorola car charger from a few years ago.
I have dropped my phone several times and the plastic around the phone is jacked up but the phone it's self is perfect. You can buy replacement for 10 on there web site. Or different colors. I have metal red and yellow. Digging the red... I have a white phone.
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Spigen all the way! Is fits sooo nice

[Q] Good protection (Cases, bumpers) recommended by other user experiences?

I have my s4 since november and already dropped it three times. Once on a wooden floor and two times on concrete. The phone survived (even the screen) but it got some bruises. The top left and bottom right "corner" of the phone are a bit malformed from the two falls on the concrete. Every time it fell out of my pocket, so it's not a matter of hand grip.
So I decided it's time for some protection.
I have a silicone case. It's one of those book thingies. But it was cheap, it's thin and I'm not really fond of it. Mostly because I have a hard time reaching the buttons.
Yesterday I got a hard plastic case. But the problem with this one is that it only offers protection at the back and the sides of the phone (left and right), the top and bottom are unprotected. And there is the button problem too.
My concern is that when the phone falls down, the most impact is taken up by the margins (I don't remember the technical term). It rarely happens that the phone falls flat on the screen (generally speaking). It mostly falls and hits with the margin first. And that's mostly where the screen starts to break too.
And I don't really want to go overkill with one of those bomb resistant cases :laugh: I don't want the phone to become more bulky (what's the point of a sleek design if it's ruined by a huge case)
I don't use GPS. I heard some metal cases mess with signal reception.
Considering the above, I thought I should go for a metallic bumper, or maybe silicone bumper.
I'm asking for some other user experiences here. What others have found to offer good protection and stuff. And I'm not asking for a product. I'm just asking what type of product (Case or bumper, and whatever other options there are)

I was using S-line silicone cover for my i9070 (SGS Adv) and it was nice all rounder.
Dropped phone form desk on concrete, fell off my pocket on the street ... it was all fine.
It wasn't really much thicker than phone on its own and buttons were easily accessed. I have not tried this type on S4 but I imagine there is one.
Currently in i9505 I have more bulkier case - case mate hybrid tough (2 layers: rubber "inside" similar to every silicone case there is, and plastic outside - looks like what you described as your sides/back only case, with some plastic on the corners) - buttons / screen are a bit "deeper" in the case (thicker ruber overlay on sides than it was on S-line in i9070) but damn it feels like it can survive throw at the wall and bouncing off the ground.
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Amer shellster
I've been using an Amzer Shellster for my S4 and really happy with it. Cost me £12.89 including delivery. Bumper case adds minimal bulk yet provides goof protection against falls. Really like the hip holster for use running or biking.

Can Anyone recommend me a slim fit cover that fits nicely on the s4, not too expensive but not too cheap. Thanks
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CaseMate Tough case. Cost me about $20 at Walmart, though it's probably a lot less on Amazon. It fits perfectly, even with a glass screen protector installed on the touchscreen. It also has a textured back which provides the "grippy" feeling that the S4 polycarbonate lacks.

I'm currently using an original Protective cover+, and though it wasn't that cheap I definitely can recommend it. Fits perfectly (of course), no problems with connecting my S4 with a docking station. Since I've got the cover I've "thrown" away my S4 four times. The first "test" was when it fell on the street while pulling it out of my backpack. Second time I used it as a torch and it fell 2 meters down on wooden ground. The other two times it fell on carpet. Nothing happened at all to my good old phone, not even a scratch on the back. Also no problems at all with using the hardware keys or headphone jack.

Otterbox commuter would get the job done. But it makes ur s4 a little bulky. Have to sacrifice that for good protection though.

I have the Spigen Neo case. It's not bulky at all but provides good protection. The case itself have buttons over the phone's buttons. I have a glass screen protector also and the 2 together is nice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYJXGP2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I went for a basic cheap case from dx.com, SKU: 200649. But it does cover all sides, the back, as well as some of the front, due to the overhang from the sides extending out the front. I got a few other cases with different materials at the same time, but this is the one I ended up liking the most.

Thank you all for the replies.
I decided to get a metallic bumper. It does seem to mess with signal strength a bit, though.
But I guess it offers much more protection than rubber/silicone or plastic. It also held together tightly with a pin (You don't just slip the phone in. The bumper can pe opened at one corner, you put the phone in, then close the bumper using the pin). So it won't fly off on impact.
I think this combined with a glass screen protector will ensure optimal protection.

I am using a body glove 3 piece. It has a screen protector and a silicon/rubber outer cover. It was $25 dollars. It hasn't effected my signal and has survived a few falls. I know they sell them at Wal-Mart and Target.

Seidio Convert case initial review

I got my N4 the day they were introduced in the third week of October and wanted a highly protective case w/ holster. Because at that time the selection from different manufacturers was so limited my choices were the Otterbox Defender, the Unicorn Beetle or the Seidio Surface (not highly protective) which would become their Convert model (supposedly highly protective) when they released the Convert add on kit protective cover and exo-skeleton that fit over the Surface case. Seidio's first fail was taking until late January to release the Convert & the Convert add on kit. Had I any clue it would take that long I wouldn't have even considered buying the Surface case.
On to the Convert, 1) it took me 10 minutes to clean tiny debris from the Convert rubber shell because it's not wrapped in plastic, just put in a box. Ridiculous that Seidio chooses to save a couple of cents on the packaging of a $54.95 case. 2) in use the rubber shell is a tiny debris magnet because of its composition, tiny white specs of debris are a constant and magnified because of the black color. If you don't use a holster and put your phone in your pocket you do not want this case 3) I would classify the case as fairly protective but not highly protective and IMO it should be highly protective considering the style, bulk & cost (and no I don't have any intention of drop testing it with my phone unless it's an accident, I'm basing my classification as fairly protective from seeing the Otterbox Defender and the BodyGlove ToughSuit I used with my S3) 4) the rocker button switches have zero resistance so I get to accidentally shutoff my ringer volume like I did with the Surface case which has no rocker switch covers or the phone without a case. I've always counted on the rocker button cover's stiffness to prevent accidental activation and maybe that's just my preference but I don't know why anyone would want zero resistance rocker button covers on a case like this. 5) the camera lens cover seems very flimsy as though unless your very careful when removing it it could tear off, just an initial observation as I haven't yet used it other than to see how it works. On the plus side I don't know of any other cases that have camera lens covers but on the minus side because of the rubber composition the lens cover is a tiny debris magnet too so maybe having this case's lens cover isn't a benefit if it leaves debris on the lens and you have to clean the lens every time you use the camera.
Because I bought the Surface case so long ago I can't return it so for me it's either use this case or throw away $35 plus freight. The Surface case itself is IMO way overpriced and underfeatured for it's cost and I pretty much think the same about the Convert. It's not that the cases aren't precision built because they are it's just that I expected a lot more for the price. I cannot recommend either the Seidio Surface or Convert cases & truly wish I had purchased either the Otterbox Defender or the Unicorn Beetle back in October. This is my first and last Seidio purchase both because of the cases themselves & the ridiculous hassle to return/exchange a product purchased from their webstore. In fact it was so ridiculous it deserves it's own thread which I will create.
I had always viewed Seidio as a premium case company but now I know they aren't, they're just average at way above average prices.

mty msi said:
I got my N4 the day they were introduced in the third week of October and wanted a highly protective case w/ holster. Because at that time the selection from different manufacturers was so limited my choices were the Otterbox Defender, the Unicorn Beetle or the Seidio Surface (not highly protective) which would become their Convert model (supposedly highly protective) when they released the Convert add on kit protective cover and exo-skeleton that fit over the Surface case. Seidio's first fail was taking until late January to release the Convert & the Convert add on kit. Had I any clue it would take that long I wouldn't have even considered buying the Surface case.
On to the Convert, 1) it took me 10 minutes to clean tiny debris from the Convert rubber shell because it's not wrapped in plastic, just put in a box. Ridiculous that Seidio chooses to save a couple of cents on the packaging of a $54.95 case. 2) in use the rubber shell is a tiny debris magnet because of its composition, tiny white specs of debris are a constant and magnified because of the black color. If you don't use a holster and put your phone in your pocket you do not want this case 3) I would classify the case as fairly protective but not highly protective and IMO it should be highly protective considering the style, bulk & cost (and no I don't have any intention of drop testing it with my phone unless it's an accident, I'm basing my classification as fairly protective from seeing the Otterbox Defender and the BodyGlove ToughSuit I used with my S3) 4) the rocker button switches have zero resistance so I get to accidentally shutoff my ringer volume like I did with the Surface case which has no rocker switch covers or the phone without a case. I've always counted on the rocker button cover's stiffness to prevent accidental activation and maybe that's just my preference but I don't know why anyone would want zero resistance rocker button covers on a case like this. 5) the camera lens cover seems very flimsy as though unless your very careful when removing it it could tear off, just an initial observation as I haven't yet used it other than to see how it works. On the plus side I don't know of any other cases that have camera lens covers but on the minus side because of the rubber composition the lens cover is a tiny debris magnet too so maybe having this case's lens cover isn't a benefit if it leaves debris on the lens and you have to clean the lens every time you use the camera.
Because I bought the Surface case so long ago I can't return it so for me it's either use this case or throw away $35 plus freight. The Surface case itself is IMO way overpriced and underfeatured for it's cost and I pretty much think the same about the Convert. It's not that the cases aren't precision built because they are it's just that I expected a lot more for the price. I cannot recommend either the Seidio Surface or Convert cases & truly wish I had purchased either the Otterbox Defender or the Unicorn Beetle back in October. This is my first and last Seidio purchase both because of the cases themselves & the ridiculous hassle to return/exchange a product purchased from their webstore. In fact it was so ridiculous it deserves it's own thread which I will create.
I had always viewed Seidio as a premium case company but now I know they aren't, they're just average at way above average prices.
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Mouse, where are the pictures? Is this the case that looks like the Ballistic tough jacket Maxx case?

felloffthetruck said:
Mouse, where are the pictures? Is this the case that looks like the Ballistic tough jacket Maxx case?
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http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-convert-value-pack-black-p/bd5-hkr4ssgt4-bk.htm
It's the Seidio case that comes the closest to the Tough Jacket Maxx but it isn't military spec like the Tough Jacket Maxx is and it should be for the price. I tried to order the Tough Jacket Maxx last November but IIRC it didn't get released until sometime in December. Of course at the time I had no clue Seidio would take 3 months after I purchased the Surface to release the Convert add on kit.
For pics you can't really tell anything more than you can from Seidio's webpage, you actually have to have the case in front of you.

After trying to use the Convert add on kit I've also discovered every time you use the fingerprint scanner to unlock the phone you have to pull the Convert rugged skin back in place because the fit is so loose. Not only that but it actually hinders your ability to use the fingerprint scanner. Today I tried to use the holster for the first time and when I bent over to tie my shoes the phone came loose and fell to the tile floor because of the flimsy way the piece that connects the holster to the belt clip is fitted. The way Seidio designed this holster is so that the phone detaches from the belt clip under the slightest pressure making it completely useless.
In short, these Seidio products are terrible. They are pure trash. My warning to anyone is whatever you do do not buy a Seidio product, they're really that bad.
I'm getting another chance to participate in Seido's dog & pony show return process and since they refuse to do anything about the Surface case I purchased in late October which is of no use to me by itself I'll be initiating a chargeback with the bank that issued the credit card used to purchase it.
From my experience with both Seidio and their products they are ripoff artists. Lousy products with terrible after the sale customer support at ridiculous prices.
Too add to this review I just tried using my camera and the zero resistance rocker covers get accidentally activated when trying to hold the phone in the landscape mode causing the volume screen to appear so you can't focus on the picture until it disappears. I cannot imagine what else Seidio could have done wrong in the design of the Convert rugged skin or the holster. Between the rugged skin's interference/displacement when using the fingerprint scanner and it's zero resistance rocker switches causing issues with using the camera and the holster being completely unusable these products are totally defective. And yes, the camera lens cover does deposit debris on the lens so you have to clean it every time you want to use the camera. It is obvious that either nobody at Seidio ever tried to use the N4 with the Convert case/holster combo or worse yet put it on the market knowing about all the problems as another poster mentioned they did with another one of their cases and refused to acknowledge the problem. Seidio needs to be out of business sooner rather than later.

[REVIEW] Nillkin Qin Lether Case Flip Cover

Just received my brown leather (fake or synthetic leather) Qin case for my Moto Z. First of all, it feels reallly great at hand for RM30 (about $9) including shipping to Malaysia.
It adds the necessary thickness to the Moto Z, making it perfect in terms of grip because i have always felt that the phone is too thin!
Installation is a breeze! The sides clip the phone perfectly in place and removal is not a problem as well. Some other cases can cause the side of the phone to scratch easily or leaves dirt in it but this one is just wonderful.
As for camera, the hum is gone as this case gives the additional thickness to it. Now you can lay the phone flat on a surface and worry no more for unnecessary tilts.
The only problem i have for this case is that it does not offer full body protection. Just like the Frost Series by Nillkin, the top side and bottom side are vulnerable to dents and unwanted damages because of the open areas.

Whats the purpose of revealing the pogo pins on the back? You can't use mods with this case. Seems odd.

In my opinion, phone case manufacturers had no idea what were the pins for when the dimensions of the phone have been released. To be safe than sorry, they left the pins uncovered.

Jessooca said:
Is this case still holding up for you? Where did you get it exactly, I have a moto z coming Thursday and I'd like something simple like this to go into the mass of options to swap out from time to time.
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Nope, eventually this one just sits in my drawer. I have been using the Nillkin Frost. Check out my review somewhere here.

just wonder will this fits Moto Z Play or Moto Z Force? or just for the slim Z only?

Just the slim Z.