I'm considering getting the Seidio Dilex Pro for my Note 4. I've read / watched lots (LOTS) of reviews on this case and, in general, people seem to really like it.
I went to Amazon to order one, though, and found a handful of folks that reported a problem with the buttons. Specifically, they said that the case, itself, presses on the power and volume buttons and causes them to activate at inopportune times, or to stick "on" in the case of the volume button and turn the volume all the way down, rather than just down one click. Here are some examples:
(Sorry; I don't have enough posts to include links yet. Try searching Amazon for "seidio dilex pro note 4 white".)
Most of the reviews that I've encountered don't mention this issue. In fact, some of the best written / best filmed ones specifically describe the opposite - that the button feel is good. I know that there's always some bottom-feeder who will give a "1" rating to any product, but the negative reviews on Amazon are pretty thoughtful and quite consistent. Oddly, I haven't seen any middle-of-the-road reviews on the button feel; people either compliment them or say that they single-handedly ruin an otherwise good case.
My question for folks who have a Dilex Pro for their Note 4:
QUESTION: Have you had any issues with the case activating / sticking the power and volume buttons - and what color case do you have?
I ask about the color because I was originally looking at the white case, but apparently it has a different finish than the other colors (per other users, and per Seidio customer support). I don't know if this is just a difference in the coating, or if the actual plastic shell is different. It may be that the white case is problematic, whereas the other colors are not. Just a thought.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Well I received my blue dilex pro today. Seidio is usually one of my favorite brands, but I didn't even keep the case on one minute. The case and kickstand felt great but the buttons are literally unusable. The power button will activate if you barely touch it and omg the volume buttons: the up button works with the force of about a ton and the down volume button just doesn't work at all on my case. I honestly don't see how such a huge flaw could make it pass testing I'm contacting support now for a revised case or a refund asap.
Uh oh...
Dagnabit! I just ordered one two hours ago.
I've been hemming-and-hawing over this case for a week because of the widely varied reviews. I decided to **** or get off the pot today, so I had a chat session with Seidio customer support on their web site to ask what the deal was with the button issue. They said that they hadn't heard of it, and suggested that cases with button problems were probably due to manufacturing errors, which they would replace under warranty.
Two questions:
QUESTION 1: Do you feel that the button issue with your blue case is a manufacturing error, or a design flaw?
QUESTION 2: From what you can see, do you think it's reasonable to fix the problem at home (say by trimming the case with a Dremmel) without destroying it?
Man, I wish there was somewhere around here to look at cases first-hand. I went to 7 stores in the mall last week, and there were maybe 5 different cases for the Note 4 among them.
Thanks for your reply. I'll post an update next week when mine arrives. In the meantime, fingers crossed.
Which carrier's phone?
One more thing:
QUESTION 3: What carrier (if any) did you buy your Note 4 from?
I ask because I've been reading about the Verizon microphone placement issue. Apparently Verizon moved one of the mics relative to the other carriers, which lead to a lot of 5 star / 1 star splits in the reviews for a bunch of cases. I see that most case manufacturers have fixed that issue by widening the mic cutout, but I wonder whether there is a difference in the button placement, too, that accounts for the sporadically-reported DILEX Pro button issue.
FWIW, I have the AT&T version. I can get out my Vernier caliper and measure the buttons, if anyone is interested (and if I can find it in the... garage?... basement?).
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One more thing:
QUESTION 3: What carrier (if any) did you buy your Note 4 from?
I ask because I've been reading about the Verizon microphone placement issue. Apparently Verizon moved one of the mics relative to the other carriers, which lead to a lot of 5 star / 1 star splits in the reviews for a bunch of cases. I see that most case manufacturers have fixed that issue by widening the mic cutout, but I wonder whether there is a difference in the button placement, too, that accounts for the sporadically-reported DILEX Pro button issue.
FWIW, I have the AT&T version. I can get out my Vernier caliper and measure the buttons, if anyone is interested (and if I can find it in the... garage?... basement?).
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I think that all versions of the note 4 have identical button placement with the exception of the mic. As far as the button issue i contacted support and they basically claimed it was an unheard of issure when clearly its not check amazon reviews and a few other sites for proof. i myself have never modified a case but I guess if you had the right tools to cut buttons i might not be a hard fix. My problem is that this case retails for 35 bucks and has such common flaw and seidio is ignoring it. My brother has the beyondcell tri sheild case with metal kickstand and its more akin to the older active/dilex case with silcone instead of tpu that 10 buck case beats the pants off of the seidio. Its sad because i really like the design of the case but that button issue is unforgiveable. Hopefully its a bad batch and yours will be better than mine was.
I can't speak about the Dilex but I just got my Convert add on kit to turn my Seidio Surface case into the Convert model and I'm extremely disappointed that the Convert button covers activate so easily. I had a problem accidentally turning the ringer volume off handling the phone using just the Surface case which has no button covers and was expecting the Convert button covers to provide enough resistance to prevent that problem just like every other case with button covers that I've owned did. The Convert button covers provide zero resistance. I hadn't considered the possibility it may be a manufacturing defect until reading this thread so I will call Seidio's Tech Support to inquire about that.
This is my first experience with Seidio products and it will definitely be my last. Returning/exchanging an item purchased from their webstore is an absolute nightmare so if you want a Seidio product buy it on Amazon (and the cost will probably be considerably less too). From my experience Seidio products are way too expensive for what they are. You know going into it how much they cost but until you receive the product you don't know what you're actually getting. I obviously don't mind paying a premium price for a premium product and compared to other highly protective cases I've owned this Seidio falls far short of a premium product despite it's ultra premium price.
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QUESTION 2: From what you can see, do you think it's reasonable to fix the problem at home (say by trimming the case with a Dremmel) without destroying it?
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Do they seriously suggest trimming the case, or any case for that matter, with a Dremmel as a solution? ?
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Do they seriously suggest trimming the case, or any case for that matter, with a Dremmel as a solution?
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No; I'm just asking.
I'm looking to buy one, good case and use it for the life of the phone, which hopefully will be many years. I apologize if this is blasphemous on the Accessories thread, but I'd like to avoid buying a dozen cases, trying each one for 5 minutes, then tossing 11 of them in a drawer until they finally end up in a landfill. If this is an otherwise good case and I can remove a bit a excess material without destroying it, that's cool with me. I have the tools, I have the time, and the other attributes of the case seem to fit what I'm looking for.
The above notwithstanding, I hope it just works out-of-the-box. Especially given the growing list of posts (including on this thread) about the difficulty of working with Seidio's customer support, I'd prefer not to have to deal with them on a warranty claim. Fortunately, I did as mti msy recommended and ordered from Amazon, who has always been exceptional at handling the rare problems I've encountered.
The case should arrive today or tomorrow. I'll post an update after trying the fit and, if necessary, fixing or returning the case.
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...so I will call Seidio's Tech Support to inquire about that.
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Would you mind sharing your experience when you're done talking with Seidio?
I agree with your sentiments about paying more for a better product. As I get older, I'm realizing that part of the "product" is the technical and customer support that goes along with it. Perhaps an immoble, plastic cell phone case isn't the type of thing that one would typically expect to need support for, but when something goes wrong with a $50+ Convert kit, it makes a difference whether the company stands behind their work or not.
FWIW, I've contacted Seidio twice in the past week for pre-sales support, once by email and once by chat. In both cases, they responded promptly, albeit tersely. So far, I'm satisfied. That said, it sounds like others are having a different experience after-the-fact. It'd be helpful to know how your call goes, for future reference. Thanks.
Wow, the buttons really ARE terrible
My DILEX Pro case just arrived in the mail, and the aforementioned button issue definitely exists on this one. As gcforreal said above:
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the buttons are literally unusable... I honestly don't see how such a huge flaw could make it pass testing
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I concur.
From looking at the case with a magnifying glass, I am also convinced that this is not a manufacturing problem, but rather a design flaw. Specifically, the material that attaches the button covers to the rest of the case is too thick and/or too rigid. As a result:
Pressing the button covers is exceedingly difficult, because doing so flexes the entire TPU inner case around the whole button area
Correspondingly, pressure on the TPU case anywhere around the button covers pushes on the covers themselves, thus activating the phone's buttons underneath
Imagine if the keys on your computer keyboard were connected to each other, as well as to the frame of the keyboard itself. You'd have to push really hard to get any key to activate and, when you did, you'd end up hitting all the keys in the vicinity. There must be multiple versions of this case in the wild, otherwise anyone who wrote a review would have commented on this issue. The problem is so severe that you couldn't just "not notice".
Beyond the immediate inconvenience, this is a real shame in general, because the DILEX Pro seems like a nice case otherwise. It's thin, fits well, the two piece design seems functional, and the holster feels bullet proof. I think it would meet my needs, if only the button covers didn't render the phone inoperable. I'm going to think on this while my camera battery charges, then post some photos and decide whether I want to try to modify the case into something useful or just send it back.
Light at the end of the tunnel
OK, I've been fiddling with the case for a while, and I'm leaning towards keeping it. I like its good features even more, now that I've had a chance to work with them (I'll post a broader review later in the week). And, to the topic at hand, the button covers have become borderline usable, albeit capricious. I don't know if it just takes a while for them to break in, or if it's the fact that the phone has been sitting next to the exhaust port on my laptop and the TPU is all warm and soft (as it will be after being in my pocket during regular use, if the bus girl in Ferris Bueller is any authority on the matter).
The decision now is whether to leave the inner case as-is, or to slice the button covers. I did an experiment using an old case, which I'll explain below.
To recap, the problem as I see it is that the button covers are too rigidly attached to the rest of the inner case. I'll include two sets of photos:
Photo set 1: Unadulterated DILEX Pro for Note 4 inner TPU case
Photo set 2: Modified Galaxy S4 one-piece TPU case
The first set is to illustrate the button issue, as best as I can with still photos. Even with the macro setting on my camera, it's hard to zoom in as closely as I can by just holding the case up to my eye. Still, I think you'll get the idea.
The second set shows my old S4 TPU case with 1) the volume button covers intact, and 2) with three sides of the power button cover severed from the rest of the case. I'd contemplated doing this years ago when I was actually using the S4 TPU case, but never wanted to wreck it, just in case it didn't work. In retrospect, I should have. Slicing the sides of the button makes it WAY more usable. The feel is great, and the attached edge is still firm enough to hold the button cover "flap" in place. I'm leaning towards doing the same with the DILEX Pro inner case - especially because it has the outer PC shell to help hold the flap in place and prevent it from getting loose / snagged over time. But, I'm going to chill overnight, and maybe for a few days, before doing anything rash (and forfeiting any possibility of returning this costly case for a refund, if I decide to go that way).
Here's the pics. Notice how well-attached the DILEX Pro (black) button covers are to the rest of the case. There is a gap on each of the short ends from the factory, but the long edges still have a LOT of contact:
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Now, here's the old S4 case. Firstly, observe how thin the "moat" is around the volume button covers. The material is noticeably thinner than the case or button covers themselves, allowing the button covers to move relatively independently of the rest of the case. They're still stiff, but acceptable.
Afterwards, see the power button cover, where I've cut around three sides to make it into a flap. It actuates very nicely when pressed, and even the relatively thin amount of TPU along the one remaining edge holds the flap firmly in place.
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I'll let you know if I decide to keep the DILEX Pro intact, cut it, or return it.
I owned 2 of the Dilex cases for the Note 4 and returned both due to the button issue. The 1st review on Amazon (December 17, 2014) is a one star because of the button issue and the reply by Seidio on that post is that they are not aware of the issue. For the first month and a half Seidio replied to the one star ratings on Amazon stating that they are not aware of the issues with the buttons.
Seidio is in fact aware of the button issue and has been aware of the issue ever since the case was released in late November 2014.
mcmannion said:
Would you mind sharing your experience when you're done talking with Seidio?
I agree with your sentiments about paying more for a better product. As I get older, I'm realizing that part of the "product" is the technical and customer support that goes along with it. Perhaps an immoble, plastic cell phone case isn't the type of thing that one would typically expect to need support for, but when something goes wrong with a $50+ Convert kit, it makes a difference whether the company stands behind their work or not.
FWIW, I've contacted Seidio twice in the past week for pre-sales support, once by email and once by chat. In both cases, they responded promptly, albeit tersely. So far, I'm satisfied. That said, it sounds like others are having a different experience after-the-fact. It'd be helpful to know how your call goes, for future reference. Thanks.
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Because my Convert rugged skin is so poorly designed I decided to send it back rather than call tech support. The holster is a disaster too. I tried to use it for the first time today and when I bent over to tie my shoes the holster broke loose from the belt clip causing the phone to fall on a tile floor. I can't believe how flimsy and easily detachable the clip on the holster is. As far as I am concerned Seidio products are pure trash sold at ridiculous prices.
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the holster broke loose from the belt clip causing the phone to fall on a tile floor
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Oh, that sucks. I was actually bummed that I couldn't get the CONVERT-style holster with the detachable belt clip on the DILEX Pro. It's a great idea; I'm sorry that it doesn't work better, in practice.
Did the CONVERT case at least protect the phone from the floor?
FWIW, it was a tile floor that did in my last phone. After multiple drops with no case on carpet, wood, concrete, and asphalt, the corners were looking pretty well used. One drop on the tile, though, and the screen splintered (hence my new phone and corresponding obsession over getting a decent case for it). Maybe it was just the straw that broke the camel's back, or maybe it landed just right (or just wrong, I guess). But, from watching the fatal fall, seemingly slow motion, the tile appeared to be less forgiving than the sidewalk and driveway.
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I owned 2 of the Dilex cases for the Note 4 and returned both due to the button issue. The 1st review on Amazon (December 17, 2014) is a one star because of the button issue and the reply by Seidio on that post is that they are not aware of the issue. For the first month and a half Seidio replied to the one star ratings on Amazon stating that they are not aware of the issues with the buttons.
Seidio is in fact aware of the button issue and has been aware of the issue ever since the case was released in late November 2014.
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Hmm, that's discouraging. Denying the problem certainly isn't helping Seidio's reputation - which, coming into this, I understood to be good. Maybe their internal leadership is slipping, along with the products.
If you find yourself with a 3rd DILEX Pro at some point, give it a good workout for a few days before returning it (assuming that you like its other features). The buttons on mine are definitely breaking in. I manhandled the inner case during the first day in an effort to weaken the material around the buttons, then have been using it normally since then. The volume buttons are behaving pretty normally at this point. The power button is still ultra-sensitive, but I'm working on it. I'm also not experiencing the problem anymore of pushing on the outer case and having the pressure activate/stick the buttons. It's not perfect yet, but it's on a good trajectory.
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Oh, that sucks. I was actually bummed that I couldn't get the CONVERT-style holster with the detachable belt clip on the DILEX Pro. It's a great idea; I'm sorry that it doesn't work better, in practice.
Did the CONVERT case at least protect the phone from the floor?
FWIW, it was a tile floor that did in my last phone. After multiple drops with no case on carpet, wood, concrete, and asphalt, the corners were looking pretty well used. One drop on the tile, though, and the screen splintered (hence my new phone and corresponding obsession over getting a decent case for it). Maybe it was just the straw that broke the camel's back, or maybe it landed just right (or just wrong, I guess). But, from watching the fatal fall, seemingly slow motion, the tile appeared to be less forgiving than the sidewalk and driveway.
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Thankfully the convert rugged outer skin did protect my phone from any damage when it dropped on my tile floor face down. I find it ironic the only time I've had the phone drop was when I tried to use the unusable Convert holster. The piece that attaches the holster to the belt clip is so inferior the slightest pressure against the phone will cause it to detach from the belt clip causing the phone to fall. I can't even believe any case manufacturer would release something that bad. Be glad you didn't get the Convert holster as it is a piece of junk.
Something interesting that I just noticed on Amazon is that the ratings for the case and holster combo are all 4 stars (this is what I bought and have no issues) and the case when reviewed by itself seems to have issues. I bought this because the dilex for the S5 was my favorite case. I like how they reduced the thickness on the case for the note 4 but they used a lighter she'll material than what I expected. I've dropped it several times on carpeted floor and I've had no issue so it seems strong enough while staying thin. The button issue is non existent for me but something I've noticed is that there isn't a proper cutout distance for the volume buttons like there is on the power button side. My case bows out around the side with the volume buttons but they do not activate and are not sensitive unless I touch them. Power button works as advertised. I have the black case on the black tmobile Note 4.
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Something interesting that I just noticed on Amazon is that the ratings for the case and holster combo are all 4 stars (this is what I bought and have no issues) and the case when reviewed by itself seems to have issues.
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I noticed that, too. Unfortunately, I got the combo and it has the button issue. On the good side, I don't have cutout/bow issue around the volume buttons that you describe. There's got to be a manufacturing quality control problem at play here. There's too much variability in the feedback for this to be just a matter of individual preference.
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The piece that attaches the holster to the belt clip is so inferior the slightest pressure against the phone will cause it to detach from the belt clip causing the phone to fall. I can't even believe any case manufacturer would release something that bad. Be glad you didn't get the Convert holster as it is a piece of junk.
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I've been looking at getting the CAPSA holster (http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-capsa-touchview-holster-p/hl4ssgt4ast.htm) - I'm just wondering if yours has the same locking switch mechanism on the inside of the holster for locking the belt clip in place. Probably a stupid question, but I thought I'd ask - if it has this switch, are you sure it was locked?
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I've been looking at getting the CAPSA holster (http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-capsa-touchview-holster-p/hl4ssgt4ast.htm) - I'm just wondering if yours has the same locking switch mechanism on the inside of the holster for locking the belt clip in place. Probably a stupid question, but I thought I'd ask - if it has this switch, are you sure it was locked?
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Absolutely certain it was locked.
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**Edit** Follow Up Added
First let me start this off with stating something very important. This case, while originally being marked for the TF700, is actually for the Prime. The seller, PC Micro Store is an awesome seller who stands behind their sales. When I contacted after purchasing letting them know the company says it won't fit, they immediately offered a refund and to send a return label. I said I'd wait until I got it and see how it fit and if it was usable.
So I got the case in today. It is titled "rooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for ASUS Transformer Pad PRIME TF201" now after the change. The vendor shipped it incredibly fast, I got it 2 days ofter items shipped straight from Amazon, pretty good. It was packaged in a plain brown envelope via USPS. It cost $15 + $5 S/H, but seems price may have gone up a few bucks.
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Inside was no padding, but none is needed. It was a pretty clear package.
The case actually snapped in rather easily considering going into it the case was a bit small. I've had other cases that had to have alot more effort to put on. Because the case clips on the corner, it has a far sleeker "barely there" look and feel to it. The case is designed to cling onto 6 points as seen in the first photo. 4 of which are primary and two are secondary. The secondary are the ones made to pop on and off easily to facilitate in the converting to a stand. The primary are made to keep the case on. The secondary do not cling well, barely holding on. The only other fault I can find with the case after an afternoon/evening of using it is the closuire clip is a bit snug since the tablet is slightly bigger, but I'm confident that this will self remedy as it breaks in. The case has a hand strap that is very handy. It has 3 positions that give a good range of angles. All in all, I would be more then happy to pay $25-$35 without hesitation for this case assuming nothing comes up in the future. The thread is all the same color as the material (black and grey), flash makes it look white on black.
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I've been using this case for over a week or so and it has proven to be ideal. There is very little to find that would be a "complaint". The only thing that I have been inconvienced by is the location of the charge port, but this has nothing to do with the case and only the phone. One of the roto cases would fix this by having a second option to set up on a desk. This is a case and not a dock, so I cant place a bit of fault for this. The closure tabe was a bit (very!) tight at first but has since become easy to close with a pinch of two fingers. The case has broken in to fit as if it really was made for this device. I love it and highly recommend it. I have become a case junky over the years and never expect the first case I buy to fit properly or to be happy with it, especially when only a couple cases exsist and not even built specifically for this device. So I still find myself wanting to try other cases, but am happy till I find that "ohh gotta have!" case, perhaps a gumdrop or other non book like case, more of a survival case.
Nice review, nice pictures, nice tab...! Thanks.
Nice review, gives a good look. Thanks!
One very good point of your case: your camera's lens is free -- on the similarly priced leather case I bought before retail availability of the TF70, my lens is partly obscured and the upper leather frame piece is wobbly.
Oh well, at least I can ask a new case for my birthday......... in November.
Can I dock with this case on just put it over the dock ?
Its not likely.
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Thanks for the review, hoping to get mine soon!
Good looking case. A lot of the reviews on Amazon say that it is too small for the TF700.
Looks like there are now rooCASEs available for the TF700, but they don't appear to have the notches for adjustment. They must just depend on the friction to hold the angle in place. http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...Viewing+Angles+for+ASUS+Transformer+Pad+TF700
Edit: Oh, looks like there are Velcro edges that keep the angle in place rather than ridges.
Edit2: Just ordered this TF700 version, the stylus, and the screen protectors. Will be here on Wednesday.
just ordered the tf700 and the roocase as well. will be here on Wednesday. I had not seen this review before ordering the roocase, but it looked pretty good on amazon. which, I guess, isnt saying much considering that most of the cases are very similar. I just wanted something specifically for the tf700 and not the prime. will report back when everything gets here.
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Good looking case. A lot of the reviews on Amazon say that it is too small for the TF700.
Looks like there are now rooCASEs available for the TF700, but they don't appear to have the notches for adjustment. They must just depend on the friction to hold the angle in place. http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...Viewing+Angles+for+ASUS+Transformer+Pad+TF700
Edit: Oh, looks like there are Velcro edges that keep the angle in place rather than ridges.
Edit2: Just ordered this TF700 version, the stylus, and the screen protectors. Will be here on Wednesday.
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That's certainly not the Slim Fit Folio Case Cover style, as reviewed in the OP.
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That's certainly not the Slim Fit Folio Case Cover style, as reviewed in the OP.
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Agreed, that's just another leather slip on case. It does however appear to rotate. That would be handy for those who like to charge it while propped open like on your desk.
Ok, I finally got the TF700T and the roocase http://goo.gl/8yN60 (not the same as in OP) and some roocase anti-glare screen protectors. I know, Gorilla glass 2 zomg...but I find the screen to be very reflective, so anti-glare screen protectors can't hurt.
First, the anti-glare screen protectors. Sure they are functional in their capacity, but was the worst screen protector I have ever had to apply. I have been applying screen protectors for more years than I care to remember to many devices of varying size. This is not the first time I have ever applied screen protectors to a tablet nor the first time I have applied static application screen protectors. Wow. What a chore. I have spent the last hour smoothing out bubbles that will not go away. Luckily none are on the actual screen area. There are still at least 5 bubbles the size of the front facing camera aperture around the bezel. Highly annoying and sure to set off anyone's OCD and make you want to stab people. I have another anti-glare and HD screen protector from the same pack that I can try to apply, but I am not sure it's worth the effort. I may just remove it entirely and deal with the glare. Also, while in the roocase, the bezel is not visible and neither are the bubbles...so maybe ill just leave it in the case forever?
Second, the case itself. My girlfriend got the similarly styled case from blurex http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-folio-...&qid=1344546550&sr=8-2&keywords=blurex+tf700t on the same order, so I will be using that as a comparison. The roocase seems to be lighter. I am not sure if this is factual, but in the hand, with the tablet inserted, it just seems lighter. The finish of the roocase seems to be nicer as well. The size is perfect. In fact, I would say ultra perfect if that makes sense. On her blurex case, the sides of the tablet are exposed and protrude ever-so-slightly past the edges of the case. On the roocase, they are well concealed within the folds of the case and well protected. I realize that the blurex is stated to be for the TF201, but the height/width dimensions are the exact same between the two tablets, with only the thickness being different.
Now, the biggest downside of the roocase. The accessibility of the charging port. Terrible, basically describes it. On the blurex, there is a slot cut out for the charging cable to be connected while closed as where on the roocase there is not. The "spine" of the case while closed is a solid spine. This, in my opinion is just silly. Maybe it wont matter to some people, but it certainly matters to me. Not being able to keep this thing plugged in while in the case (and the case closed) is a huge minus to me.
OK, time for the biggest plus. That would be the velcro mechanism used for standing it up. On most cases of this type, there are three grooves etched into the front cover that the tablet sits in while standing up so you only get 3 viewing angles. On the roocase, your options are unlimited. The velcro allows you to stand it up at any angle up to 90 degrees. Very clever design feature.
The tablet "housing" on the roocase is better than the blurex as well. The blurex is one of those cases that you "clip" the corners into, then to close you fold a clip over the exposed area at the top by the cameras. To be honest, I really do not like this design as I feel that it will eventually wear down on the corners and where the closure clip is. On the roocase, it slides into a sleeve and is protected around the entire bezel. A small flap at the base (where the charging port is) slides behind it with velcro to fasten. Very secure system and great design. There is a hole in the flap to allow the charging cord to connect, but again, while standing up...charging is a no go.
The only other glaring design flaw I see on the roocase is that the speaker is entirely covered unless standing up. While both cases have little holes placed over the speaker, on the roocase, the speaker is hidden entirely against the inside of the case unless standing up. This virtually mutes the sound to a quiet whisper. Even while standing the volume is very slight. So unless you plan on listening with headphones while in the case, dont plan on much sound.
The last thing that I see as somewhat of a flaw is that you cannot really fold this case over like a magazine. This may also seem petty to some, but one thing I actually like about the blurex is that you can open it like a book, then fold it over on itself so that you are actually holding it like a tablet again. This is impossible to do on the roocase cleanly. As the spine folds over there is about a 1" gap behind the tablet and the front cover. It adds a significant amount of bulk while holding it.
Finally, the closing mechanisms. The roocase is simply a magnet inside the front cover that keeps it closed. Again, the closing mechanism on the blurex is a plastic clip that clasps over the tablet itself. I see no good coming of this over the long term. I think that clasp will end up wearing grooves into the tablet. Sure, there is a slight concern about a magnet so close to the tablet, but I do not believe that this will introduce any long term effect to the tablet.
All in all, I like the roocase. There are, however, several trade-offs that may be hard to live with. I will test drive it for a week or two and see if I can get used to them or not before deciding whether or not to return it. One feature that I would have liked to seen added to this case is a rotating feature of some kind. Not the end of the world, but would have been nice.
TD;LR: The roocase is a good case, with several nice features. However, there are several design flaws that could be a deal breaker for some.
TD;LR 2: Avoid roocase screen protectors!!
Hope this helps someone.
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Ok, I finally got the TF700T and the roocase and some roocase anti-glare screen protectors. I know, Gorilla glass 2 zomg...but I find the screen to be very reflective, so anti-glare screen protectors can't hurt.
First, the anti-glare screen protectors. Sure they are functional in their capacity, but was the worst screen protector I have ever had to apply. I have been applying screen protectors for more years than I care to remember to many devices of varying size. This is not the first time I have ever applied screen protectors to a tablet nor the first time I have applied static application screen protectors. Wow. What a chore. I have spent the last hour smoothing out bubbles that will not go away. Luckily none are on the actual screen area. There are still at least 5 bubbles the size of the front facing camera aperture around the bezel. Highly annoying and sure to set off anyone's OCD and make you want to stab people. I have another anti-glare and HD screen protector from the same pack that I can try to apply, but I am not sure it's worth the effort. I may just remove it entirely and deal with the glare. Also, while in the roocase, the bezel is not visible and neither are the bubbles...so maybe ill just leave it in the case forever?
Second, the case itself. My girlfriend got the similarly styled case from blurex http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-folio-...&qid=1344546550&sr=8-2&keywords=blurex+tf700t on the same order, so I will be using that as a comparison. The roocase seems to be lighter. I am not sure if this is factual, but in the hand, with the tablet inserted, it just seems lighter. The finish of the roocase seems to be nicer as well. The size is perfect. In fact, I would say ultra perfect if that makes sense. On her blurex case, the sides of the tablet are exposed and protrude ever-so-slightly past the edges of the case. On the roocase, they are well concealed within the folds of the case and well protected. I realize that the blurex is stated to be for the TF201, but the height/width dimensions are the exact same between the two tablets, with only the thickness being different.
Now, the biggest downside of the roocase. The accessibility of the charging port. Terrible, basically describes it. On the blurex, there is a slot cut out for the charging cable to be connected while closed as where on the roocase there is not. The "spine" of the case while closed is a solid spine. This, in my opinion is just silly. Maybe it wont matter to some people, but it certainly matters to me. Not being able to keep this thing plugged in while in the case (and the case closed) is a huge minus to me.
OK, time for the biggest plus. That would be the velcro mechanism used for standing it up. On most cases of this type, there are three grooves etched into the front cover that the tablet sits in while standing up so you only get 3 viewing angles. On the roocase, your options are unlimited. The velcro allows you to stand it up at any angle up to 90 degrees. Very clever design feature.
The tablet "housing" on the roocase is better than the blurex as well. The blurex is one of those cases that you "clip" the corners into, then to close you fold a clip over the exposed area at the top by the cameras. To be honest, I really do not like this design as I feel that it will eventually wear down on the corners and where the closure clip is. On the roocase, it slides into a sleeve and is protected around the entire bezel. A small flap at the base (where the charging port is) slides behind it with velcro to fasten. Very secure system and great design. There is a hole in the flap to allow the charging cord to connect, but again, while standing up...charging is a no go.
The only other glaring design flaw I see on the roocase is that the speaker is entirely covered unless standing up. While both cases have little holes placed over the speaker, on the roocase, the speaker is hidden entirely against the inside of the case unless standing up. This virtually mutes the sound to a quiet whisper. Even while standing the volume is very slight. So unless you plan on listening with headphones while in the case, dont plan on much sound.
The last thing that I see as somewhat of a flaw is that you cannot really fold this case over like a magazine. This may also seem petty to some, but one thing I actually like about the blurex is that you can open it like a book, then fold it over on itself so that you are actually holding it like a tablet again. This is impossible to do on the roocase cleanly. As the spine folds over there is about a 1" gap behind the tablet and the front cover. It adds a significant amount of bulk while holding it.
Finally, the closing mechanisms. The roocase is simply a magnet inside the front cover that keeps it closed. Again, the closing mechanism on the blurex is a plastic clip that clasps over the tablet itself. I see no good coming of this over the long term. I think that clasp will end up wearing grooves into the tablet. Sure, there is a slight concern about a magnet so close to the tablet, but I do not believe that this will introduce any long term effect to the tablet.
All in all, I like the roocase. There are, however, several trade-offs that may be hard to live with. I will test drive it for a week or two and see if I can get used to them or not before deciding whether or not to return it. One feature that I would have liked to seen added to this case is a rotating feature of some kind. Not the end of the world, but would have been nice.
TD;LR: The roocase is a good case, with several nice features. However, there are several design flaws that could be a deal breaker for some.
TD;LR 2: Avoid roocase screen protectors!!
Hope this helps someone.
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That is pretty accurate for what I've seen from mine too. No rotation is a minor issue. Only charging while the case is open is fairly minor. Not being able to fold the cover back on itself like a magazine is also another minor issue. Overall we're quite happy with it. The fit is just right. The sound already sucked on the TF700 and any case appears that it will make it worse. While the edges or the tablet are fairly well protected, the corners are still semi-exposed if you were to drop it and have it land on one. It is certainly more protection than the clip on type reviewed in the OP.
The case isn't perfect but I think that it is a very useful product and good quality for a low price. I did a lot of other searching and I haven't seen a quality case that handles all of these issues.
I haven't tried out the screen protectors, but now I'm afraid...
I did try out the rooCASE stylus and it seemed to work pretty well (my first stylus). It has a soft tip which is nice and can be use pretty much like a finger. But I did find it to be a lot more accurate when drawing or writing. It fits well into the case's stylus holder. There was a slight lag with drawing/painting on the screen after I did something, but I'm guessing that it pretty normal and likely dependent upon the program (neither I tried was tablet optimized).
Upon further inspection, I actually meant to order this http://goo.gl/1xSNI. I think my girlfriend is unhappy with the blurex case she got, so maybe I can Jedi Mind Trick her into keeping the roocase I bought and return hers so that I can order the Dual Axis case.
"Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation" That would be the only real reason to be honest. It appears to be identical other than that.
I appreciate your review, but I do believe you got a roo case that is completely different from what I reviewed. My is the folio "clip on" the holds on with tabs and is not inserted into a leather sleave like enclosure. If you knew this and was just adding info on your Roo case, then disregard, I just wanted to make sure that you and others understaood these were different cases as there is no velcro or charging plug issues on mine.
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I appreciate your review, but I do believe you got a roo case that is completely different from what I reviewed. My is the folio "clip on" the holds on with tabs and is not inserted into a leather sleave like enclosure. If you knew this and was just adding info on your Roo case, then disregard, I just wanted to make sure that you and others understaood these were different cases as there is no velcro or charging plug issues on mine.
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Chief Geek said:
I appreciate your review, but I do believe you got a roo case that is completely different from what I reviewed. My is the folio "clip on" the holds on with tabs and is not inserted into a leather sleave like enclosure. If you knew this and was just adding info on your Roo case, then disregard, I just wanted to make sure that you and others understaood these were different cases as there is no velcro or charging plug issues on mine.
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correct. I didnt realize it at first, but after my post I looked at your pics again and it hit me. sorry to complicate your thread. I edited my post, but I can delete it if you like.
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correct. I didnt realize it at first, but after my post I looked at your pics again and it hit me. sorry to complicate your thread. I edited my post, but I can delete it if you like.
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Oh nooo, I don't care at all. You can post pictures of clowns and unicorns for all I care, I just wanted to point it out so that others didn't confuse the two cases. Mine has yet to have any real down sides and yours had the issue of plug cover and velcro or something like that.
thanks for the great review.
this is the only style of case i use for all my tablets from 7" to 10.1" and ipads to android. and this is the only one i've for the infinity that has the crease on both sides to give more position options like my ipad and gt 8.9 cases. the acase i got for my 10.1 didn't have the crease on the back side for the slight angle prop.
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**Edit** Follow Up Added
First let me start this off with stating something very important. This case, while originally being marked for the TF700, is actually for the Prime. The seller, PC Micro Store is an awesome seller who stands behind their sales. When I contacted after purchasing letting them know the company says it won't fit, they immediately offered a refund and to send a return label. I said I'd wait until I got it and see how it fit and if it was usable.
So I got the case in today. It is titled "rooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for ASUS Transformer Pad PRIME TF201" now after the change.
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My exact same Roocase Slim-Fit Folio Case Cover for the TF201 just arrived from Amazon. It is a perfect fit for the TF700T right out of the package. Definitely good protection without being too bulky! Thanks for the tip on this!!
I received the KLD case off ebay not too long ago. The case came about a week after I placed an order (this includes weekend days). So first things first, the case is well made. I remember someone had expressed that the back stitching may be of concern but I looked at it and it looks like it will hold up just fine with moderate use.
I mentioned in my other review thread that this case is a major disappointment. The reason being is because I bought the case thinking it would have the auto wake/sleep feature. This case does NOT support this feature. Because of the lack of magnets in this case, it leads to a second major disappointment. The cover even when closed will flap around if you were to have it in your bag.
Because it is PU leather, it does smell VERY plastic like.
Finally, I chose to have the white option, if you take a look at the link, you will see that its a very pure white color. However, the cover I received is beige NOT white at all.
In conclusion, do I like this case? No, not at all. I can't recommend it to anyone. This is a cheaper alternative to the Samsung Book Cover (though I don't know if the official book cover supports the wake/sleep feature).
Pros
-Slim
-Nice cut outs (look at pics below)
-Not too expensive- I paid only $16.50 (free shipping)
Cons
-Does NOT have wake/sleep feature
-Cover does NOT stay in place because of the lack of magnets
-Bad smell even after leaving it in the open for 3 days
-The case I bought is WHITE, this case is clearly BEIGE
I give the case a 4/10. The quality is great but the lack of features that many other cases have for a cheaper price hampers it's overall rating.
Finally my search for a perfect slim case isn't over- I bought yet another case from Moko- that looks great. I'll post up yet another review when it's out. Check it out here! :
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C8T7I7Y/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Update in Post #18- 3 New Pics to show how it is after a week of use.
Thanks for sharing this great review! It is too bad the KDL wasn't very good after all. And I'm surprised it did not support wake/sleep.
JokeZony0u said:
Finally my search for a perfect slim case isn't over- I bought yet another case from Moko- that looks great. I'll post up yet another review when it's out.
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That does look really promising! It clearly has a magnetic closure and uses magnets to hold the stand in place. And I like the broad assortment of colors.
A few other observations (about the MoKo Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart-shell Stand Case), just from looking at the pics, etc. on Amazon:
It appears that the shell is a bit thicker than other cases I've considered. In fact, it seems from the pictures like the shell is thick enough that the camera lens is actually recessed (instead of sticking out); I'm not 100% certain as it could just be an unintentional optical illusion. But if the camera lens is recessed that could be nice for protecting the lens a little bit. On the other hand though I do wonder about added weight and how that will feel (ie, if it will be noticeably heavier?). The Galaxy Note 8 weighs 11.7 ounces (338g) and I believe the official Samsung Book Cover weighs 3.2 ounces (90.72g), which makes for 14.9 ounces total (just shy of a 1lb, which seems like a decently light amount). The Amazon page indicates a weight of the MoKo at 5oz, which (if correct) is just a little heavier than the Samsung case, so hopefully not enough to be noticeable.
I don't see any mention of wake/sleep being supported. But I know you mentioned the other Moko case you tried did support wake/sleep, so hopefully this one does too!
I wonder how well the PU leather is going to hold up to folding the front cover flat against the back. It seems that would put a bit of stress on the part that will be bending around the case so I wouldn't be surprised to see cracking start rather quickly in that area (depending on the quality).
I just noticed in one of the pictures (the one for the white color, where a hand is holding the case in the air, demonstrating the magnets holding the stand in a triangle) that the GN8 is popping out of the case a little (in the bottom right of the picture). Hopefully that was just an oversight on their part as they were swapping out cases for the pictures, and not actually indicative of a loose fit. Pictures of the other colors appear to be fitting snugly in those same poses.
I look forward to your next review! I think I'm down to considering the above Moko and the Poetic Slimline (mentioned by someone else). I'll keep my fingers crossed that this Moko will be significantly better than the other one you reviewed! :fingers-crossed:
Hey pluginalong I actually contacted the seller before purchasing, they said they support the sleep/wake function. It won't be shipping till next week but my current Moko case should hold till then
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Hey pluginalong I actually contacted the seller before purchasing, they said they support the sleep/wake function.
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Hey, that's great to hear--this case really sounds promising!
I have one of these as well. I got a light blue one. I really like it except for the lack of magnets. I WANT sleep wake and would like for it to stay in place. Also I found that if I put it in my bag and it is kind of full it will turn the screen on and run the battery down.
Thats total crap if sellers are saying these things are "smart wake" when they aren't. I was hoping mine would arrive soon, but if it isn't going to work then looks like I'll be looking elsewhere.
Paypal dispute here I come! Lol
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Yea it really is. The sellers are also refusing to refund me. I'm still in the middle of the dispute
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JokeZony0u said:
Yea it really is. The sellers are also refusing to refund me. I'm still in the middle of the dispute
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Wow, that really sucks man! It is kind of mind-blowing that they would fight it when they clearly advertise the product as having a feature that it obviously lacks. I hope things work out for you!
I guess the only to do is check your consumer law...if you are going through paypal hammer home that it is misleading or deceptive. You should be ok though. Good luck
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Bought KLD Also...
and it is a major disappointment - totally agree with OP. But, does anyone know exactly where the magnet should go? It should be possible to attach a slim, rubberized magnetic on the case in a discrete manner so as not to make the case totally ugly but yet turn on the Note?
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But, does anyone know exactly where the magnet should go?
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I think from some videos I saw (a few weeks ago) of the official Samsung Book Cover case that it seemed like the magnet must be somewhere on the left side as the wake/sleep seemed to be triggered by movement on the left side as opposed to the right side being lifted (which perhaps might be done in order avoid errant wake/sleep events since the right side can slide around some on some cases?). My guess is that the magnet would be somewhere within the bezel area and not under the screen proper. The reason being is that the Wacom technology works in part through electromagnetic fields (if I'm remembering correctly) and I would imagine that a wake/sleep magnet would somehow complicate that. So if you have a magnet to experiment with you could try running it around the bezel (starting with the left side) and see if you can trigger the wake/sleep. If it were me I'd start in the middle of the left bezel (when in portrait orientation).
If you don't have a magnet on hand you could also try various metal objects that are capable of carrying a magnetic charge as some technology works by responding the disruption/change of a magnetic field, which doesn't actually require another magnet, but just an object with enough of a hint of its own natural field to cause a change (I believe this is how some stoplights work here in the US, where there are wires in the ground to notify the stoplight a car is waiting, because the car disrupts/changes the electromagnetic field of the wire). I'm not totally sure if this principal can work on this small of a scale or not, but it could be worth a shot for some limited experiments.
docfreed said:
But, does anyone know exactly where the magnet should go?
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Check out the following post and the rest of that thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40708374&postcount=6
Looks like my hunches were incorrect.
I have just ordered this one from ebay:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121107475861
(I cannot post links yet, you'll need to copy and paste in your web browser)
It is cheap and looks slim and similar to the KLD one and it has a magnetic tab to keep it securely closed.
According to the description it supports "auto sleep and wake up when close and open" but I am not sure if I believe it. I can always open a dispute if it is not true
griguolcomerranas said:
I have just ordered this one from ebay:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121107475861
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Interesting. I'll be curious to hear how it turns out.
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Interesting. I'll be curious to hear how it turns out.
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Sure, I will post my comments once I receive it.
Usually it takes around 2 weeks for the packets from Hong Kong
damn i just ordered this case thinking it had the smart sleep wakeup feature
melvill said:
damn i just ordered this case thinking it had the smart sleep wakeup feature
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Yea I thought so too when I ordered. If it's the KLD you ordered, I can definitely confirm that it doesn't support that function. I FINALLY got my sale disputed
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Even though I didn't like this case, I wanted to use it because it was slim. So while I waited for the Moko Shell (which I use now) I used the KLD everday for a solid week.
3 more things I've noticed that makes it even worse!
1- extended use with the cover as a stand eventually makes the cover pop up and as far as I've seen, it hasn't been able to flatten back out properly
2- Because this case lacks the sleep/wake function, you have to turn on the tablet with either the power button (or home). Unfortunately, I guess KLD really wanted to add that protection there- so there's a bezel above the power button- but this makes pressing the volume & power button a lot more difficult!
3- Finally, folding the cover back is also a problem. The stitching for the cover looks nice but when it's folded, it makes the tablet poof up (notice the rather big gap in the folded area- not present on other cases). Writing on the tablet with the cover folded back causes a "bouncy" feel.
Check out the pics to see what I'm talking about
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3 more things I've noticed that makes it even worse!
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Check out the pics to see what I'm talking about
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Thanks for the additional followup and pics! All 3 of those things are very helpful to know!
Unfortunately, I ordered the KLD case a few days before reading this thread. It seems nice enough. Its the style I like. But I only popped my Note in and out of it. I didn't use it for any length of time. I had also ordered a Rock Mix case and that's what I'm using. It does have sleep/wake function. I filed a complaint with the KLD seller and he initially offered a full refund if I sent the case back (with him paying shipping) or $5.00 refund. He then sent another offer to refund me 100% and let me keep the case if I gave him positive feedback. I accidently accepted the $5.00 offer. That's fine though because I wanted to keep the case. It's stored away as a backup.
This is an excellent looking case.
http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/samsung-case/cape-samsung-galaxy-note-8/
I have so far had nothing but spectacular results from STM's products, and I am super happy to see them supporting Samsung devices more and more.
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This is an excellent looking case.
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That is really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
A couple of thoughts, observations and questions:
The fabric looks like a potentially nice alternative to the PU Leather that many cases use, and I would think/hope that it might hold up better. Do you or others have any experience with cases of this material (from this maker)?
I like that the fabric provides some water resistance. PU Leather probably does too, but I would guess water would more quickly damage PU Leather.
I wonder if the fabric will attract lint or dirt/dust easily and/or how easy it is to keep clean?
The "loop" enclosure is intriguing. Does anyone have any experience with this approach,and if so, I'd be interested in how well it performs regarding: a) Ease of use for opening and closing, and b) Effectiveness for the "viewing modes" (ie, stand positions)?
I'd love to see some pictures of the "viewing modes" / stand positions, if anyone comes across any.
It does not mention wake/sleep functionality, which is a deal breaker for many (probably myself included). Does anyone know if this maker tends to support wake/sleep?
I just did a quick search on the STM site and I saw that an iPad case supported wake/sleep, and there's also some pics of the "viewing modes" which are probably similar to how the Cape will work: http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/laptop-accessories/skinny-ipadmini/. However, since the Cape does not mention wake/sleep that doesn't bode well (unless it is just an oversight that they don't mention it).
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That is really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
A couple of thoughts, observations and questions:
The fabric looks like a potentially nice alternative to the PU Leather that many cases use, and I would think/hope that it might hold up better. Do you or others have any experience with cases of this material (from this maker)?
I like that the fabric provides some water resistance. PU Leather probably does too, but I would guess water would more quickly damage PU Leather.
I wonder if the fabric will attract lint or dirt/dust easily and/or how easy it is to keep clean?
The "loop" enclosure is intriguing. Does anyone have any experience with this approach,and if so, I'd be interested in how well it performs regarding: a) Ease of use for opening and closing, and b) Effectiveness for the "viewing modes" (ie, stand positions)?
I'd love to see some pictures of the "viewing modes" / stand positions, if anyone comes across any.
It does not mention wake/sleep functionality, which is a deal breaker for many (probably myself included). Does anyone know if this maker tends to support wake/sleep?
I just did a quick search on the STM site and I saw that an iPad case supported wake/sleep, and there's also some pics of the "viewing modes" which are probably similar to how the Cape will work: http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/laptop-accessories/skinny-ipadmini/. However, since the Cape does not mention wake/sleep that doesn't bode well (unless it is just an oversight that they don't mention it).
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It's too early to tell on the sleep/wake functions, but I am guessing it likely will. I've sent an email to STM asking about it.
As for the fabric, the fabric is insanely good. I have a laptop bag made of the same material, and water just rolls off it. It also stays very clean. It's basically ripstop-nylon.
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It's too early to tell on the sleep/wake functions, but I am guessing it likely will. I've sent an email to STM asking about it.
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Great--I look forward to hearing what you learn! And thanks for doing that!
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As for the fabric, the fabric is insanely good. I have a laptop bag made of the same material, and water just rolls off it. It also stays very clean. It's basically ripstop-nylon.
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I really like the sound of that!
I'm still not sure what I think of the "loop" enclosure method. I just watched a video of the iPad case (that I previously linked to) and I think I (and others) might have a different definition of "quick and easy access" (as I watched the presenter take several seconds to pull the loop out and open the case). Having said that though, if one is primarily using the loop for when closing the case for travel and/or for the viewing modes that feels a bit different (and it is probably more secure than a lot of other cases). But the thought of messing with that loop every time I opened/closed the case doesn't feel very appealing.
Well, I do hope the case supports wake/sleep because if it does it will definitely make my list of contenders.
I'd sure like to see what the hold-down mechanism looks like.
Last night I finally got two cases I'd ordered, a 5 buck case from Exact Deals and a 15 buck case from iBlason.
Both are annoying to work with given the capacitive buttons (and the blason case also interferes with the front camera.)
The e-d case is one of the ones where you drop the device into a sleeve inside a book cover. It doesn't do sleep/wake and there's a bit of a gap along the closing spine - not a great fit.
The blason case uses a total of 6 leather wrapped metal "fingers" to hold the device into the back. 6, because the two closest to the spine are detached if you want to use the ribs on the inside front cover as supports in landscape easel mode.
I took sidecutters and cut two of the fingers off, since one was interfering with the back button and one was interfering with the camera. That said, you can easily easel the device spine up rather than on the inside cover and I like the case better overall, at least until the Poetic slimline's available.
exact deal:
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-BaseBo...Y4BM/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A29LLD0WGS56WE
iBlason:
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Sams...DEMS/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A209HAH4Z0MGU9
But be aware - Exact Deal has a very similar or identical case (which I didn't see until just now) for 5 bucks. Ah, well.
The Poetic Slimline's not available til mid-May and I'd already done my own drop test twice (4 feet, onto a wood floor, minor scratch on the camera lens, oops) - I'm just glad to have a case at all, even if it's not a good one. I can try 5 more before I've spent as much as Samsung wanted to charge.
IMO, Samsung should be charging much less for this device. And they will, too - the galaxy player 5 started retailing at 269, and apparently now lists at 219.00.
Or if they want to charge 400, they should throw in some kind of case and the device should be available in 32 gig and 64 gig configurations - no reason for a tablet to have a 16 gig base at this time, especially when it's coming from one of the largest memory manufacturers in the world.
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Last night I finally got two cases I'd ordered, a 5 buck case from Exact Deals and a 15 buck case from iBlason.
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Thanks for sharing your experiences with those two! I'd looked at them both previously but wasn't sure what I thought (though the i-Blason has definitely appealed more to me than the e-d).
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I'd sure like to see what the hold-down mechanism looks like.
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If you mean for the Cape then I suggest that you have a look at the following (which is for iPad, and which I mentioned above, but seems to be of a similar design):
http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/laptop-accessories/skinny-ipadmini/
There's also a short video on that page that I found helpful in getting a feel for how the Cape might function.
I just saw that STM has added a bunch more pictures of their Cape:
http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/samsung-case/cape-samsung-galaxy-note-8/
No mention of Wake/Sleep functionality though. I'll be really disappointed and confused if they chose to omit wake/sleep as that would seem like such a big oversight in my opinion.
I don't know if you contacted Poetic but I was wondering when the slimline I ordered late April would ship. They offered me a refund since they didn't make the original May 1st date or to just hang in until it ships. The latest the informed me it should ship is May 20th.
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I had emailed STM last week to ask some questions about some of their bags and so I also asked about the Cape case for the Note 8 regarding whether it supports wake/sleep or not. I just heard back from them and the Cape does not support wake/sleep. I'm very bummed as this otherwise seems like a really good case.
Preordered a Cape from RadTech.. Date Expected in stock: 05/08/13
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Preordered a Cape from RadTech.. Date Expected in stock: 05/08/13
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Cool--Thanks for sharing! Let us all know your impressions once you get it!
The STM Cape is now available from Amazon for those that are interested.
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Preordered a Cape from RadTech.. Date Expected in stock: 05/08/13
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Have you received your Cape yet? Whenever you do, a few things I'd love to hear about are:
How well does the front cover fold flat against the back? Apparently there's been some issues with some of the iPad cases not folding flat against the back, but the STM Skinny for Note 10.1 seems to work better (eg, http://static.stmbags.com/media/productExtra/DSC_3262_admin_large.jpg). If you can post a pick of your opened with the cover folded flat against the back that'd be greatly appreciated!
Does the front cover seem to have any padding inside it and regardless, how well do you think the front cover will protect the screen from impacts?
What are your impressions of the outer fabric material?
Does the outer material seem like it should hold up well to resisting dirt, dust, pet hair, etc.?
What color did you get? (no need to answer this if you post pics)
Anything else you want to share about your feelings about the case?
Thanks!!
The reason why it doesn't support it is because the magnets damage the digitizer over time. I just read in another thread about the Slimline and switched back to my KayCase. I think I'll pick this one up since it doesn't use a magnet.
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Bonisaur said:
The reason why it doesn't support it is because the magnets damage the digitizer over time. I just read in another thread about the Slimline and switched back to my KayCase. I think I'll pick this one up since it doesn't use a magnet.
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I was beginning to suspect that was reason too.
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Have you received your Cape yet? Whenever you do, a few things I'd love to hear about are:
How well does the front cover fold flat against the back? Apparently there's been some issues with some of the iPad cases not folding flat against the back, but the STM Skinny for Note 10.1 seems to work better (eg, http://static.stmbags.com/media/productExtra/DSC_3262_admin_large.jpg). If you can post a pick of your opened with the cover folded flat against the back that'd be greatly appreciated!
Does the front cover seem to have any padding inside it and regardless, how well do you think the front cover will protect the screen from impacts?
What are your impressions of the outer fabric material?
Does the outer material seem like it should hold up well to resisting dirt, dust, pet hair, etc.?
What color did you get? (no need to answer this if you post pics)
Anything else you want to share about your feelings about the case?
Thanks!!
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I emailed Radtech with some of my questions about the Cape case and thought I'd share what I learned.
1) The cover does fold flat against the back, and Radtech even sent me a picture (see below).
2) Ratech reply:
The cover's of the Cape and Skinny cases have a rigid sheet of 20mil PET laminated between the outer and inner layers - this forms a hard layer that provides very good impact protection for the screen of the installed tablet.
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3) & 4) I haven't received my Cape case yet, but the following is what Radtech shared about the material:
The fabric, Velocity Poly, possesses a pleasing texture with a visible depth. Does not attract hair more than other polyester synthetics, and has a good degree of liquid resistance and is easy to clean. Polyester is tough to stain, so performs well in that regard.
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Additionally, I had asked Radtech about any differences between the Ripstop and Velocity materials. The newer bags and cases by STM use the Velocity Poly material. The following are Radtech's replies:
Water resistance: Both perform well here - Ripstop better at shedding water droplets due to it's flat, smooth surface (no texture like Velocity).
Dirt resistance (including dust, lint, hair, etc.): Comparable resistance to soiling, both easily cleanable. Hair cling would be less likely with Ripstop, but Velocity by no means a hair magnet.
Durability: Comparable
Any other differences: Ripstop is more more abrasion resistant (visually) - both score roughly equal in a rub-through test, Ripstop will just look unaffected longer.
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Based on all that and the good things I've heard about Radtech and STM I've gone ahead and ordered a Cape case (I decided to go with gray). I also ordered a STM Linear for iPad bag (black) from Radtech as well (for carrying my new Note 8 around in).
I just wanted to give a quick update: I received my STM Cape (color gray) today and my initial impressions are very positive. I'm impressed with how well constructed and solid it feels, without adding any noticeable bulk and barely noticeable weight. Everything that RadTech shared with me (posted earlier in this thread) seems spot on regarding the quality and nature of the materials.
So my initial review is two thumbs up :good: :good: both for the STM Cape (an excellent product) and for RadTech (whom has exhibited great costumer service in the several email interactions I've had with them).
pluginalong said:
I just wanted to give a quick update: I received my STM Cape (color gray) today and my initial impressions are very positive. I'm impressed with how well constructed and solid it feels, without adding any noticeable bulk and barely noticeable weight. Everything that RadTech shared with me (posted earlier in this thread) seems spot on regarding the quality and nature of the materials.
So my initial review is two thumbs up :good: :good: both for the STM Cape (an excellent product) and for RadTech (whom has exhibited great costumer service in the several email interactions I've had with them).
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Received mine yesterday, it's great. The only tiny little minor dislike I have is the 'tongue' flap, which imo could be bit more elastic, but I think it'll soften and adjust with time.
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I received mine last Thursday. Here's a quick review:
Loved:
++Texture of the material is top notch. It is pretty water, stain and dirt resistant.
++Build quality is excellent. Doesn't feel cheap at all. Plastic is sturdy. ++The innards where the case meets the back of the device is soft to the touch.
++The back of the case is thick enough so the back camera doesn't ever contact the surface if ever laid flat.
++No magnets.
Liked:
+There is access to all the hardware keys and any ports.
+Clasp tongue is secure closure.
Indifferent:
>The clasp is a bit stiff.
>View mode is a little shakey. It might fall over if in view mode and interfacing with touch.
Dislike:
-Some sides of the device are stop exposed.
-Hardware home button can accidentally pressed. This is very annoying sometimes.
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Thought I'd share another cool thing I discovered about this case. You can fold the front cover in such a way that the outside of the cover is always what is exposed instead of the inside being exposed to the tabletop or to your hands. This is great because it avoids the problem of you setting the Note down (while open) on a surface and not realizing there is dust/debris and then that sticking to the soft inside cover and then being transmitted to the screen. Using the method in the below pics the soft inside cover is never exposed to anything other than itself and the Note screen, thus providing optimal protection.
This also has the additional benefit of not covering the camera which means you can more easily take pictures with the cover open.
You'll see in the attached pics that folding the cover this way makes it stick out a little to the left, but I actually find that pretty comfortable as it gives more to hold on to. This method actually feels more stable and comfortable to me than the more traditional method of folding the cover completely flat against the back (without my extra fold). I don't know if this design feature happened by accident, but I think they (STM/Radtech) should totally emphasize this way of holding the device as I find it to work really well.
I am really so pleased with this case overall. The only thing I would improve/change is to give a bit more coverage on some of the sides, but that would of course add a little more weight. The case does a good job of covering the 3 corners (the 4th corner holds the S-Pen), which are probably most important, but I would have taken a little more side and bottom coverage if they had provided it.
Overall a great case! And it comes with a lifetime warranty too!
Anyone hear or try this yet?
Just got mine from radio shack last night. They had a deal if you buy a case for over $50 you get a $25 gift card so I bought it earlier than I expected. The case feels awesome! I had a Seidio OBEX since they came out. It broke on me once since August. This ATLAS feels so much better. I only have two complaints as of right now.
One is at the joint where the two parts meet by the volume rocker, the case doesn't seem to close the whole way. It is very slight and probably not noticeable to the everyday consumer but I look for all these kinds of things. I did do a water test though and the case works perfect. I am just afraid of what it will do over time. After Christmas, when I have more time, I will go back to radio shack and compare it with another Atlas case to see if mine is defective.
Number two is the glass screen protector. It feels and looks amazing! However when I woke up this morning there is a big water mark inside where the two pieces of glass meets. Hopefully this will go away with time. I am going to try and wipe it down a little better later and see. This case is great and I would definitely recommend it to someone. It feels better than the OBEX by far all around. I have also tried a lifeproof nuud case and didn't like that. The lip around the screen was too high and it made it hard to press the outside of the keyboard and the capacitive buttons.
This is definitely the best case that I have found so far. I will update this in the next few days after testing the speakerphone and other things. No one could even understand me on speaker with my OBEX.
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Just got mine from radio shack last night. They had a deal if you buy a case for over $50 you get a $25 gift card so I bought it earlier than I expected. The case feels awesome! I had a Seidio OBEX since they came out. It broke on me once since August. This ATLAS feels so much better. I only have two complaints as of right now.
One is at the joint where the two parts meet by the volume rocker, the case doesn't seem to close the whole way. It is very slight and probably not noticeable to the everyday consumer but I look for all these kinds of things. I did do a water test though and the case works perfect. I am just afraid of what it will do over time. After Christmas, when I have more time, I will go back to radio shack and compare it with another Atlas case to see if mine is defective.
Number two is the glass screen protector. It feels and looks amazing! However when I woke up this morning there is a big water mark inside where the two pieces of glass meets. Hopefully this will go away with time. I am going to try and wipe it down a little better later and see. This case is great and I would definitely recommend it to someone. It feels better than the OBEX by far all around. I have also tried a lifeproof nuud case and didn't like that. The lip around the screen was too high and it made it hard to press the outside of the keyboard and the capacitive buttons.
This is definitely the best case that I have found so far. I will update this in the next few days after testing the speakerphone and other things. No one could even understand me on speaker with my OBEX.
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How do you think this would compare with the lifeproof cases? I have one on the way.
Personally I don't really like the life proof cases. I tried a life proof nuud on my S4 and wasn't impressed at all. I don't like that both cases for the S4 are clear. I have had clear cases on my phones before and they get dirty. Also on the life proof nuud, it was very hard to press along the outer edge of the screen and the capacitive buttons.
As an update to my post earlier, I tried the speakerphone and my wife said it is definitely worse than the OBEX. She said it is unbearable to talk to me in this Atlas on speakerphone. Also, I tried a phone call just through the regular ear piece and the mic and the person on the other end couldn't even hear me. I opened the charging port and then everything was fine. This is a common trick with the life proof cases as well. Disappointing but not a deal breaker for me. I love the glass screen protector, even though it is a fingerprint magnet.
As for the gap by the volume rocker and the water mark or rainbow effect I spoke of earlier, I tried to put the phone in without my back cover on and it took care of both my problems. There is no noticeable gap and I see no marks on the screen. However, I am noticing a difference in the touch sensitivity. I am going to either contact Incipio or go straight to Radio Shack and see if I can get another case because I am starting to think this one might be defective.
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Personally I don't really like the life proof cases. I tried a life proof nuud on my S4 and wasn't impressed at all. I don't like that both cases for the S4 are clear. I have had clear cases on my phones before and they get dirty. Also on the life proof nuud, it was very hard to press along the outer edge of the screen and the capacitive buttons.
As an update to my post earlier, I tried the speakerphone and my wife said it is definitely worse than the OBEX. She said it is unbearable to talk to me in this Atlas on speakerphone. Also, I tried a phone call just through the regular ear piece and the mic and the person on the other end couldn't even hear me. I opened the charging port and then everything was fine. This is a common trick with the life proof cases as well. Disappointing but not a deal breaker for me. I love the glass screen protector, even though it is a fingerprint magnet.
As for the gap by the volume rocker and the water mark or rainbow effect I spoke of earlier, I tried to put the phone in without my back cover on and it took care of both my problems. There is no noticeable gap and I see no marks on the screen. However, I am noticing a difference in the touch sensitivity. I am going to either contact Incipio or go straight to Radio Shack and see if I can get another case because I am starting to think this one might be defective.
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I have an obex case on the way. I have read and watched dozens of reviews on the obex case and every review I saw recommended that one. I also read that with the glass screen protectors there should be no rainbowing effect, so if you have a rainbow on the screen it's prolly a defective case. My case comes tomorrow so hopefully I like it lol. If not, I can always return! Freaking 80 dollar case better be good!
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The OBEX is not a bad case. It has protected my phone countless times. It was just worn out and when I was researching which waterproof cases were the best the Atlas was always on the top of the list. When Incipio said they were coming out with an Atlas case for the S4 I has to try it. I am going to try and get a replacement.
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i HATE these threads that talk about a product with no link or image...
http://www.myvoicecomm.com/cell-phone-mobile-device-accessory/210772/
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i HATE these threads that talk about a product with no link or image...
http://www.myvoicecomm.com/cell-phone-mobile-device-accessory/210772/
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this is waterproof or normal case ?
whitesides said:
this is waterproof or normal case ?
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really? like I mean f**king really?
Click the link, read and find out.
pgm131 said:
The OBEX is not a bad case. It has protected my phone countless times. It was just worn out and when I was researching which waterproof cases were the best the Atlas was always on the top of the list. When Incipio said they were coming out with an Atlas case for the S4 I has to try it. I am going to try and get a replacement.
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I had the Lifeproof Nuud and had to return it. Went through two of them and they both leaked. Since you've have a Lifeproof and now have the Incipio, which one is thicker? How secure do the headphone and USB port covers feel on the Incipio? Lastly, is the USB port opening big enough to accept a range of different size plugs?
Thanks for your help ahead of time.
I tried to exchange my atlas at RadioShack today and they tried to make me pay to exchange it. I think the kid was confused and I didn't have a while lot of time to waste, so I will be going through Incipio now.
As far as a comparison to the Lifepproof Nuud, I would say the are the same size. The ports are a thicker rubber than on my Seidio OBEX but they are harder to press in. The OBEX ones would clip together. The charging port is not the widest opening of the cases. The OBEX was definitely bigger. I have a hard time getting my car charger to fit in there, however my factory charger has no trouble whatsoever.
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I tried to exchange my atlas at RadioShack today and they tried to make me pay to exchange it. I think the kid was confused and I didn't have a while lot of time to waste, so I will be going through Incipio now.
As far as a comparison to the Lifepproof Nuud, I would say the are the same size. The ports are a thicker rubber than on my Seidio OBEX but they are harder to press in. The OBEX ones would clip together. The charging port is not the widest opening of the cases. The OBEX was definitely bigger. I have a hard time getting my car charger to fit in there, however my factory charger has no trouble whatsoever.
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That's odd that they wouldn't let you exchange it. I buy nearly nothing from Radio Shack but you would think they would exchange it if it was within the 30 day return period.
Thanks for answering my questions. One more though. How do you open this case? I ran by Radio Shack today and I couldn't get it open. I wasn't expecting them to have any but they did.
There are five release buttons along the sides. Two on the volume rocker side and three on the side with the power button. Once you push those you can pry the top from the bottom
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really? like I mean f**king really?
Click the link, read and find out.
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ok 90 bucks for waterproof case ^^ Thanks mate
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There are five release buttons along the sides. Two on the volume rocker side and three on the side with the power button. Once you push those you can pry the top from the bottom
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I got myself an Atlas at my Radioshack in ny ( I work there ) , first one had the same problem with the gap between the volume rocker , I had it exchanged and still I can see a little of the blue waterproof rubber in the same volumen side , I really can't trust this case for water situations ... thinking about getting the seidio obex
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I picked one up today at Radio Shack after having the speaker grille issue with the Otterbox Preserver after a week of use. To me this case is a mix of the Preserver and the Lifeproof Frē.
I've already placed a few calls and have had no issue with the call clarity at all. People have heard me fine and I've been able to hear them.
I like the tempered glass and the fact it doesn't have the mesh over the speaker grilles like the Preserver. What I don't like so much is how the ports are latched closed. I did the water test for 30 mins and it passed without a drop of moisture getting inside. It feels like it latches securely around the phone, but I do notice the blue gap around the volume rocker and power button. I wish it latched like the Preserver does. That thing feels like it would take a bomb blast before coming apart.
All in all, I'm happy with it. I like the looks of it better than the sorta plain looking Seidio Obex. I don't see why this case gets all the 1 star ratings on Amazon for sound quality.
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I picked one up today at Radio Shack after having the speaker grille issue with the Otterbox Preserver after a week of use. To me this case is a mix of the Preserver and the Lifeproof Frē.
I've already placed a few calls and have had no issue with the call clarity at all. People have heard me fine and I've been able to hear them.
I like the tempered glass and the fact it doesn't have the mesh over the speaker grilles like the Preserver. What I don't like so much is how the ports are latched closed. I did the water test for 30 mins and it passed without a drop of moisture getting inside. It feels like it latches securely around the phone, but I do notice the blue gap around the volume rocker and power button. I wish it latched like the Preserver does. That thing feels like it would take a bomb blast before coming apart.
All in all, I'm happy with it. I like the looks of it better than the sorta plain looking Seidio Obex. I don't see why this case gets all the 1 star ratings on Amazon for sound quality.
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How do the buttons work for menu and back? On my seidio i have troubles sometimes, but i have gotten used to it now though.
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How do the buttons work for menu and back? On my seidio i have troubles sometimes, but i have gotten used to it now though.
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The menu and back buttons work just fine. I really do love the tempered glass protector. I have noticed more of the gap with the phone in the case not closing firmly. I can actually run my fingernail through it and pry the case up easily. If the phone dropped, I'm sure the case would come undone. If it didn't have the gap and closed firmly, this would be a great case.
Otterbox already has my replacement Preserver in the mail. I might hang onto both for a bit and see if the mesh on the Preserver rips again.
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The menu and back buttons work just fine. I really do love the tempered glass protector. I have noticed more of the gap with the phone in the case not closing firmly. I can actually run my fingernail through it and pry the case up easily. If the phone dropped, I'm sure the case would come undone. If it didn't have the gap and closed firmly, this would be a great case.
Otterbox already has my replacement Preserver in the mail. I might hang onto both for a bit and see if the mesh on the Preserver rips again.
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Hmm, i really love the Seidio. I have two of them. Thought the first one was defective but it wasnt, so they sent me another free of charge (still have both). I really like it, VERY durable. 100 percent waterproof. I love when i spill stuff on it i literally wash it lol. No sound quality issues either. Just the button thing but its not like its unusable.
Thanks for the feedback
Incipio Atlas S4 Case Black/Pink $30 at Paydeals
I bought the Incipio Atlas S4 case at paydeals for $26 dollars after entering promo code (paydeals). I beleive that was the promo code for a discount. The promo code is for first time users.
I have the same gap that others talk about with the blue seal exposed around the edge. I tested it under water and it worked. Really like the case but i can't compare to others.
Note: careful prying the case open as the tempered glass can crack if the wrong pressure is applied. I am able to open the case easier by prying the center and pushing the release buttons then working around the bottom. Just beware... and don't put too much force opening it.
Hi , There .
My name is Ben Hoffman , if you are familian with A C forum you will know i am the formed Admin and i was quite good at accessories.
I just joined this forum a couple days ago . So here we go , let us talk about cases .
And the boss of this forum sent me an email , i am so flatted , he is such a nice guy .
I am keep receive more cases from now , so i only add reviews that i already tested , and i will update them when i receive them
Otterbox LGG5 Review
Today i just make a brief review for my lg g5 cases
It's taken more drops then anything.
However, I dropped one star for it's method of installation. Here's why; For this device, I have the extra battery, external charger and USB accessory kit. While under normal use this battery does nicely for a day, I am not a normal user. I can kill a battery FAST. So having two is heaven for me. But getting this case open to get to the phone to swap batteries could have been easier for this particular device. The phone is so ridiculously simple to get into (LOVE IT!). It also obviously won't fit the extra 'friend' parts so far. If I find a solid case that would, I'd consider that one. With my hands, this case is difficult for me to get on and off to swap batteries. But it is the best case out there right now cause I WILL drop my phone.
As it sits, this is still the strongest case out there. Easier to get into might include the Commuter but it also forgoes the screen protector. Wife had one of those last time around and her screen is cracked.
Update: (redid this cause for some reason it didn't show me as a verified purchase the first time... odd) Also I did find the best way to open this case is to use the handle from a basic fingernail clipper or a wide flathead screwdriver from my leatherman. Don't twist it, just push slightly and they unlock. This one is HARD to do with the fingers (at least right now). I suspect they made the connections stronger then before cause of how easy they were to break.
Most people want to customize their phone beyond how it looks out of the box and have some options in the future. I got my wife the G5 a couple days ago and she loved the way it looks but loved it even more after this case.
The case comes in an impressive plastic box with a cut out in the front and a company description on the back. Inside the box is the case and a detailed set of instructions on how to remove the case, along with some product information.
The case fits on easily enough. Remove the gold plastic ring that is on the outside of the case and fit the phone into the TPU shell. Then reapply the gold plastic ring. This is the most difficult part, since not all of the gold plastic ring wants to click in easily, especially around the volume buttons and across from the volume buttons. Once you get everything snapped in you're good to go. The back of the case comes up enough to protect the dual camera's sensors and on button and has a smooth and comfortable feeling downward slope that makes it easy to index the button without looking. The bottom portion of the downward slope is longer than the top portion so allow your finger to fit at the proper angle.
The back of the case is textured but does not feel rough and the side is smooth. The volume buttons are more or less flush with the side of the gold plastic ring portion, but are reliable and easy to use. The bottom has a cutout for the type-c port and speaker, as well as a cutout at the top for the 3.5mm jack and IR blasters. In these areas the gold plastic ring portion is positioned on one side of the cutout and does not go all the way around it.
There are a couple negatives about this case. First, since the back is textured it makes it difficult to securely affix a “fashion ring”, which my wife likes to use. She had this case on today and was holding the phone by the ring when the phone detached and fell to the ground. I'm happy say the case protected the phone fully from its first drop, but this slight niggle might make this case spend more time on a shelf than on the phone in the future. The other negative is that reinforcing ring looks a little too plasticky. I have about 10 other cases for this phone currently, and a few have metallic-looking parts that are plastic but manage to have a more metal look to it. The case is extremely well made, but the plastic ring detracts from the premium look of the case in my opinion.
Link @Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Artech-21-Ark...d=1462662201&sr=8-11&keywords=lg+g5+slim+case
It is 15.99 dollars . 20% off coupon artech21
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i receive an email from the manufactory , they are on a lighting deal now for the lg g5 now
Link https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...alias=specialty-aps&field-keywords=lg+g5+case
all the lg g5 cases are 2.99 dollars with coupon : G7NFEDFS
Start Date
08/06/20165:00 AMPDT
End Date
08/13/201611:59 PMPDT
3 Lazer Case for LG G5
finally recieved this case in the mail. To be honest, I was surprised at the high quality. When you're a maker of phones cases, it's dificult to make a name for yourself when you have companies like Spigen and Caseology as your competitors. Those companies have already established themselves.
What I liked most about this case was the attention to detail. Like the name suggests, the laser in the name really signifies how thought out everything seems. The cutouts were on point and the volume buttons were tactile, which always keeps me happy. The material for the case has a little bit of a rough touch to it. I'm on the fence about this. I think it's great for a more rugged person but not for all.
The packaging was the only thing that looked cheap. But I'd rathwr them cut money on that end than spend a bunch like Spigen for no real reason.
Overall, this is a great first Artech case to introduce itself. Spigen and Caseology may have a new competitor.
Below is my wife's reveiw
The only criticism I have at this point it is that it did not come with a screen protector which is absolutely vital for for my phones because they go through much abuse. Other than that amazing product crisis perfect great job company well done .
Link
http://www.amazon.com/Artech-21-Lay...id=1462662201&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+g5+slim+case
15.98 dollars ,and you can use artech21 to have 20 % off
Review i found on youtube
UAG Case For LG G5
The Urban Armor Gear Ash case for the LG G5 is the best looking for case for the LG G5. When I first brought my LG G5, I was not sure if I liked the look of it. I ordered this case and once I put it on the device, it gave my device a unique look. It gives the device a rugged military look. The device also has a nice lip when I drop my phone face first the lip of the case hits the ground first. If you have a LG G5 pick this case up.
I've dropped my phones only a handful of times. every time these cases saved my phone from what would have been catastrophic destruction in any other case.
I recently purchased the LG G5. I immediately purchased a UAG case(Ash), a wet apply screen protector and a longer charge cable. When the case arrived I was pleased at first but then. I noticed some inconsistencies having owned these cases before. The plastic and rubber feels much cheaper. The plastic is very slippery feeling in the hand. The rubber is hard, and where the cutouts are it's sharp and abrasive on your fingers. while holding the case the charge port sits on your pinky, with extensive use its very uncomfortable. also above the charge port the rubber is very thin and flimsy and feels like it might tear off.
Someone might gonna know the comparision between Otterbox and UAG . I have to say both of them are premium quality , but Otterbox is more bulky and have extra front panel protection also with a holster . UAG is a lightweight case , also cost 20 dollars less than otterbox
it actually up to yourself , i feel like the touch of Otterbox , but i do not mind to use UAG as daily drive
Link http://www.amazon.com/Feather-light...qid=1462662713&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+g5+uag+case
sorry guys, but Spigen's Neo Hybrid case takes the cake on this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Hybri...d=1462675404&sr=8-2&keywords=spigen+lg+g5+neo
Also, you can get it for free when you sign up for the Super5tar Review program.
shinobix37 said:
sorry guys, but Spigen's Neo Hybrid case takes the cake on this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Hybri...d=1462675404&sr=8-2&keywords=spigen+lg+g5+neo
Also, you can get it for free when you sign up for the Super5tar Review program.
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sure , the artech21 emailed me that if any interesting in reveiw their case , they can go to the facebook.com/artech21 , simply tell them which case you want to review , they will take good care of you
I just got the Spigen Rugged Armor, amazing case, feels really well made, nice snug fit with really precise cut-outs.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01B1GQG3G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also have the Spigen Rugged Armor Case, i'm fine with that one. I was surprised about the quality from the Screen Protector they delivered it with.
I wait that spigen case and ringke onyx. Now i use spigen neo hybrid
ATOJAR said:
I just got the Spigen Rugged Armor, amazing case, feels really well made, nice snug fit with really precise cut-outs.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01B1GQG3G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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well , i have been an editor for these thing for a long time , before i moved to xda
you will never know the difference and the cost
to me , they are the same , except the concept for marketing , but please forget those crap from ebay
BrunoSlivar said:
I wait that spigen case and ringke onyx. Now i use spigen neo hybrid
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i wil have my review ready for it soon
Case for battery change out.
Id like to find a case that I don't have to completely remove to change out the battery. Has anyone made something like this?
spencer311 said:
Id like to find a case that I don't have to completely remove to change out the battery. Has anyone made something like this?
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Spigen and voia have them.
kms108 said:
Spigen and voia have them.
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I have had that case for a while , the bottom part of thecase will be loose
dallasmanic said:
I have had that case for a while , the bottom part of thecase will be loose
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I've been using my voia for a few weeks now, still works will, not had problems with the bottom getting loose, on the side note, I do have 3 extra bottom for spares.
kms108 said:
I've been using my voia for a few weeks now, still works will, not had problems with the bottom getting loose, on the side note, I do have 3 extra bottom for spares.
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thank you for your reply
I must say the Unicorn Beetle Pro is best, fully enclosed case...
https://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Full...0&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=unicorn+beattle+lg+g5
dallasmanic said:
Hi , There .
My name is Ben Hoffman , if you are familian with A C forum you will know i am the formed Admin and i was quite good at accessories.
I just joined this forum a couple days ago . So here we go , let us talk about cases .
And the boss of this forum sent me an email , i am so flatted , he is such a nice guy .
I am keep receive more cases from now , so i only add reviews that i already tested , and i will update them when i receive them
Otterbox LGG5 Review
Today i just make a brief review for my lg g5 cases
It's taken more drops then anything.
However, I dropped one star for it's method of installation. Here's why; For this device, I have the extra battery, external charger and USB accessory kit. While under normal use this battery does nicely for a day, I am not a normal user. I can kill a battery FAST. So having two is heaven for me. But getting this case open to get to the phone to swap batteries could have been easier for this particular device. The phone is so ridiculously simple to get into (LOVE IT!). It also obviously won't fit the extra 'friend' parts so far. If I find a solid case that would, I'd consider that one. With my hands, this case is difficult for me to get on and off to swap batteries. But it is the best case out there right now cause I WILL drop my phone.
As it sits, this is still the strongest case out there. Easier to get into might include the Commuter but it also forgoes the screen protector. Wife had one of those last time around and her screen is cracked.
Update: (redid this cause for some reason it didn't show me as a verified purchase the first time... odd) Also I did find the best way to open this case is to use the handle from a basic fingernail clipper or a wide flathead screwdriver from my leatherman. Don't twist it, just push slightly and they unlock. This one is HARD to do with the fingers (at least right now). I suspect they made the connections stronger then before cause of how easy they were to break.
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I have used a otter box since HTC evo 3g, since then I have never even bought a phone unless they made a case for it. I as well can go thru 3 or 4 charges a day. On my phone 24/7. But with fast charge and the strength of the otter box, I believe its a fair trade.
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Most people want to customize their phone beyond how it looks out of the box and have some options in the future. I got my wife the G5 a couple days ago and she loved the way it looks but loved it even more after this case.
The case comes in an impressive plastic box with a cut out in the front and a company description on the back. Inside the box is the case and a detailed set of instructions on how to remove the case, along with some product information.
The case fits on easily enough. Remove the gold plastic ring that is on the outside of the case and fit the phone into the TPU shell. Then reapply the gold plastic ring. This is the most difficult part, since not all of the gold plastic ring wants to click in easily, especially around the volume buttons and across from the volume buttons. Once you get everything snapped in you're good to go. The back of the case comes up enough to protect the dual camera's sensors and on button and has a smooth and comfortable feeling downward slope that makes it easy to index the button without looking. The bottom portion of the downward slope is longer than the top portion so allow your finger to fit at the proper angle.
The back of the case is textured but does not feel rough and the side is smooth. The volume buttons are more or less flush with the side of the gold plastic ring portion, but are reliable and easy to use. The bottom has a cutout for the type-c port and speaker, as well as a cutout at the top for the 3.5mm jack and IR blasters. In these areas the gold plastic ring portion is positioned on one side of the cutout and does not go all the way around it.
There are a couple negatives about this case. First, since the back is textured it makes it difficult to securely affix a “fashion ring”, which my wife likes to use. She had this case on today and was holding the phone by the ring when the phone detached and fell to the ground. I'm happy say the case protected the phone fully from its first drop, but this slight niggle might make this case spend more time on a shelf than on the phone in the future. The other negative is that reinforcing ring looks a little too plasticky. I have about 10 other cases for this phone currently, and a few have metallic-looking parts that are plastic but manage to have a more metal look to it. The case is extremely well made, but the plastic ring detracts from the premium look of the case in my opinion.
Link @Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Artech-21-Ark...d=1462662201&sr=8-11&keywords=lg+g5+slim+case
It is 15.99 dollars . 20% off coupon artech21
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For $12.80 I will give it a shot, can't beat that price. I like that is has so many color options. Most companies have maybe 3 .
Sent from my LG-H830 using XDA-Developers mobile app
fiddy619 said:
I must say the Unicorn Beetle Pro is best, fully enclosed case...
https://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Full...0&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=unicorn+beattle+lg+g5
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I'm actually really contemplating getting this case, does the phone have any wiggle room in the case at all? I hope not. Also how's ur screen quality as far as touch and appearance
NexusS4gFreak said:
I'm actually really contemplating getting this case, does the phone have any wiggle room in the case at all? I hope not. Also how's ur screen quality as far as touch and appearance
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I had that case on my G3 until it conked out. I can attest that the case is absolutely sturdy and rugged and could survive just about anything perhaps (besides bullets or being run over by an 18 wheeler). The built-in screen protector is god awful though so you'll have to cut it out and replace it with something else.
I didn't want the exact same case for my G5 so I got the Premium version of that case with the transparent back and metal studs:
https://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unicorn-Premium-Protective-Black/dp/B01BRFWXM4
The phone looks beautiful in it and it also carries the Military Standard 810G-516.6 drop protection, it doesn't include a screen protector but adding one yourself is highly preferable to a built-in one that you will have to replace right out of the box.