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I am absolutely loving my Fascinate (rooted, lag fixed, and de-Binged of course). Awesome upgrade from my Droid Eris! However, I have one major gripe with it so far, and that's the battery cover, or back plate, whatever you wanna call it. I am definitely not a fan of the glossy finish on it. If my fingers are the least bit wet or greasy, it makes it very hard to hold onto. The battery cover on my Eris had some kind of slightly rubberized matte finish, and I never, ever had trouble holding onto that phone.
So, I'm looking for a solution. Ideally, it would be in the form of a direct replacement for the OEM battery cover that is made of the grippy material like the Eris had, but I might settle for some kind of stick-on skin, if there's a good one that will eliminate the slipperiness. I've searched a bit, but haven't found any good solutions yet. Anyone suggestions would be appreciated. Oh, but please don't suggest cases of any kind. I have a good leather belt holster already that the phone fits in perfectly, and adding a wraparound case of any kind would be redundant, and also would prevent the phone from fitting in my current case.
Actually, I think I found a solution, thanks to a thread on the Android Central forums. Stealth Guards is apparently giving away all their screen protectors away for free for a limited time. You pay only the cost of shipping, which for me was $2.85, and the protector was originally $14.99. It's actually a full body protection skin, not just a basic screen protector. I'll probably just use the part for the back, and not mess with the front screen protector part at all. Here's the link:
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-fascinate-full-body-protection.html
Note that they have free protector kits for most all the popular phones available right now, and if you like their Facebook page, you could win prizes (such as iTunes or Best Buy gift cards) on the way to 1000 likes, and after they top 1000, they'll hold a drawing to give away a new 6th-gen iPod Nano.
ivorycruncher said:
Actually, I think I found a solution, thanks to a thread on the Android Central forums. Stealth Guards is apparently giving away all their screen protectors away for free for a limited time. You pay only the cost of shipping, which for me was $2.85, and the protector was originally $14.99. It's actually a full body protection skin, not just a basic screen protector. I'll probably just use the part for the back, and not mess with the front screen protector part at all. Here's the link:
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-fascinate-full-body-protection.html
Note that they have free protector kits for most all the popular phones available right now, and if you like their Facebook page, you could win prizes (such as iTunes or Best Buy gift cards) on the way to 1000 likes, and after they top 1000, they'll hold a drawing to give away a new 6th-gen iPod Nano.
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THANKS!!! Just ordered one for me and one for my girlfriend... I didn't want to add a case, but this will keep our phones looking fancy!
hey this looks really cool. can you let us know how this works out after you get it? i was just at the bar the other day (you know how when ur holdin a cold beer and ur hands get wet) i was like god this phone is slippery
I got full body invisible shield.
I removed the SP and got realook because i didn't like the rubber feel on the screen.
But i left the back piece on it makes the back feel allot better and gives it a kind of rubbery feel and reduces finger prints and also helps protect from scratches
It and makes the over all phone feel solid.
Thanks for the link. Picked up 2 of these for my phone.
Thanks for the link too, got one for me and two coworkers. Hell of a deal even if it's mostly crap. I just want it forthe back cover too. Way too slippery.
I'd like it if Seidio's innocase for this phone just protected the back/sides and left the front alone. I like the soft touch on those...
Even my HTC TP2 had a soft tough battery door stock.
Oh dang, I forgot to reply back to this. I got my Stealth Guard as expected (just an envelope in the mail, almost thought it was junk mail at first). Sadly, there NO instructions (except for a YouTube video on their website, which was a joke), but after digging up some info online, I washed and dried the battery cover, sprayed it with some slightly soapy water, and applied the skin. I rubbed out most of the bubbles fairly easily, and as others have said, after 2-3 days, all remaining bubbles and odd-looking film went away, and if not for the ridge at the edge of the skin, you wouldn't know it was on there. Oh, I did have a bit of trouble getting the corners to stick down to the curved corners of the battery cover, but I kept working on them, and they did eventually stick as the water started to dry up a little. So far there's no evidence of peeling or anything.
I do have to admit that it's not as grippy as I expected, but it is some better than the bare surface, and should prevent the back from getting scratched up, which I was starting to see evidence of, even with careful treatment of the device. I'm undecided if I'll ever apply the front piece or not at this point, but seeing how clearly the back piece applied, I wouldn't expect it to affect visibility at all.
I ordered another one of these for my brother-in-law's Droid Incredible, and would recommend them to anyone else as well, unless you want to try a different brand, in the hopes of getting an even grippier surface for the back side. But I think that for a mere $2.85, you really can't find a better deal anywhere.
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Well, I ordered the Verizon / OEM, "kickstand" hard case in hopes of a good solution for the slippery back. Looks like this case only covers the back and sides of the phone and leaves the front untouched which is what I wanted as far as a case, and it looks quite thin too. Plus, it has a kickstand built in which I really wanted since my TP2 had a sliding/tilting screen. The back of this case is grooved with like a patchwork pattern so I'm sure it's a lot grippier.
Verizon wants $20 for them, but I got it for $10 including shipping on eBay! I'll post back how it is when I get it, but I think it's the best solution i've seen.
Have the kickstand case & it's pretty good. It also has 4 raised "feet" at the corners on the back which give it some speaker clearence when flat & act as friction points for your hand or loose pocket. The kickstand is a good alternative for a desk cradle & makes utilizing the alarm clock easier.
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Bulky cases like that don't work for me. I use a belt holster case that I picked up from Best Buy, and any other protector case would make it bulky to put into the holster. That's why this stick-on protector was attractive to me, as it adds no unnecessary bulk. But that's just my preference. If you prefer a hard case, you'll get no argument from me.
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I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
suzook said:
I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
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I'd do that if they made some with a matte finish.. Where did you order them from? Just curious..
tcub said:
I'd do that if they made some with a matte finish.. Where did you order them from? Just curious..
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Directly from the VZ site....I am gonna experiment with one...Im looking for a sort of rubber spray paint...If i can find one im gonna spray it.
Maybe with the white fascinate coming out at best buy I can buy the white back. Looks nice.
Ok, got the OEM/Verizon Kickstand case in and the $2 Stealth Guards films. The kickstand case is THE solution for the battery door IMHO, but I got both mainly for this reason. Mini review of each:
The Kickstand case, I got from eBay, for $11 shipped w/ tax (just search for "fascinate kickstand"), which is half off the in store price you'll find. It is THE solution to the slippery battery door IMHO, and the best case out there right now. The case has a slight rubberized / soft touch finish, and has a grip pattern in it, which makes it much easier to hold onto. It's quite thin, except for a bump caused by the kickstand, which is leveled so the phone lays flat, by some "feet" on the back. That slight bump I actually like, because I can easily tell which way the phone is oriented in my hand without looking at it. It provides nice protection to the sides and corners and back, so I think it will provide added drop protection. It fits very tight, I wouldn't expect it to come off ever. What I really like, is that it barely protrudes above the front of the phone at all, it adds a very slight lip at the sides, and that's it. This keeps the phone quite flat/thin still and doesn't change how you'd interact with the screen at all. The slight lip should help protect the screen though. All the cutouts are excellent in positioning, and provide nice "cover" for the side buttons against accidental actuation.
Probably the nicest thing of all which I didn't expect, is that the Kickstand works in both Portrait with the phone vertical, and horizontal in landscape, due to the way they positioned the kickstand on the back. It works great - this takes care of one of the things I missed from my Touch Pro2 (the tilting screen). It also has a tensioner, which allows you to tweak the angle in horizontal/landscape a bit because it's "stiff". For the $11 I paid for it, it's worth every penny and seems quite solid/well engineered for the price.
Only downside I see is that it's a bit tougher to take the battery out of course..
The Stealth Guards films are better than nothing, but not much grippier than stock. They come with just two films, front and back. Application and clarity is similar to other "invisible shield" type products. Not a very good screen protector (orange peel, tiny bubbles, not crystal clear), Steinheil is WAY better, but they don't have them yet for our phones so I'll use this in the mean time. Also, they cover the light/prox sensor at the top of the phone, which I found made the automatic backlight adjustment sorta freak out and switch more often than it should (probably because the protector is relatively thick and not crystal clear) - I cut a tiny window out around them with a razor blade and that fixed the issue. They shipped in an envelope, inside another envelope, I ordered 3 sets for myself and friends, and every one came with wrinkling/damage. Fortunately the films are very durable so the films themselves were unharmed - it was the paper backing that was wrinkled. Still, they could of reinforced the envelope with a little cardboard.... Also they come with no instructions or packing at all, just bulk/oem packed. Still, for $2 they were worth it, but not worth much more than that.
suzook said:
I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
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How did you get them for $3? It says they are $5.
Hello,
I have been searching for quite some time for a case like This
Definitely this
or Something that looks this clean.
Does anyone have any ideas as to where to get something like this?
The closest I could find...
http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-ringke-discover-premium-leather-case
Oh sweet! THanks, I haven't seen this one.
StyleUkno said:
Oh sweet! THanks, I haven't seen this one.
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Search this seller
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Nillkin-Store?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
SupaDupaFly24 said:
The closest I could find...
http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-ringke-discover-premium-leather-case
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I have just purchased this case and will let you guys know when it comes in. Got it on amazon for $29.99 shipped with the discount they are giving.
Let us know how it is. I almost bought one yesterday but decided to wait.
I have the Black Vegan wallet case sold on Amazon for $6. Had it for a month and no longer carry a wallet or kickstand! Its very protective and has a snap to ensure it stays closed. Been using it for over a month with no issues.
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I have the Black Vegan wallet case sold on Amazon for $6. Had it for a month and no longer carry a wallet or kickstand! Its very protective and has a snap to ensure it stays closed. Been using it for over a month with no issues.
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I ordered this case as well, its much cheaper and has the added feature of a kickstand.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ABYX5S4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I've been using the Ringke Discover for a week and a half now and I LOVE it. I carry 4 cards (2 id's 2 cc's) and 1 $100 bill..OK, a $20. I put two cards behind the inside flap, and two in the top slot, with the bill folded in a CC slot for a better close.
The case looks great..much better than the alternatives below. The white on orange leather makes the phone stand out. I've had several people comment on the case already. It does so a great job of protecting the phone's screen from card imprints when closed (a major factor for me) but holds the cards extremely well. The deep pockets relieve concerns about cards falling out.
Before this case, I was using the Poetic Slimbook leather case. This was a nice case, slim profile, tight credit card slots, and great plastic case fit for phone. The styling was nice, somewhat cheap looking, but passable quality. The flap is very slightly magnetic and will clasp onto the back of the case when closed, keeping the closed-fit nice and snug. When packed with cards, or extra bills, the flap barely stays shut.
The flaws with this case was the fact the inside flap was not sealed at the top of the case. While I was able to tuck a CC/ID into the bottom left hand corner, under the flap, I was constantly checking to make sure it wasn't flying out the top of the case. I never actually had a problem with this happening, but I don't understand the open flap choice. Also, I had problem with imprints from cards into the screenface. I used business cards in front of the plastic cards in each slot to protect the screen slightly.
My first case was the Black Vegan, which was an OK case, but the bulkiest of the three cases. It does look cheap in my opinion, but not horrible. The large front clasp gives this a large profile, even though it closes tight.
Cards pressing against the screen were a huge issue with this case (I was only using 3 cards with this case, one in the plastic ID slot). I would not recommend this case, but it was $5 when I bought it, so if you need a cheap option, this is acceptable.
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I've been using the Ringke Discover for a week and a half now and I LOVE it. I carry 4 cards (2 id's 2 cc's) and 1 $100 bill..OK, a $20. I put two cards behind the inside flap, and two in the top slot, with the bill folded in a CC slot for a better close.
The case looks great..much better than the alternatives below. The white on orange leather makes the phone stand out. I've had several people comment on the case already. It does so a great job of protecting the phone's screen from card imprints when closed (a major factor for me) but holds the cards extremely well. The deep pockets relieve concerns about cards falling out. .
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Does it have a magnetic closing flap or is it a button? I'm worried about it staying closed and it's so expensive.
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That Rinke Discover looks really nice. A bit on the pricier side though.
I've been using the white Rearth Ringke Slim case and it looks like that's what they use inside of the Discover. They make a great product and now another decision to make whether I want this one or not.
The Ringke wallet is a nice higher end case. But it doesn't have the Vegan fold landscape kickstand which is awesome for my daily usage. Also the vegan cards do not touch my screen; I have credit cards in the 1st two slots, business card in 3rd slot & $bills under it. I have covered the 3rd slot with a small piece of microfiber (1"x2") and that is the only thing touching my N4 screen when snapped closed!
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The Ringke wallet is a nice higher end case. But it doesn't have the Vegan fold landscape kickstand which is awesome for my daily usage. Also the vegan cards do not touch my screen; I have credit cards in the 1st two slots, business card in 3rd slot & $bills under it. I have covered the 3rd slot with a small piece of microfiber (1"x2") and that is the only thing touching my N4 screen when snapped closed!
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That's very true, the kickstand is a huge plus for most people (hardly ever used it personally).
I was able to make the Poetic case stand like that, a pyramid shape, but it'd just be good for videos, not the most stable option. You take the magnetic flap and lay it flat against the surface of the table and it keeps it from sliding back down. Don't know if that was an intended feature, but if it is, it's not nearly as stable as the Vegan.
I used to fold a $ bill in front of the lowest card and behind the top card...your method seems much nicer ha!
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Does it have a magnetic closing flap or is it a button? I'm worried about it staying closed and it's so expensive.
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No magnetic clasps or snaps of any sort. The front cover of the case is twice as thick as the rest of the case, starting at the edge of the spine. This makes it heavier and gives it a tendency to stay closed on its own.
I went with the Vegan at first, being concerned about safety / stuff falling out, but I realized I didn't need the snap after a while. All of the cases hold the cards well enough without needing to be held shut. If stuff is going to fall out, it'd fall out with out without the snap being shut.
I prefer the slimmer profile of not having any clasps/snaps, and since the inside flap of the Discover is stitched on top and bottom, you can use the compartment behind the card to keep anything from falling out if you dont trust the CC slots.
It's a lot of personal preference though, and will be different depending on what you carry, need a kickstand, etc. If you don't mind the larger profile, you'll be happy with the Vegan. With winter leaving, I won't have the big coats to hide the case in anymore, so the Discover or Poetic were better choices for me.
If anyone wants my Vegan case, PM me and you give me a UPS prepaid label, it's all yours.
StyleUkno said:
Hello,
I have been searching for quite some time for a case like This
Definitely this
or Something that looks this clean.
Does anyone have any ideas as to where to get something like this?
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For your 2nd requirement, there's this recently released new flip case option on Ebay from Imak.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IMAK-New-Ge...722319?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4170587fcf
Similar to the iPhone one, you're pretty much directly sticking the case itself with adhesive to the back of the phone to maintain the slimmest profile. So I hesitate to really call it a case.
Another guy answered below, but I will also give my impressions. I like the case for sure. Has a little bit more of a premium style. When answering calls it is nice to keep the flap over the screen. The earpiece cutout lines up well and I can clearly hear the person in the phone. The only real gripe is the flap slides around a little bit when closed against the screen. The cards don't touch it so that isn't really a big concern. Other than that I do like it.
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Thanks guys, I'm going to pick one up.
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limecrush said:
I've been using the Ringke Discover for a week and a half now and I LOVE it. I carry 4 cards (2 id's 2 cc's) and 1 $100 bill..OK, a $20. I put two cards behind the inside flap, and two in the top slot, with the bill folded in a CC slot for a better close.
The case looks great..much better than the alternatives below. The white on orange leather makes the phone stand out. I've had several people comment on the case already. It does so a great job of protecting the phone's screen from card imprints when closed (a major factor for me) but holds the cards extremely well. The deep pockets relieve concerns about cards falling out.
Before this case, I was using the Poetic Slimbook leather case. This was a nice case, slim profile, tight credit card slots, and great plastic case fit for phone. The styling was nice, somewhat cheap looking, but passable quality. The flap is very slightly magnetic and will clasp onto the back of the case when closed, keeping the closed-fit nice and snug. When packed with cards, or extra bills, the flap barely stays shut.
The flaws with this case was the fact the inside flap was not sealed at the top of the case. While I was able to tuck a CC/ID into the bottom left hand corner, under the flap, I was constantly checking to make sure it wasn't flying out the top of the case. I never actually had a problem with this happening, but I don't understand the open flap choice. Also, I had problem with imprints from cards into the screenface. I used business cards in front of the plastic cards in each slot to protect the screen slightly.
My first case was the Black Vegan, which was an OK case, but the bulkiest of the three cases. It does look cheap in my opinion, but not horrible. The large front clasp gives this a large profile, even though it closes tight.
Cards pressing against the screen were a huge issue with this case (I was only using 3 cards with this case, one in the plastic ID slot). I would not recommend this case, but it was $5 when I bought it, so if you need a cheap option, this is acceptable.
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Could you post some pics of the case? I am interested in it especially since it's only $30 on Amazon.
has anyone tried the POETIC Slimbook leather flip case for the nexus 4? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Poetic-TM-S...533885?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item417009547d
looks like a decent price! Any feedback would help
tuffballa said:
has anyone tried the POETIC Slimbook leather flip case for the nexus 4? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Poetic-TM-S...533885?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item417009547d
looks like a decent price! Any feedback would help
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Apparently the magnets are a hit or a miss if you put multiple cards and/or bills and it's a little on the thick side but for $7 bucks I think I (or in this case my mom) can live with that
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Apparently the magnets are a hit or a miss if you put multiple cards and/or bills and it's a little on the thick side but for $7 bucks I think I (or in this case my mom) can live with that
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And the top of the case isn't sealed (behind the CC's). I worried about cards sliding out the top, but I never had a problem with the card almost coming out. Just paranoid.
If you don't want to spend the money for the Discover, the Poetic one is a nice alternative.
Sorry eliter1, my only camera is the N4, my pics wouldn't be great. I paid $30 on amazon back on the 4th
Ok so i see several posts involving the Neo Hybrid but none with pictures with the phone in it, at least that i found. So i figured i would post with my thoughts and a few photos.
I personally love the Neo Hybrid case and have been a fan of the design since the first one i bought for my Note II. Its slim, doesn't add much bulk, and gives a bit of protection, though not a lot. It's easy to install and fits the phone perfectly, all the holes seem to line up nice and neat. I am using it with a MIME glass screen protector and it still fits over the edges without issue. Im unsure whether they will release just the frames or not, but if they do it makes changing the look of your case easy and inexpensive.
The only issues i have with the case are that it does make it even harder to get the USB cover open, the protection it adds isn't enough to protect from a decent fall, and the plastic buttons feel loose and rattle a bit.
A couple other things to note are that the case does add a small lip to protect the camera and Spigen did also put a taper in the rubber below the heart rate sensor to allow clearance so you could still use it. That being said, i have larger hands and still have a hard time getting a reading without fussing with the sensor quite a bit.
Thank you for the actual pic and content. The side view makes it look like a iPhone lol.
I just got my case today.
It does add a little bit of bulk to the phone.
Also, for the life of me, I can not get the charging cover off with the case on the phone.
The case looks great though, but I think the above points are going to be a deal killer for me. It's too bad, as I really like how the case looks (I got the red border).
I should be getting a cheap ebay TPU case tomorrow to try out. Hopefully will be slimmer and allow the charging cover to be opened easier.
Hi folks,
Just wanted to share my experience with this new case that I got last week, it's called Crusta, made by Amzer, I have used Amzer products in the past, but this case is something very different from their regular stuff I have used in the past.
Since, I have replaced 2 screens on my S5 in last 4 months, I really wanted to get something which protects the device, don't want to spend more money on repairs, initially thought of going ahead with OtterBox but I saw an ad on Facebook for Crusta. Having used Amzer in past, I ordered it (even got 25% off part of their promotion!)
Really loving the case, it is a bit on the bulky side, but not as much as an otter box, it is right mix of protection and style, they claim it is 6 feet drop proof, it did fall out of my pocket 2-3 times and no visible damage. The thing i really like about this case is that it came with a very nice and tough glass screen protector and a belt clip. Really neat bundle. The back of the case is very nice and stylish with clear backing. Only wished this case was waterproof, but for $45 its a great buy, I got yellow and black combo, but really good color options, lots of them.
If you are looking to get an otterbox, i would suggest you give this a try and save some money!
Have a look here - www.amzer.com/crusta
I will be posting pictures after I manage to get some decent pictures from my second phone
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Hi folks,
Just wanted to share my experience with this new case that I got last week, it's called Crusta, made by Amzer, I have used Amzer products in the past, but this case is something very different from their regular stuff I have used in the past.
Since, I have replaced 2 screens on my S5 in last 4 months, I really wanted to get something which protects the device, don't want to spend more money on repairs, initially thought of going ahead with OtterBox but I saw an ad on Facebook for Crusta. Having used Amzer in past, I ordered it (even got 25% off part of their promotion!)
Really loving the case, it is a bit on the bulky side, but not as much as an otter box, it is right mix of protection and style, they claim it is 6 feet drop proof, it did fall out of my pocket 2-3 times and no visible damage. The thing i really like about this case is that it came with a very nice and tough glass screen protector and a belt clip. Really neat bundle. The back of the case is very nice and stylish with clear backing. Only wished this case was waterproof, but for $45 its a great buy, I got yellow and black combo, but really good color options, lots of them.
If you are looking to get an otterbox, i would suggest you give this a try and save some money!
I will be posting pictures after I manage to get some decent pictures from my second phone
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I've been looking for a case/holster combination and just came across this one. I had previously ordered the Seidio Dilex and was not happy with it mainly because it is so slick. The Seidio adds quite a bit of bulk also but I think I'd be ok with that if it just wasn't so slippery. Can you tell me a little about the holster? I need something that holds the phone safely. I prefer holsters that rachet and need a little force to spin around. What do you think about this one?
How'd you get 25% off? I'm interested in possibly ordering one.
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How'd you get 25% off? I'm interested in possibly ordering one.
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Back2School is the code. It shows it right on the top of the amzer page
palolake said:
I've been looking for a case/holster combination and just came across this one. I had previously ordered the Seidio Dilex and was not happy with it mainly because it is so slick. The Seidio adds quite a bit of bulk also but I think I'd be ok with that if it just wasn't so slippery. Can you tell me a little about the holster? I need something that holds the phone safely. I prefer holsters that rachet and need a little force to spin around. What do you think about this one?
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So I also have the Seidio Dilex and I ordered a Crusta just to see what the differences were. Here's what I noticed aside from what the OP stated:
-The belt clip, where it attaches to the belt, has a lot tension so it grabs tightly
-It is a U-Clip on the clip, but instead of a solid piece it is two "teeth" that wrap underneath the belt
-Phone case seems to fit loosely when the screen is facing out/clips in very tightly with screen facing inward (I prefer screen facing in)**
-The rotating clip looks like a gear assembly. When you turn it, it settles into the grooves and won't spin so it is omni-directional
-Online photos looks like the camera would be touching if laid on its back. The outer edge of the case keeps it from touching so no worries there
-Heart rate sensor is easily accessed and works well. Fingerprint scanner will work, but you will have to be accurate since the rubber has no give
-The Amzer is thicker overall than the Seidio Dilex and probably the exact same width as the Seidio would be if the kickstand went all the way up
**Might just be my case, OP would have to chime in
My overall so far is that I like it, but I want to test out the belt holster more before I wholeheartedly recommend it. The case is good and I love the tempered glass screen protector that came with it. The rubber is not slick at all and has a fake stitching look around the front face for aesthetics I suppose? Also, with this case on it barely fits in my Nathan's runners belt. Granted it is the smallest runner's belt, but with the grippy case rubber around it I won't be able to easily take it in and out to change songs or answer calls after I get it in there.
I'd like to post some pictures, but I need some suggestions of the best place to upload them for posting here? I just wondered what others would use and if you would like any specific pictures I am happy to oblige. I'll do a breakdown and couple of size comparison shots with the Dilex.
Edit: I personally won't be using the fingerprint scanner because as I found out, it you register a fingerprint while the case is on you should be able to unlock it. If you register it with the case off and put the case on, it most likely won't accept the scan. My experience was scanning in a fingerprint with the case on and took the case off to take pictures and it wouldn't take my fingerprint at that depth. If you are never going to take the case off this may work for you. However if you have pre-registered fingerprints and you put the case on you may lock yourself out. Just my experience.
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I've been looking for a case/holster combination and just came across this one. I had previously ordered the Seidio Dilex and was not happy with it mainly because it is so slick. The Seidio adds quite a bit of bulk also but I think I'd be ok with that if it just wasn't so slippery. Can you tell me a little about the holster? I need something that holds the phone safely. I prefer holsters that rachet and need a little force to spin around. What do you think about this one?
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I would suggest this case for sure, though I don't buckle the phone to my waist much, but the holster is really nice and high quality, the clip for rotation is also very smooth but at the same time not 'loose'. The video on their site says to put the phone face in for best results, but even face out is ok, the holster really holds the phone in really well.
My past experience with a seidio case for my S4 wasn't that great either, they tear up after some time and the support team is really not upto the mark. This case is not exactly thin, but it's a lot less than Otterbox, also this case has very very good grip on the TPR ring they have provided, so it won't be slippery like Seidio for sure.
v3rn said:
How'd you get 25% off? I'm interested in possibly ordering one.
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I ordered during the independence day sale, i think they have back to school sale right now, which i'm going to use to order a case for my friend's iPhone 5s for which they have the crusta now. Try code BACK2SCHOOL - might work.
I will try to post some pictures today.
Regarding the Amzer Crusta!!!!
OMG that case is beautiful. Just looked online. That is absolutely a find. Called then and long to order.
Thank you!
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I made an Imgur album with 18 pictures of the case. I added captions to a few of them to make more sense of what you're looking at. I hope this helps anyone looking to purchase this and if you have questions, just ask.
http://imgur.com/a/mfTZO#0
So I picked up this case at a Verizon store this afternoon. I paid 39.99 minus 25% as I get that discount through my work. I have to say, this case is VERY nice. Adds very minimal bulk and if it works like advertised, should add decent protection. Here are some of my observations:
-The camera is recessed enough that if you lay the phone down on its back, it will not scratch the lens
-The buttons functions very well. Meaning they have good response and feedback through the case
-All of the ports and holes line up perfectly. The mic hole on the left is slightly bigger (oval shape, sort of) so this fits the Verizon version as well. That is the version I have.
-The hole around the camera/flash/pulse meter is plenty large so it will not interfere with the pulse meter function thing
-Not at all a lint magnet. The opposite as a matter of fact
-Does show fingerprints but not a huge fingerprint magnet
-IMHO, has the perfect amount of grip. Slides in and out my pocket nicely
-Edges are raised (I would say 1mm) so if you lay it down screen side down, the screen will not scratch (not sure how it will work with a screen protector though. I don't have one installed so I don't care.)
This one will definitely be a keeper. I also have the OEM S-View case and like it a lot, too.
Hope this helps if you are thinking of getting one.
.... pics?
h3ck said:
.... pics?
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I'd be happy to add them. How do you add them? I don't see "attach pic" button or anything. Maybe a dumb question. Is it the attach file button?
Depends on app, not dumb at all. Here's how you do via tapatalk.
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OK, I think I managed to get pics attached. See my OP. I am definitely not a photographer.
It's a very nice case. They had them in store when I went looking for a case for my phone, but opted to go with the original Samsung case instead.
I have one, very slim, nice feel, not sure about the orange inserts protecting against drops though.
Mine was $34 in store, I couldnt take my spigen tough armor any longer.
The heart rate monitor works (my tough armor didn't work, other had better luck). It fits with tempered glass screen protectors.
Its a tad hard to get off though, to change the battery out
Did they have the clear version?
No love for the Tech 21 case.
I have had a tech21 case for just about every phone both myself and my wife have had. Both of us are kind of clumbsy and we have never had a ding, or crack, or broken phone. Those little orange strips really work! Twice I even accidentally threw my phone and it went skipping on pavement about 15 feet (I was running while holding the phone and it hit my knee and went flying). Not a single scratch to the phone, although there were some good ones on the case. I'm waiting for the case to go to amazon at a much cheaper price since I don't get 25% off
Tech21 Classic Tactical
I have the same case, but in all black, so the orange strips don't show. Really snug fit. Waiting for my tempered glass screen to come. Will report if case interferes with screen protector. Does anyone else have a Tech21 case with wireless charging hooked up? Does it work thru this case?