I live in Europe, and just recently I upgraded from my old good Note 2 to Note 4 in white. I was disappointed about the cover, which instead feeling faux leather (like my wife's Note 3 does) is completely plastic and is extremely slippy.
I hoped that after upgrading to S Charger Cover, it may be more 'faux leather' but it is really not a case. The original Samsung's S Charger Cover is exactly the same plastic and slippy (in a way like Galaxy S5 cover is).
However I found out that US Samsung site lists White S Charger Cover under EP-CN910IWUSTA label while the one I purchased in Samsung Brand Store is labelled EP-CN910IWEGWW.
I wrote to US support, and they answered: "It seems EP-CN910IWEGWW to be a Non-US / International accessory. (...) Wireless Charging Qi Cover (EP-CN910IWUSTA) is made out of faux leather."
Now the actual questions:
- does any European user of white Note 4 has this feeling that both OEM cover and S Charger Cover are actually totally plastic and not a 'faux leather' at all?
- does any US user of white Note 4 can confirm if the white S Charge Cover EP-CN910IWUSTA feels like a leather not like ordinary polystyrene plastic?
I have the black one here in the US and I get exactly what you mean. It is more of a leather textured soft plastic than true faux leather. I've had a faux leather recliner, Volkswagen Jetta (new model) with faux leather (not vinyl style), and several modern faux leather jackets (most designers don't use real leather these days) and the phone cover is way different. I know this isn't pc but as big of a red meat country the USA is and many other countries in the world why not use all of the animal when cows are made into food? I'm sure a lot of meat processors do sell the leather but Idon't know who this people are fooling when people become vegan and wear leather products. It's hypocrisy at its finest lol! I love animals, have done volunteer work with them, fostered them, and have several pets but still eat meat. I say until most folks are vegan in the world... Why waste parts? It won't cause more animals to be killed lol! That's silly. Sorry for the rant. I've looked at other battery covers and none are leather that I have seen. You could get a leather or true faux leather case but that's about all of the options. My girlfriend has the LG G4 with a leather battery cover. It's a nice replacement for the Note 4. It has a FANTASTIC camera and comes with an extra battery and charger. The only downside I've found is development is not as extensive (they just got root very recently), IR is very short range, and no stylus. I hear that LG is making a model very similar to the Note with stylus and all shortly. Might be my replacement since the Note 5 has fallen flat feature wise. Good luck! Oh and as far as your problem with the faux leather goes... I highly recommend the Samsung protective cover. It is extremely thin and form fitting and provides decent protection without the bulk of other cases.
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Horizontal leather carrying case for Skinned G2x
My 2 cents... this is definitely a cheap case at $2.40 - $4. (it costs more for shipping via USPS LOL )it seems well built and should hold any G2x that has a TPU or Silicone skin on it. Heck for this price it was worth the gamble... size wise and build quality.
It has elastic on the sides so it should fit a larger skin like the Speck candy shell or whatever they will finally make from Seidio With the TPU skin i bought (see below) it fits just right and needed no “break in” period.
A major plus for those who will ask.... “Does it activate the Car mode when you take it out?” the answer is NO but only if you put it in face first...face out will activate it....every time. I tested it without the skin i got just to make sure.... and if you have it face first...no car mode activation. yeah i know one of the most annoying conveniences..that ends up being very inconvenient. LOL
LINK HERE:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XKS4WA
Leather Pouch Protective Carrying Cell Phone Case for Motorola DROID X Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) / Dell Venue Pro Aero AT&T / Samsung Continuum Galaxy S Verizon Focus AT&T - Black
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White TPU skin-
My 2 cents...
It fits ok and is not too tight. easily slips on and off if you need a battery pull. Yeah i know it makes it look more Iphoneish...but i like the look of it and the white contrast very well with the black front. i live in South Florida and was looking for a white tpu skin to help reflect the Suns rays. i originally bought the Black “flex skin” from Tmobile, just to get something on it. lst Sat. at about 2pm (Sun at or almost the highest in the sky..so yes it was a hot time of the day) i was using my Gmaps with Nav and within 10 minutes (i am not exaggerating & i was running the A/C cold) i got a pop up saying something like “ battery to hot, shut down phone” (similar window you get when it says you have a 100% charge and too unplug phone) i did not hit ok, since i did not know where i was going.... so i just backed out of it and it seemed ok. I have used my N1 with Gmaps Nav about 75 times including long summer road trips about 4hrs at a time and it did get hot...but i have never seen that msg. before. Perhaps the N1 housing acted like a heat sink to deflect heat away from the device...where as most of the G2x is plastic.
Anyway, i am hoping the white case will help deflect some of the heat instead of absorb it, lke a black case would. I have only had it a few days, so we will see. Either way, it looks great. the “tread like”pattern of boxes makes it easy to grip. That one opening by the power button had me a little worried, but the the edges have a reinforced area so it would be very hard to drop it directly on that spot. All the opening s are fine. the Volume buttons, and power button are not covered like with most TPU skins. I fnd it much easier to use the volume and power button than the Tmo flex skin i had been using. No issues using micro usb or plugging in headset like i have heard compaints about the Speck Candyshell. However it does not have “super” drop protection other than that it fits well in the hand so it should not slip out too easily.
LG Tmobile G2X Premium Case - Color White- High Quality Glossy Jelly Case - Free Expedited Shipping USA
$12.99
http://www.amazon.com/Tmobile-G2X-Premium-Case-Expedited/dp/B004XOCAZ2/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1304086443&sr=8-24
Product Features
High Quality Durable Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Glossy Diamond pattern shaped design
Case fits nicely and does not add bulk
Very form fitting, vibrant colors
also fits LG Optimus 2X
by Pleomax
thanks for the suggestions. I have a silicone case on my g2x and I am looking for a leather case that I could put my phone in without being too snugged (I would even prefer it to be very loose, so it doesn't rub hardly against the silicone case). For the leather case you mentioned, does the phone with a TPU case fit loosely within? also is the audo jack accessible with the cover closed?
on a second note, Pdair makes good leather cases, but their cases fit very snugged. What I want to do is order a Pdair leather case made for phone bigger than the g2x, so the g2x can fit loosely into the case. any suggestions for a BIG smartphones? all i can think of is the HD2
The case fits just right. i do not have to force it in. But i think a silicone case would be a little bigger. But with the elastic there should be no issue. Like i said... I paid $2.41 plus $4.43 Shipping etc.. total $6.84. So worst case was that i am out what it would have cost me to eat a fast food lunch lol
You can access the audio jack, with a slight pull of the elastic. More like a nudge to the side. (with it facing inward.)
As far as a bigger case. i got this for my dads Droid X with a Seidio Innocase Active Hybrid Case on it. Although when he first got it it was very tight sliding it in..it is better now that it is broken in a little. But this is a very large case. i put my phone in it when i had the Flex skin from Tmo and it had about a half inch of room sideways. It actually moved in the case. I put the measurements in here as well so you can get a better idea of how big it actually is. This is something i would recommend for the HTC Sensation with a skin on it. Or maybe a very large/bulky skin case on a G2x. the case itself ws less than $10.
on Amazon:
Noble Case for MOTOROLA DROID X (WITH PROGURD OR JELLY CASES ON)
Technical Details
High grade leather
Magnetic phone flap
Belt Clip
5 1/2" (W) x 2 1/4" (L) x 1 1/4" (H)
http://www.amazon.com/Cellet-Black-Horizontal-MOTOROLA-PROGURD/dp/B000O7H5PC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1304746768&sr=8-1
This case shipped from Jison, another manufacturer of leather cell phone cases. The smell of the case was familiar. Genuine leather just like the Jison Executive Folio case I reviewed. With a price coming in under 10 dollars, I was surprised to see 1 and 3 star ratings for the product on Amazon.
It came down to durability for those customers. They claimed that the leather was coming up after extended use. I’ll keep the case on and do a follow up if it falls apart.
My initial thoughts about the case is that it will suit business oriented people really well. It looks great. Active or clumsy users might want to spring for something that offers more side protection though as this is basically just a flip cover.
Oh and no issues using QI wireless chargers with this. Not a lot of protection on the corners naturally. Just take a look at the design. Slim and leather.
Link: http://bit.ly/I0q89h
Looks good and dirt cheap. I hope it's not gonna fall apart in a week....
Guys,
Here is the quick review of the Samsung Note 4 S-View Wireless Charging Case and the Fake China S-View Case and some other cases ( Wallets and TPU)
Question?
Just wanted to put my opinion in also mate. Gotta say this is the worst case I have owned on any phone. I bought this case as I wanted to try the flip case. Firstly only get this case if you NEED a flip case. It covers the LED so only way to know if you have notifications is to turn the phone on. The edges of this case a hard and narrow, therefore holding the phone for periods becomes very uncomfortable. It also will not protect the phone if dropped, the front flip becomes slightly flexible so you will damage the corners of the phone if you drop it. Also the screen gets incredibly smudged by fingerprints unlike the actual screen. Very hard to keep clean as it has two sides to it.
Hate flip cases anyways
OnlinePredator said:
Just wanted to put my opinion in also mate. Gotta say this is the worst case I have owned on any phone. I bought this case as I wanted to try the flip case. Firstly only get this case if you NEED a flip case. It covers the LED so only way to know if you have notifications is to turn the phone on. The edges of this case a hard and narrow, therefore holding the phone for periods becomes very uncomfortable. It also will not protect the phone if dropped, the front flip becomes slightly flexible so you will damage the corners of the phone if you drop it. Also the screen gets incredibly smudged by fingerprints unlike the actual screen. Very hard to keep clean as it has two sides to it.
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I know, I don't like flip case. It just looks classy compare to the TPU case LOL
sweetboy02125 said:
I know, I don't like flip case. It just looks classy compare to the TPU case LOL
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Yea it looks so good, and the feel of the materials is top notch! Nice wallpaper btw
OnlinePredator said:
Yea it looks so good, and the feel of the materials is top notch! Nice wallpaper btw
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Yeah, The looks. I actually bought another S view (Gold color) without wireless charging
Verizonwireless.com has the charging case for $39.99 and the standard S-view for $19.99! Damn good prices considering the retail prices of these cases. Just ordered the charcoal one that has built-in charging. And no, you do not have to have an account to order. :good:
shojus said:
Verizonwireless.com has the charging case for $39.99 and the standard S-view for $19.99! Damn good prices considering the retail prices of these cases. Just ordered the charcoal one that has built-in charging. And no, you do not have to have an account to order. :good:
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Yup that's where I ordered. The gold one looks better than I thought
Thanks for the review.
I have a fake chinese flip S-view cover for my Galaxy S4, and for the price it was simply great. the S-view worked fine, and quality was really decent.
One I'm considering buying a similar one for my new Note 4, and I think that the original OEM cases (both wireless and non-wireless ones) are simple overpriced!
I made some searches, and noticed that there are no fake chinese ones with the IC chip which enables the native S-view windows. They all have those custom badly functioning apps you have to download from chinese websites, just like you mentioned in the video.
Is there any fake flip case with a working native S-view cover??
Thanks!!
I grabbed one from Verizon for $19.99 (as mentioned above). I found the price acceptable, but wouldn't pay the full price for it. It's a nice case, but the window smudges are annoying (as others have mentioned).
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KamaL said:
Thanks for the review.
I have a fake chinese flip S-view cover for my Galaxy S4, and for the price it was simply great. the S-view worked fine, and quality was really decent.
One I'm considering buying a similar one for my new Note 4, and I think that the original OEM cases (both wireless and non-wireless ones) are simple overpriced!
I made some searches, and noticed that there are no fake chinese ones with the IC chip which enables the native S-view windows. They all have those custom badly functioning apps you have to download from chinese websites, just like you mentioned in the video.
Is there any fake flip case with a working native S-view cover??
Thanks!!
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$20 is not that bad for a real S view case from Verizon. I don't think any fake one works same as real Sview because of the small magnet/chip insert cost more.
Nice review ... This is mine..
http://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/03/30/samsung-galaxy-note-4-official-s-charger-qi-wireless-kit-review/
Besides those cases above in my review, I bought 4 more cases
1- a 2 layer wallet case
2 - Gold Samsung S view case (real)
3 - a case with stand in the back (Garrco case)
4 - another simple backup case (using now ) and love it
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Love my S view case.
I find it very useful I have qi wireless chargers on the desk, nightstand and car... So convenient.
And the Note 4 is so damn good looking, I just can't cover it all up with a big, bulky (ugly) case.
To each their own...
...sent from a phabulous HAL 9002, a Sprint Galaxy Note 4....
todd.kennelly said:
Love my S view case.
I find it very useful I have qi wireless chargers on the desk, nightstand and car... So convenient.
And the Note 4 is so damn good looking, I just can't cover it all up with a big, bulky (ugly) case.
To each their own...
...sent from a phabulous HAL 9002, a Sprint Galaxy Note 4....
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I don't like flip and wallet cases no matter how many I bought ( use for max 2 days). Always come back to TPU case for the convenience
Sent from the Galaxy Note 4 - Have a nice day.
(with a kinda drop test)
s line case, Nillkin Amazing Armor Bumper,Samsung protective cover+
http://youtu.be/94QtQB9x2CE?list=UUACeOFuBKLUX5JzaYFqAwWQ
Thanks for the reviews...in regard to the Nillkin case/bumper...I only found sellers in China on eBay...you know of any US sellers or Amazon sellers? I checked both but didn't find anything...thanks!!
Yes your correct I purchased it from a China supplier via eBay. It took a couple of weeks to arrive but overall good value for money.
I have two of the 3 main cases reviewed in same colors. The Samsung protective case fits better than the Nillkin. The Nillkin required some excess removal around the USB and mics to fit without slightly pulling away from bezel near the home button and allowing light to peak through the USB port. The fit here is much better on the Samsung case.
The lack of side grip is actually worse and more like the Verus Thor case, the Samsung protective case gets more slippery when cold than the Nillkin case. The Nillkin despite its smooth sides doesn't lose as much grip when cold.
Also, the Nillkin case fits the headphone jack better IMO because it covers all the chamfered edges. Once I fitted the USB port, I could say that I prefer its fit around the USB port better for the same reason but there is some concern about the fit near the mics. The Samsung case fits the mics perfectly and tight and even accommodates the Verizon spacing here. My modification on the Nillkin is not precise so I think the Samsung case may actually sound better on a call.
The review mentions the Nillkin is easy on, easy off; exactly, but it appears the Samsung case is harder to remove than even the Verus Thor despite looking and feeling quite similar around the bezel lip. The Samsung case feels as if it needs to stretch to come off but less cooperative at doing so when cold.
Others have said the Nillkin is compatible with the OEM wireless charger cover. If so, the case may appeal to both the wireless chargers and frequent battery replacement users.
I may try the S curve case but would like to know if it covers the chamfered edges as nice as the Nillkin but also fits the mics as perfectly as the Samsung protective case+?
damn that sucks about the Samsung case.. amazon is full of 5 star reviews so I got it.. and now I'm reading it sucks. and i spent 20 bucks on that stupid thing. damnit. oh well it comes Monday so we'll see. I'm using the diztronic now and it's nice, but i agree with him that the s line case is great. I've got the same one, but it doesn't fit as well as it should around the bottom lip of rhe phone, and the cutouts don't match the Verizon one. also, there's no raised edge around the camera and i don't like that since I place my phone down on its back.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk.
There must not be a perfect case out there at the moment. What disappoints me about the Samsung protective case+ is the cold grip and ease of removal. Your results may differ; hoping warmer weather improves the ease of removal. I do think the warmer weather grip is good. We've had a warm day and a cold day since the case arrived. The fit is as nice as the Verus Thor.
To be fair on the grip gripes, I have small hands and suffer from dry skin in colder environments. Both tend to make these cases cold, hard and slippery.
Thanks for the commentary on the S Line case.
The cases compromise one thing or another. For now, I can deal with the lack of grip of the Samsung case because it's minimal. Don't get bummed until you try it yourself.
I got the Samsung, and i have no problem with grip issues. probably bc i used the diztronic for like 3 weeks.. and the sides of that are slippery too. this to me is decent enough grip. I actually love this Samsung case. it's thin. feels better than the diztronic. really keeps the phone shape the same. I got the blue and it looks so cool
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I thought I was going to buy the Tech 21 Tactical Impact in matte black today. T-mobile only had the mesh in purple; I tried the fit on my phone and hate the exposed chamfered edges near the headphone jack. Also lacks the raised camera lip. Disappointing. The salesman said the black matte case, which they didn't have ATM, would be identical in fit. Deal breaker for my pursuit of a better case. The Nillkin Armor bumper case and Samsung are the better cases, for me. The Verus Thor is third for me.
Next week I should recieve e.grips which I plan to stick on the Samsung case.
It's amazing that we can't find a great slim case with a good grip.
This case is absolutely one of the best cases I have put on any phone very slim, tight fit and offers very good protection. To top it off it is $19.99 now on amazon! I would have gladly paid $40 easily. I just ordered a gold one when I want to switch from my black one!
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-V...+For+Samsung+Galaxy+Note+Edge+SM-N915+Devices
I hate mine but it is because of the "edge" mostly. Top and bottom want to peel away on the right hand side. Glad you like yours.
Paleryder said:
This case is absolutely one of the best cases I have put on any phone very slim, tight fit and offers very good protection ...
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I am very satisfied with my verus case as well. i had some minor drops with my phone (like 80cm in height) and no damage whatsoever. i dont know what would happened without case but i feel compfy and safe with this case
Anyone knows are the Verus Thor cases that being sold on ebay genuine?
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I ordered silver one, because other variants weren't possible to send to Czech republic
I have tried some NoName TPU cases from ebay, but they don't fit curved EDGE.
I am using my EDGE without case and the feeling is GREAT
I also use the Versus Thor and I'm very satisfied with it. I drop my phone often and have never had any problems. It's a great product.
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Satisfied with it and good quality
I bought this $1.5 case from ebay and so far so good:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231404658294
There's a 1 mm gap between the back of the right side of the phone (edge side) and the case, but I don't think it matters much. I could probably keep it completely flush with a double-sided bonding tape, but I'm one of those weirdos who actually changes batteries occasionally (especially when abroad), so I'll just leave it as is.