Has anyone used on of these before?
See here - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=262106756894&alt=web
If so what are your opinions? I want a tough rugged case to keep my phone safe as i work on sites a lot being an electrician. This is currently the only full body one I've come across so far
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I have not come across this case or company, but my initial impression is this case is pretty hardcore. I myself am a technician out in the field looking for a more ruggedized case. The only things that sticks out to me that I wouldn't like are the branding and the screws. If you don't ever plan on switching this case out then it's fine, but for me personally I like to switch out cases depending on occasion and I wouldn't want to carry this bulky thing for a night on the town. For people who like to switch you have to take into consideration not to lose the screws. The price seems appropriate, but with as heavy duty as this case is I'm surprised they didn't make it waterproof.
I had an iblason armourbox on my old phone (nexus 5) and it was full body like the love mei but all just clipped over itself together but I can't find anything else similar yet for the Z5. I like the look of this love mei case but it looks like it could be annoying for some reason
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Looking at the photo there's no way to access the fingerprint scanner
I don't use it. It annoys me not being able to just double tap notifications to go into them
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I personally had one of these for my Z3, I really don't recommend it, to me it's too heavy, yeah sure it looks like it's bulletproof, but having owning one, I could not live with it on a day to day basis
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This is what I was worried about with it
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I' planning on getting one for summertime adventures at the lake / river, but I also wouldn't use it on a daily basis, just when I want to be extra sure that it's sufficiently waterproof, perhaps beyond sony's official suggested use.
I used one on my Z2 (sent it back, due to front glass being loose, and didn't order another since it didn't really suit me). Here's pros and cons, at least for me. You might not mind them.
Pros:
-ROCK SOLID build quality. All (real) metal, with (real) front glass screen protector. There's multiple layers to the case, and I felt like a freaking bullet could hit it.
-Very reasonable price
-Lanyard hole
-Really gorgeous finish, paintjob is top-notch and feels great (I had the red one)
Cons:
-RIDICULOUSLY heavy, though this might not bother you. This took the weight of my Z2 from 163g to 393g.
-A lot bulkier than the photos make it look. This fits into almost no pockets without awkwardly pushing it with force into and out of them.
-If for whatever reason you want to take it off, you need the screwdriver, and when you have it, it takes a good almost-minute or so to take it on or off.
-No fingerprint scanner (at least in your case)
-It's not waterproof, so if submerged or put under a tap, water easily gets in, and sits against the glass screen protector, meaning you have to take the case off, wipe the glass and put it back on.
Honestly, I'm sure you don't care about 90% of these, and just want a solid, rugged, affordable case. In that case (pun intended ;3), grab it. They're really well made and should protect against anything.
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shizenyasuya said:
just when I want to be extra sure that it's sufficiently waterproof, perhaps beyond sony's official suggested use.
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Don't for that, it actually removes the waterproofing ability. Water easily gets in the case, and sits against the phone, which can actually damage the phone if left for long enough. Also, it sits against the glass front panel of the case, and presses the screen, meaning you have to take the case off with the damn screwdriver and dry it.
Lol thanks. I'm thinking maybe a case mate tough with tempered glass front may be a better option
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Don't for that, it actually removes the waterproofing ability. Water easily gets in the case, and sits against the phone, which can actually damage the phone if left for long enough. Also, it sits against the glass front panel of the case, and presses the screen, meaning you have to take the case off with the damn screwdriver and dry it.
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Oh, really? good to know. That's super annoying. I bought a cheaper case for my galaxy note 2 http://goo.gl/lLD9yU and it works like a charm! I took my phone swimming this last summer and in the river and all over the place. It was awesome. I just don't like the galaxy lineup because they don't have a dedicated camera button, which really helps when trying to film or photograph underwater. (I'm also annoyed that their current lineup doesn't have a micro SD card slot anymore.) One time, It even fell off of my arm band and had fallen like 16 feet before I noticed. I had to dive down after it. I'm glad I got the white one. If I had gotten a darker color, I'd never have seen it as it was falling. anyway, the upshot is, I recovered my phone and water never got into the case. I really hope this cheap, knock-off manufacturer will also make cases for the z5 because I'm exceedingly happy with the one for my note 2.
Love Mei case
I had Love Mei case for z2 that was stolen few weeks ago. Getting new phone by 1 Dec,
Ordered case for Z5 on 1 Nov from love mei website direct. Stupid enough to pay extra for speedy delivery and order is still processing after 20 days. not even sent from them with a tracking number.
Not responding to emails. $49 in the water
I have this case now and it was cool at first but now its annoying. It's heavy, my fingers barely could drag down the status bars in both landscape and portrait mouse and dust build in the cut out for the front camera lens and sensor. I'm going to the devil bumper case soon. But it did protect you phone well (even tho I really never dropped it) but it'll protect your 700 dollar investment.
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Just realized that it covers the notification light
And the dust that piles up inside is ridiculous.
I have this and it is heavy not waterproof and the camera button does not work properly you can turn on the camera but you can't take pictures but other than that it provides a good protection but there are better ones out there
The case isn't that bad. Today it's my fifth day using it and it does its job. The first two days it made my z5 look like a phablet but I got used to the look and the feel (I have some big hands so there are no problems with touching any of the screen corners with the thumb :good. It has 3 layers: a metal plate on the back, some rubber too and the protective glass on the front (you get 6 screws for the front and other 2 just in case+2 screwdrivers). The rubber buttons press like there is no case on them. Unfortunately the case is too protective so it covers the fingerprint scanner. Overall, the case does its thing and it's a bestbuy if you don't mind losing the fingerprint scanner and having a solid look
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Check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXMqxAgKnA4&feature=youtu.be&a
i like
but cant find any of these SGP cases or protectors from UK sellers yet?
not good, it's a plastic hard case
it will blow up apart at the first drop, i've had cases like that for other phones, not good for protection.
okay for fashion
OMG !!!!
where i can buy it ?
Pretty good, although I want a case that removes the current backpanel that utilizes those hinges and saves some space. Having a case on top of a removal and useless backpanel seems a waste to me.
but will it scratch the chrome bezel badly when keep slide in and out?
hihihehe said:
but will it scratch the chrome bezel badly when keep slide in and out?
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Likely, but we don't know till someone gets it.
this looks pretty useless to me. Just like an above poster said, the case is made of a plastic that will shatter and crack upon impact and will not be a very good protector for the SGS.
Another thing i'm wondering is, what's the point of this sliding mechanism? I mean, if the case is meant to be on the phone all the time, is the sliding feature only good for removing the phone? If so, i don't see the point for an extra feature like that when we can just remove the phone the conventional way like with most hardcover back cases.
If the case is only for storage, like when you put it in your pocket, and that you will remove it when using it, wouldnt a leather case pouch be more practical and offer better protection?
Just my 2 cents.
i actually tried one of those in the stores yesterday, and i didn't like it the plastic is really too hard, it will not offer impact (drop) protection
the mesh type cases found on the other Case topic offers more protection that this
however of all the 3 type of cases i've tried, the Silicon type is the best, it kinda sucks in looks (there are a few colour and types that does looks good), and it offers the most protection for accidental drops
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the best, it kinda sucks in looks (there are a few colour and types that does looks good), and it offers the most protection for accidental drops
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ok, is this case like the incase slider for the iPhone?
b/c if it is Ima get it. That's what I had on my iPhone and it worked great
plus it didn't look like
yes it is really good, see pic
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i got the red one, is very sharp, everybody loves it
however the new orange one is even better
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ok, is this case like the incase slider for the iPhone?
b/c if it is Ima get it. That's what I had on my iPhone and it worked great
plus it didn't look like
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The fact that it shatters when it hits the floor shouldn't be a bad thing in terms of protecting the phone, other than having to buy a new case.
A phone hitting a floor is all about dissipation of energy - if the energy goes into cracking and breaking a case apart, then a lot of the impact energy will be absorbed by the case breaking. That's why crash helmets commonly break on impact.
A rubbery/solid case might seem a better idea if you accidentally drop your phone, but in reality the shock will be transferred through the rubber (although somewhat dampened) and into the phone structure - and is so in a way more likely to crack the screen/phone chassis.
Of course it depends on the surface, angle of impact and height of the drop, but in general, if your phone falls and the back cover/case/battery fly out, it's better that the impact energy is distributed into these pieces than being absorbed straight into the phone/screen.
This case caught my interest, my only concern is that when we slide in the galaxy S.. would it scratch the chrome bezel ?
warping up plastic in more plastic..
Ordered mine in dante red (10 days shipping )
But will do a video review on my youtube channel when it arrives
(link here if u wna subscribe so u know when it comes out)
www.youtube.com/tech0stickyasglue
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however the new orange one is even better
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I bought this in black, its pretty nice.
For the SGP Ultra Slider, how would you attach a phone strap??
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For the SGP Ultra Slider, how would you attach a phone strap??
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Exactly my sentiment. Most likely you can't
A rubbery/solid case might seem a better idea if you accidentally drop your phone, but in reality the shock will be transferred through the rubber (although somewhat dampened) and into the phone structure - and is so in a way more likely to crack the screen/phone chassis.
The deal with rubbery case is that it is elastic, it's able to deform and hence reduce the impact/impulse, the same way car bumpers are designed for
Back to topic: I like the slider, maybe too slippery for me =(
SquidgyB said:
The fact that it shatters when it hits the floor shouldn't be a bad thing in terms of protecting the phone, other than having to buy a new case.
A phone hitting a floor is all about dissipation of energy - if the energy goes into cracking and breaking a case apart, then a lot of the impact energy will be absorbed by the case breaking. That's why crash helmets commonly break on impact.
A rubbery/solid case might seem a better idea if you accidentally drop your phone, but in reality the shock will be transferred through the rubber (although somewhat dampened) and into the phone structure - and is so in a way more likely to crack the screen/phone chassis.
Of course it depends on the surface, angle of impact and height of the drop, but in general, if your phone falls and the back cover/case/battery fly out, it's better that the impact energy is distributed into these pieces than being absorbed straight into the phone/screen.
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Finally some case common sense. I for one am going to order a SGP. I have owned nothing but hard cases like the above, the slider and innocaseII and they have all been through hell and back.
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They threw in the metal clip as it took them an age to get it to me (nearly 4 weeks late) but well worth the wait.
total cost was 55€ delivered, some may say that this is very expensive, but from experiance noreve make the best cases and stand by them.
example was my old archos 5 case broke after two years usage, i contacted them via email and they sent me a replacement no questions asked.
The quality of this case is second to none, it will protect my beloved desire hd for many years if needs must.
the only bugbear is the usb port is inaccessable with the case closed, but this isnt really an issue.
also the case will now STAND up lol
roy
Looks nice for a leather flip case, which I don't particularly like to use myself. Seems very good quality.
Is that metal clip going to scratch your camera lens surround though, Roy?
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just checked and nope it dosent touch the lens or the bezel, it will touch above the bezel if forced due to the length the lens is recessed in the case slightly so it isnt an issue. the are no sharp edges on the clip anyways.
roy
Thanks for the pics and review.
May I ask the vibration strength, I men can you easily feel the ring vibration in your pocket while the phone in this case?
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Thanks for the pics and review.
May I ask the vibration strength, I men can you easily feel the ring vibration in your pocket while the phone in this case?
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nice question i just tested it, in my jacket pocket - no feeling, in jeans felt the vibrations but not as strong, on the belt clip i could feel it when it touched me, but when not no feelings of the vibration.
This case is for the
HTC desire HD or ace, for some reason a moderator has decided to move it to the wrong forum now
Why the hell are lots of topis are moved?
lol yeah maybe the moderator got drunk and logged on had a bit of fun!
That's a nice case. Looks good for the business type that has a stylish table.
It is a little on the expensive side, but looks durable.
This is a desire HD case not a desire z or g2, it doesn't belong here
i thought i would update this thread.
ive been using this case for over a week now, so far ive dropped my phone twice onto concrete sufaces - both times my heart missed a beat - but my phone came though without a scratch.
ive also managed to throw a cuppa coffee over the phone whilst in its case, i had to take it out quickly and dry it - but without the case it woudl have been dreached, it got a slight splashing and the case needed to be dryed.
To the contary of my earlier statment, ive been having my phone clipped to my breast pocket of my coat and every time its been on vibrate ive felt it though my coat so it dosnt drown out the vibrations to unusable levels even though the belt clip.
Most of all the case is beautiful, ive had lots of people now ask about the case as its so well made.
if i was to change anything it would be a hole for usb slot, and the clip, i would perferre an magentic or button clip, the current fastern uses the top of the phone to clip over, although it hasnt opened it would give me more piece of mind if it has a independant fastener.
roy
Thanks for the excellent review of this case. I've been looking for a while now and couldn't make my mind up until now. I'll be ordering this one.
Ordered mine ages ago (early December) from the third party... still waiting and ETA 13th Jan
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Ordered mine ages ago (early December) from the third party... still waiting and ETA 13th Jan
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ouch that is bad!!, mine took a while - i orded mine at the begininng of november when i knew i was getting the dhd.
that is also the reason why i got to them directly, a couple of years back i had a 2 year old case break, i wrote to them telling them the problem (not actually expecting anything as it was so old by then) and they said no problems your new ones in the post.
The other thing i you can get on to them and in my case (excuse the pun) the sent me a free stainless steel belt clip because of the delay.
keep me posted when it arrives!!
i've received mine 2 weeks ago and it's just perfect. Way way better designed than the case of Proporta. My only negative parts are:
- screw of the back which prevents my DHD laying flat on the table;
- usb port is not good accesible for the usb cable 'cause of the edge of the case
For the rest it's a perfect case!
Wow, that's really nice. not usually a fan of leather cases, though that just lloks great.
Truly epic case... Perfect Quality and a really decent quality/price
What about GPS reception in this case?
Sorry but this case looks like s%^t
On top of that 55 euros ?
No thank you
I've bought quite a few Noreve cases for various handsets, gone off them now and find hard cases like the Case mate Tough case are more durable than leather and makes the phone feel better in your hand rather than constantly having to flip the screen cover over to use the phone on the Noreve.
I guess if that is what you're going for then that's ok.
Seems a bit bulky to me, and protects the phone a little too much. Especially with the screen protection, when you don't really need one for the DHD...
just an update,
after 7 months of ownership my case has developed a problem, the clip that holds the flap closed the leather has seperated leaving a metal piece of sheet metal.
I contacted noreve to see if it can be repaired, they only asked for some pictures and then sent a brand new case!! - for the mean time im supergluing the leather back so my dhd stay protected.
Now thats been 7months of hard useage, there has been no tearing, the leather has aged well but it has worn on the clip which is a shame. But then again i doubt any of the cheap cases on fleabay would have lasted half as long with me - i work in heavy industry so the case gets covered [email protected] then for weekends relaxment we spend half the time at themeparks where the case gets wet and battered about constantly.
payed a premuim price for the case and have recieved a premium service.
I must take my hat of to this company, they responded within hours even at the weekend and deliver on thier promises.
now looking forward to my brand new case to arrive
I'm planning to get a skinomi carbon fiber skin for my infinity cos Im starting to hate cases now (don't even have one for my mobile).
But I want something to protect my screen and use as a stand and not cover the back.
Perfect I'll get the transleeve.
EXCEPT I can't seem to get the thing from anywhere!!!!
I'm from Australia BTW, so no retail stores sell it (that I'm aware of). The only ones I can find on the net are on eBay, but its pink. There is also another seller from the UK but they have it from $80 !!!!
Where can I get one of these covers. Otherwise I might have to settle for a sleeve with a built in stand or something.
I bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Rotatin...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item4abcb180c9
Have been using it for the last couple of days and this has been the best case I've owned. It looks nice and is convenient enough to take anywhere. Well worth the money and is even better than some of my more expensive cases...
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I bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Rotatin...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item4abcb180c9
Have been using it for the last couple of days and this has been the best case I've owned. It looks nice and is convenient enough to take anywhere. Well worth the money and is even better than some of my more expensive cases...
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Wow I have been looking for a case with an open back like that but never found one. Could u please post a review and some pics so more people can know about this case?
Carw said:
Wow I have been looking for a case with an open back like that but never found one. Could u please post a review and some pics so more people can know about this case?
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Here is a review from CypressIce in another thread. It is very thorough:
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It's here!!!
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Overall I am very happy with it. It's a decent shell that cradles the unit with a "leather" that wraps around that. I don't know how
genuine any of these materials are but they seem fine.
The ring in the middle seems to be where all the magic happens. It spins very easily.
In response to rndmnss's concern over the ring scratching the back of the infinity I spun my
infinity around in this thing like a propeller for a bit and after taking it out I couldn't see any
scratches, BUT the way the back of the infinity is polished (those circular patterns) I'm not sure
I would've been able to tell if it was scratching it. I to a picture with a playing card against the ring
to show just how close it really is. If I was really concerned about it scratching I would file just a
little off of the ring. There is enough there it shouldn't mess with functionality to lose a little.
The only problem i had was when using the case as a stand once it sat a little crooked after
looking around i seen that the back hadn't rotated completely. It was an easy adjustment and
hasn't happened since.
I wasn't sure about the edges at first. They look like they were melted to the right size but they
seem to grab the four corners just fine.
The cutouts are good everywhere for me. Volume and Power buttons seemed weird at first but
thats just because i was so use to them with no case. Camera also seems pretty protected.
There are only two positional grooves in the microfiber instead of three on most. Another one or two
would have been nice for versatility but these work just fine in both portrait and landscape orientations.
The thickness of it also works well. Feels slim yet thick enough that there is plenty to hold on to.
The case fits tight enough that there is NO room inside i would feel comfortable squeezing a stylus into
it but there is plenty of room to slide the clip on the stylus in the edge. I bend the clip so it would fit
more to my liking (not to hard or soft).
Spinning it 180 degrees and closing works great for charging. Without a dock to test with I'm not sure
if there is enough room to plug it into one when in this position.
Overall I really love it (especially for $15). Once I get a keyboard dock I will need to look at some other
options but this would still be great for when not using the dock and it comes in and out of the case easy
enough you could swap between this another case without any trouble.
This is the listing I used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160888793528?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Bought it on 10/04 and it arrived on 10/12
Hope this helps.
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I had bought mine from the same listing. I haven't had any problems with it whatsoever and am very happy with my purchase.
EDIT: Forgot to say that you won't be able to use the dock with this case.
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looks like just what i was looking for. might order soon... thx for the reply:good:
Wow,
Pretty sweet!
It protects the corners.
Wish I could run to a store a get it right now.
Nice case.
Yeah I got one of those for my iPad. It a great type of case but it really adds quiet a bit of bulk, which is what I'm actually trying to avoid with the whole skin + transleeve thing here. I mean what's the point of buying a tablet this thin when I'm just going to add a cover which adds so much bulk.
I hate to say it but apple knew what they were doing when they made the smart cover + case. Gives enough protection while still keeping the tab slim. I don't know what more you could ask for.
The Asus transleeve had good potential except for the fact that the build quality is apparently horrible and it didn't really have a closing mechanism to keep the cover from flopping around. Also the whole scratching thing (but the skin would have kinda protected it from that).
I'm sure I would have got a few looks from those iPad owners when i folded up that weird origami stand.
Oh well ill just buy a standard sleeve then ... disappointed.
I don't worry about the glass very much. It's Gorilla glass 2, which can take quite a beating. heck, I dropped an inifinity onto a concrete floor from about five feet. Glass was prefectly fine. Can't say that about the rest of the case; metal bend, plastic cracked through.
Personally, I just bought a netbook sleeve for storage and transportation. Bought a portable folding stand. I keep the charger, stand, and various cables in sleeve pouch. Not perfect, but works enough. Then again, I wasn't trying to have an Android iPad.
I'd really like a "smart cover" type of case too. I know Asus sells one, but the engineering seems to be pretty bad.
I arrived at work this morning and I'd received a new case for my Galaxy Note 4 to review! Happy days!
I'm currently dissecting it now and will update this thread later today, but first impressions.... this thing is BIG!
I've personally never seen anything with such heavy duty protection for the Note series, that's not to say they're aren't others, it's just a new one on me.
If you're scared of damaging your device, then this robust looking thing may be right up your street.
More to follow shortly while I put this thing thru it's paces.
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PACKAGING:
The packaging is pretty decent to be fair, and definitely has a premium feel to it.
THE CASE:
Straight out of the packaging, this is what you get, they've included an Alan Key, to actually get into the thing which I think is good of them.
I've had "screw in" cases before, where you end up having to search around in the spider invested drawers of your garage just to get a key or screwdriver small enough to fit these things, so definitely a positive on that front.
Open up the case here is what you get inside:
Two Lanyards
An alcohol wipe
Cloth
Spare screws
And a second Alan Key
It's simply a case of unscrewing the screws and dropping your phone in
The inside part where the phone sits is rubber, with parts of it made into a honeycomb mesh, I'd say there's about 1CM of the stuff that separates the phone from the outside world once fitted.
The other materials used are aluminum for the front and back plate and it also has it's own glass protector which states to be Gorilla Glass, I can't confirm or disprove this but it's definitely glass.
The glass itself is clear and does not impair viewing and because the glass is attached to the case and not adhered to the screen, you do not get the "halo effect" associated with the current tempered glass protectors currently on the market.
Once installed get ready to start weight lifting, the whole thing together is "HEAVY", most definitely not something you'd want to stick in the top pocket of your shirt.
The only part not covered by this case is the rear camera, but is protected to a degree, as it's set back from the surface of the case.
Because the whole phone is enclosed, you have some raised capacitive buttons, to use instead of touching the phone itself, they work really well as does the responsiveness of the screen and the S-Pen on that screen, the S-Pen doesn't work with the capacitive buttons though, not a big deal but it's something to be aware of.
The ports for the Pen, USB and headphone socket are all covered by a cap of some description, the case states to be "Weather Proof" and I think it most definitely is, everything seems to lock together well, but it's not raining here (for once) so can't test this right now.
On a side note, I'm happy to report that all the cutouts for the ports and sensors are precise, everything I can see so far makes me have a feeling they've took care in creating this case.
The back of the case has a raised rubber backing, giving it some friction to stop it sliding around.
It's not as "grippy" to my bare fingertips though.
CONCLUSION:
This case in my opinion is great for those who do a lot of outdoor activities, or work in outdoor conditions and want to protect their device the best they can, this really does feel rugged and up to the challenge, in stopping rain and dust getting to your Note 4.
I personally would use, but only when I'm going to the beach or out camping/walking in the countryside with the family, not as my daily protection, for the adventurers out there, this is thing will be a great investment.
For the average person like myself, it's just two heavy and adds a substantial amount girth to the size of the Note 4 to use full time.
My everyday protection comes in the form of a Spigen Neo Hybrid, which in itself isn't exactly slender, but providing Love Mei don't ask for it back
I'll use the Powerful when I know I'm going to be going somewhere that phones are "allergic to" as this thing feels bomb proof.
Cheapest place I could find to get this was direct from them http://www.lovemeicases.com/love-mei-powerful-bumper-for-galaxy-note-4/ at $49.99
I like he case, but the branding on the front is the big turn off for me.
Wow that bulk! Guess you'll be happy it's safe I guess
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Wow that bulk! Guess you'll be happy it's safe I guess
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I know, mental ain't it! you need to have big hands to handle this with one hand, I'm 6.1" have sizeable hands and can just manage to handle it.
These cases were originally copied from a company called Lunatik.
Lunatik really dropped the ball making anything outside of the iPhone only cases.
That Note 4 version sure looks huge. Makes the Defender look slim.
A kickstand would have been nice. If it had a holster I'd buy it. I particularly like the glass protection screen considering there isn't a glass protector that fits properly w/o a halo available and I like the water resistant feature. Did you test it making calls and know your voice doesn't sound muffled?
From a bulk standpoint it doesn't look any bulkier than any other highly protective case like the Defender for example.
I see where others are talking about seeing the case, but I don't see any pictures that are posted. Were they taken down?
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I see where others are talking about seeing the case, but I don't see any pictures that are posted. Were they taken down?
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Nope, looks fine to me and others, just you I'm afraid dude.
How is the reception with the case one? Lose signal since its metal?
the finger scan doesn't work with the case does it?
Mayonesa said:
How is the reception with the case one? Lose signal since its metal?
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shong43826 said:
the finger scan doesn't work with the case does it?
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Just when I thought I'd covered everything.... [emoji12]
I'll check on that today, reception wise, I didn't see any changes but didn't check GPS etc, so I'll check that too.
All the rugged cases look ugly.
Why isn't there a more girly one, that doesn't look like a fat robot?
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iridaki said:
All the rugged cases look ugly.
Why isn't there a more girly one, that doesn't look like a fat robot?
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....... You could always spray it pink? [emoji12]
RavenY2K3 said:
....... You could always spray it pink? [emoji12]
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or just get the Pink Otterbox Defender
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or just get the Pink Otterbox Defender
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We only get the black and glacier in the UK. It's a bit of pain to order from the US because I always end up paying custom fees and the case itself is pricey already. And then I don't want to buy from a reseller because I am not aware of any reputable ones. You never know whether it will be genuine. I bought one for my S4 and it was a really bad clone. Oh well!
A rugged case for a phone that looked damn sexy naked? Hm...
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A rugged case for a phone that looked damn sexy naked? Hm...
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It wouldn't maintain it's looks if you worked on a building site and dropped it on concrete [emoji12]
I always put a rugged case on my new phones for a couple of months. By then I have my eye on something new. Then I take off the bulky case and enjoy the phone for a while before I sell it.
Thanks for the detail review,firstly I'm hanging on between love mei case and lunatik takkit,now I will go for love mei to have my N4 under extreme protection....
This case seems solid on protection,no other cases will have a better performance on guard...
Just got my S8+ and it will never see a case or screen protector. I can't ruin the feel of my phone like that. The way it was designed is so you could enjoy it for what it is surely. Plus it's big enough as it is.
Who else is going naked?
I do like the phone a lot, but the grip is horrible in some situations and seeing how this phone is hella-beautiful I`m not gonna risk it
I might have gone a bit overboard with my case though, will be look at something else soon. It's safe, but kills the 'feel':
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Biggenz said:
Just got my S8+ and it will never see a case or screen protector. I can't ruin the feel of my phone like that. The way it was designed is so you could enjoy it for what it is surely. Plus it's big enough as it is.
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I am! Cases ruin the feel of the phone. The S8+ should be used in all its glory!
I do, too. I tried to use cases in the past but nothing goes above feeling the phones texture and slimness like the designers intended to. The S8 is actually the nicest phone I have ever held, the edge is completely continous over the sides to the back
I am sure this has been and will forever be discussed....but, aren't you all affraid of scratches? Okay, so yeah the gorilla glass Is super strong, but what about those tiny sand grain scratches? Or is thatbnjust not something you don't mind. I am truly interested, because with all the curved screens now, the tempered glass options aren't good. And....jinestly not a fan of the other ones either, but I use them just to save the screen.
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I am sure this has been and will forever be discussed....but, aren't you all affraid of scratches? Okay, so yeah the gorilla glass Is super strong, but what about those tiny sand grain scratches? Or is thatbnjust not something you don't mind. I am truly interested, because with all the curved screens now, the tempered glass options aren't good. And....jinestly not a fan of the other ones either, but I use them just to save the screen.
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Well I don't want it to get scratched, but most people have their phones in cases forever and when they change their phone it's still brand new underneath. What's the point in that? I'd rather let it pick up a few tiny scratches and fully enjoy the phone.
S8 + is probably easier to hold since it's bigger phone. I was taking pictures with my S8 yesterday and was nervous. I'm getting the Samsung clear cover. It doesn't hide the phone and gives you a little more to hold onto. I used the cover with my S6 and S7.
Me, haven't had a case since my desire HD, I never sell my phones, always pass them on or keep them. I tend to keep my devices in great condition, a couple nicks on my S6, but to be expected after two years. I wish phones came with lanyard holes again, so I could use it like a wiimote or something.
Been trying it naked for a few days, but it's actually MUCH harder to hold than expected. I just ordered the maxboost msnap case but it won't arrive for like a week. We'll see which has a better feel, though obviously the phone LOOKS WAY better naked.
I never put my phones in cases, ever, only pouch to protect it while it's in the pocket
My first smartphone (HTC Trinity) had a screen protector though, but I haven't put one since.
I only had a few scratches from sand on my S7 because my daughter put sand on the ground where my pouch was and I didn't see it until it was too late.. other phones had no scratches.
But as others have said, I don't like having scratches on the phone, but I prefer that to just using the phone inside a case and never actually enjoying the phone as it's supposed to be.
I'm very careful with my phones (and other stuff too ), so a pouch is more than enough for me.. I'm currently using the fitBag pouch, it's simple, easy to remove the phone from, and quite thin in the pocket.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/fitBAG-tai...d=1493216924&sr=8-1&keywords=fitbag+galaxy+s8
One reason I loved my Epic 4G was that it needed no case. Yes, it got banged up, but the raised bezel protected the screen. My next phone, and the last one I was using, was the S4, which I immediately put in a minimal protective case, and still looks the worse for wear, with some screen damage from falls. The S8 will be hidden away in a minimal case as well... Otherwise, I feel I will have a shattered screen before too long.
I'd love to leave the phone out of a case, but I feel it's just too fragile, and the lack of grip makes that even worse.
I also use a fitbag on every phone I've use. They work great.
I hate using a case. I also hate breaking my phone.
For my last couple phones, I've used a case for a year, then gone naked for a year.
For the S8, I'm going naked from the start. Wish me luck...
I am going naked; I hate the thought of a case covering up this gorgeous, beautifully-designed, sexy device. It's a risk, yes, but I hate to see it hidden by a case.
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I do like the phone a lot, but the grip is horrible in some situations and seeing how this phone is hella-beautiful I`m not gonna risk it
I might have gone a bit overboard with my case though, will be look at something else soon. It's safe, but kills the 'feel':
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Had that one on my s6 edge+ and it worked great
naked crew here
no way I would put a case/wrap/screen protector on this thing
I wanted to go without a case but after seeing phones cracked after a single waist high drop I didn't want to risk it. Settled on a tech21 clear case
I dropped my N7 on cemented sidewalk, shattered whole screen. If it wasn't for that I would not have S8 and would be still using N7. Screen for that thing cost about $270 and very tricky to replace, so case for me 100%.
Naked Here - Can't stand the idea of anything coming between me and the beautiful phone...
Thanks for the insight...this is still a battle I am fighting with myself...lol. using right now a Spigen crystal clear case and Zagg non-glass screen protector. Mightt get crazy and take them all of for a bit and see how it goes. The Spigen case is pretty slim, and clear soon can still enjoy the Orchid gray color. And it adds a little grip to it.
Screen protector is pretty good too, but I think it messes with the clarity of the VR when I use that.