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Quick Review On My N1 Case

So I picked up THIS case from Amazon there what I think...
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Pros:
-Makes typing easier
-Protects phone from scratches
-Makes phone a lot less slippery
-Nice feel in the hand
-Actually makes buttons easier to press for me
-Disguises phone (if you don't want everybody to know you have a N1)
-Stopped me from lightly tapping the outside of the screen while holding it so I don't have those inaccuracy problems because of lack of multi-touch
Neutral:
-Seems to block the bottom microphone a bit but people say I still sound crystal clear.
Cons:
-Phone doesn't look as good
-Blocks dock connectors
Should you buy it?
I think so it made my N1 a lot more usable and I feel a lot more comfortable with it now because without it my N1 feels very fragile.

I ordered this case, im glad its good, one question, is it a lint magnet?

predator290 said:
I ordered this case, im glad its good, one question, is it a lint magnet?
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As far as I can tell, no.

Whats' the name of that cool clock & weather widget? Been searching the market for something like that...

slightly off topic.... are you using HTC's Sense or some other apps/tweaks?

galaxys said:
Whats' the name of that cool clock & weather widget? Been searching the market for something like that...
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It's called Weather Widget(s) you need to get the donation version for the flip clock. No special workarounds for Sense it's just a widget that looks like HTC's flip clock
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Thank you so much on that review. I just might consider on buying that case.

I have the translucent version of this case. I think it looks slightly better than the black one, though not by much.
I pretty much agree with the OP's review. The dock connectors at the bottom are blocked, so I guess after the docks come out I may be looking for something else. It's fine for now.
It does keep the camera from getting scratched up when the phone is laying on a table.
And no, it's not much of a lint magnet.

I have the same case as the OP... and I agree on his spot on review!
But... (at least for me) it is a "lint magnet".... as I think most silicon cases are.
When the "docks" come out, I think you will need to remove almost any case in order for it to fit. All "external" cases add some bulk.
My plan it to install a full body film and *still* use the silicon case.
Here is why...
I am a little anal when it comes to "protecting" my phone. I paid full price for this bad boy, and want it to last. My G1 after about 16 months still looked like it was just out of the box.
When you use these silicon cases... dust and other crap still get inside of them. Then when you take it in and out of your pocket, that stuff acts as a really fine sandpaper and after a while you will notice some wear. Now, I am not a big fan of the whole phone film protector, but I plan on keeping it hidden under my case.

How is taking the phone in and out of your pocket? Does the silicone make it more difficult?

madforpancakes said:
How is taking the phone in and out of your pocket? Does the silicone make it more difficult?
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Not at all.

iVisionX01 said:
-Disguises phone (if you don't want everybody to know you have a N1)
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But I do

i just got mine tonight...its ok...its a tad loose around the sides, i was hoping for a fit that would be more snug...not bad for 10 bucks...however i will be looking for other solutions

icon57 said:
i just got mine tonight...its ok...its a tad loose around the sides, i was hoping for a fit that would be more snug...not bad for 10 bucks...however i will be looking for other solutions
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Maybe a little microfiber or felt inside the case would make for a better fit and better protection? I'm assuming the inside is just plastic...?

Just got mine today and it feels great in my hand. Its a little bit loose around the sides, but I feel it's much more protected than with out one.

uansari1 said:
Maybe a little microfiber or felt inside the case would make for a better fit and better protection? I'm assuming the inside is just plastic...?
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not really, its a smooth rubber.
...with the case on, it will not fit in the nexus one soft sleeve, but it fits perfect in my g1 sleeve

Rearth Ringke Slim case

I got this case on amazon for $10.99. It comes with a mediocre screen protector.
The case itself is extremely light and fits around the phone securely. It covers every edge which is nice for these light shell cases. The design is similar to OEM look.
The feel is a little slick but better than the phone metal body. I wish it were more rubbery like other slim cases I've had before.
The case I got was gold.
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I have the clear one. Love it. It's the only super slim case case I could find that covers all sides and provides a small lip for face down lay on the table protection.
Edit: the black one has a soft touch feel BTW. I have that one on my M8.[emoji16]

sdotagain said:
I have the clear one. Love it. It's the only super slim case case I could find that covers all sides and provides a small lip for face down lay on the table protection.
Edit: the black one has a soft touch feel BTW. I have that one on my M8.[emoji16]
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Thanks! That's good to know. I was debating on whether to get black or gold and just randomly chose gold.
I wish the screen protector it came with was larger. It doesn't cover the entire surface and it's a weird size in that it doesnt fit the actual screen part of the phone either.

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I wish the screen protector it came with was larger. It doesn't cover the entire surface and it's a weird size in that it doesnt fit the actual screen part of the phone either.
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So true! I've placed many screen protectors on phones over the years and this one was by far the worst. It just didn't fit right at all I had to trash it. But it was free so I can't complain too much. I prefer glass ones now anyway.

URL for the case:
http://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Screen...429212145&sr=8-3&keywords=ringke+slim+case+m9

I had gotten the clear one, but I don't recommend it. The cutout for the camera flash is too close, and since the case is clear, the flash will reflect and cause a glare in your photos. The black and gold ones probably don't have this problem though.

Looks really sleek and I kinda like the gold one however it does look like the Huawei Mate 7. Have held this phone with this case and it sure was very light and slim. I agree that it would've been better if the feel is a little more rubbery because I am not that comfortable holding the phone with that case.

I bought this case last month when the phone first came out. I bought the clear one and it was very slim and looked very sharp. This past weekend while walking through a parking lot I went to pull my phone out of my pocket and literally threw it up in the air and it took about a 6 foot bounce off the pavement. The corner of the Ringke case is broken off but there isn't one scratch on my phone.
Now you expect a giant brick of a case like the otterbox to survive these types of falls but I don't expect an Ultra thin case to survive and I was very impressed it was able to protect my phone. Its a good case.

I would'nt had bought this case if I knew it was this slippery lol

I have one in clear and like the way it does not add bulk to the phone at all. You feel like you are holding just the phone and the clear case really shows off the two tone.

My review of the Orzly Air Stand Case with pics

Hi all,
Was able to get a hold of this case from Orzly for the Nexus 6P… Here's my review of it…
It's dual layered, both layers are made from the same material but they both have different properties. The first layer is a flexible rubber TPU and the back is a tougher harder material. The 6P is already quite a heavy device, the Air Stand case isn't too heavy so this helps to not turn the phone into a brick! The back also has a soft touch matt texture which feels good to hold in the hand, although made from plastic, it feels far from plastic. The matt coating definitely gives it a premium feel.
This is definitely the first type of case that I have seen with this particular type of design and I have to admit, it works and looks good! I have the silver 6P so through the tiny holes, you can see the colour of the device, it's not overpowering or doesn't end up looking like a pattern on a bad Christmas jumper. The patterned hole design is a thumbs up for me.
The case also features a simple kick stand to put the phone in a horizontal position. It's a feature that has been around for a while now, so although not mind-blowing, it's handy when watching anything on the phone or just keep on a table when I'm not using it.
I had a Nilkin screen protector on the device, but when I installed the case onto the phone, the screen protector began to lift. Wasn't sure if there was going to be compatibility issues so got in touch with Orzly who confirmed that the case will work with their screen protectors but can not comment on the compatibility with other branded screen protectors.
Overall I would definitely recommend this case to anyone who owns a Nexus 6P that's looking for something different. It's not quite used to what I've seen before but once tested it's grown on me and i really like it and am constantly being asked by people where they can buy this case
Here's a few pictures, if you would like to see more pictures or have any questions pls let me know
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Thanks for this info, its look quite nice but I've not seen this case anywhere. Where did you buy it from and do they have them in other colours? And you mentioned dual layers, so does the inner layer have matching holes too - because i quite like the idea of the phone showing through. Final question I promise is this bulky? I know you said its not heavy but i am really not one for the otterbox style cases ...

Nina.s said:
Thanks for this info, its look quite nice but I've not seen this case anywhere. Where did you buy it from and do they have them in other colours? And you mentioned dual layers, so does the inner layer have matching holes too - because i quite like the idea of the phone showing through. Final question I promise is this bulky? I know you said its not heavy but i am really not one for the otterbox style cases ...
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Found it here:
http://www.amazon.ca/Orzly®-SmartPh...qid=1449054476&sr=8-5&keywords=orzly+nexus+6p

Nina.s said:
Thanks for this info, its look quite nice but I've not seen this case anywhere. Where did you buy it from and do they have them in other colours? And you mentioned dual layers, so does the inner layer have matching holes too - because i quite like the idea of the phone showing through. Final question I promise is this bulky? I know you said its not heavy but i am really not one for the otterbox style cases ...
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It looks quite slim, I don't think it's too bulky. Also I saw this picture on their website which should answer your question regarding the matching holes on the inner layer.
It's dual layered around the edges which is good as the phones more likely to drop on the sides, edges or corners more than anything if you drop it!

Is the stand sturdy .... Or is it a flimsy piece of plastic? I hope to not notice it's there unless needed, then pull it out and it holds phone with no issue
What are your thoughts?

Bigal77 said:
Is the stand sturdy .... Or is it a flimsy piece of plastic? I hope to not notice it's there unless needed, then pull it out and it holds phone with no issue
What are your thoughts?
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Based on the pictures alone, it looks sturdy enough, but bearing in mind it's a very small kick stand, but have seen something similar on other branded cases and not seen or heard any complaints.

Thanks for the review! Definitively one of the case's i will have to consider.

Can you use the kickstand to use the phone more easily one handed?

ORZLY AIR STAND CASE
This looks like what I have been looking for but i am unsure of the terms used to describe it. Will this be OK for the "Honor 6 Plus" ?

Pierre Cardin Leather Case Review!

So I recently decided that even though my S7 is my daily driver, I wanted a nice leather case for my Note 4. I've actually looked for leather cases for the Note 4 since I got it back in October of 2014, but I could never find anything good. Recently though, I've found the Pierre Cardin leather case, and I really like it a lot!
They say it's genuine leather; it feels really good in the hand. It's not too slippery, and it's not to stiff. Protection wise, it's nothing special because it's one of those cases you just slip the phone into that doesn't have top/bottom protection. For me, though, I'm really careful with my phones so I don't need/want a lot of bulk. This case is thick enough and covers the corners enough that I'm sure if it dropped, it would still be ok. All access to the ports/s-pen work fine.
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The stitching on the back looks cool; it's a very bright brown almost white stitching that runs up and down the back, and around the camera. The brand name Pierre Cardin is punched into the back at the bottom, along with a logo.
There is a nice small lip that runs around the bezel so that you can easily put the phone face down without having to worry.
The cutouts on the side for power and volume are shaped well and easily accessible.
All in all, this is a really cool case. It feels nice, it fits the phone nice, and I think it's gonna be the case I'm going to keep on the note for a while! Mine is the brown color, which as you can see in pics isn't as super bright as the pics on amazon. The red is also REALLY nice; I actually got the red for my mom's Note 5 which I'll be doing a review soon for as well...but I think I might end up doing the red for my GS7!
check it out on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Pierre-Cardin...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
all high res pics of above are located here:
http://imgur.com/a/6uDop

Looks nice but I prefer to have a case that offers better protection than that.

I'm using this case for about 6 months now. While it's a great case and adds to the look, it is sensitive to heat - the edges where the leather meets the satin-like insides tend to come off if your phone heats up (optimizing 350 apps after flashing Xposed or playing a demanding game...). The colour of the leather also tends to get darker, though it doesn't look bad at all even when it gets dark.
The case is essentially a plastic inner with leather-like outer and satin-like soft inner material, so it won't stand much of a fall - I managed to drop the phone once, and the bottom right corner of the case is now broken.
Also, the heart rate sensor seems to have a problem with this case, the readings or erratic with it on (or I have too big a finger than what this case expects!).
All of that said, I'll definitely recommend this case - I got it from Amazon.in for about $13.50 (~INR 900), but considering that it looks like it won't last a year for me, I'd pick it for ~INR 500 if it comes on an offer/ discount.

ph03n!x said:
I'm using this case for about 6 months now. While it's a great case and adds to the look, it is sensitive to heat - the edges where the leather meets the satin-like insides tend to come off if your phone heats up (optimizing 350 apps after flashing Xposed or playing a demanding game...). The colour of the leather also tends to get darker, though it doesn't look bad at all even when it gets dark.
The case is essentially a plastic inner with leather-like outer and satin-like soft inner material, so it won't stand much of a fall - I managed to drop the phone once, and the bottom right corner of the case is now broken.
Also, the heart rate sensor seems to have a problem with this case, the readings or erratic with it on (or I have too big a finger than what this case expects!).
All of that said, I'll definitely recommend this case - I got it from Amazon.in for about $13.50 (~INR 900), but considering that it looks like it won't last a year for me, I'd pick it for ~INR 500 if it comes on an offer/ discount.
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interesting! i shall keep note of all of these issues you had. i just did the heart rate scanner and it worked fine, so on mine, it doesn't get in the way.

Accessories Slim case without bulky lip around the front?

I use gesture navigation so I'm looking for a case that doesnt go around and up so much that it creates a 2mm high rim around the phone.
I was looking for a hardcase for that reason but I couldnt find any good ones and all the soft ones had this rim.
Any recommendations?

That's to protect it from face plants... and is a good feature. Google gestures suck; One Handed Operation plus is better, more robust, versatile with almost unlimited customization.
It uses the sides not the top/bottom and works well with the N10+'s curved display and Zizo Bolt case with slightly raised side guards. Top/bottom case guards are higher. I do most my navigation now from the side.
I believe you can load One Handed Operation plus on Pixels, it's on Playstore. Maybe not; can't tell for sure. If you can, try it. It uses very little resources or battery.
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Sure it's a good feature, just not for me, I don't drop my phone a lot, I'm just concerned about the camera bar getting scratched when it sits on the table.
One Handed Operation + doesnt work for pixel phones or at least not for the pixel 6a.
I checked out the case though but its like super bulky and I'm looking for something that doesn't make the phone that much thicker than it already is.
Thanks for the reply anyway.

Hello all
I've jumped ship to the 6a from the crapulent redmi note 11 . Gonna give this case a try on Amazon Clear case . I'll post a few pix here when it's arrives

G5-User7080 said:
Sure it's a good feature, just not for me, I don't drop my phone a lot, I'm just concerned about the camera bar getting scratched when it sits on the table.
One Handed Operation + doesnt work for pixel phones or at least not for the pixel 6a.
I checked out the case though but its like super bulky and I'm looking for something that doesn't make the phone that much thicker than it already is.
Thanks for the reply anyway.
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Thank you as well for answering my question. I was afraid that might be the true. The app then likely works only with One UI.
Alternatively you could machine, sand, file, cut, etc the extra material off to get the right height. Occasionally that's the only way you get it perfect.

I use this:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BCQLL7KG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
It could fit to your needs...
I like it.

PeterImmel said:
I use this:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BCQLL7KG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
It could fit to your needs...
I like it.
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That looks good, aside from the terribly photoshopped images.
Could you somehow send some images of the case on the phone?
Like from front, side and back, that would help a lot.

G5-User7080 said:
That looks good, aside from the terribly photoshopped images.
Could you somehow send some images of the case on the phone?
Like from front, side and back, that would help a lot.
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Ok here's the Amazon case , yes it's thicker than the post suggests but thought I'd post it anyway rather than open another thread . The top lip looks thin cause I stuck a screen protector on , but phone fits nice n snug in the case . It'll do for £7.99

G5-User7080 said:
I use gesture navigation so I'm looking for a case that doesnt go around and up so much that it creates a 2mm high rim around the phone.
I was looking for a hardcase for that reason but I couldnt find any good ones and all the soft ones had this rim.
Any recommendations?
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Torras Shockproof.... Best slim case out there

I got the one @PeterImmel has now.
Was a bit of a mess tho,.. my localised Amazon has other cases than amazon.com so I got the same kind but from a different manufacturer and even though I could find the Torras on amazon.com and buy it, it's nowhere to be found on the local amazon page.
Looks very nice tho, I'll keep it in mind if the one I got now is no good.

G5-User7080 said:
I use gesture navigation so I'm looking for a case that doesnt go around and up so much that it creates a 2mm high rim around the phone.
I was looking for a hardcase for that reason but I couldnt find any good ones and all the soft ones had this rim.
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Can't stand bulky cases either. I got the 6a Grip from dbrand. I think it was a little expensive, but worth it. It starts off flush with the screen in the middle, then raises slightly near the top/bottom of screen on either end.
About 1/4 of the case (middle area your thumb lands to swipe back) is basically flush with the screen.
I could take pictures of it, if you're still interested, or some reviews might highlight it.

Maybe my Spigen Liquid Armor is 'low' enuff for you...the runner round the camera block is minimal....1mm maybe. Otherwise, it's just a thin, well fitted rubber 'skin' that REALLY helps with grip with really no 'bulk' to speak of...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09S8SFX2S/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2SFKRF5TPZMT5&th=1
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