Just got this in today. So far very impressed.
There were some concerns about them coming with scratches on them near the Sim bolt holes. They are there. This is likely a issue with the manufacturing process, but I think are far less noticeable on the clear version.
The feel is great like all uag cases. The grooves are natural places for your fingers and provide decent grip.
The cutouts on the side are to me not a Fingerprint reader solution as I find it hard to fit my finger there between the case and my glass spigen protector. Regardless, finger print reader is working for me far better than the OBLIQ case and the clear thin tpu cases I have. After re-calibrating it, I normally get it on the first try.
Overall very impressed, solid case without the bulk and well designed. I tend to swipe pages near the middle of the screen naturally and this right where the cutouts are making it feel caseless in that aspect.
Here are the pics, pretty tactical and bad ass looking.
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Man, that clear is HOTT ! I believe that it looks better then the Ash model on the black V10.
My Clear should be here tomorrow.
What screen protector are you using?
felloffthetruck said:
Man, that clear is HOTT ! I believe that it looks better then the Ash model on the black V10.
My Clear should be here tomorrow.
What screen protector are you using?
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Screen protector is the glass spigen. I have a review for that in here as well.
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Screen protector is the glass spigen. I have a review for that in here as well.
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Thanks, How did you get the Spigen on so straight?
Had trouble with mine being a little low, pulled it off and threw it away.
felloffthetruck said:
Thanks, How did you get the Spigen on so straight?
Had trouble with mine being a little low, pulled it off and threw it away.
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Took me a try or two. Luckily it re-stuck nicely. Best to line up one side and then lay it down instead of top to bottom like I normally do.
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the clear looks cool now, but i hope it doesn't yellow over time like very other clear case i have owned.
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Took me a try or two. Luckily it re-stuck nicely. Best to line up one side and then lay it down instead of top to bottom like I normally do.
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Nice, I ordered up 2 more Spigen's so I'll have a couple more shots at perfection.
What do you have on your camera bezel?
felloffthetruck said:
Nice, I ordered up 2 more Spigen's so I'll have a couple more shots at perfection. [emoji14]
What do you have on your camera bezel?
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Just some black 3m vinyl for when I feel like going naked. I've heard it's easily damaged.
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Took me a try or two. Luckily it re-stuck nicely. Best to line up one side and then lay it down instead of top to bottom like I normally do.
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I've put a million tempered glass protectors over the years and this one is hard to get on perfect.
I'll give it another shot tomorrow when my new ones arrive.
felloffthetruck said:
I've put a million tempered glass protectors over the years and this one is hard to get on perfect. [emoji14]
I'll give it another shot tomorrow when my new ones arrive.
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Nothing is as bad as the note 4 with the curved screen and the dreaded halo effect.
This screen is at least flat.
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ldc2335 said:
Screen protector is the glass spigen. I have a review for that in here as well.
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ldc2335 said:
Nothing is as bad as the note 4 with the curved screen and the dreaded halo effect.
This screen is at least flat.
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Please, I don't ever want to relive that Note 4 nightmare. I must have spent $100-$150 on failed glass protectors on the Note 4.
At least The Note 5 and Galaxy S6 did not give me any problems.
I picked up the Zagg for the V10 and the thing was about 1/16" short on all 4 sides. Took it back for a refund before I wasted another $35.
I've used the Spigen Glas.Tr Slim in the past when they were a $34.99 protector and they were perfect every time. Got a couple more V10 Spigen V10's coming tomorrow and the clear UAG.
I received the case (clear). The side bars are partially revealed which is supposed to help fingerprint scanner. In the real world, it works 70% of the time without modification.
I had the UAG case for the Galaxy S4 (loved it) and then the LG G4 (didn't love it).
The clear cases seem a lot less grippy/tactile than the opaque versions, the surface finish is smoother which is not my preference.
Also, the rubber edge inserts on the side of my G4 case began to peel away from the main body, which sucked. I think it was because the phone had so many compound curves and thin edges, that the case design was sort of compromised. The slab shape of the V10 (and the corresponding UAG case) looks a lot more robust.
But, I picked up the OBLIQ case and I'm happy with it. Little less protection, but nice and slim, and low key design that mimics the original look. Plus it's super grippy.
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I had the UAG case for the Galaxy S4 (loved it) and then the LG G4 (didn't love it).
The clear cases seem a lot less grippy/tactile than the opaque versions, the surface finish is smoother which is not my preference.
Also, the rubber edge inserts on the side of my G4 case began to peel away from the main body, which sucked. I think it was because the phone had so many compound curves and thin edges, that the case design was sort of compromised. The slab shape of the V10 (and the corresponding UAG case) looks a lot more robust.
But, I picked up the OBLIQ case and I'm happy with it. Little less protection, but nice and slim, and low key design that mimics the original look. Plus it's super grippy.
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I have them both and unless you have very dry skin, the glossy finish holds on to your skin great. Coupled with the grooves in the back, the uag far exceeds the OBLIQ in grip in my own personal slide out of my hand angle test. Lol.
The "grip" on the OBLIQ kinda makes it more slick in my opinion. Both good cases and the OBLIQ is a tad slimmer. Really depends on what you are needing. Last night I wore slacks and went case-less. It was actually pretty nice. I forget how sweet the phone looks.
If I had to choose. The uag would win by a land slide for me in overall grip, looks, and protection.
My 2 cents.
Review Video added to OP.
Just for ****s and grins, here's a non scientific grip/slide test vs the OBLIQ. ****ty quality, shot with a Droid mini.
https://youtu.be/DgJ5OK2AISc
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Love that slide test !
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Love that slide test !
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Pretty scientific, slightly comical. Intent was good.
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Got in both the Ash and Ice (clear) cases last week and can't decide which color looks best.
These cases work just fine with the LG OEM wireless charging back.
Here are some pictures, let me which color is best?
I'm leaning towards the clear.
felloffthetruck said:
Got in both the Ash and Ice (clear) cases last week and can't decide which color looks best.
These cases work just fine with the LG OEM wireless charging back.
Here are some pictures, let me which color is best?
I'm leaning towards the clear.
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Both look good. Leaning towards the clear a bit. Shows more of the phones good looks.
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Both look good. Leaning towards the clear a bit. Shows more of the phones good looks.
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Got that Spigen Glass pretty good, only threw one in the garbage.
felloffthetruck said:
Got that Spigen Glass pretty good, only threw one in the garbage. [emoji14]
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Good to hear. I would have bought on amazon an claimed defective. Lol.
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I just got my Incipio Silicrylic case in and I like it so much that I figured I would type up a quick review for you guys.
So as most of you all know, I have a little bit of a problem with buying cases for my phone. I've got probably 15 or so cases laying around that range anywhere from expensive name brand cases like the Otterbox Defender all the way down to cheap-o ebay cases that cost $1.99. Generally I get a case, try it on, hate it, and toss it aside in one of my drawers. There have been only a few cases that I have actually liked enough to use in my day to day life, mainly the Diztronic TPU, Otterbox Commuter, Seidio Surface, and now the Incipio Silicrylic which I think is the favorite of the bunch.
Right out of the box you can tell that this is a very high quality case, and Incipio had both form and function in mind when designing it. It is a 2 part case, a'la Otterbox Commuter or Casemate Tough (which I also own). It consists of an inner silicone layer with an external hard plastic layer. It doesn't feel rigid enough to be polycarbonate but I could be wrong. The hard shell has a very nice soft touch coating to it that adds to its classy look and feel. It is very easy to put together, which is my main complaint about the Commuter, and I must say it looks VERY stylish. I opted to go against the grain and picked up the two tone light/dark gray case and man is it slick looking on my gray One X. I generally go for black cases but I'm glad I stepped outside of my comfort zone with this one because it does add a lot of style to the already sexy looks of the One X.
The case is surprisingly slim for what it is, and feels great in the hand. I think it's about the same thickness as the Commuter, but it just feels like a much higher quality case. I think that the added thickness only helps make the phone feel more substantial, and doesn't add any uncomfortable bulk whatsoever. These types of cases naturally add a significant amount of thickness versus say a TPU case, but the way Incipio designed it, it doesn't FEEL like it's that much thicker. It really feels just slightly thicker than my Diztronic TPU. I took a picture of the phone next to the case so you can see just how much thickness is added. But honestly, no picture can actually convey it, you need to hold it in your hand and you'll see what I mean. It's splendid.
The case is designed to fit both the S4 LTE One X that we have and the international Tegra version. While other cases that are designed for both tend to favor the international version with the camera cutouts, I am happy to report that they chose to align the cutout to fit the S4 version, so the camera here is dead center of the cutout and everything is perfectly aligned. Unlike the Otterbox Commuter which has flaps covering the ports, the Incipio Silicrylic just has cutouts so it is a little less protective in that regard. Also, unlike the Commuter which has the plastic gripping the top and sides of the device, the Silicrylic grips the corners which in my opinion is a much better design. Aside from the fact that when you drop your phone it is the corners that tend to take the most abuse, it is just way easier to install and remove the case. My biggest complaint about the Commuter was that I always felt like I was going to break the phone whenever I tried to take the case off. It is so difficult to do that I really just stopped using the case. I am happy to report that this case is an absolute cinch to install and remove.
The power button and volume rocker are very easy to press thanks to the raised silicone over the respective buttons. It actually makes them easier to press which is a very welcome change. The case does have a nice lip around the front so you can definitely lay it down on its face without worrying about the screen getting scratched. I am also happy to say that the camera lens is completely recessed in the back of the case so there is no chance whatsoever of it getting scratched/damaged when laying the case down on its back. It did come with a basic screen protector but I hate screen protectors so it's not going on my phone and I have nothing to report about it.
Overall I am VERY happy with this case, which says an awful lot all things considered, and I recommend it highly for anyone looking for a case that offers a little more protection than your standard TPU case would. It is safe to say that this one will NOT be making its way to one of my giveaways any time soon
I got it for $29.99 from www.incipio.com.
Please forgive the crappy picture quality, these were taken from my iPad 3.
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Left to right- Case-Mate Tough, Incipio Silicrylic, Otterbox Commuter
I need to check out the Silicrylic. Awesome review. And it's not too bulk compared to others with the same protection.
And wow, it really does look nicer than the commuter.. I've been loyal to Otterbox for some time though, haha.
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Just ordered black/black.
Damn you and your enticing reviews. :-[
Where are the pics I would love to see? I tried a commuter on at the local at&t store here and I was leaning towards it, I really liked the slim profile and the way the camera and flash cutouts were exact and separate not just one big cutout and I was surprised how slim the phone was still, It was super hard to put on and take off but I kinda like that since there is no battery and im not a fashionista switching cases all the time I would be rest assured when it fell the case wouldnt pop off.
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beyorj said:
Where are the pics I would love to see? I tried a commuter on at the local at&t store here and I was leaning towards it, I really liked the slim profile and the way the camera and flash cutouts were exact and separate not just one big cutout and I was surprised how slim the phone was still, It was super hard to put on and take off but I kinda like that since there is no battery and im not a fashionista switching cases all the time I would be rest assured when it fell the case wouldnt pop off.
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Oh one other question where as the otter has only the rubber on the corners showing and the Icipio quite the opposite do you think the sides on the Incipio will stretch and be sort of flappy letting dirt inside?
beyorj said:
Where are the pics I would love to see?
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They're in the OP...?
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theking_13 said:
They're in the OP...?
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Must be my work filtering them out.
No case for me I've ordered Ghost Armor. Now if would just get here
gunnyman said:
No case for me I've ordered Ghost Armor. Now if would just get here
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I completely forgot about that. I ordered mine like two weeks ago. They sure take their sweet ass time shipping it out.
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I completely forgot about that. I ordered mine like two weeks ago. They sure take their sweet ass time shipping it out.
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Oh one other question where as the otter has only the rubber on the corners showing and the Icipio quite the opposite do you think the sides on the Incipio will stretch and get sort of flappy letting dirt inside?
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I completely forgot about that. I ordered mine like two weeks ago. They sure take their sweet ass time shipping it out.
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You'd think for 37 bucks installed for a SKIN they'd be a little quick
gunnyman said:
You'd think for 37 bucks installed for a SKIN they'd be a little quick
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man that's ridiculous! have you ever tried bestskinsever.com ? i've used them on all my devices dating back to the nexus one. I work outside all day everyday and they have done a fantastic job.
beyorj said:
Oh one other question where as the otter has only the rubber on the corners showing and the Icipio quite the opposite do you think the sides on the Incipio will stretch and get sort of flappy letting dirt inside?
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It's definitely a lot looser on the sides than the Otterbox and yeah, the possibility of dirt getting in is there. It's not annoyingly loose though, it stays snug on the phone unless you play with it.
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You'd think for 37 bucks installed for a SKIN they'd be a little quick
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Just got home from work and it was waiting for me. Really crappy packaging for what you pay. Everything is loose inside a cardboard tube, no printed box or anything like that. Instructions are on a printed piece of paper. I might get around to putting it on today.
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It's definitely a lot looser on the sides than the Otterbox and yeah, the possibility of dirt getting in is there. It's not annoyingly loose though, it stays snug on the phone unless you play with it.
Just got home from work and it was waiting for me. Really crappy packaging for what you pay. Everything is loose inside a cardboard tube, no printed box or anything like that. Instructions are on a printed piece of paper. I might get around to putting it on today.
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I ordered mine from a Kiosk at the mall.
Metalhead are you looking to sell your commuter?
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beyorj said:
Metalhead are you looking to sell your commuter?
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I haven't decided what I'm doing with it just yet. Might hang on to it, might give it away here, I dunno.
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I ordered mine from a Kiosk at the mall.
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They forgot to send me the side pieces!! ARGH!!!
metalhead, since you have so many cases I'm assuming you have or tried the seidio active case that comes with a kickstand.. would you recommend it? Ive been looking at it and I like the kickstand idea since I like to watch videos. i have the otterbox defender case right now but I feel like its a bit bulky for my taste. Any thoughts? I'm so close to buying it but I just need reassurance so I don't make a bad choice lol. Thanks and great review btw.
xaey said:
metalhead, since you have so many cases I'm assuming you have or tried the seidio active case that comes with a kickstand.. would you recommend it? Ive been looking at it and I like the kickstand idea since I like to watch videos. i have the otterbox defender case right now but I feel like its a bit bulky for my taste. Any thoughts? I'm so close to buying it but I just need reassurance so I don't make a bad choice lol. Thanks and great review btw.
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I haven't tried the kickstand case but the regular active was my favorite case for my EVO. I've heard that the kickstand is kinda flimsy so I dunno. If they had an active for our phone without the kickstand I'd have snagged one by now but I'm not interested in the kickstand at all.
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hello,
Does the Silicone Core catch the dust / lint?
btw, you should buy this one when it came out:
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-one-x-ballistic-life-style-smooth-series-case
aag777 said:
hello,
Does the Silicone Core catch the dust / lint?
btw, you should buy this one when it came out:
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-one-x-ballistic-life-style-smooth-series-case
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All silicone cases catch dust to an extent but because of how smooth the silicone is here, it's minimal. It's also hard to see any dust or lint on it because the silicone on mine is a very light gray so it hides it well. I'd imagine on a black one it would be a little more noticeable but it probably won't be that bad at all.
That's an interesting case. I'm not sure if I like it though, those corners are a little bulky for my tastes.
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I just received my Otterbox commuter case. It seems like a great case made very well. Worth the $42 which includes shipping and tax. It's a two piece case, thick rubber with a hard plastic exoskeleton and it comes with a screen protector. It fits nice and snug, all holes are in the right spot and it will protect that nice camera that sticks out of our phone. I work in a body shop and take my phone with me on my quad so I need something durable but I don't want anything too big. I feel this is the perfect case for me.
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I just received my Otterbox commuter case. It seems like a great case made very well. Worth the $42 which includes shipping and tax. It's a two piece case, thick rubber with a hard plastic exoskeleton and it comes with a screen protector. It fits nice and snug, all holes are in the right spot and it will protect that nice camera that sticks out of our phone. I work in a body shop and take my phone with me on my quad so I need something durable but I don't want anything too big. I feel this is the perfect case for me. View attachment 1941248View attachment 1941251View attachment 1941253
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The Galaxy S3 case looked great but the buttons were nearly impossible to press with zero feedback. It was also very slippery. How are those items on this version?
The design looks like the buttons should work better.
The buttons work great. No problem. It feels great, slick enough to slide out of the pocket but not too slick to slide out of your hand
Edit: my fingers do hit the lip at the bottom pressing the home button and soft keys but it's not horrible. I prefer the protection nyself. You can still hit those buttons without any problems
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Amazon has the black in stock and Otterbox.com has the white now
looks like its bubbling your screen protector.
I'm curious to see if it fits with a glass screen protector.
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waiting for delivery of the same case...
I had the otterbox commuter for the Motorola Atrix and it was awesome.
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looks like its bubbling your screen protector.
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No its not bubbling my screen protector. I got a couple pieces of dirt under it. At least they are on the sides but I plan on getting a better one anyway. The one that came with the case has a rainbow effect in certain lighting
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I'm curious to see if it fits with a glass screen protector.
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I've never had a glass screen protector. How are they? Do they protect better than the norm?
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This is on the Sprint web site, I wonder if the stores carry them.
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I've never had a glass screen protector. How are they? Do they protect better than the norm?
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I just got my first glass screen protector the other day, and it's fantastic. I'll never use plastic again.
Here's a thread with a list of glass protectors: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260486
And here's my quick review of the one I got: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264242
I got mine on 5/9 at bestbuy for $38 total. Girl said it just came in a half hour before I did. I love this case. Buttons are easy to push and it fits perfect. Also already dropped my phone a few feet on concrete and it did what it's supposed to. Love it!
Wondering does the case block the speaker when laying flat on a table?
Alakhai said:
Wondering does the case block the speaker when laying flat on a table?
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I havent listen to music like that but I hear my alarm go off in the morning just fine
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Looking at the back the case does have a little lip on the top of the speaker opening so the sound does come out good. Which explains why I hear my alarm clock so well every morning.
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The Commuter IMHO has always been better than the Defender.
Unless you must have to have a holster.
IMHO the biggest flaw in the Defender for S4 is the cover for the USB charging port. It creates a bulge in the bottom of the surrounding rubber. The Commuter has hard plastic on the outside, I've always liked that better. The only Commuter case I did not like was for the Note2.
This case is even better than the one for the S3 which had ridiculously hard resistance on button actuation. There is more resistance than say a TPU case or Speck Candyshell, but it's not hateful. The finish on the plastic is also less boutique looking in that you aren't afraid of putting it down and getting it all scratched up and looking like a ragged shop broom in a week. That's my biggest gripe with the Candy Shell cases! Otherwise they are my second favorite.
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The Commuter IMHO has always been better than the Defender.
Unless you must have to have a holster.
IMHO the biggest flaw in the Defender for S4 is the cover for the USB charging port. It creates a bulge in the bottom of the surrounding rubber. The Commuter has hard plastic on the outside, I've always liked that better. The only Commuter case I did not like was for the Note2.
This case is even better than the one for the S3 which had ridiculously hard resistance on button actuation. There is more resistance than say a TPU case or Speck Candyshell, but it's not hateful. The finish on the plastic is also less boutique looking in that you aren't afraid of putting it down and getting it all scratched up and looking like a ragged shop broom in a week. That's my biggest gripe with the Candy Shell cases! Otherwise they are my second favorite.
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just picked the commuter up today from BB.
great case overall.
button feedback is not as good as trident kracken series.
it isnt as "grippy" as id like it to be.
still a keeper.
bought a leather belt holder. specifically designed for s4 + otterbox commuter.
link here:
style #
1)
http://www.amazon.com/Horizontal-Magnetic-Otterbox-Commuter-Radiation/dp/B00C30XCH8/
2)
http://www.amazon.com/Horizontal-Magnetic-Otterbox-Commuter-Radiation/dp/B00C30XF20
Hit up the thanks button folks ! :highfive:
I've had the commuter for a week now and love it. I received my Mime screen protector today and have it installed, the commuter fits flawlessly around it.
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Just got my White Commuter from Amazon. Was hoping to wait for one of the blue ones but I already managed to get a nice scratch on the side so I didn't want to risk it.
Case feels and looks good. Seems like it could take a pretty good drop without any trouble, and I really like the cover for the USB and headphone jack.
So i ordered this case on Saturday and received it today. It's made from a hardshell polycarbonate with soft rubberized surface. First off let me say that this case looks amazing, it's pretty thin and it has a decent sized lip for some protection against drops. Still I will be switching to my UAG case anytime I'm going to be drinking. I tested how the speaker sounded when place on its back and it does muffle the sound a bit. The cutouts are very precise so if you are going to be using any kind of headphones/chargers bigger than the Oem ones then this is not the case for you. Also, the power button seems to be a bit stiffer than previous cases I've used on my S4. Not too stiff where you have to press really hard but just a bit stiffer. Volumes are nice and easy to press. Overall very nice case and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a nice thin case with some decent protection. Now if you're going to be like me and turn into Mr. Fumbles when you're drinking then make sure you have a backup case for those times.
EDIT: Just received and installed the Iloome tempered glass screen protector. The phone still fits perfect on this case. Although I'm a little worried if this case will slowly peel off the glass as this case fits the phone pretty tight and it's a little hard to remove the phone from this case.
EDIT 2: Just an update, I decided to use this case today. Well i noticed it was kind of peeling off my Iloome tempered glass. I noticed two bubbles on the top of the screen and immediately took the case off, bubbles disappeared. Installed the case again and bubbles reappeared, seems as if these don't play too nice with tempered glass. And the iloome is one of the thinner ones (.26mm)
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And just for comparison, next to Slim Armor and UAG case
Link to case
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BJ...ect=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&tag=gs4accessory-20
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Just ordered one!
I've owned this same case for about a month now. I only got the S4 this week though. This case is amazing on it. I have the white GS4, I wanted a clear case with the white lining on it, but the cost is close to 2.5x as much as the tinted case with the grey lip. I chose the tinted case like the OP has. I give it a 9/10, although there is nothing I can complain about with it.
I got one too. I love it. So how is the glass screen protector holding up?
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I got one too. I love it. So how is the glass screen protector holding up?
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Pretty good, but I am constantly switching from the Poetic case, to my UAG case, to my Slim Armor case. So far no sign of it peeling off the tempered glass.
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Poetic do an Atmosphere with a screen flap for the ip5, I'd like one of those for the s4.
ronj1986 said:
I've owned this same case for about a month now. I only got the S4 this week though. This case is amazing on it. I have the white GS4, I wanted a clear case with the white lining on it, but the cost is close to 2.5x as much as the tinted case with the grey lip. I chose the tinted case like the OP has. I give it a 9/10, although there is nothing I can complain about with it.
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Search on ebay. I picked the clear with white lining for my white s4 for $9 shipped the other nite.
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USB Cutout
Is the USB cutout large enough for USB cables that are not stock Samsung (i.e. Palm Pre, HTC) I have those for my car and at work and I can't use them while the Neo Hybrid is on my device.
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Is the USB cutout large enough for USB cables that are not stock Samsung (i.e. Palm Pre, HTC) I have those for my car and at work and I can't use them while the Neo Hybrid is on my device.
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Nope, the cutout is exactly the same size as tbe the charger that came with the phone. So if yours are bigger than the stock it's not gonna fit.
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I also just bought this case, and got it in the mail today. So far it seems like a pretty decent case, and I really like the look of it.
I also ordered one of the metal battery covers, and have it installed, with this case over it. The metal battery cover does add a bit of weight and a little more bulk, but this case fits perfect. One thing though, the USB cutout on the case got raised up slightly, so it is a really really tight fit to get the stock USB charger to plug in, but the case stretches just a bit and lets it go in just fine.
Here are a few pics I took earlier.
Does it of metal brush ? not clearly on the photo...
My mine gripe with this case is the clear/frosted look. It looks pretty bad on the blask mist, otherwise it was definitely worth it. You can find the same case for cheaper though. Luvvit, minisuit and boxwave all have it.
Any pics of the Poetic Atmosphere Clear/White case on a white Galaxy S4?
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Any pics of the Poetic Atmosphere Clear/White case on a white Galaxy S4?
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I don't have pics, but here's a video with the white S4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ybraXQ6VQg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I picked up this case for my white s4 yesterday and love it!! Super thin, good raised lip for screen down placement.
For 9 buck on Amazon this is a sweet case!!!
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Just an update, I decided to use this case today. Well i noticed it was kind of peeling off my Iloome tempered glass. I noticed two bubbles on the top of the screen and immediately took the case off, bubbles disappeared. Installed the case again and bubbles reappeared, seems as if these don't play too nice with tempered glass. And the iloome is one of the thinner ones (.26mm)
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Just an update, I decided to use this case today. Well i noticed it was kind of peeling off my Iloome tempered glass. I noticed two bubbles on the top of the screen and immediately took the case off, bubbles disappeared. Installed the case again and bubbles reappeared, seems as if these don't play too nice with tempered glass. And the iloome is one of the thinner ones (.26mm)
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im using the same case with tech armor glass and it doesnt cause this, but it looks like the glass its just on the edge of the case, bought several good quality cases and i keep coming back to this case, im in love with it.
Ive had this case for about a week now and love it! Slim fit and texture is great. Works well with my Qi chargers as well.
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I bought and found it very slippery so it went back....
Everyone is stating the phone feels great without a case. What do we do buy cases day 1 and eliminate that feel. I feel I take off my spigen crystal case just to feel the phone daily. At this point just about every case for the note 7 has been purchased.
If your phone with case has a similar feel to to holding your actual phone please post pics and where you bought it from links are welcome.
Remember the phone has to feel like it was naked that's the goal of this thread.
Yes, transparent cases are perfect for our smartphone, more than Note 7!
Im also looking for a case for my Note. I honestly dont even care about drop protection, I just want the absolute thinnest possible, nice looking case to protect it from scratches, thats it.
Bonus points if it has port / hole covers as well as full button coverage.
Bear motion, black. Looks great and as thin as they come with some awesome texture.
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Bear motion, black. Looks great and as thin as they come with some awesome texture.
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Always use them!
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Always use them!
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Seriously not sure why people don't mention them more, the texture is amazing and if you are into slim cases they fit great.
The Ringke slim case is super thin like the bear motion, but it gives some protection. It covers up to the display and barely makes the phone any bigger at all.
If you guys have the cases please post pics and if you know where to find please post links.
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The Ringke slim case is super thin like the bear motion, but it gives some protection. It covers up to the display and barely makes the phone any bigger at all.
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I just took a peek at both the cases I like the ringke slim for all around protection. The curve sides look really nice purchasing one now. This may be what I was looking for.
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Ringke do an Air version too which I've just ordered....
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Ringke do an Air version too which I've just ordered....
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Hmm. I have a spigen crystal and they look almost identical when you get it take some pics if possible. The problem with my spigen case is it has rigid edges and the grip factor is gone with this case.
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sure. I find spigen aren't quite as thin as they imply in reality. I used a ringke on my note 5 and it was just a tad smoother and thinner than spigen.
I have an olixar gel case that really has that barely there feel imo. You need to like/not mind gel material though, it feels good when you hold it (grippy) but I can imagine people thinking it looks to cheap on their fancy phone.
Perhaps this is a bit more look than feel but I think the Obliq Slim Meta cases do a good job. It helps that they copy the color of the phone I suppose
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTUwMFgxNTAw/z/694AAOSwsTxXjq9F/$_57.JPG?set_id=8800005007
(I also really like the look of the metallic back)
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Bear motion, black. Looks great and as thin as they come with some awesome texture.
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Always use them!
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I have always used them too. But their current Note7 case provides ZERO screen protection. If you lay the phone down on its face, it will rest on the glass, not the edges of the case. They are aware of the issue and are considering a re-design. They didn't have much of a choice since the edges of the screen curve down giving them less room to protect the device.
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I have always used them too. But their current Note7 case provides ZERO screen protection. If you lay the phone down on its face, it will rest on the glass, not the edges of the case. They are aware of the issue and are considering a re-design. They didn't have much of a choice since the edges of the screen curve down giving them less room to protect the device.
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Seen that as a problem also. Not good for these phones.
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The Ringke slim case is super thin like the bear motion, but it gives some protection. It covers up to the display and barely makes the phone any bigger at all.
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This was the first case I bought for my Note 7 had one for my S6 Edge + and it was my daily driver, It went on my Note 7 smooth aside from it feeling like it was going to scratch the hell out of my bezel, but loved the fit and it felt great. Didn't like how it mashed and scraped against the buttons because the case has button cutout, and lastly first time i took it off (not easy!) I was sick to my stomach because I thought for sure my bezel was going to be gnarled up (luckily it wasn't, but I feel like over time it would be with this case) and I easily broke the tiny bit of plastic between the volume button cut-out and where the screen begins. So I give this case (unfortunately) a thumbs down. :crying:
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Everyone is stating the phone feels great without a case. What do we do buy cases day 1 and eliminate that feel. I feel I take off my spigen crystal case just to feel the phone daily. At this point just about every case for the note 7 has been purchased.
If your phone with case has a similar feel to to holding your actual phone please post pics and where you bought it from links are welcome.
Remember the phone has to feel like it was naked that's the goal of this thread.
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CaliCase will be exactly what you're looking for. It will hands down be the thinnest case available when it releases. They're working on it and it's what I'm waiting for. Nothing else comes close.
Dmac1984 said:
This was the first case I bought for my Note 7 had one for my S6 Edge + and it was my daily driver, It went on my Note 7 smooth aside from it feeling like it was going to scratch the hell out of my bezel, but loved the fit and it felt great. Didn't like how it mashed and scraped against the buttons because the case has button cutout, and lastly first time i took it off (not easy!) I was sick to my stomach because I thought for sure my bezel was going to be gnarled up (luckily it wasn't, but I feel like over time it would be with this case) and I easily broke the tiny bit of plastic between the volume button cut-out and where the screen begins. So I give this case (unfortunately) a thumbs down. :crying:
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That stinks you've had problems with the Ringke case. So far I have had zero problems. Nothing has broken, the case hasn't caused any scratches on the back or bezel and I have even dropped the phone twice on concrete with not issues. That being said, this case does not take the shock of the fall like a TPU case so it definitely doesn't protect from falls as well. And while it does have a small lip raised above the screen on the top and bottom, the sides do not have a raised lip, the just come right up to where the bottom of the curved edges on the side are. But yes I can lay the phone face down and the screen does not touch. Maybe we have a slightly different case? Here is the one I am using:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIUICP...lid=1QWYMV1QYZ7KH&coliid=I23GCWTOJEPN9E&psc=1
I just received my N7 two hours ago and am now looking for the slimmest case possible. I don't like cases that covers the buttons, I like using the actual phone buttons.
I have this case for my S6E and really wish there was a similar one for the N7, it's the best thing ever since it only snaps to the corners and keeps the phone's edges free:
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I just received my N7 two hours ago and am now looking for the slimmest case possible. I don't like cases that covers the buttons, I like using the actual phone buttons.
I have this case for my S6E and really wish there was a similar one for the N7, it's the best thing ever since it only snaps to the corners and keeps the phone's edges free:
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Maybe this?
https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-...sbs_107_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=ZEJCBYS7XY05RD8PCR1C
I am doing a poll as well for all the protective case. Feel free to choose your best Note 9 case.
1) Note 9 UAG Plasma Ash
Back
Military design and the combination of rubber & polycarbonate. There are 5 rubber type of screws which I think is just the design of the case. The four corners are slightly bigger, so there will be a small gap between the surface and the back of the case which to avoid being scratch. Besides, the 4 corners will be heavier, therefore when you drop your phone , the gravity force will caused the phone to drop at the corner so that your screen will be safe. Besides, there is a slanting design for the fingerprint sensor area which I bet will make you easier to reach & feel the sensor. The Plasma Ash if blended nicely with the Black Panther Note 9.
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There is honeycomb pattern for the inner part of the case which I suppose it is for shock absorb.
Top & Bottom
Ports and button cutout is perfect.
Side & Raise
There will a raise near the top & the bottom of the case which will protect your phone when you drop it. Button feedback is good while the case is grippy too. It's feel good in the hand!
Overall is a good quality case and I highly recommended to those who wish to worry-free about their mightly Note 9. I will rate this case 9.5/10.
2) RhinoShield Solid Suit (Carbon Fibre series)
All the cutouts are perfectly aligned. Home button, volume buttons & Bixby button are clicky but not as tactile as UAG case. Access of SPEN is easy, however you are require to use your finger to poke the cutout in order for you to get the SPEN. I love the carbon fibre textures at the back of the case which give you the premium look of your phone. I will say the case feel really good in my hand with little grippy feel and they use minor rough matte finish for both side of the case. There are honeycomb pattern inside the phone which it suppose to absorb the force when you drop your phone.
Overall is a great case with premium look. Besides, it has military standard drop test 'checked' so you should not worry about the protection. There are lips which cover the top & bottom of the front screen which will protect your phone well if you drop your phone front face. Definitely a major-go for the case. This case definitely deserve the rate 9.5/10. Below are all the photos :
3) RhinoShield CrashGuard
This is a well-known bumper case for it's great protection with minimal bulky. All the cutouts are perfectly aligned. Buttons are clicky, in fact the home button even have better tactile feeling compare with SolidSuit Series. SPEN access same with SolidSuit. There are lips at the top and the bottom of the case either back and front which helps to protect your phone when you drop your phone in either direction.
There is a free back protector come with the case. Got my Camo Dbrand Skin, it just fit perfectly to the case. It's going to be my best combo so far balance in between beauty and protection. This case definitely for people who wish to have a protective case while showing off the back and thinnest of your phone. The side of the case using the rough matte finish too which gave you grippy feel. Overall, I will rate this case 9/10. You can refer all the photos as below:
4) Supcase UB Style
This is a hybrid case between TPU & Polycarbonate which also have military drop standard. It has a clear plastic back which allow you to show off your phone without compromise the drop protection. All the cutouts are perfectly aligned and buttons are clicky too. However, I am dislike the flat buttons design which sometimes causing me hard to locate the buttons especially for a big long phone like Note 9. As usual, there will be minor rainbow effect at the back if you are not using any skin or back protector. SPen cutouts is easy to access.
There are lips at the bottom and top of your phone which protect your phone when drop it face down. However, this case is as slippery as soap. The side finishing is smooth TPU which makes the case extremely slippery if you tend to sweat a lot. Overall, I will rate this case 7.5/10.
Check out all the photos below:
Conclusion
1) Ultimate Protection with Unique Look = UAG Plasma Ash
2) Great Protection with Premium Look = Rhinoshield SolidSuit
3) Great Protection with Sleek Look = Rhinoshield CrashGuard (personal preference)
Why are you posting a review of a case without a phone to test with? Saying things like the port cutouts are good and accurate? You can't possibly know this before having the device in-hand to test the fitment. This is premature.
Hope they come out with more colors, great cases.
Nice, did UAG ship it from Hong Kong or the US?
Is that thing bowed like a banana ?
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Nice, did UAG ship it from Hong Kong or the US?
Is that thing bowed like a banana ?
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For International purchase, it will ship from HK Warehouse. For US purchase it will ship from US Warehouse. You can get the info from the below link : https://urbanarmorgear.com/pages/shipping-information
By the way, what you mean that "bowed like a banana"? haha
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Hope they come out with more colors, great cases.
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Hope so too. Normally the only the "Fruit" phone will get more colors & series.
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Why are you posting a review of a case without a phone to test with? Saying things like the port cutouts are good and accurate? You can't possibly know this before having the device in-hand to test the fitment. This is premature.
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Yeah bro. I had edited my post. Will update the review again once I got the phone in hand.
lvoonjian8888 said:
For International purchase, it will ship from HK Warehouse. For US purchase it will ship from US Warehouse. You can get the info from the below link : https://urbanarmorgear.com/pages/shipping-information
By the way, what you mean that "bowed like a banana"? haha
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Bowed like a banana = does not lay flat, curved. Looks like that in your picture.
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Bowed like a banana = does not lay flat, curved. Looks like that in your picture.
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Nope, that case did lay flat. Will update the post again once I got the phone.
Love UAG. Sad they seem to have discontinued the Pathfinder series. Now it's only the plyo, plasma and the premium monarch lines.
Love the white and black stormtrooper pathfinder on my S8+ and iPhone X.
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Love UAG. Sad they seem to have discontinued the Pathfinder series. Now it's only the plyo, plasma and the premium monarch lines.
Love the white and black stormtrooper pathfinder on my S8+ and iPhone X.
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Maybe they will release it later on because S9 & S9+ got the Pathfinder series too
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Maybe they will release it later on because S9 & S9+ got the Pathfinder series too
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Sure hope this series lives on. It just looks so cool not to mention damn new pristine even after a year.
Here in India the Pathfinder never made it for the S9 hence I assumed it's gone for good. Not a fan of the plasma or the new plyo. The monarch not only is expensive but looks hefty.
I ordered the Monarch today.
Got the red monarch today from best buy. Now just need the Note.
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Got the red monarch today from best buy. Now just need the Note.
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I ordered the Monarch today.
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Let me know how was the weight for the Monarch case. Scare it will make the Note 9 heavier.
Got in the black Monarch today.
lvoonjian8888 said:
Let me know how was the weight for the Monarch case. Scare it will make the Note 9 heavier.
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Case should be here tomorrow, but the phone won't be.
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Case should be here tomorrow, but the phone won't be.
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My monarch case came early, so but I had the phone without the case for about 4 hours. Feels similar in weight to the plasma case, maybe a tad bit heavier. Doesn't really add a noticeable additional weight but the grips are nice.
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My monarch case came early, so but I had the phone without the case for about 4 hours. Feels similar in weight to the plasma case, maybe a tad bit heavier. Doesn't really add a noticeable additional weight but the grips are nice.
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Great to hear that! Do you mind to share some photos?
Guys, check it out my final review for UAG Plasma Ash case. Just got my Black Note 9 yesterday.