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Good leather flip cases?

Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
Also off topic but does anyone know what the name of that anti scratch screen (and back) protecter it starts with Z but I cant remember hahah!

http://www.zagg.com/ <--- invishield

chardd23 said:
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Ahh that's the one, thanks man!

Repsys7 said:
Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
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I did the exact same thing. I bought a carbon effect one from ebay (for next to nothing) to see how it looked, felt, protected the phone etc. and when it arrived, i was pretty happy. It looked decent enough and seemed to be of reasonable quality for the price so i put my phone in (which seemed to require an abnormal amount of effort) and then it appeared that the case was a little too tight. I then spent the next 20 minutes attempting to get my DHD out of it and when i finally did the imitation leather/material was starting to tear so i threw it away.
I also decided to buy myself a nice cheap Desire S style silicone/gel case from ebay (once again, for next to nothing) and i couldn't be happier! It offers more than ample protection and it looks great. So i'd advise that if you're on a budget that you stick to a gel case, unless you want to spend much more money on a higher quality leather flip case.

I think I've bought the same carbon case. It's a pain in the butt to get off lol

I purchased my case from Ebay uk the Seller username is phone_giants and the item is listed as"HTC DESIRE HD MOBILE PHONE LEATHER CASE COVER POUCH" hope this is useful.

PDair case
I've used PDair on both my Streak and Inspire, good quality and selection.

Me too,ideal for attaching to your belt as well as it comes with a belt clip,also have the htc one which I use to put into my shirt pocket,comes with a pull cord to pull it out of the case and protects the phone in your pocket/bag etc

I was quite rightly introduced (by the largest Vegan site on the planet) to the plight of animals when it comes to the meat and leather industry. So you might want to consider a TPU case or something else, especially after seeing these videos (i made a quick page).
I use a TPU case and it's been great alongside a separate sleeve. Thankfully there are many other options out there too.

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thanks maaan

Re: Leather flip case.
Repsys7 said:
Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
Also off topic but does anyone know what the name of that anti scratch screen (and back) protecter it starts with Z but I cant remember hahah!
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Hi there!
I purchased this:
http://www.pielframa.com/htc-desire-hd-imagnum-cases.htm
The good:
Excellent general fit, durability and overall protection.
In a pinch the lid can double as a kickstand although within a rather narrow angle span.
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The bad:
The fit around the micro usb port is a tad too tight but useable.
The ugly:
85€ + 15€ delivery to Greenland
Noreve looks cheaper but I have no experience with their products.
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/HTC_Desire_HD_-_HTC_Ace_Tradition_leather_case.html
Regards ELO
All in all it´s the best case i ever had.
Oh - BTW. The belt clip looks decent enough but i never use it. I just stick the whole thing in a pocket somewhere. Pants usually.
Regards
ELO

are cases worth it?

I hardly drop my phone, and no I'm not being ignorant or cocky and saying "I'll never drop my phone". So I don't know can't find any cases of my like

If you can't find any you like, you dont HAVE to buy a case...

You'll wish you had one the moment you drop it
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phantasybm said:
You'll wish you had one the moment you drop it
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But then again, I don't want to spend to much. I want a stylish case. any recommendation?

neo hybrid is probably one of the more stylish cases (though costs $30)
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It is like you buy insurance, if you know when you will drop it, there is nothing to talk about, but $20-30 to protect your $600-700 investment I think really is worth it.

Check out the Poetic Atmosphere case, here's my review on it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280103
It's a nice looking case and it's cheap too.
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I've been through two feature phones and three smart phones and I never used a case until this one. For previous phones I would at most put a skin on them. I dropped my last two phones (Palm Pre and Nexus S) from ~2 feet a few times and each time it landed on a corner. No major damage, just scuff marks. The reports across the web are that the S4 doesn't hold up too well in comparison to other phones when dropped. The screen runs right to the corner which makes me worry. That plus the phone being so much larger (and harder to hold on to) made me decide to go for a case. I went with the Spigen Neo Hybrid, and I think it's great. Doesn't add much thickness, looks great and should protect the phone.

If you're looking for something stylish, I'd recommend either Verus Oneye - http://www.zoarah.com/by-brand/verus/#ty%3Bpagination_contents%3B%2Fby-brand%2Fverus%2Fpage-2%2F
Or
Spigen Slim Armor - http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
Or If you dont mind a big case(with better protection), a Trident Aegis - http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/samsung-galaxy-iv-i9505/aegis-case-samsung-galaxy-iv-i9505.aspx

Today I went shopping for alternatives while waiting for the Spigen Neo Hybrid I ordered from across the atlantic, and stumbled across Samsungs own Protective Cover +. I had no idea what I was buying, but thought it could be worth the 20 bucks. Turns out it's actually a pretty solid case, with a sturdy polycarbonate back and what looks like TPU all around the sides. It even has holes on one of the corners to fit wrist straps and such.
I'm not a big fan of the grey TPU for the white version, but other than that I'm really impressed. Despite its name it's probably no more protective than a basic TPU shell though, in particular because it doesn't add more than a millimeter height to the edge of the screen.

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Yes!

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Abhi97 said:
I hardly drop my phone, and no I'm not being ignorant or cocky and saying "I'll never drop my phone". So I don't know can't find any cases of my like
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Maybe a slim back cover is your like, covers are form-fitting snap-on covers that protect your cell phone without adding a lot of bulk, have openings for camera, volume/ side buttons, headset, charger jack and kickstand which allows access to all phone functions.

Nope, they aren't worth it when there is need for cheap Black Market spare parts.

Not a case man either but this case made me keep the S4. lol As far as being worth it ummm yea it's a 500 + phone. Only takes one drunk night. hehe

Post your s5 case photos!!

Share the pics of your s5 cases

My case...
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Here are some of my cases:

Any cases you guys are selling? pm me if ever.

and people tell me i have too many cases (only 2)

felloffthetruck said:
Here are some of my cases:
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I have the clear UAG 5th one over. But, oh man that Recon is nice! But, not $150 nice!

Toogoofy said:
I have the clear UAG 5th one over. But, oh man that Recon is nice! But, not $150 nice!
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does the clear uag case get scratch easier than the other colors?

I had 1 case ****canned it. Don't use cases now, the manufactures go through so much design to make these phones fit and be slim it is almost a shame to put a case on it. I have dropped mine at least 8 times a few little dings, I wash it daily with soap and water and have yet to have an issue..

.lovemeicase.com/goods.php?id=74[/url] I just got this case and it is awesome, plus it doubles as a crime deterrent. I bought it off eBay though for only 25 I only knew about these cases because I had one for my iPhone 5.

davew41 said:
I had 1 case ****canned it. Don't use cases now, the manufactures go through so much design to make these phones fit and be slim it is almost a shame to put a case on it. I have dropped mine at least 8 times a few little dings, I wash it daily with soap and water and have yet to have an issue..
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Soap is not good on the phone my friend.

Body Glove case. Really nice grip, anti microbial, and feels very high quality. Snugs the phone tight. Also have the ZAGG glass protector and it works fine with it.

Spigen Tough Armor Case - Gunmetal
This case provide good protection and is very compact. I dropped my phone once and it seemed to provide very good protection.
The buttons are easy to press and I actually like the buttons are flat along the edge of the case, so the chance to mistakenly press the buttons is less!
The cutouts are very good. There are 4 tiny bumps at the back corners that prevent the back from scratches and lift the speaker a little bit above the surface you placed on, so less damping to the speaker.
This case feels high quality made, easy to hold in the hand, and looks good.

Agreed
torr310 said:
This case provide good protection and is very compact. I dropped my phone once and it seemed to provide very good protection.
The buttons are easy to press and I actually like the buttons are flat along the edge of the case, so the chance to mistakenly press the buttons is less!
The cutouts are very good. There are 4 tiny bumps at the back corners that prevent the back from scratches and lift the speaker a little bit above the surface you placed on, so less damping to the speaker.
This case feels high quality made, easy to hold in the hand, and looks good.
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I actually bought this case before I even bought the phone! It just gives the phone a rugged look and feel. With the phone by itself I didn't necessarily care for the look of it and knew I wanted a case for the S5. Couldn't be happier with this purchase. I even like the ridge edges it has and makes it easier to grip.

My newest spigen case in my collection.

Picked this up from a Cellaris kiosk in the mall.. Had one on my note 2 for the last year and it did an excellent job protecting my phone, so I went back and got one for my S5, I love the kick stand, but the one on my note 2 case seemed more durable than the one on my S5 cases.
They will usually mix and match colors to suit you, and I went with this combo, for the heck of it heh.
heres a link to their webpage, they have other colors at the kiosk, but you get an idea. most of the cases are cruddy, but the kiosks have otterboxes, kraken, and some other decent named cases.. this case set me back about $30.. worth it in my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/iBOLT-xProDock-car-speakers-extended-Batteries/dp/B00AOCSFYC
cheers

I'm using the incipio teal/cyanish with grey. its kind of funny how small the phone is when I have to take it out (like 2 times now) but this thing is durable. I've dropped it and kicked it a few times and it holds up. love how it keeps my camera nice and tucked in. looks pretty cool too but it's built for abuse it seems.

These are my cases up to this moment. unfortunately, i can't use most of them since i'm using the OEM qi.

lordandroid said:
My newest spigen case in my collection.
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Which one is that?
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stricklerjosh said:
Which one is that?
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Spigen Air cushion they have it in a series of colors
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OtterBox Commuter

I just got my Otterbox Commuter in the mail today and I am very impressed. I've used the Defender series on nearly every phone I've purchased, but since the Note 4 is already so large I decided to try a thinner case. Installation was simple, except I had a little trouble getting the rubber inside the headphone jack. It honestly makes the phone easier to hold and use as your fingers/thumbs are constantly overlapping onto the screen. The Commuter series has a hard plastic shell as its outer side, so the phone easily slides in and out of jean pockets. I've attached some images, but please note they were taken from my Galaxy S3 with a broken screen, so they were a little hard to take. I'll update this thread after a week with further thoughts about it's use and protection.
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How slick is the grip? I just got my Defender yesterday and it adds a good 1/2" to the width it seems. I had tried the Spigen ones but they are pretty slick and don't seem to offer much protection.

Will get mine tomorrow. Quite curious how much the device will grow in size
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I'm waiting for Otterbox to release the Royal Blue slip cover so I can pair it with a black plastic shell. Otterbox makes amazing cases.
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So, how has the commuter been holding up?

I have a commuter and I am pleased with it. Have used it on both the Note 2 and 3 and never had any brekage happening.
BUT, don't get me started on their customer service. I have ordered another case and mistakenly got the wrong part (shell instead of a slop cover). I am international customer so I didn't phone them. Stuid me for trying to avoid phone call costs and having to deal with language barrier.
I messaged them 3 times to please please change my order. Price of the item was the same so I didn't think it would be a problem. Noone even replied to me, except with a stupid email that I must provide a photo for the case I am returning. Well duh, I don't have the item yet!!! They have this stupid way to contact them via forms that no matter what you write in them they interpret as you claiming warranty or return. They don't read what you write. I also tried bastic customer service email. Nada, zero, niente, nothing, no reply.
The next thing I know they informed me my items have been shipped and tracking says they are well on the way.

I have been using that case for a few days now and it has a good feel to it. It is not slippery at all. I am still debating on whether to keep using it because I have always used my other phones without a case. The bulk is not that much but it does make a difference compared to no case. Using the phone with the case does make holding it easier and I don't have that anxiety of dropping it as much as I had when using the phone with no case. I would definitely recommend this case. Also, I just got the Samsung universal vehicle navigation mount last night and the phone fits in the mount with the case. However, with the case the phone just barely fits. I am going to try it out today in the car.

I got my Commuter in the mail yesterday. It fits great and seems very protective. I had a Spigen Slim Armor on mine since I got it and the Otterbox is much higher quality.
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Picked up the Defender Series. The case is very protective and willing to bet its probable the best case available to offer protection from drops or scratches.
The only draw back I would saw is the added bulk. This phone now looks like a brick in my hands and definitely people mistake it for a tablet. I guess that's the trade off you get when going for full protection. Other than that, great case hands down!

Spigen slim armor failing miserably

Hello.
Just wanted to warn everyone how spigen slim armor fails miserably after 2 weeks of very careful use (its an expensive phone after all).
The matt surface on the sides started degrading already after 10 days, it has the look that you see on the photos after 2 weeks. It's not even presentable.
Spigen supports leaves much to be desired, they implied that because I bought from a 3rd party seller the item might be counterfeit. They ate their tongue when I ve sent photos of the case and the package along with the receipt.
So be aware that this is a really unfortunate attempt for a decent case, too bad for spigen, I thought it was a trustworthy company.
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Did they issue replacement / refund?

No they did not.
They did not seem to care a lot. They suggested to talk with the shop I purchased from. Now I am living in some other country and shipping back to the seller would cost me 15 euros, just does not worth my time and money to do that.
It's not about the money, it's the fact it shouldn't happen in the first place and mostly the fact they are not aware yet of the bad quality of this case because it's a relatively new product.
It will hurt them when they start coming back because of failing. Oh well, learn the hard way which companies respect their customers.

That looks like a tough armor? I've had mine few days seems good the slim armor cs was rubbish I thought. Didn't wireless charge and scratches after a day

That is just bad quality and I'm surprised it's from Spigen. Atlhough if you don't mind trying another Spigen case, I use the Thinfit 360 w/o the screen protector and I've been pretty happy with the fit & protection.

That looks just like the tough armor...
Edit: I have the tough armor, chuck that case and get the tough armor
I bought one on Amazon and have used it for about 2 weeks. Doesn't have one scratch and nothing is peeling. Do you keep rocks in your pocket?

cheetablaze said:
That looks just like the tough armor...
Edit: I have the tough armor, chuck that case and get the tough armor
I bought one on Amazon and have used it for about 2 weeks. Doesn't have one scratch and nothing is peeling. Do you keep rocks in your pocket?
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Rocks in the pocket?
How'd ya think he paid for the phone & case.................. :laugh:

Dude. How? I've had this case since day one and have been using it on an off since I bought my N9 on release weekend. Did you buy directly from Spigen? I've heard mostly good stuff from their customer support. Something smells funky.

The case is genuine. Bought from an authorized seller.
It's not the tough armor, it's called slim armor.
It's much alike but different button layout and slightly less bulky than tough armor.
And no, I don't carry rocks in my pocket ?
It fails where my fingers are gripping the phone.
Maybe my fingers produce acid or something ?

Same here. I got the Tough Armor on note 9 and it's chipping and fading away in 2 weeks.
It's very strange as I've always bought Spigen right from note 4 and this is the first time it's caused an issue like this!
The Rugged and Liquid Armor I have got no such issues btw.

Wow, quite unfortunate. I've had the Rugged Armor for a month now and it still looks the same. At least you let Spigen know of the issue. Despite you getting it from an authorized seller, many stuff now are made as imitations, so sometimes its hard to tell. Good luck!

This is why I just order my Spigen from amazon and they have no problem refunding me for issues like this. Heck I just returned the blue/yellow one because it was super slick and they took it back no problem!