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[Review] Cruzerlite

First off I would like to thank Raul from Cruzerlite.com who found my style of reviewing interesting enough to inquire about me reviewing their cases. It is a great opportunity and I would just like to send a personal thank you to him and the company. I would also like to point out that my review is still going to be 100% honest, in fact I waited 4 days after I received the cases to do a complete review, including a day in each case I received.
The three cases I received were as follows
Clear Android Army
Blue Android Circuit
Green Androidified A2
I'll review them all at the same time, and anytime there is something special about a certain one, I'll mention it. First are Pro's,then Con's, and a summary at the end. Fairly simple.
Pro's:
-Like any premium case the cutouts are perfect at every port, button, and IR blaster on the phone.
-The TPU is pretty good quality, I've felt better in one other case, Diztronic, but Cruzerlite is a very close second.
-Double cutout of the camera and flash giving better protection overall on the back
-designs actually show up (on white S4 at least, cannot verify on black because I don't one) and looks very nice. I have recieved compliments on how cool they looked, the color enhances the device instead of detracting from it, and I see a lot of cases that detracts from the quality of the phone! (cheap and expensive cases alike)
-The raised lip around the front of the screen kind of folds over the bevel. I'm not sure how to explain it, but the lip extends over the full front of the bevel instead of resting on top of it like every other case I own does.
-Logo is not distracting from the overall design!
Con's
-On the Androidified case it just feels a lot thinner, I'm not sure if it was the unit I was sent, but the TPU feels thin all around, especially on the lip and sides.
On good reviews I usually put here that the cases were not free, but in this case they were...and I'm not sure how to make it sound like I wasn't completely satisfied, but had I spent money on them, I wouldn't put anything here, so this is a placeholder for my own sanity...
one thing to note about clear cases though, they discolor over time, I am not sure if these will, but it is something to think about. i honestly love clear cases over all other cases. but UV damage is not something plastic is known to combat well over time. lol
Overall:
If I could, I would return 3/4 of the cases I've purchased over the past month for the S4 because these are honestly the ones I'll be using for a good length of time. I cannot foresee me looking for another TPU case after trying these, and I would recommend them for anyone who is on the fence. If you want to purchase one TPU case, you'll want to go with one from either from Cruzerlite or Diztronic. Both are great companies and offer different types of cases depending on what you really are looking for.
As always, let me know if you would like a specific picture or more in-depth look at something in particular. The photos will be up tomorrow when the lighting is better.

Rhamza161 said:
First off I would like to thank Raul from Cruzerlite.com who found my style of reviewing interesting enough to inquire about me reviewing their cases. It is a great opportunity and I would just like to send a personal thank you to him and the company. I would also like to point out that my review is still going to be 100% honest, in fact I waited 4 days after I received the cases to do a complete review, including a day in each case I received.
The three cases I received were as follows
Clear Android Army
Blue Android Circuit
Green Androidified A2
I'll review them all at the same time, and anytime there is something special about a certain one, I'll mention it. First are Pro's,then Con's, and a summary at the end. Fairly simple.
Pro's:
-Like any premium case the cutouts are perfect at every port, button, and IR blaster on the phone.
-The TPU is pretty good quality, I've felt better in one other case, Diztronic, but Cruzerlite is a very close second.
-Double cutout of the camera and flash giving better protection overall on the back
-designs actually show up (on white S4 at least, cannot verify on black because I don't one) and looks very nice. I have recieved compliments on how cool they looked, the color enhances the device instead of detracting from it, and I see a lot of cases that detracts from the quality of the phone! (cheap and expensive cases alike)
-The raised lip around the front of the screen kind of folds over the bevel. I'm not sure how to explain it, but the lip extends over the full front of the bevel instead of resting on top of it like every other case I own does.
-Logo is not distracting from the overall design!
Con's
-On the Androidified case it just feels a lot thinner, I'm not sure if it was the unit I was sent, but the TPU feels thin all around, especially on the lip and sides.
On good reviews I usually put here that the cases were not free, but in this case they were...and I'm not sure how to make it sound like I wasn't completely satisfied, but had I spent money on them, I wouldn't put anything here, so this is a placeholder for my own sanity...
one thing to note about clear cases though, they discolor over time, I am not sure if these will, but it is something to think about. i honestly love clear cases over all other cases. but UV damage is not something plastic is known to combat well over time. lol
Overall:
If I could, I would return 3/4 of the cases I've purchased over the past month for the S4 because these are honestly the ones I'll be using for a good length of time. I cannot foresee me looking for another TPU case after trying these, and I would recommend them for anyone who is on the fence. If you want to purchase one TPU case, you'll want to go with one from either from Cruzerlite or Diztronic. Both are great companies and offer different types of cases depending on what you really are looking for.
As always, let me know if you would like a specific picture or more in-depth look at something in particular. The photos will be up tomorrow when the lighting is better.
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do you have pictures ?

No pics?!
Sent from my Galaxy S4.

4 paragraph review with no pics lol

You can always refer to my review pictures http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274876

Sorry, tomorrow is my first real day off in over a month. I have been working over 45 hours a week at my day job and then volunteering on my days off, I literally have not had any free time! But tomorrow I'll update all my posts with nice quality pictures, I promise!

He are some pictures outside of the phone, my full camera is having problems right now so they were laden from my phone.
Sent from my galaxy S4 using xda premium HD!

Revolution case by Poetic Review

Poetic offered me to review their case, and they sent me one completely free. I want to thank them first for this kind offer.
To begin with design;
Quality of material is really good.
It looks great :good:. Compared to the other armor cases i saw, Revolution has a cool and better looking design for sure. It does not make your phone like old army satellite phones like others.
Cuts are precisely aligned. It has cuts for both mics on top and bottom.
The stand on the back offers great functionality , also adds a good-looking detail to back side.
It offers a better grip on the phone.
Field of profession: Protection
Nothing much to say really. For sure one of the best. Case feels really solid.
Also has dust protection caps on usb and headphone ports. It really gives you confidence about drop protection. I feel like a dont need do worry about dust or dropping my phone anymore.
Cons:
As a natural downside of this high protection, phone feels a little bit bigger and thicker.
I think it is hard to put the phone to the case and back off(Maybe there is an easier way than I did). But if you need this kind of protection I guess you dont need to do it often.
To conclude:
It is one of the best cases offering that much protection also with an elegant design. Feels solid and durable, no worries about dropping. If you need that much protection, I would definately recommend that.
As a results I give this product 9/10.
Link of the product: http://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Protective-Landscape-Absorption-Resistant/dp/B013A1JEI4/ref=sr_1_1?srs=10167778011&ie=UTF8&qid=1449783452&sr=8-1&keywords=s6+edge+plus+revolution

Very nice and interesting! Good work!

DBase2 said:
Very nice and interesting! Good work!
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Glad you liked it

I'm pretty sure this is the ugliest design possible. Wouldn't put it on my phone if they paid me.

It seems too big to be good for daily use
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Protection vs Convenience!
I got one too for the review! Here's my list of pros & cons:-
Pros:-
- Protection
When they say protective case, I didn't realize they literally meant every letter of it! This shell is so damn hard, I can beat the **** out of a mugger if it ever comes to that. I'm pretty sure even if I drop the phone on the ground from the first floor, nothing will happen to the phone unless the screen hits directly on some elevated object. So I'll give it a thumbs up on protection category. The case is damn solid! The brand also claims that the case is shock resistant, although I didn't get a chance to test it out myself (or may be I don't want to find that out). The case also covers the volume rocker and the power button with its own tactile buttons.
- Dust Resistant
Putting the case on is quite a challenge, however once done, it doesn't leave much space in-between the case and the phone itself. The USB Port and the 3.5mm Audio Jack has a dedicated pull-up flaps which are easy to open and close. So, overall, it has some dust protection too.
- Excellent Grip
The case is built with some reinforced TPU (or similar material) with texture on the sides which provides excellent gripping to the holding hand. Even if you drop it, doesn't look like it's gonna make any difference anyway!
- Built-in Kickstand
Not just the case, even the built in kickstand is made of metal and it definitely feels solid unlike some lousy kickstands which come with many other cheap cases. So you have the power kick it out and enjoy movies/videos (or games if you use a gamepad) anywhere you want.
Cons:-
- Size
Huge! That's what it is. Edge+ is already hard for some to handle it with one hand but putting this cover on, it becomes almost impossible for them to operate with one hand. It widens the phone by atleast 1.5-2 cms.
- Weight
With power comes responsibility. Similarly, with protection comes additional bulkiness! At 90 grams (3.2 ounce) this is the heaviest case I've ever used. At 153 grams ( 5.4 ounce), Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is one of the slimmest and lightest phablets in the market and this case would put that to complete shame!
- Case On/Off
With my Gear VR, I need to take off my phone's case every now and then! With this case, that's not happening. It took me almost 15 minutes (first time and the only time) to put this case on. Trust me, it's damn hard to pull out the frame ( the plastic bumper) from inside the case and putting the phone inside is even harder! Though once done, it's definitely protected! Now, taking off the case is another challenge!
- Buttons
Due to this reinforced TPU material, the buttons on the case are a bit harder than usual. So you might have to use some extra strength when you want to access the power button or volume key, you still get the tactile feedback though!
The Final Verdict
If you work in a harsh environment and your sole purpose of a case is protection of the phone, this case is definitely for you. But if you hands are short or you like keeping your phone in your jeans pocket or you want to show off how cool is that edge display of your phone, this case isn't for you! Check out the HD images for a better view!

First I would like to thank Poetic for sending me a free sample to do a review of it.
I received Poetic Revolution case one week ago and I decided to test it for a while before I write a review.
At the first sight I was astonished by a quality of a case, I have never seen case with more details before. I really like its millitary look. I love how all holes are precisely cut out. They are covered with a dust protectors which is really nice. When you hold your phone in this case you are completely sure iz will not slip out of your hands.
I found metal stand really useful especially when I watch movies, have video conversation with my girlfriend or when I cook lunch and cannot hold my phone.
When It comes to protection I am sure it will prevent my phone of taking damage. My son dropped phone on the floor two times and phone survived just very well without cracking.
Cons:
- It is a little bit too bulky (but it is ok as protection is its main role)
- There should be screen protector intergrated in this case
- Every time I insert charger I am afraid to scratch bottom of my phone.
Overall I am keen on this case because it gives best protection to my phone. I love how nice it looks on my phone.
If you want highest level of protection for you smartphone you shoud definitely give it a try:
http://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Protective-Landscape-Absorption-Resistant/dp/B013A1JEI4

I received the Poetic Revolution case as well about a week ago. I wanted to give it a weeks worth of use before giving a review.
Pros
(1) Very well built. This thing is rock solid and the tolerances are super tight. This keeps out the dust and offers great protection from falls.
(2) Great Design... The overall aesthetics of this case are great. You can tell a lot of detail went into designing this case. It's funny to mention but I found the integrated backplate (blue plate) on the inside of the case to be impressive how it's molded into the rest of the case.
(3) It's awesome that they included a kickstand. I miss the days of old when phones had kickstands built into them, but this is a great alternative option since the newer phones don't have the kickstands anymore.
As far as CONS go.... there really aren't any that I could find. I did have a couple annoyances that I'll list below but these are subjective of my own opinion and shouldn't be viewed as a flaw in the design or a need to change it in any way, just a couple suggestions that would make "myself" like the case even more...
(1) Not a fan of the caribeaner loop... I get why it's there, and could be useful to some, but I feel like I'd just want to get some snips and cut it off... I wear baggy pants and can still fit this big case/phone in my pocket, however that caribeaner loop would catch on my jeans and just constantly annoy me. A minor hindrance, but I'd prefer it without the loop.
(2) I noticed the kickstand would "tap" against the backside of the case. This would be a little annoying were there any vibrations going on. For instance when my phone is in my car dock stand, the vibrations from the car/road would make this rattle ever so slightly. My suggestion, integrate some sort of rubber/silicon surface just under where the kickstand meets the backside of the case.
Final thoughts....
This is a great case that would definitely protect your phone had you dropped it, or are in a harsh environment. The design is eye-catching and worthy of the newer era of smartphone cases. The kickstand feature is a definite plus, and even though I am not a fan of it, I could see how the caribeaner loop would be useful for the outdoorsman or a construction worker.

I received my Revolution case from Poetic over the holidays (thank you guys).
The first thing that I noticed was the build quality!! It's amazing guys. You won't be banging up your phone with this case protecting it!!
All of the cut outs are very precise. The case has dust flaps to cover the charger and ear phones sockets. The case is a two part case that you take the rubber inner out and after fitting the phone into it then you put the outer tougher part on. It does add a little size to the phone but it's going to protect it from and mishaps. After all...protecting a phone that costs more than most gadgets out there is the main thing. I have used it now for a couple of weeks and I must say that when you buy a Poetic Case you're buying the best.
I am a proud owner of two different cases from Poetic and I promise you that one you try you will always buy from them.
I only found one slight hindrance and that's the kickstand. After a day or two it seems have become a little loose and taps and rattles. I just placed a tiny piece of blue tac under it to keep it closed.
Please try these cases from Poetic guys...I really speak highly enough!!!
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I have been using the Poetic Revolution case on my gold Galaxy S6 Edge+ for about a week and a half
now. Here are my thoughts.
When looking for a rugged case, the Poetic Revolution marks off every box, and then some. This is one
of the best, and toughest cases I have ever seen. When not at work, I need a case like this for my phone.
Hiking, camping, car shows, at the lake, my kids and I are always outside. I have 2 young sons, with this
case on, I am not concerned if they grab my phone and throw it around. I have an 85 pound puppy that likes to chew. Thankfully he has never gotten a hold of my phone, but I feel confident this case would protect it.
When receiving this case, I thought it was going to be all black, but it was not. It is black with very dark
brown accents. I personally liked this as it makes the case stand out more, but in a subtle way. I also
think it makes the case look really good with my gold phone. I also really like having the port covers.
While out on the sand rails and quads out in the desert, they keep the dirt out. When you are at home
with your phone on the counter, they can keep them covered long enough for you to save your phone
should something get spilled.
I have seen where some people have said that this case is very difficult to take on and off, however, I
do not feel that way. Is it more difficult than just a thin snap on case? Of course, but I have no concern
that this case is coming off my phone if it gets dropped. I have used cases that go on and off in the same
way in the past, and I prefer them. The way it’s made, it is thinner than an Otterbox type case, but in my
opinion stronger because you don’t have 2 plastic pieces snapping together.
The kickstand on this case is also among the best I've seen. In my experience, most kick stands are
made from a cheap material, or even if they aren’t, they pop out of the case so easily the little nubs that
are used to snap it into place break. Not here, where it is very tactile in extending it to use it, but it will not pop out of the case on you. One other benefit is that I have been able use it both horizontally and vertically.
When it comes to the loop at the top, I could go either way. I would be happy with a case that did not have it, but I think it could also be more useful with some minor improvements. If I am just hiking, I feel confident when hooking it to my backpack. However, when out riding in the desert, I do not feel that it is strong enough to hook on to my keys or someplace similar. If it kept the loop, I would use it more if it were reinforced with a harder material. Either way, I think this was a good idea to separate their case from others.
Though I was pretty sure they would not work, I did test both wireless charging and Android Pay (NFC) with this case on, and neither worked. This was not a big deal for me as I do not use Android Pay much, and I only wirelessly charge at work, where I can just take the phone out of the case if need be.
This case was provided to me by Poetic for my honest opinions. For the price of this case (currently $19.95 on Amazon), it is superior to cases costing twice as much. Though this is my first Poetic case, it will not be my last. I was so impressed with this case that I recently purchased a Poetic case for my Galaxy Tab A after the old case was chewed by above mentioned puppy.

Looking great will definitely try it soon.
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[Case Review] Vivid Arkansas & the Lazer by Artech21

What's up everyone! Here for another case review, and this time it's the Vivid Arkansas & the Lazer by Artech21. I typically do not review two cases in the same thread, but these are from the same manufacturer and aren't too terribly different. I'm gonna throw up 2 links at the bottom for the photos because there are quite a few of them. So let's get right into it, shall we?
-Packaging & First Impressions-
The packaging for both cases is the same. Quite minimal with a couple thin cardboard inserts that you'd typically get with a phone case. Nothing too fancy here. The cases themselves are nearly identical except for the pattern imprint on the rubber inner layer. The case trim for both is identical and are interchangeable with these two cases specifically. Over all pretty good looking cases. However there wasn't much care with the cutouts. They are extremely precise and line up perfectly with the phone, but unfortunately still have some edge shavings attached. You can see what I mean in the photos by looking at the cutouts around the power button. To me this was a little careless and really could have been fixed in the factory pretty easily.
-Fit-
These cases go on and off pretty easily. Personally, I like that. It makes swapping them out fairly quick and you don't feel like you'll do harm to the phone while doing so. This for me is pretty huge. I reviewed a case by Poetic and absolutely love everything about the case, except when it's time to take it off or put it back on. With both of the cases from Artech21, they fit quite nice, except for the screen side of the phone. On the Vivid Arkansas, the right edge had gold from the phone showing through, and on the Lazer it was on both sides. So the 1st layer/rubber shell just doesn't have that uniform snug fit that you'd want with this device. I have to point out though that this is not true for all of their cases. A friend of mine has these same cases for his S7 Edge, and they fit quite perfectly on his phone.
-Feel-
Both of these cases feel great in the hand. There is enough grip on the device to prevent it from slipping. The cutout that was used for the power button is pretty nice too. It has a sloped cut on the edge so your finger almost feels like it belongs there when pushing the power button or using the fingerprint scanner. I can't stress enough how much I like that cutout and how it was done. Great job on that one Artech21! The buttons on the case look like they would stick out, but they really don't all that much. You can still find them blindly pretty easy, so it's not terrible. Over all, not bad.
-Final Thoughts-
Personally, I'd give both cases a 7/10. They still need some fine tuning on some basic cosmetics, but all around are still a good case option to keep your phone safe. They come in many different accent colors, and I think Artech21 did pretty well despite a few minor cosmetics. The case does not interfere with the wide angle lens at all and I think these cases should be given your consideration when looking for an inexpensive case. - Until next time...
-Links-
Vivid Arkansas by Artech21 Photos ~~ Buy it on Amazon
Lazer by Artech21 Photos ~~ Buy it on Amazon

I am from EU and amazon doesnt ship their cases to my location, been trying to contact them on fb but no answer whatsoever..

best case,spigen crystal clear ^_^

I'm using spigen tough armor case with tempered glass 3D full cover. :victory:

another arkie

Pure Edition "Naked Phone Challenge" 2017

When I started using this device, I held it in a Cimo Grip TPU casing basically from day one, and while it doesn't look that great, it does add some badly needed grip on the edges. The other day, I had to remove the sim card, which required taking the TPU casing off, and while doing so, I realized that the Pure Edition looks a lot better without it. From here, I got to thinking - is this casing really necessary?
To answer that question, I set out on a seven day journey of daily life to find out by using the Moto X Pure Edition with no casing at all whatsoever. What I found is that it actually is somewhat functional without the TPU, (at least more so than other phones) but with some caveats. For propping/leaning the device up against plates and dishes for consuming multimedia in the kitchen, the rubber backing material actually offers just enough grip for this to work, as long as the angle is far enough back (too step up-and-down, and it'll slide down a bit). Beyond that, it also works pretty well for operating the device in one hand while sitting, standing, or walking around. In fact, the only situations that left me wishing for the TPU were when the device needed to be propped up at a steeper angle or when I was holding it by only the slick metal edges to take pictures or watch videos laying down. Also, the buttons are far too easy to activate accidentally.
So, after this strange experiment, will I go back to using the TPU? Probably. But maybe not all the time. The Pure Edition is actually more grippable than I originally gave it credit for. Also, I don't have to contend with the massive lip on the left and right edges of the screen that make it difficult to make selections there. I'm not sure how casings affect heat dissipation or wireless reception, but that could potentially be another reason to scale back on those types of accessories. I have considered switching to one of those "bumper" frame-only casings, (such as the Case-Mate Tough Frame) which solves the grip problem on the perimeter of the device while still leaving the back exposed, but I can't seem to be able to find one of those to purchase anywhere. Does anybody have any thoughts on those or know where to find one?
With that, what does everyone else think? Do you use your Pure Edition "naked" or do you use some kind of casing or bumper? If you do use casing, would you consider trying the 7-day Naked Phone Challenge?

Bill720 said:
With that, what does everyone else think? Do you use your Pure Edition "naked" or do you use some kind of casing or bumper? If you do use casing, would you consider trying the 7-day Naked Phone Challenge?
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I just wanna warn that you should be extra careful with a naked MXPE
it has a very beautiful design and the material is fantastic, no doubt in that. but when i got my mxpe last year, i was using it without any protection, not even the provided bumper (as i always prefer my phones)
one week later i was sitting on the ground with my phone in my pocket, as i stood up, it dropped down from a height of no more than 20cm, and the screen shattered as it fell down on its metal side
since then ive been using bumpers with mxpe, it's a delicate phone

I like my moto x the way I like my women. NAKED!!
I used the original bumper until it broke and I've been naked ever since.

good luck when your glass gets broken

While I like the phone and how it handles naked, I just don't trust it taking a fall off any height without a case. I still have the original bumper case but have never used it because it is seemingly made with brittle plastic. Of course I opted for the plain silicone backing so I really don't have any special back to show off. I'm more interested in OS function over cosmetic visibility so while the phone feels nice naked, I prefer not to have to replace the screen due to an accident.

Naked Phone Challenge 2017 Conclusion
Thanks for the thoughts everybody. After my week-long excursion of using the Pure Edition without "protection ," I went back to the Cimo TPU, but also kept my eyes open for alternatives. I was really hoping to find a "bumper" style TPU, like the Case-Mate Tough Frame, but was unable to locate one anywhere. This transparent TPU found on eBay seems to be the next best thing. It's much thinner than the Cimo and also doesn't have such a massive lip up on the edges of the screen, which makes it great for use without a screen protector. My only complaints are that the camera hole isn't perfectly lined up vertically and that it's really easy to see any dust that gets trapped.
Still, it provides the grip I need along with a pleasing aesthetic without making the phone any bigger than it needs to be, so I think this might just be a good compromise. Time will tell if it stays clear or becomes yellow.

For about a year, I kept my Moto X Style completely caseless. I dropped it several times too, and even though it looks a bit banged up and scratched on the edges, the rest of the phone and screen are fine. I just got a TPU case for it recently because I didn't want to push my luck. I do prefer it naked though

i never use screen protector or case

s27moto said:
i never use screen protector or case
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Same here .. I have case I use occasionally.
Been using the phone naked for over 1.5 years. What's the use of having a good looking phone just to cover it up with some ugly case. People need to be careful when handling phones as they are so fragile.

Conspiracy theory...
Notstewie said:
Same here .. I have case I use occasionally.
Been using the phone naked for over 1.5 years. What's the use of having a good looking phone just to cover it up with some ugly case. People need to be careful when handling phones as they are so fragile.
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That's a good point. The number of people who break their phones, even these modern ultra-durable machines, is absolutely staggering. If they can't hold on to them, then a grippy TPU is essential. Or perhaps we've just uncovered the conspiracy behind the poor grip inherent in so many newer devices that still manage to garner praise from both the pundits and the peanut gallery.

naked from day one...

I used that bumper initially for a week and then threw it away. Since then its all naked and survived a few drops.

Using a phone naked is a way of paying respect to whoever designed it. What's the point of somebody designing a phone if its design will get covered by an ugly case?
Plus, Motorola thought about providing a bumper plastic protector -- it really worked for a while, until it broke apart.
One a jerk side note: people who cannot take care of something expensive should not spend money on that expensive thing. I always laugh at people who carry their iPhones with ugly cases; they don't deserve it due to their lack of attention.
1) Moto X pure as my main driver: everything stock
2) second-hand OnePlus 2 (PureNexus) as a backup
3) Moto 2015; later gifted to my father.

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Using a phone naked is a way of paying respect to whoever designed it. What's the point of somebody designing a phone if its design will get covered by an ugly case?
Plus, Motorola thought about providing a bumper plastic protector -- it really worked for a while, until it broke apart.
One a jerk side note: people who cannot take care of something expensive should not spend money on that expensive thing. I always laugh at people who carry their iPhones with ugly cases; they don't deserve it due to their lack of attention.
1) Moto X pure as my main driver: everything stock
2) second-hand OnePlus 2 (PureNexus) as a backup
3) Moto 2015; later gifted to my father.
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While I can see your point, I can also see the other side of the fence. I didn't buy this phone because of the physical aesthetics, buy rather for the specs at the price range offered. I didn't spend extra money for the wood or leather backing. And given that accidents can happen, i have a protective case. And there were bumper cases at one point which allowed for the looks of the phone to show through to some degree while offering protection.

Fair points
EsteBandido4444 said:
One a jerk side note: people who cannot take care of something expensive should not spend money on that expensive thing. I always laugh at people who carry their iPhones with ugly cases; they don't deserve it due to their lack of attention.
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I agree with that as well to some degree, but more so for people who actually break their devices as a direct result of carelessness. As far as I'm concerned, they (in some ways) deserve a broken phone to help reinforce that lesson.
aybarrap1 said:
While I can see your point, I can also see the other side of the fence. I didn't buy this phone because of the physical aesthetics, buy rather for the specs at the price range offered. I didn't spend extra money for the wood or leather backing. And given that accidents can happen, i have a protective case. And there were bumper cases at one point which allowed for the looks of the phone to show through to some degree while offering protection.
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This is also fair. I too have been looking for the elusive CaseMate Tough Frame, (the only grippy "bumper" available for the Pure Edition as far as I know) and nobody seems to have it in stock anymore. These days, I rotate between the black Cimo Grip TPU, the eBay Special transparent grip TPU, and nothing at all. Two of those let the aesthetic of the device shine through, but the very act of switching seems to freshen things up enough to keep the phone interesting.

totally understood points.
On a side note: Lenovo is destroying Motorola inside-out :'(

I prefer a quicksand finish back case (for the extra grip only) .

Case or cover

Availability seems to be low on cases for the Nokia 8 so far.
I'm a cluts so not going to take my 8 out of the house before I get a sturdy case for it.
I saw one article that listed 5 cases but availability seems bad so far.

I bought a lenuo (I guess it's called that) case from ebay and it feels good enough for now. A smart case of some kind would be nice to have though...

I ordered Nokia 8 in Tempered Blue and official Nokia leather flip case in brown color. We will see if it is any good. I will post the pics after weekend.

i got Nokia 8 in polished copper and 2-3 tiny TINY scratches bother me and i am looking for a clear case any ideas?
p.s. anyone that uses cases has issues with the power and volume rocker buttons?

I received oem Nokia Leather case (CP-801)
The quality is top of the line if someone likes this type of covers. I am not a fan for it but it was a gift for family member and I rate the quality 9/10. The only thing it lacks is like magnetic attachment to the screen like ipad cover. Nokai cover is slim, well cut out and really well made. I was a bit skeptical, I am not a fan of leather cases but you will probably not be dissapointed spending 40EUR for this.

I got this case off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074347Y6M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've always gone for clear bumpers on my phone, rather than opaque or solid cases. This case adds a neat textured pattern over the back of the phone, it blends very nicely with the edge of the screen, and all the buttons/connectors are easy to use. The clearance on the rear mic could be a bit better, now that I look at it, though. There's one spot where I can feel the injection port from the mold, but it doesn't bother me that much and would be easy to smooth out if it did. That link is actually for two pieces, so I have a spare if I need it.

I don't use cases ... No sense in buying beautiful phones and hiding them in cases ... Got transparent full body polyurethane protection installed ... Even makes the phone more grippy

drrajkhurana said:
I don't use cases ... No sense in buying beautiful phones and hiding them in cases ... Got transparent full body polyurethane protection installed ... Even makes the phone more grippy
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Totally agree with that sentiment. My brother has an SG7 installed in some sort of brick and it looks awful. Enjoy your phone as it was meant to be.

I just ordered the cc801. I find this phone to damn slippery without a case.

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Of course it makes perfect sense.
First, not everyone really care about the phone looks. Some people and this may come as a surprise, buy phone to use telephony, messages, audio or video, web browsing.
Second, beatiful phone is meaningles if you can not protect it and scratch it or worse, damage your screen. So much for staring at naked aluminium unibody with cracked screen.

one of the cases which looks to me like it may provide more protection is this following one: (I haven't tried it myself and I don't even have the phone but interested in it so did the research)
https://www.amazon.com/TUDIA-Slim-Fit-EXTREME-Protection-Rugged/dp/B074TB59BH?th=1
someone made a short video review of it (thank you sir)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbhmhS4wHs8

I got my Nokia 8 last night and ordered a couple of cases to try out.
This one is incredibly slim, barely a few mm thick and has a slightly raised lip. Not sure how it would handle a fall onto a hard surface, but certainly does not add much bulk whilst still offering some level of protection. It is a hard case - not a gel so a bit tricky to take off. The one thing I really dont like is the ugly J&D logo on the back.
I also got this one - which is more substantial gel case - looks nicer and feels more protective. But then it adds that bit more bulk.
I am a bit butter fingers so whilst I see the argument about not having a case - if I did not have one, my current HTC 10 would have been smashed by now.

harryw66 said:
I got my Nokia 8 last night and ordered a couple of cases to try out.
This one is incredibly slim, barely a few mm thick and has a slightly raised lip. Not sure how it would handle a fall onto a hard surface, but certainly does not add much bulk whilst still offering some level of protection. It is a hard case - not a gel so a bit tricky to take off. The one thing I really dont like is the ugly J&D logo on the back.
I also got this one - which is more substantial gel case - looks nicer and feels more protective. But then it adds that bit more bulk.
I am a bit butter fingers so whilst I see the argument about not having a case - if I did not have one, my current HTC 10 would have been smashed by now.
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HTC 10 is a tank it'd take a sledge hammer to damage it.

Update: In the end I settled on this cheap and cheerful clear gel case. Sent the other two back.
I think it will do the job well, provide reasonable protection without being too bulky - and lets the nice Silver colour of my Nokia 8 shine through.
And when it starts yellowing after while I can just order another - given the low price...
The Official Nokia 8 Soft Touch Case Black - CC-801 - looks great - but currently costing around £25 to £30 - which is over the top for what it is....

Guys, also if you interested for an official case from nokia you can find it here
https://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/official-nokia-8-hybrid-crystal-case-cc-701.html
I received and its an official case from nokia... unfortunately i haven't test it yet because i don't have the phone yet.
But feels sturdy, the back is hardened and the sides are a little bit more soft for the buttons
Here some pics (sorry for the crappy quality, still using a nexus 4 from 2012)

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Guys, also if you interested for an official case from nokia you can find it here
https://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/official-nokia-8-hybrid-crystal-case-cc-701.html
I received and its an official case from nokia... unfortunately i haven't test it yet because i don't have the phone yet.
But feels sturdy, the back is hardened and the sides are a little bit more soft for the buttons
Here some pics (sorry for the crappy quality, still using a nexus 4 from 2012)
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:good:- I spotted this also last night. But it was out of stock, but I found one in stock on Amazon UK. Ordered it to check out - as I often find official cases are slimmer / better fit than 3rd party.

Just arrived, two original Nillkin cases for Nokia 8. Paid $15 for both (purchased from AliExpress).
The red color is a bit darker than the tone visible in photo. The official renders from Nillkin also shows the red color to be bright but in reality it is a shade darker.
I have used other cases as well but this is hands down the best back cover for Nokia 8 because of one reason. The case is curved from edges exactly the same way as Nokia 8 is built. The curves start from frontal edges of the case and goes to the backside of case. It is hard to explain in words.
Other back covers make Nokia 8 blocky as they have standard squarish edges. But this one feeks like a second skin for the phone as it preserves original curved design of the phone while being slim, lightweight and sturdy.
I always get Nillkin cases for my phones because their quality is top notch and their attention to details is exceptional. They also have been unbreakable for me so far.

Hello guys is there anyone using this case? Or anything to say about that?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075...er+nokia+8&dpPl=1&dpID=41O0-3xnbqL&ref=plSrch

I always buy Nillkin cases for my phones, but it wasn't available for the Nokia 8 when I needed it. After trying a couple of cheap ones I ended with the an official Nokia 8 cover which is fantastic:

I got leather flip case from stilgut.de. very nice.