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Trident Cyclops case

I purchased the ----> Trident Cyclops <---- case after looking at it and the Otterbox.
What sold me on the Trident Cyclops was the ----> DEMO video <----. And the overall price. I ended up buying it from their eBay store. You can see the video by searching on eBay for "trident cyclops fascinate". Scroll down a bit and view the video.
I really wanted to protect the phone from scratches and drops. The video made feel like it would satisfy those 2 main requirements.
I also like the fact that I could chose from a selection of colors. I chose the Red & Black, Go Georgia Bulldogs!
After getting it and putting it on I love the grip the silicone gives me. The Ribbed sides now give me a great feeling of hold.
The screen protector doesn't seem to impede the sensitivity of the touch screen at all. It makes flush contact with the screen all over. And the screen has responded to my every whim. It is early and I'll see how this holds up.
The sensor that detects when its close to my face is not blocked and the screen cuts off as it is supposed too.
And the port/HP covers are very snug and stay in place when closed. They are easy to open also. They also give enough room to plug in my charger and HP without hindering it. If your HP jack is thicker than normal and doesn't plug flush because of the case no worries. They did include an 3.5mm extension jack. You plug your HP into it and it plugs into your phone jack. But I have some ear buds and a nice set of head phones and I didn't need the extension jack.
With the case on it also seems like it would protect it from incidental water contact. I don't believe it would protect it from drops in water that submerged it. But if you spilled water on it it would give some buffer from water damage compared to without the case.
Add to all of this the price was good too at 25$.
The only cons I have encountered as of now is the pull down menu is a little hard to get at due to the case. It is an easy adjustment. I just adjust the angle of my finger to side swipe it. Maybe since I got the case the same day as I got the phone. The phone went right in the case and I never had the chance to get used to the pull down menu without it.
Also the slip resistant silicone can also make it harder that without the case to slide into you pocket. But I feel that is a necessary consequence when gaining the security of it not sliding off what I lay it on. But this would be the same with all cases that have a silicone outer covering.
All in all I am very satisfied with the case.
I will add to my review later when I have had more experience with the case. give an long term review. Plus Ill add some links to the video later when I have earned the right to post links here.

emtee_skull said:
I purchased the Trident Cyclops case after looking at it and the Otterbox.
What sold me on the Trident Cyclops was the demo video. And the overall price. I ended up buying it from their eBay store. You can see the video by searching on eBay for "trident cyclops fascinate". Scroll down a bit and view the video.
I really wanted to protect the phone from scratches and drops. The video made feel like it would satisfy those 2 main requirements.
I also like the fact that I could chose from a selection of colors. I chose the Red & Black, Go Georgia Bulldogs!
After getting it and putting it on I love the grip the silicone gives me. The Ribbed sides now give me a great feeling of hold.
The screen protector doesn't seem to impede the sensitivity of the touch screen at all. It makes flush contact with the screen all over. And the screen has responded to my every whim. It is early and I'll see how this holds up.
The sensor that detects when its close to my face is not blocked and the screen cuts off as it is supposed too.
And the port/HP covers are very snug and stay in place when closed. They are easy to open also. They also give enough room to plug in my charger and HP without hindering it. If your HP jack is thicker than normal and doesn't plug flush because of the case no worries. They did include an 3.5mm extension jack. You plug your HP into it and it plugs into your phone jack. But I have some earbuds and a nice set of head phones and I didn't need the extension jack.
With the case on it also seems like it would protect it from incedental water contact. I don't believe it would protect it from drops in water that submerged it. But if you spilled water on it it would give some buffer from water damage compared to without the case.
Add to all of this the price was good too at 25$.
The only cons I have encountered as of now is the pull down menu is a little hard to get at due to the case. It is an easy adjustment. I just adjust the angle of my finger to side swipe it. Maybe since I got the case the same day as I got the phone. The phone went right in the case and I never had the chance to get used to the pull down menu without it.
Also the slip resistant silicone can also make it harder that without the case to slide into you pocket. But I feel that is a necessary consequence when gaining the security of it not sliding off what I lay it on. But this would be the same with all cases that have a silicone outer covering.
All in all I am very satisfied with the case.
I will add to my review later when I have had more experience with the case. give an long term review. Plus Ill add some links to the video later when I have earned the right to post links here.
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I checked out this case and it seems to be very durable and i might order one for my phone and ipad2

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Ok I got links in my review now. If you want you can remove the links post. Once again thanks for helping out with that.
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Kommandant vs Spiegen

Hey, everyone!
I've seen video reviews for both cases, but they didn't exactly cover the points that I really wanted to know.
The Kommandant Ultra Thin Aluminium Metal Case (Just Google "Kommandant S4 Case". The link to the case goes straight to Ebay)
OR
The Spigen Neo Hybrid Case Case (http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html)
If you have either of these cases, I need to know just a few things:
1. If I lay my phone flat on a table, does the camera lense touch the table? Or does the case come out enough to stop the camera from touching the table? (I don't want the camera lense scratched)
2. When the phone is in the case, how sturdy does it feel? Does the phone wiggle at all if you shake the case a little bit?
3. Does the case feel solid? Does it feel like it could fall apart at any moment? Or does it feel solid and well built?
Please weigh in if at all possible!

I have both cases, so I can answer your questions..
1. Neither case lets the camera lens touch the table.
2. The aluminum case is a lot more sturdier, however sturdiness does not equal drop protection. (Aluminum case would transfer the shock of the drop to the body of the phone and screen, but the TPU in the Neo Hybrid would absorb some of the impact, although not as much as a silicon-poly-carbonate combo case like the Incipio DualPro).....
3. Same thing...neither of the cases will fall apart.
PRO TIP: The Kommandant case from CaseFanatic is actually a slightly remodeled Chinese aluminum case which can be bought from eBay for ~$12-16.. (I also have a aluminum case from eBay for $13, it looks, and feels almost identical to the Kommandant)
Search "Bumper aluminum case galaxy s4" on eBay, you should be able to find some.
By the way, aluminum cases that have a back plate tend to lower your cell, WiFi, GPS reception by about 1 bar, but you could get a aluminum bumper which doesn't affect reception at all.

Spiegen case is great. I don't have or want the other. I did some research on the case before buying, the ones listed on eBay for half price are not real. I bought from the manufacturer got a screen protector for half price.
Lense won't get scratched laying flat on the table. Very well engineered to fit perfectly around the camera and flash.
Case is very snug and buttons are really easy to push. Great phone Jack is small but fits stock head phone fine. But my computer speakers Jack won't fit. Also 3rd pray chargers that are bigger on the end don't fit. Example being my Motorola car charger from a few years ago.
I have dropped my phone several times and the plastic around the phone is jacked up but the phone it's self is perfect. You can buy replacement for 10 on there web site. Or different colors. I have metal red and yellow. Digging the red... I have a white phone.
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Spigen all the way! Is fits sooo nice

[REVIEW] HTC One M9 Unicorn Beetle Pro by Supcase

I was looking for a good case for my M9 on eBay, I found these for $20+. I bought mine on Amazon for $24 w/ shipping and got it in two days.
Complete case with full protection, hard rubber exterior, included belt clip holster. Comes in five different colors, I chose black. Integrated screen protector, tabs covering USB and headset ports, open access for camera, flash, and IR blaster. Two part construction, phone goes in front piece and both go into back piece which "hugs" the front and wraps around.
I've been using it for two days now, and I really like it.
Two complaints:
The screen protector is not a matte finish, so it reflects sunlight using it in the car. It would probably be pretty easy to remove with a little force, or cut out with a pen knife, if you wanted to use a matte screen protector instead (or if the built-in one starts showing its age).
The provided belt clip holster holds the phone well, but depending on how you insert it may cause accidental presses of the side power button, waking the screen. This isn't an issue if you're a pocket carrier and forego the holster entirely, as I figure a lot of people would get sick of taking it out and putting it back if you use the phone frequently.
I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a case. Sorry for no links but I'm new here and don't have 10 posts. Google search should find it on Amazon and company website with really good pics.

After using the case for a month, I'm still quite happy with it, but I have an additional complaint for a very minor issue.
The case is somewhat thick around the phone, with the rubber sides being about 1/8" - 3/16". Around the camera and flash the holes in the case have angled \____/ sides which are probably designed to they're not inhibiting or encroaching on the pictures you take.
Around the IR blaster, however, the sides are straight |____|, and when combined with the thickness greatly inhibits the "field of view" of the transmitter. If you use a program like Smart IR or Peel to control your devices you have to aim it directly at the sensor because the hole channels the light and prevents it from being used at any other angle.
If you're using a custom ROM on the M9 you may not even be able to use the IR blaster, but if you're still on stock firmware (like me) it's something to consider. I don't know if it would be any better with another case.
I've dropped the phone in the case a few times, including once in a parking lot onto asphalt, and it shows very little wear. The phone itself still looks as good as the day I got it.

New case review for mi4C - The Original IPAKY Neo Hybrid

Hello !
I have been using the IPAKY case for the last five month since January and I have to say I'm amazed!
It still looks great, it's VERY light, it literally keeps the phone compact, I don't feel bulkiness, It feels good in the hand, you can still use the phone in one hand, feels great!
It's made of 2 parts, the bumper is plastic and the body is made of TPU, it keeps the screen from getting broken, my phone fell so many times of my hand and it still intact with the original screen protector in place(the Mocolo from my previous post, WITH NO SCRATCHES OR CRACKS ON IT)
You can see that part of the plastic shows very little, to no wear. That is nothing that should concern you, it does not ruin the look of the case or has any effect other than visual.
Link to buy - as usually from trusted suppliers:
Pictures:
The IPAKY case:
https://goo.gl/QiQbIY
Link to purchase the Mocolo screen protector, You'll be buying 2pcs, keep one for spare, you never know when you might need it.
In addition, this is the official shop, I have been buying here for years and so did most of Ali Express users who are buying their products.
https://goo.gl/WTlDQk
Thanks.
Josef.

after two months there is some paint scratching off the edges from the silver part although mine has never survived a fall or whatever similar and is carried in leather pouch, so I'd say the painting quality is poor, but overall the case is much better and not bulkier than an average silicon case, so I keep using it - but next time I'd choose black/black version of ipaky for two reasons: 1) the painting quality mentioned above 2) in the car, mounted on windshield, the silver parts give unpleasant glare (not directly, but there are reflections on the glass) in bright daylight

Yeah, the paint really doesn't bother me, so I don't think it's a big deal.

I used that case for a lenovo K3 note. With the note, options were limited and the ipaky looked nice. It lasted about 3 months and the plastic outer shell cracked and finally completely separated around the power button.
The ipaky for the mi4c is slightly more robust - but veeeerrry slightly. I can't honestly say I expect it to last more than 6 months.

A like the looks ipaky, the minus i have some off my headphone jacks 3,5 cannot plug properly and also the back speaker sound a little blocked by the case

Unicorn Beetle pro for the Note 9. Anyone use it?

I'm just wondering if anyone is using the Unicorn beetle and what do you think of it? What is the built in screen protector like? Does it work well with wireless charging and does the screen protector fit tight to the screen?

I have the black and the blue, extraordinary protection, wireless charge compatibility, no expensive. The cons a little bulky, the screen protector is better than previous models but it is made of plastic and I need to clean it constantly, but its clear, without sensitivity issues and it's only protection is versus scratches.

With the black, I replaced the plastic and used a White dome instead but I think that the thicknes of the glass was not compatible with the case and few weeks after the adhesive of the dome rip off.

Is it as good as an Otterbox defender though?

pacherecords said:
With the black, I replaced the plastic and used a White dome instead but I think that the thicknes of the glass was not compatible with the case and few weeks after the adhesive of the dome rip off.
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I have almost the same phone cover (looks the same) as you, mine is SUPCASE CLAYCO XENON and it is magnificent!

DeVilio said:
I have almost the same phone cover (looks the same) as you, mine is SUPCASE CLAYCO XENON and it is magnificent!
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they are all belonged to the same company

I use it and Love it!
Although, I had removed the Plastic Screen Protector.
I never liked that and will Not use a Plastic Screen Protector ever.
They scratch easily.

Did you get the case? I'm looking at beetle pro?

Where do I even begin with this steaming hot pile of garbage?
Ok, how about the basics: The button response is fantastic. Best response I've ever had in a case and a really smart design. One star for that. The fit is also fantastic, one star for that.
Now... If you are thinking about purchasing this item, keep in mind whether you did it through a signature on a contract, or you forked over your hard earned cash you are now the proud owner of a $1500 device which at time of writing is superior to 99% of the others you could have chosen.
With that factoid in mind, you really need to stop for a second before pressing that purchase button and ask yourself why you have given yourself the rolls royce of phone experiences if you are going to put the kingswood of phone cases on it?
From the second you take this thing out of the box, all the illusions of SUPCASE's snazzy manufacturer website, high quality rendered images and romantic illusions of ruggedizing your handset will fall away to dust. This case is plastic-fantastic and it is immediately obvious that you have just made a terrible mistake.
I'm not sure which case my fellow reviewers have received but I will have to assume it was one that SUPCASE paid for themselves.
The 'screen protector' seems to be made out of discarded freezer bag and glued in to the front section by a blind man with a hot glue gun. It feels cheap, it looks cheap...it is cheap. No big deal, you can rip it out in 2 seconds flat and fit a proper 9H glass protector.
Even after that, you are still carrying your $1500 phone around in a flimsy piece of plastic that looks every bit like the $5 price tag it SHOULD carry.
The dirt-quality plastic is thinly veiled in form, but in function it will not be long until the hinges of the kickstand mechanism are loose and weak. The stand itself is manufactured out of such poor, thin, flimsy material that it is nothing more than a momentary novelty, not long of this earth.
Dust protection: Yes. It has flaps over the charge port and headphone jack. The flaps are insanely stiff, which makes me think they put their entire materials budget into the internal rubberised liner which is actually stiff enough to put undue pressure on the charge cable to the point that I will not use them. They also put them right next to 2 gaping holes for the speaker port and S-Pen meaning any perceived dust prevention is pure fantasy. They will keep large debris out of the hole if you spend a lot of time in the bush, which is half the reason I bought this case.
"Oh, nevermind, I only charge wirelessly - I don't care if the port covers are stiff, I hardly ever use them!" I can almost hear the thought running through your head. Well, allow me to break that illusion.
SUPCASE have managed to do what almost no other manufacturer has been able to! Build a case that does not work with wireless charging unless you have the official Samsung horizontal charger and are prepared to spend a bit of time figuring out exactly the right spot to place it every time. So, you're going to need to worry about those port covers after all.
Why would anyone want a wireless charging solution that lays their phone dead flat? Most utilise an upright design which allows you to easily view notifications etc on a desk, or on a night stand. This thing even blocks my 15w upright charger, I'm not even sure how they managed that because I'm pretty sure you could cook eggs on it if they had an induction coil.
Overall, SUPCASE have really let themselves down here. The design is fantastic. It is reminiscent of the Samsung Active lineup in styling. There's a great lip top and bottom to prevent the screen from contacting the ground in a drop, it's well cradled in the rubber section and I do actually have a tiny bit of faith the phone could survive a drop in this case. Why they had to go and build the bulk of it out of the cheapest materials available I will never know. I would have paid double if they'd done the job properly. Now I'm out of pocket and will end up paying twice.