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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] i-Blason Prime Series Dual Layer Holster Case

i-Blason Prime Series Dual Layer Holster Case with Kickstand and Locking Belt Swivel Clip.
I just received this case for my Moto X 2nd Gen Pure Edition.
The packaging is as simple as it gets. No complaints here since the price of this case is low.
The back of the holster is of soft touch material. Very close feel to the material on the back of the Nexus 7 2013
The clip rotates for horizontal use but the loading of the phone is always from top to bottom.
The inside of the holster has a "suede-leather" like material to protect the screen even when the screen will never touch it due to the thickness of the case.
The whole system consists of three parts. A holster, the soft silicone case (where the phone goes), and the plastic that embrace it.
The cutouts for the mic holes on the back are spot on as well as the single cutout for the camera and Motorola logo.
The feel on the side buttons is nice and they are easy to find by just touch. The cutout for the charging port is wide
enough to accept cables with wide plastic ends.
No problem with headphone cutout but can not vouch on this since I only own headphones with straight slim connectors.
Not a problem for me either is the lack of access the sim tray with the case on.
Now let me point some cons that I see with this case system.
The case itself feels pretty good for the money paid. But the soft silicone part is a SUPER MAGNET for lint and dust.
That's in caps cause I know there's people that don't like that in a case, me included.
If you are considering this case because you have a need for a holster and that's what you want. Forget about it.
This holster should be viewed as an added "Freebie" to a good case.
Taking the phone out of the holster is either a two hand ordeal or a cumbersome one hand operation.
The side buttons are pressed every time you take out the phone.
In conclusion. Good case, with a mediocre holster.
My use of the holster will be as an added protection when transporting my phone inside a car, more like a
protecting travel case than a daily use phone holder.

I think they market the identical case under the Fossman name too. I have one for my Moto G and also only use it when active/traveling.

I use to run the Trident cases on all my devices..the "SUPER MAGNET" part, will probably go away after a few weeks of use..the silicone trim, when new, attracts ever particle of lint and dust, but I found, after a few weeks of use, the "stickiness" (newness) of the silicone goes away, and attracts alot less particles..
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Note10.1Dude said:
I think they market the identical case under the Fossman name too. I have one for my Moto G and also only use it when active/traveling.
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Me too. Yesterday a tried to use the holster for a complete day and I couldn't.
It's still a hassle to take the phone out with one hand
and the volume buttons get pressed every time you put it in.
NWKENT said:
I use to run the Trident cases on all my devices..the "SUPER MAGNET" part, will probably go away after a few weeks of use..the silicone trim, when new, attracts ever particle of lint and dust, but I found, after a few weeks of use, the "stickiness" (newness) of the silicone goes away, and attracts alot less particles..
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XT1064 Moto G (2nd Gen.)
http://waynekent.com/page6.html
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You're right after days of use it is less prone to attract stuff to it.
Also noticed that the silicon fit is not as tight as the first days but at least the hard plastic wrapping it keeps it in place.
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Are expensive branded cases really better than generic ones?

I'm currently waiting for my Moto X (2nd gen...) to arrive and searching for a case & screen protector.
I live in Israel and so prices are higher than in the US if I include shipping and so on. For example the Supcase bumper case which I assume will be best for me costs about 33$.
I've also checked Chinese sites like Ali Express and I can find all kind of cases for 1$-5$ and shipping is free. I'm wondering if there's any significant difference between those higher-priced branded cases to and generic ones in terms of protection. My current Moto G has a Trident Aegis case which is great but also pretty expensive - I'm wondering if I should again invest in a such a case (though not so bulky as this one) or I can go with one for 4$-5$ and get pretty good protection.
I WON'T compromise on protection but if I can get it for less money it's of course better.

I bought myself a cheap case for $6 the day I got my Moto X. Thankfully, it has got enough and adequate protection all around its back as well as the sides of the phone. It has cutouts for camera, microphones and the power and volume buttons. The expensive ones are just branded and have some cooler designs, but protection; meh. I'd personally look for how thick is it and what material it it made of and if it covers the sides of the phone. The cover should be moderately thick, preferably thin on the sides, but should cover up the sides and make the phone rest on the case when placed screen down. The materials I would look for is some softer material like soft plastic so it provides maximum bump protection. DO NOT go with the expensive ones. They serve no purpose. The cheap ones protect my phone from bumps on flat screen all the time.

tyus2 said:
I bought myself a cheap case for $6 the day I got my Moto X. Thankfully, it has got enough and adequate protection all around its back as well as the sides of the phone. It has cutouts for camera, microphones and the power and volume buttons. The expensive ones are just branded and have some cooler designs, but protection; meh. I'd personally look for how thick is it and what material it it made of and if it covers the sides of the phone. The cover should be moderately thick, preferably thin on the sides, but should cover up the sides and make the phone rest on the case when placed screen down. The materials I would look for is some softer material like soft plastic so it provides maximum bump protection. DO NOT go with the expensive ones. They serve no purpose. The cheap ones protect my phone from bumps on flat screen all the time.
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Thanks. I've just read many reviews that say the phone is extremely fragile. Any recommended cheap but protective case? Can those generic case can even be named online?

Not really. Bought it from a local shop, doesn't belong to some shiny high end company. But it is decent enough. The phone isn't fragile by any means. It is the most sturdy frame I've seen to date. The screen however curves to the sides of the device, so a side drop will break the screen unless you use a case.

Nadavs10 said:
Thanks. I've just read many reviews that say the phone is extremely fragile. Any recommended cheap but protective case? Can those generic case can even be named online?
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I use i-blason soft case, its very great protecting my moto X. I had the phone dropped with the screen downward, and this case safe my screen because it has tip over the screen. Its not so expensive too,also its not covering the dimple on the back.
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bimasakti85 said:
I use i-blason soft case, its very great protecting my moto X. I had the phone dropped with the screen downward, and this case safe my screen because it has tip over the screen. Its not so expensive too,also its not covering the dimple on the back.
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Thanks! Just ordered that i-Blason case. It was also the cheapest one to ship to my country which is not generic. Hope the price will be worth it... Because it's not exactly what I meant when I said "cheap"...

Quite possibly the best rugged case for the G5S Plus, and it's only $10 from Amazon

Like so many other owners of the Moto G5S Plus, I've struggled with finding a quality case. I've bought several off Amazon, and one from eBay that ended up going directly in the trash can, it was that bad.
I'll admit, I'm very picky. I want a case that's rugged, that offers good camera and screen protection, and is well made. I initially settled on this one from Amazon, and even though it provided adequate protection, I've never been happy with how grippy the soft silicone inner shell is, which makes it a pain when taking it in and out of pockets.
Every few weeks since I've purchased the phone, I've been searching on Amazon to see what's become available, and every time I've tried another case, I've been thoroughly disappointed, until now.
I came across the CoverOn Tank Series case on Amazon, and it looked promising, but only had one review. At $10, I thought I'd take a chance. It arrived today, and I'm very pleased with it. The design of the case is nearly identical to the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro, without the built in screen protector, which for me is a plus. The case back and the front bezel are made of polycarbonate, and the TPU shell is fused to the polycarbonate back of the case. The sides of the TPU offer just the right amount of grip, with additional cushion on the corners. The button covers are very tactile with zero gap, which prevents additional dust from getting inside the case. The case also has port covers integrated into the TPU, with the cutouts for the microphones and speaker perfectly placed. On a scale from 1-10, it's an easy 9.
In my opinion, and after just a few hours of use, there's two cons for this case.
1. I'm not a big fan of port covers, and actually cut them off the Unicorn Beetle Pro case for my old phone, because on that particular case, the material was too stiff and the port cover put too much tension on the USB cable when it was plugged in. Maybe it isn't a problem, but I just wasn't comfortable with it. On the CoverOn Tank cover, I may be keeping the port covers. There isn't much tension from the port covers on this case, but the covers are sometimes a bit of a pain to get open. However, because of a lack of tension, after the port cover has been open for any extended period of time, such as while the phone is charging, it takes a while before the port cover will fully recess back into the opening in the case. If I get tired of it, I'll probably just cut the port covers off the case.
2. The polycarbonate screen bezel could fit a little tighter to the TPU. It's not loose enough that I would worry about the case and bezel separating, but it's not quite as snug as the Supcase. It is tight enough, though, to get the job done.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this case, and it would take an amazing, new case coming out for me to consider switching. If you're unhappy with the case you have, give this one a shot, I doubt you'd be disappointed.
The attached images are some of the stock photos from Amazon.

I've been looking for something with port covers, actually, but that particular case is not available in the UK. Ringke is another option, but only made for G5 Plus, not the S.

The link says it ships to the UK. It's not on Amazon UK but they do ship from Amazon.com

Received mine in the UK after ordering from Amazon.com
Really pleased with it. Think it's the best case I've ever seen.

LG V35 case.

Folks,
After searching for a good and decent LG V35 TPU case I found this case: Araree Air Fit Vivid Slim Flexible Soft Skin Rubber Cover For LG V35 Case. Granted it's a bit pricey but they fit extremely well and made from matte, not glossy TPU. I got both Black and Red colors.

xela19115 said:
Folks,
After searching for a good and decent LG V35 TPU case I found this case: Araree Air Fit Vivid Slim Flexible Soft Skin Rubber Cover For LG V35 Case. Granted it's a bit pricey but they fit extremely well and made from matte, not glossy TPU. I got both Black and Red colors.
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I'm going to try one. Just ordered a v35. Have a v30 and want to see how the existing cases I have fit too

bacon612 said:
I'm going to try one. Just ordered a v35. Have a v30 and want to see how the existing cases I have fit too
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The V30 will fit with exception that the cameras on V35 are a bit lower than on V30 so the V35 cameras will not be alligned correctly with a case.
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Cheap Wallet Case
Started with the cheapest possible wallet case for V30 here and asked the seller if he can cut out the camera window 2mm lower.
More than pleased with the final result.

bacon612 said:
I'm going to try one. Just ordered a v35. Have a v30 and want to see how the existing cases I have fit too
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I have one and I don't really recommend it. The fit is not that tight and it's a bit slippery. I have the Ringke Fusion and maybe not the prettiest but it fits perfectly and the protection is amazing. Have dropped my phone several time and it doesn't have a scratch.

I use the Ringke Fusion as well. It seemed better than a lot of the other ones specifically for the V35 in terms of protection. It's just ok though, I don't feel great about it's durability or look, but the fingerprint/camera cutouts are good.

Ringke Fusion is by far the best case for the v35 phone. Slim, Protective, and stylish.

The best case for the v35, in my opinion, is the TUDIA Merge LG V35 ThinQ Case. It's thin, unobtrusive, and it fits the camera properly.

The best case I've seen for the V35 is the Speck Presidio Grip. They only come in black for the V35 but the fit and feel is great.

Guyinlaca said:
The best case I've seen for the V35 is the Speck Presidio Grip. They only come in black for the V35 but the fit and feel is great.
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Can you please show pictures of the phone in that case?
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LG V35 cases from Korea.
I just bought 2 clear TPU cases from Korea, from GMarket Global.
I got these 2, http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/English/detailview/item.aspx?goodscode=1487736543 and http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/English/detailview/item.aspx?goodscode=1513004214. Including international shipping from Korea to the US, it cost $20 or about $10 per case. They fit like a glove, including the camera opening that is correctly lined up. Tight fit and before anyone asks, they do not have a "lip" on the front to protect the screen when laying screen down. I bought a cheap tempered glass screen protector for that.
There are other LG V35 cases if you want, but I just wanted a simple clear TPU case.

Custom Leather Case for LG V35
Hello all,
After months of searching, I turned to naver.com to search for a leather case for the V35, hoping that I would have better luck using the Korean search engine. I found a custom shop in Seoul called An's Leather that has them available. Total cost for me with expedited international shipping was $49.11.
I'm too new here to be able to post links, but if you go to naver.com and search for "lg v35 leather case ansleather" you'll get 3 results, all of which show different versions of the case.
He even has 7 colors available and will stamp something in English on it if you tell him when you initially order, I was unfortunately too late in asking.
To order, you have to use KakaoTalk and message username ddajo76. He sent me a link via email to pay via credit card.
I was a little skeptical to order this way, so I waited until I received my case before I posted here. I would compare the quality of this case to be similar to an iPhone leather case.

My Fav case
The Supcase Unicorn Beetle. It's for the V30 but while the cam sits a bit low, its completely serviceable. I bought 3!
Sorry I'm new and can't post a link, but you can find it on amazon and a few other places. $9.99 or less!
It's PC and TPU molded together. Perfect for me!

toptech33 said:
The Supcase Unicorn Beetle. It's for the V30 but while the cam sits a bit low, its completely serviceable. I bought 3!
Sorry I'm new and can't post a link, but you can find it on amazon and a few other places. $9.99 or less!
It's PC and TPU molded together. Perfect for me!
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Hi can you send a picture how the camera locates?

big choice and free shipping
pay with paypal is possible
https://www.cellphonecases.com/Lg-V35-Thinq.html

I second what oregutan25 said. I really like the TUDIA Merge case for the lg v35. It is made for the v35 only, so everything line up properly. Don't get their other cases, it's not made specifically for the v35. What I really like about the case is that the volume button still functions properly(still have the tactile feedback), so you don't have to press extra hard to adjust the volume. I've really grown to like the dual layer design. TPU (flexible) plastic wraps around the phone and a hard (polycarbonate) plastic covers just the back. I use a magnetic mount in the car, so I just slip the thin piece of metal between the tpu and polycarbonate cover. Keeps the metal piece in place and from scratching the back of the phone. I have yet to drop the phone, but I feel like there is enough of a lip around the front to protect the screen there as well.
https://smile.amazon.com/TUDIA-Extreme-Protection-Rugged-Absorption/dp/B07F3YQNQT/

I have the OtterBox commuter case.other than a co-worker dropping it in the gravel and cracking the screen from a direct hit from a rock. It has survived many falls even on the screen side without any damage.
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