Anybody know anything about the Lifeproof Fré? I love this phone but I work on the field with all type of weather and I'm getting scare it will broke due getting wet or dirty. I'm beginning to wonder if it was a good choice because it is not waterproof.
Im really hoping they can release the case already, I know they have been reliable with other phones. Im hoping to using it for vacations and snowboarding this year.
Both the Pixel and Pixel XL cases have been released as of 1100 EST today.
Just bought one too hehe
wow. jealous.. ive been wanting a waterproof case for my nexus' for years.. hopefully theyll have a lifeproof case next yr when I'm ready to upgrade to the pixel 2.
make sure yall buy a ton of these to show them the demand
These cases add a decent amount of bulk though right? Just wish they were not so much money.
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These cases add a decent amount of bulk though right? Just wish they were not so much money.
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I've never had a LifeProof case, but once I get it. I'll send some pics! I was desperate to get one because I want the waterproof, dustproof, etc... I love the phone so much that it deserves to be protected! Plus I don't have the protection plan haha
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I've never had a LifeProof case, but once I get it. I'll send some pics! I was desperate to get one because I want the waterproof, dustproof, etc... I love the phone so much that it deserves to be protected! Plus I don't have the protection plan haha
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Oh I hear you man! I have never had one either, mainly due to the price point. Definitely post up some pics when you get it though. Thanks!
I plan to buy one before we go to the beach h this summer.
Had one for my Galaxy S6 and it worked really well, the only problem was a rainbow effect if you don't clean the glass very well.
The power port cover broke twice but they send me a new both time only by sending a picture of the broken one. You don't need to send the broke case to them. For the warranty it worth the price my opinion.
Do you have to remove your tempered glass to use this case?
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I removed my tempered glass. I just got my case and attached it (skipped the water test hehe). So far it's nice, but damn it is quite bulky. I have the XL, yes i have smalls hands ( I'm Asian D. Hmmm idk if I'd recommend it just yet, maybe if I had the regular pixel then I might not have complained, but having this xl and it's case on together is making me second guess. I'll post pics as soon as I can. It does feel protected in terms of water resistant. It doesn't feel as sturdy if I were to drop it, but who knows. It slips off my hands. I'm going to buy a kickstand or finger holder thing where you attach it on the phone or case. If you guys have any questions, I'll do my best to answer.
Eh the buttons (volume and power) are kind of hard to press too. Think about the price and I think it's not worth it now... Haha fml! And the dust gets under the screen, how is this waterproof! I'm scared to try.
Has anyone used this case with a dbrand skin? Would really like to be able to use both.
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Just got mine today. No more bulk if not less than my OtterBox Commuter. Only issue I have is there's a good 1mm air gap between the screen and the built in screen protector. I have a glass screen protector on currently which might be causing the gap as there is a black foam piece that creates a gap for the earpiece. I might try it without my glass screen protector in a few days if the built in screen protector doesn't settle.
Received my lifeproof this last Thursday and not happy with the screen protector at all. It takes all the clarity out of the phone. Especially on white screens it looks like its very grainy/pixelated. My wife has a lifeproof on her 7 plus and the grainy/clarity loss is not near as bad. Anyone else experiencing this?
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Just got mine today. No more bulk if not less than my OtterBox Commuter. Only issue I have is there's a good 1mm air gap between the screen and the built in screen protector. I have a glass screen protector on currently which might be causing the gap as there is a black foam piece that creates a gap for the earpiece. I might try it without my glass screen protector in a few days if the built in screen protector doesn't settle.
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As an update, I took the glass screen protector off and the gap is gone. Im happy with it so far.
ndhusmc said:
As an update, I took the glass screen protector off and the gap is gone. Im happy with it so far.
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What about sound?
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What about sound?
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Downward blasting speaker output is slightly muffled but not distorted or garbled like some previous versions of LifeProof cases. I'd say it's definitely on par with the LifeProof Fre Power I had on my iPhone 6.
Earpiece output is perfect and not muffled that I could notice.
As far as for voice input, I made multiple phone calls and asked how I sounded and no one noticed any distortion of my voice.
I'm having issues with recording a video. The autofocus is so bad, anyone else?
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Often times when a new phone come out, I take a chance and order a cheapy case on eBay for $2 and end up throwing away when it arrives due to it being cheap mis-fitting junk.
However, I came across the cases listed below from seller AccStation on eBay, and decided to take a chance. They sell them for $3.50 with free shipping (tho I had to pay tax since I'm in CA). It arrived and was like Christmas day. I'm not even kidding. I've had hundreds of mobile devices, and thousands of cases in my life, and this is hands-down the most 100% perfect fitting, most amazingly cut case I've ever bought, and it was only four bux! The camera cutout is EXACT, it's like the phone was dipped in the rubber. There's no lose\off-cut pieces. The shell is incredibly thin, and it's a material that doesn't stick to the inside of your pocket when you put it in and out.
I am ordering more from this seller to have as backups. Right now they're out of stock, so they raised the price to $100 to not sell any, but watch their website and grab them when they're back in stock. I can't even begin to tell you how impressed I am with the quality and fit of this case, it's as if my phone was dipped in the rubber, it just is 100% spot-on!
http://www.accstation.com/chtcdesisc05.html
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http://www.accstation.com/chtcdesisc04.html
And no I don't work for this company, haha.
Bought what appears to be the same case in gray (clear frost smoke circle) from amazon for $4.99. The amazon seller was eforcity I believe. Case is amazing I have to agree.
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blackviper71 said:
Bought what appears to be the same case in gray (clear frost smoke circle) from amazon for $4.99. The amazon seller was eforcity I believe. Case is amazing I have to agree.
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Yeah, AccStation and eForcity are the same company... based out of Costa Mesa I believe. I think they're just an importer from china... and like most they get crap 99% of the time, but this is certainly one of the 1% when they got it absolutely right.
I ordered a 2 pack of those before I got my phone. I used it for about a week before switching to the Best Buy/seidio case. The TPU cases fit great , I just didnt like that they were flush with the camera lense so no protection if you laid it down on the back. Also (only happened once) I had the case bind up somehow and jammed the volume down key pressed. Im still hanging on to the case though, Im sure Ill switch back and forth between the two.
That would certainly explain the similarities. Hahaha. And I agree on the camera coverage. It just misses going past the camera to protect it.
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Yeah, AccStation and eForcity are the same company... based out of Costa Mesa I believe. I think they're just an importer from china... and like most they get crap 99% of the time, but this is certainly one of the 1% when they got it absolutely right.
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I don't know if this is the same case on eBay: http://bit.ly/f4LAJp
Looks like a good deal if what you describe is true.
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I ordered a 2 pack of those before I got my phone. I used it for about a week before switching to the Best Buy/seidio case. The TPU cases fit great , I just didnt like that they were flush with the camera lense so no protection if you laid it down on the back. Also (only happened once) I had the case bind up somehow and jammed the volume down key pressed. Im still hanging on to the case though, Im sure Ill switch back and forth between the two.
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Mine has about a 1mm protrusion around the camera so the lens doesn't lay flat against a surface. It's one of the reasons I preferred this case to any others. The camera lenses have a plastic cover over them to begin with, so they're fairly resistant anyhow. I just don't like how some cases add so much bulk to the back of android phones, mainly because of the camera.
I haven't had a volume key issue, that would be annoying.
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I don't know if this is the same case on eBay: http://bit.ly/f4LAJp
Looks like a good deal if what you describe is true.
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Your linky is dead. :-( got an ebay item #?
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I don't know if this is the same case on eBay: http://bit.ly/f4LAJp
Looks like a good deal if what you describe is true.
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Was able to get it to load, looks like this seller is selling them directly from China (no other explanation as to why it'd take 3-5 WEEKS for delivery).
I'd recommend waiting till AccStation on ebay or Accstation.com has them back in stock and order from them. Mine took about a week to arrive.
I used to use one of these for my old iPhone 3G. They do work pretty well. One problem that can arise though if you have a screen protector it can cause it to peel because of where the edges are.
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I used to use one of these for my old iPhone 3G. They do work pretty well. One problem that can arise though if you have a screen protector it can cause it to peel because of where the edges are.
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I can refute this issue. I have a Zagg InvisiShield on mine, and it causes no issue. the case doesn't even touch the screen protector.
While on some models I can see this as an issue, the real question is the quality of your screen protector. A quality screen protector will not peel due to friction with a case. I've had cheap screen protectors that peel, and my last few phones I've gone with Zagg as they just stay on and I don't have to worry about peeling. To me it's worth the price. This particular case doesn't touch the screen protector in any way tho. I tried to take a pic showing it but without a DSLR I can't get in tight enough without blurr.
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I can refute this issue. I have a Zagg InvisiShield on mine, and it causes no issue. the case doesn't even touch the screen protector.
While on some models I can see this as an issue, the real question is the quality of your screen protector. A quality screen protector will not peel due to friction with a case. I've had cheap screen protectors that peel, and my last few phones I've gone with Zagg as they just stay on and I don't have to worry about peeling. To me it's worth the price. This particular case doesn't touch the screen protector in any way tho. I tried to take a pic showing it but without a DSLR I can't get in tight enough without blurr.
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My friend had a zagg on his iphone 3gs and it peeled big time. I got another friend with an iphone 4 and he has the zagg. He says he has gone through a bunch of them because they peel at the corner where the camera is. I used to have a zagg too. It wasn't too bad. I've used bodyguardz and bestskinsever too. They are all about the same. Zagg is a little thicker I think with more orange peel though. I use bestskinsever now because they are less than half the price of zagg or bodyguardz.
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My friend had a zagg on his iphone 3gs and it peeled big time. I got another friend with an iphone 4 and he has the zagg. He says he has gone through a bunch of them because they peel at the corner where the camera is. I used to have a zagg too. It wasn't too bad. I've used bodyguardz and bestskinsever too. They are all about the same. Zagg is a little thicker I think with more orange peel though. I use bestskinsever now because they are less than half the price of zagg or bodyguardz.
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Ohhh, we're talking about two different things. When I say Zagg I'm referring ONLY to the SCREEN protector product. I can certainly see how a complete skin\body cover would peel when putting a case on or off. I'm not sure why someone would use a complete skin and then also put a case on it, but hey, to each his own.
From past experience, 90% of people who ahve peeling problems with Zagg is because of improper installation. Most people who have Zagg don't ever have issues with them, but I've seen many peel where someone's fingers aren't wet when they install the corners, therefor it strips some of the glue from under the edge weakening the bond causing peeling.
Not sure why one would want to completely wrap their phone in a plastic lining... why not just carry your phone in a zip-loc bag? hehe. I guess there are those odd people who cover their couches in plastic too, haha
I'm only referring to screen protector as well...but the zagg for the iphone is the same front and back minus the whole for the camera.
By the way, my Inspire has a body skin on it from bestskinsever. I don't have a case on it though. It's nice carrying it around with no case. I got used to that when I put a body skin on my old iphone 3g.
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By the way, my Inspire has a body skin on it from bestskinsever. I don't have a case on it though. It's nice carrying it around with no case. I got used to that when I put a body skin on my old iphone 3g.
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Yeah I too prefer not having a case because most cases make the phone look too bulky, hence why I wrote this raving review I normally wouldn't since this skin adds almost no bulk.
Funny how those who say this case = bad because it doesn't protect the camera sufficiently go on to say that a bodyshield is good, which provides NO protection to the camera , haha
I didn't say it doesn't protect the camera sufficiently. Matter of fact, the only reason I would sport this case is if I do want to protect the camera. The other case that I like is the case-mate, but that is 20. I'm sure I'll pick one of these up though. I'd like protection when I go traveling on vacation.
Nice case. I almost bought one last week. Wish I had because the Body glove one I have sucks.
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I didn't say it doesn't protect the camera sufficiently. Matter of fact, the only reason I would sport this case is if I do want to protect the camera. The other case that I like is the case-mate, but that is 20. I'm sure I'll pick one of these up though. I'd like protection when I go traveling on vacation.
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Yeah it's all made in China for pennies, so no sense in spending $20-30 when you can get one you like for $5 or less
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Nice case. I almost bought one last week. Wish I had because the Body glove one I have sucks.
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I returned my body glove to ATT... they hassled me to give me my corporate 25% off saying it's a "high-demand" case... I showed them in my Premier Contract that I get 25% off and after talking to a manager I was able to get the discount, so I can't say I was upset to return it, haha. I'm so over AT&T stores treating every launch like it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, haha
Steinheil has their Ultra-Clear screen protectors available for the DROID Charge. I just ordered one and I'm hoping it works out better than the ZAGG Invisibleshield did on my Fascinate. See here
I put their incredible shield plus the ultracrystal screen protector on my Fascinate, and absolutely love it. The tacky feeling around the phone is nice for grip (especially with games) but still can slide in my pocket. And of course, the screen protector itself is smooth as glass.
Nice to see it coming out so soon for the Charge, it was weeks before the Fascinate's was available.
I swear by Steinheil. I love the way they glide onto the surface, no hassle and no bubbles.
Which version have people tested? I see they have 3 types.
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Which version have people tested? I see they have 3 types.
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I got the ultra-crystal as I didn't want any distortion to the screen and don't really care about fingerprints as they can always be wiped off.
I know I'm double posting, but I wanted to bump this to share. I got my screen protector in the mail yesterday afternoon and was able to put it on my phone last night. The ultra-crystal protectors are THICK, much thicker than I was expecting. Installation was fairly simple, didn't have to turn my phone off or anything, which is nice coming from ZAGG. There is no distortion to the screen at all, and you can barely tell that I even have a screen protector on it. I unfortunately got a small piece of dust that I can't get off at the bottom edge and that is the only place you can really see that something is covering the screen. Will see how it holds up over the next week or two, now that I'll be a little less careful since the screen won't get scratched.
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I know I'm double posting, but I wanted to bump this to share. I got my screen protector in the mail yesterday afternoon and was able to put it on my phone last night. The ultra-crystal protectors are THICK, much thicker than I was expecting. Installation was fairly simple, didn't have to turn my phone off or anything, which is nice coming from ZAGG. There is no distortion to the screen at all, and you can barely tell that I even have a screen protector on it. I unfortunately got a small piece of dust that I can't get off at the bottom edge and that is the only place you can really see that something is covering the screen. Will see how it holds up over the next week or two, now that I'll be a little less careful since the screen won't get scratched.
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My friend ordered two of these for us and got them today. I just got off the phone with him and he says he loves it! I have to wait until tuesday for him to bring me mine
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My friend ordered two of these for us and got them today. I just got off the phone with him and he says he loves it! I have to wait until tuesday for him to bring me mine
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I love it too, and the areas that weren't fully pressed down due to what I thought was dust disappeared, so I guess it just took a little time to fully fasten itself. The fit is almost 100% matched to the glass, so you really have to look to see that it's even there.
Looks like they are temporarily out of the Ultra Crystal. I was going to pull the trigger and that option is gone...
Edit:Well, it looks like the full-body shields ship with the UC screen protector, if you wanted full coverage.
Quick question: do these shields cover or interfere with the front-facing camera? From the illustrations, it looks like the shield covers the front camera.
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Quick question: do these shields cover or interfere with the front-facing camera? From the illustrations, it looks like the shield covers the front camera.
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It covers the camera, but the protector is completely clear, and although I haven't taken any pictures with the FFC, the image displayed on the screen when using it doesn't show any distortion.
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Looks like they are temporarily out of the Ultra Crystal. I was going to pull the trigger and that option is gone...
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They're sold out of their stock on sgpstore.com but I grabbed one off Amazon (sold by SGP Store, stocked by Amazon) yesterday with free shipping (got a compatible HDMI cable and TPU case with it to make $25) and it shipped today. They're only showing a couple left in stock then good luck finding one until they make more of them.
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They're sold out of their stock on sgpstore.com but I grabbed one off Amazon (sold by SGP Store, stocked by Amazon) yesterday with free shipping (got a compatible HDMI cable and TPU case with it to make $25) and it shipped today. They're only showing a couple left in stock then good luck finding one until they make more of them.
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Yep, I also ordered from Amazon last night I got the full-body kit which includes the ultra-crystal. Will be here Friday thanks to 2-day prime
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Yep, I also ordered from Amazon last night I got the full-body kit which includes the ultra-crystal. Will be here Friday thanks to 2-day prime
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Where was that?! I just spent a good twenty minutes looking on Amazon for it and didn't see it anywhere...are these really worth the price? I assume yes, given the reaction you all have to Steinheil's products, but thought I'd ask.
I got the ultra crystal. I can barely tell it's there. Lots of finger prints... but I don't mind too much.
How does Steinheil compare to Bodyguardz, Zaggs, BSE, or clean protector?
I ask cuz I'm looking for full body protector? Plus does anyone have discount codes?
If you can wait a week or so just get some decent cheap ones off ebay like these
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-CLEAR-Screen-...238019?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a66966f03
I ended up ordering some of the ultra crystal from amazon and am very impressed.
I am less impressed with my skills, I managed to get a little piece of dust on my second attempt to apply... but other than that the thing is perfect, and my dust ended up being in a corner so i didn't want to waste another protector.
Definitely worth the money, all other protectors "ruin" the screen for me, its such a nice screen, but it still needs protection.
I had a good experience with Zagg, but hated the rubbery feel. So, I was looking into getting a Steinheil protector.
Any stores carry these like Best Buy does Zagg? Or is it online only?
I bought the cheap 3 pack from Verizon to hold me over and ugh. Super clear, but bubbles on the edges are almost impossible to prevent. I love the texture better than zagg, but there is some glare outdoors.
Is it possible to get these cheap ones on with the edges coming up? I ask because I don't think I ever seen a phone without the bubbles on the edges.
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I had a good experience with Zagg, but hated the rubbery feel. So, I was looking into getting a Steinheil protector.
Any stores carry these like Best Buy does Zagg? Or is it online only?
I bought the cheap 3 pack from Verizon to hold me over and ugh. Super clear, but bubbles on the edges are almost impossible to prevent. I love the texture better than zagg, but there is some glare outdoors.
Is it possible to get these cheap ones on with the edges coming up? I ask because I don't think I ever seen a phone without the bubbles on the edges.
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I have a super cheap one from ebay. smudge resistance is less than optimal, but I have no bubbles.
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Can anyone give me an idea of what this feels like? All the reviews I find are about how you can drop it from such and such height which is cool and all but none of them detail how it feels. Does it feel glass like? Will it start to feel sticky? Does it have a bit of give that makes it feel a bit plasticy?
I have it for my iPhone 6 Plus, I was worried it'd feel sticky too.. but its more a harder rubber... definitely NOT sticky in the least. On the inside, it's a honeycomb pattern (guessing this assists in landing) But it's excellent. I hate full cases and it raises both the front and back on, so it'll never land on the screen or back. but it's still slim, because it's just a bumper.
This bumper + slickwraps will be it for me. Just hoping they get the same dope star wars skins they have for the nexus 6!!
Someone else has a thread on this, but I never really liked the non-glass covers. Having super thin tempered glass is awesome because it gives the same feel and clarity.
I'd have to see the rhino shield in real life to know if it's something I'd rather use over TG.
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Someone else has a thread on this, but I never really liked the non-glass covers. Having super thin tempered glass is awesome because it gives the same feel and clarity.
I'd have to see the rhino shield in real life to know if it's something I'd rather use over TG.
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You may be confusing the case with the "complete package"
The rhino shield is a bumper, you can still put at tgsp on the phone. That's what I'm planning to do
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You may be confusing the case with the "complete package"
The rhino shield is a bumper, you can still put at tgsp on the phone. That's what I'm planning to do
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Rhino Shield = the screen protector
Crash Bumper = bumper case... or "backless case"
I have a RShield on my OPO. Can't even remember what glass feels like anymore tbh.
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Rhino Shield = the screen protector
Crash Bumper = bumper case... or "backless case"
I have a RShield on my OPO. Can't even remember what glass feels like anymore tbh.
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Looks like I'm the confused one then I thought the guard was the model of the bumper
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I plan on testing the bumper. Can answer that once I get it.
DO NOT buy that garbage, get a cheaper tempered glass
If you drop your phone say goodbye to your screen
While I'm not sold on bumper cases, what I've seen on video of these things they definitely look impressive.
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DO NOT buy that garbage, get a cheaper tempered glass
If you drop your phone say goodbye to your screen
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So you have a video like this that shows a phone's screen breaking instead of holding up absolutely fine?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEGZwe3n6_M
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DO NOT buy that garbage, get a cheaper tempered glass
If you drop your phone say goodbye to your screen
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Are there any similar tests where they drop a metal ball on a tempered glass protector?
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Rhino Shield = the screen protector
Crash Bumper = bumper case... or "backless case"
I have a RShield on my OPO. Can't even remember what glass feels like anymore tbh.
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Not sure what you mean, is that good or bad not being able to remember what glass feels like?
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Are there any similar tests where they drop a metal ball on a tempered glass protector?
Not sure what you mean, is that good or bad not being able to remember what glass feels like?
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Every time I've had my TP get cracked it saved the screen instead. You plan on having heavy metal objects fall from above directly on your screen?
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Are there any similar tests where they drop a metal ball on a tempered glass protector?
Not sure what you mean, is that good or bad not being able to remember what glass feels like?
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Oops.. that should be Crash Guard. Bumper on my mind while typing that lol.
I've dropped my phone a few times from waist-height or lil higher. Couple from lap getting out of car. Three of those times my phone has landed flat/near-flat on its' face.
No scratches or any damage from those.
I have a Diztronic TPU case as well. Between that and the Rhino Shield, they've kept my screen intact.
I've had the RS on for so long, I think I've acclimated to it. Still feels very smooth. But I'm sure when I get my 6P, I'll be thinking "oh this is what glass feels like again".... then stick a RS back on it lol.
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Every time I've had my TP get cracked it saved the screen instead. You plan on having heavy metal objects fall from above directly on your screen?
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No, but it's a scenario that if I could just buy one protector it's better. The Rhino shield from what I've seen absorbs a lot of the impact from things. Imagine you accidentally drop your phone onto a rock or something. Your screen protector breaks and you need a new one and if there's too much force the screen below breaks, rhino shield (supposedly) absorbs it and can take the impact from falling on something better. Using a metal ball is just an easy way to show off the situation.
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Oops.. that should be Crash Guard. Bumper on my mind while typing that lol.
I've dropped my phone a few times from waist-height or lil higher. Couple from lap getting out of car. Three of those times my phone has landed flat/near-flat on its' face.
No scratches or any damage from those.
I have a Diztronic TPU case as well. Between that and the Rhino Shield, they've kept my screen intact.
I've had the RS on for so long, I think I've acclimated to it. Still feels very smooth. But I'm sure when I get my 6P, I'll be thinking "oh this is what glass feels like again".... then stick a RS back on it lol.
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If you could tell me if there's any big difference when you do get it, that would be appreciated. Mainly because $50 is a lot to spend on a bumper+screen protector and I would like to know!
So does anyone know if they're actually making this bumper and screen guard combo (I'd like the back of the phone protector, personally) for the 6p?
I sent them an email and they said they are. Many others have said they got the same email back as well so here's hoping they do.
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I sent them an email and they said they are. Many others have said they got the same email back as well so here's hoping they do.
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Yep, they just got back to me confirming they'll be releasing at least the bumper in "upcoming weeks" and that it'll be announced first on their Facebook page.
Hoping they do the whole package so I can get one of their back of the phone screen protectors. Wanna keep that aluminum sexy.
the real product is out and the drop test from 11 ft~
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn97waLsnE4
What are the dimensions with the bumper on? I'm looking to get this case and use it with a mount for a camera tripod.
pics attached in inches
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Curious, Is this bumper annoying to game with?
I really want to use the phone without a case and just a tgsp.. But I am unsure how scratch resistant it is. I am about to receive a replacement phone from Google as my first had issues. What do you guys use?
Definitely get a screen protector. Just having it in my pockets caused many small screen scratches over time.
As for the phone itself, the beveled metal edges around the screen scratch and dent VERY easily. A slight accidental bump can permanently mess it up pretty badly. The back metal of the phone seems to hold up very nicely, though.
i have no screen protector or case and I wouldnt have it any other way. That being said the edges are a thinner metal then a coke can so it will nick easily
This phone is too slippery to use without a case imo. I use a Spigen Thin Fit to help with grip and I'm happy.
Always wrap your thing!
Using a slickwraps skin. It's much easier to hold without a case because it's less heavy and thinner (due to how long the phone is)
I'm using my phone absolutely naked, have insurance in case something happens to it in lieu of a case.
gman88667733 said:
I really want to use the phone without a case and just a tgsp.. But I am unsure how scratch resistant it is. I am about to receive a replacement phone from Google as my first had issues. What do you guys use?
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I feel the same way however I'd like to keep this phone looking good.. I've gone with the Rhino bumper which is thin, discreet and you can still feel the back of the phone..plus the protection is supposed to be amazing.
The only problem I have now is that the case looks good too so I want to protect that now lol.
30 dollars with shipping, I'm in the UK and it came in under a week. A great case.
All I have on my phone is a dbrand skin. Unfortunately, I had an issue where it dropped a short distance (6 to 12 inches) and landed on a corner and it knicked up that corner near the screen pretty good, but not enough to convince me to buy a case yet... lol Haven't had any problems with any screen scratches or any other cosmetic damages yet.
dladz said:
I feel the same way however I'd like to keep this phone looking good.. I've gone with the Rhino bumper which is thin, discreet and you can still feel the back of the phone..plus the protection is supposed to be amazing.
The only problem I have now is that the case looks good too so I want to protect that now lol.
30 dollars with shipping, I'm in the UK and it came in under a week. A great case.
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I'm in the UK too. Did you get any customs charges or anything? Was it straight from Rhino shields website? Cheers
AzraelsKiss said:
All I have on my phone is a dbrand skin. Unfortunately, I had an issue where it dropped a short distance (6 to 12 inches) and landed on a corner and it knicked up that corner near the screen pretty good, but not enough to convince me to buy a case yet... lol Haven't had any problems with any screen scratches or any other cosmetic damages yet.
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Can you post a picture please?
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gman88667733 said:
I'm in the UK too. Did you get any customs charges or anything? Was it straight from Rhino shields website? Cheers
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Straight from the evo labs website. No restrictions. Here within a week. I did pay p&p but that's expected. About 4 quid I think.
One thing id like to say though, the rear clearance is not 100% the very centre of the back is slightly exposed, the bumper does not offer complete clearance when you push it against a flat surface.
If you don't know what I mean.
Take your phone and slide the back of it along the edge of a surface, say a mantelpiece or a shelf and whilst the start of the case is covered, towards the middle is not..
Not the end of the world but I'd have liked the clearance, ironically, tech 21 always offers this , something to consider.
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Can you post a picture please?
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Unfortunately, my N6P is my only camera at the moment. I'm sure most people wouldn't even notice the ding from a distance, but every time I run my finger along it, I cry a little inside.
Have a good one!
I have a glass screen protector, a Dbrand black carbon fiber skin for the glass panel on the back, and carry the phone around in a FitBag pouch.
This phone is the first where i must have a case for traction, its soo slippery and i want to hold it casually and treat it like a normal phone. I bet if i had it in my pocket it will just defy gravity and just fly out, would get a skin but seeing how easy it was to bend the bezel with my finger nail, i dont want break it in the first year,
I got one of these, the thinnest case i could find.i know it wont help in a fall but it will help against wear and tear
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...ack-Cover-For-Huawei/1750180_32495581013.html
I've always rocked my phones naked. This time around I'm using a skin. Had a front back skin. Did drop it once too >_<. Thankfully it's just a small dent right above the camera visor. The skin on my phone is slippery so I ordered a more grippier one and took off the front skin because ambient display works better without it.
I have only a d brand frame for the camera.
I have glass screen protector and tried a clear thin case, but am back to no case..just the glass. No problems. I did add a little non-slip round piece to the back..it stays in my pocket just a little better, and totally stops it from sliding off a flat surface.
In and out of pocket all day, I am not real careful about keys or coins and no issues. I have done this with HTC M7,8,9 also with no problems. I hate hiding a good looking phone with an ugly case...and no case I have ever seen enhances the look.
Any one know of a transparant case that is compatible with slickwraps? Bought the galactic series but want some extra protection...
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I think it needs no protector.However,my wife bought an iPely screen protector from Amazon for me.I think it feels perfect.That's great.
I am not a big fan of phone cases and never actually used one on my Pixel devices but this frosted glass on Pixel 4 is soo slippery so I decided to go with a dbrand case because of case customization. I can tell that the case really is super grippy and my phone doesn´t slide out of my pocket like before.
Only problem for me is the main selling point of this case,skins. Installation is super easy and you really can´t mess it up like regular skins but after a day of using it with a skin I noticed that dust collects like crazy around the edges of the skin and it doesn´t look really nice. Now I am using it without a skin and there is no dust at all on the back or edges. It´s still a nice solid case with a lot of protection and I´ll keep using it for sure but without skin. Did anyone else noticed this?
I have a skin on mine and no dust gets stuck on the back. The front however, quite a bit of dust accumulates. I'd say that's the only downside of the case though. The level of grip on the case has ruined all other cases for me.
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I have a skin on mine and no dust gets stuck on the back. The front however, quite a bit of dust accumulates. I'd say that's the only downside of the case though. The level of grip on the case has ruined all other cases for me.
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So how do I get so much dust on the back? I ordered limited teardown skin. Maybe the fit is not 100% so dust can come in.
cimbajunior said:
So how do I get so much dust on the back? I ordered limited teardown skin. Maybe the fit is not 100% so dust can come in.
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Yeah the only thing I can think of is the fit. I used to have the teardown and now I have robot camo. Both have been dust free for me.
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Yeah the only thing I can think of is the fit. I used to have the teardown and now I have robot camo. Both have been dust free for me.
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I'll just order another skin and see how it fits. Kinda like it without skin. It looks sleek.
I've been wanting to get the grip case for my Pixel 4 XL but need to know one thing if you can tell me. does wireless charging still work with the case, if not that's a deal breaker for me since I charge my phone at night
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I've been wanting to get the grip case for my Pixel 4 XL but need to know one thing if you can tell me. does wireless charging still work with the case, if not that's a deal breaker for me since I charge my phone at night
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Yeah it still works
I am also a big fan of the grip case. I have the swarm skin installed, and it just looks and feels awesome. I have a few cases lying around, which are just obsolete at this point. No problem charging wirelessly, but then again i never had any problem with any case regarding qi charging.
I ordered the case and a carbon fiber skin for my Pixel 4 XL. I just hope the skin is easy to install with no bubbles. I don't wanna mess it up and have it wasted.
Just to update everyone. Got the new case and skin yesterday and everything looks good now,no dust at the edges. I don't know what was wrong with the first skin and dust collecting,it's weird.
Does the squeeze feature still able work with the case? I'm thinking to buy it and honestly this is a big selling point for me?
Thanks.
ivomin said:
Does the squeeze feature still able work with the case? I'm thinking to buy it and honestly this is a big selling point for me?
Thanks.
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Yes it still works
One of the best cases for pixel. Nice grip & protection, very very tactile buttons. Love it.
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I've bought it almost two months ago and honestly I'm really disappointed. The case itself is good looking and the feeling is good however it literally unglued itself around the edges from the whole bottom part of the case.
I haven't dropped it or abused it in anyway (just cleaned it with soapy water twice) and now literry it not usable since it all over my hands when I hold it. I can't glue it back since the rubber part is a little too big and just can't hold it perfectly enough so that the glue sticks.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/113kQXDCTDhmrsV9NTy_mtOf2TdXntnXZ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ZCh7-gxEu2zvQDG4zxLANhVzrsa2jrl/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IDQKOFSz4-ZZoIJBjgGMjoJYR7L2DuR-/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pV6Thbhze2itKKRps046nZKQcawiYEdx/view?usp=sharing
I also bought the prism screen protector and the experience is even worse. Because of the sensors the pixel 4 has it is literally cut off from the top and aligning it correctly is a nightmare(because there is nothing to actually have a reference point to). Even if you manage to apply it, the sides won't stick perfectly to the glass of the phone and you have awful edges (the gestures are hell to execute and in time painfull for fingers). On top of the the protector is pretty thick (which is good and bad).
ivomin said:
I've bought it almost two months ago and honestly I'm really disappointed. The case itself is good looking and the feeling is good however it literally unglued itself around the edges from the whole bottom part of the case.
I haven't dropped it or abused it in anyway (just cleaned it with soapy water twice) and now literry it not usable since it all over my hands when I hold it. I can't glue it back since the rubber part is a little too big and just can't hold it perfectly enough so that the glue sticks.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/113kQXDCTDhmrsV9NTy_mtOf2TdXntnXZ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ZCh7-gxEu2zvQDG4zxLANhVzrsa2jrl/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IDQKOFSz4-ZZoIJBjgGMjoJYR7L2DuR-/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pV6Thbhze2itKKRps046nZKQcawiYEdx/view?usp=sharing
I also bought the prism screen protector and the experience is even worse. Because of the sensors the pixel 4 has it is literally cut off from the top and aligning it correctly is a nightmare(because there is nothing to actually have a reference point to). Even if you manage to apply it, the sides won't stick perfectly to the glass of the phone and you have awful edges (the gestures are hell to execute and in time painfull for fingers). On top of the the protector is pretty thick (which is good and bad).
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It seems that's a know issue and acknowledged by them: https://www.reddit.com/r/dbrand/comments/irmpup/the_truth_about_the_dbrand_grip/
Get in touch with them. From the reddit page: "You should still write in to our Customer Experience team if it happens to you - we'll work something out."
cimbajunior said:
I'll just order another skin and see how it fits. Kinda like it without skin. It looks sleek.
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Where in the world do you find more skins for this case? I ordered regular skins and they're to big. Can't find skins for case without ordering the case with it.