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Diztronic vs i-Blason vs Cimo TPU cases

Let me start by saying the Diztronic TPU is amazing and absolutely perfect in every way, except one. The top and bottom chrome bezel are getting scratched by the sharp edges of the case. It's not from dirt and dust or just rubber marks, they're actual little scratches. I'm looking to buy one of the "S-Line" cases (on amazon because I have gift card credit). Others have mentioned that the edge is not as sharp on these and I do not mind the buttons being harder to press. Are the i-Blason and Cimo brands essentially the same or what? The i-Blason looks a little more refined and is rated better. Thanks!
edit: forgot, I have an Ionic guardian and it's great as well, but just too pocket sticky for me. Definitely is great protection though.

The bezel is so weak it even scratches by sliding the phone in and out of your pocket. So, not a big deal imho!

My Diztronic case hasn't scratched my bezel? lol

FatalityBoyZahy said:
My Diztronic case hasn't scratched my bezel? lol
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I've read threads of many other people complaining about the same issue. Even the Diztronic store on amazon has complaints of it. I remember having this issue with their cases on my Galaxy Nexus as well.
If your bezel isn't scratched yet, consider yourself lucky.
However, aside from that the Diztronic is the most solid TPU case you will find.

tomhub389 said:
Let me start by saying the Diztronic TPU is amazing and absolutely perfect in every way, except one. The top and bottom chrome bezel are getting scratched by the sharp edges of the case. It's not from dirt and dust or just rubber marks, they're actual little scratches. I'm looking to buy one of the "S-Line" cases (on amazon because I have gift card credit). Others have mentioned that the edge is not as sharp on these and I do not mind the buttons being harder to press. Are the i-Blason and Cimo brands essentially the same or what? The i-Blason looks a little more refined and is rated better. Thanks!
edit: forgot, I have an Ionic guardian and it's great as well, but just too pocket sticky for me. Definitely is great protection though.
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This case will not actually scratch the phone, but dirt and dust will.

BravoMotorola said:
This case will not actually scratch the phone, but dirt and dust will.
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I disagree, my phone simply does not get exposed to dirt or sand that would scratch. Take of the case and rub your finger just inside the top and bottom inside edge of it. It's fairly sharp for TPU

TPU is just plastic, it won't scratch other plastic. That would be a horrible feature for a case lol.

tomhub389 said:
I disagree, my phone simply does not get exposed to dirt or sand that would scratch. Take of the case and rub your finger just inside the top and bottom inside edge of it. It's fairly sharp for TPU
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Feels like any other case? lol
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i have both diztronic and i-blason.
i like the diztronic better. the i-blason is softer but it fits loose. diztronic fits like a glove. you will get more dirt/grit/crap between your phone and the i-blason case due to its fitment.
from all the phones ive owned with a shiney bezel, they all get micro scratches on them. theres no avoiding it unless you get a full body cover like xoskin/xtremeguard/bodyarmors/etc that covers the bezel. just use your phone as intended. any cases will get crap trap between your phone and case. just be sure to take it off regularly to clean it out.

I have the diztronic case on my n4 and the quality and fit is outstanding. I bought it off eBay and had it shipped to the UK from the States and it was still cheaper by a long shot than anything available here in the UK.
I use it with an invisible shield front and back protector and although it was fiddly getting it on and making sure the screen protector didn't lift, its now on and I have no lift at all.
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AW: Diztronic vs i-Blason vs Cimo TPU cases
I can too say that diztronic is the best tpu out there.

Because different types of plastic can't have different levels of hardness and different surface finishes (like polished chrome plastic) aren't more vulnerable to scuffing. Yes, they're really small fine scratches but they're there and I wasn't expecting them.
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I have a Diztronic case and the fit is prefect. No scratching at all. The only issue I have is the screen protector lifts when the case goes on or off. The film is centered well just for some reason always snags a bit on the bottom corners.
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is there really a difference between a 1$ TPU case and all the other ones ? I thought they were all made in the same factory...

What cases do NOT scratch the metal frame?

There have been a lot of threads and post about SPIGEN cases in particular scratching the metal frame of the N4.
What cases do NOT do this?
Thanks in advance

I'm using a Spigen Slim Armor for a week so far and no scratches on the frame. Don't see how it would either as only the soft inner tpu liner makes contact with it.

None, because it's not the case but the polished aluminum lip of the Note 4 that's the problem. Unless you live in a hermetically sealed environment, it'll probably end up scratched.
A few people have reported scratches with the Spigen cases but it'll happen with an otterbox, an UAG, a hardshell or a TPU case. For every person who doesn't have scratches, there will one someone who has scratches from using the same case.

Hey, perfect protection. I had S4 with S-View cover with Qi charging and it was fantastic. None scratches and wireless charging is awesome. I bought Note 4 (SM-N910F) Black with Samsung EP-VN910I Black. Fantastic

dr.m0x said:
I'm using a Spigen Slim Armor for a week so far and no scratches on the frame. Don't see how it would either as only the soft inner tpu liner makes contact with it.
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My slim armor has scratched the top aluminum of my Note 4...bummer

Kawaisa said:
None, because it's not the case but the polished aluminum lip of the Note 4 that's the problem. Unless you live in a hermetically sealed environment, it'll probably end up scratched.
A few people have reported scratches with the Spigen cases but it'll happen with an otterbox, an UAG, a hardshell or a TPU case. For every person who doesn't have scratches, there will one someone who has scratches from using the same case.
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yogi217 said:
My slim armor has scratched the top aluminum of my Note 4...bummer
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I'm also beginning to think that it's not the case but small bits of dirt being trapped between the case and frame that might be the real issue.

On some cases it's the material and on others it's particles. Either way, the aluminum is going to get marked up. Just can't worry about it....

I wish Samsung would have just stuck to plastic instead of trying to make it feel premium. Since I always put a case on my phone, I never see or touch the outside of the naked phone and would not have to worry about the metal frame. The all plastic phone was fine with me.

just put a piece of scotch tape over the metal frame before installing the case

racinwarrior said:
just put a piece of scotch tape over the metal frame before installing the case
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Kapton tape would work better. The adhesive is silicone based, so it will rub off easier.

Thanks for all the responses.
decided to roll naked

MrBShah said:
Thanks for all the responses.
decided to roll naked
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I think I'm doing the same. Picked up a leather pouch from Amazon (bear motion) for 10 bucks when I need it.

I have my phone in a Ringke case since the moment I took it out of the box. My boyfriend doesn't use a case at all. Yesterday I took my phone out of the case to see how the metal rim is holding up in comparison to his, which is all scratched up. They are both just as damaged! Bottom line: it's not the cases, it will happen regardless. It appears to be so sensitive that the slightest speck of dust creeping in a case, or in a pocket, or bag, ruins it.
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iridaki said:
I have my phone in a Ringke case since the moment I took it out of the box. My boyfriend doesn't use a case at all. Yesterday I took my phone out of the case to see how the metal rim is holding up in comparison to his, which is all scratched up. They are both just as damaged! Bottom line: it's not the cases, it will happen regardless. It appears to be so sensitive that the slightest speck of dust creeping in a case, or in a pocket, or bag, ruins it.
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Wow. Thanks for sharing!

IBNobody said:
Kapton tape would work better. The adhesive is silicone based, so it will rub off easier.
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That tape is cheap on eBay; plenty $1 links for 5mm x 100 feet , but lead time is about 2 weeks; slow boat from China.
So far, I've only scratched the edges near the USB port (minor). Odd how the cases don't offer more protection around the ports. Should have just left the shipping tape on until this arrived. I've dropped a lot of phone's but haven't cracked a screen and don't want to start doing that so I'll try the generous application of the tape and hope it sticks well with swapping the case a lot because it looks like I'll be using a soft case for home and my Verus Thor for outings.
Thanks for the suggestion.

My Note 4 is 4 days old and I have removed one of my spigen cases a few times. The metal frame has got a few nicks. My iPhone 5s, which I babied, has tons of nicks and scratches. Though not completely visible unless you look for them. With these aluminum/metal phones this is normal.

I feel like the first scratch/nick on your phone is like the first scratch/dent on your new car. The first one is always the one that eats away at you the most and even if it's invisible to everyone else, you can pinpoint the exact location of the damage. I'm kind of surprised that there hasn't been a conclusive way to restore the chamfered edges yet though.

I haven't noticed it being sensitive. Mine has been naked since day 1. Owned it for a month or so and even have been bold and put it in the cup holder when driving. Not a single scratch *knock on wood*. I am looking into vinyls though, that's my current new trend. Started with my old m8, now gonna skin the note.

The Otterbox Defender and Commuter Series cases do not scratch the frame. I was very skeptical with the Defender Series, but was surprised by the results.

h3ck said:
I haven't noticed it being sensitive. Mine has been naked since day 1. Owned it for a month or so and even have been bold and put it in the cup holder when driving. Not a single scratch *knock on wood*. I am looking into vinyls though, that's my current new trend. Started with my old m8, now gonna skin the note.
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I'm not saying that any of our phones are deeply scratched either, but there is no doubt that the coating is not durable, as reported by many users.
arjun90 said:
The Otterbox Defender and Commuter Series cases do not scratch the frame. I was very skeptical with the Defender Series, but was surprised by the results.
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Do you think a Defender case and a tempered glass screen protector could go together? I'm considering Otterbox but only if I can use my own screen protector.
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Cases and Screen Protectors

I just ordered my new Moto X 2014, I'm actually getting it for free to replace my old Moto X.
What are some good case and screen protector combinations? I know in the past I've had some trouble with a case AND a screen protector, it's sometimes one or the other. I'd prefer a clear case, but I'll probably end up getting more than 1 anyways.

blueice5249 said:
I just ordered my new Moto X 2014, I'm actually getting it for free to replace my old Moto X.
What are some good case and screen protector combinations? I know in the past I've had some trouble with a case AND a screen protector, it's sometimes one or the other. I'd prefer a clear case, but I'll probably end up getting more than 1 anyways.
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Just got mine as well here is what I have found so far:
All tempered glass is a waste of money for this model none if it fits right at all due to the rounded edges
I would ASSUME the older plastic style ones MIGHT work better but read they also dont work that well
Most cases that say they are clear are actually frosted and that for me defeats the purpose of customizing the back
So I am going naked screen and hula case and will carry the phone in a belt pouch. Not the perfect solution but for me its acceptable. I would have preferred a strong clear tpu case (most turn yellow), I dont want a hard case, and would have love tempered glass on this but they simply dont adhere correctly.
There you have it the sad but true facts about cases and screen protectors from the research I have done. Hopefully some others in here can give you better news

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Just got mine as well here is what I have found so far:
All tempered glass is a waste of money for this model none if it fits right at all due to the rounded edges
I would ASSUME the older plastic style ones MIGHT work better but read they also dont work that well
Most cases that say they are clear are actually frosted and that for me defeats the purpose of customizing the back
So I am going naked screen and hula case and will carry the phone in a belt pouch. Not the perfect solution but for me its acceptable. I would have preferred a strong clear tpu case (most turn yellow), I dont want a hard case, and would have love tempered glass on this but they simply dont adhere correctly.
There you have it the sad but true facts about cases and screen protectors from the research I have done. Hopefully some others in here can give you better news
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I don't mind a hard case and not a fan of the glass screen protectors. I like the film ones. My last film protector made it a matte screen and took the glare away. It was fantastic! And it worked with the case. But it's the only smartphone that I've had where screen protector AND case can be used.

blueice5249 said:
I don't mind a hard case and not a fan of the glass screen protectors. I like the film ones. My last film protector made it a matte screen and took the glare away. It was fantastic! And it worked with the case. But it's the only smartphone that I've had where screen protector AND case can be used.
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I guess no one else has found better solutions. The naked case is a decent hard clear case though expensive and also prone to yellowing

adm1jtg said:
I guess no one else has found better solutions. The naked case is a decent hard clear case though expensive and also prone to yellowing
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It's either going to be the Gelli Black Frost case or the Hula Bumper case initially. I'm getting one of those for free if I buy a screen protector, which I was going to do anyways.
I just can't get anyone to tell me what one of those cases, if any, work with a screen protector. I've been trying to get someone to answer this question for 2-3 days now. Nobody on earth knows! lol

blueice5249 said:
It's either going to be the Gelli Black Frost case or the Hula Bumper case initially. I'm getting one of those for free if I buy a screen protector, which I was going to do anyways.
I just can't get anyone to tell me what one of those cases, if any, work with a screen protector. I've been trying to get someone to answer this question for 2-3 days now. Nobody on earth knows! lol
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I have the hula bumper case and i can't see any reason it would interfere at all with a screen protector. When I tried my glass protector it was in combination with the hula. Honestly thought most screen protectors are so think that they can be used with almost any case.

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I have the hula bumper case and i can't see any reason it would interfere at all with a screen protector. When I tried my glass protector it was in combination with the hula. Honestly thought most screen protectors are so think that they can be used with almost any case.
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The glass is usually cut thinner, the film isn't always cut thinner and I've had instances where the cases would peel up the edges of the film. How did you like you Hula?

blueice5249 said:
The glass is usually cut thinner, the film isn't always cut thinner and I've had instances where the cases would peel up the edges of the film. How did you like you Hula?
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I love the look, not sure it would truly give a huge amount of protection but should protect the edges of the glass on the screen which i read is the most vulnerable part of the phone. It does have a little but of movement when you hold the phone (aka wiggles slightly) but it also adds more grip, i have a plastic backed phone.. Those damn beveled edges, nice concept, nightmare in reality. They are why no glass or other screen protector will truly fit right.

adm1jtg said:
I love the look, not sure it would truly give a huge amount of protection but should protect the edges of the glass on the screen which i read is the most vulnerable part of the phone. It does have a little but of movement when you hold the phone (aka wiggles slightly) but it also adds more grip, i have a plastic backed phone.. Those damn beveled edges, nice concept, nightmare in reality. They are why no glass or other screen protector will truly fit right.
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How bad is the wiggling? I have a bit of OCD so sometimes things like that will really bug me.

blueice5249 said:
How bad is the wiggling? I have a bit of OCD so sometimes things like that will really bug me.
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When holding or using the phone its fine. I am also extremely OCD and when it moves/wiggles is like when you just tap the side with your finger you can feel it move very slightly, very slight;y but for me noticeable, but not enough to get rid of the case just makes the phone look awesome.
These are not my pics but its how my phone looks
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=89BBC42D0064FA66&id=89bbc42d0064fa66!1491&authkey=!AAcLU2pED71lK04
Also if you can order the hula from case mate rather then moto as moto charges an extra $5 shipping. They are also at times very hard to find in stock anywhere depending on the color you want.

adm1jtg said:
When holding or using the phone its fine. I am also extremely OCD and when it moves/wiggles is like when you just tap the side with your finger you can feel it move very slightly, very slight;y but for me noticeable, but not enough to get rid of the case just makes the phone look awesome.
These are not my pics but its how my phone looks
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=89BBC42D0064FA66&id=89bbc42d0064fa66!1491&authkey=!AAcLU2pED71lK04
Also if you can order the hula from case mate rather then moto as moto charges an extra $5 shipping. They are also at times very hard to find in stock anywhere depending on the color you want.
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I really like the way that looks. My phone is Royal Blue, White Front, and Red Trim. So it's between a white or red hula case, or the gelli case. I'm leaning towards the Hula for more everyday use I think, and buying another case from amazon for when i need more protection. Or buying the hula and getting a good protecting case from moto's website
I have a coupon code from Moto for $25 off, so Im buying the screen protector and I basically get any case for free.

blueice5249 said:
I really like the way that looks. My phone is Royal Blue, White Front, and Red Trim. So it's between a white or red hula case, or the gelli case. I'm leaning towards the Hula for more everyday use I think, and buying another case from amazon for when i need more protection. Or buying the hula and getting a good protecting case from moto's website
I have a coupon code from Moto for $25 off, so Im buying the screen protector and I basically get any case for free.
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I use the hulu and a cheap leather holster with belt clip to carry it in. Its extremely cheaply made but fits real well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001H3ON0W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the Hulu and the Trident Aegis. The plastic on the Hulu cracked at the USB port area (from bending when removed or put on), but it doesn't effect the case

I've been using the Hula bumper and Power Support Brilliant Film screen protector. The edge of the case doesn't contact the screen protector so it doesn't peel.

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I have the Hulu and the Trident Aegis. The plastic on the Hulu cracked at the USB port area (from bending when removed or put on), but it doesn't effect the case
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Thanks! I heard one other person had a problem with cracking. Very good to know beforehand, I'll make sure to be a bit more careful.
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I've been using the Hula bumper and Power Support Brilliant Film screen protector. The edge of the case doesn't contact the screen protector so it doesn't peel.
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Thank you! This is exactly what I wanted to know! :highfive::good:

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When holding or using the phone its fine. I am also extremely OCD and when it moves/wiggles is like when you just tap the side with your finger you can feel it move very slightly, very slight;y but for me noticeable, but not enough to get rid of the case just makes the phone look awesome.
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Weird question, but do you think there's enough give with the Hula case where it would fit around the Moto X in a thin TPU case? I like the TPU cases but worry about the protection or lack thereof. Just wondering if it'd be possible to use them and occasional put the Hula Case around them for extra protection. Of course the buttons probably wouldn't work then...

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Weird question, but do you think there's enough give with the Hula case where it would fit around the Moto X in a thin TPU case? I like the TPU cases but worry about the protection or lack thereof. Just wondering if it'd be possible to use them and occasional put the Hula Case around them for extra protection. Of course the buttons probably wouldn't work then...
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You wont be able to use the two together, to much of a lip on the back with the hula case. Even if you did somehow fit it on the tpu would never touch the back of the phone just the lip around the edge. TPU will likely give more protection then hula but hula will likely give more grip then a tpu case.

New to the X, is it worth while getting a screen protector? Case is on its way, but with Gorilla Glass 3, is it truly worth the extra to cover the screen? Probably will end up with one but wanted some other opinions!

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New to the X, is it worth while getting a screen protector? Case is on its way, but with Gorilla Glass 3, is it truly worth the extra to cover the screen? Probably will end up with one but wanted some other opinions!
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That is completely up to you but I can tell you this based on my research and personal experience:
There is not a tempered glass screen protector on the market for the 2014 that adheres properly. Not one of them works well and thus dont bother with those. The 2014 tapered edges on the glass are the issue. I have HEARD of similar issues with PET style screen protectors but never messed with those as they never felt right to me.
Lastly everything I have read says those tapered edges o the glas DO make it more prone to crack or brake on a drop so you need SOMETHING to protect the glass edges. Full case, hula bumper, something....

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Thanks! I heard one other person had a problem with cracking. Very good to know beforehand, I'll make sure to be a bit more careful.
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A lot of the cracking that people report is from dropping their phones, not taking the Hula on and off. The Hula is designed to absorb the shock of a drop and it breaks so that the phone does not. Better that your $20 bumper break than your $600 phone.
I take my Hula off and on all of the time and it has never cracked. I think people are dropping their phones and the Hula is doing exactly what it is supposed to do - absorbing the shock, which can result in it cracking instead of your phone.

Moto Z FORCE Cases

Looking into buying a case tonight. Any takers?

Before you read lol this is overkill but Decided to go with tempered glass from Pleson. I've used them before on my Moto X '15 no problems!
Going to see how the tempered glass and clear case work out!

I'm going to give the protector a try only because I want to have a glass screen to slide my finger on. Plus, who needs to worry about scratches, right? I think it'll work out well because the screen seems flat. I'm still deciding if I'm going to get a case or not.

A glass screen protector is a really good idea to improve the feel. I'd try to get away with just a bumper for a case. Full disclosure, I played with them at Verizon yesterday but I don't have one.
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Purchased an Otterbox Defender case. I needed tough case and didn't have any experience with heavy duty cases other than Supcase's Unicorn Beetle, Otterbox's Defender, and Trident Case's Kraken. Supcase has one for preorder and I doubt the Trident will release a Kraken case for the Moto Z Droid.
The Defender is what I expected; A durable inside case surrounded by a softer shell. Had the same terrible plastic screen protector as every other Otterbox case. Popped it off the case, removed the adhesive with the edge of a blade.; With a tempered glass screen on the phone itself the fit is a bit snug, but the inner case still closes and everything still lines up correctly so everything is good on that end. What I didn't expect is the belt carrier is actually decent; the phone can attach in every orientation (face up/down, rotated 180 degrees about the face). It adds a bit of bulk, but I will gladly take it over a simple shell or soft case.

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Before you read lol this is overkill but Decided to go with tempered glass from Pleson. I've used them before on my Moto X '15 no problems!
Going to see how the tempered glass and clear case work out!
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How did these work out for you??

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How did these work out for you??
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Dudee they just came today and the Pleson Case fits perfectly like a glove! You cannot use the case with the included removeable wood plate. The Pleson tempered glass is a perfect fit! Now I'm looking for a bumper that allows Moto Mods.

Driosenth said:
Purchased an Otterbox Defender case. I needed tough case and didn't have any experience with heavy duty cases other than Supcase's Unicorn Beetle, Otterbox's Defender, and Trident Case's Kraken. Supcase has one for preorder and I doubt the Trident will release a Kraken case for the Moto Z Droid.
The Defender is what I expected; A durable inside case surrounded by a softer shell. Had the same terrible plastic screen protector as every other Otterbox case. Popped it off the case, removed the adhesive with the edge of a blade.; With a tempered glass screen on the phone itself the fit is a bit snug, but the inner case still closes and everything still lines up correctly so everything is good on that end. What I didn't expect is the belt carrier is actually decent; the phone can attach in every orientation (face up/down, rotated 180 degrees about the face). It adds a bit of bulk, but I will gladly take it over a simple shell or soft case.
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That sounds amazing I'll try that Otterbox Case as well. I expect added bulk but is it overbearingly weighty?

masterjay21 said:
Dudee they just came today and the Pleson Case fits perfectly like a glove! You cannot use the case with the included removeable wood plate. The Pleson tempered glass is a perfect fit! Now I'm looking for a bumper that allows Moto Mods.
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Awesome. Is the bumper pretty low-profile? Damn, I thought it might make the Style Shell not usable, bummer. Let us know if you find a case that will accommodate the shell/mods! Can you post pics of the bumper/screen protector? Would love to see real-world pics.

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Awesome. Is the bumper pretty low-profile? Damn, I thought it might make the Style Shell not usable, bummer. Let us know if you find a case that will accommodate the shell/mods! Can you post pics of the bumper/screen protector? Would love to see real-world pics.
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The case i purchased in the above photos is a clear case bro! Feels pretty nice in hand too. And when i find a moto mod bumper case I'm definitely post pics ASAP. Even a video

masterjay21 said:
The case i purchased in the above photos is a clear case bro! Feels pretty nice in hand too. And when i find a moto mod bumper case I'm definitely post pics ASAP. Even a video
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Only one I've found so far that works with mods is one of the official ones from VZW. Appears to be pretty similar to the rest of the bumper cases out there, but twice the price:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/two-tone-bumper-for-moto-z-force-droid-edition

masterjay21 said:
Before you read lol this is overkill but Decided to go with tempered glass from Pleson. I've used them before on my Moto X '15 no problems!
Going to see how the tempered glass and clear case work out!
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Was about to order this exact set up. Questions:
1) The case is all clear right? The pics make it look like the sides are rose gold.
2) Any issues installing the screen protector? I've never had a glass and the reviews say that its prone to bubbles.

HotShotAzn said:
Was about to order this exact set up. Questions:
1) The case is all clear right? The pics make it look like the sides are rose gold.
2) Any issues installing the screen protector? I've never had a glass and the reviews say that its prone to bubbles.
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No problems it had bubbles but i forced them out.
And glass is the best new craze bro! It's worth it trust me! This screen can crack ice seen it better the tempered glass than a scratched screen.
The Case is all clear like water.

https://dbrand.com/shop/moto-z-force getting this and tempered glass.
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Driosenth said:
Purchased an Otterbox Defender case. I needed tough case and didn't have any experience with heavy duty cases other than Supcase's Unicorn Beetle, Otterbox's Defender, and Trident Case's Kraken. Supcase has one for preorder and I doubt the Trident will release a Kraken case for the Moto Z Droid.
The Defender is what I expected; A durable inside case surrounded by a softer shell. Had the same terrible plastic screen protector as every other Otterbox case. Popped it off the case, removed the adhesive with the edge of a blade.; With a tempered glass screen on the phone itself the fit is a bit snug, but the inner case still closes and everything still lines up correctly so everything is good on that end. What I didn't expect is the belt carrier is actually decent; the phone can attach in every orientation (face up/down, rotated 180 degrees about the face). It adds a bit of bulk, but I will gladly take it over a simple shell or soft case.
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Mine arrives Tomorrow
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I got this pair:
Screen Protector: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K1D37OG
Case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JH36W98
Both fit and feel like they came from the factory. Very satisfied with both so far. I'll likely also get VZW's bumper "case" for when I'm carrying it around with mods.
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After more reading on Verizon's bumper I think I'll hold off until someone else makes a decent mod compatible case.

Just pre ordered this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HP44TUK/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
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I use the cimo tpu case. It's cheap, durable, and stylish.
Apparently I can't post links from the labs app, but it's easy to find on Amazon.

I posted a more complete review in it's own thread, but for belt clip holster types...
Good: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H2K0M58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (Great fit with the Incipio Battery Pack on the phone)
Bad: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HCN4PB2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Too long... AGOZ one listed above it perfect length for a naked phone at almost exactly 6 inches of internal length (~15.5 cm). The MND, on the other hand, is about 6.75 inches in length (16.75 cm)... the naked phone swims in that much length.

Moto Z Force Droid Case Hard Back Bumper Hybrid Slim Cover
Found this case on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351813033892?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

Rhinoshield Bumper vs VRS Design HighPro Shield

Today I received the RhinoShield Bumper and Rhino Shield Impact Screen Protector as well as the VRS Design High Pro Shield Case with Kickstand.
The Rhinoshield will be going back- it looks very clean and shows off the rear glass panel of the phone. My problem with it, is the power and volume buttons are really stiff and hard to press. Im also worried about the glass back and getting the phone dirty. I did buy the DBrand skin to use in conjunction with the bumper but im going to go with the VRS Design case.
The VRS High Pro Shield covers the entire back where the glass is exposed on the bumper. The big plus with the VRS is the kickstand and overall makes the device look really good.
I did not feel like the Rhinoshield bumper was hard to remove like some other people have said. The buttons on the VRS are so much easier to press than the Rhinoshield.
I did keep and apply the Rhinoshield Impact Screen Protector.

outkast2012 said:
Today I received the RhinoShield Bumper and Rhino Shield Impact Screen Protector as well as the VRS Design High Pro Shield Case with Kickstand.
The Rhinoshield will be going back- it looks very clean and shows off the rear glass panel of the phone. My problem with it, is the power and volume buttons are really stiff and hard to press. Im also worried about the glass back and getting the phone dirty. I did buy the DBrand skin to use in conjunction with the bumper but im going to go with the VRS Design case.
The VRS High Pro Shield covers the entire back where the glass is exposed on the bumper. The big plus with the VRS is the kickstand and overall makes the device look really good.
I did not feel like the Rhinoshield bumper was hard to remove like some other people have said. The buttons on the VRS are so much easier to press than the Rhinoshield.
I did keep and apply the Rhinoshield Impact Screen Protector.
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I have th VRS Design High Pro Shield Bumper Case as well as the VRS Design Crystal Bumper case at home waiting for my Pixel XL VB to arrive tonight.
Without phone, both look and feel nice. I got one in blue and the other in dark gray. Looks like the colored trim could be swapped out between the two.

Did the Dbrand work with the Rhino Bumper?
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tiny70thomas said:
Did the Dbrand work with the Rhino Bumper?
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It's an extremelyyyyyyyyyyyy tight fit. I wouldn't recommend it.

quahog_convo said:
It's an extremelyyyyyyyyyyyy tight fit. I wouldn't recommend it.
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Did you have a front and back skin with it? I'm thinking of getting only the back

guaneet said:
Did you have a front and back skin with it? I'm thinking of getting only the back
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I only had a back skin. It technically works, but it's such a tight fit that you'll basically have to break the bumper to remove it.

outkast2012 said:
Today I received the RhinoShield Bumper and Rhino Shield Impact Screen Protector as well as the VRS Design High Pro Shield Case with Kickstand.
The Rhinoshield will be going back- it looks very clean and shows off the rear glass panel of the phone. My problem with it, is the power and volume buttons are really stiff and hard to press. Im also worried about the glass back and getting the phone dirty. I did buy the DBrand skin to use in conjunction with the bumper but im going to go with the VRS Design case.
The VRS High Pro Shield covers the entire back where the glass is exposed on the bumper. The big plus with the VRS is the kickstand and overall makes the device look really good.
I did not feel like the Rhinoshield bumper was hard to remove like some other people have said. The buttons on the VRS are so much easier to press than the Rhinoshield.
I did keep and apply the Rhinoshield Impact Screen Protector.
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I really like my RhinoShield Bumper so far.
I did not order their screen protector. After switching to tempered glass I could never stand the plastic ones. This phone having a curved screen has made the likelihood of me finding a TGSP I like to a minimum.
How does the RhinoSheld screen protector feel compared to tgsp? Especially how smooth is it to drag fingers across?
Does it cause any visible distortion in normal or bright light?
Is the yellow tint of it bad/distracting?
Thanks.

Have a link to the VRS case? - Never mind found on ebay

blk5oh said:
Have a link to the VRS case? - Never mind found on ebay
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https://vrsdesign.com/collections/g...m2HkEPXB8xu-9yyY0q7Ocv2Yd3yIMe4fR1BoCHTXw_wcB

moopile said:
I really like my RhinoShield Bumper so far.
How does the RhinoSheld screen protector feel compared to tgsp? Especially how smooth is it to drag fingers across?
Does it cause any visible distortion in normal or bright light?
Is the yellow tint of it bad/distracting?
Thanks.
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Its a good product, smooth, and good with finger feel, but it does still fall short of a good TGSP. I didnt find any visual distortion, but it may have reduced outdoor visibility a touch for me. I am back on a TGSP (that doesnt go to the corners) if that makes any difference.

sephstyler said:
Its a good product, smooth, and good with finger feel, but it does still fall short of a good TGSP. I didnt find any visual distortion, but it may have reduced outdoor visibility a touch for me. I am back on a TGSP (that doesnt go to the corners) if that makes any difference.
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Thanks. I went back and realized the person's pictures that had a yellow tint were using night mode.

The VRS looks awesome. It's a shame I can't buy them off Amazon.
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