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Was looking at getting the otterbox commuter for my phone, but have a question for someone that has it. I tried the speck case and it had rubber buttons for the volume and unlock buttons. With that case you had to push exceptionally hard to get the button to push. I noticed the commuter case has these rubber buttons as well. Can someone with the commuter case tell me if the buttons are hard to push or not. What I am asking is does it take a lot of pressure to register the button push.
Thanks.
I have one on the way... I'll post my impressions when I get it tomorrow (I think).
The rubber on my otterboxes I have had were soft...it is a nice absorbing somewhat grippy rubber. I wouldn't see making the buttons harder to push then they already are.
I have one for my nexus one and I really like it. My brother just put in a order for the Inspire 4g and the commuter. The phone is shipping to my house because I have to set it up for him. I'll post some pictures when the phone arrives.
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Can someone with the commuter case tell me if the buttons are hard to push or not. What I am asking is does it take a lot of pressure to register the button push.
Thanks.
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On my Nexus One I have no problems with button input. Since I have a trackball I normally never use the power button. But when I do I don't notice any problems.
Keep us up to date. I was looking for cases for this phone and it sucks that nobody has any good ones (in my opinion).
For your Nexus One, does it attract a lot of dust etc? I've never used one, but I hear people saying its kinda siliconish and i've used silicone and silicone sucks for pocket use.
Mine was just delivered to my house about an hour ago. I was wondering about the rubber buttons as well, so I'll post how they perform once I get home.
Got the otterbox on now, and the button covers are not stiff at all. It just takes marginally more pressure than normal. The case fits well and does not add too much thickness to the phone. The port cover is a bit touchy to close, but that might just take getting used to.
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IMO, the rubber casing improves the feel of the volume buttons. Before, it was slightly difficult to determine whether or not the button was pressed. Maybe it's just specific to the phone I got. Overall, I recommend the case but get a new screen protector.
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[...] The port cover is a bit touchy to close, but that might just take getting used to.
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I agree with this; the port cover is a bit fiddly.
I had the commuter for just over a week now and its a great case. Makes pushing the buttons easier i think.
I upgraded to the Defender today and the only issue i find is that it seems it was made to lock in the case with the face of the phone out. When i flip the phone to have the screen inside, the power button rubber gets pushed in a bit. The rubber on the outside is very very soft but gives a good grip. Bottom port is easy to get at like the commuter. The backside has the screen protector over the camera lense and the flash. This does not affect pictures or video that i can see.
EDIT: to fix the power button rubber being pushed in i took a file and ground out a small amount and fits perfectly now
My Commuter arrived earlier today, and I love it.
The volume buttons are actually easier to push thanks to the case.. the power button is about the same. Build quality is top notch and it doesn't add nearly as much thickness to the phone as I expected.
But most of all, I like the way it feels in my hand. Naked and uncased, the Inspire feels too thin and unconfident. With the Otterbox, it feels just right. You might feel like it's a bit slippery at first, but you'll get used to it.
Ordered mine, The otterbox site has them in stock and listed under Inspire 4G now.
Had the commuter on my Captivate and loved it. Good protection, gave the phone a good feel in hand, and made the buttons easier to use as well. Also liked that the ports were covered up and protected. Have not got a case yet for my brand new Inspire, although my wife has the speck case on hers. Think I will personally get another Otterbox just because the buttons seem very stiff on the Speck case. Plus, trying to get the phone out of that case is kind of like getting the battery off of the Inspire for the first time.
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Any commuter case owners care to comment on the included screen protector? Does it affect the sensitivity of the touch screen much? Any edges of the screen protector exposed? Or are they completely covered by the "lip" of the case on the front?
I still have the included protector on my Cappy along with the commuter case. No problems with the edges rolling up or peeling. For me, has been pretty darn durable and I've had it on send the end of november.
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Just got mine. Fits great. Cant Complain at all.
Anyone mine taking some pics of theirs and posting it here for us to see? Thanks in advance.
If anyone is interested in picking one of these up, Otterbox has them back in stock. I also found the coupon code PSPNEagles04 which gives you 20% off and free shipping.
I just placed an order for one and 2 minutes after i check for my confirmation email and click on the link for the case again and it's on backorder. Crazy
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Any commuter case owners care to comment on the included screen protector? Does it affect the sensitivity of the touch screen much? Any edges of the screen protector exposed? Or are they completely covered by the "lip" of the case on the front?
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Pretty good screen protector. Takes about a day for the initial resistance to wear off, and it's smooth sailing from there.
I've been using the CM Tough for a while now. While it's a great case for protection (very reassuring), its very bulky, and the silicone inner traps all sorts of dust and hair from the inside of my pockets.
For the past month or so, I've been walking around with my phone in my hand, fearing the attack of the lint, and wiping the lint and dust off the silicone whenever I could.
I've decided that if my friends can have sexy, slim cases for the iPhone, allowing it to come easily in and out of the pocket, there's no reason I shouldn't do the same.
Protection, for me, isn't that much of a problem. The easiest way to protect your phone is to basically not drop it, and in the half year I've had my phone, I've never dropped it once.
SO, I've been looking at...
The Momax iCase Pro: TPU sides and plastic back, slim.
SGP Slider: Hard case with cutouts for the volume/power. Looks rather slim.
Not a big fan of cases that don't cover the bezel. I honestly don't get the point, no scratch protection for bezel, and I can't put my phone face-down.
Are there any more cases I should be aware of? Are there people who can give a mini-review for the cases I mentioned above?
Thanks!
Have a look at this, just picked one up yesterday
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...axy-S-T-Mobile-Vibrant-Barely-There-Cases.asp
Fits perfectly on my European GT I9000, feels much nicer than bare phone or hard silicon case I previously used, and it's as easy to get out of your pocket as the bare phone. The only issue you might have is with the bezel, as it doesn't really cover it, rather it leaves the psuedo chrome visible, and only adds at most 0.5mm clearance if you place the phone face down.
Personally, I'm very happy with it. The phone is grippier, the volume and power buttons are much easier to use, and it looks good.
Headphone jack access is better too.
Read the reviews on the link.
Here's another I had a look at recently, seems to give great protection, but it's fiddly to get on and off if you need to do a battery pull, and I didn't like the squidgy button covers, but it might be more in the line of what you're after.
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-Commuter-Series-Case/SAM4-GALXS-20-E4OTR_A,default,pd.html
I also use the Case Mate Barely There and it is the best I have tried so far.
It doesn't collect dust and the phone slides into the pockets.
I prefer the Momax. My workmate has the barely there, which is slightly slimmer but at the expense of losing some protection. The momax is the best option if you want slim but can still feel comfortable that your phone is safe imo.
I also had the toughcase and became frustrated with it for the same reasons as you. I'm very happy with the momax. Only issue is the power button is a bit harder to push now but a small price to pay.
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Using the SGP Ultra slider, totally in love with it as i prefer to have direct access to hardware buttons
I have the Momax case and I have to say, it's pretty good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790318 - PhoenixFX has provided a review here.
Things i like:
It has a hybrid design, the back is not fully rigid but feels solid, soft sides.
Sides are flexible enough so that it goes on easy but stays in, also like how TPU doesn't become stretchy like silicone .
Lip that protects the screen, didn't notice too much dust getting in.
It's easy to keep a good grip on it.
Dislikes:
As the one posters above me said, the power button is harder to press. the same kind of applies for the volume keys but nor as much. It might be annoying in the long run.
Other than that the case is perfectly fine although I don't really know if it can be classified as slim by my standards , the back plate part is around 1.5mm thick. The back is a matte finish that doesn't offer too much grip but the sides are very grippy.
Hope this helps (I haven't tried any of the other cases so I can't really compare).
i think, case mate barely there is really good for slim profile somehow. and also capdase soft jacket xpose 2 also looks okay.
Check out carrymobiles, melko cases as well
I use the same Case-Mate Barely There case as DMD9, and I don't see myself changing it anytime soon. Very sleek, provides a little bit of a rubbery feel but not enough to make it difficult to slide out of pockets
After protecting my SGS like a baby for the last 11 or so months, it has suffered some damage here and there (home button doesn't work very well, scratches etc).
Thus I decided to ditch the case and go totally slimline with a replacement battery cover (the stock one is a fingerprint magnet, and I have kinda sweaty hands!). Ordered a silver one from focal price (the ones with the samsung logo, but clearly fake) and its a pretty good fit.
I totally recommend going caseless, it fits so well in the pocket when you go out!
I also support caseless usage,
I had a invisibleshield protector on the phone for a few months and that one worked well but it came off.
Now i still use the phone as if there was a protector on it and....not a scratch added.
the screen can really handle some abuse
Out of the four cases I have tried for the Charge I think I finally found my favorite. The Trident Aegis has some problems as did all the cases I tried but it is the best. It comes in 5 colors and they look great. I got the blue one and it looks as good in person as it does on the site.
The materials used are very nice and the surface has a great anti-skid finish that provides great in hand grip. The hard plastic outer shell covers all 4 sides of the phone for a tight fit. It is thicker then the Otterbox Commuter at the phones curve at the bottom but I actually like that. It gives the phone a great feel when using it in landscape mode. Even though it is a bit bulky it does fit in pockets easily. The corners of the case are heavily padded for drop protection.
All of the ports are covered to prevent dust, moisture or any other unwanted substance getting into them. I found that the usb port was hard to open at times (I have no finger nails) and that the hdmi cover opens a little to easily. The power button and volume rocker are covered as well and easily accessible. One of the things I really like is the dust filter on the speaker opening. The speaker is loud and clear and will not be getting dust in it. The lip that goes around the screen is not as big as the Otterbox but provides just as good of protection.
The protection this case offers is great. Its not as heavy duty as the Otterbox Defender or the Trident Kracken II but it is good enough for every day use. It comes with a screen protector that I did not use. I would recommend this case without a doubt. While its not perfect its does correct the things that I did not like about the Otterbox Commuter and provides just as good of protection. If I can get access to a camera at some point I will post some pictures to go along with the review.
Thanks for all of the info. both here and via PM.
I want to hold out for the Kraken 2, but my Otterbox is driving me nuts so I might just grab an Aegis.
Rememo said:
I want to hold out for the Kraken 2, but my Otterbox is driving me nuts so I might just grab an Aegis.
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The Kraken 2 looks pretty beast to be sure but I'm not sure if it's not just too think... Hows the thickness of it compared to the otterbox defender?
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Thanks for all of the info. both here and via PM.
I want to hold out for the Kraken 2, but my Otterbox is driving me nuts so I might just grab an Aegis.
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What aren't you liking about the Otterbox? I asking because I'm thinking of picking one up for myself.
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What aren't you liking about the Otterbox? I asking because I'm thinking of picking one up for myself.
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I'll second this...was thinking about doing the same. Otterbox no good?
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The top and the bottom edges of the Otterbox are not covered by the hard plastic so it is kind of loose. The buttons are also covered which I don't like and the hard plastic is kind of slippery.
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What aren't you liking about the Otterbox? I asking because I'm thinking of picking one up for myself.
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I don't like how the top of the silicon portion isn't supported by the hard case, so it easily separates from the phone if you lift the phone by that area.
I also find that, while it's nice to slip in and out of your pocket, the hard case is too slippery for my tastes. It slides off of sloped surfaces and I've almost dropped the phone a few times now.
Personally, I like having the hard buttons covered, but the silicon that covers the buttons doesn't seem to fit tight against the screen, so debris can work its way underneath.
I never use the HDMI port, so not having it protected by silicon makes no sense to me.
Don't let my dislikes make it seem like it's a bad case, it's not, but I think the Aegis will fit me better. The Aegis should arrive tomorrow, so we shall see.
I'm thinking of making a short video to show the differences between the cases. I'll let you know when it's up.
Moondrius and Romemo,
Have either of you had the Incipio case before your trident case? I'm wondering how they compare. I'm surprised to see the trident case so slim since I always incorporate trident cases to be monsters.
I had the Incipio double cover and the Feather and both were sent back. The double cover was alright until I noticed it covered the hdmi port. It did seem thin and less bulky. The Aegis is the most bulky of the 3 but in a good way I would say. Its slightly thicker at the bottom. I would say I liked the Double Cover more then the Otterbox but I used it for like 5 minutes. The Feather was complete garbage. Its a shame because I really liked the Feather when I had my Atrix.
Thanks. I have the Incipio double cover. I really like it since I never use hdmi, not sure I can handle anything that would be bulkier.
Pics pl0x?
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pics? link to site? something
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pics? link to site? something
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For the Incipio case? It's here:
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Dr...CRYLIC-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
Does verizon sell the Incipio case for the Charge? If so, how much do they ask for it? I really like the looks of the Incipio case and I am just trying to figure out if a covered HDMI port is worth it. I get 25% off accessories at Verizon so if the price is reasonable I wouldn't mind picking one up to try it out.
So I get my Charge on Monday. I have the cyclops series trident case for the fassy. It felt good. Overall I liked it. So I purchased the aegis. I bought it from the same ebay seller I got the fassy from: cyclopscase.
A good price too 23.33 with free shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260822580193&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
My dust cover for the hdmi port ripped off yesterday. I went to go use it and while pulling the tab off of the phone it just ripped right off. That tab is really flimsy and I used very little force around it.
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My dust cover for the hdmi port ripped off yesterday. I went to go use it and while pulling the tab off of the phone it just ripped right off. That tab is really flimsy and I used very little force around it.
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Yikes... Yeah, that's a definite weak spot. I was thinking that, if I go back to my Aegis, I would just remove that cover.
Is it easy to take in and out of the case? I bought the media dock and the car dock, which leaves no room for a case. So I've been using the zagg shield that covers the entire phone. Problem is with the car dock, the sides have been tearing off due to putting the phone in and out of the dock. It's pretty useless, so I want a real case, but I don't want to buy a new car or media dock for it.
Does the Aegis come off and on pretty easily?
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Is it easy to take in and out of the case? I bought the media dock and the car dock, which leaves no room for a case. So I've been using the zagg shield that covers the entire phone. Problem is with the car dock, the sides have been tearing off due to putting the phone in and out of the dock. It's pretty useless, so I want a real case, but I don't want to buy a new car or media dock for it.
Does the Aegis come off and on pretty easily?
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IMHO no. The hard outer shell is designed to be a reeeeally tight fit around the soft inside cover. As a current owner I wouldn't want to constantly take it off and put it back on for a car dock. Plus I think it would eventually wear on the buttons and dust covers.
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IMHO no. The hard outer shell is designed to be a reeeeally tight fit around the soft inside cover. As a current owner I wouldn't want to constantly take it off and put it back on for a car dock. Plus I think it would eventually wear on the buttons and dust covers.
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Damn, thanks for the response. I guess I'll be running the sides of my phone naked with the Zagg shield on the front and back
So here's my first review ever on any kind of product. I purchased this OBLIQ case as an alternate backup case. I figure if I'm not going to use it very often, white isn't a bad choice. It looks clean. So let's begin with the package contents; Obliq Xtreme Pro Case, Zeiss Xtreme Anti Shock screen protector, microfiber cleaning cloth, squeegee. All of the items came just as the package had mentioned. The seller I bought it from actually included a free mini stylus.
The screen protector itself felt great. It was thick and firm but soft at the same time. I used it for about a couple of weeks without any issues. After clipping my nails one day, I received a text. Not thinking about anything, I go in and swipe my screen to see who it is. Whoops! I should've checked my finger nails. There was a small enough piece of something on my nail to where the screen protector did what it was supposed to, protect it, and that was the end of that screen protector. It was good while it lasted. I eventually ended up buying a different set. On to the case.
My first impression about it was that it's white and it's going to get dirty quick! Nope. It's actually handled pretty well. I was doing some minor brake bleeding with a friend on his car. I forgot to change my case to the UAG before I headed out. I gave up on trying to keep it clean. My hands weren't as dirty as doing major engine work where they would be all greasy but it was definitely something where I should've washed my hands before picking up my phone. I left quite a dirty streak on the side of the case and was worried. I figure that if there's a bad enough mark on it, I have acetone at home that should clear it right up. I go and wash my hands very thoroughly and grab the phone case. I take the case and I just rub it down with my hands. It wiped off immediately! I don't know what this case is made out of exactly but it didn't stay dirty for long. I was impressed with how clean it got without having to exactly "wash" it. There is an issue of trying to remove the case. It fits so snug that to take it off, I start at the top and poke my finger through the camera hole to push it out. I suppose that's not a bad thing though. The volume and unlock screen buttons are very hard to press. It's hard to figure out if you've pressed it or if you need to again.
Overall I am fairly impressed with the construction of this case. The worst thing I could find about it, is that the side buttons are hard to actuate. There's no definitive "click" when you press it. This is a tad bit smaller than my UAG case and I switch back and forth pretty frequently. I hope this helps your search for a new case!
how is the black rubber compared to the UAG? Is the OBLIQ's rubber softer or harder? Is it worth getting since I already have a UAG? (i.e. is the Obliq better?)
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how is the black rubber compared to the UAG? Is the OBLIQ's rubber softer or harder? Is it worth getting since I already have a UAG? (i.e. is the Obliq better?)
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The obliq definitely has a better rubber compound. it's stiffer and more defined as where the UAG is soft and "flimsy." it's not terrible but it does have quite a bit of play. the feel of the obliq is better but the buttons suck.
the Obliq buttons look smaller than the UAG. combined with the stiffer rubber i'm not surprised the Obliq's buttons are harder to press.
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the Obliq buttons look smaller than the UAG. combined with the stiffer rubber i'm not surprised the Obliq's buttons are harder to press.
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I have used a gun metal colour version for over a month and the buttons do get better over time. You can feel a definite click on mine now.
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I have a Obliq case and my buttons are fine.
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wow, after this whole time of using this, i've just realized something. if you run this case without the battery cover, the buttons work very good! ... just an update
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So here's my first review ever on any kind of product. I purchased this OBLIQ case as an alternate backup case. I figure if I'm not going to use it very often, white isn't a bad choice. It looks clean. So let's begin with the package contents; Obliq Xtreme Pro Case, Zeiss Xtreme Anti Shock screen protector, microfiber cleaning cloth, squeegee. All of the items came just as the package had mentioned. The seller I bought it from actually included a free mini stylus.
The screen protector itself felt great. It was thick and firm but soft at the same time. I used it for about a couple of weeks without any issues. After clipping my nails one day, I received a text. Not thinking about anything, I go in and swipe my screen to see who it is. Whoops! I should've checked my finger nails. There was a small enough piece of something on my nail to where the screen protector did what it was supposed to, protect it, and that was the end of that screen protector. It was good while it lasted. I eventually ended up buying a different set. On to the case.
My first impression about it was that it's white and it's going to get dirty quick! Nope. It's actually handled pretty well. I was doing some minor brake bleeding with a friend on his car. I forgot to change my case to the UAG before I headed out. I gave up on trying to keep it clean. My hands weren't as dirty as doing major engine work where they would be all greasy but it was definitely something where I should've washed my hands before picking up my phone. I left quite a dirty streak on the side of the case and was worried. I figure that if there's a bad enough mark on it, I have acetone at home that should clear it right up. I go and wash my hands very thoroughly and grab the phone case. I take the case and I just rub it down with my hands. It wiped off immediately! I don't know what this case is made out of exactly but it didn't stay dirty for long. I was impressed with how clean it got without having to exactly "wash" it. There is an issue of trying to remove the case. It fits so snug that to take it off, I start at the top and poke my finger through the camera hole to push it out. I suppose that's not a bad thing though. The volume and unlock screen buttons are very hard to press. It's hard to figure out if you've pressed it or if you need to again.
Overall I am fairly impressed with the construction of this case. The worst thing I could find about it, is that the side buttons are hard to actuate. There's no definitive "click" when you press it. This is a tad bit smaller than my UAG case and I switch back and forth pretty frequently. I hope this helps your search for a new case!
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i've using case same as like this, that weird cause make s4 bigger..
kuclukkk said:
i've using case same as like this, that weird cause make s4 bigger..
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i haven't found a slim case that feels good with the phone. i switch out the cases i use. right now i'm using the magpul field case.
The case looks nice.
RhinoShield so far is the only option I've found for a BUMPER-ONLY case solution for our Note 9. I've bought this case twice after giving it a second chance and sent it back for the second time. The bumper frame itself is fine. It's got a fair amount of front lip to allow me to lay the phone face down to show off my Dbrand skin. Strangely enough, the lip on the back of the bumper frame is taller than the front.
Anyway, the biggest issue with this bumper-only case is the buttons. Oh my god, they have the worst buttons I've ever tried. I've mentioned in other threads that Spigen is the king when it comes to the buttons they build into their cases. They are raised a healthy amount so they're easily found and they have the best feedback ever. Very "clicky".
This RhinoShield bumper case buttons are so hard to register a click. They're too firm. The plastic is not soft at all. The second time I bought this case I tried pressing the buttons without the phone to try and soften them (like hundreds of pressings) and that did nothing to make them more malleable. I bought this case for the OnePlus 6T and the buttons on that case were just as ****ty as the one for the Note 9.
The other issue was the area around the S-Pen is too small, making retrieving of the pen more difficult compared to the dozens of cases I've tried before. I'm an average sized dude. My hands aren't huge but they're not small either. If I had longer nails maybe getting the S-Pen out would be easier but I don't.
Clear cases are not an option for me. They'll always reflect glare and distort the look of my drband skin. I just need a bumper-only solution. Just something to protect the edges of this phone. I cannot believe this type of case is not more popular. Like, why Spigen and others do not offer this as an option. Hell, if they could just make some kind of rubber band-like thing that I can wrap around the edges, that would be fair.
If anyone finds any BUMPER-ONLY cases, please share them with me. Thank you.
I've got one and I agree that the volume buttons are too stiff. I had to play / force them in and out with my plastic card holder edge to soften them a bit.
The lateral part are not that "firm" around the phone so unfortunately it feels a bit flabby.
It still makes the phone bulky, but according to one YouTube video where the guy toss the phone very high a few times without the phone being damaged at all, the protection is REALLY good.
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RhinoShield so far is the only option I've found for a BUMPER-ONLY case solution for our Note 9. I've bought this case twice after giving it a second chance and sent it back for the second time. The bumper frame itself is fine. It's got a fair amount of front lip to allow me to lay the phone face down to show off my Dbrand skin. Strangely enough, the lip on the back of the bumper frame is taller than the front.
Anyway, the biggest issue with this bumper-only case is the buttons. Oh my god, they have the worst buttons I've ever tried. I've mentioned in other threads that Spigen is the king when it comes to the buttons they build into their cases. They are raised a healthy amount so they're easily found and they have the best feedback ever. Very "clicky".
This RhinoShield bumper case buttons are so hard to register a click. They're too firm. The plastic is not soft at all. The second time I bought this case I tried pressing the buttons without the phone to try and soften them (like hundreds of pressings) and that did nothing to make them more malleable. I bought this case for the OnePlus 6T and the buttons on that case were just as ****ty as the one for the Note 9.
The other issue was the area around the S-Pen is too small, making retrieving of the pen more difficult compared to the dozens of cases I've tried before. I'm an average sized dude. My hands aren't huge but they're not small either. If I had longer nails maybe getting the S-Pen out would be easier but I don't.
Clear cases are not an option for me. They'll always reflect glare and distort the look of my drband skin. I just need a bumper-only solution. Just something to protect the edges of this phone. I cannot believe this type of case is not more popular. Like, why Spigen and others do not offer this as an option. Hell, if they could just make some kind of rubber band-like thing that I can wrap around the edges, that would be fair.
If anyone finds any BUMPER-ONLY cases, please share them with me. Thank you.
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I meant to do a review of the rhinoshield to warn everyone how awful they are. I had the exact same esperience as you and to add insult to injury, when I contacted the company to voice my concern they wanted me to ship it back with me paying for the shipping and would only accept it if it was BRAND NEW WITH NO SIGN OF WEAR. Really? Very bad customer service and crappy product..
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I meant to do a review of the rhinoshield to warn everyone how awful they are. I had the exact same esperience as you and to add insult to injury, when I contacted the company to voice my concern they wanted me to ship it back with me paying for the shipping and would only accept it if it was BRAND NEW WITH NO SIGN OF WEAR. Really? Very bad customer service and crappy product..
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That why I bought that case from Amazon. Can't beat Prime.
I had Rhino bumper on SGS7, totally agree with you. Hard buttons and slipery material. My buttons chopped off after almost a year of wear and tear.
My gf is using Ringke Fusion (clear back case) + dbrand skin. It looks beautiful so I ordered same case for Note9 + dbrand skin. It looks much better with lighter skins. Darker skins looks great when there is enough light around you. In low light it acts almost like a mirror.
https://imgur.com/QTYcakg
No way I go back to Rhyno again. It's not bumper case but I don't mind to flip it over and show camo skin
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RhinoShield so far is the only option I've found for a BUMPER-ONLY case solution for our Note 9. I've bought this case twice after giving it a second chance and sent it back for the second time. The bumper frame itself is fine. It's got a fair amount of front lip to allow me to lay the phone face down to show off my Dbrand skin. Strangely enough, the lip on the back of the bumper frame is taller than the front.
Anyway, the biggest issue with this bumper-only case is the buttons. Oh my god, they have the worst buttons I've ever tried. I've mentioned in other threads that Spigen is the king when it comes to the buttons they build into their cases. They are raised a healthy amount so they're easily found and they have the best feedback ever. Very "clicky".
This RhinoShield bumper case buttons are so hard to register a click. They're too firm. The plastic is not soft at all. The second time I bought this case I tried pressing the buttons without the phone to try and soften them (like hundreds of pressings) and that did nothing to make them more malleable. I bought this case for the OnePlus 6T and the buttons on that case were just as ****ty as the one for the Note 9.
The other issue was the area around the S-Pen is too small, making retrieving of the pen more difficult compared to the dozens of cases I've tried before. I'm an average sized dude. My hands aren't huge but they're not small either. If I had longer nails maybe getting the S-Pen out would be easier but I don't.
Clear cases are not an option for me. They'll always reflect glare and distort the look of my drband skin. I just need a bumper-only solution. Just something to protect the edges of this phone. I cannot believe this type of case is not more popular. Like, why Spigen and others do not offer this as an option. Hell, if they could just make some kind of rubber band-like thing that I can wrap around the edges, that would be fair.
If anyone finds any BUMPER-ONLY cases, please share them with me. Thank you.
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The only way you can fix the button issue, is get an Stanley blade and cut the sides of the button.. So the top and the bottom of the button is the only place where the plastic is connected.. Then they will be so easy to press!
I did that on my case on day 2, it helps but I wouldn't say it is enough. At the end, when my Rhyno bumper buttons wear I even tried to cut them out and flatten the area around button. I've got choped case with holes where buttons are placed and it was bad experience. Hard plastic, rough edges, not easy to dig and not pleasant to fingers. Too bad, unfortunately, I've used cases on same phone (sgs7 like I said) with much more tactile buttons so I gave up on Rhyno.
N1NJATH3ORY said:
The only way you can fix the button issue, is get an Stanley blade and cut the sides of the button.. So the top and the bottom of the button is the only place where the plastic is connected.. Then they will be so easy to press!
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I'm tempted to buy this case for the 3rd time and try this method but I don't know. The buttons are not raised enough to begin with. If they were as tall as buttons you'd find on Spigen cases, then for sure I'd try this razor method to try and fix the faulty design but I don't know.
I just cannot understand why RhinoShield is the only one making cases like this. Why is this type of case not more popular? Why would more users not want a bumper-only design. Why doesn't Dbrand and other skin makers not make a bumper-only case that helps show of their awesome skins better?
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I'm tempted to buy this case for the 3rd time and try this method but I don't know. The buttons are not raised enough to begin with. If they were as tall as buttons you'd find on Spigen cases, then for sure I'd try this razor method to try and fix the faulty design but I don't know.
I just cannot understand why RhinoShield is the only one making cases like this. Why is this type of case not more popular? Why would more users not want a bumper-only design. Why doesn't Dbrand and other skin makers not make a bumper-only case that helps show of their awesome skins better?
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I think what’s happened as Rhinoshield get there case made in China, plus they purchase in bulk, there has been a manufacturing defect...
So at the moment Rhinoshield are stuck with the defect stock, I asked the exact same thing they would not answer me.. LOL
Razor blade is your only option! Some user say it works fine others say it dont so it's your call!
Or you can wait until they get rid of this stock and order more stock without defect! But that could be in the note 10 days!
Plus they aren’t telling me when they will get new stock, so I am guessing!
roaduardo said:
I'm tempted to buy this case for the 3rd time and try this method but I don't know. The buttons are not raised enough to begin with. If they were as tall as buttons you'd find on Spigen cases, then for sure I'd try this razor method to try and fix the faulty design but I don't know.
I just cannot understand why RhinoShield is the only one making cases like this. Why is this type of case not more popular? Why would more users not want a bumper-only design. Why doesn't Dbrand and other skin makers not make a bumper-only case that helps show of their awesome skins better?
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I honestly don't think I've ever been pleased w/Rhinoshield's bumpers.
I gave 'em a shot only after this design/model from Nillkin disappeared,in the Note 3/4/5 days (guessing you had one) :
Supcase had something similar,but,it's nowhere to be found on devices from the past 2-3 yrs as well.
Anyhoo,I think the problem w/Rhinoshield is their marketing pitch is strength/brute protection & if they pared down the overall width/thickness & eased-up on the button stiffness,they'd fail on that account.
IIRC,I 1st gave Rhinoshield a shot w/the S8+ & found the fit to be way too loose. IDK how the button situation was,as I returned it as soon as I got an RMA.
The exact opposite w/the S9+,a very snug fit,but,the construction lended itself to adding too much width to the grip & the buttons were stiff.
It got little use & I tossed it in the garbage soon after taking delivery.
IDK why no one steps up to the plate & makes a backless bumper that has a decent fit/low profile & usable buttons,or,for that matter,just have cutouts for the buttons.
I get it on the less popular phones,but,I'd think it'd be profitable for at least one mfg (if not Samsung themselves) to make such a bumper for the Galaxy S & Note lineup.
I suppose we shouldn't be surprised,as we've seen feature loss since the good 'ol Note 4 days,the same applies to case variety....................................
KOLIOSIS said:
I honestly don't think I've ever been pleased w/Rhinoshield's bumpers.
I gave 'em a shot only after this design/model from Nillkin disappeared,in the Note 3/4/5 days (guessing you had one) :
Supcase had something similar,but,it's nowhere to be found on devices from the past 2-3 yrs as well.
Anyhoo,I think the problem w/Rhinoshield is their marketing pitch is strength/brute protection & if they pared down the overall width/thickness & eased-up on the button stiffness,they'd fail on that account.
IIRC,I 1st gave Rhinoshield a shot w/the S8+ & found the fit to be way too loose. IDK how the button situation was,as I returned it as soon as I got an RMA.
The exact opposite w/the S9+,a very snug fit,but,the construction lended itself to adding too much width to the grip & the buttons were stiff.
It got little use & I tossed it in the garbage soon after taking delivery.
IDK why no one steps up to the plate & makes a backless bumper that has a decent fit/low profile & usable buttons,or,for that matter,just have cutouts for the buttons.
I get it on the less popular phones,but,I'd think it'd be profitable for at least one mfg (if not Samsung themselves) to make such a bumper for the Galaxy S & Note lineup.
I suppose we shouldn't be surprised,as we've seen feature loss since the good 'ol Note 4 days,the same applies to case variety....................................
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I'm tempted to try and modify one of Supcase's clear backs but the razor knife that I have doesn't seem strong enough to slice through that kind of plastic because I've tried to modify some other cases I have to create a backless case. It's so, so, so stupid that case makers don't see the benefits of a bumper-only design. It's frustrating for users like me who don't drop their damn phones all the time. I haven't used a screen protector since my iPhone days and my displays have always been great during the time I've had them until I sold/donated them off to another user.
If only I could find some kind of rubber band material that I can wrap the edges of my phone. That's something that these case makers could do. Make rigid edges (with soft, clicky buttons) but top and bottom elastic material so there's a tight fit. Does that make sense? Because getting the phone in and out of a RhinoShield bumper case is difficult. Yet another design issue with their cases.
roaduardo said:
I'm tempted to try and modify one of Supcase's clear backs but the razor knife that I have doesn't seem strong enough to slice through that kind of plastic because I've tried to modify some other cases I have to create a backless case. It's so, so, so stupid that case makers don't see the benefits of a bumper-only design.
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I've tried modding a few cases where it had a clear distinction from the bumper part of the case & the back cover portion.
Same here,no success,as the remaining bumper didn't have enough rigidity to hold shape.
roaduardo said:
If only I could find some kind of rubber band material that I can wrap the edges of my phone. That's something that these case makers could do. Make rigid edges (with soft, clicky buttons) but top and bottom elastic material so there's a tight fit. Does that make sense? Because getting the phone in and out of a RhinoShield bumper case is difficult. Yet another design issue with their cases.
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I totally get your design idea.
It's a different take on the 2pc metal bumper design,but,w/o the necessary assembly (screws). Remove the screws from the design,build-in some elasticity on two of the sides for easy removal-installation,yet,still holding shape & retaining edge protection.
That's actually a very nice idea,perhaps you have a friend or two who have some experience w/CAD software & sell the idea/patent/etc.... to one of the case mfgs...................
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That's actually a very nice idea,perhaps you have a friend or two who have some experience w/CAD software & sell the idea/patent/etc.... to one of the case mfgs...................
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If only I had the time and resources. I'm happy to see someone else take this kind of thing and run with it so I can just get myself one case. I just need one for my 6T and one for my Note 9. lol
I got the rhino shield bumper, no trouble with the buttons, just not as clicky as I would like. It is also quite slippery and doesn't stay put on the vehicle dash.
With that said, my dbrand grip should be here in a week or so, it is the best case I have had, and loved it on my note 8. They are taking preorders still for shipment in Feburary, so check them out for a bumper style case.
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nuclearrage said:
I got the rhino shield bumper, no trouble with the buttons, just not as clicky as I would like. It is also quite slippery and doesn't stay put on the vehicle dash.
With that said, my dbrand grip should be here in a week or so, it is the best case I have had, and loved it on my note 8. They are taking preorders still for shipment in Feburary, so check them out for a bumper style case.
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Is it wrong to assume the dbrand grip would be almost impossible to pocket?
I was just about to order the Rhino Shield.
Dbrand is slightly bigger, but very VERY grippy. I wear Duluth Trading Co. Cargo pants and always have 2 phones in the front left cargo pocket.. also fits in my work shirt front pocket. Not sure about jeans or skinny fitting clothes.
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One thing that I really do not like the look of with this case is that there are no raised buttons. The sides of the case appear to be flat, which would make it hard to find the right buttons you're looking for in a pinch or when the phone is inside your pocket or bag.
It's the one thing that's holding me from ordering this case. It looks pretty thick. That's fine but in my opinion if the case is going to be a bit thick you may as well have easily accessible raised buttons on the sides.
I just wish, considering the advancement with 3D print tech, that we could just design our own unique case for our phones. A case the way we want/need it. Like, if I could just have one of Spigen's cases but just the bumper, just the edges and no backing.
roaduardo said:
One thing that I really do not like the look of with this case is that there are no raised buttons. The sides of the case appear to be flat, which would make it hard to find the right buttons you're looking for in a pinch or when the phone is inside your pocket or bag.
It's the one thing that's holding me from ordering this case. It looks pretty thick. That's fine but in my opinion if the case is going to be a bit thick you may as well have easily accessible raised buttons on the sides.
I just wish, considering the advancement with 3D print tech, that we could just design our own unique case for our phones. A case the way we want/need it. Like, if I could just have one of Spigen's cases but just the bumper, just the edges and no backing.
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It may have different texture for the buttons for us to feel them.
If you scroll a bit the page, you may see it.
dfwfreaks said:
Never like rhinoshield case.
They don't know how to make cases
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It's CrashGuard #3 for me today. Trying this case out for third time since it's the only viable option today for a bumper-only case.
I followed the advice of some users who suggested using a razor to slice into parts of the volume button grooves in order to make them more tactile. I'm happy to report that it worked pretty well. The buttons are actually registering clicks much easier than out of the box. Just to make it easier, I did the same thing for the power and Bixby button.
The other problem I had with this case is the area around the S-Pen makes it very difficult to remove the S-Pen. It's too small. I have average-sized hands and I have to use my pinky in order to get the S-Pen to eject. So I also modified that area and make some incisions with my razor. Then there's how tight the case can be as you try to put it on so skins can be pushed from the edges as you can see from the photos.
I just can't stand RhinoShield's tone-def response to criticisms to their CrashGuard cases. You have users reporting defective design features and they do nothing but push back with their half-baked suggestions to make their product work instead of correcting their design flaws.
They need to listen and stop deflecting. Spigen needs to also listen to us and give us a bumper-only solution.
dfwfreaks said:
Just get a tempered glass screen protector and D brand skin, bruh.
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Already had the Dbrand on for weeks and I've never used a screen protector on any Android phone. Last time I used a screen protector was on my iPhone 4s.