I really would like a case option. I like the peace of mind of a case or at least a thin bumper. I can't find any but wallet cases on eBay and Amazon. Essential website has no accessories but the 360 camera. I already have a phone on the way I would really like a case.
I'm in the same boat. I cannot find anything available either. Would have been nice for Essential to sell something alongside the phone.
They said they wont sell cases because they dont believe you need it lol
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They said they wont sell cases because they dont believe you need it lol
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Pretty ballsy on their part, but I like it. :good:
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Pretty ballsy on their part, but I like it. :good:
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I still would like a bumper though.
I'll cover the ceramic back with 3M.
I'll cover the front with a protector.
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They said they wont sell cases because they dont believe you need it lol
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This is probably why there aren't cases. The 3rd party manufacturers typically get a cad render or a demo unit early to have their cases ready for launch. Hopefully Spigen or someone gets a case out quick. I'm fine going day to day without but when I go out I want a case.
Well there are a bunch of screen protectors already. (I already have a pack) but I am hoping I can run this phone naked. The only reason I got a case for my Nexus 6P is because of the soft as butter aluminum that was used on it that allowed the edges to scratch if you just looked at it sharply. I used a HTC 10 prior that didn't have this issue and it shows when one manufacture uses a softer form of Aluminum than another.
The one thing that does irk me is the curved edge to the screen. Why nearly all the latest phone designs have this is beyond me since you aren't doing the actual curved edge like a Samsung, why the heck are you trying to copy them with the subtle curve on the edge that just attracts scratches like nobody's business if you run naked, and a screen protector doesn't fit exactly to the edge because nobody makes a curved one for anything that isn't an iPhone/Samsung device so you get only partial coverage and if you don't put it on jussst right, the edge might lift just enough to be caught at some point when you put in into a pocket, causing gunk to get in there and ruin the protector.
I am hoping that the near edge screen means the curve at the edge is smaller than say, the Pixel, but we will see once it is in hand.
I have found Skins,... Dbrand Skins I'm definitely thinking about this and a screen protector, but more than almost anything I want the heft and feel of the Essential Ph-One more than anything,...
Not so sure I'll go for a case. Here is one that popped up on amazon. No real pictures of the Ph-1 version makes it questionable...
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Essenti...rd_wg=35Bz8&psc=1&refRID=80D5PGXQM7XWVD1N0HB7
I really wish this came with the same shatterproof screen that Motorola has. That combined with the titanium and ceramic really would make this phone the most durable phone out there of modern day, right up there with the old legendary Nokias. And then we definitely wouldnt need cases for any reason.
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I really wish this came with the same shatterproof screen that Motorola has. That combined with the titanium and ceramic really would make this phone the most durable phone out there of modern day, right up there with the old legendary Nokias. And then we definitely wouldnt need cases for any reason.
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I really wish this came with the same shatterproof screen that Motorola has. That combined with the titanium and ceramic really would make this phone the most durable phone out there of modern day, right up there with the old legendary Nokias. And then we definitely wouldnt need cases for any reason.
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From the reviews on the Moto screen is that it might not break but gets scratched all to hell just in your pocket.
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From the reviews on the Moto screen is that it might not break but gets scratched all to hell just in your pocket.
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Yes cause it's some form of plastic. But much easier to prevent scratches than cracks with a simple film
Don't need a case, LOL. So they are replacing broken screens for free?
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I really wish this came with the same shatterproof screen that Motorola has. That combined with the titanium and ceramic really would make this phone the most durable phone out there of modern day, right up there with the old legendary Nokias. And then we definitely wouldnt need cases for any reason.
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Who would want a plastic screen? It's a great idea in theory but in practice it's trash.
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Who would want a plastic screen? It's a great idea in theory but in practice it's trash.
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Agreed. I like the feel of glass.
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From the reviews on the Moto screen is that it might not break but gets scratched all to hell just in your pocket.
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Who would want a plastic screen? It's a great idea in theory but in practice it's trash.
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Then put a tempered glass screen protector on and it solves both those issues for you while retaining a screen that won't break even if it falls badly. Easy solution guys.....
I reached out to Spigen. From their answer I think Spigen wants to make a case. But essential isn't giving them information. At least for now...
Dbrand is making skins for it. So if you want to protect the back there you go.
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Dbrand is making skins for it. So if you want to protect the back there you go.
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No ship date yet though . They are probably waiting for their own essential phone to make them. Then it will take another week or two to ship.
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I bought a gel skin and a screen protector at T-mobile in the mall today. Already took them both off because they made the phone look and feel like **** in my hand. Honestly, it felt like the same dimensions as an iPhone. Yuck.
I know I'm gonna drop it eventually, but it looks even ****tier in the case than it would with scratches, so **** it. This is such a sexy phone I just want to look at it all the time.
What's everyone else doing?
I have the red one... dude I couldn't stand to hold my phone for even 5 minutes without a case lol maybe I'm going through my babying phase but if I gotta be with this for next 2 years then I gotta keep it lookin new at all times. It's just too slick to me without a case imo
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Do you have a pic of the case you got? I have the black and clear case with the kickstand. Only 20bucks on ebay so it was a good deal compared to the t-mobile site. I'm desperately waiting for a desk dock to come out.... badly!!! Lol
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I can't stand a case either...I also can't stand the screen protector that they cut for the mt4g, cuz it is reduced glare and it seems you take away from the beautiful display. I use a leather holster that works well cuz usually when I drop my phone its usually cuz if falls out of my pocket....only draw back is its leaving black residue on my red finished part...
P.S. Love this phone
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I didn't use protection and now I got a bunch of little mt3g's running around....
still nekkid. I'm just using the G1 sleeve. It fits the MT4G perfectly.
Bare back all the way, I would rather pay for an Insurance replacement If I dropped or scratched the display. But I will not cover its natural beauty with plastic or rubber.
Coming from a Vibrant I realize that my only downgrade is the display, Everything else is an upgrade, So why would I further reduce this display with plastic or rubber. I keep one pocket empty at all times, the only thing I use this pocket for is my MT4G.
Ordered carbon fiber phantom skinz for mine, it lives in the plastic holster from tmo. Will post some shots when it arrives and gets cozy with my mt4g
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no case......tried a couple from tmo but didnt like them. the clear shell w/ kickstand was the best of the bunch but i still like the phone better totally bare
Nothing all the way around. That said, I'd like to try a clear "protector" for the battery plate so as to make it a little grippier. I had one for my iphone 3g, which helped immensely. Anyone know of one that might fit the battery plate?
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Do you have a pic of the case you got? I have the black and clear case with the kickstand. Only 20bucks on ebay so it was a good deal compared to the t-mobile site. I'm desperately waiting for a desk dock to come out.... badly!!! Lol
+1 on the desk dock. No pic handy, but it's just the basic black gel skin they sell at the T-mobile stores.
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I didn't use protection and now I got a bunch of little mt3g's running around....
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hahaha, love it.
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Bare back all the way, I would rather pay for an Insurance replacement If I dropped or scratched the display. But I will not cover its natural beauty with plastic or rubber.
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Completely agree! I paid for this sexy piece of hardware, why would I cover it up with a big rubber sock?!
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Coming from a Vibrant I realize that my only downgrade is the display, Everything else is an upgrade, So why would I further reduce this display with plastic or rubber. I keep one pocket empty at all times, the only thing I use this pocket for is my MT4G.
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I do the same thing, nothing shares my pocket with my phone.
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Nothing all the way around. That said, I'd like to try a clear "protector" for the battery plate so as to make it a little grippier. I had one for my iphone 3g, which helped immensely. Anyone know of one that might fit the battery plate?
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Agreed! The screen protector they gave me sucks. For iphones they have screen protectors that cover the entire front of the device, right? That's more what I had in mind.
Something similar for the rear isn't a bad idea.
I use the T-Mobile gel case and a Realook screen protector. Although I rarely ever drop my phones, the gel case gives me peace of mind. Unfortunately, it does take away from the phone's aesthetic values.
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I use the T-Mobile gel case and a Realook screen protector. Although I rarely ever drop my phones, the gel case gives me peace of mind. Unfortunately, it does take away from the phone's aesthetic values.
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Yeah, peace of mind is why I bought it. It also feels clunky and bulky in the hand with the case on. Yuck.
The only protection I would consider for my phone is maybe a thin screen protector, or maybe a Golden Shellback coating to make it waterproof.
no case because it makes the phone too bulky. i do use a realook screen protector though, cant even tell its on there.
I've got the white hardshell with the thin rubber sleeve case on mine. It came with a screen protector that I've managed to scratch the heck out of somehow. It's a nice case and doesn't add much bulk to the phone. Generally I like to use the phone without a case but from past experience with rubber coating on plastic (Blackberry Bold) rubbing off, I opted for a case.
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But the MT3G were first... THIS IS A
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Haha. Like I said in another thread, no case for me. To me, getting a case on a phone like this is picking up a beautiful sexy thin lady then taking her home to put a fat girl suit on her.
Haha. Like I said in another thread, no case for me. To me, getting a case on a phone like this is picking up a beautiful sexy thin lady then taking her home to put a fat girl suit on her.
That's classic. I got to write that one down.
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Haha. Like I said in another thread, no case for me. To me, getting a case on a phone like this is picking up a beautiful sexy thin lady then taking her home to put a fat girl suit on her.
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lol, I just said last night that it's like working out to get a great body and then wearing baggy clothes.
Built neoprene case
I just got one of the Built neoprene sleeves. I really dislike the always-on cases for phones, but this is perfect. I put a review up on the amazon page, but can't link to it since I haven't posted enough.
I didn't care too much to take it off. Did you keep yours on or took it out?
If anything I might just buy a sleeve and still leave it in the plastic
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that's just ghetto...get a screen protector if you're that worried..the plastic that came on the touchpad is loose and makes a lot of noise and was annoying as hell when holding it.
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that's just ghetto...get a screen protector if you're that worried..the plastic that came on the touchpad is loose and makes a lot of noise and was annoying as hell when holding it.
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Leaving the plastic on something is ghetto....? I saw a screen protector for $29.99 or should I just buy a iPad screen protector and cut it.....now that's ghetto.
haha yeah Charlie, that's pretty bad. The case from HP works well and a screen protector may not be all that necessary. The HP's screen is so nice, you shouldn't cheapen the experience with the plastic.
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haha yeah Charlie, that's pretty bad. The case from HP works well and a screen protector may not be all that necessary. The HP's screen is so nice, you shouldn't cheapen the experience with the plastic.
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What case do u suggest. I'm still looking for one. I heard the screen is kinda hard to scratch.
Get something like this. These have kept my Samsung Focus and 2 iPhones safe for a long time.
It's a little too expensive for a $149 tablet (I got the 32GB) but I'd still get it as I saved a lot on the tablet itself. Also, expect a sale on these as soon as Touchpad is no longer sold.
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Get something like this. These have kept my Samsung Focus and 2 iPhones safe for a long time.
It's a little too expensive for a $149 tablet (I got the 32GB) but I'd still get it as I saved a lot on the tablet itself. Also, expect a sale on these as soon as Touchpad is no longer sold.
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Considering that. I want a hard case as well or a nice silicone haven't really seen any that caught my eye. Only one I see is the book type cases
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What case do u suggest. I'm still looking for one. I heard the screen is kinda hard to scratch.
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It's Gorilla glass like iPhone 4. It scratches just "almost" as easily as normal glass but a lot more shatter resistant.
I scrunched up the plastic wrapper and gave it to my cats as a toy... They love it
It's not some kind of rare museum piece or something... Just use it the way it was meant to. Would you wrap up all your furniture, tv, etc, in plastic too? Never could see the point of screen protectors and the likes, as long as you're reasonably careful with your stuff, there's no reason why it should get damaged.
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I scrunched up the plastic wrapper and gave it to my cats as a toy... They love it
It's not some kind of rare museum piece or something... Just use it the way it was meant to. Would you wrap up all your furniture, tv, etc, in plastic too? Never could see the point of screen protectors and the likes, as long as you're reasonably careful with your stuff, there's no reason why it should get damaged.
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I invisible shield all my devices
And my tv still has the plastic on it lol jk
HAHA I did for about a day, then I got annoyed with it. I might not even get a screen protector because have I been rocking my iPad w/o one and the screen is still perfect. Find it pretty difficult to scratch this up if I keep it in those portfolio type cases, and make sure I am wiping it with a clean micro-fiber cloth.
wait till you get some dirt or dust between that loose plastic wrap and your touchpad's screen. Its going to get scratched and then hate yourself for even considering this... Get a cheap screen protector from ebay ($9.99) and the genuine HP touchpad case... Bestbuy sells them for $24.99. I highly recommend it. Remember, you're protecting a $400 to $500 tablet. Just cause you got it for $100 or $150 doesn't mean its worth that little.
screen protector: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-TouchPad...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item4aacb96269
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I have the case and its the best one I've seen yet....
I put a full body skin on mine earlier today... It's amazing. Feels like nothing is there, but its protected all over from any scratches without adding any bulk.
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I would just recommend taking it off. Buy a case and screen protector, if you want, but if not, then just let it be.
Mine is naked and it feels better that way. I don't lug it around places, or haven't yet, and just use it when I'm on the couch or on the bed. When I'm not using it, it isn't just sitting there, it's safely stowed away somewhere. Lowers the chances for knocking it off a table or something.
You'll be fine. Take off the damn plastic already.
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I would just recommend taking it off. Buy a case and screen protector, if you want, but if not, then just let it be.
Mine is naked and it feels better that way. I don't lug it around places, or haven't yet, and just use it when I'm on the couch or on the bed. When I'm not using it, it isn't just sitting there, it's safely stowed away somewhere. Lowers the chances for knocking it off a table or something.
You'll be fine. Take off the damn plastic already.
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I'll take it off when I buy a sleeve... I started to peel it off and than I put it back on lol
The TouchPad has Gorilla Glass. You don't need a screen protector...
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The TouchPad has Gorilla Glass. You don't need a screen protector...
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Link to that? From what I remember it doesn't.
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I'm getting a screen protector on this puppy as soon as possible, not because I fear scratching it but because I hope it helps with avoiding the smudges.
Sure the screen is gorilla glass, but that back is a B***H about scratches... I have my plastic on still to protect the BACK not the front. I have a carbon fiber back skin coming in soon though.
i have mine on still until my screen protector comes so I don't think its ghetto
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Just bought the hottest case for my S4. Found this site LowProCases and got the black tempered glass screen protector option. Best Case I ever bought. Ive been leaching off this forum for years and this is the first time I had anything to contribute. Found a promo code " Pro " and got 15% off and free shipping. So happy
I copied the picture off their site
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Just bought the hottest case for my S4. Found this site LowProCases and got the black tempered glass screen protector option. Best Case I ever bought. Ive been leaching off this forum for years and this is the first time I had anything to contribute. Found a promo code " Pro " and got 15% off and free shipping. So happy
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Looks pretty nice can you post some pics of your actual device in it? I prefer consumer pics over staged ones.
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Looks pretty nice can you post some pics of your actual device in it? I prefer consumer pics over staged ones.
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I actually took those pictures but heres one on my desk. have in mind I have an all white S4
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I actually took those pictures but heres one on my desk. have in mind I have an all white S4
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that looks like a beast! big but protective. that black tempered glass looks cool, how's the overall size compared to the phone? any way you can take a picture of the phone out of the case and place it next to it?:good:
Wow looks really cool
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that looks like a beast! big but protective. that black tempered glass looks cool, how's the overall size compared to the phone? any way you can take a picture of the phone out of the case and place it next to it?:good:
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The case adds very little to the over all size. It does weight more but feels solid. You actually remove the battery cover and replace it with the carbon fiber texture back battery cover. Again the nicest case Ive ever seen for any phone. I get people asking all the time what phone I have and half the time they have an S4. I started they strangers I got the limited edition S4 lol:silly:
Looks pretty cool. I'm interested in seeing more pics from you as well.
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Looks pretty cool. I'm interested in seeing more pics from you as well.
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Sure no problem Ill upload pictures today or tomorrow. Yeah this case is that cool
Looks cool but i wont buy any case without a kickstand. Im currently rocking a case for a totally diff phone that i altered due to button placement just cause it had a kickstand. Once u use an htc u cant go without it
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Looks cool but i wont buy any case without a kickstand. Im currently rocking a case for a totally diff phone that i altered due to button placement just cause it had a kickstand. Once u use an htc u cant go without it
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I had an EVO 4g and believe me or not my son use it as his tablet (his 7) to this day. I loved that phone but most of the phone case for the S4 with kick stands look and feel cheap and plastic. For work I spend a lot of time selling in and out of offices ( the truth is I like looking right/good, House looking right, car looking right, watch looking right, glasses/sun glasses looking right, hair looking right and of course my phone GOT to be looking right) This case adds little to the size of the phone and it gets rid of the plastic look and feel because usually I rock the phone naked. Phone is in my hand now,"I feel Glass, Metal and carbon fiber (most likely fake)"= awesome. I know what your saying but this case look and feels FU%*ing right lol. Im not joking people ask me so much "what phone do you have" that now I tell them I got a limited edition S4 and they believe me.
I do hate how cheap our phone feels compared to the aluminum of the htcs. Case im usin now is just more plastic and im not really a fan of otterbox
You guy are going to like this
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I do hate how cheap our phone feels compared to the aluminum of the htcs. Case im usin now is just more plastic and im not really a fan of otterbox
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Looks pretty cool. I'm interested in seeing more pics from you as well.
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Then youll love this case. Just took some more pictures
I just checked the Low pro cases website and I guess their out of the tempered black glass screen protector
For me is the Spigen Neo Hybrid. Simply, the best.
Looks nice but it will affect your reception.
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I haven't noticed any signal lose, I still get one bar at my moms house. I had a metal bumper case from eBay before this one and didn't have a problem with that one either. If i remember right the antenna isn't in the frame/edge of the phone like an iPhone.
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Just bought the hottest case for my S4. Found this site LowProCases and got the black tempered glass screen protector option. Best Case I ever bought. Ive been leaching off this forum for years and this is the first time I had anything to contribute. Found a promo code " Pro " and got 15% off and free shipping. So happy
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that is a nice looking case, i still think the samsung bumper case is one of the nicest cases I have used so far, that and the dyconn battery case.
Seems sold out or at least no longer listed
Bummer, that really was a lovely looking case. I'd never heard about it before your post, and now that I want it and need it, I can't have it.
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Bummer, that really was a lovely looking case. I'd never heard about it before your post, and now that I want it and need it, I can't have it.
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I just order one as a gift maybe they got more in
Is there anything case like this style or better for the S4
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I do hate how cheap our phone feels compared to the aluminum of the htcs. Case im usin now is just more plastic and im not really a fan of otterbox
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I agree but it does help keep the price down.
I arrived at work this morning and I'd received a new case for my Galaxy Note 4 to review! Happy days!
I'm currently dissecting it now and will update this thread later today, but first impressions.... this thing is BIG!
I've personally never seen anything with such heavy duty protection for the Note series, that's not to say they're aren't others, it's just a new one on me.
If you're scared of damaging your device, then this robust looking thing may be right up your street.
More to follow shortly while I put this thing thru it's paces.
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PACKAGING:
The packaging is pretty decent to be fair, and definitely has a premium feel to it.
THE CASE:
Straight out of the packaging, this is what you get, they've included an Alan Key, to actually get into the thing which I think is good of them.
I've had "screw in" cases before, where you end up having to search around in the spider invested drawers of your garage just to get a key or screwdriver small enough to fit these things, so definitely a positive on that front.
Open up the case here is what you get inside:
Two Lanyards
An alcohol wipe
Cloth
Spare screws
And a second Alan Key
It's simply a case of unscrewing the screws and dropping your phone in
The inside part where the phone sits is rubber, with parts of it made into a honeycomb mesh, I'd say there's about 1CM of the stuff that separates the phone from the outside world once fitted.
The other materials used are aluminum for the front and back plate and it also has it's own glass protector which states to be Gorilla Glass, I can't confirm or disprove this but it's definitely glass.
The glass itself is clear and does not impair viewing and because the glass is attached to the case and not adhered to the screen, you do not get the "halo effect" associated with the current tempered glass protectors currently on the market.
Once installed get ready to start weight lifting, the whole thing together is "HEAVY", most definitely not something you'd want to stick in the top pocket of your shirt.
The only part not covered by this case is the rear camera, but is protected to a degree, as it's set back from the surface of the case.
Because the whole phone is enclosed, you have some raised capacitive buttons, to use instead of touching the phone itself, they work really well as does the responsiveness of the screen and the S-Pen on that screen, the S-Pen doesn't work with the capacitive buttons though, not a big deal but it's something to be aware of.
The ports for the Pen, USB and headphone socket are all covered by a cap of some description, the case states to be "Weather Proof" and I think it most definitely is, everything seems to lock together well, but it's not raining here (for once) so can't test this right now.
On a side note, I'm happy to report that all the cutouts for the ports and sensors are precise, everything I can see so far makes me have a feeling they've took care in creating this case.
The back of the case has a raised rubber backing, giving it some friction to stop it sliding around.
It's not as "grippy" to my bare fingertips though.
CONCLUSION:
This case in my opinion is great for those who do a lot of outdoor activities, or work in outdoor conditions and want to protect their device the best they can, this really does feel rugged and up to the challenge, in stopping rain and dust getting to your Note 4.
I personally would use, but only when I'm going to the beach or out camping/walking in the countryside with the family, not as my daily protection, for the adventurers out there, this is thing will be a great investment.
For the average person like myself, it's just two heavy and adds a substantial amount girth to the size of the Note 4 to use full time.
My everyday protection comes in the form of a Spigen Neo Hybrid, which in itself isn't exactly slender, but providing Love Mei don't ask for it back
I'll use the Powerful when I know I'm going to be going somewhere that phones are "allergic to" as this thing feels bomb proof.
Cheapest place I could find to get this was direct from them http://www.lovemeicases.com/love-mei-powerful-bumper-for-galaxy-note-4/ at $49.99
I like he case, but the branding on the front is the big turn off for me.
Wow that bulk! Guess you'll be happy it's safe I guess
stothy862 said:
Wow that bulk! Guess you'll be happy it's safe I guess
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I know, mental ain't it! you need to have big hands to handle this with one hand, I'm 6.1" have sizeable hands and can just manage to handle it.
These cases were originally copied from a company called Lunatik.
Lunatik really dropped the ball making anything outside of the iPhone only cases.
That Note 4 version sure looks huge. Makes the Defender look slim.
A kickstand would have been nice. If it had a holster I'd buy it. I particularly like the glass protection screen considering there isn't a glass protector that fits properly w/o a halo available and I like the water resistant feature. Did you test it making calls and know your voice doesn't sound muffled?
From a bulk standpoint it doesn't look any bulkier than any other highly protective case like the Defender for example.
I see where others are talking about seeing the case, but I don't see any pictures that are posted. Were they taken down?
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I see where others are talking about seeing the case, but I don't see any pictures that are posted. Were they taken down?
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Nope, looks fine to me and others, just you I'm afraid dude.
How is the reception with the case one? Lose signal since its metal?
the finger scan doesn't work with the case does it?
Mayonesa said:
How is the reception with the case one? Lose signal since its metal?
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shong43826 said:
the finger scan doesn't work with the case does it?
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Just when I thought I'd covered everything.... [emoji12]
I'll check on that today, reception wise, I didn't see any changes but didn't check GPS etc, so I'll check that too.
All the rugged cases look ugly.
Why isn't there a more girly one, that doesn't look like a fat robot?
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iridaki said:
All the rugged cases look ugly.
Why isn't there a more girly one, that doesn't look like a fat robot?
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....... You could always spray it pink? [emoji12]
RavenY2K3 said:
....... You could always spray it pink? [emoji12]
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or just get the Pink Otterbox Defender
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or just get the Pink Otterbox Defender
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We only get the black and glacier in the UK. It's a bit of pain to order from the US because I always end up paying custom fees and the case itself is pricey already. And then I don't want to buy from a reseller because I am not aware of any reputable ones. You never know whether it will be genuine. I bought one for my S4 and it was a really bad clone. Oh well!
A rugged case for a phone that looked damn sexy naked? Hm...
raihan4 said:
A rugged case for a phone that looked damn sexy naked? Hm...
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It wouldn't maintain it's looks if you worked on a building site and dropped it on concrete [emoji12]
I always put a rugged case on my new phones for a couple of months. By then I have my eye on something new. Then I take off the bulky case and enjoy the phone for a while before I sell it.
Thanks for the detail review,firstly I'm hanging on between love mei case and lunatik takkit,now I will go for love mei to have my N4 under extreme protection....
This case seems solid on protection,no other cases will have a better performance on guard...
I've ordered 3 cases, received 2 so far. Both are just ok. Nothing looks as good as the naked phone. What caseems (if any) is everyone using? Those who don't use a case, do you worrun about scratching the camera or screen when laying it down? Thanks.
I keep my phone in a sunglass bag and in general it's always worked well. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the S6 because one drop can crack the entire back. Plastic may not be "premium" but it is a lot harder to break. That being said I'm not even sure a case would prevent a crack just from shock rather than a direct hit. It'll be interesting to see how many phones get messed up in the next couple of weeks.
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A lot of reviews seem to indicate that the S6 is rather slippery. That alone would warrant a case for a lot of people, I'm sure. It prompted me to order one.
A case probably won't save the phone from a high drop, unless getting something pretty bulky. I'd rather get something slimmer to protect the edges and back from scratches and chips and just be diligent about not dropping it. The case I got is the gunmetal version of the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. Though I think they sent me the slate one by mistake because the color is nothing like the pics on Amazon...
As painful as it will be, I'd suggest using a case. I went with a case from LUVVITT that has a transparent scratch resistant back. So while I can't see the metal sides of my phone, I can at least see the back of the phone, plus at least I know it's safe
I'm going to put a case on first months because I need to get used to shape and form I'm always clumsy first months now I use my s5 without any protection since September nothing happen but on first months the more I take care the more I hit the phone on surfaces.
i've always used the flygrip on my devices but also always used it on a case , i never ever ever have droped my phone once my fingers are locked into the flygrip. i will however be putting a case on this device.
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A lot of reviews seem to indicate that the S6 is rather slippery. That alone would warrant a case for a lot of people, I'm sure. It prompted me to order one.
A case probably won't save the phone from a high drop, unless getting something pretty bulky. I'd rather get something slimmer to protect the edges and back from scratches and chips and just be diligent about not dropping it. The case I got is the gunmetal version of the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. Though I think they sent me the slate one by mistake because the color is nothing like the pics on Amazon...
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i just ordered this same case, but in clear. hopefully i can stand having it on my phone. i should have put the phone in a case the moment i got it, so i that i would not have enjoyed it for a few days without one and i wouldn't want to continue to carry it without one. haha.
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I order this one
I'm getting the Otterbox Commuter case in white and light gray to protect my new white S6.
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View attachment 3246753 I order this one
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When you get this + your phone, I would like to know what you think of the case.
will the otter box cases be ok with the wireless charging pad ?
It's on the way I should receive it day 10 then I post pictures myself I always buy 2 or 3 cases in the first months after that I use it without a case
Already Ordered front and back Tempered glass with metal bumper case. and didn't receive anything yet.
That combo worked fine with my Z2
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A lot of reviews seem to indicate that the S6 is rather slippery. That alone would warrant a case for a lot of people, I'm sure. It prompted me to order one.
A case probably won't save the phone from a high drop, unless getting something pretty bulky. I'd rather get something slimmer to protect the edges and back from scratches and chips and just be diligent about not dropping it. The case I got is the gunmetal version of the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. Though I think they sent me the slate one by mistake because the color is nothing like the pics on Amazon...
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Agreed. I have the regular S6 and with the glass on the front and back, it can slip right out of a loose pocket. EASILY. I bought the Spigen NeoHybrid case and I have zero complaints on it.
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Already Ordered front and back Tempered glass with metal bumper case. and didn't receive anything yet.
That combo worked fine with my Z2
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Would you mind posting the links to the products you purchased? Thanks.
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will the otter box cases be ok with the wireless charging pad ?
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The official Otterbox site says "no" (at least for the Commuter cases), but lots of anecdotal evidence gives a qualified "yes." I suspect Otterbox's flat refusal is so nobody will ask for their money back if the wireless charging doesn't work.
The longest I've ever used a case was maybe two days. I hate cases because they make the phone feel bulky and I prefer to feel the actually phone.
But a couple weeks I dropped my Z3 on tile, cracked the front glass and part of the screen doesn't respond to touch. So, the S6 case is on the way. I'll save money in the long run from having to replace screens.
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Would you mind posting the links to the products you purchased? Thanks.
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Chinese quality .
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...nt-Back-Screen-Protector-for/32306688411.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Base...ase-for-Galaxy-S6-Ultra-Slim/32303386198.html
I have had good luck so far when ordering from there.
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Chinese quality .
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...nt-Back-Screen-Protector-for/32306688411.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Base...ase-for-Galaxy-S6-Ultra-Slim/32303386198.html
I have had good luck so far when ordering from there.
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Its been asked but I never saw an answer. Do aluminum bumpers effect the signals? GPS, radios etc
zathus said:
Its been asked but I never saw an answer. Do aluminum bumpers effect the signals? GPS, radios etc
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I noticed a little difference with Full Aluminum case on my S4 and we have a ****ty 3G signal anyway , other than that i didn't notice anything .
That is one of many Aluminum cases that i tried with S4
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/S4-U...alaxy-S4-I9500-with-Gift-Anti/1337346357.html