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Hey guys,
I did a quick youtube review (my first!) of the Nillkin Fresh flip case with stand:
I purchased this cover from ebay, it arrived in a few days from Singapore. The quality is very good although the stand function isn't perfect. It offers a reasonable level of protection for the handset and overall I'm very happy with it.
jimmyff said:
Hey guys,
I did a quick youtube review (my first!) of the Nillkin case with stand & flip cover:
youtube.com/watch?v=OKmFkbxSAXg
(can't embed it due to new xda account - perhaps mod can edit my post?)
I purchased this cover from ebay, it arrived in a few days from Singapore. The quality is very good although the stand function isn't perfect. It offers a reasonable level of protection for the handset and overall I'm very happy with it.
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Great review, thanks. I just have one question regarding the case, does the flap remain shut and if so, how? i.e When you hold the case facing down, does the flap open?
esskayy said:
Great review, thanks. I just have one question regarding the case, does the flap remain shut and if so, how? i.e When you hold the case facing down, does the flap open?
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Thanks.
Unfortunately the front flap doesn't stay closed, it's similar to the samsung galaxy flip if you've seen those.
I don't find it an issue for me but I can imagine for some it could be a problem (for example: if you were going to put your phone loose in your bag).
Cheers
Like you said on the video about it not standing up quite right. Would it with time wear and become more flexible in order to do this better. Also how is it pressing the buttons and also as you mentioned when you dropped it, which part of the phone did it hit.
Also for those who want your phone to unlock as you open the cover and vice versa heres a free app I found
jimmyff said:
Thanks.
Unfortunately the front flap doesn't stay closed, it's similar to the samsung galaxy flip if you've seen those.
I don't find it an issue for me but I can imagine for some it could be a problem (for example: if you were going to put your phone loose in your bag).
Cheers
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That's what I thought
How does it fare in the pocket?
mufc09 said:
Like you said on the video about it not standing up quite right. Would it with time wear and become more flexible in order to do this better. Also how is it pressing the buttons and also as you mentioned when you dropped it, which part of the phone did it hit.
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Yeah I expect it will wear in over time and should stand up upright a little better, the fold in the flip cover is still quite "springy" at the moment.
I can't say which part of the phone hit the floor when it fell as I wasn't watching whilst it happened. It probably fell from a little under a meter on to hard marble floor, it certainly made a loud bang (suggesting it hit somewhere on the hard back). The phone was still secure in the case and there is no visible sign of damage.
I have a little concern that if the phone hit floor on the very top or very bottom then there is a chance it will completely bypass the case. Although I think this is the same with most hard back cases.
Cheers
esskayy said:
How does it fare in the pocket?
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I find it great in front pocket. The front cover stays closed & the case doesn't add much extra bulk. :good:
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I find it great in front pocket. The front cover stays closed & the case doesn't add much extra bulk. :good:
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Excellent, thanks again for the info! Before I buy, can you tell me what color case yours is, I'm looking to buy that one
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Excellent, thanks again for the info! Before I buy, can you tell me what color case yours is, I'm looking to buy that one
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Mines the blue colour, it's a sweet case, I think you'll be pleased with it!
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Yeah I expect it will wear in over time and should stand up upright a little better, the fold in the flip cover is still quite "springy" at the moment.
I can't say which part of the phone hit the floor when it fell as I wasn't watching whilst it happened. It probably fell from a little under a meter on to hard marble floor, it certainly made a loud bang (suggesting it hit somewhere on the hard back). The phone was still secure in the case and there is no visible sign of damage.
I have a little concern that if the phone hit floor on the very top or very bottom then there is a chance it will completely bypass the case. Although I think this is the same with most hard back cases.
Cheers
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Great, are you in the UK and if so where did you order one from. I already ordered one from ebay (~nillkin_case or something) but it said it'll take between a month and month and a half. So if there's a more viable option i'll cancel that one.
It looks great this case and there is little to choose from wrt cases that have a stand.
EDIT: Trust me to order it during chinese new year :/
Looks good, I've currently got a TPU SLine case, but putchased a TPU case with kickstand, which I'm hoping is alright for a daily driver, but if it isn't I might have a go with this case.
Thanks for the review.
parker09 said:
Looks good, I've currently got a TPU SLine case, but putchased a TPU case with kickstand, which I'm hoping is alright for a daily driver, but if it isn't I might have a go with this case.
Thanks for the review.
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What do you think of them S-Line cases? How would they fair with a drop from shoulder/chest height? Also let us know how the tpu with a stand goes.
mufc09 said:
Great, are you in the UK and if so where did you order one from. I already ordered one from ebay (~nillkin_case or something) but it said it'll take between a month and month and a half. So if there's a more viable option i'll cancel that one.
It looks great this case and there is little to choose from wrt cases that have a stand.
EDIT: Trust me to order it during chinese new year :/
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yeah I'm in the UK too. I ordered off the same ebay seller and despite them saying 4-6 weeks it arrived in about 5 days... Hope your case arrives quickly too
jimmyff said:
yeah I'm in the UK too. I ordered off the same ebay seller and despite them saying 4-6 weeks it arrived in about 5 days... Hope your case arrives quickly too
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I emailed them and they said because it's Chinese new year, they're not working till the 14th . If only I ordered it the day before lol.
So overall you're very happy with it and would you think about getting a good TPU case like Diztronic? or even Otterbox if it's available?
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So overall you're very happy with it and would you think about getting a good TPU case like Diztronic? or even Otterbox if it's available?
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Yeah, I do really like it and it's certainly good value for money (£7.50/$10). I will probably get a TPU case at some point too and a bumper to boot. I guess they're all good and suit different purposes.
Yes, during Chinese New Year's it tends to get a little busy and slow especially since Singaporeans celebrate it, some other vendors online have warned about it being slow during this time.
The back seems a little slippery. I had a Mercury TPU which is as slippery on the back as it is on the front glass, so I feel it slide when I hold it with my fingers on the front and back. I guess with a textured front cover on this it shouldn't be as bad? Has any slipperiness from the case been a problem for you? Thanks for the review, it's very helpful.
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The back seems a little slippery. I had a Mercury TPU which is as slippery on the back as it is on the front glass, so I feel it slide when I hold it with my fingers on the front and back. I guess with a textured front cover on this it shouldn't be as bad? Has any slipperiness from the case been a problem for you? Thanks for the review, it's very helpful.
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I guess it is a little slippery but it isn't something that I've really noticed or found to be a problem. The naked nexus 4 was crazy slippery, it would just glide across the desk etc. With this case it's more like a normal phone, it stays put when left alone. Perhaps the stand latch helps anchor it a little better other hardback cases.
When answering calls you'd usually fold the cover over so the inside of your hand is connected with the microfibre material which helps secure it. A small observation is that due to the flip cover having enough material to also cover one side of the phone, when folded back there is more cover than back of phone. It's a minor criticism with the design and one that doesn't really bother me.
Overall I've found the case makes the phone much less slippery but I imagine that a soft backed case (eg: TPU) would secure it even further.
Cheers
I received the KLD case off ebay not too long ago. The case came about a week after I placed an order (this includes weekend days). So first things first, the case is well made. I remember someone had expressed that the back stitching may be of concern but I looked at it and it looks like it will hold up just fine with moderate use.
I mentioned in my other review thread that this case is a major disappointment. The reason being is because I bought the case thinking it would have the auto wake/sleep feature. This case does NOT support this feature. Because of the lack of magnets in this case, it leads to a second major disappointment. The cover even when closed will flap around if you were to have it in your bag.
Because it is PU leather, it does smell VERY plastic like.
Finally, I chose to have the white option, if you take a look at the link, you will see that its a very pure white color. However, the cover I received is beige NOT white at all.
In conclusion, do I like this case? No, not at all. I can't recommend it to anyone. This is a cheaper alternative to the Samsung Book Cover (though I don't know if the official book cover supports the wake/sleep feature).
Pros
-Slim
-Nice cut outs (look at pics below)
-Not too expensive- I paid only $16.50 (free shipping)
Cons
-Does NOT have wake/sleep feature
-Cover does NOT stay in place because of the lack of magnets
-Bad smell even after leaving it in the open for 3 days
-The case I bought is WHITE, this case is clearly BEIGE
I give the case a 4/10. The quality is great but the lack of features that many other cases have for a cheaper price hampers it's overall rating.
Finally my search for a perfect slim case isn't over- I bought yet another case from Moko- that looks great. I'll post up yet another review when it's out. Check it out here! :
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C8T7I7Y/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Update in Post #18- 3 New Pics to show how it is after a week of use.
Thanks for sharing this great review! It is too bad the KDL wasn't very good after all. And I'm surprised it did not support wake/sleep.
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Finally my search for a perfect slim case isn't over- I bought yet another case from Moko- that looks great. I'll post up yet another review when it's out.
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That does look really promising! It clearly has a magnetic closure and uses magnets to hold the stand in place. And I like the broad assortment of colors.
A few other observations (about the MoKo Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart-shell Stand Case), just from looking at the pics, etc. on Amazon:
It appears that the shell is a bit thicker than other cases I've considered. In fact, it seems from the pictures like the shell is thick enough that the camera lens is actually recessed (instead of sticking out); I'm not 100% certain as it could just be an unintentional optical illusion. But if the camera lens is recessed that could be nice for protecting the lens a little bit. On the other hand though I do wonder about added weight and how that will feel (ie, if it will be noticeably heavier?). The Galaxy Note 8 weighs 11.7 ounces (338g) and I believe the official Samsung Book Cover weighs 3.2 ounces (90.72g), which makes for 14.9 ounces total (just shy of a 1lb, which seems like a decently light amount). The Amazon page indicates a weight of the MoKo at 5oz, which (if correct) is just a little heavier than the Samsung case, so hopefully not enough to be noticeable.
I don't see any mention of wake/sleep being supported. But I know you mentioned the other Moko case you tried did support wake/sleep, so hopefully this one does too!
I wonder how well the PU leather is going to hold up to folding the front cover flat against the back. It seems that would put a bit of stress on the part that will be bending around the case so I wouldn't be surprised to see cracking start rather quickly in that area (depending on the quality).
I just noticed in one of the pictures (the one for the white color, where a hand is holding the case in the air, demonstrating the magnets holding the stand in a triangle) that the GN8 is popping out of the case a little (in the bottom right of the picture). Hopefully that was just an oversight on their part as they were swapping out cases for the pictures, and not actually indicative of a loose fit. Pictures of the other colors appear to be fitting snugly in those same poses.
I look forward to your next review! I think I'm down to considering the above Moko and the Poetic Slimline (mentioned by someone else). I'll keep my fingers crossed that this Moko will be significantly better than the other one you reviewed! :fingers-crossed:
Hey pluginalong I actually contacted the seller before purchasing, they said they support the sleep/wake function. It won't be shipping till next week but my current Moko case should hold till then
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JokeZony0u said:
Hey pluginalong I actually contacted the seller before purchasing, they said they support the sleep/wake function.
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Hey, that's great to hear--this case really sounds promising!
I have one of these as well. I got a light blue one. I really like it except for the lack of magnets. I WANT sleep wake and would like for it to stay in place. Also I found that if I put it in my bag and it is kind of full it will turn the screen on and run the battery down.
Thats total crap if sellers are saying these things are "smart wake" when they aren't. I was hoping mine would arrive soon, but if it isn't going to work then looks like I'll be looking elsewhere.
Paypal dispute here I come! Lol
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Yea it really is. The sellers are also refusing to refund me. I'm still in the middle of the dispute
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JokeZony0u said:
Yea it really is. The sellers are also refusing to refund me. I'm still in the middle of the dispute
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Wow, that really sucks man! It is kind of mind-blowing that they would fight it when they clearly advertise the product as having a feature that it obviously lacks. I hope things work out for you!
I guess the only to do is check your consumer law...if you are going through paypal hammer home that it is misleading or deceptive. You should be ok though. Good luck
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Bought KLD Also...
and it is a major disappointment - totally agree with OP. But, does anyone know exactly where the magnet should go? It should be possible to attach a slim, rubberized magnetic on the case in a discrete manner so as not to make the case totally ugly but yet turn on the Note?
docfreed said:
But, does anyone know exactly where the magnet should go?
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I think from some videos I saw (a few weeks ago) of the official Samsung Book Cover case that it seemed like the magnet must be somewhere on the left side as the wake/sleep seemed to be triggered by movement on the left side as opposed to the right side being lifted (which perhaps might be done in order avoid errant wake/sleep events since the right side can slide around some on some cases?). My guess is that the magnet would be somewhere within the bezel area and not under the screen proper. The reason being is that the Wacom technology works in part through electromagnetic fields (if I'm remembering correctly) and I would imagine that a wake/sleep magnet would somehow complicate that. So if you have a magnet to experiment with you could try running it around the bezel (starting with the left side) and see if you can trigger the wake/sleep. If it were me I'd start in the middle of the left bezel (when in portrait orientation).
If you don't have a magnet on hand you could also try various metal objects that are capable of carrying a magnetic charge as some technology works by responding the disruption/change of a magnetic field, which doesn't actually require another magnet, but just an object with enough of a hint of its own natural field to cause a change (I believe this is how some stoplights work here in the US, where there are wires in the ground to notify the stoplight a car is waiting, because the car disrupts/changes the electromagnetic field of the wire). I'm not totally sure if this principal can work on this small of a scale or not, but it could be worth a shot for some limited experiments.
docfreed said:
But, does anyone know exactly where the magnet should go?
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Check out the following post and the rest of that thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40708374&postcount=6
Looks like my hunches were incorrect.
I have just ordered this one from ebay:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121107475861
(I cannot post links yet, you'll need to copy and paste in your web browser)
It is cheap and looks slim and similar to the KLD one and it has a magnetic tab to keep it securely closed.
According to the description it supports "auto sleep and wake up when close and open" but I am not sure if I believe it. I can always open a dispute if it is not true
griguolcomerranas said:
I have just ordered this one from ebay:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121107475861
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Interesting. I'll be curious to hear how it turns out.
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Interesting. I'll be curious to hear how it turns out.
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Sure, I will post my comments once I receive it.
Usually it takes around 2 weeks for the packets from Hong Kong
damn i just ordered this case thinking it had the smart sleep wakeup feature
melvill said:
damn i just ordered this case thinking it had the smart sleep wakeup feature
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Yea I thought so too when I ordered. If it's the KLD you ordered, I can definitely confirm that it doesn't support that function. I FINALLY got my sale disputed
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Even though I didn't like this case, I wanted to use it because it was slim. So while I waited for the Moko Shell (which I use now) I used the KLD everday for a solid week.
3 more things I've noticed that makes it even worse!
1- extended use with the cover as a stand eventually makes the cover pop up and as far as I've seen, it hasn't been able to flatten back out properly
2- Because this case lacks the sleep/wake function, you have to turn on the tablet with either the power button (or home). Unfortunately, I guess KLD really wanted to add that protection there- so there's a bezel above the power button- but this makes pressing the volume & power button a lot more difficult!
3- Finally, folding the cover back is also a problem. The stitching for the cover looks nice but when it's folded, it makes the tablet poof up (notice the rather big gap in the folded area- not present on other cases). Writing on the tablet with the cover folded back causes a "bouncy" feel.
Check out the pics to see what I'm talking about
JokeZony0u said:
3 more things I've noticed that makes it even worse!
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Check out the pics to see what I'm talking about
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Thanks for the additional followup and pics! All 3 of those things are very helpful to know!
Unfortunately, I ordered the KLD case a few days before reading this thread. It seems nice enough. Its the style I like. But I only popped my Note in and out of it. I didn't use it for any length of time. I had also ordered a Rock Mix case and that's what I'm using. It does have sleep/wake function. I filed a complaint with the KLD seller and he initially offered a full refund if I sent the case back (with him paying shipping) or $5.00 refund. He then sent another offer to refund me 100% and let me keep the case if I gave him positive feedback. I accidently accepted the $5.00 offer. That's fine though because I wanted to keep the case. It's stored away as a backup.
Bought this case off of Ebay. Follow the link below to see the case. Look at the picture of case provided, it shows the S View the way it should look. Further down the post is a statement you must download an app to make S view work. So I get the case and there is a plastic card with an internet website and a serial number. After getting the app from an unsecured website in China and installing. The S view is no where's near what is in the picture on Ebay. I have a OEM Samsung S view case with a 4 pin chip on the back inside of the case. This what makes the S view work. Yet the Samsung feels cheap and is made of plastic. I wanted the leather look and feel. Which the Ebay does provide but with too many other draw backs. Like, once you have the phone installed and open the case fully. It will never fully close again and I mean never, like it made rubber between the outside leather and the inside of the case. The is pure false advertising with picture be worth a thousand words. After several exchanges of emails between me and the company I havn't heard back from them.... So like I said, BUYER BEWARE. BAD, BAD CASE!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32159283260...49&var=510477048931&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I also bought that case and it does look and feel great. If you give it some time to break in it will open and close properly. I don’t want or need full s-view function so I use this works good https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...eenonoff&hl=en
The phone comes on when i open the case and off when i close. If I press the case at the home button location the lock screen comes on and I see the time, date and weather in the window that’s all I need.
I also have my home button set to answer a call ... don't have to open my leather case to answer just press the case at the home button location ... of course the case has a window for caller id and a cut out for ear speaker
Bty: I don’t think there any aftermarket full S-view cases
edit ... fixed link to app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.danielkao.autoscreenonoff&hl=en
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Link in OP responds with a "item not available" message... Link in post #2 states URL is not on server...
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Link to item http://www.ebay.com/itm/32159283260...49&var=510477048931&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Sorry for mix up ... both links are fixed
Kudzus said:
I also bought that case and it does look and feel great. If you give it some time to break in it will open and close properly. I don’t want or need full s-view function so I use this works good https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...eenonoff&hl=en
The phone comes on when i open the case and off when i close. If I press the case at the home button location the lock screen comes on and I see the time, date and weather in the window that’s all I need.
I also have my home button set to answer a call ... don't have to open my leather case to answer just press the case at the home button location ... of course the case has a window for caller id and a cut out for ear speaker
Bty: I don’t think there any aftermarket full S-view cases
edit ... fixed link to app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.danielkao.autoscreenonoff&hl=en
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How long did it take for your case to break in. I am going a week and half. It is so bad I have sit something on top phone to keep the case closed.
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timberwolf671 said:
How long did it take for your case to break in. I am going a week and half. It is so bad I have sit something on top phone to keep the case closed.
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Strange ... mine only took a day or two.
Did you buy from the same supplier as me. If so they were out of town and are back now. Check and see if they will exchange it.
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Strange ... mine only took a day or two.
Did you buy from the same supplier as me. If so they were out of town and are back now. Check and see if they will exchange it.
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That has to be the same folk because when i emailed about the problem I got an out of office till Jan 4 reply. I have case of .45 cal rounds sitting on the edge now. Hoping it will make stay closed. The look and feel of case is excellent. As I said in the first post, I haven't heard back from them.
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If you decide to keep the case and use the app I posted you will need to place a small piece 0f light color tape inside the case where it contacts the proximity sensor. Apparently the sensor doesn’t like the color inside the case. The app developer makes note of that.
I just had another thought … do you have one of the thicker screen protectors on that may be preventing the case from closing?
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If you decide to keep the case and use the app I posted you will need to place a small piece 0f light color tape inside the case where it contacts the proximity sensor. Apparently the sensor doesn’t like the color inside the case. The app developer makes note of that.
I just had another thought … do you have one of the thicker screen protectors on that may be preventing the case from closing?
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Yes I am keeping the case. I also have the Samsung version to this case. And I used the chip from it so I don't need the app. I have no problem with the case from that stand point. Still trying to break the case in by flipping the case all the open. But once I do that the case will not close and will pop open. I have tried sitting a heavy object on the folding edge for 24 hrs. But it bounces back like it's made of rubber. The quality of a case with the leather and Samsung chip is what I should hsve gotten from Samsung in the first place. Not the cheap a $$ plastic. And no I run naked as far as s/p goes. With the Gorilla glass is so good and so much trouble with 3rd party glass s/p halo, why have it.
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Just finished an excessively in depth video review of the Wildtek waterproof case. Let me know if you guys have any questions about the case or if you want to see more reviews like this.
There's also a giveaway to go along with the review. Wildtek hooked me up with 9 cases for the giveaway. You have until April 5th to enter. Watch the end of the video or read the description on YouTube for giveaway details.
EDIT: A few quick clarifications:
-As some of the xda members have correctly pointed out, while the official labeling from the manufacturer for this product is “case”, it is a pouch.
-This case/pouch is not to be confused with the cheap $5 to $10 case/pouches found on Amazon like the Joto or similar. The key difference is that the vast majority are made out of PVC which will harden and start to break into pieces after a few months to a year (see amazon reviews). The Wildtek case is made out of TPU which is why it cost $20 instead of $5 or $10. For a full explanation of the difference see the video.
-This is the only case/pouch I could find that has damage reimbursement in their warranty. If your phone gets water damage while using this case they’ll replace your phone. See video for more details on that.
-This case/pouch is waterproof to 100+ft underwater, but they advertise it as 30ft because many phones will crack under the pressure when you get to that depth. The company didn’t want to mislead scuba divers by making them think their phones would be fine at that depth. You can, however, take things like your wallet scuba diving with this case. This information was given to me by the CEO of Wildtek after I contacted them with some questions about the materials and IP rating.
-I wasn’t given the cases to do the review. I finished most of the review first, then asked if they’d be interested in sending me some cases to do a giveaway (otherwise I would have just bought one extra case/pouch myself for the giveaway). Fortunately, they sent nine.
-Again, don’t mistake this for the cheap, hard plastic (PVC) pouch you may have bought in the past. I’ve used those and agree entirely that they are terrible and not worth the investment or risk.
-I hope that clears things up
One week left for the giveaway!
This is not a case.......it's a pouch
Chuckd610 said:
This is not a case.......it's a pouch
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I actually about got giddy, then realized it was a glorified Zip-Loc bag.... Which works well up to 10 feet, did it this weekend.
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I actually about got giddy, then realized it was a glorified Zip-Loc bag.... Which works well up to 10 feet, did it this weekend.
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I put my phone in a ziplock bag when it's raining. Touch screen works fine through the bag
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I'd like to know how this company is allowed to call this a case.
Also, about the touchscreen sensors, I used that blue painter's masking tape to remove dust from my screen when applying a new screen protector. You wouldn't believe the screen's touch sensors continued to work flawlessly with tape covering my screen. I navigated through my Note 4 as if nothing was on the screen.
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This is not a case.......it's a pouch
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I updated the title and added some clarification notes. While it's officially called a "case" on the packaging, you're right, it's a pouch.
Chuckd610 said:
...You wouldn't believe the screen's touch sensors continued to work flawlessly with tape covering my screen. I navigated through my Note 4 as if nothing was on the screen.
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Oh yeah, the touch screen is amazingly sensitive. If you really want to be blown away by the sensitivity pull down your notification shade, expand to see all of the toggles, then enable "touch sensitivity". It allows you to use the touchscreen with most types of gloves on as if your not even wearing the gloves. I was even able to use the touchscreen perfectly fine though a pretty thick stack of post-it notes. This phone is absolutely amazing. :good:
Last few days to enter the giveaway. Entry submission ends 12AM April 6th.
TacticalMissions said:
Just finished an excessively in depth video review of the Wildtek waterproof case. Let me know if you guys have any questions about the case or if you want to see more reviews like this.
There's also a giveaway to go along with the review. Wildtek hooked me up with 9 cases for the giveaway. You have until April 5th to enter. Watch the end of the video or read the description on YouTube for giveaway details.
EDIT: A few quick clarifications:
-As some of the xda members have correctly pointed out, while the official labeling from the manufacturer for this product is “case”, it is a pouch.
-This case/pouch is not to be confused with the cheap $5 to $10 case/pouches found on Amazon like the Joto or similar. The key difference is that the vast majority are made out of PVC which will harden and start to break into pieces after a few months to a year (see amazon reviews). The Wildtek case is made out of TPU which is why it cost $20 instead of $5 or $10. For a full explanation of the difference see the video.
-This is the only case/pouch I could find that has damage reimbursement in their warranty. If your phone gets water damage while using this case they’ll replace your phone. See video for more details on that.
-This case/pouch is waterproof to 100+ft underwater, but they advertise it as 30ft because many phones will crack under the pressure when you get to that depth. The company didn’t want to mislead scuba divers by making them think their phones would be fine at that depth. You can, however, take things like your wallet scuba diving with this case. This information was given to me by the CEO of Wildtek after I contacted them with some questions about the materials and IP rating.
-I wasn’t given the cases to do the review. I finished most of the review first, then asked if they’d be interested in sending me some cases to do a giveaway (otherwise I would have just bought one extra case/pouch myself for the giveaway). Fortunately, they sent nine.
-Again, don’t mistake this for the cheap, hard plastic (PVC) pouch you may have bought in the past. I’ve used those and agree entirely that they are terrible and not worth the investment or risk.
-I hope that clears things up
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Will this case work with a note 4 with a Zerolemon case or an Otterbox defender.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Please note : This review is being posted in exchange for receiving the case at no charge.
Yes, I know this forum is littered with reviews of the Poetic Affinity case, but heck, I received one as well and want to share my thoughts too. Feel free to move along if you're not interested.
I’ve been using a Poetic Affinity case for about 5 days now. The nice folks at Poetic sent it in exchange for this review. First things first; here is an imgur album with a bunch of pics I took, in no particular order.
http://imgur.com/a/OJjZ0
My first impression upon opening the package was very positive. Base on the pics on Amazon, I really didn’t think a clear case like this would be very appealing to me. However, it really looks awesome on the phone and increases my grip on the phone exponentially. I love the look of the naked 6P, but I lived in fear of dropping the damn thing as it’s so freaking smooth and thin. This case completely solved that issue. It has very grippy ridges on the perimeter and getting the phone out of my pocket is no longer a risky maneuver.
Based on the Amazon pics, I thought the black frame and accents would look bad. I couldn’t have been more wrong. They break up the giant expanse of aluminum and offer more gripping surface on the back side of the phone, which is critical for one-handed use.
The button feel is excellent. Before getting this case, I occasionally had a problem finding the right button. With the case, however, the buttons are easy to find and offer a very positive and reassuring click when pressing them.
Both the headphone and USB cutouts seem to be sized very well and easily accommodated every plug I tested. All the mic and sensor cutouts also seem to be sized and placed correctly. I haven’t had any issues with taking photos, making calls or recording video. All in all, this case is well designed and executed.
Now, no case is perfect and this one has a couple things that might bug you. The stylized “P” logo sits right on top of the “s” in the Nexus logo and kinda bugs me a little. Clearly, this is not a functional problem and doesn’t affect the case’s ability to protect your phone. The other issue is more of a concern down the road and not right now. I’m not sure how well the clear plastic will hold up over time. Hopefully it stays crystal clear like it is right now and doesn’t turn yellow with time.
Conclusion: Based solely on the enhanced grip and button feel, I’m completely sold on this case. I would happily pay the asking price were I suddenly to need another one. No, it’s not perfect, but it’s close enough for me. Thanks again to Poetic for the opportunity to check out their product.
Aside from it being a very ugly case, I really dislike its branding. The one on the bottom near the USB-C port is fine, but those other two are just not necessary.
tkoreaper said:
Aside from it being a very ugly case, I really dislike its branding. The one on the bottom near the USB-C port is fine, but those other two are just not necessary.
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I actually like the design of the case, but I agree about the branding. I've talked to someone from Poetic, and they are going to redesign the branding based on the feedback.
To each his own, for sure. I didn't like the looks of it either based on the pics in their listing, but somehow it's different in person. Regardless, it functions well in a way that works for me and that's all I could ask for in a case.
tkoreaper said:
Aside from it being a very
ugly case, I really dislike its branding. The one on the bottom near the USB-C port is fine, but those other two are just not necessary.
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What people will do for a free case. If you post a review on Amazon, like I am sure they expect you to do, you need to explicitly state that you received the item for free for you to review.
PaisanNYC said:
What people will do for a free case. If you post a review on Amazon, like I am sure they expect you to do, you need to explicitly state that you received the item for free for you to review.
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I certainly understand this sentiment, however were the case not up to my expectations and standards, I would not have stated otherwise.
erikivy said:
I certainly understand this sentiment, however were the case not up to my expectations and standards, I would not have stated otherwise.
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I apoloigize for coming across the wrong way. I didnt mean that you gave a good review for the circumstance. I just wanted to convey that it should be clearlhy stated that the item was received for free in return for an honest review. You will see many "professional" reviewers state this as well.
PaisanNYC said:
I apoloigize for coming across the wrong way. I didnt mean that you gave a good review for the circumstance. I just wanted to convey that it should be clearlhy stated that the item was received for free in return for an honest review. You will see many "professional" reviewers state this as well.
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After rereading my opening paragraph I concede your point. I will edit it for clarification.
erikivy said:
After rereading my opening paragraph I concede your point. I will edit it for clarification.
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Party on, Wayne
Thanks for the review, ugly as sin.