I'm just wondering if anyone is using the Unicorn beetle and what do you think of it? What is the built in screen protector like? Does it work well with wireless charging and does the screen protector fit tight to the screen?
I have the black and the blue, extraordinary protection, wireless charge compatibility, no expensive. The cons a little bulky, the screen protector is better than previous models but it is made of plastic and I need to clean it constantly, but its clear, without sensitivity issues and it's only protection is versus scratches.
With the black, I replaced the plastic and used a White dome instead but I think that the thicknes of the glass was not compatible with the case and few weeks after the adhesive of the dome rip off.
Is it as good as an Otterbox defender though?
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With the black, I replaced the plastic and used a White dome instead but I think that the thicknes of the glass was not compatible with the case and few weeks after the adhesive of the dome rip off.
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I have almost the same phone cover (looks the same) as you, mine is SUPCASE CLAYCO XENON and it is magnificent!
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I have almost the same phone cover (looks the same) as you, mine is SUPCASE CLAYCO XENON and it is magnificent!
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they are all belonged to the same company
I use it and Love it!
Although, I had removed the Plastic Screen Protector.
I never liked that and will Not use a Plastic Screen Protector ever.
They scratch easily.
Did you get the case? I'm looking at beetle pro?
Where do I even begin with this steaming hot pile of garbage?
Ok, how about the basics: The button response is fantastic. Best response I've ever had in a case and a really smart design. One star for that. The fit is also fantastic, one star for that.
Now... If you are thinking about purchasing this item, keep in mind whether you did it through a signature on a contract, or you forked over your hard earned cash you are now the proud owner of a $1500 device which at time of writing is superior to 99% of the others you could have chosen.
With that factoid in mind, you really need to stop for a second before pressing that purchase button and ask yourself why you have given yourself the rolls royce of phone experiences if you are going to put the kingswood of phone cases on it?
From the second you take this thing out of the box, all the illusions of SUPCASE's snazzy manufacturer website, high quality rendered images and romantic illusions of ruggedizing your handset will fall away to dust. This case is plastic-fantastic and it is immediately obvious that you have just made a terrible mistake.
I'm not sure which case my fellow reviewers have received but I will have to assume it was one that SUPCASE paid for themselves.
The 'screen protector' seems to be made out of discarded freezer bag and glued in to the front section by a blind man with a hot glue gun. It feels cheap, it looks cheap...it is cheap. No big deal, you can rip it out in 2 seconds flat and fit a proper 9H glass protector.
Even after that, you are still carrying your $1500 phone around in a flimsy piece of plastic that looks every bit like the $5 price tag it SHOULD carry.
The dirt-quality plastic is thinly veiled in form, but in function it will not be long until the hinges of the kickstand mechanism are loose and weak. The stand itself is manufactured out of such poor, thin, flimsy material that it is nothing more than a momentary novelty, not long of this earth.
Dust protection: Yes. It has flaps over the charge port and headphone jack. The flaps are insanely stiff, which makes me think they put their entire materials budget into the internal rubberised liner which is actually stiff enough to put undue pressure on the charge cable to the point that I will not use them. They also put them right next to 2 gaping holes for the speaker port and S-Pen meaning any perceived dust prevention is pure fantasy. They will keep large debris out of the hole if you spend a lot of time in the bush, which is half the reason I bought this case.
"Oh, nevermind, I only charge wirelessly - I don't care if the port covers are stiff, I hardly ever use them!" I can almost hear the thought running through your head. Well, allow me to break that illusion.
SUPCASE have managed to do what almost no other manufacturer has been able to! Build a case that does not work with wireless charging unless you have the official Samsung horizontal charger and are prepared to spend a bit of time figuring out exactly the right spot to place it every time. So, you're going to need to worry about those port covers after all.
Why would anyone want a wireless charging solution that lays their phone dead flat? Most utilise an upright design which allows you to easily view notifications etc on a desk, or on a night stand. This thing even blocks my 15w upright charger, I'm not even sure how they managed that because I'm pretty sure you could cook eggs on it if they had an induction coil.
Overall, SUPCASE have really let themselves down here. The design is fantastic. It is reminiscent of the Samsung Active lineup in styling. There's a great lip top and bottom to prevent the screen from contacting the ground in a drop, it's well cradled in the rubber section and I do actually have a tiny bit of faith the phone could survive a drop in this case. Why they had to go and build the bulk of it out of the cheapest materials available I will never know. I would have paid double if they'd done the job properly. Now I'm out of pocket and will end up paying twice.
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If anyone else has purchased the charger dock you'll know what I mean. Who in their right mind would build a phone dock that doesn't allow for any protective case? I'm sorry but I'm not going to have a $500.00 phone unprotected! The only type of protection this dock accommodates are the zagg type skins. Anything thicker wont fit. How dumb!
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If anyone else has purchased the charger dock you'll know what I mean. Who in their right mind would build a phone dock that doesn't allow for any protective case? I'm sorry but I'm not going to have a $500.00 phone unprotected! The only type of protection this dock accommodates are the zagg type skins. Anything thicker wont fit. How dumb!
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I love my dock. Besides, it's in a dock...what's going to happen to it? Admittedly though, I HATE phone cases. Why buy a slim sexy phone, and put it in a fat girl suit?
Do you not remember the iPhone dock?
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I love my dock. Besides, it's in a dock...what's going to happen to it? Admittedly though, I HATE phone cases. Why buy a slim sexy phone, and put it in a fat girl suit?
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Agree 100% with you. A case on this phone is a sin...
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I love my dock. Besides, it's in a dock...what's going to happen to it? Admittedly though, I HATE phone cases. Why buy a slim sexy phone, and put it in a fat girl suit?
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TOTALLY AGREED just get zagg or ghost armour they are sweet.
It's while out of the dock that scares me! But who wants to take it in and out of a case?
I'm just anal about keeping my phone scratch free!
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It's while out of the dock that scares me! But who wants to take it in and out of a case?
I'm just anal about keeping my phone scratch free!
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We all are bro... I use the OEM sleeve exclusively with a screen protector just for the smudge resistance. But if you prefer to not use the sleeve, then you're best bet is getting a full skin.
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TOTALLY AGREED just get zagg or ghost armour they are sweet.
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Not everyone likes the 'invisible' shields / clear skins.. especially when the corners/sides start catching dust.. and they don't protect against dints, only scratches.
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It's while out of the dock that scares me! But who wants to take it in and out of a case?
I'm just anal about keeping my phone scratch free!
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Agreed x10000!!!
What is wrong with you people??? You spend ya, over 500 dollars and dont care enough to worry if 'any' possible slip might mean a gash in the corner?
Honestly I have a gash in the top corner already and when it happened I almost cried. Why pay for something and not protect it at all (with even dealable solutions)??
The skins are worth it, take it off if you really want to bash the iphone lover. Not hard.
Though the car dock better be adjustable...b.c then I will not buy that either...
EDIT: Check this one, its what I bought and I LOVE it. Excellent feeling, not too 'fat' and it WILL protect against gouges and scratches!!!
This is obviously a personal opinion. Why would anyone design a dock to fit all the possible combinations of cases and skins instead of making it perfectly fit the actually product. I've had iphone/ipod and blackberry docks, and they were never designed to accommodate cases. What could be done, is that cases should be made to easier be adjusted to fit on docks. I've seen iphone cases that have a hinged bottom peiece so you can fit it on the docks. And are the cases out there really exposing the gold contacts at the bottom enough to even work with the dock?
Personally I wrap all my stuff in invisi-shield-like skins.
Cases are only good for protecting against a drop. Otherwise, I feel they usually damage the phone more than not having a case. All the dirt particles gather at the interfaces between the phone and the case (like around the screen where the screen meets the case). All the accumulated dirt scratches against the phone when the case makes slight movements from regular usage and storage.
I want to protect my phone as much as the next Guy, but using a case is not the way to do that. I rarely drop my phone.
I also don't use a screen protector at the moment but am debating getting one. From what I've read the screen is extremely scratch resistant and I'd hate to lower the clarity of the sweet OMLED screen. I do still use the provided sleeve though.
You don't need to read that twice. Sorry, double post.
Doesn't anyone else see a problem with making a dock that can accommodate cases? As I see it, a dock is meant for holding your phone while charging it. To hold your phone in a stable way, it needs to make contact with it fairly snugly. Making a dock that can accommodate a case means making a "looser" dock. Meaning that your phone will rattle around if you don't have a case.
This is all the more true if you're charging via the gold contacts on the bottom - the phone needs to sit on there pretty much perfectly for that to work.
The only alternative to having a dock that holds the phone by the case is one that supports it on the weight of the USB socket on the bottom of the phone as it's plugged in. Those docks always scare me - it looks like a lot of weight to be putting on a USB socket.
what the hell are you guys doing with your phones that you need a protective case?
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what the hell are you guys doing with your phones that you need a protective case?
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Phone slips out of your hand and you drop it on concrete... etc.
Don't have to be doing anything extreme for accdients to happen.
I cant stand people that outfits their phone with ugly ass cases.
Why would somebody do that? This phone is made of scratch resistant material (teflon coating).
to each its own but in my opnion casing this phone is pure lack of taste and sin lol
And im assuming you dont have the dock because if you did then you would see just how awesome the dock is.
Spotify, pandora, my music player all through bluetooth a2dp. ENOUGH SAID
while I don't begrudge anyone for using a case if they can't be comfortable without it, I just don't like them. You say you can't see having a $500 phone without protecting it, but a significant part of the $500 went towards the feel of holding the phone in your hand. The glass screen and soft coating, the rounded edges, all that is part of the experience I'm paying for. I'm not going to give that up because then it's not my phone anymore, it's some larger uglier thing with the same guts.
And btw, phones don't last forever. The nexus will be just another obsolete pos in a couple years. I probably won't even still be using it more than 1 year. It would be one thing if this was a lifetime purchase, but it's a disposable tool in the long run.
Of the people who don't use a case, how many have cracked a screen?
I remember my first iphone, my wife bought be an aluminum case for it. I had the case for about a week before I decided it was just too ugly. I had the case off for two days when my phone fell off my bed, landed on a corner and shattered the screen. Talk about regret... Before that I had an HTC 8125 where the screen cracked in my pocket.
I bought a silicon case for my nexus, and it's true it's ugly. I can agree with the arguement for keeping it nude, but then I always tell myself: "It's not as ugly as a broken phone."
I do not use a case and have cracked a screen. I dropped my wizard and broke the screen. It happens; At this stage it is one screen over 5 years and change.
I can understand the desire to protect your investment but since I do not sell my phones when I replace them I am not as concerned. My phones typically do take a beating. My G1 as an example has scars all over the casing from drops, including a cracked camera lens covering, but the screen is intact.
I simply prefer the feel of my bare phone vs the added bulk of the case. I try various cases/skins but have never kept one on. The N1 will be the first time I have not used a screen protector though.
EDIT: For those who want a dock for a case with a phone I would recommend the Seidio Innodock Jr. It can accommodate a case and is fairly easy to dock (compared to the G1 docks I use) due to the swivelling usb port. Just align the USB connector with the trackball.
i have never had a case for any of my phones ever and have never scratched a screen or caused any other damage. Slip the phone in the sleeve it came with and take it out when you need it. After your done put it back in the sleeve and into your pocket. I dont have anything against people who use cases either but this phone really just doesnt need one. gorrila glass screen, and scratch resistant coating...its already in a "case" so to say
I am absolutely loving my Fascinate (rooted, lag fixed, and de-Binged of course). Awesome upgrade from my Droid Eris! However, I have one major gripe with it so far, and that's the battery cover, or back plate, whatever you wanna call it. I am definitely not a fan of the glossy finish on it. If my fingers are the least bit wet or greasy, it makes it very hard to hold onto. The battery cover on my Eris had some kind of slightly rubberized matte finish, and I never, ever had trouble holding onto that phone.
So, I'm looking for a solution. Ideally, it would be in the form of a direct replacement for the OEM battery cover that is made of the grippy material like the Eris had, but I might settle for some kind of stick-on skin, if there's a good one that will eliminate the slipperiness. I've searched a bit, but haven't found any good solutions yet. Anyone suggestions would be appreciated. Oh, but please don't suggest cases of any kind. I have a good leather belt holster already that the phone fits in perfectly, and adding a wraparound case of any kind would be redundant, and also would prevent the phone from fitting in my current case.
Actually, I think I found a solution, thanks to a thread on the Android Central forums. Stealth Guards is apparently giving away all their screen protectors away for free for a limited time. You pay only the cost of shipping, which for me was $2.85, and the protector was originally $14.99. It's actually a full body protection skin, not just a basic screen protector. I'll probably just use the part for the back, and not mess with the front screen protector part at all. Here's the link:
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-fascinate-full-body-protection.html
Note that they have free protector kits for most all the popular phones available right now, and if you like their Facebook page, you could win prizes (such as iTunes or Best Buy gift cards) on the way to 1000 likes, and after they top 1000, they'll hold a drawing to give away a new 6th-gen iPod Nano.
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Actually, I think I found a solution, thanks to a thread on the Android Central forums. Stealth Guards is apparently giving away all their screen protectors away for free for a limited time. You pay only the cost of shipping, which for me was $2.85, and the protector was originally $14.99. It's actually a full body protection skin, not just a basic screen protector. I'll probably just use the part for the back, and not mess with the front screen protector part at all. Here's the link:
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-fascinate-full-body-protection.html
Note that they have free protector kits for most all the popular phones available right now, and if you like their Facebook page, you could win prizes (such as iTunes or Best Buy gift cards) on the way to 1000 likes, and after they top 1000, they'll hold a drawing to give away a new 6th-gen iPod Nano.
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THANKS!!! Just ordered one for me and one for my girlfriend... I didn't want to add a case, but this will keep our phones looking fancy!
hey this looks really cool. can you let us know how this works out after you get it? i was just at the bar the other day (you know how when ur holdin a cold beer and ur hands get wet) i was like god this phone is slippery
I got full body invisible shield.
I removed the SP and got realook because i didn't like the rubber feel on the screen.
But i left the back piece on it makes the back feel allot better and gives it a kind of rubbery feel and reduces finger prints and also helps protect from scratches
It and makes the over all phone feel solid.
Thanks for the link. Picked up 2 of these for my phone.
Thanks for the link too, got one for me and two coworkers. Hell of a deal even if it's mostly crap. I just want it forthe back cover too. Way too slippery.
I'd like it if Seidio's innocase for this phone just protected the back/sides and left the front alone. I like the soft touch on those...
Even my HTC TP2 had a soft tough battery door stock.
Oh dang, I forgot to reply back to this. I got my Stealth Guard as expected (just an envelope in the mail, almost thought it was junk mail at first). Sadly, there NO instructions (except for a YouTube video on their website, which was a joke), but after digging up some info online, I washed and dried the battery cover, sprayed it with some slightly soapy water, and applied the skin. I rubbed out most of the bubbles fairly easily, and as others have said, after 2-3 days, all remaining bubbles and odd-looking film went away, and if not for the ridge at the edge of the skin, you wouldn't know it was on there. Oh, I did have a bit of trouble getting the corners to stick down to the curved corners of the battery cover, but I kept working on them, and they did eventually stick as the water started to dry up a little. So far there's no evidence of peeling or anything.
I do have to admit that it's not as grippy as I expected, but it is some better than the bare surface, and should prevent the back from getting scratched up, which I was starting to see evidence of, even with careful treatment of the device. I'm undecided if I'll ever apply the front piece or not at this point, but seeing how clearly the back piece applied, I wouldn't expect it to affect visibility at all.
I ordered another one of these for my brother-in-law's Droid Incredible, and would recommend them to anyone else as well, unless you want to try a different brand, in the hopes of getting an even grippier surface for the back side. But I think that for a mere $2.85, you really can't find a better deal anywhere.
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Well, I ordered the Verizon / OEM, "kickstand" hard case in hopes of a good solution for the slippery back. Looks like this case only covers the back and sides of the phone and leaves the front untouched which is what I wanted as far as a case, and it looks quite thin too. Plus, it has a kickstand built in which I really wanted since my TP2 had a sliding/tilting screen. The back of this case is grooved with like a patchwork pattern so I'm sure it's a lot grippier.
Verizon wants $20 for them, but I got it for $10 including shipping on eBay! I'll post back how it is when I get it, but I think it's the best solution i've seen.
Have the kickstand case & it's pretty good. It also has 4 raised "feet" at the corners on the back which give it some speaker clearence when flat & act as friction points for your hand or loose pocket. The kickstand is a good alternative for a desk cradle & makes utilizing the alarm clock easier.
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Bulky cases like that don't work for me. I use a belt holster case that I picked up from Best Buy, and any other protector case would make it bulky to put into the holster. That's why this stick-on protector was attractive to me, as it adds no unnecessary bulk. But that's just my preference. If you prefer a hard case, you'll get no argument from me.
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I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
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I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
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I'd do that if they made some with a matte finish.. Where did you order them from? Just curious..
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I'd do that if they made some with a matte finish.. Where did you order them from? Just curious..
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Directly from the VZ site....I am gonna experiment with one...Im looking for a sort of rubber spray paint...If i can find one im gonna spray it.
Maybe with the white fascinate coming out at best buy I can buy the white back. Looks nice.
Ok, got the OEM/Verizon Kickstand case in and the $2 Stealth Guards films. The kickstand case is THE solution for the battery door IMHO, but I got both mainly for this reason. Mini review of each:
The Kickstand case, I got from eBay, for $11 shipped w/ tax (just search for "fascinate kickstand"), which is half off the in store price you'll find. It is THE solution to the slippery battery door IMHO, and the best case out there right now. The case has a slight rubberized / soft touch finish, and has a grip pattern in it, which makes it much easier to hold onto. It's quite thin, except for a bump caused by the kickstand, which is leveled so the phone lays flat, by some "feet" on the back. That slight bump I actually like, because I can easily tell which way the phone is oriented in my hand without looking at it. It provides nice protection to the sides and corners and back, so I think it will provide added drop protection. It fits very tight, I wouldn't expect it to come off ever. What I really like, is that it barely protrudes above the front of the phone at all, it adds a very slight lip at the sides, and that's it. This keeps the phone quite flat/thin still and doesn't change how you'd interact with the screen at all. The slight lip should help protect the screen though. All the cutouts are excellent in positioning, and provide nice "cover" for the side buttons against accidental actuation.
Probably the nicest thing of all which I didn't expect, is that the Kickstand works in both Portrait with the phone vertical, and horizontal in landscape, due to the way they positioned the kickstand on the back. It works great - this takes care of one of the things I missed from my Touch Pro2 (the tilting screen). It also has a tensioner, which allows you to tweak the angle in horizontal/landscape a bit because it's "stiff". For the $11 I paid for it, it's worth every penny and seems quite solid/well engineered for the price.
Only downside I see is that it's a bit tougher to take the battery out of course..
The Stealth Guards films are better than nothing, but not much grippier than stock. They come with just two films, front and back. Application and clarity is similar to other "invisible shield" type products. Not a very good screen protector (orange peel, tiny bubbles, not crystal clear), Steinheil is WAY better, but they don't have them yet for our phones so I'll use this in the mean time. Also, they cover the light/prox sensor at the top of the phone, which I found made the automatic backlight adjustment sorta freak out and switch more often than it should (probably because the protector is relatively thick and not crystal clear) - I cut a tiny window out around them with a razor blade and that fixed the issue. They shipped in an envelope, inside another envelope, I ordered 3 sets for myself and friends, and every one came with wrinkling/damage. Fortunately the films are very durable so the films themselves were unharmed - it was the paper backing that was wrinkled. Still, they could of reinforced the envelope with a little cardboard.... Also they come with no instructions or packing at all, just bulk/oem packed. Still, for $2 they were worth it, but not worth much more than that.
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How did you get them for $3? It says they are $5.
I purchased the ----> Trident Cyclops <---- case after looking at it and the Otterbox.
What sold me on the Trident Cyclops was the ----> DEMO video <----. And the overall price. I ended up buying it from their eBay store. You can see the video by searching on eBay for "trident cyclops fascinate". Scroll down a bit and view the video.
I really wanted to protect the phone from scratches and drops. The video made feel like it would satisfy those 2 main requirements.
I also like the fact that I could chose from a selection of colors. I chose the Red & Black, Go Georgia Bulldogs!
After getting it and putting it on I love the grip the silicone gives me. The Ribbed sides now give me a great feeling of hold.
The screen protector doesn't seem to impede the sensitivity of the touch screen at all. It makes flush contact with the screen all over. And the screen has responded to my every whim. It is early and I'll see how this holds up.
The sensor that detects when its close to my face is not blocked and the screen cuts off as it is supposed too.
And the port/HP covers are very snug and stay in place when closed. They are easy to open also. They also give enough room to plug in my charger and HP without hindering it. If your HP jack is thicker than normal and doesn't plug flush because of the case no worries. They did include an 3.5mm extension jack. You plug your HP into it and it plugs into your phone jack. But I have some ear buds and a nice set of head phones and I didn't need the extension jack.
With the case on it also seems like it would protect it from incidental water contact. I don't believe it would protect it from drops in water that submerged it. But if you spilled water on it it would give some buffer from water damage compared to without the case.
Add to all of this the price was good too at 25$.
The only cons I have encountered as of now is the pull down menu is a little hard to get at due to the case. It is an easy adjustment. I just adjust the angle of my finger to side swipe it. Maybe since I got the case the same day as I got the phone. The phone went right in the case and I never had the chance to get used to the pull down menu without it.
Also the slip resistant silicone can also make it harder that without the case to slide into you pocket. But I feel that is a necessary consequence when gaining the security of it not sliding off what I lay it on. But this would be the same with all cases that have a silicone outer covering.
All in all I am very satisfied with the case.
I will add to my review later when I have had more experience with the case. give an long term review. Plus Ill add some links to the video later when I have earned the right to post links here.
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I purchased the Trident Cyclops case after looking at it and the Otterbox.
What sold me on the Trident Cyclops was the demo video. And the overall price. I ended up buying it from their eBay store. You can see the video by searching on eBay for "trident cyclops fascinate". Scroll down a bit and view the video.
I really wanted to protect the phone from scratches and drops. The video made feel like it would satisfy those 2 main requirements.
I also like the fact that I could chose from a selection of colors. I chose the Red & Black, Go Georgia Bulldogs!
After getting it and putting it on I love the grip the silicone gives me. The Ribbed sides now give me a great feeling of hold.
The screen protector doesn't seem to impede the sensitivity of the touch screen at all. It makes flush contact with the screen all over. And the screen has responded to my every whim. It is early and I'll see how this holds up.
The sensor that detects when its close to my face is not blocked and the screen cuts off as it is supposed too.
And the port/HP covers are very snug and stay in place when closed. They are easy to open also. They also give enough room to plug in my charger and HP without hindering it. If your HP jack is thicker than normal and doesn't plug flush because of the case no worries. They did include an 3.5mm extension jack. You plug your HP into it and it plugs into your phone jack. But I have some earbuds and a nice set of head phones and I didn't need the extension jack.
With the case on it also seems like it would protect it from incedental water contact. I don't believe it would protect it from drops in water that submerged it. But if you spilled water on it it would give some buffer from water damage compared to without the case.
Add to all of this the price was good too at 25$.
The only cons I have encountered as of now is the pull down menu is a little hard to get at due to the case. It is an easy adjustment. I just adjust the angle of my finger to side swipe it. Maybe since I got the case the same day as I got the phone. The phone went right in the case and I never had the chance to get used to the pull down menu without it.
Also the slip resistant silicone can also make it harder that without the case to slide into you pocket. But I feel that is a necessary consequence when gaining the security of it not sliding off what I lay it on. But this would be the same with all cases that have a silicone outer covering.
All in all I am very satisfied with the case.
I will add to my review later when I have had more experience with the case. give an long term review. Plus Ill add some links to the video later when I have earned the right to post links here.
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I checked out this case and it seems to be very durable and i might order one for my phone and ipad2
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Ok I got links in my review now. If you want you can remove the links post. Once again thanks for helping out with that.
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http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU..._20?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1369583887&sr=1-20
Anyone grab this one yet? Curious how well it fits, and how well it works with the glass screen protectors. Looks very durable, and I know that their tablet versions are highly respected.
I got the poetic atmosphere from amazon for 6.95 (it's now 8.95) and I love it.
Fits great and I love that that you can still see the back of the phone somewhat. Although it says clear it's really more smokey and best of all it's light and keeps the phone thin
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I got the poetic atmosphere from amazon for 6.95 (it's now 8.95) and I love it.
Fits great and I love that that you can still see the back of the phone somewhat. Although it says clear it's really more smokey and best of all it's light and keeps the phone thin
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Appreciate the reply, but that case is a very different animal compared to the Revolution.
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http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU..._20?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1369583887&sr=1-20
Anyone grab this one yet? Curious how well it fits, and how well it works with the glass screen protectors. Looks very durable, and I know that their tablet versions are highly respected.
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Probably late to the party, but here is my Amazon review:
3/5 Stars -
After spending approximately 2 weeks searching and deliberating for a Galaxy S4 case, I settled on purchasing the Poetic Revolution. I was drawn to the Poetic Revolution because it combines a sturdy outer shell with a built-in screen protector/cover. This is a rugged case which will no doubt keep your expensive piece of technology safe from minor accidents, moisture, tumbles and scratches.
I also have to admit that I like Poetic's brand logo; maybe I've been watching too much Game of Thrones.
Being under $20 at the time of purchase made this buy a bargain, compared to similarly designed S4 cases.
It's important to note that, while this case is a value, it's not perfect.
1. It's difficult to keep clean. the TPU/rubberized plastic body is something of a lint magnet. Depending on the surface or pocket your device is in, it picks up white flecks very easily and can be a little challenging to clean with just a simple finger wipe. Likewise, the screen cover (not being directly attached to the phone's screen) has a tendency to capture dust underneath it. The plastic below my home button has become a minor haven of dust.
2. The belt clip is almost useless. Part of my initial draw to this case was I was looking for something with a kickstand, and thought this might be a viable alternative for something portable. The reality is the included belt clip is unwieldy to use when attached to an actual belt or pocket, and the attachment mechanism (using tension to clip to the top and bottom of the phone), seems very prone to breakage over time. Likewise, to actual utilize the belt clip as a kick stand, you have to lug it around. Personally, I prefer my device sans kickstand, so I haven't found myself using it.
oblivion0 said:
Probably late to the party, but here is my Amazon review:
3/5 Stars -
After spending approximately 2 weeks searching and deliberating for a Galaxy S4 case, I settled on purchasing the Poetic Revolution. I was drawn to the Poetic Revolution because it combines a sturdy outer shell with a built-in screen protector/cover. This is a rugged case which will no doubt keep your expensive piece of technology safe from minor accidents, moisture, tumbles and scratches.
I also have to admit that I like Poetic's brand logo; maybe I've been watching too much Game of Thrones.
Being under $20 at the time of purchase made this buy a bargain, compared to similarly designed S4 cases.
It's important to note that, while this case is a value, it's not perfect.
1. It's difficult to keep clean. the TPU/rubberized plastic body is something of a lint magnet. Depending on the surface or pocket your device is in, it picks up white flecks very easily and can be a little challenging to clean with just a simple finger wipe. Likewise, the screen cover (not being directly attached to the phone's screen) has a tendency to capture dust underneath it. The plastic below my home button has become a minor haven of dust.
2. The belt clip is almost useless. Part of my initial draw to this case was I was looking for something with a kickstand, and thought this might be a viable alternative for something portable. The reality is the included belt clip is unwieldy to use when attached to an actual belt or pocket, and the attachment mechanism (using tension to clip to the top and bottom of the phone), seems very prone to breakage over time. Likewise, to actual utilize the belt clip as a kick stand, you have to lug it around. Personally, I prefer my device sans kickstand, so I haven't found myself using it.
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Nope, not late at all. Enjoyed the review and it pushed my decision to avoid buying this case at this time.
it's just me... but looks like a coffin
I just got my Galaxy S10 (work phone) and work did not provide me with a case for it. So I set out to find a case, however, since it's not my phone I wanted to make sure it wouldn't end up cracked, but I didn't want to spend $40+ for an Otterbox. I saw this case on Amazon when I searched for Galaxy S10 case, and figured I'd give it a try. Disclaimer: I was chosen by ArmailloTek to test out their case at their expense, but this is a %100 honest review, so please read it if you're interested in this case - also this was the first time I've been chose for something like that, so I was pretty excited! :victory: Here's the link to the case on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MLZY39Y/
The case arrived at my house earlier today, and I can honestly say, after installing it, it is a really solid case! It's a bit bulky, so don't expect your nice, shiny, sleek new Galaxy S10 to still be thin and sleek with this case on it, BUT, it is well protected! I personally just use a Wellci Clear Love Series Ultra (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CB9VQK7) for my OnePlus 6, personal phone, as I prefer my phones to stay thin and sleek, however, it does not offer any kind of protection on par with this ArmadilloTek case on my S10. The packaging is very similar to that of OtterBox, in clear plastic with military personnel on the front, and though it says "Military Grade Case" I don't stand by that claim for ANY case, as it's still a fragile piece of glass, aluminum and PCB's, it can't withstand a bullet .
The case goes on with a plastic bumper all the way around, then the rubber/plastic side and backing slips over that. I will say that it is very difficult to remove once the case is on, but then again, if you need a case this tough, you're probably not removing it often. It doesn't get in the way of the curved edges of the phone, though I don't use the edge features of the S10 anyway, they're just gimmicky to me. The case has a kickstand on the back, which is great for standing the phone up vertically or horizontally to watch YouTube and other content. The only downside to it is that it is a little tough to lift out of the back of the case without nails, as it does click down into place when stored away - which I love, so that it doesn't just fall out and end up breaking.
The volume/bixby/power buttons are very easy to press with tactile feedback through the case, and it doesn't interfere with the stock screen protector on my phone at all! Doesn't rub on it and make it lift or anything like that. By far my favorite features of this case are when you lay it on it's back, there are rubber feet (in the shape of fake hex head bolts) so the plastic back isn't rubbing on the hard surface getting scratched up; and if you lay it screen down, there is a pretty big gap between the screen of the phone and the table. See the pictures below as I tried to show the light coming through, as just the top and bottom edges (which are the case) touch the table, not the screen of the phone, and there's a few mm in between the screen and the table - I love that, as I like to put my phone face down sometimes, and now I don't have to worry about scratching that beautiful Samsung display. The case also has nice covers for the 3.5mm and USB-C ports that press in firmly, stay in place, and don't feel like they're going to tear off after being opened/closed repeatedly.
tl;dr
Overall I would rate it a 9.5/10 (the only reason it's not 10/10 is because of the kickstand issue for me, though that's a personal preference thing)
Pros:
Great protection at a great price
Keeps the screen off the table when face down
Rubber feet on back for face up placement on table
Useful kickstand for content consumption
Secure and precise fitment
Covers over the 3.5mm and USB-C ports
Tactile, easy to press Bixby/Volume/Power buttons
Useful side grips for holding the phone and not slipping
Cons:
Kickstand is tough to open from the back of the case, without nails, which is also a pro as it won't fall out from the back of the case and break unexpectedly
It is designed in Texas and the company claims to be all Texan, though the poor English in all documentation doesn't re-enforce that (also the packaging says, "Designed in Texas" "Made in China", just FYI, but then again what isn't nowadays
Full resolution pics: https://imgur.com/a/cMowhl8
dfwfreaks said:
This is a great case, made in China is a must for all small business.
And you forgot one con, the edge app is a little bit hard to activate with the case.
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Everything nowadays is made in China, lol, so no big surprise there. I didn't comment on the edge app as I don't use that feature on my S10, but I'll take your word for it, thank you for adding that
Yeah, I'm cool off armadillllioliolil. Also, hard to not be biased when you're "chosen"
dfwfreaks said:
This is a great case, made in China is a must for all small business.
And you forgot one con, the edge app is a little bit hard to activate with the case.
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That actually is a pro for some people who do not like the curve and edge display. I am glad the edges are much higher on the sides.
I do like the supcase unicorn beetle kickstand better than the vanguards.
GlitchMob said:
Yeah, I'm cool off armadillllioliolil. Also, hard to not be biased when you're "chosen"
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I get that, but honestly they saved me $18. Was it nice of them? absolutely, especially because it's my work phone so I didn't really want to pay for any accessories, and my company didn't provide me with a case or option to be reimbursed for a case. However, at the end of the day it was less than $20, which I'm sure I spend on dumber things throughout the week. So my review was %100 honest.
Also, now that it's been a few days I will say, the case is holding up well, and the edges are tough to use with the case on, but again, I don't use any edge features so I don't mind.
soldiersinx said:
That actually is a pro for some people who do not like the curve and edge display. I am glad the edges are much higher on the sides.
I do like the supcase unicorn beetle kickstand better than the vanguards.
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The edges on this case are really high, I had my credit card sitting across the phone earlier and it's neat how much you can see right between the card and case when you look at it from the right angle! It's really nice knowing I can put the phone on the table face down and not have to worry about it.
thank you for the review
I am wondering about the power sharing^^^
ruiinplano said:
thank you for the review
I am wondering about the power sharing^^^
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I just tried it, I couldn't get my note 5 or galaxy watch to do wireless power share. It does work on my wireless charger though.
ruiinplano said:
thank you for the review
I am wondering about the power sharing^^^
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Sorry, wish I could test it, but I don't even own any devices that support wireless charging, aside from this Galaxy S10. I wish my OnePlus 6 had it If I can find a friend who has something I can give it a go.
soldiersinx said:
I just tried it, I couldn't get my note 5 or galaxy watch to do wireless power share. It does work on my wireless charger though.
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This doesn't make my attempt sound promising when I find someone with a wireless charging device, but I am not surprised at this finding either. The case is pretty thick, so I would imagine there is a lot of space and plastic for the power share to have to go through - which it probably isn't strong enough to do.
great review.
dfwfreaks said:
Neither this case nor otterbox works
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Otterbox pursuit works with my Anker wireless charger with 10W