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[Reviewed] SGP Neo Hybrid

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So let me start by saying I am a big fan of Seidio cases.
First Impression:
Very nice packaging and the looks of the case are great.
Case:
The Neoprene part of the case is very thin. You will notice little added bulk but excellent coverage. However a big point of concern I have is the neoprene is slick. So if you purchased this to protect your new SR it will be great. If one of your complaints with the SR is the back was slick and lacked texture your in for the same experience. After sliding over the Neoprene you slide the outer ring/plastic frame. The outer ring fits nicely over the Neoprene.
Fit:
The Neoprene fits well however to note the rear speaker is covered slightly but all other openings fit well. The outer ring suffers from the same issue for the rear speaker. The case does not really add much bulk which is a plus.
Overall:
This is a very nice case considering the money. I have not noticed the slight covering of the rear speaker to have a adverse effect. I think this offers good protection overall. I think for most people the issue will be the slick aspect of the Neoprene. If I were to give it a rating I would give it a 8 out of 10.
End Result:
I ended up returning the case. The only real issue I had was the Neoprene is just simply too slick. My 2 cents are since the device is sizable I need a textured cover so as to avoid any slipping. I don't want to knock the case but for me its too slick.

Looks nice, but your link is bad. Got a good one?
Nevermind, just clicking on it brings you to the wrong address. You have to copy and paste it into the browser.
How did you order it if it's out of stock? Was it in stock prior? There's no button to purchase.

Fixed the link...

Looks very interesting. Can you post back here after you recieve it and let us know how you like it? I have the otterbox case that is sold in the at&t store and I hate the bulk it adds and it simply makes the phone ugly. Like Gr8Danes I can't place an order for this item since it is out of stock.

This case looks great and appears to be low-profile as well. Tried to order, but all the cases state "Out of Stock", and there's no way to select/add to cart. Hopefully these will be in stock soon. Anyone know of another vendor source?

DoctorQMM said:
This case looks great and appears to be low-profile as well. Tried to order, but all the cases state "Out of Stock", and there's no way to select/add to cart. Hopefully these will be in stock soon. Anyone know of another vendor source?
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Don't know how the OP ordered his but it seems these items are still in production and not ready to ship. I can't wait to get a review on one of these as it is exactly what I have been looking for. If it fits well and is as low profile as it looks I will be sold.

It's kinda sad that there aren't that many cases available for the Skyrocket yet. I gave up looking and bought the same thing. Same site. Got the silver for me and the white one for the wife.
These have been in production for a while now, they were originally for the international LTE HD handsets. I just hope they fit ours nicely. Got an email yesterday that my order had already shipped. I'm in NY, it'll be a while...

I reluctantly ordered one of these too. The phone is way too slippery nekkid, so I had to get a case before my new skyrocket goes skyrocketing out of my hand one of these days.
I'm really waiting for someone to create a Barely-There type case for the skyrocket. But until then I'll have some peace of mind with this Neo case.

stephman said:
I reluctantly ordered one of these too. The phone is way too slippery nekkid, so I had to get a case before my new skyrocket goes skyrocketing out of my hand one of these days.
I'm really waiting for someone to create a Barely-There type case for the skyrocket. But until then I'll have some peace of mind with this Neo case.
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How did you order one? They show out of stock and there is no Add to Cart button.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref...,k:samsung+skyrocket+-leather+-pouch+-skinomi
They're available to order from Amazon now.

Dranakin said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref...,k:samsung+skyrocket+-leather+-pouch+-skinomi
They're available to order from Amazon now.
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Thanks man, I just ordered a black one for me and a red one for the wife. I wonder why they are available on Amazon directly from SGP but still listed as out of stock on the SGP site.

KewlRobD said:
How did you order one? They show out of stock and there is no Add to Cart button.
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When I ordered it yesterday, it was in stock.
Someone just posted that they're available on Amazon now, hurry up and order from there before they're all gone.
I may cancel my order from Cretouch for the Neo, and order the Ultra capsule series from Amazon since that case looks thinner than the Neo.

stephman said:
When I ordered it yesterday, it was in stock.
Someone just posted that they're available on Amazon now, hurry up and order from there before they're all gone.
I may cancel my order from Cretouch for the Neo, and order the Ultra capsule series from Amazon since that case looks thinner than the Neo.
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Does the capsule have a smooth back or textured? Hard to tell in the picture.

KewlRobD said:
Does the capsule have a smooth back or textured? Hard to tell in the picture.
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Looks smooth, but a bit more rubbery grip than that stock battery cover on the Skyrocket. But I won't know for sure until it arrives.

stephman said:
Looks smooth, but a bit more rubbery grip than that stock battery cover on the Skyrocket. But I won't know for sure until it arrives.
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I watched a couple of unboxing videos for both the capsule and the neo on GS2 devices. Not sure I agree that the capsule is less bulky. Looks like the capsule has almost no lip around the front edge but than again that lip on the neo will protect the screen better in the case of a drop.
In the video's the overall thickness of the case looks about the same or maybe even a little in favor of the neo. So the real difference is that lip on the front. I like the looks of the neo better. So between the looks and the added drop protection I think I can deal with a small lip.
Be interesting to compare notes after we both receive our cases.

KewlRobD said:
I watched a couple of unboxing videos for both the capsule and the neo on GS2 devices. Not sure I agree that the capsule is less bulky. Looks like the capsule has almost no lip around the front edge but than again that lip on the neo will protect the screen better in the case of a drop.
In the video's the overall thickness of the case looks about the same or maybe even a little in favor of the neo. So the real difference is that lip on the front. I like the looks of the neo better. So between the looks and the added drop protection I think I can deal with a small lip.
Be interesting to compare notes after we both receive our cases.
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I'll definitely come back and comment on the case when it arrives.
So I ordered the gel type case from Amazon and the Neo from Cretouch's website. I just emailed Cretouch to see if they can cancel my order for the Neo. If they can't, then I'll have 2 cases to try out and comment on.

What does this really protect though?

prodigalOne said:
What does this really protect though?
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Not sure who you post is aimed at. If your asking what these cases protect well it would mostly be scratch protection. But during a drop you would probably avoid any deep gashes like I have experienced from dropping my cappy on blacktop.
The neo seems to have a small lip in the front of the phone. This would stop the phone from landing on it's screed during a drop and inhibit the phone from sitting on it's screen when placed face down.

might as well get it from the source http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...ung-galaxy-s2-lte-case-neo-hybrid-series.html
rather than the middle guys

AllGamer said:
might as well get it from the source http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...ung-galaxy-s2-lte-case-neo-hybrid-series.html
rather than the middle guys
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The ones on Amazon are marketplace items sold by SGPStore. So basically they are from the source.
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For those that are interested here are a couple of unboxing videos that give you a good view of the products.
Ultra Capsule: http://youtu.be/jLBIdZEfz9k
Neo Hybrid: http://youtu.be/3V4C4fJ_fRE

dbrand experience

Hey everyone, im kinda new here so correct me if im doing something wrong.
Now onto the subject, i have my moto x for 2 months now and had a case but i dont really like it, but i want some protection so i looked for other options and came to dbrand. Its quite expensive for a skin (10$ + 5$ for shipping) but maybe its worth it. So maybe one of you guys has experience with dbrand and want to share it. Also i want a screen protector so if anyone has suggestions, they are welcome
Thanks a lot for helping me!

mrputch said:
i want some protection
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Protection from what... scuffs and scratches? Here a skin would be fine.
From drops? Forget it and get a case, or at least a bumper.

Solutions Etcetera said:
Protection from what... scuffs and scratches? Here a skin would be fine.
From drops? Forget it and get a case, or at least a bumper.
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Yeah fpr scratches mostly, i never ever let a phone drop. Never did it before never gonna happen

I have many many dbrand skins and they have top botch customer service. Their skins are also the best fitting ones I have used. I've tried skinomi, slick wraps, and bodyguardz. They ship from Canada and drive across the border to mail the skins via USPS. So that's why IRS more expensive for shipping (usually on $3CAD which is cheaper than 3$USD obviously) there are many threads about their skins, but I recommend you look in the Nexus 6 section because the OP for dbrand is 600+ posts long with many pictures and customer experiences.

mrputch said:
Yeah fpr scratches mostly, i never ever let a phone drop. Never did it before never gonna happen
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it's perfect to protect against scratches. I had one on my nexus4 so that i didn't scratch up the glass back & have one on my moto x right now. there's a thread in here that I created that has a couple of pictures from us that have them.

not sure if im late on this and you decide yet or not, but i had a wood skin on my n4 that fit excellent, and a brushed aluminum and carbon fiber for my nexus 7 2013 version that fit well and covered the soft touch rubber dimpled back. i purchased one for my moto x 2014 on december 26th, it was my first bad experience with dbrand. it wasnt necessarily bad because of the product or anything, it fit excellent and looks great (i dont like cases either so a skin was more to give me somehing to hold besides the slipper back), but it took for ever to get here, i just recieved it today, January 10th, thats 15 days, i also paid 3 dollars for shipping and it arrived in a lick-and-stick white envelope with a $.48 stamp so not sure where the other 2.62 went, i saw someone mention they drive them across borders but idk about that. the product is great as i mentioned, but expect to wait to get it. i actually ordered a case for it (the light duty unicorn beetle), because i hadnt recieved the skin, and was worried about scuffing or dirtying the back panel (white on my phone), and it arrived before the skin despite being ordered 9 days after ordering the skin lol.

ae1990 said:
not sure if im late on this and you decide yet or not, but i had a wood skin on my n4 that fit excellent, and a brushed aluminum and carbon fiber for my nexus 7 2013 version that fit well and covered the soft touch rubber dimpled back. i purchased one for my moto x 2014 on december 26th, it was my first bad experience with dbrand. it wasnt necessarily bad because of the product or anything, it fit excellent and looks great (i dont like cases either so a skin was more to give me somehing to hold besides the slipper back), but it took for ever to get here, i just recieved it today, January 10th, thats 15 days, i also paid 3 dollars for shipping and it arrived in a lick-and-stick white envelope with a $.48 stamp so not sure where the other 2.62 went, i saw someone mention they drive them across borders but idk about that. the product is great as i mentioned, but expect to wait to get it. i actually ordered a case for it (the light duty unicorn beetle), because i hadnt recieved the skin, and was worried about scuffing or dirtying the back panel (white on my phone), and it arrived before the skin despite being ordered 9 days after ordering the skin lol.
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Thanks for sharing, i ordered mine a few days ago and they said shipping time is longer than usual, because of fewer orders. (I live in europe so shipping costs are 5$) i hope its worth it, i got the dark wood one

That's correct they do drive across the border to ship them. I've had orders take 30+ days but you have to remember that USPS is delivering it SK if it takes forever you can thank them. I do wish they offered faster shipping or at least tracking but I doubt they will.
I made a guide/comparison between all of the skins I've tried so far from dbrand and SlickWraps in the Nexus 6 section. My wife doesn't like skins of her Moto X but I did manage to get her the matte black camera one which she is OK with and it helps prevent scratches to the lens. Check out the pictures and guide I wrote on the skins if you want an idea of what to expect from each company. I've ordered many skins and I have more on the way and I can attest to each companies products and how they work. I've had issues with both companies but both did work to address them.
Here is the OP if you wanted to check it out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2999125

dbrand skinned XT1095 Pure Edition..
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Can change back shell, daily, in about three minutes, This is how I do it..Mahogany and black titanium, skin & more OEM back shells ordered..for reference, about $27 cost of each back shell..

To case or not to case?

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.

Sevael said:
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

Sevael said:
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.

kemo6600 said:
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.

ex-28 said:
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.

FictionWeLive said:
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.

kemo6600 said:
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

80% off Verus cases on Amazon (from Slickdeals)

Was scouring the internet this morning still looking for a decent case to buy before my gold Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge drops in stores. Found this on the front page of Slickdeals this morning. Here's the link.
In case the link fails, I'll copy and paste the post here:
Verus via Amazon.com has Verus Cases for the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, Galaxy S6 or S6 Plus when you apply coordinating promotion codes below. Shipping is free with Prime or if you spend $35 or more. Thanks BayRyder
Note, must be sold by Verus via Amazon.com
Galaxy S6 Cases from $3
Apply promotional code S6CASE80
Note, S6 Edge cases will also appear in the S6 link, so please make sure you get correct case for your phone
Galaxy S6 Edge Cases from $3
Apply promotional code S6EDGE80
iPhone 6 Plus Cases from $2.60
Apply promotional code IPLUS680
iPhone 6 Cases from $2.40
Apply promotional code IP680OFF

awesome deals! Thanks!!

Thanks!! Got $31 off 2 cases... one wallet and one clear

Wow, that makes it 3 cases ive gotten (Spigen sale and two here) for under $10 total

Nice, thank you. Just got $40 worth of cases for $8

Ordered 20$ worth of cases yesterday The lady got a few for her iphone 6

Awesome! Thanks for this, I actually ordered the Verus IS AGAIN two days ago. I cancelled my initial order in hopes of finding a deal on them, when it turned over to this week I wanted to make sure I had a case ready for my phone. They go on sale two days later.. ugh! Oh well, I placed a new order and I'll just refuse shipment. Now to wait and see if Spigen has one more case sale, I'll pick up a Neo Hybrid Metal too and compare them!

Thank you for posting this! Got me a nice leather wallet case for $5!

DextarRogue said:
Awesome! Thanks for this, I actually ordered the Verus IS AGAIN two days ago. I cancelled my initial order in hopes of finding a deal on them, when it turned over to this week I wanted to make sure I had a case ready for my phone. They go on sale two days later.. ugh! Oh well, I placed a new order and I'll just refuse shipment. Now to wait and see if Spigen has one more case sale, I'll pick up a Neo Hybrid Metal too and compare them!
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I'm sorry to hear that, haha. Hope things work out.

Sweet deal! Got me 2 cases!

europn said:
Thanks for the tip :good:
got 2 cases for $5 each ... can't go wrong with that.
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Ugh I just got my metal frame one and I hate it. Its so tight it feels like your gonna break the phone every time you put it in or take it it. Its awful. It also affects signal slightly.

altimax98 said:
Ugh I just got my metal frame one and I hate it. Its so tight it feels like your gonna break the phone every time you put it in or take it it. Its awful. It also affects signal slightly.
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If you got the satin silver... I'll buy it from you...? Email me @ [email protected] ..... I can PayPal.

Daniel323la said:
If you got the satin silver... I'll buy it from you...? Email me @ [email protected] ..... I can PayPal.
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Its the titanium silver with the black back.. Pretty much the same as the pic shows

altimax98 said:
Its the titanium silver with the black back.. Pretty much the same as the pic shows
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Well I have the titanium silver... Which is this one.... Is this the one you have?

Daniel323la said:
Well I have the titanium silver... Which is this one.... Is this the one you have?
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Yup

Damn... Deal expired.

altimax98 said:
Ugh I just got my metal frame one and I hate it. Its so tight it feels like your gonna break the phone every time you put it in or take it it. Its awful. It also affects signal slightly.
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Well any metal frame one will have SOME signal loss but I didn't find anything noticeable. I will agree with the tight fit but the last thing you would want would be a loose case., How do your buttons feel? Mine are difficult to press with the case on. I LOVE the case otherwise.

DextarRogue said:
Well any metal frame one will have SOME signal loss but I didn't find anything noticeable. I will agree with the tight fit but the last thing you would want would be a loose case., How do your buttons feel? Mine are difficult to press with the case on. I LOVE the case otherwise.
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The buttons are practically useless, there is no feel. I agree about the tightness but it is wayyy too tight. I really thought I was going to break my phone taking it out.

altimax98 said:
The buttons are practically useless, there is no feel. I agree about the tightness but it is wayyy too tight. I really thought I was going to break my phone taking it out.
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It's a really good case, the kind you can permanently keep on... But the buttons are crap.. You almost have to dig your nail into it for a press.
The case was almost impossible to remove. I needed pliers to pull the tpu out from under the bumper to free one of the corners, so the rest can come off.

Dang! Missed this! Code expired =(

Tudia GLOST Ceramic Feel Tempered Glass Back Panel Case - thoughts?

I am really interested in this new Tudia GLOST ceramic feel tempered glass back case for my Essential phone:
Tudia Glost Case for Essential Phone PH-1
I know the thing isn't available (at least according to Amazon) until December 8th... but I just thought I'd see what everyone else thinks about it. Looks pretty cool, just don't know how much bulk or weight this might add to the phone. Plus I've never had any Tudia cases, so not familiar with them and how well they feel/fit.
Anyone else considering this case? Thoughts?

SimpTheChimp said:
I am really interested in this new Tudia GLOST ceramic feel tempered glass back case for my Essential phone:
Tudia Glost Case for Essential Phone PH-1
I know the thing isn't available (at least according to Amazon) until December 8th... but I just thought I'd see what everyone else thinks about it. Looks pretty cool, just don't know how much bulk or weight this might add to the phone. Plus I've never had any Tudia cases, so not familiar with them and how well they feel/fit.
Anyone else considering this case? Thoughts?
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Got one on order, but can't tell you much about the company or cases but looks pretty sweet

Have the black case and is very nice.

I have the marble one on order I'll post pictures when they release it.

Can someone check to see if the tempered glass part is easily replaceable or if it can be taken off? Was looking at this thinking I could turn it into a bumper case.

LeTurntRice said:
Can someone check to see if the tempered glass part is easily replaceable or if it can be taken off? Was looking at this thinking I could turn it into a bumper case.
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I had the exact same thought and this is my chief interest in getting one. If I had to guess it would be that the rear plate is molded into the rubber and not easily removable but hopefully I'm wrong.

gflexstump said:
Have the black case and is very nice.
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So how much weight and 'bulk' does the black case add to the phone? Would you think it adds so much that it wouldn't fit anymore into a somewhat snug belt-loop holster?

balane said:
I had the exact same thought and this is my chief interest in getting one. If I had to guess it would be that the rear plate is molded into the rubber and not easily removable but hopefully I'm wrong.
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Yeah, I would guess the same thing - looks (from the picture) like it's molded right around the glass and it wouldn't be easy to remove.... I just wonder how 'breakable' that glass really is?

gflexstump said:
Have the black case and is very nice.
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Can we get a real life pic of the GLOST case? I am considering the Ocean Green but may settle on Black since I am not sure what the green would look like in person. Do the sides provide any grip? I see there is some pinstriping of some sort, is that just for looks?

SimpTheChimp said:
So how much weight and 'bulk' does the black case add to the phone? Would you think it adds so much that it wouldn't fit anymore into a somewhat snug belt-loop holster?
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The case is nice and snug does not add any bulk to the phone worth noting. Also the weight in minimal. I am positive that you will like the case.

Nick N said:
Can we get a real life pic of the GLOST case? I am considering the Ocean Green but may settle on Black since I am not sure what the green would look like in person. Do the sides provide any grip? I see there is some pinstriping of some sort, is that just for looks?
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I don't think we'll get a 'real life' picture of it now, since it isn't supposed to even be released until Dec 8; it is available for pre-order though; hence why I was asking...

This is what shows up for it on Amazon, though:
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SimpTheChimp said:
I don't think we'll get a 'real life' picture of it now, since it isn't supposed to even be released until Dec 8; it is available for pre-order though; hence why I was asking...
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The guy above said he has it, that is why I asked...

Nick N said:
The guy above said he has it, that is why I asked...
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Ah, OK.... I think he was talking about the other Tudia case, the one available now. I had asked since I figured they might be somewhat similar.

LeTurntRice said:
Can someone check to see if the tempered glass part is easily replaceable or if it can be taken off? Was looking at this thinking I could turn it into a bumper case.
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2630253
There are websites that will 3d print it for you if you do t have access, my brother in law has one and is gonna print me one, I'll post pics and a review if anyone is interested

Well I went ahead and ordered the GLOST case from Amazon, not supposed to be available till the 8th AT THE LEAST. Figured if I don't like it I can return it for a different one.
I'll report back on it once I receive it!

In stock on Amazon NOW. Don't forget to apply the 15% off coupon.

Is the Glost case slimmer than the Tudia Tamm case? I have that one already. It's fine, but I'd prefer something slimmer.

Nick N said:
In stock on Amazon NOW. Don't forget to apply the 15% off coupon.
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what is the promo code?

Drop and scratch test
Tudia posted two videos of this case to their facebook page. I'd link to it but I am not allowed to post links yet.
Drop test was from ~5ft, no damage to phone
Scratch Test was using a razor blade on the back of the case, no damage.
Looks like a pretty decent case, now I just need to find a source in Canada.