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[Review] HTC Desire Commuter Series Case

Hello
A few days ago I received the Otterbox Commuter case for my HTC Desire ..
And I want to publish my review on this case .
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The Commuter Series Case comes in three layers :
Silicone case
Plastic cover
Screen Protector
* Design -
It looks much better from pictures I saw on there web site (www.otterbox.com) .
The case isn't more thick from the TPU Case .
* Quality -
High quality of materials .
There is a big quality difference between this case between 1-5 dollars cases on eBay.
* Protection:
The case feels good in hand .
Protection of three layers as I mentioned earlier
Silicon covers all ports (charging / USB and headphones) it's good thing against dust and moisture.
Silicon is higher from the screen so you can put the phone on the table without danger to the screen. Same thing about the camera , The silicone hard plastic gives you the possibility to put the phone against the back of the device without any damage to the camera .
Anyone who wants better protection than that (though in my opinion do not have to) you need to search for Otterbox Defender Case .
* Price:
Case costs $ 34.95 (without shipping) and you can find this case on - www.otterbox.com
- Advantages and disadvantages in Case that I found so far
Strengths:
Case with three layers -
A screen protector, silicone and hard plastic.
Silicon coverage covering all ports , something that I think is very helpful against dust and moisture.
Coverage isn't really thick .
Very easy to press the volume buttons, power button, something annoys me in TPU was hard to press the power button.
Weaknesses:
One small thing that annoys me is the dust on the accumulates up and down the exposed silicon area (because it's not hard silicone, also it has advantage and disadvantages).
Can be cleaned with a transfer finger on the dust or air.
This is an excellent Case . And this is the end result of my impressions from the Case :
Protection:
4.5 out of 5
Design:
4.5 out of 5
Price:
4 out of 5
Total
4.5 out of 5.
Images :
Hope you enjoyed my review

Thanks!
Sent from my HTC Desire

DORMIU said:
Thanks!
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You're welcome

No one liked the review?

Looks nice! I rather prefer sleeves, but might buy a case for my Desire some day just to make sure it doesn't get any nasty damage .

I don't like this case because (from the pictures) it doesn't protect Desire right where is more fragile - edges.
EDIT: Or it does? :/ It seems like it has 2 covers (rubbers + plastic?)... cannot see really good.

i have one of these. agree 250% with your review. nice job btw. good pictures.
i have had one problem. ive taken the case off and put it back on so many times that the hard plastic cracked and the soft silicone tore a little. but its all gravy still works wonderfully and you cant see the cracked plastic or the tear. plus, i think im going to talk to my accessory vendor or otterbox about replacing my ****. they probably will.

ljesh said:
I don't like this case because (from the pictures) it doesn't protect Desire right where is more fragile - edges.
EDIT: Or it does? :/ It seems like it has 2 covers (rubbers + plastic?)... cannot see really good.
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Yeah It's 2 layers Silicone case + Plastic cover and It also protects the edges .
skuddy said:
i have one of these. agree 250% with your review. nice job btw. good pictures.
i have had one problem. ive taken the case off and put it back on so many times that the hard plastic cracked and the soft silicone tore a little. but its all gravy still works wonderfully and you cant see the cracked plastic or the tear. plus, i think im going to talk to my accessory vendor or otterbox about replacing my ****. they probably will.
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The materials seem high quality. I think it never will happen
Thank for your comments

Good review. Been rocking one on my Desire for almost a month. My one beef is how slick the hard plastic shell is. It needs a bit more grip to it. Other then that, great case!

How about screen protector
I ordered one commuter case,
And olsa Zagg shield on my desire, What do you think about peeling the old zagg shield ?

The hardcase is a bit too slick. Great review though!
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

rouvax said:
How about screen protector
I ordered one commuter case,
And olsa Zagg shield on my desire, What do you think about peeling the old zagg shield ?
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If you don't have any bubbles on your ZAGG screen protector Do not install the otterbox screen protector . Save it until you will have problems with ZAGG .
I can't tell you anything about Otterbox screen protector because I'm using right now Martin Fields screen protector

screen protector works well. No complaints from me

Ive been using this case since the day it came out. I'm a truck and coach/heavy equipment mechanic and its held up quite nicely to the abuse it sees every day. I wonder if the Defender is that much better.

Roscopcoletrain said:
Good review. Been rocking one on my Desire for almost a month. My one beef is how slick the hard plastic shell is. It needs a bit more grip to it. Other then that, great case!
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LMAO I totally agree. I went to grab mine, slipped off of the counter top of the sink in my bathroom, and dumped right into my toilet. Fished it out very quickly, phone was fine. well protected thanks to my case. but that sucked!

I had my case in the end. It's ok but it's not stylish as it seems from photos. It's screen protector is easy to install but it's size a little small i think. Case is bulkier than it seems also. But i think it's one of the best in the market. I'm thinking about that Jet black gel cases.

rouvax said:
I had my case in the end. It's ok but it's not stylish as it seems from photos. It's screen protector is easy to install but it's size a little small i think. Case is bulkier than it seems also. But i think it's one of the best in the market. I'm thinking about that Jet black gel cases.
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It's not too bulky in my opinion , It gives very good protection relative to his size.

Getting used to it and it Feels better.

I totally agree. I only use otter defender. Size over protection is livable. Dropped mine the other day off a 14 ft ladder and she just bounced no damage what so ever. Can't see using anything else. And defender has protector built in. Bonus.
Set Via XDA App

This is the case if you want protection and not a bulk one.
I lost my phone the last sunday in a snowy park and after 3 days under the snow I found it!
It's in excellent form. Only a scratch on the screen protector because of an iceberg
It was a miracle , I was ready to order a HTC desite hd .
Thank you HTC thank you otterbox

Updated with Pics! Diztronic TPU Case

Available here. As the title says, they are now released. I just ordered my One S tonight and going to order a couple of these cases. For those that have not tried this brand, I can assure you they are the best fitting and best quality you can get for a TPU case. I use one on my Galaxy S II.
Updated with Pictures!
So I received my phone yesterday (love it!) and decided to update this with pictures. It fits perfectly, snug, nothing loose and is thin and keeps the phone thin. My ONLY complaint is they didn't make an open port for the volume like usual. Instead they included volume buttons which are a little difficult to push but not a big deal. Pictures are of the Matte Black. Last picture is the Matte Black Translucent or Smoke if you will.
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Power Port:
Headphone Port/Noise Canceling Mic/Power Ports:
Volume Buttons:
Camera Port (Slightly raised so should help protect it):
Speaker Port:
Translucent Matte Black (or Smoke if you want to call it that):

At last someone is offering a matt black case rather than glossy!
Look very good. Ordered one each of the matt black and translucent black.

These look nice, I might buy a couple. Thanks for the info.

How fat are they, like how much do they add to the thickness of the device?

relatively thin in comparison to other cases though you might notice it since you'd notice anything on a device this thin

psych0t1c said:
How fat are they, like how much do they add to the thickness of the device?
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It's probably one of the thinnest cases you'll find. Maybe the featherlite is thinner but does not protect the top and bottom. The quality of diztronic is 10 fold that of any cheap ebay tpu case. Below are some pictures of my SGSII (I apologize as I do not have my One S or case yet) with the matte black case on it and next to it. You CANNOT beat this case for $10.
First 2 are a side view with case on and then off.
Picture of the top so you can see the lip. The lip fits tightly and does not warp out or bow out over time. had this case for 5 months.
A couple side by side photos to see the size of the case next to the phone.
The case alone to see the quality of the build. No rough edges, has elevated lip around camera lense. Hole cutouts are precise and line up perfectly.

so are these cases in two pieces or one piece for the One S or do you know? I almost bought one off eBay over the weekend but was kinda iffy about the power button not being covered up.. from the looks of the power button i was kinda afraid that it would be hard to press if the case was very thick.. When do you think you are going to get your phone and case to possibly post pics of how it is on it?

one piece

bmar08 said:
so are these cases in two pieces or one piece for the One S or do you know? I almost bought one off eBay over the weekend but was kinda iffy about the power button not being covered up.. from the looks of the power button i was kinda afraid that it would be hard to press if the case was very thick.. When do you think you are going to get your phone and case to possibly post pics of how it is on it?
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It's one piece. My phone arrives Thursday so I can take pics then. I already have the cases, they are same great quality as the one I posted pics on. There is a cutout for the pwr button same as my SGSII, it does not hinder pushing the power button but will report back once I have the phone.

Can anyone tell me the differences between the
Diztronic High Gloss Translucent Black TPU Case
Diztronic Matte Back Black TPU Case
Diztronic Matte Back Translucent Black TPU Case
How does each one feel, look and which one is recommended for both their aesthetics and their protection? If anyone has any of these, please share your thoughts!

AndroidBlizzard said:
Can anyone tell me the differences between the
Diztronic High Gloss Translucent Black TPU Case
Diztronic Matte Back Black TPU Case
Diztronic Matte Back Translucent Black TPU Case
How does each one feel, look and which one is recommended for both their aesthetics and their protection? If anyone has any of these, please share your thoughts!
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You rather buy all three and decide from there plus it's only $10 each.I have the Matte black but I don't use it anymore .I just don't like the look of it with the case, maybe cause this is my first ever case on a mobile phone I have ever own.

makomek said:
You rather buy all three and decide from there plus it's only $10 each.I have the Matte black but I don't use it anymore .I just don't like the look of it with the case, maybe cause this is my first ever case on a mobile phone I have ever own.
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I am going in that direction, although I am buying at most, 2 of the cases.
Which two should I go with?

How's the camera lens protection with this one? Since the lens is so large, the only means of effective protection is to have the case slightly thicker around the lens, which will help lessen the chance of objects directly striking the lens. If the case protrudes a decent amount above the lens, that's GOOD.

Got my case today
Just got my diztronic case today (matte black) and it is pretty awesome. Still very thin but looks like it should protect the phone nicely. I dropped my last phone and cracked the screen so i am very paranoid about dropping this one.
My only complaint is that it came with a screen protector that is total crap.
Still it looks like a great case and is one hell of a deal.

they do not deliver in romania...

mulderc said:
Just got my diztronic case today (matte black) and it is pretty awesome. Still very thin but looks like it should protect the phone nicely. I dropped my last phone and cracked the screen so i am very paranoid about dropping this one.
My only complaint is that it came with a screen protector that is total crap.
Still it looks like a great case and is one hell of a deal.
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What do you mean by that the screen protector is crap? Is it a crystal clear version? How is it bad? I was counting on this as a screen protector, if it is not good then I may have to purchase another screen protector separately.

the cover is a hair thicker then the lense .I don't see a reason to use a screen protector since this phone has the gorilla glass ll ,I have a sensation and G2x with badly abuse and the screen is still like new.

AndroidBlizzard said:
Can anyone tell me the differences between the
Diztronic High Gloss Translucent Black TPU Case
Diztronic Matte Back Black TPU Case
Diztronic Matte Back Translucent Black TPU Case
How does each one feel, look and which one is recommended for both their aesthetics and their protection? If anyone has any of these, please share your thoughts!
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I ordered the Matte black black and Matte Black Translucent. Both arrived today. They are pretty similar. The translucent one is not quite as dark as the black (but not as grey-looking as the pics on the website). Only the back is matte finish. The front is glossy. I prefer the translucent one as the glossy effect is less obvious then on the black one.
Very nice cases though. Fit well and feel good in the hand. Would recommend!

AndroidBlizzard said:
I am going in that direction, although I am buying at most, 2 of the cases.
Which two should I go with?
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If your looking for someone to TELL you what to buy then stay away from the high gloss. It will most likely be a fingerprint magnet and show scratches more easily. You should note that all cases the front rim is high gloss. I do not know why, my guess is so it matches the screen.
Matte is the best for hiding fingerprints and marks/scratches.
I have both matte black and translucent matte black, both look good but won't have my phone until Thursday to put them on and take pictures. Stupid slow UPS!!!!

The screen protector was easily damaged by my fingernail. It was also very difficult to apply to the screen (but i have always been really bad apply those things).
Maybe you will have better luck but honestly i would go with a better screen protector. Right now i am thinking about just going without. The case makes it where the phone will never rest directly on the screen so i am not all that worried about screen damage.
This case is nice but i have to say with a phone this sexy it is a shame to put it in a case.

Thoughts on skins/wraps for the M9?

Most cases will just make the device bulkier than it already is, and with the peace of mind of getting a free replacement if I break it or something, I've decided that going naked is definitely an option now. After watching some durability test videos, I've noticed the m9 display with gg4 is very resistant to scratches and bumps, the back not so much, so I was thinking of buying a skin for the back and maybe a screen protector on the front. Dbrand offers some good wraps, I might order one from there but I'm not sure which color/material to pick. I'm mostly attracted to the leather ones, what do you guys think?
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haZethew0rld said:
Most cases will just make the device bulkier than it already is, and with the peace of mind of getting a free replacement if I break it or something, I've decided that going naked is definitely an option now. After watching some durability test videos, I've noticed the m9 display with gg4 is very resistant to scratches and bumps, the back not so much, so I was thinking of buying a skin for the back and maybe a screen protector on the front. Dbrand offers some good wraps, I might order one from there but I'm not sure which color/material to pick. I'm mostly attracted to the leather ones, what do you guys think?
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I have their titanium skin on my N7 Flo. Great look and quality; definitely better than other brands I've tried. If that's any indication, you should be happy with the leather skins (I was looking at them a couple of days ago myself). The good thing is, these are inexpensive enough that you can order a different one when you get tired of the look. :good:

You have made the right choice by going for a dBrand skin. I bought all types of cases for my phones since i had my first smartphone in 2008 until this year, from Otterbox heavy duty cases to Spigen slim and sexy cases.
BUT...
This year, after having my M8 for a few months, i came to realise what an idiot i was being. Engineers at HTC spent months and months on designing this beautiful work of art in the M8 ( and the M9 this year ) , and then i went ahead and covered that piece of art with a 10$ piece of plastic that was designed in 5 minutes by some case manufacturer? I mean you could put a case on a cheap plastic phone like a Samsung , but on THIS BEAUTY?!
So that was it, I was never to touch a case again. However, i have a habbit of keeping all my phones in PERFECT condition. I apply a Tempered glass on first day on the screen, and if i wasnt going to use a case, then i had to something to protect the phone, while preserving that beautiful design.
And in came dBrand. i purchased the Titanium black back skin for the M8, and have never even thought for a minute about going back to cases! I ordered the exact same for my M9, i have attached a pic.
Sorry for the mini-article ! lol

I heard the M9 isn't as slippery as last years M8 is that true?
I did a cork slick wrap last year that I was very much pleased with. I'll do a clear one this year if I find it too slippery. Big fan of Dbrand. They are better quality than slickwrap but slickwrap provide more designs. Can't go wrong with either company.

chivamex10 said:
I heard the M9 isn't as slippery as last years M8 is that true?
I did a cork slick wrap last year that I was very much pleased with. I'll do a clear one this year if I find it too slippery. Big fan of Dbrand. They are better quality than slickwrap but slickwrap provide more designs. Can't go wrong with either company.
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I'm going to fedex to pick up my M9 so I will let you know about the slippery-ness soon

Orzly
I just got an Orzly skin on amazon. It's the frost white color and I do like it. I had a poetic skin for my M7 and once I put that thing on, it never came off, no matter how hard I tried. That kind of sucked because after time the dust and dirt accumulated around the cutouts and was a pita to clean. this orzly skin is a much softer material but still fits super snug on the phone and still comes on and off easily. The frost white color is nice too because its semi transparent so you can still see the nice design and gold accents on the phones side. I think the best part of it is that theres a connection in the case right between the volume down and power button so now that poorly placed power button isnt that bad. Also, it does provide a very small bumper along the face of the phone so you can lay it on the screen without it touching the surface, providing it is a completely flat surface. for 8 bucks or whatever, Its exactly what i wanted.

I went through a bunch of slickwraps and dbrand skins on my m8 but since the skins are quite thick, they eventually peel at the corners. I have since installed a transparent, matte bestskinsever wrap and its much more pliable than the textured wraps, also looking indistinguishable from the metal finish of the phone, and even feels similar but definitely adding a little more grip. The skin also has rounded edges and uses a wet application so it won`t peel (or at least hasn`t peeled for the last 6 months) and conforms much better to the contoured back. I found the carbon fiber, wood and leather wraps lasted for around 2-3 months, I also used a cork skin that only went on the back. It had a great feel and texture and was a little spongy so it absorbed the impact of any minor drops, but it got stained easily and pretty much absorbed any dirt or grime on any table I placed my phone on. To make matters worse, when I tried to remove it, the skin left sticky residue all over the phone and I had to rub it with acetone for half an hour to get it off. I definitely recommend the transparent matte skin, it`s perhaps not as enticing as a textured wrap but it`s easier to live with and much longer lasting, also it doesn`t get furry when you put it in your pocket as the adhesive is much tackier.

Im thinking of using a skin from xtreme skins, since i like there brush metal colors, but do these vinyl skins offer more grip to the back of the phone, i feel like its going to slip out of my hand one of these days.

I used a ToastMade wood skin for my M8. I loved the feel and it always caught peoples attention. Waiting to see what they do for the M9.

vybz05 said:
I just got an Orzly skin on amazon. It's the frost white color and I do like it. I had a poetic skin for my M7 and once I put that thing on, it never came off, no matter how hard I tried. That kind of sucked because after time the dust and dirt accumulated around the cutouts and was a pita to clean. this orzly skin is a much softer material but still fits super snug on the phone and still comes on and off easily. The frost white color is nice too because its semi transparent so you can still see the nice design and gold accents on the phones side. I think the best part of it is that theres a connection in the case right between the volume down and power button so now that poorly placed power button isnt that bad. Also, it does provide a very small bumper along the face of the phone so you can lay it on the screen without it touching the surface, providing it is a completely flat surface. for 8 bucks or whatever, Its exactly what i wanted.
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That's a great looking case. I wish it didn't say "Orzly" on the side of it, though. However, it's not that noticeable, so perhaps it would be okay

kendrick8997 said:
That's a great looking case. I wish it didn't say "Orzly" on the side of it, though. However, it's not that noticeable, so perhaps it would be okay
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I have that Orzly case in the smoke black color to go with my gunmetal m9. It's the thinnest case I've ever owned (and I've tried to go slimmer and slimmer and have had literally hundreds of phone cases). I really like it - it's a little too thin that it's a little weak on the edge near the button cutouts but it seems to harden over time. I also was able to heat and wipe off the "Orzly" paint from the side after I tried to reform the case in boiling water.

kendrick8997 said:
That's a great looking case. I wish it didn't say "Orzly" on the side of it, though. However, it's not that noticeable, so perhaps it would be okay
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Yea, its actually not that noticeable at all. After a month the lettering is starting to wear away so before long it probably wont even be there anymore.

Xiaomi Mi Max Accessories Discussion

Just want to ask if anyone bought any good screen protector / cases / etc that fits nicely or have good quality and where they got them.
Well for me,
I found this PZOZ Tempered Glass protector from aliexpress and it works really well
Like I've tried around 3-4 other brands (also from aliexpress) that have cuts that doesn't fit completely due to the 2.5D glass
This PZOZ one covers up the annoying black border around the phone too
Only con is that the white is a little bit too transparent so u can see through it (like you can see the black border behind)
It was really easy to set up and comes with the microfiber cloth/alcohol wipe/sticker and I've pulled and re pasted a few times with no problems .
Also found a frosted TPU case on aliexpress that fix nicely with all the cut out and it was much better quality compared to the normal TPU cases u can find cheaply all over aliexpress
Not sure If i'm allowed to post links but if anyone is interested you can pm me
Was thinking of grabbing an VR headset for Mi Max but it seems like there's just a few that barely supports the size so i'm unsure

Hi, I'm interested in buying some glass protector and a case can you send me the links?
Best Regards,

You should have opened this thread in the Accessories section...
Anyway I am using Xiaomi original TPU case and after a month with it I wouldn't recommend it. It was perfect fit when new but got too loose.
Just bought Nillkin super frosted shield case and I am pretty sure(hope) it's better than Xiaomi one. At least it's a hard case... what I prefer.

I bought this luxury case:
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and of course a nillkin Tempered Glass H++
wish there was an Otterbox but I cant wait for this case to come

scarletnokarasu said:
Just want to ask if anyone bought any good screen protector / cases / etc that fits nicely or have good quality and where they got them.
Well for me,
I found this PZOZ Tempered Glass protector from aliexpress and it works really well
Like I've tried around 3-4 other brands (also from aliexpress) that have cuts that doesn't fit completely due to the 2.5D glass
This PZOZ one covers up the annoying black border around the phone too
Only con is that the white is a little bit too transparent so u can see through it (like you can see the black border behind)
It was really easy to set up and comes with the microfiber cloth/alcohol wipe/sticker and I've pulled and re pasted a few times with no problems .
Also found a frosted TPU case on aliexpress that fix nicely with all the cut out and it was much better quality compared to the normal TPU cases u can find cheaply all over aliexpress
Not sure If i'm allowed to post links but if anyone is interested you can pm me
Was thinking of grabbing an VR headset for Mi Max but it seems like there's just a few that barely supports the size so i'm unsure
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Could you send me the link for the screen protector please.Thank you.

I got this one today from eBay.
It sucks. It doesn't fit edge to edge, which is expected because of the curved glass, but even so, it still lifts up on the sides a lot. It went straight in the trash.
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Bought a Nillkin protector today. Should be the best one available. I have one of these now and it feels cheep. Feels more like plastic than tempered glass. Also the oleophobic coating is bad and there's a vertical wide line where there's no coating at all so that area gets dirty all the time. It also has some annoying dot pattern over the whole screen area that can be seen very easily. Not impressed. The only good thing about it is that it covers the black frame although it's a bit transparent so you can see through it a little. Overall low quality of everyting but it works as protection.

Ulver said:
I got this one today from eBay.
It sucks. It doesn't fit edge to edge, which is expected because of the curved glass, but even so, it still lifts up on the sides a lot. It went straight in the trash.
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Nillkin has the same issue according to this video: https://youtu.be/P-2upoRZxVA?t=189

panospc said:
Nillkin has the same issue according to this video: https://youtu.be/P-2upoRZxVA?t=189
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Hmm that sucks. It seems there really are no quality screen protectors at all for this device.

Does anyone know if bamboo case is available for MI max?
I did not find it so far.
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Hi i have got that's same problem Nillkin glass was just a little to small but now I have got Vifocal and everything is ok.You can choose from few colours black gold white and normal
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Got my Nillkin yesterday and it's worthless. At both sides the adhesive doesn't stick so there's a nasty border on both sides where the protector does not stick. I threw it away in seconds.

nijel8 said:
You should have opened this thread in the Accessories section...
Anyway I am using Xiaomi original TPU case and after a month with it I wouldn't recommend it. It was perfect fit when new but got too loose.
Just bought Nillkin super frosted shield case and I am pretty sure(hope) it's better than Xiaomi one. At least it's a hard case... what I prefer.
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Yep... As I expected this is an excellent case if you like that kind of cases. Perfect fit, excellent grip and fill, no more pushing buttons accidently when grabbing the phone... And keeps the device slick design.

Using soft TPU gel transparent case, i like to see the original beauty of the phone

I got this clear plastic hard case delivered today and for me its perfect. Slim, unobtrusive and gets the job done. Also the price means that if I accidentally scratch or crack it then I can just throw it away and get another one.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...2697882438.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.74.A5lC1H

Homar80 said:
Hi i have got that's same problem Nillkin glass was just a little to small but now I have got Vifocal and everything is ok.You can choose from few colours black gold white and normal
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Using same, but black.
I have a very big spot in the middle of the screen, not air bubbles, but from the liquid stuff used for it to make it stick to the screen (I guess).
It is very annoying. I will probably take it off. Anyone know what I can use to reapply it, if I take it off and try to clean it?
It's my 3rd glass with issues. Had too small, not applying on sides, now it fits well, no air, but stupid spot issue.
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I removed it, cleaned the back side of it without touching the edges that have some kind of glue on them, reapplied and now no more spots.
Sent from my Mi Max PRO

so - what is the best tempered glass screen protector then guys?
it seems like there are some poor ones floating around

panyan said:
so - what is the best tempered glass screen protector then guys?
it seems like there are some poor ones floating around
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Using this
http://vifocal.com/tempered-glass-f...r-film-case-for-xiaomi-mi-max-smartphone.html
The photo for the same is posted by another user above in this same page.

Im looking for a black tampered glass protector in India. But to no avail, most products I managed to are plagued with bad reviews

PHOTOS: The best cases available for the Mix. Added the Love Mei Powerful case!

I've gone through all of the threads on screen protectors for the mix and I have observed that the majority aren't happy with the screen protectors they've got. I've ordered almost every type of tempered glass protector available for this device but I'm waiting for them to arrive.
For those who already have some screen protector installed on your mix, could you please upload photos of the device with the screen protector installed.
This is so that it can help other buyers to narrow down to the better screen protectors available. If you are satisfied with the screen protector you have bought, it would also help if you post a link to where you've bought it. I would have done this myself if I had received all the protectors I ordered. Unfortunately I haven't received anything yet.
Some reports suggest that Xiaomi may have used two different suppliers for the digitizer, one of them being prone to getting scratches easily. Even if this was not the case, I have seen many badly scratched Gorilla glass displays so I don't want to take the chance.
Hoping that people who already have some form of screen protection can help other buyers!
I have also bought all the decent cases available on ebay including the Love Mei Performance case and will post a review as soon as I receive them.
UPDATE: The Love Mei Powerful Case. This is the most rugged, shock-proof, snow-proof, dust-proof, splash-proof, everything under the sun-proof (except submersion in water) case available for the Mix.
As you can see from the photo comparison with another regular shock-proof case, this one is a beast. It lives up to its name. Came in a phone-box style premium box and certainly lives up to its price-tag. The case is made up of a hard aluminium shell with rubber layers for shock absorption. It also has a built-in tempered glass protector, meaning you wont need another screen protector.
The manufacturer also claims that the case offers drop-protection from up to 1.8m (5.9 feet).
I wouldn't recommend this case for daily use, mainly due to the sheer size of the case and not because it completely changes the look of the Mix. But for those of you who require extreme protection, if you have a baby at home who thinks the Mix is a Frisbee or if your dog likes playing "catch" and you only have your phone in hand, this is your answer. Buy this case!!
As you can see, I'm not using this case and may use this only if I'm going on a holiday or any outdoor activity which demands more protection for the phone. Hence, I don't regret buying it.
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And now, my favourite case among all the cases I have for the Mix. The 360 Shock proof Rubber case. (This case is sold under many names, the most common being 360 Shockproof. Just follow product images. Anyway there isn't any branding printed on the actual case.)
This looks like something which came straight from the phone manufacturer. Slim and feels premium. Doesn't look or feel cheap and I believe the rubber material offers decent protection from bumps. I don't know whether it can withstand drops though.
The case doesn't feel cheap like the Red Plastic rubber shock proof case I've posted earlier (See 2nd post). It also has a smaller lip above the screen compared to the Plastic case but has raised corners. Maybe the plastic case offers more protection due to the better lip surrounding the screen and also because it is rubber+plastic combo, meaning there are two materials to absorb shock compared to just rubber with this one. But the reason why this is my favourite case is because it offers a balance between looks and protection.
Hope this post has helped you decide which case to get for the Mix. All cases showcased here are available on ebay & Amazon.
Cheers!

I've received the full coverage screen protector and a case today and as promised I'm uploading photos here so that it may help you decide.
I haven't experienced any issues with touch functionality using this protector like some like some users have mentioned. But as the glass hovers over the screen due to the adhesive only around the frame, applying this screen protector makes it look as if the display has a lower contrast ratio. This is due to the gap between the actual display glass and the tempered glass protector. You lose the experience of a fully laminated display. This isn't very noticeable in a well lit room but noticeable whenever you view images or videos with dark scenes. The blacks look greyish.
Also this is a fingerprint magnet and the glass tends to attract some dust. I've tried re-applying the protector over three times and a speck of dust manages to get in under the glass every time. This isn't the first time I'm applying screen protectors and its definitely something to do with the coating on the glass which attracts dust, maybe due to static.
The case feels slightly cheap (maybe because it was cheap ) but looks like it can protect the phone well. The only gripe I have is that there is no cushioning on the back, like cases from Spigen. The rubber like material you see is more like a bumper attached to a plastic shell. The back of the phone touches the plastic shell as you see in the images. Comparable to those hard plastic cases you get. Don't know whether that helps in terms of protection but the case has a good lip around the screen as you can see.
For those wondering, I bought the red color because the other colors for this case looked too bland. The case is available in Gold, light blue, Grey and silver. I wish there was black but there isn't.
I have more cases coming in and will update this when I receive it. Till then I hope those willing to help can also upload photos of their cases and screen protectors.
Cheers!

Here's a couple pix of the PELOSI TPU/Sandstone finish case:
https://www.casefanatic.com/xiaomi/case-xiaomi-mi-mix-pelosi-quicksand-pattern-slim-matte-tpu-cover/
The cutouts for the mics/3.5mm jack/speaker grill/USB Port are precise & allow enough room for oversized headphone/USB plugs.
The volume rocker & power button are covered & are easy to identify by feel.
As for protection,it'll keep the backside free of scratches/etc,but,as for protection from drops/etc... YMMV,as this is a low profile case,adding minimal width & thickness to the overall dimensions.
It works for me,the main reason I even bother with a case for this phone is the slippery grip.

Found some new bumper case.
https://www.armorkingcase.com/blogs/news/imatch-slim-light-aluminum-metal-shockproof-bumper-case-with-kickstand-for-xiaomi-mi-mix

dancoHERO said:
Found some new bumper case.
https://www.armorkingcase.com/blogs/news/imatch-slim-light-aluminum-metal-shockproof-bumper-case-with-kickstand-for-xiaomi-mi-mix
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Interesting bumper, but would this protect the device? I'd imagine it would just ripple the impact into the ceramic and it would probably still shatter, unless there's a good amount of padding on the inside of the frame.

I prefer the minimal amount of case / bumper on a phone. If it wasn't as slippery ide go naked, but the TPU gives you more hand confidence. Though that amorkingcase looks pretty sweet, if it was not as "sharp and shaped" looking

KOLIOSIS said:
Here's a couple pix of the PELOSI TPU/Sandstone finish case:
https://www.casefanatic.com/xiaomi/case-xiaomi-mi-mix-pelosi-quicksand-pattern-slim-matte-tpu-cover/
The cutouts for the mics/3.5mm jack/speaker grill/USB Port are precise & allow enough room for oversized headphone/USB plugs.
The volume rocker & power button are covered & are easy to identify by feel.
As for protection,it'll keep the backside free of scratches/etc,but,as for protection from drops/etc... YMMV,as this is a low profile case,adding minimal width & thickness to the overall dimensions.
It works for me,the main reason I even bother with a case for this phone is the slippery grip.
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Where did you get this shipped to/ how long did it take? I ask because it's about half off on ebay , but will probably take a long time to get to me in the states.

LaNsLyDe said:
Where did you get this shipped to/ how long did it take? I ask because it's about half off on ebay , but will probably take a long time to get to me in the states.
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e-Bay & yes,it took about two weeks to arrive in the U.S.

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e-Bay & yes,it took about two weeks to arrive in the U.S.
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Thanks a lot just ordered

LaNsLyDe said:
Thanks a lot just ordered
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I just looked up the shipping history on my Pelosi case:
November 25 to December 12,but, I'm guessing yours won't take as long to deliver,as mine was in transit during the peak holiday season....
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KOLIOSIS said:
I just looked up the shipping history on my Pelosi case:
November 25 to December 12,but, I'm guessing yours won't take as long to deliver,as mine was in transit during the peak holiday season....
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Thanks. Patiently waiting

What's the length/width of the love mei case? Its not shown on any site.

ChodTheWacko said:
What's the length/width of the love mei case? Its not shown on any site.
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Its not mentioned on the box either. It adds approx. 10mm to all sides. Its a huge case as you can see from the pictures.

I went with the Pelosi and I LOVE it!

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Its not mentioned on the box either. It adds approx. 10mm to all sides. Its a huge case as you can see from the pictures.
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Thanks! That pretty much kills pocketability for me. Shame, but I'm not surprised.

ChodTheWacko said:
Thanks! That pretty much kills pocketability for me. Shame, but I'm not surprised.
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It doesn't affect pocketability that much actually. It just feels like a big phone. The overall size would be similar or slightly wider than the Xperia Z Ultra. But it would still look weird with formal\office wear though if that matters.
The main issue is with daily use. You wouldn't be able to use the phone with one hand anymore.
This case is best for someone who needs serious drop\splash resistance.
There is a similar case which is smaller. Its the imatch case which looks cool in my opinion but the case is hard to find on ebay. You can get it on aliexpress or amazon though.
I liked the Gold and Black variant of this case but I doubt whether it would cause issues when using a wireless charger. Hence, I haven't bought this yet.
iMatch Metal Silicone Shockproof case
If offers a similar level of protection as the Love Mei case but it is smaller. It even has a metal kickstand.

I have to agree that the 360 Shock proof Rubber case listed by the OP is the best case so far. It feels nice and offers a decent drop protection without too much bulk. It looks like it was meant to come with the phone. The matte color looks stealthy. The protection covers all angle of the phone and even a 1 mm lip to protect screen. I have dropped it 3-4 feet onto hardwood floor and sustained no damage. The extra bumps at the corner really provides a nice cushion. I highly recommend it.

@satishp @McoupeMD
Where did you guys purchase the 360 Case?

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Where did you guys purchase the 360 Case?
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I bought it on ebay. They also sell it on amazon. Just takes awhile to arrive from china.

McoupeMD said:
I bought it on ebay. They also sell it on amazon. Just takes awhile to arrive from china.
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Got it,THX!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRTEG42/ref=twister_B01N75ZUQ0?_encoding=UTF8&th=1