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Quick Review On My N1 Case

So I picked up THIS case from Amazon there what I think...
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Pros:
-Makes typing easier
-Protects phone from scratches
-Makes phone a lot less slippery
-Nice feel in the hand
-Actually makes buttons easier to press for me
-Disguises phone (if you don't want everybody to know you have a N1)
-Stopped me from lightly tapping the outside of the screen while holding it so I don't have those inaccuracy problems because of lack of multi-touch
Neutral:
-Seems to block the bottom microphone a bit but people say I still sound crystal clear.
Cons:
-Phone doesn't look as good
-Blocks dock connectors
Should you buy it?
I think so it made my N1 a lot more usable and I feel a lot more comfortable with it now because without it my N1 feels very fragile.

I ordered this case, im glad its good, one question, is it a lint magnet?

predator290 said:
I ordered this case, im glad its good, one question, is it a lint magnet?
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As far as I can tell, no.

Whats' the name of that cool clock & weather widget? Been searching the market for something like that...

slightly off topic.... are you using HTC's Sense or some other apps/tweaks?

galaxys said:
Whats' the name of that cool clock & weather widget? Been searching the market for something like that...
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It's called Weather Widget(s) you need to get the donation version for the flip clock. No special workarounds for Sense it's just a widget that looks like HTC's flip clock
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Thank you so much on that review. I just might consider on buying that case.

I have the translucent version of this case. I think it looks slightly better than the black one, though not by much.
I pretty much agree with the OP's review. The dock connectors at the bottom are blocked, so I guess after the docks come out I may be looking for something else. It's fine for now.
It does keep the camera from getting scratched up when the phone is laying on a table.
And no, it's not much of a lint magnet.

I have the same case as the OP... and I agree on his spot on review!
But... (at least for me) it is a "lint magnet".... as I think most silicon cases are.
When the "docks" come out, I think you will need to remove almost any case in order for it to fit. All "external" cases add some bulk.
My plan it to install a full body film and *still* use the silicon case.
Here is why...
I am a little anal when it comes to "protecting" my phone. I paid full price for this bad boy, and want it to last. My G1 after about 16 months still looked like it was just out of the box.
When you use these silicon cases... dust and other crap still get inside of them. Then when you take it in and out of your pocket, that stuff acts as a really fine sandpaper and after a while you will notice some wear. Now, I am not a big fan of the whole phone film protector, but I plan on keeping it hidden under my case.

How is taking the phone in and out of your pocket? Does the silicone make it more difficult?

madforpancakes said:
How is taking the phone in and out of your pocket? Does the silicone make it more difficult?
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Not at all.

iVisionX01 said:
-Disguises phone (if you don't want everybody to know you have a N1)
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But I do

i just got mine tonight...its ok...its a tad loose around the sides, i was hoping for a fit that would be more snug...not bad for 10 bucks...however i will be looking for other solutions

icon57 said:
i just got mine tonight...its ok...its a tad loose around the sides, i was hoping for a fit that would be more snug...not bad for 10 bucks...however i will be looking for other solutions
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Maybe a little microfiber or felt inside the case would make for a better fit and better protection? I'm assuming the inside is just plastic...?

Just got mine today and it feels great in my hand. Its a little bit loose around the sides, but I feel it's much more protected than with out one.

uansari1 said:
Maybe a little microfiber or felt inside the case would make for a better fit and better protection? I'm assuming the inside is just plastic...?
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not really, its a smooth rubber.
...with the case on, it will not fit in the nexus one soft sleeve, but it fits perfect in my g1 sleeve

Short Review and Photos of Mesh (Hard Case) Casing

Hello everyone! Just wanted to share this with the people here. Bought an Orange mesh case on ebay via London Magic Store and have been very happy with it. It's so nice that I am considering buying the white and possibly the blue one as well.
It doesn't provide as much protection as the gel cases, but it makes the device easier on the eye. It simply looks sleek.
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I hope you found this post useful.

this orange one looks great!
i'll wait until my red one dies, if ever... LOL
have anyone wondered.... Why the hell the cases does not cover the bottom of the phone??????, we just need a pin size hole for the mic
all these slick great looking hybrid (soft/hard) cases are like that... why?
not like we have any connectors there

I thought the mesh cases were the ones with holes in them? Usually, on Ebay, these are just referred to as "rubberized hard back case" or something like that.
AllGamer said:
all these slick great looking hybrid (soft/hard) cases are like that... why?
not like we have any connectors there
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Maybe you'll like these kinds of cases:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hard-Rubber-C...2?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches
Ive ordered 2(different colours) myself.
regards

AllGamer said:
this orange one looks great!
i'll wait until my red one dies, if ever... LOL
have anyone wondered.... Why the hell the cases does not cover the bottom of the phone??????, we just need a pin size hole for the mic
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I'll wait for my white to die off too.. LOL.
But somehow, I prefer the real mesh design (the ones with holes all over) but they don't come in orange.
As for the bottom opening, it's most probably to retain the flexibility of the case, so U can snap in and out easily. Mine came with a hairline crack at the bottom.. but it's a minor thing.. so Im not bothered.

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it's most probably to retain the flexibility of the case, so U can snap in and out easily.
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maybe that's the reason
otherwise i can't understand why the soft gel / rubber ones are fully wrapped, but the nice stylish ones are butt naked
i already have a full gel one, it's great for protection, but sometimes it gets a bit on the edge, when the finger is too close to the end of the screen.
so i prefer the stylish models like the orange one, makes using the phone easier, the finger doesn;t get caught in the way of the gel/rubber cases when sliding close to the edge of the screen

MasK said:
As for the bottom opening, it's most probably to retain the flexibility of the case, so U can snap in and out easily.
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Naiveness ;> It's to save money, simple as that. Making a case which covers the top and bottom requires more precision work in order for it to snap in/out easily enough and beside that it also require more material and design work.
Back to topic though, you tricked my expectations Not nice playing with people's mind like that, saying it's a mesh case review when it's not. Anyhow, t'is a nice case, I should be getting the black version within a day or two.
As far as protection goes... Not really expecting much, if any at all. Pretty sure I'll end up buying a case mate tough case or something similar for the scenarios when I know I'll be more likely to drop things. Too bad they're pretty expensive, in comparsion.

but the mesh case and this case is identical
just different colours
the mesh has holes, this one is solid

AllGamer said:
but the mesh case and this case is identical
just different colours
the mesh has holes, this one is solid
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That's like saying a fish net is the same thing as a hairnet. I'm not reaaally complaining, just nit-picking on the title.

AllGamer said:
but the mesh case and this case is identical
just different colours
the mesh has holes, this one is solid
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But can U confirm the quality and finishing is identical?
Coz if I'm not wrong, the mesh cases are official Samsung accessory, made by Anycall. There's a shop here (set up by some China nationals) that sell cheap cases and they happened to have something similar to the one shown here, with various colours... They're S$15 and look cheap. Not sure if they are the same.
Do note the price varies alot.. U$11++ for the mesh ones and U$3++ for this with free shipping..

ihave the same case from london magic store but in purple and its great, gives the phone a lot more solid feel without making it too chunky.
also recived an orange mofi case to keep it in and even with the case on it fits in fine, very pleased

Anybody knows if this cases fit Samsung Galaxy SL (i9003)? I would love to buy one, but I don't know if it's going to fit with my phone!
Thank you mates!!

Nice looking case. Im stuck with some half metal half plastic pile of depression that scratches after the slightest graze. Seems like i got what i had for the money......

[Review] Orzly FlexiSlim - A Case for the Case Hater

I hate cases. There, I said it. They're bulky, they're ugly, they make the device harder to use, and I always end up questioning how well they'll really protect the device. This has, however, lead to all sorts of scratches, nicks, and chips in my phones that make these expensive gadgets look like hell and hard to sell when I want to move up to the new hotness. With the improved quality, and what I assume is an increased fragility, of the new Galaxy S6, I figured it was time to cave in and looking for something that would make me hate using my phone. After some research, I decided to pull the trigger on a grey Orzly FlexiSlim on Amazon.
The FlexiSlim is a flexible, translucent case that can really be better described as a skin. At 0.5mm thick, it adds roughly the thickness of a standard business card to the device. While this isn't going to save your phone from a drop to the floor, it feels like a great way to keep your device from being scratched up from whatever is in your pocket. The bulk it adds is so minimal, the only thing giving way the presence of the case is the quality of the materials. I know it's going to be hard to top the premium feeling of the S6, but I would have been happy to pay a little more for something that felt less like rubber and more like the cool, slick feeling of glass. The advantage here, of course, is the FlexiSlim gives you a bit more grip and traction in the hand or a loose pocket than the naked phone. I don't want to imply the quality is low, here, so it's worth pointing out that the cutouts feel perfectly sized and placed and buttons end up flush, not recessed.
Overall, I'm extremely happy here and feel like I may have landed on the perfect case for case haters since I can easily forget the thing is even on, it doesn't distract from the phone's aesthetics, and it doesn't block wireless charging. If they were to create a fully transparent model, I would jump on that in a heartbeat.
Here are a couple of shots I took with my 100mm macro:

In the promo video they said the skin was 0.35mm

equake said:
In the promo video they said the skin was 0.35mm
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Interesting! The Amazon product page lists it out at 0.5mm. I couldn't tell you which one is more accurate, but somewhere between the two seems likely as it does seem just a bit thicker than a standard business card (around 0.3mm thick).

That's nice. Like you I wish there were a transparent option. What other colors does it come in ?
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Never mind I see the link, thanks

Some nice pics buddy! Really does help to show off the thinness of the case. I'm guessing it is 0.35mm if it's coming from the manufacturer. I agree with what you said about cases that feel like rubber, there's many of those around which although add very little bulk, they don't feel particularly great, makes it feel like you're carrying any other phone you've had in the past.
it comes in that translucent black and white, so should look pretty neat against any of the s6 colours. In their video they only demonstrate it on the white device, can see the difference between the same case on your blue handset and their white version.
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Here's the video embedded if anyone is interested in watching
Also in response to twoeleven99, from the same company they also do a completely transparent case, adds a bit more bulk to the phone than the slim case but shows off the phone nicely

That smoked white looks good on white s6..

i have the frosted white one for my black S6. its a very solid great case, just FYI there is a dark company logo on the side bottom near the speaker. its not bad at all but its something worth nothing.

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i have the frosted white one for my black S6. its a very solid great case, just FYI there is a dark company logo on the side bottom near the speaker. its not bad at all but its something worth nothing.
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Could you show some pictures of the black s6 with the white case, would appreciate it a lot!

Whoa this is superslim might have to get one. love the title

I was really tempted by this one opted for the speigen liquid thin instead as it has camera lens protection, tho the back is a finger print magent.
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I have brought this case for my samsung s6 along with a few other cases from amazon.com. I have used Orzly in the past and believe they make good cases at good prices
This case for me is my favourite, i am sure this is the slimmest Samsung s6 case on the market. I like the fact that you can still see the samsung logo through the case.

I've been using the Obliq [Slim Meta] Ultra Slim Fit case so far and it's been nice. Can't seem to find the dimensions/weight of the Obliq - don't think it's as slim as the Orzly

Currently on offer on their main website, 50% off.
I've ordered both. Im getting the white S6, just cant decide which would look best on it!

thanks
superleeds27 said:
Currently on offer on their main website, 50% off.
its 11.99 Sterling on there website
but its 7.99 USD on amazon.com
am i looking at the wrong place, i love the case and am planning to buy it in the other colour especially before prices go up
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Use code 50off at checkout

Could anyone post more pictures with the black s6 and this case please?

kam.i said:
Could anyone post more pictures with the black s6 and this case please?
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Something specific you're looking for?

Juvenall said:
Something specific you're looking for?
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I ordered the case but im getting my phone this week but haven't decided yet which color of the phone, since there is a video of how it looks in white already from orzlys part i would love to see how it looks in the black one

does it flattened exactly as the rear camera ? so that it will covering the camera module if we put it on the table

Hows the dust build up i and around the case, i notice that on invisible cases, this can be quite a problem, im hoping the smoke effect on this case may prevent that.

IMAK Cowboy Hard Matte Back Shell Quick Review

Figured I'd make a new thread instead so it's a bit more easy to search for than digging through the megathread.
Ordered this on eBay on Oct. 28 and received it on Nov. 2 so that was crazy fast for shipping from China to the SF Bay Area. Didn't expect this to arrive until the end of the month at the earliest.
eBay link HERE
Pictures first because it's more fun!
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Boring words:
Case's color is pretty close to the Graphite back. Similar to the OnePlus One from what I remember. VERY grippy feel with a rough-ish texture. Almost like something that has been Plastidipped.
Lip above the screen is about 1-1.5mm; no more than that. All ports are open and laser autofocus is free to beam away. Buttons are slightly recessed below the cutouts, but this is actually a benefit for me as I kept accidentally pressing the power button any time I fumbled around with the phone. I really enjoy the large cutout for the fingerprint reader as I use the sides of my finger for it to feel more natural instead of poking at it. Larger cutout helps me just rest my finger over the sensor instead of having to poke my finger through a tighter cutout. For someone who said "nothing larger than my Nexus 5, please", this case doesn't make the 6P any more hard to handle than it already is; it's very minimal.

Any problems with it getting caught on your pockets when taking it out or storing it?

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Any problems with it getting caught on your pockets when taking it out or storing it?
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There is a very tiny bit of resistance but nothing too crazy.

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There is a very tiny bit of resistance but nothing too crazy.
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Very nice setup you got there! I Will order this case as well because it's similar to the Pelosi case for the OPO. Thanks a lot Dude! Now what color....

Thank you for posting pictures and doing a review of the case. I just ordered this case on eBay using my eBay bucks. Basically got the case and a tempered glass for free on eBay

I've always loved the texture of these cases. It reminds me of the oneplus sandstone.
I'm curious though, being that the texture on the inside of the screen is "rough", do you guys think it will scratch the phone over time? Especially taking it on and off?

Thanks for the review. Does the lettering feel like it could be peeled off? I prefer a clean look without the branding.

jal3223 said:
I've always loved the texture of these cases. It reminds me of the oneplus sandstone.
I'm curious though, being that the texture on the inside of the screen is "rough", do you guys think it will scratch the phone over time? Especially taking it on and off?
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The inside is a little bit more smooth than the outside is. Still textured, though... I'll most likely switch to the Spigen Thin Fit once that arrives and this will just be a back up. I prefer Spigen's soft touch coating.
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Thanks for the review. Does the lettering feel like it could be peeled off? I prefer a clean look without the branding.
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It's printed on so I don't think it'll be coming off any time soon.

The top and bottom is not protected though if it falls.

I had a similar IMAK case for my Nexus 4. Held up really well until it melted in the hot hot Australian sun (forgot it in a compartment on top of the car's dashboard). I certainly don't blame them for that.
The texture for these things is very unique. If this is the type of protection you are looking for, I highly recommend this.

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The top and bottom is not protected though if it falls.
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I'm not too worried. Dropped my Nexus 5 on concrete once with the Spigen Ultra Fit that has an open top. The way these are designed, the top and bottom of the device doesn't make contact with the surface due to the lip around the top of the corners. It's just enough to keep it off the ground if it were to fall that way.

Does the case scuff your phone at all when taking it off / putting it on? I had a similar case for my N5 back around launch and removing the case and putting it back on eventually scuffed the soft touch plastic. I'm worried it might mark up my 6P's chamfered edges or that tiny plastic bezel on the outside of the glass.

My review of the Orzly Air Stand Case with pics

Hi all,
Was able to get a hold of this case from Orzly for the Nexus 6P… Here's my review of it…
It's dual layered, both layers are made from the same material but they both have different properties. The first layer is a flexible rubber TPU and the back is a tougher harder material. The 6P is already quite a heavy device, the Air Stand case isn't too heavy so this helps to not turn the phone into a brick! The back also has a soft touch matt texture which feels good to hold in the hand, although made from plastic, it feels far from plastic. The matt coating definitely gives it a premium feel.
This is definitely the first type of case that I have seen with this particular type of design and I have to admit, it works and looks good! I have the silver 6P so through the tiny holes, you can see the colour of the device, it's not overpowering or doesn't end up looking like a pattern on a bad Christmas jumper. The patterned hole design is a thumbs up for me.
The case also features a simple kick stand to put the phone in a horizontal position. It's a feature that has been around for a while now, so although not mind-blowing, it's handy when watching anything on the phone or just keep on a table when I'm not using it.
I had a Nilkin screen protector on the device, but when I installed the case onto the phone, the screen protector began to lift. Wasn't sure if there was going to be compatibility issues so got in touch with Orzly who confirmed that the case will work with their screen protectors but can not comment on the compatibility with other branded screen protectors.
Overall I would definitely recommend this case to anyone who owns a Nexus 6P that's looking for something different. It's not quite used to what I've seen before but once tested it's grown on me and i really like it and am constantly being asked by people where they can buy this case
Here's a few pictures, if you would like to see more pictures or have any questions pls let me know
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Thanks for this info, its look quite nice but I've not seen this case anywhere. Where did you buy it from and do they have them in other colours? And you mentioned dual layers, so does the inner layer have matching holes too - because i quite like the idea of the phone showing through. Final question I promise is this bulky? I know you said its not heavy but i am really not one for the otterbox style cases ...

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Thanks for this info, its look quite nice but I've not seen this case anywhere. Where did you buy it from and do they have them in other colours? And you mentioned dual layers, so does the inner layer have matching holes too - because i quite like the idea of the phone showing through. Final question I promise is this bulky? I know you said its not heavy but i am really not one for the otterbox style cases ...
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Found it here:
http://www.amazon.ca/Orzly®-SmartPh...qid=1449054476&sr=8-5&keywords=orzly+nexus+6p

Nina.s said:
Thanks for this info, its look quite nice but I've not seen this case anywhere. Where did you buy it from and do they have them in other colours? And you mentioned dual layers, so does the inner layer have matching holes too - because i quite like the idea of the phone showing through. Final question I promise is this bulky? I know you said its not heavy but i am really not one for the otterbox style cases ...
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It looks quite slim, I don't think it's too bulky. Also I saw this picture on their website which should answer your question regarding the matching holes on the inner layer.
It's dual layered around the edges which is good as the phones more likely to drop on the sides, edges or corners more than anything if you drop it!

Is the stand sturdy .... Or is it a flimsy piece of plastic? I hope to not notice it's there unless needed, then pull it out and it holds phone with no issue
What are your thoughts?

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Is the stand sturdy .... Or is it a flimsy piece of plastic? I hope to not notice it's there unless needed, then pull it out and it holds phone with no issue
What are your thoughts?
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Based on the pictures alone, it looks sturdy enough, but bearing in mind it's a very small kick stand, but have seen something similar on other branded cases and not seen or heard any complaints.

Thanks for the review! Definitively one of the case's i will have to consider.

Can you use the kickstand to use the phone more easily one handed?

ORZLY AIR STAND CASE
This looks like what I have been looking for but i am unsure of the terms used to describe it. Will this be OK for the "Honor 6 Plus" ?