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Casemmate Vroom - Anyone have? Thoughts?

Hey again!
I apologize if this has been [kind of] covered and I've read through some of the other threads about skins, but I wanted to know if anyone has gotten a Casemate Vroom for their N1 and your thoughts?
I got a silicone case/screen protector from ebay, mad cheap (like $4), and it does the job, but I want to get something that looks nice as well. The screen protector I have on this works well, surprisingly, since it was paired with this cheap case, but I dropped the phone straight on its face today (just a flat plop, but it was only 1-2 feet) and the case did its job, but got me rethinking.
With that said, I like the look of the Vroom as it adds a little flare to the phone as well as functionality, so I wanted to see peoples' thoughts. Thanks!

If anyone has this, please let me know. I am really considering buying one, but I wanted feedback if anyone has this.

I have one. It's an ok case, here are my pros and cons:
Pro's:
- It's a good looking case, when it's not all dusty and covered with stuff ( see cons ).
- It will protect the phone well in the event of a drop.
- It's easy to grip.
Con's:
- It's rubber, so it attracts every piece of dust, lint, whatever may be around.
- The top portion actually blocks the light sensors of the phone so if you use the auto adjusting backlight it's not going to work. Also it doesn't shut the screen off when it's close to your face while on the phone, then illuminate it when you pull the phone away from your face. I thought about cutting this top piece off with a razor blade, but I haven't done it yet because I don't feel like making the case look like crap...
I'm a car guy, so that's the main reason I bought the case. I figured it would be sweet to use when I go to shows/track. That's probably the only time I will use it though.
Hope that helps you.

Is it really covering the sensor? the picture looks like it isnt...
Anyways OP check this case out, this is what I got, it fits perfectly, looks great, and cheap! Definitely the best bang for the buck.
The seller is pretty good by the way, I got my order in 3days.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HARD-CASE-SILIC...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d28bb22ee
Also available in, blue, green and pink

I used this case for the first few weeks I owned the phone. I do really like the design of the case, however I found that after a few weeks it becomes loose due to the material used for it. Also, they have since released a new version in the past week that no longer covers the sensors, but in doing so it looks as if it reduces the area it covers on the phone. This worries me that due to the material used it may have issues with staying properly seated on the phone once the material has loosened. Another note on the material is that it is very grabby. By that I mean that if you put it into a pocket it is a little tough to take it back out. Other than that all of the proper areas are cut out and sit well.
I have since switched to their Gelli case which I now prefer. It is a harder material, and doesn't have the issue of stretching or loosening. It also shows off the phone more, as it is a clearer smoke style material.

Thanks for the feedback. I didn't realize that it covered the sensors (at least the pics on the website still show the old one). I'll take a look into the ones you've suggested. Thanks guys!

Yah , found out that the older version did cover the sensor. But the new ones don't.
mrmartin86 said:
Thanks for the feedback. I didn't realize that it covered the sensors (at least the pics on the website still show the old one). I'll take a look into the ones you've suggested. Thanks guys!
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Just ordered one of these, it's the coolest looking case by far but I never ordered because of the proximity sensor being covered, seems they have fixed that now as there is a new version on their website so we'll see how it is when it gets here. It's the first case I'm actually looking forward to getting for the Nexus, just don't seem to be many stylish cases for it like there are for the iPhone.

Loose sides?

I got a Nook Color recently. I've noticed its sides were kinda flimsy. Is this normal? I understand this isnt meant to be built like a tank but mine is kinda loose. Also when even applying a little amount of pressure I see the screen get affected (pressure on screen itself.)
Return? Or is it something common?

I've read a few posts about a creakey bezel. Luckily mine was not. The only imperfection I have is the black plastic that surrounds the n key is not flush with the screen on the right side but flush on the left.
Even more discouraging were the stories about dead / stuck pixels. Since I only had the before mentioned issue, I'm keeping mine.
So, although I believe B&N will take the unit back and exchange, if it doesn;t bother you that much and all else is well, I'd say keep it and enjoy it.

Alright thanks.

Mines the same way. Not really a total deal breaker for me, but its really annoying
Sent from one of those missing Droids

I apparently got pretty luck getting one with no imperfections to my knowledge...

the front of my brand new nook comes almost completely off and snaps right back on

.Same here, picked up the black silicone case and it covers the sides and makes it feel like one piece constructio(no help on the screen issue around the n),but makes it feel sturdy. And keeps it simple.Bought the official B&N for $20,I know they are five bucks on line but in my experience after market seldom fits like the "real deal" and after slapping it on I didn't want to take it off

ianPhillips1 said:
.Same here, picked up the black silicone case and it covers the sides and makes it feel like one piece constructio(no help on the screen issue around the n),but makes it feel sturdy. And keeps it simple.Bought the official B&N for $20,I know they are five bucks on line but in my experience after market seldom fits like the "real deal" and after slapping it on I didn't want to take it off
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Im waiting for a black one. The blue and pink dont do it for me. Ive also got a normal b&n green book style case i transport in
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Mine creaks in the upper left corner. The back is somewhat lose in that area too. I haven't noticed any pressure on the screen though.

If you have the Otterbox case for the Play, please read.

So I just bought an Otterbox case for my phone. I love the feel of it but I noticed something very worrying. Directly to the left of the USB port on the phone, there are two plastic grips that overlap. This is causing the phone's screen to separate from the body ever so slightly. Enough for me to notice though. I'm worried this may damage the spring and lock that holds the screen on the slider.
Anybody who owns the same Otterbox case, could you check for me to see if yours does the same? Just close the phone with the case on and look inbetween the phone from the top to the bottom. Then push the phone open ever so slightly so that the two plastic pieces don't overlap. Am I alone here?

I haven't noticed that, but I have noticed that my Otterbox case keeps my power button held down all the time, which has ended up pushing it right in. Now I need to get my power button fixed by Sony Ericsson.

The screen and pad separating was probably not caused by the case. It is caused by the sliding of the control pads over a period of time. I'm sure everyone has the same issue eventually, with or without the case. When I'm typing now... I feel extra texture lol from the screen hitting the pad..
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I have had mine over a month now and dont have any issues what so ever on mine. Love it... great case. I dont have the rubber overlapping, or the power button pressing down issues........ I would send an email to Otterbox and see if they would be willing to send out a replacement if its a defect case. There customer service is super top notch

I emailed them and there is a case on it's way to me as a replacement. And I took the case off to see if it was just the phone itself but it isn't. It's the case, the two plastic grips overlap.
See here:
http://i55.tinypic.com/10r49xw.jpg
Does yours do that?

Thank you for the visual. My case does not have any issues, and the rubber section inquestion does not look how the photo does. I'm glad to hear that they are sending out a replacement. I have nothing but praise for Otterbox. Anyhow keep us updated on the new case.

jgregoryj1 said:
Thank you for the visual. My case does not have any issues, and the rubber section inquestion does not look how the photo does. I'm glad to hear that they are sending out a replacement. I have nothing but praise for Otterbox. Anyhow keep us updated on the new case.
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Thanks for the feedback. If you don't mind, could you take a picture similar to the one I took and post it here? I would like to see the difference.

Sorry I have not got back sooner. I am at work and dont have access to camera right now. I will take a photo later and upload it when i can.

I just recently received an Otterbox case for my play and I too have that overlap issue. What I did was just cut off the overlapping clip on the left side of the top cover. Case didn't seem worse for it, it's not loose or anything.

What did you use to do that?

El_Colombiano said:
What did you use to do that?
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A sharp knife. I'm planning on cutting out the silicon covering the left and right triggers next since it's significantly harder to press them with the silicon on.

Haha I already did that to the triggers. SO much better and the phone is still safe.

Screen Clicks

Is anyone else having this problem:
I noticed that if I press down on the middle left side of the screen in portrait mode (the very edge of the screen) that I hear a "click" sound, almost like it's loose underneath. The rest of the screen doesn't click, only this part. I've read other reports about people having issues with the screen coming up, and was concerned. Nothing looks loose, and everything feels solid, but again, slightly concerned.

There's another thread going on about this very thing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774438
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Not really. I mean yes at first I had to press down REAL hard and it was a very minute one, but not terrible. Now it's not doing it anymore so it just may have been a placebo effect for me.
Is it very noticeable on yours? I only noticed it when I depressed quite hard in the exact middle left of the border (not the screen).
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dzap said:
Not really. I mean yes at first I had to press down REAL hard and it was a very minute one, but not terrible. Now it's not doing it anymore so it just may have been a placebo effect for me.
Is it very noticeable on yours? I only noticed it when I depressed quite hard in the exact middle left of the border (not the screen).
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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Sup dzap! :highfive:
Not too noticeable. I hear the click mostly when I left my finger off the side. Almost like something is coming up. On visual inspection, everything "looks" ok.

huge issue on this build, adhesive releases the glass and thus the sound you feel hear. charge it up, N7 will heat up and this sound will become less pronounced becasue glue will soften and then when it cools off the clicking sound will be back. They must be saving on the glue to get it under $199
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Sup dzap! :highfive:
Not too noticeable. I hear the click mostly when I left my finger off the side. Almost like something is coming up. On visual inspection, everything "looks" ok.
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dvzzz said:
huge issue on this build, adhesive releases the glass and thus the sound you feel hear. charge it up, N7 will heat up and this sound will become less pronounced becasue glue will soften and then when it cools off the clicking sound will be back. They must be saving on the glue to get it under $199
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Thanks for the info. If all it ends up being is a slight noise every so often, I can live with that. If the screen starts falling apart - that's a different story. I didn't even notice it until I started looking for problems .

I had the same problem on my 5th GNex. I exchanged it for another one. It depends how much it bothers you I guess.

dvzzz said:
huge issue on this build, adhesive releases the glass and thus the sound you feel hear. charge it up, N7 will heat up and this sound will become less pronounced becasue glue will soften and then when it cools off the clicking sound will be back. They must be saving on the glue to get it under $199
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I had this problem and am in middle of getting a replacement unit. However, I am hesitant of the adhesive/heat theory going around, partly from others' reports of clicks, although I heard none (but I didn't push as hard as some) and partly as the ifixit teardown didn't mention adhesive other than partially securing the battery to the frame--and, adhesive is something they always like to mention. Moreover, the pics they show suggest a mixture of clips and screws securing things internally. I suppose I am suggesting we try to not take things for granted

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I had this problem and am in middle of getting a replacement unit. However, I am hesitant of the adhesive/heat theory going around, partly from others' reports of clicks, although I heard none (but I didn't push as hard as some) and partly as the ifixit teardown didn't mention adhesive other than partially securing the battery to the frame--and, adhesive is something they always like to mention. Moreover, the pics they show suggest a mixture of clips and screws securing things internally. I suppose I am suggesting we try to not take things for granted
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I've been hearing the same. It sounds like people are assuming it's adhesive when it's really some sort of retainer clip that locks the device in place. I can't really comment one way or another, but based on what I've been hearing from user reports, I'd bet my car it's clips... not adhesive. But hey, I may be wrong and riding my bike to work tomorrow.

You are right, I should not be making definitive statements, I checked iFixit and I do not see a glue there but at the min my screen issues have something to do with heat and expansion, once the device on charge or in my hand for extended period of time the left side separates and rises .5-1mm above the bezel, I press it in and then it "sticks" for another hour or so. I am perhaps incorrectly assumed an adhesive but it must be a weak clip that cannot hold the glass once body expands... At the end of the day, my goal was to keep this little powerhouse N7 but hate to press that glass in all the time until I break it. I am sure they will eventually fix it in the new builds 3-6 months from now but all I was saying that many many folks are reporting separating bezel issue, it must be more than a coincidence.Returned to Sam's club it but there is no replacement for it for another 30 days or so coming to Sam's Club and by then there can be competitors coming, e.g. nanoiPad. Even though I really liked the Android N7 too bad Asus QA is not in the big league, but you cannot have everything at $199 or $260, quality costs money, I know Motorola overengineered Xoom to stand up on quality and it did.
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I had this problem and am in middle of getting a replacement unit. However, I am hesitant of the adhesive/heat theory going around, partly from others' reports of clicks, although I heard none (but I didn't push as hard as some) and partly as the ifixit teardown didn't mention adhesive other than partially securing the battery to the frame--and, adhesive is something they always like to mention. Moreover, the pics they show suggest a mixture of clips and screws securing things internally. I suppose I am suggesting we try to not take things for granted
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Review- Artech 21 Vintage Full Grain Leather Wallet Case

I received this case by requesting it here
With that said, here's my initial thoughts on the case:
It arrived well packaged from Amazon, as most items I order are.
The case itself feels nice in the hand and does not really bulk the phone up like I expected it to do. Its stitched all the way around with no fraying and the edges are rolled over allowing for an appealing look. It has the magnet clasp that does cause a bit of havoc with the s-pen, but no too bad and thats to be expected with a magnet. I attached an image showing lines drawn and the magnets field to give you an idea of what to expect. Overall the exterior of the case is nice, feels good in hand and I like it.
Moving inside, it does have 4 slots for cards and an opening for bills on the left side, my cards slid in and out without issue and just enough is left exposed so you can grab them easily, the same stitching in used on the inside, however, around the card slots it appears to be rolled and glued, its neatly done so hopefully the edges will remain rolled over as the cards are slid in and out, time will tell.
The actual part you put your phone in is like a rubber material. Not hard at all but seems to to an adequate job of retaining the phone, it shouldn't scratch anything and all the ports are easily accessible. I do not like how it makes the volume and power buttons recessed as it makes them a bit difficult to use but not unusable at all, just a bit harder is all.
Drop protection? Honestly, I don't know. I have never used a case like this before as I tend to need rugged ones for my line of work but looking at it, I think it would do good. No obvious weak areas, with that said I'll call it adequate seeing as I am not willing to test it.
Lastly, my wireless charging works fine with this case installed, it also doesn't interfere with my tempered glass screen protector, no issues at all. I would say it's a good quality case that should protect decently and I appreciate the workmanship that went into making it. I have never had a leather case prior to this one so I don't have a whole lot to compare it with, I don't know how it will wear, if it will or really what to expect...time will answer that one.

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s-pen magnet distortion

Just an update here, I don't know what's triggering it but when using this case I would say probably 40% of the time when I remove it from my pocket and open it, the camera will be running. It wasn't like that the first day or so but it's becoming an issue. I swap cases and problem goes away, I don't wear tight pants or anything so don't know. Anyways, might just be mine doing it for some reason but felt it a significant enough issue to post here.

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Just an update here, I don't know what's triggering it but when using this case I would say probably 40% of the time when I remove it from my pocket and open it, the camera will be running. It wasn't like that the first day or so but it's becoming an issue. I swap cases and problem goes away, I don't wear tight pants or anything so don't know. Anyways, might just be mine doing it for some reason but felt it a significant enough issue to post here.
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Do you have the "double tap on home to launch camera" enabled? This might be a culprit if it only happens on this case. Perhaps when you pull the device out of your pocket the home button is being pressed.
Also - I submitted a request via that thread about two weeks ago and still heard anything back. Honestly, I am kind of put off that they replied asking for a post and likes and then haven't had the decency to uphold their end of the deal.

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Do you have the "double tap on home to launch camera" enabled? This might be a culprit if it only happens on this case. Perhaps when you pull the device out of your pocket the home button is being pressed.
Also - I submitted a request via that thread about two weeks ago and still heard anything back. Honestly, I am kind of put off that they replied asking for a post and likes and then haven't had the decency to uphold their end of the deal.
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Good call, I'll check when I get home. Also, I got it by asking via message on Facebook. I replied to that thread then messaged them. If you haven't, give that a try. They seen like a nice enough company.