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So I just wanted to start a thread for myself and anyone else who may want to read it
Basically anyone who has an otterbox case for the evo shift or has seen/used it or whatever just leave your opinions/reviews whatever. I am thinking of buying one so just wondering
I don't have one for the Shift but I've used an Otterbox on other devices and would recommend it if you have the slightest fear of damaging your handset.
I believe the last one I used was a Commuter which completely encased the handset and seemed to be able to take a hit. The back was too smooth for me so I had a little trouble re-learning how to hold it and the thickness of the handset increased significantly but overall it felt safe. Worth the extra money.
I am using the otterbox commuter case on my shift right now. I like it a lot. The fit and finish seems like it is completely a part of the phone. Only two complaints are:
1. If I try to move an icon from one hone screen to another, the piece covering the screen makes it difficult to move it to the "edge" - not a big deal, you learn to adjust.
2. When opening the slider, I hear a click sound, sounding like the little tabs holding the upper piece on are catching as it moves. Again, kinda not picky.
All in all, I think it is a great case and makes me worry a lot less about dropping my device. I would definitely recommend it.
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Awesome seems like ill want to pick it up. I recently cracked the screen on my shift and made a few scuff marks so that's what seriously turned me to getting the case.
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Awesome seems like ill want to pick it up. I recently cracked the screen on my shift and made a few scuff marks so that's what seriously turned me to getting the case.
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Tip for putting on the included screen protector...patience and a clean work surface! I couldn't get it to work well at first, then I ended up dropping it on the carpet. I was ready to give up on it until my wife took it from me and got it to work. So...if you have the patience of an ADHD kid on meth like I do...lol. It was my first screen protector too so. Anyways have fun!
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definitely worth getting. i have the commuter series otterbox and it makes my phone look and feel like a beast. only thing that annoys me sometimes is the dust/lint that gets stuck to the rubber on the case, but i just blow it off.
zeke803 said:
2. When opening the slider, I hear a click sound, sounding like the little tabs holding the upper piece on are catching as it moves. Again, kinda not picky.
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I haven't had a problem opening the slider at all.
I have one and love it! Top of the line case, looks good feels good and protects good! I would totally recommend it to anyone with a Shift!..
I use it on my shift, and have had them on two other phones. Like everyone else said, its a great case, and really does look like a part of the phone.
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I'm now on my second otterbox after a free factory replacement, my only nit pics are the usb port cover doesn't stay closed, and it clicks everytime I open it, feels like one of the clips is catching....
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Just got the Commuter series and I'm a fan so far. Makes the phone feel more substantial and gives a better grip. The only issue was with the headphone and USB port covers, which didn't stay down. I just removed them, but DON'T Rip them off, it'll tear the rubber casing. Found that out on the USB port one so I cut the headphone one off. Either way makes the rubber a little loose around the port but not hugely annoying unless you're a perfectionist(which I can be). I'll just apply a little glue and seat it on the plastic frame.
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Thanks for the answers guys! I'm definently going to pick one up in a couple days.
I do want to keep this thread open just so anyone can ask questions/leave other reviews for other people.
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Thanks for the answers guys! I'm definently going to pick one up in a couple days.
I do want to keep this thread open just so anyone can ask questions/leave other reviews for other people.
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Got the Otter Box Commuter of Ebay for 24.97 free shipping. in retail box
wcherin said:
Got the Otter Box Commuter of Ebay for 24.97 free shipping. in retail box
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That's great. The retail price from otterbox.com is $35 so thats a great buy. There's just something about ebay that I can't trust lol. That's me and my paranoia tho.
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That's great. The retail price from otterbox.com is $35 so thats a great buy. There's just something about ebay that I can't trust lol. That's me and my paranoia tho.
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Check also Amazon I got mine for about the same price .. 20 something and It's safer than eBay (for me it is)
kbrn said:
Check also Amazon I got mine for about the same price .. 20 something and It's safer than eBay (for me it is)
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Wow I found one for 22 on amazon thanks for the tip man
Once you have the front plate on the phone. How the hell do you get it off????
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Xx12thANG3LxX said:
Once you have the front plate on the phone. How the hell do you get it off????
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Its almost inpossible without breaking the case. I broke one of the clips in the process..... thank goodness for a warranty!
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Rooster85 said:
Its almost inpossible without breaking the case. I broke one of the clips in the process..... thank goodness for a warranty!
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I guess that's not technically a bad thing if the fronts hard to get off.
I just hope the back isn't the same when I get mine.
Is it?
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I guess that's not technically a bad thing if the fronts hard to get off.
I just hope the back isn't the same when I get mine.
Is it?
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Nope I can confirm that, being really careful you can take the back without any problem..
I Think that the front parts being hard to take off it's a good thing.
Had mine for 2 or 3 months now
Bought it from Amazon for like $25 when they finally came available for the shift and had to wait a month before I got it in hand.
I'm not as impressed as i would be with the protection if it was a defender case. I had the black case with fake carbon fiber and belt clip before. The otterbox commuter is better then that one, by how much I'm not sure.
I dropped my phone about a month ago. I don't know if it just hit the right place of the case, and the back case came flying off the phone, the side clips where busted off, so the back case would not stay on any more.
I decided to call up otterbox and see if it was under warr. and if they would replace it. AMAZINGLY they said YES so they shipped me a new one for free i didn't even have to pay shipping. NICE. It was quick and easy I thought that was soooo cool. Because of that i will continue to buy otterbox, and recommend them to others.
In future i hope to buy defender cases (better protection) which means no more slider phones which i think i am ready for now that touch screens are so much better. All my old phones have been sliders with full keyboards from back in the day with my old HTC t-mobile MDA, which made me find this site.
Thats my 2 cents.
Anybody have any idea where I can get a battery door for the Vivid/Raider?
I got a sweet deal on one but its missing the battery cover Currently I have a trimmed up gift card taped to the back so the big hole is covered up. I found one at baka.ca but they want $26 for it. I work at Best Buy, if I'm going to pay that for one ill just steal the one off our display model
Call HTC.. I made a thread about this aswell. Just call them and they'll send it free.
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ceyo14 said:
Call HTC.. I made a thread about this aswell. Just call them and they'll send it free.
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I called AT&T and was sent to HTC whom sent me to some other company. Once I explained my issue to the third representative I was told HTC had been sending quite a few people with the same problem to them and there was nothing they could do to help me. Ill call HTC again and see what they say this time, I was just curious if there were any other third party venders I could order one from.
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I'm sorry you lost the battery cover. I can see how it could easily happen. Bad design, HTC, bad.
For those of us more fortunate, I would recommend a cover or case of some type. Yes, they make the whole thing bigger and heavier, but we won't lose the battery cover, and our Vivids will have some protection.
Ironically, on some earlier HTC models, users complained about how difficult it was to remove the battery cover.
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I'm sorry you lost the battery cover. I can see how it could easily happen. Bad design, HTC, bad.
For those of us more fortunate, I would recommend a cover or case of some type. Yes, they make the whole thing bigger and heavier, but we won't lose the battery cover, and our Vivids will have some protection.
Ironically, on some earlier HTC models, users complained about how difficult it was to remove the battery cover.
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Mine was tight at first, now it slides off occasionally if I'm pulling my phone out of my pocket. I can see how this can happen.
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Mine was tight at first, now it slides off occasionally if I'm pulling my phone out of my pocket. I can see how this can happen.
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Mine slides off ~70% of the time, really annoying! Probably will have to break down and buy an otterbox or similar case, never used a case before though so not sure I'm gonna like it..
Griffeycom said:
Mine slides off ~70% of the time, really annoying! Probably will have to break down and buy an otterbox or similar case, never used a case before though so not sure I'm gonna like it..
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I've gotten two battery doors in the mail, the stock one felt loose on the bottom side, and the first one I received was looser than a prom where, and and the third did the trick. The other culprit is the plastic clamp that the battery doorbar hinges onto in the back of the phone, it can wear out over time.
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After talking with my third HTC Representative I finally have a battery cover on the way, should be here sometime next week!
Hopefully anybody else that has this problem in the future has a little better luck than me!
Anyone have it. Any thoughts on it.
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Anyone have it. Any thoughts on it.
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I had it for a couple days and I really enjoyed it. The only reason I returned it is because it attracts my German Sheppard's hair like crazy...lol but you might not have that problem. Also, it doesn't protect that much but it sure looks good.
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Is there a setting that makes it turn on when you put it on
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It is not as tight or secure on my phone as I thought it would be. Dropped from a couple feet and the phone popped out of it. I have one of the older gray ones. Anyone else have the same or different experience?
The flap would not close all the way because I already had a tempered glass on the screen. It is extremely hard to use with one hand. I tried really hard to like it because I personally think it looks nice, but had to return it for those two reasons.
I just bought mine today. I thought it was broke at first because nothing happened when I put the phone into the case. I turned off my lock, checked to make sure the app was installed. Then I remembered I have a tempered screen protector on. When I took it off, the case works just fine. I think I'm going to take it back because it provides absolutely no protection at all. It only works with HTC apps: no gmail, fb, hangouts, 3rd party sms apps...nothing other than HTC's apps. It looks good and it's a neat trick but for $50 I saw all I needed to see here.
I do really like the principle of the Dot View Case, however its the effort of one handed operation that is hampering the thing... Its not as if i have small hands either - at 6'3" i have absolute shovel hands and still struggle.
Unsure...
Case sucks
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There is a magnet on the left side just above the middle that invokes the dot view graphics. You can try it on your M8 with a small magnet.
I wasted 35 on this lol
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Love this case! So unique. Well i am done, you guys can continue nagging now.
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I really like the case and the idea of it, but it is slightly off for me. When it is closed, the case is a few mm to the left, so the dots aren't as sharp and more of a blur. If I push the flap to the right a little they line up perfectly. I don't have a screen protector. Does anyone else have this issue? Possibly a defect?
I don't mind holding the flap to use the phone as the phone is big enough that I pretty much need two hands to use it anyways. I will continue to use the case, but I may end up returning it before my 14 days are up if I don't fall in love with it. Right now the only thing really bother me is what I mentioned above with it being slightly off.
I have no interest on Dot case. And also don't have any one.
sending mine back. it's fun but not practical as it hinders one hand use impossible .
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kennypow3rs said:
Case sucks
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andrewnelson said:
I have no interest on Dot case. And also don't have any one.
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Fantastic contribution guys...!!!!! Really. Why did you bother wasting your energy posting?
Given the quality of the doubledip cases for M7, I wasn't expecting much in quality. I hope 3rd parties are allowed to do their own dot view. I've only seen S view type cases for the M8 right now.
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sending mine back. it's fun but not practical as it hinders one hand use impossible .
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Flip the cover around the back and one hand use is just fine- it may not wrap around the back perfectly due to the curve, but does not stick out enough to hinder one hand typing, browsing etc, unless you have smurf size hands....
Res215dg said:
Flip the cover around the back and one hand use is just fine- it may not wrap around the back perfectly due to the curve, but does not stick out enough to hinder one hand typing, browsing etc, unless you have smurf size hands....
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same here, after folding flap back I have no problem with one handed use..
Purchased the Dot View case from VZW originally, wasn't very happy with the Warm Gray color. Purchased the Warm Black Dot View case from the Shop Android part of the site and received it today, its the exact same color that VZW is advertising as warm gray, I was expecting a black case as depicted in the photos, the part numbers on the packaging are different, the VZW packaging has an HTC SKU 99H11530-00 and the Shop Android packaging has an HTC SKU 99H11416-00. I will edit this post with a photo in a little while but has anyone else found a similiar situation or has anyone received the shop android Warm Black case that can comment and/or share a photo to compare the Warm Black color? Thanks! VZW Warm Gray on the left and Shop Android Warm Black on the right...
Anyone interested in buying a case? I bought it earlier thinking I'd like it, but it just isn't for me. Instead of returning it to sprint, I'd rather sell it to someone who's had a hard time looking for one. PM me for details.
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Has anyone tried thus case? Looks like it's gotten a favorable reviews in Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IK5MGJK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_fz6utb0NWY7Y0
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I've got it on my M*. Fits very well, adds just the right amount of grip to the back to prevent the phone from sliiping if you keep it in a shirt pocket. You do have to black out the inside of the flash cut out to prevent flash bleed into the cover but doesn't seem to interfere with flash pictures. Can't go wrong for the price.
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Has anyone tried thus case? Looks like it's gotten a favorable reviews in Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IK5MGJK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_fz6utb0NWY7Y0
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I am using the red one right now. Best purchase for the money. It's slim with some protection. And looks really good.
asianrage said:
I am using the red one right now. Best purchase for the money. It's slim with some protection. And looks really good.
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I just ordered the red one, was it http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IK5MGJK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ? If so, pictures? Pretty please!
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I just ordered the red one, was it http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IK5MGJK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ? If so, pictures? Pretty please!
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Sure. This weekend. Though you'll probably get the item soon after.
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Sure. This weekend. Though you'll probably get the item soon after.
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I'll wait til I see pics. Cancelled my order, lol.
asianrage said:
Sure. This weekend. Though you'll probably get the item soon after.
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Pics?
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I decided to give this case a shot. I ordered mine on Amazon today and will be getting it tomorrow. I got the clear case. hopefully its good but from everything i have read it will be great
I did end up buying the red case. I wanted a case that added grip and color at minimal extra heft. This was exactly that!
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I've purchased this as well as a few other slim soft-touch cases. I like the cut outs on this one (separation of camera/LEDs, indents for ports) but one thing I did notice about the unit I received that is keeping me from using it is that the cut outs are sloppy and rough. They've got jaggies. I was able to over look some of these but the one that keeps from putting this case back on is the bezel around the LCD. It also has jaggies and was uncomfortable to use.
Perhaps I just got a bum unit, but just thought I'd share my experience.
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I've purchased this as well as a few other slim soft-touch cases. I like the cut outs on this one (separation of camera/LEDs, indents for ports) but one thing I did notice about the unit I received that is keeping me from using it is that the cut outs are sloppy and rough. They've got jaggies. I was able to over look some of these but the one that keeps from putting this case back on is the bezel around the LCD. It also has jaggies and was uncomfortable to use.
Perhaps I just got a bum unit, but just thought I'd share my experience.
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My case had a very similarly sharp feel. It was an easy fix to use 500 grit sand paper to smooth it over. That took 5 minutes. I'm not sure I would qualify the cutouts as "sloppy" though, as it implies that it doesn't "look" good. It does look good, just don't really touch it, until you've sanded it down.
I love the idea for HTC and I really love the case, however I found kind annoying these days, why? Because the front flip cover it's annoying,I need take off the case to put into my car (generic dock ) i can't take a photo (front or back with one hand,I used to use the phone with one hand and now it's almost impossible,i hate the “automatic close“behavior from the case but I hate more the annoying that could be it's me or everyone hate this?
I guess i need to move to another case, recommendations?
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zen kun said:
I love the idea for HTC and I really love the case, however I found kind annoying these days, why? Because the front flip cover it's annoying,I need take off the case to put into my car (generic dock ) i can't take a photo (front or back with one hand,I used to use the phone with one hand and now it's almost impossible,i hate the “automatic close“behavior from the case but I hate more the annoying that could be it's me or everyone hate this?
I guess i need to move to another case, recommendations?
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A) You need to remove any case to dock the device.
B) The case has a sole purpose to be useful closed.
C) After about a week you get used to how it works and manage to use your device as you normally would.
D) If it didn't snap closed, there would be a thread with someone complaining about how it's a POS case that won't snap closed, what a rip off.
E) It can be an annoying case sometimes, yes. The benefits outweigh the annoyances for me though.
zen kun said:
I love the idea for HTC and I really love the case, however I found kind annoying these days, why? Because the front flip cover it's annoying,I need take off the case to put into my car (generic dock ) i can't take a photo (front or back with one hand,I used to use the phone with one hand and now it's almost impossible,i hate the “automatic close“behavior from the case but I hate more the annoying that could be it's me or everyone hate this?
I guess i need to move to another case, recommendations?
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I looked at it in the store for about 2s before I decided I didn't like it. I get the concept, but if you're trying to just look at something quickly, it can be hard to make out what the dot view case is displaying.
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umjammerlammy said:
A) You need to remove any case to dock the device.
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Not true, at least not with all non-M8 specific car docks.
sfreemanoh said:
I looked at it in the store for about 2s before I decided I didn't like it. I get the concept, but if you're trying to just look at something quickly, it can be hard to make out what the dot view case is displaying.
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This is painfully true.
There are a bunch of cases available now though.
I'm really surprised that there have been no third party cases that make use of Dot View. Really hope we start to see some.
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i love the case and yeah like the post above, its painful do something quick or one handed i will read the case thread
I found that after heavy use the case became easy to work with and feel good in one handed text with it balancing
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I flip mine open after I pull it out of my pocket if I'm not using it to view notifications, and just let it pop itself closed when I'm done. I like it, never have to look at the lockscreen again.
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I think it's a cool case, but one of the things I like in a case is a kickstand. I'm a fan of the iBlason case: http://www.i-blason.com/prime-dual-layer-holster-case-with-kick-stand-for-htc-one-m8.html
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I love the idea for HTC and I really love the case, however I found kind annoying these days, why? Because the front flip cover it's annoying,I need take off the case to put into my car (generic dock ) i can't take a photo (front or back with one hand,I used to use the phone with one hand and now it's almost impossible,i hate the “automatic close“behavior from the case but I hate more the annoying that could be it's me or everyone hate this?
I guess i need to move to another case, recommendations?
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The best case I have found for this phone, is the Case-Mate barely there case.
http://www.case-mate.com/htc-one-m8-cases/case-mate-htc-one-m8-barely-there-case.asp
andybones said:
The best case I have found for this phone, is the Case-Mate barely there case.
http://www.case-mate.com/htc-one-m8-cases/case-mate-htc-one-m8-barely-there-case.asp
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Looks nice i will see if I can get one to my country, and I love the sensation of naked m8 however I want keep in good condition
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I absolutely love my dot view case.
The cover keeps me from worrying about scratches and dirt on the screen, the quick time and notification view are both nice, but the real awesome feature is the swipe for voice command feature. I use it all the time to make calls.
The flap comes in handy when you're playing a game, as it sort of tilts the device toward you for better viewing angles.
True, you have to remove the case to take a good video or a very steady picture, but the case is super easy to get in and out of.
I really don't have any complaints about mine!
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Looks nice i will see if I can get one to my country, and I love the sensation of naked m8 however I want keep in good condition
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The barely there is nice. I'm using one. It probably won't help much if you dropped it but it will keep the sides and back scratch free.
I kind of risk assessed my probability of dropping. It's not something that's happened to me too often thankfully. I'm always conscious when handling it.
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The barely there is nice. I'm using one. It probably won't help much if you dropped it but it will keep the sides and back scratch free.
I kind of risk assessed my probability of dropping. It's not something that's happened to me too often thankfully. I'm always conscious when handling it.
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That's exactly why I got mine. I always have my phone sitting on a table so I want to keep the back from getting scratched.
Just never set it on your lap while driving.
You remember it's there after you get out and it falls to the pavement. :/
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Just never set it on your lap while driving.
You remember it's there after you get out and it falls to the pavement. :/
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I keep my phone in the cup holder or under my thigh if I do use it.
Well we don't have your phone out while driving anyway, right?
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I keep my phone in the cup holder or under my thigh if I do use it.
Well we don't have your phone out while driving anyway, right?
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Nope, never......
I usually have a beer in that free hand.
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Nope, never......
I usually have a beer in that free hand.
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well i avoid the drops, however.. **** happens!!!
BTW the dot view case can resist the drops? or just like another cases?
well besides it can protect the screen
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My Poetic Atmosphere doesn't need to be removed in order for me to snap it into my iottie easy one touch.
Which i was shocked personally that the M8 would fit in it, i thought i'd have to get the XL version.
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My Poetic Atmosphere doesn't need to be removed in order for me to snap it into my iottie easy one touch.
Which i was shocked personally that the M8 would fit in it, i thought i'd have to get the XL version.
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Link?