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Case Review: REVEAL by Griffin Technologies

I've been on the hunt for a really slim, lightweight case for my Incredible. I have the white HTC battery cover, so I was hoping for something like the iPhone "bumper" cases that allow the back to show through. Since there doesn't seem to be much in that department, I went hunting for the closest thing: the REVEAL by Griffin Technologies.
I really really like it, and couldn't find any other discussion of it, so I did a quick video review, and also took some close-up photos. I promise this isn't an ad, I actually do love this case!
Griffin sells it for $24.99, but you might be able to find it cheaper somewhere else.

aatrek said:
I've been on the hunt for a really slim, lightweight case for my Incredible. I have the white HTC battery cover, so I was hoping for something like the iPhone "bumper" cases that allow the back to show through. Since there doesn't seem to be much in that department, I went hunting for the closest thing: the REVEAL by Griffin Technologies.
I really really like it, and couldn't find any other discussion of it, so I did a quick video review, and also took some close-up photos. I promise this isn't an ad, I actually do love this case!
Griffin sells it for $24.99, but you might be able to find it cheaper somewhere else.
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Been looking for a new case... Rocketfish 2 piece case is absolute **** and I need a new one lol
probably gonna get one of these... and maybe a white back

Nice review, this is the kind of case I'm looking for

Definetly want this so I can show off my red back lol
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metallicavix said:
Definetly want this so I can show off my red back lol
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the black front housing w/ red battery cover and smoked case....looks incredible!!!
its a good scheme.

metallicavix said:
Definetly want this so I can show off my red back lol
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Most definitely!

Man, seriosuly nice review! I'm sold. It's availability online is suprisingly low...

I must say, that was a very nice review. I'm getting it as soon as my finances allow it
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Looks great... But where can I buy it using PayPal? I am really paranoid about these oddball vendors...

DeaconBoogie said:
Looks great... But where can I buy it using PayPal? I am really paranoid about these oddball vendors...
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I can't really find it anywhere except griffin and bestbuy. I found one for $17.99 from one place but it had terrible sales reviews and I didn't want to risk it.

You just sold me on this so hard. Buying right now. Looks amazing with the white back, I can't wait to show it off finally, haha.

Oh by the way, check it out all. Found a coupon code if you order direct from Griffin Technology's website. The code is PIRILLO1510, it seems to have been active for a few months and you get 15% and free shipping. I can confirm it works. Hope this will help someone else out.

StyrofoamTumor said:
Oh by the way, check it out all. Found a coupon code if you order direct from Griffin Technology's website. The code is PIRILLO1510, it seems to have been active for a few months and you get 15% and free shipping. I can confirm it works. Hope this will help someone else out.
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Just ordered it. Thanks for the code!
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Nice review I was in the market for a case earlier in January but I got one before I saw your review. Then again, maybe if I had a cool white battery cover it'd look cooler. I still have the stock black one.

I actually just ordered one aswell with the discount code mentioned above the free shipping says it only lasts til feb 28 tho cant wait for it!
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whoever buys this case will highly enjoy it! thanks to the OP for a great find!

For those who have bought this case,
How rubbery is the black part of the case? Is there plenty of flex to easily hit all the buttons? Does it feel solid or cheap?

hexon said:
For those who have bought this case,
How rubbery is the black part of the case? Is there plenty of flex to easily hit all the buttons? Does it feel solid or cheap?
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sides are flexable... real solid feeling and slim.. the buttons are easily pressed..by far the best case ive owned..I have the SPECK, otterbox commuter, and various "slim" fit cases and this case surpasses them by far...my case shopping days are over.

mikesincredible said:
sides are flexable... real solid feeling and slim.. the buttons are easily pressed..by far the best case ive owned..I have the SPECK, otterbox commuter, and various "slim" fit cases and this case surpasses them by far...my case shopping days are over.
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Good, I was kind of worried about the rubber stuff myself. Thanks for clearing that up!
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Just ordered it! Thanks for the discount code!

Latest case mate news

"@CaseMate: @colinsmall Our #NexusS cases should be here in 3 weeks and we'll have lots to share then!"
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csmall said:
"@CaseMate: @colinsmall Our #NexusS cases should be here in 3 weeks and we'll have lots to share then!"
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i cant' wait!

Nice thanks for posting this info

Thanks, looking forward to it.

Nice. Hopefully it won't be just the Pop case

Any [email protected]!

zephiK said:
Nice. Hopefully it won't be just the Pop case
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Initially just the pop case.
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csmall said:
Initially just the pop case.
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Thats very disappointing

man, i hope they dont take forever to make the 'tough' cases.
I had it on both my nexus one and galaxy s vibrant, it was the best case ever.

cozmo5050 said:
man, i hope they dont take forever to make the 'tough' cases.
I had it on both my nexus one and galaxy s vibrant, it was the best case ever.
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totally agree. people who previously had barely there should try tough case, only a extra +$10 but totally worth it. made it feel so solid in the hand

Awesome! I can't wait!!

i cant wait

Seems to be available in the UK! the forum wont let me post a link though
But theres no way I am going to spend $50 for a case... hopefully they come out soon in the US for a more reasonable price

Are we talking about this case from case-mate?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/case-mate-pop-for-google-nexus-s-grey-black-p28090.htm
....if so i think its ungly...what we want is a barely there case for our NS!!

DJTaurus said:
Are we talking about this case from case-mate?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/case-mate-pop-for-google-nexus-s-grey-black-p28090.htm
....if so i think its ungly...what we want is a barely there case for our NS!!
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i hope not...

don't like cases w/huge branding logos

n1ggyn1ce said:
don't like cases w/huge branding logos
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+1, I hate that!!

DJTaurus said:
Are we talking about this case from case-mate?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/case-mate-pop-for-google-nexus-s-grey-black-p28090.htm
....if so i think its ungly...what we want is a barely there case for our NS!!
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I agree...a barely there case would be great but frankly I'm really wanting something better than my sh***y Platinum Case from BB. If this is available in the US soon for a reasonable price, I might break down and buy it.

DJTaurus said:
Are we talking about this case from case-mate?
cant post links]
....if so i think its ungly...what we want is a barely there case for our NS!!
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Thats it! it looks like ALL the other Pop Cases... what did you expect? I think the pop case is pretty awesome, I have seen them on an Iphone 4 and it really looks great in person. I love the one piece design soft inside and the hard outer shell. Its like the Tough case, but one piece.

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/case-mate-pop-for-google-nexus-s-grey-white-p28087.htm
I actually like this white one, I also dont mind case-mate's logo

Holster?

Hey guys. Anybody find a sturdy Holster for the D3? I had this one for my OG Droid and Droid 2. 'course, Moto changed it up in a major way this time. Seidio's going to take forever to come out with cases. Anybody find anything similar out there?

A friend of mine bought one from Verizon, it seemed very sturdy. It also had a cool vertical/horizontal kick stand. Its called Shell/Holster Combo. Just go to Verizon's website and search "Shell/Holster Combo Droid 3", since I can't link ya here.

telemarketme said:
A friend of mine bought one from Verizon, it seemed very sturdy. It also had a cool vertical/horizontal kick stand. Its called Shell/Holster Combo. Just go to Verizon's website and search "Shell/Holster Combo Droid 3", since I can't link ya here.
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I bought this same one. It is also compatible with the dock, which was not the case for my OG Droid. The stand comes in handy at work, where I don't have a dock too.

Took a look at it, adds too much bulk imo. I like my phones naked.
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This is what you want. I got mine Saturday and it is very similar to what I had for the Droid 1.
http://www2.letstalk.com/accessories/productdetail.htm?prId=39339

Jewremy said:
Took a look at it, adds too much bulk imo.
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Agreed. When I first got the phone, I was not happy with the bulk. Adding a case to it seemed like a terrible idea. I have gotten used to it tho, I don't mind it as much.

dz1mm3rm4n said:
Agreed. When I first got the phone, I was not happy with the bulk. Adding a case to it seemed like a terrible idea. I have gotten used to it tho, I don't mind it as much.
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I had the shell/holster combo and didn't care for the extra bulk it added to the phone. I was getting used to it but showing the phone to a few Droid/Droid 2 owners they thought it was HUGE and heavy in comparison....and I think the shell contributed to a lot of that.
I also didn't care for the slide in/out of the holster as I was used to use the "holster only" type case on my OG Droid. When I got the new "holster only" clip and removed the shell from my Droid 3......I was extremely pleased with the now thinner, lighter Droid 3 I was using I was surprised at how much the shell added extra overall to the Droid 3.

I got the Qmadix one
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Powerskin Battery Case - Nexus S 3G/4G

Check this out. Its a battery case for the Nexus S all versions. Silicone case with a built in battery. Its the android version of the iphone Mophie cases.
http://power-skin.com/battery-cases/ap1510i91/samsung-nexus-s-4g.html
I know i will be getting one in a bit.

CooLoserTech said:
Check this out. Its a battery case for the Nexus S all versions. Silicone case with a built in battery. Its the android version of the iphone Mophie cases.
http://power-skin.com/battery-cases/ap1510i91/samsung-nexus-s-4g.html
I know i will be getting one in a bit.
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Its too big. I have one. And it makes my phone huge and the display looks small
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Are you sure that it will fit for i9020 & i9023?
The three size of the trhree Nexus s version are pretty different...

wolf230 said:
Are you sure that it will fit for i9020 & i9023?
The three size of the trhree Nexus s version are pretty different...
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yes it does

i have one. it works well but a hard shell instead of silicone would be much better imo. very bulkly compared to similar battery cases for other phones. It could have been designed much better

sdhanjal15 said:
Its too big. I have one. And it makes my phone huge and the display looks small
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Do you have pics? I'm interested in getting one and make my phone last a week with 12 hours of screen time. Doubt that will happen but one can dream right?

CrackerTeg said:
Do you have pics? I'm interested in getting one and make my phone last a week with 12 hours of screen time. Doubt that will happen but one can dream right?
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I'll get you some in a bit. But imagine your device doubled. And also I just leave it on as soon as both my both and the poweskin are charged and then I leave the power skin on and I continue to use my phone one the powerskin then I drain my normal battery. Most useful way. The other was is to drain the nexus battery then charge the phone with the power skin. But you don't get much juice because you are sing the phone and charging at the same time. All in all. I managed to get a total of 3 days total without being with a charger. AMAZING! But I don't like the bulk much.
Edit: can post pics? Got an email/
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My email is my username at gmail. I know. Not very creative but makes it easy.

CrackerTeg said:
My email is my username at gmail. I know. Not very creative but makes it easy.
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Alright sent
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Got your pics man. That last shot you sent to show the thickness as compared to a pencil really told the story. Funny thing is, that's how "thick" my phone is now with my Seidio active case except the front part by the screen makes it a pain to do anything near the edge. For example, Swyping the letter P.

CrackerTeg said:
Got your pics man. That last shot you sent to show the thickness as compared to a pencil really told the story. Funny thing is, that's how "thick" my phone is now with my Seidio active case except the front part by the screen makes it a pain to do anything near the edge. For example, Swyping the letter P.
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Hahaha but if I were you. I'd get. I could live with the thickness
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That was the plan. Having battery for days is extremely tempting. Good thing I'm already used to the thickness thanks to my current case.

CrackerTeg said:
That was the plan. Having battery for days is extremely tempting. Good thing I'm already used to the thickness thanks to my current case.
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Than your probably use to it.
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Damn you best buy marketplace! It won't be here until next week. Oh well.

CrackerTeg said:
Damn you best buy marketplace! It won't be here until next week. Oh well.
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Have patience my friend
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I have two kids. Patience is my middle name.

CrackerTeg said:
I have two kids. Patience is my middle name.
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Hahahaha
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Somewhat of a thread dig by the company rep, but for those interested PowerSkin also have the Nexus S 4G (which fits the Nexus S perfectly too) battery case for clearance sale at 9.99$ + shipping. Some might be interested.

I just ordered mine waiting for it to come.
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pandaman21 said:
I just ordered mine waiting for it to come.
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Ordered one for me and my wife's Galaxy s Blaze. Can't beat the price.

Leather pouches

Anyone know of a leather pouch made for the M8 yet? I had a Sena case for my Note. I'm hoping I can find something for this as I really don't want to put such a nice phone in an ugly case.

http://www.htcaccessories.com.au/PO_S650.aspx

I will share it here once i find one.

Looks like it fits a bunch of devices..I don't trust it. My sena case was built specifically for my note, fit perfectly, and would never let my phone skip out on accident.
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Yes i've been looking daily for a pouch.. (since i got the phone on 6 days ago lol)

I picked up this from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMRA06S/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's originally for the HTC One M7. I use it with my Dot View case. It's a bit snug, but it fits. It's been working out a lot better after working it out for a few days. The package smell on the pouch is a little strong, but otherwise I'm pretty happy with the look and build quality. FYI, it's a belt clip, not sure if that's what you're looking for.

I emailed sena cases about this.. they said they'd look into it if they get more attention about the phone. I'd suggest you guys do they same if you're interested. They already made cases for the older ones so hopefully they will for this too.
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I just got a Krussel 5x case that's a little too big but works. Quality leather and I owned a 3x size with no problems.
I wonder if a 4x will work.
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This pouch case is from Noreve. I have ordered many cases from this company and they have been super well made. And if there ever was an issue, they replaced mine without a problem. Highly recommend this company for quality and excellent fit.
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/HTC_One_M8_Tradition_C_leather_case.html

mayad79 said:
I just got a Krussel 5x case that's a little too big but works. Quality leather and I owned a 3x size with no problems.
I wonder if a 4x will work.
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Krussel's web site says the Hector 4xl is the right one for the M8, but according to the published interior dimensions it is 1.5mm short on width and height.
Alan
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Just ordered this http://m.ebay.com/itm/161270101427?nav=SEARCH

And I've just bought this:- https://www.etsy.com/

I ordered this one yesterday, not made for the M8 but the dimensions are right there with it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H99LRCA/

II-XeenoX-II said:
I ordered this one yesterday, not made for the M8 but the dimensions are right there with it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H99LRCA/
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Let us know how this one fits when you get it. I was thinking about buying this exact pouch.
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croques said:
And I've just bought this:- https://www.etsy.com/
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I like the green accent on this one.

II-XeenoX-II said:
I ordered this one yesterday, not made for the M8 but the dimensions are right there with it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H99LRCA/
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Looks good.
When it arrives, Can you post some pics with your M8 fully in the case so we can see the fit. Thanks.
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its_dale said:
Just ordered this http://m.ebay.com/itm/161270101427?nav=SEARCH
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Let us know the quality when it arrives. It doesn't say genuine leather.
Good slim case though.

eep02b said:
Let us know how this one fits when you get it. I was thinking about buying this exact pouch.
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globalgpj said:
Looks good.
When it arrives, Can you post some pics with your M8 fully in the case so we can see the fit. Thanks.
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Looks like it will be a while before I can post results if the date of arrival is correct. Looks like it wont get to me until May 25th :[

II-XeenoX-II said:
Looks like it will be a while before I can post results if the date of arrival is correct. Looks like it wont get to me until May 25th :[
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I always use these pouches for my phones:
http://www.bags4u.eu/
Perfect fit and great quality.
Emailed them and they're expecting the first items for the new One within the next 2 weeks.

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And I've just bought this:- https://www.etsy.com/
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Wow, these look really nice. The lava(gray)/petrol(dark blue) combination with a cc slot is really tempting me but it isn't cheap. Post pics when you get yours please.
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I'm waiting for the sena ultra slim.
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