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Review: Blue hard plastic case and screen protector (eBay) - £2.69 delivered

IMPORTANT: See 'red' update at bottom of post
AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!
Here is a small review of a case and screen protector I bought from eBay for my HD2.
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Why did I buy this?
I wanted a cheap case that would add a layer of protection to my device. I also happen to drive a cobalt blue colour car with plenty of matching blueness inside it, this one looked like it'd fit in!
AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!
Pros:
- Looks great
- Low profile - doesn't add any bulk to the device
- Perfect tight fit, the phone certainly and case certainly aren't going to separate
- Decent quality material - hard plastic, not the 'floppy' silicone style of cheap iPod cases
- Nothing important is covered - speaker, side buttons, camera lens and flash are all visible and accessible.
AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!
Cons:
- Screen protector fitted the screen 'too' perfectly - the blue case clips around the front side of the phone which caused the protector to come up and bubble on one side. I tried everything to try and fix this, but ended up cutting the protector down the side slightly making it look much less appealing but fit. Unfortunately this messing around caused much dust to connect under the protector making it look much less appealing and bubbly. Since yesterday I've taken the protector off, binned it and am using the phone fine without it. In fact, since removing the protector I'd say I get a slightly better response from my phone when typing.
- Shipped (obviously) from Hong Hong, took about 14 days to arrive. This goes without saying though!
AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!
Conclusion: A very appealing and cost effective plastic case for your HD2. I feel like I can 'use' the phone now, without worrying about scratching the back on the phone placing it on hard surfaces, etc. It looks fantastic and fits the phone's form factor perfectly. The screen protector is a novelty, perhaps you'll have more luck with it than I did, but I'd not recommend factoring it into the price. Overall, a good purchase that I plan keeping connected to my phone for a long time.
AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!
Link to product page: Purchase
UPDATE: As I've only just got my HD2 I've been removing the back a fair bit, swapping sims, general messing about, etc. After I'd settled down I left the case on for a few days without removing. Today I've removed it to find 1. Chips to the paintwork at the top right of the phone and 2. The blue dye from the case leaked onto the back of the phone (around the speaker/lense/flash), to the back bottom and around the sides. My XDA-friends - F*CK this case. I'll try and provide pics if I find my digicam. BUY SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T CLING TO THE PHONE - I'm going to look for a nice flip or wallet style case. AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!

Update: It would seem that the seller I got the above case from is now stocking other blue cases, but they appear to vary from the one I reviewed. Note that the review is for the case pictured at the top of the post, not the 'silicone 2 part' case found here.
Chances are the case reviewed is being stocked everywhere and you're likely so stumble across it. Hope the post helps someone out!

nice review it looks like good stuff for your money! too bad i allready ordered a capdase aluminium case

bad quality
I bought the same case (in black color) from an ebay seller called "sodapowder".
Shipment out of Honk Kong took 5 days to Japan.
Mine came without screen protector, but reading the above, I have not missed much
Unfortunately the case is of poor quality.
The first one I received had very sharp edges at the bottom side of the phone, close to the headphone socket.
In fact I slightly cut my finger on it.
After complain to the seller he immediately sent a replacement.
The replacement was manually reworked to remove the sharp edges (which from my point of view come from the molding process).
The new case however is loosing it's "rubber" coating after only 4 days of normal use.
I am going for a refund and will find my self an different case.
Very unfortunate though, as I liked the thin profice perfect fit.

aro said:
I bought the same case (in black color) from an ebay seller called "sodapower".
Shipment out of Honk Kong took 5 days to Japan.
Mine came without screen protector, but reading the above, I have not missed much
Unfortunately the case is of poor quality.
The first one I received had very sharp edges at the bottom side of the phone, close to the headphone socket.
In fact I slightly cut my finger on it.
After complain to the seller he immediately sent a replacement.
The replacement was manually reworked to remove the sharp edges (which from my point of view come from the molding process).
The new case however is loosing it's "rubber" coating after only 4 days of normal use.
I am going for a refund and will find my self an different case.
Very unfortunate though, as I liked the thin profice perfect fit.
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Sorry to hear you got a lousy case, though I'm not entirely sure we got something from the same factory (or at least same batch). The edges of my case are relatively smooth, definitely not sharp. I've been using mine since the 18th and so far no signs of wear or discolour, though I'll be keeping an eye on it.
The edges on mine don't appear to be manually rounded or smoothed so I'd think this was done in the molding process in my batch.

jamieeeee said:
nice review it looks like good stuff for your money! too bad i allready ordered a capdase aluminium case
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Thanks, yeah for under £3 delivered I think it's a very good buy! Chances are I'll be looking towards a leather 'flip' or wallet-style case too as out in the rain last night I figured I could do with something to protect my poor HD2. Then again, I shouldn't even be trying to use it in the rain - but who could resist being outside and STILL looking at their weather screen 'just to be sure'?

Post updated - avoid this god damned case! Advise everyone against purchasing it!
Don't try and protect your expensive gadget in this sort of tat. I will melt this tripe on behalf of everyone who respects their phones on XDA.
If a mod sees this, could you put [AVOID] in the subject line of this thread?

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Personally, if it helps, after two weeks of use, I'm in LOVE with this wallet! £3.49
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-BLACK-LEATHER-WALLET-CASE-POUCH-FOR-HTC-HD-2-HD2-II_W0QQitemZ200435711374QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneBatteries?hash=item2eaae63d8e

I have the same case, albeit in red, and I can confirm that the die does stain the HD2 and removing and replacing the case has damaged the finish on the top two corners of my phone. And quite frankly, I serious doubt it would provide any real protection.
That said, I like the look and feel of the case and continue to use it. I find the rear of the HD2 bland and boring...

I Totally agree. AVOID these hard plastic cases.
When i 1st bought it, i bought a pack of 3 different colors.
When i 1st tried i was really happy with the looks specially with the blue one.
Next day i was wearing brown, so i thought why not put on the red one.
When i removed the blue one, Damn there were blue paint smudges around the corner of my phone. Crap, they are stuck there, no matter what i tried they ain't
coming off.

Yep, it's been a few days now since removing the blue case and the leaked substance from it is still very much attached to my phone (most noticeably on the back)
I can only imagine the amount of Leo's this tripe is going to cosmetically ruin, thanks a lot, China!
On a plus note the cosmetic damage has caused me to not worry so much about getting the odd scratch on it from now on, so I'm using it as I should (still obviously not trying to drop it if I can help it!)
Hopefully this thread will stop a few people from wasting their money on these things, in which case I'll just be glad I could sacrifice some of my HD2's looks for the greater good!

do you think if you took some sand paper to it it would be a nicer fit or is it unsalvageable?

Another AVOID advice
And once again - BEWARE of snap-on hard cases! I mean you have to be very careful and do not go for the cheapest ones. Personally me - I would stay clear of any hard case/housing that touches the phone, as - yes - the painting of case is rather weak and comes off easily from daily usage. My sad experience with one of them, very similar to this one brought me to this rather obvious conclusion. What happened is that in 3 weeks gray paint/covering of my HD2 was damaged wherever it touched the sturdily snapping hard case - on the corners battery cover (where the gray plastic body of HD2 slightly is raised comparing to lower battery cover) - I will post photos of it.
Then I ordered a leather pull-case, and i am happy with it. Here is my positive review for it

Help Me Pick Out A Case, DESPERATE!

Okay, so today I bought a brand new HTC HD2 [T-Mobile version] and i'm looking for a case. I've been expecting on buying one for a few weeks now and have already been looking at cases. It's really hard for me to make this decision on protecting my device, I need design, protection, and features but I have 3 options provide only 1 of those needs. Here are my options:
DESIGN
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So this is my design option. It's very stylish and I absolutely love it. It was the first case I loved for the HTC HD2, but I'm sacraficing design for protection and features. The best part about this case is that it's stylish, and that it gives great protection to the camera, also matches my new chrome headphones! Big PLUS. It's $20, which are the same price as the other two. The down side to this case is that i've read when taking it off, it scratches the phone easily and is hard to take off.
PROTECTION
This is my protection option. The case is made of alumnium and is very durable, it covers the T-Mobile logo which is important to me because I hate branding. The inside of the case is lined with a foam padding and the case is very easy to take off. It has hinges where you just pull and it unlocks. Down sides are mainly design wise, it's a little to plain and industrial looking for me. It also does not provide cover of the camera, another important thing.
FEATURE
This case is actually alright in attractive-ness. Looks a little bulky but nice, provides decent protection. I've heard it's semi-difficult to take off and sometimes scratches the phone. Plus side is that it has a KICKSTAND, which might come in handy for me when watching the many movies I have in store on putting on the device.
So what do you think? What should I go for?

personnaly i would go for the first one, the other two are just to bulky and ugly for my liking. but if not the first one then the last one. the aluminum one just doesnt look right

PurpleLlamaLover said:
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I like this one too. Where did you locate it?

I added a poll, when I get my HD2 which should be around Wednesday I will close it and choose the option with the most votes. I'd still like to hear comments and possibly other options if you don't like any of those. I prefer the brand name [just the way I roll], I really can't wait for that Otterbox communter series case to come out.

Why don't you get a cloth pouch? I find those to be much better. I personally prefer to hold the phone as it is without any cases attached to it as it really destroys the beauty of the device in my opinion.

When I got my LG Incite, a few years ago I bought a clear, hardshell case for it. I one day took it off finally [it was so hard to take off] and their were scratches all over the phone even though I put it on new and took it off for the first time 3 days later. After that I was a silicone person and silicone only! Bought 7 silicone cases for that Incite after I got the replacement from warranty. After my Incite I bought a Fuze, got a silicone case for it but it was really annoying and to a point where it would fall off everytime I held the phone [after 4 days]. After the annoying silicone I got a hard case with a carbon fiber design. Every hard case I owned was 2 piece, so when I went to take it off after the hassle It took to put it on, the screen would sometimes pulsate from disconnecting something I suppose which freaked me out. I then got a ATT Tilt 2. There were no silicone cases out for it and so I was desperate and settled for a rubberized hard case. I didn't use it till I cracked it for easy application and removal, still only used it 2 times maybe. Still in fear of another "pulsating" screen. Now i'm where I am today, I have way more options than the other phones previously.

OP,
The problem with hard cases is simple. It does not block out the tiny particles that build up inside the case over time. And some of these particles will scratch the phone and/or screen if you have tiny grit and stuff stuck in it that came either from the wind, in your pocket, your hands, etc.
I speak from the perspective of using hard cases on the PSP, and no matter how good the protection is, it simple doesn't stop tiny particles from getting in there. *Shrugs*

I know, that's why I'm buying a Case-Mate GO BARE full body protecter that does not need a solution to be applied along with 1 of these cases.

PurpleLlamaLover said:
I know, that's why I'm buying a Case-Mate GO BARE full body protecter that does not need a solution to be applied along with 1 of these cases.
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The first one is the Case Mate barely there correct? I thought their cases only fit the international versions, same for their Go Bare kits.
Assuming all three fits your phone, I'd go with the first one for a practical reason. When a case protrudes over the surface of the surface edge, I often have trouble hitting the Ok/X to close/minimize an app. I find that I need that a lot along with other things that are at the edge of the screen. The standard rubber case only sticks out a little but it still gets in the way.
Personally I'd just go with the Go Bare when they finally make one for the US HD2 and forget about the hard cases. I don't think they offer more protection than the rubber one. The phone is pretty sturdy, the weakest part is the glass screen, that's more vulnerable to shock and the rubber offers more protection from shock than most hard cases.

The Go Bare and Case-Mate Barely There both fit the US version as well. I honestly would prefer an OtterBox Defense case, but who knews if one will ever come out. The last one for HTC phones was for the touch! Their working on a Commuter Series right now. Thinking about the Case-Mate one though...

PurpleLlamaLover said:
The Go Bare and Case-Mate Barely There both fit the US version as well. I honestly would prefer an OtterBox Defense case, but who knews if one will ever come out. The last one for HTC phones was for the touch! Their working on a Commuter Series right now. Thinking about the Case-Mate one though...
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You do realize that there is a size difference between the US and the euro models of the HD2, right? Hard cases made for the euro models will not fit the US model as the US model is taller.

Are you sure all of those cases fit the TMOUS HD2? It is 1.5mm taller than the Eurasian HD2, and all of those stock photos show the classic white hardware buttons that are indicative of Eurasian HD2s. I am 100% certain that the hard cases (i.e. no "give" to the material) designed for the Eurasian and Australian HD2s (T8585 and T9193) will NOT fit the TMOUS HD2, especially not the Case-mate Barely There which is a criminally tight case.

The Case-Mate does defenitly fit it, I read a review on the case-mate site where someone said it does in fact fit. The kickstand one is from the T-Mobile website, so I dont think they would sell something that does not fit their own device. The alumnium one Also is made for the T-Mobile one as well.

Also, The case mate one does NOT cover the top and bottom of the phone, basically only the back. Plus, 1.5mm is a very very small ammount.

PurpleLlamaLover said:
Also, The case mate one does NOT cover the top and bottom of the phone, basically only the back. Plus, 1.5mm is a very very small ammount.
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True, but if you notice the top and bottom curve in a little bit. Basically with that one you're guaranteeing scratching of the rubber if you put it on the TMO.
Cases are useless if they don't protect your device, so the aluminum one is probably best.

Oh how much I yearn for a OtterBox Defense.... LOL.

I currently have that 3rd case that i picked up from a t-mobile store. I haven't had any trouble with dust but i also use it in combination with an old sidekick pouch that i had lying around. I use the kickstand at least once a day and i just took off my case, no scratches on it. There is a possibility that there will be scratches if you constantly have to remove the case to perform a battery pull which i don't do often. In my opinion the case looks great. I used to have one of those full protection skins on my PSP and i didn't really like it because of all the points where there wasn't any protection would attract a nasty amount of dirt. I must admit that otterbox case looks great. I would consider buying one if a t-mobile version came out.

I hate leather cases...

PurpleLlamaLover said:
I hate leather cases...
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I'm the opposite. I've always thought hard cases look cheap. I've always gotten a quality custom made leather case for every one of my last 5 or 6 devices. Either Vaja, Noreve, or Piel Frama.... so I get to pick my colors and types of leather. They have always protected my devices perfectly, and look better and fit better with age as they get worn in. Usually use a belt-clip with them, too. Right now I have the Noreve case for my HD2, but I'm hoping Vaja makes a case for the USA HD2, because those cases look beautiful... actually have to say it's one of the best looking cases I've ever seen. Would go with Black and red or black and green for the colors.... and get a chain attachment instead of a beltclip. Leathers cases are expensive for quality, but for the price of my devices, I'd say they are well worth it. Plus it's kinda a fashion accessory. It's one thing I have on me at all times, so I want it to look good.

BEST CASE EVAAAAAARRRR!!!!!! lol
easy to take of and put on feels great in the hand and has raised enough edges to where it protects both buttons and screen (not from sharp ass corners) I accidentally dropped mine from about 3 or 4 feet up directly onto the top right corner (not on purpose) and it just bounced and landed on its face and nothing happened, phone was perfect,
BTW after having a million phones and a million different cases, hard cases are the worst to have especially if your planning on pocketing them, , Ive noticed(not from just my experience but also from family members) that when you have a hard case and you rarely take it off,
when ridding in your pocket it tends to pick up lint and dirt in between the phone and case (there for the cause of scratches behind the protective case) and not just that but when you handle your phone the hard case tends to flex un-noticeably and that puts wear on the phones finish.
the only way i would ever rock a hard case is if i had a leather pouch to put it in (with the hard case installed) which is a huge pouch that i have yet to find
or if it was an easily removable case that you could take off once a week or so to clean the dust out
I love the chrome case (looks SEXAY) but after a while of setting it down on tables its gonna look like $#1T because all the scratches are gonna be super noticeable, and out of the three it will most likely scratch your phone the most when removing it
the clear "T-mobile" brand case probably will probably not scratch your phone upon removal but clear cases really look like ass after a while after a few scratches, because it starts getting this foggy look to it, and one of my friends bought the same kind of case for his G1 (long time ago) and after a while of pulling the kick stand out the stand broke
so the clear winner IMO for durability, ease of removal, and protection is the hard, bulky, and ugly aluminum case lol
just remember you have to take the cases off once in a while if you have the phone in your pocket because the lint(even though it sounds funny) will scratch your phone when making friction with the inside of the case
but these are all things I dont have to deal with because i have my sexay sexay Gel case that is easy to remove and i barely ever have to clean
Oh and just in case you don't know what a GEL/TPU case is here is a video of one (for the Euro HD2) if you decide to get one make sure its for the TmoUS version because that 1.5mm makes a difference when it comes to these cases
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aF9QVmmhKc&feature=player_embedded

Which style case do you prefer?

I'm not sure what the proper terminology is for identifying these cases, but I'm comparing the thicker leather cases that wrap around the tablet versus the ones with 6 prongs that kind of latch onto the tablets edges to hold it in place.
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vs this style:
I have one of each right now. I have the i-Blason case that wraps around the entire tablet's front side, and I also have the Blurex case which has the 6 prongs to hold onto the tablet. I'm a little indifferent on which one to use full time, as silly as that sounds. I figured I'd ask here to get your opinions and see what you guys think.
I personally love both cases for opposing reasons. The Blurex case has a latch on it, which on one hand I like because I feel if I would drop the tablet, there's no chance of the front flap coming open during the tumble. On the other hand, I use my tablet SO frequently at work, I'm continually opening and closing it, which makes me wonder if I'll see any wear signs from the clip on the side continually sliding against the tablet to form the lock. On the one hand, it's slim enough I can fit into my back pocket even with the case, but this isn't something I like to do since I fear that I may forget about it and inadvertently sit on it.
As far as the i-Blason case goes (I have this one here), I like it just as much, but there again for different reasons. I personally couldn't stand the vertical/horizontal features of it, because the entire thing is held on by velcro. Really? Velcro? I ended dumping some epoxy into it which permanently joined the two parts. As a result, it's a horizontal only type of case, which I prefer anyway. I'm not overly fond of the leather that wraps around the front of the actual tablet, however it's cut neatly enough that nothing is overtop of the actual display. Likewise, the front flap does not have a clip on it. Instead, the magnets used to wake up/sleep the device are actually quite strong and hold the front flap in place securely (unlike Blurex's equivalent case located here which has the absolute weakest magnets I've ever seen). This case does not fit into my pocket like the other one and is indeed a bit thicker. That said, considering how much I use it at work, sometimes it makes me feel more secure with it.
Pros and cons in each scenario. That said, I'm curious what you guys prefer. Any takers?

I absolutely hate cases that cover the bezel. I do like those blurex style cases as I've used them before on a few different tablets. However, they are pretty thick (seems to double the thickness of a nexus), and the clasp sticks out when you fold it back.
I think I'm with a number of other users here when I say that I have not found a case that I want for my Nexus. The poetic portfolio case that is being discussed in another thread is close to what I want, but I think lacking in the quality that I'm looking for. I'm really surprised we haven't seen more high end cases like this yet.

I like the case I have a lot. Its a similar case to the one you like.
Here's my review.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892017

That is my same fear that if I buy a prong type that it will leave a scuff mark or such on the tablet

spooke said:
I like the case I have a lot. Its a similar case to the one you like.
Here's my review.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892017
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Appreciate the suggestion, but I'm not seeing any black ones like that from this seller on Ebay.
I'd *really* like to opt for Amazon because I'm taking a trip soon where I'm leaving Tuesday night. At least with Amazon I have greater control over shipping speed, whereas Ebay listings are often base line ground shipping.
EDIT - This one sure caught my eye...
http://www.amazon.com/Thankscase-Ro...d=1348248460&sr=1-41&keywords=nexus+7+PU+case
I really wish I could find this exact case... but without the 360 degree rotating thing... Then again maybe the 360 degree thing wouldn't be that bad?

Love the smart cover. The face of the tablet is mostly uncovered and it's held in with a plastic mold. Of course, the sleep/wake feature is awesome as well. I don't think I'll ever use another case. The leather folio I used before was junk; it says it was for Nexus 7 but it was too big and the tablet shifted around all the time.
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Fracta1 said:
Love the smart cover. The face of the tablet is mostly uncovered and it's held in with a plastic mold. Of course, the sleep/wake feature is awesome as well. I don't think I'll ever use another case. The leather folio I used before was junk; it says it was for Nexus 7 but it was too big and the tablet shifted around all the time.
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Where did you end up snagging that? Ebay?
I'd love to get one and have it for when I leave on Tuesday. I'd prefer to get it on Amazon where I know I'll get fast shipping if I pay the extra. Some items I've bought on Ebay from China (like this case I'm seeing) took up to a month. Yeah.

JaSauders said:
Where did you end up snagging that? Ebay?
I'd love to get one and have it for when I leave on Tuesday. I'd prefer to get it on Amazon where I know I'll get fast shipping if I pay the extra. Some items I've bought on Ebay from China (like this case I'm seeing) took up to a month. Yeah.
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Yeah, I got it on eBay for just under 8 dollars. It shipped from California in about a week's time. I haven't checked Amazon, so I couldn't say for sure if they have them too...
And yes, buying from China is not fun

Neither, sorry. They're bulky and gross looking. I think the dodo case and portenzo cases can't be beat, style wise.
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I also have both style cases and I prefer the blurex-style one because it doesn't prevent me from using Chrome's tab switching gesture.
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Unless there's a better + quicker option on the table, I might go after this case here:
http://www.amazon.com/Worldshopping...sories/dp/B008RVE54G/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I'm not sure how much I'd use the vertical aspect of the case, but it seems like the platform would be wide enough to keep it stable. We'll have to see, though.
EDIT - Figured, why not. Ordered this case above. Guaranteed shipping by Monday. I'll report back when I get it.

I purchased the MoKo(TM) 360 Degrees Rotating Case , and it has been perfect for me. The fact that it clips on all sides both when open and close makes it feel alot more secure than other flip-cover cases; and you cant argue with the rotation capability. Also, it makes the tablet feel much more substantial without making it feel bulky or heavy which I am definitely a fan of. My friend bought the Blurex Ultra-Slim Case for Google Nexus 7, but not only is half of the tablet free when it is open, but it also has fewer prop-angles and the padding does not feel as robust.

I have the blaston one and it's a really nice case but I still don't like have the bezel covered and I don't like the back flap. I want a different one. Who wants to trade!
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Folio Case!
I like this one! (Is quite similar)
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838946 (Multi-Angle Leather Folio Case from Anker [Review])
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I like this one! (Is quite similar)
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The one I just nabbed looks very similar, with the most notable difference being no bezel coverage. If you like your case I'm sure I'll have a similar opinion of mine.
The only thing I was semi concerned about was how flat it would lay when closed up. But then I began to wonder, why does it matter? If it's closed, it's not in use.

I am trying to decide between the:
Roo Case http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008F05Q2E/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A2IHZFOHOQ0WG8
or
Poetic Slimbook (with handstrap) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IEGSGU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A29LLD0WGS56WE
What you guys think?

Guys, don't repeat my mistake. DO NOT order that "Worldshoppingwhatever" case that I linked above, found here:
http://www.amazon.com/Worldshopping...sories/dp/B008RVE54G/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I wrote a review about it. I'll paste that review contents here even though it's available on Amazon.
I'm going to try really hard to pull what positives I can out of this review, but beware, there's hardly anything positive to say about it.
First, let's start with the overall feel of the product. The exterior feel of it is quite nice. Nothing to be overly excited about, but it feels decent, moderately durable, jet black color while presenting very little shine. It has a leather-like surface to it, which is quite nice. If you open it up you're presented with a plastic mold that your Nexus 7 attaches to. My Nexus 7 attached to it perfectly and was flush at all corners. I thought it'd be cool to have the swivel 360 feature as this case has, but I didn't expect it to be this terrible. The plastic mold spins freely. Literally. In fact it has extra wobble in it as you spin it, allowing you to spin the mold like a kid's pinwheel. This makes it undeniably frustrating to use when you have the front folded back and you're trying to hold the device in one hand while use the touch screen with your other, as the tablet will continuously shimmy left and right. If you're going to have a swivel function, at least make it so it provides some degree of resistance so it's not THIS movable.
At this point I realized that the "fold" (aka hinge) of this case seemed extremely flimsy. It has absolutely no strength whatsoever, which is weird because the front has some degree of a more durable "cardboard-like" backing to it, but the hinge itself is just completely loose. It feels as pliable as a microfiber cloth - I'm not kidding. This, of course, presented me with some concern about how well it would hold up my tablet when propped up. I'm here to tell you... it sucks. I'm not exaggerating. It won't even prop up my tablet in the majority of scenarios I tried. There's two notches in the front flap of the case which allows the bottom to be cradled and therefore prop it upright. I'll identify them by calling them notch A (closest to the hinge) and notch B (closest to the edge).
Notch A - Horizontal - Tablet stands upright. Hooray!
Notch A - Veritcal - Falls without hesitation. Fail.
Notch B - Horizontal - Falls without hesitation. Fail.
Notch B - Veritcal - Falls without hesitation. Fail.
I can only attribute this to the unbelievably soft/weak material. It just flat out doesn't work. The lack of strength leaves something to be desired. I admittedly got a little excited when I first opened the item because the exterior finish isn't really bad. In fact it's quite decent for a low end product. That alone is the only semi positive thing I was able to draw out of this product. I'm exceptionally disappointed and find the product a complete joke. I would expect (and have first hand seen) better quality tablet cases out of Five Below and other various "everything's 5 bucks" general stores. 15 bucks online? Including another 7-15 to ship this piece of garbage? Are you absolutely insane?
I have to admit, just prior to purchasing this tablet I couldn't help but to think that "Joanna" and "Ashley" (the only other two posted reviews of this product at the time of my purchase) were fake reviews, considering they both haven't posted a review before and both uploaded their review on the exact same date. Seems all too perfect, eh? Well, evidently it was. I'd like to highlight a few key points as these undoubtedly fake reviewers point out:
Joanna claims that: When open, the stand capabilities fully support the weight of the N7 and it is at a pretty good angle for viewing.
No. It doesn't. I can't even begin to express how much this statement enrages me because it is absolutely false. This thing can hardly withstand the weight of my cell phone, let alone my tablet.
Meanwhile, Ashley claims that: I am very accustomed to recognizing build quality, and I have a high level of technology expertise. I have already recommended this case to numerous people, including coworkers that have also purchased a new google nexus 7.
WHAT! You're accustomed to recognizing build quality and think that this thing in any way shape or form demonstrates even the most minuscule degree of build quality?
Look elsewhere. Please. I beg you. I cannot stress this enough. Buy anything else. Really. Anything. i-Blason, Blurex, Moko, rooCase, I've used countless cases - close your eyes, take your pick, you'll be happier off with anything else.
Using a case so terrible like this just makes me realize how completely flipping awesome my Blurex slim fit case is.

I just got the Asus travel cover and I must say I like it. Fits really well. The texture is nice. I know with use it can only get better. I ordered the poetic slim book. Just waiting for it to arrive. But until then this will do.
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I have the Blurex Slim case and I like it. It's not that bulky.

Surplus Wind Heavy Duty Metal Anti Shock Drop Protection Case

Anyone have the Surplus Wind Heavy Duty Metal Anti Shock Drop Protection Case yet? Any good?
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Anyone have the Surplus Wind Heavy Duty Metal Anti Shock Drop Protection Case yet? Any good?
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No... but looks cool... wonder how bulky it is?

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They're great! I have one for the Galaxy S4, and it feels like a tank. I can't imagine how big it would be for the Note 2 though.
The two aluminium halves of the case support the phone where the screw holes are, so I wouldn't be surprised if it could withstand being run over by a car. It's a good idea to install a wireless charging pad as well. It works through the silicone cutout in the back, and makes charging much more convenient! The built-in glass screen protector is also nice. None of this!:
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I wouldn't trust it to be fully waterproof though. It's weather resistant at most, protecting it from rain and stuff. Just look at that camera cutout!

to bulky
looks to bulky for my taste. if it adds that much to a s4. can imagine what it's gonna add to a note 2. i'll stick with my otterbox defender

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looks to bulky for my taste. if it adds that much to a s4. can imagine what it's gonna add to a note 2. i'll stick with my otterbox defender
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Went ahead and ordered one the other day. I'll post pics when it comes in. I'll get some side by sides of it vs the OtterBox Defender I have.

on the coffin like)))

i agree. coffin like. lol

Wow! Thats huge!

If you look on that site there's another heavy duty case. It's not as coffin like and has rounded edges.

I am super tempted also.... but ill let you take the plunge and tell us about it...to the dude that will stick with his otterbox... Ive never seen anything bigger than a defender

quatis7 said:
I am super tempted also.... but ill let you take the plunge and tell us about it...to the dude that will stick with his otterbox... Ive never seen anything bigger than a defender
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lol, if you saw the size of my hands you'd understand why the otterbox feels so comfortable to me. i like the feel and overall protection provided by the defender case. anything else feels almost dainty to me so.

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No idea about it but thanks to inform

Got the case today. Ordered it on April 29th and got it in today, May 12th.
The case comes nicely packaged. The outside of the box says it's waterproof, but I wouldn't trust it at all. The camera area has a small piece of tempered glass over it and the seal around it looks like black glue. I't might be waterproof, but risk it. Also, the earplug port doesn't seem like the best seal either. It close really tight, but still seems like a risk. The phone speaker and seems like it has a small black screen over it, doesn't look water proof at all there. That's pretty much the only negative things about the case. The rest is pretty damn good.
The case comes packaged like this:
Opening the box you get the extra screws and the tool to remove the crews.
Now for size comparison. The case next to an Otterbox Defender case. This case is 1/8" longer and 1/8" wider then the Otterbox. To me, that doesn't feel any bigger in my hand at all.
The big difference is the height. The Otterbox is 1/4" thicker then the metal case. Here they are laying flat next to each other.
I weighed the phone in the Otterbox and it was 9.6 oz. In the metal case it weighed 11.4 oz., so a slight increase in weight. And to me the 2 oz. is that big of a deal. What's really nice is the tempered glass screen protector. It feels about 3x's thicker then the plastic one on the Otterbox. There isn't any problem with sensitivity screen interaction. Also, the black square on the back is some of the rubber from the inside of the case and it sits right in the palm and keeps the phone from slipping. The black all along the edges is rubber too and helps with grip. I can see the rubber possibly attracting some dust. Have to wait a few days and see how dirty it gets. All of the buttons work easily too. Power, volume and home button all work perfectly.
I showed this case to 3 other friends and family that have Note 2's and all want to order one now. The only thing that would make this case better would be a big name brand behind it that would back up the waterproof claim. If this case had been around when the Note 2 launched, I would have definitely picked it over the Otterbox.

nice side by side comparison. ty.

Before I got the case I did the live chat on the site and asked a few questions and they said NFC would not work once the case was on. I can use S Beam and all of that just fine since there isn't metal behind the black square on the back.

Also worth mentioning is the impact truss inside of the case's silicone bumper. They are triangular holes that help absorb shock when dropped.

Thanks for the awesome review. I couldn't wait and ordered mine before this review came out. I hope mine arrives as swiftly ad yours did. I am concerned that it won't fit in my iottie dash mount
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Order Link?
Where I can order one?
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Got the case today. Ordered it on April 29th and got it in today, May 12th.
The case comes nicely packaged. The outside of the box says it's waterproof, but I wouldn't trust it at all. The camera area has a small piece of tempered glass over it and the seal around it looks like black glue. I't might be waterproof, but risk it. Also, the earplug port doesn't seem like the best seal either. It close really tight, but still seems like a risk. The phone speaker and seems like it has a small black screen over it, doesn't look water proof at all there. That's pretty much the only negative things about the case. The rest is pretty damn good.
The case comes packaged like this:
Opening the box you get the extra screws and the tool to remove the crews.
Now for size comparison. The case next to an Otterbox Defender case. This case is 1/8" longer and 1/8" wider then the Otterbox. To me, that doesn't feel any bigger in my hand at all.
The big difference is the height. The Otterbox is 1/4" thicker then the metal case. Here they are laying flat next to each other.
I weighed the phone in the Otterbox and it was 9.6 oz. In the metal case it weighed 11.4 oz., so a slight increase in weight. And to me the 2 oz. is that big of a deal. What's really nice is the tempered glass screen protector. It feels about 3x's thicker then the plastic one on the Otterbox. There isn't any problem with sensitivity screen interaction. Also, the black square on the back is some of the rubber from the inside of the case and it sits right in the palm and keeps the phone from slipping. The black all along the edges is rubber too and helps with grip. I can see the rubber possibly attracting some dust. Have to wait a few days and see how dirty it gets. All of the buttons work easily too. Power, volume and home button all work perfectly.
I showed this case to 3 other friends and family that have Note 2's and all want to order one now. The only thing that would make this case better would be a big name brand behind it that would back up the waterproof claim. If this case had been around when the Note 2 launched, I would have definitely picked it over the Otterbox.
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Where I can order one?
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The link is in the first post of this topic.

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The link is in the first post of this topic.
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D'oh, thanks.
How do you like it so far? I've got an Otterbox Defender now and I do like it, but it's a little too bulky and makes the screen corners hard to touch.

Top Rated Case from Amazon Round up review : Heavy duty , lightweight , stylish more

Hi , There .
My name is Ben Hoffman , if you are familian with A C forum you will know i am the formed Admin and i was quite good at accessories.
I just joined this forum a couple days ago . So here we go , let us talk about cases .
And the boss of this forum sent me an email , i am so flatted , he is such a nice guy .
I am keep receive more cases from now , so i only add reviews that i already tested , and i will update them when i receive them
1 Comparison of 2 most Tough Case for Note 5 from Amazon -- Otterbox VS Little Rock
This case comes as a 2 piece clamshell, top part containing the built in screen protector and the bottom having a rigid back and flexible sides that secure it to the top piece. The top half is a secured in place screen protector made of a clear and rigid plastic sheet with a cutout for the action button. The phone is snapped into this portion first where it makes a snug and secure fitment. The bottom half is thicker and possesses the bulk of the padding, seen in the honeycomb ridges and thick sidewalls. This half receives the top where it snugs into the flexible sidewalls.
The power and headphone jacks are covered with flaps, speaker and S-Pen openings are unobstructed and the volume and power buttons are firm but still responsive. The sides of the case are beveled above and below and are textured with a crosshatch design which makes it easy to pick up from a flat surface and have a secure grip. The rear of the case is branded with the company logo and an industrial design. The area around the camera is not very beveled which provides poor access to the Heart Rate Monitor. In testing with 2 OEM and one branded wireless Qi charger pads, the phone charged fine and no undue heat was detected.
In comparing this product with a direct competitor and king of the hill, Otterbox Defender, a few differences stand out. While both items have similar port cover designs, the hinge side on the Otterbox is to the front of the case where the silicone has the greatest flexibility and the Artech case is hinged toward the rear of the case where the silicone has greater stability. In my opinion the silicone on the Artech case will not stretch out around the port covers as easily as the Otterbox could. The Otterbox has a more accessible design around the Heart Rate Monitor than the Artech case does. The shape and texture of the silicone on the Artech case makes it appear slimmer and feel more secure than the Defender.
The biggest negative to the Artech case in my opinion in comparison to the Otterbox case; is the lack of a holster. A device this size in a thick case isn’t as convenient in a pocket. This is a personal preference however, I know many people that do not use a holster. It would be nice if a holster for the Artech was available as an add-on item.
The greatest perk to the Artech case is it is 25% of the price of the Otterbox. A second or third one could be purchased as a backups and still come out under the cost of one Defender.
Link Otterbox Amazon.com: OtterBox DEFENDER Cell Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note5 -
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-DEFE...sr=8-1&keywords=otterbox+defender+note+5+case
$59.98
Link Littlr ROck Amazon.com: Mod edit: Affiliate link removed.
$17.98 , (Get 20% OFF with Artech21) Link here ( it nos affliate link ) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...6-6278-49c1-b6df-7de0cb9b3a26&pf_rd_i=desktop
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Review i found online

Pro’s:
-Solid feel
-Design is functional/makes sense
-Slightly raised lips helps protect the face/edges
-Durable
-Holds up when in heat/hot cars (doesn’t change shape)
-Multiple colors (red is really vibrant)
Con’s:
-May make phone seem a bit bulkier
-Medium weight
-Some women may perceive as “masculine”
UAG cell phone cases really have been the gold standard that I compare all other cell phone cases against. I discovered UAG cases after I got a Note Edge 4 because UAG was the only company that was selling for that particular design. I just traded in my Note Edge and walked out with a Note 5. Once again, UAG has risen to the top in terms of the case that I love to use.
I wrote a review about the Note Edge Case and it got me on their sample list, so, I actually received this case free from UAG in exchange for a review. I mention this (well, to be honest), but also because I do A LOT of Amazon reviews. The #1 thing I’m asked to always review are cell phone cases. As soon as I get done looking and playing with those cases for a few hours or a few days, I always go back to the UAG case, I just feel safer using it because of how sturdy it is and I’ve seen it hold up already, like other times, I’ve dropped my phone and accidently boot kicked it into a wall; no problems, phone held up great, no scratches or anything.
The other thing that I love about this case is that it doesn’t change it shape in the heat. I’m in Texas, where it gets REALLY hot in my car. I’ve noticed that a lot of cell phone cases will slip their shape in the heat, but this one never does. It stays firmly on my cell and I don’t have to worry about it coming off. I’ve been using the UAG case since the Note 5 came out and even when left in my car, no problems.
The heat also leads to the other wonderful problem of me constantly sweating, so the grips on the case are a nice touch without me dropping the phone with my sweaty hands. It’s a small thing, but you don’t think about it until you’re messing around with other cell phone cases. All and all, a great product that I really recommend.
Oh, I don’t keep my phones in my pocket, I put them on my waist, using my shorts or pants to hold up my phone. I mention this because it’s one of the reasons why I drop kick my phones a fair bit. It’s not something to be proud of, but I’d been asked that once before…that’s why I come back to the UAG case because I feel a lot more secure knowing my case is going to help me out in this situation.
Link http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...462663230&sr=8-1&keywords=uag+case+for+note+5 29.98 dolars

Speck case
http://www.amazon.com/Speck-Product...2663303&sr=8-2&keywords=speck+case+for+note+5
This case is amazing!! You might be thinking that it looks like just a simple phone case, and maybe it is. However....have you seen the options for the Samsung Note 5? There aren't very many.
We had several trial and errors with finding cases for our new phones. We searched the depths of Best Buy with their over-indulgence in iPhone accessories. We looked at T-Mobile only to find melt your face hot pink or boring black.We scoured the internet and found cases that looked okay in the pictures but when we received them felt like they were designed by a handless blind man.
This case feels amazing. It is actually my third Speck case, but first Speck case for this phone. It feels really nice and I find comfort that if I suddenly lose motor ability and fling my phone the concrete that this case with take the fall for my phone.
The colors are perfect. True to the picture although the blue is a bit lighter than the picture - Just a tad. It's kind of a sea-foam blue-green. Nonetheless, it's beautiful and I love it. The colors look really nice on my white phone.
It has enough grip that you don't have to worry about it slipping out of your hands. The front bumper comes out just enough to protect the screen but doesn't add bulk to the phone.
The buttons and S Pen are easily accessible as well as the ports and holes.
The case helps with not accidentally touching the screen which is an added bonus.
BUY IT! You know you want to.

Vivid Slim Case
Case looks good. Not a big fan of gold, but it's not really that important to me. I get why others are saying that the plastic is kind of cheap looking and has a visible seam. But that's only when inspected really closely. From a normal, reasonable distance (like that of everyday use), it looks just fine. I even got a couple of compliments on the case today, and I wasn't even showing it to anyone, juat taking it out of or putting it back into my pocket. It has a very modern, almost high-tech look that is admittedly somewhat cheapened by the gold plastic, but that is quickly gotten over. The rubber back has a nice ridged texture, which feels pleasant and grippy in the hand.
It's kind of hard to talk about function or form independent from each other with this case. It seems like a lot of thought went into both aspects during design, as well as how they could compliment each other. For example, the case is slim and adds no appreciable bulk. It also has curved sides that hug the contours of the phone better than my Otterbox Commuter did. I like the Commuter a lot, but between the non-slippery ridged rubber back, the curved edges and the overall thinness of the Artech, it just feels better in the hand. Its more comfortable to hold and I feel like I have a better grip on it. The slim profile of the case makes it very comfortable in a pocket as well.
The phone pops into the case in a single piece. It went in easily, but there are instructions in case you need them. I was a little worried that it might pop out as easily as it popped in. But after slamming the phone hard against my palm several times, it didn't budge. Even when I cupped my palm in an effort to put more stress on the side of the case to purposely get it to pop out. It has a nice, snug fit. There is a nice raised lip around the screen, even with a tempered glass screen protector.
As another poster noted, there is a nice bezel next to the heart rate monitor on the back of the phone that makes it easy to reach. But overall, the camera hole is smaller than my other case. So I feel that the Artech offers better camera protection without interfering with function. This same type of design is noticeable below the home button, where the lip of the case flattens out for more comfortable access. It is obvious that some thought went into this design.
Despite the back being ridged rubber that hugs the palm, the fact that there are a couple of ever so slightly raised plastic parts on the back means that this effect is, regrettably not useful on a table or other flat surface. It feels a little like a missed opportunity, but not a deal breaker.
The buttons and all of the holes for the various ports line up perfectly. The battery and headphone jacks are exposed, which I don't necessarily like, but can live with. There is a rather large opening fir the s pen, but flat surfaces will touch both sides of the case without coming into contact with that part of the device. Further proof that there is a deliberate and thoughtful design here.
The rubber on the back and on the inside of the case seems kind of thin, but is a bit nore rigid than my other case. The power and volume buttons are responsive and soft. They are not very "clicky", of that kind of thing is important to you. It is not important to me, and I like the feel of these buttons.
A good 3/4 of the back is the aforementioned ridged rubber. I'm not sure how much protection it would really offer in the event of a decent drop. Again, I am conparing it to the Otterbox Commuter, which has a plastic over rubber back. One way to find out, which I don't plan on trying anytime soon. But it seems solid enough. There is some ridged pattern on the inside of the case, but I don't know if that is decorative or not. It's not symmetrical, so I think it probably is. In any event, the slightly raised plastic bits on the back look like they would prevent the back of the phone from actually coming into contact with the ground (covered in rubber or no) as the result of a flat drop. But that is just speculation on my part.
In conclusion, i would say that this is a very nice case, a few minor quibbles aside. It's got a nice blend of form and function not often seen in phone cases. It looks and feels good, and the functionality is excellent in my opinion.
For the asking price (I got it free, but you know what I mean), it is definitely nice. I only buy Otterboxes because I get them at a significant discount which puts them in the same price range as the Artech. So if I had to buy one or the other of these, it would be hard to choose (unless the Commuter was full price, in which case it would be Artech hands down because it is a good case and also I'm a tightwad). The Artech looks and especially feels way better, is easier to hold securely, and very comfortable. As far as protection, both seem comparable, but I would give a slight to moderate edge to the Otterbox commuter because of the covered ports and plastic over rubber back. But make no mistake: the Artech Slim Stylish case seems to offer good, solid phone protection. And I'm in no hurry to go back to my other case. I'm gonna go ahead and use this one for a while.
I would definitely recommend this case to anyone looking for a sleek, yet protective case that feels good to hold.
Link http://www.amazon.com/Artech-21-Ark...F8&qid=1463088151&sr=8-2&keywords=note+5+case (It is not affiliate link )
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I bought an Otterbox Defender for my Note 5. At first I was massively impressed by the design compared to my old Supcase. It felt like much more effort and work went into all the details. It all just seemed of higher quality.
I've had it for a week. It's been in the same pocket my old case was in for 9 months (chest), facing the same way, engaged in the exact same activity, except that case doesn't have a scratch on it. The Otterbox screen protector curves away from the screen already, making feedback through the s-pen hugely different on every single part of the display. Dragging something is just not pleasant. It's also been scratched. I would call one scratch a coincidence, but there are two. One of them runs horizontal the center right, pulling the s-pen over it is like nails on a chalkboard.
I don't want to judge it too harshly, small sample size and all, but for the amount of effort I went through to get this case (Note 5 isn't sold in my country, so finding the case was a nightmare, and I paid out the ass) and the hoohaa around the Rolls Royce status Otterbox seems to have attained in the phone case industry, I honestly expected this to be less of a piece of ****. I mean it's become pretty much unusable, after a goddamn week.
So now I have to find a new screen protector that doesn't get in the way of the case, otherwise I might as well throw this thing out.

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I bought an Otterbox Defender for my Note 5. At first I was massively impressed by the design compared to my old Supcase. It felt like much more effort and work went into all the details. It all just seemed of higher quality.
I've had it for a week. It's been in the same pocket my old case was in for 9 months (chest), facing the same way, engaged in the exact same activity, except that case doesn't have a scratch on it. The Otterbox screen protector curves away from the screen already, making feedback through the s-pen hugely different on every single part of the display. Dragging something is just not pleasant. It's also been scratched. I would call one scratch a coincidence, but there are two. One of them runs horizontal the center right, pulling the s-pen over it is like nails on a chalkboard.
I don't want to judge it too harshly, small sample size and all, but for the amount of effort I went through to get this case (Note 5 isn't sold in my country, so finding the case was a nightmare, and I paid out the ass) and the hoohaa around the Rolls Royce status Otterbox seems to have attained in the phone case industry, I honestly expected this to be less of a piece of ****. I mean it's become pretty much unusable, after a goddamn week.
So now I have to find a new screen protector that doesn't get in the way of the case, otherwise I might as well throw this thing out.
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Interesting , i actually peel of the screen protector , and i used it with my tempered glass , then it is perfect .
Otterbox and this case are 2 diiferent cases , i have to say i love otterbox , but it is 60 dollars ,so

dallasmanic said:
i used it with my tempered glass
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Yeah I want to do this, was worried about the case not fitting afterwards though, it seemed pretty tight fitting.

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Yeah I want to do this, was worried about the case not fitting afterwards though, it seemed pretty tight fitting.
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i am glad you like otterbox

Doomerts said:
Yeah I want to do this, was worried about the case not fitting afterwards though, it seemed pretty tight fitting.
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did you find it out yet ?