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Like when you move an icon from one home screen to another, you slide it to the edge and wait. I've tried a few different cases and they all have such a high edge on them taht they inhibit my thumb/finger's ability to go all the way to the edge of the screen - making it virtually impossible to move an icon.
The bigger issue is that it affects my typing when trying to quickly swype through the "P" or "Q", etc.
So...anyone have a case with a very low profile..allowing your finger to glide over that are similar to a case-less phone? I rarely, if ever, see that being discussed when cases are talked about.
I too am interested in what people have to say about this. I have a 2-piece hard case i don't use because it prevents me from using Swype effectively, so i just resorted to the Zagg full-body screen and avoid putting things in my pocket alongside my phone lol
I just use the verizon high gloss black case. it's a great fit. I actually had the body glove before but moved down to this one... don't drop my phone so I don't feel a need for a huge case ya know? I can now use swype and drag effectively as well.
Is the verizon case a two piece snap on or a flexible pull on?
Try the 'ElCheapo' in my sig.. swype works GREAT with it.
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Is the verizon case a two piece snap on or a flexible pull on?
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The Verizon case is a one piece flexible pull on.
I does have the raised lip you are talking about but it is not as pronounced as some of the aftermarket cases I've seen.
Here is one on eBay (this is the one I bought).
Verizon HTC Incredible Black Silicone Gloss Cover OEM
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When moving items from one screen to the other, I find it hard even without a case. A solution that works for me is to press the item you want to move and then use the virtual trackball to move from one screen to the other.
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The Verizon case is a one piece flexible pull on.
I does have the raised lip you are talking about but it is not as pronounced as some of the aftermarket cases I've seen.
Here is one on eBay (this is the one I bought).
Just a side note...
When moving items from one screen to the other, I find it hard even without a case. A solution that works for me is to press the item you want to move and then use the virtual trackball to move from one screen to the other.
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not that I'm moving icons around constantly, but this will definitely help me, thanks!
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&archetypeId=12056&page=1
I have never had any troubles with swype while using this case. It covers no section of the screen and grips onto the small outer edge of the phone. Works like a charm!
I also hate hitting my case when swyping the screen. I find that the argile design case from amzer.com works best for me and I've been using it for a month.
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admittedly, I don't have my DInc just yet but I ordered/received the Seidio Innocase Actice II for HTC Incredible... It came with a cardboard insert that mimics the phone actually being inside of it... The edges on this case seem to be really low profile and with this cardboard insert my finger can easily glide off edges.
You can get find an in-motion view of the same case for Evo on Youtube—I can't link as I am a n00b
My DInc is coming tomorrow so I will update with results but with the silicone edges and a slight inner bevel to this I think it may be what you're looking for... case features an outer exoskeleton that protects back and corners for more protection than just the silicone material could offer.
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Try the 'ElCheapo' in my sig.. swype works GREAT with it.
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Thanks a bunch for this. Handhelditems.com is amazing!! I just ordered two "ElCheapo" skins and a 3-pack of screen protectors with express shipping (3-5 days) shipping for $15. I've seen a good review of the screen protectors and I think I'll wind up being very pleased for the money.
I used the 30% off coupon code found at http://www.techbargains.com/vendor_detail.cfm/596/Hand-Held-Items-coupon-code
Seidio Active case is pretty much non-intrusive...with good access to the screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7424801&postcount=6
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Swype beta appears to be closed but I've had my phone and Seidio Innocase Active for a few weeks now and I think this case will work just fine with Swype and the edge issue you mentioned.
Silicone case from best buy. Just for a red one today.
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the Barely There case by Case-Mate is the best i've seen thus far. I absolutely love mine. Though the face of the screen isn't protected very well, the corners and back are. Its material feels the same as the battery cover on the back of the device. It looks nice and is very comfortable.
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Droid-...e-HTC-Droid-Incredible-Barely-There-Cases.asp
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Thanks a bunch for this. Handhelditems.com is amazing!! I just ordered two "ElCheapo" skins and a 3-pack of screen protectors with express shipping (3-5 days) shipping for $15. I've seen a good review of the screen protectors and I think I'll wind up being very pleased for the money.
I used the 30% off coupon code found at http://www.techbargains.com/vendor_detail.cfm/596/Hand-Held-Items-coupon-code
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Well, I just got my cases and screen protectors yesterday. The cases are fantastic for the price. The screen protectors on the other hand were all cut to big and left bubbles after applying them, so I'm having them send me new ones. At least it was only $4 for all three.
I picked up the Spect case from my local VZW yesterday. I had the faded black/red from vzw and I hated the sides on it.. I wanted a one piece, not a 2 piece..
well this one is friggin awesome. The sales folks working there had never heard/seen the case before and In the 30 minutes I was in the store, 4 employees bought it after playing with it on my phone and 2 additional customers bought it as well. its a one piece design and the interior is cloth so it wont scratch up the screen. I dont have an issue with Swype as it doesn't cover the front at all.
Well worth checking out...
Innocase ii here, no issues at all.
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Well, I just got my cases and screen protectors yesterday. The cases are fantastic for the price. The screen protectors on the other hand were all cut to big and left bubbles after applying them, so I'm having them send me new ones. At least it was only $4 for all three.
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Your welcome! What colors did you get? I got the black first then ordered the Burgundy later on.. I was kinda hoping it would be a bit darker though.
Did they give you any kinda application fluid for the screen protectors?
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the Barely There case by Case-Mate is the best i've seen thus far. I absolutely love mine. Though the face of the screen isn't protected very well, the corners and back are. Its material feels the same as the battery cover on the back of the device. It looks nice and is very comfortable.
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Droid-...e-HTC-Droid-Incredible-Barely-There-Cases.asp
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Those look nice. I'm going to look into those. Thanks
Finally got the Ghost Armor skins in at the kiosks. Beats the hell out of Zagg protectors. Full body and screen only are both available. Mine is super shiny now!
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Finally got the Ghost Armor skins in at the kiosks. Beats the hell out of Zagg protectors. Full body and screen only are both available. Mine is super shiny now!
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Any pics?
I'll get them up when I get home today.
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Finally got the Ghost Armor skins in at the kiosks. Beats the hell out of Zagg protectors. Full body and screen only are both available. Mine is super shiny now!
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Do they have the matte finish?
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Looks like exactly the same thing as Invisible Shield to me. What's the difference?
I've owned both Ghost Armor and Zagg on many different devices. I've found that Zagg has a rubbery feel and yellows out in about 6 months or so. No such problems on my Nexus One that has been covered in Ghost Armor since I got it a month after it was released.
My MacBook Pro, Nexus One, and Nexus S are all Ghost Armored. Next up is my Nook Color.
Various pics of my Nexus S in Ghost Armor. Some of the pics are a little dusty. This is about 24 hours after it was done. No bubbles or "orange peeling." I'm pleased.
http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/blueacidsr5/Ghost Armor for Nexus S/
edit: These were taken with my Nexus One
Interesting. I'll be curious to see how my Invisible Shield looks at that time.
It's definately better than nothing. I haven't tried the BSE pretoectors yet either but I hear people like them. I still think the Ghost Armor is smoother, but still has the non slip surface I want.
The one for my MacBook is full body, including the trackpad. If it was covered with Zagg I would have been driven bonkers weeks ago because of the slight rubbery feel.
Blue Acid,
Looking at your pics, it looks like Ghost Armor doesn't have the same texture as the InvisibleShields ("orange-peel" texture). Is this true?
I'm debating between these and Clarivue, which I believe has a slick texture vs. rubbery/friction.
How do these screen protectors work with swype?
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Does anyone know where I can buy Ghost Armor in the UK?? Is there a UK site that sells Ghost Armor products?
They have a site but don't sell the matte version I want. Had it on my evo and it was sweet... just google ghost armor
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It is much smoother than Zagg. Haven't tried any other protectors other than Zagg and Ghost Armor.
GA is almost as smooth as the glass itself. At certain angles you can see the slight ripples of the protector but you can't feel it.
My roommates both have Vibrants with GA and they handle Swype just fine.
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Granted, it'd fairly cold out and in my house as well but how long did it take for your skin to fully dry? I'm still getting a little screen door and some bubbles on the case battery door. Love the fit but my touch screen is a little unresponsive. Seems my back button especially has this issue. I didn't use the phone for about 8 hours after I installed this. It seems great quality and it feels so much better than the zagg. I'm hoping my back button didn't just start acting up. On my 5th nexus here.
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Mine was bubble free and done the same day. Gave it 24 hours to firm up fully. The Ghost Armor people have a machine they use to heat the whole skin up so the bubbles are gone immediately.
Does it cover the gloss black rim around the front of the phone?
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Any site to order it?
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Mine was bubble free and done the same day. Gave it 24 hours to firm up fully. The Ghost Armor people have a machine they use to heat the whole skin up so the bubbles are gone immediately.
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Mind posting pictures? I've been reading about issues with smudges and such and I decided I'd do some research into screen protectors. I had one on my Epic but it was the Zagg one and it felt crappy. I like the feel of the smooth glass but I do understand that I can't expect one to be that perfect but from what I'm reading this would be my best shot.
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I'm looking for a protective case for my Note 2 that has a grippy/hard rubber feel that doesn't slide around when I lay it down on it's back. I have an Otterbox commuter but the back is hard plastic and slides around a lot if I lay it down unless I flip it over. My wife has an Iphone and her otterbox has a very grippy rubbery feel that is non slip. I wish their Note 2 cases were like that. I'm looking at the Griffin Survivor case and was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations before I try it out? Thanks!
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I'm looking for a protective case for my Note 2 that has a grippy/hard rubber feel that doesn't slide around when I lay it down on it's back. I have an Otterbox commuter but the back is hard plastic and slides around a lot if I lay it down unless I flip it over. My wife has an Iphone and her otterbox has a very grippy rubbery feel that is non slip. I wish their Note 2 cases were like that. I'm looking at the Griffin Survivor case and was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations before I try it out? Thanks!
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http://www.amazon.com/Duzign-Sentin...1378141878&sr=8-3&keywords=duzign+case+note+2
This case has been discussed by many on this forum and it has good reviews. It is definitely protective and grippy. You can even tell from the back rubbery design. If you want something slim, with a soft matte feel, i'd get the Six Abundant Case: http://www.amazon.com/DBA-Cases-Abu...=1378141992&sr=8-1&keywords=six+abundant+case
Wow, that first one definitely looks grippy!
Thanks!
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Wow, that first one definitely looks grippy!
Thanks!
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Do you know if the back is hard plastic or a softer rubber feel on the first one? I need it to stay put on a flat surface as I move around at work. The Commuter slides all over the place, which I cannot have. It will "stick" if I turn it over because of the rubber edges, but I need the phone to be face up/hands free. Thanks again for your suggestions.
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Do you know if the back is hard plastic or a softer rubber feel on the first one? I need it to stay put on a flat surface as I move around at work. The Commuter slides all over the place, which I cannot have. It will "stick" if I turn it over because of the rubber edges, but I need the phone to be face up/hands free. Thanks again for your suggestions.
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From all the reviews and things I have heard about it, it seems to be in the middle. A hard rubber. So it's good for shock absorption. Definitely not a soft rubber because that would wear out very easily. However, from what everyone in the forums have said and from the amazon reviews, it seems like it will stay in place without issue. Also, it's only $10 and from amazon. If you don't like it, you can ship it back the same day for a full refund without any cost to you. Just keep the original box/packaging.
Here's a quote from someone who has it: "The back part of the case (the black exterior) feels more like silicone than plastic which gives it a nice look and grip. I have dropped my phone once on this case and I have to say that this case does a very good job on absorbing impact."
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Do you know if the back is hard plastic or a softer rubber feel on the first one? I need it to stay put on a flat surface as I move around at work. The Commuter slides all over the place, which I cannot have. It will "stick" if I turn it over because of the rubber edges, but I need the phone to be face up/hands free. Thanks again for your suggestions.
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It's a hard plastic exo with a softer plastic inner. I have this case and it will not hold in place on a hard flat surface. Mine will not even "stick" when placed screen down. The kickstand is about a 4/10 (flimsy, too easily collapsed etc)
Also, the buttons, imo, are junk. Last night, after I started using this case again after owning it for ~6 months (used for 2 weeks), I took a razor blade to the buttons. Couldn't stand them being so difficult to press.
However, the drop protection is definitely up to the same level as the commuter, for being such a cheap case.
I'd say it's worth the price, maybe even less.
Also, I have a similar six abundant case that was free. And although it's very nice, and my most used case, it offers very little protection, and definitely not "grippy" on surfaces.
Wish I had some suggestions. The Griffin Sur. looks grippy. If you search the forum here there are a few people that bought one and commented on the quality. I believe they don't officially support it.. So it's actually a knockoff.
Edit2: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174889 has info for the knockoff griffin. Enjoy.
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It's a hard plastic exo with a softer plastic inner. I have this case and it will not hold in place on a hard flat surface. Mine will not even "stick" when placed screen down. The kickstand is about a 4/10 (flimsy, too easily collapsed etc)
Also, the buttons, imo, are junk. Last night, after I started using this case again after owning it for ~6 months (used for 2 weeks), I took a razor blade to the buttons. Couldn't stand them being so difficult to press.
However, the drop protection is definitely up to the same level as the commuter, for being such a cheap case.
I'd say it's worth the price, maybe even less.
Also, I have a similar six abundant case that was free. And although it's very nice, and my most used case, it offers very little protection, and definitely not "grippy" on surfaces.
Wish I had some suggestions. The Griffin Sur. looks grippy. If you search the forum here there are a few people that bought one and commented on the quality. I believe they don't officially support it.. So it's actually a knockoff.
Edit2: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174889 has info for the knockoff griffin. Enjoy.
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Thanks for the input, bro. That's rather unfortunate. I guess other sources don't have the best description then.
Have you looked into the body glove case? That looks pretty nice and there is a lot of discussion recently on it in the Post Your Pics of Your Phone thread. Check it out.
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Thanks for the input, bro. That's rather unfortunate. I guess other sources don't have the best description then.
Have you looked into the body glove case? That looks pretty nice and there is a lot of discussion recently on it in the Post Your Pics of Your Phone thread. Check it out.
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Definitely bro, maybe others will chime in with different opinions about it.
I was actually just revisiting the idea of the body glove refined gel case (been subbed to that thread for forever). I remember it being a very popular case earlier this year. At one point there was an eBay seller with ~50 of them for $8+free shipping. I should have jumped on it then. I'm just afraid that the lower section of the case (shiny area) will end up scratching easily (read: shiny back mercury case).
Still haven't even gotten around to trying the UAG... Even though I designed and 3D printed some custom inserts.
What case are you rockin?
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Definitely bro, maybe others will chime in with different opinions about it.
I was actually just revisiting the idea of the body glove refined gel case (been subbed to that thread for forever). I remember it being a very popular case earlier this year. At one point there was an eBay seller with ~50 of them for $8+free shipping. I should have jumped on it then. I'm just afraid that the lower section of the case (shiny area) will end up scratching easily (read: shiny back mercury case).
Still haven't even gotten around to trying the UAG... Even though I designed and 3D printed some custom inserts.
What case are you rockin?
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3d printing?? Dude that's awesome! I saw on geeky gadgets or theawesomer website ad about a 3d real time laser scanner. It was really impressive. Expensive ($1400 I think) but very cool. Right now I'm using my Six Abundant Case. I rotate between that and my white UAG case. The UAG case is worth it for me. It's not super bulky and protects my phone extremely well. I have large hands so I have no problem gripping and using my phone in one hand with either case on. I do have way too many cases at this point. I even have the casemate tough. Totally forgot to mention that. That definitely has a good feel in terms of grip and it is super slim for a fully protective case. Another nice one is the DBA ultra case. I'll most likely be upgrading to the note 3 so I stopped buying more cases, lol.
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3d printing?? Dude that's awesome! I saw on geeky gadgets or theawesomer website ad about a 3d real time laser scanner. It was really impressive. Expensive ($1400 I think) but very cool. Right now I'm using my Six Abundant Case. I rotate between that and my white UAG case. The UAG case is worth it for me. It's not super bulky and protects my phone extremely well. I have large hands so I have no problem gripping and using my phone in one hand with either case on. I do have way too many cases at this point. I even have the casemate tough. Totally forgot to mention that. That definitely has a good feel in terms of grip and it is super slim for a fully protective case. Another nice one is the DBA ultra case. I'll most likely be upgrading to the note 3 so I stopped buying more cases, lol.
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Yeah! Got into robotics development at my University a few years back and somehow got nominated to be the guy that learns the ins/outs of our 3D printer so that I can teach others everything about it (even the computer science professors). In the printing world, $1400 is fairly cheap for a production item.
I did see the 3D scanner. I believe it is going to be made by Makerbot. We made our own using a Kinect (think: xbox 360) to do real-time scans of objects and roll them into 3D files. However, I usually make one-off prints so I have to build them entirely by hand in a 3D environment.
Agh.. You are making it hard not to press the "complete my order" button for the black uag haha. I too have large hands/long fingers; I often get my iPhone-using-friends asking me how I always use one hand with this beast. If I was a female I'm sure I'd have gained muscle from just using it by now lol.
Forgot about casemate. I'll have to check them out. (have their tough case on my Skyrocket & love it)
I'll most likely be upgrading as well (if not at least a smart watch).. So now seems like a bad time for me to by yet another case.. But.. I have an addiction lol.
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Yeah! Got into robotics development at my University a few years back and somehow got nominated to be the guy that learns the ins/outs of our 3D printer so that I can teach others everything about it (even the computer science professors). In the printing world, $1400 is fairly cheap for a production item.
I did see the 3D scanner. I believe it is going to be made by Makerbot. We made our own using a Kinect (think: xbox 360) to do real-time scans of objects and roll them into 3D files. However, I usually make one-off prints so I have to build them entirely by hand in a 3D environment.
Agh.. You are making it hard not to press the "complete my order" button for the black uag haha. I too have large hands/long fingers; I often get my iPhone-using-friends asking me how I always use one hand with this beast. If I was a female I'm sure I'd have gained muscle from just using it by now lol.
Forgot about casemate. I'll have to check them out. (have their tough case on my Skyrocket & love it)
I'll most likely be upgrading as well (if not at least a smart watch).. So now seems like a bad time for me to by yet another case.. But.. I have an addiction lol.
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That's really nice, bro. I know $1400 is not that expensive when it refers to such technology, but I meant in general - that's like a nice fully loaded laptop price, lol. I'm familiar with Kinect/Xbox360 so yeah, that's really interesting. I'm sure the whole 3D development can take time from scratch. Maybe I missed them, but did you ever post pics of your 3D-rendered cases? I'd love to see how they turned out.
Yes, the Case-Mate Tough is solid. I have the same black one as in this teamvenum review: http://www.teamvenum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=686
I know you complained about the buttons you eventually cut out of your Sentinel case. This is where the UAG shines. The button design makes it super easy to press the covered buttons. The one thing I love about my UAG case is that I can just toss my phone around onto my bed or the table like whatever without any worry. The shock absorption technology on UAG cases is pretty solid. I even got one for my father's S3 and he loves it (esp since he is accident prone/clumsy with all technology, lol).
Yes, the smart watch upgrade is definitely happening for me as well. I can't wait till they release the Samsung Gear this September. It's definitely going to be a step up from my pebble watch, which I use and wear all the time.
Also, your addiction...I understand all too well, especially being a huge tech fanatic. If you don't have a solid protective/easy to hold case currently and work in an environment where you really need that, I would go for it.
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That's really nice, bro. I know $1400 is not that expensive when it refers to such technology, but I meant in general - that's like a nice fully loaded laptop price, lol. I'm familiar with Kinect/Xbox360 so yeah, that's really interesting. I'm sure the whole 3D development can take time from scratch. Maybe I missed them, but did you ever post pics of your 3D-rendered cases? I'd love to see how they turned out.
Yes, the Case-Mate Tough is solid. I have the same black one as in this teamvenum review: http://www.teamvenum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=686
I know you complained about the buttons you eventually cut out of your Sentinel case. This is where the UAG shines. The button design makes it super easy to press the covered buttons. The one thing I love about my UAG case is that I can just toss my phone around onto my bed or the table like whatever without any worry. The shock absorption technology on UAG cases is pretty solid. I even got one for my father's S3 and he loves it (esp since he is accident prone/clumsy with all technology, lol).
Yes, the smart watch upgrade is definitely happening for me as well. I can't wait till they release the Samsung Gear this September. It's definitely going to be a step up from my pebble watch, which I use and wear all the time.
Also, your addiction...I understand all too well, especially being a huge tech fanatic. If you don't have a solid protective/easy to hold case currently and work in an environment where you really need that, I would go for it.
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I never printed any cases for my Note 2, just the inserts for the UAG case with lettering and glow in the dark filament etc. I did make four cases for my gf's S3 but in the end she moved to a pink folio wallet case (which would take too much time to make haha). I've since then had two dead SD cards.. So I've lost a lot of pictures (backups are my priority every 24hrs now..). The cases were more of a "wow factor" type of thing. Everywhere we went people asked more about her case than my huge phone lol.. Lead to a lot of explanations of what a 3D printer is.. But After a few times on/off of the case they'd get weak and start to crack at random layers of which the printer printed it (our printer has a resolution of 0.001mm).
Started sanding the area of the Sentinel case today that I hacked out with the razor to make it smoother. Only had about ten minutes with some 1600grit paper, so I got one side pretty smooth!
I wanted to pledge money to the kreyos smart watch but got worried that I'd be stuck with money in the air for it and no item on my wrist until next summer.. The galaxy gear is definitely going to be watched (pun intended)! As long as it stays within $200-300..
As you can tell, it's hard for me to commit to some purchases lol!
To op: I remember seeing some peel & stick grip strips for phones. They were just thin clear gel-type adhesive strips. Been looking for them but can't find the review. Honestly, I'd also like a grippy case..
Edit: found it! www.egrips.com/ check it out.
Thanks for everyone's input...much appreciated. I own the Bodyglove case but I is still harder plastic than I would like. Its a decent case though. I had the Casemate Toughcase for my Note 1 and liked it, very protective as well, but still had a hard plastic outer shell. Maybe I'll research on getting some type of nonslip rubber strips for my Otterbox to see how that works. There are a few cases mentioned here I'll have to take a look at. Thanks again to you all.
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Thanks for everyone's input...much appreciated. I own the Bodyglove case but I is still harder plastic than I would like. Its a decent case though. I had the Casemate Toughcase for my Note 1 and liked it, very protective as well, but still had a hard plastic outer shell. Maybe I'll research on getting some type of nonslip rubber strips for my Otterbox to see how that works. There are a few cases mentioned here I'll have to take a look at. Thanks again to you all.
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Try the DBA Cases Ultra protection cases very good quality and good feel
http://www.dbacases.com/samsung.html
I have the UAG case. I have used the UAG line of cases for all my phones and they are solid. They have the bevel in the front so if it drops face down you wont shatter your screen and it has extra cushion on the corner bumpers. They are only $30 - $35 online. They fit on my OEM samsung dock with spare batttery charger.
The reason why I trust all my phones in the UAG case is that my wife's nephew through my note down the escalator at the mall. My heart stopped as I saw it tumble and bounce off every step. When I went to get it, the phone and case didnt have a scratch on it. The otterboxes are great but they are way too big. Especially for our note.
I am using a cheap eBay tpu. Smoke clear and it is rubber. It works great and protects just fine. Best of all it was only a buck and a half! Rubber does a pretty decent job of keeping it from sliding around unless it is on something very slick. keeps good in the hand too
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I have the body glove from sprint.
I feel it offers the best for daily use and it has pocketablility which is nice. It doesn't get hung up as it has a glossy surface at the bottom of the phone.
What are the best options for screen protectors right now? Has anyone tried the spigen ultra crystal for the g2, i have had good experiences with them in the past. I know that with my galaxy nexus the glass was curved so much that a normal screen protector couldn't fit across the entire screen and the wet apply screen protectors were a mess and looked horrible. Does the g2 have the same problem?
I was wondering the same thing. Anyone bought a screen protector they're happy with? Not a big fan of the wet application type
I used one of the wet application ones from Phantom Skinz (sp?) on my Nexus. It worked so well that I plan on ordering one for the G2.
I actually got the ones from T-Mobile and was quite surprised on how much I like them! They are a dry application, very easy to install, not sticky at all (feel very much like the natural surface before the screen protector), and what I like most...very, very clear and fingerprint and smudge resistant. The only downside is they are a little bit more than I usually spend on screen protectors, $17 for 2.
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Wow that seems like a good sign, the best screen protector is one that you can't tell is on the phone. I'm curious, how much of the screen does it cover and do you have any pictures of it installed that you could share?
I got the only one that AT&T stocked. It's a glossy as opposed to an anti glare but the fit and finish is spot on and I can't even tell it's there. Very pleased.
/except for the glossy part
I picked up a few screen protectors from xtreemguard .com. pretty much the same thing as best skins ever. Used code fall80 for 80 percent off. Order was 3 bucks for shipping and two screen. Shipping was fast. Not amazing but definitely the best under $10.
I'm currently rocking the XOSkins wet application screen protector and like it so far.
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I have the iloome flex tempered glass screen protector on order so I picked up the Supershieldz off ebay (6 for $5 shipped) as a hold over. They're dry application, fit well, and have decent clarity. Probably not terribly different from most plastic films, but man it hazes up from fingerprints like nothing else. I cleaned it off today with rubbing alcohol and it has already picked up some mild scratches. Guess you cant expect too much for less than a buck per screen protector.
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I use the Spigen Ultra Crystal. My third phone whith them. Would not use any other. It actually seems just a tad small but I guess that leaves room for a case. It leaves about an 1/8 of an inch around the sides.
I use to pay the big money for ZAGG. When I bought my G2 (9/12) there wasn't anyone that had screen protectors, so I bought the 3 pack from VZW. I still have the first one on, and no issues. Paid like 10 bucks. It works fine for me.
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I use the Spigen Ultra Crystal. My third phone whith them. Would not use any other. It actually seems just a tad small but I guess that leaves room for a case. It leaves about an 1/8 of an inch around the sides.
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Do the sides have any problems with the edges? And are you using a case with it?
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I have the iloome flex tempered glass screen protector on order so I picked up the Supershieldz off ebay (6 for $5 shipped) as a hold over. They're dry application, fit well, and have decent clarity. Probably not terribly different from most plastic films, but man it hazes up from fingerprints like nothing else. I cleaned it off today with rubbing alcohol and it has already picked up some mild scratches. Guess you cant expect too much for less than a buck per screen protector.
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I did the same thing but can't seem to line up those supershieldz it's either the top lifts up or the bottom. I take pride in my installations lol everyone at work comes to me.
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I have the skinomi screen protector on my phone but it's not really adhering well with my case on it. I waited a full day and the edges still come up
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I bought the overpriced crap from Verizon and they just peeled up with the gel case I bought from them too. Ordered the 80% off xtreme skins or whatever they're called and they're great. Fit nicely under the case. Only gripe I have is the screen isn't as slick as the ones from Verizon or the actual screen.
Well this time I just tried a bit different.... its not Zagg one...its not Spigen..but this time I tried Privacy at Fommy.....
heard a lot about it from one of my friend and after wearing it on my G2.. I can say that the thing it says..it delivers..now I can easily check out my official mails at crowded place and am not worried about the guys standing around me as its not visible to them..that is something I really like about it and moreover it is very finely gripped on the phone and does not even give the feel as If I have placed something on the screen.....I know its quite new one but I am liking this product...
Go with the iloome tempered glass protector I had one on my note 2 it works great and it curves to the edges
http://www.iloome.com/LG-G2-Screen-Protector-Tempered/dp/B00F4IJ93W
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Just wanted everyone to know that I picked up these from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EL94VPQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and although they fit well, the adhesive is too weak and they are slightly too big. The is a little lifting around the edges but the poetic case does not interfere with it.
I use these:
http://www.techarmor.com/by-device/...acement-warranty-3-pack-retail-packaging.html
Easy to install and the edges do not interfere with my VZW shell/holster case. Been using on my N7 with poetic case for several months and still looks beautiful. Comes with lifetime guarantee too.
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Ive bought this, the benks hsr sp.. Had rave reviews for my previous phones, the xperia z and htc one. So imma try it out
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251333808533
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Disclaimer: SlickWraps sent me these skins to review for the S7 Edge
SlickWraps(SW):
The Samples I was sent are pre-production units and might exhibit some issues that shouldn't appear on the final product.
Over the years I’ve come to enjoy using various wraps/skins on all of my devices. SlickWraps has been a company that I’ve always purchased from despite having issues with some orders they promptly addressed the concerns.
SlickWraps has a goof policy which means that if you mess up the install SlickWraps (SW) will replace your skin so you can try again. I haven’t seen anything similar offered from any other company which is one of the things that makes SW stand out from the crowded market.
There is a very large variety of wraps offered from SW ranging from their popular carbon fiber to galactic series. Each style of skin has a different texture and is made from 3M vinyl excluding their natural series. There are also more premium variants offered in the form of the natural series. This series usually includes Horween Leather, cork, and bamboo. I’ve owned several leather ones, and a bamboo for my Nexus 6 all of which were great.
While the offerings listed on their website are always full sets (front, back, and sides), you can order just one part of the set by contacting them based on my previous experiences. SlickWraps will also take requests depending on what you would like to have done which is something I’ve done before.
Note: The words skin and wrap will be used interchangeably
I’m going to review 4 different wraps for my S7 Edge from some of their different series.
Overall Fit:
Back:
This part is crucial to whether you have a good looking wrap/skin or bad one when it’s installed on the phone. I’ve seen some terribly cut skins before that weren’t even worth using, thankfully this was not the case here. The back panel goes edge-to-edge (no pun intended) all while having all of the proper cutouts with tight tolerances for the camera/flash module.
Sides:
Side wraps are the hardest piece to install, but they make the phone look more ‘complete’ when applied. Here the side wraps come in 4 distinct pieces (top, Bottom, left, and right). I usually install the side pieces first, then the top and bottom out of preference. The sides do not interfere with the buttons function, and were relatively easy to install compared to what I was expecting. When installing the top and bottom it’s important to thoroughly heat the corners to ensure they stick properly. This process might take some time if you haven’t done it before, but patience will help out a lot here. All of the ports (top/bottom) are cut perfectly, and there is also a piece that covers the hybrid sim tray. My gold/black wraps were missing this piece, but I’m sure that will be corrected once I hear back from SW.
Front:
The use of front skins allows you to effectively change the color of your phone once you have installed the other pieces of the wrap. Each of the two pieces completely covers the phones top/bottom bezel perfectly giving you a nice look. There is a home button piece included, but if used it will prohibit the fingerprint scanner from working. I applied it for the pictures only since I use the fingerprint scanner; it is included to give people the option if they decide not to use the scanner.
Here is a picture of all of the wraps together (gold was installed on the phone):
What's included with each set:
-Back skin
-left,right,top,bottom (side skins)
-Camera skin
-Heart rate sensor/flash module skin
-Front top/bottom skins
(Note: as I mentioned these are pre-production units, so some issues are expected. A few of the skins were missing the sim tray piece)
Metal Series: Gold
The first one I will list below is from the ‘Metal’ series which features a texture akin to a brushed stainless steel surface. This style is one of my favorites, and is the same series as the skin I’m currently using on my Nexus 6P. The color is vivid with a nice shimmer to it corresponding with the particular metal it is styled after. The gold wrap is bright in certain lighting, yet it also has a nice subdued look to it at other times. It is hard to truly capture the color of it because of the reflectance, so the pictures can’t do the wrap proper justice.
Metal Series Pictures:
Wood Series: Zebra
If you enjoy a more traditional look the wood series might suit your needs. The texture is more granular similar to how some quality TPU cases feel. All of the pieces of this set are cut in sections to keep the grain consistent throughout the wrap which adds an extra level of detail. I was send the Zebra wood version; this one features nice long dark ‘zebra’ strips layered between a lighter colored ‘wood’. I like the look of this on my silver S7 Edge because it is light enough to complement the silver.
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Color Series: Black
This is one of my favorite skins due to its texture. The skin feels like the OP sandstone back (not as ‘grippy’ because it’s a skin) giving it a nice texture. No matter what phone I have this is usually on the list of skins I end up buying (Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nvidia Shield Tablet LTE, now the S7 Edge). Unlike the dbrand matte black skin (this isn’t technically a matte skin) this skin doesn’t show fingerprints, or oil. Here the black is a nice contrast to my silver S7 Edge, but it would also look really nice on the black version. Overall the skin isn’t reflective, it has the best texture, and it just looks unique. I don’t recall of the other color series skins have this texture as well, so I’ll have to check into that.
Color Series Pictures:
Carbon Fiber Series: Green
Carbon fiber skins are usually the most popular because of their unique look. This particular one is a very bright almost fluorescent green that likely won't appeal to everyone, but I like the vibrant look. It would be quite a feat to lose the phone given the color of the skin, and how reflective it is. Since this carbon fiber skin (not real carbon fiber of course) has a subtle texture it catches the light nicely to bring out the colors; the same can be said for all of the carbon fiber skin colors I've used to date. While using just this skin you will have more grip than the glass back/aluminum sides provide, but it's not as much as the color series black provided. The true color of this skin was rather difficult to capture, even using my DSLR in manual mode. Some of the colors might vary slightly because I had to adjust a few pictures via Photoshop CC15. I wanted to ensure people were aware of this for transparency of the write up.
Carbon Fiber Series Pictures:
Note: I had a screen protector installed while using this skin. It didn't let the front pieces adhere fully due it it going edge to edge.
Natural Series: Real Bamboo
SlickWraps Natural series is my favorite ‘wrap’ they offer for numerous reason. The variety of different materials they offer is great. I’ve personally used all of their real Horween leather choices (natural, football, black, brown), as well as their real bamboo which is the one I’m reviewing now. If I recall correctly they have 4 leather options, 5 wood, and a cork one as well. I haven’t tried the cork, or other woods, so I cannot offer much of an input on them, but I can infer some things based on my previous experiences.
The bamboo has a nice texture just as any bamboo product that you might have seen/used does. The finish on it is smooth, but you can still feel the ‘grain’ as you hold the phone with the bamboo installed. I used one on my Nexus 6 last year for a while, and I enjoyed how it felt/held up over time despite normal use. The bamboo itself is a little thick due to it being real wood. I measured it to be 0.8mm, so you won’t be able to use a case with it, but why would you want to cover it up? It was nice to see how SlickWraps added in relief cuts so it could properly contour to the curved nature of the S7 Edges back glass. The edges of the bamboo can come off as a little sharp which can be fixed with some fine sand paper if you wanted. I personally wouldn’t do that because I enjoy how it feels on my phone despite that. Installation of the natural series (especially the wood) is the easiest to do in my opinion. I just simple lined up the camera/flash module with the cutouts and dropped it in place. The fit was edge to edge perfection despite this being a preproduction sample.
The natural series include only the back panel and camera piece; I prefer to just have the back panel/camera covered since those are the most fragile parts of this phone besides the front. You can’t go wrong with real leather/wood/cork, especially not on the S7 Edge. I know many people that enjoy the look of the glass, but find it too slippery. I think using another material that is equally nice/nicer is more than acceptable to use. If I didn’t use a case daily (because I tend to drop my phone), then I would have one of the natural series wraps on my phone like I did with my Nexus 6. The real bamboo comes off the phone without hurting it at all (I removed it after reviewing it so I could use my case for when I go to the gym). There was a little residue left in some areas, but it came off easily with a lens wipe in matter of seconds.
Natural Series Bamboo Pictures:
Natural Series Engraved Bamboo:
As a continuation of my natural series review I was sent an engraved version of the bamboo. The patter was laser ‘burned’ into the wood giving it a nice unique styling. This particular bamboo back has SlickWraps own pattern as you can see by the repeating double S throughout the design. One of the first things I noticed about the bamboo was how nice the texture was from burning in the pattern. It really gives it a nice feel that could arguable add a small amount of grip depending on how you look at it. The camera piece was cutout from the same area of the bamboo as can be seen by the way it lines up with the pattern. This attention to detail is not something you see every day when getting a product. I didn’t do the world’s best job installing it, but you can still see how well it lines up despite that.
Unlike the previous bamboo wrap, this one does not have relief cuts along the edges to account for the curved back. This made it slightly harder to install because the sides didn’t want to stay down at first. I applied a small amount of heat from my wife’s hair dryer which fixed that problem promptly. Next, I wanted to make an important note: once you have the bamboo touch the back of your phone during installation it’s nearly impossible to reposition. The reason for this is due to the stronger adhesive needed to keep the thicker wood attached/contouring to the phones back. I’ve installed more of these than I can count over the years (not as many of the natural series), and I managed to get it ever so slightly off center. It probably wasn’t something most of you will notice if you just look at the pictures without reading this first. Overall the thickness remains the same at ~0.8mm which is quite thin considering this is real wood. As noted with my review of the original bamboo wrap this cannot be used in conjunction with a case. I wouldn’t want to cover up a nice wood back anyway (the glass of the S7/S7 Edge is a little different because it’s not exactly ‘pretty’) If you were thinking about getting a Toast wood wrap for your phone, this one might make you change your mind. While it doesn’t cover the whole phone like theirs, it does offer a unique style (there are other wood options as well), and I believe SlickWraps will customize one for you if you send them a message. I haven’t requested a customer wrap in about a year now; however, when I did it was really nice. (I had a Horween Leather back for my Nexus 6 Ultra Hybrid case made). Let me know what you think down in the comments!
Natural Series Engraved Bamboo Pictures:
More updates/details coming soon!.
OP Updated with the Green Carbon Fiber skin
So screen protectors and skins is a no go combination? Good to know!
Awesome job as always though
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So screen protectors and skins is a no go combination? Good to know!
Awesome job as always though
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It depends on which ones. The iCarez works just not my wet install one since its edge to edge. Also cases might not like that much added thickness if you plan on using one, I didn't test it to find out, but I can.
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I just ordered the glactic series trooper baby!
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It depends on which ones. The iCarez works just not my wet install one since its edge to edge. Also cases might not like that much added thickness if you plan on using one, I didn't test it to find out, but I can.
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I have used lots of slick wraps in the past and they work perfectly with some cases. Depends on the case and case fit.
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I have used lots of slick wraps in the past and they work perfectly with some cases. Depends on the case and case fit.
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It really depends on the phone/case. My Nexus 6P will fit in cases with a back skin, but it causes issues with the top lip popping off. The S7E on the other hand had issues with the button alignment while using just a back skin from my experiences. This was evident on my Spigen Tough Armor, NeoHybrid Crystal, Thin Fit, Speck Candyshell Grip and a few others. I can install one and take pictures to demonstrate what I'm referring to. The cases for this phone have tight tolerances so even a very small amount of added thickness can be the difference between a good/poor fit. I'm not saying this is always the situation, but I wanted to let people know that it does occur to help out.
Edit: I also have a silver carbon fiber SW skin that I might add later on this week. If anyone is interested in seeing it on the phone let me know.
I've not used one of these before, but they always look like they would start peeling within weeks of them being installed. How hardy are they?
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I've not used one of these before, but they always look like they would start peeling within weeks of them being installed. How hardy are they?
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They don't peel off if you install them correctly. The side skins won't work with a case but the back one will. Installing them is a breeze for me, plus SW has install videos of I recall correctly. If you would like I can make a video tutorial on how to install the skins. I've never had a back skin peel off on any device without me trying to remove it.
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How does slick wraps compare to dbrand? Specifically the carbon fiber ?
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How does slick wraps compare to dbrand? Specifically the carbon fiber ?
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Considering they both use 3M vinyl they should feel the same. I can double check because I have skins from both companies at home. It really comes down to the way each one is cut, SW cuts theirs differently than dbrand, but I don't have my dbrand yet to compare it with. I think it will be here Monday judging by the tracking #, I'll let you know how the fit it as well. I like wider range of colors SW offers personally, (silver carbon especially) and the glow series is fun too. I'll have to pick one of those up to see how it looks on my S7E. I know other companies like Skinomi don't use 3M vinyl (or at least they didn't think last time I bought one), so the quality is mediocre in comparison. The SW I received are beta samples therefore any small issues will be revised before they go full scale with the skins. Right now the skins go E2E on the back, and the sides only have a super small gap which is likely my fault since I never use side skins and installing them can be a little tricky.
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I should hopefully have my Dark Lord skin sitting at home when I get there... it was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but never got updated or delivered. This new post guy is killing me on missing packages.
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JaredC01 said:
I should hopefully have my Dark Lord skin sitting at home when I get there... it was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but never got updated or delivered. This new post guy is killing me on missing packages.
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Post some pictures when you get them installed. I know how that goes, my neighbor usually gets my packages and forgets to bring me them.
Edit: I need to install my silver carbon wrap, but it's been a busy week/weekend. I'll probably throw the back on tomorrow then post pictures of it.
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Do wraps help accidental presses on the sides when using the phone one handed?
Or would I need a case instead?
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Do wraps help accidental presses on the sides when using the phone one handed?
Or would I need a case instead?
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I haven't used the phone enough with just the wraps to really notice any difference. Ideally a case would stop accidental touches (or Samsung can push out a patch). Maybe another member who has some installed could help out a little more. I normally use a case because I drop my phone on occasion (I use a back skin on my phone too)
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I just ordered the glactic series trooper baby!
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that looks awesome !
it looks pretty shiny.. does it feel slippery with it on?
As posted in the case thread...
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Do wraps help accidental presses on the sides when using the phone one handed?
Or would I need a case instead?
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Running a custom skin and case and I can say that the skin doesn't help with accidental presses on the edges since it's merely a layer over the glass/metal on the device. It will however, help with "gripability" so the phone won't slip out of the hand as easily. A case definitely reduced the accidental presses, especially when laying on your back and viewing with the screen above you.
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Looks nice, is that a silver S7E or a white one?