Has anyone bought one of the Dot View cases on Ebay for 19.99-29.99 from China,Hong-Kong, Singapore, etc? Are these fake? Is there any reason that would lead you to believe that they're not genuine?
Of course they are fake...thats why they are so cheap. Usually they have no htc logo and are made of cheaper materials. Some people have posted that the knock offs aren't too bad. There is another thread already going on this topic in this forum.
Post your review and pics if you get one.
I ordered one from amazon for $9.94 with free shipping.... Of course the expected delivery date is September 27 but whatever. I think the DOT View case is a neat gimmick but it certainly didn't seem worth the $40-$50 price tag so when I saw one for less than $10 I was intrigued enough to try it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...ought-chinese-knockoff-dot-view-case-t2831596
I got one and it's nice. I like it better than the OEM version because there is a bit of a hinge on the side so it lays more flat when flipped open. It also works well with my .33mm glass screen protector
Is there any Dot View case, genuine or not, which is clear on the back, so we can still show the beautiful metal chassis?
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http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?divid=Samsung&model=Samsung+Focus+I917&cat=cases&skuno=89682
$10 bucks isn't bad. Haven't done a great deal of digging yet though for other cases.
Wondering if At&t is going to have any cases on launch. They have been historically bad in the past at carrying anything but iphone accessories on new launches.
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Says it ships 12/1.
I'm hoping AT&T includes a screen protector with it. They have with all other smart phones I've got from them.
Amzer® Silicone Skin Jelly Case - Black For Samsung Focus I917
got this case and happy with this. it fits perfectly and having openings for the main ports. could have been much better if supplied with a screen protector.....although I like it.....................
how'd you get it before the ship date and before the phones even out?
John973 said:
how'd you get it before the ship date and before the phones even out?
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Lots of places are selling WP7 accessories for new phones that aren't out yet...it's quite common
the_scotsman said:
Lots of places are selling WP7 accessories for new phones that aren't out yet...it's quite common
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Yes, but the Amzer case is not scheduled to ship before 12/1 per their website.
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Lots of places are selling WP7 accessories for new phones that aren't out yet...it's quite common
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I can't find a single site selling a silicone case for the Focus right now - or any case for that matter. Where did you get yours?
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I can't find a single site selling a silicone case for the Focus right now - or any case for that matter. Where did you get yours?
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att site has some
Just ordered the Amzer Jelly case. It is a stop gap until better cases come out. Fommy is running a special right now. If you act quick, you can get 10% off and free shipping. I paid $8.95 total using promo code "PRESHOP". Good until 23NOV 23:59 est.
Picked up a $7 case on ebay, black silicone. Should arrive any day now and it will tide me over until something better becomes available.
bch238 said:
Picked up a $7 case on ebay, black silicone. Should arrive any day now and it will tide me over until something better becomes available.
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Got my ebay case/skin. It's rubbery, fits well will contours matching the back of the phone. Camera, power, and volume are raised nubs, not cut-outs. Actually this helps with button actuation. Changes the feel of the phone in the hand substantially for the better. You have more control while typing, and you don't feel like the phone will squirt from your hand. Note this is the rubbery-soft type, not the gel type of skin (e.g. like the BodyGlove that AT&T sells).
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Got my ebay case/skin. It's rubbery, fits well will contours matching the back of the phone. Camera, power, and volume are raised nubs, not cut-outs. Actually this helps with button actuation. Changes the feel of the phone in the hand substantially for the better. You have more control while typing, and you don't feel like the phone will squirt from your hand. Note this is the rubbery-soft type, not the gel type of skin (e.g. like the BodyGlove that AT&T sells).
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Is this the one you're talking about? it's pretty cheap and i looked at some people's feedback about the case and they said it was good as well.
*tinyurl.com/2a6vwwz
Yeah, that's the one, or an equivalent from another seller. I'm sure they are all exactly the same. The kiosks at the mall would sell it for $20.
ATT Gel case - not good for me
jimecm said:
att site has some
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I try the ATT, I wasted my money. It is so tight that the power button is aparently pressed, so become very sensitive. to avoid this I drill a whole in the gel. Not good
Any pics?
bch238 said:
Picked up a $7 case on ebay, black silicone. Should arrive any day now and it will tide me over until something better becomes available.
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Can u take some pics when it arrives? with the phone in and out if possible? thanks.
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Can u take some pics when it arrives? with the phone in and out if possible? thanks.
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Yeah I'm also curious. I'll probably order it once I see that someone else actually has it haha.
Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case
I ordered the Amzer Silicon Skin Jelly Case for my Samsung Focus from Amzer.com and WOW!!! ... talk about absolute perfection!
I tried the $34 one from the AT&T store and it seemed like an idiot designed it and so of course I didn't expect much from a $10 case but figured it would be something until more are developed for this type of phone.
Boy was I wrong about this being a temporary fix because this $10 thinhg fits absolutely perfect, no obstruction with the buttons, looks amazing, feels like it protects this thing PERFECTLY! and feels so velvety smooth & grippy.
The reason I got mine already is because the black color is out of stock but not the other colors and so I ordered black for myself and maroon red for my wife and so they shipped hers already with no extra shipping charges. AND might I add that the maroon red doesn't look girly at all, it actually looks pretty bad-a%% with the black color of the phone. Of course I'm still waiting for my black one BUT for those want it now, the maroon red is the coolest color right after black.
I just ordered 2 of those jelly cases for the Wife and I, and I ordered a cool leather pouch w/belt clip case from www.focusaccessories.com to hold mine at work...
Could you post pics of your Focus with the Amzer case?
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Still waiting on mine to deliver....any day now.
I made a big splurge and ordered a blue leather Noreve case [quite] a while ago. Web page said 10-14 days, but it turned into 6 weeks. When I finally got it today, it is pretty nice (will post photos later), but the configuration on the front is wrong, with a camera sized hole on the left, when the camera is actually on the right. Between the extended wait time and the wrong design, I could not recommend Noreve, unless you're a glutton for punishment.
The hole in the front is not for the camera its for the notification led.
So you can see if you have any missed events with the flip cover closed. If you dont want it ill buy it from you at a discount.
Well, thanks. Now I do feel like an idiot (still ticked about the long wait I guess).
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Well, thanks. Now I do feel like an idiot (still ticked about the long wait I guess).
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CoughthanksbuttonCough.......
Post some pics of it when you get a chance would love to see it.
Here is the Noreve case. The first 2 are of a Cruzerlite silicone case I got on a 3 for 2 Amazon deal, and which I really like, especially the clear one (not pictured). It is slim, gives good grip and actually has cutouts for buttons, unlike others I have tried. The Noreve is blue leather and is nice. I got the belt clip attachment, which is a first for me, but some of my pockets are a little small for the phone and I thought it might be handy. The case is a pretty good fit, but doesn't exactly grab tightly to the phone. I hope it doesn't fall out when the cover is open. We'll see. I have had Melkco cases for other phones of a very similar style that held on better.
Maybe the shipping quote you saw was for another region? The cases ship from France.
I reviewed one of their cases, and I'm currently testing another. I'm very happy with what I've received so far.
Here is the first review:
http://www.examiner.com/review/revi...-couture-leather-case-beige-for-galaxy-note-2
Next one is more masculine and it's a horizontal flip case, the review will post soon.
Google Play store finally has the legendary Nexus 10 Covers for 29 bucks plus freight. Offered in Grey or red. Bout time;
Now I might be able to toss the Poetic one.
Looks pretty stylish. £24.99 in UK, currently in stock, plus £5.99 delivery.
EDIT: I've just noticed that it doesn't cover the back of the device, or the corners. It literally just covers the screen, and attaches at the rear.
Think I'll skip it, I was looking for a neoprene pouch anyway.
2 others have already posted this lol
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We know we know! lol eh everyone is excited though, I'm sure lots of these posts will be popping up.
I ordered one to mess with, I want to see if I can make it into a folding cover like the real smart covers.
I ordered one mostly because it's an official accessory. Otherwise... I can't justify $30 for what is essentially a slim piece of plastic with a magnet
After reviewing several different version of Dot View Case Clone, I ordered mine at Amazon for $10 here http://amzn.to/1uCKago
This one stated that it is using the same material as the HTC version else some other version uses leather front cover with cut out holes which I'm worried that swiping on it wont be as smooth.
Anyone had the leather front cover version? They have some nice colors especially the gold color for my gold M8.
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After reviewing several different version of Dot View Case Clone, I ordered mine at Amazon for $10 here http://amzn.to/1uCKago
This one stated that it is using the same material as the HTC version else some other version uses leather front cover with cut out holes which I'm worried that swiping on it wont be as smooth.
Anyone had the leather front cover version? They have some nice colors especially the gold color for my gold M8.
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I purchased this one, http://www.ebay.com/itm/291190318285, which should be here today or tomorrow. It arrived at my post office about an hour ago. I'll post my thoughts here in the next couple days.
Ordered one off eBay. Hopefully it is good but if not eBay does have their guarantee so I think its worth the risk.
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I purchased this one, http://www.ebay.com/itm/291190318285, which should be here today or tomorrow. It arrived at my post office about an hour ago. I'll post my thoughts here in the next couple days.
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Got this case yesterday. I have a OEM dot view case as well that I broke trying to stretch it. This cover isn't quite as thick/sturdy but other than that I can barely tell a difference between the two. It mentions on the eBay item that it's "Dot View Flip Leather Case" though none of it seems leather to me. I did pull on it a bit to get it to fit on my glass screen protector and it sits almost flush. Better than the OEM case.
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Got this case yesterday. I have a OEM dot view case as well that I broke trying to stretch it. This cover isn't quite as thick/sturdy but other than that I can barely tell a difference between the two. It mentions on the eBay item that it's "Dot View Flip Leather Case" though none of it seems leather to me. I did pull on it a bit to get it to fit on my glass screen protector and it sits almost flush. Better than the OEM case.
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That looks pretty good. Does it function perfectly as well? What did you do with your broken one? If the actual cover piece is intact, I may be interested in taking it off your hands, haha. I really wish the dot view case covered the right edge of the phone...
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That looks pretty good. Does it function perfectly as well? What did you do with your broken one? If the actual cover piece is intact, I may be interested in taking it off your hands, haha. I really wish the dot view case covered the right edge of the phone...
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Yeah it works well. Not as snappy closing and folds over easier than the OEM which I like. I wish they made one that didn't automatically close though. I was hopping the "leather" feature would be the folding side and it would lay open if I wanted it to. OH well. It folds more flat than the original at least.
I have my old one. Basically the cover tore off the back when trying to stretch it to fit over my glass screen protector. I then glued it into a cheap case I got off Amazon and it fit decent but wasn't perfect and the view through the case just seemed off. Here's a couple pictures of my MacGyver'd case.
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Got this case yesterday. I have a OEM dot view case as well that I broke trying to stretch it. This cover isn't quite as thick/sturdy but other than that I can barely tell a difference between the two. It mentions on the eBay item that it's "Dot View Flip Leather Case" though none of it seems leather to me. I did pull on it a bit to get it to fit on my glass screen protector and it sits almost flush. Better than the OEM case.
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What size screen protector do you have? A .3mm?
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What size screen protector do you have? A .3mm?
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Yep. This one, http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6100440084.html . Did save me last weekend though. I have a decent chip on the bottom right edge of it. I don't remember dropping my phone but I was at a party and far from sober.
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Yeah it works well. Not as snappy closing and folds over easier than the OEM which I like. I wish they made one that didn't automatically close though. I was hopping the "leather" feature would be the folding side and it would lay open if I wanted it to. OH well. It folds more flat than the original at least.
I have my old one. Basically the cover tore off the back when trying to stretch it to fit over my glass screen protector. I then glued it into a cheap case I got off Amazon and it fit decent but wasn't perfect and the view through the case just seemed off. Here's a couple pictures of my MacGyver'd case.
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That's exactly what my idea was. I wanted to find a way to incorporate the cover into my current case which provides much more coverage than the Dot View does.
Might have to try this out
I like my pure-gear case, but I've always been intrigued by the dot view...
Never buy the knockoff, the quality sucks. You get what you pay.
i got this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-THIN-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item27e7b67cf4
revolve82 said:
After reviewing several different version of Dot View Case Clone, I ordered mine at Amazon for $10 here http://amzn.to/1uCKago
This one stated that it is using the same material as the HTC version else some other version uses leather front cover with cut out holes which I'm worried that swiping on it wont be as smooth.
Anyone had the leather front cover version? They have some nice colors especially the gold color for my gold M8.
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Received mine today, I didn't own the OEM version so am unable to compare but this version seems just fine and works exactly like the original version.
I bought one from miniseller in ebay. I got it today only they sent me a case that isn't a dot view and it is for the m7
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I got one for about $15 off eBay.. It has htc logos on it but almost certainly is a knock off. Sad part is that it doesn't close all the way with my tempered glass screen protector so it's kind of a waste of money. I've seen some posts that say it will close better after about a week but I tend to doubt it.
Quality seems fine and about the same as the authentic ones.
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I got one for about $15 off eBay.. It has htc logos on it but almost certainly is a knock off. Sad part is that it doesn't close all the way with my tempered glass screen protector so it's kind of a waste of money. I've seen some posts that say it will close better after about a week but I tend to doubt it.
Quality seems fine and about the same as the authentic ones.
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I got a knockoff from ebay as well. Though it doesn't say htc anywhere on it. IMO it's way better than the OEM one. The hinge allows the cover to lay flatter when opened than the OEM one I have and it does work fine with my .33mm glass screen protector. It did seem to break in as at first it would lay almost flat but not quite. Now it lays flat. No complaints!
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I got a knockoff from ebay as well. Though it doesn't say htc anywhere on it. IMO it's way better than the OEM one. The hinge allows the cover to lay flatter when opened than the OEM one I have and it does work fine with my .33mm glass screen protector. It did seem to break in as at first it would lay almost flat but not quite. Now it lays flat. No complaints!
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Thanks... I'll put it back on for a few days and see if it improves. I have a iloome glass protector on. Fingers crossed
I bought this one from amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LXYN6ZI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It definitely isn't as nice a quality as the OEM Dot View but it does fold flatter against the back. It seems to function perfectly but does not lay perfectly flat as I have a .33 tempered glass screen protector. I'm actually think about hitting it wit a heat gun to help it out a little bit.
I would never have bought the OEM case at the price they were charging for it, but this knock off was certainly worth the $9.94 I spent on it.
I have the same case as poster above me it was surprising better than the knockoff I bought in the U.S which the inside start to peel, didn't have htc logo on it and was more money.
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I paid $12.99 on eBay for a knock off case. I paid the extra 3 bucks because it had the HTC logo on front and on the back. So far it's fine.
Someone just posted a disturbing issue with the dot view case magnet leaving an 'imprint' on the screen. It's in the accessories section.
Should we start worrying about this from our dot view cases?
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Please post what you find.
Folding Wallet Style:
Made by HHUAN on Amazon for $11.88
TPU back plus tempered glass:
Made by KJYF on Amazon for $8.73
Verizon lists Case-Mate cases but does not have inventory online or in stores. Also not listed on the Case-Mate website.
Any others?
Some cases by Design Skin here:
http://en.designskinmall.com/category/lg-wing/398/
Not my cup of tea, but some may like.
Do you have direct links for the ones you've listed?
Forum rules won't let me post URLs until my 10th post.
Look on amazon for item:
B08L4XDVBL
B08L4XNJNM
B08JZDKSHB
B08KXQ1CL5
B08KXMM2ZY
B08L4XBRFY
I ordered a couple of those. Delivery slated for sometime between November 6 and December 10.
Casemate clear fron Verizon
I have had experience with the clear Casemate case from verizon for a few days now. Its probably the worst case ive ever had. Terrible design, uses adhesive to adhere the front screen piece and easily come off with any pressure against it. Rear case holds just fine but is incredibly thick and changes the device into a boxy phone. Needless to say save your money and get a different case
Cool, thanks! Let us know how you like any of the ones you order.
I was thinking a possible case idea would be a rear TPU case that adheres with adhesive, but then has an extended flexible rubber that overlaps the screen edges. Then you could fold back the rubber when you want to swivel. Just a brainstorm, not sure how it would work in a practical use.
Just pulled the trigger on a case and protector from a Korean website (GMarket)
https://www.reddit.com/r/LGWing/comments/jeb6mn/just_bought_a_voia_case_and_screen_protector_from/
Just received my case from design skin I got the LG Wing Mix Two Pocket Card Case - Black/Yellow so far I like it way better than the case I got from Verizon that one was the worst case I ever got especially the front cover I think came off so easily.
Just got the Spigen case. It's a hard plastic case and it stays on using sticky pads. We'll see how long it lasts but it feels high quality and nice.
Kinanizer said:
Just got the Spigen case. It's a hard plastic case and it stays on using sticky pads. We'll see how long it lasts but it feels high quality and nice.
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That's what I ordered today,it's the only one that's somewhat available ATM. No cases in stock at any of the carriers in my area.
Spigen quality is always top-notch, definitely no worries there & the price on it is reasonable.
If You guys get some good cases. Please leave links
? thanks!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JDZBZSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The black is on sale
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JDZBZSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The black is on sale
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This case came yesterday. I like the way it feels and the protection is good on the back half of the phone. It's not too slippery. I don't know that I could have expected anything more. ?
Case-Mate - Tough Plus - Case for LG Wing (5G) - 15 ft Drop Protection - Micropel - Black (CM044584
not cheap but for what I paid for the phone its the best on out there.
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Please post what you find.
Folding Wallet Style:
Made by HHUAN on Amazon for $11.88
TPU back plus tempered glass:
Made by KJYF on Amazon for $8.73
Verizon lists Case-Mate cases but does not have inventory online or in stores. Also not listed on the Case-Mate website.
Any others?
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I agree... Got my case through T mobile for 40