I recently started using Nillkin Slim Border Bumper case and the speaker mode became unusable for those I talk to because of really bad echo. The echo goes away when the case is removed. Microphone holes are not covered by the case but the case openings are fairly small (1-2mm).
I am using Samsung's Qi backplate which is too thick for most cases. The only ones that work are the bumper ones.
I am thinking of making the microphone holes bigger. Before I mutilate the case, can anyone tell me if bigger holes are likely to fix the echo issue?
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I just wanted to make a post about this case I bought on ebay for my Verizon G2. The listing on ebay said it was for D800 and never mentioned the case fitting any of the other variants - especially the Verizon version with it's different back layout. Anyways, I took a chance since I got 2 of these cases for under $15. They looked very good for the price, they are a 3 piece case that includes a rubber base piece and hard plastic for the bezel and back of the phone. The cases arrived in the mail yesterday and they fit perfectly. That's about all that needs to be said, there's no bulging or any signs of bad fitment anywhere. In fact, the only way to tell this case isn't for the VS980 is the small circular cutout above the camera and flash cutouts on the back. The VS980 doesn't have anything under that circle (I think it may be something to do with a mic on AT&T version???). But the back button cutouts don't even look like they're too big, even though the VS980 has smaller, slimmer buttons. I'm VERY pleased with these cases.
Some notes:
- I would describe the plastic backing of the case as a slick matte finish and the rubber inner cover adds a good grip to offset that. It feels very good in the hand and not at all like it could slip from your fingers easily.
- The case is 3 pieces, as I mentioned earlier. The inner rubber case, the plastic outer and plastic front bezel cover easily snap and unsnap together over top of the rubber.
- No one likes bulky cases and I don't feel like this one adds much to the phone. No more than an Otterbox Commuter.
- The only gripe I have is that where I have changed my LCD density on my G2, the top nav bar is hard to pull down where the case sticks up a little. However, this may not be an issue with the stock density of 480 where the nav bar is a little fatter. Also, the case sticking up is not a bad thing, obviously when the phone is laid face down this is a good thing so the screen never comes in contact with the surface the phone is laid on.
- One good thing for people who use the back hardware buttons a lot, which I don't because I use the knock on/off every time, this case's cutouts make it very easy to feel where the buttons end and begin. Not sure about other versions, but the VS980's buttons are small and almost feel flat to the back of the phone. This is a big reason I avoid using them if possible. However, with the case on it's much easier to make sure you press the one you're meaning to.
This part of the review only pertains to anyone who might have the Otterbox Commuter case from a Droid DNA if that's what phone you're coming to the G2 from. My DNA Otterbox fits the G2 LIKE A GLOVE. It's weird actually. Aside from the bottom headphone jack and covering up the back buttons, everything else is perfect. You can see what I mean from the pics. So if you're someone who has this case and doesn't use the headphones and back buttons much then this case will work for what it's meant to do - protect your phone. I use my headphones at the gym all the time, otherwise it would be the one I use. All you would have to do is drill a hole in the bottom where the jack is and you're good to go. I know this is an easy mod because I actually drilled a hole in the back of the case to make the DNA's rear LED notification light visible. That was strange to me how the Commuter didn't come with that cutout on its own.
Anyways, I'm sorry for getting off topic, but it really is relevant since some others like me who came from the DNA may have the same case.
In conclusion, the Dynamic Tuff Impact Hybrid Cover Case, as it's called on ebay, works PERFECTLY. Don't worry if it doesn't say it fits the VS980, because it does. There are tons of color options and they can be mixed and matched. That's what I did, I bought the Blue/Black and the Black/White to make the Blue/White (Kentucky Wildcats basketball, Go Big Blue!) and also to have a solid Black case too.
For $7 you can't beat this case and it fits all G2's. Take a look at the pics. I hope this will be useful to Verizon G2 owners who are looking for a good case.
Note: I received a discount on this case in return for reviewing it.
This case is better than others which claim to offer a huge amount of protection because it is not as bulky as most of the others. One reason could be also because it does not in fact include a cover with a built-in screen protector for the front, although there are lips which do stick up around the front to protect it when the phone is placed face down on a table.
Wireless charging works well with this case as well which can be an issue with other protective cases.
The back of the phone is a shiny plastic material which can be a fingerprint magnet to a very small extent, but that is not nearly as noticeable as an issue as the phone has on the back when it has no cover. The back is also curved on the sides like the bare phone itself, so it is very comfortable to hold.
In order to make up for some possible slipperiness on the very back, you can see by the photos included that that is more than made up for by the rubber "grippy" sides. I would have preferred the side on the phone with the volume buttons to have the same rubber material all the way up the side as the side of the phone with the power button, but that is just my preference with which everyone may not agree.
On the front, the top lip and the bottom lip around the screen are hard rubber, while the sides edges are in fact the same plastic as the center of the back of the phone. They do not fit right up to the edge of the glass the same way - so on the front you can see a little of the metal edge on the top and bottom front edges of the phone with this case. However, it is just this one 'slight flaw' that makes the next paragraph possible:
It may sound counterintuitive, but what I like most about this case is that is not only a very protective case for the phone, but it is also very easy to slip on and off the phone at the same time - the rubber and plastic pieces do not have to be pulled apart from each other to put the phone in or to take it out. Just grap a couple corners and with a little effort it will pop off - not so easy that it would ever slip off on it's own - it is very snug. It may seem like a silly thing, but I have a custom proclip holder in the car (for the bare phone) - and I like to slip my phone into that when I get into the car. As that requires removing the case and slipping it back on, when I am using the other protective cases for my phone I am forced to just not use the proclip holder those times when I am driving - except not with this case!
All in all I really like this case and I'll be using it a lot!
wondermanyoulove said:
it is 4.99 dollars in Ebay
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Probably one of the other reviewers. I still have mine.
So I picked up the MoKO Case from Amazon the other day until I can get my hands on an UAG case. For $8 it isn't half bad. Seems to fit perfectly. Its 2 piece case. It does feel a little rough in the hands because of the design on the back, but I'm used to it as I had one similar on my HTC M8. All the holes and slots seem to line up great. At first I thought 1 row of speaker holes were covered but they aren't, it looks a bit odd, but I guess they cut it to fit the mic hole and the speaker hole in the same area.
Also love the Kickstand for watching Netflix.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AJOYAM0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01
I bought this for $5 CAD from ebay and it's better than my crimson Otterbox Commuter case for OPO 3. This case offers much better drop protection and it has a deep camera cutout. It is bulkier than Otterbox but comes with better grip as well.
These are offered in various colours but i went with black.
How is the inner rubber quality ?
sandeeppathak007 said:
How is the inner rubber quality ?
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its a typical matte finish rubber. Its thick and smooth. cut outs are also perfect.
i bought it too this weekend for 3 usd i think on aliexpress.
Right before I buy this, how are the buttons on either side? How are the cutouts?
Some ebay cases I get make the buttons really hard to press.
Also, I use a metal plate to attach my phone to my car mount, do you think a very, very thin metal plate could wedge between the soft/hard casing? Sorry I can't provide a URL, but if you know what a "Spigen CD Slot Car Mount" looks like, you'll see the plate I'm referring to.
Appreciate it!
Any ideas on a nonslip thin cover for the bottom of the Gemini or very small felt or rubber feet?
I expect to receive my unit soon.
My idea was to use silicone to create my own "feet".
The idea is to cut feet shaped holes into thin foam, the kind you would use for scrapbooking, stick the foam onto the bottom of the gemini, fill the cut out holes with a thin layer of silicone (should be neutral curing silicone, not the type that causes a vinegar smell when curing), then remove the foam molds and let it cure.
Since I haven't physically held a Gemini PDA in my hands yet I still don't know where the rear feet underneath the LCD need to be so that the device doesn't tilt backwards. Possibly the rubber feet will need to be on the metal hinge itself, which would make things a bit more complicated.
Silicone shouldn't stick that well, so I expect to loose a foot now and then and I hope that it will be easily removable without damaging the devices case.
drwatson said:
I expect to receive my unit soon.
My idea was to use silicone to create my own "feet".
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Silicone shouldn't stick that well, so I expect to loose a foot now and then and I hope that it will be easily removable without damaging the devices case.
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Or just get wide enough grip tape to cover the entire bottom plate. That's what I plan to do with mine since cases that allow you to keep using it are pretty much impossible with this sort of device.
Oh, how nasty I can't imagine this will ever come off again
If you want to make feet, you guys should really check out Sugru! It's amazing stuff. It makes for a great present too. They should just about give me a commission, haha
https://sugru.com
I had a leftover woven carbon fiber sticky sheet that I cut to size and put on the bottom metal plate. Protects and looks good.