I love the metal finish and look but I've been using a clear case along with a glass screen protector since it's very slippery. I now want to use it naked but need to add some kind of grip, especially to the sides... Anyone has any ideas, like some kind of clear bumper or skin?
Thanks
Try a DBrand skin for more texture and grip. Slickwrap is another option.
Badelhas said:
I love the metal finish and look but I've been using a clear case along with a glass screen protector since it's very slippery. I now want to use it naked but need to add some kind of grip, especially to the sides... Anyone has any ideas, like some kind of clear bumper or skin?
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use a skin from fireflex or dbrand or any other brand you like. select a grippy texture. make sure all sides are covered. that will do the trick
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use a skin from fireflex or dbrand or any other brand you like. select a grippy texture. make sure all sides are covered. that will do the trick
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I wanna see and feel the metal finish, at least partially. Isn't there something transparent that I can apply on the sides or something?
Badelhas said:
I wanna see and feel the metal finish, at least partially. Isn't there something transparent that I can apply on the sides or something?
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You can. I think there are transparent skins available too. Check them out. Transparent skins are always better.
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You can. I think there are transparent skins available too. Check them out. Transparent skins are always better.
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I checked the brands you suggested and didn't find any clear skin. I found a seller from Romania called "X-Skinz" on eBay for 11 bucks but can't find any reviews about it anywhere. And his 97% rating is not inspiring there are cheaper yet on eBay but from China and those must be terrible.
Xtremeguard also has a full body clear skin but it dosent protect the sides.
Badelhas said:
I checked the brands you suggested and didn't find any clear skin. I found a seller from Romania called "X-Skinz" on eBay for 11 bucks but can't find any reviews about it anywhere. And his 97% rating is not inspiring there are cheaper yet on eBay but from China and those must be terrible.
Xtremeguard also has a full body clear skin but it dosent protect the sides.
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No xtremeguard doesn't provide side parts. Don't go there if you want full body. Lol. What seller you have seen in ebay? Post a link if you can.
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No xtremeguard doesn't provide side parts. Don't go there if you want full body. Lol. What seller you have seen in ebay? Post a link if you can.
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http://m.ebay.com/itm/HTC-One-M8-2-...ble-Skin-Cover-Screen-Protector-/281486163211
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http://m.ebay.com/itm/HTC-One-M8-2-...ble-Skin-Cover-Screen-Protector-/281486163211
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It seems it does provide side parts. Not bad. Who knows how the quality will be. Never heard of it.
This should do the trick.
I have the carbon fiber skin on my Transformer. It's real nice and recommended. I've been thinking of getting this clear skin for my M8 one of these days. As you can see it does wrap around the sides. Should give you the grip your looking for.
Skinomi TechSkin
theandies said:
This should do the trick.
I have the carbon fiber skin on my Transformer. It's real nice and recommended. I've been thinking of getting this clear skin for my M8 one of these days. As you can see it does wrap around the sides. Should give you the grip your looking for.
Skinomi TechSkin
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Thanks. This one seems expensive but what do you think about it? http://www.bodyguardz.com/htc-one-m8-cases-screen-protectors-covers-shields-clear-skins-films.html
Badelhas said:
Thanks. This one seems expensive but what do you think about it? http://www.bodyguardz.com/htc-one-m8-cases-screen-protectors-covers-shields-clear-skins-films.html
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That looks cool but yes, expensive. Give it a try and let us know.
I'm using the Dotview I got for Christmas right now. I was using this until then.
My Review of the Luvvitt Clearview htc One M8 Case
I go naked at home when I was using my Clearview. The novelty of the Dotview hasn't worn off yet.......it will though.
Regarding cases, I am currently using the Spigen Ultra Hybrid Clear case but the best looking clear case I used (at the same expense of less protection) is the Baseus Ultra Thin Clear TPU Case
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But I really would like to try it naked, feel the metal and all that. When you think about it, what's the point of buying a metal body smartphone if your not feeling it? Problem is the lack of grip... If only the sides were textured, that's what I really wanted now
Weirdly, I've been thinking about this too. I ran naked for a few days and really liked it however it is insanely slippery!
I started searching for mobile "grips" as I wanted something I could "apply" to certain areas. For me its namely bottom right corner, bottom left corner as that's where contact is when I'm holding it one handed. However all I could really find either looked horrible or poor DIY jobs.
I wanted something transparent, low profile but has a slightly "grippy" texture.
I'm thinking about checking out DIY store for adhesive tapes etc. and seeing if anything is suitable. Other avenues might be worth exploring, those sticky back gel things used to apply to ornaments etc. to prevent scratching surfaces they're placed on. And the sticky back materials they use on the bottom of chair/table legs to prevent scratching wood flooring.
For me, even a small square of material which is super thin, transparent and otherwise unnoticeable on the rear bottom half of the handset would suffice for a decent grip.
What would be even better though, is a low profile bumper which lips around front and back adding grip around the edges.
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Weirdly, I've been thinking about this too. I ran naked for a few days and really liked it however it is insanely slippery!
I started searching for mobile "grips" as I wanted something I could "apply" to certain areas. For me its namely bottom right corner, bottom left corner as that's where contact is when I'm holding it one handed. However all I could really find either looked horrible or poor DIY jobs.
I wanted something transparent, low profile but has a slightly "grippy" texture.
I'm thinking about checking out DIY store for adhesive tapes etc. and seeing if anything is suitable. Other avenues might be worth exploring, those sticky back gel things used to apply to ornaments etc. to prevent scratching surfaces they're placed on. And the sticky back materials they use on the bottom of chair/table legs to prevent scratching wood flooring.
For me, even a small square of material which is super thin, transparent and otherwise unnoticeable on the rear bottom half of the handset would suffice for a decent grip.
What would be even better though, is a low profile bumper which lips around front and back adding grip around the edges.
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Exactly. Or some kind of crystal clear bumper only, instead of the metal bumper I saw. That would be great. I have a friend who is a "McGuyver" kind of guy, I'm going to ask for his opinion on this subject also.
I think you're looking for more on the lines of a 'bumper' rather than a full 'skin' ?
Like the Poetic Borderline and FlexiFrame side bumpers...
But I doubt any of them made any for the M8 after disappointing interest with their M7 line.
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Maybe these handset manufactures could knurel the edges like ratchet manufacturers do. Something like this:
theandies said:
Maybe these handset manufactures could knurel the edges like ratchet manufacturers do. Something like this:
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Exactly. That's what's missing on the M8!
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Maybe these handset manufactures could knurel the edges like ratchet manufacturers do. Something like this:
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Exactly what's required
Mask the ports and the lenses and unleash some sprayable plasti dip on it www.dipyourcar.com [emoji108]
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I found out that Rearth made a case for the Nexus S and did some research by reading and watching reviews of the Evo and iPhone 4 versions. Mostly everyone gave it a thumbs up, so I gambled and bought one.
http://rearthusa.com/products-page/google1/nexus-s
The case costs $16.99. I bought the special deal pack which costs $20.99 and includes a screen protector and headphone jack plugs that they call Ringz.
First of all, the headphone plugs work fine. They do the job perfectly. Also, the screen protector is dry application, but doesn't cover the whole screen. It's similar to Martin Field's screen protector. It works fine though. I posted a picture of the top part with the case.
Now to the case. I only have 2 other cases to compare with which are the Amazer silicone case and "S" shaped TPU case (which I will refer to as S case). I'm just going to post my opinions of the pros and cons of this case. Remember, I've only had it for one day so far. Oh, the color I got is called kiwi.
Pros
The case is slim. Doesn't even feel bulky at all. The Amzer and S case adds a little bit of bulkiness that you can notice, while I barely noticed any on this case.
Easy to put on.
The USB slot, headphone jack, volume rockers, power button, camera lens, and speaker positions all fit perfectly.
Yes, the volume and power buttons are easy to press unlike the S case.
The case doesn't interfere with camera lens and flash when taking pictures unlike the Amzer case.
Not sticky. Slides in and out of my pocket fine unlike Amzer case.
Doesn't feel anything like the Amzer or S case. Has it's own type of texture and feels smooth (this one is purely my opinion).
A bunch of colors. I guess this is a pro.
Detailed. This case is detailed. They even have the little slot where you take off the battery cover at the top (I posted a picture).
Cons
Not like an Otterbox case. Of course.
May ruin the "sexiness" of the phone if you like it naked. They do have a black version though.
Price. This is objective to the user, but most of you might find that $17 for a silicone type of case is not worth it. I thought this too until I got it and played with it. I don't regret it.
I say silicone type of case because the Ringke performs in a similar way, but the material doesn't feel like silicone or TPU at all.
There are more pros then cons because I'm basically comparing it to the other 2 cases that I have. If I experience anything that I consider a con, I will add it here.
Neutral
Since I haven't used this case long enough, I'm not too sure if it's a dust magnet. The reviews I've read and watched said it barely attracted any dust at all. So far though from my one day of use, it barely attracted dust. I usually get dust around the screen with the other two cases, while I didn't with this one. I will have to get back to you on this one.
Other
As said before, it doesn't feel like silicone or TPU. It kind of has a small matte feel to it. Can't really describe it well. The closest thing it feels like is the matte part of the S case. Also softer than the S case. Haven't seen any other scratches than I had before so far.
Final Verdict?
For me, this will be my main case for now. It feels like it's part of the phone and with it on, it feels like a hard case. Maybe it's just me, but that's how it feels when I hold it in my hands.
You can Youtube ringke cases to get more opinions on it.
Here are the links to the pictures. I had more than what's allowed by xda so I posted it elsewhere. Three mirrors.
http://www.mediafire.com/?879q9aoiw7w97
http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/yangster258/Rearth Ringke Case/
http://img43.imageshack.us/g/19647696.jpg/
I believe Ploone (Pop case & Feather videos) is going to make a video of this case also since he told me he had one coming his way when I told him about this case. This is just an assumption. Also, kertesd said he will order one in his topic so he'll probably post his impressions on it also if he bought it.
Reviews from others
peeturr
Ploone (Video Review)
Warning!
Doesn't fit the i9023 version well. Pictures by noobhero.
Fun read, really liked the way you laid stuff out. You weren't assuming, I am getting the case in soon and will have a video for everyone else
Thanks for the review! Can't wait for my Rearth cases to arrive!
I tried looking through the screen protector thread but I can't find your picture with the case and SP. Is there some other SP thread that you posted in?
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I tried looking through the screen protector thread but I can't find your picture with the case and SP. Is there some other SP thread that you posted in?
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It's here:
http://img847.imageshack.us/i/93825237.jpg/
About to pull the trigger on this.
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Interesting! Also the screen protector looks better than Clarivue's -- at least it has custom holes for speaker and camera.
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Fun read, really liked the way you laid stuff out. You weren't assuming, I am getting the case in soon and will have a video for everyone else
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Thanks. I rather read reviews in outline style than paragraphs which is why I did it this way. Looking forward to your video too. I'll post a link whenever you have it up on the first post.
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I tried looking through the screen protector thread but I can't find your picture with the case and SP. Is there some other SP thread that you posted in?
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My bad. The one picture I have doesn't show it too well, but it's similar to the Martin Fields one (not Clarivue, my bad).
Here's the link: http://hemorrdroids.net/martin-fields-nexus-s-screen-protector/
Very similar. Basically, the protector doesn't touch the edge of all four sides of the screen. The top and bottom sides are more noticeable than the left and right sides. Remember, the screen protector was probably made this way because of the contour display of the phone. My cheap ones were not sticking on the top or bottom parts of the screen.
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Interesting! Also the screen protector looks better than Clarivue's -- at least it has custom holes for speaker and camera.
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Does it look like that on the picture? *Looks back* I guess it sort of does, probably because of the flash from the camera, but the screen protector from Rearth doesn't have any holes except for the head/ear speaker piece thing (forgot what it's called). FFC still looks fine though through the camera app.
Just received my case, and wanted to post some feedback. I had ordered the special deal (audio plugs, screen protector) in black color, which looks amazing on the Nexus S. Most of my feedback really just reaffirms the OP's review.
[Pros]
- amazing detail (The outer carvings as well as trim for the buttons are meticulously crafted. It really differentiates the case from all other options. )
- perfect fit
- little to no bulk (adds the right amount of weight, and thickness to make the phone much more enjoyable to hold and less likely to slip)
- very nice button feedback
- audio plugs add a nice color touch to the phone
[Cons]
- no cons regarding the case
- screen protector included in the package falls short on the top and bottom edges *most likely due to the contour design
Overall, best case I've seen which doesn't hinder the phone's aesthetics or risk scratching the phone (ex. hard cases). A few things I would like to see is possibly more designs with different textures on the backing. The plain matte texture is nice, but I feel that it may easily show signs of wear and tear, through scratches and scuffs, although the functionality isn't compromised. Adding slight texture may also add value to the appearance of the case. Well everyone, that's it. I could add pictures if someone requests. I went with the panda scheme, black case with white audio caps.
Do you know if they ship outside of the USA? I'm very tempted to get it...
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gondsman said:
Do you know if they ship outside of the USA? I'm very tempted to get it...
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Dunno. Just send them a email and ask.
gondsman said:
Do you know if they ship outside of the USA? I'm very tempted to get it...
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Sure, and the shipping rates are very reasonable ($3.99 for First-Class Mail international shipping)
Thank you OP; great review. Now I want one. All that is stopping me is trying to pick which color.....once I get it, though, I will probably post a video review.
Yes they do
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please be aware that the fitting on I9023 nexus s is not perfect.
Damn..just ordered mine..could you please tell a little more about the fit?maybe a picture? Thanks
At a glance, it seems to fit alright.
But upon close inspection, u'll find that there are linings on the inside of the cases that
Do not sit well into the grooves on the edge of the phone.
All the cut outs works fine, just the wrapping ain't perfect.
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theres a video here showing it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1014789
thanks for the quick reply! i think i should live with this..otherwise not much options for other cases..at least the phone gets less slippery!
lifesaver said:
thanks for the quick reply! i think i should live with this..otherwise not much options for other cases..at least the phone gets less slippery!
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actually on the contrary, I feel the phone is much more slippery to hold with the case on. It's due to the material I guess.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15088047618.../sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=150880476182&_rdc=1
I ordered the case on 20th August and it arrived yesterday 31st so not bad from HK to the UK signed for delivery.
The case is very slim, in one of the pics I've included a 5 pence piece for comparison, the case is almost exactly the same thickness as the coin at about 18mm closed.
It looks very smart and the chrome strip for the magnetic closure looks better than I'd expected. The case section is hard plastic like many others and has a soft neoprene style backing to it. The N7 clips in very securely (I've yet to figure out how to get it out again...) and is protected all round. All the cutouts are in the right place and nicely bevelled, the on/off switch and vol controls have their own cutouts which makes finding them easier than my previous case,
In the open stand position the nap of the cloth interior holds the N7 at the angle you want, nice touch. No auto on/off magnet, but that's just a lazy mans gimmick anyway and doesn't bother me as long as the switch is easy to get to. You can see in the second picture the speaker grill and the PU material the 'hinge' strap is made from, because of the way it's made there's a bit of rotational play to the cover when closed but not too much, time will tell if that increases or not.
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Thanks for the review
Is it possible to fold the cover back completely, how does it look?
Yes it is possible, the cover folds back flat and stays flat without any pressure.
even cheaper
Found a cheaper one from the ausies for $13.4 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-SLIM-...ccessories&hash=item46078371f9#ht_6402wt_1194
It comes without the metallic Nexus7 part, I prefer this version.
I'd like to hear the OP thinks based on the photos, is this the same product or a cheaper/inferior replica?
Beautyfull
karaya said:
Found a cheaper one from the ausies for $13.4 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-SLIM-...ccessories&hash=item46078371f9#ht_6402wt_1194
It comes without the metallic Nexus7 part, I prefer this version.
I'd like to hear the OP thinks based on the photos, is this the same product or a cheaper/inferior replica?
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Looks pretty much the same, except without the chrome strip as you say. the magnet is built in to the case so I assume there must be some metal strip in the cover to keep it shut. Auction doesn't give any details though.
karaya said:
Found a cheaper one from the ausies for $13.4
It comes without the metallic Nexus7 part, I prefer this version.
I'd like to hear the OP thinks based on the photos, is this the same product or a cheaper/inferior replica?
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I asked the ebay seller. I am afraid that the metallic label and the magnet are missing from this case. I cannot understand how it remains closed.
akism said:
I asked the ebay seller. I am afraid that the metallic label and the magnet are missing from this case. I cannot understand how it remains closed.
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hhmm, maybe that's why it's cheaper? or maybe there is a metal insert inside the cover that connects with the magnet.
I just got mine in today and I actually like it a lot. It has a nice soft leather feeling in hand and the plastic back feels quite sturdy. The tablet really clicks into the back solidly, it actually takes some work to remove it from the case. The construction is pretty nice, it has the felt on the inside of the lid and the plastic, the cutouts are nice (especially the separate power button) and the magnet holds it closed firmly.
The downsides are minor, the lid is a little oversized and doesn't lock into place when closed. It can wiggle and twist around some. Other then that it looks nice and feels nice, it compliments my bulkier Portenzo case well
I've found a good use for the chrome N7 strip, I bought an Appldea Maglus stylus and it has a strong magnet in it which holds it onto the metal very securely.
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hhmm, maybe that's why it's cheaper? or maybe there is a metal insert inside the cover that connects with the magnet.
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Confirmed: There is no magnet in this cheaper version.
Is anyone concerned about that metal strip contacting the screen and scratching it? Looks like a nice case though. Thanks for the review and pics.
very nice review. may consider getting one of these!
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Is anyone concerned about that metal strip contacting the screen and scratching it? Looks like a nice case though. Thanks for the review and pics.
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No. the magnet in the base is slightly raised so the chrome strip does not come into contact with the screen when closed. Use a screen protector anyway, they are so cheap it's daft not to.
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Is anyone concerned about that metal strip contacting the screen and scratching it? Looks like a nice case though. Thanks for the review and pics.
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Will not contacting the screen and scratching ，confirmed
I have this case as well, though I haven't written a review on it. My recommendation: DO NOT BUY.
First off, the biggest miss in this case is no sleep/wake magnet. On top of that, its difficult using the case as a stand for the tablet. Although the cover looks and feels good (almost like leather), $20 is way too expensive for something that is lacking a smart-cover feature, a mechanism to use it as a stand, and fake leather.
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I have this case as well, though I haven't written a review on it. My recommendation: DO NOT BUY.
First off, the biggest miss in this case is no sleep/wake magnet. On top of that, its difficult using the case as a stand for the tablet. Although the cover looks and feels good (almost like leather), $20 is way too expensive for something that is lacking a smart-cover feature, a mechanism to use it as a stand, and fake leather.
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I have to disagree, Asus/Google very kindly provided us with an on/off button and I don't mind using it, I don't need a 2 cent magnet to do the job for me. I've also not had any problem using the case as a stand when I've wanted to, as explained above the nap of the cloth interior holds it nicely for me.
$20 is at the top of the cheaper end of the range but it's hardly bank robbery, I've bought a number of cheaper cases and all of them do the job to a greater or lesser extent but all of them look cheap compared to this one.
Each to their own though, ymmv etc. the world would be a dull place if we all thought the same.
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I have to disagree, Asus/Google very kindly provided us with an on/off button and I don't mind using it, I don't need a 2 cent magnet to do the job for me. I've also not had any problem using the case as a stand when I've wanted to, as explained above the nap of the cloth interior holds it nicely for me.
$20 is at the top of the cheaper end of the range but it's hardly bank robbery, I've bought a number of cheaper cases and all of them do the job to a greater or lesser extent but all of them look cheap compared to this one.
Each to their own though, ymmv etc. the world would be a dull place if we all thought the same.
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agree，that is not real leather case 。but feels good in hands and nice looking，smooth ，No offensive smell
Troute said:
No. the magnet in the base is slightly raised so the chrome strip does not come into contact with the screen when closed. Use a screen protector anyway, they are so cheap it's daft not to.
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Will not contacting the screen and scratching ，confirmed
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Cool thanks guys, that's good to know.
Looks good.
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Anyone have the Surplus Wind Heavy Duty Metal Anti Shock Drop Protection Case yet? Any good?
Link
BigPimpin said:
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
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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?
BigPimpin said:
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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m4ttj00 said:
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.
So as it turns out I'm actually allergic to the metal on the edge of the phone. Which means I can't hold onto it. Which means I need a case. So I'd like as little case as possible. If I could just get a rubber bumper to wrap around the edge and nothing else, that would be ideal.
So what's the most minimal non-metal case it's possible to get, that will cover up the metal edges? Any suggestions?
I have the Spigen air capsule. It's a really thin clear case, good quality as well. Barely feels as if there's a case on my phone..
Official Samsung case is like a bumper but but covers the back. It doesn't cover the sides but it's probably the thinnest case for the S6 Edge. I got mine at T-Mobile for cost $20. If you resister your phone on Samsung you get 30% off but I think it was a little more then what I paid.
I have the Spigen air case too. I don't normally do cases but I really like this one
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I'd recommend the Ringke Fusion. Thin, transparent and covers the aluminium.
Bought it for around 10 Euros.
Jairus said:
So as it turns out I'm actually allergic to the metal on the edge of the phone. Which means I can't hold onto it. Which means I need a case. So I'd like as little case as possible. If I could just get a rubber bumper to wrap around the edge and nothing else, that would be ideal.
So what's the most minimal non-metal case it's possible to get, that will cover up the metal edges? Any suggestions?
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I'd recommend the " Spigen" range their cases, I have found to be the best but not sure if they do bumper cases.
i bought this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25189927093...49&var=550784040424&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
looks great and its aluminum.
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I have the Spigen air case too. I don't normally do cases but I really like this one
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not a case guy but this actually makes it feel better in hand as well as picking it up and is "bumper" like.
fletch33 said:
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not a case guy but this actually makes it feel better in hand as well as picking it up and is "bumper" like.
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This looks to be a bumper case. http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Border-Case-White-P97640.htm
I have the Spigen Case
I have the spiggen crystal clear with air cushion. Is feels nice. And looks nice. Although think I'll find a better back protector the one they give have with the case is too small and visable.
I don't see any "air capsule" model listed on the Spigen pages. Actually, none of the cases has "air" in its name at all. The closest I can find is a case for the regular S6 that has the word "capsule" in its name, but it doesn't sound like what people are talking about. What is the official Spigen name for the model?
I don't know if you would be allergic to this metal or not, but the aluminum bumper that someone linked to previously feels very nice on mine.
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For the record I have the Spigen Ultra Hybrid in the Metal Slate color and it does cover all of the metal sides (unless you poke a finger into the holes in the bottom for the ports). It has a clear back, but I'm finding that the clear back is much more smudgy than the pictures on the web site (and I have installed their "anti-smudge" back film, but it doesn't seem to solve the issue).
flarbear said:
For the record I have the Spigen Ultra Hybrid in the Metal Slate color and it does cover all of the metal sides (unless you poke a finger into the holes in the bottom for the ports). It has a clear back, but I'm finding that the clear back is much more smudgy than the pictures on the web site (and I have installed their "anti-smudge" back film, but it doesn't seem to solve the issue).
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I have the Spigen Neo Hybrid case, it's not just a bumper case, the back is great with a pattern to increase grip and it's so sleek it doesn't affect the design of the phone, I really love this oneand so do a lot of people in their reviews, ah and by so far I haven't seen any other case for the S6 Edge that has this large number of reviews on youtube and android sites, alor of people got it, I got the Gunmetal color but it's in silver and gold as well with metalic and rubber buttons, (I prefer rubber)
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I don't know if you would be allergic to this metal or not, but the aluminum bumper that someone linked to previously feels very nice on mine.
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Which case is this? Does it provide a good grip as I'm finding the phone too slim to use without a case.
samb222 said:
Which case is this? Does it provide a good grip as I'm finding the phone too slim to use without a case.
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It's the Aluminum bumper on amazon by NeWisdom. There are similar aluminum bumpers by other company's on Amazon and i assume they're all the same.
It's got a fair amount of grip... it's a matte finish metal so it's not super grippy. I get a good amount of slip reduction from the matte DBrand skin though.
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It's the Aluminum bumper on amazon by NeWisdom. There are similar aluminum bumpers by other company's on Amazon and i assume they're all the same.
It's got a fair amount of grip... it's a matte finish metal so it's not super grippy. I get a good amount of slip reduction from the matte DBrand skin though.
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Think this is the same one? Can't find NeWisdom on Amazon UK. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00W6X6ZQM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_s4xpvb08DERTH
Yep that's the one!
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Yep that's the one!
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Ordered, thanks man!
dbrand was kind enough to ship me some skins for review for both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
I figured I would post the reviews here on XDA to help the most people I could, here goes.
For the Samsung Galaxy S7 I have the Black Carbon Fiber skin, front and back, with accents.
For the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge I have the Blue Carbon Fiber with accents.
The skins arrived in simple plastic sleeves with a dbrand insert and the skin itself.
Once you open these the first thing you will notice is the skins have a texture.
The carbon fiber really looks and feels like carbon fiber.
The printing on these skins is second to none, they all look realistic.
The cutouts on the speaker grill, camera, and sensors are perfect.
The application of this skin is the easiest yet.
All you have to do is place the camera cover (accents) on.
Then just use the 3M paper to keep the entire skin from sticking as you align the camera cutouts.
Realign the paper sideways and align the bottom of the phone.
Remove the paper completely.
Finally use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat up the edges and press them into place.
I used a heat gun on the lowest setting, a hair dryer may take slightly longer.
Just in case you do not believe how easy the install is, I have made a video of me installing one.
Remember I have no extra experience doing this, it is this easy.
Installation video.
Once installed you will really see how perfect dbrand made these skins.
Every cutout and edge will be exactly where it should be.
There are no overlapped places or short edges.
I have used both Skickwraps and dbrand and in my opinion dbrand has done a much better job with their skins.
If anyone is considering skins, dbrand is the way to go.
At $9.95 for just the back and $18.95 for the back, accents, and front, these are a great price.
https://dbrand.com/shop/galaxy-s7
https://dbrand.com/shop/galaxy-s7-edge
I hope this review will help someone.
Please ask any questions you want, I will try and answer if I can.
Here are some pictures of the final product.
(The pictures are large so I have hidden them until you click to keep the thread clean.)
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PS I am still amazed at how exact the cutouts and sides are.
I have been really on the fence about getting one of these but the wood and carbon fiber skins have looked really good on video. I am hoping you can answer 2 quick questions for me. I had a carbon fiber skin on a previous phone and it made it a bit slippery. Considering how slippery the glass is on this phone do you think the carbon fiber improves the grip at all? I saw you said it has a texture does the pattern look as good in person as it does in pictures? Similar to laminate vs hardwood floors how you can tell the laminate is fake or does it look good.
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I have been really on the fence about getting one of these but the wood and carbon fiber skins have looked really good on video. I am hoping you can answer 2 quick questions for me. I had a carbon fiber skin on a previous phone and it made it a bit slippery. Considering how slippery the glass is on this phone do you think the carbon fiber improves the grip at all? I saw you said it has a texture does the pattern look as good in person as it does in pictures? Similar to laminate vs hardwood floors how you can tell the laminate is fake or does it look good.
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The texture does add some grip to the phone, not a lot but much better than plain glass.
The pattern looks wonderful, the carbon fiber one I have looks like blue carbon fiber.
I have had the wood grain dbrand skins before and the texture seems to match up with the pattern and makes it look and feel realistic.
With the exactness of the cuts on the dbrand, I would put them a step above the competition right now.
How about the camera cut out? Looks so small.
Any inteferance with the camera with shadows on the edges?
First of all, thanks for putting this up, looks amazing! I've actually got the mahogany on mine (Front/Back) minus the camera cutout. My main cause of concern now is the screen.
Have you put on a screen protector while having the front on?
Either by applying directly over the screen protector or within the cutout space?
Ziocomposite said:
First of all, thanks for putting this up, looks amazing! I've actually got the mahogany on mine (Front/Back) minus the camera cutout. My main cause of concern now is the screen.
Have you put on a screen protector while having the front on?
Either by applying directly over the screen protector or within the cutout space?
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I have a Note 5 with a screen protector and a front skin. No issues, you can seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65937268
Any chance of photos of the black carbon fibre on ? Thanks
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I have a Note 5 with a screen protector and a front skin. No issues, you can seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65937268
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Sweet, which screen protector are you using on the 5?
Drand don't cover the sides which I don't like. Prefer Stickerboy skins. They are always slower to release skins but you can cover everything. Been using them for several years.
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Sweet, which screen protector are you using on the 5?
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Im using one that came with the Ringke fusion case. Its a thin clear one
Ziocomposite said:
First of all, thanks for putting this up, looks amazing! I've actually got the mahogany on mine (Front/Back) minus the camera cutout. My main cause of concern now is the screen.
Have you put on a screen protector while having the front on?
Either by applying directly over the screen protector or within the cutout space?
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Can you please post some pictures? Mahogany is the one I'm thinking to get and I'm wondering how it would look on a gold s7 edge.
Just got my black leather one today and it looks and feels great
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If anyone's interested in a free matte black skin, I ordered one before I traded in for a HTC 10 so I have a skin sitting around. I can toss it in an envelope for anyone who wants it.
Thanks for the review. I ordered a DBrand skin and your spot on about the quality. The Carbon skin has a lot of texture and the light plays off of it beautifully.
noahjk said:
If anyone's interested in a free matte black skin, I ordered one before I traded in for a HTC 10 so I have a skin sitting around. I can toss it in an envelope for anyone who wants it.
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I'll take it!
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Thanks for the review. I ordered a DBrand skin and your spot on about the quality. The Carbon skin has a lot of texture and the light plays off of it beautifully.
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What bumper are you using?
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A Luphie branded aluminum bumper I ordered from Aliexpress.
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I have installed two Dbrand skins already and on none of them I used a hairdryer or anything warm after applying the skins. Just pressed on the edges very firmly around the whole thing. No problems what so ever with lifting edges etc. the adhesive is very strong.
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I'll take it!
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sure man, just send me a PM with your address and I'll get it mailed out sometime early next week
Pretty rad
I just got my Dbrand matte black skin, it was more time consuming putting it on than I thought but it looks great. I also didn't use a hair dryer and it came out just fine. Actually the adhesive is stronger than I expected, so even without the hair dryer step I doubt the edges will ever undo itself.
Even though mine looks real slick, a mahogany skin might be replacing the current black one. I'm waiting for a Luphie bumper ATM, so I'll see how it looks andfits first. But so far... I'm pleasantly impressed with Dbrand skins.