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Check out the below link.
http://navigonusa.com/products/accessories/premium_leather_case_4-3_display.html
I picked one of these up at Radio Shack yesterday, because I am tired of the original case. The Athena/Advantage fits perfectly with/without the keyboard. Without the keyboard it slides in and out very well. With the keyboard, like any new case it is a little snug, but after one day of use, it works wonderfully.
The front flap is magnetized and remains closed. The only true draw back is that there is no belt clip. This will be remedied today by going to the alteration shop and having them put a belt loop on it for me.
If anyone wants some pictures of it in with the Athena/Advantage in use let me know and I'll post. Time to get ready for work.
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Check out the below link.
http://navigonusa.com/products/accessories/premium_leather_case_4-3_display.html
I picked one of these up at Radio Shack yesterday, because I am tired of the original case. The Athena/Advantage fits perfectly with/without the keyboard. Without the keyboard it slides in and out very well. With the keyboard, like any new case it is a little snug, but after one day of use, it works wonderfully.
The front flap is magnetized and remains closed. The only true draw back is that there is no belt clip. This will be remedied today by going to the alteration shop and having them put a belt loop on it for me.
If anyone wants some pictures of it in with the Athena/Advantage in use let me know and I'll post. Time to get ready for work.
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Nice. Yes, please share with us photos showing with and without keyboard .
Thanks!
does it have a belt clip , i need a belt clip bad i hate carrying this in my pocket
Just About Right has mentioned that it does not have one and he's getting the alteration shop to put it in for him.
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Just About Right has mentioned that it does not have one and he's getting the alteration shop to put it in for him.
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I agree you need a belt clip and it as eaglesteve pointed out, it doesn't. I am having problems getting the photos I took with the device inside the case posted, but I'm not giving up yet. Darn sony memory cards won't fit into standard laptop sd/mmc/cf slots. Time to get an adapter.
Hey, Just about right
Can you post some picture of the Advantage in this case... Please .. share the love man..
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Hey, Just about right
Can you post some picture of the Advantage in this case... Please .. share the love man..
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Here they are and thank you for reminding me. I have been so busy I haven't been able to think. I am still looking to get a belt clip put on it, but the alteration shops are giving me a little trouble.
HAVING TROUBLE POSTING THE PICS. MY FTP CLIENT IS GIVING ME SOME ISSUES. LET ME KEEP WORKING IT AND I'LL GET THEM POSTED.
Just about right said:
Check out the below link.
http://navigonusa.com/products/accessories/premium_leather_case_4-3_display.html
I picked one of these up at Radio Shack yesterday, because I am tired of the original case. The Athena/Advantage fits perfectly with/without the keyboard. Without the keyboard it slides in and out very well. With the keyboard, like any new case it is a little snug, but after one day of use, it works wonderfully.
The front flap is magnetized and remains closed. The only true draw back is that there is no belt clip. This will be remedied today by going to the alteration shop and having them put a belt loop on it for me.
If anyone wants some pictures of it in with the Athena/Advantage in use let me know and I'll post. Time to get ready for work.
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Hi there !
Any news of your photos of your leather case ?
Pls post some for all Athenians to see , thanks and regards -
jimmunsw
OK then,
I was going to get a new housing for my sad looking Ameo. They come in the standard Ameo silver or a rather smart HTC black. I already have a silver case, but here is the question.
Do the black housings, wear, scratch, or paint rub away easy? I don't want to get one and find it looks crap after six months. They ain't cheap! before anyone else says it, I know it depends how you treat it. I'm on about normal wear and tear use. How does yours look now? are there any signs of the metal underneath showing?
Regards
Jay
Black Case On The "advantage"...
Hey Jay,
I have a HTC Advantage x7501, with the black case of course, and have been using it with "typical" every-day use now for about 6 months. I have never even seen one of the silver cased "Ameo" versions of the device in person, so my review is a bit "one-sided," if you will... Also, I have a friend with whom I work with that also owns the same model as I. With saying all that, and without having experienced the silver model, I would bet the silver model would hold up a bit better on the finish due to the fact that if the silver gets scratched, the metal beneath it looks much closer to the silver finish than the black. I have a couple small blemishes on mine, and I am very particular with my mobile devices, but after using day-by-day at work and home, it has managed to get marked up just a bit. The biggest problem is, if you get a scratch on it, the metal below sticks out "like a sore thumb!"
I definitely believe that the black finish is a bit more professional looking, where sometimes the silver finishes can make a device look cheap or make it stand out.
Anyways, to give you my honest account on TWO Advantage x7501 devices (black finish) after 6 or so months of daily use, it is overall good, and neither one shows any major signs of wearing finish. Also, we both use a case that the device "slides" tightly in and out of each time you use it (without the keyboard attatched), and the device really hasn't shown any real signs of wear on the sides where it rubs the case. However, if you do happen to mark it up in any way, you will definitely notice it. Again, I am very picky, so keep that in mind, but so you have a better idea of what I am saying, I attatched a couple of pics so you can see what it looks like when or if you do scratch or mark it.
HOPE THIS HELPS!!!
-Ryan
Also Note: Only one of the devices I wrote about is pictured, but are very similar in condition, and were both purchased slightly used.
X7501 Cosmetics...
I have had my X7501 for almost 10 months now and it only has one very tiny mark on the top right corner (you have to look hard to even see it).
Since I'm also very particular about my devices (I always keep them looking new) I just used a Sharpie (permanent marking pen) to "erase" the offending mark. This works great and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to touch-up black anodized aluminum like the Athena housing.
Wow! thanks for the reply Guys, Ryan that was one hell of a reply. Must have took you a while to do that and I appreciate it. toyfreak, the idea with the marker pen is a great one. I think on just that idea alone I will get black. Its harder to touch up silver! It looks better too.
Regards
Jay
Indeed is surprisingly hard coating, I carry mine in my pockets and can't say I'm careful with it, rather the opposite, I have it since it came out and there is only a little wear in one of the corners, hardly noticeable, where the scratches are more visible, is on the silver border next to the screen, not that it look bad or anything.
Black housing - Where?
I would like to know where you can buy a black housing for your Ameo, mine needs a new one as well!
And what about your keyboard, can you get a black one too?
/HM
Silver / AMEO
Hi guys,
Proud owner of a wonderful brick since 6 months in grey color I should say that if I new I would have choosen a different color.
The grey AMEO housing is far from being "time resistant"...
Since few weeks the "video camera" around the front cam as disappeared and the "Alert" will soon do the same.
I allways take good care of my stuf and I'am bit disapointed for a 1.000 bucks machine to see it !
hmeyer said:
I would like to know where you can buy a black housing for your Ameo, mine needs a new one as well!
And what about your keyboard, can you get a black one too?
/HM
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They are available on ebay, if you search athena case you should find them. any problems then let me know. There is a guy who does spares on there and he has them in black or Silver.
regards
Jay
Hi,
Just a quick update on the new housing. It's arrived, and I put it on. It looks great, so glad I got black. Thanks to those who took the trouble to answer this post so well.
If anyone needs a new housing for their device then let me know and I will let you know where to get them from. He claims to have a few left!
regards
Jay
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Hi,
Just a quick update on the new housing. It's arrived, and I put it on. It looks great, so glad I got black. Thanks to those who took the trouble to answer this post so well.
If anyone needs a new housing for their device then let me know and I will let you know where to get them from. He claims to have a few left!
regards
Jay
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I'm looking for a new housing, for the X7501 not the 7500. Please advise me where to find one.
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I'm looking for a new housing, for the X7501 not the 7500. Please advise me where to find one.
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Forgive my ignorance, What is the difference?
Jay
responderman said:
Forgive my ignorance, What is the difference?
Jay
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The X7501 does not have the internal or 2nd camera, the X7500 does. So I would have a big hole in my unit if I used that one. I don't know if the inside layout is any different but that's the only visible thing on the external end.
I need a new housing too.
Anychance you could PM me a link or contact for this.
Thanks in advance.
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The X7501 does not have the internal or 2nd camera, the X7500 does. So I would have a big hole in my unit if I used that one. I don't know if the inside layout is any different but that's the only visible thing on the external end.
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7501 does have 2 cams. the 7510 doesnt
goodluckje said:
7501 does have 2 cams. the 7510 doesnt
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LMAO dude have you been drinking? The 7501 has 1 camera and the 7500 and the 7510 has 2. I own the 7501 which is also cheaper than the 7500. I suggest you google them and you'll see the difference.
tootallk is correct. 7501 has 1.
back to the subjct of cases. i got the nutshell case mentioned elsewhere in this forum. definitely woth the money... and the wait. beautiful case and funtional.
wgary said:
back to the subjct of cases. i got the nutshell case mentioned elsewhere in this forum. definitely woth the money... and the wait. beautiful case and funtional.
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hi
you are talking about a extra case to protect the athena right?, the thread is about replacing the cover / housing of the athena itself, a step that becomes nesesary when you not use case like your nutshell .
anyhow (and to really come back to subject ) i have to replace my housing too and wonder, why nobody can simply post the web/email adress of a reseller here?. i searched alot now an only find companies in asia and prices 'far away from reality', so if someone know a good reseler please post here.
thanks mad
madbird said:
hi
you are talking about a extra case to protect the athena right?, the thread is about replacing the cover / housing of the athena itself, a step that becomes nesesary when you not use case like your nutshell .
anyhow (and to really come back to subject ) i have to replace my housing too and wonder, why nobody can simply post the web/email adress of a reseller here?. i searched alot now an only find companies in asia and prices 'far away from reality', so if someone know a good reseler please post here.
thanks mad
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oops my bad.
madbird said:
hi
you are talking about a extra case to protect the athena right?, the thread is about replacing the cover / housing of the athena itself, a step that becomes nesesary when you not use case like your nutshell .
anyhow (and to really come back to subject ) i have to replace my housing too and wonder, why nobody can simply post the web/email adress of a reseller here?. i searched alot now an only find companies in asia and prices 'far away from reality', so if someone know a good reseler please post here.
thanks mad
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Here you go,
http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/sk-...shopQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ239115870QQsofpZ0
Not cheap though!
Jay
P.S if im in trouble "Madbird" made me do it
i had this thing on my mind ! .. what if some third party company does a very durable and good cover just like the ones made by HTC ! just to replace the plastic-y one on the nexus S !
i mean is it possible ! and would you buy it ?! : D
I can't see why they couldn't make it.
I wouldn't buy one since I will be using a case. Once that case is on, the phone will feel solid for me.
I say no, why? Cuz the NFC reader is on the battery cover itself! Anandtech has a video review and they showed it. The NFC is glued or something onto the battery cover and there are 2 tiny metal contact points that connect onto the back of the phone.
I doubt any third party covers going to come out and tell you to rip out the NFC reader and try to paste it back exactly right.
isnt just a aerial for the chip thats in the back not the chip it self?
well it's only one feature that's still not widely spread to lose ! i'd trade it for a good quality battery cover !
it's also ok i think to keep the NFC cover with u wherever u go just in case u need it !
^ providied it's the chip not an antenna or watever : D
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isnt just a aerial for the chip thats in the back not the chip it self?
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It's the antenna, without it, the NFC will NOT work at all.
nxt said:
It's the antenna, without it, the NFC will NOT work at all.
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yep so it shouldnt add much on the cost
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I say no, why? Cuz the NFC reader is on the battery cover itself! Anandtech has a video review and they showed it. The NFC is glued or something onto the battery cover and there are 2 tiny metal contact points that connect onto the back of the phone.
I doubt any third party covers going to come out and tell you to rip out the NFC reader and try to paste it back exactly right.
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The atenna on the covers are probably like $.50 at most, third party mfgs will to incorporate them.
yeah i agree... If there were compatible replacement back covers made from either steel like Moto or good quality rubberised plastic like HTC, i would definitely get the Nexus S.... Otherwise i'll wait for the moto olympus
joey3002 on the Evo forums ended up producing a bunch of covers simply because he wanted to. Granted the inside of the Evo is way cooler than the NS, but if you want it enough it can be done.
After realizing I didn't like my $5 dollar velcro sleeve and not willing to spend $50 on a Portenzo or anything like that I set out to make my own book case. There's multiple instructions online how to hollow out a book but they're all basically the same. This is the most detailed http://rive.rs/projects/how-to-hollow-out-a-book and I mostly followed it but I didn't save a page at first so whatever. You can also tell I didn't do as good a job because I wasn't as clean on the corners and didn't take a lot of time. I also cut into the back a little but it's ok I might even paste a page back there to cover it up.
I'm not sure I'd suggest the sketchbook I bought because it's one of the Nepal Lokta ones and they have kind of "fuzzy" pages. If you're wondering a Moleskine notebook is too small. Just go to any book store and look at the hardcover journals/books. Books are actually cheaper because they have like $5 dollar bins and whatever but you have to like the cover of the book. I payed $13 for the sketchbook.
I'm also thinking of adding either an elastic band or magnets to secure it. Probably an elastic band because I'd have to cut some more to make a hole for the magnet.
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Great Idea and great job! How do you make sure the Nexus stays in there? Do you glue it in or? Sorry, I can't see it that clearly from the pics.
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Great Idea and great job! How do you make sure the Nexus stays in there? Do you glue it in or? Sorry, I can't see it that clearly from the pics.
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It doesn't stay in there, I don't like having a case always on so I just pick up out of the book when I want to use it. I've seen other book cases for Kindles or Nooks that use elastic bands on the corners to keep it in if you want it that way.
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After realizing I didn't like my $5 dollar velcro sleeve and not willing to spend $50 on a Portenzo or anything like that I set out to make my own book case. There's multiple instructions online how to hollow out a book but they're all basically the same. This is the most detailed http://rive.rs/projects/how-to-hollow-out-a-book and I mostly followed it but I didn't save a page at first so whatever. You can also tell I didn't do as good a job because I wasn't as clean on the corners and didn't take a lot of time. I also cut into the back a little but it's ok I might even paste a page back there to cover it up.
I'm not sure I'd suggest the sketchbook I bought because it's one of the Nepal Lokta ones and they have kind of "fuzzy" pages. If you're wondering a Moleskine notebook is too small. Just go to any book store and look at the hardcover journals/books. Books are actually cheaper because they have like $5 dollar bins and whatever but you have to like the cover of the book. I payed $13 for the sketchbook.
I'm also thinking of adding either an elastic band or magnets to secure it. Probably an elastic band because I'd have to cut some more to make a hole for the magnet.
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Nice!
One question, did you install any "bumpers" inside the book to keep it from falling you if you turn it over?
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Nice!
One question, did you install any "bumpers" inside the book to keep it from falling you if you turn it over?
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Not exactly sure what you mean but there's nothing inside the book but the hole I cut out.
That looks really cool. I might try and make one.
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Not exactly sure what you mean but there's nothing inside the book but the hole I cut out.
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NVM I see your response that you take the N7 out of the case when you use it. I thought it was wedged in there and kept in place with some sort of rubber inserts in the corners to keep it from slipping out. My bad. :silly:
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Not exactly sure what you mean but there's nothing inside the book but the hole I cut out.
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hm, if you don't mind, I'd recommend putting some thin foam-pads (the stuff the use to do for packaging) which might reduce the movement of the nexus while in the case? And it might give you a little bit of extra protection
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hm, if you don't mind, I'd recommend putting some thin foam-pads (the stuff the use to do for packaging) which might reduce the movement of the nexus while in the case? And it might give you a little bit of extra protection
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I'm kicking myself a little for throwing out the foam insert that came in the package away but it's not that bad. It's barely loose so I'm not worried about that and for protection once I have the cover stay closed it shouldn't be bad at all. I could also line the inside with felt or something.
Did you make slots for buttons and charger and headphones?
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Did you make slots for buttons and charger and headphones?
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I did not, I like the clean look of the pages from the outside ( So you can't tell anything is inside)
Hello fellow XDAers,
I was chosen to write a review for Artech's new product, which is a full leather wallet for our beloved G4's. Please see Amazon's link for the full product description:
http://www.amazon.com/Artech-21-Pre...qid=1433632855&sr=8-1&keywords=artech+case+g4
From the moment you open the package, the scent of real leather overcomes all of your other senses. The shipment arrived with bubble wrap within the envelope, with Styrofoam foam packaged within to prevent the wallet from being crushed during shipment. Upon closer examination, it is easy to tell that the leather is of premium grade by sight, if not by touch.
The fitment of the phone and credit card is superb. Once you slip your phone into position, the case holds onto it for its dear life. I attempted to "yank" it out of position to see how easily the phone would fall out if I were to take the case in and out of my pocket, but it's almost like the phone is completely locked into the slot. It feels extremely secure, thus, I would not worry about the phone slipping out for any reasons, accidental or not. The two credit card slots, as well as the transparent slot for the ID card fits nicely, yet, it allows for you to easily remove them from its slots in order for the cards to be used (swiped). The transparent ID slot has a hole for you to slide your finger to remove the ID from its slot.
The cutouts are literally perfect all around. The camera, volume buttons, flash, light sensors, speakers are perfectly aligned, while the headphone jack, charger port, the dual mics, and IR sensors are exposed for connectivity. All of which, still remains within the case to prevent damage, of course. The case closes with a magnetic clip that attaches on its own upon closing, and does not appear to be flimsy.
The case wallet is created based on "simplicity." It "only" allows two cards (three, if you include your ID), and would allow for just a few US bank (currency) notes. Personally, I'd give this a 4.75 star out of 5. The only reason is that I can't seem to fit bank notes without having to fold them. I can certainly understand that many people do not carry cash, and I do not often do it either. However, this is a wallet - and I would expect a wallet to hold cash properly.
I haven't got mine yet. I'm expecting it tomorrow and will double around with another review as that was my promise. Look at all them 100's. Haha
Let me know if anyone is interested in this case. I only wanted to do the review on it, but I'd like to stick to my Ringke since it's great for working out.
cpackar said:
I haven't got mine yet. I'm expecting it tomorrow and will double around with another review as that was my promise. Look at all them 100's. Haha
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Did you get yours ?
Artech21-Offical said:
Did you get yours ?
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It's in the mail at home. I'm at work right now.
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Let me know if anyone is interested in this case. I only wanted to do the review on it, but I'd like to stick to my Ringke since it's great for working out.
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Just review , but not use it ?
carolineOHIO said:
Just review , but not use it ?
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Yes. Always curious of new things!
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Yes. Always curious of new things!
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okay , i understood .
thank you for your review anyway
TTT
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Let me know if anyone is interested in this case. I only wanted to do the review on it, but I'd like to stick to my Ringke since it's great for working out.
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I aM!
officerdoofy said:
I aM!
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You got PM.
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You got PM.
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are you selling them ?
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are you selling them ?
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No, just giving away my review unit.
FYI to all interested, I have shipped my review unit to @officerdoofy today so that someone else can enjoy the goodies, too.
Do credit cards give any danger to the screen such as pressing down on each other and rubbing against each other?
I've always worried that this kind of flip case might scratch the screen.
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Do credit cards give any danger to the screen such as pressing down on each other and rubbing against each other?
I've always worried that this kind of flip case might scratch the screen.
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The cards have no chance to rub against each other - they are clearly separated. I do not see the cards scratching the screen upon closing or opening, however, I suppose there is always a chance of this when you're storing your phone with other items in your pocket/purse, etc. Due to the padding of the area around the cards, I want to say that it is probably safe on your screen.
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FYI to all interested, I have shipped my review unit to @officerdoofy today so that someone else can enjoy the goodies, too.
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Just wanted to thank Charlie again for his generosity.
I got the case and I'm impressed with the quality of the leather and the crafting. Definitely has the genuine leather smell and it looks like it would need to take a pretty severe beating to bend or crease or crack. As far as functionality, I don't think I'm going to use it as a full time wallet since I've just gotten to used to my own, but one of the reasons I like this case is I usually just toss my phone into my messenger bag/laptop bag for work so this case will definitely protect the phone from keys, pens, cables rubbing against it... etc. or also if you ever put your phone down and worry about the surface being wet or dirty.
The plastic backing seems sturdy enough to keep the phone from shifting out or getting loose.
I will probably also end up buying the dark brown version. :good:
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Do credit cards give any danger to the screen such as pressing down on each other and rubbing against each other?
I've always worried that this kind of flip case might scratch the screen.
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Credit cards dont have enough hardness to scratch the screen. And put a tempered glass screen protector on
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Do credit cards give any danger to the screen such as pressing down on each other and rubbing against each other?
I've always worried that this kind of flip case might scratch the screen.
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To be honest , even your key can not make a scratch on the screen .
but the sand will ( Same thing as Diamond ,lol)
Just ordered the dark brown one from Amazon also. This is a quality product. :good: I can't stop holding the case to my nose and getting high off the smell of the leather. :silly: