I am interesting in buying a case for my note 2, any questions? How about this one? This Case can make your Note 2 look like an iPhone.
xdadzone said:
I am interesting in buying a case for my note 2, any questions? How about this one? This Case can make your Note 2 look like an iPhone.
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Welcome to the forums. If you conducted a search, you would have found numerous threads that already discuss variations of metal cases that are available,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062130
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019435
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276052
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2328831
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083094
AFAIK, the best quality version of these aluminium cases (iPhone looking case) is the Zomgo. There should be several links to that product in the above-mentioned links.
There are also metal bumpers available, such as the 'Sweet Armor' case and the many eBay knockoff variations of it; Draco bumpers and such.
Besides which, you're more likely to make it look like an iPad than an iPhone.
xdadzone said:
I am interesting in buying a case for my note 2, any questions? How about this one? This Case can make your Note 2 look like an iPhone.
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I'd advise you to not get that case. The metal back reduces the signal and completely removes NFC functionality.
vantt1 said:
I recently bought a new aluminium case from eBay. However, I received the wrong one. I bought this Zomgo Ultra Thin case (http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/note-2/case-galaxy-note-2/zomgo-galaxy-note-2-metal-case/):
(I think that link redirects to eBay for some reason so try and copy the link address)
But they sent me this 'KXX' case:
It feels very cheap - the aluminium is coarse, the volume buttons are stuck pressed down and the S Pen is impossible to remove without long fingernails or a tool. NFC doesn't work, as expected of an aluminium case.
I rate this case 3/10.
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I recommend the bumper style metal cases though. They don't add much thickness to the phone, and the aluminium used in constructing it feels much sturdier.
vantt1 said:
My new aluminium bumper has arrived!! It took 16 days to post from Hong Kong to Australia, which is average. The quality of this case is much higher than the old one. The stepped appearance of the CNC machined case makes it look very cool, and the brushed-polished edges make it look like the S4's design, but curvier and actually aluminium.
The case has much more adequate padding on the inside (which I will have pictures of once my digital camera is recharged), making it fit much much more snugly. Although constructed using more aluminium, it actually feels lighter than my old one, because it is thinner and more tapered along the edges. The buttons on the outside actually click on this one, but they aren't recessed enough so that they can't be accidentally bumped when the edge is placed on a flat surface. The increase in width along all edges also mean that the micro USB port and headphone jack are now more recessed than before, only accommodating slim plugs without a short extender.
The disappointing thing though is that the case isn't raised along the top like it was on my S2, so the camera is still prone to scratching. But I am overall satisfied with this case - it no longer blocks NFC and I think cellular reception has improved as well. The old one was practically a Faraday cage for the Note 2.
Final score: 8/10
As you can see, I also got a carbon fibre sticker, an aluminium home button sticker and a tempered glass screen protector, homage to my Galaxy S2's accessories.
My old setup:
Update:
Comparison of new case with old case; the new bumper case is a lot sturdier than my old case.
The padding on the inside also holds the Note 2 in place better.
The case fits together very well - almost seamlessly where the two halves meet.
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Link to new aluminum case plz, that looks sexy....
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Here is the link to my case for everyone.
Nice to see Samsung going with a premium metal finish and it does look stunning when new but 2 weeks down the line and it is covered in tiny scratches etc...
I look after my phones, tbh I'm a little bit OCD but even still the edge is looking tatty.
I then got a TPU case to try and protect it... 2 days later, it is scratched to hell! Just the case alone touching the chamfered edge is enough to scuff it...
what did Samsung make it out of? Cheese? A soft cheese at that!
I love my note 4 but...
I have the same experience. Maybe if it gets too bad I'll try the method used in this video.
http://youtu.be/EZuYzQrIHjA
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MadfishGTB said:
Nice to see Samsung going with a premium metal finish and it does look stunning when new but 2 weeks down the line and it is covered in tiny scratches etc...
I look after my phones, tbh I'm a little bit OCD but even still the edge is looking tatty.
I then got a TPU case to try and protect it... 2 days later, it is scratched to hell! Just the case alone touching the chamfered edge is enough to scuff it...
what did Samsung make it out of? Cheese? A soft cheese at that!
I love my note 4 but...
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Is this the white or black version you are talking about?
I've got the Ringke Slim on mine and it covers the edges. No scratches on mine.
It's the black one I have...
the coloured part is immaculate still but the polished section looks a mess
My note 2 seemed to fair much better in terms of durability.
Also, the camera lens cover is very exposed on these, I hope it can be replaced somehow in the future (although no scratches yet)
Same here with the white one. Got scratches on the chamfered edge from being in a pants pocket for gods sake. Anybody know to go about buffing them out?
Sorry to hear that you are having those problems. I am not trying to burst your bubble but the "metal" finish around the Note 4 is NOT metal. I have have read a post on this forum of another person saying the same thing and so I went down to my nearest BB to check it out. I am now convinced that he was right.
Here is the test I carried out to prove the point. I found a Galaxy Alpha and examined the similar finish and that is truly metal. With the AC in Best Buy I was able to put the Alpha to my cheek and you can feel the coldness of the metal. I then walked over to the Samsung store in BB and did the same with ALL the Note 4s on display and they were all just at reasonable temp. Also on the Alpha it will be noticed that the headphone jack and the charging port is covered in plastic or rubber inside of the metal cutout. Take a look at he N4 slot for the pen or the headphone jack and you will see that the white plastic is just covered by the " metal" finish.
That my friend is why you are having scuff marks already on your new device. It is JUST a "METAL" finish on the outside. Now if there is a metal frame it is on the inside, not on the outside like the Alpha. Can't wait to see a teardown from folks like IFIXIT to confirm. I could be wrong but until proven wrong I will stand by my cheek test.
No, it is metal (aluminium I believe ) but it is very thin. When you look at the headphone jack port like you say there is plastic but there is still a thin metal part of the frame...
Samsung wouldn't have needed to add the spacers in the frame (small white blocks top and bottom) if it was metal effect. These are there for the antennas to work properly in the metal.
Aluminium is a very soft metal, perhaps if they chose a more sturdy, harder metal like titanium for example then we wouldn't be having this problem but then we would have paid more for the already expensive phone.
For me I'll just end up keeping the TPU case on, it feels better in the hand and against the ear (metal frame has quite sharp edges) and offers some protection without adding much bulk to the device. Maybe once the phone has been used a while I'll look into customising the frame with either plastidip or hydroprint.
Yeah it would be made of aluminium. People wanting that "premium" look and feel. Just like the iPhone and any other phone made of an alloy, looks awesome out of the box but after a while scratches will appear. Plastic resists much much better, that's just the way it is.
Also it would have been hilarious watching you going around touching the bezels with your face
remove the back cover and look at the frame closely: you can see that the whole frame is definitely NOT metal. it is plastic with metal coating or layer and some metal inlays.
I highly doubt that the frame only has a metal coating. If you check the YouTube video of the guy bending the ip6p, note 3 and 4 you will see the note 3 bend and bounce back because it's plastic. Alloy on the other hand bends and stays bent. Looking at you note 4.
Of course I could be wrong.
It does seem to be a thin metal covering over a plastic frame...
gives the look of a premium device but the protection and flexibility of a plastic device
The frame is made of metals collected from the moon and the back cover leather is made from the skin of puppies.
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Whether its a thin metal strip on the top or solid metal, the nature of being aluminium is that it will scratch easily. It is the same with the HTC One that also has a chamfered edge. I have read many reports of it getting scratched too easily. If you look closely at the edge you will see that at the very least it is a metal strip. Thickness has nothing to do with scratch resistance. So we can argue whether it's solid or not, but the relevance to the initial poster's issue that it scratches easily is zero!
Everyone complained about Samsung's cheap looking plastic bezel. Now we are complaining about the upmarket stylish metal one! I guess a finish like the edges of an iPhone 6 are the only option that will satisfy everyone's needs. Incidentally I do remember reports of people with the bumper case on an iphone 4...took it off, to find that the little imperfection nodules of plastic on the inside of the bumper were enough to rub and wear the metal surround of the phone!
And if they had anodized it, it would have prevented scratches (like Nokia n8),but would have caused the frame to crack more easily, unless they used more surface, or thicker pieces of aluminum, which in turn would affect other things. So pointless.
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Even if it was made of adamantium people would still complain.
eddhard said:
Even if it was made of adamantium people would still complain.
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Couldn't agree more!
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you do know that aluminium and metal phones get scratched up this easy i dont know why ya'll are surprised
hello00 said:
you do know that aluminium and metal phones get scratched up this easy i dont know why ya'll are surprised
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Even in manufacturing these metals are impossible to keep pristine. I had an iPhone 4 with a small nick in the metal band out of the box. I had an HTC One with a couple of little nicks and microscratches in the band out of the box. And my note 4 also has a few imperfections. But then it's best not to study these phones under a spotlight because you will just find things you don't want to see!
I think/hope the issue lies with TPU cases simply because they, as all cases trap dirt under them but because they are TPU they have more movement.... the dirt gets ground against the polished edges. Hard cases like the Ringke do not have this movement...
Would be helpful to others if people who are experiencing this issue state which cases they have used.
Thanks.
Scratches are unavoidable on these edges and Samsung has acknowledged this on their blog,
http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/how-quality-assurance-of-the-galaxy-note-4-in-done-in-the-factory/
There really is nothing you can do about it; the scratches are already there when you break the seal on the box, to a degree which is usually visible if you look hard enough. In this case, buy an Otterbox, and enjoy your Device. | fin |
Thick cased like Otterbox is like having sex with two condoms. Yes you''ll be extra safe but it feels like crap and less enjoyable.
I don't blame you, I agree.
BodyGuardz is releasing their Crown screen protector for rounded screen devices like the Note 4; release is slated around Valentines Day, perfect Valentine gift for your Valentine, extra protection anyone? lol.
ciscostud said:
Thick cased like Otterbox is like having sex with two condoms. Yes you''ll be extra safe but it feels like crap and less enjoyable.
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Try using metal polish. I had a few small scratches from a case and they were gone/barely visible after I applied a little metal polish to the chamfered edges. This also worked well for me on my silver/white iPad mini.
Make sure that you tape over the painted portions of your Note 4's frame (white/black/pink/etc depending on your model) before you go to work on the edges -- the painted portions lose their matte finish and turn slightly glossy if you happen to apply metal polish and accidentally buff them.
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It seems you found the other thread on this subject
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/metal-edges-scratches-t2995842
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Note: I received this case at a discount in return for submitting a review.
Also Note: I have given several reviews for phone cases for the Note 5 and this is the first one I have ever given a product 5 out of 5 stars
Although this shows as not having arrived yet on Amazon, it arrived yesterday and is now my favorite case for use whenever I am going out somewhere and need to ensure it will be able to withstand any drops... and may become my favorite overall case.
This is a case which is two pieces, black rubber and gold colored stiff plastic. You pull the case pieces apart, pop the black rubberized material piece onto the phone and snap the hard plastic piece on to hold it in place. It is extremely well made and fits on the phone very tightly.
One big advantage this case has over other protective cases is the bottom is actually indented slightly to make all the ports and the S-Pen easier to reach, while still having that thicker feel with solid thicker rubber at all four of the corners for great protection. It does also allow the phone to be places on any flat surface without having the screen or the camera lens touch the flat surface. Wireless charging works well with this case.
I haven't taken it off since I got it - and it is growing on me!
This case looks excellent, has some grip so it doesnt fly out of your hands, and the finishing on it is perfectly matched with the Note 20.
Corner protection is also excellent as it curves up slightly. Video HERE
I have long liked Samsung OEM Wallet cases since they fully protect the front of the phone. I went with the LED Wallet case this time and the quality is excellent. It basically adds a front flap to the thin case you reviewed.
seoulbrova said:
This case looks excellent, has some grip so it doesnt fly out of your hands, and the finishing on it is perfectly matched with the Note 20.
Corner protection is also excellent as it curves up slightly. Video HERE
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Let me know how it works once it takes a drop. On my note 10 the silicone was easy to chip off when dropped showing the teal under color on the note 10 version.
Its better than the years prior d protection lip around the front is sturdier than my note one and my wife s20 one