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Hey everyone,
Got my nillkin case:
http://www.nillkin.com/chinese/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=&tid=&cid=&scid=&id=2739&page=
Pros: There is a fine texture on the back of the case. Really improves your confidence regarding holding it.
The smooth case of of stock Note kinda makes you feel like it might slip right out.
Holes are cut pretty well. I kinda wish it was little bit thicker to protect the camera more.
Cons: It's too thin. Meaning it doesn't really fit all that well with the cover on.
However, if you remove the back cover it's pretty good actually. You lose your NFC antenna if you do this though.
The top and bottom are basically exposed.
This is, one one hand, annoying, and on the other hand - At least I don't have to worry about headphone port blockage, or worse - making the USB port even more annoying than it is now.
I haven't tried the included screen protector yet.
- Frank

Has anyone seen this case?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/200830048203?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This looks pretty sweet
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ChodTheWacko said:
Hey everyone,
Got my nillkin case:
http://www.nillkin.com/chinese/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=&tid=&cid=&scid=&id=2739&page=
Pros: There is a fine texture on the back of the case. Really improves your confidence regarding holding it.
The smooth case of of stock Note kinda makes you feel like it might slip right out.
Holes are cut pretty well. I kinda wish it was little bit thicker to protect the camera more.
Cons: It's too thin. Meaning it doesn't really fit all that well with the cover on.
However, if you remove the back cover it's pretty good actually. You lose your NFC antenna if you do this though.
The top and bottom are basically exposed.
This is, one one hand, annoying, and on the other hand - At least I don't have to worry about headphone port blockage, or worse - making the USB port even more annoying than it is now.
I haven't tried the included screen protector yet.
- Frank
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Did you order this from eBay?

05GT said:
Did you order this from eBay?
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yea, from the post in the master accessories thread.

peoples_flip said:
Has anyone seen this case?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/200830048203?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This looks pretty sweet
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It's great and i've the same for my Galaxy Note 1 but i'm not sure it's okay for the Note 2 because metal and NFC work not good ... What do you think about that ?

ChodTheWacko said:
yea, from the post in the master accessories thread.
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If you don't mind my asking, what was the shipping turn around time?

[email protected] said:
It's great and i've the same for my Galaxy Note 1 but i'm not sure it's okay for the Note 2 because metal and NFC work not good ... What do you think about that ?
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I have the same question, it looks awesome but not sure about the metal and connectivity.

05GT said:
If you don't mind my asking, what was the shipping turn around time?
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About 10 days - typical hong kong shipping.
The screen protector isn't staying on very well.

What about simple protection? Is it that bad as u said cos its thin and it doesn't fit well? Or still one can assume it's safe (i rarely drop my phones)..
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$3 Case that's actually good

Hey guys just wanted to let you guys know about my experience with this case. I didnt want to make my phone bulky but I wanted some protection so I got this and its perfect, best part is was only $2.80 shipped!
Check out the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3vfiRvDwUU

krayzielilsmoki said:
Hey guys just wanted to let you guys know about my experience with this case. I didnt want to make my phone bulky but I wanted some protection so I got this and its perfect, best part is was only $2.80 shipped!
Check out the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3vfiRvDwUU
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Love the S cases been using them on every phone since the EVO3D

Any problems with charging?
I have a similar case and you have to take it off in order to charge as the bottom bit extends the length of the phone and the micro USB connector can't form a secure connection.

liqn7 said:
Any problems with charging?
I have a similar case and you have to take it off in order to charge as the bottom bit extends the length of the phone and the micro USB connector can't form a secure connection.
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Nope no problem here. I did watch somebody do a video review of a similar case and his cut outs didn't look as precise as this one so maybe you have a similar case to his but this one gives me no problems at all.

I bought the same one on ebay for 3 bucks. Great case for the money.
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exactly what i'm using now, only £2 from UK seller on ebay. includes a screen protector and a mini stylus lol
1 thing i like to add is the grip on the side is very useful!

liqn7 said:
Any problems with charging?
I have a similar case and you have to take it off in order to charge as the bottom bit extends the length of the phone and the micro USB connector can't form a secure connection.
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You can use finger nail clippers to make the hole bigger if you need to (I've done this before with other TPU cases). This case looks nice but I need more protection on the corners in case my phone gets dropped.

I got exactly the same case, but in black.
Decent for the amount paid for it...

I picked up the version with the kickstand. Pretty sweet so far.
Sent from the White Monolith: Part Deux

Big fan of the S Line cases. I love the grips on the sides. I'm using the smoked one right now.
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Bumper for Xperia Z?

Hi Friends
Can anyone suggest a good bumper for Xperia Z. I could not any good one anywhere. Have seen my mate with the official Roxfit one which is very bulky and reduces the look of the beautiful phone.
Any suggestions please?
Thanx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Al...se-for-Sony-Xperia-Z-L36h-Black-/221206945309
I bought this one and I'm very happy with it

FSN Can you please post some photo with this bumper ? want to buy also but i want to see how big will be phone in hand with this. Thank you

FSN said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Al...se-for-Sony-Xperia-Z-L36h-Black-/221206945309
I bought this one and I'm very happy with it
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Hi, thanks. Can you tell me how long did it take to arrive? I am in UK

X-doria bump and updated poetic borderline are otw.. Will post reviews then onwards

Go either for X-Doria or MetalSlim I prefer X-Doria though,MetalSlim is bulky(more protective though)
EDIT 1: (Uploading pictures)
EDIT 2 : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yqau4lz2s2fgm92/89jQC5OOnL (Sorry if its posted at dropbox)
Enjoy,Hope you can pick the right one

Hmm, mby will buy it too, thank you

FSN said:
I bought this one and I'm very happy with it
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I have that one and it's beautiful compared to non aluminum bumpers but less comfortable due to being bulky and very hard

Won't it scratch the phone? Especially the plastics on the phone?

X-doria bumper on my white XZ
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arkaz99 said:
FSN Can you please post some photo with this bumper ? want to buy also but i want to see how big will be phone in hand with this. Thank you
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I'm sorry, was not online for some days For pictures, I think you can refer to the pictures from
kist32 said:
http://dx-box.com/aluminium-alloy-hard-faceplate-bumper-for-sony-xperia-z-l36h-l36i.html
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what's also to say is:
heythem said:
I have that one and it's beautiful compared to non aluminum bumpers but less comfortable due to being bulky and very hard
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but "less comfortable" doesn't mean "not comfortable"
ram11 said:
Hi, thanks. Can you tell me how long did it take to arrive? I am in UK
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It took something like 5-6 working days, after the payment was accepted. (to Switzerland)
nazrin313 said:
Won't it scratch the phone? Especially the plastics on the phone?
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There's some kind of rubber on the inside, which holds the phone tight and prevents it from scratching. Until now everything looks still fine. (for the rubber, refer to the pictures on the post from kist32, quoted above.

Why would it? It's supposed to fit like a glove, so it wouldn't be able to achieve any kind of friction.

Tom Fagerland said:
Why would it? It's supposed to fit like a glove, so it wouldn't be able to achieve any kind of friction.
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Well my friend, metal n plastic doesnt go to well especially when u take it out n in all the time. But i didnt realise that the bumper had rubber so its all good

thx 4 links

I chose this one as with the screen protector front and back both antishatter sheets are protected, however the back generally gets abused from general use. This one has a semi flexible acrylic back panel which is clear
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/sony-xperia-z-sma4127b-gel-shell-case-black-p38573.htm
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Quick look at the official Asus TF701 case

I am visiting Taipei at the moment and was able to purchase the official TF701 case direct from Asus. This case does add a little thickness to the tablet. Unlike the older covers, it is not using the bottom slots. Instead a semi transparent hard plastic back cover snaps in place protecting the entire tablet. All openings align perfectly, power and volume buttons feel responsive. As seem in the picture, you have to open the front cover to charge the tablet, there are no openings on the bottom of the case when closed. Aside from the little added weight and thickness, I am liking the case. One thing to point out is that the case does enable the auto screen on/off function. Screen on somehow takes a while and is not instantaneous, most of you are already experiencing this even without the case.
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davelu said:
I am visiting Taipei at the moment and was able to purchase the official TF701 case direct from Asus. This case does add a little thickness to the tablet. Unlike the older covers, it is not using the bottom slots. Instead a semi transparent hard plastic back cover snaps in place protecting the entire tablet. All openings align perfectly, power and volume buttons feel responsive. As seem in the picture, you have to open the front cover to charge the tablet, there are no openings on the bottom of the case when closed. Aside from the little added weight and thickness, I am liking the case. One thing to point out is that the case does enable the auto screen on/off function. Screen on somehow takes a while and is not instantaneous, most of you are already experiencing this even without the case.
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Not sure what I am doing wrong, I have tried attaching those pictures all kinds of ways and it is not showing up.
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Totally agree. Liking my case. BTW it is available in Europe now on amazon. The official name is TransCover.
Here are my pics as yours aren't working.

Thanks sbdags, big fan of your kernel when I had the TF700. Could not live without your help for the past year!
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sbdags said:
Totally agree. Liking my case. BTW it is available in Europe now on amazon. The official name is TransCover.
Here are my pics as yours aren't working.
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Could you post any link to store with this product? I've tried to find it on amazon, but no results.

HaPe000 said:
Could you post any link to store with this product? I've tried to find it on amazon, but no results.
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It's not listed any more....

sbdags said:
It's not listed any more....
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Maybe name of a store or a seller? I woud like to try contact with them.
Has it any part number(on case or package)? How much did you pay for that?

HaPe000 said:
Maybe name of a store or a seller? I woud like to try contact with them.
Has it any part number(on case or package)? How much did you pay for that?
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I have just bought mine a few days ago from Amazon.de / its price was 39+2 euros for delivery to France. Now there is another seller but its more expensive. 59 euros ...
http://www.amazon.de/Original-Trans...qid=1386453494&sr=8-1&keywords=transcover+701

HaPe000 said:
Maybe name of a store or a seller? I woud like to try contact with them.
Has it any part number(on case or package)? How much did you pay for that?
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Sold by ATELCO Computer AG on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de

Is it original Asus product? Has it be removed to use dock?

HaPe000 said:
Is it original Asus product? Has it be removed to use dock?
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Yes it is an Asus product - it's listed on their site as well. You have to remove it to use the dock.

what's the easiest way to remove the tab from the case?
I have this case and the dock too.
I find it very difficult to remove the tab fro the case... is there a trick for this?

mashed_ash said:
I have this case and the dock too.
I find it very difficult to remove the tab fro the case... is there a trick for this?
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No it's a *****! Found doing 2 sides (shorts sides) helps but it doesn't want to come off very easily at all.

Review: Artech-21 Full Grain Leather Wallet Case

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.

Sfkn2 said:
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!

Sfkn2 said:
Yes. Always curious of new things!
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okay , i understood .
thank you for your review anyway

TTT

Sfkn2 said:
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.

Sfkn2 said:
You got PM.
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are you selling them ?

carolineOHIO said:
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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sharpehenry said:
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.

Sfkn2 said:
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:

sharpehenry said:
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

sharpehenry said:
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: