These are the only two reputable brands I could find. Others I found were just too expensive (imported). And let me just throw it out there, these still feel very expensive to me, but I'm only willing to pay cause they're reputable brands.
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I'm most looking forward to pics of the products, because online it's really hard to tell anything. Especially the pics of the insides like the corner insides etc (I think more details can be captured with flash ON), whatever you could provide, pic of case applied on the phone etc. For me what matters the most is design (not talking about looks) especially the key features i.e. the lip to prevent the screen from touching any surface, the air cushioned type corners (inside) or anything else I'm missing. Though I do know that these probably already have that.
And any of your opinions and experience related to these products. Like in case of Ringke, as it has a transparent back, Has it got any scratches, too many scratches etc? Has it gone yellowish (the transparent part)? In case of Spigen, Does it have clicky buttons? Does it feel heavy? How grippy is it? Anything related to these two cases even something I didn't mentioned, pros cons, however you like it.
I'm not opposed to buy something better than these brand cases IF it's out there & not popular, but it has to be less expensive & you must've bought and used the product. You can still suggest me anything better even if you haven't used it, not my preferred way, but I'll still look into it.
I'm not looking to throw my phone, just to protect it from accidents. I also know how heavy it gets after applying these covers which increases the chances of drops of an already heavy phone, so the protection has to be the best. If you know of anything lightweight which can still protect similarly (that's why design matters the most) to these cases, you can LMK.
I just want to make sure I get the best thing if I'm paying this much money.
Not important (Just a customer's angry rant) : As Xiaomi already betrayed us by giving too high of a discounts on such a good phone. That's why they're still selling the same stock or IDK what is their plan with this line!!? I didn't returned or went to service centre to complain about the screen bleeding issue. Yes it's still there even after 1 year. So when I buy their phone for Rs. 23K ,8/256 model like 2-3 weeks ago & they give a flat Rs.4k discount on it, It's just straight up back stabbing. I think realistically, so I just knew that they were gonna waste my time at service centre & second it's not that big of a deal. That's why I didn't returned it or wasted my time on repair.
Me as a customer value their product more without any incentive purposes and they as a company doesn't value it. It's just pathetic.
Lol. So big post about cases.
I bought spigen. It looks exactly like in photos. Its elegant, fits perfectly. One thing bad about it is that's slippery in my hands. Kind of annoying but you can get used to it.
Rinkge looks more protective and massive. I wouldn't buy it, cause it makes look like some tank smartphone ( Samsung solid etc). So unless you drop your phone everyday obtain I'd buy spigen.
First of all wow, cause I wasn't even expecting a reply. Well something's better than nothing amirite.
I do all this work, put in all this effort into the post and what do I get in return, basically nothing. And IK what you're going to say that oh it's an old phone, bla bla JUST ZIP IT, alright I don't wanna hear it. Cause IK what the real reason is and that is, this site is dying slowly and daily. Yeah I don't wanna hear any of your crappy argument against it, cause IDGA*. It's the truth, either accept it or move on.
I can hear you lot saying that OUH! your post is big and other crap, again IDC. Cause I tried my best to make it look attractive, it's not my fault that a lazy person isn't ready to read paragraphs on a forum website. And not really a forum, cause most of their focus is on news these days, and excuse me what!!? Testing pc hardware https://www.xda-developers.com/amd-radeon-rx-5700-series-review , wasn't even difficult to find, was on the front page of news. Just shows how much they care.
It's been a long time since I joined this site, at least for me. My english has improved a lot and IK better ways to present the information and still I get less interaction than before when I didn't knew much or didn't knew how to convey my message, maybe that's the reason I went away in the first place. I've made another posts as well not related to this, tried my best to be understandable, still any responses, NO.
You know why I made this thread, to get some opinions, to clear my mind on which one to buy, but did I got that, no, I just had to go with my gut at the end, all that time and energy wasted. Like with any other posts or threads I've made, except some cause of a few helpful people. I was so tired that I forgot to put any tags, which I just noticed, that's a first for me.
And don't think that I'm dismissing the fact that there are no good people out there, there are but you better find them quick, otherwise the time it'll take for the help to reach you, you may have already forgotten about the problem. It's like a gold mine, you better find something or all the work goes into waste. And if you find a truly helpful person you can converse with them 24x7. And don't think every knowledgeable person here is helpful, cause they're not, especially the so called developers, very knowledgeable, but helpful, just forget about it, again not all of 'em. But as I said you better find them in a relevant time or the thread just get rolled into the dust of time.
The developers are just the best, claiming to own this website, that it only exists cause of them and they don't need users. Then why don't you go ahead and close this website for public, you're not doing us any good by providing a crappy service and delivering statements like this. The normal users aren't getting any help anyways, those who really wanna learn something new and make something out of it.
By making statements like these they're only driving the core of this website away, yeah I'll see how long you stay relevant this way. The only one who are benefiting off your ego and butthurtness are freeloaders. Well, look what you have done developers, congrats, you should be very proud.
For me, I guess I'd just have to look for an alternative. Life goes on, it doesn't wait for anybody especially for self absorbed people.
I have both. Spigen is the one I use daily. Ringke did not allow me to use in Brodit car holder. Spigen is a more elegant case ringke looks tacky, but has better corner protection. Both suck with regards to amount of lip on front face to protect screen from drops.
i'm using Nillkin Case for my poco f1. But from the above two you mentioned, i think Spigen case is better option.
Been using spigen since the first day. It lacks side grip, its very very slippery if u try to grab/hold it by fingers with phone lying on flat surface. I wonder how cud spigen not think abt side grip!!
So I wud say go with ringke.
All the best.
Using Ringke since May 2019. back transparent panel still clear as glass with some micro scratches which ain't even visible if not looking carefully. this panel kind of shines like glass and reflects considerable light of you're interested ?.
only con I've found is it makes the phone a bit heavier but for the sake of protection i can live with that much extra weight.
I would like to get of the grid and introduce one more reputed brand into the picture. It's called Kapaver they are well known for thier carbon fibre looking air cushions induced back covers. It costs well around 600rs. On average. And ill tell you as I used it on my previous note 5 pro. Which is a delicate phone, i dnt usually drop the mobile very often but when ever I did it did hit the ground at an Harder pace.
But seriously when i exchanged the old for new poco. I had no regrets of any scratches or dents all cause of Kapaver. So from an user perspective I'll give it a 5/5 for protection but yea it does causes the mobile to look a bit bulkier. But it does make it feel kinda premium. Il urge you to do have a look at it.
Ps. By observing my usage and cover. Many of my friends who used poco did get Kapaver case and they seem to be very happy with it.
Using ringke from the day poco was launched and the case was available. My phone is 1 year old. I prefer ringke cause it's transparent and I can show off skins on the back. It's heavy and you'll feel it for the first few days. If you feel naked poco is already heavy, get Spigen ( do note it's slips a lot). Both are good cases and you can't go wrong with any one of them.
I am planing to get ringke case. I want to know that I am using full screen mode in Poco F1. so how does it goes when we swipe edge for back or when we swipe up for home screen?
I mean does this case create problem or it work well with full screen mode?
Gurkirat_Singh said:
These are the only two reputable brands I could find. Others I found were just too expensive (imported). And let me just throw it out there, these still feel very expensive to me, but I'm only willing to pay cause they're reputable brands.
I'm most looking forward to pics of the products, because online it's really hard to tell anything. Especially the pics of the insides like the corner insides etc (I think more details can be captured with flash ON), whatever you could provide, pic of case applied on the phone etc. For me what matters the most is design (not talking about looks) especially the key features i.e. the lip to prevent the screen from touching any surface, the air cushioned type corners (inside) or anything else I'm missing. Though I do know that these probably already have that.
And any of your opinions and experience related to these products. Like in case of Ringke, as it has a transparent back, Has it got any scratches, too many scratches etc? Has it gone yellowish (the transparent part)? In case of Spigen, Does it have clicky buttons? Does it feel heavy? How grippy is it? Anything related to these two cases even something I didn't mentioned, pros cons, however you like it.
I'm not opposed to buy something better than these brand cases IF it's out there & not popular, but it has to be less expensive & you must've bought and used the product. You can still suggest me anything better even if you haven't used it, not my preferred way, but I'll still look into it.
I'm not looking to throw my phone, just to protect it from accidents. I also know how heavy it gets after applying these covers which increases the chances of drops of an already heavy phone, so the protection has to be the best. If you know of anything lightweight which can still protect similarly (that's why design matters the most) to these cases, you can LMK.
I just want to make sure I get the best thing if I'm paying this much money.
Not important (Just a customer's angry rant) : As Xiaomi already betrayed us by giving too high of a discounts on such a good phone. That's why they're still selling the same stock or IDK what is their plan with this line!!? I didn't returned or went to service centre to complain about the screen bleeding issue. Yes it's still there even after 1 year. So when I buy their phone for Rs. 23K ,8/256 model like 2-3 weeks ago & they give a flat Rs.4k discount on it, It's just straight up back stabbing. I think realistically, so I just knew that they were gonna waste my time at service centre & second it's not that big of a deal. That's why I didn't returned it or wasted my time on repair.
Me as a customer value their product more without any incentive purposes and they as a company doesn't value it. It's just pathetic.
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Ringke.. I'm using it since day 1 of my Poco F1
I understand your angry customer rant. The discounts on poco are not logical lol. There were many discounts on diwali weekend in India . I snagged 6/64 for $190 / Rs 13,499
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I am planing to get ringke case. I want to know that I am using full screen mode in Poco F1. so how does it goes when we swipe edge for back or when we swipe up for home screen?
I mean does this case create problem or it work well with full screen mode?
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This maybe a little late butt here we go. The case is expensive but you wouldn't be disappointed. As far as the full screen mode goes I don't think you'd have any problems. In fact one of the reasons I bought it, as you may already know that poco's touch is quite sensitive (seeing a trend in newer phones, xiaomi phones at least) and no settings to decrease it, so to prevent the accidental touches, this a good one, especially when using 'double tap to wake'. At the moment I'm not playing many games on my phone, so IDK how well that would work, but looking at the design it should work pretty well as it makes the phone broader.
This cover is the best for those who want to show off their phones (the back, skin etc.), I mean I bought the armored version so it's not the best in my case, I knew I should've went with the red one. But when it comes to showing off, no cover comes even close, in fact no one's even competing with fusionX. I mean I couldn't find anything even remotely close to it, if someone else know such brand LMK. If you wanna show off your cover, this is not one of them, then you should look somewhere else, unless someone takes a direct look at it when you're taking a phone call or something.
Design wise their goal is simplicity, and they nailed it. Cause it may look awesome in the pictures online but when you put it on your phone, it becomes a part of it. Also they said that the packaging used was recycled so I guess I helped the environment in some way.
The in hand feel is great, you feel all the curves and edges. They go with the same design, I mean if ain't broke don't fix it, amirite? The rubber used around has different finishes like glossy, matte, textured, roughed etc.
Any flaw if you ask me is the front lip to protect screen from touching surfaces. I haven't measured it but I bet it's either 0.75mm or 1mm. As my phone has a tempered glass on it, so one can tell that lip is not that large. I'm not an expert in this like how much is good, but I have a generic rugged cover for my other device and comparing, you can clearly see the difference. Also there was one mistake when it comes to precise cuts. The cut for the secondary mic was quite off, not too off that it's not usable anymore but quite off that you feel a bit mad that, is this seriously a brand product? There could be reasons behind this, design etc. But we can't really accept such mistake, when it comes to a premium product. In this case, for a brand like this, the technique should be flawless when making cuts for the devices. They didn't nailed this one for me, I was disappointed TBH, cause as I said there's no room for - if, but etc. when it comes to something like this.
I was planning to buy these during diwali sale. The ringke one was available for Rs.770 and the spigen one was available for Rs.499. At the time I hadn't decided which one to buy, so I ordered both of them and thought I'd just cancel the other one. But both of the cases were coming from the same place so they packaged both of them together. Just a tip for the future if you're buying from amazon india or apparently from any indian website, cause I doubt there are many distributors for this.
So I had to cancel the order and make another one for just ringke. I didn't went for spigen cause more I read the reviews, the more I came to knew that it just wasn't worth the price. I mean it's just a rubber case, you can get those anywhere in the market and paying that much extra just for the brand didn't made any sense to me even if it would be of "better materials & quality", 499 was still too much for a rubber case with nothing special about it's design and protection.
When it comes to weight, like any other cover it's gonna add some to it, that is inevitable. But when it comes to rugged/hybrid cases, it's quite light, I'm not gonna lie. Cause I have used some generic rugged cases in the past and in comparison this is light. Like the case I have on my other phone, as may know that they're divided into two parts rubber and plastic i.e. hybrid, And I only have the rubber part on me & it still feels heavy compared to ringke. So I guess they nailed in that department as well.
If you're worried about the materials, the whole case is flexible. Both rubber part on the sides and transparent part in the middle. But don't try to separate them cause unlike the normal hybrid cases they're glued together and rightfully so. The way it's designed, they couldn't have made the transparent part detachable. Though if it was detachable, you could've been able to use just the rubber part on the behalf of it looking a bit weird. But if you don't have the money to buy this one, just buy any cheap one after looking at some real pictures posted by users and maybe reading some useful reviews, I think you'd be fine. But if you're going to spend money then better go for the brand and don't look any where else than a Ringke.
The transparent material is a high grade plastic, why? Cause you can't scratch glass with blade, which you can do on this one. But if you're worried about everyday scratches (mostly cause by dust particles, NOT dirt), you won't see any of those here as I said high grade plastic. But don't put this on rough surfaces, cause mostly stones, tiles etc. are harder than plastic. Also you wouldn't have to worry about it breaking as it's not glass.
I don't buy covers so I can keep dropping my phone. Dropping any of your device especially a device you're gonna use day & night, everyday, is just idiotic, people need to get that in their head. The best security for your phone is your hand. I mean just look at it this way, the laptop & pc u use, would you be willing to throw them around? How long would they last like that? I mean it's good to know the durability of something but that doesn't mean you should keep dropping it everywhere if you wanna use it for a long time.
I guess this turned into a review than just a suggestion Hope it was helpful to someone.
ringke case with green camo.
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ringke case with green camo.
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Nice, coouldn't find that on amazon. Did you bought it from a local store? Is this you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlZRhsfzxqY?
Gurkirat_Singh said:
Nice, coouldn't find that on amazon. Did you bought it from a local store? Is this you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlZRhsfzxqY
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nope bought the skin from mi.com /mi store app.
ringke case from Amazon it's 899 now I guess.
check description for links.
and yes lol
can't upload video on xda so had to do on yt
Spigen rugged armour ****. Go for ringke.
Go with ringkee
@a7cATR4z Oh!!!!!! you put a skin and case, I thought it was a case design, nvm.
I have used the spigen rugged armour case before. Ended up it so loose terribly after 5 months using it. And also, there was a logo stain on my Poco f1 back which caused by the case. Now that I changed it to Ringke, shall see what will happen after few months.
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When I had my Note 1 I looked for hours for a case, couldn't find one I liked just just ordered a cheap crappy one until I could find one I liked, in the end I found an okay one, but was still cheap and just rolled with that. But it wasn't what I really wanted. Ending up selling the phone a few months later, not based on the case.
Today I have ordered my Note 2, and the same case problem has arisen. I've spent a good 2 hours watching reviews, searching the web and I haven't found anything I like. The one in this thread is okay: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030149 But link was to US Ebay and auction has ended. I searched elsewhere but cannot find. But still would be like my Note 1, kinda cheap and just go with it.
But it's still not good enough. With the iPhone that I currently use, although not perfect, there are a number of top cases and is a little easier to pick a case. So my question is, is a case really needed? I'm not clumsy and rarely drop my phone, but always buy a case just incase. But looking at the Note 2 cases, I just cannot find one that suits my needs. Low profile, but good overall protection. Those otterbox cases are huge, plus the phone is huge itself.
I've looked through the "what case do you use" thread and I didn't see a single one I wanted to get.
A phone that big, you definitely need a case, unless you have hands like André the Giant.
You can't tell me that you perused the Note 2 accessories forum and couldn't find something that would suffice? I come across good TPU stuff on eBay all the time. Look harder, they are there.
Scott from DBA Cases is selling that case on his website if you are interested in getting that one. He has about 20 left. I dropped my phone once and it cracked the back cover, so I'm always going to be rolling with a case from now on.
I think that choice is up to you, but based on what you said I think you answered your own question. I'm in the same boat right now tho, except I know I atleast want some protection for the chrome trim. There are atleast 5 iphone cases Ive seen and would have bought if they made them for the note 2
http://www.dbacases.com/note-ii-cases.aspx
Dba cases sells em. Plus the owner can help you if u have any concerns.
If you want an awesome case (I have it for my S3, so I'm sure on the Note 2 it'll be huge), check out Urban Armor Gear. Their cases are awesome. Cases for the Note 2 are about to come out.
Pompsdai said:
http://www.dbacases.com/note-ii-cases.aspx
Dba cases sells em. Plus the owner can help you if u have any concerns.
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UK shipping cost is the same price as the case
Short answer, NO, you don't "need" a case. Whether you want one is up to you. All my phones run naked through the wilderness, and I have yet to have any break in the rare drop I've had. IMO It's a bit of insurance, and like extended warranties that stores, car dealers etc are always pushing I quit buying them years ago, and figure the money I've saved on all those little insurance policies will more than pay for whatever it is I have that may break, and I'll just buy a new one. Of course I am am in a stable financial position to be able to do that and if everything I own broke at once I would have issues, but that's my thoughts.
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UK shipping cost is the same price as the case
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I feel ya its the same shipped to canada. Contact scott for a coupon or maybe buy tje jlg screen protector with the case to offset the shipping cost.
Just dropped my brand new Note 2 in the parking lot and cracked/spidered the entire screen. $200 through insurance for a replacement.
So yes, a case is worth it.
Normally I forgo the case. This is the first phone that I have one for. The thing is the chassis is made with %10 butter. It's gotta be the slickest phone I've ever held. If I could find a backplate that's made with that hard rubbery material and a kickstand I'd probably go with that.
I ordered that case from DBA Cases, thanks for the info or damages. Not sure it will fully protect even from a drop, but it's worth a go. Still a little disappointed by the lack of really good cases though. There doesn't seem to be that in the middle perfect spot like some other phones.
I have never dropped my phone. I can also say that a big part is due to the case. My cases usually add some grip. Just in case I ever drop my phone, the case is already on there. I never run naked more than the 20 seconds it takes me to take it off, clean off my phone for dust or debris, and then put on another case.
END OF STORY!
Don't be a fool, wrap your... Phone...
Once again, Urban Armor Gear is probably the best case you can get for the S3 and Note 2.
You need food water and shelter. You dont need a case.
It is a good idea though
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
It only takes one good drop and your screen could crack. The choice is based on the amount of risk you are willing to take (and if you have insurance)
God forbid you do actually drop it you'll kick yourself for not buying one....especially after writing a post about it!
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When I had my Note 1 I looked for hours for a case, couldn't find one I liked just just ordered a cheap crappy one until I could find one I liked, in the end I found an okay one, but was still cheap and just rolled with that. But it wasn't what I really wanted. Ending up selling the phone a few months later, not based on the case.
Today I have ordered my Note 2, and the same case problem has arisen. I've spent a good 2 hours watching reviews, searching the web and I haven't found anything I like. The one in this thread is okay: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030149 But link was to US Ebay and auction has ended. I searched elsewhere but cannot find. But still would be like my Note 1, kinda cheap and just go with it.
But it's still not good enough. With the iPhone that I currently use, although not perfect, there are a number of top cases and is a little easier to pick a case. So my question is, is a case really needed? I'm not clumsy and rarely drop my phone, but always buy a case just incase. But looking at the Note 2 cases, I just cannot find one that suits my needs. Low profile, but good overall protection. Those otterbox cases are huge, plus the phone is huge itself.
I've looked through the "what case do you use" thread and I didn't see a single one I wanted to get.
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I had a similar torrid time trying to find a case that I like and I agree that the bulk Otterbox adds totally turns me off. In the end I just settled for a standard TPU case until I can get my hands on a UAG.
milkycoins said:
Just dropped my brand new Note 2 in the parking lot and cracked/spidered the entire screen. $200 through insurance for a replacement.
So yes, a case is worth it.
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Depends. A thin case won't do anything to protect against drops. It's more for scratch protection and for 99.9% of the people out there, it's just for style/fashion.
It depends. I've never used a case. I've had cell phones for more than a decade and I've never broken one.
You can't make it totally impossible to break your phone. But if you're careful enough, breaking a phone will be such a rare event that it will cost you less than all the years of buying cases would have cost you to try to prevent the rare breakage. And cases don't always prevent breakage anyway.
Beyond the matter of protection, some people prefer the aesthetics of cases, while others have the opposite preference. So it's really up to you.
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I've looked through the "what case do you use" thread and I didn't see a single one I wanted to get.
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I assume you have looked at Mobile Fun Galaxy Note 2 cases. They have about the best selection in the UK. I went for one of the Zenus cases. I have liked them since I first had one on my original Galaxy Tab. I like the one I have as it is quite low profile but protects nearly all parts of the Note. The only thing i don't like is that they have used a press stud for the closure rather than the magnetic clasp they used on my Galaxy Tab case.
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But it's still not good enough. With the iPhone that I currently use, although not perfect, there are a number of top cases and is a little easier to pick a case.
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EXACTLY what I say all the bloody time! The only thing I miss about the iPhony device is the sheer number of quality cases and accessories for it.
You know what, after having purchased multiple cases for all the phones I have used; GS3, GN2, GS2, GNex, N4 yada yada, I have come to the conclusion that with the exception of iP5, every single phone looks better WITHOUT a case. Just as the manufacturer intended it to be. Everything else just looks like an appendage. Sure, you run the risk of dropping your phone and breaking it, but then hey, you also run the risk of killing yourself every single day when you drive. Doesnt stop you from driving, does it? Doesnt even make you get a tank of a car just to be safe.
Here's to running butt naked :good:
Code for 20% off is DNote2 until 6/30/13.
In progress. I'll also have to complete the review when I get home. Keep checking back as I will have a discount code for you guys. Last time I had a 30% off coupon code for the SIII Draco. I'll have it on my blog when the review is complete and I get a response back.
Larger pictures can be found on my blog.
http://chrismchoi.blogspot.com/
The Draco Note II Case is a PREMIUM aluminum case offered by DRACOdesign, made of aircraft grade A6061 aluminum. The fit and finish are outstanding. It has very solid lock up.
Thank You DRACOdesign - http://dracodesigninc.com/
The packaging of the Draco cases is always nice.
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The inside has rubber piece that protect your phone from direct aluminum contact. The rubber acts as a impact absorbing material. It keeps the phone in place and prevents it from sliding around once the case is tightened down.
The case is closed by 2 screws with the hex key included.. The charging port opening is always large enough to fit the OEM cable. The large white and black ones. I tested this with both. Sweet Armor cases do not allow OEM USB cables. The case has a great feel while maintaining it's elegance. The case does not add much bulk to the phone. There is also a small cut out for a lanyard for those are you that prefer that method of carry. There is also plenty of room for the S-Pen to be slid out. There are also cut outs for the microphone and noise cancellation mic at the top.
The opening for the headphones fit the OEM headset easily and still have room to spare.
The bumper of the Note II Draco keep the camera high enough to not come in direct contact when the phone is laid on a flat surface. This is a huge relief. Another feature of the Draco case is the power and volume toggle switch is also made of aluminum. Attention to detail was not spared with this project.
Does this case affect the cell phone signal / reception? Not really. Visually I might see it drop a bar and bounce back. I'm not in a very good coverage area and the function, data and sound quality of my calls have not been affected. At home and work I have the same number of bars. Signal strength has been the exact same in both areas.
MSRP: $89.99 and is available at DRACOdesign in 3 different colors.
Conclusion: The case is minimalistic and looks sharp. It feels great in my hand and gives it a better grip than a naked phone.
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90 bucks, and made in china to boot???
I dont think so...maybe with a 60% off coupon...
Battery cover removable when case on?
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The case is closed by 2 screws with the hex key included..
The bumper of the Note II Draco keep the camera high enough to not come in direct contact when the phone is laid on a flat surface. This is a huge relief. Another feature of the Draco case is the power and volume toggle switch is also made of aluminum. Attention to detail was not spared with this project.
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I presume that with this case on, the battery cover is not accessible for removal? Not ideal for those who tend to swap batteries, Micro SD cards and such; as you'd have to dismantle/assemble every time.
Shame that the Sweet Armor cases don't provide adequate sized port opening for OEM USB, as its case design does allow access to the battery cover.
wase4711 said:
90 bucks, and made in china to boot???
I dont think so...maybe with a 60% off coupon...
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I just did a review. Nothing asked you to go into a thread and give your 2 cents. If it's out of your price range, ok then. I never asked you to buy it. I obtained a case and gave my opinion on it. Never asked what you thought of the price, where you thought it was made or how much of a discount was needed for you to consider buying it. It's almost like going into a ROM thread and telling the person that put it together that their ROM sucked, it needs more of X, less of Y and needs the X app. Someone did a review on a product I bought. I bought it because it seemed legit. Things didn't work out. I returned it. I didn't go back and bash it or anything. This was even after I bought the product. I just returned it and bowed out quietly. Just because you don't have it and don't want to buy it, doesn't mean it won't work for someone else. Maybe they will enjoy it. Sometimes some people just want the real thing. I did a Draco case review in the past with a good turn out. Many people bought the case using the 30% discount.
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I presume that with this case on, the battery cover is not accessible for removal? Not ideal for those who tend to swap batteries, Micro SD cards and such; as you'd have to dismantle/assemble every time.
Shame that the Sweet Armor cases don't provide adequate sized port opening for OEM USB, as its case design does allow access to the battery cover.
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That's correct. May not be ideal for people who swap batteries and cards. But it's simple. It goes on and doesn't come of. It works great for me because I use one battery throughout the day.
Thanks a lot for the review, chrischoi.
I bought a Blue Thunder bumper two days ago and cant wait for it to arrive.
I was a little bit worried about the cell signal strength.
I live in the area where I rarely have a very good signal.
Does you phone have any protection film on the back?
chrischoi said:
I just did a review. Nothing asked you to go into a thread and give your 2 cents. If it's out of your price range, ok then. I never asked you to buy it. I obtained a case and gave my opinion on it. Never asked what you thought of the price, where you thought it was made or how much of a discount was needed for you to consider buying it.
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That's a pretty douchey response bro. If u don't want people's opinions I suggest u post ur crap on a piece of paper in ur crapper instead of a "PUBLIC" forum.
But that's just my review.
Wase is a respected member of the note 2 community and I think u need to start treating other people with at least a little respect.
Just my "2 cents"
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wase4711 said:
90 bucks, and made in china to boot???
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It is designed in Japan, made in Taiwan.
chrischoi said:
I just did a review. Nothing asked you to go into a thread and give your 2 cents. If it's out of your price range, ok then. I never asked you to buy it. I obtained a case and gave my opinion on it. Never asked what you thought of the price, where you thought it was made or how much of a discount was needed for you to consider buying it. It's almost like going into a ROM thread and telling the person that put it together that their ROM sucked, it needs more of X, less of Y and needs the X app. Someone did a review on a product I bought. I bought it because it seemed legit. Things didn't work out. I returned it. I didn't go back and bash it or anything. This was even after I bought the product. I just returned it and bowed out quietly. Just because you don't have it and don't want to buy it, doesn't mean it won't work for someone else. Maybe they will enjoy it. Sometimes some people just want the real thing. I did a Draco case review in the past with a good turn out. Many people bought the case using the 30% discount.
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what,do you work for these guys?
this is NOT like saying a rom sucks...a rom is someones PERSONAL compilation, made from their hard work and effort..
this case was NOT made by YOU, so quit crying about my comments...90 dollars, or even 60 dollars is outrageous for a thin piece of TAIWAN aluminum, and if you dont think so, thats your opinion...MY opinion is this is a rip off, and you can find what probably is the exact same thing on Ebay for 20 bucks or so.
If you dont like my opinion, then dont read it...you dont have to agree with me, and I dont have to agree with you...
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wildguess said:
Bullying other people does not make you look smarter, guys.
Even though you are respected members of the Note II community.
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If that's bullying... then u must've gotten beat up alot in school. We were simply stating, just like Chris has the right to post..... Wase had a right to post his opinion. Does he not? Chris is the one who got all defensive. It was completely uncalled for. This is a community but unfortunately is slowly turning into a dictatorship
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wildguess said:
Thanks a lot for the review, chrischoi.
I bought a Blue Thunder bumper two days ago and cant wait for it to arrive.
I was a little bit worried about the cell signal strength.
I live in the area where I rarely have a very good signal.
Does you phone have any protection film on the back?
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Thanks.
Reception wise, I don't notice a drastic difference. If anything visually it may drop bar, but it will regain it instantly. Seems to behave normally that way without the case depending on where I am.
Nothing on the back. Backs are cheap to replace. I ordered a OEM back with just Samsung on it, so I'm waiting on that.
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...u must've gotten beat up alot in school....
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Seriously? Are we here making statements about my personal life already?
Please, do not turn this thread into what it is not supposed to be.
You know, there is plenty of people in the world who can easily afford buying a Lamborgini.
I cannot imagine myself posting something like that:
$500,000 is a rip-off, never buy it!
Let's purchase a $12,000 Ford Focus.
It will drive you from point A to B too.
I have purchased a couple of aluminum bumpers and a whole bunch of plastic, TPU and leather cases on eBay and was not satisfied with any of them at all.
Of course, Draco bumper may not be worth $90 (actually, I got mine for $75), we will see.
I am tired of less expensive cases that are really not what I like.
It is so subjective, what case is good, what case is bad.
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Seriously? Are we here making statements about my personal life already?
Please, do not turn this thread into what it is not supposed to be.
You know, there is plenty of people in the world who can easily afford buying a Lamborgini.
I cannot imagine myself posting something like that:
$500,000 is a rip-off, never buy it!
Let's purchase a $12,000 Ford Focus.
It will drive you from point A to B too.
I have purchased a couple of aluminum bumpers and a whole bunch of plastic, TPU and leather cases on eBay and was not satisfied with any of them at all.
Of course, Draco bumper may not be worth $90 (actually, I got mine for $75), we will see.
I am tired of less expensive cases that are really not what I like.
It is so subjective, what case is good, what case is bad.
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Personal riffs have no place in the forums. You're right about that. However everyone is entitled to his or her opinion as long as its not a personal attack on someone. You posted a review and someone responded. They said they thought the price didnt match the product. If you post a review of something in a public forum then you need to expect people to disagree with you. Its the age old adage....Opinions are like a-holes. Everyones got one.
OK guys, let's just take a deep breath. I hate to get in middle of this, but I kind of understand both sides. Prior to me starting to write my reviews, I made exactly the same post as Wase about another aluminum bumper vendor with a price tag of $100+. That was one side. After I started writing reviews, I discovered another side where I contact vendors directly who I think offer a great product I believe in and want to review and to share it with XDA community. Basically, one side is how to spend my hard earned money wisely, and the other side - I get free samples of products I think great and I want to review them in the best way.
The bottom line, this particular product or something like pricey VITREO is a matter of personal choice and something that's going to be not everyone's cup of tea. But I'm sure every company justifies their pricing in comparison to competition, and they will see how well the product is selling and will offer discounts to "adjust" it Cost of the material plays a role, but no matter how great the vendor thinks their product is - if its not selling they will have to adjust the price. Unless their name is "Mugen" and they so full of themselves thinking their $105 extended battery is better than a same one from Anker for $17
I have sweet armor on my note 2 and it does allow access for the OEM charging/USB cable without a problem.
I agree that it was pointless to post the opinion of the case being a rip off financially.
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A question for the reviewer.
How does this case affect the GPS?
I've gotten 5 aluminum bumper cases that all affect fix lock and acquisition.
Thank you in advance
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vagelis said:
A question for the reviewer.
How does this case affect the GPS?
I've gotten 5 aluminum bumper cases that all affect fix lock and acquisition.
Thank you in advance
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I'll test this on the way to work and get right back to you on this. There was a slight delay, but that seemed about normal. I was able to keep it until I got to work. That was just a 10 minute drive.
Yes that cord. The one that came in the box with the phone plugs into the phone just as easy with the Sweet Armor on just as easy as it does without the Sweet Armor.
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How would this compare with a sweet armor?
Would you be able to do a side by side comparison/shootout between the two bumpers?
The thing about the sweet armor I like is, specifically, the side buttons.
I'm planning on getting an all black sweet armor, if they ever come back in stock that is, and a glass screen cover.
Is this one really worth the extra money, even considering the inability to remove the back cover?
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Ok, since there is no general thread dedicated to Xperia T cases, I decided to start one.
Not to open new thread for every new case some of us get at that moment, let this be collection of all cases/pouches/bumpers, or whatever your phone protection is called.
I will start this thread with my first case for Xperia T, I recieved just this morning.
It's the Nillkin Xperia T case, ordered from eBay, and I must say it looks amazing on phone.
This is probably the best case I ever had on any phone (and I had like 10 cases form my Xperia Arc S).
It is very precisely shaped, and material finish is very good, not like some cheap plastic.
Here are 2 pictures I took just few minutes ago:
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Nice, looks almost like being a part of the device.
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@mr_torture nice case mate. All buttons are working fine of it's difficult pressing them? Usb? I had a case on my xperia u and was a pain in the *** . Thanks in advance
DaRk-L0rD said:
@mr_torture nice case mate. All buttons are working fine of it's difficult pressing them? Usb? I had a case on my xperia u and was a pain in the *** . Thanks in advance
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Yeah, buttons are very comfort for pressing, and also, usb plug is perfectly comfort for usb cable, with no interruption at all when being connected. After few days of usage, I can say with no doubt that this is the best looking/best built case I ever had.
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Yeah, buttons are very comfort for pressing, and also, usb plug is perfectly comfort for usb cable, with no interruption at all when being connected. After few days of usage, I can say with no doubt that this is the best looking/best built case I ever had.
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Nice to hear that mate
I think i am going to buy this case too. The only doubt i had with the buttons. Xperia U's cover was in plastic and after a couple of days wasn't covering the right side of the phone. Was totally deformed!
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Yeah, buttons are very comfort for pressing, and also, usb plug is perfectly comfort for usb cable, with no interruption at all when being connected. After few days of usage, I can say with no doubt that this is the best looking/best built case I ever had.
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I have been using this cover since beginning of having phone and had to stop. Cover scratched shiny frame next to touch panel. I will do some photos.
So what when I have clear back when my TP frame is scratched?
Scratched appeared next to buttons - there where the cover is very thin and easy to deformate. Never used the phone in difficult conditions or bad weather.
Also cover is causing small preasure in corners of back body. So expect in short time the same effect as not using cover. Rubbered corners will be damaged or scratched too.
Whole cover is not too hard and works while using the XPERIA or got phone in pocket.
If anyone wanna buy, got for sale NIKKILIN cover but black
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I have been using this cover since beginning of having phone and had to stop. Cover scratched shiny frame next to touch panel. I will do some photos.
So what when I have clear back when my TP frame is scratched?
Scratched appeared next to buttons - there where the cover is very thin and easy to deformate. Never used the phone in difficult conditions or bad weather.
Also cover is causing small preasure in corners of back body. So expect in short time the same effect as not using cover. Rubbered corners will be damaged or scratched too.
Whole cover is not too hard and works while using the XPERIA or got phone in pocket.
If anyone wanna buy, got for sale NIKKILIN cover but black
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Some photos would be really nice, because I'm not sure what "shiny" part you are reffering to, and also I'm not sure how could any non-moving part, as this case is, scratch something.
I don't know, I switched like 5 different hard cases on my last phone, Xperia Arc S, and I never had any scratch or damage on my phone, and you know that Xperia Arc is having very sensitive chrome edge around phone.
I'm not having any reason not to believe you but I would really like to see some photos, to see what kind of damages you are talking about.
Thanks in advance.
Update: Forgot to say that this case concretely is the best built hard case I ever had, and not just that, but probably the best hard case I ever saw in any of my friends phones. And generally Nillkin cases are regarded as good quality ones, so that makes me wonder how could it make such a bad damages to phone.
Some photos of damage. It is small scratches... but occurred in 2 months of using the phone with nikillin case.... I want to underline that phone have been used with maximum care and never used in dust or dirty. Also in pocket never other things or much pressure.
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Now, are you talking about those white lines, or those little spots all around...
These white lines are just light reflections I guess, so I suppose you're talking about these spots.
Anyway, thanks for your feedback.
I guess that pressure while carrying phone in pocket is also having its part in this, because it still seems unnatural to me that case alone could make such a damage, but I might be wrong.
Also, not related to your post, I'm planning to order leather pouch also, from eBay, to take the phone out of this hard case from time to time.
I discovered that there are official leather pouches from brand called Roxfit, and they really seem like a great quality. They are creating pouches / flip cases, for various Xperia models.
This is their webpage:
http://www.roxfit.mobi
http://www.roxfit.mobi/#!xperia-t/c1c0r
And this is the pouch I want to order from eBay (its much cheaper than on official page):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221231391133?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Its originally for Xperia SP, but since dimensions are almost identical, the T will fit perfectly in this one.
just a tip, if you working a handwork, or you are many time outside. dont use such thing.
i saw it at my brothers last Sony.
hes working with cars (no office job), and with the time little dust or whatever go near the case, everytime he pulled it out and in, he got miniscratches. you will notice that later...
at the end it was full of scratches. looked horrible^^
it was an ArcS (shiny backside)
i mean these leather bags look nice, but if you not take care dust or sand or whatever, you will regret it later.
and thats the point, why buy a leatherbag for protection, when you have to take care the using. then you also can use it without that bag.
maybe its different, because the T hasnt shiny backside, but in my opinion this type hasnt the best well-wrought conecpt.
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Now, are you talking about those white lines, or those little spots all around...
These white lines are just light reflections I guess, so I suppose you're talking about these spots.
Anyway, thanks for your feedback.
I guess that pressure while carrying phone in pocket is also having its part in this, because it still seems unnatural to me that case alone could make such a damage, but I might be wrong.
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Yes, I meant white spots and scratches, not reflections. It is very very difficult to do a good photo of them.
My trousers are loose, so there was no pressure... Also in the pocket of the jacket was no preasure.
I noticed longer cooling down of the phone after gaming longer time or wheather is warm... It is not good for CPU/GPU.
Well, the way I see it, protective cases (all kind of, from hard cases, to flip, to leather puches), are only useful for some "accidental" events.
Like accidental drops, kicks, scratches, or so...
If you're a kind of "rough" user, not carrying too much about about your phone, then it will get weary and damaged eventually, with or without protective case.
Case in point, my last phone was Xperia Arc S, a very shiny piece of hardware (therefore very sensitive to all kind of scratches), and I used various hard cases and leather pouches on it. In a year and half of usage, till the moment I sold it, it never get any scratch on its body, not a single one, believe me. Beside that famous crack above sensor, housing itself was in state that it was the first day I bought it.
To conclude, if you're careful enough, you can keep your phone in mint state, and various cases are only a helpful tool for keeping phone protected from accidents, not from yourself. If you're not careful, your phone will be damaged by time, no matter what case you keep on it.
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Well, the way I see it, protective cases (all kind of, from hard cases, to flip, to leather puches), are only useful for some "accidental" events.
Like accidental drops, kicks, scratches, or so...
If you're a kind of "rough" user, not carrying too much about about your phone, then it will get weary and damaged eventually, with or without protective case.
Case in point, my last phone was Xperia Arc S, a very shiny piece of hardware (therefore very sensitive to all kind of scratches), and I used various hard cases and leather pouches on it. In a year and half of usage, till the moment I sold it, it never get any scratch on its body, not a single one, believe me. Beside that famous crack above sensor, housing itself was in state that it was the first day I bought it.
To conclude, if you're careful enough, you can keep your phone in mint state, and various cases are only a helpful tool for keeping phone protected from accidents, not from yourself. If you're not careful, your phone will be damaged by time, no matter what case you keep on it.
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Just observe yours XPERIA and buttons area If you see some scratches in 2 months, please give feedback.
I can agree that case is very good built.
Hmmm, even nikillin case will not help if you drop phone
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Just observe yours XPERIA and buttons area If you see some scratches in 2 months, please give feedback.
I can agree that case is very good built.
Hmmm, even nikillin case will not help if you drop phone
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I was replying to previous poster, who said that it's not "safe" to carry your phone in leather pouches.
And based on your experience, I guess I will not keep the phone in this case for next 2 months constantly.
I don't know, maybe some tpu/silicon case is better option then, but I'm just sick of those S-Line tpu cases, as everyone is carrying them around...
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I was replying to previous poster, who said that it's not "safe" to carry your phone in leather pouches.
And based on your experience, I guess I will not keep the phone in this case for next 2 months constantly.
I don't know, maybe some tpu/silicon case is better option then, but I'm just sick of those S-Line tpu cases, as everyone is carrying them around...
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I'm not quite sure about humidity and silicone case put on the phone. In warmer day you always get some humidity in pocket from your body. The same in winter - from cold to warm - water is liquefing. Dunno how sealed silicone case affect on that.
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I was replying to previous poster, who said that it's not "safe" to carry your phone in leather pouches.
And based on your experience, I guess I will not keep the phone in this case for next 2 months constantly.
I don't know, maybe some tpu/silicon case is better option then, but I'm just sick of those S-Line tpu cases, as everyone is carrying them around...
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I have tried the S line case and it seemed bit flimsy on the sides and was constantly snapping around when using the screen which could damaged the sides as in those pics posted.
I got another TPU GEL/Rubber case afterwards (link below), and has been in use for nearly an year now. Just noticed a tiny bit of the coating peeling off near headphone jack on top, but no other damages.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TPU-GEL-RUBBER-CASE-FOR-SONY-XPERIA-T-CLEAR-BLACK-/290949747829?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item43bdf4d475
Wow, I just discovered this:
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...t-tl-cases/sony-xperia-t-tl-dualpro-case.html
It seems like a rock solid quality. What you get are two different layers. One made of silicon that goes directly on phone, and another made out of some hard material, that goes over the silicon one.
The price is 30 dollars on official page, and I found it on eBay too, for the same price (with shipping included):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-OEM-I...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item25820428cc
I have this same case, only in black, the phone is also black, and I think a great cover is thin, does not break too the great design of this phone, and is resistant to shock like no other, perhaps more expensive than other alternatives, but if someone wants a good case, without hesitation buying this.
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I have this same case, only in black, the phone is also black, and I think a great cover is thin, does not break too the great design of this phone, and is resistant to shock like no other, perhaps more expensive than other alternatives, but if someone wants a good case, without hesitation buying this.
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Well, thanks alot for your feedback. I'm torturing myself since I discovered this, should I go for it, or not...
So it is great, as I thought it is. Can you just tell me how good it's fitting the phone. Because this is the first time I'm seeing the case like this, with two different layers. I guess it is fitting phone tightly enough, judging by price.
I have ordered one of these (click to enlarge)
£4.95 + FREE UK delivery
I decided this was the best design as the clip is on the left side and wont get in my way when the phone is in my hand
http://www.amazon.co.uk/iTALKonline...1215&sr=1-4&keywords=italkonline+xperia+lt30p
When it arrives ill let yall know if its any good
(putting cards in there will more than likely cause damage (imprint my account number on the screen lol) and im a little worried about the magnet in the clip. not sure if this is an issue nowadays but I know a magnet sends old pc monitors permanently purple
Just ordered a Dilex and the free screen protector is supposed to be a $24.95 value.
LIMITED TIME OFFER:
Free Vitreo Screen Protector with Note 8 case purchase.
Use Coupon Code: N8VITREO
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/samsung-note-8-dilex/
ggrant3876 said:
Just ordered a Dilex and the free screen protector is supposed to be a $24.95 value.
LIMITED TIME OFFER:
Free Vitreo Screen Protector with Note 8 case purchase.
Use Coupon Code: N8VITREO
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/samsung-note-8-dilex/
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I ordered to the Surface
I’ve always gotten the surface so I figured I would continue using that one. If it turns out that I don’t like that one, how do you like the Dilex? Second off I also got the free Vitreo. How do you like it? Does the Spen work well with it? Any issues with it? Lastly, I normally don’t use screen protectors, but I’ve heard that phones with Gorilla Glass 5 for screens scratch easier. So I’m interested in trying the screen protector, but if I use it and I don’t like it for 1 of various reasons is it easy to take off? I just want to make sure after I take it off there will be no issues with me screen like residue and others. I appreciate your help in advance.
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I’ve always gotten the surface so I figured I would continue using that one. If it turns out that I don’t like that one, how do you like the Dilex? Second off I also got the free Vitreo. How do you like it? Does the Spen work well with it? Any issues with it? Lastly, I normally don’t use screen protectors, but I’ve heard that phones with Gorilla Glass 5 for screens scratch easier. So I’m interested in trying the screen protector, but if I use it and I don’t like it for 1 of various reasons is it easy to take off? I just want to make sure after I take it off there will be no issues with me screen like residue and others. I appreciate your help in advance.
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Hey, thought I'd help you out. I've used surface for, I Think 6-8 years now, not sure...anyways, thought I'd try the dilex. Bought the dilex, it looks cool, feels good, easier to hold than surface, but there's some problems.
While in the holster, the slightest pressure makes the center of the screen "tap" the holster. The holster has a lock on the center of the inside of the holster facing the screen, and it hits the screen really easily and often.
Also, the whole setup stands pretty far off my waist compared to the surface, and snags everything - car doors, seatbelts, any doors, people that walk by, etc.
When I hang the holster off my pocket, the dilex doesn't sit "flat" like the surface does - it seems like it wants to fall off. Its tilted the whole time and you are very aware its there all day.
Again, keep in mind I've used the surface so long that its like a part of me, so I'm very aware of the differences between the two. Might not bother you.
Thank you for helping, but....
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Hey, thought I'd help you out. I've used surface for, I Think 6-8 years now, not sure...anyways, thought I'd try the dilex. Bought the dilex, it looks cool, feels good, easier to hold than surface, but there's some problems.
While in the holster, the slightest pressure makes the center of the screen "tap" the holster. The holster has a lock on the center of the inside of the holster facing the screen, and it hits the screen really easily and often.
Also, the whole setup stands pretty far off my waist compared to the surface, and snags everything - car doors, seatbelts, any doors, people that walk by, etc.
When I hang the holster off my pocket, the dilex doesn't sit "flat" like the surface does - it seems like it wants to fall off. Its tilted the whole time and you are very aware its there all day.
Again, keep in mind I've used the surface so long that its like a part of me, so I'm very aware of the differences between the two. Might not bother you.
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I have news for you. I ended up buying the Dilex and I hope I don’t have the problems you are having. I will tell you that I really had no choice. I, too, have been using the Surface for many years and literally thought it was the greatest case ever. I referred it to everyone. However, that was until now. I am shocked that Seidio sold it. I don’t know what is going on at that company, but the holster came in looking like the felt was worn. Had these white spots on it. I still would’ve dealt with it until I went to put the phone in it. When I attempted to put the phone in the holster the latch hit the screen, so there was no way that you could just put it in. You needed a second hand to open the latch to get the phone in which was ridiculous. What was worse was that when you tried to take the phone out you couldn’t just use your one hand to hit the latch and pull it. It would get stuck so again you needed both hands except this time it would still be stuck so you have to wiggle it back and forth until you can get it out (I’m sure you’d miss your call by then). And the worst thing of them all is when I called the company, they were fully aware of the issue and still sold the case and holster combo and just blamed it on the fact that the phone is just a really long phone. I told them that it was odd because my last phone was only 3mm shorter and I believe that if this phone was 3mm shorter the latch still wouldn’t come close to working. That’s how poorly designed and how badly they were off. So I asked about exchanging it and they said they don’t do exchanges, but I can buy the Dilex and just get a refund on this. So I followed his instructions and now I found out that I have to pay the shipping back, which I was shocked. It wasn’t like I wasn’t buying another case and this one was definitely a flawed product. I also have referred so many people and am also potentially buying another case for my daughter. So I asked how much it should cost for me to ship this back and he said I can ship it however I want, so pick the cheapest. He said right now it is $3.75 for standard shipping on their end. That confused me, I said that I thought standard shipping was free and he said they changed their policy. I asked when did this happen and he said yesterday, which I thought was really odd. I am currently confined to my bed due to an illness so my wife took it to the post office and it was almost $5 to send it back which I asked are you sure that was the cheapest and wife told me she double checked that and she told me that she confirmed with the women at the post office that it was the cheapest. So I paid almost $5 for something I don’t have - makes no sense. As far as the Dilex, so far I have mixed emotions. I definitely think it’s probably more protective, but I still like the looks of the Surface better. I also like the fact that the Surface is thinner, but at the same time I do kind of like the thickness of the Dilex in a weird way. I’m very mixed. I’m sure time will tell. As far as the holster is concerned, I didn’t put it on my belt. I just checked to see how the phone worked with it. You can just push it in but the latch does come close to the screen, but does just miss it. I just hope it doesn’t wear on the case as you keep pushing it in. I originally tested it with the screen facing out because I didn’t have a screen protector on it. So if it is pushing the screen than you can always put it in with the screen facing out. I hope I don’t have the same problem when I put it on my belt. I am going to try it to see if I have the same issue with it pressing the screen. I will probably find out if it gets caught on something when I go to the doctor next time. I really hope I don’t have that issue. I really need a phone case that is protective, but thin and also a convenient holster (because I’ve used some really bad holsters in the past, that I hated). I would prefer to have a kickstand as well, but I guess it’s not as important. I hope the Dilex will work for me, but I will start looking now for other combos for the future, just in case. I really hope things get better for Seidio, but want to make sure I am covered. Thanks for your response. At least you know (unknowingly at the time) you still made the right decision in not getting the surface combo because it was horrible. They told me they have had numerous calls about it. So I asked them about the Dilex and they said they don’t see why there would be an issue. I asked them how they knew about the issue with the Surface and they said due to the calls coming in. So they evidently don’t test their products first, which is really poor. But I hope they learn for their mistakes and get back to the company that they were. Sorry for the lengthy response. Thanks again!
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I have news for you. I ended up buying the Dilex and I hope I don’t have the problems you are having. I will tell you that I really had no choice. I, too, have been using the Surface for many years and literally thought it was the greatest case ever. I referred it to everyone. However, that was until now. I am shocked that Seidio sold it. I don’t know what is going on at that company, but the holster came in looking like the felt was worn. Had these white spots on it. I still would’ve dealt with it until I went to put the phone in it. When I attempted to put the phone in the holster the latch hit the screen, so there was no way that you could just put it in. You needed a second hand to open the latch to get the phone in which was ridiculous. What was worse was that when you tried to take the phone out you couldn’t just use your one hand to hit the latch and pull it. It would get stuck so again you needed both hands except this time it would still be stuck so you have to wiggle it back and forth until you can get it out (I’m sure you’d miss your call by then). And the worst thing of them all is when I called the company, they were fully aware of the issue and still sold the case and holster combo and just blamed it on the fact that the phone is just a really long phone. I told them that it was odd because my last phone was only 3mm shorter and I believe that if this phone was 3mm shorter the latch still wouldn’t come close to working. That’s how poorly designed and how badly they were off. So I asked about exchanging it and they said they don’t do exchanges, but I can buy the Dilex and just get a refund on this. So I followed his instructions and now I found out that I have to pay the shipping back, which I was shocked. It wasn’t like I wasn’t buying another case and this one was definitely a flawed product. I also have referred so many people and am also potentially buying another case for my daughter. So I asked how much it should cost for me to ship this back and he said I can ship it however I want, so pick the cheapest. He said right now it is $3.75 for standard shipping on their end. That confused me, I said that I thought standard shipping was free and he said they changed their policy. I asked when did this happen and he said yesterday, which I thought was really odd. I am currently confined to my bed due to an illness so my wife took it to the post office and it was almost $5 to send it back which I asked are you sure that was the cheapest and wife told me she double checked that and she told me that she confirmed with the women at the post office that it was the cheapest. So I paid almost $5 for something I don’t have - makes no sense. As far as the Dilex, so far I have mixed emotions. I definitely think it’s probably more protective, but I still like the looks of the Surface better. I also like the fact that the Surface is thinner, but at the same time I do kind of like the thickness of the Dilex in a weird way. I’m very mixed. I’m sure time will tell. As far as the holster is concerned, I didn’t put it on my belt. I just checked to see how the phone worked with it. You can just push it in but the latch does come close to the screen, but does just miss it. I just hope it doesn’t wear on the case as you keep pushing it in. I originally tested it with the screen facing out because I didn’t have a screen protector on it. So if it is pushing the screen than you can always put it in with the screen facing out. I hope I don’t have the same problem when I put it on my belt. I am going to try it to see if I have the same issue with it pressing the screen. I will probably find out if it gets caught on something when I go to the doctor next time. I really hope I don’t have that issue. I really need a phone case that is protective, but thin and also a convenient holster (because I’ve used some really bad holsters in the past, that I hated). I would prefer to have a kickstand as well, but I guess it’s not as important. I hope the Dilex will work for me, but I will start looking now for other combos for the future, just in case. I really hope things get better for Seidio, but want to make sure I am covered. Thanks for your response. At least you know (unknowingly at the time) you still made the right decision in not getting the surface combo because it was horrible. They told me they have had numerous calls about it. So I asked them about the Dilex and they said they don’t see why there would be an issue. I asked them how they knew about the issue with the Surface and they said due to the calls coming in. So they evidently don’t test their products first, which is really poor. But I hope they learn for their mistakes and get back to the company that they were. Sorry for the lengthy response. Thanks again!
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great post thanks a lot I appreciate it... its obvious you are (were?) a huge seidio fan...I hate to say it but i am going to start looking for a new manufacturer, also and I hope you get well - thanks again
Recently upgraded my Galaxy S4 to a Note 8, and since I'm a contractor, well... Felt the need for a solid case that is both dustproof and waterproof. My S4 has spent its life in a Seidio Obex case, and I've managed to keep it fairly pristine because of that fact.
The use case for a smart phone for a contractor pretty much implies that the phone is going to see a lot more abuse than average; the implication that follows is that a solid, waterproof/dustproof/drop-proof case is an imperative. Either that, or a very understanding insurance program...
The lack of seals on the case is a deal-breaker when it comes to ruggedized cases. Because of that, I've gravitated towards the ArmorX case, and ordered one for $59.99. They ship from China, and while customer service is excellent with that company, the delay inherent to shipping led me to acquire a cheapie Lanwow case from Amazon for $21.99 while I waited for the ArmorX. The Lanwow waterproof case is a pretty good value for the money, and appears to maintain the water- and dust-proof integrity that I wanted. If you're looking for something to put your phone in while doing something that would require that sort of protection, I'd suggest it.
What's interesting is that when the ArmorX case showed up, it appeared to be a note-for-note copy of the Lanwow case, which I found somewhat annoying. Closer examination shows, however, that the ArmorX version has a bit more in the way of internal bumpers around the buttons, and it has different moldings for grips on the sides of the case. Who copied who, or what the exact provenance of these two cases are, I can't say, but they're basically very similar: A front half that the phone drops into, with a full plastic screen protector, and a back that has the o-ring seal in it. Port access is virtually identical, and you're going to have a bunch of fun prising the S-Pen out of its happy little home, unless you've got some nice, long fingernails. So far, both cases seem to be very similar in format, with flexible plastic backs and very similar screen protectors. I'm pretty happy with them, although I sort of wonder about the price on the ArmorX--The value the company placed on it for customs was $12.00.
Overall, the sound quality hasn't suffered at all--Both cases allow you to hear the speakers quite well, and nobody has complained about what's coming from my end. After I have a bit more time with this case, I'll update this, but so far, so good.
Time will tell, and I'll update on this case. Several others on Amazon seem very similar in design, to the point where I wonder whether or not the same company is producing them.
I am also somewhat dubious as to the protection and durability factor, what with the flexible clear plastic back. I'd have preferred something a bit more substantial, but you get what you get with this design. A thicker and stiffer back wouldn't allow it to flex enough for it to seal properly.
As is, the case isn't that much bigger than the phone, appears to protect it well enough, and fits into the Night-ize XXL Clip Case Hardshell Holster. Between the two, I think I'll be able to keep this phone protected and working damage-free in a fairly harsh environment.
Ultimately, however... I'm probably going to shell out the $300.00 or so for a Juggernaut case, once they're available, and call it good. A thousand-dollar phone needs solid protection around my workplace, and the investment is more than worth it.
Good evening, I wanted to ask you what are the main defects of this case ?? The photos with the flash are perfect ?? The sound that the interlocutors perceive, is it perfect or low? When we speak, do we perceive "eco"? Thanks in advance.
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Good evening, I wanted to ask you what are the main defects of this case ?? The photos with the flash are perfect ?? The sound that the interlocutors perceive, is it perfect or low? When we speak, do we perceive "eco"? Thanks in advance.
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So far, I've found no major defects or game-stoppers with this case. The pictures taken with it are more than adequate, the flash works, and the sound is fine, without echo.
Overall, I think this is a good, solid design. It works with a Samsung wireless charger, although it does make placement a bit finicky. Also, removal of the on-phone stylus may be a bit of an issue, but since I mostly use another stylus for working with it, due to my preference to a larger size, I personally don't have a problem with that fact.
I think this is an excellent case, for what it is. I'm still likely to move over to Juggernaut, should they ever get a Note 8 case out on the market, but that's due to a desire for having something as bombproof and durable as possible.
Phone manufacturers are really missing a bet, by not building really well-ruggedized designs in the first place. The old Casio g'Zone phones had a market niche, and it's one that hasn't really been filled to anyone's satisfaction.
takirks said:
Recently upgraded my Galaxy S4 to a Note 8, and since I'm a contractor, well... Felt the need for a solid case that is both dustproof and waterproof. My S4 has spent its life in a Seidio Obex case, and I've managed to keep it fairly pristine because of that fact.
The use case for a smart phone for a contractor pretty much implies that the phone is going to see a lot more abuse than average; the implication that follows is that a solid, waterproof/dustproof/drop-proof case is an imperative. Either that, or a very understanding insurance program...
The lack of seals on the case is a deal-breaker when it comes to ruggedized cases. Because of that, I've gravitated towards the ArmorX case, and ordered one for $59.99. They ship from China, and while customer service is excellent with that company, the delay inherent to shipping led me to acquire a cheapie Lanwow case from Amazon for $21.99 while I waited for the ArmorX. The Lanwow waterproof case is a pretty good value for the money, and appears to maintain the water- and dust-proof integrity that I wanted. If you're looking for something to put your phone in while doing something that would require that sort of protection, I'd suggest it.
What's interesting is that when the ArmorX case showed up, it appeared to be a note-for-note copy of the Lanwow case, which I found somewhat annoying. Closer examination shows, however, that the ArmorX version has a bit more in the way of internal bumpers around the buttons, and it has different moldings for grips on the sides of the case. Who copied who, or what the exact provenance of these two cases are, I can't say, but they're basically very similar: A front half that the phone drops into, with a full plastic screen protector, and a back that has the o-ring seal in it. Port access is virtually identical, and you're going to have a bunch of fun prising the S-Pen out of its happy little home, unless you've got some nice, long fingernails. So far, both cases seem to be very similar in format, with flexible plastic backs and very similar screen protectors. I'm pretty happy with them, although I sort of wonder about the price on the ArmorX--The value the company placed on it for customs was $12.00.
Overall, the sound quality hasn't suffered at all--Both cases allow you to hear the speakers quite well, and nobody has complained about what's coming from my end. After I have a bit more time with this case, I'll update this, but so far, so good.
Time will tell, and I'll update on this case. Several others on Amazon seem very similar in design, to the point where I wonder whether or not the same company is producing them.
I am also somewhat dubious as to the protection and durability factor, what with the flexible clear plastic back. I'd have preferred something a bit more substantial, but you get what you get with this design. A thicker and stiffer back wouldn't allow it to flex enough for it to seal properly.
As is, the case isn't that much bigger than the phone, appears to protect it well enough, and fits into the Night-ize XXL Clip Case Hardshell Holster. Between the two, I think I'll be able to keep this phone protected and working damage-free in a fairly harsh environment.
Ultimately, however... I'm probably going to shell out the $300.00 or so for a Juggernaut case, once they're available, and call it good. A thousand-dollar phone needs solid protection around my workplace, and the investment is more than worth it.
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I have never heard of Juggernaut cases before.... looked them up and those are some real cases, but the price is half that of the phone.
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I have never heard of Juggernaut cases before.... looked them up and those are some real cases, but the price is half that of the phone.
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True, that... But, which is cheaper? A $300.00 milspec case that could probably be dropped out of a C-130 during airborne operations and still have the phone inside be functional (true story related to me by an end-user of one of their products--They used the "find my phone" app to locate the damn thing on the drop zone. Case was scratched, phone inside still completely intact...), or buying a new phone every time something happens to it?
They don't make ruggedized phones with Note 8 features. So, the only option is, buy a case that gives you the durability and ruggedness you need, while letting Samsung provide the phone...
One of these days, the manufacturers will get their acts together on this, and start building phones that aren't fragile little technologic flowers. Something about like the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1, but with state-of-the-art OS and hardware and an affordable price...
Thanks so much!!! What are the best or worst things compared to "Lanwow"?
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True, that... But, which is cheaper? A $300.00 milspec case that could probably be dropped out of a C-130 during airborne operations and still have the phone inside be functional (true story related to me by an end-user of one of their products--They used the "find my phone" app to locate the damn thing on the drop zone. Case was scratched, phone inside still completely intact...), or buying a new phone every time something happens to it?
They don't make ruggedized phones with Note 8 features. So, the only option is, buy a case that gives you the durability and ruggedness you need, while letting Samsung provide the phone...
One of these days, the manufacturers will get their acts together on this, and start building phones that aren't fragile little technologic flowers. Something about like the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1, but with state-of-the-art OS and hardware and an affordable price...
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I really miss Nextel Phones...... Sprint needs to stuff it.
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I really miss Nextel Phones...... Sprint needs to stuff it.
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I keep hoping someone will start looking at this market segment again, and doing something original. I'd be happy if someone just started building their damn consumer phones with an eye towards integrating them with a ruggedized case, and then built from there. There's a lot of stuff that's less than optimal, when you look at how the phones integrate into the cases, which the manufacturers could easily rectify--If they were interested.
Problem is, the market isn't entirely rational. Too many folks want to have their "fashion phones", with all the bling, and too few want the features with the durability. As well, the market for "rugged' is too small and niche-oriented, like with the Panasonic line.
Still don't understand why Panasonic isn't marketing the hell out of their ToughPad line of phones, though--If they were available, and reasonably priced, well... I think they'd sell a lot of 'em.
Thanks so much!!! What are the best or worst things compared to "Lanwow"?
Post some photos, pls...