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Cheap Case Review (Lots of pics!)

Hey everyone, I'm back with another review with lots of pictures again. Some of the pictures were taken with my Galaxy Note 2, and even though they are some fantastic pictures, I took out another camera to take pictures with the case on the phone.
To be honest, this is a case that I thought I wouldn't recommend to anyone because it was a cheapo case and it feels CHEAP! I mean, REALLY cheap! But once it's on the phone, it actually feels really good in hand and then it gives it a textured back that will for sure not let you drop it as easily!
Enough of my blabbing.
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You can find this case in a ton of different colors.
The buttons don't feel like they're going to click, but they're actually really clicky once it's on the case. It isn't as good as the original case that I reviewed last week, but for the price, it's good and you can feel the raised buttons.
Port holes are HUGE! I mean, every place there is an opening, this case makes it a lot bigger than it really needs to be! Check these pictures out.
Compare the hole for the speaker, or the pen silo!
And the camera hole
There is a higher lip on the case, so you can put it face down on the table and the screen won't touch the table.
I actually bought this case a week before I got my Note 2, and it just got here a few days ago. Ironic that I ordered it to have a case right away and it is the 4th case I got in the mail. Lol. I like the case, but it honestly doesn't compare to the Original case that I reviewed. It does have some good points and some bad ones. I like the texture, but it has massive port holes. I don't like how it makes my phone look though, but you can judge that for yourself. I'm going to stick to the original case. But it's not bad at all for the price that it is on eBay!
Would I recommend it? Yeah.
Are there better cases? For sure.
Better cases for the price? Probably not.
Hit thanks if this review has helped you or you just like the pics Or if you'd like me to continue reviewing cases I buy .
Thanks for reading

These can be bought for $3.99 each (there might be other listings for lower price than this) from ebay.com
Black Clear
Red
Purple
Blue
White
Clear (I bought this for $2.25 in auction)
Rose Pink
Black (possible alternate link for $2.29)
More from this seller.
P.S.: This looks cool. Might grab it.

http://www.eforchina.com/view/123104/X-Type-TPU-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100--Blue-.htm

mazdamiata210 said:
http://www.eforchina.com/view/123104/X-Type-TPU-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100--Blue-.htm
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Does 'Add to Cart' button work for you on that site?
Edit: Never mind, it works in Chrome. Doesn't work in Firefox for me. Strange.
This looks like a awesome site if it's genuine.

I actually got mine from eBay:
http://www.ebay.es/itm/200822588381...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 $2.97

srikat said:
Does 'Add to Cart' button work for you on that site?
Edit: Never mind, it works in Chrome. Doesn't work in Firefox for me. Strange.
This looks like a awesome site if it's genuine.
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I've ordered from here before. Shipping takes forever unless you pay for faster shipping but it's legit and I got about 10 cases for my original note from there. They were only 86 cents! One of the best sites I've come across. The only problem I've run into is the pictures don't exactly represent the exact item. Like I ordered a case and the picture showed it transparent but it was really solid blue.

Nexus 5 camera has magnet ring built-in, for add-on lenses

Did you guys know about this?
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Pretty cool little feature and something that hasn't been advertised!

This is interesting. Are addon lenses any good?

Google is sly of the sly!
Sent from my Nexus 5

DirkGently said:
Did you guys know about this?
More HERE.
Pretty cool little feature and something that hasn't been advertised!
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Came here to find my picture from Reddit... wasn't disappointed!

Photojojo (where these lenses come from) have a big nexus 5 banner on their site. Coincidence? I think not. I may seriously consider getting one though. Seems like such a neat thing to include.

Lol. Wireless charging dock magnets.

ericshmerick said:
Lol. Wireless charging dock magnets.
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The discs located in the back of the N5 have been confirmed to be metal to aid in the adhering of the phone to wireless chargers. The magnets are in the chargers to the best of my knowledge, not the back of the N5. The lens ring is magnetic thanks OP! It isn't very strong though so an add-on lens would have to be pretty lightweight I'd imagine

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Lol. Wireless charging dock magnets.
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My first thought as well.

very cool. I thought the protrusion was a ploy to get people to buy the Nexus bumpers. Having that lens stick out scares me

abtekk said:
This is interesting. Are addon lenses any good?
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I guess they might have some merit if you want some fisheye or macro effect? Perhaps LG is planning to release their own accessories, or they could have just done it out of the goodness of their own hearts. If this was indeed an intentional feature at all.

I have some lenses I will try them in a few
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I asked someone and was told that the OIS uses magnets to move the lens around.

This is all making me very happy, this phone refuses to focus on anything vaguely close, so seeing what the macro lens can do is aaawesome.
Without
With

So... umm... don't let my Nexus 5 get near my credit cards?
Would love to have a magnetic zoom and wide angle to snap on, so long as they don't further impede the already poor focusing ability.
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This is all making me very happy, this phone refuses to focus on anything vaguely close, so seeing what the macro lens can do is aaawesome.
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With
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What macro lens did you use for the "with" photo?

Dredyouall said:
This is all making me very happy, this phone refuses to focus on anything vaguely close, so seeing what the macro lens can do is aaawesome.
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That's really impressive!
What lens is that?

DirkGently said:
That's really impressive!
What lens is that?
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just google photojojo lens

goodfellaslxa said:
So... umm... don't let my Nexus 5 get near my credit cards?
Would love to have a magnetic zoom and wide angle to snap on, so long as they don't further impede the already poor focusing ability.
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What macro lens did you use for the "with" photo?
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Not me, some dude on G+, No idea what phone he used, but the lenses are: http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/cell-phone-lenses/new
1st photo was labelled the 'closest is would focus without' which seems about right. and the second it just, droolworthy. I'll have to buy these lenses.

Would these work with the Nexus?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quality-Cam...qid=1383931899&sr=8-1&keywords=photojojo+lens

abtekk said:
This is interesting. Are addon lenses any good?
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Seems they are pretty funny and so cheap you can't go wrong - directly ordered the photojojo wide angle/macro combi for 10€ including shipping at amazon. 10€ - what can you say more - have a look on youtube - there are plenty vids about the addon lenses.
Greets...

Surfy89 said:
Would these work with the Nexus?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quality-Cam...qid=1383931899&sr=8-1&keywords=photojojo+lens
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In their 'tested with' section, it doesn't state Nexus 5 yet. They have the N4 listed and a whole load of other devices.
http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/cell-phone-lenses/

VR Headset For Our G2

Hi Guyzzzz ...!
Anyone tried google cardboard vr or any other vr headset on g2 please share experience

Here's mine
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Made one with illustration board. I tried using the magnifying glass lens I have laying around (I conveniently have 2) but it doesn't get the job done. Everything looks blurred until I move the phone 4 inch farther... so that's why it is required to have lens with 40-45mm focal length (regardless of diameter, I think)
I'll be making another one out of vinyl tiles while I'm looking for the proper lenses here in my area.

tunichi01 said:
Made one with illustration board. I tried using the magnifying glass lens I have laying around (I conveniently have 2) but it doesn't get the job done. Everything looks blurred until I move the phone 4 inch farther... so that's why it is required to have lens with 40-45mm focal length (regardless of diameter, I think)
I'll be making another one out of vinyl tiles while I'm looking for the proper lenses here in my area.
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Looks like a pretty neat job
i too have everything just lens are hard to find still looking i found lens of 30mm focal length but getting confused will it work or not

kurogami555 said:
Looks like a pretty neat job
i too have everything just lens are hard to find still looking i found lens of 30mm focal length but getting confused will it work or not
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I think that focal length is too short? But give it a try, maybe it'll work. Report back when it did :cyclops:

tunichi01 said:
I think that focal length is too short? But give it a try, maybe it'll work. Report back when it did :cyclops:
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haan no way man i not spending 5 dollars just to experiment and that shop keeper said he won't exchange or reture if they didn't work out i am gonna wait for monday for new stuff :good:

Just bought one of these and it fits my e970 and d800 without issue.
http://www.dxsoul.com/product/neje-...-4-7-smartphones-black-901332676#.VGdvmfnF_5M

pls tell me what does it do, i cant completely understand it. does it allow u to view screen as 3d??

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pls tell me what does it do, i cant completely understand it. does it allow u to view screen as 3d??
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depends on the app. Do a search for Google Cardboard. Its still a very young market, so apps are limited. I have one app that's for watching videos, but the rest are pretty much demos of 3d experiences (google earth, roller coaster, street view). The apps split the screen into two and the headset allows each eye to get one view

But the first time people use it..... A long ....woooooowwwwww....
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Here's mine, everything works fine with my G2

Hi! How are you use magnet stick? I click it but nothing happened,may be reason in CM12?

pokatusher said:
Hi! How are you use magnet stick? I click it but nothing happened,may be reason in CM12?
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Hi, the magnetometer is near IR blaster, so I have to lock my phone in the glass as high as possible to make the magnet stick work

Thank you, it work, but very shaky. May be we can change magnet to more powerful (from hard drive, e.g.)? Or can use voice, or headeset button?

In my case, I use 2 ferrite magnets and hold the phone like I do above. I think you can modify the glass with a lower magnet slider
I tried a bigger neodymium magnet (20mm diameter, 5mm thick) and it didn't work.
Voice or headset button: depends on your apps

Clip Smartphone Lenses - Wide, Fisheye, Macro (with IMAAAAAGES)

PhOtOgRaPhY MaDnEsS
These lenses can be found on eBay for a few bucks. I've got mine at Mercado Livre (BR) for R$50,00 (which is like US$20).
They have a decent quality and go fine with the new Moto G. They produce some chromatic aberration, and they surely will bump your ISO up - so be careful with indoor shots, as they will be probably noisier than without the lens.
But it's not something that will compromise your selfies or daily snaps.
As for videos, my Moto G struggles in focusing. Idk why. But it almost renders videos unusable with the infinite being almost always out of focus.
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The kit includes two lenses (one being splittable) and a clip. You just screw the lens to the clip, and clip it (oh really) to the phone.
It fits well in the Moto G.
Here's the fisheye. It provides a damn big angle of view.
The cool thing is that these clip lenses are versatile. You can put it in the front camera, to add some extra bam to your selfies
(in case anyone wants, here's a photo in the same distance and without the lens)
And here...
We have the Macro + Wide lenses. Split it, and it becomes a macro. Join them, and you've got a wide angle.
Here's the macro in action.
And a photo of the wide angle. (definetely not my favourite lens)
Veredict?
Well, they're worth it. Just be careful because sometimes the clip can leave marks on your colorful shell.

Also from Brazil here! Do you have the link from MercadoLivre? I'm thinking about buying it

fr4n said:
Also from Brazil here! Do you have the link from MercadoLivre? I'm thinking about buying it
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Yes, I do! Check your inbox

I'm excited to see some captured pictures from the lenses...

Does it only leave marks on the Shell or can it leave marks on the screen too?

Shell Comparison
Hey,
Really liked your rear shell for the Moto G 2014. Is it turquoise color ?
I am considering buying the same shell but cannot make up my mind since turquoise shell on the Motorola website look so different in color than the one you have.
Can you do a side by side comparison of the rear shell that shipped with the Moto G 2014 with the turquoise one ?
I heard that both the shells differ in terms of feel, strength and material... Do comment on these too.
Looking forward for some nice photos of the shell on the phone...
Thanks

cabba403 said:
I'm excited to see some captured pictures from the lenses...
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I remember posting some here on XDA...
Jackie CDP said:
Does it only leave marks on the Shell or can it leave marks on the screen too?
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Only on the shell, the screen is ok.
ashutosh90 said:
Hey,
Really liked your rear shell for the Moto G 2014. Is it turquoise color ?
I am considering buying the same shell but cannot make up my mind since turquoise shell on the Motorola website look so different in color than the one you have.
Can you do a side by side comparison of the rear shell that shipped with the Moto G 2014 with the turquoise one ?
I heard that both the shells differ in terms of feel, strength and material... Do comment on these too.
Looking forward for some nice photos of the shell on the phone...
Thanks
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Yep, it's the turquoise. I don't have it right now, but yes, they feel different. Personnally I preffer the black, as it's a little more grippy than the turquoise (which is more slippery). About the strenght, I'm afraid can't answer.

The fisheye sounds good. But it is a little expense, because 3 in 1 fisheye kits on amazon is only 11.99 doller . So what I should do ?

I have been trying to find a lens kit for the Moto G Plus. Like the results of your lens kit with exception to "wide lens" don't like the black ring around the photo. Can you let me know the brand that you use for your photos? Thanks in advance.

Question S21 Ultra Fake or Real?

Hi Guys,
Looking at buying a s21 ultra...
Now I know there is some fakes out there too... I have seen this one for sale:
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Now notice on the box it says Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G...
But, every other box pic I can see online just says S21 Ultra 5G and doesn't say Galaxy?
Is this Samsung's new box design? Or could this be a fake? See below for all the other boxes I have seen online:
Let me know your thoughts before I get scammed...
Thank you

If it seems too good to be true it prolly is.
Always buy from trusted sellers only...

I just checked my box, it does NOT have Galaxy on it. I think that printer is legit. You can always ask them to take a picture with the sale ID on it to prove they have it.

I won't spend 1K+ $ over a phone that I suspect (even for a tiny bit) to be fake, I'd rather wait for another shot.

Ask the seller for the imei codes etc. Should be on the back of the phone box. Fill those in and you will know if tbe phone is legit.

In my opinion, if you're nervous, then don't get it. It's too risky.

Seller has sent receipt and pic of IMEI serial etc... Seems real...

Once before I bought a Galaxy phone, looks like it, checked the IMEI number and it checked out. Got home and tried to root it and no. After checking the settings confirmed that it was a fake. You have had second thoughts from the beginning so don't do it. 1000+ USD is not worth going through the trouble for a possibility. The moment you had second thoughts, that needs to be a definite no.

I agree, it's too much money to be unsure. Also, if you have any issues with it, you could have problems getting warranty on it. For new, go with a reputable seller.

Its fake...look at the selfie camera s21 ultra doesnt have the waterfall selfie but just cut out

vtdrxx said:
Its fake...look at the selfie camera s21 ultra doesnt have the waterfall selfie but just cut out
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I think you're right. Good spot
The chinese communist party has no ethics and hate rape the world... and a lot of their own people.
If have haven't already noticed. That even applies to human organs there; genocide plus illegal organ harvesting, how charming.
They would allow fake phones without a second thought most likely with chipset embedded spyware. The CCP is probably sponsoring these... no joke.
Here's a vid about a chinese fake complete with sim card:
Disgusting.
I know a bunch of dead people right now courtesy of the CCP

vtdrxx said:
Its fake...look at the selfie camera s21 ultra doesnt have the waterfall selfie but just cut out
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Dude this picture is from a real unboxing.

Nat.smith26 said:
Dude this picture is from a real unboxing.
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Anything that requires this much trouble... is trouble.

Nat.smith26 said:
Dude this picture is from a real unboxing.
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Whose real fake unboxing was it? I'm only asking as I'll have to be sure that I unsubscribe if I'm following them on YouTube lol

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Its fake...look at the selfie camera s21 ultra doesnt have the waterfall selfie but just cut out
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What you're seeing is actually the cutout for the "peelable" screen protector. If it's a fake, it already looks like an elaborate fake and I doubt they forgot about how the front lens looks like.