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This is for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, not the GSM Variant.
I ordered this case from the suggestion of another person on twitter and it came in the mail today. I was especially intrigued by it because he said it fit the extended battery rather well!
It turns out that it does and seems to be one of the first I have found (besides the Otterbox Series) that fits the phone with the extended battery included.
It is made of high quality materials, and isnt a lint collector in my pocket which is a big one for me. Below are a link to the pictures of the phone w/ the extended battery and the case itself.
Link to Photos: http://imgur.com/a/il00y#0
Link to Case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/30064103558...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3660wt_943
I have this case in white/purple and loved it, but was concerned about the back getting "scratched" since the plastic part doesn't have any felt or cushioning. What are your thoughts on this? Is there any reason to be concerned in your opinion?
MissyO said:
I have this case in white/purple and loved it, but was concerned about the back getting "scratched" since the plastic part doesn't have any felt or cushioning. What are your thoughts on this? Is there any reason to be concerned in your opinion?
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The plastic seems to be fairly strong, for example, it seems the coating is of high quality which makes it not easily scratch able.
For the most part I am not worried about the case being scratched and I really like it.
I was worried about the back of the phone getting scratched by the plastic part that touches it. You have noticed no scratches on your phone from this case?
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I was worried about the back of the phone getting scratched by the plastic part that touches it. You have noticed no scratches on your phone from this case?
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I misunderstood you from before, and no I do not think that the plastic will scratch the phone in any way
Thank you for your review and your opinion! That makes me feel a bit better about using that case as it is my favorite so far. I am still looking at the Kraken (when they make one), Rearth Rinke and SGP. I also have one of those cases that look like the ballistic ones. I like it though it does make it a bit bulkier.
Just ordered the White/Green one to go with my Beats . I'm a sucker for anything Lime Green, I have been going naked on the phone, hopefully I'll like this case. Biggest thing I was worried about what being a lint magnet, good thing it isnt
phantomevo77 said:
Just ordered the White/Green one to go with my Beats . I'm a sucker for anything Lime Green, I have been going naked on the phone, hopefully I'll like this case. Biggest thing I was worried about what being a lint magnet, good thing it isnt
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You will love it. Since my issue of scratches to my phone have been eliminated, it will be my case of choice until a couple of the others come out.
Do you guys no how this compares size wise to the Otterbox's?
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Do you guys no how this compares size wise to the Otterbox's?
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I don't. I would love an Otterbox if they came in the cool colors like the fruit phone.
Mrbobrowitz said:
This is for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, not the GSM Variant.
I ordered this case from the suggestion of another person on twitter and it came in the mail today. I was especially intrigued by it because he said it fit the extended battery rather well!
It turns out that it does and seems to be one of the first I have found (besides the Otterbox Series) that fits the phone with the extended battery included.
It is made of high quality materials, and isnt a lint collector in my pocket which is a big one for me. Below are a link to the pictures of the phone w/ the extended battery and the case itself.
Link to Photos: http://imgur.com/a/il00y#0
Link to Case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/30064103558...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3660wt_943
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Is it as bulky at the OtterBox Defender? Im looking to replace my defender with something slimmer
How much weight does it add?? I love how light this phone is and I'm looking for a case that doesn't add much weight
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anything similar for the gsm?
I also ordered this case Black/Red. I have a GSM version. The difference between the LTE/GSM is .53mm so Im thinking it'll be fine. I read a negative review about this case that discouraged me but after reading this thread im feeling a lil better. Pics look great on the SGN. Also Carbon Fiber Ghost Armor will be between my boo boo (lol) and the case so I'm not worried about the plastic scratching my phone. It also comes with a Naked Shield screen protector wich I've read is a wet application. Any thoughts on the included screen protector? Is it any good? Doubt id peel my Ghost Armor screen protector off for any other but im still interested if it's good.
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Powell730 said:
How much weight does it add?? I love how light this phone is and I'm looking for a case that doesn't add much weight
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It adds near 0 weight to the phone, at least it seems as if it does not which is the important part
I just got this, LOVE IT! although it does add some bulk it barely added much weight and it fits well with the extended battery with one exception, I had to remove my skin that was installed on the phone... I was a little shocked it wouldn't fit with that skin but I guess I don't need it...
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I bought 2 SGP Neo Hybird Cases 1 months ago.
1 for myself and another one for my girlfriend.
Mine is in silver color while my girlfriend's one is in red
Initially it fits well, look good.
The silver one has a different texture from the others, which is more slippery. So if you want a tight grip, then don't get silver.
But then bad thing occurs after 2 weeks.
The black silicon inner case deformed as you can see in the picture and no longer fit the back of the phone, which totally ruined the grip and texture of the case. The case popping is just annoying.
I then called the authorized dealer in Hong Kong and send them pictures of my case as you can see in this post.
They reply, saying that they are not providing any warranty for this case, and the silicon used is prone to deformed upon heating.
They asked
"Did you put your phone in pockets of your pants or charge your phone with the case on?"
I was shocked when the customer service asked me this. This is so ridiculous. It seems that these cases are really prone to getting out of shape. I never had a case that would deform just by putting the phone in pockets or charging the phone with case on.
I didn't do anything to overheat my phone. I did use customized ROM, the AOKP, and franco kernel. I only used milestone versions which should be stable. I never overclock my phone, but the case just deformed.
It does not seem to be a single issue.
My girlfriend's one is fine at 2 weeks, but now it starts to deform similarly to mine. Please be reminded that it is just 1 month since I purchased the cases.
I know that some people fancy about this case, yet I didn't see any review posted here.
This is what I experienced with 2 cases of the SGP Neo Hybird.
I think it does look good, but it doesn't last at all.
Oops, ya. The dealer promised to reflect my issue to SGP, but I got no reply after more than 1 week. So no good customer service and no warranty, and the case is easily deformed while the price is high. So I would discourage you guys from getting this.
It's one of the most regretful purchase I've had.
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After looking at the replies, quite a number of people reported the same issue while a relatively few said theirs were fine.
OK I could be a little biased as mine have the problem. So see the replies here. Still take note that it's like a problem reporting thread so I might gathered more negative comments in this post.
GchildT said:
I have all the SGP Neo Hybird Cases except black. I haven't had a problem with warping or anything like that. Been using them for at least a few months. I've dropped my Nexus numerous times. I've even done the ole' "drop the phone try to catch it with my foot, but actually kick it across the floor" routine. Mine have held up pretty well. The silicon is still form fitting....
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KarlosTheJackal said:
Myself & one of my best friends have the same problem....
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jlczl said:
Mine was fine too.........until the recent very high temperatures here in South Texas. Now it's sagging quite noticeably so I switched to an ultra hybrid......
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NCX Designs said:
Mine bubbled up after a while of the phone getting too hot. the volume button silicon part cracked and tore a little from it too. The power button doesn't respond sometimes either, its like that issue with grounding some people have with some smartphones that aren't responsive if you don't have both hands touching the physical frame of the device.
I ended up getting another case from another manufacturer.....
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squarejp said:
Me too have the exact problem. The camera part does get hot after awhile of web browsing, video, or gaming. Silicon material does deform and expand when expose to heat that's around 30 degrees Celsius. I would avoid any silicon case in the future.
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JoeM01 said:
mine has a minute (like 1-2mm) gap. Nothing worth even mentioning and not visible to the eye unless really staring at it.
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CMNein said:
They definitely don't last. They're not an expensive case, but for what they are (quality wise) the price should be divided by 3. My much more inexpensive Androidify case is "worth" more.
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brypie said:
I'm getting the EXACT same issue with my neo-hybrid...
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Next time go with the Ultra Hybrid, which has a hard plastic backing that won't deform.
Yeah I recommend the Ultra Hybrid as well... I did a review on it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659677
On my video I actually mentioned why I wouldn't recommend the Neo for that exact reason. I hope they refund you!
Where did you get the cases from? Are you sure they are not fakes?
i think the iPhone cases have also had a similar issue, i had the neo hybrid before selling it and getting the Ultra hybrid. it feels a tiny bit thinner around the edges and more grippy as the silicone is around the edges.
Pretty sure the looseness has been posted about. It does get worse with heat but mine is not nearly as bad, however I have the Verizon version with the extended battery. If you have the gsm version go with the ultra hybrid, it has better reviews.
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yeah I've seen a few people mention this problem, which is why I went with the ultra hybrid rather than the neo.. even tho I liked the neo colours better.
My ultra hybrid has been all good so far, love it =)
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Where did you get the cases from? Are you sure they are not fakes?
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Yes I'm sure they are not faked. The case packing have the authorized dealer's logo and SGP HK dealer have seen my recept and regarded it as real.
What I feel bad is not only the quality of the cases, it's how the company handle defect products.
They showed no eagerness to solve my problem.
A case that is known to be deformed easily is still selling on their website.
People complain and get no reply.
That's SGP.
Only if you have perfect confidence on a specific product from SGP or your have no similar choice, or else I would try products from other companies instead.
Hope all of your ultra hybrid continue to function as intended.
Why dont you do this? You said sgp got no reply.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663627
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I have all the SGP Neo Hybird Cases except black. I haven't had a problem with warping or anything like that. Been using them for at least a few months. I've dropped my Nexus numerous times. I've even done the ole' "drop the phone try to catch it with my foot, but actually kick it across the floor" routine. Mine have held up pretty well. The silicon is still form fitting.
Did you leave yours out in the sun or under a heat lamp? Just sayin..
Check out the Momax iCase. Cheap, and fits well.
Myself & one of my best friends have the same problem.
He has the extended battery & has done exactly the same as yours while myself I don't own the extended battery own & it has just bubbled in the centre.
It annoying because I adore this case (Just feels perfect) but this small problem is annoying :-/
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Check out the Momax iCase. Cheap, and fits well.
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Any pics?
I know there are pics on Ebay but would like pics not from sellers.
It looks kinda bulky and was wondering if it has the same slim form has the SGP cases.
I currently have been using the SGP neo hybrid ~ one month now and no "sagging" of the silicone part yet.....if it does start to sag I may go with the MoMax or just get the ultra hybrid.
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I have all the SGP Neo Hybird Cases except black. I haven't had a problem with warping or anything like that. Been using them for at least a few months. I've dropped my Nexus numerous times. I've even done the ole' "drop the phone try to catch it with my foot, but actually kick it across the floor" routine. Mine have held up pretty well. The silicon is still form fitting.
Did you leave yours out in the sun or under a heat lamp? Just sayin..
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No... I think I have been using it quite properly.
Maybe I took it on and off quite often? Like twice a day??
It seems that the quality of this case is not standardized. Some people say it's ok while quite a number of others have the same problem with me.
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Mine too have this problem but it only occurs when the phone is hot
Mine was fine too.........until the recent very high temperatures here in South Texas. Now it's sagging quite noticeably so I switched to an ultra hybrid.
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Mine bubbled up after a while of the phone getting too hot. the volume button silicon part cracked and tore a little from it too. The power button doesn't respond sometimes either, its like that issue with grounding some people have with some smartphones that aren't responsive if you don't have both hands touching the physical frame of the device.
I ended up getting another case from another manufacturer (more like an otterbox but not as thick and not as heavy) but the sagging has atleast enabled me to keep the battery cover on when using it now, before it worked nicely without the battery cover and the battery stayed tight.
Just cut the stupid rubber back off... Make it a bumper case, which is way better anyway
Me too have the exact problem. The camera part does get hot after awhile of web browsing, video, or gaming. Silicon material does deform and expand when expose to heat that's around 30 degrees Celsius. I would avoid any silicon case in the future.
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mine has a minute (like 1-2mm) gap. Nothing worth even mentioning and not visible to the eye unless really staring at it.
then again, I have the 2000 mAh battery, and it seems to fill out the back of the case a little bit more. I'd suspec that with the 1750 battery, it wouldn't fit as well.
i like the case though. my favorite so far.
So Pre-Ordered Sprint GSIII,
Unlike some, I need some light protection, i never drop a phone but overall I am pretty rough.
Started looking for cases and I came across case-mate who i have gotten cases for in the past for my iPhone2G and EVO4G.
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases.asp
The Barely There Brushed Aluminum one caught my eye
I thought to myself should i pay $40 (absolutely overpriced mind you) or buy a $5-10 eBay Snap or TPU case. I decided **** it, if you got it--smoke it.
Got the case in presumably almost a week before i got the phone!
Do I think the money was well spent? No but Ill see when i get the phone. I can say the case is lighter than any case i've owned, and the real metal backing is a cool touch, hopefully it doesn't peel off
pics attached, decided to throw my old Evo and Photon into the photos to show just how big this phone is.
crap wont forum!
sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edit: Thanks for the move
att is gonna sell the EXACT same thing for 50% off, $20. 40 bucks for an accessory that prolly cost 3.00..
whiting for tough case
I bought a white, plastic Case mate barely there case for my white S3 last week. To be honest i'm not too keen on it and have been using the other cheap TPU case instead.
I find that the button openings and the curved sides of the phone and the glossy/slippery plastic of the case don't go too well together. It seems when I hold the phone and use either the power/unlock or volume buttons it feels like it's going to slip out of my hand.
I'm sure some people will like it but it's really not for me. Plus i've changed to the blue version and it doesn't match as nicely
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Deluxe-...cessories&hash=item3f18abac2f#ht_11310wt_1014
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Sliver-...893360?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4166ff7ab0
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Deluxe-...cessories&hash=item3f18abac2f#ht_11310wt_1014
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Sliver-...893360?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4166ff7ab0
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I saw some like this before i bought mine, and the other snap on cases and TPU ones. they Look really thick,
Like i said, its probably not worth the money i spent ($11 vs $40 ... im pretty sure which way most people are going to go) but there is some quality in the build at least. I don't know how much i can stress how thin and light the barely there brushed aluminum is.
Could you please provide a link for that case?
Definitely interested in picking it up at that price!
EDIT. Tried quoting but failed.
Could someone post the link for the case mate at 50% off? Please and ty!
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kyan~ said:
att is gonna sell the EXACT same thing for 50% off, $20. 40 bucks for an accessory that prolly cost 3.00..
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what the.. I'm totally getting this!
I wonder if it would reduce to the phone signal when you put it on.
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I wonder if it would reduce to the phone signal when you put it on.
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only the flat back part is aluminum, the rest is a thin plastic material, its glued onn so I doubt it. Not sure why the ATT description says faux when im holding the case right now and there is a real aluminum backing on it.
but when i have both the phone and case ill find out. If it does affect the signal then that is money down the drain!
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only the flat back part is aluminum, the rest is a thin plastic material, its glued onn so I doubt it. Not sure why the ATT description says faux when im holding the case right now and there is a real aluminum backing on it.
but when i have both the phone and case ill find out. If it does affect the signal then that is money down the drain!
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Had one on my SII and it didn't affect it at all
Glod said:
only the flat back part is aluminum, the rest is a thin plastic material, its glued onn so I doubt it. Not sure why the ATT description says faux when im holding the case right now and there is a real aluminum backing on it.
but when i have both the phone and case ill find out. If it does affect the signal then that is money down the drain!
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LOL.
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...xy-S3-Brushed-Aluminum-Barely-There-Cases.asp
you think its real aluminum. LOL. its called brushed aluminum for a reason
Does NFC still work? That would be an absolute deal breaker for me. I live on NFC.
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"the brushed aluminum effect makes a solid statement. "
From their description
Do not mention Draco or any other ridiculously priced bumper please. $80 is way too much for a case.
With that said are there any good aluminum bumpers out for this phone yet? I haven't been able to find any
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Do not mention Draco or any other ridiculously priced bumper please. $80 is way too much for a case.
With that said are there any good aluminum bumpers out for this phone yet? I haven't been able to find any
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me too
I would definitely love one. Wouldn't mind paying 80 bucks just don't want a ridiculous design like the Draco one.
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I feel an aluminum bumper on this phone will preserve the look and feel of thr all aluminum phone while still adding some protection
How is the reception with the bumper on? Is it made out of actual metal? Isn't the whole point of the plastic sides are for reception issues since aluminum causes reception issues?
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How is the reception with the bumper on? Is it made out of actual metal? Isn't the whole point of the plastic sides are for reception issues since aluminum causes reception issues?
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+1 I've been wondering the same thing.
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Thread cleaned
I deleted about 15 posts about that draco bumper and other things as off-topic.
Seriously guys, the OP asked explicitely to NOT discuss that bumper. And also he didn't ask for pouches.
So either ask his question or stay off this thread. The next one not keeping to this rule will face consequences.
Cheers
Is anyone with an aluminum bumper experiencing heat issues? The one already gets a little warm just curious if this exasperates the issue? Did I spell that right
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Bad experiences for me
I've not tried an aluminum casing on the One but from previous experience, putting an aluminum bumper on my cell phone turned the GPS completely useless. I could never use Navigon while my gorgeous aluminum case was on the thing (granted, it was an iPhone ).
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I've not tried an aluminum casing on the One but from previous experience, putting an aluminum bumper on my cell phone turned the GPS completely useless. I could never use Navigon while my gorgeous aluminum case was on the thing (granted, it was an iPhone ).
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Ive always had issues with aluminim bumpers and reception as well.. this phone might change that though seeing as how the phone is aluminium to begin with. I think it might work really well.
Also..thank you for the cleanup
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clninja said:
Ive always had issues with aluminim bumpers and reception as well.. this phone might change that though seeing as how the phone is aluminium to begin with. I think it might work really well.
Also..thank you for the cleanup
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Well, don't forget the plastic strips on side and back. One reason for them being there is avoiding reception problems a full aluminium body would provide. So with alu bumpers you could probably close that "reception gaps" and therefore get in reception trouble. But that's a guess on my side.
Doh!!!
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Ive always had issues with aluminim bumpers and reception as well.. this phone might change that though seeing as how the phone is aluminium to begin with. I think it might work really well.
Also..thank you for the cleanup
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You are absolutely correct. The fact that the HTC One is all aluminum completely went over my head! :silly:
So yeah, I guess an aluminum case might not be so bad on the One. I'll be interested in finding out.
Also, I tried to give you a "thanks" instead of this reply but I was told that I'm limited to 8 thanks a day (WTH!?).
Well the thread says to not mention the Draco case, but I will as I can confirm the aluminum does not hinder cell or GPS reception to an unusable state. Other aluminum bumpers in the future will most likely show similar effects.
At work (deep inside office building, connected to LTE; Scottsdale) --
W/o: -88 to -92 dbm
With: -90 to -95 dbm
I wish someone would start to make them
Bumper or regular aluminium case would be awesome I wish some company would do make one
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Well the thread says to not mention the Draco case, but I will as I can confirm the aluminum does not hinder cell or GPS reception to an unusable state. Other aluminum bumpers in the future will most likely show similar effects.
At work (deep inside office building, connected to LTE; Scottsdale) --
W/o: -88 to -92 dbm
With: -90 to -95 dbm
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Thank you... responses like this are perfectly acceptable as they pertain to aluminium bumpers in general.. you just so happened to test that with a case that costs almost as much as the insurance deductible.
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Thank you... responses like this are perfectly acceptable as they pertain to aluminium bumpers in general.. you just so happened to test that with a case that costs almost as much as the insurance deductible.
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Haha and the bumper fails at protecting the entire back of the phone. Awaiting Draco to contact me back to return it. :victory:
furious0331 said:
I've not tried an aluminum casing on the One but from previous experience, putting an aluminum bumper on my cell phone turned the GPS completely useless. I could never use Navigon while my gorgeous aluminum case was on the thing (granted, it was an iPhone ).
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Off topic!!!! Talking about iPhones....lets ban this dude. lol Jk.
I think having an aluminum bumper would help dissipate heat, like a heat sink or something.
Whoops responded to a wrong quote.
Although I don't think it would affect GPS.
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Hi,
I found an aluminium case here:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=171032934102
It is not a bumper though.
I dream of an aluminium bumper for 30 bucks but it probably never gonna happen.
I don't know if i should get the draco design bumper in black or red
I know it's blasphemy but all three of these cases would be great. I for one would love to see a nice screw together machined aluminum case.
And, before you call and ask the company who makes the case I posted back and front pictures of..... it is over 200 dollars. It is called Black Ops. It does look cool though.
I think the issue with aluminum cases for the HTC one would be difficult because all the edges are slanted towards the screen. If you look at the poetic atmosphere case for an example, in order to be able to press the buttons, they made the case slant towards the screen as well. With aluminum, getting the perfect matching slant could be a problem. I guess an aluminum case that was straight without any slants towards the screen but inside had padding to match the slant could be achieve but that would alter the original ergonomic design of the HTC One's slanted edges concept. Just my 2 cents
I'm trying to find a case with a belt clip but I've only found one believe it or not. Searching Amazon I've found the same case rebranded a hundred times over.
Problem is, I bought one and it has a critical flaw. With the case on the phone, insert it into the slip holster (aka clamshell) and the railing of holster constantly pushes the power button, so every time I pull out the phone, it reboots! I though it was my phone at first. Anyway, all designs on Amazon are the same! Just overseas made and sold by differing names.
I checked eBay too
I have found some nice horizontal cases (with a flap) that I think will work but I'm feeling like I will never see a true clamshell or clip design for this device...
I don't pocket my phones at all. I find it ruins the finish and is uncomfortable to me.
Just a rant. Anyone know of a well built case that offers a belt clip. I'll pay the price for a quality case, gladly!
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A crazy idea that might work....
I had an idea! The Axon 7 measures 5.97 x 2.95 x .31 and the Google Pixel XL measures 6.09 x 2.98 x .33. With my TPU case on, I think if I purchase the Seidio spring clip holster this might just fit the bill. The side rails might be cutting it close, but I am willing to take the chance.
Edit: am dumb
Edit2: I was right, it has a belt holder: Case with holder
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Edit: am dumb
Edit2: I was right, it has a belt holder: Case with holder
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I tried that one. It has a critical design flaw. When I put it into the belt holder, the belt holder pushes, and holds, the power button hard-rebooting my phone every time. I think the inner rubber phone case fits loosely which causes too much material over the power button. LOL Otherwise it isn't that bad of a combo.
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emtownsend said:
I tried that one. It has a critical design flaw. When I put it into the belt holder, the belt holder pushes, and holds, the power button hard-rebooting my phone every time. I think the inner rubber phone case fits loosely which causes too much material over the power button. LOL Otherwise it isn't that bad of a combo.
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Amazon. Com
Received my Poetic Revolution series case for my A7 today. I am very impressed by it thus far, especially by the built-in screen protector since there are no full screen tempered glass protectors for the A7 due to the curved glass. I don't plan on tossing my phone around to test out the durability but it feels like it is going to offer some good protection all around.
Is there any flip cover case with sleep/lock function, like the original?
Couldn't find any, on ebay or EU amazons, except the original from US which costs 55 $ with postage to Europe...
Nillkin, who has such nice quality and economy cases, has not produced an Axon 7 case.
Any suggestions pleaseeee ?
I'm very happy with the one given in the box.
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nek4d said:
Is there any flip cover case with sleep/lock function, like the original?
Couldn't find any, on ebay or EU amazons, except the original from US which costs 55 $ with postage to Europe...
Nillkin, who has such nice quality and economy cases, has not produced an Axon 7 case.
Any suggestions pleaseeee ?
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You can buy the original from ZTE or B&H. Both dropped the price to 9.99 USD. B&H I know ships internationally-don't know about ZTE.
https://www.zteusa.com/products/accessories/
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1297278-REG/zte_a2grcas_clear_view_folio_case.html
I just ordered this metal case.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XZ3PV82/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
borijess said:
I just ordered this metal case.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XZ3PV82/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
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Please report back when you get it, as I'm very curious how it works with signal - every metal case I've ordered in the past for my other phones has reduced the signal slightly to significantly. I had thought the slightly wasn't a problem - what's a decrease of 1-2 bars when you're at full strength anyway?
The problem is when you're in a poor signal area and you NEED that 1 bar and you have to take the phone out of the case to work!
On another note, I wish that someone would make a simple backless bumper case - I miss those days when I could use my phone practically naked with just a protective bumper around the sides.
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Please report back when you get it, as I'm very curious how it works with signal - every metal case I've ordered in the past for my other phones has reduced the signal slightly to significantly. I had thought the slightly wasn't a problem - what's a decrease of 1-2 bars when you're at full strength anyway?
The problem is when you're in a poor signal area and you NEED that 1 bar and you have to take the phone out of the case to work!
On another note, I wish that someone would make a simple backless bumper case - I miss those days when I could use my phone practically naked with just a protective bumper around the sides.
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Just got the case today. I ordered a black one and i got a silver mirror looking back. I will be sending the case back. The back is plastic and it very reflective. The only metal is the bumper.
borijess said:
Just got the case today. I ordered a black one and i got a silver mirror looking back. I will be sending the case back. The back is plastic and it very reflective. The only metal is the bumper.
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Ah, sorry to hear about that - I was hoping you had good news, but it seems not only did you not get what you wanted, but have to go through a bit of inconvenience to return the product. I appreciate that you shared your experience, though- thanks a lot for saving me from the same mistake.
I've using my poetic case for a few months now, and thus far I have a few complains
- flaps they remain open after a while, I cut them off both recently
- screen protector awful scratches easily, removed it and used a higher quality protector instead
now is near perfect the case plays well with third party screen protectors and is VERY sturdy, has saved me from QUITE a few drops
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I'm trying to find a case with a belt clip but I've only found one believe it or not. Searching Amazon I've found the same case rebranded a hundred times over.
Problem is, I bought one and it has a critical flaw. With the case on the phone, insert it into the slip holster (aka clamshell) and the railing of holster constantly pushes the power button, so every time I pull out the phone, it reboots! I though it was my phone at first. Anyway, all designs on Amazon are the same! Just overseas made and sold by differing names.
I checked eBay too
I have found some nice horizontal cases (with a flap) that I think will work but I'm feeling like I will never see a true clamshell or clip design for this device...
I don't pocket my phones at all. I find it ruins the finish and is uncomfortable to me.
Just a rant. Anyone know of a well built case that offers a belt clip. I'll pay the price for a quality case, gladly!
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk
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I spent tons of time looking for cases for the Axon 7 and found that honestly there are 5 variants. The poetic tank case, the Spigen "rugged armor" case, the dual layer (rubber plus plastic) case thats rebranded by tons of companys, the "iron man" dual layer case (Also rebranded by various companies), and the belt clip one with terrible reviews because of the problem you stated. There are a few others that are some variation of the above or some see-through ones with bumpers but honestly none seemed satisfactory.
In light of this I decided to opt for ZTE's own hybrid material case. I haven't dropped the phone since I put it on but it is definitely sturdier than the case they included with the phone and the material is hard enough yet flexible enough that it seems like it would be able to take a hit without causing any damage to the phone. It also fits really well and is not bulky either. I realize this might not be what you're looking for but for some strange reason good quality cases are far and few between for this phone (perhaps due to some kind of licensing issue from ZTE?) so that case might be your best bet :/. You could potentially get some other kind of belt holster and have this phone sit in it while in the case.
Link for ZTE case: https://www.zteusa.com/axon7-co-mold-protective-case
Aluminum doom
Though this question was posed back in May , I didn't see a response answering the question so I'll answer it for you in case anyone else is curious . I purchased the Mirror case for $3.89 on eBay in piano black . ( I always seem to find better deals there and easier to navigate then the Big A but that's just my opinion). It is indeed a beautiful case and mine came in with no damage whatsoever . Indeed it is a tight fit putting the back on but once you get it in place everything does line up perfectly . The concern from another member was whether or not the signal would be blocked with the aluminum casing around the edges . The answer is a very easy yes . The signal degrades horribly . I only get two bars inside my home and with the case on it dropped to 0 with no signal whatsoever . It does get some signal outside but it's not worth using this case if I may be missing important calls or messages from clients . Sadly it's just a beautiful case with poor execution with the materials involved . Fortunately I didn't lose much on the case itself . I really wanted this one to work strictly because it looked so awesome even though it's not great when it comes to protecting the phone itself in a drop . Hope this helps if anyone else was curious about the case.
[=rEVOLVE;72176896]Please report back when you get it, as I'm very curious how it works with signal - every metal case I've ordered in the past for my other phones has reduced the signal slightly to significantly. I had thought the slightly wasn't a problem - what's a decrease of 1-2 bars when you're at full strength anyway?
The problem is when you're in a poor signal area and you NEED that 1 bar and you have to take the phone out of the case to work!
On another note, I wish that someone would make a simple backless bumper case - I miss those days when I could use my phone practically naked with just a protective bumper around the sides.[/QUOTE]