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[quick review] Melkco Jacka Case for the HTC EVO 4G

Got my Melkco Jacka case in finally and after using it for the past 4 days I can confidently say that the case is amazing. It has replaced my Barely There case for daily use and I even feel comfortable using it when I'm at work because of the *padded* flap that protects the screen.
It's kinda neat how they made this. For the back, they took a plastic snap on shell and glued a layer of leather to it so it maintains the contoured shape of the back of the EVO which I think is pretty cool. No other leather case does that. The flap in the front has probably a thin piece of plastic in the middle of it to retain it's shape, with a felty material on the screen side and leather on the outside. The padding in it (on the outside of it, not the screen side) makes it feel really soft and luxurious and I'm sure adds a bit of added protection for the screen. The clip that holds the flap on the phone is tight enough that it stays in place but doesn't require any effort to latch. There is no extra leather around the seams like other cases, and no rough edges at all. My ONLY worry about this case is that the two little strips that hold the front flap on to the back are a little thin but they are reinforced with extra stitching so it's probably not a problem.
The leather that they used came from happy cows that probably went to the health spa often because it is incredibly soft to the touch. Like expensive leather couch soft. The case itself is also pretty thin and the EVO retains full pocketability whist comfortably nestled inside the case's protective bosom. The stitching is only single stitch but that seems strong enough and is done with a level of quality that I did not expect from a chinese case. In fact, the whole thing has a level of quality that I did not expect.
All in all, I was a little skeptical when I ordered this thing but couldn't be happier. It is my new favorite case and I can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone that wants to dress their EVOs up with a little style.
Get it from carrymobile.com for $28 with free shipping.
http://www.carrymobile.com/scripts/main/viewitem-O2EVO4LCJT1BKLC-EVO4.html
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Score! I've been waiting anxiously to hear how you like it!
Do you think the catch on the top will stand up well to extended wear? I'd hate to have it start coming open-ish in my pocket and getting caught when I pull it outta my bluejeans.
Also, how raised up is the stitching? Is it recessed so it won't rub against stuff much, or is it raised above the surface?
I LOVE the concept of this case, especially since carrying the Evo on my belt has in the past proved to be disastrous. Hoping to pick one up soon.
Thanks again for your review, and for keeping me posted along the way!
MDM

Sounds great but how long did it take to get it?
Also, with the front and back piece, do you find it make the phone really thick in your pocket?

MadDog- The clip is hard plastic surrounded by leather and I don't see it coming loose over time. The only way it will come loose is if those two straps that connect the front to the back loosen up, but I honestly don't think that will happen. At least not any time soon.
The stitching is tight and well done, and has little chance of getting rubbed loose because of the padding in the front of the flap that makes the front stick out a bit, with the sides where the stitching is being recessed. The only place where the stitching sticks out a bit is around the clip because there is no padding there but even then it is still tight and probably won't come undone.
And no problem, happy to help. If you were planning on getting it, go right ahead- I promise you won't be disappointed.
mitchell- I ordered it on December 22 and got it this past Saturday. That's not that bad considering it came from China and it was over a few holidays. It does add some thickness to it but not much. Like I said in the review, it is still perfectly pocketable.

Currently using the Amzer Rubberized Hard Case, has an approximate thickness of 5/8". How much thicker would you guess the Jacka is?

Just measured it, it's just shy of 3/4". About 11/16".

DANG! Not bad at all!!!!

Nope, definitely not

Been rocking it every day for a week now and it is holding up very nicely.

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Been rocking it every day for a week now and it is holding up very nicely.
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*saving his pennies*
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just flip the flap back when you talk? doesnt get in the way? i use to use a holster but i have been putting the phone on my pocket now... dont mind it.... like this but worried about the flap

Yep, just flip the flap back. It's not the most natural thing but it doesn't bother me.

Just got mine today. Orderes January 20 Received today, February 10 so, about 3 weeks shipping.
I love this case, and the only downside I can see is that the notification LED's are not at all visible when the case is closed. Otherwise, pretty good quality case.

Looks great!
i do prefer the flap to flip from the top, but it still is nice...

Just ordered mine, but for Desire, based on your review. Was so freak about thickness I calculated added size based on your observation.
Many Thanks! I've been searching for two weeks the perfect case to replace silicone hard case until now.

Just got my Jacka Type for the Evo in the mail today.
First off, I ordered on Feb 12th or so, the item shipped on the 16th, and arrived on March 2nd.
On arrival, it both lives up to expectations and doesn't.
On the one hand, it's very slim (either the same size or SLIMMER than my Amzer rubberized hard case) and feels very svelte/sleek in the hand.
On the other hand, the stitching appears uneven and in some places not straight (as if done by hand), and some of the cut-outs are not regular. Additionally, the setup makes it a little awkward to press the power button - but this may be common with the low-pro type case that it is built off of. Once I get home I'll take some pictures with my camera so you can see how the Evo looks in it.
Overall, happy with my purchase, but think it's probably not worth $38 due to the irregular stitching/cut-outs.

MadDogMaddux said:
Just got my Jacka Type for the Evo in the mail today.
First off, I ordered on Feb 12th or so, the item shipped on the 16th, and arrived on March 2nd.
On arrival, it both lives up to expectations and doesn't.
On the one hand, it's very slim (either the same size or SLIMMER than my Amzer rubberized hard case) and feels very svelte/sleek in the hand.
On the other hand, the stitching appears uneven and in some places not straight (as if done by hand), and some of the cut-outs are not regular. Additionally, the setup makes it a little awkward to press the power button - but this may be common with the low-pro type case that it is built off of. Once I get home I'll take some pictures with my camera so you can see how the Evo looks in it.
Overall, happy with my purchase, but think it's probably not worth $38 due to the irregular stitching/cut-outs.
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Hmm.. all the stitching on mine is straight and uniform, maybe you got a defective case? And you paid $38? Mine was only $28.

Yeah, I mighta misrememberef the price.
Here's pix of the uneven-ness.
Honestly, the case is really growing on
me.
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Here's three shots with my phone in the case. I gotta say, it's damn sexy. The crooked stitching is mostly in the hinge piece, and you really don't notice it.
Better still, it FEELS great in your hand and in your pocket. In one day of use, I've already got to the place where the flap doesn't really impact my use of the phone, just keeps it nice and protected in my pocket.

I would feel really dumb talking with that case in public.
Almost like I had some floppy jaw extension made of leather/plastic.
Any pics of you "using" it?
Want to see if it looks as goofy as I think it will... Thanks!

[Review] Acase Leather Ez Folio Case

So the initial reason why I decided on the galaxy tab was because of its incredibly thin profile and light design.
I searched for days picking apart cases so I could keep that thin, light profile.
Well I think we found a winner folks. Its the Acase Ez Leather Folio Case.
It has an excellent feel to it, holding the tablet very tightly inside. It has those nifty magnetic flaps to keep it shut when needed. It has all of the ports cut out properly, including speakers, and the build quality is top notch.
It really has the two best viewing angles you could ask for. Perfect for typing, perfect for watching movies.
When you fold back its flap, it keeps the tablet thin and easy to view in landscape.
I guess my only 2 gripes is there not being a cut out for the charger when the flap is closed. But that seems to be very common among all folio cases. I guess they are trying to keep the dust out. Not a big deal for me as I am pretty good with a ruler and an exacto knife.
My other gripe is the bowing of the edges around the rim of the glass. It doesnt lay completely flat or flush. Although I will say its extremely stiff and probably the best I've seen in comparison. Alot of the other folio cases use a super thin and flapity leather or vinyl and, not only does it look cheap its very loose. This one is definitely an improvement over those. Its tight and uses a very thick, high quality leather, best I've seen.
If your looking for a high quality leather folio case that will keep your tablet thin & light without breaking the bank, then I recommended you go pick this one up on Amazon for $30 Shipped.
Dont forget to hit thanks if this post helped you!!
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Samsung...G4I8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311325148&sr=8-2
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Looks very functional and thin but I am not loving the contrast white stitching.
I can't decide if I want to put full Ghost Armor on my GT or go for one of these type of cases. I would have loved the knock off Apple smart case, hopefully Samsung will approve that one soon. Screw crapple.

Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes! Haha.
Comparing it to all other folio cases, at least this one is unique with its own bit of personality and style. Searching through tons of cases, I was tired of seeing the same boaring straight black cases. I guess to each his own, but I like it cause it stands out.
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Thanks for this! I was about to pull the trigger on the official Samsung case, but then I figured I'd take another quick look at the forums to see if I missed anything. I looked at your post and immediately changed my mind. I was looking for something that didn't add much bulk to the device, but would protect it fairly well. This looks pretty stylish to boot.
Also got a 3 pack of the same company's screen protectors for the Tab for 20 percent off with purchase of this case on Amazon. Ordering the case and the protectors, with next day shipping on Prime was 48 dollars, still about 20 dollars less than the Samsung case. Thank you SO much!

I like the case, just not the stitching, just my opinion.
The problem with getting such a brand new device is there not being anough quality choices in cases. Happens to me a lot because I unfortunately like to be an early adopter. I have spent so much money on Blackberry cases because I changed berries so damn often. Same happene with my Evo, bought a Golla pouch that I thought I would really like and then ended up not liking it so I got something else.
I may just do a full Ghost Armor for now until I find the ideal case, or just get the pasic slip in case for now.

I would have to agree on the stitching aspect. I like the case and would definitely buy it but I just think that doesn't sit with me for some reason. Thanks for the review.Nice to get one from a user aspect and not a company. Something I have been reading and searching for all day.

I love the look of this case. I am down to this case and the Melkco case. Tough decision to make.

Your welcome!
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EyeAndroid said:
Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes!
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My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.

bbeelzebub said:
My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.
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One of these days i will take a picture of my shoes and wallet and youll see what im talking about

This reminds me of the Yoobao executive folio case that I had for my iPad2. Have been looking for something like that and this is almost exactly like it.
Thx alot for the tip bro.

I received my Acase case today. It is a very sleek leather case that does not take away from it's attractiveness and yet its a great protective cover for my GT10.1. It is the best of both worlds.
Amazon Prime members can get it for a total of 24.95 landed.

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That's my homemade case ... all materials are recycle except for to crazy glue.
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Got mine and have been using it for about three weeks. I agree with the review overall. Unfortunately, the stitching on one of the corners is coming apart. I hope I can return it.

As long as you haven't poured something on the case or abused the case, you should be able to rightfully claim poor workmanship. No vendor wants to see bad reviews of their business on Amazon or on any message board.

Sorry to bump this old thread, but I think this deserves some bumpage.
I've been using the case for a few weeks now and I have one major complaint. Either the stitching is coming loose, or the leather is wearing down already. The leather tab that folds over the tablet to keep it in place does not stretch tightly anymore.
This means that when holding the tablet normally, since the bottom of the tablet rests on this flap, the tablet falls through the case quite a bit. Not only do the speakers get covered since it's not sitting right in the case anymore, but the entire thing is just annoying. Very hard to hit volume or power buttons, etc.
The Tab has not fallen completely out of the case....yet. But I can see that is where this is heading.
Funny thing is, I haven't even used the Tab all that much since getting the case. This case wore VERY quickly, and now I'm looking into other options. Don't think I can get my money back from Amazon at this point either
Anybody else with this case seeing this happen?
EDIT: Can take pictures to show what I'm talking about if asked

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Can you please post the pictures? actually i already ordered one.

I have the same, it's the best ^^

thinnest case

i am looking for the thinnest case for my 4g touch. all i really want is a case that gives me a little more grip so the thinner the better. i have a tpu flexible case
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MGUTW6/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details) and it just isn't thin enough for me.

Have you tried the sprint one? I know its a little expensive but it has a weave design that adds allot of grip and its pretty thin. Also as a bonus it has a kickstand
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I have this one and have had it for quite q while now. it is thin but it has scratched the tar out of my phone on the side...if you use this, just do your best not to take it off on on too much.

Try the case-mate barely there
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...axy-S-II-Epic-Touch-4G-Barely-There-Cases.asp
or the incipio feather.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...-Touch-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
I have the case mate and like it better than the incipio. Case mate covers the corners of the bezel where the incipio does not.

After using my protective case & holding it in my hand for awhile & noticing how its actually held. I've garnered the assumption that all that's really needed is a outside protective ring, if minimalism is what you're after.
The only thing I could find was one for the iPhone. Something like this would be good for the E4GT if you ask me:
They call this the Bumpy (bumper) case -
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Actually I did find one for the E4GT on alibaba, but nothing from sellers in the U.S.

flight01 said:
Have you tried the sprint one? I know its a little expensive but it has a weave design that adds allot of grip and its pretty thin. Also as a bonus it has a kickstand
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I also suggest the sprint case. If you buy it from sprint, expect to get reamed. I got mine there for 35 bucks, but it's on amazon for 15: http://www.amazon.com/Impact-Resist..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1326180224&sr=1-3
Thing is a beast for the size. I dropped my phone the other day and just about burst into tears, but this thing totally saved it. The kickstand is also an added bonus. you'd be surprised how often you use it.

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Try the case-mate barely there
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This^^^^
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I have the same case as in the Op and i don't think you are going to find a thinner case. pretty much as thin as they come.

always go ebay...... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Bumper+D710&_sacat=0

billykent1972 said:
always go ebay...... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Bumper+D710&_sacat=0
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Not too sure if you were replying to my bumper case comment, if so I just want to point out that the ones you have linked, while similar do not have an open back.

EL TEJANO said:
Not too sure if you were replying to my bumper case comment, if so I just want to point out that the ones you have linked, while similar do not have an open back.
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Possible to cut the back out with an x-acto knife.

EL TEJANO said:
Not too sure if you were replying to my bumper case comment, if so I just want to point out that the ones you have linked, while similar do not have an open back.
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Possible to cut the back out with an x-acto knife.
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I have one of these "hybrid" cases and use it everyday because of the hard back (to protect that thin battery cover). Don't think cutting the back out would work simply because the structure of the case is built around the rigid back, but I suppose one could try it (they are inexpensive). The bumper is also pretty thick so it adds to the quite a bit to the girth.
FYI Have the "barely there" for going out, but don't feel it protects enough for everyday use.

flight01 said:
Have you tried the sprint one? I know its a little expensive but it has a weave design that adds allot of grip and its pretty thin. Also as a bonus it has a kickstand
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I have this case. I hate thick cases and cases in general. In fact, I've been caseless for months with only one small little scuff mark on the bottom left. However, I decided to put the case back on but with two small modifications. I hate how the case runs a thin piece of plastic over the top of the volume and power buttons. I cut them off and it's MUCH BETTER. Now I can confidently recommend this case.
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I do have one issue with the case and that is with its design. The kickstand is on the wrong side. When you use it, the power button is on the top and the volume keys are on the bottom. It should be the opposite. I usually want to adjust the volume if I'm using it watching something, I rarely want to use the power button. Small, but annoying flaw in my opinion.
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(and yes, taken with my Epic Touch 4G!)

This is the case I bought. I used the bulky rubber cases with the protective glass covers for a long time, but with SII, I decided to go slimmer. I don't have anything on the glass and this case fits the phone perfectly, actually giving it a better feel and weight. It has a sleek look that most cases don't with a brushed aluminum finish on the back. It really looks like it's part of the phone. I can't recommend it enough. The only drawback is that it is minimalist and probably doesn't have as much shock protection as the thicker rubber/plastic cases. That being said. I think that I dropped my previous phone once over it's two year life, so I didn't sweat shock protection much. If you drop your phone alot, this might not be the case for you. Just thought I'd share. I found a link for this case for around $20 when I bought it. The link below is $25. I'm sure you can score a crappier case for $1, but I think the $20 bucks for this thing was worth it. High quality and it looks really nice.
www(dot)accessorygeeks(dot)com/case-mate-barely-there-samsung-epic-4g-touch-hard-case-368189-alum-gry.html
*edit: Sorry for the link. I don't have 8 posts yet in order to post a link, though I've been reading this forum for 2 years now. Oh well. The link is just the first result I got from Google, so hey!

I have the Sprint kickstand case as well but only paid 19.99 for it through Sprint when I ordered my phone.
It's thin, doesn't grip onto material (pocket in pants or purses) but does feel secure when holding it and the kickstand is handy (one of the things I loved about the Epic 4G phone).
I've put it on and removed it from my phone numerous times (I recently bought the desk dock from Sprint) and it's left no scuffs anywhere on my phone.

This will make a thin case for you. You better be good at masking off areas you don't want it on (screen, buttons, ports, camera lens and flash area and rear speaker). Take the battery cover off and mask the area underneath, that way you don't seal the door to the phone. Yeah this is sarcasm but it "could" conceivably be done and be the thinnest case.
I actually thought about doing this but I don't think my skills are up to the task. It can be peeled off if you don't like it.

iSkylla said:
I do have one issue with the case and that is with its design. The kickstand is on the wrong side. When you use it, the power button is on the top and the volume keys are on the bottom. It should be the opposite. I usually want to adjust the volume if I'm using it watching something, I rarely want to use the power button. Small, but annoying flaw in my opinion.
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totally agree. annoying as hell. but i think i figured it out. and maybe you dont do this. but watch ALMOST EVERYONE with their phone. when they turn it sideways, thats how they turn it. so when the case manufacturer made it, thats how they turned it. so, is it the manufacturers flaw? or samsungs?

I recently bought the sprint case on eBay Ford 12.99 awesome deal! And I love the case! No problems at all. Plus I'm a sucker for carbon fiber
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Stay away from the Sprint case, it has poor build quality and will scratch your phone after a while. If you want a thin case, get one of the TPU ones.
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It may not be the thinness but in my opinion its one of the best. I have the Platinum (aka Seidio) case from Best Buy. It's the 2 piece slide in case with holster. It works great.
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Ion-factory CarbonGrip Case

Just came to share some pics and first impressions of the "Ion-factory CarbonGrip" case for the SGS3. Not sure if these have been discussed. I came across one of these on ebay and decided to take the dive on a "carbon white" case for $40. Typically I wouldnt spend so much, but this one looked like it had great potential. So far it's exceeded all my hopes - I totally love it.
The CarbonGrip is described on the manufacturer's website as being made of "patented polyurethane crafted on high durable polycarbonate plastic fiber" - you can see the thin, hard PC sandwiched in between two layers polyurethane. The polurethane with the carbon look is not soft and cheap - it feels high quality and also doesn't seem to attract lint or dirt. This stuff lines the inside as well as the outside of the hard plastic, together making it seem like the case can absorb some significant shock. It feels durable and safe, like I can throw it toss it down the sidewalk without anything happening.
In the event of a drop - from any angle - the phone itself is completely prevented from making contact with the ground thanks to the corners which extend well around all sides. When placed face down the screen is prevented from touching the ground by a small lip on the corners (I do wish the lip was taller, but that's only because my Xgear Spectre screen protector is so thick). In my case the CarbonGrip just barely barely keeps my screen elevated off the ground. One good thing is the corners barely intrude around the sides of the bezel at all, so our ultra-thick fullscreen protectors aren't impeded.
Altogether it adds up to solid protection and a great case...you can find the CarbonGrip on ebay or from the manufacturer here: http://ion-factory.com/carbongrip_gs3.php
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That doesn't look very sturdy. How do you like it so far?

Looks very nice and comfort, just a little pricey

Thicker cases will absorb bigger drops and flex damage, but I just needed something that's going to protect against shoulder-height drops on hard surfaces. This case should do that no problem. It's not going to just pop off or anything, it's very snug. = The phone seems to perform quicker with this too compared to with traditional dual-layer cases like Asace. I could just be imagining it, but it seems much snappier....maybe it can just breather better and runs that much cooler.

Tellymon said:
Thicker cases will absorb bigger drops and flex damage, but I just needed something that's going to protect against shoulder-height drops on hard surfaces. This case should do that no problem. It's not going to just pop off or anything, it's very snug. = The phone seems to perform quicker with this too compared to with traditional dual-layer cases like Asace. I could just be imagining it, but it seems much snappier....maybe it can just breather better and runs that much cooler.
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Thats dumb lol.. a case will not effect the phone speed. Also... $40 for a case of that magnitude is way too much. Thats more than an otterbox which requires alot more tooling and materials to make.
Also... I guarantee that case would not protect against shoulder height drops unless your 3 feet tall...then maybe it would
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duh ! everyone knows thinner cases make the phone faster because it breathes better. I am currently moding the back of my phone so i can install a water cooling system.
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im not going to say ya...totally...
but uh..these phones do get hot, and they do throttle and/or slow down when the heat rise's....more ventilation will prevent that.
BUT I haven't seen anything of the sort in my use, even with bulky cases...
so while in principal...yes...
in reality....doubtful..

I agree on the fact that it is bull**** that the phone js faster. But people saying this is not worth 40 are dumb and reasoning with uknown information.
I hope for the OP this is real carbon therefore worth the money.
Making a real carbon case costs a fortune when you automate this as far it goes with machines. Material wise it is very expensive and costs hours of labor.
For example of expensive material cases look at elementcase.com. Cases at the price of 150€ are not rare.
A case is not always worth what people give for it.
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The seeming improvement in performance is probably just the result of sprint improving it's 3G coverage in the South Bay Area finally. May not be related to the case at all. But I still feel better that this case will not trap heat as much, whether it will noticeably affect performance or not.
This thing provides excellent protection, I have no doubt it can take serious falls. The three layers of materials are condensed and the whole thing feels like a super thick, stiff bandaid. Feels very impact resistant. Holding the phone is very nice and the corners provide a nice little extra grip in your palm when holding your phone.
The material is definitely not real carbon fiber, but I dont count that as a knock against the case and I wouldnt want real carbon fiber. This stuff feels similar like TPU, but harder than poly and will absorb some impact - real carbon fiber would just get all messed up and wouldnt protect the phone's internals from trauma like this stuff will.
Price is steep yeah...and the markup is also very high I'm sure, but at least i can finally stop buying cases all the darn time.. finally found something satisfying.

Glad you like the case. Its looks pretty nice, as far as it being worth $40, damn if it makes the man happy its well worth it. I've wasted a hell of lot more money and have been very unhappy. Its $40...well spent if it makes you happy. Enjoy your case!!
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Iono man..... from the pix you posted, I think I am better off with the UrbanArmorGear Aviator case I preordered @ $35.

thanks Warrior1975, that's a nice sentiment
Just wanted to post an update in case anyone in the future wants info on in this thing; there's not much out there about these.
So there's a narrow strip of rubber adhesive running along the edge of the case that keeps the edge bonded in one piece and prevents the layers from peeling -> this rubber strip is prone to get dirty unfortunately. The actual exterior of the case is dirt resistant but the rubber edges are not. So for this reason you may want to choose a black case instead of a white one if you're considering buying this.
I took a sharpie to the rubber part of mine because the dirtiness along the edge was starting to bother me. Other than that its holding up great though.
Build quality on this thing is pretty cool. It snaps on and off perfectly with almost no effort, but it stays in place when it's protecting the phone. It's three layers of materials are only about 2mm thick total, but still it achieves a soft cushion with a stiff structure which is great. And its able to grip the phone without its corners protruding over the bezel really at all. That's rare to have a full protection case that works with fullscreen xgears screen protector.
It's too bad the price is a bit prohibitive...I think if more people had the opportunity to give it a shot they would be very pleasantly surprised.. but on the other hand I guess it's not so bad to be the only one rockin' a case

Review of Yoobao TPU Case Stand w/pics!!!

This is a review of Yoobao Note 2 TPU Case Stand: http://www.kevikev.com/Yoobao-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-2-N7100-360-TPU-Case-Stand-YB360TPUNOTE2.htm
Along with Yoobao Thunder external battery, I also received this very unique Yoobao case. I think it will be hard to amuse anybody with yet another N2 case since we got every variation covered already. This one is different from everything I have seen. When looking into a slim case category, usually the choice is either TPU case or a slim plastic shell/case. This one combines both into one by offering a hard plastic back fused with a TPU border/sides. The hard plastic back is made out of thick transparent material with a unique frosted matte finish. It also feels scratch resistant, I tried to scratch it with my nail - no marks at all. The TPU sides have a very nice grip around the phone with hardly any pulling at all. It also gives you a good grip to hold on to with N2 in your hand. Power and volume buttons are covered and very responsive and easy to push. All the openings are perfectly aligned. The TPU bumper wraps around the phone with an acceptable lip so there is no problem putting the phone down on it's screen. I had clearance even with my tempered glass screen protector.
And speaking of screen protector, Yoobao also included one with this case. I didn't install it, but it felt premium quality, not a typical flimsy stuff you get from ebay. It also comes with a very generous micro-fiber piece of cloth. Pretty much this is a very nice looking slim TPU/PC hybrid case that will give you a good protection for everyday basic use and also will showcase your Note 2 very nicely since the back is semi-transparent. If that's not enough, Yoobao kicked it up another notch by including a very unique rotating kickstand. The kickstand itself is flush mounted with a back of the case, so placing the case down will not make it wobble. Also, the mechanism looks more durable than average plastic kickstands. What makes it especially unique is the way how it rotates 360 degrees by allowing to place your N2 in both portrait and landscape modes. Also, once extended you can hold on to this kickstand like a trigger for an easier grip of the phone, for example when you are in bed reading or watching the movie. I do have to mention that I had no issue opening kickstand on black case, while the aqua was a little hard to open which actually be fixed by filing the sides of the stand. I think its a minor thing.
I actually like this case very much because it offers something very unique to make your phone stand out from other slim TPU or plastic cases. With addition of an integrated kickstand and a bonus screen protector for under $14 I think its a great value. It comes in two colors, black and aqua. I didn't even expect that I will like aqua color thinking its girly, but it actually looks really cool with white Note 2. Don't forget, you can still use kk001 coupon to get 10% of with $50 purchase from www.kevikev.com, and I think if you order 2 items from that store you get a free shipping. Just contact them for more details, or I will find out and update it later. Just keep in mind www.kevikev.com is the only US licensed/authorized Yoobao dealer who also honors their warranty.
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Kinda reminds me of the OEM protective cover +... only better because it has a kickstand!
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planetbeen said:
Kinda reminds me of the OEM protective cover +... only better because it has a kickstand!
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Uh, good point! In addition to kickstand, you also get screen protector and less than half of cover+ price.

It isn't really holding it up in portrait is it? I mean unless you're standing right over top of it.
It's a novel idea, but they didn't really pull it off did they?
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LittleRedDot said:
It isn't really holding it up in portrait is it? I mean unless you're standing right over top of it.
It's a novel idea, but they didn't really pull it off did they?
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True, this is not a cradle to put the phone in a complete upright position. In the picture I took, you have a little more room for adjustment to bring the angle up, but not by too much. To be honest, I can't even of why would anybody need to use their phone in portrait mode. Most of the people need it in landscape to watch the movie anyway.

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True, this is not a cradle to put the phone in a complete upright position. In the picture I took, you have a little more room for adjustment to bring the angle up, but not by too much. To be honest, I can't even of why would anybody need to use their phone in portrait mode. Most of the people need it in landscape to watch the movie anyway.
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Portrait would work better for reading text, such as a recipe you are cooking from, or an ereader program with automated page turns. A stand is nice when you are doing something that makes your hands dirty.

I use portrait a lot for this forum and for my yahoo messenger app.
On the messenger app the stupid on screen keyboard covers the whole conversation if it's in landscape.
I'm usually using it like this if I'm in the bathroom getting ready to go somewhere or in the kitchen making dinner or something like that.
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True, this is not a cradle to put the phone in a complete upright position. In the picture I took, you have a little more room for adjustment to bring the angle up, but not by too much. To be honest, I can't even of why would anybody need to use their phone in portrait mode. Most of the people need it in landscape to watch the movie anyway.
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So can you take another pic with it in its full upright position and add it to the op? I would consider this case if it did both positions well.
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One question, does the back of the kickstand come directly in contact with the battery cover?

I will take more pictures and double check if there is a contact with a battery door once I get home!

Looks good, but portrait is a joke. I only have one case that does portrait well in a mybat case. Problem with that is makes an already big phone even bigger. Almost as big as the Otterbox Defender. Works well though.
Looking for a slim line case that does both portrait and landscape well. This would do it, if portrait was better.
Appreciate your due diligence though in all these accessories and reviews. Well done yet again!
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To confirm, the kickstand doesn't touch the battery cover. And unfortunately 45deg angle is the best I can do with portrait kickstand position. If the kickstand would have been longer and the spinning disc closer to the middle of the case, it would have been a different story. So if you need to have it more upright - that kickstand wouldn't work. The more I look at it, the more it feels like Samsung Cover+ case with landscape kickstand, and for half the price.

Do you know where we can get these in the UK? Amazon only has one without the kickstand.
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