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Camera lens protector ideas

A lot of people have talked their fear of the camera lens becoming scratched.
It got me thinking. Would part of screen protector work? Would it affect the camera?
I remember having a Zagg InvisibleShield for an old iPod Nano (full body) and the circular cutout for the middle of the wheel was quite like a lens cover.
So, maybe someone could get something like this to market, if there was enough demand. With the right tools, it could be made by cutting holes in screen protectors.
I also saw this, which echoes my sentiments nicely.

Isn't the lens glass Gorilla Glass too? If it is Gorilla then no point having a shield.

thermalboyz said:
Isn't the lens glass Gorilla Glass too? If it is Gorilla then no point having a shield.
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why is it no point? try to rub some fine sand on the display and see how it looks then. keys would probably not hurt it nor knifes but some fuxing sand could give you pretty nice scratches. try it if you don't believe me.

aameerp said:
A lot of people have talked their fear of the camera lens becoming scratched.
It got me thinking. Would part of screen protector work? Would it affect the camera?
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I can understand your concern, but I definitely wouldn't put anything like a screen protector directly on the lens. Any kind of coating can cause serious degredation of image quality.

I wanted to know about this too, there are scratches on my DHD lens cover and I don't want to have it on my one x when it comes.
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A screen protector on the camera lens will most definitely degrade the photo- and video quality.

One reason I prefer pouches over cases.

i will be looking for a case that puts enough bulk on the back to block contact.

I originally posted this in the reviews thread, thought it was relevant repeating here:
Been trawling through the reviews all day. Even more excited now! Almost all concerns laid to rest except one: The protruding camera lens and it's ease of damage/scratches. One of my favourite sites (that always seen to match my opinions anyway) is Trustedreviews.com, and just finished going over their review, and seen something quite worrying that the reviewer doesn't pick up on. Check out the close up he has taken of the camera lens...
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Now it's not just me right? Those are scuffs on the rim and a couple of scratches and what certainly looks like a crack (it's even casting a shadow) on the lens? I am going to e-mail him to ask if he dropped it, but after seeing a demo video of it being in a tumble dryer for 8 hours, I would love to then see a picture of it's camera lens afterwards. Maybe a case is in order when I take this thing outside!
Full review can be found here: http://www.trustedreviews.com/htc-one-x_Mobile-Phone_review

wnp_79 said:
I originally posted this in the reviews thread, thought it was relevant repeating here:
Been trawling through the reviews all day. Even more excited now! Almost all concerns laid to rest except one: The protruding camera lens and it's ease of damage/scratches. One of my favourite sites (that always seen to match my opinions anyway) is Trustedreviews.com, and just finished going over their review, and seen something quite worrying that the reviewer doesn't pick up on. Check out the close up he has taken of the camera lens...
Now it's not just me right? Those are scuffs on the rim and a couple of scratches and what certainly looks like a crack (it's even casting a shadow) on the lens? I am going to e-mail him to ask if he dropped it, but after seeing a demo video of it being in a tumble dryer for 8 hours, I would love to then see a picture of it's camera lens afterwards. Maybe a case is in order when I take this thing outside!
Full review can be found here: http://www.trustedreviews.com/htc-one-x_Mobile-Phone_review
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Yea he dropped it. You can see on the casing in the top right corner also.
You don't have a camera that protrudes that much without it being damaged.
A pouch sounds like the best idea, a neoprene one.

Official pouch is leather with microfiber inside - should cover this problem well enough.
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yup pouch is the easy solution, when you take it out place it on the pouch instead of touching direci the surface

a bit of an expensive (not really if you think what you are covering) solution would be to get one of the screen protectors (clear one so it doesn't affect that much the results of the camera) and try to cut a piece to fit on the camera lens, if possible...

exotikos said:
a bit of an expensive (not really if you think what you are covering) solution would be to get one of the screen protectors (clear one so it doesn't affect that much the results of the camera) and try to cut a piece to fit on the camera lens, if possible...
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Kind of (entirely) defeats the purpose of putting decent optics in the phone if you're going to stick plastic over the top of it.

hopscotchjunkie said:
Kind of (entirely) defeats the purpose of putting decent optics in the phone if you're going to stick plastic over the top of it.
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Scratching it isn't any better, I guess.
I've got some small scratches too (already), but I've been extremely careful with the device.

Gibeon said:
Scratching it isn't any better, I guess.
I've got some small scratches too (already), but I've been extremely careful with the device.
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On your One X??
that sucks......well, you cant have a camera lens like that without it scratching honestly.
Best to get a pouch or a case that does something to prevent it from being scratched.
And putting a protector on the lens is not a good idea. Degrades photo quality quite a lot

If only there were a way someone could make one that's removable as needed, a la old school cameras, one that would click onto the outer rim and just relax there.
EDIT:
http://www.amazon.com/Cell-Phone-Camera-Lens-Protector/dp/B004GZSXQI
It's a bit obnoxious... but for those to whom it matters, it wouldn't be a horrid idea.

x3phyr said:
If only there were a way someone could make one that's removable as needed, a la old school cameras, one that would click onto the outer rim and just relax there.
EDIT:
http://www.amazon.com/Cell-Phone-Camera-Lens-Protector/dp/B004GZSXQI
It's a bit obnoxious... but for those to whom it matters, it wouldn't be a horrid idea.
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Something like that, but with a smooth surface and better tapered onto the body, would be ideal. Just a mill or two more height than the lens cover glass would be enough... Question is, would that be enough to prevent the speaker dock working?

Something similar to the Case Mate Barely There case I had for the Desire HD would do the trick. The Desire HD lense also stuck out, but it was indented slightly by a raised metal rim, unlike the HTC One X which is completely flat. Even this slight indentation prevented the lense from being scrathed when putting the phone down.
The case was very thin and slight so hopefully Case Mate will be coming out with something similar for the HTC One X, but until it is available I'm going to get an official pouch as I'm terrified not only of scrathing the lense, but even the coating on the back of the housing which seems incredibly soft

chrisjcks said:
Official pouch is leather with microfiber inside - should cover this problem well enough.
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I have this and feels like a good quality products. Just waiting for my phone to put it in now. Thick enough to protect against drops but small enough not to add too much additional bulk to the phone. Plus the fact it polishes the screen is great.

[Review] [bad bargain] Zenus Galaxy S3 Prestige Leather Diary

Zenus
Galaxy S3
Prestige Classic Dual Leather Diary
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Content Table
Disclaimer
The order
The package
The case itself
Quality
Fitment
Cutouts
Ergonomically
Cover closing mechanism
NFC
The pro’s and con’s
Pro’s
Con’s
The verdict
 
Disclaimer
Before you start reading I would like to mention some key notes about this article.
Buttocks of Kate Upton
Expensive
You can continue now. 
The order
Today received my Zenus Case. The “Galaxy S3 Prestige Classic Dual Leather Diary” to be precise. Quicker than I thought. Fourteen days after my order the mailbox was filled with this package. I ordered the case at Zenuscase.net with paypal. Shipment to Holland costs 8 dollars. This case costs 49,99 dollars. This makes a total of 57,99 dollar, a lot for a case.
The package
The package itself was basic, no protective material just a cardboard box with the case in its own package. Although this is very little protection I think it is enough for just a case, even a case this expensive.
 
The case itself
Quality
The quality of this case is topnotch. Really good stitching, very nice leather and inner materials. The case really feels expensive. Every corner, and every edge is well made.
 
Fitment
The Galaxy S3 fits good in the Zenus. Very sturdy and impossible to fall out if you flip the case. Why not perfect you ask ? You need to really push the phone into its housing. The lock button is not really centered with the cutout in the case. I think the case needs a bit of time to fit perfect. Don’t get me wrong, it fits really good but it feels like it is not in there for a 100%, more like 95%.
Cutouts
As mentioned above the cutout for the power button is not fully aligned with the button itself. I believe the cutout is 1mm to high. The button is easily accessible, so I don’t see a problem.
There is not an actual cut out for the 3,5mm jack but the standard Samsung headphones fits well. Really thick jacks as Sennheiser uses might not work. I did not test this!
A cutout for the speaker is present and this cutout has been filled with a cloth piece, preventing dust coming into the front speaker.
 
The rear cutouts for the flasher, speaker and camera are located just fine if you take a little effort to put the phone good in the case’s housing.
The credit card slots are very well clothed and have a very luxury feel. I don’t use money or credit cards within the case but they fit well.
 
Ergonomically
As a flipcase fanatic I think this case is very easy to hold, type and watch movies as every other case where the cover flips over the same.
 
Cover closing mechanism
The case closes very easy and snaps in the magnet lock very fast. My only concern is a myth actually, I’m scared the magnet will affect the phone. I hope somebody can scientifically bust this myth.
NFC
This case still allows you to use the NFC feature with the case around the phone, also the magnet doesn’t affect it.
 
The pro’s and con’s
Pro’s
Very luxury case with a very good finish
Materials used are very nice to touch
Closing mechanism is very, very good
The case holds the phone really well
Cutouts are good, but not perfect
Very classy case
Con’s
Very expensive
Not all cutouts are well located
(The magnet might affect the phone??)
3,5 mm jack not accessible for really thick jacks
The verdict
The case is an average case, The materials and finish are high-end but the cutouts could have been made a bit tidier. Also the case is very expensive. I will use this case as a daily one because I really like how it feels. I hate to have a rubber condom (Read: TPU Cases) around my 600 euro smartphone. Therefore I have chosen this case. Although I’m a bit disappointed with most cutouts it haven’t lost any functionality and the case just feels so nice. Almost like the buttocks off Kate Upton.
Kind Regards,
Thomas Vasse

Nice review. I picked up a Zenus Masstige Color Edge in Royal Navy a couple of days ago and although I like the fact that it feels less stuffy than an all black or brown leather case it does feel like a 95% product.
When you put 3 cards in the slots the front flap bulges significantly and makes the overall product much thicker than you want it to. I was able to test the case by mashing in my temporary One X.
Other than that it's a good enough case that I would recommend only if you are the type that is willing to spend unwarranted amounts of money on phone accessories.
ed. The closing mechanism on the Color Edge is a snap button on the front side of the case vs. magnet on the rear of this case above. My previous case for my Galaxy Tab had a magnet on the front side and I never experience any issues.

could you post a picture of the top end of the phone? so we could see the jack issue? I am interested in getting this case now

Looks good. Is it made of genuine leather?

Its deffo genuine leather, you can smell ut too. I will make a picture of the top later this day.
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Its deffo genuine leather, you can smell ut too. I will make a picture of the top later this day.
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I had one zenus case for the GS2.
They made very nice cases now for the GS3.
But I don't like the side flip.
The GS2 case was a flip over,and that's better when someone calls you.
I ask the people of zenus if the make the case like the GS2,and they will not:crying:
Now I have the original samsung flip over case,is very nice,but it is not a zenus,
the zenus leather is very nice,after a year the GS2 case still smells leather.
Good luck with your nice case and thanks for the review.
Cheers.

it looks like $ 20 case.
Very strangely. I know Zenus making nice accessories, but this look like a Chinese chip case.
-Magnet will spoil your screen very soon (The screen will lose sensitivity to touch in the area where the magnet)
Best regards.
Thank you for review.

I have also used a case with a magnet latch and never had a problem.

avetny said:
it looks like $ 20 case.
Very strangely. I know Zenus making nice accessories, but this look like a Chinese chip case.
-Magnet will spoil your screen very soon (The screen will lose sensitivity to touch in the area where the magnet)
Best regards.
Thank you for review.
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Seems like the issue with the display would only be if the magnetic area was against the screen though, correct ? This case has the magnetic latch on the back of the device.
Also, I saw no Kate Upton bum.

shaneledford said:
Seems like the issue with the display would only be if the magnetic area was against the screen though, correct ? This case has the magnetic latch on the back of the device.
Also, I saw no Kate Upton bum.
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Uhm out of precaution I took the magnet out, de-sowed the lip of the flip. And made a button with the leather from the lip. I glued this in the hole.

This is a very neat case and it looks really classy lying on my desk, out of precaution i made this the way it is now. Still love the case.

In my honesty to XDA I reccomend everyone to NOT buy this case.
Today it fell on the ground and whilst falling it whipped out my s3 damaging the bezel. Nothing more though.
I thought it was sturdy enough to hold the phone but things are otherways.
I honestly regret my purchase now

UPDATE: PICTURES ADDED Slim Magnetic (Trifold) Cover Case

UPDATE: PICTURE ADDED!
There are a total of 6 magnets on the case (as you can see in pic 1 and 2). most of you might have concerns of how the magnet will affect the tablet. i can tell you from my experience that IT DOES NOT AFFECT MY S PEN capabilities. They use the 6 magnets so that when folding the cover, it will stay together. And because of the magnet when its folded its VERY strong, not flimsy.
S Pen is also accessible shown in pic 7
Charger is accessible shown in pic 8.
Top isnt cover well, the volume and power button visible as you can see in pic 9
Overall the case is very thin, about 1.3 cm?? But it does feel like it added some weight onto the tablet.
ALSO: this case comes with a screen protector (the one that i have on, i did screw up a few times)
Lemme know if you have any questions
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Just stumble on a magnetic slim case on ebay and figure i should share
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-...Galaxy-Note-10-1-N8000-N8010-SP-/261097852157
VIDEO DEMO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GUXo4byqjQ&feature=player_embedded
I ordered one already and will post pic when i getting them
My only concern is if the magnet is strong enuff to affect our s-pen. i sorta did a test which i place a magnet near my screen and attempted to draw around it...had some slight issues i dunno the exact strength of the magnet that i used.
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ugotproblemz said:
Just stumble on a magnetic slim case on ebay and figure i should share
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-...Galaxy-Note-10-1-N8000-N8010-SP-/261097852157
VIDEO DEMO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GUXo4byqjQ&feature=player_embedded
I ordered one already and will post pic when i getting them
My only concern is if the magnet is strong enuff to affect our s-pen. i sorta did a test which i place a magnet near my screen and attempted to draw around it...had some slight issues i dunno the exact strength of the magnet that i used.
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I like
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I'm curious how it will work our as well. looks like a reasonably priced, nice looking case.

ya, when i get it imma post up some pics. but the main reason why i got it was for the magnetic clip, which can be tucked/fold in when its trifolded (<=not sure if its a word)

But having any magnets next to an electronic device spells disaster.

hahyun6 said:
But having any magnets next to an electronic device spells disaster.
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Myth.
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Well they can't hurt the memory unlike if you have a hard drive in there, but my concern is that I bought a poetic case which has two magnets on each corner of the case near the speakers. At least they aren't anywhere close to the pen.

yea thats what i was somewhat worry about. there are a total of 4 magnets (as seen from vid) and when closed all 4 are pretty much around the camera area, which is also where the mobo is located as well i think...

review?
Has anyone purchased this case who can share their experience?
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yea thats what i was somewhat worry about. there are a total of 4 magnets (as seen from vid) and when closed all 4 are pretty much around the camera area, which is also where the mobo is located as well i think...
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I sent a question to the seller to see what they had to say

I'll be all over this after a review. Looks like the magnet may be in a bad spot when standing up in landscape mode...
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The company said this about the magnets
dont worry, we have tried it , no interference with the magnets

I have one. I think it's great, especially at that price.There's a little give in it when typing with it propped up in landscape (at a small angle, with the tablet "upside down") but it's very stable otherwise. Only other problem is that it doesn't close if anything's plugged in to the headphone jack.

My first thought was why did they not cover fully the back of the note, it looks like they have little wings sticking out the back on the sides. If they made a cover with the back completely covered with the same material I would definitely buy one.

rpmbnsf said:
My first thought was why did they not cover fully the back of the note, it looks like they have little wings sticking out the back on the sides. If they made a cover with the back completely covered with the same material I would definitely buy one.
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Yeah it looks like they didnt cover the part that secured the tablet in place.
This is the case I have:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088I9AX4/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00
and I enjoy it. It covers the tablet nicely, easy access to the pen, in landscape on a table, the top is elevated about half and inch or so to give a nice little angle on the device. Also it can easily be set to sit up with 3 different angles in the landscape mode. Slim and sturdy construction as well with decent padding.

dpwhitty11 said:
Myth.
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truth. moreover if it has compass inside.

rpmbnsf said:
My first thought was why did they not cover fully the back of the note, it looks like they have little wings sticking out the back on the sides. If they made a cover with the back completely covered with the same material I would definitely buy one.
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The wing is there because there are TWO different layers within the case. I can assure u its fully cover the back of the tablet.
More pics will be posted tmr. Sorry been busy lately
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ugotproblemz said:
The wing is there because there are TWO different layers within the case. I can assure u its fully cover the back of the tablet.
More pics will be posted tmr. Sorry been busy lately
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How do you feel about the case after having it for a few days? And how is the fit? Does the Note snap in tightly? I have a $7 poetic trifold, but don't like that the bezel is covered. I really like the looks of this case, but would like to hear a bit more about it.

jjflemin said:
How do you feel about the case after having it for a few days? And how is the fit? Does the Note snap in tightly? I have a $7 poetic trifold, but don't like that the bezel is covered. I really like the looks of this case, but would like to hear a bit more about it.
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I actually like it ALOT. when its in trifold mode, especially laying down for typing its very sturdy, it DOESNT wiggle or move at all.
and YES its a good fit for the tablet, as long as you dun hold it by the cover and wiggle it vigorously. As you know there are only 3 corners supporting the tablet, since we need the opening for s pen, but from my experience if you simply push the s pen corner (the corner that isnt cover) it can easily pop up.
lemme know if you have any other questions.
ALSO the magnets DOES NOT affect the screen for me.

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I actually like it ALOT. when its in trifold mode, especially laying down for typing its very sturdy, it DOESNT wiggle or move at all.
and YES its a good fit for the tablet, as long as you dun hold it by the cover and wiggle it vigorously. As you know there are only 3 corners supporting the tablet, since we need the opening for s pen, but from my experience if you simply push the s pen corner (the corner that isnt cover) it can easily pop up.
lemme know if you have any other questions.
ALSO the magnets DOES NOT affect the screen for me.
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Looks interesting.. I think my choice is down to this case or this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Ultra-S...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3ccaa0c25f

Pudini (slim) leather flip case - REVIEW + PHOTOS

Hi guys, I bought Pudini leather flip case, this one: aliexpress.com flip leather case cover (but not from aliexpress).
It seems like nobody have this case so I just want to share my opinions and photos.
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Review + photos
First impression (points 9 out of 10): This case came few hours ago and it's cheaper flip case (12€ app. $15.5) so I wasn't excepting anything outstanding but, when I touch it it was so good. It's fake leather, but feels good in hand and it doesn't attract dirt (and when it is dirty, it's easy to clean.. just light rub with finger or clothes). So first impression was great.
Pudini closed 1 | Pudini closed 2 | Pudini opened | Pudini back side
Build quality (8.5/10): Beautiful, really. everything is well made and cutted, it's not sewn so no strings around or so, it is looking really good.
Holes for 3.5mm jack, USB, mic (on top), loudspeaker, flashlight and camera is great but holes for front speaker is placed too high. Also holes for lock and volume button are way out... you can press them, but you need to place your finger almost on the back because buttons are too close to the case around front side and there's too much space on the back side (see photo: buttons).
Case doors and case details (8/10):
Case is great made. Fits perfect and Moto G doesn't felling out of case. When you want to pick up phone out of case, you need to be strong because it fits and holds so good and tough almost like official cover.
From top view, it looks like case doors doesn't fit, but they fit good. (photo top view)
Case doors are big disappointment for me. I was excepting magnet or little sucker that will suck on your screen, but nothing. Maybe there's another Pudini model for Moto G with "sucker" or magnet, but this doors was blank from inside (picture: Pudini inside doors) so the doors are not fully closed and you need to put your phone on table with the back facing up.
But in fact doors are opening 360° so when you arecalling or playing games they are not obstructing.
Final words
The case looks and feels really good, but there's some bugs that will take time for me to get over it. But I like this case and hope it will protect it for long
In the end, I think 25,5 points out of 30 is good isn't it?
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2hipso said:
Hi guys, I bought Pudini leather flip case, this one: aliexpress.com flip leather case cover but not from aliexpress. I just want to know this things about that case:
how big is phone with this case
how well you can open/close the case doors
what about build quality.. do you recommend this item? does this case fit well, is phone moving in it? etc.
I ordered brown one btw.
thanks for your reactions, it's my first case ever, so I'm little nervous about investing my 15€ (student without job so every euro worth gold for me)
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IMO it will make the device bulky. Share your experiance when you get your order delivered.

Monsieur_Bond said:
IMO it will make the device bulky. Share your experiance when you get your order delivered.
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Updated. And it's not bulky at all...
case is adding:
2 milimeters on width,
2-3 milimeters height
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with opened doors around 1-2 milimeters on depth, with closed doors around 5 milimeters on depth (because theres 2 milimeters space between doors and display)

Bad case
That case is rubish. I have been using it for two months, and the cover got peeled off. Also, it doesn't have magnet, so the cover is allways getting opened. I don't recommed this case

vocalico said:
That case is rubish. I have been using it for two months, and the cover got peeled off. Also, it doesn't have magnet, so the cover is allways getting opened. I don't recommed this case
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which color?

2hipso said:
which color?
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brown

vocalico said:
brown
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****, you tells me really soon but my seems better, not opening so wide (only about 1-2 centimeters) and color still looks good

2hipso said:
****, you tells me really soon but my seems better, not opening so wide (only about 1-2 centimeters) and color still looks good
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look at this

vocalico said:
look at this
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wtf happened?

2hipso said:
wtf happened?
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it's cause the normal use of the mobile. The first month I was happy with this case, but when it started to get deteriorated I got dissapointed. I paid 7$ for rubish

vocalico said:
it's cause the normal use of the mobile. The first month I was happy with this case, but when it started to get deteriorated I got dissapointed. I paid 7$ for rubish
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I paid more.. I think I will sell it ASAP thanks

I got mine shipped from China in a little over a week, so fairly quick (ordered via AliExpress). It fits, but it's a little more difficult to press the side buttons with the case on. Of course it's harder to press the buttons accidentally in a pocket too, so maybe that's the idea. The cover does fold over, but doesn't lie perfectly flat, at least not initially - the hinge might flex a bit more over time. The cover is fairly stiff and sits a few mm above the screen when closed, so it provides protection against rubbing and scratching. Mine has a black exterior, as ordered, but weirdly the interior is beige, which seems a bit off. It comes with 2 screen covers which seem to be about the right size (didn't bother trying them) and a couple small polishing cloths. Not sure I would bother using this case all the time, but for occasional protection - sure, why not.

Rubber bumper for Z3C (without front & back)

The Rhinoshield bumper being floated apparently was canceled due to lack of interest. Are there any other plain black rubber bumpers available? I have nice oleophobic screen protectors that I'm happy with and just want some padding/protection for the edges and to be able to set the phone face up or face down on a table softly. I don't want/need a case with a front and/or back on it, just the bumper. I guess any soft material (like silicone?) would be acceptable.

I have been searching for this for a while now. Gotten to the point where I am planning on making my own out of sugru or a substitute (don't get sugru in my country)

I use the Cruzerlite Bugdroid. It looks to me that it would be a good candidate for modifying into a rubber bumper. I think the back could be removed with a razor blade and the bumper that's left would maintain it's integrity.

Thanks for the DIY candidate suggestions. I was hoping to not have to DIY, but it looks like I'm not alone in not being able to find an off-the-shelf bumper. It just seems strange to me that an accessory so simple apparently does not exist.
PS: Forgot to mention that I need the magnetic charging port exposed, which narrows the field of possible candidates.

orzly fusion off amazon ..I was waiting on the rhinoshield ..been on with tech 21 also ..waiting on a reply .. ps I can charge in the case magnetic charger ..I am waiting on the kidigi mag charger ..

Yesterday read this thread and found something about Ringke Fusion gel case and ordered it, now i see that somebody said that it isn´t as good as it looks like . As I can see on the web it looks just as i wanted case to be so I hope I wan´t be disappointed. Waiting for the phone and already spent more than i expected on the extra accessories that i saw on this thread and thought that it might be useful .

Here you go:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/SGP-...3rt2G3I2itppq4Kwo5w8YtSLfB3DrP2DcwaAnp38P8HAQ
http://www.banggood.com/Dual-Color-...gX5n3-4vpRBsHeDwlKC-gVCSwiW6qjNoMIaAm8d8P8HAQ
or a Aluminum Bumper case
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fash...ni-M55W-Luxry-Metal-Aluminum/32238168288.html

FSRBIKER said:
Here you go:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/SGP-...3rt2G3I2itppq4Kwo5w8YtSLfB3DrP2DcwaAnp38P8HAQ
http://www.banggood.com/Dual-Color-...gX5n3-4vpRBsHeDwlKC-gVCSwiW6qjNoMIaAm8d8P8HAQ
or a Aluminum Bumper case
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fash...ni-M55W-Luxry-Metal-Aluminum/32238168288.html
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Any reviews for these cheap bumpers?

I kind of like that metal bumper...i think its worth the 8.60 to give it a shot atleast

FSRBIKER said:
Here you go:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/SGP-...3rt2G3I2itppq4Kwo5w8YtSLfB3DrP2DcwaAnp38P8HAQ
http://www.banggood.com/Dual-Color-...gX5n3-4vpRBsHeDwlKC-gVCSwiW6qjNoMIaAm8d8P8HAQ
or a Aluminum Bumper case
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fash...ni-M55W-Luxry-Metal-Aluminum/32238168288.html
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Thanks, but the first one covers the magnetic charging port, no?
Seems like I'll need to find an otherwise acceptable bumper and do some surgery with an Xacto knife to expose the magnetic port. I had been hoping for a nice OOBE with a rubber bumper, but my hopes have dimmed.

I picked up the aluminum one... Looks sexy... Got red for my red phone. See how it does when it gets here
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jerflash said:
I picked up the aluminum one... Looks sexy... Got red for my red phone. See how it does when it gets here
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What are your thoughts on the aluminum cover? Feel protective for drops; work with charging dock?
-JC

carlyman said:
What are your thoughts on the aluminum cover? Feel protective for drops; work with charging dock?
-JC
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Well i have been using it for the past week. Had to do some tinkering on the camera button. Was to sensitive at first but working now. Signal seems fine and the protection from drops seems like it would be pretty good. Feels decent in had as well. The charging dock works without and insert. The USB mag charger does not fit case but maybe the new version would.
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Bought my aluminium one here for $5.71:
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6445316397.html?orderId=65411670055920
It looks nice and I'd like to use it, but I won't. It's bulky and a little loose, by one mm to be specific. 1 mm happens to be the difference in thickness between the Z1C and Z3C.
I'm pretty sure it's a re-purposed z1 compact bumper.
There was also a defect with mine. The lanyard cutout on the bottom had aluminum edges sticking inwards, as if they forgot to file it down after stamping out the hole.
I didn't notice before putting in my phone in for the first time and scratched its plastic edge. I fixed the cutout by using pliers to rip the shards off and the filed it down with some high grit sandpaper...
The Z1C doesn't have a lanyard hole in that spot, so I'm pretty sure they use old made-for-Z1C bumpers and just stamp out the lanyard cutout, which is why the defect was only on that cutout.
There's also very little padding between the aluminium and your phone, just a couple of very slim felt-like stickers. I doubt this bumper would offer much drop protection, and if it fell at a weird angle, the fact that it's loose, I wouldn't be surprised if it caused extra damage.
It makes the phone way bulkier than it needs to. It makes the phone even slippier to grip, if that's even possible. Too many design faults. The only thing it has going for it is it's kind of pretty (ignoring bulk) and the buttons work well (after loosening the camera button too though).
Would not recommend.
Also, the seller is being very difficult about a refund, especially considering they sent me a faulty unit that damaged my phone...

Wow this seller is dense...
ME: "Hello, I am not satisfied with this item. It has a major manufacturing flaw that should have been caught during quality control: The lanyard hole on the bottom of the case has sharp aluminium protruding inwards where the hole was stamped out. It should have been shaved down and smoothed out during manufacturing. Not only does the phone not fit inside the case, but It also scratched my phone as i was inserting it. I have attached a photo of the defect."
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Wow! That is nuts. Hopefully it ends up working out for you; a full refund is the least they can do.

I had an aluminum bumper on my Note II... i wouldn't recommend it since I couldn't use the GPS with it. I had no GPS signal at all with the bumper...

I just contacted the rhino shield people and they say they are planning a z4 version. Maybe now that more people have the z3 compact, if enough people contact them, they may try again?

I had also purchased an Aluminium bumper last year when I bought my Z1C - but after a few days of use I removed it and found it had scratched the edges of the glass backing!! The bumper did not have any obvious sharp or rough surface - I think just fitting the case and possibly small flex movements may have led to the damaged edges.
I got a refund from the case seller - but my Z1C was still damaged!
I have just upgraded to Z3C and I know the resale value of my Z1C is going to be affected by the above damage.
So - anyone considering a Aluminium bumper - please be wary...

I have the elecom bumper for the xperia z3 compact so-02g, fits great and does what i need, the bad news is it does not have a cut out for the magnetic charger. other than that does a great job at protecting my phone. had the same bumper on my xperia z1 compact and phone is still like new.
one thing i would recommend if you have this bumper is to remove it every so often and clean the dust that can build up.
here's a link
Elecom bumper
Use chrome to translate to your language.
i always search japanese sites for my sony phones with a docomo version, they have way more accessories for phones then we have in canada.