Hello all,
With my galaxy tab 8.9 to arrive next week I am looking for a nice case
While googling for cases I ran into the casecrown trifold and would like to know from users what are the + and -
For me there are two things important:
- does it close properly / stay closed properly
- it it stable in the different angles, especially the lowest angle used for typying
Looking forward ro read you comments
Don't know... But this forum section is for the tab 10.1
I know the forum is for 10.1 but because the 8.9 is new I thought I ask in the 10.1 section as there might be more people with a 10.1 that have an experience with this case
I guess the only difference is the dimension of the case but the overall look and feel will be the same
I had the casecrown trifold as my first tab case. The leather is faux and looks pretty cheap, and the flap isn't fastened by magnet or anything, but the trifold works good enough for both typing and viewing mode. I gave it away cause I didn't like the bezel being covered and cause slipping it in and out often was a nuisance.
Probably okay enough if you can get it cheap, but if not, and if you're looking for a tri-fold or viewing/typing angle type case, probably better to wait until Anymode or SGP comes out with a quality (but more expensive) case.
Oops, I am not sure if that is good news........
I meanwhile ordered one that I will be getting next week (i hope)
I would also would have prefered to get something similar to the ipad2 smartcover but the galaxy tab version was pulled because of copyright issues
I have both the pyro clip case (carbon fiber) and casecrown trifold for my 10.1.
The casecrown trifold's flap is fastened by magnet. The case itself is lighter than the pyro clip case. The edges does go a little beyond the GT's length and width which I think is a good protection from bumps. The faux leather is not that bad if aesthetics is not your primary concern. When held it feels like a thin "book".
The pyro clip case on the other hand is gorgeous and very elegant looking. Snug fit all over and does not add substantial bulk. The flap is fastened by a plastic hooked at the GT itself which I think overtime, will scratch the GT's paint. The case is heavier than the casecrown. When held it feels like a heavier but still thin GT.
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http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Motion-T...f=sr_1_28?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1305441095&sr=1-28
How do we feel about this case? It looks like it's sturdy and should be awesome. I watched a few videos on the original iPad one, and well, they worked pretty swell and looked very, very nice. I feel as though this could be a definite purchase.
Does anyone have it and have opinions on it?
Not a big fan of any current leather cases for Xoom. All look kinda low quality and rough.
Honestly, I feel the same about all leather cases. I just haven't seen a good case with built in kick stand like any iPad case. This has the original case's design and I really like that idea. I wish it were a soft rubber instead of leather, but there's nothing I can do about that.
Just looked at the item. One thing I don't like is the plastic screen shield. I imagine it would collect and smash dust against the screen. I'd prefer it were open and use a screen protector, or not.
Just got this case in the mail. First there is no plastic cover for screen, that is a screen cover on the Xoom itself.
This case is really sturdy, feels great. Feels like real leather (advertised as real leather). The there are cutouts for everything., though when closed the lid blocks the charing cutout. When in standing mode, both orientations are great, the shallow one is perfect for typing (unlike the folio case from motorola) and the steep incline works well for movies(again unlike the folio the case). I got it for $16 + shipping and it is worth well more that the $40 case I got from motorola .
Hey guys, after an intensive and thorough review + research via numerous threads and online videos, I have narrowed it down to three cases that I would like to get for my new S2.
In reality, I wanted to narrow it down to 2 cases: Case-Mate Tough & the SGP Neo Hybrid, but then came along the Pop! So now, I'm even more stuck on deciding.
Here's my breakdown to why I chose these three cases. My very first choice was the SGP Neo Hybrid. I really liked how it came with a SGP Ultra Crystal screen protector. Coming from an InvisibleShield on previous phones, I wanted something that was not wet or solution-based. All the reviews state the SGP screen protectors are dry applications and do not have that "tacky" feel that Zagg would have.
However, when I found the Case-Mate Tough, I was completely amazed by it's durability and protection. However, the case did not include a fancy SGP screen protector (although the reviews say it did come with a generic screen protector).
Next thing, the Case-Mate Pop comes up as a recent new addition, and I'm thrown into deciding again. One thing I am unsure is how thick the Pop is compared to the Tough. Is it even more bulkier? I could not find the dimensions or size on the website.
Anyhow, what are your thoughts on these three? I was really inclined to SGP because I felt like I was getting two things for the price of one: an good screen protector + a decent case.
Decisions, decisions...
hummmmm 3 very good cases there mate and i am sure you will be happy with what ever you go for .
I love the look of the sgp hybrid cases , the yellow one looks amazing from pics i have seen and it offers good protection as well . only thing is to get to me i might have to wait 15 days :-( i am waiting for uk stockists to grab one
i currently use the casemate tough and it is a very good case that again offers full protection and confidence that if i dropped the sgs2 it would be fine in this case . the only things with the casemate tough is the inner is silicone and it does attract a bit of dust around the edges of the screen due to this. a quick wipe and its back to dust free though .
i like the look of the casemate pop though as well and may grab one too . i did notice the casemate pop has a shiny back though and i think this will scratch easier then the sgp hybrid and the casemate tough which in turn could make the ''pop'' look a bit tatty before the other ones you mention . i like the idea of the stand though and it does again offer good protection .
There are some cases like the casemate barely there or the genuine sgs2 case and they dont offer full protection as the top and bottom are exsposed , i dropped my sgs2 with a barely there case on and it protected it ok but you guessed it the bottom and top silver got a few marks as they are exsposed so i couldnt recomened any case that doesnt cover the whole phone .
The ones you have chose are all good cases and its quite funny as it goes as i think they are my fave three out at the minute too although the alluminum bumper does also look quite good in the thread in this forum .
As i said earlier i think you will be happy with any of them mate , about the screen protector you can buy sgp ones seperate and even get anti fingerprint ones which are great The ones i got with the casemate phones didnt fit the sgs2 and they stopped sending them with their cases untill they got proper screen protectors , this may have happend now as it was about a month ago i bought my cases
sorry for long reply bud and good luck with your case hunt
Hey man, I don't know if this helps, but I purchased a Case Mate Tough and took some measurements on it with my digital caliper.
2.814 inches / 7.14756 cm Wide
5.108 inches / 12.97432 cm Long
.541 inches / 1.37414 cm Thick
Compared to the measurements of the phone itself.
2.614 inches / 6.63956 cm Wide
4.939 inches / 12.54506 Long
.345 inches / 0.8763 cm Thick
So logic says that the Case Mate Tough adds about .2 inches / .508 cm to the width, .169 inches / 42926 cm to the length, and .196 inches / .49784 cm to the thickness of the phone itself.
I haven't used my Tough at all really, I think it feels too thick unfortunately. I am one of the people who is fine with the feel of the phone the way it is, with the Tough it kind of makes it feel like some sort of industrial type of phone with all the rubber and thickness and what not. Maybe I would just need time to get used to it though. But the lip over the edges of the screen that the case provides does kind of annoy me.
@OP- Pretty simple to chose between those 3.
CM Tough- The best possible case out there. If you have no affection to looking then there is no other case than this.
CM Pop- Bit of looking, bit of toughness, but none to it's best level.
SGP Neo Hybrid- Great looking. Moderate build quality, thus average toughness.
Regards.
I'm trying to make the same decision except with just the Tough Case and Pop Case. What's putting me off the Pop Case though is that everyone's complaining of how the silicone wears away easily.
Anyway, on Amazon it lists the Pop's dimensions as 4.9 x 0.4 x 2.6 inches. Haven't found anything more official then that though. It'd be good for someone to post comparison photos if they've got both.
I have had a case mate pop for about a month and here is what I think :
Pros:
Great protection - the rubber around the edge would save the screen if it ever fell screen-down onto a hard surface
Looks nice
Case buttons do a great job protecting the phones real buttons
Cons:
I am finding it adds quite a bit of thickness to the phone, more so than I would like.
The headphone jack is pretty deep. If you have a huge 3.5mm adapter like the ones that come with big Sennheiser cans, they wont fit with the case.
It can be kind of tough to remove until you get the hang of it, due to the hard plastic back. The way I found that works best is to grab the bottom/midsection of the phone by the case, and then bend the top of the case back so it removes the top portion of the phone. Don't be afraid to bend the white plastic.
I have not had much issue with the silicon wearing away, except for a tiny spot where the hand grip meets the white plastic at the back. Then again I work in a factory so it is really rough on the phone, much more so than an average user.
Overall it is a great case, but not the best option if you want to keep it slim. I am going to try an SGP Air and Neo Hybrid next.
Thanks for the updates and replies, guys.
A few more questions. For those who have both and/or had the Case-Mate Tough & SGP Neo Hybrid... which one offers a better BACK-CAMERA protection? I noticed on some of the YouTube reviews, it shows that both cases have slightly recessed back-camera holes to protect the back camera from possibly scratching (when aligned and facing on a flat surface).
I assume the Case-Mate Tough would probably have a slightly deeper recession b/c the case as a whole is more bulkier than the SGP Neo Hybrid? Anyhow, it's quite hard to tell from the video reviews. Anyone know?
same question , and i need to take the Decisions in a few hours
any one could help ASAP ??
Just ordered a Neo Hybrid in black...
My view is this:
Pop = If you want a stand
Tough = If your main concern is protection
Neo = If you don't mind a trade off in protection for great look/design
CaspaTheGhost said:
Just ordered a Neo Hybrid in black...
My view is this:
Pop = If you want a stand
Tough = If your main concern is protection
Neo = If you don't mind a trade off in protection for great look/design
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Exactly! I ordered both the Case-Mate Tough & SGP Neo Hybrid because it was just too hard to decide. Perhaps the best two available cases right now.
so which one do you like more? im getting my S2 on sunday and would like to have a case on the way to keep it safe
As soon as i saw the case mate pop i wanted it for the stand.
Then my brother told me about the otterbox covering the headphone jack and usb port with the silicone so it stops dust getting inside it so i ended up going for that.
The silicone near the top doesnt sit flush with the phone when the hard case is on it which annoys me, but apart from that im happy with the otterbox.
remove neo hybrid from your options if you are going for protection. the silicone is thin and the plastic frame is flimsy and can easily by deformed
I am using the case mate tough for 3 month now. Without it, my phone would be dead/seriously damaged by now. I am very clumsy guy, and so far my phone survived droping while biking, multiple table-drops, my girlfriend stepping on it and several children attacks.
The phone goes in my front pocket whith the screen pointing to the outside. This way the case being 2-3mm higher than the phone protects the screen perfectly from the pants touching it.
Once a month i free my phone for some cleaning job: it still looks like the day i bought it.
One thing: When looking for a car mount go for Herbert Richter (can't post link due to low post restriction)
Just want to share a review of this case which i bought and have used for 1-2 weeks.
just a bit of background about why I chose this case.
I was looking for a tough case and find that the otterbox or casemate tough do not fit what I am looking for.
i had a otterbox commuter case for my HTC HD2 and the polycarbonate break easily around the edges where the ports are... i really want something that is rubber around the edges instead of plastic (I bought the defender case in the as replacement and that's exactly how it was.)
Unfortunately, the defender case is not available for the SGS2.
I have gone though 2 sgp cases and the neo hybrid breaks easily around audio port/ extra hole at the top right. and so my hunt for a tough case started.
so about this case.
This case does adds considerable size to the SGS2. it adds about an inch at the top and bottom of the phone and about 1cm at the sides however do take note that these extra additions are all of rubber material so your phone is really protected well against drops and bumps.
This is how the case itself looks like and its thickness relative to the phone.
the way the case is designed is like a 'hole dug in the middle of a brick'. and the phone fills perfectly into the hole and is now protected by the case.
The case is also ergonomic designed to be used for games when using the phone in the horizontal position.
the 2 pictures below are what the phone now looks like with the case.
Pros:
-Fully protected by rubber around the phone and therefore protects well against accidental drops and bumps.
-Feels good and have a better grip when I play games now on my SGS2
-Has different colours available as compared to casemate tough and otterbox commuter
Cons:
-The increase in size and thickness of the phone is not something that everyone will like.
-Due to the extra inch, I can only use a USB cable to charge my phone and therefore eliminating the use of sync stands like Zenis. My L shape earphones still fit into the audio port without an issue.
Conclusion for this case
I really like the case and it fits what I am looking for in a case that is able to protect my phone well and not look dull.
I would give it 4/5 for the case and it cost around USD27 excluding postage from Korea.
For guys who are interested, you can check out this link: scroll to the part where a video is embedded and see the case being subjected to drop test.
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challe...90000001&pos_class_kind=T&keyword_order=iface
Great review! Thanks for all the info... Really helpful!
Hey guys, I didn't see any Adreama case reviews for our galaxy nexus around, so I thought I’d start this thread and do a little review for you guys. Since Adreama is a Canadian based company, im not sure as to the availability of its cases outside of Canada, but I do know that their cases are available at Futureshop within Canadian Borders.
Look:
The case that I got was the Adreama Snugfit case, and to stress on this, IT IS THIN. I put it on my gn, and it felt no bulkier than running my nexus naked. There aren't any choices that I know of, so all that you’ll get is a very SLEEK and LOW PROFILE case. Measurements of the case came in at 1mm thick, which tops the chart of thinness for all the cases that I have tried out.
Fit/Feel:
The galaxy nexus measures in at 8.8mm thick, though not the thinnest in the market today (Cough RAZR Cough), it is still considered to be on the sleek side. To me personally, the slippery back added with the thinness is just too much. Considering the fact that I dropped my phone the first day I got it, my choice of cases are 100% circled around those with a good grip. Now, onto the Adreama. It fits the phone perfectly, and requires a little push to snap it into place, which I deem to be just perfect, as it suits the “Snugfit” name. Loose cases rarely provide the proper feel, but that is not the case for the Adreama. With its snap-on design and also its rubbery matte back, it is a perfect match for any that are looking for a thin case with a good grip.
Little Comparison/Surprises
I compared this case with my Diztronic Rev 3 Matte Black case for the galaxy nexus and noticed a great difference. First of all, the feel of the case is much more premium compared with the polycarbonate of the DR3. Though a hard case, the insides of it are very polished so there should be no worries of it ever scratching the phone. Thickness is also a winner for the Adreama, as it really is raze thin. The DR3 placed beside it feels much bigger. There are many places where the DR3 wins, especially in the protection area. As I’ve said, the Adreama is simply a snap on case, thus don't expect any lip protection on the front. Also, the Adreama does not go 100% around the phone, covering only 80% of the sides and the back.
One little surprise I found with this case was that it had two holes on the bottom for any girls (or guys) that enjoy hanging little decorations from their device. It is a minor detail, but nonetheless very welcome.
WARNING!!
I just had to say this once more. This case provides MINOR PROTECTION, ADDS GRIP, and RESERVES THINESS. Really, it does the good stuff, but DON'T EXPECT ANY OTTERBOX PROTECTION FROM THIS CASE!!!.
That said, it is a well rounded case for the 14 that I paid for it.
First Review, MORE COMING~
Hey XDA,
I recently ordered this case to replace my Ringke Fusion (which I both like and hate) and hopefully I will like it enough to keep it as my long term case. I haven't noticed much as far as reviews for this particular case so I was thinking of doing one for it. I have a new qi charger coming with it so I should be able to test that and see if it adversely affects the glass screen protector I have on right now. If anyone out there is interested in pictures of the case on the phone or anything like that, let me know and I'll do my best to include them when I review it on Thursday, I'm a little bit of a case junkie and typically try out several for my phones during their life time, but this is the first higher end case I'll have for the N5 and I'm really excited to see how it turns out.
Seidio Product Page
moonDOOM
Probably no real reviews of this case because they're already well-known. Others have already posted, and I'll back it up, Qi wireless charging works perfectly with it. Simply the best cases you can buy. Also, the holsters are pretty fantastic.
I got the case in today and as apparently everyone knows already, this case is quality made. I previously had a Ringke fusion case on my N5 and liked being able to see the nexus logo, but hated the tpu layer and how the back collected dust every time it was put into a pocket. I decided to go with a more traditional 2 layer case and I thought that the Seidio Dilex looked the best out of the ones currently available.
Pros:
- After seeing the product in person, I'm immediately sold on this design. The case is much darker black than it appears on the website (bright lighting in their product photos) and the rubberized coating on the PC layer is the classic silky smooth texture that Seidio is known for and has used for years. On a side note, the other colors are actually really nice looking too if you prefer something other than black and it looks like they have the same texture coating. The case feels really good in hand because of the soft texture and the silicone actually feels really similar.
- The kickstand also adds just a little weight to the bottom of the phone and makes it somewhat easier to balance, hold and manipulate with one hand. Speaking of the kickstand, it's actually aluminum instead of plastic which is a nice touch. The best part is that the kickstand is spring loaded (slightly) to the outward position but also contains a magnet to hold it securely in place when not in use. It appears to be pretty well attached to the case so hopefully it will hold up over time.
- The ports are all pretty well lined up with the cutouts and they seem big enough to accommodate most cables.
- Qi charging works just fine, at least on the cheap chinese one I also got in today. NFC doesn't appear to be affected either, although I only tried once.
- I'm currently using a Nillkin glass screen protector and it appears that the silicone is soft enough not to interfere with the edges of the screen protector. May not be the same with other brands.
Cons:
- The only thing I can think of is that because the outer layer only presses the edges in the middle and corners, the silicone seems to be a little loose or saggy inbetween the "arms" of the outer shell. I'm hoping that settles into place over time but if it catches on my pockets too much, it might actually get worse.
- The sticky texture is great for grip, but also picks up a lot of dust, but that's not news to anyone who has used a silicone case before.
In conclusion, I'd probably give this case 4.7 out of 5 stars. I like just about everything about it but I wish the silicone they used was just a little less pliable.
Pictures of the Case
Sorry, I know the pictures are garbage (I had to take them with my old phone so the N5 could be in the case) but I'd be happy to answer any questions y'all might have.
moonDOOM
Looks real nice little too thick for my taste though.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
This looks almost exactly like the generic thick kickstand cases that are being sold under various brands at various prices.
Dilex Case and Qi
Good morning. I wanted to follow up on your case experience with Qi charging I put this case on a Samsung Galaxy S5 and used a powerbot circular charging pad. I found that to get the charger aligned, I needed to prop the device up on the kickstand so it was a little firther from the pad, and I could not get a charging lock.
I'm trying to figure out if that is a function of the powerbot's charging signal or the anatomy of my Qi pad. Does your phone sit square on the charging pad? or is it propped up on the kickstand?
Thanks,
Marcva