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I'm curious if there is a stiffer/stronger silicone case out there. I had a hard silicone case for my ipod touch and miss it. The htc silicone case is just to flimsy and I'm not wanting a hard case never had any luck with them
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What you want is a TPU case. It's a different material than silicon, somewhat stiffer and tighter fitting (maybe a bit less shock absorbent?), but pretty much superior in every respect imo... It's still a soft case tho, you still stretch it around the EVO to fit it in and whatnot, and you could bend it if you wanted (only difference is it snaps back to it's original shape much quicker than silicon).
It seems to have more grip on your hand but it slides out of your pocket a lot easier, a LOT easier, and unlike silicon cases it attracts almost no dust and lint whatsoever! My HTC/OEM silicon case (bought at the Sprint store) attracted so much lint and crap in my pocket that within a day of cleaning it all up I'd have this crusty line of crap all around the edges, it was pretty irritating. None of that w/my TPU case, at all!
The TPU cases also feel a lot slimmer on your hand even tho they're not that much thinner than the silicon one, they're still thick enough so that the camera is recessed below it and fully protected (most of them are anyway, there's some thinner ones)... I guess part of the reason they feel more svelte is that the edges are more rounded off and not as squre-ish as the HTC silicon one.
Button press feel is also much better w/these, probably because of the tighter fit, they actually improve the handling of the power button if you ask me. The side edges of these cases don't move at all unless you pull on it tightly, totally different feel compared to the silicon ones which loosen up and from just swiping your finger across the screen you can end up stretching the edge out.
In short, they're just superior in every way, just get one and you'll thank me later. All you have to do is choose one of the different ones out there based on aesthetics...
Amzer sells one w/an Argyle pattern on the back, that's what I've got right now, it's available on Amazon and off Amzer's site for around the same price ($9-10), it's semi-translucent and the pattern is actually a lot more subdued and doesn't stand out nearly as much as you'd think from looking at the online pics. I actually like the pattern, if anything I'd say the shade of the skin isn't quite smoked/black, it has a slight hint of amber/brown...
That's the only thing that bothers me about it. I'm gonna be ordering a plain black one along w/a red one from DCMugen on Ebay, he's selling some made by Epik that look to be the exact same thing w/o the Argyle pattern, and they're cheaper to boot ($3.50, or $6.50 for two). I can get you a link if you can't find 'em... I think they have 'em in blue and clear and a few other colors too.
Just don't fall for the cheap off-brand Argyle ones on Ebay, you can tell them apart easily because unlike the two I've mentioned those have one large cutout for the camera/LED/speaker, whereas these other ones have individual cutouts and from what I've read they're a bit thicker. Those other Ebay ones also have a large silly cutout for the fingernail hole on the battery lid that you use to pry it off, seems like a goof on the mold/design.
If you don't care for the Argyle pattern on the Amzer one I'd get the Epik ones from DCMugen, I think the colors/tint on those are closer to the photos. Here's a link to the red one, you can click on the seller for the other colors and the package pricing for two or whatever.
If you're not into the translucent look of either of those TPU cases you can always grab the matte black one at www.evocases.net There's a thread for those right here at XDA where misticjeff has even thrown in a $1 code discount for XDA members. The sides/front are still glossy (perhaps a bit glossier than the translucent ones, judging by the photos), back's matte. The frost one is no longer available.
On the thread about those some people were complaining about the feel of the power button, seems it's not as great as the Amzer/Epik ones, some people resorted to sticking a lil' bit of tape in between to make it easier to press... One thing the evocases.net does have going for it is the slightly raised ring around the camera, which I guess might protect it more in the long run... Even tho they're all thick enough that the lens is recessed (as well as the screen obviously).
My 2 cents, hope it helps... I'm loving the feel of these TPU cases tho, I'll probably never get a silicon case for a phone again.
Whew, that second post got pretty long... A picture or two would've made it easier to explain I guess. Lemme know if you're interested in the Argyle one and I can grab my camera and post some pics of how it really looks, there doesn't seem to be many pictures out there of the actual case ON the phone (for either of them really).
I was gonna wait 'till I had the Epik ones so I could photograph them all side by side but I can take pics of the Amzer Argyle one in advance and post 'em up. Like I said, I actually dig the Argyle pattern because it's pretty subdued, it's more of an etch or a shade (it actually feels like an etch on the inside of the case), rather than a print. The only thing that bothers me about it is the overall shade/tint.
I probably wouldn't even be ordering the Epik one if I wasn't also ordering some of those clear battery doors that are about to go on sale... I think those plain Epik cases w/the clear battery door will look very slick.
Best buy might have what you are looking for. My only gripe is the buttons feel hard to push. But give it a shot (most BB will let you try on the case) it might be what you are looking for.
Seidio Innocase Active Cased - Limited Edition
After looking around the net for some time I bought the Seido Innocase Active Limited Edition.
Can't post a link but search Amazon for the title in my thread.
It's a semi-hard silicon cover with a siliconized hard plastic that exo-skeleton. Perfect combo in my opinion. My one complaint is that the edges on the hard plastic piece have the siliconized coating peeling off a little but I think I may have gotten a defective unit as I haven't seen anyone else complaining about it yet.
Also got the ClearTouch screen cover anti-glare version. I've had this cover on a few phones and it's also the best for reducing glare and fingerprints while maintaining clarity. Kinda hard to install without getting dust underneath but once you get it on right it looks and feels great. ClearTouch is sold by boxwave and is on Amazon.
Hybrid Flexi Skin Cover
Has anyone tried the Hybrid Flexi Skin cover from Daydeal.com? I'm also looking for a tighter case than my OEM silicone skin I got from Sprint. I just don't like the way the sides become flimsy and flaps off the phone when I swipe my screen. I'm looking at this case:
Hybrid Flexi Skin Cover for HTC EVO 4G, Honeycomb (Smoke & Clear)
Hybrid Flexi Skin Cover for HTC EVO 4G is a combination back cover consisting of a semi-hard, semi-soft Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) edge with a smooth hard back.
* Protects the side edges and back of your EVO 4G
* Hybrid cover consisting of a semi-hard, semi-soft TPU edge and a smooth hard back
* Stylish glossy TPU edge provides shock-absorbing protection
* Lightweight TPU is resistant to taring, stretching and deforming
* Compatible with HTC EVO 4G
Sorry, I'm a newbie and can't post links, yet. I don't know if the TPU edges would solve the flapping problem, since it's supposed to be firmer & tighter. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hiway said:
Has anyone tried the Hybrid Flexi Skin cover from Daydeal.com? I'm also looking for a tighter case than my OEM silicone skin I got from Sprint. I just don't like the way the sides become flimsy and flaps off the phone when I swipe my screen. I'm looking at this case:
Hybrid Flexi Skin Cover for HTC EVO 4G, Honeycomb (Smoke & Clear)
Hybrid Flexi Skin Cover for HTC EVO 4G is a combination back cover consisting of a semi-hard, semi-soft Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) edge with a smooth hard back.
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Sorry, I'm a newbie and can't post links, yet. I don't know if the TPU edges would solve the flapping problem, since it's supposed to be firmer & tighter. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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As I said in my previous post, TPU rocks as a material for cases/skins... I don't blame ya for skipping right over it tho.
TPU >>>>>> silicon
TPU doesn't attract dust at all, it's much tighter/rigid so the side edges don't flop out at all, but it's still got plenty of give (so it'll absorb a fall/bump), you could bend 'em in half if you wanted... Only difference is it'll snap back into form in a second unlike silicon which will probably just bounce around in an arc.
TPU also seems just as grippy on your hand, if not more so, but it slides in and out of pockets way way easier, and most of the TPU cases I've seen feel way more svelte in the hand than the OEM/HTC silicon scene... Probably in part because they're a tad thinner, probably also because the edges are more rounded off and not as blocky. Physically I'm sure it isn't a huge difference, but it sure feels like it.
This thread has some further discussion on TPU cases, it's really hard to judge them based on pictures alone, I was very pleasantly surprised with mine.
So I tried googling the title you posted and came up with this, only place I could find it at. Looks pretty interesting, seems the back is hard plastic and the edges are TPU. If you dig that honeycomb pattern I'd say go for it...
Altho if it's actual plastic it might get scratched up over time Looks like it's also clear/translucent, clear plastic usually shows every single flaw... A plain TPU case wouldn't have that issue. I'm just not seeing the advantage over 100% TPU, which are also like $3.50 vs $14 (look for DCMugen's Epik/TPU cases on Ebay).
OTOH that red back + black edges on the video in the link I pasted before looks pretty sweet... The rest look kinda gaudy imo ('cept for the all black) but red/black looks really different, I like it.
P.S. This is the Honeycomb (Smoke & Red) combination I was alluding to... There's also Honeycomb (Smoke & Smoke) and plain Black & Smoke (no honeycomb pattern, solid black sides). The red is the most distinct imo, those are all probably better in the long run than the clear back (less forgiving).
Jayr00 said:
Kinda hard to install without getting dust underneath but once you get it on right it looks and feels great. ClearTouch is sold by boxwave and is on Amazon.
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Tip for the next time you gotta install a screen protector and its the hard type: get some scotch tape, put it on the non adhesive side of the screen protector so you can peel it back without touching anything, and then grab another piece of tape and start taping the dust out of the screen or adhesive side of the protector and you'll be dust free in no time. Friends came over cuz they all needed new protectors and i did 4 phones in 20 minutes.
Hybrid Flexi Case
I got my new case today....went with the Smoke & Smoke combo. This case is awesome, I HIGHLY recommend it. the sides don't flap and it has a really tight fit and seems really durable. Got it off of EBay for about $8.50 ($4.50 for case + $4.00 shipping/handling) from Daydeal as opposed to going to their site and paying $13.99.
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P.S. This is the Honeycomb (Smoke & Red) combination I was alluding to... There's also Honeycomb (Smoke & Smoke) and plain Black & Smoke (no honeycomb pattern, solid black sides). The red is the most distinct imo, those are all probably better in the long run than the clear back (less forgiving).
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I went with the smoke on smoke honeycomb case and got it today. It's darker so I think it'll hide any scratching that my occur on the backing. I agree with you on the clear backs when I first saw them, but the back seems scratch resistant (only time will tell)
Hiway said:
I got my new case today....went with the Smoke & Smoke combo. This case is awesome, I HIGHLY recommend it. the sides don't flap and it has a really tight fit and seems really durable. Got it off of EBay for about $8.50 ($4.50 for case + $4.00 shipping/handling) from Daydeal as opposed to going to their site and paying $13.99.
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If possible can you please post pics? Im interested in this case but have only seen Daydeal's review on it.
The aluminum bumper from capdae looks nice. I like the black/gold especially, or maybe the all silver color. Has anyone tried it yet? I want to know how rigid it is, if it really is aluminum, and whether it is smooth and cool to the touch. Also wanted to know if the break where the two pieces snap together can be easily felt, and if the finish is good and smooth with no sharp or rough places. I've bought cheap snap-on hard cases and the break where they snap on was always rough and unpleasant.
Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpNyO1AaOUg
Here's the same thing for the S2. It's easier to see the bumper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRHvtTb4j-s
katamari201 said:
The aluminum bumper from capdae looks nice. I like the black/gold especially, or maybe the all silver color. Has anyone tried it yet? I want to know how rigid it is, if it really is aluminum, and whether it is smooth and cool to the touch. Also wanted to know if the break where the two pieces snap together can be easily felt, and if the finish is good and smooth with no sharp or rough places. I've bought cheap snap-on hard cases and the break where they snap on was always rough and unpleasant.
Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpNyO1AaOUg
Here's the same thing for the S2. It's easier to see the bumper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRHvtTb4j-s
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I have one, it's pretty good! The frame itself is definitely aluminium (checked for solidity and sonorous...ity and confirm it's metal) Takes a little effort to snap it together, but once in place it's extremely solid with no flex whatsoever. The frame is also slightly raised at the back in each corner so the camera lens does not touch the "surface" when you put it down (something that was crucial to me and not clear from the pictures)
The only slight downside is that the metal is quite smooth so it's a little slippery compared to my previous leather case (unsurprising!) and the brushed effect is only average, would have preferred a "matte" effect but that's only a minor gripe.
As for sharp edges, the only edges I really notice are around the stylus gap but even these aren't particularly sharp, just 90° cuts.
This frame is definitely not going anywhere without the opening tool, that's for sure!
Why do people put these bumpers on their phones...I mean on a phone like the iPhone or S2 where it's small, I'd get it...but on a large phone like the Note....I just find it so fugly.
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Why do people put these bumpers on their phones...I mean on a phone like the iPhone or S2 where it's small, I'd get it...but on a large phone like the Note....I just find it so fugly.
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Considering it's up to them since they bought it..
Tell you what, you can buy me another Note and put whatever you want on it.
What kind of aluminum is it and how does it feel? Say in comparison to the iPad (abit rough but nice), iPad2/3 (a bit too smooth and not as rigid as first ipad), iPhone (stainless steel-ish), samsung phones like the s8500 wave and omnia 7 (brushed and too rough, not very rigid). I guess any household item or gadget to describe it would be nice. Would like to also know how much of a surface area increase does it provide over just the bare chrome trim, and whether it is easier and more comfortable to hold with it on. Holding it comfortably and securely is my main focus. Oh, also wanted to know whether there is any soft material in the inside, especially where it touches the front glass, to protect the phone from getting scratched by the frame.
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What kind of aluminum is it and how does it feel? Say in comparison to the iPad (abit rough but nice), iPad2/3 (a bit too smooth and not as rigid as first ipad), iPhone (stainless steel-ish), samsung phones like the s8500 wave and omnia 7 (brushed and too rough, not very rigid). I guess any household item or gadget to describe it would be nice. Would like to also know how much of a surface area increase does it provide over just the bare chrome trim, and whether it is easier and more comfortable to hold with it on. Holding it comfortably and securely is my main focus. Oh, also wanted to know whether there is any soft material in the inside, especially where it touches the front glass, to protect the phone from getting scratched by the frame.
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The only soft inside is on the back section in the four corners. The phone does not move around at all so there is no risk of scratching, which is also coupled with the fact that aluminium physically cannot scratch Gorilla Glass - in fact your screen will scratch the aluminium!
As for holding it, there is a certain degree of personal opinion involved. Some people would find the ridge on the back surface (the cutout of the frame where it meets the battery cover) uncomfortable, however I really like it because it provided a gripping point for your fingers when holding one handed a bit like the finger ridges on some digital cameras.
Size-wise, it only adds ~2mm on each side so not much of a difference.
The finish is brushed aluminium, so cannot be compared to any iDevice because they are all matte/sandblasted. The finish reminds me of the brushed aluminium of the Hyper Osiris PC case (mainly because I had one of these myself for a while) If you do a Google Images search and filter for large images you'll get a good view of the finish style. One thing for sure, it definitely does not flex when pushed anywhere!
capdase usually has good, reliable and cheaper cases for those on a budget i think in some you get a free screen gaurd too which is like killing two birds with one stone
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capdase usually has good, reliable and cheaper cases for those on a budget i think in some you get a free screen gaurd too which is like killing two birds with one stone
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Forgot to mention that bit, my Duo Frame came with a screen protector as well. Not applied it yet though!
I've got one of these STM Grip cases for my iPad and it's by far the best case I've owned for a tablet. It's super slim, gives really good protection (iPad dropped without damage), has a rear kick stand and is clip-in style so obscures nothing of the glass. I've now also bought a Note 10.1 and have searched and searched everywhere to find a similar style of case for the Note but can't find anything. The most important factors for me are a clip-in style and a rear kickstand.
I can't stand the rotating (or non-rotating) type with front kickstands because they always fall over when set a low angle, and I've owned a few of them, some expensive. The STM Grip isn't cheap but does everything well whilst adding very little bulk.
I've bought one of these cases from Amazon and which does half the job because it has a superb and very stable adjustable rear kickstand but is a slip-in style so the leather case edges obscure a chunk of the front glass.
Any help finding an STM Grip-style case for the Note is very much appreciated :good:
I'd like to see one of these too, I'm using the "Roocase" that is similar to the second image and it makes interacting with the corners of the screen awkward if not using the stylus...
Ashton_Durkhun said:
it makes interacting with the corners of the screen awkward if not using the stylus...
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Thats exactly my issue. It's not ideal at all. I'm pretty sure that (amazingly) there isn't such a case for the Note so I'm going to make a hybrid by taking a clip-in hard plastic tray from one case, removing the leather sleeve (but keep the back board) from the kickstand case then bonding the tray to the back board of kickstand case. Won't quite be the STM Grip but it should give me a good solid rear kickstand and full access to the screen.
Will post up some pics if I manage to get it done.........
I just want to share my experince from two different but similar cases for the HTC One.
This is what I was looking for
Cover to prevent scratches in metal/color
As little annoying as possible
Elegancy
A lid to cover screen while inside my pocket
So I ordered two different kinds and colors.
The first one to arrive
Poetic FlipBook Case for HTC One M7 White
Price: £16.95 (sale, normal £29.95)
From: Amazon (LINK)
The second to arrive
Ultra Slim PU Leather Flip Case Hybrid Translucent Plastic Cover for HTC One M7 ES-K (M7-ES-K)
Price: US$6.49
From: Spider-Foot.com (LINK)
I've been using the white Potetic FlipBook for about 2 weeks now and can say it's really neat and quite good to hold it in my hand. The backside has a hard plastic material with a little touch of rubber, but its still hard. This rubbery surface gives it a good grip and you can tell the quality of the plastic is great. Its not that hard kind of plastic that easily cracks.
The downside is it easily gets a bit dirty from daily use because of the surface material, and the bottom edge of the lid has gotten a bit soft and "flaggy", but not much.
Im happy with the lid because it's quite heavy and therefore closes easily with a small clunk. It also covers like 1 mm outside the screen and therefore it becomes easy to flip it open with your thumb.
Now, the other one. It's black or a dark tone of grey, which suits my black HTC One.
This case arrived today and after the first fitting i could really feel the cheaper quality of the plastic. It's bendable but on a longterm this will not hold as long as the Poetic's plastic. It also covers all the frame sides of the phone whilst the Poetic case only covered the corners. The framing makes it also a bit difficult to use the volume control, the buttons becomes a bit submerged.
The lid has a really nice microfiber surface which makes the screen clean from spotts. And it has an opening for the speaker that lets you hear when the lid is closed during a call. On the downside, the lid is a bit loose and therefore it doesnt cover all the way across the screen. It kind of slides back because the attachment is a bit stiff, and it doesnt want to close completely by its own weight. But that can maybe loosen up after being used for a while.
My favourite
Poetic FlipBook Case for HTC One M7 White
It's quite expensive but really worth it considering I will use it everyday for a long time.
You can also get it in different colors.
But if you don't want to spend so much and the casing is just for protection rather than look and feeling, you should go for the second one. It's more luxurious than other cheap cases.
Pictures
Imageschack album
LINK
Well, initially I received my phone and was so happy about the premium feel of the metal band surrounding the sides of the phone. Today I'm carefully looking at the quality and noticed that if you look inside any of the ports it appears the " metal" stops immediately after the surface and a hard, almost ceramic looking material is underneath. Anybody else notice this? Maybe they got really good at their "metallic finishes and found a very hard machinable plastic, because the more I look at that chamfored edge, the more it looks like chrome paint.
The whole phone itself is not made out of aluminum. There is a mix of other metals(magnesium) and plastics, along with an aluminum band around it. Also, aluminum itself is not shiny like the chamfered edge, and only shows as being shiny/mirror-like finish due to the machine cut.
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The whole phone itself is not made out of aluminum. There is a mix of other metals(magnesium) and plastics, along with an aluminum band around it. Also, aluminum itself is not shiny like the chamfered edge, and only shows as being shiny/mirror-like finish due to the machine cut.
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I would like to belive that but working in a machine shop I know what metal is. Unfortunately it's quite apparent that it's painted plastic if you look at the bottom of the phone where the sPen goes in. they smoothed the edge out and rubbed the paint off showing white plastic underneath. If there is metal there it's a paper this sheet of it. I'm afraid they have once again fauxed it up again. I do think it is a vastly improved look but still plastic.
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I would like to belive that but working in a machine shop I know what metal is. Unfortunately it's quite apparent that it's painted plastic if you look at the bottom of the phone where the sPen goes in. they smoothed the edge out and rubbed the paint off showing white plastic underneath. If there is metal there it's a paper this sheet of it. I'm afraid they have once again fauxed it up again. I do think it is a vastly improved look but still plastic.
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Alright, here's the facts since you don't believe what I said:
The note 4 consists of 2 chassis-
-The first chassis is made of an aluminum-magnesium allow called magnalium(which also includes small traces of tin/copper/ nickel) and is used to mount the processors and other heat conducting hardware.
-The second chassis consists of plastic and has an aluminum band around the perimeter(the one you see from the exterior). This plastic chassis is mostly used as a scaffolding to hold any extra hardware/accessories(Spen) that do not conduct heat.
The magnalium gives it strength.
The plastic keeps it light.
The aluminum gives it looks.
I can't ask for a better combination.
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Alright, here's the facts since you don't believe what I said:
The note 4 consists of 2 chassis-
-The first chassis is made of an aluminum-magnesium allow called magnalium(which also includes small traces of tin/copper/ nickel) and is used to mount the processors and other heat conducting hardware.
-The second chassis consists of plastic and has an aluminum band around the perimeter(the one you see from the exterior). This plastic chassis is mostly used as a scaffolding to hold any extra hardware/accessories(Spen) that do not conduct heat.
The magnalium gives it strength.
The plastic keeps it light.
The aluminum gives it looks.
I can't ask for a better combination.
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I do agree it should hold up nice but if there is aluminum there it's just a thin foil sticker over the plastic frame. I assume you don't have one to see for your self. If you do, just look in the ports and you'll see the white plastic.
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I do agree it should hold up nice but if there is aluminum there it's just a thin foil sticker over the plastic frame. I assume you don't have one to see for your self. If you do, just look in the ports and you'll see the white plastic.
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Lord I really wanted to come here and flame you as a hater... but I actually did look at the phone and your sorta right. The metal band on the outside is really thin (at least at the ports). BUT I don't care much and I don't think it is a screw up on the part of Samsung, I think it is a over statement on the part of the reviewers.
There is a metal structure inside the phone. It is significant compared to prior all plastic phones. It provides strength and rigidity as pointed out by the other poster. The aluminum band on the outside is clearly only decorative. However, I don't recall Samsung saying anywhere that the band on the outside was the only metal on the phone? Kinda reminds me of the wood panels on old station wagons.
I like the look, and its a very solid feeling device. So no matter how you break it down, its not an all plastic phone, and it is made of metal... including metal highlights on the finish.
No drama here.
boufa said:
Lord I really wanted to come here and flame you as a hater... but I actually did look at the phone and your sorta right. The metal band on the outside is really thin (at least at the ports). BUT I don't care much and I don't think it is a screw up on the part of Samsung, I think it is a over statement on the part of the reviewers.
There is a metal structure inside the phone. It is significant compared to prior all plastic phones. It provides strength and rigidity as pointed out by the other poster. The aluminum band on the outside is clearly only decorative. However, I don't recall Samsung saying anywhere that the band on the outside was the only metal on the phone? Kinda reminds me of the wood panels on old station wagons.
I like the look, and its a very solid feeling device. So no matter how you break it down, its not an all plastic phone, and it is made of metal... including metal highlights on the finish.
No drama here.
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I don't doubt the chassis inside the phone is metal and as far as durability goes it definitely won't bend easily, but I just wish they would give up the simulation of materials. I mean they went as far as to simulate the breaks in the metal band like an iPhone. Other than that it is one beast of a phone that I will be able to live with just fine. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one to notice it.
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I don't doubt the chassis inside the phone is metal and as far as durability goes it definitely won't bend easily, but I just wish they would give up the simulation of materials. I mean they went as far as to simulate the breaks in the metal band like an iPhone. Other than that it is one beast of a phone that I will be able to live with just fine. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one to notice it.
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I have read that the gaps in the metal are not a copy of the iPhone, they are there so that the metal band doesn't interfere with the radio signals.... Sounded fishy to me, but I am skilled at little and and expert of none, so who am I to judge.
looks like its cast, and clad in.. whatever the shiny material is..
metal, plastic, rubber, whatever.. I never did see the big deal over "omg its a plastic bezel" vs "omg its a metal bezel"
The phone is forged from the tears of a thousand kittens and merged with unobtanium.
This thread implies the world is full of idiots and Samsung's misleading people on a grand scale. Don't you think at least one professional reviewer would have noticed that the promised metal was plastic? Hell, a gap that has to be measured with calipers became front page news.
From the Note 4 announcement press release...
The Galaxy Note 4 introduces a new sleek and stylish Galaxy design language. The device features a premium metal frame with fluid curvature that seamlessly blends with the device display. The Galaxy Note 4’s 2.5D glass screen, inherited from the Galaxy S3, offers extra protection while perfectly complementing the device’s rich viewing experience. A soft-textured back cover provides incredible comfort that makes it easy to control with one hand. The device not only looks beautiful, but offers a superior grip and enhanced durability.
Time to take off the tin foil hats.
You guys are hilarious. Plastic is a better material than metal, it's more durable. If it makes my phone better who cares, at least it won't bend in my pocket.
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This thread implies the world is full of idiots and Samsung's misleading people on a grand scale. Don't you think at least one professional reviewer would have noticed that the promised metal was plastic? Hell, a gap that has to be measured with calipers became front page news.
From the Note 4 announcement press release...
The Galaxy Note 4 introduces a new sleek and stylish Galaxy design language. The device features a premium metal frame with fluid curvature that seamlessly blends with the device display. The Galaxy Note 4’s 2.5D glass screen, inherited from the Galaxy S3, offers extra protection while perfectly complementing the device’s rich viewing experience. A soft-textured back cover provides incredible comfort that makes it easy to control with one hand. The device not only looks beautiful, but offers a superior grip and enhanced durability.
Time to take off the tin foil hats.
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You mean a massive electronics giant such as Samsung wouldn't have an overpaid marketing division that just might embellish on the truth a bit. I got it guys. We'll just call it a "premium metal frame" brilliant! Like I said, it's a fantastic phone but the outermost bezel is in no way anything more than aluminum foil and paint.
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You mean a massive electronics giant such as Samsung wouldn't have an overpaid marketing division that just might embellish on the truth a bit. .
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Saying it's metal when it's not isn't an embellishment, it's misrepresentation. Saying it's premium is an embellishment.
BarryH_GEG said:
Saying it's metal when it's not isn't an embellishment, it's misrepresentation. Saying it's premium is an embellishment.
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Premium is an opinion word and not verifiable either way.. and yes, it DOES have a metal frame. Have you ever seen the phone?!?!? The metal band around the outside might be what they consider the frame... and its there. The significant metal framework might be the frame they are talking about (and I bet it is) and its definitely there. What is this conversation even about?!?! There is metal in and around the phone. Just like they said. If you want more, then go get yourself the aluminium pop can called the iPhone and be happy, then go bend it in half in your pocket. Personally, this phone is rock solid compared to my Note 2.
You know what... I definitely see what the OP is talking about. The metal sides look to be about as thin as a piece of paper. Not that I really care that much... I'm putting a plastic case on it anyways but it's an interesting observation
Damn!
Sadly enough it's true, and a bit disappointing as well. If you look really closely what appears to be antenna breaks are just where they interrupted the faux machine cut which now just looks to be a metalized paint job to make it look like that. This is specially noticeable around where the S Pen enters the phone. Still love my phone but why does Samsung try to fools us like this and then sell it like it is a premium metal! Should of told everyone it is metalized plastic frame!
boufa said:
Have you ever seen the phone?!?!?
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I own it . Given the choice between chrome-look ripply plastic made to poorly resemble a book edge (Note 3) and a beveled partial metal bezel with not even the slightest of gaps where metal and plastic meet (Note 4) I choose the latter. Option 3, the one people here are looking for, seems to be a 100% polished metal bezel. Unless I missed a meeting that option's not available. Whatever the definition of "premium," the Note 4's a hell of a lot closer than the Samsung phones that preceded it (except the Alpha which uses the same design). I'm a glass half full kind of guy. I celebrate what I have rather than lament what I don't. To each their own.
mcaleer1 said:
I do agree it should hold up nice but if there is aluminum there it's just a thin foil sticker over the plastic frame. I assume you don't have one to see for your self. If you do, just look in the ports and you'll see the white plastic.
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I don't disagree with anything you said, and know exactly what you're talking about because I've seen what you're saying on a display model(mine should be here on monday). But, I believe it looks like that because of a miix of how the the frame is attached to the plastic, and the quality of paint used on the trim and plastic. Have you noticed what appears to be a small patch underneath the paint where the white line of plastic joins the aluminum sections around the band? Each section has a patch from every Note 4 I looked at. I love the note 4, but I've already spotted many quality issues with it. If I wanted a top-notch quality phone, build-wise, I would look at the iPhone, but in the grand scheme of things, the Note 4 is perfect for me regardless of its build quality flaws. Anyways, speaking of thin aluminum...the iPhone 6!
iggibar said:
I don't disagree with anything you said, and know exactly what you're talking about because I've seen what you're saying on a display model(mine should be here on monday). But, I believe it looks like that because of a miix of how the the frame is attached to the plastic, and the quality of paint used on the trim and plastic. Have you noticed what appears to be a small patch underneath the paint where the white line of plastic joins the aluminum sections around the band? Each section has a patch from every Note 4 I looked at. I love the note 4, but I've already spotted many quality issues with it. If I wanted a top-notch quality phone, build-wise, I would look at the iPhone, but in the grand scheme of things, the Note 4 is perfect for me regardless of its build quality flaws. Anyways, speaking of thin aluminum...the iPhone 6!
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Ya I see that raised section between the bars as well. After looking much closer it looks like some sections of the frame may be in fact aluminum. Possibly they used a similar method to mold plastic with aluminum as HTC did with the ONE M7 and then painted over everything to make it look like one piece. I guess we won't know until someone really dissects this thing. In the mean time I'm really enjoying this beast from the fantastic camera to the amazing screen quality.