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Hi,
I just bought a SGS2 and I´m looking for good protection for it. I have a the top Ottercase case for my Atrix but it´s super bulky and it bothers me in my jeans pocket after sometime. What good, similar, thiner alternatives do I have? I really like the fact that the Otter cases use a non adherisive screen cover though.
Thoughts?
thanks
Rafa
rawfa said:
Hi,
I just bought a SGS2 and I´m looking for good protection for it. I have a the top Ottercase case for my Atrix but it´s super bulky and it bothers me in my jeans pocket after sometime. What good, similar, thiner alternatives do I have? I really like the fact that the Otter cases use a non adherisive screen cover though.
Thoughts?
thanks
Rafa
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Are you aware of the magical search button?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125615
You should actualy read what is written before posting sarcastic comments. I´m asking for ALTERNATIVES to the Otter cases.
I've got a case-mate pop!case. It adds a little bulk, but I actually kind of like the new dimensions of the phone. It's got a hard outer shell with a rubberized inner shell and sides. We have a member who did a pretty good review of it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ry0Lnhva4
Casemate Pop is a great case, better than the Casemate tough imo.
Otterbox Commuter series (not the super bulky version) has just been released too.
Thanks, guys. The casemate pop cases look really cool with the little colapsible stand. Does it also have a no adhesive protection for the screen? It´s also pricier than the Otter.
rawfa said:
Thanks, guys. The casemate pop cases look really cool with the little colapsible stand. Does it also have a no adhesive protection for the screen? It´s also pricier than the Otter.
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it doesn't come with a screen protector film of any kind, but the edges of the case are slightly raised to protect the screen from making contact with a surface when laid flat.
Screen protectors can be bought separately, letting you customize exactly what kind you want, from a cheapie static flim, all the way up to a $30 sgp glas cover.
Thanks for the link to the review, didn't know the Pop existed.
I have the Tough case and I'm not so sure the Pop is a batter case.
The Tough has hard left and right sides and soft top and botton, the Pop is the reverse. If you spend most of your time holding the phone in portrait view you would want harder sides. The harder sides also means less dust gets in under the case.
The tough also has a proper cut out around the head phone port, If you have an angled jack on your headphones it won't fit the Pop.
The Pop is also deeper than the Tough, i.e. the Pop is the same depth all over the back, the Tough has the lip just the phone back.
However, the Pop does seem easier to take on/off and it's not black which is a plus.
Mujja said:
Thanks for the link to the review, didn't know the Pop existed.
I have the Tough case and I'm not so sure the Pop is a batter case.
The Tough has hard left and right sides and soft top and botton, the Pop is the reverse. If you spend most of your time holding the phone in portrait view you would want harder sides. The harder sides also means less dust gets in under the case.
The tough also has a proper cut out around the head phone port, If you have an angled jack on your headphones it won't fit the Pop.
The Pop is also deeper than the Tough, i.e. the Pop is the same depth all over the back, the Tough has the lip just the phone back.
However, the Pop does seem easier to take on/off and it's not black which is a plus.
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True story about the angled headphone jacks.
As far as the portrait view, the soft rubber sides make it easier to grip. I prefer them that way.
Not sure about the dust yet, I've only had the case a few days.
I´ve just saw that the galaxy I bought actually comes with a barely there casemate. I guess I´ll look for a protective film for the screen now...I had the invisible shield for a while on my regular galaxy s but I found it stuck too much to your fingers...I was thinking of maybe getting one of those bestskinever films.
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Not sure about the dust yet, I've only had the case a few days.
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Make sure you take it out and give it a clean at least once a week. Dust and grime builds up just under the edges with all cases and the SGS2's shiny bezel could get stained, just the the iPhone 3s.
Are there any slim cases (hard of course) that also cover the top? I have the Pop case and I love it, but I also want a slim case that isn't TPU or silicone. I have the Ringke Rearth cases, too, and they're fantastic. But i'd simply like a hard case, too. Any ideas?
Im ordering one like you mean both soft & hard case with full protection, directly from korean not sgp which not included the top area
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Hello Everyone I been reading a lot of forums on cases and right now I can't decide on the Spigen, ACase, or the UAG cases. I am looking for a case that protects decently, doesn't add so much bulk, good button access for the home/side buttons. I am extremely careful with my phone and work a corporate job, meaning I don't foresee it needing to be all out tough.
So what you do?
Thanks in Advance
Hi, I was in the same position you were, and wanted a case with not too much bulk, but good protection (just in case by some awful chance I DO drop my phone).
So I went with the Acase Superleggera Pro.
I personally love it. It adds a certain amount of bulk I feel the phone needed, the silicon does not attract dust in my pocket, the polycarbonate back doesn't show smudges or fingerprints much, and the buttons require no extra force to push either.
I have a Zagg Invisible Shield HD on the screen, but am considering removing it because I never scratch my screen (my Droid X STILL doesn't have a scratch on it after two years) and the lip from the case that goes around the phone, PREVENTS the screen from touching the surface when layed face down.
The cut outs for all the ports are perfect, and look great as well. Overall, I suggest the case if these features appeal to you.
However, I'm also buying a Spigen Neo Hybrid to see what all the fuss is about
Thanks for the reply and the info, I am just like you as I really take care of my device. But I just read the review on the ACase the paint is rubbing off? Have you had that happen to you yet?
Blutonic said:
Hi, I was in the same position you were, and wanted a case with not too much bulk, but good protection (just in case by some awful chance I DO drop my phone).
So I went with the Acase Superleggera Pro.
I personally love it. It adds a certain amount of bulk I feel the phone needed, the silicon does not attract dust in my pocket, the polycarbonate back doesn't show smudges or fingerprints much, and the buttons require no extra force to push either.
I have a Zagg Invisible Shield HD on the screen, but am considering removing it because I never scratch my screen (my Droid X STILL doesn't have a scratch on it after two years) and the lip from the case that goes around the phone, PREVENTS the screen from touching the surface when layed face down.
The cut outs for all the ports are perfect, and look great as well. Overall, I suggest the case if these features appeal to you.
However, I'm also buying a Spigen Neo Hybrid to see what all the fuss is about
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I can't speak for two of the cases you mentioned, but I do have a black UAG case and I really like it. It's actually thinner than I thought it would be and is unique looking, if you like the look of it.
The screen protector it came with is pretty crap and not full coverage. I'm using a Zagg and so far (fingers crossed) it hasn't caused it to bubble up anyplace beyond the few spots I screwed up myself removing my metal bumper case I had picked up when I first got the phone.
How is the Button Issue that you have to hard press on the UAG case?
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I can't speak for two of the cases you mentioned, but I do have a black UAG case and I really like it. It's actually thinner than I thought it would be and is unique looking, if you like the look of it.
The screen protector it came with is pretty crap and not full coverage. I'm using a Zagg and so far (fingers crossed) it hasn't caused it to bubble up anyplace beyond the few spots I screwed up myself removing my metal bumper case I had picked up when I first got the phone.
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How is the Button Issue that you have to hard press on the UAG case?
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A little firm to push but nothing to worry about, on mine at least. I have a TPU case that is way harder to push. I saw somewhere (maybe this site) that someone cut one of the long sides of the power button and said it worked great after that. I never had to so YMMV
I had the spigen neo hybrid and sent it back the day after receiving it. I had the same button problem as everyone else although in fairness I don't think I had the revised edition.
I have had my Acase superlegerra pro now for about 5 days and I love it! plenty of grip and not too much bulk. buttons press perfectly and cutouts line up exactly.
I can't comment on the paint coming off issue as I haven't had it for long enough yet.
I am going to send my Spigen Neo back I got last week, buttons are bad on it, must be the non revised version. Seller has no clue and says its the latest stock they have.
twe69 said:
I am going to send my Spigen Neo back I got last week, buttons are bad on it, must be the non revised version. Seller has no clue and says its the latest stock they have.
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they are pretty poor. I was disappointed cos the case looks good.
So both of the cases arrived from amazon today and I have some first impressions on how they fit on my panda nexus 5.... Haven't seen anyone review the ultra slim, and I'm surprised more of you weren't interested in the ultra slim since it maintains the nice hardware of the nexus 5. The only problem with those super slim cases is they really don't offer drop protection, only scratch / ding protection.
Ultra FIT - SUPER slim fit however the case could be tighter around the phone, its not coming out, but the corners of the case can slide off the nexus pretty easily. I love how the original volume buttons and power button are both exposed as they feel great to me. The matte texture is incredibly high quality feeling but leaves finger prints like crazy. I think the white one is probably the way to go (the jury is out on how dirty the black will look due to the texture). Anyways, very classy case, the slim armor is VERY BLOCKY compared to this svelte piece.
Slim Armor - yes the reviews are right, I don't think SPG made these cases properly - I spent 5 minutes trying to get the case fitting without the power button being overly sensitive but at this point its just not useable. If my finger glides over the power button with ANY amount of pressure, it gets triggered. That's just not acceptable to me. Also, the white part of the case is VERY slick, I almost wish SPG would make a slim case in the feel of the black part.
Neo Hybrid users - does the black back finger print like crazy? I'm wondering if its the same texture as the ultra slim.
Pictors for you guys...
...received n5 yesterday and ultra slim armor, notice same problem with power button WAY too sensitive... Doing what little adjustments that are possible(w/o physically modifying the case/button cover) make it only slightly better...
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Also received their ultra hybrid case today. Seems pretty cheap v. the slim armor, and the back(mine at least) ISN'T even remotely clear, try milky. Not happy to start with this one let alone putting it on the n5... the poetic true bumper may be what I end up with...
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...received n5 yesterday and ultra slim armor, notice same problem with power button WAY too sensitive... Doing what little adjustments that are possible(w/o physically modifying the case/button cover) make it only slightly better...
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Yep - and let me guess, your slim armor is white? I wonder if there's an issue with the white plate being too stiff?
By the way, the other case is actually called "ultra fit" - my bad.
cutterjohn said:
Also received their ultra hybrid case today. Seems pretty cheap v. the slim armor, and the back(mine at least) ISN'T even remotely clear, try milky.
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Have you removed the 2 protective films on either side of the clear back plate?
This is missed by so many people and without taking them off it gives the impression it is a foggy milky look.
hmm.... i think i might slap a dbrand black leather or carbon fiber on the back of the spigen ultra slim. any thoughts on how that might work?
mobbarley said:
hmm.... i think i might slap a dbrand black leather or carbon fiber on the back of the spigen ultra slim. any thoughts on how that might work?
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Do you mean the Ultra Hybrid with the clear back? If so, then that should work fine. The dbrand rep also said that front skins should fit nicely with the Ultra Hybrid, too.
I'm not sure why you'd want a skin if the case isn't clear, though.
Kwami said:
Do you mean the Ultra Hybrid with the clear back? If so, then that should work fine. The dbrand rep also said that front skins should fit nicely with the Ultra Hybrid, too.
I'm not sure why you'd want a skin if the case isn't clear, though.
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No I'm thinking of putting the skin on the case itself on the ultra slim
mobbarley said:
No I'm thinking of putting the skin on the case itself on the ultra slim
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You could try it? The ultra fit feels very nice.... great texture. Superior to the factory nexus 5 white finish.
again this is the ultra fit...long not theugly ultra hybrid with clear back.
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So both of the cases arrived from amazon today and I have some first impressions on how they fit on my panda nexus 5....
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I received the reverse. I got the Slim Armor in black and the ultra fit in white for my black N5. The Slim Armor is going back to Amazon today as it had the power button issue. The Ultra Fit is excellent though. At first I thought it was going to be a bit slippery for grip, but it's actually quite good. Also, as you suspected, the white does not show any finger prints. I don't have any problems with the corners on mine either.
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I received the reverse. I got the Slim Armor in black and the ultra fit in white for my black N5. The Slim Armor is going back to Amazon today as it had the power button issue. The Ultra Fit is excellent though. At first I thought it was going to be a bit slippery for grip, but it's actually quite good. Also, as you suspected, the white does not show any finger prints. I don't have any problems with the corners on mine either.
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I have a slim armor coming tomorrow... Hopefully I don't need to send it back.
I do currently have a white ultra fit on the phone. The case is great for the most part. I do think the edge near the usb port and speakers is too sharp. I regularly have my finger irritated by that edge. The case also marks too easy. I set the phone in my cup holder in my car and there are permanent scuff marks on the back. It was in there no longer than 10 minutes and did not slide around.
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I have a slim armor coming tomorrow... Hopefully I don't need to send it back.
I do currently have a white ultra fit on the phone. I do think the edge near the usb port and speakers is too sharp. I regularly have my finger irritated by that edge.
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Agreed on that point, no pun intended.
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For the record I have the Slim Armor in White with no power button issues.
I can see how it could happen though but most times its not on the device the right way. :angel:
Itchiee said:
For the record I have the Slim Armor in White with no power button issues.
I can see how it could happen though but most times its not on the device the right way. :angel:
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I have the slim armor and If i looked at the button to hard it would unlock - that's how freaking sensitive it was. I readjusted the case on the power side and it definitely feels a bit better and less snug, but I still think its too easy.
but i do agree that it might not sit on the button properly - i think it's half corrected the issue in my case
I have Slim Armor, sort of a love/hate thing.
I modified the power button to where I like the feel now, which meant slicing off almost 1/2 mm of rubber on the inside of the rubber button, taking a file to the interior edges of the plastic, and smoothing them so the rubber button doesn't hang up.
The edges around the charging port are super sharp, I usually hold my pinky under the bottom of the phone, and its already sore. I tried filing the edges down a bit to smooth them, but the hard rubber is not giving up.
I have had very good luck with the feebay "s-line" tpu cases, just ordered one with a kickstand. Even though they are some of the cheapest cases around, they are very grippy, not very bulky, and who doesn't love a kickstand? Surprisingly they also are pretty good as far as drop protection.
I have the Slim Armor and it's also a love/hate thing. The power button annoys me... I don't ever get my confident on/off press. Sometimes it's firm and I know it was pressed and sometimes it's soft and not sure. What high quality case that's similar to the slim armor do you guys recommend with a solid build? Thanks guys.
Acase Superleggera Pro
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Spigen Slim Armor
For Nexus 5
Prologue:
Going to have a good ol' fashion case off here for the Nexus 5. At first I was excited, thinking that I would actually take measurements and pictures, but then I remembered that I'm too lazy for that kind of stuff. Therefore, this will only be a personal comparison with color-codie goodness. A little warning that already I'm biased towards Acase because I've used a superleggera pro for my iPhone 4s (never going back to Apple) and after two years of dropping, that phone looks like its brand new (with loads of finger prints :good: ). Besides the protection, I also just love the smooth feel of matte...
Summary:
Both cases have their advantages, but personally I went with Acase.
Main Points:
If you didn't know, both of these cases are supposedly dual-layered cases. This means that these cases have two pieces to their design. Whether that actually adds to the protection and shock absorption or not, I have no idea. What I do know is that psychologically, I feel like my phone has better protection.
Superleggera Pro:
Silicone Case with a Poly-carbonate shell
Nice smooth feel but super slippery.
Example: Case face down, back up. Try to slide your hand against the back. Barely any friction or resistance when sliding my hand across.
Good enough lift in the back to protect the camera but no extra corner stands like the Slim Armor for airflow. Great lift in the front as well.
[*]Clicky feedback when pressing volume and power buttons. You can press the power button without accidently pressing the volume buttons too.
(Note: See Slim Armor main points for details)
A little Acase branding on the bottom of the back of the case.
Slim Armor:
Hard TPU with a Poly-carbonate Shell
Nice smooth feel, making it a little slippery but not too slippery.
Example: Case face down, back up. Try to slide your hand against the back. I felt resistance from my hand sticking to the case.
[*]Nice lift in the back for airflow and nice lift in the front to protect the screen.
[*]Buttons lose their clicky feedback. Big problem for me. Also had some occasional issues with locking the screen since the amount of force needed to press the power button makes you also press the volume buttons if you have your finger there.
Spigen branding on the lower part of the back of the case and on the right side. Looks cooler than the Acase branding but who cares really.
Review:
To me. dual-layer means two different layers put together to make one great case. With the Slim Armor, I was expecting silicone plus the poly-carbonate like the Acase I was already used to. As far as silicon vs hard tpu for the base part of the case, I haven't read or seen anything that sets a clear winner.
With the positioning of the second layer of poly-carbonate Acase wins here. I mean when I drop my phone it hits the corners or at least near the corners more often than it lands perfectly on its side. With the Slim Armor, the hard shell poly-carbonate pretty much just covers the side and the corners are covered only by the hard tpu. Spigen claims that there are "air-pockets" in those corners in their advertising but I don't know how effective these "air-pockets" are. Anyway, If I wanted hard tpu to protect my corners, I'd just get a hard tpu case. The Acase has all around dual-layering except for the buttons and cut-outs like the headphone slot. With the Acase I feel I'm getting the true dual-layered protection I'm looking for where both the hard shell and the silicone cover the corners for that added and padded protection.
Button feedback is another pet-peeve/preference for me. Acase, since its silicone, has perfect feedback. Easy to press down and you feel and hear that click. Spigen, no feedback...at all. Thanks to hard tpu, its hard to press your buttons down. Now I'm not saying that its impossible to press the button down but the resistance of hard tpu not only kills your clicky feedback but it also can make you squeeze your phone hard enough to press the volume at the same time as the power button.
Both cases pick up on finger prints pretty easily. The Acase can also pick up on dust, lint, etc with its silicone. Personally, I can put up with this for a better feeling case. After a little back and forth case swapping, I realized that the Acase has more lift than the Slim armor in the front Due to the thickness of the silicone at that point. The case also wraps around the edges more (something I liked) without making my screen protector peel up at the edges.
Both cases have plenty of space for the micro-usb and speaker cut-outs. However, with most cases there are issues with the headphone port. My tiny apple headphone jacks fit perfectly for both cases, however my bulky (1 cm diameter) speaker jack only fit with the Acase. Since the Acase uses stretchy silicone, I could push the headphone in at the expense of stretching the silicone a little. With the Slim Armor, there was no way to get it in without taking off the case at the top. (I will note that its easier to take the top part of the Slim Armor off than it is to take the Superleggera Pro)
Width and length are the same for both cases, however the Acase is slightly thicker. For me, this means more protection at the cost of a barely noticeable additional thickness. Both cases feel great in the hand, I just felt like the Superleggera Pro had more pro's and a better feel than the Slim Armor.
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Just got a chance to test the Acase with a wireless charger (CHOETECH Stadium) and it works! The charger isn't that special, so I'm going to assume that most chargers should work with the Acase. I still recommend you conduct your own research on wireless chargers and compare it to the CHOETECH so you can confirm that whatever you buy will work as well. I'm not supporting CHOETECH in any way, just stating the charger I used to test the ability to wirelessly charge through the Acase.
Well said!
I also own both cases, and will vouch for everything ximaginex said. Personally, I feel the Acase provides a better level of protection than the Slim Armor because it has both silicone & polycarbonate protecting the corners vs. just TPU. The Acase is thicker, but feels better in your hands and the button response feels like using the phone bare.
Pro Tip: If you wish to remove the branding on the Acase, borrow a cotton ball and a dab of nail polish remover from your girlfriend. Lightly rub the lettering and it should come right off.
Kennypete said:
Well said!
I also own both cases, and will vouch for everything ximaginex said. Personally, I feel the Acase provides a better level of protection than the Slim Armor because it has both silicone & polycarbonate protecting the corners vs. just TPU. The Acase is thicker, but feels better in your hands and the button response feels like using the phone bare.
Pro Tip: If you wish to remove the branding on the Acase, borrow a cotton ball and a dab of nail polish remover from your girlfriend. Lightly rub the lettering and it should come right off.
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The had no idea about the removal technique, thanks. Not sure if I want to do it or not though. The branding is like a classy tramp stamp for my phone, but having it smooth and clean might be pretty nice too.
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So can you guys post pictures?
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Clicky Feedback on spigen
I've got 2 different revisions of the spigen slim armor. as you can see the only difference is the way the pads for the keys are attached. The one with only one connection on the top side have a very big ce "clicky" feedback, the other one is very difficult to press. So you could try to cut the bottom connection and see if it gets better.
I also got the Acase case. One thing that bothers me is that the inner silicon layer is too soft, I wish it was tpu instead. The bottom lift of the phone is not reinforced high enough by the hard plastic shell, making the inner layer too loose.
I'd love to see an owner's picture of the Acase. ☺
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I've got 2 different revisions of the spigen slim armor. as you can see the only difference is the way the pads for the keys are attached. The one with only one connection on the top side have a very big ce "clicky" feedback, the other one is very difficult to press. So you could try to cut the bottom connection and see if it gets better.
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Thanks for pointing that this out. I'll consider trying this and report back if it works.
Can someone post a picture of the acase? Considering getting one
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Great review... But holy hell that was a lot of Comic Sans! That font always make me think of this picture.
Just got my Acase today and it is much thicker than I imagined it would be... But the bulkiness is kind of nice and the phone still feels great in hand so far. I ordered mine from CTCstore on Amazon and it was listed as Slim Superleggera PRO but my packaging only says Superleggera PRO... I emailed the vendor for clarification but am wondering if the op is referencing the slim version or regular, or if they are actually the sane thing.
Here's a picture of mine.
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That white Superleggera case looks great! Thanks for posting the pictures. :thumbup:
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Here's a pic. I'll try to upload some more, with the nexus 5 in it.
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Broken picture.
GHOSTIVVI said:
Can someone post a picture of the acase? Considering getting one
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Have you seen the amazon pictures?
To me I thought that the spigen slim armor felt like a dollar store product. Its fits OK but is just hard and cheap feeling. The volume buttons were sorta hard to push. I absolutely love my acase.
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Terrible. The only place that carries this is Amazon.com and they won't ship to Canada.
Brutal. Just brutal.
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derju said:
I've got 2 different revisions of the spigen slim armor. as you can see the only difference is the way the pads for the keys are attached. The one with only one connection on the top side have a very big ce "clicky" feedback, the other one is very difficult to press. So you could try to cut the bottom connection and see if it gets better.
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Is the power button the same design (only connected on one side) on the new revision? Spigen allegedly sent me the revised TPU but my buttons look the same as the original design. I actually cannot tell the difference between my original one and the new one. I think Spigen might have messed up and sent me the original revision as a replacement.
To keep this on topic, I also have both cases as well. I actually liked the functionality of the Superleggera best (clicky buttons, corner coverage, etc) but to me the look and quality of materials of the spigen were significantly better than the superleggera. See I would have said the superleggera was the generic cheepo case and the spigen was the high end case. Just shows how widely peoples opinions can vary on two identical items.
Waiting for more pics from you!
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Waiting for more pics of this red case!
Manufacturer: Cruzerlite
Case: Bugdroid Circuit (Nexus 5)
Color: Black
Description (summary of the cruzerlite description): Shock absorbent and scratch resistant thermoplastic premium polyurethane case with custom designed Android print on the back.
Overall impression and build quality: The build quality of this case is excellent. The best i've seen so far. The case itself is glossy whereas the back has some some kind of a soft touch surface with an Android print.
Cutouts: All cutouts are on the right place with the right dimension. You still have the click-response when you press the power button or the volume rocker. The power button feels more solid with the case. At the beginning it might be a little bit unusual for you to press the buttons because the case is a little bit higher than the button itself. In my opinion it feels much better with the case.
Screen protector compatibility: Yes, this case might lift up your screen protector if you don't adjust your screen protector precisely. It depends on your screen protector though. I've had that problem but fixed it with a few adjustments of the screen protector.
Headphone jack: All of my headphones are compatible with this case. The headphone jack cutout seems to be big enough.
I would definitely buy it again. It looks just amazing!
If you've questions don't hesitate to ask me
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Manufacturer: Cruzerlite
Case: Bugdroid Circuit
Color: Black
Description (summary of the cruzerlite description): Shock absorbent and scratch resistant thermoplastic premium polyurethane case with custom designed Android print on the back.
Overall impression and build quality: The build quality of this case is excellent. The best i've seen so far. The case itself is glossy whereas the back has some some kind of a soft touch surface with an Android print.
Cutouts: All cutouts are on the right place with the right dimension. You still have the click-response when you press the power button or the volume rocker. The power button feels more solid with the case. At the beginning it might be a little bit unusual for you to press the buttons because the case is a little bit higher than the button itself. In my opinion it feels much better with the case.
Screen protector compatibility: Yes, this case might lift up your screen protector if you don't adjust your screen protector precisely. It depends on your screen protector though. I've had that problem but fixed it with a few adjustments of the screen protector.
Headphone jack: All of my headphones are compatible with this case. The headphone jack cutout seems to be big enough.
I would definitely buy it again. It looks just amazing!
If you've questions don't hesitate to ask me
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This one looks cool. might pick one up for my replacement nexus 5.
I like it but I don't use it that much anymore. I was caseless for about a month and I never came close to dropping my phone once. After day 1 I dropped the phone for the first time with the case on. It's a bit slippery. I find the phone itself naked is very grippy. The black N5 at least. So I use the case when I want to set the phone down on its back. So I don't scratch the rim around the camera lens. Don't get me wrong the case protects the phone good, I just think the natural form of the phone is easier to handle.
augoza said:
I like it but I don't use it that much anymore. I was caseless for about a month and I never came close to dropping my phone once. After day 1 I dropped the phone for the first time with the case on. It's a bit slippery. I find the phone itself naked is very grippy. The black N5 at least. So I use the case when I want to set the phone down on its back. So I don't scratch the rim around the camera lens. Don't get me wrong the case protects the phone good, I just think the natural form of the phone is easier to handle.
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when you have a three year old, you need protection.
right. i'm driving with the subway and bus every day and need some kind of protection for my investment. i'm always on the run. and i don't think the case is too slippery. but thats just my opinion.
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NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
when you have a three year old, you need protection.
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For sure. Also, you need protection before you have a 3yo
Great cases. With great drop test ratings.
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augoza said:
For sure. Also, you need protection before you have a 3yo
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Haha. Nah. It was planned. Got another one on the way.
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got my case yesterday. With a spigen screen protector, it didn't lift it. So far, I'm happy..
NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
got my case yesterday. With a spigen screen protector, it didn't lift it. So far, I'm happy..
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great to read that. so as you can see, it's really worth the money
How well does this case cover the bezel and edges?
I returned the rearth fusion because it didn't cover the bezels and felt loose m
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_jordan_ said:
How well does this case cover the bezel and edges?
I returned the rearth fusion because it didn't cover the bezels and felt loose m
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in my case, pretty good. here are a few more pictures ...
Are the buttons fairly easy to press? I have the popular Nexus 5 Casemate case, which is also a TPU case with button cutouts. But, the power button was and remains sort of a pain, as it's recessed a bit too far from the outer surface of the case.
floepie said:
Are the buttons fairly easy to press? I have the popular Nexus 5 Casemate case, which is also a TPU case with button cutouts. But, the power button was and remains sort of a pain, as it's recessed a bit too far from the outer surface of the case.
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do you mean the case-mate naked tough clear slim case or the one from casology ?
i'd say it depends on the thickness of your fingers and the way you press the buttons. in case of the power button ... for me it's not like i press the button itself. it's more like i apply a litte bit of pressure on the case with my thumb to press the power button. since the button itself is surrounded by the case on all sides, only the middle area of my thumb goes down to the power button. if i press it like that, i get a louder click as response.
antiker1 said:
do you mean the case-mate naked tough clear slim case or the one from casology ?
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Oh, yeah I meant the one from caseology. That casemate naked case has covered buttons if I'm not mistaken.
antiker1 said:
i'd say it depends on the thickness of your fingers and the way you press the buttons. in case of the power button ... for me it's not like i press the button itself. it's more like i apply a litte bit of pressure on the case with my thumb to press the power button. since the button itself is surrounded by the case on all sides, only the middle area of my thumb goes down to the power button. if i press it like that, i get a louder click as response.
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OK, I have pretty fine fingers, so seems like it shouldn't be a problem.
Did any one here get the cyanogenMod one?
joelmic said:
Did any one here get the cyanogenMod one?
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I bought it, colour teal. I still have to get it
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What's the difference between a $1.00 tpu case on ebay? I don't see the difference...
Cruzerlite CyanogenMod teal is very very beautiful
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AI0LIA said:
Cruzerlite CyanogenMod teal is very very beautiful
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pictures ?