Thinking of pushing the button on one of these. Minimal bulk for a leather case by the looks. Anyone had experience with hoco before?
http://www.casesinthebox.com/100-hoco-genuine-leather-case-for-galaxy-s3-siii-i9300-black_p6289.html
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HOCO is a brand in HongKong,their leather cases are very good. My sister purchased a white one for her Phone two weeks ago, it fits well and the quality is ok.
Pushed the button and it will arrive tomorrow. Sometime in the next few days I will attempt to post a review.
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Looks good!
I don't have any direct experience with Hoco, but I have had similar cases from other manufacturers for my previous phones in the past. All I can say is that pictures are deceiving...those cases add a lot of bulk to a phone, additionally the flap just plain gets in the way and makes the while thing even bigger. Just my opinion, I know this type of case works for some people or they wouldn't still be making them.
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I don't have any direct experience with Hoco, but I have had similar cases from other manufacturers for my previous phones in the past. All I can say is that pictures are deceiving...those cases add a lot of bulk to a phone, additionally the flap just plain gets in the way and makes the while thing even bigger. Just my opinion, I know this type of case works for some people or they wouldn't still be making them.
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What do you use if anything?
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What do you use if anything?
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These are the cases I am currently using, but does not include cases I have tried:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28808929&postcount=2
Also, most leather covered plastic cases run at least 2-3mm thick. A case like the one in the OP would increase the size of your phone ~6mm in every direction. On a positive note it would give you a lot of drop protection over slimmer cases...if that's what your looking for.
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I don't have any direct experience with Hoco, but I have had similar cases from other manufacturers for my previous phones in the past. All I can say is that pictures are deceiving...those cases add a lot of bulk to a phone, additionally the flap just plain gets in the way and makes the while thing even bigger. Just my opinion, I know this type of case works for some people or they wouldn't still be making them.
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Poop. Wish you'd posted a few hours ago, might have reconsidered my decision.
Still it's too late now so I'm going too have to try it out now and see if I can live with the extra bulk.
Thanks for your input.
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It arrived. It's not bulky at all. So far looks like everything I expected.
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It arrived. It's not bulky at all. So far looks like everything I expected.
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How does this compare to the official Samsung flip case?
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dr.m0x said:
It arrived. It's not bulky at all. So far looks like everything I expected.
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I'm glad you are happy with it..."bulky" means different things to different people. I know people who think that Otterbox style cases aren't bulky...And other people who think a 1.5mm TPU case is too bulky...LOL.
Please report back after a few weeks of use after the new case smell has worn off
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How does this compare to the official Samsung flip case?
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I bought the samsung flip case,and I like it very much.
The only thing about it's very hard to get it out of the case.
I used it a lot in the car holder,so in and out.
Cheers
There is one problem with this sort of cases is that you cannot use a dock and does not allow charging with flip closed....
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One further suggestion would be for a hole to view the notification led without having to undo the case!
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One further suggestion would be for a hole to view the notification led without having to undo the case!
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Yeah that's the only thing I'm not really happy about. Other than that case is great. The usb thing doesn't really bother me ... so I have to have the case open to charge it ... It's quite safe sitting in my desk anyway. It's when it's in my pocket or bag I need to protect the screen.
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Yeah that's the only thing I'm not really happy about. Other than that case is great. The usb thing doesn't really bother me ... so I have to have the case open to change it ... It's quite safe sitting in my desk anyway. It's when it's in my pocket or bag I need to protect the screen.
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My brother also like this Hoco black leather case for her i9300, it's suitable to him. i will purchase one for him from casesinthebox.com, thank you for your reviews.
can you tell new if use magnetic closer?
thanks
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ROSALIA said:
can you tell new if use magnetic closer?
thanks
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It's not magnetic. There is a clip at the top of the flip that clicks snugly over the top of the phone. It seems very secure. I'm a little worried the leather hinge may stretch later and compromise the firmness of the clip but time will tell.
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Can I ask if the back is lined with soft material and also how would this case compare with the official Samsung case?
"It's not magnetic. There is a clip at the top of the flip that clicks snugly over the top of the phone. It seems very secure. I'm a little worried the leather hinge may stretch later and compromise the firmness of the clip but time will tell."
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not sure if this case has been posted. but i will decide outta this case and otterbox. probally will own both but here guys and gals take a look if u havent already.
Btw not yet available :crying:
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s-3-ballistic-sg-maxx-series-case
The holster format swivel. Other than that this looks nice. Unfortunately i need my phone horizontal instead of vertical. I could be wrong.
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hunterwrot said:
The holster format swivel. Other than that this looks nice. Unfortunately i need my phone horizontal instead of vertical. I could be wrong.
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It says horizontal belt clip in the details.
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im mostly curious how responsive that screen protector is that comes with it.
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im mostly curious how responsive that screen protector is that comes with it.
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I have this case/holster. it does have a ratcheting clip on the holster btw. anyway what I was gonna say is regarding the screen protector. I had a screen protector on my phone before getting this case. I tested out the screen responsiveness with the ballistic SP over my SP and it suffered badly. So i chose not to use it. Maybe I will try to remove my SP and try the ballistic SP on it one day.
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I have this case/holster. it does have a ratcheting clip on the holster btw. anyway what I was gonna say is regarding the screen protector. I had a screen protector on my phone before getting this case. I tested out the screen responsiveness with the ballistic SP over my SP and it suffered badly. So i chose not to use it. Maybe I will try to remove my SP and try the ballistic SP on it one day.
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This case is great,
Cons: Smells horrible, Smells like petroleum (which it is made of) if the phone is a foot away from me it is very potent.
Needs a kickstand.
sdlopez83 said:
This case is great,
Cons: Smells horrible, Smells like petroleum (which it is made of) if the phone is a foot away from me it is very potent.
Needs a kickstand.
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What? My ballistic doesnt stink lol. Neither the sg maxx nor the every1 case. Btw i use my maxx without the screen plastic. I Hate them.
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sdlopez83 said:
This case is great,
Cons: Smells horrible, Smells like petroleum (which it is made of) if the phone is a foot away from me it is very potent.
Needs a kickstand.
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I cant say mine smells either. This is definitely my favoritecase so far!
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I wrote to them. Hopefully its a replaceable defect in production.
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My maxx case came in the mail the other. I put it on right away just to find out the hard back cover doesn't stay on the rubber case. That sort of got me upset. Even the screen cover layer was a bit deformed. It was concave inward, not straight. Anyone else had a similar experience?
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My maxx case came in the mail the other. I put it on right away just to find out the hard back cover doesn't stay on the rubber case. That sort of got me upset. Even the screen cover layer was a bit deformed. It was concave inward, not straight. Anyone else had a similar experience?
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Thats strange. Mine fits tight and the shell is made perfect. Are you sure u received an authentic AFG baliistic sg maxx? Post pics if you can
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Mine fits and its snug even without the screen protector
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I got it on Amazon, ill post pics once I can
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They replaced mine. I guess the vendor must of left it out in the sun.
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I just resent it for a refund. I just ordered the ballistic Hc. Pretty souped for it.
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jenaltals said:
I just resent it for a refund. I just ordered the ballistic Hc. Pretty souped for it.
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Hows the Hc case?
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Its great. It's thin and durable (I use it without the optional outer rubber layer). Covers the ports of headphones and charger. There are also plastics films to protect the camera lens and flash lens. Only annoying hindering aspect would be the power button and home button. You need press with a bit of force. Taking it off is a hassle too, but I knew that when I purchased it. I popped off the built in screen protector since I have a zagg hd on mine, so I can't comment on that. It feels great and the kick stand isn't flimsy. Overall it is a great product.
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Can anyone recommend a waterproof case like a lifeproof case or some sort of knockoff or imitation for nexus 5?
Not yet, but probably soon.
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Can anyone recommend a waterproof case like a lifeproof case or some sort of knockoff or imitation for nexus 5?
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this http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/1474003404/Waterproof_case_for_lg_nexus_5.html , but 3 problems
1. there seems to be no covers for the speaker grills, camera opening or the earphone plug
2. the screen cover looks like it dulls and is made of thick-ish plastic so it may become difficult to operate the phone
3. I don't have the money to buy 100 pieces of these...
on second thought I think I will just wait for otterbox or bodyglove to come up with something...
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this http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/1474003404/Waterproof_case_for_lg_nexus_5.html , but 3 problems
1. there seems to be no covers for the speaker grills, camera opening or the earphone plug
2. the screen cover looks like it dulls and is made of thick-ish plastic so it may become difficult to operate the phone
3. I don't have the money to buy 100 pieces of these...
on second thought I think I will just wait for otterbox or bodyglove to come up with something...
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Not sure how waterproof that thing is. There is no port cover at all...I think the seller has no idea what they are talking about.
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Only option for a "Water Resistent" case is the Pelican 1040 case. Probably not what you are looking for.
nothing specific
If you need waterproof right now there are generic bag cases such as: Random Generic Water Resistant Bag from Amazon. Which should fit our phones with pretty much any standard case on them.
Still looking for an actual fitted case (not pouch) for N5 which is waterproof. Guess will have to wait a while...
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Still looking for an actual fitted case (not pouch) for N5 which is waterproof. Guess will have to wait a while...
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I don't think there is reputable manufacturers out there that is interesting in making ANY waterproof case for ANY Nexus device.
If you search, there is not even one for the Nexus 4.... There are tons of em for iOS device..and some make one for S4..but that's it.
how could that thing be waterproof?
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Not sure how waterproof that thing is. There is no port cover at all...I think the seller has no idea what they are talking about.
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Well, the case itself probably is waterproof, but not the phone in it
Ballistic have made 4 cases for the nexus 5 so far. Maybe they have plans to make a version of their Hydra case for the nexus 5 at some point.
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Zip lock makes a great one.
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Ballistic have made 4 cases for the nexus 5 so far. Maybe they have plans to make a version of their Hydra case for the nexus 5 at some point.
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That's the only one I would buy.
I just use the zip lock bag I find in my M.R.E haha works fine
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I just use the zip lock bag I find in my M.R.E haha works fine
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Yes!! The beverage bag works miracles and you can still touch the screen lol. Used it plenty of times for my S2.
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Yes!! The beverage bag works miracles and you can still touch the screen lol. Used it plenty of times for my S2.
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OverBoard Waterproof Case for LG Nexus 5 just found that it might be a safer option lol
It's interesting that LifeProof is not making case for Nexus 5, given that it is one of the most popular phone beside S4.
I like the LifeProof case because of how it looks and function.. it just a case...not a plastic "bag".
lanwarrior said:
It's interesting that LifeProof is not making case for Nexus 5, given that it is one of the most popular phone beside S4.
I like the LifeProof case because of how it looks and function.. it just a case...not a plastic "bag".
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The problem is they only make it for super popular devices like Apple of Samsung that's why I got pissed and bought a xperia z1 just for that purpose lol
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Closest to waterproof
I bought the closest i could find and it was i-blason armor box. It was like 12$.
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I bought the closest i could find and it was i-blason armor box. It was like 12$.
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Please don't put your phone in water with that case on. It will die
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I'm really surprised that I haven't seen anyone mention anything about this fantastic case!!
I've had one, maybe two, of these cases previously for other phones. It was a few years back, and don't really remember how I liked them. But, they have been selling them for years now, and for most major phones, so I figure they were doing well. I had been through page after page looking for a case that caught my eye. I never could really find anything that suited me, and was about to settle on the official Google (non-flip) case. Somehow, I came upon the Incipio website and found the dual pro. Went ahead and took the plunge on the blue/dark grey version.. I COULD'NT BE HAPPIER!!
Seriously, this has to be one of the best three cases out for this phone; and, in my opinion, it is the best one out. I also have the .13mm Mime glass screen protector; it fits like a charm and has no peeling issues. The "lip" of the inner silicone part of the case actually goes over the edges of the screen protector. Almost as to "protect" it from chipping/peeling.
Does anyone else have this case? If so, what do you think about it? I might can find a camera to put some pictures up if anyone is interested.
Interested! Put some pictures up.
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Interested! Put some pictures up.
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Here you go.
http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=565956
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Here you go.
http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=565956
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There is some value in real pictures by users and not company mockups.
Thanks anyways.
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There is some value in real pictures by users and not company mockups.
Thanks anyways.
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Without a doubt. I'll put some up when I get home.
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Without a doubt. I'll put some up when I get home.
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that case is like a copy of the Acase Superleggera Pro. which is AMAZING and half the price. http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...&qid=1387789731&sr=8-1&keywords=acase+nexus+5
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I'm really surprised that I haven't seen anyone mention anything about this fantastic case!!
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People have.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561584
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From where did you get that...?? didnt fine one at amazon....so please share the link
this looks a very nice case shame cant find it to buy in uk
Their cases normally make it to a UK seller eventually but their international shipping is only $8 that isn't too bad. Enter the coupon code Fall14 for 15% off too.
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Thinkin about getting this case. Is there any feedback when pressing the buttons with the case on?
has any one used this company before octilus i see they have it on there website white only just now and for the uk
http://octilus.net/incipio-case-lg-nexus-5-dual-pro-protection-white.html
I hated the Dual Pro for the iPhone. It was a lint and dust magnet.
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I hated the Dual Pro for the iPhone. It was a lint and dust magnet.
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This. Also the silicon got very lose after a while and dust and debris would get trapped between the case and phone easily.
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I have this case in black. Its a nice case but the silicon part of the case is loose. When you take the phone out of your pocket, the silicon pulls away from the phone. The buttons are nice on it tho and the case isn't too bulky.
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Hello!
Long story short, I had an ultra thin matte case on my phone, but it literally just shattered on me when I dropped my phone. Got away with a few nicks...
So now, I'd like to invest in a flip case as them seem to provide better protection for the face. I know our phones aren't equip with OLED screens, but with apps floating around that mimic S-view notifications, I thought I'd try to find one with a cut out. I've found these:
Rock window case - Seems to tick all the boxes, but I'm not too keen on the latch thing
KLD KA case - Looks perfect, but it's for the max.
"Thin flip case" - Kinda just like this with a cut out would be great.
Have I missed any? Or any recommendations for cases in general would be great thanks.
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=290920497266
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http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=290920497266
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what is this link referring to? the link is dead...
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what is this link referring to? the link is dead...
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Weird? Works for me. Here's another link....
http://r.ebay.com/8vRwtz
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Review?
I searched but most people had the hybrid case. I'm looking at the tpu one.
I'm mostly concerned with whether or not the case fits snuggly and not loose. I got mixed reviews on the Amazon page with some saying fits well, others saying loose.
Thx
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Yeah it's pretty good. But mine was a tiny bit loose. I had a black one.
Thx. Was it loose where it was annoying?
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Thx. Was it loose where it was annoying?
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Not really, it was actually kind of a good loose. Like it wasn't like other TPU cases that try to squeeze the phone to death, I'd say it's a relaxed fit.
EDIT: Another tip, the logo on the back can be scratched off. Which was perfect because I didn't want any kind of branding.
It was the first case I bought for the ONE.... Fit great!!!
.... The only issue I had was that the thin trim that is above the volume rocker stretched out some and became annoying really fast
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