Anyone make these for the One?
To make the buttons easier to use in cases with open cutouts and TPU cases!
I'm finding on most TPU cases to get the volume buttons "civilized" a few strips of electrical tape cut a bit smaller than the footprint of the button and stuck to the inside of the case where the button falls place makes it MUCH easier to use...
I would prefer NOT to stick tape on the buttons themselves. But a nice plastic cover, for example, would be nice to leave on.
cpufrost said:
Anyone make these for the One?
To make the buttons easier to use in cases with open cutouts and TPU cases!
I'm finding on most TPU cases to get the volume buttons "civilized" a few strips of electrical tape cut a bit smaller than the footprint of the button and stuck to the inside of the case where the button falls place makes it MUCH easier to use...
I would prefer NOT to stick tape on the buttons themselves. But a nice plastic cover, for example, would be nice to leave on.
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I have this case:
www(dot)amazon(dot)com/Diztronic-Matte-Back-Black-Flexible/dp/B00BMCYYL6
It's soft wihch you didnt seem to want, but I have dropped my phone numerous times and it has zero damage. It's nice and sturdy, easy to apply and remove, PLUS it has buttons in the mold for the volume rockers. By far my favorite so far. Hope this helps!
As requested by Cruzerlite This is the "official" Cruzerlite case thread. Please post your reviews, thoughts, pros-cons, and videos here for discussion(nice and organized).
I love this case. I was using the diatonic matte before this and I like this one a lot more. The feel of it is awesome and it looks great. I just echo what everyone else is saying, cruzerlite cases are the best and are worth every penny. I may buy some more, I wouldn't mind having a grey one that is a little translucent.
Here are some pictures (note the pictures don't to it justice, you need to hold it and see it in person)
Buy it, you won't regret it!
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Well, I just received my Cruzerlite case in the mail and slipped it on my S4 Active! :laugh:.
First thing that stands out is how tight the fitment is. This case fits like a glove, imparting a sturdier, more quality feel in the hand than my Diztronic case. Second, the texture of the case is great. It's a little grippier than my other black matte TPU case, but without sticking in the pocket, thanks to the matte finish on the back.
I opted for the for the gray clear color which is exactly what you'd expect. My Active is a business phone so I opted for the plain jane case, but I like the look enough to get one of the brighter Cruzerlite cases for weekend duty. The etched android circuit board on the back actually looks pretty cool and adds a little flair, plus it feels good in the hand. Another pro is the raised lip on the front of the case give an extra measure of protection to the screen over the Diztronic's lip. Overall, I get the impression that the Cruzerlite case would do a little better on an accidental drop than the Diztronic, but that might just be due to the overall quality of the fit. If you're a chronic dropper, obviously you'd want to go for a harder case.
The only cons I have come up with during my brief time with this case are more personal preferences: I prefer having a solid case over the volume and power buttons, similar to the Diztronic, whereas the Cruzerlite opts for cutouts. I will see if over time I come to prefer the cutout, but to me it takes away from the "seamlessness" of a case and just seems like another entry point for sand, water, etc., to enter the case and possibly the phone. I know, I know, our phone is supposed to be resistant to those things, but why push it? The second minor issue I have is that the mic and IR blaster cutouts are bit off center. They are just on the edge of being partially obstructed. I tried to shift the case around to try and center it better but had no luck. I don't think that performance will be affected but it's flirting with the tolerance level. I believe this may be beta unit, so perhaps that will be tightened up a bit as production ramps up...which I hope it will because this is a great case and a great phone!
Thanks to Chad Oakley and Jason at Cruzerlite for sending me a sample of their upcoming Cruzerlite S4 Active Case!
I just recieved my case in the mail today as well and I'm really liking it! It's nice and slim, exactly how I like my cases. I had another slim tpu case on before this and I already prefer the Cruzerlite. It's definately more grippy which is nice as I prefer not to throw my phone on the ground. I'm diggin that you can see through the case so you can see the nice patterned case on the phone. The ridges on the sides of the case give you a nice tactile grip. All the buttons are nice and accessible which is always nice. Of course the big android on the back is cool, a nice subtle styling to the case which doesn't go overboard. A nice benefit is that it fits in a holster that I got with another slim case on ebay. I hike a lot so it's nice to be able to attach it to my pack. It slides right in, snug. I'm positive this case should fit in most slim case holsters.
Overall, I'm really liking this case so far and it's going to be staying on my phone.
A big thanks to Cruzerlite for sending me a nice case to test out, it's great! I will report back on any more findings in the future.
I purchased their bug droid exo case. at first I really liked it the protection was good but i had to get a refund the dirt just sticks to it like glue ( heres a pic) cruzerlite offered a replacement but it never came i got tired of waiting and calling them so i had to get a full refund. I didnt like their costumer service the only way to contact them was through txt messages and even then it took them a day to reply back. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80505191/20130808_142715.jpg its a good case just dont get the white/black.
Ok, here goes my review for the Cruzerlite case I received today. I was going to wait a couple of days to do my review but I have gotten a good enough feel of it today to go ahead and post it. I received a blue bugdroid case as you can see. The lighting in my house doesn't really show how good the blue looks in the photos I uploaded. I always buy black cases so this is the first colored case I have had for a phone and I'm extremely happy they sent me blue. It fits the phone perfectly. At first I wasnt sure how it was going to be with the volume and the power buttons cut out but I can access them without any problems. The charging port is very accessible as well. The overall feel of case in your hand is nice and comfortable. It's not too bulky and it has a good grip to it. I am really overwhelmed with how this case fits and how good the blue color looks on my Active. To the guys at Cruzerlite I would like to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a tester. I'm truly impressed with what you guys have done for this phone. I give it a 10 out of 10. I recommend this case for anyone that owns a Active.
Edit: I'm not very happy with the pictures I took of this case. They really don't show how good that blue looks. I took them at midnight in my kitchen. During the day tomorrow I'm going to try and take some more that have better lighting and I'll post them back here in this thread.
Edit Again: I tried to take better pictures with no success. Take my word for it though, the blue is a good color for the Active.
Just got my Cruzerlite Androidified case for my S4 Active in the mail today. I have a Body Guardz glass screen shield on the phone. As compared to the Diztronic, the Cruzerlite case wraps further around the front of the phone. Where before you could see the edge of the screen protector, now it is only visible on the top due to the speaker cutouts.
The case installed as easily as you might expect, and I like the soft texture of the inside of it. I also like the smooth and matte combination of the back. As you can see, I got a black case, which made it a bit hard to photograph, but hopefully you guys can see what you want to see from the pics. I took a pic as it showed up, tried to get a pic of that soft texture inside the case, and then several pics of the phone in the case as well as close ups of the buttons and stuff.
Speaking of buttons and stuff, all the holes lined up perfectly, and there is a little lip around the camera on the back which is bigger than the Diztronic case and hopefully will protect the camera better. As you can see, there is no covering for the buttons and I am not sure how I feel about that. On the one hand, I'd prefer the buttons be covered, but on the other maybe it will stop my inadvertent pressing of buttons when the phone is in my pocket.
Bump. It's there any more people needing to give a review? I'd like to see some other colors.
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Hey guys been busy, finally got around to doing the review of this case. I must say I'm very impressed! I figured it would just be a generic case I could use until Best Buy finally got a Otterbox or the like, but it exceeded my expectations. It fits very snug all the way around and my biggest fear of the charging port being hard to access due to the cover was addressed very well.
As you can see the area around the bottom of the charging port cover is cut out far enough behind the indent where you open it that it doesn't get in the way.
There is some dust in my photos because I put the case on the phone and used it at work this week around a LOT of dust. Here is a pic of the inside. Dirt mainly got in the top left corner. This may be due to the headphone cutout not being quite big enough for the plug in my car. It wasn't plugged in around dirt but maybe this made the area loose. Yeah I know this isn't supposed to be an airtight lifeproof case or anything but I thought it did pretty well.
Here is the headphone jack area. It is already raised up like that, but it might have been made worse by my use. The IR blaster and I'm guessing that's a mic are fairly aligned. I have used the IR with the case on and it works just as well/badly as it did with it off.
Side view shows the branding and large cutout for the volume rocker. As you can see, the glossy sides will attract fingerprints unlike the back.
The other side has another large cutout for the power button. You can see the area around the camera is slightly raised.
It is also well centered and the bezel area around the camera lens is raised. Not only does this protect the lens but it helps the camera lay level, because otherwise it would lean on the headphone cutout slightly sideways. Also notice how the glossy black and the "grey" matte area really match up well with the original colors of the phone.
The speaker is well-aligned and it sounds good flat on a table. The back tapers slightly starting at the speaker, allowing sound to escape. It "throws" the sound out the back and Blood and Thunder sounds a little better with the phone face up on a table than it does holding the phone up.
Lastly I am just relieved that this case allows me to now rest easy when I set the phone down. Of course the back of the case protects everything, but so does the front. If that tiny raised lip on the front of the Active, along with the raised buttons made you cringe when you put it face down, you can relax with this case. It isn't raised too far though. I can still match candy in that stupid game still.
Hope this helps anyone wanting to buy the case. Not sure I would trust it for drop protection but better than no case at all.
I really like the Dive Blue color of the S4 Active, so I opted to have Cruzerlite send me a clear version of the Androidified A2 case to review. Overall, there are four things I look for in a phone case, so here's my take on Cruzerlite's offering:
1. Overall materials and production quality. I've had my fair share of generic TPU cases for phones, and in general they all feel cheap and rubbery to me. I was pleasantly surprised by the Cruzerlite case though, in two ways. First, the TPU material is much nicer than I've experienced with other cases. It's not rubbery at all and feels very high quality. Also, the overall production quality is high, with clean mold lines and no parts left untrimmed (or poorly trimmed).
2. Overall fit. Cruzerlite definitely did its homework with this case, in that it fits the Active perfectly, with all of the port, button and socket cutouts matching up with the phone very well. The phone snaps into the case easily, but doesn't feel loose in it.
3. Color. Cruzerlite offers a good assortment of colors, but I wanted to see how the "clear" version fared. I wouldn't call it "clear" so much as "translucent," in that while it does allow some of the Dive Blue back (and printed-on honeycomb pattern) to show through, it has an overall white color cast. I suspect that this is par for the course with TPU material in general, but calling the color "clear" is a bit of a misnomer; "frost" would perhaps be a better choice.
4. Practicality. While there are a number of well-made, well-fitting cases out there, not all of them are practical for use as a daily driver. I'd been using a Case-Mate Hula for several weeks, and it always made me a bit uneasy that it left the back of the phone exposed, and while it offered some additional grip, I still worried that I'd drop the phone during extensive one-handed operation. I'm not as worred with the Cruzerlite case, partially because of the full TPU back, but also because of the ribbed texture on the sides offering a bit of extra grip. The usability of the phone isn't impacted at all either, since Cruzerlite wisely decided to leave cutouts for the power and volume buttons, instead of trying to do push-through TPU overlay buttons (which tend to be hard to press, or fit so tightly that they press buttons on their own). This definitely feels like a daily driver case to me.
I was on vacation for the last week and saw all these reviews of the case, hoping that when I got home mine would be there. Thankfully it was, I don't know if I could have waited any longer.
Functionally this case is great. It fits the phone nice and tight and the cutouts are almost perfectly placed. Others have mentioned that their IR port may be partially obscured by the case, but mine is dead on. The cutouts for the power button and volume rocker are cut in such a way that I don't have any problems pressing any of the buttons. The bezel on the front is thick enough that when laying face down the menu, home, and back buttons do not touch. This is reassuring knowing that I can set my phone face down and not have to worry about buttons being pressed. This was especially frustrating when the press home to wake function was enabled.
Aesthetically the case is very pleasing, the two-toned colors resemble the originally two-toned design of the S4 Active. The inside of the case even protrudes a little bit to actually fit the bumpers, it's really the little things that make this case great. The two-toned feel is also very nice. The back has a nice matte finish while the edges have a glossy, more tacky feel to them; it is great when holding the phone as it feels very secure in your hand, but isn't so tacky that it is difficult to get out of your pocked. Overall, this case feels and looks great.
I do have a couple suggestions though, all aesthetic. The first thing I noticed is that the case covers only the top frame of the camera, I can see the silver frame on the bottom and sides, but the top is covered. This does not effect camera functionality in any way, but I would suggest enlarging the camera cutout slightly so that the silver frame of the camera can be seen all the way around. Secondly, the cutout for the charging port protrudes a little bit and has sharp corners. I'm not sure what the reason for this is, but I would have thought the cutout would have been similar in shape and feel to the cutout for the power button. Again, it doesn't effect the charging port in any way, I just thing it would feel a little more pleasing in the hand.
Finally as you can see in the pictures I received the white case. On day one it looked really good, but after two days of use it's beginning to show dirt on the back (you can see a couple smudges in the pictures). I'm going to clean it with soap and water, but after two days of use the back is noticeably a shade darker than the inside of the case. If you're planning on getting this case, and you definitely should, I would recommend getting a color other than white if you're concerned about showing dirt.
Overall this case is great and I would recommend it to anybody who has an S4 Active. If the couple of changes I recommended above were implemented I don't know how you could find a better TPU case.
I have it, but for me this look like not complited plastic.
schizyk12 said:
I have it, but for me this look like not complited plastic.
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Howdy gang, I wanted to share my thoughts on the Cruzerlite case I have had the opportunity to test. The case I have been testing is the clear Androidified case. I wanted a clear case to show off the awesome blue S4 Active that I own. I have been one to gravitate towards bulky cases like the Otterboxes, but I wanted something a little more trim for the Active. I will break down what I like and don't like in each main section below.
Visuals: Overall I think the case looks awesome. The portion around the edges is truly clear, which lets that glorious blue hue shine through. The back of the case has the familiar 'circuit' design with the android robot, and that is the best part. I am not sure if Cruzerlite did this on purpose, but regardless, they really nailed the design. The background is translucent, while the design itself is completely clear. This lets the blue shine through, and when light hits the back the design almost looks like it is glowing electric blue. It is a pretty neat effect that you kind of have to see in person.
Materials/Build: This is a pretty nice case from what I have experienced as far as TPU cases go. It fits nice and tight and doesn't feel thin or skimpy around the corners like some cases do. It is smooth, but has enough of a rubbery feel to it to have decent grip. The camera cutout has a lip over half of the cutout which helps raise it off the table when set down screen up, but I think they should make go all the way around the cutout, and also add a little strip of material between the camera and flash to cover the camera surround bezel. I also wish they would put a raised lip over the speaker cutout. I have found that other cases that have this sound better when using the speaker with the phone resting screen side up. There is a thin line of flashing around the perimeter that appears to be from the manufacturing process. It is a little distracting, but I am being pretty nit-picky. The clear material can show scuffs so that is a con. It also attracts dirt and deposits it under the lip of the case, which is visible due to the transparency of the case. But if you want a clear case then I suppose it comes with the territory.
Use: I really do enjoy using the case. It is thin and light, but sturdy enough to handle some misuse. I have dropped it once with no ill effect so I can vouch for it's protective properties. There are a few things that I do not like. First, I don't like the cutouts for the power and volume buttons. I would personally like covered buttons with a raised tactile area like the Diztronic case. I think the cutouts make it tough to hit the buttons at times, especially with a large phone like this one. The cases that have covered buttons offer a little more protection and ease of use IMHO. I also don't like the headphone jack cutout. It is too small for two mini jacks I have tested. This is a pet peeve of mine and unfortunately a lot of cases are guilty of this flaw.
Final Impressions: This case rocks. It has a nifty design that really shows off the cool blue S4 Active that lives underneath. It is about the nicest TPU case I have used. With some tweaking I think Cruzerlite could really knock it out of the park. Thanks for reading, and thanks to Cruzerlite for the opportunity!
Amazon.com: RINGKE FUSION® Google Nexus 5 Case Bumper [BLACK] The Best Selling Shock Absorption Bumper + Anti Scratch Clear Back Panel + Design It Yourself Premium Hybrid Hard Case [Eco/DIY Package] for Google Nexus 5
I just got this case in today and so far I really like it. It is a slim case with a clear back, be sure to remove the plastic covers on both the back and front of the clear back. The fitment is great, there is cut outs for the usb, speaker/mic and headphone jack. The cut outs alignment is perfect. The back is crystal clear and I can see my white Nexus really well. This case also comes with a hard plastic template that you can use to make cut outs and place inside the case to give you a custom look. I don't think I will be making my own cut outs just now because I'm enjoying the white Nexus logo. The power and volume buttons are flush with the case and depress nicely. The buttons are not ultra sensitive like some cases, they have a nice pressure to them.
Packaging
Speaker/mic and USB port cutouts
Headphone jack and volume buttons
Side profile, the case does not add very much bulk at all
Fitment is spot on
Crystal clear back
Looking at the audio port and usb area cutout, can you see a gap between the phone and the case there? I just noticed the Spigen Ultra Hybrid has a gap where dust can get in...
RayLancer said:
Looking at the audio port and usb area cutout, can you see a gap between the phone and the case there? I just noticed the Spigen Ultra Hybrid has a gap where dust can get in...
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Yes there is a small gap around the back side of the audio jack. There is a even smaller gap on the backside of the USB port. I wonder how this will effect the case over time?
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Yes there is a small gap around the back side of the audio jack. There is a even smaller gap on the backside of the USB port. I wonder how this will effect the case over time?
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Got one and I'm not a fan so far. The part where the side of the case meets the raised lip to protect the screen (lay on face design) has a REALLY sharp edge to it all around the perimeter. I don't know if it is just leftover material from the mold (flash) or what. Have you noticed the same on your case?
I know a few folks on Amazon have mentioned it in the reviews. Do you have the same issue?
I emailed Ringke yesterday but I haven't heard back. I really like the case except that it is just so uncomfortable to hold with that sharp edge as it is now.
Dudeist Priest said:
Got one and I'm not a fan so far. The part where the side of the case meets the raised lip to protect the screen (lay on face design) has a REALLY sharp edge to it all around the perimeter. I don't know if it is just leftover material from the mold (flash) or what. Have you noticed the same on your case?
I know a few folks on Amazon have mentioned it in the reviews. Do you have the same issue?
I emailed Ringke yesterday but I haven't heard back. I really like the case except that it is just so uncomfortable to hold with that sharp edge as it is now.
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I don't have the same issue on mine. It has a nice beveled edge on it, not sharp at all.
This case has been working out nice for me. I'm not going to use my Spigen Slim Armor any more, it's just too bulky for my taste.
looks like it's a tight fit for big 3.5mm jacks or ones with L plugs?
tontiv said:
looks like it's a tight fit for big 3.5mm jacks or ones with L plugs?
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Yuu are correct. I tested the case with a pair of Sony MDRV6 and they headphone plug would not fit unless I massed it in.
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Side profile, the case does not add very much bulk at all
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Is it just me or do the volume buttons look crooked?
I got mine a few days ago and I looked at my own and I can definately say it looks crooked...
Works great don't get me wrong... just...
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Amazon.com: RINGKE FUSION® Google Nexus 5 Case Bumper [BLACK] The Best Selling Shock Absorption Bumper + Anti Scratch Clear Back Panel + Design It Yourself Premium Hybrid Hard Case [Eco/DIY Package] for Google Nexus 5
I just got this case in today and so far I really like it. It is a slim case with a clear back, be sure to remove the plastic covers on both the back and front of the clear back. The fitment is great, there is cut outs for the usb, speaker/mic and headphone jack. The cut outs alignment is perfect. The back is crystal clear and I can see my white Nexus really well. This case also comes with a hard plastic template that you can use to make cut outs and place inside the case to give you a custom look. I don't think I will be making my own cut outs just now because I'm enjoying the white Nexus logo. The power and volume buttons are flush with the case and depress nicely. The buttons are not ultra sensitive like some cases, they have a nice pressure to them.
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My Ringke Fusion case has come in, so I've taken the liberty to create a rough template for anyone who wants to open a photo editor program like photoship or paint.net to fit their image before cutting it out. This might be a fraction of a milimeter off but I placed the clear cut out on my monitor and cropped it as tight as I could from what I saw on screen.
** Note my image is square, use it to create the general shape of your image and the included template to trace inside of it before cutting it out
Grab the png picture below -- is flat w/ colors but can create layers by color select in any respectable photo editor. I'm uncertain of the placement of the nexus logo but tried to center it on the back and crop a photo i had to fit (?)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10771644276/
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Already ordered mine too, it looks cool.
Is any1 of u going to design custom backs? I really like the idea of being able to..
Which screen protector you used?
Does this kind of case is compatible with Qi and wireless charging?
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Does this kind of case is compatible with Qi and wireless charging?
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Yes, It works great with the Nokia DT-900
Amazon.com: Nokia DT-900 Wireless Charging Plate - Retail Packaging - Black
Just got received it in the mail today and it is a really nice case. It's thinner than I expected, as the one for the N4 felt a lot thicker. The buttons work flawlessly and the case fits very firmly to the device. I plan to play around with the template for custom covers later today. I prefer this case over the Spigen case because of the buttons mimic the actual phone versus the block buttons. The Ringke Fusion case is a definite buy...
Got the Ringke Fusion since yesterday.
I can compare the Spigen Ultra hybrid und the Fusion, as I have them both.
Pros:
Fits good, the cut outs are perfect. It's slimmer than the Ultra.
The buttons can be used like on the naked N5, same feedback, not that sharp edges though (better imo).
The material of the Fusion feels a bit smoother than that of the Ultra, the front edges are a little bit sharper.
The clear back seems to be a bit harder and more scratch resistant (until now).
Cons:
The Fusion fixes not the rattling power button.
The quality seems not that good, there are some spots, which seem to be bad glued (or whatever treated) between the bumper and the back.
The N5 feels not that good protected like in the Spigen (which is softer and bulkier).
Conclusion:
I like the Fusion more than the Ultra because of the buttons and its slimness.
NuxMortis said:
Got the Ringke Fusion since yesterday.
I can compare the Spigen Ultra hybrid und the Fusion, as I have them both.
Pros:
Fits good, the cut outs are perfect. It's slimmer than the Ultra.
The buttons can be used like on the naked N5, same feedback, not that sharp edges though (better imo).
The material of the Fusion feels a bit smoother than that of the Ultra, the front edges are a little bit sharper.
The clear back seems to be a bit harder and more scratch resistant (until now).
Cons:
The Fusion fixes not the rattling power button.
The quality seems not that good, there are some spots, which seem to be bad glued (or whatever treated) between the bumper and the back.
The N5 feels not that good protected like in the Spigen (which is softer and bulkier).
Conclusion:
I like the Fusion more than the Ultra because of the buttons and its slimness.
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AGREED! The Spigen is not as nice in hand, it is a slightly harder composite. I also like the buttons on the Ringke version better. It is hard to find the buttons on the Spigen, since they are flush. I also like the slight back curvature of the Ringke better, whereas the Spigen is flat.
I will however say that if debugging is on, the Ringke activates the power button bug capture feature much more often than the Spigen. In all however, I choose the Ringke over the Spigen.
NuxMortis said:
Got the Ringke Fusion since yesterday.
I can compare the Spigen Ultra hybrid und the Fusion, as I have them both.
Pros:
Fits good, the cut outs are perfect. It's slimmer than the Ultra.
The buttons can be used like on the naked N5, same feedback, not that sharp edges though (better imo).
The material of the Fusion feels a bit smoother than that of the Ultra, the front edges are a little bit sharper.
The clear back seems to be a bit harder and more scratch resistant (until now).
Cons:
The Fusion fixes not the rattling power button.
The quality seems not that good, there are some spots, which seem to be bad glued (or whatever treated) between the bumper and the back.
The N5 feels not that good protected like in the Spigen (which is softer and bulkier).
Conclusion:
I like the Fusion more than the Ultra because of the buttons and its slimness.
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Thanks for the comparison. Would there by any way you could take similarly positioned photos of each of the cases? Is the black rim around transparent window on the back of the case comparable in size between the two? In other words is the window larger on one or the other?
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AGREED! The Spigen is not as nice in hand, it is a slightly harder composite. I also like the buttons on the Ringke version better. It is hard to find the buttons on the Spigen, since they are flush. I also like the slight back curvature of the Ringke better, whereas the Spigen is flat.
I will however say that if debugging is on, the Ringke activates the power button bug capture feature much more often than the Spigen. In all however, I choose the Ringke over the Spigen.
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If the Ringke is slightly curved, can you rock it back and forth when placed on a flat surface?
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Thanks for the comparison. Would there by any way you could take similarly positioned photos of each of the cases? Is the black rim around transparent window on the back of the case comparable in size between the two? In other words is the window larger on one or the other?
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If the Ringke is slightly curved, can you rock it back and forth when placed on a flat surface?
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No, the clear back isn't curved, the black bumper is beveled where it meets the clear back. It's actually a really nice and smooth join if two different materials. Additionally, there are little nubs or feet at the corners, so when you lay it face-up on a surface, the clear back doesn't touch.
Over all, the build quality is very impressive, the cut outs are perfect, and the buttons feel just like a naked phone, except for a gentle rebound, which feels like an improvement.
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Wonder how wide the audio jack hole is?
I have audiotechnica m50's and the 3.5mm jack is a wider design one. I have the Spigen Ultra and it's way too small to accommodate the headphone jack.
It's the one on the left: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8218246616_5ae52c9b98_b.jpg (1/8 of an inch)
I received an amCase Hybrid Bumper Case and overall it’s pretty good.
The case is a TPU type case with black sides and a matte clear back. The quality of the material used is pretty standard and is on par with cruzrlight that I think many of you will be familiar with. The fit of the case is perfect with everything lining up properly and is very snug, but not too tight where it’s difficult to take on or off. I am using a spigen screen protector with the case and it’s not interfering with it by pulling up the corners or anything like that.
I actually like this case better than the Ringke Fusion one that I got. The amCase nailed the seams on the back of the device where the matte clear plastic and the black plastic meet. They look like one piece of plastic unlike the Ringke where you can see clear glue like seams which detracts from the aesthetic significantly. The case works no problem with the nexus 4 wireless orb charger as well.
The one complaint I have about the case is the power button movement. It is pretty tight and doesn’t give that satisfying clicky press. It’s not as bad as I’ve seen on some cases, but it’s nothing like the wonderful movement on the official nexus 4 bumper.
Overall, and for the money, I would say this is a solid case and I would definitely recommend purchasing it if you’re in the market for a TPU case. The price point is right and the materials and fit are right on. I'd give the case 4.5 out of 5.
If anyone has any questions about the case I’d be happy to answer.
http://www.amazon.com/amCase-LG-D82...-1&keywords=amCase+Hybrid+Bumper+Case+nexus+5
Thank you for the review and pictures. It seems that the back isn't clear enough to fully reveal the nexus logo.
I also have the amCase Hybrid Bumper Case for the Nexus 5. Here are my thoughts:
+case contours to curves of Nexus 5, unlike boxy design of Spigen Ultra Hybrid case
+ports are snug and do not seem to let in dust like the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case, which has overly-large port openings
+Volume Low button has clicky feedback. (Power button and Volume Up button do not have clicky feedback on my case)
+ Flash module cutout is large, i.e. good. (Other cases with tiny, circular flash module cutouts produce distorted photos when flashed is used because the flash bounces off the sides of the tiny cutout and reflects back into the camera lens.)
+- especially snug fit
+- frosted semi-transparent back panel is...different
+- volume and power buttons are covered (they are not cutouts)
-slippery, not grippy