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[Review] "Carbon Fiber" Snap-On Hard Case

To start, this is the case I am reviewing: CARBON FIBER Snap-On Hard Case AT&T Samsung Captivate
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Look (5/10): I was pretty upset when the case ended up being a much lighter color than it appeared to be in the eBay picture. I was hoping for a dark grey/black look, but it ended up being a bright silver.
Feel (7/10): I generally like the feel of the case. It has a soft rubberized texture, but it's not too grippy. Still slides in and out of pockets nicely. The part I didn't like is the edges where the two parts of the case come together are a bit sharp. Now, it's nothing serious, I'd just like a smoother one piece feel. Does not restrict access to any of the buttons or virtual keyboard. The phone obviously has a thicker feel to it, but it's not terrible. Just feels like a phone in a case. Actually feels a little better to me since I have larger hands.
Fit (7/10): I was able to get all sides of the case to snap securely into place. Have to use a penny to get it to pop apart. Lines up pretty good, no gaps.
Price (10/10): At $8 shipped, I can't complain.
Overall (7/10): For the price I paid it's a decent quality case. There is an all black rubberized variant that I would choose over this one since I wasn't too pleased with the color.
Link to full image gallery. Sorry about the image quality. I don't have very good lighting in my room and I didn't want to drown out the pictures with flash.

Thanks for the review, I bought 2 black cases like this from ebay, have yet to receive the second one but the first one has one side that won't snap on. The seller agreed to take it back and replace it.

Thanks for the review. I think I'm going to be returning my $23 Samsung OEM one for the $8 black one.

Be warned, they are kinda tricky to get off. Make sure to take it easy so you don't damage your phone. I almost did haha.

One more word of warning when using these types of cases, the notification bar can be hard to access if you have big fingers. I sometimes have trouble using my thumb to adjust the brightness or pull the notification bar down and have to use the tip of my pointer finger. Just thought I'd throw it out there. Doesn't stop me from being happy with the case though.

dmshaefe said:
One more word of warning when using these types of cases, the notification bar can be hard to access if you have big fingers. I sometimes have trouble using my thumb to adjust the brightness or pull the notification bar down and have to use the tip of my pointer finger. Just thought I'd throw it out there. Doesn't stop me from being happy with the case though.
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I had that problem with the hard buttons (the bottom four buttons) on the OEM case though. Plus when I took this phone out it's so sexy THIN that I don't know if I want to stick it back in a case...

TexUs said:
I had that problem with the hard buttons (the bottom four buttons) on the OEM case though. Plus when I took this phone out it's so sexy THIN that I don't know if I want to stick it back in a case...
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Yeah, I'm struggling with the same thing. I've got the Body Glove case on order. Hopefully that will satisfy my needs for sexiness and security.

Mini [REVIEW] Hybrid TPU - Pics

So I got this from Amazon seller LowerPriceUSA.
Total....under $6 shipped
Overall really nice feel for the little amount I paid. The clear back is hard shell...while the sides are softer TPU material.
Button are easy to push without much effort. All ports aligned very well. The charger port plug works nicely without any issues.
The case has a slight "ridge" that protects the screen from touching the surface if you flip it over face down.
Barely adds any bulk...still sleek and slim...gives a nice non-slip grip too.
I would recommended this case to anyone for a inexpensive alternative. I know I'll be getting a different style case later on for Christmas too...so I'll let you know how that one goes.
Here are some crappy pics from my older iPhone 3GS
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Yes...still have the factory screen cling on until my protectors come in...hahaha
Sent from my SGS2

i've seen a lot of those on ebay
looks good
i'd have gone with a blue, or red, or yellow, or orange, or purple version

I have the purple one & while it LOOKS good, power button operation sucks. It's hard to find by feel & even then you have to press hard.

Mine take very little effort to find or push. I'm digging it so far.
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kabuk1 said:
I have the purple one & while it LOOKS good, power button operation sucks. It's hard to find by feel & even then you have to press hard.
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Same problem with me, bought the red one, looked really good on but the power button was a pain in the butt to try and push. And way too hard to "find". Thought I would get used to it but ended up taking it off after a week or two.
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[email protected] said:
Same problem with me, bought the red one, looked really good on but the power button was a pain in the butt to try and push. And way too hard to "find". Thought I would get used to it but ended up taking it off after a week or two.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
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This case was reviewed when the phone was 1st released.........
People with problems pressing the buttons, get an exacto and cut on both side of the buttons so it depresses easier.

I've been using this case since Day 3 of owning the T989, and I can say it has served me well, and as hard as I've tried to overlook the difficulty of locating the buttons (friends can never find them) and actually pressing them, I've decided to switch to a Diztronic case that should be coming in any day now

Have you guys used this case with a screen protector? Does it pull it up at all?
I am thinking about getting this case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OLZ26C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A3V68UDPGK256K
Which looks like yours but seems to have the cutouts for power/volume buttons.

sddale2001 said:
Have you guys used this case with a screen protector? Does it pull it up at all?
I am thinking about getting this case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OLZ26C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A3V68UDPGK256K
Which looks like yours but seems to have the cutouts for power/volume buttons.
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Does not have cutouts...trust me. And, yes, it does push up.

REVIEW: Elago G5 Flex Case for Galaxy S3

I wanted a dark-blue navy colored case that was full-fitting. As in, no loss of protection to any corner/edge of the phone.
This case was the closest I could find to what I wanted, so at $15 shipped in the USA, I went ahead and picked it up.
I'm not crazy about this case. But it's not bad either. Pretty good for $15 shipped I guess.
Here are some plus's & minuses.
1) It's kind of slick feeling. Like it could easily slip through my fingers. Not the worst ever, but definitely one of the slippery feeling cases I've used.
2) It always feels "dusty" even when it's clean?
3) #2 is probably because it has a "silky soft" feel to it. I'm probably just not used to the way that feels. It does not feel like any TPU case I've ever used before. It does not feel overly rubbery but instead, almost "cloth-like".
4) It's a perfect fitting case. VERY easy to put on and remove. So easy in fact, that you think the phone might fall out. But once the case is on, it feels like it fits perfectly. The case does not wiggle around like some cases I've had before.
5) The cutouts are all very good.
6) The USB cutout is large enough to allow all of my microUSB connectors to flush fit the phone when connected.
7) The blue color has a barely perceptible PURPLE tinge to it. Even though it's mostly blue. Kinda like the phone itself.
8) It has not gotten any scratches in the few days I've used it so far.
9) There is a huge blemish above the volume rocker. I've circled it in the pic below.
VOLUME BUTTON WITH BLEMISH ABOVE IT. Blemish is circled in red.
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POWER BUTTON.

Why is there a big hole by the upper right corner?
Sent from my Blue 32 Verizon SGSIII using Tapatalk 2

liteon163 said:
Why is there a big hole by the upper right corner?
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It's for the version with a tv aerial. This is what always stopped me buying one of these, can never know until it arrives if a version without the hole exists.
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alias_neo said:
It's for the version with a tv aerial. This is what always stopped me buying one of these, can never know until it arrives if a version without the hole exists.
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Are these only found on the International variants?

Jubmasterflex said:
Are these only found on the International variants?
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Probably for the Korean market. They have DMB which requires an antennae to watch TV.

If this is designed for the korean market S3... its gotta be slightly loose, as the S3 with the TV antenna is slightly thicker

[REVIEW][README] I-Blason Armor Box SUCKS

Hello guys, i just recived my I-Blason Armor Box about an Hour ago and its amazing!, Their havent been any reviews on it so far that are clear so i will make one now,
I wanna start of with features, now these are some ive added:
- Fully protected Nexus 5
- Sexy Look (if u choose it in green,xD)
- Screen Protector
- Sound is amplified and is not blocked when hand is placed on speaker
- Phone feels considerably safer
- Camera has no problems
- Port protectors, these are on the micro-usb and headphone ports!, stops dust gettin into it!
Now to problems i have with it:
- Screen protector is rubbish!, it however can be taken out, so im waiting for my Ilumi sheild screen protector to put it on my Nexus 5
Thats it, however the screen protector is a big down down as its really annoying, it also keeps grease on it like crazy!, also it floats off the screen a bit so sometimes when u tap u get this tap sound... and with that and the android tap sound, it gets annoying!
Price: Amazing!, 20$ for a armor case!!!
Here is a link to the case on Amazon: I-Blason Armor Box
Pics: (Haz no camera to take pics of phone in it,xD)
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Wireless Charger: Yes
Veridict: If your getting this case, which i highly recommend!, get a seperate screen protector
Enjoy!
EDIT
I was happy with the case as everything was fine, recently i took it off as i decided to clean some dust that got stuck under the screen protector so after i did i also went ahead and wiped down the phone and luckily enough light caught the left area of my phone, i was almost in tears, i had my nexus 5 for 2 weeks without a case, not a single scuff/scratch, i bought a case to PROTECT my phone and what does it do? it scuffs it!, i am extremely disappointed in this case and im using my nexus 5 bare again, i know this might sound a bit extreme but im sending my nexus 5 back and getting the newer model as the newer ones come with bigger speaker holes and what not... so i might take the extreme precaution as this is a device im sticking with for a whole 1-2 years and i dont want this on my conscious, i have extreme ocd so this will kill me, :S

Have two since nothing else was out for it when I got them. The port protectors don't work against dust since they never really close. They are just a somewhat open flap. The red is more of a salmon color not actually red. The blue is baby blue. Should work for one fall. Included screen protector isn't great but does work. Headphones work but if they are a 90 degree plug it's not easy. I-Blason's shipping leaves a lot to be desired. One case was one day early the other case was 9 days late.

LG V20 VRS Design Case w/ kickstand

Hey guys/gals,
Has anyone purchased the VRS case and had issues with the volume up and down buttons not being aligned? I can't take a screen shot because when I press the volume down the case also pushes up at the same time..

sguerra923 said:
Hey guys/gals,
Has anyone purchased the VRS case and had issues with the volume up and down buttons not being aligned? I can't take a screen shot because when I press the volume down the case also pushes up at the same time..
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I have the VRS Carbon Fit case w/kickstand:
https://vrsdesign.com/collections/lg-v20/products/lg-v20-case-carbon-fit?variant=30208756870
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I have no issues w/screenshots,however,I do have some weirdness w/the volume up button:
Seems to be off a bit,as I have to depress right at the top edge,otherwise,the volume level yo-yo's.
I prefer cut-outs for control buttons as it is,gonna modify mine now (easy enough w/TPU cases).

KOLIOSIS said:
I have the VRS Carbon Fit case w/kickstand:
https://vrsdesign.com/collections/lg-v20/products/lg-v20-case-carbon-fit?variant=30208756870
I have no issues w/screenshots,however,I do have some weirdness w/the volume up button:
Seems to be off a bit,as I have to depress right at the top edge,otherwise,the volume level yo-yo's.
I prefer cut-outs for control buttons as it is,gonna modify mine now (easy enough w/TPU cases).
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I also have the carbon fit but seems the buttons are ok so far

I have this case and while the case itself is fine, the kickstand is next to worthless. It's too close to the end of the phone. I can actually blow the phone over.

loner6996 said:
I have this case and while the case itself is fine, the kickstand is next to worthless. It's too close to the end of the phone. I can actually blow the phone over.
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LOL, it's definitely not the most stable Kickstand I've seen. :highfive:
IIRC, the Motorola Photon had a Kickstand (just checked, it does), this phone virtually screams for the same treatment & perhaps pull double duty as an FM antenna.

I have the VRS High Pro Shield and the Crystal bumper cases. Bought one with the dark silver bumper and the other with the light silver bumper so that I could interchange between the cases. Both have near perfect cutouts for all the ports, fingerprint sensor and volume controls. Very high quality cases that look and feel fantastic on the V20.
Currently I'm using the Crystal case with the dark silver bumper and I think it looks great. I highly recommend these cases for anyone considering them.
Btw. The kickstand is made of metal and held closed with a magnet. When open, the phone is stable and will only tip over if you make a concerted effort to do so.