This is my review of the 24K White GOLD Plated duralumin Bumper Case for Samsung Galaxy S III S3 GT-i9300 from MobiCrab.
It is for sale with a price of $80 on Ebay!
I ordered it on august the 31th with EMS shipping to The Netherlands and today it arrived:laugh:
They come with these colors:
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First look was that the package looked luxury!
Some pics:
Unpacked:
As you can see all the cut-outs are perfectly and smooth, very smooth!!!
No foam inside, but you can easily place some isolating tape or something on the flat spots inside, but it needs to be very thin because the phone has little space in it.
The bumper looks very beautiful and the click system works very good. All the edges line up perfectly with the roundings of the phone...
There is some movement of the phone in the bumper, but it is very minimal. I'm gonna place some thin tape inside the bumper and then it will fit very snugg.
Signal drop photo's removed, not good to compare but I get full bars at home and now at the trainstation:
This was my review, feel free to comment:good:
So, it is looking really good. But too bad signal drop?
Thanks for the review!
But change the title of the thread, it says mobicrap... :laugh:
they GUARANTEED you would not get a signal drop, and you even got a drop even while on wifi. sounds like mobicrap to me.
thanks for saving me 80 bucks.
I wonder of the 4g one would have had less drop.
They didn't said no drop, only good signal.
But let's not start that discussion again;p
I placed some isolation tape on the inside, and fits now very snug
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looks nice but is it plated plastic?
i'm rocking the draco design bumper and it's a very nice machined aluminum with a bit of signal drop which i'm ok with the main issue I have with it is i can't put my aux head phone jack in my car thus leaving me without audio so I'm probably going to hunt for a cable with thinner connectors so it could fit into the headphone jack
It's aluminium
So I can say, it has almost no signal drop, full bars and a little higher signal.
New screenshots with signal strenght:
WIFI
DATA
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it looks damn good!!! now i'm tempted...
You spent $80 and still had to mod it?Doesn't sound like luxury.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
It looks good. Really good actually. But I'm skeptical when companies say their cases are gold plated. Especially on eBay
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Much prefer Draco's S3. The design of this bumper just doesn't harmonize well.
xXJay_RXx said:
It looks good. Really good actually. But I'm skeptical when companies say their cases are gold plated. Especially on eBay
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can i ask why? gold plating does not really cost much (when you are talking about a nearly 100 dollar case), and judging by the finish, it is not that high of a quality job. there as flaws (some pitting, and tooling marks).I would be willing to bet it IS gold plated... not 24k or even 14k but gold. besides, without plating, duralumin will corrode quickly.. it NEEDS some sort of plating to last.
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can i ask why? gold plating does not really cost much (when you are talking about a nearly 100 dollar case), and judging by the finish, it is not that high of a quality job. there as flaws (some pitting, and tooling marks).I would be willing to bet it IS gold plated... not 24k or even 14k but gold. besides, without plating, duralumin will corrode quickly.. it NEEDS some sort of plating to last.
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So then what's the point of paying $80 it? I think its way too high of a price. The Draco is too high for just a bumper case but that one even looks better than this one. This one looks good but the Draco looks better. I've spent a lot of money on cases in the past but I wouldn't spend more than $30 on a bumper case
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xXJay_RXx said:
So then what's the point of paying $80 it? I think its way too high of a price. The Draco is too high for just a bumper case but that one even looks better than this one. This one looks good but the Draco looks better. I've spent a lot of money on cases in the past but I wouldn't spend more than $30 on a bumper case
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It's simply marketing, these days everything sounds good to be true.:fingers-crossed:
txkorm said:
You spent $80 and still had to mod it?Doesn't sound like luxury.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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You don't have to put some tape on the inside, it doesn't damage because the inside is smooth and you don't have to slide it in.
I placed the phone in the bumper by pushing it down, instead of sliding it from the bottom to the top.
Also a plus for me is that the edge around the screen doesn't cover the white, it stops at the grey from the sides
If you want a harmonic bumper, buy an Triobump, Draco or whatever.
I like this one and suits for me
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You don't have to put some tape on the inside, it doesn't damage because the inside is smooth and you don't have to slide it in.
I placed the phone in the bumper by pushing it down, instead of sliding it from the bottom to the top.
Also a plus for me is that the edge around the screen doesn't cover the white, it stops at the grey from the sides
If you want a harmonic bumper, buy an Triobump, Draco or whatever.
I like this one and suits for me
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Can the battery cover be removed without removing the bumper.
kms108 said:
Can the battery cover be removed without removing the bumper.
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No that's not possible, but the system to open the case works very good, you can get the phone out in just seconds.
I also have to note that you can't use an other backcover!!!
This case fits perfect around all the roundings and corners, and with a metal batterycover the added thickness won't work.
I really love this because with the cheaper bumpers you see open places, mostly at the corners on the back.
This one fits tight around al corners and roundings
Not against you, but dont you think they are false advertising the product, on the 3rd photo, it does indicate that you can remove the battery without removing the bumper, and don't you think there is a design problem, why did they have a cut out next to the headset socket for the battery cover cut out.
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Not against you, but dont you think they are false advertising the product, on the 3rd photo, it does indicate that you can remove the battery without removing the bumper, and don't you think there is a design problem, why did they have a cut out next to the headset socket for the battery cover cut out.
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It is not a design problem I think, more brands with cases have this so I think it's more design then functionally..
Removing the batterycover isn't generally possible because the bumper should have more space between the cover and the bumper. If you do that it can't hold the phone anymore
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It is not a design problem I think, more brands with cases have this so I think it's more design then functionally..
Removing the batterycover isn't generally possible because the bumper should have more space between the cover and the bumper. If you do that you can't hokd the phone anymore
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Does it affect the signal strength?
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Today I got in the mail a new case for my Atrix. The only case i had gotten for this phone was the Otterbox Impact. This case is slimmer than the Otterbox. it also seems to be a bit more firmer. i was playing around with both the Otterbox and the Ringke case and i found my self applying a bit more pressure to fold them. yes their both siliconish like but im starting to like it a lot. it doesn't add that much bulk and it also solves the super slippery grip on the phone itself. I find my self liking this case more than the Otterbox. less bulk and less slippery. the otterbox had a grip issue for some reason.
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Nice packaging. How much?
Besides the pretty packaging, it is almost the same as the hard case I got via Amazon for $3.45 shipped.
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Besides the pretty packaging, it is almost the same as the hard case I got via Amazon for $3.45 shipped.
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its not a hard case tho. its like silicon/tpu kind of. i learned my lesson with hard cases with my backflip. its messed up the side of the phone pretty bad.
Yea. Right now i have a cheapy eBay TPU case for my Atrix. Nice case overall. Waiting on one of those Pure Gear cases i ordered which should arrive tomorrow. Figured i'd see what it's like. standard shipping was free, and the case itself was only like $20, so i figured if i don't like it much, i could either possibly resell it, or i'm just out a little bit of money. Wouldn't be the first time i bought a case for a phone that i wound up not using. Waited so long for one of those Tech21 iBand's for the iPhone 4.... but when i finally got one, it was so thick that it was difficult to reach the ring/vibrate switch, and the lock/power button was just odd to press. Wound up still using the free smoke colored case from InCase for that whole thing Apple did about the antennagate until i sold the phone, and sold the iBand along with it.
This one is okay. buttons are all accessible easily. i like the feel to it to.
how is this different from tpu cases sold on ebay? and can you get different colors?
neotekz said:
how is this different from tpu cases sold on ebay? and can you get different colors?
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http://www.rearthusa.com/Motorola-Atrix_p_184.html
they have several colors. Tpu still ads bulk this is thin.
Hmm.... i just got one of the Pure Gear cases... but i'm now tempted to get one of those, too.... Aqua Black is kinda neat. though i don't see why they didn't just call it "Smoke" like everyone else does.
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http://www.rearthusa.com/Motorola-Atrix_p_184.html
they have several colors. Tpu still ads bulk this is thin.
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Have you ever used a speck case? Looks alot like the rubber from the inside of a speck case
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elementaldragon said:
Hmm.... i just got one of the Pure Gear cases... but i'm now tempted to get one of those, too.... Aqua Black is kinda neat. though i don't see why they didn't just call it "Smoke" like everyone else does.
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lol. cuz its transparent black?? isnt smoke grey?
idk but i loved the true blue. it so... BLUE! lol
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Have you ever used a speck case? Looks alot like the rubber from the inside of a speck case
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No I haven't. All I have ever had is a otterbox.
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I just got one for free from Rearth to review. It was blue like this. I LOVE IT! It has to be in my top 3 favorites (I own every major case out there for the Atrix). It beats out the OBD for me and the feather. I really want the new Trident Aegis though.
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lol. cuz its transparent black?? isnt smoke grey?
idk but i loved the true blue. it so... BLUE! lol
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Grey.... black.... to-ma-to.... to-mah-to.... either way it's a shade of grey.... and it's transparent. Calling something Aqua Black will just confuse people, and make them think it's something totally different... when it's more than likely smoke.
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I just got one for free from Rearth to review. It was blue like this. I LOVE IT! It has to be in my top 3 favorites (I own every major case out there for the Atrix). It beats out the OBD for me and the feather. I really want the new Trident Aegis though.
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I just got a review unit as well. I literally just got mine today, so I can't say too much about it, but I am liking it more than I expected. I've used cases on a couple other phones and always ended up disliking the case, but I could see myself continuing to use this. Mine is the maroon color... I'll post pics up with a better review once I've had at least a day or 2 of use.
Stretching damage?
sal2708 said:
This one is okay. buttons are all accessible easily. i like the feel to it to.
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The case looks very nice. They offer a plug for the headphone jack on the website. However they are saying that taking off the cover to replace the battery a number of times will eventually stretch the case out of shape which is unacceptable, expecially considering the price. It doesn't say exactly how many times you can take the cover on and off before it loses its shape.
panflute said:
The case looks very nice. They offer a plug for the headphone jack on the website. However they are saying that taking off the cover to replace the battery a number of times will eventually stretch the case out of shape which is unacceptable, expecially considering the price. It doesn't say exactly how many times you can take the cover on and off before it loses its shape.
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as do all cases do and $16.99 thats cheap
Broke down and ordered this case reason's being
Thin and no bulkness added
protects around the edges which is important to keep the case intact when the phone drops
its light
its colorful
as many of you saying that it will stretch out thats only for people who takes there battery out 10 times a day which i dont
i mess with mine. a lot actually constantly pulling on the edge. still fits snug. i actually put my otterbox away and have this one. i really like it. i have the headphone covers but i use my phoen for music. but i find it kind of a hassle taking it off and holding on to it.
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i mess with mine. a lot actually constantly pulling on the edge. still fits snug. i actually put my otterbox away and have this one. i really like it. i have the headphone covers but i use my phoen for music. but i find it kind of a hassle taking it off and holding on to it.
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i figured that about the plug i didnt order a plug but overal its holding its shape that what matters. have you droped the phone or anything yet?
dropped dropped not exactly i was sitting down and it kind of slid down my pants and hit the floor. but no damage to it or the case.
its a pretty darn good case.
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dropped dropped not exactly i was sitting down and it kind of slid down my pants and hit the floor. but no damage to it or the case.
its a pretty darn good case.
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Thanks cant wait to receive mine
Recently got this case as an alternative to the Otterbox case that I have. At times, I found that the otterbox was too bulky to have in my pocket and I wanted a case that preserved the slimness of the handset. After picking up a generic TPU case from ebay, I wasn't satisfied with the cutouts; specifically the two microphone cutouts. it muffled it so people weren't able to hear me talk.
Enter the Ringke case. It was obviously more expensive than a $5 from ebay at 16.99, but the notion of a non-slip polymer like a TPU case had appealed to me.
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After putting it on my phone, I immediately noticed the difference between the two cases. The cutouts on each of the ports was perfectly fitted with space at the bottom of the case for the home button, which is a nice touch
The lanyard port on the side was also included, unlike both the otterbox case that I have and the TPU case.
On the top, the headphone jack port is easily accessible. I was able to plug in my grado sr80i headphones without having any issues like I did with the TPU case. The external mic port is also well placed.
The material used to make the case is not just silicon. There is a special polymer material that allows it to slip in and out of my pocket easily. It also doesn't attract dust like other silicon cases. The only gripe I have with this is that since I got the mango colored one, the dye from my jeans rubs off onto the material.
All in all, I'm happy with the case and would definitely go back to Rearth for any other silicon cases.
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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!
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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!
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Owners can feel free to send me products for review. I'll ensure a well detailed and document and honest review!
that's great! i dont mind paying the sub $20 it came out to if OP's review is accurate!
My turn!
So today I got my RearthUSA Ringke Galaxy S2 case in the mail. Chuck from marketing had initially contacted me a few weeks ago via XDA PM to ask me to try and rate/review the Ringke product for the S2 and he has been very friendly/courteous all throughout this process.
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this case was: WOW. This is definitely a high quality product. The material (a high quality polymer, as they say) feels great on the skin and slides easily in and out of a pocket. The polymer also makes the case extremely flexible making it very easy to put on. It also shines nicely in the light. I got a blue one as, you'll see below in my album.
I love the look of it. I love how it fits so well with the contour of the phone. I love the intricate details in the design such that it moulds well with every nook and cranny in the device's design.
Every single thing that you need access to has an opening: the USB port, the microphone, the camera, the speaker, the headphone jack and three more for things I can't figure out but are definitely part of the phone (except for the one at the top right, couldn't figure that one out at all). And they are done EXCEPTIONALLY well; no rough edges at all.
The volume rockers and power button feel great. They're really tactile unlike some other cases where it feels like you're forcing the case into the button to press it.
The pictures I took are really big and look bad in a forum, so here's a direct link to the ImageShack album I made:
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I obviously got this product for free, but it only costs $16.99 with FREE SHIPPING. If I were to suggest a case to anyone, it would be this one. The unfortunate thing for me is that I don't use cases because of my car dock. I find it annoying to have to take the phone out of the case AT LEAST two times a day, every day. It's funny, because this is a free product that I didn't think I would care much about, and I'm honestly upset about the fact that I can't use it. I may try for a few days to see how much of a nuisance it is to be constantly taking it out and putting it back in.
I WISH this case fit with my official S2 car dock.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Galaxy-S-2-_p_252.html
GO GET YOURS, FOLKS!
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too bad the code didn't work for me......
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Yeah U_U I want to review products too
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too bad the code didn't work for me......
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It worked for me
Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.
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Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.
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Both are a bit loose as both are very thin silicone..cut outs are perfect with both
For a tighter fitting you must try a tpu case...
I thought I would share with you the Maroon coloured version of the Ringke case. I also purchased the Ringz audio cap along the case. Overall I like the case and recommend it. The surfaced etching layer on top of the high polymer really gives the case a nice feel that does not attract dust or fingerprints. I was disappointed to find out that Rearth now do micro USB caps after I have purchased the case. I would of like these as well and the expensive delivery charge to international countries is preventing me from doing this.
The only minor drawbacks of this case is it is not going to fully protect your phone from major drops. The top microphone cut out is not centred and it is slightly loose around the volume and power button. Not sure how long the material is going to last but I hope it will last the entire life of the phone.
After using this case for over a month now. The material is starting to get sticky on the corners. This is a shame but I guess once a silicone case always a silicone case regardless of any coating.
free cases, bah! I pay for all my cases and may review them anyway.
free good for review= good review.
Top right corner is missing because its for korean version. Wrong case or wrong phone?
Ringke should have maybe made a tiny lanyard hole in top of case to connect 'lanyarded' jack plug. Same with USB plug. So plugs can't get lost. Furthermore, the plugs should come with the case as default. Not too much to ask for that price. I mean the price that other people pay for the case. But nice review, pretty nice detailed case. Like the speaker detail. NOT top right corner. Do they make this case with all 4 corners protected?
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I know there are a few (<1mm) dimensional differences between the OEM and ma bell's variant. Anyone actually try to see if it fits?
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So, just got the case, and glad to say that it is a perfect fit, save for the top mic being slightly covered (which is fairly immaterial imo).
The fit and finish are absolutely top grade. The case does not seem to affect radio signals nor accessibility of the battery cover, headphone jack, speaker and microphone.
It's important to note that the phone with the bumper on feels nice and secure in my hands. I have 'standard-sized' hands, and found the phone alone slippery, as if it were about to jump out of my hands at any point. After adding the bumper, grasping the side of the phone makes it feel much more secure and actually easier to use. Much less awkward.
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Really big box for a small package inside.
Shows where to install foam tape.
Very nice and snug fit, with zero play- before adding foam tape.
Foam tape in place now that I know the phone fits well.
Perhaps they left this bare for a wrist strap? Though, I didn't notice a slot for one on the international version. In any case (pun?), the bumper case seems to extrude far beyond the exposed part.
Not the best angle, but the loudspeaker is perfectly centered, and fully exposed.
Note the mic port (bottom of phone). Fully exposed, near-perfect alignment.
The volume and power buttons are still easily triggered, although they seem recessed within the bumper. You have to use the cushioning of the finger, as opposed to the tip however.
Standard headphone jack fits snugly, without contacting the bumper.
The tiny bump on the back of the case, part of the headphone jack surround, provides a 1mm clearance. Since the camera module slightly protrudes, the actual camera clearance, at it's lowest point, is about a 0.5mm. While this is far from sufficient on a rough surface, it is good to know that sliding it across a flat surface such as a table or desktop will not damage the camera.
A good 1mm+ of clearance on the front side.
will be good.
u can order
thanks. hope i'm not a guinea pig here
let me know how it goes for you... i'd love to use one of these.
photos please!
Word of warning - I bought the case mate case with the metal back (http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...-S-II-Barely-There-Brushed-Aluminum-Cases.asp).
Very nice case but killed GPS.
Without the case immediate fix.. with the case no fix at all. Had to get rid of.
I have a feeling all metal cases will have the same issue.
I wonder if that was just because of the metal back, or just metal in general. I hadn't read anything negative about the Taurus bumpers, in regards to GPS signal.
Worth testing though, having just come from a Captivate I'm a little sensitive about my phones GPS capabilities
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I wonder if that was just because of the metal back, or just metal in general. I hadn't read anything negative about the Taurus bumpers, in regards to GPS signal.
Worth testing though, having just come from a Captivate I'm a little sensitive about my phones GPS capabilities
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Will do. Should arrive any day.
Abra_Cadabra said:
Word of warning - I bought the case mate case with the metal back (http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...-S-II-Barely-There-Brushed-Aluminum-Cases.asp).
Very nice case but killed GPS.
Without the case immediate fix.. with the case no fix at all. Had to get rid of.
I have a feeling all metal cases will have the same issue.
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With the european version and the Taurus GPS works perfect! Really a great bumper, I hope it fits for you guys!
We're talking about a .7mm difference in height as the biggest difference in size between the two devices. I know it's aluminum, but it's SO close... unless it's landing-on-the-moon precise, I feel like it's got to fit!
I hope so anyway, every other case I've seen is gigantic and really defeats the purpose of having such a slim phone.
No GPS Issues (still works indoors)
Gives a great sturdy feeling.
DOES NOT provide any clearance to the rear camera lens (stock battery).
Very very close to the same offset on the backside.
Gave me my missing Lanyard attachment point via a loop through the speaker hole.
I'm loving it in Gunmetal
iqak said:
No GPS Issues (still works indoors)
Gives a great sturdy feeling.
DOES NOT provide any clearance to the rear camera lens (stock battery).
Very very close to the same offset on the backside.
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That sounds great! I'm not sure what you mean about your last two comments re:camera clearance though... Can you post some pictures? I'm dying to order it, but the skeptic in me HAS to see pictures first!
Yea what do you mean with no camera clearance?. I have the generic Case mate one at the moment but would love a metallic one as that would go epic great together with my keyport.
But do you have any links to where it can be bought?
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But do you have any links to where it can be bought?
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http://www.toughracing.com/
Ugh it provides no protection to the camera like the CaseMate one does. The case mate cover at least lifts the rest of the phone high enough so that the camera bit is not extending out beyond the backside and thus you avoid scratches to the lens etc.
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Ugh it provides no protection to the camera like the CaseMate one does. The case mate cover at least lifts the rest of the phone high enough so that the camera bit is not extending out beyond the backside and thus you avoid scratches to the lens etc.
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Ahhh... Gotcha. Assuming that's the worst of it, I'm ordering one as soon as I see a picture of this case on an AT&T SGS2.
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I mean, I wouldn't mind a full metal one. IF it actually covered the back as well and lifted the general phone off the deck enough for the camera "housing" to not scratch against the table etc.
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We're talking about a .7mm difference in height as the biggest difference in size between the two devices. I know it's aluminum, but it's SO close... unless it's landing-on-the-moon precise, I feel like it's got to fit!
I hope so anyway, every other case I've seen is gigantic and really defeats the purpose of having such a slim phone.
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Agreed. What makes me even more optimistic is the fact that if you check out some installation videos on Youtube, when applying the case, you place a rubberized seal between the bumper and the phone itself. This protects the phone from the bumper itself, and also provides a more snug fit, as opposed to a hard-on-hard surface.
I expect the case later today (10/14/11). Promise to report how it goes as soon as I get my hands on it, and will include UHQ photos of the install.
Perhaps this thread should be moved to 'AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Accessories'?
My bad.
Post your mini review with pictures in the ATT thread, with a link here. No harm, no foul!
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The Rhinoshield bumper being floated apparently was canceled due to lack of interest. Are there any other plain black rubber bumpers available? I have nice oleophobic screen protectors that I'm happy with and just want some padding/protection for the edges and to be able to set the phone face up or face down on a table softly. I don't want/need a case with a front and/or back on it, just the bumper. I guess any soft material (like silicone?) would be acceptable.
I have been searching for this for a while now. Gotten to the point where I am planning on making my own out of sugru or a substitute (don't get sugru in my country)
I use the Cruzerlite Bugdroid. It looks to me that it would be a good candidate for modifying into a rubber bumper. I think the back could be removed with a razor blade and the bumper that's left would maintain it's integrity.
Thanks for the DIY candidate suggestions. I was hoping to not have to DIY, but it looks like I'm not alone in not being able to find an off-the-shelf bumper. It just seems strange to me that an accessory so simple apparently does not exist.
PS: Forgot to mention that I need the magnetic charging port exposed, which narrows the field of possible candidates.
orzly fusion off amazon ..I was waiting on the rhinoshield ..been on with tech 21 also ..waiting on a reply .. ps I can charge in the case magnetic charger ..I am waiting on the kidigi mag charger ..
Yesterday read this thread and found something about Ringke Fusion gel case and ordered it, now i see that somebody said that it isn´t as good as it looks like . As I can see on the web it looks just as i wanted case to be so I hope I wan´t be disappointed. Waiting for the phone and already spent more than i expected on the extra accessories that i saw on this thread and thought that it might be useful .
Here you go:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/SGP-...3rt2G3I2itppq4Kwo5w8YtSLfB3DrP2DcwaAnp38P8HAQ
http://www.banggood.com/Dual-Color-...gX5n3-4vpRBsHeDwlKC-gVCSwiW6qjNoMIaAm8d8P8HAQ
or a Aluminum Bumper case
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fash...ni-M55W-Luxry-Metal-Aluminum/32238168288.html
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Here you go:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/SGP-...3rt2G3I2itppq4Kwo5w8YtSLfB3DrP2DcwaAnp38P8HAQ
http://www.banggood.com/Dual-Color-...gX5n3-4vpRBsHeDwlKC-gVCSwiW6qjNoMIaAm8d8P8HAQ
or a Aluminum Bumper case
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fash...ni-M55W-Luxry-Metal-Aluminum/32238168288.html
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Any reviews for these cheap bumpers?
I kind of like that metal bumper...i think its worth the 8.60 to give it a shot atleast
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Here you go:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/SGP-...3rt2G3I2itppq4Kwo5w8YtSLfB3DrP2DcwaAnp38P8HAQ
http://www.banggood.com/Dual-Color-...gX5n3-4vpRBsHeDwlKC-gVCSwiW6qjNoMIaAm8d8P8HAQ
or a Aluminum Bumper case
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fash...ni-M55W-Luxry-Metal-Aluminum/32238168288.html
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Thanks, but the first one covers the magnetic charging port, no?
Seems like I'll need to find an otherwise acceptable bumper and do some surgery with an Xacto knife to expose the magnetic port. I had been hoping for a nice OOBE with a rubber bumper, but my hopes have dimmed.
I picked up the aluminum one... Looks sexy... Got red for my red phone. See how it does when it gets here
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I picked up the aluminum one... Looks sexy... Got red for my red phone. See how it does when it gets here
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What are your thoughts on the aluminum cover? Feel protective for drops; work with charging dock?
-JC
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What are your thoughts on the aluminum cover? Feel protective for drops; work with charging dock?
-JC
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Well i have been using it for the past week. Had to do some tinkering on the camera button. Was to sensitive at first but working now. Signal seems fine and the protection from drops seems like it would be pretty good. Feels decent in had as well. The charging dock works without and insert. The USB mag charger does not fit case but maybe the new version would.
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Bought my aluminium one here for $5.71:
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6445316397.html?orderId=65411670055920
It looks nice and I'd like to use it, but I won't. It's bulky and a little loose, by one mm to be specific. 1 mm happens to be the difference in thickness between the Z1C and Z3C.
I'm pretty sure it's a re-purposed z1 compact bumper.
There was also a defect with mine. The lanyard cutout on the bottom had aluminum edges sticking inwards, as if they forgot to file it down after stamping out the hole.
I didn't notice before putting in my phone in for the first time and scratched its plastic edge. I fixed the cutout by using pliers to rip the shards off and the filed it down with some high grit sandpaper...
The Z1C doesn't have a lanyard hole in that spot, so I'm pretty sure they use old made-for-Z1C bumpers and just stamp out the lanyard cutout, which is why the defect was only on that cutout.
There's also very little padding between the aluminium and your phone, just a couple of very slim felt-like stickers. I doubt this bumper would offer much drop protection, and if it fell at a weird angle, the fact that it's loose, I wouldn't be surprised if it caused extra damage.
It makes the phone way bulkier than it needs to. It makes the phone even slippier to grip, if that's even possible. Too many design faults. The only thing it has going for it is it's kind of pretty (ignoring bulk) and the buttons work well (after loosening the camera button too though).
Would not recommend.
Also, the seller is being very difficult about a refund, especially considering they sent me a faulty unit that damaged my phone...
Wow this seller is dense...
ME: "Hello, I am not satisfied with this item. It has a major manufacturing flaw that should have been caught during quality control: The lanyard hole on the bottom of the case has sharp aluminium protruding inwards where the hole was stamped out. It should have been shaved down and smoothed out during manufacturing. Not only does the phone not fit inside the case, but It also scratched my phone as i was inserting it. I have attached a photo of the defect."
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Wow! That is nuts. Hopefully it ends up working out for you; a full refund is the least they can do.
I had an aluminum bumper on my Note II... i wouldn't recommend it since I couldn't use the GPS with it. I had no GPS signal at all with the bumper...
I just contacted the rhino shield people and they say they are planning a z4 version. Maybe now that more people have the z3 compact, if enough people contact them, they may try again?
I had also purchased an Aluminium bumper last year when I bought my Z1C - but after a few days of use I removed it and found it had scratched the edges of the glass backing!! The bumper did not have any obvious sharp or rough surface - I think just fitting the case and possibly small flex movements may have led to the damaged edges.
I got a refund from the case seller - but my Z1C was still damaged!
I have just upgraded to Z3C and I know the resale value of my Z1C is going to be affected by the above damage.
So - anyone considering a Aluminium bumper - please be wary...
I have the elecom bumper for the xperia z3 compact so-02g, fits great and does what i need, the bad news is it does not have a cut out for the magnetic charger. other than that does a great job at protecting my phone. had the same bumper on my xperia z1 compact and phone is still like new.
one thing i would recommend if you have this bumper is to remove it every so often and clean the dust that can build up.
here's a link
Elecom bumper
Use chrome to translate to your language.
i always search japanese sites for my sony phones with a docomo version, they have way more accessories for phones then we have in canada.
Hi everyone,
I don't why the community behind such a gorgeous device is so small. I know it's not one of the powerful flagship of this year but imho we don't really need all the power of a snapdragon 820 like processors or whatever for everyday's use.
That thing said (maybe not in the right thread although), I wanted to share with you some bumper's actually available. I ordered one of them so will share pic's when I get it.
Oh my, I didn't know I can't share links as I just registered so just leaving the names, a search on your favourite search engine will pop up the pic's for you.
I will update the post when my restriction is removed. Or better if anyone willing to create a post with these data's let me know, I'll delete this one.
Luphie aluminium bumper case.
Seems like there's two versions on the market actually :
The first version is just the metal bumper without any protection for the back. That's the one I've ordered(black).
You can find it in several colors (red, black, grey, champagne, rose gold and silver).
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The second version is accompanied with a sheet of tempered glass for the back.
The tempered glass comes in 2 colors (black or white) and the bumper itself comes in two colors too (silver or gold).
DolDer Huawei p9 Ultra Slim bumper.
This one is similar to the second version of the luphie bumper.
It has the aluminium frame/bumper and an added sheet of frosted plastic.
The bumper itself comes in gold, blue turquoise, grey, red, black and rose gold.
Hope to see more post for P9 in the future.
there is another streamline design luphie bumper for P9: Luphie Incisive Ultra Slim Aluminum Frame Metal Bumper for Huawei Ascend P9
alexericl said:
there is another streamline design luphie bumper for P9: Luphie Incisive Ultra Slim Aluminum Frame Metal Bumper for Huawei Ascend P9
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Hmm not sure if we're talking about the same device..
I have bought one in alixpress and it has to come to me. The fumdas make it very ugly and this bumper protects it but it continues being nice
I have the Luphie bumper without a back, it's surprisingly well built and seems to protect the phone well enough (the edges anyhow). I had to stop using it though since the design is flawed in one area. There is a hole in the bumper to allow you to hook up your headphones to it while it's on, but it's way to small to allow anything but tiny jack plugs to be hooked up to it. Unfortunate, but I guess that's the price to pay for something that essentially covers up the entire sides of the phone.
I do not understand. You mean you can not connect the usb? Thank you
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Now I understand. You say the audio jack to put speakers does not fit all. And that's with all the jacks? Thank you
He's correct...I have the same bumper and the same issue. I got around it by buying this adapter from Amazon which has a smaller AUX jack and it works great with the bumper now.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016HKUSP8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rainmaker91 said:
I have the Luphie bumper without a back, it's surprisingly well built and seems to protect the phone well enough (the edges anyhow). I had to stop using it though since the design is flawed in one area. There is a hole in the bumper to allow you to hook up your headphones to it while it's on, but it's way to small to allow anything but tiny jack plugs to be hooked up to it. Unfortunate, but I guess that's the price to pay for something that essentially covers up the entire sides of the phone.
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sheppy1 said:
He's correct...I have the same bumper and the same issue. I got around it by buying this adapter from Amazon which has a smaller AUX jack and it works great with the bumper now.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016HKUSP8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Mine comes tomorrow, hope my simple apple earpods connector can go through the jack hole
ladxxdal said:
Mine comes tomorrow, hope my simple apple earpods connector can go through the jack hole
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So I got mine and tried with the apple earpods, no problem, it fit's perfectly
Just adding some real life picture's :
The packaging : comes with a little screwdriver and 2 extra screws. I somehow managed to lose one of the screw used to fix the bumper on the phone so the extra screws were welcome.
The bumper before assembly :
After assembly :
You can see here that the holes are not aligned perfectly but enough aligned to charge and put 3.5mm jack easily (in my case) :
You have problems Bluetooth signal or otherwise? Thank you
jobovlar said:
You have problems Bluetooth signal or otherwise? Thank you
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Nothing, I heard that some people get wifi/data issue, in my case nothing. Maybe because the 4 antenna hole's are perfectly aligned.
Although I don't think I'll keep the bumper, coming from a Htc M7, the phone really feels too large (to me) with the bumper
Thank you. He is believing that the bumper was thin and did so big the smartphone had bought. It is a downer?
ladxxdal said:
Just adding some real life picture's :
The packaging : comes with a little screwdriver and 2 extra screws. I somehow managed to lose one of the screw used to fix the bumper on the phone so the extra screws were welcome.
The bumper before assembly :
After assembly :
You can see here that the holes are not aligned perfectly but enough aligned to charge and put 3.5mm jack easily (in my case) :
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Is that with a screen protector?
benjamin.j.goodwin said:
Is that with a screen protector?
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Nope
ladxxdal said:
Just adding some real life picture's :
The packaging : comes with a little screwdriver and 2 extra screws. I somehow managed to lose one of the screw used to fix the bumper on the phone so the extra screws were welcome.
The bumper before assembly :
After assembly :
You can see here that the holes are not aligned perfectly but enough aligned to charge and put 3.5mm jack easily (in my case) :
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Hello! Thank you for sharing pictures of your wonderful case. Does this case have a soft lining inside? Or is it just metal on the inside as well? I'm interested in this case but worried that it may scratch the beautiful edges of the phone.
Thanks,
Alan
Hello,
I tried this one. But i stopped because i lost huge signal power (wifi no more working, data very very low, and no more bluetooth). So i bought a tpu case, and everything works great, and with tpu case no more P9 escape and keep's P9 beautiful design ok....
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Hi, i bought this metal bumper (Luphie) from aliexpress. Looks realy good a all holes are perfectly. Only problem is decreased signal quality. Both GSM and WIFI. Its not total lost of signal (around 20- 30 %) but i believe that at the end it will have impact also on battery life.
I stopped using my alu bumper (Luphie) because the decrease in signal strength was too much in the countryside where I live. I tried drilling the holes bigger but to no avail.
It's a pity because the finish and build quality was great. If you are in an area with good signal (big cities) and don't bother losing a bit of signal, it's perfect.
Hey everyone, just got the Luphie bumper from Amazon and it fits perfectly.
Quick, silly, question: the bumper has loads of black stickers inside of it, phone still fits with them. Do you have to remove them or keep them? If someone could answer this stupid question, since it came with no instructions