Generic PU Leather flip case review w/pics!!!

Generic PU Leather flip case review w/pics!!! - General Accessories

When the price of the case is $5.74 shipped, you don't have high expectations for it So I figured to give it a shot. With an exception of original Samsung flip case (with battery cover back attachment), I don't have any other flip cases. This one looked different with a brown PU leather texture and a black inner casing holder. I got this case from HERE. Why from this place and not ebay? It's a similar case you can find on ebay, although I haven't seen anywhere light brown color like this, AND this one actually came straight from US warehouse (was shipped from NJ) and got here in a few days. Don't have to wait 3-4 wks for a package from HK.
So, more about the case. The package it came in says "anti-bacterial" and "99.9%". I guess just a bonus. The first surprise is that on Tmart website where it's listed it has white felt lining on the flap cover and inside of the case holder. The one I received had black felt lining, which is another bonus since it will not show dirt. This felt lining is perfect not to scratch the screen and also not to scratch the battery door of the phone once phone is inserted. It actually latches in very securely and will need some force to unlatch it. No worries about falling out of the case. And the plastic itself feels very sturdy. Yes, the flip cover attaches with a magnet but its a very thin magnet on the side of the case and it does NOT interfere with phone/s-pen. I was using s-pen, drawing right along the edge where magnet is and found no issues. I took more close up pictures of it, actually a very clever design.
All port openings are perfectly aligned, and you get access to s-pen (although thumb will not fit there, will need to use index finger for that opening), micro-usb, headphones, and also a cutout for power button. Volume buttons accessible once you flip the case open. Also, speakers, mics, and camera/flash openings all perfect. Furthermore, case opens up and props the phone in a landscape position with adjustable angles since felt lining prevents it from sliding. I would even go as far as saying that it will offer a level of drop protection since inner plastic case holds phone securely and offers corner protection, while flip cover stays attached with a magnet covering the screen if you drop it.
Can't comment on longevity and wear of material, but heck, for $5 plus change it's way more than I expected. Also, I think it comes in different covers as well.
Here comes the pictures:
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I have the same case but with a different texture design it was called the matrix dolce, it's a decent case (it's what I'm using now) the kickstand grip is pretty good due to the build material, I just wish the plastic would cover more of the phones surface

PuppetSin said:
I have the same case but with a different texture design it was called the matrix dolce, it's a decent case (it's what I'm using now) the kickstand grip is pretty good due to the build material, I just wish the plastic would cover more of the phones surface
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I know what you mean, like wrapping around top and bottom more. But overall I think its pretty damn good for $5 shipped, and it actually doesn't add too much bulk. I would even go as far as saying it's kind of classy looking to carry it when you go out to eat to some fancy place. The trade off is that you don't have any card/money slots, but that's also positive since it keeps it slim.
How long have you had this case? Just wondering how well is it holding up together. Also, since I haven't used flip case before, I assume I can be talking on the phone with a flip cover closed (thus proximity sensor covered)?

When the case is flipped open, is the magnet holding it in place, or do you have to hold it back with your hand?

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When the case is flipped open, is the magnet holding it in place, or do you have to hold it back with your hand?
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You have to hold it open, which is not a problem since it folds back flat. I think it's actually to an advantage because if they would have a bigger/stronger magnet to hold the flap on both sides - that would introduce interference of s-pen with a magnet, etc. And those cases with a buckle or whatever to hold the flap closed make it bulky on the top surface of the flap so when you flip it back it's bulging out.

vectron said:
I know what you mean, like wrapping around top and bottom more. But overall I think its pretty damn good for $5 shipped, and it actually doesn't add too much bulk. I would even go as far as saying it's kind of classy looking to carry it when you go out to eat to some fancy place. The trade off is that you don't have any card/money slots, but that's also positive since it keeps it slim.
How long have you had this case? Just wondering how well is it holding up together. Also, since I haven't used flip case before, I assume I can be talking on the phone with a flip cover closed (thus proximity sensor covered)?
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I've been using it for almost 2 months, it is holding up pretty good, I got mines for about 7 bucks. I do outdoor farming work handling ginger in Hawaii I've dropped the phone a few times and the case holds up pretty well nothing has been tearing or degrade nor has the phone been damaged in any way (surprisingly lol)
I haven't tried talking on the phone with the cover closed I usually have it folding back and the phone on speaker every time I answer/make a call.
I do recommend if it's your daily driver to use the app Proximity Screen Off to preserve your power button and use it like a flip phone of sorts so it works pretty good; though the sensor up top kind of has a hard time detecting the case being closed sometimes so it can auto turn off the screen.
I'm still trying to find another case that provides more coverage on the top and bottom but just enough as this case so if you happen to find one with that criteria please let me know! :good:

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Black Hard Rubberized Snap On Case Cover

I just ordered this one:
http://www.igonemobile.com/product|p|26714.html
I'll report back on my thoughts when I get it.
Before ordering this, I went to the T-mobile store and tried out all the cases they had in stock. The dual-layer grey/white system looked cool and seemed like it would offer decent protection, but the process of getting it in/out of that thing rubbery sleeve and getting that into the other piece seemed awkward (getting it all to line up, etc.), and I'm concerned about the protection offered to the bezel (just barely covered, and at some spots near the top did not).
The gel one seemed like a good alternative. Easy to get in/out and good protection/coverage all around (although no hard plastic protection). However, it began picking up lint from my pocket right away, and seemed a little bulky.
The snap-on hard plastic one seemed to offer good protection all around, seemed not too bulky, and felt fairly good going in/out of the pocket. However, they only had pink and grey. It also wasn't easy to get the phone out of this one b/c of how tight the snaps were (which may be a good thing if you drop the phone, since you don't want the case breaking apart and exposing the phone).
Thus, I decided to check for a black snap-on style, and found the one above.

great. I've had concerns with the lack of covers offered for this phone and this seems like a welcomed addition. Could you report back on how it feels once you get it? Protection level, to your perception and so on?

There are a few snap on style covers on ebay. Clear, girly designs, black, etc. I cant post links but the user is pawavenue.

Wierd I just ordered the same case yesterday.... But it should be here soon ill let yall know whatsup with it.
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Looks like a decent product! And the price is great!
Keep us informed...

Never had luck with snap on covers. My blackjack 2, blackberry pearl and G1 all wound up getting small scratches from these things, especially around the edges of them. Only covers I use now have to be gel style.

I received the case today. The feel is okay...I'd describe it more like a matte plastic finish than rubberized (not as nice feeling as the texture on the side of the actual phone). It has all the cutouts in the correct spots, including the docking pins. The phone seems to fit nice and snug inside, but as someone else pointed out about this case, it does not snap together very well at the top. In between the power button and headphone jack, the two sides come together but there's no snap there. Also, the top left corner (near the power button) does have a snap, but it doesn't stay snapped closed at this spot...so it's spread open a little there, although this doesn't seem to result in the case feeling loose/flimsy at that spot.. The rest of the snaps seem snug, and I had to give some decent pressure to get them unsnapped to take the case off. I'm not sure how well the case would stay put together in the event of a drop onto concrete or something. I do like the fact that the case covers the bezel. Overall, I think it looks and feels good, is relatively non-bulky, offers decent protection from scratches and mild-moderate abuse. On the downside, I wish the snap at the top left stayed together, and I'm not sure how the case would react in the event of a significant drop onto a hard surface (wish I could test, but ehhh, that's maybe carrying this review a bit too far).
I think I'll leave this case on my phone for now. But today I also ordered the silicone case from Amazon by Luxmo (as mentioned in another thread here) just to check out another option (and it was actually <$4 shipped). I'll report on what I think of that one too in case anyone is interested.
Oh, and I can't comment on the screen protector referenced in the "Nice case... Bad news." thread, because I'm pretty sure I didn't get one in the little package included with this case (just double checked the trash).

Hey do you have a pic of what the phone actually looks like with the case on? I would really appreciate it. I like how the case covers the mytouch logo. Thanks.

I have that case in red and I have problems to slide down the notification bar because the case is too close to the glass border. I have the same quality issue that it doesn't snap everywhere together. That's my third case now and I think I go bare from now on.

Regarding my previous: "But today I also ordered the silicone case from Amazon by Luxmo (as mentioned in another thread here) just to check out another option (and it was actually <$4 shipped). I'll report on what I think of that one too in case anyone is interested."
I started using the gel case a few days ago. I think it's a pretty good case. I like that you can get the phone easily in and out of it, and that the case does a good job of wrapping around the front far enough to fully protect the silver bezel. I noticed right away that it starts picking up lint, but after a few days it really doesn't seem that bad (lint doesn't stick around and build up, and I don't seem to have to do any work at all to keep the case looking relatively clean). The only problem I've had with it, is that once in a while the case pushes the sides and/or corners of my reallook screen protector up a bit and I have to push it back flat. Maybe it does this because my protector is very slightly off to one side, but it's near as perfect as I could get it applied. It doesn't happen too often, and so far the screen protector goes back into position just fine without any dust underneath. Over time, I'm not sure if it will continue to do this and if it will cause a problem with dust under the edge of the screen protector. I haven't had the opportunity to test this in a drop situation, but I'll report back if/when I do.

QuikZilver said:
There are a few snap on style covers on ebay. Clear, girly designs, black, etc. I cant post links but the user is pawavenue.
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ordered the case....it doesnt fit properly....is pops open just by holding the phone.
this was the hard black rubberized case

Check out eBay. I ordered a gel skin from Hong Kong for $.99 that fits perfectly and proved its protection when I dropped it. I also ordered a rubberized hard case for $1.78, havent received it yet but will post on quality.
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Just received my hard rubberized case from eBay and it actually fits perfect. It's nice and tight with no gaps. Best thing is I paid less than $2.
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[Review] Seidio Surface case

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seidio-Sams...ccessories&hash=item564b61dbc4#ht_3764wt_1396
Packaging:
Nothing special, plastic box shipped inside a plastic bagvelope (bag/envelope) The box it comes in is much easier to open from the bottom than the top, learn from my mistake. No fancy packaging here, the case slides around inside the box a bit. Nothing inside the box but the case...no screen protector, no cleaning cloth, no fancy color brochure showing other products the company makes, nothing. In my opinion, $30 is a steep price to pay for a case so to see the case flopping around in it's box and no extras at all included with the case was kind of a let down.
Fit and finish:
When I first grabbed the case out of the box my very first thought was "oh boy, feels kinda slippery." I got the Garnet Red version, planned on getting the limited edition Gloss White when it becomes available...more on that later. The case is lined with a black felt material on the inside part of the back wall to protect the battery cover from getting scratched during installation/removal, might even add a little shock protection as well. Sliding the case on to the phone one thing I noticed is that the front edges do infact put a little pressure on the sides of the face of the phone, this is notable because those of you who have a wet application screen protector or other full face protection like the Moshi iVisor or any one of the curved full face protectors may have a little problem getting this care to play nicely with it. I think a wet application would be fine so long as it's fully cured before you go putting this case on and as long as you are careful when installing it...making sure it's not pulling up the protector as you go. The case slides on and locks in place to itself thanks to a little tab built in on it's inner wall on the back. Getting it off can be tricky, especially if you have an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover on like I found out. I highly advise not using the case with anything other than the stock battery cover. I had my white carbon fiber cover on which seemingly added no extra bulk but apparently the tiny little bit it did add made it next to impossible to remove the case. I ended up using brute strength to get it apart and luckily avoided causing any damage to it or it's locking mechanism. Putting the stock battery cover on made things much easier. Helpful hint, when trying to remove it, press down on the raised part in the back when squeezing the top part of the case on the sides.
With the case installed I noticed that the fit was so snug that there was no daylight at all between the face of the phone and the edge of the case, a good thing. The cutouts are all spot on but the bottom mic opening wasn't quite centered. There are no overlays over the buttons so they are easily accessible and engaged. Those openings are beveled/tapered to allow unobstructed access to the buttons...no need to tactically attempt to press the buttons, you just press them as you would normally as the case does not get in the way. The color I chose, Garnet Red, has a metallic sheen to it and is very easy on the eyes however it lacks grip. Holding the phone, it's not as bulky as I thought it would be, but it's not as easy to hold on to either. The finish is very slippery so make sure you have a firm grip on it. This is the first case I've had on this phone that requires you to stick your pinky out while you're holding the phone to ensure it doesn't slide down. Very disappointed. The design of the case does provide a front side lip, allowing you to set the phone face down with no worry of causing damage to the screen.
Final thought:
While the case looks nice, fits like a glove and allows easy access to all ports and buttons, it is very slippery to hold and can be a problem depending on what type of screen protector you're using. The locking mechanism is a nice touch but be aware if using an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover as it can make the case nearly impossible to remove. Am I going to order the limited edition Gloss White when it comes out? It'll surely have better grip but i'm not that in love with this case to say for sure.

I have the Seidio surface in blue and I do not find the case to be slippery it has a lot more grip than the stock battery door. The finish is a soft touch finish that does not show fingerprints.
Here are some photos and I have a full review up to.
from my AOKP galaxy s3

Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
via Galaxy S III

Gadgetz said:
Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
via Galaxy S III
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You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.

zmore said:
You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.
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Just trying to find "the one". The SGP Neo Hybrid is on my radar. Not really sure there's any others I really want to try out right now.

I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the by bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.

Does nfc work?

elosogrande7076 said:
I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.
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I was pretty disappointed with how slippery this thing is but i'm leaving it on until my TPU bumper and igadgitz clear tpu case show up...only other case I could see myself buying after this is the SGP Neo Hybrid.
GNja said:
Does nfc work?
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Yes sir

Alright guys, today was my first day out in the wild with this case and I have discovered something......moist hands = good grip with this case! Normally my hands are dry, no sweaty palms for me....but its pretty warm out today and I wear nitrile gloves alot during the day which cause my hands to sweat badly. So after removing my gloves and patting them dry I picked up my phone to take a few pics and I noticed it wasnt sliding in my hand. Figuring it was the moist hand I was holding it with I turned on the AC to dry my hand completely and sure enough, the slipperyness was back.
So those of you with sweaty palms, this is your case!
via Galaxy S III

Review of Seidio SURFACE (BB Platinum) w/2 holster types with lots of pics!!!

This is review of Seidio SURFACE (also sold as Best Buy Platinum) case and 2 sets of holsters (for the case and the naked phone): http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-surface-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgs4-bk.htm
For anybody who is familiar with my Note 2 reviews (link in the sig), I'm starting a new review cycle with S4 cases. Since I don't have S4 yet, I'm using a display 1:1 scale model which is a carbon copy of the original S4. Once S4 will become available on Verizon, I might consider switching to a real thing. But rest assure, details of my S4 case reviews will be on par with my other N2 and N7 reviews Seidio SURFACE case is also offered at Best Buy as Platinum, so any mentioning of SURFACE will also refer to Platinum.
For those of you who are not familiar with SURFACE from Seidio it's one of their slimmest cases. Often people look for thin plastic cases to improve the grip and to protect battery cover from scratches. This case offers all that and a number of additional bonuses such as hard plastic PC material that surrounds all the edges of the phone, felt inner lining to protect your battery cover from scratching inside of the case and offering an extra cushion, and soft touch outer finish with multiple anti-scratch layers that will keep the original color looking fresh and will protect case from scratching while also offering anti-slippery grip. The design consists of two interconnecting halves that firmly house the phone with a very tight secure fit. Once both halves slide in and get connected, it's not that easy to unlock it which should give you a good piece of mind that a case will stay intact if you drop it. There is no issue putting the phone down on its screen since the case offers an acceptable lip to keep it off the surface. The case also comes with a very unique magnetic kickstand which I can confirm from my experience with N2 does NOT interfere with phone's functionality. One thing to mention, this kickstand offers only landscape support. Every cutout is precise, and you get a perfectly aligned opening for all the controls, ports, speakers, camera and flash. The actual cutout for volume/power has a direct access to the physical phone buttons and makes it very easy to reach them without accidental pushing since buttons will be recessed. SURFACE slides easily in/out of the pocket, and the finish keeps it lint free.
For those who prefer to carry your S4 on a belt, SURFACE has an available holster which I always consider in a class of its own. Beside felt liner to keep screen of the phone from scratching, it offers a very unique spring loaded latch mechanism to keep phone secure without sliding out and still giving you an access for a quick release whenever you need to take it out. The belt clip is heavy duty and offers a nice spring design. It is also can be rotated in up to seven latched directions. To my surprise, in addition to a holster for SURFACE case, Seidio released another holster specific to a naked S4 without any case on. I guess they heard enough of customer feedback from those who prefer slim form factor of the phone and have a good insurance to dare carrying their phone without a case This additional holster fits S4 like a glove and offers exactly the same design as SURFACE holster but slightly scaled down. This holster is available as a separate purchase from their website.
Overall, SURFACE is one great case for anybody who prefers to keep a slim form factor of their case and still needs a decent protection for their phone. With a bonus of kickstand and selection of vibrant colors (the one I got is royal blue - looks awesome with white S4!!!), this makes it one of the top choices for S4. Also, you have to keep in mind one of the biggest BONUSES of this case. You can always upgrade it with CONVERT add-on kit from Seidio to turn SURFACE into a Super rugged case the rivals in protection with the likes of Defender and others. That way you will always have a choice to either go with slimmer case for everyday use or a more rugged outfit with CONVERT protection.
Here is for your enjoyment the pictures:
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Thanks for the pictures! One question I have is that because the kickstand apparatus is not completely flush with the rest of the case, when you put the phone on a table with the screen facing upwards and tap on the screen like normal, does the phone/case move or rock at all from side to side or top to bootm? Or is it steady?

Marty said:
Thanks for the pictures! One question I have is that because the kickstand apparatus is not completely flush with the rest of the case, when you put the phone on a table with the screen facing upwards and tap on the screen like normal, does the phone/case move or rock at all from side to side or top to bootm? Or is it steady?
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It will not wobble on the "surface" face up because kickstand is placed across rather than along the case. Some other cheap ebay designs have it placed vertically which creates that side-to-side wobbling as you mentioned. This seems to be stable, and the metal part of the kickstand doesn't even make a contact with a surface (its recessed). So you have rubbery part of the case and bezel around kickstand cavity making a non-slippery contact with a surface.

[REVIEW] Incipio Frequency Case For HTC One

Alright guys, took me a little bit to get this final review of the Incipio offerings but I should now have a review for every one of their cases on this forum. As always please let me know if you have any questions or would like to see additional camera angles. Thanks!
DESIGN
When you think of TPU cases you get the impression that the quality can be hit or miss and the price usually would reflect that. But such is not the case with the Incipio Frequency case. The design is simple, clean, light and extremely form fitting. Installation is not cumbersome as with other TPU cases which make you fight with the corners in order for them to snap on.
The fit is nice and snug and the way it feels in your hand is the closest I’ve encountered to the natural feel of the HTC One minus the cold from the aluminum. I would expect to have this level of thinness from a hard shell case such as the Incipio Feather but definitely wasn’t expecting it from the Frequency at first glance. How thin is it you ask? Thin enough that you question whether the phone is sitting in your pocket naked at times.
The lip appears to be thinner than that of the Incipio Feather case coming in at a mere .8mm. I didn’t receive those specs from Incipio, I merely observed that it was half the thickness of a US quarter which happened to be lying on my desk at the time of writing.
The case derives its name from the sound/equalizer pattern taking up about half of the back. Inside of the pattern you will notice a reflective glossy finish that not only gives it a premium look but assists in providing friction when holding it in the palm of your hand.
I like to use every case I get exclusively for a period of time to get a good feel for it and I have to admit there is something that went unnoticed until I sat down to type the review. As it turns out Incipio decided to incorporate the chamfered edge found on our HTC One into the back portion of the case and after noticing it I have a new level of appreciation for the attention to detail they put into the Frequency case. I’m assuming the placement is correct as the phone sits very snug inside but unfortunately there is no way for me to confirm this as I have not yet acquired the ability to see through objects.
BUILD QUALITY
I briefly mentioned the case is very snug but without the annoying rigidness of most TPU cases which force you to fight with the corners when installing them. I would of liked to see the pattern continue on the sides as the case tends to feel a bit slippery when only holding it from the sides but its by no means a deal breaker.
The button and port cutouts are the absolute best I have ever seen on any brand case including the other Incipio cases I took a look at. The power button is the perfect size for your finger to sit without having to angle it any certain way and the 3.5mm headphone port provides ample room for pretty much any brand to plug in. The best by far though is the pin sized hole cutouts for the primary and noise canceling microphones. Trust me I have never seen a more precise hole on a case before.
I love the black version of the Frequency case as it matches my Black HTC One extremely well. The volume rocker is covered but provides two raised buttons for easy recognition. I did find them a bit stiff and am hoping they will wear in quickly but I don't adjust my volume settings very often as I have them set just right for me. For the exact measurements of the case please see below:
Length: 5.54 in (140.72)
Thickness: 0.08 in (2.03 mm)
Width: 2.85 in (72.39 mm)
Depth: 0.41 in (10.41 mm)
Weight: 1.0 oz
CONCLUSION
The Frequency case has way more to offer than I had originally assumed. I'm a sucker for attention to detail and Incipio certainly pulls through with a great TPU case for anyone seeking a stylish alternative to a hard shell. The workmanship is top notch and it is truly the closest I've come to carrying the phone naked. The case retails for $24.99 and is available in the following colors:
Royal Purple
Cherry Blossom Pink
Black
Translucent Mercury
I took twice as many pics of this case as the rest so my apologies
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i just got that case top and bottom of the right side dont go flush like the rest, easy for the phone to pop out in the top and bottom corners for some reason. might be a bad one.

Hows this with finger prints? Could you also share the screen protector ur using please .. thanks..
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The matte part shows no signs of finger prints. The shiny particles (equalizer) shows some after time, but it's still cleanable with microfiber cloth.
Definitely not fingerprint and oil magnet like Belkin Grip Sheer.
I also would like to mention, that this saved my One during New Year celebrations. Phone dropped from lap height (standing position) two times, and there's absolutely no sign of damage. Both phone and case are in pristine condition.

As Incipio refused to replace my faulty case (it started to squeak when pressing volume buttons) due to fact, that i purchased it via non-authorized reseller (ebay) => omg it was their original packaging properly closed, untouched when it arrived to me, but anyway.
I decided to make small modification to the case. UAG is well known for this, so i gave it a try. I cut one side (near back) with exacto knife of volume button cover, so it holds together only by the other and voila ! Squeaking stopped completely and buttons are extremly easy to press, very tactile and much better than on stock phone.
I attach picture of my modification to make it clear.
Also, there is video to show / prove squeaking caused by pressing buttons (before modification).

[Review] Tuff-Luv Western Leather In-Genius Flip Case

The leather case can be bought directly from the manufacturer's website with FREE worldwide shipping and currently costs £29.99. For an extra £5 they'll use a laser to engrave a custom line of text of your choice.
The pictures on their website are accurate so you get what you see in the pictures.
I won't post high res pictures because I'm not planning on going around the forums making 10 irrelevant posts just be allowed to post external links.
The case comes in a simple plain plastic box, nothing fancy there. The box includes the case, a screen protector, a micro-fiber cloth, a Tuff-Luv plastic card (credit card size) and instruction manuals.
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The case is quite large and bulky so it might not suite everybody. It's size is 15x7.5x2 cm (it's thickness grows to 2.5 cm if you have credit card in it). In inches that would be 6x3x0.7 (or 1 inch with cards). In comparison I measured the HTC Double Dip Flip (DDF from here on) which came out to be 14x7x1 cm.
The case has a good feel to it. Everything is soft, the leather is cushioned; you can't stop pushing it and rubbing your hands all over the nice exterior. It's really high quality, the stitching is perfect, it's not heavy, feels comfortable in the hands, and I can confidently say that this will protect your phone like a champ. It comes with two separate holes, one for the back camera (obviously) and one for the noise cancelling mic which while not exactly in the centre of it, was not covered by the case. It doesn't have a hole for the micro-USB port and the stereo jack-in isn't covered at all.
Going on to the interior, we have the hard plastic case that holds the phone in place and on the other side three slots for CC, driver's licence, money etc. The interior is not leather, but cloth.
Everything in the there is a tight fit. It's really hard to push in and pull out credit cards. I put one into each and there wasn't really any room left to squeeze in anything else. Tuff-Luv specifically state that you should only put in three things, one into each slot. While the tight fit can be an inconvenience if you are in a hurry to pull out or put in something, it's necessary as this is the side that will be hanging downwards when you open the flip case. As a bonus you can pull on the strap which in turn pulls out for you the top most slot (essentially the same as how phone pouches work).
The plastic case holding the phone is sturdy and hard. It feels like soft rubber to the touch. Inserting the phone isn't so bad, but getting it out takes some force. I'm willing to bet that the phone would never pop out of this if dropped, which I can't say about the DDF. Especially if you close the flip cover, this becomes a fortress.
You'll lose some practicality here compared to the DDF since it takes more effort to answer the phone and you can't close the flip case while talking on the phone as there are no holes for the front grills. But hey if you're getting a flip case you pretty much expect this anyway.
One IMPORTANT thing that is worth mentioning and which is also recommended by Tuff-Luv is that you should apply the screen protector. The plastic credit card touches the screen and the flip cover has a lot of room to move around which will get your screen scratched over time Gorilla Glass or no Gorilla Glass. That would suck. I didn't apply the screen protector as I'm sure I'd screw it up, the card that Tuff-Luv gives you is included because you'll need it (or your CC is good as well) to apply it.
Another sort of negative thing is that the plastic case holding the phone seems to be too hard and every time I remove the phone I fear that the edges might carve a piece out of the plastic on the phone as the aluminium doesn't exactly overlap it where the two materials meet (and it would suck to scratch the metal part as well), although I'm sure this is just me worrying too much.
Reaching the power button with one hand also got a bit trickier. The phone is big enough as it is, many people complained and we have a tutorial on how to reach the button right here in the forum. Now you have to put your finger over the edge of the cover too, just use your left hand since you have to open the case with it anyway. Pushing the volume buttons got harder as well. You have to apply way more pressure to push them. The problem is that the edge of the plastic case will get in the way; in fact it almost covers the buttons which would be bad. So I'd say this is a minor issue that you should be aware of.
A more serious problem is that it interferes with the camera flash. The case doesn't get in the way of the camera, however when using flash, it affects the photo. I included two photos of a wall, both taken with default camera settings (I reset to default), same light conditions and flash ON. One, where the phone was in the Tuff-Luv flip case and one where there was no case on the phone. As you'll be able to see, one of the pictures has some halos on it. I can't say for sure whether this a design flaw or whether there' s something wrong with the one I received, but I suspect it's the former.
So to summarise, the case is really high quality and offers excellent protection, but has a problem with the flash.
I personally won't use it. This was my first time using a flip case that opens vertically, before this I was either running naked or had a rubber bumper on and I realised this isn't meant for me. Despite the impressive quality, craftsmanship and the added protection, I found the Double Dip Flip to be more practical since it's slimmer, smaller and faster to open. I'm way too lazy . I'm sure I'll regret it once I drop my phone on concrete and DDF fails to protect it, but I'm willing to take the chance.
However if you like vertical flip cases and can look past the issue with the flash, this case is an excellent choice and I can't say this enough, I'm impressed by how well it is crafted.

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