This is a review of Sling Grips, formerly known as ThingSling: http://www.thingsling.com/
I have been told the name is in a process of being changed and new domain will be available soon. For now the review material and website reference is still with their old ThingSling name.
I don't have to go into explanation of how challenging it could be sometime to hold Note 2 securely in one hand, and how much some of us wished for an additional holding grip on the back of the phone or the case. From my previous reviews, this challenge has been tackled by a few companies already, although everybody had their own different solution. Sling Grips came up with something so simple and effective that it makes you scratch your head of how come you didn't think of something like that
The principle of this product is very simple. You have a thin piece of durable plastic shaped bow-tie (approximately 65mm length x 23mm wider / 13mm narrow x 4mm in thickness) with self-adhesive backside and 12mm wide elastic band on the top. Plastic piece comes in a selection of various colors to personalize your grip. Once attached to the back of your phone or your case - you have a very comfortable way to hold your Note 2 by sliding 1 or 2 fingers under the band. Elastic band is made out of very durable material with a secure attachment to the base of the plastic tab. It also feels like it can take a lot of wear'n'tear before stretching out. The whole profile of Sling Grips is very thin, it doesn't add too much bulk to the phone, and shouldn't be a problem for taking your phone in/out of the pocket. Personally, I'm very picky about uneven back surface of the cases because I keep my phone screen up most of the time. Obviously, with this attachment the phone won't be laying perfectly flat, but due to a low profile of Sling Grips - there is not too much wobble. Furthermore, the material of elastic band actually creates some friction with a surface so you don't have to worry about accidentally bumping into the phone to cause it's sliding.
To enhance flexibility of their accessory, Sling Grips took it to the next level with a very unique car and wall mount system. In principal its the same mechanism with a difference of base mounting. Car versions comes with a flexible gooseneck mounted to suction cup base, while the wall mounting system will have Command Strip type of attachment to the wall surface (my prototype sample in the picture had velcro) with a wire management area in the back to organize any of your loose cables attachment to the phone. What makes this unique is how the Sling Grips attaches to this mounting system. I tried to capture it in my picture below, but basically the plastic tab of Sling Grips has two narrow grooves, each at opposite end, and those mate with notches on the mounting base with elastic band stretched behind it. This attachment actually works really well and holds the phone very securely.
Sling Grips is actually not just limited to Note 2 and can be used with any smart phone or even some 7"-8" tablets. It's also re-usable where you can remove it, re-apply a new self-adhesive pad, and use it on another case/phone/tablet. The price is very reasonable for $8.95, and although I have seen some DIY with elastic bands, you can easily spent at least half of this price buying material for something that will not look as clean and elegant. Also keep in mind you might just take one of your cases and designate it for Sling Grips attachment so you can always have a choice of when to use it. I personally think its a really great product, with a great quality Made in USA.
Here are the pictures of Sling Slings (still with original ThingSlig reference on packaging):
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Have you tried fly grips? Do you have any opinion on how these would stack up against the fly grip?
Thanks for the review.
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LittleRedDot said:
Have you tried fly grips? Do you have any opinion on how these would stack up against the fly grip?
Thanks for the review.
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I have reviewed Fly Grip already, you can checkout the whole write up and pictures following the link in my signature.
To be honest they serve a similar function, but in a different way. Both will help you to get a better grip on your phone with one hand, but one has a hard plastic latch that sticks out more from the case while offering a more comfortable grip and also converts in to a kick stand, while the other one is a very low profile elastic band attachment. There is also a significant price difference. There might be an issue with FlyGrip if you want to use car mount, while Sling Grips can either be used with a typical car mount or it's own car mount. Also, Sling Grips offers easier in and out of the pocket and more stable when phone placed on the back screen up. I really do believe these two are like apples and oranges and some will prefer one over the other.
Only negative I see with any of these solutions is trying to use it while it's sitting on a table. I use my note as a notebook at work. It sits flat on my desk and I'm writing on it instead of post-it-notes.
I've been using one for several months. Great product.
My wife and I love our ThingSlings. The best place to attach it if you're right handed is right above the speaker on the back. If you're a lefty just place it in a similar location on the opposite side. This allows my somewhat average hands to reach my thumb anywhere on the screen. My wife can also put her them anywhere. Its pretty awesome not having to worry about dropping the phone.
Related
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.
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).
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I bought this Kid Series case from Poetic to give to my 5-year old niece, but I thought I would give it a test drive first! I have the yellow and green version, but the case comes in more color options. What follows is my review of this unique addition to the field of available Nexus 7 2013 cases.
This case is made up of a soft dense rubber known as EVA foam. For its size, the case is remarkably light. This is a malleable yet strong material. There is some bend to the case, but it retains its shape well. This material immediately signals that it is meant for kids. After seeing the many generic silicone “kid-friendly” cases on the market, I was impressed by the out-of-the-box design on this Poetic case. This case is unmistakably intended for a younger audiences. The bright, bold colors. The humongous soft molding. It is designed with a Fisher-Price aesthetic in mind, and it would fit right into a children’s playroom.
Speaking of play, I thought the appropriate app to try out my new case with was Real Racing 3. Making turns in the game while using this case is a joy. For any games to utilize the accelerometer, the Kid Series will add an extra level of immersion into gameplay. With the extended handles, it becomes easier to make minute adjustments while steering, making racing game much more fun and playable.
The handles come with these grip indentations, and given the material, it will not slip out of your hands. There are also markings on the bottom of the case that reduces the chances of the case sliding off a table. Finally, there are the two folding handles on the top and bottom of the cases. These handles double as the stand: fold the bottom one back and you have a sturdy stand for watching movies, or lay down the case with the top handle folded back for a comfortable typing position. With the bulk inherent in this case, the stand options are much more stable in comparison to flimsier cover stands. Finally, as I saw another forum poster suggest, you may fold both handles towards the screen to create a protective buffer should the tablet be dropped.
The charging and headphone ports are still accessible, but they are recessed deeper due to the thick nature of the case. In case you were wondering, the Nexus will not charge wirelessly with this case on. Not a surprise, but it’s not much of an issue is very easy to pop your
Given its size and aim towards kids, the Kid’s Series case is more of an attachment than an actual case. You won’t be throwing this thing in a backpack anytime soon. But it you trust a child enough with a $200+ tablet, having on the Kids Series will help keep your mind at ease. I bought this from Amazon for a real good price. It remains to be seen how exactly my niece will take to this case, but Poetic’s Kid Series case has already delighted the big kid in me.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Series-Android-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00EENK3ME
Here are the rest of the pictures I took of this case: http://postimg.org/gallery/bab3ojeu/7afa83dd/
I have this case and my son uses it all the time. Is a great case and I can highly recommend it.
On another note there is already thread for this case.
>^.^< Meow n7 2013 sent this
Poetic Kid Series Case
Yeah, I agree with your perspective. It is a great product that I have never met ever. It can be a convenient ipad platform as a toy for kids to play either.
i got one myself when they were 4.95$ the only thing i dont like is it seems my nexus 7 would sorta come apart like i dunno how to explain like front and back would give a lil bit and when i took my nexus out id have to press it back together. i couldnt risk it so i got a poetic revolution case for my niece and those are pretty good and durable too. but it is great case love it i dunno if i was just taking it out wrong or something.
GhostNGoblins91 said:
The Nexus 7 does have documented screen separation issues, with the body pulling apart from the screen if a case is too tight. This is something to look for in all cases, especially ones that snap on tightly to the back of the tablet.
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Never have that problem with this case
>^.^< Sent from meow nexus5
Alternative for Nexus 7 2012
Anyone know of anything similar to this for the N7 2012? I want to give my daughter my old N7 2012, and need a good protective case. Something like this, or other rugged alternatives.
This is a review of Spiderpodium mount for your smartphone and tablet. http://usa.breffo.com/
Available in two sizes with various color options, one universal size to fit any smartphone: http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Universal-Holder-iPhone-Andriod/dp/B003Y419K4/ and the other one for tablets: http://www.amazon.com/Breffo-Spiderpodium-Tablet-Stand-Black/dp/B004NFNQWM/
It has been awhile since I reviewed any mount/stand accessories for smartphone or tablets. One of the reasons is that after reviewing a number of suction cup phone grip mounts and general folding stands, everything starts to blend into a similar looking and functioning gadget with a slight variation in design. There is nothing wrong with that except it becomes just another bland gadget with universal fit. Sounds boring? Well, Breffo guys came up with a FUN way how to break this mold and to give you a tool to customize your own car mount or stand for use with any smartphone or tablet. Here is more about it.
Though I heard about Breffo in the past, I never really looked closely into their product until I was contacted recently by one of my readers who suggested to give them a chance. And to be honest, I'm glad I did! Arrived in a very basic package, I received both Spiderpodium smartphone and tablet versions. What a clever name for a gadget. As you probably aware, "podium" refers to a small platform which you can actually shape with this product using its 8 "spider" legs. Design is very simple, you have a middle non-flexible part where the legs are attached to, and 4 flexible legs on each side. Legs itself made out of flexible wire which actually is not very soft and able to hold the shape quite well, and at the same time not very hard to bend. The wires and the middle piece are all covered in soft molded rubber material where the coating on the legs kind of partitioned in 4 links for easy guidance when you shape them.
The phone and tablet mounts are very similar in design, where tablet one has a thicker wires/coating and overall scaled up in size to accommodate bigger/heavier tablets. As I mentioned above, the packaging was very basic, but I'm glad it had a printed "instruction" pictures how to set it up. That was very helpful because right out of the box Spiderpodium looks a little toyish and you need to use your imagination how/where to start. After that you are only limited by your imagination! The basic idea is to use some of the "spider" legs to make a stand for leaning against the surface and other legs to make a mount wrapped around your device. Rubber coating of the wires (basically, a tight rubber tubing) has a very good grip with a surface so you don't have to worry about your mount slipping and sliding due to increased friction, even on a glass tabletop surface.
Another functionality Breffo suggests for their product is for use in the car. You can see a number of instructional videos on their website with a guidance of how to set this up. Obviously, there is no suction cup mount for attachment to your windshield or dashboard, and you have to use four inner legs by inserting them between the blades of dashboard vent. This is where I run into a little problem since the only usable vent opening in my car was between two narrow spaced blades where I wasn't able to insert legs all the way in. After managing to jam it in, I was able to hold my Note 2 in landscape orientation, and as you aware it's rather a large/heavier smartphone in comparison to something like original small iPhone. Unfortunately, I didn't feel the mount was secure enough as I started driving and especially going over the bumps or potholes. Under the weight of my phablet and limitation of my car's dashboard vent design, I didn't feel comfortable using it for an extended period of my trip. I would consider this as an exception because if you have a regular smaller and lighter <5" screen phone and don't have limitation of your car vent design - this would be a really neat portable phone mount to keep it close by as you driving. With a tablet Spiderpodium, you can also wrap it around your front seat headrest and mount your tablet for back seat entertainment.
Overall, there are not too many car mounts/stands you can refer to as "fun" unless you are looking into Breffo Spiderpodium mounts. For mounting your phone or tablet in a portrait or a landscape position to be used on any even or uneven surface this could come very handy!!! You can also get creative using it as a car mount, though you might be limited by your dashboard vent design or the size of your phone, especially if you are using a phablet in a bulky case or with extended battery. Either way, it's a fun little gadget for yourself or to give to someone as a gift. As a matter of fact, if you choose to order it directly from their website, you will also get a neat earpone "tidy" which is a flexible shaped piece of rubber with a cleverly designed short slits to insert your earbuds on one side, tie the wire around the middle, and attach headphone plug on the other side.
Here are the pictures.
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Hey guys,
So I got a 'leather' skin from dbranz (I knew it wasn't leather), but it just wasn't enough for me. No one makes (nice) leather cases for our phone, so I thought I'd make my own.
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Below is an attempt at an unbiased review. I will also show how I made it if it interests anyone else.
How I made it:
I downloaded a Xperia Z3C 3D model and began modelling a back case thing, along with hangover around the top and bottom edges (see pics).
Good thing, the back measurements were correct, however in my haste (and laziness), I assumed the 3D model was correct and so some things are out of place (fixed now for anyone who wants the files).
So, I made this back design, sent it to Ponoko.com and they laser cut it onto leather for me, and it's great!
Price was around $5 for cutting costs, $30 for leather and $5 for shipping (all USD). However if you're a new customer to Ponoko, you get $20 off your first order, which halves the cost to a reasonable $20USD.
The sheets come with a suede leather on the back with no adhesive, so I just used double sided tape to attach it to my phone, which worked better than I hoped. I used a craft scalpel to cut the excess tape out of holes etc. I must note the the laser almost burnishes the leather automatically, but when I was trimming the tape back, I cut a little leather off. It's not a huge deal, but might be nicer if you didn't.
Think that's it for the design...
Review (and pics):
First of all, it came out much better than I had hoped. It's a 1.5mm thin layer of what Ponoko call driftwood leather.
It feels like leather. It's soft to the touch, it's thick enough that there is a little give when you press into it, but thin enough to not to add thickness to the phone.
The Ponoko outlet I got it cut only had two types of leather available, with this being the best suited. However the USA store has many different types!
The laser cutting from Ponoko is fantastic. However I must note that the laser leaves a burned hair kind of smell on the cuts, but it is fading away, and I'm sure will totally go soon.
All in all, after a few days of having it, I can say it's $20 well spent and I can't wait for this to start ageing.
Pictures are here: http://imgur.com/a/QjMGx
Files and misc:
See attached Files below. I've made many variations so if someone isn't familiar with illustrator and laser cutting can do it simply. Ponoko give you a certain amount of leather to cut, and you can put whatever you want in it. I will try and fit on as many copies as I can (which will be no extra charge from Ponoko).
The files have options with Sony logo perimeter engraved, the entire area engraved, and no logo at all.
Also, the above options with and without the bottom wrap thing.
I'm willing to do requests (to a degree), so fee free to ask.
Very cool! My cousin just invested in his own 3D printer, and we've started thinking about designing/fabricating premium, genuine leather phone and tablet cases.
He's already designed, patented (pending) and is hand crafting/building his own portable, "hands free tablet" support device, the Ezilstien!
This cover looks great! Do you know, when they cut the leather, if they can give it a beveled edge, rather than such a rigid, unfinished edge? This cover could look so much nicer with a nice stitching or piping around the edges!
Check out these quick renderings I just threw together. (Using your photos as reference :good
Stitching:
Beveled:
Piping:
SEANDROID said:
Very cool! My cousin just invested in his own 3D printer, and we've started thinking about designing/fabricating premium, genuine leather phone and tablet cases.
He's already designed, patented (pending) and is hand crafting/building his own portable, "hands free tablet" support device, the Ezilstien!
This cover looks great! Do you know, when they cut the leather, if they can give it a beveled edge, rather than such a rigid, unfinished edge? This cover could look so much nicer with a nice stitching or piping around the edges!
Check out these quick renderings I just threw together. (Using your photos as reference :good
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Yeah, I wish they did bevels etc, but there are no options for that at this stage with Ponoko.
However, I suppose you could have an increasing engraving towards the end of the leather to simulate a bevel?