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Any custom case-mate owners out there?

is there any custom case-mate owners out there? I am asking because i order one and this is just poorly design or they send me the wrong casing some how....
My case those not fit very well on my vibrant. Also the camera holes, screen look button, and volume buttons are not aligned and are not fitted ether. The hole for the volume and lock buttons are huge and does not look right. Also the top does not cover around the headphone jack and usb port leaving it exposed and it looks like ****.
Can any body confirm yours is the same way? a pic of it maybe?
YIA!

I just got mine today. The only thing that has put me off is the camera hole. It's not exactly center. The holes for the volume and power are purposely bigger to make them easier to press. As for the top were it doesnt cover the ports, the barely there case are like that, so it is as advertised.
I can show you pictures, but the only camera I'm not too lazy to use is my vibrants. So the pictures will be of the case off the phone.

I own three. Same thing camera hole isn't centered but everything else is the same as a regular barely there. Minus the camera hole I love it picture quality is great.
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I have the case mate tough case fits great camera is centered and everything. what case did you guys buy?

DaSmittyman said:
I have the case mate tough case fits great camera is centered and everything. what case did you guys buy?
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Same here, tough case fits flawless.
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DaSmittyman said:
I have the case mate tough case fits great camera is centered and everything. what case did you guys buy?
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I bought the casemate barely there case

I have the Barely There case and it fits great. No alignment issues whatsoever. I've had it for a couple months now.

MINUS Stl said:
I have the Barely There case and it fits great. No alignment issues whatsoever. I've had it for a couple months now.
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Correct me if I am wrong but the barely there case fits over the original back case right?
I order there custom vibrant case and I have to remove the back cover for it to fit... I think it suppose to be that way... but for 35 dollars and not to be align and fit well I think 35.00 dollars its a damn rip off. I open a support case with them and they are claiming that the case is fine and they need more proof so I am making them a stupid video.
Thank You for the response guys.

Right. The barely-there case fits over the battery cover.

Ok thanks for the response.
Now I wonder if the custom cases should fit over the battery cover... Can anybody clarify this?
TIA!
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The custom case is just a customized barely-there case, so yes it fits over the battery cover.

wtf.now? said:
Ok thanks for the response.
Now I wonder if the custom cases should fit over the battery cover... Can anybody clarify this?
TIA!
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The barely there goes over the back cover you don't take anything off just pop it on.
Edit: sorry didn't see the response before
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Review: full coverage tpu case.

This is review of the full coverage tpu case.
In another thread I did state that this case is flimsy, and I wasn't really interested in it, in shenzhen when using it, it seems a good idea, but the lid did not lay flat and just kept on popping out up from the main body.
The lid has about 4-5 notches that are held down with groves at the rim of the main body.
the lid also has a piece of clear plastic, similar to the materials used for id holders, but not as flexible.
the lid is a anti-glare type with fine specks of glitter, in china and hong kong we call this diamond coat.
the front camera and two sensor on the lid is not covered with glitter, but is made clear through the plastic, but not cutout.
May be the version that I have tested out in hong kong was a better quality one and not the sample that was tested in china, and the lid did seem to fit right into the body without the lid trying to force itself out and it fit rather well.
The case itself has cut out for the two speakers, home button, two mic's, headset socket and the USB socket.
The volume and power button are covered.
The back of the case is glossy finished, whiles the rest of the case is matt, soft/fine grainy finished( not like the rock case reviewed in this forum).
It probably look better if the whole case was the matt finished and not glossy.
Now, many member might want to know if the touch features can be used with the lid on, well after using it today the touch sensitvity is very responsive,the clear plasic is about 0.3mm-0.4mm thick, my phone also had another clear Protector on it was supplied with my nillkin case that I bought last month.
Just purchased this in hong kong for HKD 30, the shop put the wrong price, should of been HKD 50 like the rest of the colours, the price was covered with a tag stating a new item, i just took the tag off to find the price sticker for HKD 30.
so far I have seen this i 3 packaging, this will also reflect the price.
plain plastic bag
paper box with front see through.
The one I have with photo's below includes a free protector.

updated with actual photo's.

So did the ones you ordered stay closed properly? I see in one of the side shots that the front wasn't closed all the way.
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keekah said:
So did the ones you ordered stay closed properly? I see in one of the side shots that the front wasn't closed all the way.
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photo 6 was taken with it open to show the notches, but didn't show up too well.:victory:, see the 13th photo.

Ah. I see. The shimmery screen doesn't effect screen clarity or viewing ability?
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keekah said:
Ah. I see. The shimmery screen doesn't effect screen clarity or viewing ability?
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yes it does, it's like an anti glare with specks of fine glitter.
and after further testing it's best to have the screen protector removed( the sticky one).
I find it very unusual that the screen is very responsive due to the thickness of the lid and the home key is little bit lower than the protector lid which does prevent acidental pressing.

kms108 said:
yes it does, it's like an anti glare with specks of fine glitter.
and after further testing it's best to have the screen protector removed( the sticky one).
I find it very unusual that the screen is very responsive due to the thickness of the lid and the home key is little bit lower than the protector lid which does prevent acidental pressing.
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i see the international galaxy s3 is only about 438$ on their website. is it safe to buy it from there?

tspx23 said:
i see the international galaxy s3 is only about 438$ on their website. is it safe to buy it from there?
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i think you posted in the wrong thread.

kms108 said:
i think you posted in the wrong thread.
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found it on here www.taobao.cn. theres a couple for 3,000 HKD

So do you recommend this case? It seems like you don't like it after reading the review. Also how much thickness does it add? I know tpu cases are usually minimal.
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any way to translate the site to english, my chinese is terrible..? thanks

jordant2 said:
So do you recommend this case? It seems like you don't like it after reading the review. Also how much thickness does it add? I know tpu cases are usually minimal.
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At first I didn't really like it, and the fitting was all out, may be it was a sample, but I did make a purchase of one from a local shop, and it did fit pretty well, the case isn't that thick either. The only bad thing is, if you don't like anti glare screen, this is out.

EBay special kickstand case. Good!!!

Bought this case from eBay for 6.99 shipped. Fast delivery and great seller. It has a slide out kickstand that can be used for landscape or portrait viewing. The kickstand also doubles as a good grip for the phone. You slide your ring and middle fingers into the kickstand and u can reach entire front of screen without worry of dropping it. Cutouts for buttons and ports are good. All in all a great case for $7!
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Oh and here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=160833939387#ht_2928wt_977
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I got the sameting it is very good special with blue gs3.
but only one thing it is a little bit hard to take it out after you put it on.lol

I agree but I guess it's good so it won't pop out if u drop it
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I have one of these on the way, pretty excited about it. One question though, does it lay flat on a surface on its back? I have the boxwave TPU case with a kickstand and they left the hinge popping out the back which really disappointed me.

I have this case as well. Very impressed with it. The phone does lay flat with the kickstand folded.

I ordered the original nillikin one in white, I was bangin my head for kickstand case and I decided to get this one..can't wait
I think we should merge it with the kickstand case thread, as this is also discussed there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730833

Still using this case. I seem to use the kickstand everyday almost always. You don't realize how much you would use one until you have one. Still clips nice and no noticeable ware on clips that hold the kickstand.
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I got this case but I haven't used it much as my phone won't fit with a carbon fiber battery cover on it..
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i have this case as well, its excellent. The plastic doesn't feel cheap like you would think.
Putting your finger in there(1) makes it very comfortable and reliable for one handed use. I never feel like i might drop it like i do with other cases or naked(2).
1. Insert dirty joke of choice
2. Extend joke of choice
3. Buy this case
4. ????
5. Profit!

Still using it even a year later and still working great! Dropped my phone many times (back) with no issue.
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[Q] Official Case - Bad Review - your recommendations please!

MrThaibox23 has put a youtube video clip reviewing the Official HTC One Genuine Hard Shell Case with Cover and he certainly does not recommend it. Unhappy with fit and poor quality and bad value for money.
Still waiting for my HTC One and am reluctant to cover the beauty of the design so the questions are:
Cover it with a case Yes / No
Recommend or warn us off any case you bought.
Many thanks and over to you.

I actually like the case and im using it right now

I got the case free from Vodafone with the HTC One and I think it's pretty good, for a free case that is.

Reckless187 said:
I got the case free from Vodafone with the HTC One and I think it's pretty good, for a free case that is.
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I also got the case free from Vodafone and couldn't believe that the hole for the mic does not line meaning nobody can hear me when I'm using the case, has nobody else experienced this???
It fits the phone perfectly and states for the HTC One on the box (ruling out them sending me the wrong case) and I've definitely fit the case correctly (ruling out stupidity).

matteus240 said:
I also got the case free from Vodafone and couldn't believe that the hole for the mic does not line meaning nobody can hear me when I'm using the case, has nobody else experienced this???
It fits the phone perfectly and states for the HTC One on the box (ruling out them sending me the wrong case) and I've definitely fit the case correctly (ruling out stupidity).
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Do you Talk about the flip case or hardshell?
I had this microphone Problem with the flip case and solved it by making the hole for the microphone on the case bigger.

Not just me then, yes I refer to the flip case. Not the sort of quality you expect from a 'premium' official case. If I wasn't amazingly impressed with the phone I'd be letting rip at HTC!
Its a shame the screen wouldn't come on as you flip the case over though!

The flip case is okay, poor quality though.

I also got the official flip case for free with my phone. I was really disappointed with it. OK I got it for free but seriously HTC... Couldn't they make a decent official case for their incredibly beautiful save the company flagship phone. They should have used proper leather and included some magnets to keep it closed and wake the screen when opened like Samsung do with their case.

tdingene said:
I also got the official flip case for free with my phone. I was really disappointed with it. OK I got it for free but seriously HTC... Couldn't they make a decent official case for their incredibly beautiful save the company flagship phone. They should have used proper leather and included some magnets to keep it closed and wake the screen when opened like Samsung do with their case.
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My flip case is literally falling apart at the seams. Don't pay for this what ever you do.
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matteus240 said:
I also got the case free from Vodafone and couldn't believe that the hole for the mic does not line meaning nobody can hear me when I'm using the case, has nobody else experienced this???
It fits the phone perfectly and states for the HTC One on the box (ruling out them sending me the wrong case) and I've definitely fit the case correctly (ruling out stupidity).
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Yup had this problem as well. I was so confused when people told me they couldn't hear me.

Whilst a terrible case it's better than what I got free with the last 3 phones.
But if I had paid cash for it I would not be terribly pleased.
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supermannn said:
Is this the black one with the inner red lining? I think i saw a review on it on android central
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Yeah. They obviously didn't have any kind of durability testing. Tip... Don't believe everything you read in reviews
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i have the double dip hard shell case on fine and find the fit is quite loose on the phone, the other thing that really bugs me is that the volume buttons dont work correctly. i have found that there is very little tactile feedback and that you then tend to press the buttons harder which then causes the area of the case around the buttons to miss shape..very poor which is a shame as i actually really like the overall look etc of it.
Anyone else found this or could i just have a bad case?

I think I'll get hard shell case.

Dharkan said:
I think I'll get hard shell case.
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This is a fantastic phone so get any reasonable case for now until better 3rd party cases become available. I prefer the hard case over the HTC flip case.
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i liked the hard case when i first saw it, but now i just think its cheap and nasty looking.
have a look at nillkin case. im using it now and posted pics in the "cases and covers" thread near the end

The flip case is great, the only down side is that the microphone hole in the case doesn't line up 100% of the time and when making calls sometimes I have to take the phone out of the case for the person to hear me
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supermannn said:
Is this the black one with the inner red lining? I think i saw a review on it on android central
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Yes that is correct

I would get the leather pouch from www.pdair.com, that way, the magnificent design of the phone will be visible every time I pull out the phone out from the pouch =)

abhs89 said:
Yup had this problem as well. I was so confused when people told me they couldn't hear me.
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My mate called me on his the other day, I kept telling him I couldnt hear him.
It turned out to be the HTC official flip case hole, as per other posts on here!
Luckily mine was free, but he paid £24 for it!! It's going back....
Personally if you look the hole on the outside is ok, but it tapers inwards and is like the tip of a needle inside, you could easily make it larger with a paperclip or jewellers screwdriver.
Although for £24, you shouldnt have to.

Moto G case list

Amazon
Bugdroid circuit
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWOR20Y
Please reply with more

Cannot recommend the cheap ebay ones. This one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=231116130513
(after being shipped more than a week late) only half fits my Moto G (despite having a cutout, it obscures the power/volume buttons and hence makes operation an utterly frustating exercise)

Good leather case
I got this today, it is good, not great but cheap. But the screen protector does not fit something wrong with the dimensions I used the scissors, or maybe I could not fit properly. It folds at the back. that is nice.:good:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00H3KNFNY/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1

enrique097 said:
I got this today, it is good, not great but cheap. But the screen protector does not fit something wrong with the dimensions I used the scissors, or maybe I could not fit properly. It folds at the back. that is nice.:good:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00H3KNFNY/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
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Does that one switch the screen on/off ?

enrique097 said:
I got this today, it is good, not great but cheap. But the screen protector does not fit something wrong with the dimensions I used the scissors, or maybe I could not fit properly. It folds at the back. that is nice.:good:
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That looks a lot like the one I got that doesn't fit...
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michaelopolis said:
Does that one switch the screen on/off ?
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No, Motorola will sell that but it is not leather but expensive though.
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michaelopolis said:
Does that one switch the screen on/off ?
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Hi. If you have case even leather with do cover you can use the app hovering controls. It does not work smoothly but simulates what the shell is supposed to do.
A bit annoying is that many times of you keep your hand hovering it will lock your phone disturbing what you are doing.
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Ok so got a no questions asked refund. Now which one do I get instead? I want card slots, so the flip shell is out (aside of the rip off price)...

nupi said:
Ok so got a no questions asked refund. Now which one do I get instead? I want card slots, so the flip shell is out (aside of the rip off price)...
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the leather one has cards slots, the quality is not the finest but it is leather it works ok

enrique097 said:
the leather one has cards slots, the quality is not the finest but it is leather it works ok
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For 4GBP shipped to Switzerland I thought I'd try.

just ordered this
ringke slim hard case with screen protector. i got the clear one cause i plan on changing my back cover with another color
it got shipped today even though they said it wouldnt be in stock til 23rd????

903tex said:
just ordered this
ringke slim hard case with screen protector. i got the clear one cause i plan on changing my back cover with another color
it got shipped today even though they said it wouldnt be in stock til 23rd????
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It would be great if you updated on how this goes, is there any estimated delivery date? I have been looking for a case than has separate holes for the camera/flash and have been we waiting for that one to come into stock.

Damieok said:
It would be great if you updated on how this goes, is there any estimated delivery date? I have been looking for a case than has separate holes for the camera/flash and have been we waiting for that one to come into stock.
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told me dec 27-31 expected delivery. if it shipped today as i got the email from amazon saying it did. maybe it be here before christmas!!!

I am waiting an Hard Case from eBay that costs 2.99$. Just to use on some ocasions.
Here is it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/36080797764...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Damieok said:
It would be great if you updated on how this goes, is there any estimated delivery date? I have been looking for a case than has separate holes for the camera/flash and have been we waiting for that one to come into stock.
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I'll jump in here and say that I've had several Ringke cases and they've all been great. They are one of my favorite case manufacturers, and they're fairly inexpensive.
Edit: just ordered a clear case as well. I was going to get black, but decided I want either the red or blue shell, so the clear case will show it off.

Yes I think they has stock in clear maybe not in the other colors
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My ringke slim case came in
Case looks nice doesn't feel or look cheap.
Doesn't add bulk but does make the phone little slippery in the hand
Like how it came with a screen protector and when installed don't add any glare or interfere with the quality of the screen.
And has table lay so if you lay it on the table it won't be touching the screen
And cutoff for the power button and volume button still are easy to press and don't not interfere.
Overall 9/10
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Would love to see some pics of the case mate naked tough and otterbox commuter. There must be someone out there with them to take some pics or video.
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There is already quite some choices and availability for Moto G cases, but none of those I can find on the Internet cover the two weak points of a phone, especially this one: the side buttons AND the screen.
The Ringke look like they are the most reliable cases, so are some rubber cases that wrap the phone in the bumper with cutouts for the Volume and Power/lock buttons but... it doesn't protect the screen as much as the flip shell does but the flip shell leaves the definitely flimsy buttons unprotected.
Isn't a case that cover both weaknesses common for other older models ?