Review of Cruzerlite TPU cases for S4 w/pics!!! - General Accessories

This is a review of Cruzerlite TPU cases for S4: http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/samsung/galaxy-s-iv
After just posting a review for Cruzerlite TPU cases for N2, I'm on to S4 I'm sure a lot of the people are familiar with Cruzerlite and their line of TPU cases featuring Andy the Android character. The unique graphic design of these cases is what makes it stand out from other TPU cases. But as I mentioned before, eye candy will not last for too long if the quality of the case iis sub par. After testing these new S4 TPU cases, I can confirm that Cruzerlite delivered again and didn't cut any corners while still providing a great slim tpu case at a very reasonable price.
The first case I looked at was their Bugdroid Circuit model. The case itself is semi-transparent with a nice rubbery feeling. What makes it stand out is the etched out design of circuit traces surrounding Andy the Android. You can actually feel these etched out traces and they give you an additional grip when holding the phone. The bumper of the case wraps around the phone and provides a lip to keep it off the surface when placed display done. Now, here I have some concern. Perhaps maybe it's because I just reviewed exactly the same model of the case for my Note 2, but this lip felt a little shallow to me. Yes, it will keep the screen away from touching the surface, but I would prefer it to be a bit thicker for an additional drop protection. All the cutouts are precise and aligned perfectly. Please keep in mind that I'm suing a display model of S4 and that one has mic opening next to micro-usb which is not precisely aligned by itself (the case is actually all good). Power and volume buttons are open and easy to access through a cutout.
The second case is from their Androidified A2 series. The design also features Andy the Android and semi-transparent material. All the openings are precise and aligned perfectly. And again, I felt that bumper lip could have been thicker. Due to consistency between this and Bugdroid design, I think Cruzerlite was trying to slim down their TPU cases thus trying to avoid any extra bulk including bumper thickness. One thing to note, A2 series design add a textured side grip for an improved handling of the phone. Very nice touch.
As I also mentioned in my other review, overall these are very nice looking TPU cases for everyday basic use. These stand out with it's original design around friendly Andy the Android in the middle. Also, cases have a very reasonable price without sacrificing the quality. For those who like to change their cases on a regular basis and looking for a unique design, Cruzerlite line of TPU cases is definitely something to consider.
Now, here are the pictures for your enjoyment:
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Great review

Thinking of getting an orange one just to have an extra case..great review

also great pictures

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[REVIEW] BodyGuardz Carbon Fiber Armor

I bought the Bodyguardz Carbon Fiber Armor as I couldn't find a case that I liked. I'm not a big fan of those leather cases, which it seems is all you can find. I would love to have Samsung Book Case cover but it is WAY over priced. Having said that, I purchased this as it allows you to maintain the thinness of the tablet.
Pros:
Allows you to maintain the thinness of the Tablet
Attractive
Comes with a great screen protector (I'm not using it however - I have a Steinheil)
Great "Warranty"
Provides grip to the device
Quick Shipping
Color Options (Black, white, and Red)
Cons:
Pain in the ass to put on.
Thin strips on the sides look retarded.
Thin strips on the side don't protect the entire sides.
Did I mention the thin strips on the side?
Gaps between the back panel and side strips feel odd in the hand.
Provides very minimal protection.
Pricing is $29.99 and it comes with free shipping. I've attached some pictures for you to look at. Overall, I would recommend it for those of you looking for additional grip and a bit of protection. If you're looking to add some personalization to the tablet as well without adding a bulky case this is definitely for you. On a side note, I hope dev support picks up for this device. Half the reason I bought it
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Breezer23 said:
I bought the Bodyguardz Carbon Fiber Armor as I couldn't find a case that I liked. I'm not a big fan of those leather cases, which it seems is all you can find. I would love to have Samsung Book Case cover but it is WAY over priced. Having said that, I purchased this as it allows you to maintain the thinness of the tablet.
Pros:
Allows you to maintain the thinness of the Tablet
Attractive
Comes with a great screen protector (I'm not using it however - I have a Steinheil)
Great "Warranty"
Provides grip to the device
Quick Shipping
Color Options (Black, white, and Red)
Cons:
Pain in the ass to put on.
Thin strips on the sides look retarded.
Thin strips on the side don't protect the entire sides.
Did I mention the thin strips on the side?
Gaps between the back panel and side strips feel odd in the hand.
Provides very minimal protection.
Pricing is $29.99 and it comes with free shipping. I've attached some pictures for you to look at. Overall, I would recommend it for those of you looking for additional grip and a bit of protection. If you're looking to add some personalization to the tablet as well without adding a bulky case this is definitely for you. On a side note, I hope dev support picks up for this device. Half the reason I bought it
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Looks pretty sweet.

Hybrid (TPU & Silicone) case for $2 on ebay

This is my short review of some cheap $2 hybrid cases that I purchased from ebay. I'm using the GSM Galaxy Nexus and the fit is good and tight. They can be purchased here and from other sellers on ebay. I'm not affiliated with these sellers in any way. The case is a HYBRID case as it's made by thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and silicone material. It's more flexible than traditional hard cases made of polycarbonate (PC), yet it retains its shape better then soft rubber silicone cases. It gives full protection (top and bottom) unlike some other cases. You can access all of the buttons and ports easily. For the price, I think that these cases are pretty much unbeatable. I've used hard cases and full silicone cases on other phones before, but I never liked them. This is the perfect combination in my opinion. Hard cases are nice, but they don't offer much impact protection if you drop your phone and they tend to break easily. Silicone cases offers the best protection, but they are bulky and don't fit very snugly around the phone. Also, silicone cases are very flexible therefore they can slip off of the phone very easily. Hybrid cases offer much of the impact protection of silicone cases, but also the thinness and the snug fit of hard TPU cases. In my opinion, hybrid cases offers a great compromise between the two extremes.
Here is a short youtube video I made to give you a general overview of these cases. 1080p available as well.
Here are some photos that I took:
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Charcoal Matte
Red Matte
Clear White
You can also buy these colors on ebay​
Nice find, bought a white one
Recieved it, i put my otterbox commuter hardshell over it and it looks amazing!!
Best Cases, I have white, grey and black. I think white looks the best though
I may be necroposting but I have to post here and say that this is the best "cheap" case I bought so far off of eBay. This case fits tight and offers a very slim profile.
For less than $2, you really have nothing to lose and it fits perfectly as well. I got fed up with my previous cases because of the bulk and issues with feeling, so I ended up just not using any case. This is my daily driver as far as cases go.
Here are the black and blue covers that I just received.
Wow wish I found this thread earlier. I've been looking for a white tpu case for a while. These are dirt cheap also!
Thanks a lot buddy!
beuh_dave said:
Here are the black and blue covers that I just received.
Is that black or charcoal? I just ordered a black one and was hoping it would be a bit darker than that.
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SefEXE said:
beuh_dave said:
Here are the black and blue covers that I just received.
Is that black or charcoal? I just ordered a black one and was hoping it would be a bit darker than that.
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It's black. The charcoal case is pictured in the first post.
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hows the fit with extended 2000mah battery on the gsm nexus?

Review of Seidio ACTIVE S4 case with holster w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Seidio ACTIVE case with holster for Samsung Galaxy S4. http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs4k-bk.htm
For those familiar with Seidio line of cases, you will find S4 version to be in line with their other ACTIVE designs. Seidio ACTIVE case fits perfectly in between of their SURFACE and CONVERT lines. I wouldn't call it a slim case, but it's slimmer than some of the other dual layer cases. It also offers a decent protection thanks to its dual-layer design. Inner silicone shell is shock absorbent soft silicone with a wrap-around reinforced lip and side-grip molds. External shell, the exoskeleton, is made out of PC material with a nice flex and offers additional layer of corner/top, side, and back protection. The feel of this exoskeleton layer is very smooth and rubberized (Seidio signature) which gives you a good grip in addition to holding down the inner layer.
All the port openings have a perfect cutout and spot on alignment. Power and volume up/down buttons are covered, easy to push and a have great tactile response. Also, with inner layer being soft silicone, you never have to worry about your oddly shaped after-market micro-usb plugs or over-sized headphone connectors since those openings will stretch. I know some people prefer a tight layer around the phone without any pull. With ACTIVE there is some pull around areas where external exoskeleton is not holding it down, but it comes to an advantage for those who worry about their screen protectors since soft silicone wraps around and will not push on the edges of sp if you have the kind which comes closer to the phone's edge. Also, it offers a decent bumper so there is no worrying of putting the phone face down on the surface. Exoskeleton includes a signature magnetic kickstand which I found to have no interference with phone functionality. Kickstand is very solid and works great in landscape orientation of the phone. Don't forget, there is also a generous selection of colors for exoskeleton shell, and those colors look really awesome in rubberized finish.
Holster is another great bonus, and I find Seidio holster design with reinforced bottom corners and spring-loaded latch to be one of the best out there. With a felt inner lining there is no issue of scratching your screen. Fitment is perfect, like a glove. No worries about wobbling or sliding inside. Also, the clip swivels around to adjust the angle of how you want it to be mounted on the belt. Clip itself is very sturdy and heavy duty.
Overall, Seidio stayed consistent with a design and quality of their previous ACTIVE phone cases, so you will not be disappointed!
Here are the pictures:
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looks cool ive been looking for a case with a kickstand so i might just go with this one
I personally don't care for this case, but I just bought my step son this model for his S3, he loves it!
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Review of Seidio LEDGER Folio Case for Nexus 7 (2013) w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Seidio LEDGER Folio Case for Google Nexus 7 (2013 edition). http://www.seidioonline.com/google-nexus-7-2013-ledger-folio-case-dark-gray-p/csf1asn72-dg.htm
Let me start by saying that I'm already anticipating replies and comments with "but didn't you just reviewed a similar looking MoKo/Poetic slim case for less?" Sure, I did. If you are looking to save money and want to get a "typical" looking slim folio case - those are the one you should get. But if you want to get a very high quality (material, build, design) ultra-slim case for your 2013 Nexus 7 - Seidio LEDGER is for you. I don't want to put down one product in favor of the other, and I think its great that you have a choice which folio case to go with. But I do want to mention that premium price of Seidio LEDGER is fully justifiable by a significantly higher quality of the material/design/build and not because of the "brand name" tag. Let's take a closer look.
The box it arrived in is a typical red-themed package with an open front/back display so you can see the case from both sides. Most likely it's the same scaled down design used for iPad products, and as a matter of fact on the back of the package you will find a couple of references to 'iPad" in the description. No biggie, just the same text print used across different packages, I guess. Once you take it out of the box, you do notice right away how lightweight it feels. For comparison, I weighted it to be 108g vs MoKo/Poetic being 128g. In the same comparison, the height of the cases were the same, but LEDGER was thinner in depth and narrower in width when comparing to "competition". Now keep in mind, neither of these cases are designed for serious drop protection, but rather for slip protection and screen scratch protection. If you worry about drop protection, you will need to use something like DILEX from Seidio. So additional bulk of the case doesn't really make it more protective.
The base of the case, where Nexus 7 gets inserted, is made out of flexible soft rubbery touch PC material very similar to exoskeleton (or SURFACE) used in other Seidio cases. It has a very nice snug fit, and every port cutout precisely aligns with a tablet. This type of a material should survive a drop without a crack, although as you can imagine it's intended for light duty drop protection of your tablet. The inside of the case has a felted material to protect back of the tablet from scratches and to provide some shock absorption. The flip cover of the case is made out of some exotic Italian polyurethane material with a very unique to the touch cloth like textured exterior and soft micro fiber interior to protect the screen from scratches and direct impact. The cover is designed to activate Sleep function so it will turn display off and on as you close and open it. Also, in a typical folio design fashion, the cover has tri-fold to work as a kickstand for low (useful for typing) and high (useful for multimedia) viewing angles.
Overall, I was Very impressed with a design, material, and build quality of LEDGER. It looks and feels like a premium product, and when you hold it next to MoKo/Poetic similar looking cases - you can justify the premium price. What is important, you do have a choice, and hopefully my review will be able to help you in this decision.
Here are the pictures.
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Thanks for the review. Does the cover stay closed with magnets or does it flap around?
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Because its so slim and narrow, there is no room for magnetic latch. It will open if you flip it upside down.
Hi,
It seems that the sleeper function is available with it :
http://www.seidioonline.com/google-nexus-7-2013-ledger-folio-case-dark-gray-p/csf1asn72-dg.htm
Regards,
DuCray
vectron said:
Because its so slim and narrow, there is no room for magnetic latch. It will open if you flip it upside down.
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Dang. This case would've been perfect with a mechanism to keep it closed. It's exactly what I was looking for. Something around the same size, but better quality than the Poetic Slimline/Moko Ultra Slim. Oh well. The search continues. Thanks for the in-depth review!
Got this one for my gf. She loves it so far.

Review of Otterbox Symmetry case for S6 w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Otterbox Symmetry case for Galaxy S6. http://www.otterbox.com/en-us/samsung-galaxy-s6/symmetry-series-case/sam28-galaxy-s6.html (available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-SYMMETRY-Samsung-Galaxy-Packaging/dp/B00TYTDN9I/)
Typically when you are at Best Buy or at your local carrier store, you always see Defender/Commuter on the shelves – two well known smartphone case models from Otterbox. But with a high demand for a durable protection while keeping it slim, Otterbox came up with a new single piece case design called Symmetry. Here is what I found after reviewing their S6 version.
Arrived in their typical retail packaging, you get a good glimpse of the case under the clear cover of the front display. Otterbox refers to their new Symmetry Series as "balancing protection and style". I guess that's were a symmetry comes from, to give you the best of both worlds. Otterbox cases have their own unique style and selection of different colors, but they always put protection ahead of style as their #1 priority. With Symmetry they truly moved forward balancing both without sacrificing either one.
The case has a slick dual layer molded design where inner shock absorbent rubber frame is fused with outer PC drop/scratch protection hard shell. Looks like Otterbox decided to reduce the weight of the case, and they switched off from using a denser honeycomb pattern found in other cases, but shock absorption is still decent. The outer shell has a tough matte finish which is not slippery in your hands and enhanced by a rubber grip of inner shell bumper sticking out from underneath and wrapping around the edges of the S6. You get a decent beveled edge to keep the screen off the surface when placed face down. Every port is open and perfectly aligned without any obstruction. Even the power and volume covered rubber buttons are easier to push, in comparison to my Note 4 Symmetry case version.
Overall, if you want to cut down on a bulk of your case and prefer a single piece design that will look good and also will give you a protection on a level of Commuter series (minus micro-usb and headphone port covers) - Symmetry will be a great choice to consider!
Here are the pictures.
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Nice, Thank You.
Just received this case for my phone this afternoon - same color, even! I've never owned an OtterBox case and this one is vastly different from the slim cases I've typically used. I was previously using the Spigen Slim Armor case for my S6 but I'm a bit disappointed with the flush volume and power buttons, unlike the Slim Armor case for the S4. Not sure about you guys, but I like being able to actually feel which buttons I'm pressing! So far, I'm fairly pleased with this OtterBox Symmetry case.
Nice. Are the padded X's inside the back of the case that soft foam material or a harder rubber?
felloffthetruck said:
Nice. Are the padded X's inside the back of the case that soft foam material or a harder rubber?
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Semi-hard rubber... Btw, will have review of S6 Edge symmetry case later today.
Nice and helpful review - thanks.
The thing I dislike with a lot of cases, is the company logo that tends to get plastered over the case - it can make a premium case look quite cheap imo.

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