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Capdase alumor bumper duoframe, any good?

The aluminum bumper from capdae looks nice. I like the black/gold especially, or maybe the all silver color. Has anyone tried it yet? I want to know how rigid it is, if it really is aluminum, and whether it is smooth and cool to the touch. Also wanted to know if the break where the two pieces snap together can be easily felt, and if the finish is good and smooth with no sharp or rough places. I've bought cheap snap-on hard cases and the break where they snap on was always rough and unpleasant.
Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpNyO1AaOUg
Here's the same thing for the S2. It's easier to see the bumper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRHvtTb4j-s

katamari201 said:
The aluminum bumper from capdae looks nice. I like the black/gold especially, or maybe the all silver color. Has anyone tried it yet? I want to know how rigid it is, if it really is aluminum, and whether it is smooth and cool to the touch. Also wanted to know if the break where the two pieces snap together can be easily felt, and if the finish is good and smooth with no sharp or rough places. I've bought cheap snap-on hard cases and the break where they snap on was always rough and unpleasant.
Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpNyO1AaOUg
Here's the same thing for the S2. It's easier to see the bumper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRHvtTb4j-s
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I have one, it's pretty good! The frame itself is definitely aluminium (checked for solidity and sonorous...ity and confirm it's metal) Takes a little effort to snap it together, but once in place it's extremely solid with no flex whatsoever. The frame is also slightly raised at the back in each corner so the camera lens does not touch the "surface" when you put it down (something that was crucial to me and not clear from the pictures)
The only slight downside is that the metal is quite smooth so it's a little slippery compared to my previous leather case (unsurprising!) and the brushed effect is only average, would have preferred a "matte" effect but that's only a minor gripe.
As for sharp edges, the only edges I really notice are around the stylus gap but even these aren't particularly sharp, just 90° cuts.
This frame is definitely not going anywhere without the opening tool, that's for sure!

Why do people put these bumpers on their phones...I mean on a phone like the iPhone or S2 where it's small, I'd get it...but on a large phone like the Note....I just find it so fugly.

PoisonWolf said:
Why do people put these bumpers on their phones...I mean on a phone like the iPhone or S2 where it's small, I'd get it...but on a large phone like the Note....I just find it so fugly.
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Considering it's up to them since they bought it..
Tell you what, you can buy me another Note and put whatever you want on it.

What kind of aluminum is it and how does it feel? Say in comparison to the iPad (abit rough but nice), iPad2/3 (a bit too smooth and not as rigid as first ipad), iPhone (stainless steel-ish), samsung phones like the s8500 wave and omnia 7 (brushed and too rough, not very rigid). I guess any household item or gadget to describe it would be nice. Would like to also know how much of a surface area increase does it provide over just the bare chrome trim, and whether it is easier and more comfortable to hold with it on. Holding it comfortably and securely is my main focus. Oh, also wanted to know whether there is any soft material in the inside, especially where it touches the front glass, to protect the phone from getting scratched by the frame.

katamari201 said:
What kind of aluminum is it and how does it feel? Say in comparison to the iPad (abit rough but nice), iPad2/3 (a bit too smooth and not as rigid as first ipad), iPhone (stainless steel-ish), samsung phones like the s8500 wave and omnia 7 (brushed and too rough, not very rigid). I guess any household item or gadget to describe it would be nice. Would like to also know how much of a surface area increase does it provide over just the bare chrome trim, and whether it is easier and more comfortable to hold with it on. Holding it comfortably and securely is my main focus. Oh, also wanted to know whether there is any soft material in the inside, especially where it touches the front glass, to protect the phone from getting scratched by the frame.
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The only soft inside is on the back section in the four corners. The phone does not move around at all so there is no risk of scratching, which is also coupled with the fact that aluminium physically cannot scratch Gorilla Glass - in fact your screen will scratch the aluminium!
As for holding it, there is a certain degree of personal opinion involved. Some people would find the ridge on the back surface (the cutout of the frame where it meets the battery cover) uncomfortable, however I really like it because it provided a gripping point for your fingers when holding one handed a bit like the finger ridges on some digital cameras.
Size-wise, it only adds ~2mm on each side so not much of a difference.
The finish is brushed aluminium, so cannot be compared to any iDevice because they are all matte/sandblasted. The finish reminds me of the brushed aluminium of the Hyper Osiris PC case (mainly because I had one of these myself for a while) If you do a Google Images search and filter for large images you'll get a good view of the finish style. One thing for sure, it definitely does not flex when pushed anywhere!

capdase usually has good, reliable and cheaper cases for those on a budget i think in some you get a free screen gaurd too which is like killing two birds with one stone

nikethdesouza said:
capdase usually has good, reliable and cheaper cases for those on a budget i think in some you get a free screen gaurd too which is like killing two birds with one stone
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Forgot to mention that bit, my Duo Frame came with a screen protector as well. Not applied it yet though!

Unicorn Beetle case vs the Cyclops case?

Cyclops case
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-pro.../cyclops-case-samsung-galaxy-s-iv-active.aspx
Unicorn Beetle Case
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Samsung-Galaxy-Active-Unicorn/dp/B00DY5UVK2
Has anyone tried these out?
What I am really looking for is a case that adds some extra waterproofing and a bike mount so that I can use the phone on my bike as a bike computer.

Buzz_Litebeer said:
Cyclops case
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-pro.../cyclops-case-samsung-galaxy-s-iv-active.aspx
Unicorn Beetle Case
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Samsung-Galaxy-Active-Unicorn/dp/B00DY5UVK2
Has anyone tried these out?
What I am really looking for is a case that adds some extra waterproofing and a bike mount so that I can use the phone on my bike as a bike computer.
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I own two of the Unicorn Beetle Cases, and had the Cyclops in my hands for a few minutes since my friend has one. I didn't like the Cyclops since it feels too "mushy" for my taste, but I'd say it *definitely* will offer more drop & rain protection if that is what you are looking for. I've never dropped a phone (knock on wood) and really just wanted a nice looking scratch protector type of case that is not too bulky, and the Beetle is great for that, but I don't think it would fare very well if it fell from a moving bike...

I ordered the black/yellow Unicorn Beetle, should be in a few days even thought it's a bit ridiculous: the tracking info showed it shipped from Memphis TN then to Phoenix AZ and then to Compton CA which basically means they leaped clear over Las Vegas NV in the process instead of just drop-shipping it here, go figure. I mean I know we're north of that route by a margin but even so, shipping companies (apparently this is coming by DHL) just can't seem to be efficient at all sometimes.
Anyway, once it arrives I'll post my opinions and thoughts on it but as stated it probably won't get here till Monday at the earliest.
But I can always hope...

Ok, got my Unicorn Beetle case and I absolutely love it - I chose the black/yellow color combination. A near-perfect fit (will explain that in a moment), gives the phone a really solid feel, not that it doesn't feel that way already but the additional weight and size just adds a bit more "uNF" to the overall heft of carrying the GS4A.
Now, about the near-perfect fit in my situation - I'm not saying this will be the same for everyone else but it was for me and I'll explain my "fix" for it as well.
When I first put the Beetle case on I loved it right at that moment, but after a few more moments I began to realize that the extremely snug fit was causing a problem: the power button was so "tight" it literally was acting like a touch-sensitive control just like the screen is. I mean it: I could just touch that side "bump" on the case and the power would go on and off with nary any pressure whatsoever. There was literally no space whatsoever and the power button section of the case was not only constantly touching the power button but pushing on it so it was like a micron or whatever away from making contact.
That wasn't going to work.
I removed the case and looked into the inner area where the power button of the GS4A makes contact with the case and noted there was a tiny "bump" added, probably with the intention of making sure the contact was made with the power button. Problem is that tiny plastic "bump" or hump or whatever you or the case maker might call it is/was about 0.5mm tall, give or take a tenth of a millimeter, so I took a razor blade and bent the side of the case (the grey rubber-like material, not the hard yellow plastic) enough so that I could shave - for lack of a better term - that little bump or hump so it was totally gone and the entire area inside the power button on the case was flush and flat.
Put the GS4A back in the now modded case and voila, not only was that issue taken care of in a few seconds but now there's a small amount of space between the physical button and the case portion that covers it - when I press in I can feel the rubberized grey plastic actually give just a bit, and I can feel the power button click physically as it does when it's "naked" and case free.
But, then I noticed that the volume buttons - the Volume Up button specifically - were doing exactly the same thing so, I removed the GS4A from the case again - I didn't check it for that little "bump" of extra material the first time because I wasn't having any problems with the volume at first.
Anyway, looking into the area inside the case on the volume buttons I noted another similar "bump" of extra material, one for each specific button (Up/Down) but this little bump was maybe 1/4th as thick as the one on the power button side was. I mean literally this was like a sheet of notebook paper thick while the power button bump was 4 or 5, big difference.
I did the razor shave thing on the volume button side and...
I am happy to report this case is pretty much perfect for me now.
The little mods I did took seconds but now the power and the volume buttons are working as expected, with just a tiny very tiny amount of spacing between how tight they were to now having that give that I notice when I press the buttons, I can feel them being pushed and get the click whereas with the case in original condition the buttons themselves felt rock solid with no give at all, and now we know why.
So, I'd give this case a 9.9 easy (there are no 10's, in anything), and would order another one without hesitation if I had a second GS4A. I'm a large guy (6'6" tall) and I have somewhat large hands, not gargantuan ones or anything, but whereas before with the bare GS4A feeling solid in my hand, with the Unicorn Beetle case on it, I feel like I could hold it while punching a hole in a brick wall or something and not think twice about it. The added ridges and nubs along the sides just kind of fit the size of my hand and the insides of my fingers when I grasp it, well, as perfectly as I could have expected.
Also, the cutout where the camera lens and LED flash are located has a huge spacing now, almost an 1/8th of an inch so you probably won't end up having to clean the lens nearly as often because of potential finger/palm prints on it. Helps a lot when it's laying on the backside as well.
If you want a solid case that looks great (my opinion of course), is fairly cheap in price (paid $9 + shipping = $14.99 for mine and worth every cent at this moment), the Unicorn Beetle for the Galaxy S4 Active is highly recommended.
(only camera I have presently is the one - two actually - in the GS4A so I have no pics to share, if you've seen the pics of the case then you pretty see what it really is)
Disclaimer: while the mod that I did - shaving off a half millimeter of excess plastic inside the inner area of the case where the buttons are located - has made it near-perfect for me and my use, minor manufacturing differences could mean that someone else using the same case (unmodded) might not have such incredibly close/tight tolerances as mine did, so YMMV. I just figured I'd spill my guts about my direct first-hand experience with the case and what I did to make it that much better. If you wish to do the mod that I did, just be careful with any sharp cutting tools you may choose to get it done.

Is the Unicorn beetle a rubberized case (IE if dropped will it help protect the screen from damage?)
br0adband said:
Ok, got my Unicorn Beetle case and I absolutely love it - I chose the black/yellow color combination. A near-perfect fit (will explain that in a moment), gives the phone a really solid feel, not that it doesn't feel that way already but the additional weight and size just adds a bit more "uNF" to the overall heft of carrying the GS4A.
Now, about the near-perfect fit in my situation - I'm not saying this will be the same for everyone else but it was for me and I'll explain my "fix" for it as well.
When I first put the Beetle case on I loved it right at that moment, but after a few more moments I began to realize that the extremely snug fit was causing a problem: the power button was so "tight" it literally was acting like a touch-sensitive control just like the screen is. I mean it: I could just touch that side "bump" on the case and the power would go on and off with nary any pressure whatsoever. There was literally no space whatsoever and the power button section of the case was not only constantly touching the power button but pushing on it so it was like a micron or whatever away from making contact.
That wasn't going to work.
I removed the case and looked into the inner area where the power button of the GS4A makes contact with the case and noted there was a tiny "bump" added, probably with the intention of making sure the contact was made with the power button. Problem is that tiny plastic "bump" or hump or whatever you or the case maker might call it is/was about 0.5mm tall, give or take a tenth of a millimeter, so I took a razor blade and bent the side of the case (the grey rubber-like material, not the hard yellow plastic) enough so that I could shave - for lack of a better term - that little bump or hump so it was totally gone and the entire area inside the power button on the case was flush and flat.
Put the GS4A back in the now modded case and voila, not only was that issue taken care of in a few seconds but now there's a small amount of space between the physical button and the case portion that covers it - when I press in I can feel the rubberized grey plastic actually give just a bit, and I can feel the power button click physically as it does when it's "naked" and case free.
But, then I noticed that the volume buttons - the Volume Up button specifically - were doing exactly the same thing so, I removed the GS4A from the case again - I didn't check it for that little "bump" of extra material the first time because I wasn't having any problems with the volume at first.
Anyway, looking into the area inside the case on the volume buttons I noted another similar "bump" of extra material, one for each specific button (Up/Down) but this little bump was maybe 1/4th as thick as the one on the power button side was. I mean literally this was like a sheet of notebook paper thick while the power button bump was 4 or 5, big difference.
I did the razor shave thing on the volume button side and...
I am happy to report this case is pretty much perfect for me now.
The little mods I did took seconds but now the power and the volume buttons are working as expected, with just a tiny very tiny amount of spacing between how tight they were to now having that give that I notice when I press the buttons, I can feel them being pushed and get the click whereas with the case in original condition the buttons themselves felt rock solid with no give at all, and now we know why.
So, I'd give this case a 9.9 easy (there are no 10's, in anything), and would order another one without hesitation if I had a second GS4A. I'm a large guy (6'6" tall) and I have somewhat large hands, not gargantuan ones or anything, but whereas before with the bare GS4A feeling solid in my hand, with the Unicorn Beetle case on it, I feel like I could hold it while punching a hole in a brick wall or something and not think twice about it. The added ridges and nubs along the sides just kind of fit the size of my hand and the insides of my fingers when I grasp it, well, as perfectly as I could have expected.
Also, the cutout where the camera lens and LED flash are located has a huge spacing now, almost an 1/8th of an inch so you probably won't end up having to clean the lens nearly as often because of potential finger/palm prints on it. Helps a lot when it's laying on the backside as well.
If you want a solid case that looks great (my opinion of course), is fairly cheap in price (paid $9 + shipping = $14.99 for mine and worth every cent at this moment), the Unicorn Beetle for the Galaxy S4 Active is highly recommended.
(only camera I have presently is the one - two actually - in the GS4A so I have no pics to share, if you've seen the pics of the case then you pretty see what it really is)
Disclaimer: while the mod that I did - shaving off a half millimeter of excess plastic inside the inner area of the case where the buttons are located - has made it near-perfect for me and my use, minor manufacturing differences could mean that someone else using the same case (unmodded) might not have such incredibly close/tight tolerances as mine did, so YMMV. I just figured I'd spill my guts about my direct first-hand experience with the case and what I did to make it that much better. If you wish to do the mod that I did, just be careful with any sharp cutting tools you may choose to get it done.
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Buzz_Litebeer said:
Is the Unicorn beetle a rubberized case (IE if dropped will it help protect the screen from damage?)
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With mine, which I now realize isn't black/yellow at all but a very dark gray/yellow combo, the yellow part of the case is plastic, plain and simple - a tap of the finger or a pen will tell you that. But the gray portion is some kind of rubberized or rubber-like material that has a minor amount of flex to it, some give, some take.
I see people grabbing similar cases that have cutouts (large ones) for the volume and power buttons and personally I can't stand those kinds of cases myself. If I'm buying something to protect the device I want as much as possible of the device body/surface protected to the maximum potential, and given this one does that extremely well it's why I give it high marks as I did.
I don't consider this case to be "shock-proof" in any respects since it's such a tight fit. It's not like the Otterbox Defender for the GS4A (now available but of course insanely costly considering it's a case) which is a rubberized inner case with the harder outer shell that does provide some level of shock-resistance.
As my GS4A already has a cracked digitizer (that still functions without any dead spots or zones), I'm damned sure not intending to drop it at any time 'cause if that happens I'm pretty confident I'll kill it by doing so.
So to clarify: the Unicorn Beetle case is hard plastic on the very backside which melds into the slightly softer and very slightly more flexible sides. If it was entirely made of the harder plastic material it would probably require being in two parts or else you wouldn't be able to get the phone into the case at all.

I have both...
I have both the unicorn beetle and the trident cyclops and I have to say I prefer this case over both. I cant post links, so just search for this: black perforated net hybrid galaxy s4 active - on eBay and it'll pop right up. It has a better feel in my hand and it seems to provide more protection than the unicorn beetle, though admittedly not more than the cyclops. Funny, this one is cheaper than both and I liked it better. The perforated part is a rubberized hard material, and the inner shell is silicone. It also seems less bulky than both. Another reason I like it over the bulky cyclops trident case is that Im also using the bodyguardz tempered glass screen protector linked here. The plastic built in protector on the cyclops trident gets in the way.
Morgan

I am quite happy with the unicorn beetle case. I bought it a couple weeks ago because my bulky full-protection case wouldn't fit in my car dock, yet I still wanted protection and a TPU case anyway. Its been awesome ANYWAY just sayin.

br0adband said:
So to clarify: the Unicorn Beetle case is hard plastic on the very backside which melds into the slightly softer and very slightly more flexible sides. If it was entirely made of the harder plastic material it would probably require being in two parts or else you wouldn't be able to get the phone into the case at all.
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Is the inside TPU or hard plastic? I ask because I want to buy the missus a new case (the Tudia TPU works good, but she needs a bit more protection; she doesn't know how to NOT drop phones ) but I've had bad luck with hard plastic cases scratching the crap out of phones and not actually protecting them when dropped. I had a S2 w/hard plastic shell and when dropped the stupid case would come apart! It scratched the crap out of the bezel as well, I definitely was not happy with it. I know it's a 1-piece case but I'd prefer to have TPU touching the phone on the insides, hard plastic is ok on the outside.
(Yes, I cleaned the case pretty regularly to keep dust/dirt out, it still scratched my phone more than it should have in a really short period of time)

Not sure what the difference is but the yellow portion on mine is hard plastic; the grey portions are a softer more flexible material so if that's what "TPU" is then there's your answer.

br0adband said:
Not sure what the difference is but the yellow portion on mine is hard plastic; the grey portions are a softer more flexible material so if that's what "TPU" is then there's your answer.
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Looking at the pics on Amazon it was hard to really tell if the inside is TPU or hard plastic (TPU is the flexible rubber, usually) but you answered my question! I prefer TPU over hard plastic as I said in the above question, I think it's pretty shock resistant after using one for several months on my Rugby Smart. If Seidio used that over the soft silicone or hard plastic I'd be a lot happier... TPU is the best of both IMO.

IMissPalmOS said:
I own two of the Unicorn Beetle Cases, and had the Cyclops in my hands for a few minutes since my friend has one. I didn't like the Cyclops since it feels too "mushy" for my taste, but I'd say it *definitely* will offer more drop & rain protection if that is what you are looking for. I've never dropped a phone (knock on wood) and really just wanted a nice looking scratch protector type of case that is not too bulky, and the Beetle is great for that, but I don't think it would fare very well if it fell from a moving bike...
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Is the back of the beatle case flat? I am thinking of getting it and putting a quad lock mount on it so i can put it on my bike.

Buzz_Litebeer said:
Is the back of the beatle case flat? I am thinking of getting it and putting a quad lock mount on it so i can put it on my bike.
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Not totally, no. The outer edge that looks glossy in photos is raised. The highest points are the middle portions on either side, raised about 1.5mm. Also the portion that has the SUPCASE logo in some pictures (but not in reality) is raised and textured a tiny bit.
EDIT: After looking at the quad lock in your other post, it looks like it would work fine with the beetle case. It is flat where you'd need it to be.

Does anybody have ADOPTED Protective Case?

Can someone tell us more about this case? Does the case cover buttons? Are buttons easy to press? Is it thick or easy to grip? Can some one upload some pix showing cutouts?
Thanks

I couldn't get a good read on this case, which is specifically why I didn't go with it. That and the high price point. $20 is a lot of money for a one-piece case, but about right for a two-piece case.
By my assessment and my knowledge of phone cases, here's what I'd expect from the ADOPTED case:
1) raised covers over the buttons.
2) button cover and inside surface made of TPU or similar mid-density flexible plastic.
3) outer surface made of either TPU (my suspicion), or made of a harder plastic. If 2 materials, then permanently affixed. Otherwise, 1 material, just one piece.
Presently, I'm suggesting the Lightning Knight Armor Defender case which goes for about $8 on Amazon. It is a two-piece design, with an inner sleeve made of silicone, and an outer polycarbonate shell. It's not the best design in terms of fit and finish. However, we're still very early into the N5X's accessory availability. A better design will come out. May as well get something decent enough for the moment, and switch to something nicer later.

Ive got the adopted case, because My spigen thin case was impeding on the microphone functioning. The adopted case has a really nice feel to it. The back is a smooth but not too slippery flexible material. The sides have a fine or to mid fine grain to them, but feels really good in the hand. The case through one five minute phone call did not impede any hearing or speaking functions. Overall I am very happy with it.
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Loving ADOPTED So Far.
I've provided some photos. In the hand, it doesn't get annoying. My worry is with the clear frost option though. I feel it might be discoloring over time. :-/ It is slightly stubborn to remove, but that's a good thing when dropped. Easy to put on though. Brilliant start. I'll look for other cases but this one will always satisfy me.

you guys are the best! Thanks for all the info and pictures. I think this case looks good and you guys say it feels good in hand and is not slippery. I wanted something simple and this might do the trick.

How does it compare with one of the bugdroid cases, if anyone has had both? I'm sure they both fit perfectly but am looking for the one that adds the least bulk! ? The phone is just right width-wise without a case but it's just too slippery to hold, I'm sure I'll drop it so a TPU case is a must I think... ?
Thanks!

I had the clear frost one first but I didn't end up liking it. FYI my 5x is the black one. Ended up ordering the black case and returning the clear one. The case is nice. Materials feel nice in the hand and is pretty grippy. The edges go over the front a good amount for protection and the side buttons are comfortable and easy to use. The back is smooth while the edges around the phone has a slight texture to it for a more grippy feel. The case fits on very securely.

cheezycheeto said:
I had the clear frost one first but I didn't end up liking it. FYI my 5x is the black one. Ended up ordering the black case and returning the clear one. The case is nice. Materials feel nice in the hand and is pretty grippy. The edges go over the front a good amount for protection and the side buttons are comfortable and easy to use. The back is smooth while the edges around the phone has a slight texture to it for a more grippy feel. The case fits on very securely.
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Cheeto, thanks for great pix. I just ordered the same black case for my phone.

I have this case and like it pretty well except for one thing: the part that wraps around to the front is too wide. I find it difficult to swipe from the edges successfully without pushing it out slightly with my thumb. Very annoying. I've currently got two other cases on their way and hopefully I'll like one of them better. I've never had this issue with any other case on any other phone, and when I look at the design of my old cases, I see that they all have a beveled edge on the front and they keep it as thin as possible, unlike the Adopted case.

waldox said:
I have this case and like it pretty well except for one thing: the part that wraps around to the front is too wide. I find it difficult to swipe from the edges successfully without pushing it out slightly with my thumb. Very annoying. I've currently got two other cases on their way and hopefully I'll like one of them better. I've never had this issue with any other case on any other phone, and when I look at the design of my old cases, I see that they all have a beveled edge on the front and they keep it as thin as possible, unlike the Adopted case.
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So how did the two cases fair out against the adopted? The thickness and stuff.

I have this case and while I didn't love it at first I've come to really like it. Its thicker and more protective than most of the regular tpu cases but yet doesn't add too much bulk.
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official fabric case

Just looking to see everyone's a experience with these
I have one and Idk if my hands are small but I find its hard to grip and feels also slippery...
Just me?

I have the light gray one with the mint green power button on my white 3 XL and yeah it's slippery. I love the aesthetics and feel, but it is slippery. When I prop the phone up against something to watch a video in landscape mode, it just slides out.

I had the fabric case for the 2 XL and returned it because it was indeed slippery in the hand it was also more chunky than the current generation. Fast forward to today, I own the spigen rugged case for my new 3XL, and I bought the fabric case to give it a try. It's a lot more slim, and coverage on the front corners is questionable if it took a direct hit when dropped. I can say that it is not so much slipper in the hand. It is moreso grippy than last year's, but still doesnt grip on hard surfaces like when being propped up as one of the other replies suggested. For now, the spigen is staying in a drawer at home. I prefer the look, feel, and prestige of the fabric case.

c_86 said:
Just looking to see everyone's a experience with these
I have one and Idk if my hands are small but I find its hard to grip and feels also slippery...
Just me?
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Love the fabric case! Also had one for 2xl and as nice as that one was, the newer one is better. It's slimmer, grippier (not a word), and has better coverage along bottom. It looks great and the fit is perfect, along with the buttons being nice to press too.
The only downside, mentioned by others but not necessarily shared by me, is that the lip is on the smallish side.
I don't have an issue with the lip. If you lay it on a flat surface the glass does not touch so that's good by me.
I also have the Bellroy leather case (super nice) and just ordered the Simply Carbon Fiber case which I'm hoping is as nice as it looks.

im using the indigo on my pixel 3 xl , but i just noticed something i took the phone out of the cover to wipe it ,
i saw a deep scratch on the left side , i did not use my phone without cover . but i think a dust was inside the side and with squeeze feature the phone got scratched.
always check inside the cover

Evutec S-series case

TL;DR: buy if you want more grip on the phone and don't mind minimal protection, don't expect a premium product as it's average at best.
This may or may not be the case for you. The case is extremely cool looking with the carbon weave under a smoked layer of resin that feels somewhat rubbery if you ever had a oneplus "karbon" case you'll know the texture its grippy but not so much that it grabs onto lint and anything else that may be residing in your pocket. It's also extremely thin, I didn't measure it but their claims of being less than 1mm thick seem very true there isn't much bulk added to the phone nor weight. Both pieces of the case comes with semi sticky pads (more like post it note sticky not 3m double sided tape) on them to keep it planted onto the device which definitely helps it stay put unlike the issues some experienced with other cases, it does however make the phone difficult to open since the case covers the beveled edges and makes them pretty flat with the inner screen.
Now onto the negatives of which there are a few, the biggest issue and the one that ruined the case for me isthe fact that it doesn't cover the bottom of the chin leaving everything exposed, and worse yet the piece that covers the front of the chin seems like it'd be perfect to trap dirt under and grind it into that gorgeous aluminum. Normally I avoid cases that don't offer bottom protection like that but in the case of Evutec there's almost no indication in the product photos of the case not covering the chin. My other issue is with the quality of the case, there's sharp edges all around the case, especially where the chin curves out, material is also very uneven and the curves don't match up from side to side. Overall I'd say it's a $10-$15 case not a whopping $60 in terms of the quality.
Note: the red vinyl on the phone under case wasn't on it when I initially got the case and it fit the same with or without vinyl.

Not that there a lot of options, but the Evutec is far better than the Case-Mate. I like that the Evutec has the double-sided tape, the case stays on.

beaker77 said:
Not that there a lot of options, but the Evutec is far better than the Case-Mate. I like that the Evutec has the double-sided tape, the case stays on.
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It's extremely overpriced for something that doesn't even cover the bottom of the phone, kinda disappointing since their cases for other phones are very high quality at a third of the price of this.

sanyokt4j said:
It's extremely overpriced for something that doesn't even cover the bottom of the phone, kinda disappointing since their cases for other phones are very high quality at a third of the price of this.
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Just noticed the hinge and chin can be damaged if dropped because of lack of protection. I hope we get more options soon.