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Hi,
I just bought a SGS2 and I´m looking for good protection for it. I have a the top Ottercase case for my Atrix but it´s super bulky and it bothers me in my jeans pocket after sometime. What good, similar, thiner alternatives do I have? I really like the fact that the Otter cases use a non adherisive screen cover though.
Thoughts?
thanks
Rafa
rawfa said:
Hi,
I just bought a SGS2 and I´m looking for good protection for it. I have a the top Ottercase case for my Atrix but it´s super bulky and it bothers me in my jeans pocket after sometime. What good, similar, thiner alternatives do I have? I really like the fact that the Otter cases use a non adherisive screen cover though.
Thoughts?
thanks
Rafa
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Are you aware of the magical search button?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125615
You should actualy read what is written before posting sarcastic comments. I´m asking for ALTERNATIVES to the Otter cases.
I've got a case-mate pop!case. It adds a little bulk, but I actually kind of like the new dimensions of the phone. It's got a hard outer shell with a rubberized inner shell and sides. We have a member who did a pretty good review of it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ry0Lnhva4
Casemate Pop is a great case, better than the Casemate tough imo.
Otterbox Commuter series (not the super bulky version) has just been released too.
Thanks, guys. The casemate pop cases look really cool with the little colapsible stand. Does it also have a no adhesive protection for the screen? It´s also pricier than the Otter.
rawfa said:
Thanks, guys. The casemate pop cases look really cool with the little colapsible stand. Does it also have a no adhesive protection for the screen? It´s also pricier than the Otter.
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it doesn't come with a screen protector film of any kind, but the edges of the case are slightly raised to protect the screen from making contact with a surface when laid flat.
Screen protectors can be bought separately, letting you customize exactly what kind you want, from a cheapie static flim, all the way up to a $30 sgp glas cover.
Thanks for the link to the review, didn't know the Pop existed.
I have the Tough case and I'm not so sure the Pop is a batter case.
The Tough has hard left and right sides and soft top and botton, the Pop is the reverse. If you spend most of your time holding the phone in portrait view you would want harder sides. The harder sides also means less dust gets in under the case.
The tough also has a proper cut out around the head phone port, If you have an angled jack on your headphones it won't fit the Pop.
The Pop is also deeper than the Tough, i.e. the Pop is the same depth all over the back, the Tough has the lip just the phone back.
However, the Pop does seem easier to take on/off and it's not black which is a plus.
Mujja said:
Thanks for the link to the review, didn't know the Pop existed.
I have the Tough case and I'm not so sure the Pop is a batter case.
The Tough has hard left and right sides and soft top and botton, the Pop is the reverse. If you spend most of your time holding the phone in portrait view you would want harder sides. The harder sides also means less dust gets in under the case.
The tough also has a proper cut out around the head phone port, If you have an angled jack on your headphones it won't fit the Pop.
The Pop is also deeper than the Tough, i.e. the Pop is the same depth all over the back, the Tough has the lip just the phone back.
However, the Pop does seem easier to take on/off and it's not black which is a plus.
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True story about the angled headphone jacks.
As far as the portrait view, the soft rubber sides make it easier to grip. I prefer them that way.
Not sure about the dust yet, I've only had the case a few days.
I´ve just saw that the galaxy I bought actually comes with a barely there casemate. I guess I´ll look for a protective film for the screen now...I had the invisible shield for a while on my regular galaxy s but I found it stuck too much to your fingers...I was thinking of maybe getting one of those bestskinever films.
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Not sure about the dust yet, I've only had the case a few days.
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Make sure you take it out and give it a clean at least once a week. Dust and grime builds up just under the edges with all cases and the SGS2's shiny bezel could get stained, just the the iPhone 3s.
Are there any slim cases (hard of course) that also cover the top? I have the Pop case and I love it, but I also want a slim case that isn't TPU or silicone. I have the Ringke Rearth cases, too, and they're fantastic. But i'd simply like a hard case, too. Any ideas?
Im ordering one like you mean both soft & hard case with full protection, directly from korean not sgp which not included the top area
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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.
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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...
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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.
So, I ordered this bumper case on Christmas Eve, and it ended up taking 15 business days for me to receive it, due to delays and because the product was being shipped from the UK, while I live in the US.
The case consists of plastic/TPU like frame with rubber going around it. The case was actually quite hard for me to put on, however, I think it might be because I have a skinomi full body protector on it, so it does take a bit of a push to get it in. Another thing is, the power and volume buttons can be kind of hard to push, and the camera button especially, but once again, I have a protective skin on the inside, so it is harder for me than it may be for you if you do not have one on it. I have attached a diagram that may give a better idea on this issue.
There is a nice grip to it, and there is alot of space between the rubber part of the case and the screen for you to set on the desk on the back or face-down, I even have a nillkin glass screen protector on the front, and it lies on its front side just fine.
Now, the bad thing about this case is that my magnetic charging cable did not fit at all. I had no choice but to modify the cable. I took a knife and cut off the sides, filed them down a bit, and then take some elmer's glue to fill in areas where I cut too deep. After that, it fit perfectly fine, and I have no issues with it what-so-ever. Note that I am using a 3rd party charging cable, I am not sure if the original DK31 cable will fit without any modifications.
The case comes in black, white, and purple. I have attached the links to the case and the respective colors below, as well as pictures of my own. Pictures were taken with my sister's Nexus 5 on 4.4.2 Stock KitKat.
Black:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-slim-bumper-frame-for-sony-xperia-z1-black-p41877.htm
White:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-slim-bumper-frame-for-sony-xperia-z1-white-p41878.htm
Purple:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-slim-bumper-frame-for-sony-xperia-z1-purple-p41879.htm
UPDATE: So I went ahead and removed the skinomi side guards, and the buttons are ever so slightly easier to press. The most noticable difference is the dedicated camera button, as it was extremely hard to push down all the way in order to launch the camera application, and use it to take images. I'm actually kind of glad that I took them off.
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One of the best reviews i have seem for this case! My friend actually just got this case today and had the same problem with the magnetic charging port. They should have checked that out prior to release XD. Anyways, Solid review. Thanks granted
kusanou said:
The case consists of plastic/TPU like frame with rubber going around it. The case was actually quite hard for me to put on, however, I think it might be because I have a skinomi full body protector on it, so it does take a bit of a push to get it in.
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Can you confirm whether this is the skinomi protector you have ?
kusanou said:
Another thing is, the power and volume buttons can be kind of hard to push, and the camera button especially, but once again, I have a protective skin on the inside, so it is harder for me than it may be for you if you do not have one on it.
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ok, this i was not expecting to hear. I figured since the buttons were there that it would be easier than cases that only had holes which means the button now sits flush with the case requiring a more conscious press. So when i saw a case that had rubber inserts i figured easier to push as they are sitting right on top of the real ones. I cant see why skinomi gets in the way of pressing buttons at all.
Why is it harder to push the buttons ? do the buttons not go in all the way, maybe they should have been a little more prominent.
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There is a nice grip to it, and there is alot of space between the rubber part of the case and the screen for you to set on the desk on the back or face-down, I even have a nillkin glass screen protector on the front, and it lies on its front side just fine.
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Prominent lip is apparent. Bu there is a strip there as well. So i guess the grip comes from the rubber on the edges. Would have preferred an all rubber grip.
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Now, the bad thing about this case is that my magnetic charging cable did not fit at all. I had no choice but to take a knife and cut off the sides, file them down a bit, and then take some elmer's glue to fill in areas where I cut too deep. After that, it fit perfectly fine, and I have no issues with it what-so-ever. Note that I am using a 3rd party charging cable, I am not sure if the original DK31 cable will fit without any modifications.
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You've done a good job going by your pictures, can hardly tell you've done any work on it.
i suppose the official DK31 requires much more room around the port to fit better.
One Twelve said:
Can you confirm whether this is the skinomi protector you have ?
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Yes, that is what I have.
ok, this i was not expecting to hear. I figured since the buttons were there that it would be easier than cases that only had holes which means the button now sits flush with the case requiring a more conscious press. So when i saw a case that had rubber inserts i figured easier to push as they are sitting right on top of the real ones. I cant see why skinomi gets in the way of pressing buttons at all.
Why is it harder to push the buttons ? do the buttons not go in all the way, maybe they should have been a little more prominent.
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I attached a diagram I drew on how it works. The skinomi side guard kind of forces you to have to push a but more, that was already apparent for me for the volume and the camera shutter keys especially. I think that the bumper is also pushed out a bit more around the corners of the device, so the bumper isn't able to reach all the way, resulting in more of a need to push. The buttons on the bumper themselves are also feel a little hard as well, but I think that's just because of the side guard making me push more.
Prominent lip is apparent. Bu there is a strip there as well. So i guess the grip comes from the rubber on the edges. Would have preferred an all rubber grip.
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I guess so, personally I like it that way, but yes, the grip would be much better had it been all rubber.
You've done a good job going by your pictures, can hardly tell you've done any work on it.
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I guess I should have made it more clear that it was not the case that I had modified, but the cable. I will fix that in my post.
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I attached a diagram I drew on how it works. The skinomi side guard kind of forces you to have to push a but more, that was already apparent for me for the volume and the camera shutter keys especially.
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I did not realise the skinomi as you pictured it in the diagram could hold onto the buttons so much. How ? its just a bit of plastic with cutouts for the buttons to go through. Unless its so tight that the buttons face resistance going through. Skinomi must have contracted after you applied it so it literally grips the buttons tighter now.
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I think that the bumper is also pushed out a bit more around the corners of the device, so the bumper isn't able to reach all the way, resulting in more of a need to push. The buttons on the bumper themselves are also feel a little hard as well, but I think that's just because of the side guard making me push more.
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Would you consider removing the skinomi around the trim since you now have a bumper and you think skinomi is making it harder to operate.
kusanou said:
I guess so, personally I like it that way, but yes, the grip would be much better had it been all rubber.
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Looks attractive or you could say its trying to preserve the original looks.
kusanou said:
I guess I should have made it more clear that it was not the case that I had modified, but the cable. I will fix that in my post.
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Oh i must have missed that.
So...would you recommend this case ?
The ads always look a lot more attractive until somebody actually tries it and describes the experience.
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I did not realise the skinomi as you pictured it in the diagram could hold onto the buttons so much. How ? its just a bit of plastic with cutouts for the buttons to go through. Unless its so tight that the buttons face resistance going through. Skinomi must have contracted after you applied it so it literally grips the buttons tighter now.
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The buttons don't really face resistance, in fact, they have plenty of room to operate. The issue is that when you push your finger down on it, because of the skinomi, you need to push your finger further for the button to register, it has a similar feeling as to the aluminum bumper case where you have to kind of reach further in, if you get what I am saying.
Would you consider removing the skinomi around the trim since you now have a bumper and you think skinomi is making it harder to operate.
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It doesn't bother me all too much as to remove it, however, I feel like the skinomi may come off when I remove the case to insert the sim card next month, and I'll probably throw it away then.
Looks attractive or you could say its trying to preserve the original looks.
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That's kind of why I got this bumper in the first place.
So...would you recommend this case ?
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As I keep using this bumper, I'm getting used to pushing the buttons, and I'm actually liking it more and more. Grip may be an issue for some, but for me the rubber on the front and back are just fine. So long as you don't need access to the microSD or SIM card slot all of the time, and are willing to modify your magnetic cable a bit, I would definitely recommend the case. I'm sure there may be some more favorable options out there in the future, or maybe even now, but right now this is the only case that I really like, I have access to what I need, and it looks good.
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The buttons don't really face resistance, in fact, they have plenty of room to operate. The issue is that when you push your finger down on it, because of the skinomi, you need to push your finger further for the button to register, it has a similar feeling as to the aluminum bumper case where you have to kind of reach further in, if you get what I am saying.
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Yes i do, you're saying skinomi is actually a lot thicker than it seems. This isn't apparent from the photo on their website. In fact i was wondering why would anyone pay so much when you could get a wet apply transparent protector for half that price. Well, sknimoi is prolly 2-3x thicker than the one i had in mind.
Skinomi I figured was good if you wanted a textured pattern rather than transparent. Now i realise since its so thick maybe its better than a thinner protector. though its overkill for the sides if you have a bumper.
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As I keep using this bumper, I'm getting used to pushing the buttons, and I'm actually liking it more and more. Grip may be an issue for some, but for me the rubber on the front and back are just fine. So long as you don't need access to the microSD or SIM card slot all of the time, and are willing to modify your magnetic cable a bit, I would definitely recommend the case. I'm sure there may be some more favorable options out there in the future, or maybe even now, but right now this is the only case that I really like, I have access to what I need, and it looks good.
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This case looked attractive and functional at the same time. It tries to preserve the looks and has rounded edges rather then being blocky.
I guess durability is the question, will it last and not break easily. Given a choice between this case & a no name tpu, this one looks like it can handle a little more impact.
Grip is something i'm not sure about, more is better than less. I have not figured out what the minimum amount of grip is. But i think the Z1as it is, offers little. Sony decided looks are more important. This is why i preferred the ZL to the Z just because it felt really secure in the hand due to the textured back.
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Yes i do, you're saying skinomi is actually a lot thicker than it seems. This isn't apparent from the photo on their website. In fact i was wondering why would anyone pay so much when you could get a wet apply transparent protector for half that price. Well, sknimoi is prolly 2-3x thicker than the one i had in mind.
Skinomi I figured was good if you wanted a textured pattern rather than transparent. Now i realise since its so thick maybe its better than a thinner protector. though its overkill for the sides if you have a bumper.
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It isn't all that thick, however, just thick enough for it to be kind of an issue. I will say though that the skinomi protector I have applied to the backside gets really greasy, even if my hands are relatively clean.
This case looked attractive and functional at the same time. It tries to preserve the looks and has rounded edges rather then being blocky.
I guess durability is the question, will it last and not break easily. Given a choice between this case & a no name tpu, this one looks like it can handle a little more impact.
Grip is something i'm not sure about, more is better than less. I have not figured out what the minimum amount of grip is. But i think the Z1as it is, offers little. Sony decided looks are more important. This is why i preferred the ZL to the Z just because it felt really secure in the hand due to the textured back.
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The lip on the back actually helps quite a bit with the grip, however, this is mostly in landscape mode if you're watching a movie or something. The sides are smooth, however, its not really slippery in any way, as the natural moisture of my hands create a sort of friction. I actually don't see myself dropping it due to it slipping out of my hands at all, this may sound weird, but with the friction, the plastic part actually feels grippier than the rubber part, even.
Nice review, I'm tempted to get it now... from the pictures it seems the case makes it look quite bulky overall?
How thick is it with the case compared to the naked phone?
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Nice review, I'm tempted to get it now... from the pictures it seems the case makes it look quite bulky overall?
How thick is it with the case compared to the naked phone?
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I actually have pretty small hands, so the Z1 without a case was already kind of big for me, and only slightly more with the case. Most of the bulk will come from the lip on the front and back of the case that keeps the screen/back from touching the surface of whatever you put the device on. Bulk on the sides isn't very much at all
UPDATE: So I went ahead and removed the skinomi side guards, and the buttons are ever so slightly easier to press. The most noticable difference is the dedicated camera button, as it was extremely hard to push down all the way in order to launch the camera application, and use it to take images. I'm actually kind of glad that I took them off.
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Already ordered the black one. Its coming from DHL.
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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... ?
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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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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.
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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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Just wondering if anyone has any feedback on the fabric cases available on the google store ? Do they collect lint or dust ? unlike a plastic case do they grip to your pockets when reaching for your phone ?
The fabric cases have a little bit of friction but not enough that it catches or makes it difficult to slide in/out of pockets. When you look at the oils and fingerprints on other cases just remember that your fabric case is actually absorbing most of that. Just because you can't see oil, dust, and dirt that it doesn't mean it's not there. I'd recommend that once a week you do the following:
Take the case off the phone (this should be assumed, but I don't know you)
Run the case under a warm water faucet until it looks and feels like it's saturated
Lather up some hand soap on your hands and then rub into the case for about a minute
Wash off the case (and your hands) for another minute rubbing on the case to make sure you're pushing the soap out
Let the case air dry for a few hours or use the low setting on a hair dryer (your hands are ok to dry using a towel or paper towel)
Is protection any good (edges, corners and front lip)? I always had SPECK cases but this year, they do not seem to come up with any Pixel 5 cases. I need a case that both looks good and adds some reasons protection against drops without adding too much bulk like the UA cases do.
Also, I am a little concerned that the fabric cases will stand the test of time. Any experiences?
I read that the case comes with a raised front "lip" to protect the display and IIRC, fabric cases for older models did not have this. Was the built updated?
I got a Google fabric case for my 3xl. Phone falls and hits right on the bottom edge where there is no protection.!
Screen cracks right at that spot. No problem, call Google - they denied my claim for a new screen! Said the case wasn't designed to protect the phone!
Screw Google and thier cases. I've dropped my 4XL many times with the UAG and or Spigen clear case on it and never had any damage!
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I got a Google fabric case for my 3xl. Phone falls and hits right on the bottom edge where there is no protection.!
Screen cracks right at that spot. No problem, call Google - they denied my claim for a new screen! Said the case wasn't designed to protect the phone!
Screw Google and thier cases. I've dropped my 4XL many times with the UAG and or Spigen clear case on it and never had any damage!
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This is why I always try to go with the most grippy case.
The fabric case is one of the most slippery cases with dry hands. You just open you hand and your phone slips off like a flying bomb.
I've been using Spigen Thin Fit in black colour and it's a bit more grippy than a classic TPU.
However mate silicone rubber cases are probably even more grippy.
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I bought one of these for my 3xl, it broke the first time my phone fell from my desk.
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ademmer said:
Is protection any good (edges, corners and front lip)? I always had SPECK cases but this year, they do not seem to come up with any Pixel 5 cases. I need a case that both looks good and adds some reasons protection against drops without adding too much bulk like the UA cases do.
Also, I am a little concerned that the fabric cases will stand the test of time. Any experiences?
I read that the case comes with a raised front "lip" to protect the display and IIRC, fabric cases for older models did not have this. Was the built updated?
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The protection is NOT very good and as someone else noted here, even google seems unwilling to honor claims if you have the device in the case and it falls and breaks.
I've had this case for two days. My first Google fabric case. I don't find it slippery and yes, it's easy to put in pocket and take out. I am concerned about the exposed bottom though. It would really have to land in a weird way to hit it though. I'm ordering a cheap tpu case as well however.
It does look real good. I have the blue version.
I got the case 3 days ago, so far I like it, like already mentioned the bottom being open is a worry but the case is very nice. I had a Spigen thin clear one for 5 days but it was a bit too bulky.
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The fabric WILL get dirty and discolor in a few weeks. It looks good initially but wont when the fabric darkens from oils.
The case doesn't feel the most secure on the phone, like if it's dropped I feel the phone would pop out of the case. The case doesnt "snap" onto the phone with a lip around the front class.
The case doesn't allow for the phone to sit nicely on the Pixel stand (wireless charger). THIS is a shame, you have to balance the case/phone for it to stand straight
This is not my experience at all. The case is very tight and very secure. It is the first case that won't even allow a skin underneath it without tearing it up because it is so snug and the case wraps around to the front catching the edge of any skin. It doesnt cover the bottom of the phone which could be a negative for some.
I also have the lightest 'static grey' colour. I used the case every day with dark coloured and unwashed denim. It picked up a little oil on the outer edges from pocket friction after a month. Quick wash under the tap and it was back to brand new.
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The fabric WILL get dirty and discolor in a few weeks. It looks good initially but wont when the fabric darkens from oils.
The case doesn't feel the most secure on the phone, like if it's dropped I feel the phone would pop out of the case. The case doesnt "snap" onto the phone with a lip around the front class.
The case doesn't allow for the phone to sit nicely on the Pixel stand (wireless charger). THIS is a shame, you have to balance the case/phone for it to stand straight
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This is not my experience at all. The case is very tight and very secure. It is the first case that won't even allow a skin underneath it without tearing it up because it is so snug and the case wraps around to the front catching the edge of any skin. It doesnt cover the bottom of the phone which could be a negative for some.
I also have the lightest 'static grey' colour. I used the case every day with dark coloured and unwashed denim. It picked up a little oil on the outer edges from pocket friction after a month. Quick wash under the tap and it was back to brand new.
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I agree, I've had this case for over a month now and it doesn't feel like it will come off the phone at all. Haven't dropped the phone yet to test it out though. Also while I use the phone a ton, I haven't felt a need to wash mine yet, but of course YMMV depending upon your environment, if you use the phone while you eat, etc...
I just got the Speck grip case too only because I was worried about the open part of Fabric case on the bottom, but nothing else. I really dig the way the Fabric case looks much more. The orange button and orange google logo on the back make it easier to find in darkness too.
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The fabric WILL get dirty and discolor in a few weeks. It looks good initially but wont when the fabric darkens from oils.
The case doesn't feel the most secure on the phone, like if it's dropped I feel the phone would pop out of the case. The case doesnt "snap" onto the phone with a lip around the front class.
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This is not true. Do you really own this case or just posting your thoughts?
1. It won't get dirty in regular conditions for 99% of the ppl, of course if you work at oil refinery it would. It's easy to wash it with a soft sponge and dish washing liquid - takes 5mins. I owned two fabric cases for p3xl for 2years, now I have it for p5, and it's not dirty at all after 1.5mo. No signs of discolor, do not wash with bleaching substances and do not put in contact with aggressive chemicals. That's it.
2. It doesn't pop out when the phone falls - checked by myself unintentionally. It has a quite good leap from 3 sides, so the phone screen is quite protected. Of course it's not an Otterbox case, but I prefer good aesthetic over bulkiness with a grenade-blast-protection.
My only concern would be that the G logo has peeled off a little - p3xl cases were definitely better with that. But I fixed it with glue and a pin in 5mins
Sorry for my bad English.
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This is not true. Do you really own this case or just posting your thoughts?
1. It won't get dirty in regular conditions for 99% of the ppl, of course if you work at oil refinery it would. It's easy to wash it with a soft sponge and dish washing liquid - takes 5mins. I owned two fabric cases for p3xl for 2years, now I have it for p5, and it's not dirty at all after 1.5mo. No signs of discolor, do not wash with bleaching substances and do not put in contact with aggressive chemicals. That's it.
2. It doesn't pop out when the phone falls - checked by myself unintentionally. It has a quite good leap from 3 sides, so the phone screen is quite protected. Of course it's not an Otterbox case, but I prefer good aesthetic over bulkiness with a grenade-blast-protection.
My only concern would be that the G logo has peeled off a little - p3xl cases were definitely better with that. But I fixed it with glue and a pin in 5mins
Sorry for my bad English.
Cheers
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My experience has bee the same as yours. Love the case.
p0izn said:
This is not true. Do you really own this case or just posting your thoughts?
1. It won't get dirty in regular conditions for 99% of the ppl, of course if you work at oil refinery it would. It's easy to wash it with a soft sponge and dish washing liquid - takes 5mins. I owned two fabric cases for p3xl for 2years, now I have it for p5, and it's not dirty at all after 1.5mo. No signs of discolor, do not wash with bleaching substances and do not put in contact with aggressive chemicals. That's it.
2. It doesn't pop out when the phone falls - checked by myself unintentionally. It has a quite good leap from 3 sides, so the phone screen is quite protected. Of course it's not an Otterbox case, but I prefer good aesthetic over bulkiness with a grenade-blast-protection.
My only concern would be that the G logo has peeled off a little - p3xl cases were definitely better with that. But I fixed it with glue and a pin in 5mins
Sorry for my bad English.
Cheers
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I do own and use this case.. I also owned it for each pixel model I've owned.
After a few weeks it showed discoloration from oils/grease on my hands and dirt from surfaces. I have cleaned the orange case before but the color never truly returns to that from when its brand new.
Plus in a time right now, this sort of case is a nesting ground for germs and not as easily cleanable
I use Google's green chameleon fabric case for my Pixel 5 sorta sage and I'm satisfied. Non slippery at all. The only problem is that if you put tempered glass the lips of the case is on the same height with the glass. Also using Spigen's Ultra hybrid. Very nice one too!
On my Pixel 4XL I have all the fabric cases except the blueish one. I like them so much.
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I do own and use this case.. I also owned it for each pixel model I've owned.
After a few weeks it showed discoloration from oils/grease on my hands and dirt from surfaces. I have cleaned the orange case before but the color never truly returns to that from when its brand new.
Plus in a time right now, this sort of case is a nesting ground for germs and not as easily cleanable
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Covid can't live on a porous surface like this. Most viruses can't. Non-issue.
I love the fabric cases.
Hey guys, Target has a $31 sale on some cases.
and B&HPhotos is having a bigger one, 21 for one color
I decided to get a google fabric case, and found a brand new one on ebay for £15 which i thought was a bargain, was the slate grey version. Have to say i love it, definetly feels premium and its been the best case i have bought.
Looks great, feels great. Recommend it.