I first had the Seidio Surface case with kickstand and while I liked the case the kickstand was worthless in portrait mode, it was also a bit slippery to hold. Next I bought the SupCase and it does provide more protection than the Surface without adding too much bulk. The edges were a bit sharp but had started to wear down and the case provides more grip then the Surface & has a dimple. A downfall of this case is trying to type while the phone is on a desk/table as it slides around.
So I recently purchased the PureGear GripTek case in green. This case is not bulky but provides great grip due to the multitude of grooves in the sides and back of the case. The lip around the screen protects it if placed face down but thin enough that it doesn't interfere with swiping. The buttons have a good feeling to them and the bumpers on the corners will provide more impact protection without being obtrusive. The case slides very easily in/out of my pocket as well. Overall it's hands down the best case I've owned or seen. I plan on taking a Dremel with a round stone and carefully making a small dimple myself in the case, shouldn't be very hard to do and will make the grip even better.
I do wish that PureGear offered more color choices, I would like to see a darker blue & red along with other options. I bought the case from www.WirelessGround.com for $14 shipped with an online free shipping coupon.
http://www.pure-gear.com/griptek-impact-protection-for-motorola-moto-x.html
I kinda like this. Is it pretty much a TPU case with softer/more rubbery corners?
tallgrasshawk said:
I kinda like this. Is it pretty much a TPU case with softer/more rubbery corners?
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Yes, the main material is not as gummy as Cruzerlite TPU cases I have had but it still flexible and easy to install. The added grip of the case is a big benefit with this case, I think I'm going to get a black one also.
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Saw this over on the Case-Mate site:
https://www.case-mate.com/HTC-EVO-4G-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-EVO-4G-Gelli-Cases.asp
I have the dark smoke Epik TPU case, but ordered the Tomato one for a splash of color.
Are they the rubbery feel that makes it hard to take out of a front jean pocket?
Let us know how this case is compare to the TPU case. I like tight fitting aspect of the TPU case but hate how the side/power button is too hard to press.
These ARE tpu
If you look carefully (also states in the description) there is a pattern on these. Sigh. It is triangles. I don't care for the pattern personally. I just did not want to see someone buy one without noticing this first.
I got mine yesterday and like it alot. It's much more refined and better looking than the Epik case. There are no rough edges or bulge near the volume rocker like on the Epik case, and the finish has a translucent quality to it. The case is also slightly thinner than the Epik case and feels much better in the hand.
At first I was going to return the case because it appears that the camera lens is almost flush with the edge of the case, so I thought there was inadequate protection for the camera. However, I noticed that when you place the case on a flat surface, the back is actually tapered so that the bottom half of the phone is level with the surface, but raises up slightly towards the camera lens. There is a good 1-2 millimeter clearance between the surface and the camera lens. The phone is completely level though and you can't tell unless you are looking at it sideways. Quite brilliant!
The only downsides are the volume buttons are harder to hit than on the Epik case, and the glossy skin is a little bit more slippery than the Epik case. The Epik feels more "grippy". It also came with a screen protector which is about average at best. Anyways, feel free if you have any questions.
Oh and the pattern is actually circles, not triangles.
I just got this case from eBay for around $5 USD and I am so impressed with it I had to write a quick review. I think the name brand is Fusion.
-The fit of the case is just perfect. Very snug.
-The thickness is just enough to protect the camera lens and screen without adding much bulk.
-The sides of the case have a nice texture to make it very easy to grip.
-The TPU material doesn't attract lint and is very easy to slide in and out of your pocket.
-All of the holes match up fine.
-The buttons on the sides of the phone are covered but in my opinion this makes the pressure required just right so you don't accidentally press them.
The only negative at all is that the hole for the headphone jack may be too small for some plugs. The Samsung headphones and my Bose headphones fit just fine though. (Update: My Bose speakers I had to trim a little plastic off of the audio cable but it fits fine now.)
Here is the eBay link if anybody wants one. This guy shipped one to me in 2 days in the US.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Fusion-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-i9100-TPU-COVER-CASE-/260780906673?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb7c0d8b1
If you're willing to wait a few days more, you can get them for 2,5$ in Dealextreme.
I have exactly the same one, purchased for £2.95 off ebay in the UK, and I would agree with all the points outlined above.
bought two of them from Dealextreme, but in black color, best TPU
Do they make them in matte black?
I ordered a similar one from eBay on the 14th, and it arrived today. Fits pretty well and leaves a bit of a bumper around the display, adding a bit of protection.
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Do they make them in matte black?
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I believe I saw a matte black on Dealextreme. Most of the black ones I've seen are part matte, part glossy.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-ACCESSORIES/dp/B004WO6ISI/ref=sr_1_23?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306245039&sr=1-23
The thickness is just enough to protect the camera lens and screen without adding much bulk.
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Hard to tell from the image, but isnt that simply a hole in the case where they camera lense is, so offers no protection for the lens at all??
Its an impossible task trying to find a case that offers protection for the camera.. they are so hi spec and good quality these days, the last thing you want is muck or scratches on the optics.. surely a case designer can be innovative enough to design some sort of sliding cover....
I purchased the Black one as well. However, the glossy part scratches too easily. Handle with care.
Well i've both the TPU case (but it's all black) and the Samsung case:
http://www.happybirthdaytoyou.com/bmcdigital/SS-I9100-VENT-BLK-1.jpg
I've tryed both, and i really prefer the samsung one, the tpu case attracts way too much dust, while the samsung case it's a lot easier to clean. The dust on the tpu case pile up on the sides, and from there it's a hell to remove it.
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Well i've both the TPU case (but it's all black) and the Samsung case:
http://www.happybirthdaytoyou.com/bmcdigital/SS-I9100-VENT-BLK-1.jpg
I've tryed both, and i really prefer the samsung one, the tpu case attracts way too much dust, while the samsung case it's a lot easier to clean. The dust on the tpu case pile up on the sides, and from there it's a hell to remove it.
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It's true, that was my experience with this TPU case as well. Dust would pile up on the edges of the screen and under the TPU lining. I'd have to constantly take off the TPU case and wipe the screen to keep my SGS2 nice and pretty. With the official Samsung vent case i can simply wipe the screen clean in one go without taking off the case. Sure, the official case offers less protection, but it also preserves the form and weight of the phone quite well, whereas the TPU case adds significant weight and thickness to the phone in comparison.
I just got a few of these delivered from buyaccess. Delivered in a week and they fit like a glove. Nice ridge around the screen so it won't scratch if you put it face down and extra grip on the sides.
€2 each and free shipping you cannot go wrong. Link to the sellar if anybody wants it.
http://myworld.ebay.ie/buyaccess/?_trksid=p4340.l2559
i am using nillkin tpu case ，absolutely good awesome。I was driving motorbike in raining day.made my hand wet and glutinous 。then using my phone，that is feeling good。not like some case make your hand oily
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150635443...43813&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1
I got 3 cases for my Lumia 900 and wanted to do a quick review of them so that it could help some of you guys decide one which ones to buy.
Prices listed are directly from the manufacturers website, I am sure you could find them cheaper elsewhere.
Incipio NGP
Price: $19.99
This case isn't too thick but it is thicker than the AT&T Gel case and will offer more protection against drops. Incipio's NGP is a TPU style case, so it's more stiff than traditional silicone cases and it doesn't attract any lint. The fit is very tight and leaves all the ports open, and covers all the buttons.
The only issue I had with this case was that the buttons are a bit tough to press. Especially when taking photos because it's hard to press the camera button on it's first stage for focus, I found it was a bit frustrating when using this case and taking photos. Other than that it's a very nice TPU style case that isn't too expensive.
AT&T Gel
Price: $20.00
This is more of a silicone type case, it's very flexible and has a smooth feel and doesn't attract lint. All the ports are left open, the buttons are covered.
This case is awesome if you like the look and feel of a naked phone because you can hardly tell this case is on the phone. The buttons are very easy to press. It does offer some protection but not as much as the Incipio NGP. I really enjoyed this case due to the fact that it feels like there's no case on the phone at all. It's not too pricey at 20 bucks.
Case-Mate Tough Case
Price: $35.00
This case has an inner soft silicone piece and an outer polycarbonate shell that fits over the silicone. The shell also has a rubbery coating. This case is the thickest of the three, it is also the most protective against drops. I really like this case due to the protection it offers. It fits very well.
This case seems like something Otterbox would have made, it reminds me of their commuter series cases. It leaves all the ports open, it covers the buttons and they are easy to press. The one thing to note is the camera cutout is much small than the other two cases which I personally like, that means that little chrome strip in the back is less likely to get scratched up.
The silicone on this case does collect a bit of lint which is kind of annoying. It's a bit of a trade-off for the protection. It fits very well and looks good. It does thicken the phone up a good amount but that doesn't bother me personally.
Overall it's a very nice case, and the best choice if you want protection, a little more expensive than the others but you are getting something more protective.
[Unfortunately I don't have enough posts to add my link to all the photos I took... :-(
I also have the Incipio NGP case in Translucent Mercury and I have also noticed that it is hard to press the buttons. I'm not sure if my case is bad but it looks like the buttons on the case are about 1-2mm lower than the buttons on the phone which I think is causing the button problem.
I also have the casemate barely there case in black which matches with the phone color really well. My only problem with the case mate is the top and the bottom of the phone is exposed with no coverage. the only top and bottom protection seems to come from the case being a little longer than the phone causing a some what annoying over hang.
I'm kinda new here too so I can't post any pictures but I will try too when I am able too.
I thought about purchasing the barely there case but it just doesn't offer the protection I need. I am pretty happy with their Tough Case though.
I wanted to update this now and post the link to the photos, so here they are!
Thanks for the photos.
Just what I wanted to see.
So Cruzerlite sent me one of their TPU cases to test and review and I just got it today.
http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/mot...e-bugdroid-circuit-tpu-case-for-google-moto-x
First impression is that it's a nice case. Very slim and a tight fit with all the cutouts aligned perfectly. I got the smoke-translucent colored one and I'm digging the Andy the Android circuit design on the back. The back is made out of a matte TPU material while the edges are glossy and it feels really good in the hand.
I also have two other TPU cases for the Moto X - one by Hyperion and the other a generic s-line case off Ebay. The one big advantage the Cruzerlite has over the other two, besides the design art, is that there are cutouts for the power button and volume rocker which I very much prefer.
My one gripe, and it's either a minor or major one depending on the user, is that there's no cutout for the dimple. This is a major drawback for me since I've found that the dimple has become a natural place for me to put my finger especially when I'm talking on the phone. I love my dimple and I would miss it if was covered up.
So I'm probably going back to the Hyperion TPU case for now. I'd say overall, the Cruzerlite is a nicer case but the covered dimple is just a deal breaker for me. If that doesn't matter to you, I'd highly recommend the Cruzerlite if you're looking for a good TPU case.
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So Cruzerlite sent me one of their TPU cases to test and review and I just got it today.
http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/mot...e-bugdroid-circuit-tpu-case-for-google-moto-x
First impression is that it's a nice case. Very slim and a tight fit with all the cutouts aligned perfectly. I got the smoke-translucent colored one and I'm digging the Andy the Android circuit design on the back. The back is made out of a matte TPU material while the edges are glossy and it feels really good in the hand.
I also have two other TPU cases for the Moto X - one by Hyperion and the other a generic s-line case off Ebay. The one big advantage the Cruzerlite has over the other two, besides the design art, is that there are cutouts for the power button and volume rocker which I very much prefer.
My one gripe, and it's either a minor or major one depending on the user, is that there's no cutout for the dimple. This is a major drawback for me since I've found that the dimple has become a natural place for me to put my finger especially when I'm talking on the phone. I love my dimple and I would miss it if was covered up.
So I'm probably going back to the Hyperion TPU case for now. I'd say overall, the Cruzerlite is a nicer case but the covered dimple is just a deal breaker for me. If that doesn't matter to you, I'd highly recommend the Cruzerlite if you're looking for a good TPU case.
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Can you post a pciture of the dimple cutout?
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Can you post a pciture of the dimple cutout?
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You mean on the Hyperion case right? Here you go:
clankfu said:
So Cruzerlite sent me one of their TPU cases to test and review and I just got it today.
http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/mot...e-bugdroid-circuit-tpu-case-for-google-moto-x
First impression is that it's a nice case. Very slim and a tight fit with all the cutouts aligned perfectly. I got the smoke-translucent colored one and I'm digging the Andy the Android circuit design on the back. The back is made out of a matte TPU material while the edges are glossy and it feels really good in the hand.
I also have two other TPU cases for the Moto X - one by Hyperion and the other a generic s-line case off Ebay. The one big advantage the Cruzerlite has over the other two, besides the design art, is that there are cutouts for the power button and volume rocker which I very much prefer.
My one gripe, and it's either a minor or major one depending on the user, is that there's no cutout for the dimple. This is a major drawback for me since I've found that the dimple has become a natural place for me to put my finger especially when I'm talking on the phone. I love my dimple and I would miss it if was covered up.
So I'm probably going back to the Hyperion TPU case for now. I'd say overall, the Cruzerlite is a nicer case but the covered dimple is just a deal breaker for me. If that doesn't matter to you, I'd highly recommend the Cruzerlite if you're looking for a good TPU case.
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What if you cut the hole yourself, to make the "dimple"?
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What if you cut the hole yourself, to make the "dimple"?
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I guess you could do that. I'm fine with just sticking with my Hyperion case for now though.
I'm wondering if you can simply cut out the dimple by yourself. I'm going to use a large wood drill bit or with something like this
http://www.horseshopinternational.n...e95/g/e/gecombineerde_gaatjestang_700_419.jpg
once i get my Cruzerlite case, i plan on cutting a hole in it for the dimple. i plan on using a Dremel and a few different tips to smooth out the edges and make it look a bit more professional. ill post pictures within the week to show how it goes!
used one of my dremel tips and put a shallow dip in my case. came out pretty good, a little of center, but i think i can deal with it...
I shaded it in with a pencil for a picture so you can see it better
Do you think it would work with a tempered glass screen protector? I have a Mime and the Hyperion case pushes up the edges.
For me the cruzerlite case is great except for the fact that it collects dust and pocket lint and can scratch the plastic edging around the edge of the phone. Other than that it's great, just warning the potential buyers.
I got both cases so I figured I'd compare them since they're commonly regarded as competitors. I"ll break it down into categories specific to these cases.
Materials
They both have this fabric/cloth kind of material. The Google one feels more like a nylon mesh while the Incipio is more of a starched jeans kind of feel. The Google one has the material going all the way around the case while the Incipio is only the back with rubber sides for a two tone look. In terms of grip I prefer the Incipio because of the rubber edges. In terms of aesthetics I prefer the Google one because the material covers more consistently but it's more slippery to me because it doesn't have a rubber edge like the Incipio does. One thing to note though is that when I received the Incipio there was some fraying already on the edges where the cloth meets the rubber. It felt kind of sharp since the cloth material is kind of hard and it was just annoying when holding it so I took a nail clipper and clipped off the very tiny hanging pieces.
Shape
The Google case has rounded edges which makes it even more slippery while the Incipio has flat edges, giving a sharper edge, making it easier to grip. The Google case is also slightly wider because of the curved edges than the Incipio as seen in the attached picture (the Google case is behind the Incipio and if you pay attention to the top edge you can see the Google case standing higher when placed on a table on its side), so for me since I have smaller hands it makes it even harder to grip as well. Now although the Google case is wider it is much thinner than the Incipio as seen in another one of the pictures (Google on left and Incipio on right) and this makes a huge difference for me. The Google one is wider but only by a bit while the Incipio feels MUCH thicker. Doesn't look like much in the picture but just a few mm can make a big difference. For example I use a magnet mount in my car but because the Incipio is so thick the magnet doesn't stick as strong and I get nervous about it falling, it still sticks but I'm just paranoid about it. No such issues with the Google case. Also the Incipio has a bigger cutout for the fingerprint scanner and the edges of the cutout are slanted which makes its easier to do the swipe gesture without your finger running into something like in the Google case where it's just a blunt edge.
Buttons
The buttons on the Google case feel great, some of the best I've seen. Of course the material feels different from the bare buttons but the tactileness and actuation are fantastic, it feels like the actual button, maybe even better. On the other hand the Incipio buttons are very stiff. They're not mushy because I can still feel a click, but you have to press down pretty hard compared to the Google case. Sometimes I would even activate the squeeze feature just trying to press the buttons.
Protection
Obviously the Incipio takes the cake for this one. It's thicker so it provides more protection in that sense, but also because it protects the bottom part. For some reason the Google case has a huge cutout in the bottom leaving it exposed (maybe to make it easier to put on? or maybe to make it more compatible with different USB C cables? idk). I use the stock cable and an aftermarket one perfectly fine on the Incipio, no blocking. The Incipio has full coverage all around. They both have lip protection around the edges but I think the Incipio is slightly higher.
Price
Google case $40, Incipio $35. A 5 dollar difference, not much else to say. Get what makes you happy.
Final verdict, Google case wins. The Incipio is just too thick for me, almost reminds me of a lighter otterbox and I'm not really a fan of those. I'm considering returning the Incipio or just keeping it for when I need a thicker/more protective case.
Hope this helps, YMMV.
FYI if you're wondering what the metal thing in the pictures is on the cases, that's the Spigen kickstand.
Nice review. I really enjoy the Google case. But it does not have any lip protection. If u lay it face down. It's on the glass. I use a SP and cracked one because there is no lip protection.
I own the Google case and my biggest gripe is that there's no screen protection. If the Incipio case didn't have it then it would be the same exact size as the Google one from the looks of things. I'm going to order the Incipio one now.
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I own the Google case and my biggest gripe is that there's no screen protection. If the Incipio case didn't have it then it would be the same exact size as the Google one from the looks of things. I'm going to order the Incipio one now.
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Well kind of, the Incipio one is thicker when layed down on a table partially due to it having a slightly higher lip, but it's mostly thicker because of the back of the case being significantly thicker than the google one imo. You'll notice the difference once you hold it in the hand how thick the back is.
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Nice review. I really enjoy the Google case. But it does not have any lip protection. If u lay it face down. It's on the glass. I use a SP and cracked one because there is no lip protection.
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Idk, for me the google case does have lip protection, but only if I don't have a screen protector on which I currently don't. But for me when I lay it face down with the google case and no screen protector I can feel that it's laying on the lip, it's BARELY there but it is there.
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Idk, for me the google case does have lip protection, but only if I don't have a screen protector on which I currently don't. But for me when I lay it face down with the google case and no screen protector I can feel that it's laying on the lip, it's BARELY there but it is there.
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The height difference shown in the last picture doesn't appear to be much at all.