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SlickWraps Carbon Fiber Skins for Samsung Galaxy S III Review

Smartphones these days are not only “smart,” but extremely thin. Why cover up a thin phone with a bulky case when you can rock the phone naked? For protection of course. But maybe you’re one of those people who want protection while maintaining a sleek profile. Thanks to companies like SlickWraps, you can now enhance both the looks and protection of your Samsung Galaxy S III. Today, I’ll be covering the Blue Carbon Fiber Skins by SlickWraps. Retailing for a measly $19.95, the Carbon Fiber Series Skins come in 7 different carbon fiber patterned colors and offer near full body protection. Read all about them after the break.
Video Review
Installation
I’ve tried carbon fiber vinyls like these for other devices(i.e: iPhone 4), and they were simply fantastic. Whether it be installation or looks, they just worked. I can’t say that at all for the Carbon Fiber skins from SlickWraps for the Galaxy S III. Installing these was not only challenging, but mind wrecking. I’m not really OCD, but I like things to look good if possible. I tried my best to install the skins perfectly, but I found out they weren’t 100% accurately cut like they say. As a result, I had issues getting a perfect installation done. When I had some things perfectly aligned, the skin was disproportionate in another area. I watched all the tutorials and nothing! On the installation video, SlickWraps used a Pebble Blue S3 and the same Blue Carbon Skin. Because blue and black blend well with each other, imperfections aren’t easily noticed. With the Marble White S3, however, the blue carbon fiber contrasted well with the white. Since this is the case, any imperfections stood out. Even after having read all instructions, at the end, I realized that installing these perfectly is simply impossible. It may just be that the Galaxy S III specifically is a bit harder to design for when it comes to skins.
Protection
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The skins give an almost full body coverage. Unfortunately, the side pieces don’t go all the way up around the chrome top or bottom of the phone. I don’t know why they decided to this, but this leaves the areas most likely to be dropped on, unexposed. A phone, if dropped, usually lands on the corners, but the fact that they’re exposed is not great protection wise at all whatsoever. Also, these skins are relatively thin. Meaning, shock protection is nonexistent. The only protection you’ll be getting with these skins is basic scratch protection on the areas it covers.
Modifications
I made some modifications to the back portion of the skin. When the cutouts for the camera, led flash, and speakers were aligned, the skin was unbalanced. To remedy the issue, I used some little scissors to trim a bit of the skin around the edges. I also took the side pieces off because they didn’t align or match well with the back and front piece at all. Having done these two mods, the phone looked much better than previously. If you’re coinsidering buying a set of SlickWraps for the S3, taking some modifications like I did, may improve your experience.
Sensor Issues
As I said before, the cutouts aren’t perfect. When one cutout is aligned, another one may not be. On the front skin, when everything is fully aligned, the sensors are not. A little portion of the skin will cover the sensors, so using the phone during a call will be an annoying experience. If you need to press speaker or use your phone at all, you won’t be able to. The screen is pitch black until your phone call ends. Also, you can’t end it yourself…
Design
I absolutely love how these look despite its flaws. Carbon Fiber just looks great and adds a nice touch to any device in my opinion. Specifically, the carbon fiber in blue just looks sparking. Literally. When the surface of the skin hits a light source, it shines and looks phenomenal. The patterns just strike at you. Overall, the skins look great.
Conclusion
After taking everything about these skins into consideration, I really can’t recommend them. If you wouldn’t mind making some mods like I did, it’ll become much more usable. But honestly, they are more hassle than pleasure. For $20, you’d be better off getting a functional case, even if bulk may not be your thing.

the edges and cutout shape of the back look terrible. especially the bottom.

dLo GSR said:
the edges and cutout shape of the back look terrible. especially the bottom.
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Keep in mind, I did do some slight cutting to the back piece around the edges. Normally, it'll go all the way to the sides. I found them to be too long so that's why I decided to cut it.

That cutout alignment is unfortunate

man that looks horrible to tell you the truth. I think its a waste of money, just go with a case and a colored screen protector.

ugly.

front looks nice. but back no
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It's just 3m dinoc cut to a template...not worth $20 and most likely not going to protect the phone.

That looks so retarded, disgusting,

iCarbon it is.
Sent from my BAKED SIII

Yea, iCarbon looks a lot better. Just wondering what bumpers would go well with that as the frame is still exposed.

Painted "Lichi Grain" Hardcase Review: Superman Edition

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Where to Purchase:
Both of these links contain mostly the same cases, but there are a few that are available in one and not the other. So if there is a case you want that is located in both, buy from the seller that charges less!
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/24-Species-pattern-Lichi-grain-cover-case-For-LG-Nexus-5-case-LG-Google-Nexus-5/1566612064.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/24-Species-pattern-Lichi-Grain-cover-case-for-LG-Nexus-5-case-google-Nexus-5-case/1566550193.html
DISCLAIMER:
Just to be sure, I’m going to say beforehand, if you don’t already know, these are hardcases! With that in mind, know that these cases will not protect you from a drop! Scratch and scrape protection only!!
If you are the type that drops your phone, DON’T buy these cases.
If you do buy a case and drop your phone, and something unfortunate happens… DON’T blame me!
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On my seemingly never ending search for the right case for every occasion, I stumbled upon the Painted “Lichi Grain” Hardcases. I am assuming “Lichi Grain” means leather look. Google search comes up with “Litchi” while every case of this style is “Lichi” so I don’t know. Maybe it’s just universally spelled wrong… who knows.
Anyway, these caught my eye for 3 reasons:
1) They are hardcases, which for better or worse, satisfy my minimalism addiction.
2) They have a neat texture.
3) They have painted pictures on them!
So, I decided to have a look through all of them and test one out. There are 20+ different designs to choose from. Some case designs are clearly meant for kids, some for girls, and some just weird…but I’ll hand it to them, they have a little bit of everything. I narrowed it down to the Skull, the weird anime Mario (not sure where I would ever use it!), and what I eventually settled on, which was the stylized Superman symbol. I figured I couldn’t be a grown ass man walking around with an anime Mario case… as much as the nostalgia was hitting me hahaha.
Presentation:
When I ordered it I was expecting the typical envelope with the case just wrapped in foam or something, which is generally how it is when you order something from overseas. While this came in an envelope, it was actually packaged nicely when I opened it up. It comes in a nice protective package, with a little window so you can feel the texture of the case. The presentation was a pleasant surprise.
When I cracked the package open and held the case you do notice the texture quite well. It isn’t two layers where it is a hardcase and then a leather coating or something. The plastic itself is textured and grooved like that. When you feel the case, you do feel the bumps and grooves, but it’s not a soft or grippy texture. The feeling is along the lines of the White Ringke Slim, the White Spigen Ultra Fit, the White LG Hardshell, or any standard polycarbonate case with no additional coating on it. This is just “Lichi Grain” textured. So I would consider it smooth but bumpy? If that makes any sense at all.
The painted picture on it made no discernable difference to the feel of the case. It still felt exactly the same as a standard polycarbonate case. So I don’t know what kind of paint they used, but you don’t feel it anyway. Whether or not the paint begins to wear/rub off or not, I have no idea, but for the short time I’ve had it, it seems durable enough.
Build Quality:
The case is thin and bendable. I would say it is just a bit thicker than the LG Hardshell (for those of you who have that). Following along those lines, you will know that this case will provide 0 drop protection. I think if you bent it outward too much, it would snap in half. Not that it would break putting it on and taking it off the phone, but just so you have an idea of the thickness of the case, and it being minimalist.
As for the cutouts, tight would be an appropriate word. It fits around the camera and flash very closely, but ever so slightly off centre (by like .25mm or something) and the power and volume cutouts are rounded and indented. I honestly would like them a tiny bit bigger, but if you are a fan of precise button cutouts, this doesn’t disappoint.
There is the slightest lip for a “lay on the table” screen down design. I never do, but if you want your case to be seen, you can do it without the screen touching the table (but just barely).
Looks:
I like it. The colors and contrast are very nice. The white is a bright white (the camera didn’t capture it well without flash due to how the room was lit) and I like the pattern used inside of the Superman symbol. It is not just a black stamp, but an interesting design in itself. The “Lichi Grain” also adds to the look and gives it some extra character. So I wasn’t disappointed at all in the looks department. It is a classy looking case.
Overall:
I’m pleasantly surprised. I figured I would give it a chance and it turned out nicer than I expected. It’s a nice looking case, quite thin, and the design/texture are done very well. I have no idea about the durability of the paint, so that’s still up in the air, but it looks nice regardless.
I’m not sure how often I’ll use it, as I still love my quicksand cases (of course) and I will soon have a Slickwraps skin to put on my replacement Red Nexus 5 (whenever they decide to ship it…) but I know I can pull this case out whenever I need a change of pace.
Pros:
- Sweet Design
- “Lichi Grain” Texture
- Thin/Minimalist
Cons:
- Durability of the paint is unknown
- Thin/Minimalist (so overall strength)

But they're like $7 above the usual price you used to pay for a case. You've got a big raise at work or what? ;D

Znamir81 said:
But they're like $7 above the usual price you used to pay for a case. You've got a big raise at work or what? ;D
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Haha no kidding huh?
Just a bit of a change of pace is all. Still love my quicksand cases but I thought these ones were really neat.
The quicksand cases are definitely still my top pick. Build quality, texture, feel, price, etc. can't be beat. This was kind of an impulse buy based solely on looks.
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Oh wow. Just what I've been looking for. A hard case without that soft touch material I really don't like. Looks like the caseology but in a much thinner design with exposed buttons. Just wish I could find it in a plain solid color.
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Review of UAG cases for S5 w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Urban Armor Gear UAG cases for Galaxy S5. http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/all#samsung-galaxy-s5
Rather than starting my review with usual "I reviewed a ton of cases in the past, check out my signature...", I will tell you that UAG is the only case I use everyday with my Note 2. Period. YMMV and we all have personal preferences, and I'm not going to deny - there are a lot of other great cases which I'm going to cover in the next few week, but I'm glad that I can kick off my review of S5 cases with UAG. As a matter of fact, that was the first thing I put on my wife's S5 until she decides which one she ends up keeping. Here why I think so highly of this product.
I have reviewed in the past all of their cases from iPhone, S3, Note 2, S4, Note 3, and now S5. They definitely got this distinct industrial design look, which unfortunately has been copied lately by some low quality look-a-likes. With a lot of companies once they got a winning design, they just continue making the same cases scaled for the next phone, year after year. With UAG, they are constantly tweaking the design with new details to improve the grip, to have it thinner and more flexible while still retaining max protection, and even to improve the packaging. So starting with packaging, they finally got some refreshing colors to make their box more appealing. Of course, you still get a detailed description of the features on the front and on the back, including an official stamp of approval meeting MIL STD 810G-516.6 Military Drop-Test. It's about time to add this stamp of approval considering it has been already drop approved by thousands of it's users over the years, myself including. As a bonus, UAG also provided HD screen protector which I found to be a very nice gesture.
The case is very lightweight despite its composite design where hard outer PC shell is fused with a softer TPU-like inner soft impact resistant shell with a signature honeycomb pattern. The idea of such fused design makes the case thinner while still retaining a decent drop protection, and also adding a convenience of quick one-piece case removal without dealing with two separate shells. You also still have an enhanced corner protection which blends in nicely with the rest of the outline. One new additional element was added to the sides of the case in a form of a lower grip pads on each side which haven't been present in the previous S4 design. This enhances the grip and also makes sides look symmetrical next to upper pads with volume and power buttons. I found this design improvement to be very effective. Along with a sculptured industrial lines of the back design with decorative hex screws, UAG S5 case definitely has a much better grip. Although case feels slim, you still get the same rubber lip around the screen to lift the display with phone placed down or to provide a protection when dropped. Along with corner protection, you still get rear skid pads that allow phone to be placed on the back without any wobbling and keeping it from sliding on a smooth surface. And of course you get all the generous port openings to accommodate usb cables, over sized headphone connectors, IR port, mic, etc. Power and volume buttons have a very nice tactile feedback and can be easily located just by sliding your fingers along the side of the case. I also like how they put an inner trim around camera/flash opening to enable a glare-free flash.
Overall, I know it's hard to choose a case with every new phone because market is saturated with new additions almost every week. And most likely nobody gets just one case because we change it for different occasions or extended batteries, etc. But when you are making this deselection don't be fooled just by something that looks "cool", because at the end of the day the purpose of the case is to protect your phone. Well, that and also making it look cool at the same time But protection should be #1 priority, and if the case is made out of brittle plastic that will crack if dropped or cheap TPU material that will stretch and pull, or fused layers that will come undone - you might as well carry your phone naked. Otherwise, look for reputable companies that has been around for awhile, those which have a lot of feedback on Amazon, and those who don't just sell a case but actually offer a support to back it up. UAG is definitely of those companies, and I highly recommend and use their cases all the time.
Here are the pictures.
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Great pics of fantastic cases. Gonna have to pick up one for mine. Looks good on the phone.

Great review. Thanks! :good:
I have the "Rust" on my S3 for almost the last two years and love it. (you love that color or just plain hate it.)
I'm getting the S5 in a couple weeks and already ordered my new S5 UAG "Rust" (again) from ebay for a great price of $26.44 shipped.
It's been a great case for me and look forward to the new one.
Thanks again for the awesome pics and review.
Side note: I've also ordered my new "phantomskinz" for my new phone which I have used on my HTC EVO and S3 and recommended to others and all liked them.
I am not affiliated with the company. Just sharing my experiences.
-Mike

Excellent review. Got the Scout on my S4 and hands down probably the best case I've used. Dropped my S4 a few times and its survived all the drops with no physical damage to the phone or case. The design is not suited to all but it functions extremely well.
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Could you provide measurements of the case? It doesn't look all that bulky in the pictures.
How easy is it to take off/put on?
Is the finger print scanner or HRM impeded by the case at all?
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Fantastic review!
Any chance you can let me know if the lip around the case covers all the chrome bezel on the S5? I'm not personally a fan of it and I would love for my case to cover it. I currently have the Spigen Ultra Hybrid and it doesn't cover the bezel very well.

Got my maverick
I just got my maverick case. It looks and feels absolutely amazing. Easy to install and fits perfectly even with a tempered glass on. I love it. Really worth the money.

Excellent review and beautiful counter tops. :good:

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Excellent review and beautiful counter tops. :good:
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LMAO!!!! I was thinking the same at first pic ... "Nice Granite..." LOL

nice case there

When it comes to color selection, UAG has been very consistent with a selection of their "unique" colors. Even so it's referred to as black, white, blue, etc, they always have a special rugged off-shade, and color just doesn't fade. Been using their cases for years, so can confirm it from a firsthand experience. I didn't even realize, but they introduced a new S5 case color, Valkyrie. With this unique pink/rose shade of color, I think it will appeal more to ladies. Personally, I never seen any other case with a similar color. So here you go, an exclusive from UAG:
http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/valkyrie-1

sculpt a piece of wood, carve a rubber inside and not throw money =)))))
a paint them and write your name on it

New Bumper on Shapeways

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Range of colours. Also comes in metal. Twist on fitment also claims could help prevent cracked back.
I've ordered one this evening.
https://www.shapeways.com/model/2911366/moto360-case-plastic.html?materialId=28&li=ostatus

Holy crap. They have one in silver for $80.
Hahaha. That's nuts.

Yeah I saw the price and clicked past that one!

Hey, I'm the designer of this bumper.
I originally built the case to help reduce loading of the plastic backing, in an attempt to prevent the cracking I've read about.
Then I was asked to make a plastic version available. I doubt the plastic case will have any noticeable effect on the cracking, but I guess people liked the look of it (and the reduced cost vs. metal )
I'm now waiting on my order to do a final test fit and install.
If you guys have any suggestions or comments, let me know. I'm open to feedback.
Oh, and if you think the silver one is expensive, you don't even want to know what Shapeways would have charged for Gold or Platinum!

First question would be: Can we see it on an actual moto 360?

Hey, what about the material on this bumper. The first one (http://www.shapeways.com/model/2704...e-tall.html?li=search-results-1&materialId=95) was like sandpaper.
How do you get the case over the Moto 360 Main Button?

Photos to come. I've only recently uploaded the model to Shapeways, and I'm currently waiting for my order to arrive.
I have the following cases on order: two plastic, one steel and one brass. They have an estimated ship date of Dec 18th. I'm hoping Customs don't hold my shipment too long so that I can get it before Xmas.
In terms of install, I have a slot on the bottom, and the ribs on the button side are grooved on the inside to make clearance for the button.
3D Printed parts aren't perfect, they have tolerances that aren't well defined. I hopefully made enough clearance for the button. Which is why the cases are marked Beta.
With regards to the Plastic texture. I've never personally ordered anything in plastic yet.
I heard the surface can have a bit of a rough feel. I ordered both a polished and non-polished plastic to see the difference.

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Hey, what about the material on this bumper. The first one (http://www.shapeways.com/model/2704...e-tall.html?li=search-results-1&materialId=95) was like sandpaper.
How do you get the case over the Moto 360 Main Button?
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The material on the one you're talking about is rough, but it doesn't hurt anything. Just an FYI. If you don't like the feel, that's anther story altogether.
I'm watching this closely, as the other type on shapeways could really use some improvements. It fits but gets off kilter a lot.

Received mine today. Have to be brutally honest, awful. Truly, awful.
Main problems:
- too flimsy
- too rigid
- too rough
- ill fitting
The material used is simply not fit for purpose. You can't have a bumper which can't take a 'bump'. It's the opposite of durable. Part of it literally 'crumbled' (best word for it, like breaking a biscuit) as I twisted it on. The arms which I assumed went above the band and into the slots on watch I think actually go below the band I can see snapping off way too easily. Secondly they are slightly irritating as they sit beneath the band and your arm. Once fitted its quite a good fit, but to get it on is a chore. There is a slight indent to initially place the bumper over the power button but as you have to slightly twist it to install it, the button catches on the other parts of the bumper.
I'm struggling to really find anything good to say about it other then the design is different and original. If it was made of silicone or even a hard wearing flexible plastic it would be better.
Avoid. At least for time being until the creator has had more time to test different samples.

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Received mine today. Have to be brutally honest, awful. Truly, awful.
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Ouch... that's disheartening.
I never intended on releasing a plastic version since I didn't have any personal experience with the 3D printed nylon. But I had quite a few requests to see it in plastic.
Most of what I read, made it sound like it was fairly flexible, I never envisioned it crumbling. The material is marketed as "Stong and Flexible" after all. Would you be willing to contact Shapeways directly and mention the crumbling? Perhaps there was a bad batch?
I'm still waiting on my order, so once I get mine I'll see how bad it is.
If it's as you've described, I'll just remove the plastic version entirely.
In terms of install, I knew it would be tricky. I tried to balance out the difficulty of install with keeping the bulk of the case down.
The larger I make the clearances, the bigger the outside of the case grows. I'm willing to open up clearances if the install is unnecessarily difficult.
I can only hope that the metal cases are closer to my initial vision.
Thanks for the honest feedback.

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Ouch... that's disheartening.
I never intended on releasing a plastic version since I didn't have any personal experience with the 3D printed nylon. But I had quite a few requests to see it in plastic.
Most of what I read, made it sound like it was fairly flexible, I never envisioned it crumbling. The material is marketed as "Stong and Flexible" after all. Would you be willing to contact Shapeways directly and mention the crumbling? Perhaps there was a bad batch?
I'm still waiting on my order, so once I get mine I'll see how bad it is.
If it's as you've described, I'll just remove the plastic version entirely.
In terms of install, I knew it would be tricky. I tried to balance out the difficulty of install with keeping the bulk of the case down.
The larger I make the clearances, the bigger the outside of the case grows. I'm willing to open up clearances if the install is unnecessarily difficult.
I can only hope that the metal cases are closer to my initial vision.
Thanks for the honest feedback.
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Yeah I'll drop them some feedback.
Obviously my feedback here is purely on the plastic version provided by Shapeways. Just to clarify that to others as I wouldn't want to put people off trying your metal versions.
If you ever manage to produce one in a silicone or a more durable flexible plastic I would be interested. As the problems I found are entirely down to the material Shapeways use.

STL File
Are you by chance planning to release or sell an STL file. I have a 3D printer and don't want to pay shapeways to make something I can make in my office.

There is another bumper in shapeways

Case review: dbrand Grip for Pixel 5

Disclaimer: This review was neither sponsored, nor did I recieve any personal discounts. My personal opinion about this product is unbiased.
Pricing
dbrand lists the case with a skin for 39.90 USD. I applied a newsletter subsription and paid 35.91 USD. No shipping fees were charged.
Delivery
The case was shipped from Canada to Germany in about 12 days and a tracking code. Although I thought that sales taxes would apply and be collected by the customs, the package had a "customs free" sticker on it and no taxes were charged. I dunno why but I do not complain.
Pictures
Retail box
The retail box is a gem. I took some shots of it so you see what I mean. It contributes nicely to the product and makes you feel having purchased something precious. Nicely done, robots!
Assembly
If you purchased a skin with the case, you have to bring it up to the case first. If you watch and follow the video guide, this is fairly easy and led to a perfect result for me.
Build quality / Durability / Looks
For my last 5 phones, I used SPECK cases and therefore was used to bulky cases. In comparison, this case feels lighter and even slim. It sure is a good amount bulkier than typical "slim case" but it comes with a decent amount of drop protection. Thanks to the Pixel 5 being a compact phone, it still can be held with one hand in a comfortable manner when wearing the case.
The edges feature a slighly nobby texture that feels just great and should also prevent accidential slips. The texture of the Matrix skin looks dope.
All in all, this case looks high-class and also provides nice haptics. In my eys, it is worth the money.
Protection
The case feels sturdy and protective. I am confident that my Pixel 5 will survive some serious drops with it.
The lip on the frontside has the signature curve: Thick at top and bottom, flush at the sides. This makes the back-swipe gesture a breeze while still preventing screen contact when placed on flat surfaces. I am a bit unsure wether this will lead to trouble with face-down falls on uneven surfaces, but I assume that a evenly formed lid might not perform much better in this scenario.
Fitting / Cutouts / Buttons
The case fits like a glove. The buttons are super clicky and it's a joy to use them. The cutouts are precise and the port cutout should be big enough to provide space for most cables.
Unfortunately, the fingerprint cutout is rather small. This makes the "swipe down for notifications" gesture definitely harder to use although it still works. For me, this is not a show stopper but it might be for people with fat huge fingers. I just wish that dbrand would have made the cutout a little bit bigger since this is my only point of criticism with this case.
Durability
If you search the internet about the dbrand Grip cases, you will stumble upon many stories where the cases fell apart. Then I found this thread, where dbrand gave a comprehensive explaination why this happened and which counter measures were taken. This case is the latest generation and comes with all the described improvents. Only time will tell wether this case will hold up better.
Verdict
I highly recommend the drand Grip case for the Google Pixel 5: It looks and feels great, provides good protection without adding too much bulk. The customizablity with new skins is unique and might tempt you to spend more money. This being said: If you have huge fingers, the fingerprint cutout might be too small for you. I am confident that this case will not fall apart (or dbrand being obliging if it does).

Could you please take a picture from the top with the screen on and with a white background on (you could go to the settings or anywhere else that shows the entire screen from edge to edge)? I would give an idea of how much bulk it adds to the phone.
I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

does the Wireless Charger work on pixel+case?

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does the Wireless Charger work on pixel+case?
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Yes, I use an Anker PowerWave Alloy and wireless quick charging works flawlessly.

dragos281993 said:
Could you please take a picture from the top with the screen on and with a white background on (you could go to the settings or anywhere else that shows the entire screen from edge to edge)? I would give an idea of how much bulk it adds to the phone.
I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
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its a good grippy case.. I love mine.

you gotta be out of your damn mind to pay for this...Ringke case, 12 bucks, owned, tested (not intentional) and it even got a cool Lanyard loop.

I have a new one for sale - has a sage skin on back - never used it - $20 delivered - PM me or email me at [email protected]

One of long term video reviews showed edges warping near cutout and buttons. How is it holding up so far? Price gives me a reason to pause even with the super 'grip" edges.

After using it every day, it is still in mint condition.

Thanks for the really good review. Just one point to clarify: can you please confirm that the back of the base (not just the side bumper) also has a grippy texture? If you put it on your pant leg when sitting, for example, will it slide off easily?

I love my Dbrand Grip with the red dragon skin and its super grippy texture.

If you're looking at phone cases to protect your phone's screen, you need to check out one of the screen guards. Screen protectors are becoming more advanced as the years go by. Some are built right in, some you have to put on separately. Either way, these are the best ways to make sure that your screen is safe. How can I make my phone case grippier?
You should also make sure that the cases you're looking at are anti-skid. This means that the case doesn't just slip over the phone, but stays put instead. If your phone slips out of the case, it will stop the phone from sliding all over the place. How can I make my phone case grippier? Start looking for cases with anti-skid features!
Another question you may be asking yourself is how can I make my phone case grippy if the material is hard and doesn't let the phone slide all over? Well, this is another problem that many phone cases have. So many cases are made of extremely hard materials that it's nearly impossible to slide your phone in and out. But luckily, there are some great soft cases available that are great at preventing your phone from sliding around.

I've been rocking this phone case for over a year. Just ordered the Leather skin insert from D Brand drop and a matte black skin as well. I've had the tear down on it for the year. The case is quite nice and offers good protection. The cut outs make it easy to use gesture controls.

ademmer said:
Durability
If you search the internet about the dbrand Grip cases, you will stumble upon many stories where the cases fell apart. Then I found this thread, where dbrand gave a comprehensive explaination why this happened and which counter measures were taken. This case is the latest generation and comes with all the described improvents. Only time will tell wether this case will hold up better.
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After over a year of frequent use, I switched to an Google Pixel 6 Pro and therefore also sent this case to rest. Time for a wrap up on durability!
Unlike older generations, my case stood the test of time. The rubber did not separate from the plastic and even after some serious drops on concrete, the case is still in mint condition.
Only the skin foil started to get loose around the fingerprint scanner which led to strange haptics when you remove the finger from the scanner (since the foil will move a millimeter with with your finger). A new skin will surely fix this and so would some glue.
Guess what? I already pre-ordered this case for my new Pixel 6 Pro!