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For a while now, it has seemed like i am the only nudist when it comes to devices. Specifically since the iPhone 3G came out, practically no one *DOESN'T* have some huge ugly bulky plastic monstrosity on their device.
I have had several smartphones (see sig), and have never used a case or screen protector with them. I have also never dropped one; i know what i paid for it, i know what will happen if i drop/smack it, and i know what a pain in the rear setting up a new one would be. I take care of my equipment (i also work in HD productions and have lots of photo/video/audio gear, equipment, and rigs). I hate the otterbox or similar ones (remind me of coffins) and i've seen people crack screens or damage their devices with them on, or simply fall apart in a year. i also hate the feel of screen protectors, and how they affect what should be a fantastic tactile UI experience.
I am not above using one, specifically with this device, as it is very slippery like the iPhone 3G was, but i can't find anything remotely close to what i'm after, which is basically a tight white condom, so i am a nudist. I did have a silicone case on the iPhone for all of 2 days, mostly because my then-GF had bought me the device and case, before i removed it. With the Atrix, the AT&T salesman literally freaked when i said 'i don't use cases'; he told me i would break it in a month. It just started having digitizer dead spots. My GF and i travel extensively for work and fun; we are both device nudists; she's still rockin' her Atrix, and hers had fallen from her purse a few times with no harm done thus far. My Atrix has been to and used on five (counting Turkey as *technically* Asia, and middle east as Africa) continents, the iPhone came with me when i lived in France in 2009, and even the HTC Tilt/8925 made it to Europe and back a few times, back when WinMo6.1 was still kickin' it (Cube .cab!) Point is, crazy high/low temperatures, crazy humidity or totally dry, low pressure, high pressure, whatever.
Basically just wondering what the point of buying a device so light, so thin, and with gorilla glass, if you are going to immediately throw on a thick fat heavy case and a screen protector that is both prone to scuffing and dampens the UI experience. Since the iPhone in '09, i haven't had a laptop and now with Android certainly don't need one; usually all i carry is my mobile, wallet (hope to ditch that soon too), smokes/lighter, and keys. Shoot, half the time i carry only smokes/lighter, mobile, and single car/house/hotel/etc key; and leave everything else.
Of everyone i know, only a surgeon friend of mine became a 'nudist' (he prefers the term 'purist') since we had met; he still has his iPhone 3G.
Any other 'purists'/'nudists' out there?
Cool story bro, but when you dont like accessoires, why bother to post in that particular forum?
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Cool story bro, but when you dont like accessoires, why bother to post in that particular forum?
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because i would love to find a very thin, silicone based flexible case to use mostly so the phone isnt so slippery. literally condom thin. i just dont like accessories that turn the phone into some sort of isometric brick. if a superthin skin existed i would have bought and used it on every device. instead its all hard plastic/rubber/thick silicone. and all my searches have turned up nil.
haha same as you man . with my s1 I used a case for abt a year then took it off as the phone became less valuable (and was a bit roughed up anyway). same with the screen protector. since then I've dropped it a hundred times without cracking the screen (almost all the silver bezel is chipped off lol). the only mod I did was replace the back cover for a colorful fake yelliw one (better grip, less greasy/smudgy).
I've had my s3 for abt 2 weeks and its been sweet. seeing as its already significantly bigger than the s1, I couldnt bear to put a big case on. however, I was interested in the slim flip cover that replaces the battery door - it seems like a good way to protect the screen a little. I have ordered a fake one for abt 5 bucks on eBay, yet to arrive, but maybe you should check it out? the reason I'm going fake first is that the real one is pricey, and I dont know how practical it will actually be yet.
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because i would love to find a very thin, silicone based flexible case to use mostly so the phone isnt so slippery. literally condom thin. i just dont like accessories that turn the phone into some sort of isometric brick. if a superthin skin existed i would have bought and used it on every device. instead its all hard plastic/rubber/thick silicone. and all my searches have turned up nil.
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DBA thin grip?
I have an otterbox because I engineer factories. So 50 percent Im on site calling. Also since Im still an Intern I cant afford to break something. So i guess that is why people buy bulk.
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me to, like phone without case.. but sometime texting in crowded place need more safety..
so i buy GUM for iphone and handlinker for safety, so my phone didnt slip from my hand
I used to use an n8 and that phone was a unbreakable machine, dropped that phone so many times and not one crack on my screen and only small scruff marks on the corners of the back original case (never used protection for it)
The original cover was a thick and sturdy case that protected the device from falling and did its job well.
When I got my s3 after seeing how thin the back was and how easily it would come off if it fell and doubted it would protect the glass the first thing I did was buy a case.
Cause I'm a bit clumsy sometimes
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the bumper obviously protects the screen, however some designer went through a lot of trouble to make sure this phone fits my hand perfectly. why mess with it?
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I'm not using one right now, but I have 2 cases in the mail. Kids in my town think it's fun to snatch phones (I don't live in a bad neighborhood just some bad kids pass through here) and the extra grip that my Galaxy S2 Skyrocket case provided foiled a would be thief's snatch and run. Not to mention that I have sweaty hands so not having a case for a long time will be my own demise.
Stock ICS on my S3
Why not actually use a condom, one of the non-lubed ones.
If the condom is transparent enough and doesn't interfere with the touch screen, then it's the way to go, isn't it?
At least, now that Android viruses (virii?) are starting to appear, you'll be protected!
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Why not actually use a condom, one of the non-lubed ones.
If the condom is transparent enough and doesn't interfere with the touch screen, then it's the way to go, isn't it?
At least, now that Android viruses (virii?) are starting to appear, you'll be protected!
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I had this case: http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...689520&sr=8-3&keywords=Acase+Superleggera+Pro but it made the phone so much thicker and heavier, I stopped using it. I'm taking my chances using it naked for now.
Has anyone checked out IZag it's a thin clear protective skin I had it on the screen of my old att tilt for over two years and never scratched or scuffed it I think they make it for the whole phone now my one friend said best buy puts it on for you and gives you a warranty on the protection if it peels off he had a I phone though but I'm sure they would make it for our phone to. Myself I have a ballistic case for when I'm not at home but as soon as I get home I strip down.
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Ion CarbonGrip Case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1N7XMPT1EK1PXCEVCHM8
I'm the same way with my phone. I like it the way it comes - slim and beauitful - and just wanted a minimalist case with good impact protection. Couldnt be happier with this case. It fully protects from any angle, and is rigid yet cushioned. It has thick clothlike material glued on both sides of a hard plastic core giving it a gauze bandage type of feeling. Imagine several bandages stacked together on a piece of hard plastic, this is the way it feels. Very shock absorbant. Yet the whole thing is like 1-2 millimeters thick, and you can see how minimalist it is.
I posted some pics and comments about it in a separate thread but not too many people were interested. It's too bad because this is an excellent case and people are really missing out. It doesnt look like much, but man its beautiful and oh so effective.
Dont buy the white one. It has white rubber adhesive along the edges that gets a little dirty. The black one though... Really loving it. It looks better in real life than in the picture. I have a black carbongrip with a white sprint SGS3, never plan to look at another case again.
all i am going to recommend is Wrapsol. IMO, best skin. texture is way better than Zagg IS or any other skin i've dealt with. It is on all of my products (iphone, macbook pro, ipad, galaxy s2) because i dont like cases. no orange peel. good grip for the back. very thin. gives it a matte look. they have replaced my lifted skin for free.
however the one they sell is for the s3 is the international version. theres a cutout in the middle for the Samsung brand. you can always buy an OEM internationally battery cover for cheap and apply it to that and use it on your carrier version.
www.wrapsol.com
I recommend you look at DBA cases. I have the Ultra and I think it's THIN! I have a white S3 and went all white (TPU & PCU). It looks like I don't even have a case on. If you want thinner, I don't own it but from the picture that was posted on here, the DBA Thin is thinner than the Ultra. I originally had a UAG case which I thought was thin. I went with the Ultra instead of the Thin due to the drop protection. The Ultra supposedly has the same drop protection as the UAG. Holding the Ultra in hand, it really is hard to believe it could protect from a drop, but it does.
I like the feel of the phone sans case, but there is always a part of me that worries about that one drop. So I opted for a case that added minimal bulk to the phone whilst giving me the benefit of a kickstand (I travel for work. Need to watch some movies.)
Body Glove Elite case
YUP...I never liked the thought of a case on such nice looking devices. But now I have a thin one.
Why I bought a thin case?
- so I don't have to continually wipe finger prints
- when I lay my S3 on it's back, it doesn't wobble nor touch the camera lens housing
- grip...extremely important (mine has cross hatching on the back)
- the beveling on the edges on a stock S3 when squeezed by your hand, tends to force the phone to spit OUTWARDS out of your hand! On the Htc HD2 I own, it is the opposite angle, the harder you gripped, the more it will snuggle into your hand.
- never really liked the high gloss pebble blue that much, so my case (no pun intended) I now have a dark charcoal matte finish.
- Oh and how about protection? Even the worst case adds some layer of protection. Even just laying the S3 down on a surface day in and day out can eventually lead to scuffs....obviously.
I searched again today for an hour and still cannot find something that is basically just a very thin silicone jacketing; just enough to enhance grip, protect the screen and finish, and yet keep it thin, light, and elegant.
A nudist i shall continue to be, i guess.
I Love my Galaxy s3 nude! so smooth .. so soft. I tried a few cases and screen protectors but had to go back in the nude
Sweet Armor
Sweet Armor is a Korean company that produces premium metal cases for mobile phones. Currently, it has produces cases for three popular Android phones, the GS2, GS3 and the GNote.
Sweet Armor Galaxy S3 Titanium Rainbow
Packaging
The packing is not bad at all compare to SGP or other companies. As you can see in the pictures, the case protected by four soft foams inside the box, which I think is very thoughtful, as this is a very expensive case, no one would like it to be damaged during the shipping.
Inside the box, there are 8 Philips screws and a little small Philips screwdriver. The build quality of the screwdriver did surprise me a little while. The screwdriver is well built and it is magnet, which can certainly help your installation of the case, the screws are very small.
There is one thing that may be disappointed- there is no manual inside the box. You may say it is easy to figure out how to install the case but I think it would be nicer if there were a manual inside the box along with a USD72 dollars case.
Built Quality
The built quality of this case is 10 out of 10. The case is very solid and the colouring of the case is very well done. It is definitely one of the best cases in the world with no doubt. The edges are smooth and the cuttings are perfect.
On the case, there are two holes on the left side of the case, which allow you to put a string strap. Although I do not use a string strap, I think these two holes are very nice as some people may want to put a string strap onto a phone and most of the cases/ phones nowadays do not provide this.
Also, there are two button covers at the position of the power button and the volume rockers. These not only help to prevent dust getting into the gap between the phone and the case, but also help to make the buttons easier to access. I have no problem in using the power button and the volume rockers when I using this case. The buttons are sensitive and “clicky”.
This case does add some weight to the phone. However, the weight is very small. You can definitely feel the weight but the weight is acceptable. you would not feel the phone too heavy, in my personally opinion.
I have used a lot of cases in the past, from the cheap Ebay cases to SGP expensive cases but there is no cases that can give me the Sweet Armor case can give me. All the cases that I used in the past kept gave me a very “plastic feeling”. When I tried to hold the phone very tight, I felt like I was going to break the phone. But when I am using the Sweet Armor case, it gives me a totally different feeling of the phone. The case is very solid and when I try to hold the phone very tight, I do not feel any “plastic feeling”. The case gives an extra strength to the phone to against the force from the outside, and this makes me feel the phone more “solid” and steadier when I am holding it.
Although this is a metal bumper, it provides a little lift at the back of the phone, which prevents the back of the phone from scratching. So it does not have the common problem that most of the bumpers in the market have.
For your information, during the time I use this case, there is no reception/NFC problem for me.
However, there are some problems about the case, too. The headphone and the micro USB cut outs of the case are not big enough, so if you are using an expensive pair of earphone like the Westone 4R, TF10 pro, or other head phones, you may need to find a extend 3.5mm cable; if you are using a dock such as the Samsung OEM dock, or the Zen dock, you cannot use the docks when you are using the case unless you uninstall the case. Sweet Armor might needs to make a bigger cut out for these two ports in the next edition of the cases.
Talking about the installation of the case, it is very simple. The case only requires one screw at every corner of the phone (total: 4 screws). However, when you try the swap the SIM card or battery of the phone, you will find the case does not come handy. There is no way for you to do any of the things that I talked above if you forget to bring the screwdriver with you. Therefore, if you are a person who usually swaps your SIM card or change battery, this case may not suit you.
There is one more issue about the case, for the people with small hands, like me. The case will makes the phone wider and taller, so it will make it harder to use the phone with one hand.
Conclusion
Overall, considering the price of this case, I would not say the built quality surprises me, as this is what a $72 case has to have. The case is very solid, very beautiful and stylish, and very thin. It can certainly handle a few drops from a certain height but you cannot expect it can protect your phone from 2 meters height. For normal daily usage, I think this case does its job. And if you are looking for a luxury metal bumper, I think this is one of the cases in the market you should consider.
Wow it's a So beauty
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Where to got?
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U can get one from the official sweet armor website. http://www.thesweetarmor.com/en/15-galaxy-s3
The gold and titanium ones look more beautiful
Thank you for your Review
Thank you for your Review!!l.:victory:
We have all Sweet amor Bumper 20% off come to website
Will these fit with an extended battery? They look like there's enough room on the back bezel for the extended cover to fit.
Too expensive for a BUMPER, I can't stand bumpers who are twice as expensive as some of the higher end cases with half the protection.
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Currently the search function is down, but basically I am looking for a case for my new One. I love the build quality and aesthetics of the phone, but sadly it gives me a heart attack leaving it naked, I feel like I handle it like a live bomb haha. I never drop my phone, so drop protection isn't important to me, but what IS important to me is scratch protection on this aluminum body, the glass and camera, so I am looking for the best aesthetically looking option to provide scratch protection and a lip on the front so the phone can be placed face down or on hard surfaces without a worry.
I don't want to add too much bulk to the phone, so the cases I am considering are the KLD Oscar 2: http://www.amazon.com/Oscar-Style-S...d=1383336670&sr=1-1&keywords=htc+one+case+kld
...and the Diztronic TPU case: http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Mat...8&qid=1383334154&sr=1-2&keywords=htc+one+case
I prefer TPU cases, but I hate the camera cut out for the Diztronic one, even though they make great products. I also don't want a white or clear case because I know they normally discolor after a while.
So please help with suggestions that are:
-Nice aesthetic look and feel
-Not very bulky
-dark color (only because I want to avoid the discoloration issues)
-soft or matte material
-provides face down and camera table protection/scratch protection
-Under $20
I have also have heard many reports of the Double Dip cases scratching phones, so even though I like some of the black alternative options, I don't really want to risk it.
I'm using a fosmon dura fro m7 case from amazon in blue, it is cheap, looks pretty good (have received some compliments) works well enough and doesn't show discoloration like the previous clear tpu case I had.
Try the Poetic case.
I have the black one and it keeps the phone slim. However, the top and bottom edges are relatively exposed.
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i use the diztronic in black. the smooth rubber has a nice feel in my hands, slides easily in and out of jeans and doesn't add a lot of bulk. the camera cutout doesnt bother me, i prefer it to some easily scratched piece of plexi or w/e.
dropped my phone on brick stairs last week. it bounced around and landed face down, not a mark on the screen. for $10, i dont think i could be happier.
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Try the Poetic case.
I have the black one and it keeps the phone slim. However, the top and bottom edges are relatively exposed.
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Does the screen touch the table when the phone is face down?
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This is the description of a case I bought on eBay. I think it might fit your needs. "Black Soft Gel TPU No-fingerprint Case Cover + Screen Guard for HTC One M7"
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Does the screen touch the table when the phone is face down?
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No it doesn't. It has edges on both sides that will lift the phone up a bit. See attached picture from Amazon.
@bcparker
I quite like the cruzerlite cases. They are very high quality and have very nice designs. imo, their TPU cases are the best TPU cases on the market (I like TPU cases)
http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/htc/one
I know you said no clear tpu cases but I really am liking this one so far, the cimo grip. I figure that for $10 I can afford to buy another in a few months if it discolors. They do come in other colors but I really like to be able to see the back of the phone, at least on a phone this nice. I like the fact that all of the edges are protected. The only thing I do not like so far is that the volume is almost impossible to change via the side buttons. The case covers the volume and you're trying to push through the case. Not a huge deal breaker as I rarely change the volume but it's a little annoying. I may take a knife and cut out the plastic. Again, it's cheap enough to play around with. If I ruin it I can buy another....
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Currently the search function is down, but basically I am looking for a case for my new One. I love the build quality and aesthetics of the phone, but sadly it gives me a heart attack leaving it naked, I feel like I handle it like a live bomb haha. I never drop my phone, so drop protection isn't important to me, but what IS important to me is scratch protection on this aluminum body, the glass and camera, so I am looking for the best aesthetically looking option to provide scratch protection and a lip on the front so the phone can be placed face down or on hard surfaces without a worry.
I don't want to add too much bulk to the phone, so the cases I am considering are the KLD Oscar 2: http://www.amazon.com/Oscar-Style-S...d=1383336670&sr=1-1&keywords=htc+one+case+kld
...and the Diztronic TPU case: http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Mat...8&qid=1383334154&sr=1-2&keywords=htc+one+case
I prefer TPU cases, but I hate the camera cut out for the Diztronic one, even though they make great products. I also don't want a white or clear case because I know they normally discolor after a while.
So please help with suggestions that are:
-Nice aesthetic look and feel
-Not very bulky
-dark color (only because I want to avoid the discoloration issues)
-soft or matte material
-provides face down and camera table protection/scratch protection
-Under $20
I have also have heard many reports of the Double Dip cases scratching phones, so even though I like some of the black alternative options, I don't really want to risk it.
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Take a look at the body glove case, I have it on mine from day one and it still looks like new, have also dropped it more then once on the driveway and it took it like a champ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/271291449737?lpid=82
I just got my One, and I also did not like the feel if it naked. I ended up getting a case from Cruzerlite on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Smoke-Cruzerl...TF8&qid=1383509176&sr=8-2&keywords=htc+one+a2
It doesn't add to much bulk and feels very good in my hand. I have one for my Razr Maxx and my 2013 N7.
Diztronic TPU here. Cheap and works well.
I've got a Ballistic Aspira and it flew off the roof of my SUV at 35mph and the phone is without a scratch, all hardware and software just fine, and the case only has a few hairline cracks that don't even affect the integrity of the case! Best 35 bucks I ever spent (and I bought retail)
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Try the Seidio Surface. Thin, protects well, has a lip and a kickstand. I love mine.
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Try the Seidio Surface. Thin, protects well, has a lip and a kickstand. I love mine.
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Agreed. Seidio Surface is the best protection with the least bulk IMO.
i got the Poetic Palette SLIM Premium Hard Case its realllllly nice looking, but the front lip isnt much
I have the otterbox, it is very bulky, but it is super stable, Im anxious for them to come out with a smaller revision.
/laughsquietlytomyself
#foreveralone
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I might be getting slow in my old age but I realized the joke while browsing different threads 5 minutes later
I ended up getting a Meifeng (Bear Motion) in grey off eBay. I picked it up over the Amazon bear motion models simply because I thought the logo was nicer looking on the case and it was $7.50 with free shipping vs around $12 without Amazon prime. I LOVE how it looks (rear cutouts are perfect) and the texture is great. I recommend it for fellow sure handed users.
Lip is almost non-existent and I think the volume button is tough to press and the SIM cutout unnecessary, but the look and texture is sooo primo, looks like it the phone was meant to look like that. I think I'm going to pick up another brand case also though. I value the clean, premium look and feel, so some of these suggestions with gaudy logos or designs (including my man the little android guy) aren't necessarily for me.
The poetic palettes seem nice, I didn't even know colors were available. Here are the rest I'm considering.
-Nillkin Shield
-Poetic Palette
-KLD Oscar 2
-Diztronic or Hyperion TPU
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Box wave recently posted this case on their site http://www.boxwave.com/google-nexus...ssic-book-google-nexus-5-case/bwpdd/mmp-zcmf/
I have the nexus 4 version of this case and the quality and durability is excellent. It really looks like an old bible or other classy looking book. This makes it the extreme opposite of a slick minimal case, but hey, that's not what you want anyway
There are a few things to be aware of though.
1) you can't adjust the volume while its in your pocket. The volume buttons are not accessible while the case is closed, so the phone has to be taken out of your pocket, flap opened, then volume adjust.
2) holding the phone/case in one hand feels really bulky since the flap is folded back on itself. The case is an inch thick, so holding that in hand is kinda ick, unless you really like a big beefy grip on your phone.
3) doesn't have auto sleep/wake.
These are my experiences with the n4 version. Despite the shortcomings, I still recommend this case if you want a wallet case with no magnetic flap to get in the way and don't mind that its very large and bulky.
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Some other details to note:
Drop protection is high. It absorbs high impact extremely well since it's basically a glove made of cardboard and leather.
The cards fit just fine in the case, however they do directly contact the screen. I don't think plastic cards can damage the screen but I use a screen protector anyway.
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Hi, I'm thinking of getting this case. I've never owned a wallet-style case, and I've got a couple of questions for you:
1) How well does it fit in a front jeans pocket? Is it a pain to get out on short notice?
2) I imagine it being sort of tricky to actually hold your phone up to your ear in this case. Is that the case?
Thanks in advance!
1) depends on how tight your jeans are the case I have is about an inch or two thick... I guess try putting 2 fingers side by side in your pocket (sideways duh). That's About the thickness.
2) its not hard to hold at all... Maybe even easier since it now basically has a giant handle. It is large in the hand though... Not thin and sexy.
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Thanks for the info! I'm used to carrying my phone full-time in my front pocket, but this may not work for me. OTOH, it's so cool-looking I may just have to find another way to carry it around.
What do the other cases use to wake the device when opened? Is it just a magnet to enable the sleep/wake feature?
I had the rearth wallet case for my N4 and looking to get this one for my N5 because it's one of the only one that doesn't have a clasp and looks like it's built well.
Only thing is it's out of stock until the 20th.
This is basically exactly what I was looking for! I have a similar case for my HTC One by Zenus (this one), but their case for the N5 is missing the area where you can put your bills in. This book case you mention does have this unless I am mistaken?
Another question: how hard is it to take the phone out of the case? I would like to only use the case when I'm on the road, so when I'm at work or at home I will regularly take the phone out of the case, so this should be a painless process.
Yeah it has a place for bills.
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I got mine the other day but I didn't like the part the phone fits into. While it's nice the opening area for the power button also includes access to the Sim tray, I didn't like how the "lip" part was too close to the power button. Also the lip part would peel off my anker tempered glass screen protector whenever I squeezed the sides. So I replaced it with a poetic case I had.
I used a utility knife to cut it off and this Glue Dots adhesive I found at home depot.
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As a bare phone I have found that very quickly my Note 4 is not big, it is my G5 that is small. The Note 4 fits easily into pants and jacket pockets. However that may change as I add a case.
How do you make the trade off between a bulky case which may come with perceived high degree of safety, yet at the same time perhaps no longer fit easily in a pants or jacket pocket?
Thanks
4Nails
4Nails said:
As a bare phone I have found that very quickly my Note 4 is not big, it is my G5 that is small. The Note 4 fits easily into pants and jacket pockets. However that may change as I add a case.
How do you make the trade off between a bulky case which may come with perceived high degree of safety, yet at the same time perhaps no longer fit easily in a pants or jacket pocket?
Thanks
4Nails
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Folio/Wallet/Flipcases provide above moderate protection and adds a little bulk. (if your pockets or jacket pockets can fit trifold wallets it will fit a note 4 with a folio case without too much trouble.)
While life proof cases provide high protection but makes your phone feel like fort Knox.
The there are the minimalistic bumpers/featherlight/frames which add the least amount of bulk and offers little in the drop protection if your phone falls at a bad angle especially screen down.
I got a caseology case with slightly raised bumper around the screen and a uv screen protector. Didn't seem to add much bulk and the only thing I've noticed is that my windshield holder is a bit tight. If the gorilla glass on this is half as good add the galaxy s3, I don't see a situation where the phone will be in much danger other than from water.
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4Nails said:
As a bare phone I have found that very quickly my Note 4 is not big, it is my G5 that is small. The Note 4 fits easily into pants and jacket pockets. However that may change as I add a case.
How do you make the trade off between a bulky case which may come with perceived high degree of safety, yet at the same time perhaps no longer fit easily in a pants or jacket pocket?
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4Nails
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I own 2 different ones from this company and love the both. Provides the needed scratch protection without bulking up. There really is no need for a bulky case on most phones now.
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Just be careful. I've never used a case and have had cell phones for fifteen years without breaking one. I also stopped using screen protectors when Gorilla Glass came along, and have had no scratches since then.
You do need to take care to anticipate and avoid likely failure modes. But you need to do that even with a case, since it provides only partial protection anyway.
* Carry the phone only in a snug front pants pocket, display facing inward, nothing else in the pocket. And verify that the phone is actually inside the pocket before releasing your grip.
* If you place it on a surface, make sure it's face-up and not precariously near the edge, and not perched over a toilet.
* When a power cord or headset cord is attached, be extremely careful that there's no opportunity to hit the cord and drag the phone so it falls. Try to use BT headsets rather than wired ones.
You'll eventually break a phone even if you're careful. But if it only happens once every ten or twenty years, it's still preferable to the expense and inconvenience of using cases.
I use uag case the best of both worlds.
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4Nails said:
As a bare phone I have found that very quickly my Note 4 is not big, it is my G5 that is small. The Note 4 fits easily into pants and jacket pockets. However that may change as I add a case.
How do you make the trade off between a bulky case which may come with perceived high degree of safety, yet at the same time perhaps no longer fit easily in a pants or jacket pocket?
Thanks
4Nails
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If I'm going to be in a precarious situation or if I'll be running around in a hurry, I add the protection of a bulky case. If I'm going to be in a situation where I can afford to be more careful I'll use it without the case.
I got the Spigen Case Capsule. It's keeps the phone nice and thin. Seems protected enough, small lip and it sits flush on the back. Camera don't stick out. But I am very carful with my phones.
jlczl said:
If I'm going to be in a precarious situation or if I'll be running around in a hurry, I add the protection of a bulky case. If I'm going to be in a situation where I can afford to be more careful I'll use it without the case.
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That sounds wise. I'm rarely in an environment more challenging than an office, so when I am I just put the phone in a padded pocket in my backpack. If that were a more frequent occurrence, I'd get a case to use in those situations.
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