hey all. this is just simply pics of sgs2 and cases, covers etc.
all these covers are dirt-cheap! most are foudn thru ebay or amazon. Do not use excessive quoting in any form!
pic 1: standard sgs2 i9100 nordic white version.
pic 2: case-mate clear case cover, very comfy TPU-style case. the stupid triangular indentations on the back seems to helpescape the blemishes coming from simply cleamching the tpu gel onto the glossy finish of the phone. Not that that really means a thing! The clear rim is a nice feature, showing the chrome bezel off the SGS2. The firm grip comes with the tpu style, the bumper protects all the edges and <obviously> the back camera front surface as well. All covers however, do vocer the camera protruding area. Can recommend this cover!
pic 3: This, a glossy clean white case, made of tpu, a lovely cover, this covers never lost it's white for months. Until - I put it in a bag for a few months at max. the result was this cover was stained in several ways, pencils' helping included, yet surprising how this 'storage' made it look real bad, darkened, stained, after being dumped so to speak.
pic4+5: both of these covers have no cut-outs for side buttons. they are not hard to control though. I have certainly tried worse with a SGS3 cover, whereas the side buttons are askew, tilted backwards to the back of the phone. Using TPU cases on SGS2 is quite okay, albeit can be hard. Nowhere the same issue as on the SGS3. Quite acceptable as you will eventualy know where and when to punch those voume and power buttons.
pic 6+7: comparison of the white TPU and the clear TPU case-mate covers,
pic8-9: these show the same TPU cases, and these come with some screen protectors. cases and covers come with a variety of screen protectors. so do these here, and how to categorize those, will be another matter, cos there's so many different ones. and i dont use a single one
pic 10: this show how a textile mini towel can be saved up for later polishing of the screen. And yes, this wil surely overheat your phone if all you do is play TinTin all day. The SGS3 has a way more back panel to give, and fits 'standard' towels fine.
pic 1-2: No sweat!
Pic: 3-5: that white dirt cheap tpu gel case. Nothing bad to say about this case. Other than if you remove it, put it in a tight plastic bag first - otherwise it will not stay white!
this post is about screen protectors.. happens they all look alike, out of the dozens i have.. there is a few matt ones etc. .. so no screen protectors stupidities. swipe along this post then. if you want to believe: swipe it clean frictionless.
some really awesome bigass covers for scouts
This G931. Golla holster is really neat. As many other holsters I did not find it practical in everyday. Which is a great unfortune! this is a great rain repellant pouch. This particular holster fits a variety of phones WITH cases on, which includes SGS2, S-E arc-S, and those sizes. The pouch has an extra zipper pocket at the belt side, which is a WIN!. Several in my family found it useful indeed.
Golla
pic 1-5: GOLLA G1065. this golla pouch is really nice. a sorta denime color, with damaged areas, a badge, a wide belt fitting, double velcro in the front for the front face flap. The credit card deposit is a JOKE, it is not functional, not useful. In general this pouch is very comfy and absolutely a great looking pouch. Only it does not come handy, for at least, me.
This pouch works as well for S-E Arc-S - even with a cover. Are you needing over protection, then this pouch is there to fit that extra belt.
Golla G1065
this is a previous Golla case. G1065. very very the same as to the previous sandy colored golla pouch. this fits a SGS2 as well, including a case. It also fits the S-E- Arc-S. I would not recommend this case.
it has poor rear hooks for straps - certainly a joke with the brutal vinyl look of the rear of the pouch! the supplied neck chain is a joke, just as the attached flimsy hook is. This model has been discontinued i think, for obvious reasons! I owned it and it was a piece of ****!
EDIT: i will ad a wel photos of the HTC Desire Hd in this pouch. IT will happens when it DOES.
Pic 1-4. shows the typical 'vent' case covers. These <supposedly> relieve the heat from the... COOORE. These are comfy feeling cases, they don't do much, their weight amunt to zero, and can be found in any color.
Pic 5-7: The WHITE vent case sent here was for a korean phone. Notice the antenna area, and the enlarged button areas, and the obviously showing MISSING protectionate corner on the right-hand-side (seen from the front).
Hi, are those hard or rubber cases?
Looks very cool, thanks for the ideas
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Just received my Otterbox Commuter all-black case for my HTC One Stealth Black. I bought it from eBay. I read in another thread about the country of assembly being important for the quality of the case. Although the location of the seller is in the USA, the retail packing of the case says "Assembled in China". However, i haven't found a single flaw with the case itself. It fits my HTC One perfectly. There are no anomalies with the case. I think the Q.C. on the China-assembled units have improved. Anyway, i'm very satisfied with the case itself.
Link to the official product page: http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-One-Com..._htc4-one_color=20&start=1&cgid=htc-one-cases
Here's olis4's youtube video review of the Otterbox Commuter all-black case: http://youtu.be/GpNBThwyubM
On the manufacturer's site, the Commuter case is currently priced at $34.95 but you'll get it cheaper on Amazon or eBay.
My all-black case packaging bears the same SKU: 77-26379 as shown on the official site - you should probably verify if the official SKU matches exactly with what's on the retail packaging, if you happen to have any issues (maybe you didn't get an original case).
Installation of the Otterbox Commuter case:
1. The case itself comes in 2 parts; the soft TPU-like interior half of the case and the outer hard-shell plastic case. You need to install them separately.
2. You need to put the soft case on your phone first. Make sure that the lip of the soft case is positioned evenly all around the screen of your phone - this is important as it will ensure a perfect fit when you put on the hard-shell case.
3. Now, you can put on the hard-shell case, starting from the bottom of the phone, where micro-USB flap is located. I found it easier to start from there and then press the hard case onto the phone as i worked my way up to the top of the phone. You will likely have a little trouble to get a perfect fit right away. The trick is to push the hard case near the top and bottom of the phone, and try to open the flaps so that the hard case can fit otherwise the closed flaps will get in the way. You can just use your nail to pry open each flap, as you continue to push the hard case on. Once you have the flaps open, you can then squeeze the case all around the phone to make sure that hard case fits perfectly, before you finally close the flaps. You should now have your Otterbox Commuter case installed correctly.
Note: I have a screen protector on my phone and it never interfered with the installation of the case. The inner soft case lip wrapped around the edges of the screen nicely and didn't peel off or affect the screen protector in any way.
What make this case special?
1. The case gives a solid and comfortable feel. I am much less worried with this case on my phone, knowing that the fragile aluminium device is protected from any accidental drops and dust. The case is light-weight considering all the protection it offers and it doesn't add too much bulk to the phone. The HTC One's back is naturally curved and the Commuter case retains that aspect of the phone - some cases make the back completely flat.
2. The cut-outs are perfect. Protection has been considered for every part of the phone. Only the power button is left uncovered so as to allow the IR blaster to function normally. The microphone at the bottom, the noise cancelling mic on the back and especially the beautiful case design around the camera and flash give the case a stunning look.
3. The volume buttons are completely protected by the inner soft case and they have to be one of the best i've ever tested on the HTC One. They protrude slightly from the right-side of the case for easy access as you can just feel them without having to look at the phone to find the volume buttons. The soft buttons feel just right - you won't accidentally press them while holding the phone or while it's in your pocket and they are not hard to press either. They have this nice clicky feel to them and are responsive.
4. The lip on the front of the case has a nice sharp angular design. It grips the sides of the phone firmly and doesn't come off easily - not unless you remove the hardshell case first. When placing the phone face-down on any flat surface, your screen should be fine. The front lip forms part of the soft TPU-like inner case, and it prevents your phone from sliding if you were to put it face-down on an inclined (even if it's polished) surface. I tried it and the phone won't budge easily.
5. The earphone's jack port and micro-USB port are protected against any dust and are easily accessible. Opening and closing these flaps is easy. Just use your finger or a little nail-prodding to open the TPU flaps quickly (there is a tiny gap right under the flaps that enable you to wedge your nail into it) and then push the flaps back into place when you no longer need access to those ports. The soft TPU material that make up the flaps are held securely in place as they are squeezed in between the hardshell case cut-outs, so the flaps won't open even if you shake your phone or if it drops.
6. There is a groove where the power button of the One is situated - this allows very easy and intuitive access to the power button and doesn't block its IR transmission. Normally, without a case on, it can be a little difficult to find the power button without looking at the phone.
7. The hard-shell case is actually of a light grainy texture, which makes it even more scratch-resistant. I tried to scratch it with keys and coins but no change, although it will surely scratch if you use something sharp like a knife - but then, i don't see why you would put an open knife in your pocket with your phone. You'll likely get yourself stabbed in the leg before it affects your phone. :laugh:
I've added some pictures below. I think that real pictures of the case give way more accurate descriptions of the actual case than what you see on the official site (usually these are graphic renders and the color reproduction isn't always accurate). By the way, as i mentioned above, i've got a screen protector on, so in the pictures, the phone screen might appear a little bit glossy from the slanted viewing angles. It's not the screen protector that came with the Otterbox. I had that screen protector installed at the shop when i bought the phone. It's just a generic screen protector but it looks fine to me, so i haven't removed it.
I did some research on which color to get before placing my order for the Otterbox Commuter. Initially, i wanted to get the Glacier color, with its inner black and outer greyish hard-shell case. However, from pictures shared by those who bought the Glacier case, the hardshell is actually white. The other color options for the Commuter case are also actually a bit washed out or pale when compared to the pictures on the official site, so the colored cases are not as striking (in my opinion). I eventually decided to go with the all-black case to be sure that i'd get the same color as i would expect.
Verdict: Overall, i'm very pleased with the all-black case. If i had to do any nitpicking on the Otterbox Commuter case (other than the inaccurate representation of the colored cases on the official Otterbox site, which in reality are much lighter in color), it's the power button which could have also been protected whilst enabling the IR blaster to function, using the ingenious design on the UAG case for the HTC One.
UPDATE: Otterbox Commuter v/s UAG
I recently bought the UAG (Aero) case for my HTC One, in order to have a better hands-on comparison with the Otterbox Commuter case.
I have used the UAG case on my HTC One for a week to test it thoroughly and here's my honest review:
The UAG case is probably the best alternative to the Otterbox Commuter case. Both cases offer great protection, have good ergonomics and nice design. However, there are some distinct differences between these two popular HTC One cases:
Positive features of the Otterbox Commuter case v/s the UAG case:
- The headphone jack port and microUSB port are completely protected against dust with the rubber flaps, which open and close easily. In the UAG case, these ports are open. This is the most important difference between these two top cases for the HTC One. If you want maximum protection and you have to choose between those two cases, go for the Otterbox Commuter as it will keep your One's ports clean from dust and other small solids/debris and prevent clogging these ports in the long run (the rubber flaps are a tight fit, so they might even be able to guard against an occasional water splash although i wouldn't recommend testing that deliberately, as the case has no official certification for water resistance).
- less rugged appearance, if you want a case which offers great protection but is more discreet and elegant at the office, with a more subtle appearance. The design around the camera and flash are a nice additional touch relative to the UAG case, where the camera and flash cut-outs are simple.
- retains the original curved back shape of the HTC One while the UAG makes the back of the One completely flat (this is subject to your own liking as some people might prefer the more comfortable curved back of their HTC One when holding it and others might prefer their HTC One to rest flat on a surface without rocking from side to side when using it).
Negative features of the Otterbox Commuter case v/s the UAG case:
- the power button is unprotected. This is probably the biggest gripe compared to the UAG case, which uses a nice design to cover the power button with a cut-out on top, to allow the IR blaster built into the power button, to function normally.
- the design of the UAG case is more distinctive, especially on the back. You can identify it easily (unless you're using a dual color Commuter case, which also gives a unique look). For most people, their first impression when looking at the back of the UAG case, would usually be "built to resist tough conditions", like at a construction site, etc.
- makes the back of the phone completely flat. This might be desirable to some people.
- If you are someone who cares about how quickly you can remove your case, then the UAG can save you a few seconds, as the Otterbox Commuter comes in two parts, so you have to remove the hard case first before removing the inner soft TPU case. The UAG comes in a single piece and you can just pop it out if you like to change cases on the fly while you're out and about. But this is probably a very minor (if worthy at all) argument in UAG's favor.
- the actual colour combination cases don't match what you see on the official site in the graphic renders - the real colours tend to be pale or washed out, except for the all-black Commuter case which looks identical. The colours of the UAG cases, on the other hand, match perfectly. I got the Aero color, which is a dark blue and i was pleasantly surprised as it's a unique colour among all my other cases.
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I just received mine today! i ordered the steel blue, which actually is like a cyan.
i really like the case, as unfortionatlly the USB port always gets dirty its very good for this purpose, and it's very light weight too!
i had the original HTC flip case, and SPECK with kick stand, they are larger, less protection and worse grip.
Highly Receommended.
I had the white one for a day. The black one definitely looks nicer. However, I took it back because I have been caseless so long that this added so much bulk (compared to what I am used to.) I dropped my phone 2 days after taking it back, bad luck I guess. Overall, the case doesn't add very much bulk, I just couldn't stand any at all after using it naked for so long.
I've had a Commuter on my One since about 3 days after getting it, and I love it. Definitely not too bulky, and the grip is excellent. The One is like a wet bar of soap with no case. I've dropped it twice, and both times picked it up, dusted it off, and went right back to regular use.
I have had the commuter for 3 months.
I Have dropped my ONE often and thankfully with the commuter case on. The case is not bulky yet does its job for sure. The rubber on the case takes all the impact. I like the extra rubber on the corners as well,, seems to be the place where my phone hits most often when dropped.
Majority of drops are from the couch or bed onto hardwood floors. I have had a good amount of drops in the outdoors at work while standing up as well and onto concrete and blacktop. So far so good!! The Commuter handles my line of work (construction) very well. I added the Mime Ghost screen protector a few days ago and it makes the combo even more AWESOME :good:
Thanks for the review, I've been considering the commuter case, as well as the black/gray/black OEM case here, but I can't seem to find that color to purchase.
I like the case also. The belt clip sucks. Can some one recomend a belt pouch.
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peteschlabar said:
Thanks for the review, I've been considering the commuter case, as well as the black/gray/black OEM case here, but I can't seem to find that color to purchase.
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That red-grey-black case is not OEM - it is actually the official hardshell case for the HTC One called the Double Dip. It's available on Amazon or eBay. It's only available in those three-color combination. If you see any similar case design in any other colors, you're not getting an original HTC One case. I wouldn't advise you to get that case though, as it has been widely reported that it will scratch the sides of your phone as you slide it into the main wrap-around case (the scratches caused by the very-tight case is especially visible if you have a non-silver colored HTC One). Also, the Double Dip case doesn't offer the same high level of protection as the Commuter case, which consists of a hardshell wrapped around a layer of soft TPU-like impact-resistant material. The only advantage of the Double Dip, in my opinion, is the added protection of the speaker grills, which can be prone to scratches, since the grills are also made of aluminium and coated with the same paint as the rest of the phone (unless you get the silver version where scratches aren't that visible).
coldsteal said:
I like the case also. The belt clip sucks. Can some one recomend a belt pouch.
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I think this might be exactly what you're looking for, as it fits the Commuter and Defender cases for the HTC One: http://www.amazon.com/LEATHER-POUCH...1379675221&sr=8-5&keywords=htc+one+belt+pouch
Thanks, just ordered it.
Thanks !! Just placed the order.
electronical said:
That red-grey-black case is not OEM - it is actually the official hardshell case for the HTC One called the Double Dip. It's available on Amazon or eBay. It's only available in those three-color combination. If you see any similar case design in any other colors, you're not getting an original HTC One case. I wouldn't advise you to get that case though, as it has been widely reported that it will scratch the sides of your phone as you slide it into the main wrap-around case (the scratches caused by the very-tight case is especially visible if you have a non-silver colored HTC One). Also, the Double Dip case doesn't offer the same high level of protection as the Commuter case, which consists of a hardshell wrapped around a layer of soft TPU-like impact-resistant material. The only advantage of the Double Dip, in my opinion, is the added protection of the speaker grills, which can be prone to scratches, since the grills are also made of aluminium and coated with the same paint as the rest of the phone (unless you get the silver version where scratches aren't that visible).
I think this might be exactly what you're looking for, as it fits the Commuter and Defender cases for the HTC One: http://www.amazon.com/LEATHER-POUCH...1379675221&sr=8-5&keywords=htc+one+belt+pouch
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electronical said:
That red-grey-black case is not OEM - it is actually the official hardshell case for the HTC One called the Double Dip. It's available on Amazon or eBay. It's only available in those three-color combination. If you see any similar case design in any other colors, you're not getting an original HTC One case. I wouldn't advise you to get that case though, as it has been widely reported that it will scratch the sides of your phone as you slide it into the main wrap-around case (the scratches caused by the very-tight case is especially visible if you have a non-silver colored HTC One). Also, the Double Dip case doesn't offer the same high level of protection as the Commuter case, which consists of a hardshell wrapped around a layer of soft TPU-like impact-resistant material. The only advantage of the Double Dip, in my opinion, is the added protection of the speaker grills, which can be prone to scratches, since the grills are also made of aluminium and coated with the same paint as the rest of the phone (unless you get the silver version where scratches aren't that visible).
I think this might be exactly what you're looking for, as it fits the Commuter and Defender cases for the HTC One: http://www.amazon.com/LEATHER-POUCH...1379675221&sr=8-5&keywords=htc+one+belt+pouch
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Thanks for the info, I had read about the scratches. I don't understand about the color choices though. It clearly shows on HTC's website that there are two color options, but the only one available for purchase (that isn't a knock off) is the red and gray.
peteschlabar said:
I don't understand about the color choices though. It clearly shows on HTC's website that there are two color options, but the only one available for purchase (that isn't a knock off) is the red and gray.
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HTC only ever made two official cases for the HTC One:
1. http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip/
2. http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip-flip/
Are you referring to the second Double Dip Flip case? There are no other official alternatives (not even in color) that exist.
I personally don't trust non-branded cases, as they tend not to fit properly and sometimes even worse - they can scratch your phone due to poor fitting and/or poorly built with low quality materials (the aluminium unibody of the HTC One is especially vulnerable).
electronical said:
HTC only ever made two official cases for the HTC One:
1. http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip/
2. http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip-flip/
Are you referring to the second Double Dip Flip case? There are no other official alternatives (not even in color) that exist.
I personally don't trust non-branded cases, as they tend not to fit properly and sometimes even worse - they can scratch your phone due to poor fitting and/or poorly built with low quality materials (the aluminium unibody of the HTC One is especially vulnerable).
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No, I'm talking about the regular Double Dip case, not the flip. If you look through the photos, there is a pic of the black/gray/black color, and if you click on the Specs tab, look in the color section; it is listed there as an option.
http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip/#specs
Edit: I apologize the the OP, this is getting off topic for this thread.
peteschlabar said:
No, I'm talking about the regular Double Dip case, not the flip. If you look through the photos, there is a pic of the black/gray/black color, and if you click on the Specs tab, look in the color section; it is listed there as an option.
http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip/#specs
Edit: I apologize the the OP, this is getting off topic for this thread.
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I hadn't noticed that HTC put up a second color-combination Double Dip case as available on its website - that's probably because it was never released (from what i found).
Here's a thread about that elusive black/gray/black version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255928
If you go through the replies in that thread, you'll find someone got that color-combination on eBay and even provided a link. But i seriously doubt that it's official HTC One gear (too many color variations available from the drop-down list).
Also, on the official site, have a look at the reviews (they do mention that the black/gray/black color is unavailable): http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip/#ratings
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I hadn't noticed that HTC put up a second color-combination Double Dip case as available on its website - that's probably because it was never released (from what i found).
Here's a thread about that elusive black/gray/black version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255928
If you go through the replies in that thread, you'll find someone got that color-combination on eBay and even provided a link. But i seriously doubt that it's official HTC One gear (too many color variations available from the drop-down list).
Also, on the official site, check the reviews section and have a look at the top comment: http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip/#ratings
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Thanks for the link, I think I'm just going to end up with the Commuter
Loving this case so far. It looks amazing on the red HTC One.
alxrock said:
Loving this case so far. It looks amazing on the red HTC One.
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The combo does look GOOD!!
I've used this case for about a month. The rubber side wall next to the USB port is now stretched out and a little loose. I contacted otter box, sent pictures and now have a replacement on the way. Hopefully the new rubber piece holds up better this time around near the USB port.
I have the Cimo Grip case, the Black TPU Verizon Gel Case, and the Radioshack hard clear plastic snap case. The otter box commuter case is my favorite of them all
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I've used this case for about a month. The rubber side wall next to the USB port is now stretched out and a little loose. I contacted otter box, sent pictures and now have a replacement on the way. Hopefully the new rubber piece holds up better this time around near the USB port.
I have the Cimo Grip case, the Black TPU Verizon Gel Case, and the Radioshack hard clear plastic snap case. The otter box commuter case is my favorite of them all
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I have had mine for 3-4 months now and no stretchy. I have a ruff line of work and hard on my stuff too.
Only problem with mine is it tends to attract lint/ dirt on the inside of the case however it is very easy to clean
Great review! I have the white and grey otterbox that I've only used a few times to work out. I had the uag on my previous phone and I liked the protection and the fact that it was easy to put on and take off. Would anyone want to trade for a case? Preferably the uag
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I purchased a cheap hard shell case from eBay to protect the phone while I'm waiting for a decent case to come on the market although for £1.95 this case was pretty good quality. The phone with the case on would not charge or fit with any of the inserts provided with the DK48 Magnetic Charging Dock. BTW I dont believe any case will fit in the DK48 Magnetic Charging Dock with the inserts provided no matter how thin the case is.
I removed the insert, added some foam padding,and trimmed the case slightly which allowed the phone to sit in the dock and charge. It works great
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Thanks for this handy guide. I'm awaiting my free case from Clove, upon is arrival I'll post here how it fits.
Case Mate Tough Case fits perfectly in DK48 Magnetic Charging Dock with the provided 34B insert
alanasg said:
Case Mate Tough Case fits perfectly in DK48 Magnetic Charging Dock with the provided 34B insert
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Trouble is the Case Mate Tough doesn't protect the side where the mag port is, I think it's going to be a big ask to get a case with all around protection and allows access to all the ports?
CM just for starters i hope someone make a good one like Ballistic Shell Gel Case with open magnetic port
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CM just for starters i hope someone make a good one like Ballistic Shell Gel Case with open magnetic port
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Likewise! The only chance we have is if we all send messages through to them. They'll see that there's a demand and make it happen
I've done my part so far...
NickR said:
I purchased a cheap hard shell case from eBay to protect the phone while I'm waiting for a decent case to come on the market although for £1.95 this case was pretty good quality. The phone with the case on would not charge or fit with any of the inserts provided with the DK48 Magnetic Charging Dock. BTW I dont believe any case will fit in the DK48 Magnetic Charging Dock with the inserts provided no matter how thin the case is.
I removed the insert, added some foam padding,and trimmed the case slightly which allowed the phone to sit in the dock and charge. It works great
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Hi, i have some questions
Does it hold Z3 Compact as good as without case?
Thickness of your foam padding?
Where did you buy it?
Thanks
monsieur_debile said:
Hi, i have some questions
Does it hold Z3 Compact as good as without case?
Thickness of your foam padding?
Where did you buy it?
Thanks
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Hi, The DK48 is better with the standard insert and no case, its always a bit fiddly getting the magnet and pins to line up with this setup. The foam is about 3mm, I purchased from a supplier in the UK. Just need to google self adhesive closed cell foam.
BTW that case cracked across the weakest point so now I'm using a sline wave tpu case until can find something better, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161435312...49&var=460475411980&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
alanasg said:
Case Mate Tough Case fits perfectly in DK48 Magnetic Charging Dock with the provided 34B insert
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Im using Case Mate Tough Case + a tempered glass. It doesn't work with the inserts. However, it works without the inserts. That's how i'm using right now.
Not being satisfied with any of the cases available I decided to purchase the Case_Mate Z1C Tough case and make some modifications to adapt it to my Z3C.
There are three areas that I modified:
1: The camera opening for the flash.
2: Adding an opening to allow magnetic charging.
3: Adding a hole for the top noise cancelling microphone.
Note: The power button location is slightly off between the Z1C vs Z3C but using the power button has not been a problem at all, all the buttons have a nice feel similar to the Ringke Fusion case. As a bonus for me the USB flap is slightly covered by the Z1C case so it holds the flap closed, you could trim the case if you needed constant access for USB charging instead of trimming the case for a magnetic charger.
The tools I used were an Xacto knife, Dremel with a small grinding stone and a drill with a small drill bit. I used a Z3C TPU case to mark where the camera flash needed to be trimmed and the noise canceling mic to be added. The noise cancelling mic hole was easy to add by simply drilling the hole in the case, I used the Xacto knife to clean up the hole to make it nice and smooth. The camera flash opening took a bit of patience as I cleaned up the initial Xacto knife cuts with the Dremel grinding stone and tried the cover on the phone several times while taking pictures. The last opening I did was for the magnetic charging port, this was fairly simple to do and depending on if you want to use a dock(I think it will work) or have a larger magnetic cable tip you might need to trim a bit more than I did. The opening was cut with an Xacto knife and I used the Dremel grinding stone to clean the cut up and make the final shape. I do plan on evening out the lower edge of my opening the next time I take the case off but right now my charging cables attach perfectly the first shot even in the dark, no fumbling to make the connection.
Note: I did all the cutting, drilling and grinding from the inside of the case.
The case is very nice to hold with plenty of grip and feels very well protected without being bulky at all. This case feels like it costs $35(purchased on Amazon) vs the other cases I've used and IMO is well worth the cost and an hour or so of your time. I have a generic TPU, Bugdroid, Toperk, Ringke Fusion, a book case and one other generic TPU/plastic case and I can FINALLY say I'm satisfied with this modified Case-Mate case.
Hey that looks really nice!
I think I might do the same thing, plus I might try to put sugru on the flap opening and the rear part where the Z1C LED was so I end up with a cleaner finish, just telling you in case you want to do the same I'm hitting that thanks button!
Thanks, after 2+ weeks with this case I am MORE than satisfied. I might try the Sugru idea you had.
Hey - thanks for post.
I have also just upgraded from Z1c to Z3c and was planning to cut out the flash area on my Tough Case - had NOT even noticed the small mic hole at the top (I have already done the magnetic port cutout for my Z1C - following another post on here)
Cheers!
Bump for those looking for the best protective case.
In my opinion best looking case with the right openings in the right places is the CruzerLite Bugdroid case. It has a great protection at the same time.
ro_explorer said:
In my opinion best looking case with the right openings in the right places is the CruzerLite Bugdroid case. It has a great protection at the same time.
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Cruzerlite makes the best TPU cases hand down, I think most anyone will agree with that. Problem is they don't offer them without some Android type design on them so they don't appeal to everyone. I have one for my Z3C and it fits great and gives decent protection but the case can feel a bit slippery.
Another obscenely priced case, but for me, it made the best sense. Spigen makes one almost the same, for a little less, but the Torras looks like it offers a little better bumper support. Another reason I bought this was for the side mounted S-Pen holder. You're able to lie the phone flat, and the lip that the S-Pen holder creates, is great for easy opening and doubles as a handle when the phone is open.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B5CZYR4F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use the Spigen ThinFit P and Aramid Backcover. I like the Aramidgrip. The Pen must be in the Fold. Without is every Thing a bad Solution.
spotmark said:
Another obscenely priced case, but for me, it made the best sense. Spigen makes one almost the same, for a little less, but the Torras looks like it offers a little better bumper support. Another reason I bought this was for the side mounted S-Pen holder. You're able to lie the phone flat, and the lip that the S-Pen holder creates, is great for easy opening and doubles as a handle when the phone is open.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B5CZYR4F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I need the slim profile. Is the Torras case slimer than the Spigen thin fit one please?
VDK1 said:
I need the slim profile. Is the Torras case slimer than the Spigen thin fit one please?
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I couldn't say. I'm sure you can find their measurements somewhere.
I had a Torras case and their defective case put major dents into the midframe bezel of the case causing about $600 worth of damage. Torras support was completely worthless. Highly recommend to avoid that brand.
I have zfold since 3 weeks and i confirm some case are terrible for metal borders, there are particles that get inside... I tried to polish with a cotton ball and car polish, it removed the paint off it became chrome.