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Review of DBA Cases Complete Ultra w/pics!!!

This is a review of DBA Cases Complete Ultra for Note 2: http://www.dbacases.com/ultra-complete.html?SID=99e6f1d35efbe84a83ca89bb6514fdbd
You gotta have a lot of confidence to introduce a new Note 2 case 6+ months after the release of this popular phone. And in such over-saturated market with so many cases - in addition to confidence you also have to bring something new to the table in order to stand out from the crowd. Although DBA Cases has already established themselves with Ultra Complete series for iPhone 5 and S3, let's find out if they were able to pull this task with Note 2.
I don't have any previous experience with Ultra Complete series, so this was the first time I got a chance to test these. The case itself is a dual-layer design. I will talk more in details about each layer further in my review, but DBA took this dual-layer concept to a next level by offering a selection of 4 unique colors for its outer Ultra PC layer and 5 unique colors for its inner Ultra TPU layer where you can buy each one separately or in predefined combos as part of Ultra Complete. This way you no longer locked into the same color combination and able to mix'n'match different PC/TPU colors to dress up your N2 for any occasion. For the review purposes, I requested samples with Blue/Lime and Red/White combos to see how these will look with my white Note 2. In the pictures below, I took snapshots of different variations interchanging pieces of these two combos to give you an idea of how it works.
Now about the case itself. The combo of PC/TPU is very lightweight; on my scale it was 38g (1.4 oz). Inner TPU layer is thin, yet feels very durable. Typically similar dual-layer design cases have inner silicone sleeve for shock absorption which is usually too soft and pulls around the edges. This one is made out of a more rubbery material and holds better around the edges, although you do get some pull next to volume buttons (due to the large cutout). All the cutouts are very precise and aligned perfectly. Power/Volume are not covered, and cutout around those areas makes it very easy to access corresponding buttons. This inner TPU layer can even be used by itself. In addition to back matte finish, the side grip and bottom parts of the case which are outside of outer layer are thicker and glossy. The sides actually offers a very nice textured design for an additional grip - a very important detail. For an enhanced protection, this Ultra Complete design adds an outer PC layer. And let me tell you, I never seen anything like this. This is definitely not your typical Polycarbonate plastic material. First of all it has a very nice rubbery-soft coating which is anti-scratch, thanks to its triple coated process. For the test purpose, I tried to scratch it with my nail, driving it deep into the material - not a chance. Apparently this PC is some advanced Flex material which according to DBA used in bullet resistant glass and cockpit canopy of F-22 Raptor Jet Fighter. I know it's a mouthful, but I was able to completely bend it without snapping it in pieces and it flexed back to its original shape like brand new. I took a picture of that as well. So pretty much it's designed to flex instead of breaking if you drop the case. I also want to mention that this outer layer offers a very decent back and corner protection once assembled together with inner TPU layer. Also, captured in pictures, you get an acceptable lip around edges of the phone so you don't have to worry about putting it face down on the surface. I wish the lip would have been a little bit bigger since I'm using thicker tempered glass screen protector which leaves less margin. But in general, you can put your phone down on it's face without a worry of screen touching the surface or phone sliding across the surface. The same goes for outer layer which adds some nice friction where you don't have to worry about phone sliding across the slippery surface.
Overall, I was very pleased with this product. It's not just another dual layer variation of a typical phone case. From all the reading about this case and talking to Scott (the brain behind this product), I found out how much work went into the design and the selection of the material which made me appreciate it even more. Now, would I consider this to be a rugged case or for active outdoor use? Not really. I think its great for everyday typical use with a decent drop protection to give you a piece of mind. This case would definitely suit anybody who is looking for a thin lightweight case and was considering TPU but also needed something with a better grip and a drop protection. Ultra Complete fits this category perfectly!
Now, here are the pictures. First two shots had flash on which I corrected later by turning it off for the rest of the pictures where you can get a more accurate colors.
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I wanna know your secret for getting all these review samples lol. I'm going broke from buying all my stuff. Keep buying new cases every week or so. Usually buy 3 or 4 at a time. You do have the best reviews around tho. Most people think 2 sentences and a few pics equals a review.
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Contact the manufacturer directly. Explain to them what you do and why. Show some examples of your work. "This is the biggest part, they want verification you are actually doing what you say your going to do." Request said product for review.
Back when I worked for ATT I used to do this for Incipio. I would test the product and write reviews on a couple different websites for them. People always trust the review from a user over that off the manufacturer. And the non professional photos help because you actually can trust them.
But regardless Vectron, awesome review and I think im going to pick one of these up.
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
I wanna know your secret for getting all these review samples lol. I'm going broke from buying all my stuff. Keep buying new cases every week or so. Usually buy 3 or 4 at a time. You do have the best reviews around tho. Most people think 2 sentences and a few pics equals a review.
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Well, I think you answered your own question with that last sentence of how NOT to approach the review if you want to request a sample It's not just about get freebies, you have to build a portfolio of consistent work so manufacturers would trust you. And in general, its a lot of actual work. I can't even get into YT reviews because of lack of free time. Kris summarized it very well in his post above.
Btw, I do feel somewhere guilty when I read feedbacks about people liking my reviews so much they are saving money to buy more N2 accessories. I know it's your money to spend, and I'm probably somewhat guilty of having a more optimistic review outlook, although pictures can't lie Keep in mind, a lot of my reviews are based on first impression out of the box, and I do try to come back later and update posts with a more longer term impression. For those who already have these or even a similar product for another phone, and been using it for awhile - I would really appreciate a follow up comments/feedback with your own impressions either if you like it or hate it. I send review links to all the manufacturers and they do closely monitor these. So any positive or negative feedback will be extremely useful for them to improve the product.

Thanks for the review. I ordered blue and lime. Looks great and I need something slim with some sort of drop protection so I am very excited about this one.
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Vectron, how is this case compare to UAG? Are they in same category? Which one you prefer?

How thick is it compared to your usual TPU case?

sithjedi333 said:
How thick is it compared to your usual TPU case?
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With an exception of a slightly thicker side grips and bottom portion (the parts outside of PC layer) everything is on par with a typical TPU case.

VitaliyUvakin said:
Vectron, how is this case compare to UAG? Are they in same category? Which one you prefer?
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These are not in the same category, so it will be hard to compare. Although not exactly similar design, I would put this in Case-Mate Tough category because of inner rubber tpu and outter PC shell and being slim, although Ultra has an advantage of full inner layer coverage and better outer PC layer material. Also, option of different color combinations is a big plus. To be honest, for my specific needs I prefer UAG because of a thicker bumper and my use outdoors and in the lab at work. Also, I do so many reviews of different accessories that I'm in constant need to take case on'and'off where I prefer one molded piece design. But in comparison, UAG doesn't have as friendly grip due to it's squared off design and it's customization with a vent insert is not as bold as being able to interchange TPU and PC on Ultra.

I will probably still go with UAG based on your reviews, since it has another advantage over ultra : it fits in seidio convert holster.

VitaliyUvakin said:
I will probably still go with UAG based on your reviews, since it has another advantage over ultra : it fits in seidio convert holster.
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I just tested it out, and Ultra fits with CONVERT holster (a bit loose though, but secure due to it's spring-loaded latch) and ACTIVE holster (like a glove). What I forgot to mention in my previous reply the main reason why a thicker bumper of UAG is more important for me because I have thicker tempered glass protection.
To be honest, in a situation like this when you are split in between two cases - order both, test it out, and keep the one that you like. You never know, sometime you play around with each, and then realize they both are keepers Hopefully my reviews will help you to narrow it down out of the whole bunch of available cases, but at the end you will have to make your final decision because everybody has different needs and priorities.

I refuse to buy ACTIVE holster I just got my CONVERT today, UAG is coming tomorrow.
Note to self: stop reading vectron's reviews, spending way too much on accessories

Just received my blue and lime and it is awesome. I have 11 cases total and this is by far the best. Not mich bulk and looks like good enogh protection. Colors aee better than pictures
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I almost convinced. ..

For those interested in purchasing... promo code "olympics" gets u 20% off...and "ultra15" gets u $15 off two complete ultra cases...they don't combine though
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Promocode is good for direct site, or will on Amazon?

VitaliyUvakin said:
Promocode is good for direct site, or will on Amazon?
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Sorry for not specifying..its only good on their direct site...I havent tried it on amazon or anything although ive heard that they honor it sometimes
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chillaxnphilx said:
Sorry for not specifying..its only good on their direct site...I havent tried it on amazon or anything although ive heard that they honor it sometimes
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i just ordered on amazon. the promotion for "olympics" works. it takes off 20% ($5.60) per case.

Seems that DBA Cases got more colors in stock. From what I see on their website:
PC: Black, Blue, White
TPU: Black, Lime, Pink, Tangerine, White
Complete: Black/Black, Blue/Black, Blue/Lime, Poppy/Snow, Poppy/Tangerine, Snow/Black,
So you can either get a predefined combo, or choose your own combo with mix'n'match of PC and TPU.

FYI - The Note II Black/Black and White/Black Note II combo's are now for sale. Also you can now buy the Black, Blue and White PC separately - www.dbacases.com
Black looks awesome!!!!!
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[REVIEW] UAG (Urban Armor Gear) Cases For HTC One

As promised, I've finished my in-depth written review with a ton of close ups for those of you who asked in the video comments. If I missed anything you'd like me to follow up on just let me know and I'll be more than happy to include it.
Choosing a case that fits your personality is a unique experience. With so much competition and such awesome designs, it becomes harder and harder each year deciding how you're going to protect your precious investment. I bought the HTC One because I was taken back by the attention to detail and settling on a sub-par case would only do it an injustice. I've been sporting the Outland and Navigator cases by Urban Armor Gear for a little over a week now and all of my expectations have pretty much been blown out of the water.
DESIGN
The moment I took them out of their packaging, my initial reaction revolved around how light they felt in the hand. I knew before I even received them in the mail that the actual design was going to be extremely aggressive and it didn't disappoint. The exposed torx screw heads give an industrial touch that I had never seen before on any case. I'm almost positive they're not real screw heads but it is deceptively convincing plastic and you can't argue how rugged they make the case look and feel.
The inside is lined with a honeycomb texture which molds perfectly into the hard plastic. There's no danger of the materials accidentally damaging your phone thanks to the awesome quality control employed by UAG in their manufacturing process. Not a single excess piece of material is left protruding from the inside of the case or from any of the drilled cut outs.
The back of the case doesn't retain the curved back of the device which may be good news for those of you who like texting on a table. They incorporated small pegs on each of the back corners to help with skid protection while on a flat surface and they have worked really well for me so far.
It's important to note that my favorite feature of this case by far has been the easy to press volume buttons. They're not stiff in the slightest and provide an awesome tactile response when adjusting the sound. The power button on the other hand is a slightly different story, it works fabulous when your finger is directly centered above it but if you're off by just a little it becomes a wrestling match to try and get it to register your push. This may or may not be due to the raised design they chose to go with to incorporate a slit for the IR signal to flow through but it can get a bit annoying when you're in a hurry to turn on your device and your finger doesn't land perfectly on top.
The last thing worth mentioning is a fabulous addition to the charging port cutout. They recessed a thin wall of the rubberized silycon/TPU with a perfect rectangle around the entrance for the USB charging head. If you pick up any other case you may have lying around I'd bet the opening leaves plenty of room for you to accidentally miss and scratch up the chamfered edge or polymer lining on the HTC One but that isn't possible on the UAG cases. It is impossible to miss much less scratch the port surroundings and that is a huge advantage in my opinion. No one wants to see nicks or scratches on their aluminum device especially ones caused by such a frequent and necessary act.
I'm not quite sure what inspired UAG to come up with their signature design but when I look at the Navigator case all I can think of is my uncle's H2 Hummer. Everything from the groves on the doors to the black bumpers and especially the chromed out nameplate which UAG happens to mold into the back of the case with a brushed aluminum look.
Check them out side by side:
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There should be no doubt that these UAG cases are a tank when it comes to protection. I literally just slammed the white one multiple times into a sharp corner of my dining table (I'm sure my wife wouldn't approve if she found out) and apart from some wood stain transferring onto my Navigator case, there is absolutely no damage. The color that did transfer easily came off with a little spit and a shirt rub.
If you didn't catch me saying it in the video, these are composite cases which means they mold two different materials into a single piece allowing them to shave off weight and thickness while maintaining the full benefits of dual layers of protection.
The drilled holes for the camera and the flash give about a 2.5mm clearance and are the most accurately made of all the cases I have ever reviewed. You see absolutely nothing but glass when the phone is installed and that in itself is a major accomplishment.
The case wraps around the phone slightly providing about 2mm of face down protection so no need to worry about your screen getting scratched but just in case you have your doubts, UAG has included a high quality HD screen protector with every case. It's cut about a millimeter short of complete glass coverage but the quality of it is good enough to where I wouldn't send you off to buy a name brand one.
Color options include the following:
Outland (As seen here)
Navigator (As seen here)
Scout
Aero
CONCLUSION
I have a very short list of cases I would deem appropriate for business and pleasure and both the UAG Navigator and Outland are now on that list. They look phenomenal and provide unbelievable protection in a form fitting design. I would hope to see additional colors in the future so if you're like-minded feel free to drop them a line. Their lineup for the HTC One retail for $34.95 and standard shipping is included for free via USPS. I know I've seen many comments on the YouTube video saying that you decided to purchase thanks to my review so please let me know what you think of it if its already arrived.
Enjoy the pics:

Was creating another thread really necessary? Lol...anyways, thanks for the video.
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babymatteo said:
Was creating another thread really necessary? Lol...anyways, thanks for the video.
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Why would I post on the other thread when I've got my own set of opinions and content.
I plan on editing the first post after I've used the phone a few days and compiled an in-depth written review accompanied by close up pictures as I've done with every other review thread I've made.

That looks like it adds some bulk to the phone

vapor said:
That looks like it adds some bulk to the phone
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Yeah after looking at the video post-production I noticed that it made it look huge but trust me its not that bad. I would compare it to the Seidio Active or the Incipio DualPro CF or Shine (not the original DualPro) in thickness. It really feels nice in the hand.

ChrisM0678 said:
Yeah after looking at the video post-production I noticed that it made it look huge but trust me its not that bad. I would compare it to the Seidio Active or the Incipio DualPro CF or Shine (not the original DualPro) in thickness. It really feels nice in the hand.
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It's definitely a lot slimmer than the dual pro. I have both, and the dual Pro feels pretty massive in the hand. The UAG is significantly less offensive to hold on to.
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_MetalHead_ said:
It's definitely a lot slimmer than the dual pro. I have both, and the dual Pro feels pretty massive in the hand. The UAG is significantly less offensive to hold on to.
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Yeah the original DualPro is a tank. I wouldn't recommend against it but you have to need top of the line protection to justify the bulk and weight. Not to mention the lip is considerably larger than most other cases out there. In my personal opinion, UAG takes the cake. Now I'm not sure I would say the same between the DualPro CF and the UAG cases, they're both really nice in the hand.

ChrisM0678 said:
Why would I post on the other thread when I've got my own set of opinions and content.
I plan on editing the first post after I've used the phone a few days and compiled an in-depth written review accompanied by close up pictures as I've done with every other review thread I've made.
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Lol just trying to give you a hard time.
Anyways, do you prefer the UAG over the Otterbox Commuter series more? For protection but not adding too much bulk.
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I'm honestly not sure, I haven't gotten my hands on the Commuter

babymatteo said:
Lol just trying to give you a hard time.
Anyways, do you prefer the UAG over the Otterbox Commuter series more? For protection but not adding too much bulk.
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I prefer my UAG over my Commuter.

As promised, I've updated the post, hope you guys enjoy the close up images. Thanks!

I appreciate your video reviews, and this one is no different.
However I do think there is some merit in having one thread for the various cases. Everything UAG in the UAG thread, Dual Pro in the Dual Pro thread. Not really anything against you, it's just that XDA has this awful problem of duplication.

CocheseUGA said:
I appreciate your video reviews, and this one is no different.
However I do think there is some merit in having one thread for the various cases. Everything UAG in the UAG thread, Dual Pro in the Dual Pro thread. Not really anything against you, it's just that XDA has this awful problem of duplication.
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I completely agree with you about wishing everything could be self contained but unfortunately the current setup isn't catered to product review sub-forums. The whole reason people including myself review a product is to assist as many people as possible in making an educated purchasing decision. That would not be feasible if I posted on page 12 of someone else's thread primarily because XDA members are notorious for only reading the first and last page of any given thread.
You may also say that they could search if they were really interested in finding all of the available material on a specific case but the Search feature on XDA only brings up thread titles so that would be of no help if I buried it on a different thread. I honestly don't think its that big of a deal. To date there are only 4 UAG case reviews, 2 of them are purely video based, 1 is purely text based and mine is both. They all have something unique to offer so I don't see the big deal.
I will ultimately let the mods have the last word and if they wish for me to consolidate I will happily do so.

For what it's worth, I have no issue with there being a second thread for this great case. Like Chris said, it would be difficult for people to see his review if it was on page 12 of my thread. He clearly spent a lot of time putting his review together, he deserves to have it seen by as many people as possible. Not to mention this review is far better/more comprehensive than my own.
We can all live in harmony :good:

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For what it's worth, I have no issue with there being a second thread for this great case. Like Chris said, it would be difficult for people to see his review if it was on page 12 of my thread. He clearly spent a lot of time putting his review together, he deserves to have it seen by as many people as possible. Not to mention this review is far better/more comprehensive than my own.
We can all live in harmony :good:
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+1
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how does the case feel ? does it feel like a hard plastic ? or like a metallic plastic ?

readz_one said:
how does the case feel ? does it feel like a hard plastic ? or like a metallic plastic ?
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Definitely a hard plastic.

Anyone here getting flash photo wash-out using the white UAG case like I am? Going to call tomorrow and see if they have any comments or suggestions.
My case looks just like yours OP. White ring cutout around the lens and flash. Thought at first maybe it was supposed to be black.

Lauski said:
Anyone here getting flash photo wash-out using the white UAG case like I am? Going to call tomorrow and see if they have any comments or suggestions.
My case looks just like yours OP. White ring cutout around the lens and flash. Thought at first maybe it was supposed to be black.
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Haven't had to take any flash pictures but let me try to take a few and get back to you.

Had a UAG case for my Note II when I still had it. It was a great case; I might be picking one of these up. Liking both colors so far...

Generic eBay hardcase reviews: Who knew $0.99 could be so good! (Quicksand Wins!!!!!)

Okay, let’s get this out of the way first. These are minimalist cases! They’re meant for people who would prefer going bare back, because the best is nothing at all. Scuffs, scratches, and the last time you looked, things that just shouldn’t be there, no protection can be too risky. Even though that’s what you want.
A hardcase gives you the absolute minimum coverage, so it can be as close to nothing as possible.
They won’t protect well against drops with any substantial height, drunk stumbling Friday nights, Nexus Frisbee, or if your name happens to be Freddy Fumblefingers. Please buy something softer, thicker, rubberier, or with multiple layers, because sir or madam, these cases will not be able to keep up with you.
They will protect well against scrapes, dirty tables, fake bumping into people to say “hello”, or if your better half has long sharp nails and you need a protective shield.
Currently I am using my white Ringke Slim as a baseline for comparison. It’s a great minimalist case. Fits snug and solid, and was exactly what I was looking for. I looked at eBay and saw a bunch of cases for $0.99. I figured, I’ve spent more money on dumber things, let’s take a shot and see how these compare.
I ended up buying 5 cases in 3 different styles. I limited myself to the top end only, the crème de la crème, the $0.99 category. Yes I know, big spender. Each of these cases also included free shipping. I don’t know how, but each one, all in, is literally just under a buck.
*EDIT: Some of you may be worried because you scratched the corners of your Nexus 5/heard people have scratched the corners of their Nexus 5 with hardcases (Ringke Slim, Spigen Ultra Fit, etc.) If you think you might have problems scratching your Nexus 5 taking a hardcase off, watch these video tutorials I've made. And stop worrying!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601790
Card Trick:
Properly bending the case over corners (1 at a time): Use the camera cutout with your index finger as the pivot point/fulcrum to make it easier to bend the case out and over the corner.
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First up was the candy color hardcase, in dark blue. “You’re my boy Blue!” (UPDATE: Not Recommended. Case design is not consistent, see below)
The pictures just don’t do justice to how deep of a blue this is. It’s fantastic. Build quality wise, other than the spot where you can clearly see they took it off the mold, it’s not bad. The button cut outs are correct. The headphone and micro USB cut outs are also good. The camera cutout is acceptable and there is enough space to make sure nothing is blocked, but it isn’t quite centered.
It’s a smooth plastic so it may be slippery depending on your hands. If they’re moist, no problem, but if you have dry hands, have a decent grip. Like the back of the black Nexus 5, this finish is a bit of a fingerprint magnet.
There are no sharp edges, and the plastic is a little softer and more malleable than the Ringke Slim (it’s thinner plastic). While the case fits snugly with no risk of coming off, the softer material makes it easier to bend to put on/take off the phone. Though there is less corner coverage than the Ringke Slim. The lip over the front is also miniscule, so while you could place it face down and not have the screen touch the table, you probably wouldn’t want to take the chance.
Overall, this case has an amazing shade of blue. But other than that, it’s definitely just an average case, along the “get what you pay for line.” Okay deal for a buck but don’t expect much more. If you want a case with colors that are really intense and pop, this one will suit you well. I’ll use it on occasions when I feel like there’s just not enough color around.
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Znamir81 ordered the same blue Candy color case as above and got something completely different. Maybe the seller sent him the wrong case, but either way, should probably skip the Candy Color cases. The power button cutout is different, it is larger and includes the simtray/eject. See this post for full details.
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Next up are a pair of semi-transparent frosted hardcases. I got these in blue and black. They each came with a screen protector (I don’t use screen protectors so can’t comment) which was a nice gesture for a buck. They also included little keychain nub touchscreen pens. You can tell they’re cheap and hollow, but when you’re in a pinch, or maybe if you don’t want to take off your mitts in the cold, they might come in handy. I tested them and they work quite well.
Both cases were made well, no complaints. No sharp edges, no remnants of the mold where it was detached either. The material is again smooth plastic, but with a neat absorbent coating or something. My hands were semi wet/warm and I was leaving fingerprints and smudge marks all over the place. But looking at the case, the fingerprints would just dry up and disappear. It was neat, don’t know how long it will last but it was nice how I didn’t have to wipe it, it just went away on its own. Definitely not fingerprint magnets.
The cases fit snugly, and the lip is enough that if you would like to put it face down you could. Corner coverage again is minimal, and less than the Ringke Slim, a little bit more than my boy Blue up there.
The colors, while I quite like them, don’t meld too well with the black Nexus 5. The nice bright blue, turned into a dirty teal color, and the black just looked smoke gray. I think these cases would look fantastic on the white Nexus 5 (especially during the summer months). I do like that you can see the Nexus branding through the case though.
You can also see dark spots around the edges, those are where the case has more pressure against the phone than on other areas. It’s more prominent on the black Nexus 5, but I’m sure it would be minimalized or not show at all with the white.
I quite like these cases, but due to the color of the phone, I’ll probably only use them at the gym for wear and tear. The black phone really dulls the colors, but otherwise I highly recommend them (for white Nexus 5 owners) as the build quality, finish, and finger print magic are quite good. The screen protector, and touchscreen nubs are a good bonus. Fantastic deal for $0.99.
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Here are a few pics of the semi transparent on a white Nexus 5 from EddyOS. Those of you with a white Nexus 5 who are interested in the semi transparent cases, know that they will look much better on your phone.
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/HOT-QuickSand-Matte-Hard-Skin-Cover-Case-For-LG-Google-Nexus-5-D820-w-s-Film-/321261912603?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4accb3c21b
Last is a pair of quicksand cases. There are some bigger brands that people have mentioned here that do this style, such as Bear Motion and Poetic. So let’s see how a generic version at a fraction of the price compares. These cases also came with screen protectors and touchscreen nub keychains as a bonus.
I ordered Black and Orange. At first I was going to order the Bear Motion case, but when they didn’t have black, the $0.99 club came calling.
Firstly the colors, the black is fantastic, just a slightly off black, gritty, scattered color. The “orange” on the other hand, yeah… Not quite the citrus fruit I was looking for. It’s more of a watermelon pink orange. I don’t have a problem with that; I love watermelons and their mushy, juicy, deliciousness. But for a phone, wrong fruit for me. I’ll probably give it away, or save it for a bright summer day.
Build quality is excellent! The material is durable and malleable. I love the texture of it. It’s grippy without being tacky/sticky, and it feels like something you just want to hold. I actually don’t miss the phone being naked when the quicksand is on it. I would love a phone manufacturer to make a phone with a quicksand style back!
Fit and finish are perfect. All of the cutouts line up correctly, everything is centered and it is snugly fit. There is a good amount of lip on the front to place it face down if you like and there is more corner coverage than either of the previous 2 styles. The coverage on the top corners is equivalent to the Ringke Slim, while the bottom is slightly less but still comparable.
Honestly, this is the best $0.99 I’ve ever spent, and it’s replacing my Ringke Slim as my primary case. I’ve ordered all of the remaining colors for random days when I’m in the mood for a ridiculous bright green or sky blue. Gray will be nice too.
Overall, this is the minimalist case deal of deals for me. $0.99 gets a fantastically built case, perfectly lined camera and button cutouts, screen protector (don’t know quality), and touchscreen nub.
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The only down side to any of the cases I’ve listed, is of course the delivery time. A buck doesn’t get you next day air, it’s in the ballpark of 3 – 4 weeks. If that’s no problem, and you’re a fan of minimalism, consider skipping the big names, and join the $0.99 club!
Few more black quicksand case pics from today. Just because I still can't get over how this can only be $0.99!
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Here are the rest of the colors for the Quicksand cases:
Gray:
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Feb 21, 2014 "B-Type" Quicksand Cases:
Mini Review:
NOTE: For these ones, just do an ebay search for “Nexus 5 Quicksand” and you will see them.
This is the seller I used. I suggest doing your own ebay search to see if there are sellers offering the cases with a lower price. At this current moment, the seller I used is at $2.05 and I saw some for around $1.98.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thin-Quicksand-Frosted-Hard-Case-Cover-Skin-For-Google-Nexus-LG-5-/171189921854?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item27dbb6e83e
Okay, here are the “B-Type” Quicksand cases. These ones differ from the ones I reviewed in the OP in a couple of ways. The camera cutout is slightly different. It has an upside down tear drop versus a light bulb style cutout. All of the remaining cutouts, power, volume rocker, headphone jack, and USB port are all accurate and centred. The camera and flash also line up nicely in the middle of the tear drop.
The more noticeable difference you will see between these ones and the original Quicksand cases (other than the camera cutout) are the Quicksand finish itself, and finer “neatness” details. This case is a little bit more “rough around the edges,” not in a sense of actually being “rough” to the touch, but more along the lines of not being completely neat and tidy. For example there are a couple spots on the bottom and top where there are a couple of extra bits from the moulding process remaining. They aren’t sharp or really all that noticeable unless you are actively looking/focusing on finding them, but they are there.
The other is the finish. This Quicksand finish is ever so slightly different. The finish is a little less “quicksandy” (yeah yeah not a real word) and a little more “plasticy”/rubbery with texture. It still has a quicksand finish, and you can tell it’s there, but it is not as prominent. It still feels nice in the hand, grips well, and won’t slide around. It’s seems like a quicksand “lite” I guess. One thing I did notice was that this finish seems incredibly durable, like it is meant to take a beating. To me it seems as if they took a quicksand case, and gave it one more protective coating dip or something. It lost a bit of the quicksand, but gained a bit of toughness. Not an entirely bad tradeoff. I have no problems with the durability of the normal Quicksand cases, but it can’t hurt to have a little extra shielding.
So, ultimately it’s not quite as clean and “finished” as the original Quicksand cases, but it’s still pretty good in my book. Also, since the original Quicksand cases are no longer $0.99, going up to $2.99+ now, these ones are still an okay buy at around $2.00 shipped. Also, you get more colour choices, so that’s a bonus. If you can find the original Quicksand cases in the colour of your choosing, I still recommend them first. But if you can’t find the colour you want, these ones aren’t a bad backup and are still pretty good cases. You’ll never beat the original $0.99 Quicksand cases, but I still like these too. And as you’ll see, the red is a nice deep red too!
Red “B-Type” Quicksand Case:
I really like the shade of red this case came in. I've been wanting a red case for a while, but the original Quicksands didn't come in it. Only that watermelon pink-orange colour... This shade is quite nice. It isn't overly bright (like an orange-red) or very dark (like a blood red), but a nice deep saturated red. They did well with this shade.
White "B-Type" Quicksand Case:
The white is white. By that I mean not "off white" or "eggshell" but white. It gives a good Stormtrooper look. I think with the slightly different coating this has, that I don't believe it will stain as easily. The lighter colours of the original Quicksand cases (like my lime green case) tended to pick up stains a little bit easily, but this slightly different coating seems like it will hold up a bit better against that (we'll see of course). So stick with the darker colours for the original Quicksand cases, but if you want to venture into lighter colours, these ones might be the better option.
Watermelon Pink-Orange Original Quicksand vs. Red "B-Type" Quicksand:
Here's a comparison between the original and B-Type Quicksand cases. You can see the different camera cutout as well as clear difference in colour. Whoever marketed that watermelon pink-orange case as "Red" should be smacked in the back of the head. Whoever said it would be good to call that case "Orange" as well, should also be smacked in the back of the head. It's clearly a Watermelon Pink-Orange....
But you can see what a real red actually looks like. The pictures don't show the finer details, but there are a couple imperfections on the top and bottom of the red case (and white) that I was mentioning earlier. You might be able to see them in the pictures of the white case + phone.
Wrap Up:
So I'm not disappointed with these cases. Sure, they're not as good as the original cases, but they're not far off. They also do gain a bit more of a durable finish, even if it does lose some of the Quicksand goodness. If the original Quicksand cases are the base line of 100%, I'd put these ones at 80% - 90%. Still pretty good, not perfect, but you won't be disappointed if you buy it. Also, with the additional colour choices, and lower price (now that the originals are no longer $0.99) I'd say they're still a good buy.
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I'm deadly afraid of scratching my phone with slim cases. How is the material? Have you gotten any scratches from it?

FuMMoD said:
I'm deadly afraid of scratching my phone with slim cases. How is the material? Have you gotten any scratches from it?
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Which one?
I haven't had any issues with scratches with any of them. My phone is still perfect. I also tend to baby my electronics though, and am very careful when putting on/taking them off. I also did swap around all of these cases a bunch of times as well as the Ringke Slim and still have no scratch issues.
In general all of these cases had more flex and were a softer hard plastic (bit of an oxymoron but you get the idea) in comparison to the Ringke Slim which is excessively rigid. I also didn't have any scratch problems with the Ringke Slim though, as some others have mentioned they did.
In any case, these cases are all easier to bend outward and are very smooth. There are no sharp edges on any of them. There's always a risk especially with how soft the side plastic is on the black Nexus 5, but I think if you're very careful you won't have a problem.

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Which one?
I haven't had any issues with scratches with any of them. My phone is still perfect. I also tend to baby my electronics though, and am very careful when putting on/taking them off. I also did swap around all of these cases a bunch of times as well as the Ringke Slim and still have no scratch issues.
In general all of these cases had more flex and were a softer hard plastic (bit of an oxymoron but you get the idea) in comparison to the Ringke Slim which is excessively rigid. I also didn't have any scratch problems with the Ringke Slim though, as some others have mentioned they did.
In any case, these cases are all easier to bend outward and are very smooth. There are no sharp edges on any of them. There's always a risk especially with how soft the side plastic is on the black Nexus 5, but I think if you're very careful you won't have a problem.
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That's great! The blue looks amazing, so i'll probably be ordering a few. They're all 1.68 though, how did you get them for .99?

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That's great! The blue looks amazing, so i'll probably be ordering a few. They're all 1.68 though, how did you get them for .99?
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All of the links I provided were from the exact seller I used. They all still say $0.99 (USD)
I'm not sure how you're getting $1.68.
Those are links to the Canadian eBay.
*edit: sorry, I did see the $1.68...
I guess on the candy color cases they raised the prices. It was $0.99 when I ordered in November. It still says that price as well until you choose a case. Sorry.
The other ones are still $0.99.

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All of the links I provided were from the exact seller I used. They all still say $0.99 (USD)
I'm not sure how you're getting $1.68.
Those are links to the Canadian eBay.
*edit: sorry, I did see the $1.68...
I guess on the candy color cases they raised the prices. It was $0.99 when I ordered in November. It still says that price as well until you choose a case. Sorry.
The other ones are still $0.99.
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The cases are all great, thanks for the review and pictures. I ordered 4 of the quicksand ones and that dark royal blue hard case. :good::good::good:

FuMMoD said:
The cases are all great, thanks for the review and pictures. I ordered 4 of the quicksand ones and that dark royal blue hard case. :good::good::good:
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No problem, glad I could help.
Let me know what you think when you eventually get them. I'm sure they ship them by sail boat on calm days.
I definitely agree on your 4 quicksand choices! I think it's just such a good deal.
I bought the blue case for exactly the same reason. The color is just intense. It does suck that they raised the price though. But $1.68 is still dirt cheap in comparison to most cases.

i was about to make a new thread and say i got a hard case for 3$ locally (toronto) and a bumper case that im in love with.
anyways the hard case like you mentioned was shockingly good, no sharp edges, no left over molds, its nice and smooth
and best part of all its not super hard plastic, you can bend it and its semi flexible sort of .
its the black version of the (solid) blue one you got.
the bumper is also shockingly good for 5$ and its the one im currently using
the only question i have is, doesnt the quicksand kind of feel rough on the phone ? since the inside of the case is also the same rough material ? logic tells me that putting it on and taking it will scratch the phone since the case kind of acts like sand paper ? sorry for my ignorance !!

I've got same one, Unfortunately it came with chipped of corner but function is still good also seller send me a replacement one so all is well :victory:

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join the $0.99 club!
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I hate you man... Last hour or two I've spent on ebay browsing $0.99 covers and clicking 'Buy it now' more often than not. You've got me addicted!

damn them not delivering to the UK, its a conspiracy i tell you!

Giroyac said:
i was about to make a new thread and say i got a hard case for 3$ locally (toronto) and a bumper case that im in love with.
anyways the hard case like you mentioned was shockingly good, no sharp edges, no left over molds, its nice and smooth
and best part of all its not super hard plastic, you can bend it and its semi flexible sort of .
its the black version of the (solid) blue one you got.
the bumper is also shockingly good for 5$ and its the one im currently using
the only question i have is, doesnt the quicksand kind of feel rough on the phone ? since the inside of the case is also the same rough material ? logic tells me that putting it on and taking it will scratch the phone since the case kind of acts like sand paper ? sorry for my ignorance !!
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Nice, $3 is still pretty good, especially without the wait time. And $5 for a bumper is good too.
After seeing that these $0.99 cases that I figured would be just cheap pieces of garbage were comparable or better (the quicksand for me) than cases 10 - 20x their price; I don't think I'm going to bother with a bigger brand name anymore on any future phone.
The 3 - 4 week wait is worth it when I can buy a variety of different styles of cases and swap them around for the price of 1 Spigen or Ringke. I still think my Ringke Slim is a great case, but I've been spoiled by $0.99 haha.
As for the quicksand texture, don't think of it as a coarse scratching material. Think of it along the lines of 1000 grit smooth sandpaper, but not sand, instead a textured/coated plastic. It's difficult to describe really, but it's not a material that will scrape the phone up. It just adds a nice grip.
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I hate you man... Last hour or two I've spent on ebay browsing $0.99 covers and clicking 'Buy it now' more often than not. You've got me addicted!
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Haha, at least it's a cheap addiction! You're not burning a hole in your wallet at $0.99. :good:

Great reviews. Think I'm going to have to pick up a few different quicksand case colors.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

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damn them not delivering to the UK, its a conspiracy i tell you!
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There are other sellers that sell the same stuff, you don't have to use the one I did.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-QuickSand-Matte-Hard-Skin-Cover-Case-for-LG-Google-Nexus-5-D820-Green-Film-/271331661823?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item3f2ca097ff
This seller has the blue and black quicksand and is located in the UK.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hard-PC-Snap-On-Plastic-Back-Case-Cover-Shell-for-LG-Google-Nexus-5-/231088070573?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item35cdec1fad
This one has all of the candy colors and ships to the UK.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Shield-Case-Semi-Clear-Ultra-Slim-Skin-Cover-for-LG-Google-Nexus-5-D820-/281217108571?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item4179d88a5b
These are the semi-transparent cases, ships to the UK.
If you do a http://www.ebay.co.uk search and just look up "Nexus 5 hard case" you should find the same cases that ship to you. They're all coming from the same factories anyway, I'm sure they wouldn't exclude the UK. It's probably just because the links I posted were for the Canadian site.

Thought I'd go for a white semi-transparent case, worth a go for 99p!

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Haha, at least it's a cheap addiction! You're not burning a hole in your wallet at $0.99. :good:
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Well, just ordered quicksand in all colors (ordered black one before) and I'm thinking if maybe I should have bought two or three pieces of each color. You know, just in case

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Well, just ordered quicksand in all colors (ordered black one before) and I'm thinking if maybe I should have bought two or three pieces of each color. You know, just in case
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The quicksand cases are such a good buy. Once i get the order and if i really like it ill place another order so i can have replacements lol.

mmmmBACON said:
Okay, let’s get this out of the way first. These are minimalist cases! They’re meant for people who would prefer going bare back, because the best is nothing at all. Scuffs, scratches, and the last time you looked, things that just shouldn’t be there, no protection can be too risky. Even though that’s what you want.
A hardcase gives you the absolute minimum coverage, so it can be as close to nothing as possible.
They won’t protect well against drops with any substantial height, drunk stumbling Friday nights, Nexus Frisbee, or if your name happens to be Freddy Fumblefingers. Please buy something softer, thicker, rubberier, or with multiple layers, because sir or madam, these cases will not be able to keep up with you.
They will protect well against scrapes, dirty tables, fake bumping into people to say “hello”, or if your better half has long sharp nails and you need a protective shield.
Currently I am using my white Ringke Slim as a baseline for comparison. It’s a great minimalist case. Fits snug and solid, and was exactly what I was looking for. I looked at eBay and saw a bunch of cases for $0.99. I figured, I’ve spent more money on dumber things, let’s take a shot and see how these compare.
I ended up buying 5 cases in 3 different styles. I limited myself to the top end only, the crème de la crème, the $0.99 category. Yes I know, big spender. Each of these cases also included free shipping. I don’t know how, but each one, all in, is literally just under a buck.
The only down side to any of the cases I’ve listed, is of course the delivery time. A buck doesn’t get you next day air, it’s in the ballpark of 3 – 4 weeks. If that’s no problem, and you’re a fan of minimalism, consider skipping the big names, and join the $0.99 club!
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Thanks for the review, I ended up buying black and blue quicksand cases.

Can anyone with the second and/or third case let us know how tight the cases are? I know some scratch up the corners of the phone during installation

Znamir81 said:
Well, just ordered quicksand in all colors (ordered black one before) and I'm thinking if maybe I should have bought two or three pieces of each color. You know, just in case
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I don't think the quicksands I have will wear out anytime soon. But I'm probably going to buy extras anyway, they're just such great cases. Also, just in case they up the price! I don't think I could handle any blasphemy like $1.50 or something!! haha.
OregonLawyer said:
Thanks for the review, I ended up buying black and blue quicksand cases.
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No problem, hope you enjoy them.
henry_gale said:
Can anyone with the second and/or third case let us know how tight the cases are? I know some scratch up the corners of the phone during installation
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Well I reviewed the cases in the OP, so I guess I might have the 2nd and/or 3rd one! :good:
In terms of tightness, they're snug, and there's no risk of them falling off. They don't wiggle in the case or anything. They fit the same as the Ringke Slim. All of the cases I mentioned though (including the 2nd/3rd you were referring) are easier to put on and take off than the Ringke Slim I have that I was comparing them to.
This is because the type of polycarbonate these cases are using is not as rigid and stiff as the Ringke Slim (or Spigen Ultra Fit). They have a little bit more of a flex and give to them. When you are installing or removing the phone you can bend the sides out further, minimizing the rub against the corners of the phone. The Ringke Slim (and Spigen Ultra Fit) are very stiff cases, so some people were scraping the corners as they tried to pull the phone out because they didn't or couldn't bend the case out enough. The corners on the cases listed in the OP are also rounded and tapered more, and there are no sharp edges.
So rounded corners plus a little more flexible polycarbonate, and if you take care when putting it on (ie: don't just snap it in) and taking it off (ie: bend the corners out, not just pull on the side of the case), you should have no issues.
Do keep in mind though, I've never had the scraping problem with my Ringke Slim either. I followed the same procedure with these cases as I did with the Ringke, and have had no issue. It was in fact much easier.

Moto 360 Silicone Bumper Protectors in 6 Colors

Check out the Silicone Moto 360 Bumpers from SnuG Watchbands! Can't post a link on here but you can find them on funwatchbands and amazon . Youtube snugwatchbands

http://funwatchbands.com
Nice. But not $18 for shipping to UK nice!

Wow.. those are ... uh... different.

Funwatchbands sent me an email after seeing my post above I assume and gave me a $13.99 discount code! So I've got two coming as all I had to pay was the $18 postage.
Nice one guys, thanks Will let people know if any good when they arrive.

Yikes, $18 shipping to Canada too. For something that could be stuffed into a small envelope for shipping, this is a deal breaker. They're nice, though.

Quite like the straps too. But I'll see what these bumpers are like first.

Hey developers! Thanks for your support!
SnuG Watchbands were designed by a Moto 360 owner who was searching for products like them and found they didn't exist. They worked very hard to quickly make new high quality accessories that will only enhance the watch. The watchbands are perfect and we love ours. We are most certain you will agree they are sweat, stain, and odor resistant, very durable, and incredibly comfortable.
The protector cases are a completely new unique product that are an additional way to customize your watch. They were designed to be something that didn't disturb function, and added some protection. We have been wearing a 3rd generation prototype around and have been amazed at how many people now compliment us on our watch. The current protector cases were made in a limited production so demand could be determined, and we could make sure they were perfect. They are now only offered with snug bands for sale on our website.
We decided that the protector cases are perfect for now, but we still can be improved a bit. We think you will agree for now, since nothing else like this exists, something is better than nothing. SnuG watchbands is quickly working on a mass produced version with smoother edges and an even better fit.
We will be updating our followers on social media of the progress, but you should be able to find new and improved protector cases available for individual purchase at Funwatchbands by mid January.
We are also sending out a coupon with every purchase so customers can get a free updated protector or 50% off a package of 6 when they are ready in mid January.
As for our international shipping we apologize and are working on updating rates. We currently have a blanket rate set while we determine and set specific country pricing. Feel free to contact us and we can try to update you a better rate if country specific shipping does not come up.
Also chris we hope you enjoy the band we included with your package

Ooh seriously can't wait for the parcel to arrive now! Thanks guys, merry Christmas!

i just want the black bumper, but it looks like i have to buy the strap too. pass

Not worth more than $10-$15 bucks to me, pass.
Ian B

Updated International shipping cost on funwatchbands
Hey all just wanted to report that we have been able to cut our shipping cost down for customers overseas at funwatchbands.com! We currently now have $8 flat rate shipping across the globe with $6 to Canada and are working to find ways to bring the rates down even more and make shipping faster. We have been getting some really great feedback on the SnuG bands and can't wait for more people to try them! We also want to send an extra discount to thank you for your support!
Use code XDADEVELOPERS at checkout until Jan 7th 2015 to take 10 percent off your order.
The protectors we offer now with the bands were made in a limited production from a sample mold, because of limited stock we currently just have them available with the bands. We will have our mass produced protectors available in packs of 2 or 6 within a couple weeks. The mass produced protectors will have smoother edges and offer an even better and more secure fit.

Review here folks:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2987997

Kind of pointless. Expensive watches have been around for hundreds of years.
If a $6000+ Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute doesn't need a "protector" I think my $300 watch should be just fine.

Dusty Rhodes said:
Kind of pointless. Expensive watches have been around for hundreds of years.
If a $6000+ Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute doesn't need a "protector" I think my $300 watch should be just fine.
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If I had a $6000+ watch, I'd have insured it for accidental damage which negates the necessity for anything else. I'm unlikely however to insure my $300 smartwatch. So there is a market.
In fairness though, I get the impression SnuG's initial priority was presentation over protection. Additionally though, this is the age of technology product customisation. There are countless websites providing vinyl wraps for almost every product you can think of to change appearances. Given the smartwatch is an extension of the smartphone, with such a massive market of cases, bumpers etc. for smartphones it only seems logical companies would start manufacturing similar products for smartwatches too.
Having first hand experience, I can wholeheartedly say their products are well made and look good. If protection is just an added bonus, I'm happy with that. I personally like the idea of changing the 360 appearance now and then. Not all the time, but on occasion it's novel to do so. The bumpers are great, the straps are even better IMHO.

Dusty Rhodes said:
Kind of pointless. Expensive watches have been around for hundreds of years.
If a $6000+ Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute doesn't need a "protector" I think my $300 watch should be just fine.
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I've had my Casio Pathfinder for many years and I've had various small bangs, accidents and 'oop' moments with my watch. What prevented anything happening to my screen & glass (which I imagine is quite tough anyway) was because the watch has a raised bezel all around the screen. Prevents much contact to the glass itself.
So I find items like this far from pointless!
Think of it as 'Physical Insurance'
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My only concern with ANY silicon type casing or skin is that it can trap dirt, grit etc inside the skin and that small tiny piece of grit is kept in place by the silicon skin and just starts to wear, scratch and dig itself into your 'protected' item, whether it's a watch, phone, tablet etc.
This happened to my phone. One tiny piece of grit just moved about under the silicon skin and over time, caused a lot of scratching.
Granted, the case/skin will protect your watch from major scrapings and mishaps but I always have that small concern.
I've seen some of the 3d printed 360 bumpers and wasn't too impressed, especially with the finish.

Review of UAG cases for Galaxy S6 w/lots of pics!!!

This is a Review of Urban Armor Gear (UAG) cases for Samsung Galaxy S6. http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/galaxy-s6-case-white (available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-ARMOR-GEAR-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00SXFEA9Q/)
For what it worth, I've tested and shared with you A TON of reviews of different smartphone cases, and always try to be unbiased in my write ups. But the truth of the matter, at the end of the day I'm still coming back to and use most of the time UAG cases on all of our phones at home. Of course it's a matter of a personal preference, but for me UAG cases represent a perfect blend of protection without adding a bulk and a practical style without being too flashy. Smartphones don't come cheap these days, either if you are paying full price or even on a contract. Therefore, I consider a good case to be a wise investment to protect your phone from accidental drops and scratches, despite how tough you think they build or the promises of next gen Gorilla glass you hear about.
So what makes UAG cases so special? Besides meeting Military Standards drop test, I like the idea of composite design where they fuse a hard PC outer shell with a soft impact resistant honeycomb pattern inner shell forming a single piece case. There are a number of 2-piece cases with inner soft sleeve and outer hard shell to hold it together, but sometime I don't feel like dealing with 2 separate pieces of assembly where UAG lightweight design takes care of that. Especially for those who like to “accessorize” with different color cases, it’s always a plus to be able to quickly remove the case without fiddling around.
As I previously mentioned, the outside of the case is made out of a hard PC material, but it feels very comfortable and secure in your hand due to a soft textured rubber grip areas located symmetrically on the sides of the case. Furthermore, the top and the bottom of the phone is covered in rubber bumpers with reinforced corners and a rubber bumper going around the front edge of the display to allow you placing S6 face down without touching the screen. This bumper also has enough depth to accommodate any film screen protector or a typical tempered glass one. And speaking for screen protector, UAG included one as part of the accessories, along with a cleaning cloth. It's a nice bonus to have, to protect your screen from scratches, or if you are researching to get tempered glass protector.
Though protection is important, case also needs to keep your phone fully functional. Starting with power and volume up/down buttons, those are covered for protection, easy to push thanks to a clever side cutout, and have a nice hardware-like design/texture to easy locate them just by sliding your finger. Though buttons are easy to push, you still get a nice tactile response. At the top, you get very generous cutouts for all the ports. At the bottom, micro usb opening is also VERY generous to accommodate even extra large plugs, headphone opening accommodates even oversized plugs, and speaker opening is wide open. On the back, camera/flash cluster has one common opening with a black inner rubber trim to deflect flash reflection and to provide an easy access to a sensor next to the flash. Furthermore, you have 4 scratch resistant skid pads in the corners on the back to keep phone leveled and to prevent sliding when placed on the back, even on a slippery glass surface. The case comes in different colors with a unique color shade and a tough scratch resistant finish.
Overall, UAG always been my highly recommended case and still is for S6. I can’t count how many times I dropped my Note 2 and even Note 4 with UAG case, even on a concrete floor. Just keep in mind, tempered glass is a must have for your display protection, film screen protector only keeps scratches away. Also, for those who point out other similar looking single piece cases that imitate UAG industrial design style - keep in mind that you can imitate the look, but you can't imitate the build and the material quality. That will become very apparent when those look-a-like cases start color fading or end up with scratches or separated layers after the drop. As a mentioned above, I have been using my UAG cases for years and they still look like new.
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Have always loved that Black & White UAG case.

I am on the same boat, I used to buy at least 10 plus case every time I would get a new phone until I was introduced to the UAG cases.
This is all I buy now, it saves me so much money
I currently own a s6 edge and the UAG ash.

Thank you op! I bought a cappy joto case to keep it kind of safe until i found the perfect case for me and I think this is the one.

I have the black UAG case on my S6 and I love it. Low profile but still solid protection for the phone. Had one on my M8 as well.

Only wish it had port covers like the Commuter.

felloffthetruck said:
Only wish it had port covers like the Commuter.
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There are always pros/cons to these port covers Good for headphone jack if you don't use it as often or use wireless most of the time, keeps dust away. But with micro-usb port - I use my phones in the car as Nav all the time plugged into charger, and having port cover is a major PITA, especially when it puts a pressure on the cable which bends the connector. Wireless Qi charging is the fastest without any case to keep the distance as short as possible (with case, it slows it down).
But that is a beauty of having all these different cases - choose whatever suits your needs!
Btw, I will be getting a few other UAG colors for review to share more pictures with you guys/gals, and also will be getting S6 Edge cases soon as well for more reviews.

I LOVE the look of my UAG case. My little problem with my Ash colored case is that its starting to collect a lot of noticeable scratches on the backside, but I guess that's a standard problem with transparent cases...

I tried three cases and settled on the UAG. I don't use the screen protector. This is a really good case but I wish that the case had a bit more of a non-slip quality. Otterbox is so much more bulky but it never slid off any surface.

Is there any drop test available? Their product looks good but the performances.. eurk

R寶雄 said:
Is there any drop test available? Their product looks good but the performances.. eurk
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If you want to promote a case of a company YOU WORK for (do you think we are stupid and can't see that you created an account on XDA with every post promoting rhino cases?!?), then create a separate post with a review and let other users chime in with their feedback. But if you gonna troll around our community with BS posts such as the one above - your account will be deleted. Take it as a first warning.

I got a number of requests asking me to show other available UAG case colors and how it looks with my S6 white display model. So here it is, every UAG Galaxy S6 case color!!! I know, it's hard to pick a favorite one. Even so I typically go with a white Navigator, I really like their new transparent Maverick and transparent/gray Ash colors. They create a cool 3D transparent effect like no other cases I have seen. Also, in comparison to a more stiff and plasticky Maverick I reviewed with Note 4, this new updated version for S6 (both Maverick and Ash) is a little more flexible and easier to put on and take off the phone.
Overview of all colors - http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/all#samsung-galaxy-s6
Navigator (white) - http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/galaxy-s6-case-white
Outland (rusty/orange) - http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/galaxy-s6-case-orange
Scout (black) - http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/galaxy-s6-case-black
Aero (blue) - http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/galaxy-s6-case-blue
Maverick (clear, ice) - http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/maverick-galaxy-s6-case
Ash (transparent gray) - http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/galaxy-s6-case-ash

Nice, if you ever need to part with any of the extras, I sure could use that black one.

Hey Vectron!
I wish I did! but just like you I just like to push a brand I like to make sure they get enough support and come up with more colors and products for my devices I believe start ups with REAL innovation should be pushed harder!
Sorry for criticizing a brand you like~ I'll try to be more considerate next time!

I'm with you on this opinion, great case no downsides.

Uag is awesome I don't think anyone would down play there protection. Unless they were pushing a bumper that no one buys. It's okay if you push your product don't question a proven one. Uag has provided there real reviews
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R寶雄 said:
Hey Vectron!
I wish I did! but just like you I just like to push a brand I like to make sure they get enough support and come up with more colors and products for my devices I believe start ups with REAL innovation should be pushed harder!
Sorry for criticizing a brand you like~ I'll try to be more considerate next time!
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Maybe you also wish your real name would be "Bao Xiong" according to chinese translation of your Rhino-寶雄 screen name?
Sorry, we don't play games here. If you question my review motives, please visit my Review Page on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192333 - with HUNDREDS of reviews covering multiple DOZENS of different brands. I reviewed quite a number of cases for a lot of the phones. I have thousands of Posts on XDA and received thousands of Thanks for my work. My favoring of UAG is based on my personal preference and comparison to most of the other popular and well known cases. I don't get paid by UAG to review their products, but I do get their review samples, just like I get review sample of every other case I write about. On the other hand, YOU do WORK for Rhino Marketing and get paid to promote their bumpers. That is a big difference

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Uag is awesome I don't think anyone would down play there protection. Unless they were pushing a bumper that no one buys. It's okay if you push your product don't question a proven one. Uag has provided there real reviews
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... is there something wrong with the Rhino Bumper? I just bought one today based off of other reviews I read online (well, mainly because of the $15 price difference between it and the UAG), but I still have a couple of days to cancel the order.
Thanks!

KWoods41 said:
... is there something wrong with the Rhino Bumper? I just bought one today based off of other reviews I read online (well, mainly because of the $15 price difference between it and the UAG), but I still have a couple of days to cancel the order.
Thanks!
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There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with Rhino bumper For all I know, it could be a cool bumper case. I remember bumpers were cool 3 years ago, just outdated now because phones got bigger and more fragile. We are just p!ssed about their marketing guy trying to troll other review threads with his trash posts. As a matter of fact, I would encourage you once you get yours, create a review thread, post pictures, tell others what you do like and don't like about it. Let that "rhino" guy comment in that thread.
I just don't understand why so many companies create account on xda, and make every single post about their product in a sneaky way reply in other threads. At least mix it up with other posts, to make it less suspicious lol!!! Why not write your own review about a product, and let people comment and post in there, and you can direct others to your post. But since they don't have [email protected] to do it themselves, you show them initiative with your review bud!

wireless charging with this case on ?
Does the wireless charger work with this case on the s6 ?