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I keep seeing posts around the forums saying that the TPU (is that even correct?) cases are by far the best, and also that Bodyglove in particular bites the big one. However, I bought a Bodyglove case with my phone at the Tmobile store (I didn't even know about the galaxy S until mine broke and I needed a new one) and it seems great to me
Albeit the Power button is a bit hard to get to at times, it seems very rugged and like it could really take a beating. I'm pretty rough on my mobile electronics, and used to go through a lot of phones (at one point 5 in 12 months), but have calmed down a bit over the years.
I just want to understand if I am missing out on something, and if so - what that something is worth to me.
Anybody want to bash Bodyglove and help a brotha out at the same time?
the tpu case is awesome, it is like a hard but still flexible plastic which keeps the phone from getting too bulky like the rubberish case you can buy at tmo store.
buttons are a bit funky you have to press harder, but what a good case.
Personally I'm not TPU fan... Though I've only seen some cheap chinese ones, so maybe that is the problem.
I will say, about the body glove... If it is anything like the G1 body glove from TMO it will fall apart. The soft outer material peels off from the hard shell really easily.
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i have a three dollar cheap chinese diamond pattern TPU case and its ****in awesome.
I used to love body glove products. But the last few I've had have totally sucked. I never tried their vibrant model, but my last one for mytouch slide was a total waste of money, but the reason I will never give them another try is when I contacted their customer support they told me they have had no other complaints and that basically it was my fault. I know this is total BS bc look at the feed back on them. I use the TPU hybrid and love it.
The reason I like the TPU over hard plastic is several reasons. First, the TPU is hard enough with withstand a long fall, but the case flexs and gives preventing the shock from blowing a traditional hard case to pieces and transfering the shock to the device. Thirdly is pretty easy to put on and take off without wearing it out like alot of snap together models. And lastly, it was CHEAP.
I'm not terribly experienced in the matter, but I learned a lot watching the daydeal videos on youtube. They actually do a great job of going into the nitty gritty of why you'd choose TPU over aluminum, hard plastic, silicone, etc... but they give a balanced look to show pros and cons. They aren't afraid to bash their own products to some extent either when the design isn't what they'd reccomend.
That said, I think TPU is popular for a few reasons:
- Cheap
- Cheap doesn't necessarily mean inferior quality
- Relative to a rigid Material: doesn't crack or dent, less prone to minor scratches, can wrap around phone without a seam that could loosen over time
- Relative to a soft silicone: friction doesn't make pocket/purse storage a hassle, doesn't tear/rip, better impact protection if there's a drop, doesn't grab onto dust/lint
...and if you do what kind of case do you use?
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...and if you do what kind of case do you use?
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I use the HTC Messenger Pouch, nothing special, but it does the job its supposed to do & its not bulky...
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Messenger..._1_6?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1296662977&sr=1-6
Yea I used to use a standard hip holster until I got tired of pulling the phone out and putting it back in; now I don't use anything but I occasionally use a clear polycarbonate case when im taking the phone somewhere dangerous (or to cut down on heat when planning to lay down and talking the phone.)
i bought a case for my galaxy S off ebay.
thought it would protect my lovely phone. but instead it gave my phone 3 parallel scratches down the back.
now my phone is bare
Picked up an otterbox defender for my Captivate early this week. On sale from 1to3 Shop or 3to1 Shop or something like that. One of them Amazon deals.
I can't believe how perfect it is. When Ipods came out, I became convinced that Body Glove would rule the protective case market forever. Otterbox leaves them in the dust with the smartPhone cases, IMO.
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Always the slimiest soft silicone available
No, no case, but my phones are always mint condition because they get their own pocket. Nothing else is allowed in that pocket. I don't know how people can pay hundreds for a phone and then drop keys and keychains into the same pocket. I put all keys and loose change in a separate pocket and wallet in another.
No, they are bulky. Never have
No case here either, I find most of them to be too bulky. I'm careful enough, and don't mind the occasional scuff on the back. Screen protector is a must though!
I bought a otterbox defender case for my HTC4 evo. Phone is too expensive not to protect it in some way.
I also find them too bulky.
I go bareback on all of my phones.
Not since GorillaGlass...
yes. I use an Omni case that was on markdown it fits perfectly on my phone
I don't feel the need to use one.
Have too, one waterproof bulky case for outdoor use, and the other a soft pouch for around the house
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I have a T-Mobile G2 and I do not use a case for it because it's made of metal, it looks purdy, and it would be a little too bulky for me.
Don't use cases because of the bulk, I do however have an invisibleShield, just to protect me from scratches.
I love my invisibleshield, and I use the Innocase Active on my DI. My husband and a few friends have the Innocase Surface on their DIs. I started out with a cheap (crappy cheap), Verizon case and holster. Next thing I know my DI is on the asphalt shattered! I still don't know how it happened, I think my purse popped it out of the holster. (it still worked! Screen literally shattered, but I put some saran wrap on it and kept using it til I got my replacement!)
Needless to say I have protected it since. And a good thing too, because it has met the asphalt several more times. But the Seidio Innocase has proven its worth time and time again! And its not terribly bulky like an OtterBox. They do have a rugged case you can put on over your everyday case for those times that may be particularly hazardous to your phone.
Sorry didn't mean to write a sales pitch, I'm just very impressed with how well it protects my phone.
i used to use cases when i had an iphone, but now with my galaxy s I prefer not to use them. mostly because i have difficulty finding a good case that doesnt add a ton of bulk.
i get the point that its to allow some protection while maintaining the form factor, BUT IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?! would i get similar performance from a case thats twice as big or would this just be a piece of crap if you dropped your phone (cause if i crack the screen on this phone ill be ass-out)?
If you want real protection you don't want the feather. At a minimum you want a Seidio surface (for minimum bulk) or active/ Otterbox case. If you want cheap, just go with a tpu from amazon. The problem with the Feather is it doesn't wrap around completely and therefor offers no protection for the screen or corners. That is a case worth bull-snot in my eyes.
In my experience, the thin'n'light cases are only for those who need a little bit of scratch protection (aka desk jockeys like me, but I work on cars and stuff so I need the durability).
If you want the ultimate durability, get an Otterbox Defender. They're bulky as hell, but extremely durable.
If you want good protection without nearly as much bulk go with an Otterbox Commuter like I'm running. No complaints so far, even after a few decent tumbles.
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In my experience, the thin'n'light cases are only for those who need a little bit of scratch protection (aka desk jockeys like me, but I work on cars and stuff so I need the durability).
If you want the ultimate durability, get an Otterbox Defender. They're bulky as hell, but extremely durable.
If you want good protection without nearly as much bulk go with an Otterbox Commuter like I'm running. No complaints so far, even after a few decent tumbles.
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I work with cars too and I will never again use a snap on case. They shatter and send the phone flying in the air. I do like the look of the feather though. Maybe I'll try one down the line
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I bought a feather and liked it, not the most protection, but it was enough for my needs and I can't stand big cases. However, after 2 to 3 months, I started noticing small cracks around some of the corners and around the camera opening. They haven't effected the overall structure of the case yet, and I'll admit to taking the phone out of the case god only knows how many times to do battery pulls when I was hacking and flashing a lot of roms. I'm sure this contributed to the cracks, so I won't fault the case entirely.
If you want basic protection in a super small and light case, it's a good option. And for the $16 I paid for it (on ebay, and it included a screen protector) I'm really not too upset at the cracks, again, since I did put the thing through hell.
i broke a feather. that said it took the hit instead of the phone, but they're not all that durable.
i have the feather and it cracked in three places without ever being dropped. not cool. but they shipped me a new one under warranty without making me send mine back. yay. the only reason i got it was because my back cover was making creaking sounds in one corner and this case stopped that without adding bulk.
Best case for full protection ? FULL! whole phone for my work at factory
which 1 do you recommand me ?
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Best case for full protection ? FULL! whole phone for my work at factory
which 1 do you recommand me ?
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Most likely the Lifeproof case or Otterbox Defender case.
I wouldn't recommend the deffender. Commuter is less bulky, but the protection level is the same
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I have had an Otterbox Commuter on mine for the last two years. Saved my phone from spills, drops, and all sorts of other abuse. Though it is starting to show signs of wear. But it's more than two years in at this point. I am satisfied with it.
Just search "Otterbox Commuter S3" on Amazon
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I have had an Otterbox Commuter on mine for the last two years. Saved my phone from spills, drops, and all sorts of other abuse. Though it is starting to show signs of wear. But it's more than two years in at this point. I am satisfied with it.
Just search "Otterbox Commuter S3" on Amazon
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I'd recommend the otterbox defender for folks who are hard on phones. I've dropped mine from 20ft two times without any issues. This was about a year ago. My only complaint is the rubber shell after a while will slowly start to not conform to the case. But get online and make a claim as their cases are lifetime warranty.
I say life proof or PEPK Ultimate
I have the life proof nuude case on my S3 here. I've dropped it a few times (intentionally and unintentionally) and even ran it under my kitchen faucet for a few minutes. It's still holding up with no issues and I did all that months ago.
For factory work however, I recommend the life proof fre case due to the built in screen protector. However if you want to go full on drop protection get the PEPK Ultimate case. It's made of metal that holds together with screws you screw in and has a glass or plastic like screen protector, but it's not waterproof.
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I definitely would recommend both these products to future S3 owners.
Any suggestions on which brand of faucets is the best? Want years of reliability with very hard water, with solid/heavy construction. Considering Kohler's Solid Brass (Antique series). Anyone have experience with any other brands?
Tempered glass plus Puregear Dueltak heavy duty case. Tanky but not too bulky. Amazing grip.
For years Otterbox was the gold standard for phone protection and most phone cases have been based to some degree on the same design --surround the back and sides of the phone with a layer of rubber or TPU or plastic to provide drop protection and cushioning if you are careless with your phone. The basic design idea is pretty much exactly the same as it was since the earliest days of Android phones.
But Android phones have changed drastically. Because of the increased CPU power Android phones are running at higher temperatures every year. Phone makers have gravitated towards aluminum unibody designs for these phones because aluminum is a great material for rapid heat dissipation while plastic traps heat.
But if you use an Otterbox style case on these phones the case traps heat and completely eliminates the intended benefits of the phone's aluminum design.
I know a lot of people claim to have no problems with their Pixels overheating but I'm not one of them. If you contact Pixel support they freely admit that overheating is one of the most common problems users report. One of the first things Pixel Support asked when I reported that my phone was overheating was whether I was using a case. When I said I was support immediately suggested that I remove the case and see if the phone still overheated. So far it hasn't.
So my question is do people think an Otterbox style case is still a good idea on an aluminum unibody phone even though it directly interferes with how the phone was engineered or is that style of case becoming too out of date to use on the latest Android flagship phones?
I don't know about the Gold Standard part but they were extremely popular and I guess in a lot of ways, still are?
As far as them trapping heat in the case, they have always done that, but phones did run that hot, or we just didn't really care and phones are running a lot cooler now? I don't know. I don't ever remember taking off an otterbox case in the past and worrying about the heat. I don't even remember the last time I saw a phone with a heat warning screen that won't let you power on the device.
I have never liked otterbox cases though because of the screen protector that's built in. I always wished they had offered a version that had Plexiglas or 9H glass. Phones got bigger and their cases also didn't get any smaller. It's an otterbox after all I guess. I do believe that they are in dire need of a redesign because you are for sure right about that not having been changed. I think they should get away from the thick rubber they use and may try TPU instead. There are many "rugged" enough cases for far less then an Otterbox case and provides the same amount of protection. I think that's why their market share has dropped over the years.
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I don't know about the Gold Standard part but they were extremely popular and I guess in a lot of ways, still are?
As far as them trapping heat in the case, they have always done that, but phones did run that hot, or we just didn't really care and phones are running a lot cooler now? I don't know. I don't ever remember taking off an otterbox case in the past and worrying about the heat. I don't even remember the last time I saw a phone with a heat warning screen that won't let you power on the device.
I have never liked otterbox cases though because of the screen protector that's built in. I always wished they had offered a version that had Plexiglas or 9H glass. Phones got bigger and their cases also didn't get any smaller. It's an otterbox after all I guess. I do believe that they are in dire need of a redesign because you are for sure right about that not having been changed. I think they should get away from the thick rubber they use and may try TPU instead. There are many "rugged" enough cases for far less then an Otterbox case and provides the same amount of protection. I think that's why their market share has dropped over the years.
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My Pixel XL shut down multiple times because of overheating until I ditched the more protective case I was using and switched to a RhinoShield Bumper Case, which I'm still getting used to because it doesn't seem nearly protective enough. The Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X both suffered permanent damage over time caused by heat. Multiple LG phones including their flagship suffered permanent damage over time because of heat. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S6 it's easy to find complaints online from users of Samsung's flagship phones about their phones shutting down without warning because of overheating. I don't think trapping heat was an issue with the older smartphones because they weren't that powerful compared with today's phones and didn't run nearly as hot. Smartphone bodies also weren't designed specifically to dissipate heat until fairly recently. I think the design of these cases interferes with the engineering design of the phones and that eventually it might get to the point where phone manufacturers might void your warranty if your phone suffers damage because you used a protective case that prevented the phone from cooling as intended.
True story about their screen protectors sucking. They are really easy to remove though. They're only held on with a small bead of glue around the outside. Just wiggle it for a few seconds and it comes right off. I prefer the matte finish screen protectors, because they resist finger prints and are reduce glare outside.
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I don't know about the Gold Standard part but they were extremely popular and I guess in a lot of ways, still are?
As far as them trapping heat in the case, they have always done that, but phones did run that hot, or we just didn't really care and phones are running a lot cooler now? I don't know. I don't ever remember taking off an otterbox case in the past and worrying about the heat. I don't even remember the last time I saw a phone with a heat warning screen that won't let you power on the device.
I have never liked otterbox cases though because of the screen protector that's built in. I always wished they had offered a version that had Plexiglas or 9H glass. Phones got bigger and their cases also didn't get any smaller. It's an otterbox after all I guess. I do believe that they are in dire need of a redesign because you are for sure right about that not having been changed. I think they should get away from the thick rubber they use and may try TPU instead. There are many "rugged" enough cases for far less then an Otterbox case and provides the same amount of protection. I think that's why their market share has dropped over the years.
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True story about their screen protectors sucking. They are really easy to remove though. They're only held on with a small bead of glue around the outside. Just wiggle it for a few seconds and it comes right off. I prefer the matte finish screen protectors, because they resist finger prints and are reduce glare outside.
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Yep, often used to pop them out myself and just keep a film screen protector on the device. Lol, tempered glass want even out yet as screen protectors, so you could tell how long ago that was since I've used an OtterBox case. ?
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Yep, often used to pop them out myself and just keep a film screen protector on the device. Lol, tempered glass want even out yet as screen protectors, so you could tell how long ago that was since I've used an OtterBox case. ?
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I used to pop out the plastic screen protectors myself because they were terrible. Dust would inevitably get between the phone screen and the plastic screen protector since the screen protector wasn't attached to the screen which would drive me crazy in an OCD way. I would take the phone out and clean everything but it would just happen again after a few days so I just gave up and popped the OtterBox screen protector out. That was fine as long as you replaced it with another screen protector, which I did on my earlier devices. But eventually screen protectors lost their appeal for me. If you had an OtterBox case and popped out the plastic screen protector without adding another one there would be this annoying gap between the edges of the case and the phone screen that dust, dirt, small food crumbs, salt and the like could easily get into which again drove me crazy. The gap between the edge of the case and the phone screen was so wide without the built in screen protector that you could easily stick a fingernail in it. That was when I gave up on OtterBox cases completely and started using other brands. I kind of like this bumper case I'm currently using --it blends well and you can see the actual design of the phone including the back, which I always previously covered with some black protective case or another. I'm just afraid of cracking the glass on the back of the Pixel or scratching it up. The phone feels almost naked compared with the cases I'm used to. But it also looks nicer than it did in the old case.
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I don't know about the Gold Standard part but they were extremely popular and I guess in a lot of ways, still are?
As far as them trapping heat in the case, they have always done that, but phones did run that hot, or we just didn't really care and phones are running a lot cooler now? I don't know. I don't ever remember taking off an otterbox case in the past and worrying about the heat. I don't even remember the last time I saw a phone with a heat warning screen that won't let you power on the device.
I have never liked otterbox cases though because of the screen protector that's built in. I always wished they had offered a version that had Plexiglas or 9H glass. Phones got bigger and their cases also didn't get any smaller. It's an otterbox after all I guess. I do believe that they are in dire need of a redesign because you are for sure right about that not having been changed. I think they should get away from the thick rubber they use and may try TPU instead. There are many "rugged" enough cases for far less then an Otterbox case and provides the same amount of protection. I think that's why their market share has dropped over the years.
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It would appear you're not very familiar with OtterBox products in recent years. Only one model has the built in plastic screen, several other models do not have this. Additionally, their cases have gotten smaller and more streamlined, again, it depends on the case model you're looking at. Their symmetry series is one of my favorite cases on the market. Very well built, slim and incredibly strong and protective. Sadly they don't make it for the Pixel.
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It would appear you're not very familiar with OtterBox products in recent years. Only one model has the built in plastic screen, several other models do not have this. Additionally, their cases have gotten smaller and more streamlined, again, it depends on the case model you're looking at. Their symmetry series is one of my favorite cases on the market. Very well built, slim and incredibly strong and protective. Sadly they don't make it for the Pixel.
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The appearance would be wrong. I know of their products. I commented on the one(s) that I used! If I didn't use it, why comment about it?!?
By the way, the other reason I stopped using their products is because of the prices.
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The appearance would be wrong. I know of their products. I commented on the one(s) that I used! If I didn't use it, why comment about it?!?
By the way, the other reason I stopped using their products is because of the prices.
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Far enough, though your comments seemed to apply to OtterBox globally as opposed to a specific product line. I was simply pointing out that the negative points you made against them we're addressed in different product lines. Their cases are expensive.
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My Pixel XL shut down multiple times because of overheating until I ditched the more protective case...
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damn that's crazy, never did I expect your problem to be caused by the case itself! I'm using a spigen rugged armor FYI, could never replicate the problem. I even jumped on the O beta just to try to get my phone to crash for you lol
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Far enough, though your comments seemed to apply to OtterBox globally as opposed to a specific product line. I was simply pointing out that the negative points you made against them we're addressed in different product lines. Their cases are expensive.
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Yeah, I was only speaking of the defender one. The other ones aren't bad, I just don't like the prices on them.
I don't care much about all these heating stuffs, but if you use a full body case like that, Otterbox or whatever (it was the Nillkin Frosted Shield for me), then heat will be much more intense for the reasons already mentioned on OP. I ran the Antutu benchmark app with the case on and off, and there was a pretty big difference on scores. Never did like full body cases anyway, and this was just an incentive to not use them. Backless bumpers all the way.
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It would appear you're not very familiar with OtterBox products in recent years. Only one model has the built in plastic screen, several other models do not have this. Additionally, their cases have gotten smaller and more streamlined, again, it depends on the case model you're looking at. Their symmetry series is one of my favorite cases on the market. Very well built, slim and incredibly strong and protective. Sadly they don't make it for the Pixel.
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I am actually familiar with their slimmer cases like the commuter line but those cases still completely cover the back of the phone, trap heat and prevent aluminum body phones from dissipating heat as intended just like the thicker cases do. And the thick Otterbox Defender Case with the annoying plastic screen protector is not only still being made but it's available for the Pixel XL.
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I don't care much about all these heating stuffs, but if you use a full body case like that, Otterbox or whatever (it was the Nillkin Frosted Shield for me), then heat will be much more intense for the reasons already mentioned on OP. I ran the Antutu benchmark app with the case on and off, and there was a pretty big difference on scores. Never did like full body cases anyway, and this was just an incentive to not use them. Backless bumpers all the way.
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Have you found that backless bumpers provide enough protection for your phone? I'm new to this type of case but haven't had any problems so far.
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damn that's crazy, never did I expect your problem to be caused by the case itself! I'm using a spigen rugged armor FYI, could never replicate the problem. I even jumped on the O beta just to try to get my phone to crash for you lol
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That's actually the exact same case I was using. It was very hot out both days I had problems with the phone shutting down--in the high 90's and between the heat, the sun, the GPS, Spotify, the car charger and possibly the case it was too much for the phone to handle. I've only driven around in similar conditions once since switching to the bumper type case with no back but the phone didn't overheat and shut down. I'm waiting for another scorching hot day to test the phone again.
The weird thing is that I was looking specifically for Pixel XL cases that claim to dissipate heat before I purchased the bumper case. If you do a Google search cases that claim to dissipate heat are very common for sale in Australia, New Zealand and India but the places that sold them wouldn't ship the cases to the USA and nobody I could find sells any of those cases here. Who knows if they even work--but it's easy to see why people in those particular places would be more concerned with their phones overheating than people in the US seem to be.
Otterbox Defender for the PIXEL XL is only $19.99 on Amazon....($59.99 at Best Buy...lol.) The thinner Commuter case is actually more expensive at $25.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M5AIFGR/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I tired some $10 case that was kinda like the Otterbox...POETIC Revolution Series....but the rubber it use too hard and slippery. Felt cheap.
I don't see how people can complain about Otterbox prices...$20 for a well proven brand and design to protect a $800+ device....no second thoughts here. And of course it gonna cost 2x as much at a Retail store. Prices are very good on Amazon/Ebay.
I have noticed my Pixel getting quite warm....hottest I have felt it is when it was being used naked in the Google Daydream. hanst slowed down or shutdown at all.
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Otterbox Defender for the PIXEL XL is only $19.99 on Amazon....($59.99 at Best Buy...lol.) The thinner Commuter case is actually more expensive at $25.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M5AIFGR/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I tired some $10 case that was kinda like the Otterbox...POETIC Revolution Series....but the rubber it use too hard and slippery. Felt cheap.
I don't see how people can complain about Otterbox prices...$20 for a well proven brand and design to protect a $800+ device....no second thoughts here. And of course it gonna cost 2x as much at a Retail store. Prices are very good on Amazon/Ebay.
I have noticed my Pixel getting quite warm....hottest I have felt it is when it was being used naked in the Google Daydream. hanst slowed down or shutdown at all.
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They normally aren't 20 bucks, normally retail is 59.99. I didn't get one at first becuase of that, but my iblason case is broken from repeated drops, so I just got it for 20 bucks. If not, i would have re purchased the iblason case for 16 bucks.
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They normally aren't 20 bucks, normally retail is 59.99. I didn't get one at first becuase of that, but my iblason case is broken from repeated drops, so I just got it for 20 bucks. If not, i would have re purchased the iblason case for 16 bucks.
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Been 19.99 since i added it to my Wish list 3 months ago...back when i first was researching phones and accessories.....whatever....prices change..
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Been 19.99 since i added it to my Wish list 3 months ago...back when i first was researching phones and accessories.....whatever....prices change..
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I've had the pixel XL since early Dec. Haven't needed another case until recently. So I never looked until a few days ago. I actually got a amazon wearhouse deal for 16.49 for it lol