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My box of Xperia Play didn't include a pouch so I must buy something to protect the phone.
I saw a cool plastic case: http://www.accessorygeeks.com/oem-t...-plastic-silicone-case-ag-xper-py-bk-blk.html and I thought it's good for me, but after a while I realised it turns the phone into a brick, something I don't really want to.
So then another option is to get a pouch, searched and found a few, but pretty expensive ($35 - $60). I just want something good, good looking and for a price of maximum $15.
Optional: An invisible screen protector which theoretical protects the screen for scratches.
I need some help here. What should I buy?
I don't know if you know this but, the Xperia Play comes with a preinstalled invisible screen protector. So you're half covered already.
I can't recommend you a case/pouch since I don't have one but I don't even want to know how bulky it'd be with one when it's on my pocket.
I got the official sony ericsson executive hardcase and i love it - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Ericsson-SMA7110-Executive-Xperia/dp/B004S5CP0Q
I don't really like the snap on case because I hate adding bulk to an already bulky phone and also I have the DK300 dock and it would require me to constantly take off the other cases.
I also bought the official pouch that came with the European models from here - http://www.netimes.com/shop/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-pouch-ca850-p-3255.html?cPath=70_808
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I also bought the official pouch that came with the European models from here - http://www.netimes.com/shop/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-pouch-ca850-p-3255.html?cPath=70_808
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Off-topic but how trustworthy is that site? I see they have a lot of accessories and ship worldwide, so far I've only used DealExtreme but they don't have many phone-specific stuff (except for the iphone).
Fast and efficient and supply tracked shipping.
I was amazed they had tracked shipping with signature approval for something that was just an envelope.
foofbag
Check this out: (google foofshop)
I bought my macbook sleeve/pouch from there a few years ago and it was awesome for keeping scratches off etc. Then When I got my play I measured up the iphone sizes for their iphone cases and on a whim just bought one to see if my would fit in it. was a bit tight at first but after a while it now fits as snug-as-a-bug-in-a-rug! and it looks cool aswell, hardly adds any bulk and even if it does at least when I pull it out I don't look like I have a brick for a phone but just an awsome pouch/sleeve thing and i pop my phone out of. defo recomend.
So to make sure you guys are aware, if you're up for it, buy the iphone sized one, thats the one I got. They are designed to fit iphones but plays fit fine ;oP lol. They're Australian based but post all around the world, i got mine within a week in the UK.
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I got the official sony ericsson executive hardcase and i love it - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Ericsson-SMA7110-Executive-Xperia/dp/B004S5CP0Q
I don't really like the snap on case because I hate adding bulk to an already bulky phone and also I have the DK300 dock and it would require me to constantly take off the other cases.
I also bought the official pouch that came with the European models from here - http://www.netimes.com/shop/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-pouch-ca850-p-3255.html?cPath=70_808
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I got the second one with my phone. I generally hate phone cases but this is nice since it's not making a brick out of phone and it's not taking away it's style. On the left is a cut-out so the headphones plug isn't covered, and it makes easier to take out the phone.
Pouch on first link is a bit ugly.
bought a cheapy gel case of Amazon and noticed there is not openings for the stereo speakers , I just looked at the case in post 1 and it has not speaker openings as well
This item, on ebay, has the speaker ports open, and is slimmer, and better than the Gel one I tried:
Search for that item number: 190527208284
I've got one of these, and it's well worth a few quid more.
Your case looks like the one i was going to order from Amazon for £2.99 , but is only £1.99
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RottenFoxBreath said:
This item, on ebay, has the speaker ports open, and is slimmer, and better than the Gel one I tried:
Search for that item number: 190527208284
I've got one of these, and it's well worth a few quid more.
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lol..It's a nice case, fits well, is slimmer than the crap one I had(prepaymania £2 gel case, and another from local phone shop, both identical to be honest), and I had given up on cases for it, as well, I thought most were the same(people even have issues with otterbox, etc..)
It's semi transparent, and it allows the sliding motion well, better than the other two I tried, i felt they were prising the phone apart, but this one isn't an issue.
well worth £1.99, IMO.
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so ive seen you can get moto g (its for a 4g one) cases which are replacements back covers and have a flip cover on the front. this is really what i think im after but the only ones ive seen are the official ones. frankly, im really not buying a £15 case without having seen it first and even then, its not my main phone so even then i probably wouldnt.
i would be interested in one if it was more reasonably cheap but i cant seem to find one. has anyoen else found such a thing?
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so ive seen you can get moto g (its for a 4g one) cases which are replacements back covers and have a flip cover on the front. this is really what i think im after but the only ones ive seen are the official ones. frankly, im really not buying a £15 case without having seen it first and even then, its not my main phone so even then i probably wouldnt.
i would be interested in one if it was more reasonably cheap but i cant seem to find one. has anyoen else found such a thing?
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Banggood sells some cheap unofficial flip covers here. I can't tell their quality (I bought an official flip cover), but it is a good site.
You can try dx.com for other models. This site has a good reputation too.
hey thanks for that suggestion.
however that one ive just found some more descriptions of it, found the same one on amazon and the reviews say it has no magnet to keep the screen closed so it just flaps about.
sadly for me that is a bit of a deal breaker.
So, I initially was not going to rock a case (I haven't used cases or screen protectors in years). However, after dropping my LG G3 just right a few weeks ago and cracking the screen (I have since fixed it), etc. and because I made the mistake and ordered a black leather H815 international unit on Amazon instead of the white ceramic one I wanted...I need to get a case.
I may end up buying a white ceramic back on EBay for $70 later on.
However, regardless of my phones cover, I am interested in the Spigen cases. Especially the Ultra Hybrid...is it super smooth or is it somewhat grippy? Will the phone be slick in my hand?
I'm also looking at the Thin Fit case.
My only comment with Spigen is NEVER buy anything you may make a warranty claim on from anywhere but Spigen or their Amazon store. They are very much counterfeited. I bought a Silm Armor for my S4 when it had been out less than 2 weeks and got a fake. And yes there is a huge difference in quality. Even if you do get a legit one from somewhere else all warranty claims will have to be handled through that somewhere else.
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My only comment with Spigen is NEVER buy anything you may make a warranty claim on from anywhere but Spigen or their Amazon store. They are very much counterfeited. I bought a Silm Armor for my S4 when it had been out less than 2 weeks and got a fake. And yes there is a huge difference in quality. Even if you do get a legit one from somewhere else all warranty claims will have to be handled through that somewhere else.
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Thanks. I was planning to get it directly off their site. It's not expensive enough for me to worry about trying to source a cheaper alternative.
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Thanks. I was planning to get it directly off their site. It's not expensive enough for me to worry about trying to source a cheaper alternative.
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LOL the thing is when I ordered mine for my S4 the counterfeits were in the market before the authentic ones! It's amazing how fast the fakes can be made likely from stolen images of prototypes.
I highly recommend their cases and have used them for my Samsung S4, LG G2, LG G3, and will soon get one for my LG G4. I buy them on Amazon. They are the real deal (as long as you don't get them off the marketplace) with full warranty and their a bit cheaper than spigen's site.
I had a a NEO-Hybrid case for my GS4 break at the charging port not long after I bought it. I bought it directly from Spigen. Despite that, and having the receipt, they still would not honor the warranty. I ended up buying a knockoff from eBay that's held up to this day. I'll never buy Spigen again.
That's weird. I was upset that they sent me the Korean G3 case with the hole for the antenna (which was not listed on the amazon site). I wasn't happy with that since the hole only applies to the Korean version (small marketshare compared to the world). They sent me the regular version sans hole for free and didn't even ask me to return the original. I've never had any problems with their customer service. I'm very big on customer service and I'll leave you in a minute if I get poor service from a company.
I just got the slim "case", more like a back cover. It will protect against scratches, but not drops.
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I tried that one for the G3 last year. I wanted more protection, but liked the slimness.
I got the slim armor as well as the neo hybrid for my g4 both cases are great
To those who have spigen cases, do you have a G4 with leather or plastic backs? I'm trying to figure out which Spigen cases are compatible with the leather back covers.
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To those who have spigen cases, do you have a G4 with leather or plastic backs? I'm trying to figure out which Spigen cases are compatible with the leather back covers.
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It doesn't matter. All of those cases fit the leather back.
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To those who have spigen cases, do you have a G4 with leather or plastic backs? I'm trying to figure out which Spigen cases are compatible with the leather back covers.
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I have a spigen neo hybrid and it fits my black leather Sprint version but man is it tough getting it off. Not very convenient for battery swapping.
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I have a spigen neo hybrid and it fits my black leather Sprint version but man is it tough getting it off. Not very convenient for battery swapping.
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Yeah.. but would you really want something that isn't secure?
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Yeah.. but would you really want something that isn't secure?
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Haha. True but there is a point where it's a little to secure. I actually popped the battery cover off trying to get the case off. That's a little tight.
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Haha. True but there is a point where it's a little to secure. I actually popped the battery cover off trying to get the case off. That's a little tight.
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Hmm interesting that you mention that. I have the same response with my Ringke Fusion case. The only thing I worry about it is that there's not a lot of space for heat to travel, so the phone gets a little warm.
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Hmm interesting that you mention that. I have the same response with my Ringke Fusion case. The only thing I worry about it is that there's not a lot of space for heat to travel, so the phone gets a little warm.
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FedEx just dropped off my Verus case that is supposed to be leather compatible. I guess we will see.
I have the gold slim armor its little to slim for me at the moment i have a poetic revolution on ( http://www.poeticcases.com/revolution-38), this is a beast of a case probably capable of being used as a weapon in the event of the zombie apocalypse and your phone would not feel it
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It doesn't matter. All of those cases fit the leather back.
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Even when Amazon lists them as non compatible?
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Even when Amazon lists them as non compatible?
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Yes.
I have this phone and I just recently bought dbrand skin, but would like a bumper case with no back on it. Meaning just the outside edges only. Anyone know of where there could be one?
I'm also looking for one... subscribing. I had one on my HTC 10 that I really liked (RhinoShield CrashGuard) - but they don't seem to make them for LG phones. Looking for something similar to that. Please update if you find one!
Im trying to find one too if not i might order a really flexible cristal clear case and put it on or maybe order one of the "bumper" cases that have a tranparent back and just cut the back
looking for it as well, no result till now
I have this one and love it. Could easily be cut with a sharp razor to be a bumper case with possibly leaving the back wire frame on it. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/371888746421
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I have this one and love it. Could easily be cut with a sharp razor to be a bumper case with possibly leaving the back wire frame on it. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/371888746421
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I doubt the thin blue frame would be that secure without the case? I could be wrong. If anyone finds one update this thread, they can have my money in a heartbeat.
Hi guys
I've just found and ordered a bumper for our lg g6
https://www.macoque.com/lg-g6/11089...et-dos-brosse-amovibles.html#/couleur-argente
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Hi guys
I've just found and ordered a bumper for our lg g6
https://www.macoque.com/lg-g6/11089...et-dos-brosse-amovibles.html#/couleur-argente
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I'm not a fan of the clasp closing one's and I'd prefer a more robust silicone with a big lip but as it's all we have I may give it a go. Have you ordered one?
yep, ordered 2 differents colors
Please let us know with a few details on what they're like once you've received them, Monkeydrufy.
I've had that type of case on my honor 8 (the last one posted in silver and black).
It was terrible. Not a real bumper, and it's so deep I could hardly get my finger in the hole to unlock it.
Maybe this version will be better, I'm not sure, I haven't used it, but I certainly would not recommend it.
I would love to see a RhinoShield bumper even on G6, sadly they only make them for galaxy and iphone..
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I have this phone and I just recently bought dbrand skin, but would like a bumper case with no back on it. Meaning just the outside edges only. Anyone know of where there could be one?
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I actually found one with a back that feels and looks HELLA AMAZING, I also was looking for one with no back line the rhino sheild but I would easily give up the open back for the this case ( I-Balson bumper case for lg g6)
I'm also looking but can't find one even on aliexpress.
Thought I'd start one up. What have you guys seen or ordered?
Spigen's got some stuff on Amazon already.
Ultra Hybrid
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B13QH17/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VS8tFbAFSX5CB
Thin Fit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B11KLFF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IU8tFbWA3WMMM
Tough Armor
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089ZZ3PX7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SV8tFbAHQPK2H
Urban Armor Gear also has a listing for one.
https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/civilian-series-galaxy-fold2-case
I have the aramid Samsung case on the way. Might get the Ultra Hybrid or Thin Fit just to have the front part of the case.
None of them will be here by September 18th though. I'm hoping the shipping dates will get moved up soon.
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None of them will be here by September 18th though. I'm hoping the shipping dates will get moved up soon.
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Worried about that myself so ordered a dbrand skin.
I'm not normally a skin guy but it's better then nothing on this 2k device.
I'm just not a fan of the Samsung ones with them only covering the back
yeah i wish they had some cases. I need something to give the screen a slight lift so it doesn't make surface contact etc.
i hope spigen moves up their times.
I'm going to order the aramid cover. Like you guys, I want to protect it a bit while other cases come out. I'm definitely going to leave the plastic screen protector on the front display until something suitable comes out
Clear Spigen?
I went to order the Spigen Ultra Hybrid on Amazon.
I'd like a crystal-clear version as I've used for the last couple of Note phones, but presently the title of the listing is "Matte Black" and the visual render looks like black.
On the other hand, the description says: "Crystal clear transparency flaunts original phone design".
I think this listing needs work, and hopefully they will soon have a Crystal version.
Links to Amazon are in the US
I am interested in this one for those of us in the UK o r Europe:
https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/araree-bonnet-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-5g-wallet-stand-case-black-82183
Reasonable price too.
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I went to order the Spigen Ultra Hybrid on Amazon.
I'd like a crystal-clear version as I've used for the last couple of Note phones, but presently the title of the listing is "Matte Black" and the visual render looks like black.
On the other hand, the description says: "Crystal clear transparency flaunts original phone design".
I think this listing needs work, and hopefully they will soon have a Crystal version.
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The Spigen Ultra Hybrid cases have been around for a while. They are made with a matte colored TPU bumper around the edges and the back portion is a clear polycarbonate. Had the render used the bronze Z Fold 2 it would be much more apparent.
Link to the Note 20 Ultra version for comparison. Check the other pictures and you can see how it would look on a bronze or white phone.
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Links to Amazon are in the US
I am interested in this one for those of us in the UK o r Europe:
https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/araree-bonnet-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-5g-wallet-stand-case-black-82183
Reasonable price too.
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Thanks for the link. I ordered the official Aramid case from Samsung, as I usually opt for Spigen with the stands, but the lack of protection for other parts of the phone is worrying. I'm not sure I could use the case you've opted for though as I like to be able to glance the screen. It will be interesting to see how that one works as in how does it hold when the screen is folded open. is it held in place magnetically or does it flap about.
They have a couple of extra options at the site, for anyone UK/EU side, though the prices for the official cases are higher than getting direct from Samsung, especially if you use the 10% off code at Samsung.
https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-2-5g/cases
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Thanks for the link. I ordered the official Aramid case from Samsung, as I usually opt for Spigen with the stands, but the lack of protection for other parts of the phone is worrying. I'm not sure I could use the case you've opted for though as I like to be able to glance the screen. It will be interesting to see how that one works as in how does it hold when the screen is folded open. is it held in place magnetically or does it flap about.
They have a couple of extra options at the site, for anyone UK/EU side, though the prices for the official cases are higher than getting direct from Samsung, especially if you use the 10% off code at Samsung.
https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-2-5g/cases
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Yeah the Samsung cases are stupidly priced, the leather ones are retailed at a staggering £80 ($105) for what is just a small flimsy back cover. Why are they blatantly ripping its consumers off?
The cover in the link I posted, is also genuine leather and it protects the whole phone including the screen. I have always bought covers rather than bumper cases as the screen is the most important part of the phone. I can't imagine how expensive it would be to replace the front screen! Anyway it does use magnets to hold itself together. I have seen other pics of it elsewhere and it looks really good. And at less than half the price of the Samsung one, I ordered it. I will let you know what it's like when I get it.
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Yeah the Samsung cases are stupidly priced, the leather ones are retailed at a staggering £80 ($105) for what is just a small flimsy back cover. Why are they blatantly ripping its consumers off?
The cover in the link I posted, is also genuine leather and it protects the whole phone including the screen. I have always bought covers rather than bumper cases as the screen is the most important part of the phone. I can't imagine how expensive it would be to replace the front screen! Anyway it does use magnets to hold itself together. I have seen other pics of it elsewhere and it looks really good. And at less than half the price of the Samsung one, I ordered it. I will let you know what it's like when I get it.
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I am always amazed at how pricey the cases are from Samsung and then how cheaply made they are. I bought the wallet case for my note 20 ultra and the camera protection is non existent as well as the top and bottom are exposed. They wanted $60 for that pos
This case should be even less since it's just one piece but Samsung figure you'll spend it because you put 2k on a device.
I almost feel like Samsung is punishing us for affording an expensive device. "Oh you have all this money to spend on a device? Well I am going make you over pay for the cases"
I’ve been tempted to get the Aramid case but for the price may just get a leather wallet when they become available in the US. Hopefully there will be a few options to choose from.
Anyone found one for delivery for the 18th? Everything is months away...
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Anyone found one for delivery for the 18th? Everything is months away...
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I ordered the Aramid case from Samsung at the same time I ordered the phone and it will be delivered at the same time as my phone on the 15th before 10:30am
Admittedly the case will likely only be a temporary one for me and I will be grabbing something more suitable when available. Hopefully Spigen will have something out soon, as I like their cases with kickstands, but in the meantime the Aramid will be fine as I am working from home until the end of December at least and due to health I don't go out much so it will be fine.
Well, I put off ordering a case because.. well, I was just waiting to see if any new cases would pop up anywhere. Lo and behold, Samsung are sold out of the Aramid and the leather in brown and black. You can currently, as of 9/9, only purchase the green leather one.
I'm confused, why didn't Samsung make more? Ugh
Anyone know when Spigen cases will come to UK? This is the first time not seeing a link to a page on Amazon UK for it before the phone is out
I took a chance on the flip case cover from Araree in Korea. Was as expensive as the official Samsung cases but at least offers wallet type protection. Hopefully they ship closer to the 22nd.
$54 total from eBay.
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I ordered the Aramid case from Samsung at the same time I ordered the phone and it will be delivered at the same time as my phone on the 15th before 10:30am
Admittedly the case will likely only be a temporary one for me and I will be grabbing something more suitable when available. Hopefully Spigen will have something out soon, as I like their cases with kickstands, but in the meantime the Aramid will be fine as I am working from home until the end of December at least and due to health I don't go out much so it will be fine.
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Your getting your phone on the 15th huh....