Howdy S8/+ owners.
Do not buy the Spigen Ultra Hybrid S kickstand case, and here's why: the kickstand is not secured in a way that prevents it from smashing into the back glass.
It does feel nice in the hand and it looks sweet. But don't buy it:
I fell off of my bike (long sad story short); phone went flying. It landed on its back, and now there's a sizeable kickstand-shaped dent in the back glass, where it was absolutely destroyed by the kickstand on impact.
The case has no mechanism for preventing the kickstand from moving TOWARDS the phone. It only prevents it from falling out.
There's a plastic film on the back surface of the kickstand, but it only functions to prevent scratches.
It feels nice in the hand, but unless you are really buying the case for the convenience of the kickstand and you really need it, I'd stay away.
Pics or it didn't happen.
You fall off your bike with your phone and it breaks. Yeah the case is to blame.... Danger danger! Lol
Does your bike have a kickstand?
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My wife and I both have EVOs, one with a Seidio Rugged case and the other with a Seidio Active case. Both are top quality cases that offer great protection.
The rugged case consists of a hard plastic case that goes over the phone, with a silicone sleeve that goes over the inner case, with a hard plastic exoskeleton that goes over that. It's extremely bulky but does a nice job of protecting the phone. I already dropped mine from 3 feet onto asphalt and there's nothing but a little scratch on the case.
The Active Case is a much better design in my opinion. It's not nearly as bulky but offers the same protection and the power and volume buttons don't feel as squishy. It also feels significantly thinner. The active case is a silicon sleeve that covers the phone with a hard plastic exoskeleton outside of that. I'd say that it offers the same level of protection as the Active case. My daughter dropped the phone with the Active case onto a plate of food and the plate shattered, yet the phone survived.
Curious question...I just got a rugged and it has the holster. My question is will the ACTIVE fit in the rugged holster?
No
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I have an Active case and just dropped it like 3' on to carpet and broke the hard exoskeleton, any idea if you can purchase that separately as a replacement part?
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Dropped my rugged from about 14 feet. I forgot to lock the holster and rubbed it against my ladder. Took it like a champ. Glad I had it on.
I currently have a hard silicone back cover case on my phone but it becomes extremely slippery if I don't continuously wash it.
The back is completely smooth and I am terrified of dropping it.
I need to find a case that actually has a texture or some form of grip and keeping it under $20.
Otterbox Impact Case looks awesome, but I haven't found any good feedback on if its made from silicone that looses grip and goes slippery.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks.
Amzer jelly case. Lots of colors, terrific feel, padded corners, textured grip area, good lens protection, and so cheap on eBay you can get them for less than burgers. And if you're someone who swaps out batteries, or has a car or desk dock that wants a naked phone, they're easily removable.
Thank you for the reply.
I've had silicone cases that would lift up when ever you would slide to one side or the other.
How are the edges on the sides of the screen?
Also, anyone know how the otterbox impact cars are?
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The Amzer just barely wraps over the sides of front face of the screen, maybe 3/32". The bottom comes up about an eighth, and the top is cut out to clear the light sensor, speaker and front camera. I've not had issues at the edges, but I can't say if that's how I use it.
I don't think the Otterbox is in anyone's hands yet.
VW91N3 said:
The Amzer just barely wraps over the sides of front face of the screen, maybe 3/32". The bottom comes up about an eighth, and the top is cut out to clear the light sensor, speaker and front camera. I've not had issues at the edges, but I can't say if that's how I use it.
I don't think the Otterbox is in anyone's hands yet.
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Alright, thanks for the info.
I am terrified of the sides being lose enough for anything to slide between them and my phone and cause my phone some damage.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUT8179c2lc - at ~1:20 you an see the sides of this case being crazy loose)
I was hoping someone that had an otterbox impact on a similar phone would have a comment on if the cases texture or fit was an issue.
Thanks again.
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The Amzer isn't as thin. I've not had the pull-away issues, but then, I won't carry a glass phone in a pants pocket, either. I usually carry mine in my shirt pocket.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6HBMlMU3CM
Looks like they're going for about eight bucks on eBay, including shipping.
Hi again,
I added grip tape (left over from a skateboard deck) to my current case...lol.
It serves its purpose very well, but looks awful.
I have a chance to get the Platinum Case (Best Buy) for $10.
Anyone have any comments on this one?
Does it go slippery or feel like it could slip out of your hands?
EDIT: I just bought the case. I read some good reviews on it... guess I'll see once it arrives.
i really wanted to like this case. i generally dislike any case that makes the phone feel differently - i like the stock look and feel. but after a couple of drops i realized i needed some protection. i'm not really sure how much this will provide, though.
in the looks department - 10/10. it's barely detectable, super super thin, and feels great. it should protect against a drop provided that the phone does not land angled toward the front - there is basically no protection on the front at all. drop it on its face and you're gonna get a scratch. so 5/10 for protection. don't get this case if you're actually trying to protect your phone from most types of falls.
it'll work for me, because i rarely have an issue with dropping my phones, and when i do they seem to always land angled toward the back. plus the gorilla glass seems to be really tough. that said, if i see a similiar case that has more of a lip, i'll snag it in a second.
The seidio surface case I have has a lip that covers the corners and front bezel. That's part of the reason I don't like it, makes it hard for my big thumb to hip the P on my keyboard. I am stuck with it tho cause I have to have a clip holster for the phone cause of how often I take it out. Otherwise I would go naked phone. I like the look of the feather case and if it fits in the seidio holster I might try it cause even tho the surface case is thin the feather looks thinner.
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Is there a lip that protects the screen? Such as when you place the phone face down, does it sit on the glass or the case? Post some pix, thanks!
For which case are you asking about? The seidio surface case has a lip that doesn't allow the screen to touch the surface if you lay it face down. I can post pics when I get home if thats what you want to see
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there is no lip on the feather - if you put the phone face down it's all phone.
Well, what are your opinions on the otterbox impact? I basically want to know the reasons i should get it...
Im currently debating over the otterbox + JUST screen protector
and
full body maximum screen protector (from zagg)
The zagg one is a couple bucks cheaper for me because i have my warranty, but the otterbox definetly seems like more protection. My question is, is there ANYTHING about the otterbox that annoys you? Whether it be hard to push the touch sensitive buttons at the bottom of our screen, or if it made it too thick. Anything.
What would you guys get? The full body, or the otterbox?
Thanks
The otterbox.
The Zagg protector does protect your phone from scratches and small knicks. But if you drop your phone onto the street or a rough surface, the plastics of the phone will nick and chip on impact even with a zagg shield. An otterbox will provide the barrier or rubber that really saves phones on impacts. I have that case and its pretty decent. I bought it as soon as it came out and it was the only one available from otterbox at the time. Now, I think the commuter looks way better.
capocaccia said:
The otterbox.
The Zagg protector does protect your phone from scratches and small knicks. But if you drop your phone onto the street or a rough surface, the plastics of the phone will nick and chip on impact even with a zagg shield. An otterbox will provide the barrier or rubber that really saves phones on impacts. I have that case and its pretty decent. I bought it as soon as it came out and it was the only one available from otterbox at the time. Now, I think the commuter looks way better.
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+1 otterbox for drop protection, zagg for scratch protection.
The otterbox is awesome for drop protection, it's a little bulky but not too much and the only thing i don't like about it is that it can attract some lint when in your pocket, specially on the speaker and sensor holes on the top but that's easily cleanable, and the bottom is not as tight as it was at first but thats after a year of use, i'd go with it or the commuter as it looks way better but kinda pricy.
Ballistic SG Maxx Review for the Nexus 5
Introduction:
Since I've seen many questions on the Ballistic SG Maxx (a.k.a. Tough Jacket Maxx), I decided to make a review regarding my input on this nifty case. To start things off, I’d like to mention that this case if one of the most expensive cases out there. It’s usually around 28 USD but it’s definitely worth the money considering that the case will protect your $350+ investment.
Design:
The Ballistic SG Maxx features a dual layer design with a built-in screen protector and a belt clip. The inner piece is made of silicon; a thick, stretchy material. (Be aware that the silicon is not to be stretched too extensively. Doing so will result in a warped product.) The outer layer is plastic. Aesthetically, the design looks rather bulky, but the intention of the company was to design a bulky case capable of resisting drops. In terms of taking on and taking off the case, I find it effortless. The outer layer comes off with slight pressure and the silicon layer slips on and off with ease. The belt clip is plastic. It feels cheap, but after taking out for a spin, I found it to be actually pretty sturdy.
Feel:
The case obviously adds a lot of volume to the phone. The case is still usable in one hand and I can still reach all the icons on the other side of the screen without the assistance of the other hand, not to mention my hands are small. The outer plastic layer feels nice in the hand and gives the phone a good grip. On the back of the plastic is a rubbery back plate. The back plate helps with the traction of the phone. The button cutouts are amazing. They are easy to press, but are not too sensitive at the same time.
Dust:
This case is a lint magnet. The silicon attracts dust easily. The speaker grills are susceptible to dust. Luckily, the charging port and the headphone jack have flaps that cover the internals of the phone. Be aware dust can still seep through the cracks of the flaps.
Camera: The case is thick, but it does not obstruct the camera’s field of view neither does it block the camera’s flash.
Screen Protector:
Like many, I bought the case because of the built-in screen protector. I was appalled by the fact that I wouldn't have to purchase an additional screen protector since the case already supplied me with one. Honestly, the screen protector that Ballistic supplies the SG Maxx with is disappointing. There’s a noticeable gap between the phone and the glass screen when you apply it, which invites dust to loiter on the inside of the screen protector. It’s also extremely thick. The touch screen’s sensitivity goes down when the screen protector is applied. The edges of the protector are rigid and can cut you if you’re not careful with it. You’ll be better off using a different company’s screen protector. Ballistic’s screen protector is low quality and is not on par with other brand’s screen protectors. The built-in screen protector may look appealing at the first glance, but when using it, it is very inconvenient.
Verdict:
Overall, this is a good case for those who seek maximum protection. I've dropped my phone twice; once at 2 ft and once at 4 ft and my phone took no damage. If you never drop your phone or has no concern in shielding your device, this case is simply not for you.
Pros:
- Good drop protection
- Precise cutouts
- Fits the Nexus 5 well
- Comes with a belt clip
Cons:
- Can be costly
- Built-in screen protector is disappointing
- Lint magnet
- Adds a lot of bulk to the phone
Images are attached to the post. Thanks for reading!
I too have this case and find the build quality superior to otterbox. I also like the idea of the soft part being on the phone followed by a hard case protecting the outside as opposed to vice versa on the OtterBox. I will say that I may not purchase another case from them though because after buying my SG Maxx it's as if ballistic forgot they ever made them after the name change.
All in all- like I said I totally agree it's a good case, but if otterbox stops being scared of nexus devices then I would probably go that route due to the ridiculously awesome warranty (makes you feel like your money was better spent.)
http://i.imgur.com/V57GksT.jpg
Good review. I have one as well. My brother's screen still cracked after a fall but he had the normal version, not the MAXX. I have dropped mine from 3 ft, no issue. I ordered a new screen protector, felt better but not optimal and I'm not using it, as you have to double tap towards the top.
Thanks for the awesome review. I been rocking this same case for about a 2 weeks now. Mine is the fully black version that doesn't have a belt clip on it. I used to be an Otterbox fan, then I switched over to Diztronic for my other phones. Decided to pick this up with 2 discounts and have loved it since, by far one of the best cases I have owned yet as far as build quality goes.
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Nice review, thanks!
One remark: I think you're missing the point of the screen protector that comes with this case. It's really thick because it's meant to protect more than just scratches, it will(or should) protect your screen against more than just keys or coins in your pocket, for example if you drop it and lands face-down on an object.
I don't think you should consider this case as a 'daily driver', but more of a case you put on when you hiking or something, which is exactly what I'm considering it for
The built in screen protector is NOT built in. You can remove it whenever you want. It is really nice. Super strong. It is not meant for daily use. I work construction and it is perfect for me.
I've dropped this phone from a distance than would of ****ed this phone up. (around 2 stories high onto asphalt) Not a single scratch on phone or case.
I use this one for work and http://www.spigen.com/nexus-5-case-ultra-hybrid.html for home./