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Anyone here that has owned a capacitive touch screen, please feel free to chime in with which screen protector you liked the most!
Im looking to buy a protector that doesn't impede the touch experience & image quality of this amazing screen.
Also a warning against bad brands would be appreciated. I Believe Zagg/Invisi shield has already been established as a bad buy.
As another discouraged zagg user, I recommend buying cheap packs off of ebay. They usually are smooth and clear, but they get damaged every 1 or 2 months for me, but that's no problem as they were cheap and I just put a new one on. All the expensive ones seem to have a problem with clarity or feel, but if anyone else has a suggestion I would like to know too.
I'm going to wait for gadgetshieldz to come out with one. They may be coming from India, but their customer service is actually good when I needed another front screen skin for my Tilt 2 because the cut was slightly off. They mailed me an entire full body set within no time. Plus they're reeeeally cheap (Tilt 2 full body set was 6.99 - some discount percentage that was floating around) and lasted me almost the entire lifespan of my phone (Switched from Zagg).
Ok, but how does it feel? Is it smooth to swype as the glass screen beneath it? Clarity?
I use BodyGuardz for all of my phones (started with iPhone 3g -> Blackberry 8900 -> Blackberry 9700) and have not had a problem with them. Did not affect the touch capabilities of my iPhone 3G and kept the screen nice and new underneath.
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Ok, but how does it feel? Is it smooth to swype as the glass screen beneath it? Clarity?
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I haven't used it on a capacitive screen, so I wouldn't know how it actualyl performs. But it's a lot smoother than the Zagg shields I've had before on the phone and iPods and such. The screen protector on my Tilt2 looked great, didn't skew the image at all. I eventually had to take it off though because resistive touch screen + skin = bleh. Pending user installation, you can hardly tell it's there.
nice, ill deff look into bodyguard n gadget shield. next question is, should i put the film all over my phone or just get a case n only use a shield on the screen.
guess what im sayin is: Is the film covering the screen and body enough? id really rather not add the bulk of a full blown case to my device.
p.s. heres another site with protectors that someone vouched for here
http://www.bestskinsever.com/
I started with Zagg, but have moved to BodyGuardz for my last 3 devices. They are the same quality, but for the same price as 1 Zagg sheild, you get two (2) BodyGaurdz protectors.
Currently using BodyGaurdz on the following products with no problems to report:
HTC Tilt 2 (Touch Pro 2)
HCT Pure (Wife's Phone)
Zune HD
soon on the Samsung Captivate
The real question is when will SwitchEasy-like devices come out that snap around the phone, like what the iPhone has???
is switch easy the ones that are relatively thick? Also, no one offered any insight yet on my question, do you think a case is necessary or will just a film covering over the phone be enough? I really like how sleek this phone looks and dont really want to add to its dimensions.
All I know is I had accidentally thrown my iPhone into some pavement and without the switch easy case, it would've been SOL.
Just look at their website. The cases fit like a glove and are very seamlined (They are not big and bulky like otterbox)
wow those cases look amazing. i would purchase something like this in a heartbeat for the captivate. its not thick, it holds the phone together great, and it looks comfy on the hands. Ima shoot them a letter requesting a skin for the att captivate. maybe if more people do they will consider it. So far it looks like they are only doing iProducts cases tho.
Here's a link:
http://www.switcheasy.com/
if anyone knows of a company that does cases similar to this and support a wider range of products, plz post it here.
Yea, they're awesome cases. They protect it great but don't add a ton of bulk.
They're i-Product only though, as you found out. That's why I was asking if anyone knew of something similar here.
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I've had their antiglare protectors on all my phones, great for capacitive touch. I'll probably NOT go antiglare on the Captivate because you do loose some picture quality with the antiglare. $13ish for a single one, $25 or so for a 3 pack. That site also has a lot of other nice cheap accessories, like cables/chargers etc. I have on of their cases on my ipod though and don't care for it. Just don't like neoprene style cases.
wait what? You probably will go with antiglare because you lose some picture quality? This seems counter productive.
i know thats probably not what you meant to say. I'm hoping what you meant to say is that you wouldnt go anti glare? idk
systoxity said:
wait what? You probably will go with antiglare because you lose some picture quality? This seems counter productive.
i know thats probably not what you meant to say. I'm hoping what you meant to say is that you wouldnt go anti glare? idk
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You are correct sir, edited post.
Just get the casemate protectors from at&t they are $10 and you get 3 to a pack. The are clear and perfectly cut, you also cannot beat the convenience.
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Just get the casemate protectors from at&t they are $10 and you get 3 to a pack. The are clear and perfectly cut, you also cannot beat the convenience.
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None in stock when i purchased the phone today.
How do you rate the following full cover skin.
-Zags
-Best skin ever
-Gadget shield
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How do you rate the following full cover skin.
-Zags
-Best skin ever
-Gadget shield
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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zagg is badd
Hey fellas,
Got my hands on affordable (but well made!) aluminum bumper style case for the Galaxy S3. This particular model came from Tmart but you can find similar ones on eBay, in all sorts of colors. It's a two piece case that fits nice and snug around your S3. It WILL bubble up some screenshields, which is unfortunate. All the ports and the cutouts are spot on, which is impressive for such an affordably priced case. Overall, while it doesn't offer a lot of protection, if you're looking for a bumper case - this is a good option!
Check out the video review below for more info;
Hey fellas,
Got my hands on affordable (but well made!) aluminum bumper style case for the Galaxy S3. This particular model came from Tmart but you can find similar ones on eBay, in all sorts of colors. It's a two piece case that fits nice and snug around your S3. It WILL bubble up some screenshields, which is unfortunate. All the ports and the cutouts are spot on, which is impressive for such an affordably priced case. Overall, while it doesn't offer a lot of protection, if you're looking for a bumper case - this is a good option!
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Why keep throwing that word "affordable" out and not say what you paid for it? I have this very case since August ordering it straight from the manufacturer. I could find no dealer in the US. Plus, there were many knockoffs, especially on Ebay. Don't get me wrong, I love my TrioBump, I'm just annoyed at how so many post while leaving out details!
EDIT: Well, I watched the video and must apologize and complain even more! I should have watched it first (my bad) but I'd rather read the pertinent details in the post than watch a vid. I do not agree with your assessments. I think this case gives protection where it is needed most. I don't use any of those new fangled screen protectors that supposedly protect the display from impact damage. I think that's going to far. I do employ the Invisishield on front and back. It give a very snug fit with no bubbling. That said, I'm confident that I will not get any damage if my phone take a hit anywhere this bumper covers. My only concern would be having it hit a rock directly to the screen and in that case, I have insurance. I like the minimalist form factor plus the ease with which it can be taken on/off to change batteries. Plus, I can use it with my FlyGrip which is why I searched for just such a minimalist case. You slip in your two fingers and can use the phone with one hand without worrying about dropping. Plus, as you can see, it doubles as a stand. What has me newly annoyed is the price you quoted. I paid about 4o bucks from the manufacturer, Gimmick Five. I don't see how it could be sold for just 10 dollars.
EDIT: Just checked Gimmick Five's website, and they are still listed at 39.99 US. I'd like to know the story behind Tmart's TrioBumps.
hi guys, i have to buy a case for my galaxy nexus, is katinkas case that good?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008D8UTQ6/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
it looks really thin, anyone has experienced it?
nobody knows?
This video may not give many opinions on the case but it show cases it a little better. For what it's worth it looks like one of the simplest nicest cases I've came across. Good find!
Found it for $4.93 on Amazon US as an add-on item (total in cart, including this, must be $25 or more). Ordered one for the rare occasions I need a cover. Mine is normally bare. Family member uses the Diztronic on his.
I just got mine from Amazon. Paid about $12 for it. Sorry, don't have pictures, but here's my take -
Very slim plastic material - thinner than the Diztronic Matte Black Flexible case, which I had on before this. It's not like TPU, which has a more rubbery consistency.
Does not cover the bezel at all, so if you lay your phone face down, the case does not touch - this is probably the biggest issue for me.
Cutouts are precise, but do require just slightly more pressure to use the power and volume buttons.
Overall, not bad for under $15. I would not pay any more than that, though. I think the Diztronic case is a better buy. It's cheaper, better quality IMHO, and comes with a screen protector.
If the Katinkas covered the bezel, even just a bit, I'd definitely keep it on the phone.
It looks cool
Is there white version (or more clear) too?
Yes there is
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Katinkas-Ul...4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363344566&sr=1-4
I'm still waiting for my black one from amazon, i'll let you know if it is worth
It seems to me that the selection of cases for the Nextbit Robin is pretty poor so far and as far as I know, many known manufacturers are not planning to make cases for this device. Are you planning to buy a case? what case are you going to get?
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As far as I can see, so far there is still almost no selection of cases, however there are few screen protectors.
My favorite option so far is the following:
Amazon.com: Anti-Bubble High Definition Clear Shield by Dmax
There is so few options to go with.
Well, we have 3 different options, and different colors for the bumps case. Maybe they're not a lot comparing to other phones/companies, but I think we should just wait till 3rd party companies make more cases for Robin, it's a bit soon to see them out
Yeah, I'm still waiting if anyone have some new cases they noticed please share
Well the phone isn't released yet! And its a startup! So more should arrive soon!
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Well the phone isn't released yet! And its a startup! So more should arrive soon!
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You are right. This is completely different from the devices that are currently out so it is very exciting. but we have to be patient.
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It seems to me that the selection of cases for the Nextbit Robin is pretty poor so far and as far as I know, many known manufacturers are not planning to make cases for this device. Are you planning to buy a case? what case are you going to get?
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As far as I can see, so far there is still almost no selection of cases, however there are few screen protectors.
My favorite option so far is the following:
Amazon.com: Anti-Bubble High Definition Clear Shield by Dmax
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What kind of cases are you looking for? I personally love the bumps cases. Like are you looking for something similar to a flip case? Leather? I'd love to see what else others like.
Not cases, but skins are confirmed by dbrand, they have said they'll have them before the device releases!
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Not cases, but skins are confirmed by dbrand, they have said they'll have them before the device releases!
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Really stoked that we'll be working with dbrand on some Robin skins! Can't wait to see how they'll turn out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/29168654229...49&var=590714977170&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Yeah, I went with that one on Ebay.
Kind of surprised that there aren't any on Amazon.
I know they aren't cases but the dbrand skins look bloody awesome.
I ordered the scratches case because I really despise cases, but I also really want my Robin to stay in pristine condition. It is very small and clear, so it should do fine for me. As for all the people that want their phone put in a tank, I can see your side of the argument, and in that case, I have to agree that they don't have a very good selection.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/29168654229...49&var=590714977170&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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I bought this Fosmon case in clear. It's a little tight, so the middle sections of each side pulls outward a little. Cutout for the cloud sync logo on the back seems unnecessary, but most likely put in for the opaque color options. You can lay the phone face down and it won't scratch the screen.
My main gripe with the Robin was that it's very slippery -- even though it was touted as being a non-slippery phone -- but this case fixes that problem.
The imperfect fit makes it hard to wholeheartedly recommend, but it adds the much needed grip to the phone so I'm pleased for the low price I paid for it.
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I bought this Fosmon case in clear. It's a little tight, so the middle sections of each side pulls outward a little. Cutout for the cloud sync logo on the back seems unnecessary, but most likely put in for the opaque color options. You can lay the phone face down and it won't scratch the screen.
...The imperfect fit makes it hard to wholeheartedly recommend, but it adds the much needed grip to the phone so I'm pleased for the low price I paid for it.
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Yeah I got the clear (cause I got the sick Electric model) and this one is also tight I only hope that since it is plastic it will mold to the device in time. like some of the other cases I've had of this material before.
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I ordered the scratches case because I really despise cases, but I also really want my Robin to stay in pristine condition. It is very small and clear, so it should do fine for me. As for all the people that want their phone put in a tank, I can see your side of the argument, and in that case, I have to agree that they don't have a very good selection.
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Bad choice I got mine together with my Robin and the Scratches case is really poor quality. Some parts of the plastic especially at the charger end of it, are so thin that they tear apart when case is removed a couple of times.
Hope nexbit will fix this at some stage,but not that disappointed at all as I just love the phone itself
I got some weak, POS pocket case off Amazon that doesn't really fit my phone, but I've little choice but to use it until I can get something better. I'm a little tempted by the Bruises, but the case on Nextbit's website looks different from the one on Amazon, with the one on Nextbit's website looking like it has little strawberry-like dimples that the Amazon one doesn't have on the back Even more confusingly, the Amazon Bruises case has the Nextbit logo, but the Nextbit one doesn't.
Alternatively, I've been considering either Fosmon case or one of the Orzly cases, but I don't want to waste my time and money on another crappy case.
ETA: Here's a link to Amazon's Bruises cases by the way. It looks a bit what I would imagine a Midnight Scratches case would look like.
If anyone wants to sell their Scratches case, I can buy.
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Got my midnight wrapped in a Bruises case I picked up off Amazon. It's perfect.
Waterproof case
Hey guys!
I can't find any waterproof cases specifically for our phone (only generic flexible cases). Can anyone give me a link to a non-universal case? Thanks in advance. Also people, who have the dbrand bamboo case, can anyone confirm it feels like wood (just wanna know before purchase ) Thanks, and have a great day.
I'm what they call a casaholic, so I tend to accumulate a plethora of cases. I will post reviews of my cases below (some of you may have seen my other OP's in the S7 Edge and Nexus 6P forums). I will keep this OP updated with plenty of details over time.
Diztronic TPU:
I am a long time Diztronic fan dating back to my LG G3. I always enjoyed Diztronic’s simple, yet appealing design that never tried to be anything other than a great case. For starters, Diztronic cases are made from TPU and feature a plain back without any visible logo which is a big plus considering how some companies use the Verizon branding standard plastering them everywhere. On this case you will only find the logo along the side discretely hiding in plain site; I’ve noticed Spigen starting to do the same, except some of their cases still sport a back logo as well. Inside the case Diztronic decided to put their main logo in a rather large in your face way. The placement of the interior logo is fine because you will never see it unless you take your phone out of the case.
Along the back of the case, the camera cutout is larger than the ones you will find on my Spigen cases. I can appreciate this design given how TPU flexes as you place your phone in it. For example if someone puts their phone in sideways and the TPU is unevenly tensioned, a more precise cutout might not be perfectly aligned (this happens all of the time if you look at the alignment while installing the case various ways). One thing I don’t particularly like is how the camera almost sits flush with the case given its width.
Now, as for the case’s feel you will find a nice soft-touch like TPU. I think Diztronic has one of the best feeling TPU’s out there with Spigen coming in second. Since Diztronic only makes a TPU case, and their Voyeur Hybrid for some phones, they do an excellent job making what’s arguably the best TPU case out there.
I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports:
The stock cable does fit, but it will push the TPU upward slightly due to the connectors size. I haven’t found any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other Type-C cables that I use for my Nexus 6P, so don’t let that discourage you. If you have large ‘studio’ style headphones with a massive aux cable you shouldn’t have any issues given the relatively large cutout on this case. It works fine with my Bose QC 20’s, Freestyles, OE’s, Samsung headphones, and some others I’ve tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.
Volume/Power buttons:
All of the buttons click exceptionally well as I would expect from a Diztronic case.
Overall: 9/10
Diztronic makes excellent TPU cases that are my personal favorite. I appreciate the work that goes into the simple, yet elegant design along with their excellent feel. My one issue with this case is how the camera sits almost flush with the TPU, other than that small personal nitpick you won’t find a better TPU case out there.
Diztronic TPU
Incipio Octane:
Incipio has a rather slim offering for the HTC 10, but they are making some of their best cases for it. I’m bringing back a favorite from my S7 Edge: the Incipio Octane. This case is a hybrid with a harder TPU bumper and what I believe to be an acrylic frosted back.
First lets talk about the build of this case; I think Incipio has a nice unique design given the tire tread styled bumper region that contrasts the frosted clear back. The frame doesn’t provide a whole lot of grip, but it doesn’t need to because unlike the Spigen Ultra Hybrid this case is not slippery, nor does it attract fingerprints. Incipio paid particular attention to detail by having a black border around the camera/flash cutouts which will prevent the ghosting issues seen on other cases. One thing I wish they changed was their logo placement; I think it interferes with the nice look of the HTC 10 with not only it’s size, but also the depth, and sheer in your face look it has once you see it.
I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: All of the ports are aligned properly, and Incipio didn’t use the seemingly dumb cutout that Spigen has on their cases. Up top the headphone cutout isn’t large, but it will get the job done nonetheless. I haven’t experienced any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other USB-C ones that I have.
Volume/Power buttons: Incipio never has issues with their buttons, so I was happy to feel the ones on this case. All of the buttons are slightly raised giving them a easy to find feel. I don’t think anyone will have any issues with the buttons on this case.
Overall: 9/10 I love every part of this case with the exception of Incipio’s logo placement. It features great buttons, a nice frosted back section, and a unique style that makes it worth the ~$20-25 you will pay for it online or direct from Incipio.
Incipio Octane
Incipio NGP:
Given the lack of cases available for the HTC 10, I opted for another Incipio based on their track record. Even though Incipio’s selection isn’t great for this phone I wanted to try a different case from them this time: The Incipio NGP
There isn’t anything really special per say about this case other than it being my favorite TPU case (dethroning the Diztronic). Incipio opted for a harder TPU than what Diztronic or Spigen normally use; now, before you think to yourself how that might suck or be bad it’s a good move on their part. The TPU seems more scratch resistant so far, and honestly feels very similar to what Tech 21 uses in their EVO Frame case that I have for my S7 Edge. With that being said it resists scratches, fingerprints, and other dirt a whole lot better than the other two. I particularly like how there is a very subtle texture to the TPU giving it that more dare I say “premium” (even though I really don’t like how often that word is overused). I now wish I bought this case for my S7 Edge given how nice it feels in your hand followed by the good price for what it is. I know there are cheaper options out there, some of which are also great (Diztronic), but I doubt you will be disappointed with this case. There is also no dumb/obnoxious antenna cutout that Spigen seems to love putting on their cases. If I had to pick one thing I didn’t like it would be their logo placement on the back of the case. I would personally prefer a less invasive logo on the side, or a smaller one.
I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: All of the ports are aligned properly, and Incipio didn’t use the seemingly dumb cutout that Spigen has on their cases. Up top the headphone cutout isn’t large, but it will get the job done nonetheless. I haven’t experienced any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other USB-C ones that I have given how large it is.
Volume/Power buttons: Excellent buttons overall on par with the Incipio Octane, Diztronic and Spigen cases. All of them are tactile, easy to find and smooth (for better or worse).
Overall: 9.25/10 Incipio nailed it with their NGP case for the HTC 10. The build, buttons, and feel are all top notch for this type of case only adding to how great it is. You don’t find this one scratching either, so that is another nice ‘feature’ to have if you would call it that. The buttons can be a little on the smooth side despite being easy to find, and the giant logo isn’t something I’m personally too fond of. Given how nice the case is I would definitely buy it again for any phone I own from here on out.
Incipio NGP
Spigen Ultra Hybrid:
There aren’t a whole lot of good clear cases on the market for phones lately. I’ve search for a long time to find one from a good manufacturer for each of my current phones (Nexus 6P, S7 Edge, HTC10), yet I always found the Ultra Hybrid to be one of the better ones out there. (The S7 Edge model had some issues). Spigen made the HTC10 version better than their previous ones, which is good news especially after how tightly the one for the S7 Edge fit causing it to interfere with the buttons functionality. Since I like using skins/wraps (SlickWraps/dbrand), I usually get a few clear cases to show off the phone in a unique way.
The Ultra Hybrid (UH) holds up to scratches well even though it will get small ones over time. There is a scratch resistant coating on the back, but not one on the inside. I would be careful wiping dirt out of the inside for this reason because I’ve scratched a few cases this way unfortunately. Spigen decided to make individual cutouts for the bottom firing speaker unlike Diztronic which just had one large cutout. I can’t say that I have a particular preference for either method, but I thought it would be useful to note the differences in these cases.
One thing that I will say for all 3 of my Spigen cases is that there is a very obscure large cutout along the top. I don’t know what purpose it serves, why they decided to include it, or if they will revise their case lineup and remove it. I emailed Spigen about the cutout earlier; as of writing this review I have not heard back from them. I think this HUGE cutout really detracts from otherwise good/great cases therefore making it very hard to recommend the cases until Spigen addresses this issue, or explains why it’s there.
Update: as @klarthur mentioned, the UH has a ghosting issue when the flash is used. I should have expected this given how close the cutout is to the flash coupled with a lack of black border around the cutout.
I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports:
The stock fits perfectly, without displacing the TPU like some other cases. I haven’t found any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other Type-C cables that I use for my Nexus 6P, so don’t let that discourage you. If you have large ‘studio’ style headphones with a massive aux cable you shouldn’t have any issues given the relatively large cutout on this case. It works fine with my Bose QC 20’s, Freestyles, OE’s, Samsung headphones, and some others I’ve tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.
Volume/Power buttons:
I was expecting better tactile feedback than I found on the Ultra Hybrid. The case makes the buttons feel slightly “mushy” compared to my other TPU cases. I really can’t stand when cases cause the button to no longer feel tactile because it ruins the overall experience of the phone. Buttons should always retain a tactile feel so they don’t further detract from how the phone should feel if it wasn’t in a case. I will update this section if the buttons beak in overtime, so let’s hope that happens.
Overall: 7/10
There are a few discrepancies with Spigen’s Ultra Hybrid case that will hopefully get fixed if they revise it. First, there’s the gigantic cutout along the top that serves no purpose that I could find as of writing this review. Secondly, the buttons lost their tactile feel in this case making the experience poor. I still like the look of this clear case despite it’s issues and will likely use it from time to time until a better clear one gets released. (Incipio Octane is enroute!) For right now I wouldn’t buy Spigen’s cases even with their sale given the odd cutout on them (thinfit is the exception).
Spigen Ultra Hybrid
Spigen Rugged Armor:
The Spigen Rugged Armor (RA) has been a staple case for each of my phones alongside some others since it first came out. The case has a nice look to it, but the size of carbon fiber on each case varies, as does their overall look. For example, my Nexus 6P version has a much smaller CF area, while my S7 Edge one has a huge one in comparison. Spigen decided to make the one on the HTC 10 version small, but I feel that a larger region would look better here. That’s my personal preference, and it doesn’t affect the quality of the case.
As far as the TPU goes, you will find a high quality near matte finish that wears off overtime as I’ve come to find out. I will post a picture below showing the case on all 3 of my phones. The Nexus 6P version is the oldest (bought it back in October), followed by my S7 Edge one. This should provide a good visual for what to expect overtime as you use the case. My Nexus 6P RA had the buttons wear overtime so they are no longer as tactile as they used to be using that case. I’m not sure if that will be a continued trend, but if my S7 Edge version gets the same issue, I will add a note here (that would imply the HTC 10 version would also have that issue).
I mentioned a rather odd issue in my Ultra Hybrid review, so here it is again:
There is a HUGE cutout along the top of the case that seems to serve no real purpose. I reached out to Spigen for comments, or clarification as to its purpose. I will add an update if I hear anything from Spigen, or elsewhere online.
I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: The stock fits perfectly, without displacing the TPU like some other cases. I haven’t found any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other Type-C cables that I use for my Nexus 6P, so don’t let that discourage you. If you have large ‘studio’ style headphones with a massive aux cable you shouldn’t have any issues given the relatively large cutout on this case. It works fine with my Bose QC 20’s, Freestyles, OE’s, Samsung headphones, and some others I’ve tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.
Volume/Power buttons: All of the buttons have a nice tactile response to them that anyone could appreciate. One thing that makes this case stand out is how Spigen textured the power button to match what HTC did with the phone. This gives the case a unique feel more in line with what a good case should have.
Overall: 7/10
Given all of the nice attributes of the case, I’m questioning its longevity after experiencing other issues with my Nexus 6P one. I expect this one to encounter a similar issue with the buttons as it gets used more, although nothing is definitive yet. My other grievance is the large cutout along the top of the case. I think it impacts the cases ability to protect your HTC 10 in the even of a drop.
Spigen Rugged Armor
Spigen Thin Fit:
I appreciate the minimalist nature of thin fit cases, especially for bulkier phones like the HTC 10. The case features a metallic finish given the “gunmetal” color of this particular one. It feels like Spigen made this one slightly thicker than their other thin fit cases that I have for my Nexus 6P and S7 Edge, although I would need to measure it to confirm that. All of the cutouts are present, but I would have liked a little more room around the flash module given the cases reflective nature in this color scheme.
While the case is plastic, the back feels almost “rubbery” at times which is good. The last thing I want to happen is having my brand new HTC 10 fall on the ground. This case should have enough grip (not a lot, but enough for what it is) to prevent something that like for most people. On the top/bottom you will see a lip covering a very small amount of the otherwise open regions. This should also help out in the event of a fall, although I wouldn’t expect it to handle big drops well.
Spigen seems to have a very inconsistent way of making their thin fit cases in general. My S7 Edge one covers the top/bottom of the phone just like the one I had for my Nexus 6. Now, my Nexus 6P one is open at the top/bottom just like the HTC 10 is. I don’t know why they seem to have it open then covered more like the Ringke slim depending on the phone. I wish Spigen would just have it covered to give you more of a 360 degree side coverage in a slim package.
I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: There should be absolutely no issues accessing the ports given how both the top and bottom of the case are completely open.
Volume/Power buttons: Spigen has large cutouts that are rounded at the edge to give you easy access to the buttons. I didn’t experience any issues using/finding the buttons.
Overall: 7/10
Spigen has been too inconsistent with their thin fit line to make it as appealing as it could be. The open top/bottom are not something I’ve particularly a fan of given the choice. I also did not like how Spigen had their cutouts on this particular case because it slightly distorts the flash unlike in an all-black one like the Rugged Armor. This is still one of the few slim cases out there, so if you can deal with the open top/bottom and potential flash issue depending on the color, than disregard what I said above.
Spigen Thin Fit
Supcase Beetle Pro:
Generally I'm not a huge fan of these "rugged" cases, but with the limited selection of HTC case I figured it wouldn't hurt to try out. First I wanted to say that I'm rather impressed with the build of this case which is on par with the slimmer version Supcase makes (not for the HTC 10 unfortunately). With the added heft you get a sense of comfort knowing that there's a very high chance your phone will survive most if not all large drops, falls, impacts etc. I didn't find the case too big personally, and the added holster is certainly a nice touch. One thing that I really don't like about this case is the build in screen protector. It has one of those awful dot matrix patterns to assist with touching the display given how there's an air gap between it and the screen. The fingerprint scanner cutout is also on the smaller side which caused some misreads for me compared to other cases. I also found that dust, hair, and other particulates loved making their way under the screen protector no matter how hard I tried to blow them out with a can of air before placing my phone in the case. Lastly, the bottom lip of the case makes it awkward to use the fingerprint scanner or buttons in general given how low HTC decided to place them.
I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: There should be absolutely no issues accessing the ports given how both the top and bottom of the case are completely open. I've tested multiple cables without any issues; also my Shure SE215's, Bose QC20's, Bose Freestyle and all aux cables fit just fine despite the port covers/small port.
Volume/Power buttons: These are surprisingly tactile, even more so than a few of my other cases. I have absolutely no issue at all with them, plus they are raised ever so slightly to help you find them in a pinch.
Overall: 8.5/10 I am impressed with this case despite its few small drawbacks given how much protection you are getting out of it. The holster is also a nice addition that really completes the whole package and offers something different to your conventional "rugged" style case.
Supcase Beetle Pro
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TUDIA:
I’ve owned many TUDIA cases dating back to my Nexus 6 a few years ago. All of those cases have been great, simple, and durable. I honestly think they fell short of their previous feel with this case. The case at first feels and looks nice, but don’t be fooled by the signature TUDIA styling, and nice look because this case has some serious flaws. My case has a ton of mold lines throughout that I somewhat reduced with an X-Acto knife before snapping the pictures. It shouldn’t be shipped looking like a factory second, yet it still was. Now, lets talk about their TPU; TUDIA went with the same material they have always used in my experience which is fine. The TPU is on the slicker side and seems to resist scratching better than Spigen’s Rugged Armor. Around the camera cutout there is a very sharp edge that is nearly translucent (about a 0.5mm section of it) that seems like it wasn’t supposed to be that thin.
I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: All of the ports are aligned properly, and Incipio didn’t use the seemingly dumb cutout that Spigen has on their cases. Up top the headphone cutout isn’t large, but it will get the job done nonetheless. I haven’t experienced any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other USB-C ones that I have.
Volume/Power buttons: This is one of the areas where the case falls apart for me. The buttons are absolutely unusable and do not even budge even with a lot of effort. These are by far the worst buttons I’ve encountered in a while which says a lot. They are molded into the case in such a way as to not provide any movement (i.e. poorly designed). TUDIA did mark them so you can visible see what button is what not that it matters because you can’t press them with this case on. The HTC 10 has firmer buttons as it stands, so that added to the molded TUDIA buttons with no thinner section to allow them to slightly move kills this case. There’s a good reason many case manufactures always post about having responsible buttons (the good case manufactures that is) because it can make or break an otherwise decent/great case.
Overall: 5 /10 TUDIA fell short for me here in many ways: The first was the amount of mold marks, mold lines etc that were present on the case. Secondly their horrible excuse for buttons was the final nail in the coffin here because it renders the case unusable. I rarely rate a case at a 5 (or below), but it is well deserved in this instance.
TUDIA
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Pilz said:
I'm what they call a casaholic, so I tend to accumulate a plethora of cases. I will post reviews of my cases below (some of you may have seen my other OP's in the S7 Edge and Nexus 6P forums). I will keep this OP updated with plenty of details over time.
So far my first batch of case reviews will include: Spigen Rugged Armor, Spigen Thin Fit, Spigen Ultra Hybrid, Diztronic TPU, and the Incipio Octane
My HTC10 isn't arriving until Tuesday, but I have all of the cases except the Incipio on hand right now. I will post the reviews promptly upon getting my phone so stay tuned!
Just a quick update: If anyone has any case suggestions, or reviews they would like to see, leave a comment below. I will have a look at each recommendation and decide if I will add a review for that particular case as I have done with my other phones.
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I ordered the Ringke Oynx case from Amazon, but won't come til June sometime. Any experience of these cases on other phones?
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c4llum said:
I ordered the Ringke Oynx case from Amazon, but won't come til June sometime. Any experience of these cases on other phones?
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I had one for my S7 Edge but it arrived bent like a bananas. You can read my review if it via the S7 Edge case OP in my signature. I won't be buying another Oynx case from them, although u would like a Ringke Slim if they decide to make one.
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I had one for my S7 Edge but it arrived bent like a bananas. You can read my review if it via the S7 Edge case OP in my signature. I won't be buying another Oynx case from them, although u would like a Ringke Slim if they decide to make one.
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surely the fact that it was bent was an accident not a standard feature! doesn't mean the case is bad necessarily...
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c4llum said:
surely the fact that it was bent was an accident not a standard feature! doesn't mean the case is bad necessarily...
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Well, the case wasn't exactly great if you read the review I wrote. I liked some aspects of it, but compared to some other ones I had it wasn't as good as it could be given Ringke's other products I own. I respect your opinion on the case, however, I just found the edges to be very sharp among the things I disliked. I own a lot of cases, and if one doesn't fit the bill or check all of the right boxes I will let people know. I try to be as unbiased as I can he to help people make choosing a case easier. I understand that sometimes I will write a review (rhino Shield bumper for the 6P) that a lot of people really disagreed with, yet thats the nature of different perspectives. I still hope to provide the best reviews that I can given the circumstances, so with that being said I will consider trying one for my HTC 10 when they eventually get released. I have 5 cases so far with many more planned to come once I get my phone. I was trying to see what Ringke had planned, but their website is down (product pages are showing an error message), so I'll just have to wait and see what gets released from other companies that I can add to my review OP.
HTC let me know today that my order won't ship until late June so I cancelled it in favor of waiting for T-Mobile assuming they will release it before then. I will wait until Friday before finding another place to buy one online so I can post the reviews.
If you have any questions, or suggestions that I could help with your welcome to ask away. I am still slighlty confused as to why Spigen has such large cutouts on the top of their cases, and I'm still awaiting their response to that question.
Stay tuned for some reviews tonight! My HTC10 is out for delivery, so I will post a few of my case reviews for everyone.
Out of these 4 cases that I have on hand which ones does everyone want to see first?
-Spigen Ultra Hybrid
-Spigen Rugged Armor
-Spigen thin fit
Diztronic TPU
Pilz said:
Stay tuned for some reviews tonight! My HTC10 is out for delivery, so I will post a few of my case reviews for everyone.
Out of these 4 cases that I have on hand which ones does everyone want to see first?
-Spigen Ultra Hybrid
-Spigen Rugged Armor
-Spigen thin fit
Diztronic TPU
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They have all been reviewed for almost a week now. You may be a little late to the party......
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thegrants82 said:
They have all been reviewed for almost a week now. You may be a little late to the party......
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I do things a little differently than most people. You can view my previous work (some of it at least) via my signature. I've been doing case reviews for the past few phones which are very popular, so I wanted to continue my detailed reviews to help members out.
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I do things a little differently than most people. You can view my previous work (some of it at least) via my signature. I've been doing case reviews for the past few phones which are very popular, so I wanted to continue my detailed reviews to help members out.
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I have seen your reviews. Not too many different ways or styles to discuss a 10 dollar piece of plastic. Either way, have it at.
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thegrants82 said:
I have seen your reviews. Not too many different ways or styles to discuss a 10 dollar piece of plastic. Either way, have it at.
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I'm always open to criticism, or comments so you can be the judge when I post them. If you don't like them it's okay with me
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-Diztronic TPU
-Spigen Ultra Hybrid
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Saw your reviews with the S7 Edge.
Some people might not be able to speak into detail about a $10 piece of plastic like you.
Really good man. So far I have all three Spigen cases. They are all lovely and can be used for different occasions.
How you liking the 10 compared to the S7E?
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Jooosty said:
Saw your reviews with the S7 Edge.
Some people might not be able to speak into detail about a $10 piece of plastic like you.
Really good man. So far I have all three Spigen cases. They are all lovely and can be used for different occasions.
How you liking the 10 compared to the S7E?
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Thank you, there is a lot that can be said if someone wants to
I like my Spigen cases too aside from the weird top cutout. I'll post the other two reviews tomorrow, and hopefully my other cases will start to trickle in.
I like the software better, but the camera is lacking a lot. My battery life has been mediocre too so far, but this is only day 1. I'm going to unlock my phone then root it before I decide on the performance and battery life. I hope HTC fixes the camera since that last update didn't help that much.
What kind of screen protector are you using for your phone?
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What kind of screen protector are you using for your phone?
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Spigen crystal film since I've heard a TGSP won't fit properly due to these 2.5D edge
I have seen reviews of the Spigen Ultra Hybrid that report ghosting when taking pictures with flash on, due to the clear case. Did you test that out by chance? If not, would you be able to? That would be a deal-breaker for me. Thank you for doing these!
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I have seen reviews of the Spigen Ultra Hybrid that report ghosting when taking pictures with flash on, due to the clear case. Did you test that out by chance? If not, would you be able to? That would be a deal-breaker for me. Thank you for doing these!
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I have not tested it, but I will check for you. I might wait until it gets a little darker outside (or take one in a dark room) before checking to confirm that. I completely agree which is why I like how Incipio has a black border around their camera cutout. I will post a review of the Octane case when it arrives (should be great based on my S7 Edge version). If you have any other questions feel free to let me know. I enjoy helping people out, especially when it comes to accessories!