My complete review of Nova 3i is here.
Please feel free to ad if i have missed something
https://dnd.com.pk/huawei-nova-3i-review-specification-and-price-in-pakistan/153179
I wish they at least made the phone dust resistant. dust can easily damage the sides if it accumulates enough.
and added plastic shielding in the charging port. every plug and unplug will scratch the aluminum until the micro usb no longer snugly fits the port.
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this may seem paranoid but is there plugs that actually "shut off" the microusb input so that dust won't get in?
I saw people have it for their iphones.
I bought these in black. Fit well, but I ended up not using them because the rubber cover itself ends up becoming a dirt magnet.
apparently I can't post links yet so just search for "usb dust cover galaxy" on ebay
Here is my mini weekend review of the Ringbo SP.
Please hit the Thanks button if this has been helpful...
Link to S.P. http://www.ebay.com/itm/270829898556?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_4602wt_1008
I have not done many if any reviews so please bare with me.
Review.
FYI: I did not buy a matte or anti fingerprint protector...
1) Packaging is great completely sealed no opened area's or tears in the packaging, insides is folded 4 sides holding everything in place.
Screen protectors wrapped in an outer package that is attached to the main package so the Protectors do not move around inside the package.
Instructions printed on inside and outside back cover of package.
2) There was no provided squeegee, cloth or solution.
I used Solution as stated above, Gnc gold card wrapped with a microfiber cloth.
I have never used provided pieces anyhow and there basically useless
3) Protector itself, Front and pack protection covers with pull tabs, External protector is blue with ear piece cutout open, made it very easy to line up on the phones screen.
I did notice there is NO front camera cutout,
4) Install I used a wet install method for Screen Protector.
Install 1) Decent drop of Dish soap in small spray bottle filled with water, Shaken to mix solution, sprayed a few times for solution to make it through the sprayer.
Install 2) I did the install in a steam room, Bathroom closed with hot shower water running to create moisture, All dust, dirt and debris falls to floor making install seamless and easy after wiping the screen with microfiber cloth.
5) Swiped Wife's Hairdryer (about 5 min) to kickstart the drying process, once done i sat on top of my cable box so the heat could help dry the phone itself. (about 4-5 hours then powered on) sparatically squeezed out air bubbles as time went on.
6) 2nd day mostly Dry, squeezed out more bubbles throughout day.
7) 3rd day Dry.
8) I noticed Screen protector is extremely Clear, NO orange peal at all,
looked and felt no different than the screen itself.
Protector does show fingerprints and has a reflection (See above FYI)
fingerprints do not seem as bad as the Phone screen itself
Reflections no difference than without.
Summary, all in all i feel this is one of the best screen protectors i have used,
I have used Zagg, Ghost armor, and cheap ebay stealth series among a few others.
This protector has no orange peal, looks and feels smooth like there is no protector on the phone... Seals edge to edge on the phone, would be a nice protector if you use no case at all as it covers tight to the edge's
Had no hindrance on performance of the front camera.
Link to pics.
http://s1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd508/twizted_illusions1/Rearth%20Ringbo/?start=all
I recently recieved my second SPECK CandyShell Clear for my HTC 10 (I broke the first one by trying to mod it but that's a different story), so I took the chance to take some photos and give you a short review. Disclaimer: This review is neither sponsored, nor did I recieve any discount in order to write this review.
Pricing
I paid ~30 USDs at an online Android accessories retailer (used some available-to-all coupon that reduced the price by ~5 USDs).
The price is pretty hefty when compared to other HTC 10 cases except the original ice view ones.
Retail box
This case comes in the standard SPECK retail box, which looks nice IMHO and is very easy to open.
Build quality / Durability / Looks
Although it is made of plastic, this case definitely screams premium. The way it shimmers and feels in hand sets it apart from its competition.
Unlike the (now retired) Gem Shell I had for my One M9 and similar to the original CandyShells, this one has a two-layered construction: The outer layer is sturdy plastic while the inner one is soft rubber. Both layers are completely transparent (although the rubber has a very slight frozen look only notably when the case is not yet put on the phone).
SPECK promises that this case would resist UV yellowing and I can mostly confirm this: My first CandyShell Clear did not yellow for two month except the buttons. The buttons did yellow indeed but this did not affect the overall looks too much since the rest of the case stayed perfectly clear.
I had some CandyShell/GemShell/CandyShell Grip cases before and one of the very few downsides is that they were quite prone to scratches and looked worn after a couple of days. I was really astonished to see that SPECK made some serious improvements here: The first case had very few scratches after two month, none of 'em were obvious. No comparison to the elder cases where the gloss disappeared quickly due to the surface being covered by scratches all-over.
One nice detail is the SPECK logo. It is placed quite nicely to complement the HTC logo and not to interfere with it. But what it really makes it a stunner is how it is done. It is embossed in the rubber layer of the case in such way. that it appears to be embossed in the metal body of the phone. Nice idea, SPECK!
The only downside in this department is that this case adds some bulk. Not too much and nothing like UAG-like cases, but those who like their device as slim as possible might find it too bulky.
Protection
Protection is where this case really shines. The sturdy outer shell combined with the cushioning inner rubber layer keeps you covered in most drop situations. The front-side lip does not only protect the screen when putting it face to the table but is also thick enough to protect the screen while dropping on almost flat surfaces.
Fitting / Cutouts
This case sits like a glove. It is manufactured to fit the contours of the 10 like a perfect ten (pun intended). All cutouts are surrounded by rubber that will keep dust out of the case.
The small cutouts for the bottom-side and back-side microphone fit perfectly. The headphone jack cutout is big enough so that most headphones should fit into it. The camera cutout is quite big but this way, the flash should not interfere with the case (although I have not tested this). The bottom speaker cutout fits also well, same goes for the USB port cutout.
But the USB port cutout may be the biggest downside of this case: It is so tight that some cables won't fit. The original HTC charger cable, which comes with the 10 does. But my 3rd party cables with metal plugs did not fit and so won't any cables whose plugs are significantly bulkier than the rather slim plug of the original cable.
Remember that I told you, it was a different story that this is already my second CandyShell Clear? I broke the first one while extending the USB port cutout with a drill. Unfortunately, I did not spend enough attention and damaged the inner rubber layer which looked pretty ugly. So I replaced the damaged case with this new one and also replaced my cables with ones that provide slicker plugs. Quite some hassle but this case is definetly worth it.
In case you wonder which cables I was talking about: Aukey CB-CMD5 (pack of 5) will fit while Aukey CB-CMD2 (pack of 5) won't.
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Does the tpu on the front fit properly? The lip would get pushed in and down when I put the phone one and I couldn't get it to actually be a lip on the screen. I sent mine back. On the bright side speck has a very easy return process.
if you take a picture with the flash on, does the light bleed through the case?
aer0zer0 said:
if you take a picture with the flash on, does the light bleed through the case?
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At least the flashlight does. Have not yet checked whether this affects photos. I'd assume so but I remember having read otherwise somewhere. As soon as I tested it, I will let you know.
TotallyAnxious said:
Does the tpu on the front fit properly? The lip would get pushed in and down when I put the phone one and I couldn't get it to actually be a lip on the screen. I sent mine back. On the bright side speck has a very easy return process.
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This case is a tight fit indeed. It took me some patience to get the phone in while keeping the lid in place. Once the phone is in, it takes some force to remove it. Great for being sure that the phone won't slide out accidentally on drops. Not so great if you want to remove your phone frequently.
Did anyone buy a D-Brand Grip case and if you received it already what are your opinions?
Pro's:
- Very very GRIP-py
- Comes with a matte black Dbrand skin (standard) to protect the back from scratches
- About 20 grams, so pretty lightweight
- Easy to put onto and take out of the phone
- Dust doesn't collect as easily on the USB c port hole unlike other cases I've had (official Live and fabric case)
Con's
- The extra grip makes it annoying to pull the phone out of the pocket, with it usually popping inside out as you take the phone out
- Makes the overall dimensions too big.. it's roughly the same as a 2016 Pixel XL in a Clear Spigen Case.
- Can't plug in my USB (with USB c) to the phone without having to use a dongle because it won't fit anymore
- I think it's starting to wear off quicker than I would like.. hard to describe but a very tiny part of the grippy rubber texture at the front near where the USB c port is located seems to have "ripped" out of the frame
- Not entirely sure with how well it protects the phone in case of drops .. I've dropped it once from around 4 feet and my amFilm tempered glass chipped by the power button; some have had their phone displays crack (non Pixel 2 smartphones) even with the Grip on.
I don't feel that it's worth the price, and probably wouldn't get it again until they fix the kinks. But it definitely is the most grippy case I've ever had. I'm still using it BECAUSE of the grip (and the weight). Let me know if you have any questions.
I use a Floveme magnetic chargecable on one of my devices.
It works very well and I like the fact that the usb-c port is protected.
BUT, the connector that sits in the usb-c port on the phone protrudes a bit too far (despite case) and has such sharp sharp edges that it massacres my poor little finger.
Can anyone tip about manufacturers who have a usb-c connector that does not protrude so much and preferably have rounded edges?