Hi folks,
Seeing how easy it is to scratch the bezel ring on the galaxy watch, I'm wondering if anyone has replaced the bezel ring on their galaxy watch and what the process for doing so? Is it the same as for the gear s3? I've seen some posts and videos for the gear s3 but not for the galaxy watch, but if it's the same then I can follow the same guides which looks simple enough.
P.s. these are what I found for the gear s3
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+Gear+S3+Frontier+Bezel+Ring+Replacement/114371
?t=268
Cheers,
Huey.
Huey85 said:
Hi folks,
Seeing how easy it is to scratch the bezel ring on the galaxy watch, I'm wondering if anyone has replaced the bezel ring on their galaxy watch and what the process for doing so? Is it the same as for the gear s3? I've seen some posts and videos for the gear s3 but not for the galaxy watch, but if it's the same then I can follow the same guides which looks simple enough.
P.s. these are what I found for the gear s3
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+Gear+S3+Frontier+Bezel+Ring+Replacement/114371
?t=268
Cheers,
Huey.
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Mine is scratched too. Very annoying but an Amazon seller has thin, stick on replacement that have gotten good reviews. Might be an alternative for you to fix this issue? They make them for both 42mm & 46mm.
Ringke Bezel Styling for Galaxy Watch 46mm / Galaxy Gear S3 Frontier & Classic Bezel Ring Adhesive Cover Anti Scratch Aluminium Protection Tachymeter [Aluminum] for Galaxy Watch Accessory GW-46-08 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LGSTFRP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d8KACb3WFDFZ0
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burrzoo said:
Mine is scratched too. Very annoying but an Amazon seller has thin, stick on replacement that have gotten good reviews. Might be an alternative for you to fix this issue? They make them for both 42mm & 46mm.
Ringke Bezel Styling for Galaxy Watch 46mm / Galaxy Gear S3 Frontier & Classic Bezel Ring Adhesive Cover Anti Scratch Aluminium Protection Tachymeter [Aluminum] for Galaxy Watch Accessory GW-46-08 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LGSTFRP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d8KACb3WFDFZ0
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Yes I've already ordered one of those but I've also ordered the original Samsung replacement bezel ring as well. The ringke bezel styling is only going to cover up the scratches and although the product itself looks good I'm going to want to change it up and go back to the original at some point.
Huey85 said:
Yes I've already ordered one of those but I've also ordered the original Samsung replacement bezel ring as well. The ringke bezel styling is only going to cover up the scratches and although the product itself looks good I'm going to want to change it up and go back to the original at some point.
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Aha! You are able to order the part! That's great. We will await your full description of the install process. [emoji12]
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burrzoo said:
Aha! You are able to order the part! That's great. We will await your full description of the install process. [emoji12]
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yep, ordering the part was easy. Now I'm just hoping someone can confirm whether or not the process of replacing it is the same as for the Gear S3 Frontier (as per the videos/posts I mentioned)
Huey85 said:
yep, ordering the part was easy. Now I'm just hoping someone can confirm whether or not the process of replacing it is the same as for the Gear S3 Frontier (as per the videos/posts I mentioned)
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Where can I order this bezel ring? I looked into ebay and amazon and didn't find such thing.
Vobliks said:
Where can I order this bezel ring? I looked into ebay and amazon and didn't find such thing.
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Look for ringke bezel
whitesnake said:
Look for ringke bezel
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Thanks!
I already ordered from rounded.com/smartwatches. I'll post here about the quality, when I receive it.
Vobliks said:
Thanks!
I already ordered from rounded.com/smartwatches. I'll post here about the quality, when I receive it.
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How was the quality mate?
dj.shauny.g said:
How was the quality mate?
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Sorry, I forgot to reply.
I've been using the new bezel for few weeks now. Everything fits and turns perfectly. Maybe the coating is not as durable, but I might be wrong on this.
Overall the quality is perfect. The price...well it's not cheap. I paid 37 Euros (bezel + shipping).
AND don't forget that rounded ships ONLY the ring. That little plastic thing is not included, so please don't loose or damage it.
Vobliks said:
Sorry, I forgot to reply.
I've been using the new bezel for few weeks now. Everything fits and turns perfectly. Maybe the coating is not as durable, but I might be wrong on this.
Overall the quality is perfect. The price...well it's not cheap. I paid 37 Euros (bezel + shipping).
AND don't forget that rounded ships ONLY the ring. That little plastic thing is not included, so please don't loose or damage it.
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If you are covering up the scratched (but functional) bezel with another, then that allows you to now be able to easily turn the bezel with a case on the watch (which was originally my main complaint) about the cases. And, you can see that without the case, those Ringke bezels do not stick out much either....
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KruseLudsMobile said:
If you are covering up the scratched (but functional) bezel with another, then that allows you to now be able to easily turn the bezel with a case on the watch (which was originally my main complaint) about the cases. And, you can see that without the case, those Ringke bezels do not stick out much either....View attachment 4766572View attachment 4766573
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Hey Kruse,
Where did you get that awesome bracelet (the light one)? It looks like it fits the watch natively.
Could you share a link for it?
Just a quick question, please. Do you have any idea how one can remove the aftermarket bezel ring, may it be from Ringke or a cheap one from Aliexpress? I have one and got tired of it and want to replace it with another one, but it's very well glued to the watch...
viorel_iulian said:
Just a quick question, please. Do you have any idea how one can remove the aftermarket bezel ring, may it be from Ringke or a cheap one from Aliexpress? I have one and got tired of it and want to replace it with another one, but it's very well glued to the watch...
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Just heat it up to a warm temperature making the adhesive soften up and use dental floss to cut through the adhesive.
viorel_iulian said:
Just a quick question, please. Do you have any idea how one can remove the aftermarket bezel ring, may it be from Ringke or a cheap one from Aliexpress? I have one and got tired of it and want to replace it with another one, but it's very well glued to the watch...
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Hair Blower with different temperature controls works well...
Too professional. Mark first.
the grey strap looks like the V-Morro one with addional clips for the Gear S3 and Galaxy Watch, also found on amazon, i have the black version,and it looks amazing
m._o._j._a._v._e._ said:
Hey Kruse,
Where did you get that awesome bracelet (the light one)? It looks like it fits the watch natively.
Could you share a link for it?
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Yes it is! It is designed so there is NO GAP between the band and the watch. The screen shot attached shows why it is superior to other bands - the link connecting to the watch itself is solid and not hollow. These are both 46mm only -
Here is the link to the silver band:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q859LD5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8WLlDb1AJ4Q17
And here is the link to the other (black) band:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3TLQ4C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P1LlDbJM1Q73BView attachment 4793157
- R. Kruse Ludington
Galaxy Note 8<-5<-3<-S3<-Nexus; Droid X; HTC HD2<-Touch Pro 2<-Tilt<-8525; O2 XDA II<-XDA; Motorola StarTac
Be careful of misleading bands
KruseLudsMobile said:
Yes it is! It is designed so there is NO GAP between the band and the watch. The screen shot attached shows why it is superior to other bands - the link connecting to the watch itself is solid and not hollow. These are both 46mm only -
Here is the link to the silver band:
.amazon.com/dp/B07Q859LD5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8WLlDb1AJ4Q17[/url]
And here is the link to the other (black) band:
w.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3TLQ4C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P1LlDbJM1Q73B[/url]View attachment 4793157
- R. Kruse Ludington
Galaxy Note 8<-5<-3<-S3<-Nexus; Droid X; HTC HD2<-Touch Pro 2<-Tilt<-8525; O2 XDA II<-XDA; Motorola StarTac
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Be careful with that first link of silver band. I got my first one there cheap and although they originally had a display photo of a no gap band, the rest of their photos have a gap. I bought it and turns out it had a gap and they refunded me $10 which I used to by an $80 no gap band off Amazon.
Just some advice to be careful on which band you get.
Does anyone know if the gear s3 frontier turning bezel ring can be used on the galaxy watch too? Since the springs and bearings are the same on both watches did they use the same bezel just different design?
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I was looking for a rubber case/skin for my P500 to help it survive any drops and I came across this one. It also prevents the dust from getting under the touchscreen which was a rather profound problem on my P500.
Its the Amzer Silicon Jelly Case
I bought it via flipkart for just 4$ [INR 199]
But flipkart doesn't deliver internationally, so I've added a few supplement links too.
The Details -
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Amzer Product Review:
Overview: The Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case is a great option for anyone who is looking for great protection for their LG Optimus T that is a breeze to use, while still providing excellent coverage, design, durability and usage.
Durability: Being cast out of a single piece of durable formulated silicone, the case is very resilient. It has very little give which gives it an excellent grip on the LG Optimus T which helps prevents it from getting caught on things; but even so, the durable material isnt likely to tear unless cut with a blade or stretched heavily. And even when it is strained, stretched, or pinched it snaps back instantaneously without losing its original form or durability.
Typical damage wise, its very resilient with the exception of sharp slices. Blunt object, jabs and scratches turned up no damage; but it will show cuts from sharp instruments. So just keep it away from the scissors or the cutting board at home and you shouldnt have any problems.
Design/Functionality: Well, unless it installed itself, it couldnt be easier to attach to your LG Optimus T; you just stretch it a bit and pop the LG Optimus T in and you are done. The silicone is molded extremely well has cut outs or raised buttons, ensuring that all your devices features are easily usable. In addition, the silicon’s shape grips the edges of your LG Optimus T, giving it a very firm hold on the phone. As well as preventing it from getting caught on things and potentially tearing, this also prevents the infiltration of small particulates around the LG Optimus T which can eventually cause damage via friction. The excellent grip on the phone, combined with the material also provides an excellent grip on your LG Optimus T, preventing the most common cause of cell phone injury, drops.
The single piece, flexible material is also extremely good at absorbing and distributing damage across its surface; preventing cracks and other damage that occur due to a high impact at a single point. Additionally, it is extremely lightweight and the great form factor prevents it from being bulky or adding much girth to the device as well as coming in a variety of colors.
Conclusion: This is a great case if youre looking for something that gives you a great fit along with great durability.
Features:
Fashionable & flexible Amzer Jelly Case for your new LG Optimus T!
The Amzer Jelly Cases are made from durable premium silicone.
Protect your LG Optimus T from accidental bumps.
Provides a firm grip and prevents your LG Optimus T from sliding across your cars dashboard or angled surfaces.
Its special anti-dust and scratch-free properties, preserves your phones shining look.
Quality material used for this skin provides shield and avoid scratches.
Helps to prevent your device from sliding on soft surfaces or angle surfaces.
The revolutionary technology keeps dust away from the case.
Precise cutouts give easy access to all the functionalities.
This elegant skin-tight jelly case is perfectly manufactured to fit.
Installation and removal are very easy.
Protect your new LG Optimus T at all times.
Available in different colors to match your personality and thought.
Specifications:
Type: Silicone Skin Jelly Case
Material: Premium silicone material.
Manufacturer: Amzer.
U gotta agree with me..It looks pretty sexy !
And they got many more colours !!
Here's the flipkart link
Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case For LG Optimus One P500
Here's their official website link
Amzer® Silicone Skin Jelly Case - Grey For LG Thrive,LG Phoenix
Here's the ebay link
Amzer Black Silicone Skin Jelly Case For LG Optimus One
Here's the amazon link
Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case for LG Optimus T - Black
PLEASE NOTE THAT EVEN THOUGH THE NAMES OF THE CASES ARE DIFFERENT, THEY ALL PERFECTLY FIT OUR OPTIMUS ONE. V,T,S etc. ARE ALL THE SAME STRUCTURE,SHAPE,SIZE AS OPTIMUS ONE.
YOU CAN ALSO FIND MANY OTHER CHEAPER ONES, BUT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AMZER
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I got the exact same from ebay, got it for Rs. 340 in Feb.
It looks nice and protects the phone too, but leaves some residue on the backside of the phone.
thanks mate!!
jus placed an order for this!
KaKkaR0T said:
I got the exact same from ebay, got it for Rs. 340 in Feb.
It looks nice and protects the phone too, but leaves some residue on the backside of the phone.
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Ummm residue ?
Thats weird. I dont have any :/
The ebay one is for 9.99$
My guess is you didnt buy the original ?
~Hbk~ said:
thanks mate!!
jus placed an order for this!
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Anytime mate !
off topic : Slash <3
Rutuj said:
Anytime mate !
off topic : Slash <3
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this can be delivered only to india ?
EDIT: I just checked the website and the unfortunate answer is NO!
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KaKkaR0T said:
I got the exact same from ebay, got it for Rs. 340 in Feb.
It looks nice and protects the phone too, but leaves some residue on the backside of the phone.
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can someone link me to the ebay one ? cant seem to find it
Thanks
Rutuj said:
Anytime mate !
off topic : Slash <3
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i jus placed the order without specifying any color..!! ( i hope i jus get the black one, as shown in the pic )
did u specify black when u placed ur order?
( i didn't see an option for selecting the color anywhere)
off topic- slash = \,,/
and ur display pic = \,,/ killer!
slipkn0t said:
this can be delivered only to india ?
EDIT: I just checked the website and the unfortunate answer is NO!
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can someone link me to the ebay one ? cant seem to find it
Thanks
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Here you go
Its pretty expensive on ebay
~Hbk~ said:
i jus placed the order without specifying any color..!! ( i hope i jus get the black one, as shown in the pic )
did u specify black when u placed ur order?
( i didn't see an option for selecting the color anywhere)
off topic- slash = \,,/
and ur display pic = \,,/ killer!
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If u went to my specified link and ordered it from there, then you WILL get the black one for sure. And i did not specify my colour when i ordered it. Ohh and trust me, the other colours are WAY too gay.
Rutuj said:
If u went to my specified link and ordered it from there, then you WILL get the black one for sure. And i did not specify my colour when i ordered it. Ohh and trust me, the other colours are WAY too gay.
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My friend bought it from amazon for 9.99$ and i got it from flipkart as u said for 4$..
Trust me, they are the same(ditto). Both are original and there is no residue as the other guy says as my friend as been using it for 1 year.
Thanks for the share bro.
Rutuj said:
Ummm residue ?
Thats weird. I dont have any :/
The ebay one is for 9.99$
My guess is you didnt buy the original ?
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I bought it original, I dont know if I used the wrong word maybe, after keeping it on for a while, the amzer logo on the inside of the case gets kinda imprinted on the back cover of the phone.
I'll post pics.
Sent from my JetOptimus
Rutuj said:
If u went to my specified link and ordered it from there, then you WILL get the black one for sure. And i did not specify my colour when i ordered it. Ohh and trust me, the other colours are WAY too gay.
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yeahh, i went to that flipkart link in ur first post
is this available at local shop.....or only online...
KaKkaR0T said:
I bought it original, I dont know if I used the wrong word maybe, after keeping it on for a while, the amzer logo on the inside of the case gets kinda imprinted on the back cover of the phone.
I'll post pics.
Sent from my JetOptimus
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Maybe you left it in the sun with backside exposed to the sunlight!
That's usually the case.
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Maybe you left it in the sun with backside exposed to the sunlight!
That's usually the case.
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LOL no..
Its silicon mate!! A semi - conductor!!
That woudve been the case if it was rubber or any polythene deriavative.
Ordered one from flipkart
shrewdgeek said:
is this available at local shop.....or only online...
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Local shops don't have amzer.
Atleast in my city, Nope.
my small review
ohh yeah..!! i jus received the product from Flipkart.. Real Quick delivery-they took just 2 days to deliver it.
The product had come in a neat,small & compact package
About the product
The silicon case as such is really good. I got the black colour by default. The casing is quite solid & rubbery and it makes the phone kinda bulky. It lets u have a good grip nevertheless.
However, I also noticed that the space around the 'menu button' & 'search button' gets restricted. Those with big fingers will find it annoying
Overall, it seems to serve the purpose very well. a low priced, Good quality product. A must have for protecting your phone from accidental drops. and perverting ur phone from accumulation of dust particles!!
Looks nice
just the proper silicon case i needed
thanks
There is no residue, is there?
These were released today. They are supposed to fit both GSM/LTE verison. will post pictures up when I get mine and whether or not they fit with extended battery.
http://www.sgpstore.com/index.php/c...g-galaxy-nexus-case-ultra-capsule-series.html
amazon link still works
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me=A2SFKRF5TPZMT5&field-keywords=GALAXY+NEXUS&x=0&y=0
here are the pics below.... the last photo is actually one of the S line Tpu cases i got off amazon i think from basalcase. its fitting better after a couple of days but honestly it feels like it fits better than this SGP case. hopefully it stretches it over the next couple days but i think the cheap 5 dollar s line lips over more. these are all pictures with an extended battery also. I tried the SGp case with the regular battery i barely noticed a fit difference the sides do not lip over much at all.
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Looks like an expensive TPU case to me!
looks like they were taken down from the website... hope there isnt a production error.
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will post pictures up when I get mine
http://www.sgpstore.com/index.php/c...g-galaxy-nexus-case-ultra-capsule-series.html
amazon link still works
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me=A2SFKRF5TPZMT5&field-keywords=GALAXY+NEXUS&x=0&y=0
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great, cant wait
The question is, does it fit on Verizon Gnex with extended battery?
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I email SGP asking if it fits on Verizon Gnex with an extended battery, and they responded it does fit both on Verizon and GMS versions but do not recommend using both versions with extended batteries.
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its TPU so it should stretch after a few days
I will post pictures when I get home tonight after UFC 141
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Thanks for the pictures. I'm guessing since you said you're on extended battery, you're on LTE version, right?
How does the power button and volume rocker working out? They're covered too, correct?
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Thanks for the pictures. I'm guessing since you said you're on extended battery, you're on LTE version, right?
How does the power button and volume rocker working out? They're covered too, correct?
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the power button and volume rocker feel nice. i feel like i have more control especially with the volume rocker like an example for when ur in recovery for clockwork and the volume rocker goes nuts. its more controlled b/c the buttons a bit more stiff.
I think it would fit the gsm version a lot better since its a tiny bit thinner
Sweet. I have one of these coming.
Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.3 CM9
Asus Transformer - 3.2 Revolver
i received mine yesterday (i ordered lime, yellow and blue). i'm currently using the lime one and i might return the other 2. i'm not happy with it.
i'm at work but if anyone wants pictures, i'll try to take some when i get home.
here are my quick thoughts on it:
1. i really love the color of it. pictures don't do it justice, they look so nice in person. they are really beautiful cases and they look pricier than they are.
2. they're really, really slippery.
3. i like the fact that the sides are even with the phone. i have an invisible shield on and the cases i've used slid the screen protector's edges off my screen.
4. i have the verizon galaxy nexus and it doesn't fit perfectly. if you're going by the eyeball test, then it look absolutely fine. however, as soon as you pick it up, you can tell it's not a good fit. the top and bottom is snug but the sides are loose, so whenever i grab it by the sides, i can feel it give and smoosh; and it makes a "squishy" noise (hard to explain).
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i received mine yesterday (i ordered lime, yellow and blue). i'm currently using the lime one and i might return the other 2. i'm not happy with it.
i'm at work but if anyone wants pictures, i'll try to take some when i get home.
here are my quick thoughts on it:
1. i really love the color of it. pictures don't do it justice, they look so nice in person. they are really beautiful cases and they look pricier than they are.
2. they're really, really slippery.
3. i like the fact that the sides are even with the phone. i have an invisible shield on and the cases i've used slid the screen protector's edges off my screen.
4. i have the verizon galaxy nexus and it doesn't fit perfectly. if you're going by the eyeball test, then it look absolutely fine. however, as soon as you pick it up, you can tell it's not a good fit. the top and bottom is snug but the sides are loose, so whenever i grab it by the sides, i can feel it give and smoosh; and it makes a "squishy" noise (hard to explain).
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same mine does not fit i complained to customer service but havent gotten an answer yet. the case does not fit well at all. theres too much noise when you hold it b/c the sides cant lip over the edges enough on most of the case.
high kick said:
i received mine yesterday (i ordered lime, yellow and blue). i'm currently using the lime one and i might return the other 2. i'm not happy with it.
i'm at work but if anyone wants pictures, i'll try to take some when i get home.
here are my quick thoughts on it:
1. i really love the color of it. pictures don't do it justice, they look so nice in person. they are really beautiful cases and they look pricier than they are.
2. they're really, really slippery.
3. i like the fact that the sides are even with the phone. i have an invisible shield on and the cases i've used slid the screen protector's edges off my screen.
4. i have the verizon galaxy nexus and it doesn't fit perfectly. if you're going by the eyeball test, then it look absolutely fine. however, as soon as you pick it up, you can tell it's not a good fit. the top and bottom is snug but the sides are loose, so whenever i grab it by the sides, i can feel it give and smoosh; and it makes a "squishy" noise (hard to explain).
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I received mine yesterday also, and I'm sorta 50/50 happy with it.
First it doesn't completely fit my Verizon GNEX without extended battery, the lips dont cover the top edges of the phone,it doesnt slip out but i feel if it drops the case itself will pop out.
Kinda disappointed on SGP for not stating that it will not correctly fit on the Verizon version (even so now they did posted on their website[red letters])
I got the white one and in person they look some much better, like you stated they do look more pricey than what they are. To me it doesn't feel slippery, It actually gives a good grip.
Squishy feeling I know what you mean!
P.S. Sorry for my grammar!
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Im getting a black one tomorrow. I'll write up a good review with lots of pics. I have my extended battery I want to play with.
Also, supposedly the case will stretch a little and will settle after a few days usage.
I might trade for the blue one if your interested.
LTE EX Galaxy Nexus CM9
Asus Transformer Revolver
Stupid question maybe but what is the difference between the Nexus models? I have heard GSM version, Verizon version and LTE version?
I live in Sweden and bought mine here but what version do I have?
i thought the differences would be inside the shell, not on the outside as they then should have different model names?
Would be good to know if I order a case.
high kick said:
i received mine yesterday (i ordered lime, yellow and blue). i'm currently using the lime one and i might return the other 2. i'm not happy with it.
i'm at work but if anyone wants pictures, i'll try to take some when i get home.
here are my quick thoughts on it:
1. i really love the color of it. pictures don't do it justice, they look so nice in person. they are really beautiful cases and they look pricier than they are.
2. they're really, really slippery.
3. i like the fact that the sides are even with the phone. i have an invisible shield on and the cases i've used slid the screen protector's edges off my screen.
4. i have the verizon galaxy nexus and it doesn't fit perfectly. if you're going by the eyeball test, then it look absolutely fine. however, as soon as you pick it up, you can tell it's not a good fit. the top and bottom is snug but the sides are loose, so whenever i grab it by the sides, i can feel it give and smoosh; and it makes a "squishy" noise (hard to explain).
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Hi, can you put some picture up. Thanks
peterv6 said:
Stupid question maybe but what is the difference between the Nexus models? I have heard GSM version, Verizon version and LTE version?
I live in Sweden and bought mine here but what version do I have?
i thought the differences would be inside the shell, not on the outside as they then should have different model names?
Would be good to know if I order a case.
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There are only 2 models right now:
Verizon = LTE = USA Model = 32gb = 1800mah battery + 2100mah Extended battery
GSM = Worldwide model = 16gb = 1700mah battery
They vary in size:
LTE Verizon is 1mm thicker then GSM
LTE Extended battery is 1mm thicker then regular LTE Verizon (=2mm thicker then GSM)
Most cases don't care, but the "barely there" cases that require a perfect fit, are picky. TPU cases are usually the way to go because they will bend and stretch to fit over all versions.
Hopefully my black case is home when I get off work. I got a new 16mb camera and have my HD Camcorder ready to go.
player911 said:
There are only 2 models right now:
Verizon = LTE = USA Model = 32gb = 1800mah battery + 2100mah Extended battery
GSM = Worldwide model = 16gb = 1700mah battery
They vary in size:
LTE Verizon is 1mm thicker then GSM
LTE Extended battery is 1mm thicker then regular LTE Verizon (=2mm thicker then GSM)
Most cases don't care, but the "barely there" cases that require a perfect fit, are picky. TPU cases are usually the way to go because they will bend and stretch to fit over all versions.
Hopefully my black case is home when I get off work. I got a new 16mb camera and have my HD Camcorder ready to go.
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we already confirmed that it does not fit the verizon version with standard or extended battery ive had it for almost a week. it doesnt stretch much.
OK, so I recieved my SGP Neo-Hybrid case in Reventon Yellow this afternoon.
First impression was, WOW that looks nice!
Extended battery is a for sure NO, don't even try it.
(this was meant for the GSM model with the slimmer battery)
I love the look of this case, and it feels great. But the fit is very tight. At first when i put it on it didn't go over the the top of the screen and the buttons didn't align that well. The Vol - button was depressed so when you turned on the phone and unlocked it the volume would just go all the way down and stay there. Then i took the case off and started to pull on it and try to stretch it out a bit and it helped a little. I finally got it to fit sort of nicely. I'll leave it on for a few days and hopefully it will magically change a bit and fit nicer lol
Overall the quality is very nice. Looks are great, especialy in the Reventon Yellow. This case doesn't add a whole lot of bulk to this phone, and actually feels very nice in the hand. the cutouts for the rear speaker, charger and headphones port are very nice, especially the rear speaker hole. the voluem and power button finally fit a little better after me fiddling with and it stretching it and moving it around. The yellow is a very nice shade of yellow, not too bright and not too dark, perfect in my opinion and i don't really like yellows. It's kind of like a lamborghini or ferrari yelllow, as a member on here mentioned in a thread.
and here are a few pics.....
will try to take some tomorrow in daylight to see if i can get a better visual of the yellow color and fit.
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These pictures are when i put it on the first time, it does fit much better now. I will take some better pictures tomorrow hopefully
Thanks for reading and if you have any questions, please comment or post them.
UPDATE!!!!!
Ok so a few days ago i decided to modify my neo hybrid to fit a little better.
Those of you have have seen or heard of SGP's neo hybrid EX series cases, they dont have the rubber casing on the back of the phone where the battery door cover is, soo.........................
i did this
And with the extended battery and cover....
and to answer some questions,
Yes it does have a lip, about one mm
It does fit a little better, but still doesn't go over the top of the bezel but it fits much better around the buttons on both sides
And it does feel and look good still, i think but i did send an email to SGP asking if they will be making some neo hybrids for the CDMA version and will post bak soon as i hear from them
That is a pretty sexy case!
Thanks for the pics!
Looks really cool!
Thanks for buying this to try out. I'm curious if it fits any better now after wearing it for some time
Does it fit with extended battery?
does the case protect the screen when you place it face down.
i can't see in the pictures if there is a lip there.
Ugh. I want this case. Wish it fit the Verizon model *tear*
I just ordered the yellow and am thinking of getting the gsm extended Battery. I understand that with the gsm extended battery with cover, it won't fit this case. But if i remove the back cover and just placed the nexus with extended batt directly into the sgp rubber back, would the whole thing fit?
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I ordered one in silver and one in white a few days ago as well. They should be here soon. I'm wondering though, if these play nice with wet application screen protectors. I have a ZAGG and I hate it, so I ordered some SGP Flex screens, but people have been saying the XO skin is the best so far, so for $15 I might get one of those as well.
But I have to decide whether I want the full screen or the case-fit screen.
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I ordered one in silver and one in white a few days ago as well. They should be here soon. I'm wondering though, if these play nice with wet application screen protectors. I have a ZAGG and I hate it, so I ordered some SGP Flex screens, but people have been saying the XO skin is the best so far, so for $15 I might get one of those as well.
But I have to decide whether I want the full screen or the case-fit screen.
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this case does work well with the wet screen protectors. I have the xo skin and at first i thouhght it was great, but now im likeing it too much. It got a little more rubbery than i thuoght it would and the finger prints dont come off as easily so i have to use a wet paper towel to wipe it clean. Im thinking of getting the steinheil oleophobic one to try out.
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I just ordered the yellow and am thinking of getting the gsm extended Battery. I understand that with the gsm extended battery with cover, it won't fit this case. But if i remove the back cover and just placed the nexus with extended batt directly into the sgp rubber back, would the whole thing fit?
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i tried that with the verizon exteneded battery and i wouldnt do that if i were you. It has some play and the battery might come off the prongs and keep shutting off ur phone
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this case does work well with the wet screen protectors. I have the xo skin and at first i thouhght it was great, but now im likeing it too much. It got a little more rubbery than i thuoght it would and the finger prints dont come off as easily so i have to use a wet paper towel to wipe it clean. Im thinking of getting the steinheil oleophobic one to try out.
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Good to know. I am not a huge fan of wet apply screens, but that's what we get for edge to edge coverage right now. If the Flex doesn't work, I'll get some ultra oleophobics instead. Anything really crystal clear works for me.
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i tried that with the verizon exteneded battery and i wouldnt do that if i were you. It has some play and the battery might come off the prongs and keep shutting off ur phone
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Hmm, perhaps placing something inbetween?
sliderocket22 said:
Good to know. I am not a huge fan of wet apply screens, but that's what we get for edge to edge coverage right now. If the Flex doesn't work, I'll get some ultra oleophobics instead. Anything really crystal clear works for me.
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I absolutely love my flex. Its really smooth to the touch not grippy at all. It has a small amount of texturing, not quite orange peel but a little texture non the less, but its only noticeable with the screen off. All in all its my favorite wet apply protector out of all the ones I've owned.
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I absolutely love my flex. Its really smooth to the touch not grippy at all. It has a small amount of texturing, not quite orange peel but a little texture non the less, but its only noticeable with the screen off. All in all its my favorite wet apply protector out of all the ones I've owned.
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The SGP Flex screen protector? I have the XO Skins and i loved it the first 2 weeks and now its getting a little too grippy for me and fingerprints gget left behind like no other. can post a pic or two of it on your phone and is it edge to edge or does it not go all the way to the edged, because i love how the XO goes all the way to edges. Thanks in advance and how long have you had your screen protector on for?
Awesome! The mod makes this exactly the case I was looking for: something very similar to the "bumper" cases for the iPhone. Shock absorbing all around the outside and not covering the back.
If anyone has pictures of one on in black, white, or grey I'd really love to them. Looks like the grey is lighter than the metallic color of the GN, too bad it doesn't match.
k20igor - Is it simple to "mod" this case like you did, does it just come apart with some prying? How well does it fit once mod'ed? You pictures at the end were with the 2000 mAh extended battery and cover off eBay, correct?
Has anyone fit one of these on a GSM (I9250) model? Possibly with one of the eBay 2000 mAh extended batteries and covers off ebay?
phishie said:
Awesome! The mod makes this exactly the case I was looking for: something very similar to the "bumper" cases for the iPhone. Shock absorbing all around the outside and not covering the back.
If anyone has pictures of one on in black, white, or grey I'd really love to them. Looks like the grey is lighter than the metallic color of the GN, too bad it doesn't match.
k20igor - Is it simple to "mod" this case like you did, does it just come apart with some prying? How well does it fit once mod'ed? You pictures at the end were with the 2000 mAh extended battery and cover off eBay, correct?
Has anyone fit one of these on a GSM (I9250) model? Possibly with one of the eBay 2000 mAh extended batteries and covers off ebay?
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I got my silver one on my GSM Nexus today. I don't have the 2000 mAh batteries yet, but that is on the way. I must say this is one of the best cases I've ever owned. I went and ordered one for my Galaxy S II and I'm looking for them for other devices as well. Once I get my extended battery, I'll see how they go.
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skyhigh2004 said:
I absolutely love my flex. Its really smooth to the touch not grippy at all. It has a small amount of texturing, not quite orange peel but a little texture non the less, but its only noticeable with the screen off. All in all its my favorite wet apply protector out of all the ones I've owned.
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Does it get dents in it? My ZAGG I just took off in favor of a Verizon anti-glare (I HATE anti-glare) looked like someone rolled a golf ball all over the screen. I can't stand ZAGGs anymore, I only got it for some protection til my Neo Hybrid came.
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k20igor said:
The SGP Flex screen protector? I have the XO Skins and i loved it the first 2 weeks and now its getting a little too grippy for me and fingerprints gget left behind like no other. can post a pic or two of it on your phone and is it edge to edge or does it not go all the way to the edged, because i love how the XO goes all the way to edges. Thanks in advance and how long have you had your screen protector on for?
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It does go edge to edge, it leaves about a 1 mm gap if that. I can't post a pic as this is my only camera . I've had it on for about three weeks and its still superb in terms of finger gripyness. My fingers glide over it. You also get two in the package unlike some other screen protectors.
sliderocket22 said:
Does it get dents in it? My ZAGG I just took off in favor of a Verizon anti-glare (I HATE anti-glare) looked like someone rolled a golf ball all over the screen. I can't stand ZAGGs anymore, I only got it for some protection til my Neo Hybrid came.
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It does have a slight texture but nothing compared to any zaggs I've had. It doesn't really dent that I can tell. All in all a great screen protector.
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Official Google Folio
Just released on the Google Play Store in Bright Red & Black $49.99
http://goo.gl/OQtpBS
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Just got it.
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Nice looking case, too expensive though
Price is steep . Anything over $30-35 needs to blow my socks off, and this most definitely NOT
I'll post some pics when I get it. Its exactly what I have been looking for!
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This looks slick, but the price is crazy.
Overall, a nice piece of kit. I like the cloth exterior, sticthing is decent. There is a little cloth tab with the Google corporate colors. Well-made, plastic/silicon-rubber/some-synthetic-stuff brackets hold the tablet in place quite well (takes a little effort to snap in the 2 bottom corners). Cutouts for everything - rear camera, usb, speakers, power, volume controls. The cutouts for power & volume make them easy to locate by feel. Supports 2 view angles in landscape, portrait is near-vertical (almost useless). Does not add a too much thickness to the tablet, although it's more than the slots on some cheap folding tablet stands can accomodate. Removing tablet takes a little effort (those 2 bottom corners) but is not unacceptably difficult. It is as perfect a fit as I've found in covers available at local stores (which are usually generic 7" tablet cases, no experience yet with the Poetic covers).
There is no clasp or closure to keep the case closed. I may have found a use for old Livestrong and other charity wrist bands assuming they will stretch enough. Does not appear to be a magnet in the cover to make the tablet sleep or waken.
I do not have a Qi charger to test if one would work with this case. (PM me if you have one you would like to donate to the cause. I will give it a good home and daily love & attention. :angel: )
Price is ridiculous and without a BestBuy gift card burning a hole in my wallet, would have passed. Should be $25, $30 max.
Edit: Whoops - different case than what the OP posted. I have the Nexus_7_2013_Case_Gray_Blue case (forum not allowing me to post links yet)
That's about what I paid for my case when I bought the 8.9 HDX, as it was discounted as an add-on item. HOWEVER, the HDX case is just cool. It uses magnets to perform functions, like launching the camera when you slide the tab up, it folds up pretty neatly, again using magnets, in an origami fashion (& holds the device at USABLE angles in both portrait & landscape) & lastly, it is made out of a very supple genuine leather. Not PU, LEATHER. Nice leather, that keeps getting softer & smells great, like a new mit.
For $5 I can get a similar case on Amazon. For $40 to $50, I expect it to be premium, like Amazon has done.
jonnythan said:
This looks slick, but the price is crazy.
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I had that case before my Poetic. The Poetic is superior in every way.
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This is exactly what I'm looking for with exactly not the right price. Hopefully they start making knockoffs of it soon. What I like about this (over cases by poetic et al) is it lets you see the back so if you have a skin or something you can easily see it.
Just got it. Already took it back off and replaced with Asus Premium case. I have the LTE version by the way.
The bumper fit, but was loose on the sides with a bit of wiggle. The open back just didn't feel right to me when holding it. Cover was soft touch but felt a little cheap on the edges, and it had an odd smell. All these things combined just make the cover feel flimsy and cheap.
There is a magnet (finally!) that will wake the device, but it is not strong enough to keep the cover closed. A clasp or elastic band would have been nice for that.
Wireless charging works just fine with this cover as you would expect.
Not worth the money in my opinion. Doesn't feel right in the hand, which is all that matters to me.
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Just got it. Already took it back off and replaced with Asus Premium case. I have the LTE version by the way.
The bumper fit, but was loose on the sides with a bit of wiggle. The open back just didn't feel right to me when holding it. Cover was soft touch but felt a little cheap on the edges, and it had an odd smell. All these things combined just make the cover feel flimsy and cheap.
There is a magnet (finally!) that will wake the device, but it is not strong enough to keep the cover closed. A clasp or elastic band would have been nice for that.
Wireless charging works just fine with this cover as you would expect.
Not worth the money in my opinion. Doesn't feel right in the hand, which is all that matters to me.
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Thank god I ordered the Premium Cover back than , hope it will arrive soon.
And you right, what the point of open back? heh, it look's like the bumper for nexi 5 with a flip..
You say the Premium cover is indeed Premium at all?
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And you right, what the point of open back?
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The open back could be used to reveal a custom skin. To me the bumper would mainly serve as a frame to attach to the flip cover which protects the front of the screen. As of now this seems like the closest thing to the iPad's SmartCover. Unfortunately this price is ridiculous; the product doesn't look "premium" at all nor is it made of any "premium" materials.
RayLovesick said:
Just got it. Already took it back off and replaced with Asus Premium case. I have the LTE version by the way.
The bumper fit, but was loose on the sides with a bit of wiggle. The open back just didn't feel right to me when holding it. Cover was soft touch but felt a little cheap on the edges, and it had an odd smell. All these things combined just make the cover feel flimsy and cheap.
There is a magnet (finally!) that will wake the device, but it is not strong enough to keep the cover closed. A clasp or elastic band would have been nice for that.
Wireless charging works just fine with this cover as you would expect.
Not worth the money in my opinion. Doesn't feel right in the hand, which is all that matters to me.
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My red folio arrived this afternoon, and I'm returning it tomorrow. I agree with everything above, except I didn't notice any smell. I just can't believe how cheap it feels:
1. The magnets don't keep the case closed
2. The fit is too loose
3. It feels as if the whole thing will rip apart with just daily use
I already put my poetic slimline back on.
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RayLovesick said:
Just got it. Already took it back off and replaced with Asus Premium case. I have the LTE version by the way.
The bumper fit, but was loose on the sides with a bit of wiggle. The open back just didn't feel right to me when holding it. Cover was soft touch but felt a little cheap on the edges, and it had an odd smell. All these things combined just make the cover feel flimsy and cheap.
There is a magnet (finally!) that will wake the device, but it is not strong enough to keep the cover closed. A clasp or elastic band would have been nice for that.
Wireless charging works just fine with this cover as you would expect.
Not worth the money in my opinion. Doesn't feel right in the hand, which is all that matters to me.
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briansuperduper said:
My red folio arrived this afternoon, and I'm returning it tomorrow. I agree with everything above, except I didn't notice any smell. I just can't believe how cheap it feels:
1. The magnets don't keep the case closed
2. The fit is too loose
3. It feels as if the whole thing will rip apart with just daily use
I already put my poetic slimline back on.
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can either of you post some pics so the rest of us have an idea of what you're talking about?
thanks
ecnahc said:
can either of you post some pics so the rest of us have an idea of what you're talking about?
thanks
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Sure thing. If OP doesn't get to it, I'll post some later today when I get home from work.
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Sure thing. If OP doesn't get to it, I'll post some later today when I get home from work.
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Go for it, I won't have a chance until tomorrow.
RayLovesick said:
Sure thing. If OP doesn't get to it, I'll post some later today when I get home from work.
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Go for it, I won't have a chance until tomorrow.
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almost kicking myself in the ass for dropping $60+ on this.
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I bought the official folio case as well. I have been using the other official Google Nexus 7 Case up until now, but didn't like that I couldn't a) wirelessly charge with it on and b) it didn't have the magnetic cover to activate the screen. The folio did, so I decided to jump for it.
What a mistake! It feels extremely cheap and looks cheap. When the cover is folded back, it sticks out about 3/4 of an inch past the device, so gripping it is weird. The 'hinge' for the cover is not smooth -- I'm constantly fighting with it. The folding portion is awkward... especially with that hinge.
I greatly prefer the other official case... it actually has a premium fit, finish and feel. If only it met all my requirements. Not sure which case I will use long term. [EDIT]: I'm returning the folio case. I'd rather use a USB charger and activate the screen manually than use this POS.
This is a Review of HTC One (M8) cases from UAG. http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/all#htc-one-m8
Actually, I have to apologize in advance. As part of my review work I'm doing in this forum, please check out a link in my signature, I receive a lot of accessories from different manufacturers. Since I just recently got Galaxy S5 for my wife, I receive a package with a number of UAG cases and they also included a nice selection for HTC One (M8). I don't have the actual phone, but figured take enough pictures for you to get an impression of this case. I have reviewed UAG cases for iPhone, S3, Note 2, S4, Note 3, and S5, and this has been my go-to case with every phone I get. So, I have not a single doubt in my mind the fitment of HTC One (M8) will be as impeccable as with any other previous UAG case I reviewed. Below is my review of the case impression which is a similar to S5 case review I just posted early today (applicable to M8 as well).
UAG definitely got this distinct industrial design look, which unfortunately has been copied lately by some low quality look-a-likes. With a lot of companies once they got a winning design, they just continue making the same cases scaled for the next phone, year after year. With UAG, they are constantly tweaking the design with new details to improve the grip, to have it thinner and more flexible while still retaining max protection, and even to improve the packaging. So starting with packaging, they finally got some refreshing colors to make their box more appealing. Of course, you still get a detailed description of the features on the front and on the back, including an official stamp of approval meeting MIL STD 810G-516.6 Military Drop-Test. It's about time to add this stamp of approval considering it has been already drop approved by thousands of it's users over the years, myself including. As a bonus, UAG also provided HD screen protector which I found to be a very nice gesture.
The case is very lightweight despite its composite design where hard outer PC shell is fused with a softer TPU-like inner soft impact resistant shell with a signature honeycomb pattern. The idea of such fused design makes the case thinner while still retaining a decent drop protection, and also adding a convenience of quick one-piece case removal without dealing with two separate shells. You also still have an enhanced corner protection which blends in nicely with the rest of the outline. One new additional element was added to the sides of the case in a form of a lower/upper grip pads on each side which haven't been present in the previous design. This enhances the grip and also makes sides look symmetrical. I found this design improvement to be very effective. Along with a sculptured industrial lines of the back design with decorative hex screws, UAG M8 case definitely has a much better grip. Although case feels slim, you still get the same rubber lip around the screen to lift the display with phone placed down or to provide a protection when dropped. Along with corner protection, you still get rear skid pads that allow phone to be placed on the back without any wobbling and keeping it from sliding on a smooth surface. And of course you get all the generous port openings to accommodate usb cables, over sized headphone connectors, camera, flash, mic, etc. Volume buttons (speaking from experience of all of their cases) have a very nice tactile feedback and can be easily located just by sliding your fingers along the side of the case. I also like how they put an inner trim around camera/flash opening to enable a glare-free flash.
Overall, I know it's hard to choose a case with every new phone because market is saturated with new additions almost every week. And most likely nobody gets just one case because we change it for different occasions or extended batteries, etc. But when you are making this deselection don't be fooled just by something that looks "cool", because at the end of the day the purpose of the case is to protect your phone. Well, that and also making it look cool at the same time But protection should be #1 priority, and if the case is made out of brittle plastic that will crack if dropped or cheap TPU material that will stretch and pull, or fused layers that will come undone - you might as well carry your phone naked. Otherwise, look for reputable companies that has been around for awhile, those which have a lot of feedback on Amazon, and those who don't just sell a case but actually offer a support to back it up. UAG is definitely of those companies, and I highly recommend and use their cases all the time.
Here are the pictures.
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Anyone have any pics of the Clear UAG on an M8?
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that empty case does look good i must say
ok .. now get the phone in there get some meaning full shots
jags_the1 said:
that empty case does look good i must say
ok .. now get the phone in there get some meaning full shots
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You can see how the same cases look on white S5 in a review of UAG S5 cases I posted earlier today: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722799
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Anyone have any pics of the Clear UAG on an M8?
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I got the clear one today and I'll have pictures up shortly. Need to charge the point-and-click.
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I got the clear one today and I'll have pictures up shortly. Need to charge the point-and-click.
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Awesome, I bought the Clear one today and it should be here tomorrow so I'd love to see how its gonna look
Pictures attached. It's a really nice case, albeit a little difficult to remove (not as bad as Poetic Atmosphere for M7, though).
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Pictures attached. It's a really nice case, albeit a little difficult to remove (not as bad as Poetic Atmosphere for M7, though).
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Thanks for the pics, I wish that last pic would of had the phone in it. The pics with the case on the phone were a bit dark but still gives me a good idea of the appearance
First of all: There already is a thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714087&page=5
Secondly: The case is, compared to the one for the S5, worse in quality.
Just compare the volume rockers! The S5 has bigger and better built ones! All of the pictures are from @vectron!
M8
S5
Also, the solution to get the light from the IR diode from the M8 "through" the case is really cheap! They just cut a hole.
As a result, the button itself feels weird, and the one I had collapsed easily.
And now the worst part: How the phone is held in place inside the case.
They use thin rubber pillars to hold it for the M8, whereas they mold the softer plastic nicely into shape.
M8
S5
I really don't know why.
Thank you @vectron for the images from this, and the S5s thread.
Cheers!
This case looks pretty good, despite some of its obvious flaws.
However, I had to buy an Otterbox.
I don't even like the otterbox for the m8, I think it looks plain and boring, and it just covers up the beauty of the m8. But I work in a dirty/dusty place, and I NEED the rubber port covers to keep the crud out of my headphone and charger ports. On my old phone, I had to use a toothpick to dig out the bull**** that collected inside my ports. For some reason, otterbox is the only company that seems to be using port covers.
If the UAG had rubber port covers, which I don't understand why it doesn't. I probably would have bought the UAG instead.
Hey everyone. I also received the UAG case for review on my channel and website. I did notice the volume rockers were made of a different material than on the Galaxy S4 model from last year, but I think it's due to how the buttons are on the M8. The material and everything is still very solid and high quality though.
If you have any questions about the case feel free to let me know! :good:
I have the all black. It looks great but I hate how slippery it is in my hands. I miss my Otterbox where just enough soft rubber stuck out from the inner sleeve that it really stuck in my hand.
Just got my clear UAG case! Hands down best case I've owned. The gunmetal color of the m8 shows through the back of the case and looks amazing.
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Got the clear one yesterday here are some pics.
That clear UAG one would have looked great if they had repositioned their logo. The OCD in me would not be able to take how the vertical logo covers the horizontal HTC logo.
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I got this case today on my mail (Rust Color). Brought it on Amazon last Monday.
I must Say the Case feel great on the phone. One of people biggest concerns with the first batch of cases was that the camera ring wasn't a perfect fit. I can happily say this have been fixed. My brother have a UAG on his S3, My wife have one on her S4 and I can say that this one feels as sturdy as the S3 and S4 version.
Now, some pictures for your pleasure:
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hxdrummerxc said:
This case looks pretty good, despite some of its obvious flaws.
However, I had to buy an Otterbox.
I don't even like the otterbox for the m8, I think it looks plain and boring, and it just covers up the beauty of the m8. But I work in a dirty/dusty place, and I NEED the rubber port covers to keep the crud out of my headphone and charger ports. On my old phone, I had to use a toothpick to dig out the bull**** that collected inside my ports. For some reason, otterbox is the only company that seems to be using port covers.
If the UAG had rubber port covers, which I don't understand why it doesn't. I probably would have bought the UAG instead.
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The trident aegis series also has all ports covered, and for phones that have speakers or openings on the back they put a screen/mesh filter over those as well. I had one for an S2 back in the day, and I loved the case. Only reason I don't have them for my current phone is that I got hooked on kickstand cases, and they don't have those in anything but their defender equivalent case.
I'm debating between the clear uag or rust case and I'm wondering does the flash glare with either of those colors? If someone could test that out, I would definitely appreciate it.
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onthezone said:
I'm debating between the clear uag or rust case and I'm wondering does the flash glare with either of those colors? If someone could test that out, I would definitely appreciate it.
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I havent tried Night pictures with the case on but I'll let you know later . I could upload some sample pictures too
EDIT: This was taken in a Pitch black room with the Case. Soo.. No glare