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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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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.
My kid brother has the fusion case in Red, it does look really nice. He told me that he used to find the phone quite slippery without the case.
Orzly's tempered glass is amazing. Well worth the £9 I spent for it
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Orzly's tempered glass is amazing. Well worth the £9 I spent for it
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agree, there one plus one range is brilliant
I especially like the Fusion cases Orzly make. I saw it on someones oneplus one and then brought the same case for my lgg4
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agree, there one plus one range is brilliant
I especially like the Fusion cases Orzly make. I saw it on someones oneplus one and then brought the same case for my lgg4
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Was gonna get the red fusion case but heard the transparent back gets scratched really easily, ended up picking up a red diztronic instead
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Galactus said:
Was gonna get the red fusion case but heard the transparent back gets scratched really easily, ended up picking up a red diztronic instead
agree it will does get scratched but you cant notice it unless out in the light. Id much rather the scratches on my case than my phone
also the solid transparent back looks great on a smartphone that has a nice back
Just one tip if this helps anyone.
i am looking on amazon.com and can see the green fusion orzly case at 6.99 and this is fulfilled by amazon. Its 1000% worth it at this price
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I bought an Orzly FlexiSlim TPU case for my Oneplus lately and I'm pretty happy with it, it fits almost perfectly and is really slim, but jeeze, it smelled horrible when I got it. Needed to put it in two dishwasher cycles to get rid of that terrible odour. My other TPU cases have never had a smell-on-sale problem.
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amazon.com
orzly oneplus one glass screens at $7.99 amazon fullfilled
just seen this and thought id share
not long how they will stay at this price
Jadelor said:
I bought an Orzly FlexiSlim TPU case for my Oneplus lately and I'm pretty happy with it, it fits almost perfectly and is really slim, but jeeze, it smelled horrible when I got it. Needed to put it in two dishwasher cycles to get rid of that terrible odour. My other TPU cases have never had a smell-on-sale problem.
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Where did you order your items from? I'm interested to hear if anyone else has had the "smelly case" problem.
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Where did you order your items from? I'm interested to hear if anyone else has had the "smelly case" problem.
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An eBay store called Flexfirm. The case came in the official sealed marketing blister.
Oneplus one designer cases
jason-tech-uk said:
My kid brother has the fusion case in Red, it does look really nice. He told me that he used to find the phone quite slippery without the case.
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After some research i found some unique designer cases for my oneplus one . I am India based and dailyobjects.com selling only in india. DailyObjects.com is likewise offering a complete scope of customizable cases for the oneplus one. With a large group of formats, one can transfer a picture and make a genuinely one-of-its-kind configuration, with simply a couple of clicks, within a few minutes. They utilizes brilliant TPU cases and the most developed printing innovation right now accessible to print outlines. You can view here
i found the pros and cons of oneplus one bumper please check it out should i buy it or not
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0z2SOBbams
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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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.
This is my personal review and perspectives on both the AGE Phonster and the LD West Holster. I did not get any of the products as a review unit or gift. They have no influence on my opinion even though I seen the AGE Phonster first. Lol. In addition, like phone clips and phone belt clips, you will either like them or hate them. They are very polarized according to the comments on youtube and other blogs I have read thus far. Saying that they look like gun holsters. And I have to say yes, that was my initial reaction as well, but subsided after weighing the pros and cons and functionality for me. I for one, find them a perfect accessory, especially if you are wearing formal wear most of the time like me.
AGE Phonester
First off I will post my first take on the AGE Phonster. A Ukrainian company that had Kickstarted this phone “wearable” and I actually loved it first sight. The AGE team had Kickstarted another accessory in the past so I had confidence in this one coming through. Like many projects, this had a small delay in shipping due to the holidays and the backers timely answering of the said surveys. But in any case, backers are still receiving theirs to date.
When I received my Phonster “One”, meaning only had the case for a phone. And in my case a Nexus 6. If you are aware, this is a huge phone, heck it’s given the codename “Shamu”. I am using a Ringke Slim case with a dbrand skin adorned on the back. And during the campaign, I indicated the measurements and the AGE team simply said to go with the XL case they offered and I agreed. When I received it on the last day of December 2015, I was giddy! I loved the idea of the Phonster, freeing up the pockets and not having to use my Seidio belt clip, which I have to say works; I have been using Seidio belt clips for years with different cases for at least 4 years.
The initial presentation was ok, the box said “Kickstarter” but not pouch or instructions were included. Just a AGE card slipped into the front pocket of the phone case. When I took it out, my initial thought was it was like suspenders. Which isn’t a bad thing, but curious on how it would look and feel in day to day usage.
I immediately took to the Phonster. The practical use of the Phonster was great. The adjustment buckles were real easy to adjust and the back bands that make the suspender part felt fine. But the only thing was the squeaking! That squeaking due to the new leather is so loud. But wearing it for about a week has lessened the squeak a bit. The pull tab is indeed a bit too short, but I can deal with that part. The leather in my case is nice. It’s real leather but real stiff like you know leather can be. The magnets alone are not strong enough to hold the phone in the case. Good thing the AGE team decided to add the latch. It has saved my phone many of times in my usage. What I have found is that the leather on the latch has started to scratch due to me using my fingernails to guide middle of the latch hook in where it needs to be to be secure and then lastly guide the magnet latch in place. On the site and the Kickstarter campaign states that you can put keys in this thing. Maybe one or two keys with no real keychain, but I wouldn’t recommend doing that in fear of the keys slipping out. I am not really sure how to store the keys. Maybe I’m missing the true way? Not sure on that one.
I have read comments stating that the stitching was off and things were off center. I personally don’t see it and if I cannot see it, I highly doubt someone else will notice it too. Is the leather stiff? I think so, but with additional wear, the leather will break down a little to conform to me. I only see that if I do use this and sweat, that the color will bleed. I will need to do further testing to see in the summer or Texas spring.
Ordering: Right now the kickstarter backers are getting their rewards at this point and of course any orders on their website will be delayed until the backers get their rewards. But if the kickstarter shipment is not going to change (I was informed by the AGE team that it was), the shipping time from Ukraine to Texas was 10 business days. Much like any order from China would take. The tracking info provided only tracked up to leaving the Ukraine, to the US; one of the coasts for customs check and then finally sending it on its merry way. So based on the kickstarter order and ship, right now give it a 2 out of 5 stars.
Packaging: 2 out of 5 stars. I personally don’t really care about packaging but 1st impressions are everything! There were no instructions and no data indicating to go online or youtube channel to show how to fit and resize to a personal preference.
Materials: Leather, stretchy suspender materials, slider clasps, buttons, hooks and magnets...magnets being the weakest point of contention here. The leather is stiff, but I believe will work out in a few weeks time of wearing. 3 out of 5.stars. Heavy deduction due to the latch system and scratching the leather of the latch due to correctly latching the case to ensure the phone won’t accidentally fall out. You can swap out different sizes, put another case on the other side for a wallet or second phone or swap the side where you want the phone case to be. the default for me is the right side. That is where I normally put the phone on the right side of the body in my case. This may be different for you.
Ease of use: 5 out of 5. Conforming the Phonster to the size that fits you is as easy as it gets. The slider buckle is so smooth to operate and is like second nature when adjusting it due to the different types of clothing you wear. It’s perfect and of course the straps do get twisted every now and then, but it’s easy enough to move the metal D rings so that the strap sits flush on your body.
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars. I absolutely love it. It is pretty comfortable to wear and you somewhat forget that you are wearing it, like suspenders on a suit. I love the color of the brown leather that I picked and works with most of my wardrobe. Because the phonster appears to be hand made, the look and the feel look like it. It has a nice rough look to it that blends well with a button down shirt which I wear almost everyday for work. Even with the squeaking leather.
Do I recommend this? Yes! I love it to death and will be with me with years to come. I love it so much that I decided to go for the gusto and placed an order for the large case, wallet and sport strap as well. So time will definitely tell if sweat and odors and color bleeding do indeed happen with this leather. Where? At age.com/ua
The LD West Original Holster
Soon after I started wearing the AGE Phonster from Kickstarter, I read comments from another backer that they were looking for product reviews of the Phonster and while nothing came up for the Phonster, another product did. This is the LD West Holster from a company in Canada. Initial looks comparing the two, I said the case in the back part leaves your device exposed a bit and that may lead to breakage. And the quality of the materials in comparison the the Phonster looked different and based on the images and reviews I have seen online and youtube vids from various bloggers, I said that the Phonster overall looked like a better product based on personal usage. I researched LD West a bit more, and ended up talking with LD West customer service and had a conversation about measurements that I was trying to figure out to see if my Nexus 6 would fit with the Ringke Slim case installed. Eventually I gave my measurements to the LD rep because the chart they have for reference to determine the size needed only listed the phone types and not measurements. And based on the measurements, LD West concluded that my Nexus 6 with the provided measurements would indeed fit their current large case. LD West will release an extra large size (again no idea on dimensions) mid 2016. And based on the conversation with the rep, I was given a link to their brown version which was on sale. It was a deal that I could not refuse. The LD West Holster comprises of the large phone case and a wallet with its own case (medium?). This is a standard set you get with whichever color variant you choose. Also splurged 5 dollars to express ship the order. I placed my order on Monday afternoon.
Within the next day, I got a shipment notification that a label was created from DHL. Then later on at the end of the day, DHL tracking said that the package is to be delivered the very next day. Ok shipping was all together 25usd. So ok, that worked out and I didn’t mind spending the shipping cash because of the deal I got on it. And lo and behold, the package was waiting for me the very next business day when I went home for lunch. A welcomed surprise! I had my beloved Phonster on was ready to compare it, even though it’s not apples to apples. I mean the largest case LD West has at this point is the large and I have an XL phonster case. And I have a wallet and case along with a large case for the LD West side of things. Like I stated earlier, I have the Phonster order in and will not ship until after 1/18/16 due to them working hard to get all the backers rewards out before the pre-orders are filled on the site. Transit time expected if they are still using the same courier for shipping out of the Ukraine, about 12-15 business days from the 18th of January.
Upon carefully opening the DHL packaging, the LD West logo on the black box that I have seen numerous times on youtube have adorned my garage on a bright afternoon. And I have to say the presentation looks awesome. Much like the presentation of a nice belt in a box. Upon opening the box, I was greeted with a note to look at the install videos before detaching. Under it was a small drawstring back with the LD West logo and inside was the goodies. The materials used is listed as vegan leather, meaning imitation leather. That doesn’t mean that they skimped on quality, what it means that for their research, they opted to use the vegan leather because in their tests, real leather colors will bleed in hot weather and retain odors. I have yet to see this happen on the Phonster, but hey, I put it out there.
Upon unwrapping the back strap, I inspected the button snaps and adjustment buckles. The back strap looks cushioned and there are no D rings attached to it. It seems to be stitched into the back plate with some padding. With this type of set up, no squeaks! And to compare as close to apples to apples with the Phonster, I opted to remove the wallet side which is the left side and kept the phone case on the right side. But before putting it on, I had to try the large case to see if my massive Nexus 6 with RIngke slim case would fit. And found that it did! Yes, the phone does stick out of the top where the clasp is but the clasp folds over the phone without issue to secure the case inside. And also the back part is exposed as well. But the case has the back opening face up. I think to push it out from the other side in case your phone is shoved in real good, which you have to be really, really careful not to accidentally push your phone out too fast where you pop it out of the case and falls to the floor. But in my case, the phone fit in perfectly and has a bit of space for a somewhat thicker case. I have a Spigen surface case and will test out to see if that case fits in there or not. I have tried the Spigen Ultra hybrid case and that fits in and closes the magnetic clasp without issue as well. So I am happy with the correct info supplied by LD West so far!
I then sized it a bit and put it on like a t-shirt, just like how I put on the Phonester. Tried the dual set up, which feels quite comfy and then took it off and snapped the two snaps together and that worked out perfect. I then needed to tighten the left side, where I took the wallet and case off to accommodate the lack of case and attempted to do so. And unlike the smooth Phonster slider buckle, the LD West Holster has a clasp mechanism. And I have to say is a bit of pain. Especially if you have it on. And numerous times, I had to go and take the LD West holster off to resize and test repeatedly, where in the Phonster, I did not unless I was adjusting the back straps. But once I got it to the size that was good for me, it fit like a glove. And after wearing it for a day, so far, I have to say because of the cushioned back plate of the LD West holster, it felt a lot more comfortable and natural. And no squeaking!
I was initially hesitant in ordering because of their really aggressive no return policy. I mean if I provided the measurements and turned out that the phone did not fit, then I was out my cost. That is a real let down and risk to take on an accessory that cost close to a 120 USD.
Ordering: I was speaking to a rep via email thoughout the ordering process so it was easy to see what the deal was the rep was speaking about. I had questions about shipping and if a signature was needed for the package and was told that it is up to the driver to leave it if they decide to. So it’s out of their hands. 5 out of 5 stars with helpfulness even before the sale.
Packaging:This is where first impressions are important to most people, especially if giving this as a gift. LD West has it pretty much in the bag. The box and small drawstring bag exudes quality and you can tell you spent money on it due to the packaging. 5 out of 5 stars there.
Materials: NOT Leather. It’s Vegan Leather. AKA not real leather. LD West decided this route because of the risk of the leather bleeding the colors in hot humid areas and also vegan leather is said not to retain odors. However saying this, the quality of the vegan leather is still great. The wallet and case is gravy and is really a nice addition. I just have too much cards in my wallet to replace my current one. The magnets that hold the clasp and phone in are strong. I tested this with my phone and indeed does not come out on some rigorous shaking. In using the Phonster with only the magnets and not latching it, the phone easily slips out the case and the Phonster’s strap does nothing to keep it housed safely if one was bending over to pick something up. So for this I give LD West 4 out of 5 stars. Not 5 out of 5 because I have a soft spot for actual leather.
Ease of use: The magnets are awesome, the adjustable clasps are not. I always have issues adjusting on the fly, where the Phonster is a simple breeze to adjust with their buckles. It may be me, in adjusting in how to actually do it properly, but there shouldn’t be a learning curve to resize in my opinion. The stretchy straps twist as well, so it’s on par with everything, 3 out of 5 stars.
Overall I give it 4 out of 5 stars as well. With the clasps giving me a hard time and the vegan leather compared to real leather it’s really a toss up between the two. They each have pros and cons and both are different enough to use. I am ok with having two sets to change it up. And also wearing the LD west, I have to reiterate was real comfortable to wear. Not sure if it was because of the back plate being stiched with no real metal hardware may be the reason, but I don’t really know. I do know that the LD West holster does not squeak! Using it has been good as well. It doesn’t have the total coverage of the Phonster but it is a bit more comfortable to wear.
Would I recommend this? Yes! Which would I recommend, the AGE Phonster or LD West? Hard to say. The stitching and leather of the Phonster looks and feels great and has a custom look to it. Almost to the extent of stem punkish, where the LD West holster feels like something a person on a motorbike would wear. Pricewise the AGE Phonster Full, which consists of the wallet and two cases along with the sport strap is $150 usd before shipping. Where the LD West set comes with a wallet and case standard, but no sport strap, they don’t use one comes in starting at $119, depending on the color.
If you want something NOW, I would recommend the LD West holster and suggest open a line of communication of what you want and size of your device prior to ordering due to their return policy, which is they have none. LD West ships from Canada and maybe due to that I got my item in a business day. Pretty quick turn around there. Where to get one? LDWest.com
I will need to test both further, especially when my other components come in from AGE. Then I can compare more so with the wallets. I hope you enjoyed my comparisons and please let me know if you have questions! Thanks for reading!
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Just following up with and update of sorts. To let everyone interested know that the current set up that I am wearing pretty much every day right now is the LD West. Simply because the stronger magnets of this case makes it super easy to slide in and out ones phone.
any photos with your nex6 and spigen ultra hybrid fitting in the ld west? thier support thinks it will be tight but its leather and it will just loosen up.
thanks
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any photos with your nex6 and spigen ultra hybrid fitting in the ld west? thier support thinks it will be tight but its leather and it will just loosen up.
thanks
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I sent you a PM but I think I tried it with it on without real issues I mean the Google Live case is a hair thinner than the ultra hybrid and I want to say it fits fine. I'll let you know later.
Nexus6 ultra hybrid case fits fine. I am using my phone, so I couldn't use it lol.
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huge thanks for this. i saw the nice gap in the 4th photo.
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huge thanks for this. i saw the nice gap in the 4th photo.
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It will be snug! But it'll fit fine. Also if you want more space, they(LD West) do make XL now.
im on the border , snug for anti slip or xl for easy access, decisions..
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im on the border , snug for anti slip or xl for easy access, decisions..
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Well easy decision for me because I change my cases a lot lol
from what i can tell, the snug is on the width side not length
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from what i can tell, the snug is on the width side not length
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Well like I said if you do not mind the snug fit go for the lg. You can push out the phone from the back until the leather conforms.
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Well like I said if you do not mind the snug fit go for the lg. You can push out the phone from the back until the leather conforms.
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Thank you. L fit perfectly. I would say it's on the loose snug side.
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Has anyone anywhere reported having used something like this for an YEAR or more? Not a passing usage but as a permanent "EDC"?
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Has anyone anywhere reported having used something like this for an YEAR or more? Not a passing usage but as a permanent "EDC"?
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I use it seasonally. Usually in the Autumn and winter months where I wear heavier jackets which makes wearing a belt holster annoying.
I've been using LD West Holster with my Note 4 and it has been a life saver. As I have recently relocated to Hong Kong for a job. The LD West Holster is vert practical.
Thanks for this review. I was originally going to go with the LD West as it seemed like it would have gotten to me a bit faster. I'm also using it for a Note 8, and wasn't sure if the LD West had a pouch large enough. The Phonster is not entirely what I pictured in my head, but I'm growing increasingly fond of it. I got the XL pouch, and it feels like I maybe should have gone with L. I plan to use it most days, and assume/hope it'll last a while. Ordered my Phonster X directly from the AGE site on 9/24, shipped from Ukraine 11/3, received in Oakland, CA 11/13.
Thanks again.
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I use it seasonally. Usually in the Autumn and winter months where I wear heavier jackets which makes wearing a belt holster annoying.
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And which one is your choice for that now? I am considering using it all year round in a warm tropical country just to not have to worry about having or not having pockets in my outfit.
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kpjimmy said:
I use it seasonally. Usually in the Autumn and winter months where I wear heavier jackets which makes wearing a belt holster annoying.
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Are you in the Northern colder parts of the US?
iceepyon said:
I've been using LD West Holster with my Note 4 and it has been a life saver. As I have recently relocated to Hong Kong for a job. The LD West Holster is vert practical.
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How is it working out through the entire year in a place like HK - wearing with casual and/ or more formal clothing? All the time or skip it certain times etc?
asgalang said:
Thanks for this review. I was originally going to go with the LD West as it seemed like it would have gotten to me a bit faster. I'm also using it for a Note 8, and wasn't sure if the LD West had a pouch large enough. The Phonster is not entirely what I pictured in my head, but I'm growing increasingly fond of it. I got the XL pouch, and it feels like I maybe should have gone with L. I plan to use it most days, and assume/hope it'll last a while. Ordered my Phonster X directly from the AGE site on 9/24, shipped from Ukraine 11/3, received in Oakland, CA 11/13.
Thanks again.
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Where are you using it? Location/ weather? and what scenarios / clothing do you wear it in and when you dont?
I'm in TX. So it does get colder and with the occasional frosting and icing. We got snow this winter!
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And which one is your choice for that now? I am considering using it all year round in a warm tropical country just to not have to worry about having or not having pockets in my outfit.
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Are you in the Northern colder parts of the US?
How is it working out through the entire year in a place like HK - wearing with casual and/ or more formal clothing? All the time or skip it certain times etc?
Where are you using it? Location/ weather? and what scenarios / clothing do you wear it in and when you dont?
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crashnburnMDA said:
How is it working out through the entire year in a place like HK - wearing with casual and/ or more formal clothing? All the time or skip it certain times etc?
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It is working out pretty good in a place like HK. I wear my LG Holster all the time. As I find it very convient carrying my Note 8. I wear it wearing casual and formal clothing. I use my LD West Holster all the time in HK. Except during the Winter months as I can wear my leather jacket. But I still carry it in my bag so I can put it on when I am in the office.
My contention is having to change where I keep EDC things based on what I wear..
Pants / Jeans / Shorts / Joggers / Yoga pants +
V / U / Henley / T shirts etc / Casual/ Dress shirts +
Bomber / vs Blazer / Sport / Suit Jacket.
Esp when I am wearing T's & Shorts with no pocket or less space, It might make sense to have a DEFAULT "holster" thing to HANG, all the time, year round.
Even if I wear a jacket on TOP or Not.
The "holding / carrying mechanism" stays consistent through the year.. and remains a PHYSICAL MECHANICAL HABIT via Muscle Memory.
I am thinking Phone, Compact Wallet, Power Bank, KeySmart type Key Organizer etc. Place in same place and carry all the time.
Now matter what I wear I'd like to maybe have holster like setup that is my CONSISTENT Go To.
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It is working out pretty good in a place like HK. I wear my LG Holster all the time. As I find it very convient carrying my Note 8. I wear it wearing casual and formal clothing. I use my LD West Holster all the time in HK. Except during the Winter months as I can wear my leather jacket. But I still carry it in my bag so I can put it on when I am in the office.
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I've been using LD West Holster with my Note 4 and it has been a life saver. As I have recently relocated to Hong Kong for a job. The LD West Holster is vert practical.
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kpjimmy said:
I use it seasonally. Usually in the Autumn and winter months where I wear heavier jackets which makes wearing a belt holster annoying.
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kpjimmy said:
I'm in TX. So it does get colder and with the occasional frosting and icing. We got snow this winter!
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Has anyone got the UAG Monarch case for the S8 Plus? Is it worthy of the price? Is the drop protection really that good? Any downsides? Thanks
personal reference.
Yes, It's worth it.
Very Premium looking without the bulk and over priced sticky plastic like other Brand "otter whatever b0x".
When you have it in your hand, make you feel like climb mountains or hike some trails. ^_~
Protection is real good, haven't tested myself, but I feel like it will stand up against my daily oops, but have not yet slipped.
I Have their other style case the "plasma series" for a while and them when through some beating and came out the winner.
Felt down a 6 flight of stairs like it didn't happen. dog chew on it and slid on some pebbles ground, case side with just some scuffs in the case. And this Monarch is, even more, protections, so I say Yes, drop test certified.
And "10 years warranty, what other cases have it? Not that anyone will ever need it, who uses a smartphone more than 10yrs, right.
Works with lots of case friendly GlassSP.
Downside,? to me, NON.
Because it's just what I expect my case to be like. Protection, looks, mini bulk.
But for most People who like to show off the beautiful backside of their Gorgeous phone. Then this is not the right case.
I think the time looking for cases are over for me.
UAG Monchach will be on every one of my phones.
I love it. I'm not about to test the drop protection, but I had a UAG case on my S4 and it served me quite well. Considering that a comparable otter box is 50 bucks, I felt like this was worth it.
I have had bad luck with this brand. Owned three for different tablets and all of them had faults. Not used on on a mobile though as for me they look just too industrial given the S8+ is such an elegant mobile I feel this case is just OTT. It will, or should, protect the mobile BUT many cases do and do so looking much more in line with the aesthetic of this beautiful looking mobile.
I totally accept its a preference and respect those that do use this brand. One last point they are truly hideously priced in Europe. The last UAG case I bought was for the Surface Pro 4. Cost me 70€! Developed a fault so went back for a full refund. I understand the case for the S8+ is 50€!
Ryland
You say industrial, I say rugged. I've always liked the look of these cases. Imo it turns an elegant phone into a rugged phone when needed. There aren't very phone cases that are this minimal but still leaves your phone feeling protected.
Thanks for the replies! Yes they are £50 in the UK which is about 59 euros. Everything is really expensive here, now. Just need to find the Monarch in stock now.
Ever since having phones that UAG didn't support I started using cases from Supcase and have never went back to UAG's overpriced cases. They literally use the same materials and the protection is equal, but at 1/5th the price and fast shipping through Amazon. I also think their cases look better IMO. Save your money and try out a Supcase and if you don't like it send it back.
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Thanks for the replies! Yes they are £50 in the UK which is about 59 euros. Everything is really expensive here, now. Just need to find the Monarch in stock now.
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Now try and find a screen saver to protect that screen! Good luck with that.
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Ryland Johnson said:
Now try and find a screen saver to protect that screen! Good luck with that.
Ryland
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I've got some protectors that will do the job for now. They are very thin and quite soft TPU, not the most protective but they can be trimmed if needed so are ok with cases :good:
Ryland Johnson said:
I have had bad luck with this brand. Owned three for different tablets and all of them had faults. Not used on on a mobile though as for me they look just too industrial given the S8+ is such an elegant mobile I feel this case is just OTT. It will, or should, protect the mobile BUT many cases do and do so looking much more in line with the aesthetic of this beautiful looking mobile.
I totally accept its a preference and respect those that do use this brand. One last point they are truly hideously priced in Europe. The last UAG case I bought was for the Surface Pro 4. Cost me 70€! Developed a fault so went back for a full refund. I understand the case for the S8+ is 50€!
Ryland
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In the Netherlands €39,95
tkoreaper said:
Ever since having phones that UAG didn't support I started using cases from Supcase and have never went back to UAG's overpriced cases. They literally use the same materials and the protection is equal, but at 1/5th the price and fast shipping through Amazon. I also think their cases look better IMO. Save your money and try out a Supcase and if you don't like it send it back.
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Same here. After using UAG and Otter, the Supcase Unicorn Beetle is my goto now. I mean a 10yr warranty is great but whose going to have the same mobile in 10yrs? I tried the Spigen Tough Armor and it didnt feel like it held the phone well, and didnt give enough lift to the phone screen off my desktop to make me comfortable. The Supcase is well worth the price so far. Considering its $18 US, with the belt clip. Its survived 2 falls so far no damage :good:
To me it is. I have 10 cases for my S8+ and I use it the most.
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To me it is. I have 10 cases for my S8+ and I use it the most.
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You own 10 cases for your mobile? You must be very fashion conscious.
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