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Review: Ringke Thunderbolt case

I was contacted to give my thought on this case..and well here they are.
The case is very well made. Its like a rubber build and it feels really good. Its got good grip on it. So good that sometimes i cant take it out of my pants pocket. It doesnt really get to hot even when the phone is hot. It has power and volume buttons build into the case so it makes it easier to lock and unlock the phone,as well as turn up the volume. I really like it. And the price is only 17 bucks. I say its worth it. It fits like a glove and doesnt cover any of the microphones either.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Thunderbolt...ccessories&hash=item3f099a8379#ht_10228wt_982
If u have any questions about it, feel free to post them here.
-Ben

I got a case similar to this that has that same strip underneath the earpiece speaker. I've found it hard to drag down the notification bar when cases have one of these.

GeekDrop said:
I got a case similar to this that has that same strip underneath the earpiece speaker. I've found it hard to drag down the notification bar when cases have one of these.
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I disagree with the notification bar dragging issue. I have the ringke case and think it's fantastic. The feel is a little different than I was expecting, but overall I'm very satisfied. It was only $10 with a coupon I found online.

Yeah i can see where that could be a problem but it hasnt really bothered me.

Again
I have posted this previously:
The strip under the earspeaker covers the light sensor, therefore, while on calls, the screen will not turn off automatically.
I contacted Ringke about this a couple of months ago. They responded right away, and informed me they would look into it. I have never heard back from them since.
I went ahead and cut the piece off. It is structurally useless.
One benefit of keeping the strip might be that the lights on the soft-keys at the bottom of the bolt always stay lit when the screen is on.
Other than that, it is a nice case and fits the bolt well. My only other gripe is that the sides are not as sturdy as on the same case for the itouch.

docabe said:
I have posted this previously:
The strip under the earspeaker covers the light sensor, therefore, while on calls, the screen will not turn off automatically.
I contacted Ringke about this a couple of months ago. They responded right away, and informed me they would look into it. I have never heard back from them since.
I went ahead and cut the piece off. It is structurally useless.
One benefit of keeping the strip might be that the lights on the soft-keys at the bottom of the bolt always stay lit when the screen is on.
Other than that, it is a nice case and fits the bolt well. My only other gripe is that the sides are not as sturdy as on the same case for the itouch.
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Yeah im not experiencing this problem either. Maybe it was the first couple runs? idk

I've had my ringke case now since the day I
received my thunderbolt. I've been very
pleased w/ the quality and fitment of it.
I haven't experienced any issues w/ the
strip causing the screen to not turning off.
I contacted support and asked if they would
be producing a similar case to fit the extended
battery but they said no :/ i think if they did
then I would go ahead and jump for the extended
battery.

Thanks alot. More tbolt users are gonna click that link than iphone users. Hope you get a one day ban.
Sent from my ThunderBolt using XDA Premium App

WARNING!!!!
Turnyface said:
Here ya go buddy.
http://tiny.cc/ibJUN
I worked hard on making that video for you.
And just to let you know, your ad hominem argument is an improper use of the Latin phrase. If you may have noticed, I stated that I have no issues with the screen not turning off and then proceeded to bash you and your Apple fanboy. I wasn't trying to undermine your statement by directly attacking you. My statement simply concluded that I think you're wrong based on my experience with the case.
Regardless, I laugh at you for thinking I work for Ringke or received a free case. Please note, I would never accept a job as a blue-collar worker.
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To others reading this, please do not click on the link. This member has decided to spam people.
You are quite IMMATURE.
As I previously stated, I am not an apple fanchild. I use an ipod touch as the organization I work for uses apple based products to run their medical software.
Also, if you check the other forums (as I previously informed you), you will see that all of my self-purchased electronics are android based (Xoom, DINC2, OGDROID, Thunderbolt).
Finally, you most certainly did employ ad-hominem. It is a fallacy of relevance. It is any kind of argument that criticizes an idea by pointing something out about the people who hold the idea rather than directly addressing the merits of the idea. As you admitted, you attacked me personally in order to discredit my point about the case, rather than prove your point.
Go back to school, and learn to be respectful and kind to others. Shame on you.

ddgarcia05 said:
Thanks alot. More tbolt users are gonna click that link than iphone users. Hope you get a one day ban.
Sent from my ThunderBolt using XDA Premium App
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No they won't

what exactly did that link do b/c I have tendency to highlight stuff as I read it and it it opened. Then opened out look express but I don't have an email and my Anti virus popped something up to let me remove it. Just want to make sure my pc is clean.

Ryanmo5 said:
No they won't
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Thanks u sir!!

Seidio Obex waterproof S3 case review

Just finished my review of this case and it is really impressive.
Here is the video review, it includes a fully underwater test
I'll do a full comparison with the Lifeproof S3 case as soon as that arrives.
http://youtu.be/EqSkVqr6Phk
Any comments or feedback more than welcome

good!!
Awesome!!

davigol said:
Ok , you convinced us
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Using Amazon associate links on forums will get you banned from Amazon very very quickly and they will keep all your money. Plus I believe it is again forum rules

Oli2k said:
Using Amazon associate links on forums will get you banned from Amazon very very quickly and they will keep all your money. Plus I believe it is again forum rules
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Sense when ? I post links all the time and yet to get banned lol
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

bluedevils2003 said:
Sense when ? I post links all the time and yet to get banned lol
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3
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Since always, if you get away with it though then enjoy

Btw this case is horrible dont waste your money back button takes forever to respond to your touch if it responds at all , the touch sensitivity sucks , the only way you can talk to people is on speaker phone ,
When you try to talk to someone on the phone they can hardly hear you , and when your listening to them best way to describe it is they sound like robots
When you watch tv or your phone rings the sound is so muffed and distorted it vibrates the phone
Just prove that I actually do have this case pictures attached lol
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-obex-case-black-p/cswssgs3-bk.htm
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

Honestly, I only used this for when I went to the beach, pool, etc. I could never use this as an everyday case. However, I love this case for its intended purpose. It keeps the sand out and water out. I use it to take pictures underwater while snorkeling and it works great.
Found out it was actually stolen

Sv: Seidio Obex waterproof S3 case review
a1hildeb said:
Honestly, I only used this for when I went to the beach, pool, etc. I could never use this as an everyday case. However, I love this case for its intended purpose. It keeps the sand out and water out. I use it to take pictures underwater while snorkeling and it works great. Only problem is I recently dropped it in a lake. I was hoping badly to recover it so I could see if water leaked in after more than 24 hours. That and I wanted my damn phone and the expensive case that went with it.
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To deep to dive? :/
Sent from my Goner Simpsung S3 - XDA dev app.
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Oli2k said:
Using Amazon associate links on forums will get you banned from Amazon very very quickly and they will keep all your money. Plus I believe it is again forum rules
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They can't keep your money even if u get banned, that would be illegal.
And how (not to mention who) would they trace a link to a specific user on Amazon?
Sent from my Goner Simpsung S3 - XDA dev app.

Damien74 said:
To deep to dive? :/
Sent from my Goner Simpsung S3 - XDA dev app.
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No only about 4-6ft but murky and mucky as hell. Cant see a damn thing. Tried trolling with a fish net but broke said fish net

Sv: Seidio Obex waterproof S3 case review
Never give up!
Sent from my Goner Simpsung S3 - XDA dev app.

Damien74 said:
Never give up!
Sent from my Goner Simpsung S3 - XDA dev app.
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I am already looking on swappa.com for a new one. I also called the renters policy to see if they cover it if it was Stolen we shall see what they say

When Seidio had their February giveaways I decided what the heck and posted on their blog. Lo and behold I won a free case. Now that I've had it for a couple weeks I figured I'd share my thoughts. Yes it's a beefy case, and it has protected against a few falls already. Some people say it's too "blocky", to each their own I guess. They (Seidio) say the audio is unaffected by the membrane, it definitely is, but is greatly improved with the bottom flap open. The screen protector is great. Nice and smooth, the dots that people complain about are quite visible at some angles, but never really bother me. The back button is tricky at times being in the corner where it is, but the menu button which is in the same "situation" seems fine. Touch sensitivity seems fine, rarely do I notice skipping swipes or missed taps. Dragging down from the top is fine from either side of the speaker cover. Speaking of that speaker, I haven't really noticed much difference on calls, maybe a little muffled but not much. No echo a few people mention and I seem to sound fine at the other end. All in all I like the case, it's not perfect, but a good compromise for the protection.

I just bought and started using this case and so far I really like it. Yes, sound is a little muffled but far from unusable, and the screen protector is great. I read lots of reviews and many said the screen was unresponsive and the menu and back buttons were hard to use...I say bull honkers to that. I'm not sure what those people are doing but the screen works without any issues and its actually better than the lifeproof case I had been using.
It's not any more bulky than a defender or the puregear case I had before, it doesn't feel overly large or bulky and it actually looks pretty good IMO.
It's not for everybody but if you want great protection don't be scared off by the negative reviews. I'll post up pictures of mine when I get the time and ill post back after I've used it a little while but initial impressions are really good.

Here's a somewhat long term use update, after a few weeks of use now I still really like this case. It is definitely "installation sensitive", I've opened the case a couple times now and if I follow the exact procedure and take my time things sound fine, but a couple times I've rushed the installation and the phone sounded terrible afterwards. It seems to be dependent on how the phone's microphone lines up with the openings in the case, apparently if you don't position the phone just-right the microphone will be covered and make you sound like Charlie Brown's teacher - wah wah wah...
When it's installed right things are great, and 3 days now it's saved my phone. I got caught in a down pour on my way home from work one day on the motorcycle, the phone would have been ruined without this case. Seidio has a 20% discount code somebody posted in another thread so now would be a good time if you want one.

kingston73 said:
Here's a somewhat long term use update, after a few weeks of use now I still really like this case. It is definitely "installation sensitive", I've opened the case a couple times now and if I follow the exact procedure and take my time things sound fine, but a couple times I've rushed the installation and the phone sounded terrible afterwards. It seems to be dependent on how the phone's microphone lines up with the openings in the case, apparently if you don't position the phone just-right the microphone will be covered and make you sound like Charlie Brown's teacher - wah wah wah...
When it's installed right things are great, and 3 days now it's saved my phone. I got caught in a down pour on my way home from work one day on the motorcycle, the phone would have been ruined without this case. Seidio has a 20% discount code somebody posted in another thread so now would be a good time if you want one.
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The case is really cheap on Amazon right now too. Here is a link.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009XBCORO/
ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1371264248&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
Using my seidio waterproof case to for my phone as we speak also.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

casemachine persus

First of all, I made this account just to write a review on this case. I waited months for this piece of **** to arrive and when I did get it, the cut out for the speaker and flash are bad. The case won't completely close, like they didn't spend any time looking at the s3 curved design. I wouldn't recommend this case to anyone thinking of buying it. Not to mention how unprofessional the customer service is. Not much to review, but if you have any question go ahead and ask. The buttons to turn on the phone and volume rocker are hard to push.
How do i upload photos? i keep getting this error.
To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!

OnePlus smooth "Obsidian Black" back

Ordered it from user Just4U aliexpress on Dec 5th, and got it today on the 22nd. Not bad. It feels super smooth, buttons work just like the stock back, has no added thickness and the fit is perfect. Installation is simple, just followed the included instructions: remove SIM card tray, use a 3.5mm jack as leverage, use the blue tool to slide along the sides (except the SIM card side since it's fragile), pull it off, pop the new one back in and you're good to go. It comes with smooth side nano and micro SIM card trays as well. Buttons and NFC are attached to the back.
Visually it looks 99% the same. I thought they sent me the wrong one at first. I attached some pictures and tried a few times to get differing shots, but in the end it's futile. I'll let you figure out which one is which in the pictures although the markings on the back will give it away.
Is it worth the $30? For most probably not, but I work in a hospital and I want to be able to wipe it clean after every shift. The sandstone back did not allow that, so it's worth it to me.
http://imgur.com/a/k7lWO

tracerit said:
Ordered it from user Just4U aliexpress on Dec 5th, and got it today on the 22nd. Not bad. It feels super smooth, buttons work just like the stock back, has no added thickness and the fit is perfect. Installation is simple, just followed the included instructions: remove SIM card tray, use a 3.5mm jack as leverage, use the blue tool to slide along the sides (except the SIM card side since it's fragile), pull it off, pop the new one back in and you're good to go. It comes with smooth side nano and micro SIM card trays as well. Buttons and NFC are attached to the back.
Visually it looks 99% the same. I thought they sent me the wrong one at first. I attached some pictures and tried a few times to get differing shots, but in the end it's futile. I'll let you figure out which one is which in the pictures although the markings on the back will give it away.
Is it worth the $30? For most probably not, but I work in a hospital and I want to be able to wipe it clean after every shift. The sandstone back did not allow that, so it's worth it to me.
http://imgur.com/a/k7lWO
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Nice to know, but we should keep the forums clean, could have posted in a previous post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/accessories/babyskin-black-battery-cover-t2912822

Didn't even see your 2 months old thread.

tracerit said:
Didn't even see your 2 months old thread.
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Search. You don't see people constantly making new Ringke fusion threads, or Diztronic. This is the third or fourth thread
I see many people making new threads for that Plastic bumper case, like they're the "special" one and have to post about it in a totally separate thread.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=oneplus+one+obsidian+black+battery+cover+xda
WOAH, first result!

After some use, it seems like the smooth material may just be some sort of film. I have a feeling it will peel with heavy use over time. The are around the OnePlus logo has some minor minor fraying.
nicholaschum said:
Search. You don't see people constantly making new Ringke fusion threads, or Diztronic. This is the third or fourth thread
I see many people making new threads for that Plastic bumper case, like they're the "special" one and have to post about it in a totally separate thread.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=oneplus+one+obsidian+black+battery+cover+xda
WOAH, first result!
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I will request this thread to be joined into your thread. Perhaps you could then add it to your sig. May I suggest in the future, to keep clutter down to a minimum, when you forum police, just PM the poster.
PS, your picture reminds me of this Youtube personality I'm subscribed to. He's also Canadian I believe. Peter Chao

Please see the ongoing discussion here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/accessories/babyskin-black-battery-cover-t2912822
Thanks!

80% Off Xtremeguardz

I just purchased a back cover for my Z3C and noticed that it covers the camera lens too. That's a nice feature considering so many have scratched their lenses.
And it goes without saying, I DO NOT WORK FOR THIS COMPANY! Just trying to share the deal I got.
http://www.xtremeguard.com/

I got in on this for another phone but didn't see anything for the z3c, otherwise i would have ordered something for the back
Guess my brain wasn't working that day, just found it. This will be perfect for the back plus better grip. Ive used these in the past with great results

thanks for sharing! just ordered one too!

does it fit with devilcase?

I don't see why it wouldn't. It's just a thin piece of tpu
Sent from my Xperia Z3 Compact

Nice!
Thanks for the heads up!

These were so cheap, I purchased two of them. I've noticed that these films tend to yellow over time, and it really shows on a white phone.

PuffDaddy_d said:
These were so cheap, I purchased two of them. I've noticed that these films tend to yellow over time, and it really shows on a white phone.
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Now that you mention it, I recall the yellowing from past use
On a side note, I got an email today for 91% off the entire site. Will have to place an order today

INFRNL said:
Now that you mention it, I recall the yellowing from past use
On a side note, I got an email today for 91% off the entire site. Will have to place an order today
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Makes me wonder if they're going out of business with these prices?

PuffDaddy_d said:
Makes me wonder if they're going out of business with these prices?
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I hope not, I really like their protectors; mainly for the back. However they do need to work on the yellowing issue as you mentioned.
Also they just came out with their spartan glass screen protectors. Really hard to say, what's going on but I'm not complaining
Will have to stock up on a few items just in case
Edit: Just went to their page and saw that they now offer lifetime warranty on their protectors, granted most will update at least every 2 years I imagine. So the warranty is kind of pointless; good marketing scheme though. Also looks like they are starting to offer more products overall. So I'm not sure why the low prices, maybe to stay competitive?
EDIT 2: maybe you are right, just reread the email and says "*Limited quantities are available in tempered glass and other accessories by XtremeGuard. These products will only be available while supplies last"

Sorry to double post but wanted this separate from my last post.
I believe this code is good for more than 1 use; so anyone wanting to use it on the site is more than welcome. I just ordered a bunch of protectors, etc for various devices we have.
price comes out to dirt cheap.
91% off 2-15 items storewide: BEACH91 enjoy! At this price, you can't go wrong
otherwise they still have their summer80 off.

INFRNL said:
Sorry to double post but wanted this separate from my last post.
I believe this code is good for more than 1 use; so anyone wanting to use it on the site is more than welcome. I just ordered a bunch of protectors, etc for various devices we have.
price comes out to dirt cheap.
91% off 2-15 items storewide: BEACH91 enjoy! At this price, you can't go wrong
otherwise they still have their summer80 off.
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Nice find! Thanks for the info.