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We got an Moto X last week and a 2nd one on Monday Sale..
We got a case for the 1st one but it covers up the MotoMaker design.
Like the clear back and the rubber sides.
Any thoughts or feed back?
http://www.motorola.com/us/Air-Jack...-Jacket-Grip-for-Moto-X-by-Power-Support.html
I got one yesterday and I really like it. The rubber on the sides seal up to the bezel really nice and it fits snug. Adds just enough grip to it feel secure holding it (I don't like slippery devices!)
My first case was the clear plastic shell by inCase and I wasn't a fan. The plastic felt really slick & had no grip, and held on to smudges FOREVER. The AirJacket's plastic is a lot easier to wipe clean.
That looks like a really nice case. Even with last week's 30% off though, I couldn't justify that much for a case.
I like the one I got, except for the orange color. Is this odd pastel orange. Good quality though
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Thank you able to post any pics..?
On the Monday sale at 350 for the phone and 30% on the case its till an amazing price for a phone with a nice case!
My main issue with the case is that it is so hard to get on and off the phone
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wwr8bz said:
My main issue with the case is that it is so hard to get on and off the phone
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I found the trick to that.
When putting it on--but the bottom of the phone in first, then slide the top over.
Reverse this for taking it out of the case. (Start at bottom, go to top.)
Anyone know the difference between the InCase clear case and the Air Jacket Clear case? I ordered the Air Jacket one, but haven't seen any reviews except on the InCase one.
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Anyone know the difference between the InCase clear case and the Air Jacket Clear case? I ordered the Air Jacket one, but haven't seen any reviews except on the InCase one.
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I have both of these cases. I ordered the clear InCase with my phone off of the Moto Maker. It fit the phone fairly snug, but it seemed to feel like cheap plastic to me. It would act like a magnet for skin oils and finger prints and then was nearly impossible to get completely clean again. The molding of the edges that grip the phone seems kind of funny, because if you look at it pretty straight on it looks like there are paint chips in the plastic or something. Getting it off the phone always felt impossible, too! The whole thing felt very poorly made.
The Air Jacket I just got is a whole other story. The plastic on the back feels a lot better and doesn't have as much of the issue with finger prints. The rubber on the sides is grippy but not enough to be distracting. I feel a lot more confident holding this phone in my hand as I walk down the street, mainly in that I don't think it might slip out of my hand on accident.
I got the orange Air Jacket to go with my phone's metallic orange accents. The orange on the case is a little brighter and more washed out, but I still think it looks nice. I have a couple photos of both cases attached. Sorry if you are interested in seeing the phone in the clear InCase! I am not motivated enough to go through the hassle of swapping them again!
Edit: My attached photos aren't working for me so I'm guessing its not working for anybody else. Here are some linked photos, instead.
http://files.h4xful.net/airjacket1.jpg
http://files.h4xful.net/airjacket2.jpg
http://files.h4xful.net/airjacket3.jpg
geeksunny said:
I have both of these cases. I ordered the clear InCase with my phone off of the Moto Maker. It fit the phone fairly snug, but it seemed to feel like cheap plastic to me. It would act like a magnet for skin oils and finger prints and then was nearly impossible to get completely clean again. The molding of the edges that grip the phone seems kind of funny, because if you look at it pretty straight on it looks like there are paint chips in the plastic or something. Getting it off the phone always felt impossible, too! The whole thing felt very poorly made.
The Air Jacket I just got is a whole other story. The plastic on the back feels a lot better and doesn't have as much of the issue with finger prints. The rubber on the sides is grippy but not enough to be distracting. I feel a lot more confident holding this phone in my hand as I walk down the street, mainly in that I don't think it might slip out of my hand on accident.
I got the orange Air Jacket to go with my phone's metallic orange accents. The orange on the case is a little brighter and more washed out, but I still think it looks nice. I have a couple photos of both cases attached. Sorry if you are interested in seeing the phone in the clear InCase! I am not motivated enough to go through the hassle of swapping them again!
Edit: My attached photos aren't working for me so I'm guessing its not working for anybody else. Here are some linked photos, instead.
http://files.h4xful.net/airjacket1.jpg
http://files.h4xful.net/airjacket2.jpg
http://files.h4xful.net/airjacket3.jpg
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Thanks for the pictures and thoughts. I actually got the clear air jacket case. It doesn't have the rubber bumper, its similar to the incase clear, but supposedly has a self healing plastic. But if you like the clear plastic on the normal air jacket, its probably the same as on the case I ordered.
geeksunny said:
I have both of these cases. I ordered the clear InCase with my phone off of the Moto Maker. It fit the phone fairly snug, but it seemed to feel like cheap plastic to me. It would act like a magnet for skin oils and finger prints and then was nearly impossible to get completely clean again. The molding of the edges that grip the phone seems kind of funny, because if you look at it pretty straight on it looks like there are paint chips in the plastic or something. Getting it off the phone always felt impossible, too! The whole thing felt very poorly made.
The Air Jacket I just got is a whole other story. The plastic on the back feels a lot better and doesn't have as much of the issue with finger prints. The rubber on the sides is grippy but not enough to be distracting. I feel a lot more confident holding this phone in my hand as I walk down the street, mainly in that I don't think it might slip out of my hand on accident.
I got the orange Air Jacket to go with my phone's metallic orange accents. The orange on the case is a little brighter and more washed out, but I still think it looks nice. I have a couple photos of both cases attached. Sorry if you are interested in seeing the phone in the clear InCase! I am not motivated enough to go through the hassle of swapping them again!
Edit: My attached photos aren't working for me so I'm guessing its not working for anybody else. Here are some linked photos, instead.
http://files.h4xful.net/airjacket1.jpg
http://files.h4xful.net/airjacket2.jpg
http://files.h4xful.net/airjacket3.jpg
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Nice, just to confirm cause in your pics it looks like it doesn't, but does this case hit the screen at all on the edges? I ask because I am curious if it would cause any screen protectors to lift on the corners like some TPU cases do because they hit the screen.
Thanks
The rubber does not extend past the bezels at all so you should never have that problem. In fact at the edge of the case you can see a tiny bit of the bezel.
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Does the case make it so the screen no longer touches a table if you were to place it screen down? Thanks for the info
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Nice, just to confirm cause in your pics it looks like it doesn't, but does this case hit the screen at all on the edges? I ask because I am curious if it would cause any screen protectors to lift on the corners like some TPU cases do because they hit the screen.
Thanks
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What Jayrod already said on this is correct. You will still see a small sliver of the bezel.
lionman229 said:
Does the case make it so the screen no longer touches a table if you were to place it screen down? Thanks for the info
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Yes, the case will lift the screen up away from the surface its sitting on. I usually place mine face down when I'm at my desk. No problems.
I ordered the Air Jacket Grip from Motorola and one of the anti-glare screen protectors. I think they both fit nicely on the Moto X. Does anyone know if there's a holster solution that works well with this case? I've been back and forth on all my phones between holsters and pocket carry. I was just wondering if Air Jacket made a holster for this case or if I'd have to go generic pouch.
I've been using my moto X with the air jacket case and the brilliant screen protector for about a week now. I'm really liking both. My biggest gripe about screen protectors was the way they felt. My previous ones felt too gummy and made it annoying to use so I would always rock the phone naked. The brilliant is as smooth as the glass. It does attract fingerprints and smudges but they wipe away easily enough.
Thank you..got the phone and the Air Jacket today and love the case!
It matches the Moto Maker Lime Yellow so great mix.
Real comfortable to use and good protection.
With the $350 purchase and 30% accessories it was great value vs the 1st Moto X I got at full price and returned for the difference!
Just put the Air Jacket Grip on my wife's and the regular Air Jacket on mine (they didn't have the color I wanted). Both cases fit very nicely, with minimal bulk, and don't appear to overlap the screen. They wrap just enough of the bezel to keep them firmly in place. Both models are super thin, lightweight, and follow the contours of the phone perfectly. Each has its pros/cons.
The Air Jacket Grip was fairly difficult to attach, and covers the buttons so if you're in love with your accent color, you'll lose some of it. This is offset by the fact that the transparent plastic "transmits" the color of the rubberized grips to all the visible edges of the plastic, so you pick up color accents all around your camera, speaker, and all the other cutouts. Kinda cool fiber-optic-like effect. The other obvious thing is the edge is grippier, but not nearly as much as I expected.
The regular Air Jacket has cutouts for all the buttons, so it doesn't hide the accent color, and is a breeze to attach. It covers much less of the front of the phone too than the grip version, because it doesn't wrap around the top or bottom of the phone. It's also extremely slippery.
Wade-0 said:
The regular Air Jacket has cutouts for all the buttons, so it doesn't hide the accent color, and is a breeze to attach. It covers much less of the front of the phone too than the grip version, because it doesn't wrap around the top or bottom of the phone. It's also extremely slippery.
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I just received my regular Air jacket today and you're absolutely right about it being slippery. I'm glad they designed it to where I can still place my finger in the dimple though.
Got mine and fought like hell to install. Silver is not silver. More like white. Returning.
Also don't like how hard it is to push the buttons.
On to the next. (i have 5 total-mostly cheap one's from amazon)
Long story short, buy this now! I'll answer questions when I can. Here are some pics of it in the phone in the mean time! Sorry about quality!
How does it feel in the hand? I prefer hybrid cases but if this doesn't have that rubbery, grimy feel that hold onto pocket lint I think I might bite the bullet and get it. It would be my third case do I want to make sure I'll like it before I buy it.
Also is the gray bar near the bottom a kick-stand?
Looks good
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Is the grey bar included?
Scandiacus said:
Is the grey bar included?
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Nah, that's something that they sell separately. It's a kickstand.
EasyTiger6x13 said:
Long story short, buy this now! I'll answer questions when I can.
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Great photos thanks. Compared to the Axon 7's included clear TPU case, do you believe this Spigen offers superior drop cushioning on the corners? Does the front lip offer greater stand off distance as well?
I'm starting to believe I'll have to run my Axon without screen protection, since every tempered glass protector I've seen has the halo issue...a large front lip on the case would be ideal.
Hey everyone sorry for the late reply! Been very busy.
I'd say it adds about...3 to 5 (5 for margin of error) millimeters to each side, and it does add a little weight. But, honestly the weights nothing really to write home about. If anything it's a sign of quality to me. I also like how much better it feels in hand compared to the stock case, this case is not at all glossy except for the carbon fiber parts and has a matte finish. The power button is textured on this case which is nice because I'm not use to the power button being below the volume buttons so I'm constantly locking my screen when I intend to use the volume. Why they ever decided that for this phone is besides me.
This case fits this phone like a ****ing glove. It's very tight. It's definitely more difficult to take off then the stock case that came with the phone and definitely fits it so much better too. I'd be confident dropping this phone FROM POCKET HEIGHT without anything detrimental happening to the phone. It also has about a...2? Millimeter lip that goes over the top of the phone as well.
I also added the kickstand as someone already mentioned. It did not come with the case.
Are the buttons a littler harder to push than the stock case? I feel like I'm always pushing them without even trying.
The Spigen case feels tight and sturdy so it offers better protection over the clear ones that came with the phone. Also, the Spigen adds bit more weight if you like that, but my pinky gets sore/tired after holding it for minutes. Maybe I am not use to it? These are my initial impressions.
Can we get a belt clip/clam case that works with it? I don't pocket my phones. Thanks!
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jlomein said:
Great photos thanks. Compared to the Axon 7's included clear TPU case, do you believe this Spigen offers superior drop cushioning on the corners? Does the front lip offer greater stand off distance as well?
I'm starting to believe I'll have to run my Axon without screen protection, since every tempered glass protector I've seen has the halo issue...a large front lip on the case would be ideal.
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I purchased the new Spigen case as well and it provides substantially better protection than the included clear case. The front lip is taller and the corners are thicker.
For reference I wear XL gloves and I find the phone still feels good in the hand with the case. I still prefer the bare feel and size of the phone but I'm not willing to risk that. And its significantly more comfortable to hold than my old Note 4 and its relatively thin case. It's also not a lint magnet but that comes at the cost of some grippiness. The included case is tackier.
I could do without the faux carbon fiber - not a fan of anything faux - but it looks better in person than I thought it would. If you can get it for $13 vs full price, I think its well worth it - protective without being completely overwhelming.
One question for me, is it easy to use the fingerprint scanner with this case?
One issue i have with the included case with the axon 7 is that its a pit hard to get my finger inside the cut out to hit the scanner... I have large fingers too
spacemanvt said:
One question for me, is it easy to use the fingerprint scanner with this case?
One issue i have with the included case with the axon 7 is that its a pit hard to get my finger inside the cut out to hit the scanner... I have large fingers too
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I find the Spigen case works well with the fingerprint sensor. I actually think it's easier to find and scan the sensor with the case guiding my finger, as the border of the case around the sensor has a nice slope towards the scanner.
I got mine a few weeks ago... great case. Feels way nicer than the stock one. I didn't like the rubber texture at first but its grown on me.
What I've noticed:
The indentation for the fingerprint scanner is a bit deep and I'm using the tip of my finger more than I was before. As a result, it didn't pick up every time. Re-scanning my fingers for it fixed the problem
It's become harder to find the NFC chip on the phone. My bluetooth headphones have an NFC tag to aid pairing. It seems to be harder to find the tag now.
Buttons on the side feel way nicer - it offers more resistance than without a case (too little resistance) or the stock one (still not enough)
Too bad i can't buy it at my country... Malaysia. Have to buy from ebay and shipping fees is way too expensive.
Rob Irizarry said:
The included case is tackier.
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This is one of the outstanding features I've found with TPU: slick enough to effortlessly slide in and out of pocket, but slightly tacky/grippy in the hand especially if warm or humid. It's so grippy that I don't have to wrap my fingers around the sides of the phone: I can balance the back of the Axon 7 on my fingertips one handed, which allows me to reach the entire screen area with my thumb.
Maybe I could put some grip tape on the back of the Spigen case.
Honestly guys I received my Axon 7 yesterday with the Spigen case and I hate it. The power button and volume buttons are really sharp therefore it's uncomfortable to hold and because my right index finger is always on it when I hold my phone it hurts. You can see my skin dust on it lol and I'm 17. The charging port is also very sharp. I used the stock case and it's so much more smoother and easier to hold but I do need the spigen case. I might smoothen out the buttons or something.
I just got my Spigen case a few days ago. I had it for my OnePlus 2 and loved it, but this one is even better.
It barely adds width to the phone and feels great. Not slippery, but no rough edges. The power button has a notched texture so it's easy to tell it apart from the volume buttons. The camera/fingerprint/flash have perfectly sized cutouts.
This thing will definitely protect it from a pocket level drop. It's also easy to remove in case you want to swap a microSD/SIM or clean the phone.
By far the best case that will be made for this phone.
I just received this case and it so much better than the one that comes with the axon 7. I had the case that has a kickstand on my axon linked below. Let me tell you the spigen is better for drops it's actually thicker than what I thought. Also it has more lip protection than the kickstand case. This is premium feeling case that offer some nice protection.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J..._SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=axon+7+case
borijess said:
I just received this case and it so much better than the one that comes with the axon 7. I had the case that has a kickstand on my axon linked below. Let me tell you the spigen is better for drops it's actually thicker than what I thought. Also it has more lip protection than the kickstand case. This is premium feeling case that offer some nice protection.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J..._SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=axon+7+case
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Agree with you 100%. I had the kickstand case and there is a world of difference between it and the Spigen case.
I'm looking for a case that has very low sides. The sides of the case can't be much higher than the screen. Right at screen level would be ideal for me]. I use the 2 XL in immersive mode and use pie in LMT for all nav bar operations. If the side of the case is too high, it is sometimes difficult to access pie easily every time. I've found if I adjust the pie touch area too much, it interferes with other screen taps. I've got the Spidgen right now, but its sides are a bit to tall. I started looking at all of the cases overall thickness, but found this isn't necessarily reliable in determining how high the side go above the screen (some cases just have thicker back protection).
I have this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074...=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pixel+2+xl+case
It doesn't add much bulk and the edges are barely higher than the screen. I thought it might be flush but sat a pencil on it and there is maybe a millimeter or 2 gap where the screen won't touch the surface.
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Thanks. I'll give that one a look. The price looks good too.
MNML is your best bet
Yeah I looked at that one but the thread about the camera hump not being covered turned me off.
I bought this one, been using it for a week. Back goes up to camera bump and front stays flush with screen
Google Pixel 2 XL Case, ProCase Slim Hard Shell Protective Case Back Cover for Google Pixel 2 XL 2017 Release -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075QBTFV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fjL.zbKM3KXEF
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I have this one. Feels really nice in the hand and has some grip. Sides do not go higher than the screen.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0768PC8FJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
eg1122 said:
I bought this one, been using it for a week. Back goes up to camera bump and front stays flush with screen
Google Pixel 2 XL Case, ProCase Slim Hard Shell Protective Case Back Cover for Google Pixel 2 XL 2017 Release -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075QBTFV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fjL.zbKM3KXEF
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This is really similar to what I just bought
Google Pixel 2 XL Case, Maxboost [mSnap] Thin Cases [Perfect Fit] [Black] EXTREME Smooth Surface with Anti-Slip Matte Coating for Excellent Grip Hard Protective PC Covers For Google Pixel 2 XL (2017) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074BGXB69/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k4V.zb03WZJAB
I also bought a MNML as it does cover the camera bump. I want to see if I want front screen protection or not.
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The Google Fabric Case has a very tiny lip. I use it with pie controls and it works excellent. Bonus is that the screen is protected face down ever so slightly, and the fabric looks nice and professional.
machostallion said:
Yeah I looked at that one but the thread about the camera hump not being covered turned me off.
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The camera hump protected from flat surfaces because the lip that is built around the fingerprint scanner. I have one and when laying flat you can see a gap between any flat surface and the camera screen. If you're ok with minimal protection I highly recommend the MNML case.
MrMeeseeks said:
I have this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074...=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pixel+2+xl+case
It doesn't add much bulk and the edges are barely higher than the screen. I thought it might be flush but sat a pencil on it and there is maybe a millimeter or 2 gap where the screen won't touch the surface.
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Shawheim said:
MNML is your best bet
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branshaw09 said:
The camera hump protected from flat surfaces because the lip that is built around the fingerprint scanner. I have one and when laying flat you can see a gap between any flat surface and the camera screen. If you're ok with minimal protection I highly recommend the MNML case.
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Thanks. I'll look at again. Are Mnml case sides at screen height or slightly above?
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Thanks. I'll look at again. Are Mnml case sides at screen height or slightly above?
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They are right below screen height
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My MNML showed up today.. box was all bent, case was all folded and creased. Unusable. Sent a message to the company, we shall see how they respond.
So I ended up ordering a Mnml case. I ordered the clear black. Got the package from Amazon today. Box says its clear black. I open it up and the case is blue. That's not the best part. The case has no cutout for the finger print sensor. Also, the cutouts for the volume and power buttons are on the left side instead of right. There was also an extra button cutout on the right side all the way and the top. That's some quality control and checks.
machostallion said:
So I ended up ordering a Mnml case. I ordered the clear black. Got the package from Amazon today. Box says its clear black. I open it up and the case is blue. That's not the best part. The case has no cutout for the finger print sensor. Also, the cutouts for the volume and power buttons are on the left side instead of right. There was also an extra button cutout on the right side all the way and the top. That's some quality control and checks.
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Sounds like you got the wrong case in your box. Bummer
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So I ended up ordering a Mnml case. I ordered the clear black. Got the package from Amazon today. Box says its clear black. I open it up and the case is blue. That's not the best part. The case has no cutout for the finger print sensor. Also, the cutouts for the volume and power buttons are on the left side instead of right. There was also an extra button cutout on the right side all the way and the top. That's some quality control and checks.
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https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magcase-for-google-pixel-2?variant=4542502469660
Super slim and I believe this is quite low profile you are looking for.
, they are having a 10% off for the pre-orders.
you can enjoy additional 10% if you key in my promo code in the checkout from the link below:
http://pitaka.refr.cc/lawrencea
i am using similar quality case on my oneplus 3 now, personally love it very much because very slim/grippy yet provides adequate protection
xzr3b0rnzx said:
https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magcase-for-google-pixel-2?variant=4542502469660
Super slim and I believe this is quite low profile you are looking for.
, they are having a 10% off for the pre-orders.
you can enjoy additional 10% if you key in my promo code in the checkout from the link below:
http://pitaka.refr.cc/lawrencea
i am using similar quality case on my oneplus 3 now, personally love it very much because very slim/grippy yet provides adequate protection
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Looks OK but damn it's expensive for what it is.
machostallion said:
Looks OK but damn it's expensive for what it is.
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Yeah price is on the steep side.
My advice is just invest in 1 good case especially for an expensive phone and have no regrets. Haha u should consider
xzr3b0rnzx said:
Yeah price is on the steep side.
My advice is just invest in 1 good case especially for an expensive phone and have no regrets. Haha u should consider
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You're probably right. Could you post some close up picks in this thread of the screen and case bezels when you get it? Thanks.
yeah sure no problem man
https://youtu.be/q_vnnBof5BI
Also the video and audio is using the pixel 2 xl with the rode video micro.
Would you mind posting some pictures of the phone in the case? Specifically I am interested in the front view of how much bulk it adds to the edge of the phone when looking at it straight on, and how much it sticks out above the screen(if at all). Would really appreciate it. Thank you.
Looks like the Pikata where the lens bump might touch surface when laying flat.
Please check with phone in.
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If you lay the phone flat on the table the screen is flush with where the case ends. I would not consider this a lay on table design. I have a screen protector though so that adds a tiny bit of thickness.
Do these pictures help? Sorry I have to wait till I get my wife's pixel 2 to take more pictures of my phone in its case. It is very very little bulk on the sides. One of the thinnest cases ive seen. Not quite as thin as the MNML case but its very very close.
https://ibb.co/bwmbcb
https://ibb.co/mA24Vw
https://ibb.co/bSnhHb
https://ibb.co/bMOdqw
jrharvey said:
If you lay the phone flat on the table the screen is flush with where the case ends. I would not consider this a lay on table design. I have a screen protector though so that adds a tiny bit of thickness.
Do these pictures help? Sorry I have to wait till I get my wife's pixel 2 to take more pictures of my phone in its case. It is very very little bulk on the sides. One of the thinnest cases ive seen. Not quite as thin as the MNML case but its very very close.
https://ibb.co/bwmbcb
https://ibb.co/mA24Vw
https://ibb.co/bSnhHb
https://ibb.co/bMOdqw
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OT, but what screen protector is that? How do you like it?
MrBrady said:
OT, but what screen protector is that? How do you like it?
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It's the Skinomi screen protector. I personally hate screen protectors and have never used them on an Android phone and I've never scratched or broken a screen. I don't like any screen protectors including this one just because they can be annoying but this is a necessary annoyance until I get back from my trip overseas. I'd hate to be in another country and either break or scratch my screen. The Skinomi is okay in my opinion but I'm definitely not one to judge screen protectors because I pretty much hate them all.
jrharvey said:
If you lay the phone flat on the table the screen is flush with where the case ends. I would not consider this a lay on table design. I have a screen protector though so that adds a tiny bit of thickness.
Do these pictures help? Sorry I have to wait till I get my wife's pixel 2 to take more pictures of my phone in its case. It is very very little bulk on the sides. One of the thinnest cases ive seen. Not quite as thin as the MNML case but its very very close.
https://ibb.co/bwmbcb
https://ibb.co/mA24Vw
https://ibb.co/bSnhHb
https://ibb.co/bMOdqw
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Thanks for the pictures, if you lay the case down on the back, is the camera protected yet?
dsmitty166 said:
Thanks for the pictures, if you lay the case down on the back, is the camera protected yet?
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The camera is flush so I wouldn't say it adds any actual protection if it falls straight on its back. The case is just a hair thicker than the camera bump so it should not scratch if you rub the phone around on a table or something but if its on concrete or something I bet it would scratch the lens.
Where is it in black for XL 2 not on Amazon
I dont see it anymore. Looks like they took the black off for the 2 XL. maybe they ran out of stock.
I've been using this case for about a week and can say it is one of the better cases I've used on a phone. It is a bit slippery out of the box, but once you "break it in" and has plenty or grip. The buttons are pretty solid and cut-outs are decent. You will not get much screen protection if any but I feel more confident about the protection this will provide then the MNML. Like mentioned earlier, the camera if for the most part flush with the case surface but it will provide a little lift of the surface then going naked without a case.
Broke the rear glass
Top-right corner is totally broken and there's a crack thru the whole glass.
At the moment I put some silicon on the corner to avoid pieces of glass from falling, but I need now a case, a very very very slim one.
Bought one from Amazon that was supposed to be slim but... the problem is that the cover on the two longer sides is too high, meaning it is higher than the white aluminium side. Not sure I can explain...
I'm looking for the slimmest and thinnest case that just covers the back and not much on the sides.
Any help?
Thanks
https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Google-Coated-Surface-Excellent/dp/B07475C1VT/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pixel+2xl+spigen+thin&qid=1559331787&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spell
I had this one and it was the thinnest I could find. The only real protection is on the back of the phone which proved to be what I needed most. It finally cracked one morning I woke up from my couch and did a full stretch putting my phone into my ceiling fan on high. The case initially took a little get used to due to me being accustomed to the excellent grip from the cloth official Google case. In short, is worth the price, absolutely! Would I buy again, No.
I know this one, too thick and on the sides is too high
Spigen thin fit
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LoyalJedi said:
Spigen thin fit
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That's what I have and it's really thin
This is an extremely thin case but not cheap. I have it and it super nice.
https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magcase-for-google-pixel-2?variant=4542502371356
tylermrsh said:
That's what I have and it's really thin
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It has raised edges
thegios said:
It has raised edges
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They're very small though
https://buypeel.com/products/super-thin-pixel-2-case?variant=52717314771
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078TPN753/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Practically identical, and may be exactly what you're looking for. I have both, and love them.
gforceriders said:
This is an extremely thin case but not cheap. I have it and it super nice.
https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magcase-for-google-pixel-2?variant=4542502371356
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+1 to this. My favorite case, but it scares me to carry it sometimes. Super nice, super thin. Don't imagine it will protect much though.
try this: https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/co...ucts/ultimate-thin-case-for-google-pixel-2-xl
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BJG8YF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_r6B-CbCXH0X9W
By far the thinnest one I've owned and the way it fits around the edges is pretty flush. Fits like a glove and feels good in the hand. Not really good for protection though if you drop it, but more like a wrap to keep it from getting dinged up.
I can post a photo of mine later if you want one.
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Curiousn00b said:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BJG8YF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_r6B-CbCXH0X9W
By far the thinnest one I've owned and the way it fits around the edges is pretty flush. Fits like a glove and feels good in the hand. Not really good for protection though if you drop it, but more like a wrap to keep it from getting dinged up.
I can post a photo of mine later if you want one.
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I'm actually interested in getting this exact case, but in Wine Red. Are there any issues with screen protectors? Would appreciate a photo as well.
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Maverick Jester said:
I'm actually interested in getting this exact case, but in Wine Red. Are there any issues with screen protectors? Would appreciate a photo as well.
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I no longer use glass screen protectors, moved to Skinomi(best screen protector I've found so far).
When I did use them, I used curved ones and the case fit EXACTLY to the edges of it. Everything fit like a glove.
Curiousn00b said:
I no longer use glass screen protectors, moved to Skinomi(best screen protector I've found so far).
When I did use them, I used curved ones and the case fit EXACTLY to the edges of it. Everything fit like a glove.
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Good to know. I also use film screen protectors (currently using a Sparin one, as the Spigen was sold out at the time) as they don't have the issues that tempered glass ones suffer with curved screens.
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