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Video Review: SGP Ultra Capsule for Galaxy note

Hey guys,
Got my hands on the SGP Ultra Capsule and wanted to bring you a quick video on it. The case itself is made of durable TPU, so while it is flexible, once you put it on the Note, it becomes firm and tough. I love the look and feel of the case, although the buttons are a little hard to press.
Check out the full video below for more info:

Hmmm I seem to have the opposite complaint ... i find the buttons to easy to press, offen adjusting the volume or powering the phone when putting it in and out pocket

Xalies said:
Hmmm I seem to have the opposite complaint ... i find the buttons to easy to press, offen adjusting the volume or powering the phone when putting it in and out pocket
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I had the same problem on my $3 eBay TPU case, I cut the buttons on the case with a knife, now they don't get activated by mistake, but don't require me to push too hard either.
Best phone case I ever bought.
The SGP may be even better, I don't know.

I am using the capdase case which covers the edges too.

Impressions of Spigen Ultra Slim and Slim Armor

So both of the cases arrived from amazon today and I have some first impressions on how they fit on my panda nexus 5.... Haven't seen anyone review the ultra slim, and I'm surprised more of you weren't interested in the ultra slim since it maintains the nice hardware of the nexus 5. The only problem with those super slim cases is they really don't offer drop protection, only scratch / ding protection.
Ultra FIT - SUPER slim fit however the case could be tighter around the phone, its not coming out, but the corners of the case can slide off the nexus pretty easily. I love how the original volume buttons and power button are both exposed as they feel great to me. The matte texture is incredibly high quality feeling but leaves finger prints like crazy. I think the white one is probably the way to go (the jury is out on how dirty the black will look due to the texture). Anyways, very classy case, the slim armor is VERY BLOCKY compared to this svelte piece.
Slim Armor - yes the reviews are right, I don't think SPG made these cases properly - I spent 5 minutes trying to get the case fitting without the power button being overly sensitive but at this point its just not useable. If my finger glides over the power button with ANY amount of pressure, it gets triggered. That's just not acceptable to me. Also, the white part of the case is VERY slick, I almost wish SPG would make a slim case in the feel of the black part.
Neo Hybrid users - does the black back finger print like crazy? I'm wondering if its the same texture as the ultra slim.
Pictors for you guys...

...received n5 yesterday and ultra slim armor, notice same problem with power button WAY too sensitive... Doing what little adjustments that are possible(w/o physically modifying the case/button cover) make it only slightly better...
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Also received their ultra hybrid case today. Seems pretty cheap v. the slim armor, and the back(mine at least) ISN'T even remotely clear, try milky. Not happy to start with this one let alone putting it on the n5... the poetic true bumper may be what I end up with...
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cutterjohn said:
...received n5 yesterday and ultra slim armor, notice same problem with power button WAY too sensitive... Doing what little adjustments that are possible(w/o physically modifying the case/button cover) make it only slightly better...
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Yep - and let me guess, your slim armor is white? I wonder if there's an issue with the white plate being too stiff?
By the way, the other case is actually called "ultra fit" - my bad.

cutterjohn said:
Also received their ultra hybrid case today. Seems pretty cheap v. the slim armor, and the back(mine at least) ISN'T even remotely clear, try milky.
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Have you removed the 2 protective films on either side of the clear back plate?
This is missed by so many people and without taking them off it gives the impression it is a foggy milky look.

hmm.... i think i might slap a dbrand black leather or carbon fiber on the back of the spigen ultra slim. any thoughts on how that might work?

mobbarley said:
hmm.... i think i might slap a dbrand black leather or carbon fiber on the back of the spigen ultra slim. any thoughts on how that might work?
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Do you mean the Ultra Hybrid with the clear back? If so, then that should work fine. The dbrand rep also said that front skins should fit nicely with the Ultra Hybrid, too.
I'm not sure why you'd want a skin if the case isn't clear, though.

Kwami said:
Do you mean the Ultra Hybrid with the clear back? If so, then that should work fine. The dbrand rep also said that front skins should fit nicely with the Ultra Hybrid, too.
I'm not sure why you'd want a skin if the case isn't clear, though.
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No I'm thinking of putting the skin on the case itself on the ultra slim

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No I'm thinking of putting the skin on the case itself on the ultra slim
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You could try it? The ultra fit feels very nice.... great texture. Superior to the factory nexus 5 white finish.
again this is the ultra fit...long not theugly ultra hybrid with clear back.

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So both of the cases arrived from amazon today and I have some first impressions on how they fit on my panda nexus 5....
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I received the reverse. I got the Slim Armor in black and the ultra fit in white for my black N5. The Slim Armor is going back to Amazon today as it had the power button issue. The Ultra Fit is excellent though. At first I thought it was going to be a bit slippery for grip, but it's actually quite good. Also, as you suspected, the white does not show any finger prints. I don't have any problems with the corners on mine either.

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I received the reverse. I got the Slim Armor in black and the ultra fit in white for my black N5. The Slim Armor is going back to Amazon today as it had the power button issue. The Ultra Fit is excellent though. At first I thought it was going to be a bit slippery for grip, but it's actually quite good. Also, as you suspected, the white does not show any finger prints. I don't have any problems with the corners on mine either.
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I have a slim armor coming tomorrow... Hopefully I don't need to send it back.
I do currently have a white ultra fit on the phone. The case is great for the most part. I do think the edge near the usb port and speakers is too sharp. I regularly have my finger irritated by that edge. The case also marks too easy. I set the phone in my cup holder in my car and there are permanent scuff marks on the back. It was in there no longer than 10 minutes and did not slide around.

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I have a slim armor coming tomorrow... Hopefully I don't need to send it back.
I do currently have a white ultra fit on the phone. I do think the edge near the usb port and speakers is too sharp. I regularly have my finger irritated by that edge.
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Agreed on that point, no pun intended.
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For the record I have the Slim Armor in White with no power button issues.
I can see how it could happen though but most times its not on the device the right way. :angel:

Itchiee said:
For the record I have the Slim Armor in White with no power button issues.
I can see how it could happen though but most times its not on the device the right way. :angel:
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I have the slim armor and If i looked at the button to hard it would unlock - that's how freaking sensitive it was. I readjusted the case on the power side and it definitely feels a bit better and less snug, but I still think its too easy.
but i do agree that it might not sit on the button properly - i think it's half corrected the issue in my case

I have Slim Armor, sort of a love/hate thing.
I modified the power button to where I like the feel now, which meant slicing off almost 1/2 mm of rubber on the inside of the rubber button, taking a file to the interior edges of the plastic, and smoothing them so the rubber button doesn't hang up.
The edges around the charging port are super sharp, I usually hold my pinky under the bottom of the phone, and its already sore. I tried filing the edges down a bit to smooth them, but the hard rubber is not giving up.
I have had very good luck with the feebay "s-line" tpu cases, just ordered one with a kickstand. Even though they are some of the cheapest cases around, they are very grippy, not very bulky, and who doesn't love a kickstand? Surprisingly they also are pretty good as far as drop protection.

I have the Slim Armor and it's also a love/hate thing. The power button annoys me... I don't ever get my confident on/off press. Sometimes it's firm and I know it was pressed and sometimes it's soft and not sure. What high quality case that's similar to the slim armor do you guys recommend with a solid build? Thanks guys.

[Review][Nexus 5][TPU Case]Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit - Black

Manufacturer: Cruzerlite
Case: Bugdroid Circuit (Nexus 5)
Color: Black
Description (summary of the cruzerlite description): Shock absorbent and scratch resistant thermoplastic premium polyurethane case with custom designed Android print on the back.
Overall impression and build quality: The build quality of this case is excellent. The best i've seen so far. The case itself is glossy whereas the back has some some kind of a soft touch surface with an Android print.
Cutouts: All cutouts are on the right place with the right dimension. You still have the click-response when you press the power button or the volume rocker. The power button feels more solid with the case. At the beginning it might be a little bit unusual for you to press the buttons because the case is a little bit higher than the button itself. In my opinion it feels much better with the case.
Screen protector compatibility: Yes, this case might lift up your screen protector if you don't adjust your screen protector precisely. It depends on your screen protector though. I've had that problem but fixed it with a few adjustments of the screen protector.
Headphone jack: All of my headphones are compatible with this case. The headphone jack cutout seems to be big enough.
I would definitely buy it again. It looks just amazing!
If you've questions don't hesitate to ask me

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Manufacturer: Cruzerlite
Case: Bugdroid Circuit
Color: Black
Description (summary of the cruzerlite description): Shock absorbent and scratch resistant thermoplastic premium polyurethane case with custom designed Android print on the back.
Overall impression and build quality: The build quality of this case is excellent. The best i've seen so far. The case itself is glossy whereas the back has some some kind of a soft touch surface with an Android print.
Cutouts: All cutouts are on the right place with the right dimension. You still have the click-response when you press the power button or the volume rocker. The power button feels more solid with the case. At the beginning it might be a little bit unusual for you to press the buttons because the case is a little bit higher than the button itself. In my opinion it feels much better with the case.
Screen protector compatibility: Yes, this case might lift up your screen protector if you don't adjust your screen protector precisely. It depends on your screen protector though. I've had that problem but fixed it with a few adjustments of the screen protector.
Headphone jack: All of my headphones are compatible with this case. The headphone jack cutout seems to be big enough.
I would definitely buy it again. It looks just amazing!
If you've questions don't hesitate to ask me
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This one looks cool. might pick one up for my replacement nexus 5.

I like it but I don't use it that much anymore. I was caseless for about a month and I never came close to dropping my phone once. After day 1 I dropped the phone for the first time with the case on. It's a bit slippery. I find the phone itself naked is very grippy. The black N5 at least. So I use the case when I want to set the phone down on its back. So I don't scratch the rim around the camera lens. Don't get me wrong the case protects the phone good, I just think the natural form of the phone is easier to handle.

augoza said:
I like it but I don't use it that much anymore. I was caseless for about a month and I never came close to dropping my phone once. After day 1 I dropped the phone for the first time with the case on. It's a bit slippery. I find the phone itself naked is very grippy. The black N5 at least. So I use the case when I want to set the phone down on its back. So I don't scratch the rim around the camera lens. Don't get me wrong the case protects the phone good, I just think the natural form of the phone is easier to handle.
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when you have a three year old, you need protection.

right. i'm driving with the subway and bus every day and need some kind of protection for my investment. i'm always on the run. and i don't think the case is too slippery. but thats just my opinion.
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NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
when you have a three year old, you need protection.
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For sure. Also, you need protection before you have a 3yo

Great cases. With great drop test ratings.
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augoza said:
For sure. Also, you need protection before you have a 3yo
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Haha. Nah. It was planned. Got another one on the way.
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got my case yesterday. With a spigen screen protector, it didn't lift it. So far, I'm happy..

NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
got my case yesterday. With a spigen screen protector, it didn't lift it. So far, I'm happy..
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great to read that. so as you can see, it's really worth the money

How well does this case cover the bezel and edges?
I returned the rearth fusion because it didn't cover the bezels and felt loose m
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_jordan_ said:
How well does this case cover the bezel and edges?
I returned the rearth fusion because it didn't cover the bezels and felt loose m
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in my case, pretty good. here are a few more pictures ...

Are the buttons fairly easy to press? I have the popular Nexus 5 Casemate case, which is also a TPU case with button cutouts. But, the power button was and remains sort of a pain, as it's recessed a bit too far from the outer surface of the case.

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Are the buttons fairly easy to press? I have the popular Nexus 5 Casemate case, which is also a TPU case with button cutouts. But, the power button was and remains sort of a pain, as it's recessed a bit too far from the outer surface of the case.
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do you mean the case-mate naked tough clear slim case or the one from casology ?
i'd say it depends on the thickness of your fingers and the way you press the buttons. in case of the power button ... for me it's not like i press the button itself. it's more like i apply a litte bit of pressure on the case with my thumb to press the power button. since the button itself is surrounded by the case on all sides, only the middle area of my thumb goes down to the power button. if i press it like that, i get a louder click as response.

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do you mean the case-mate naked tough clear slim case or the one from casology ?
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Oh, yeah I meant the one from caseology. That casemate naked case has covered buttons if I'm not mistaken.
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i'd say it depends on the thickness of your fingers and the way you press the buttons. in case of the power button ... for me it's not like i press the button itself. it's more like i apply a litte bit of pressure on the case with my thumb to press the power button. since the button itself is surrounded by the case on all sides, only the middle area of my thumb goes down to the power button. if i press it like that, i get a louder click as response.
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OK, I have pretty fine fingers, so seems like it shouldn't be a problem.

Did any one here get the cyanogenMod one?

joelmic said:
Did any one here get the cyanogenMod one?
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I bought it, colour teal. I still have to get it
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What's the difference between a $1.00 tpu case on ebay? I don't see the difference...

Cruzerlite CyanogenMod teal is very very beautiful
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AI0LIA said:
Cruzerlite CyanogenMod teal is very very beautiful
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pictures ?

Opinions/Experiences needed. Ringke Fusion Hybrid vs Tudia Cygen Dual Layer

I have been looking for a "real protection" case for my OnePlus One while still not excessively bulky. I currently have the official OnePlus Flip Case.
The ones I'm looking at are the Ringke Fusion Hybrid and Tudia Cygen Dual Layer.
For those that have experience with both, which of the two do you find superior in:
Fit and finish (Ringke clear fitting issues aside)
Added bulk + feel in the hand
Ease of pressing the power/volume buttons
overall protection (including added lip for the screen).
You are of course welcome to add your own subjective comments and impressions on either one individually but what I'm most interested in is comparison from those that have used/owned both.
Thanks a lot!

KeyperOS said:
I have been looking for a "real protection" case for my OnePlus One while still not excessively bulky. I currently have the official OnePlus Flip Case.
The ones I'm looking at are the Ringke Fusion Hybrid and Tudia Cygen Dual Layer.
For those that have experience with both, which of the two do you find superior in:
Fit and finish (Ringke clear fitting issues aside)
Added bulk + feel in the hand
Ease of pressing the power/volume buttons
overall protection (including added lip for the screen).
You are of course welcome to add your own subjective comments and impressions on either one individually but what I'm most interested in is comparison from those that have used/owned both.
Thanks a lot!
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Hey I'm having the same issue as you right now. The smoke black ringke fusion doesn't have the bad fitting issue apparently, although I've seen from a lot of reviews that the ringke case will get a lot of dust trapped in it

I own both and they're both cheaply made cases.

I tried out both and both fit well and are good for protection. They both add bulk and you lose that nice light weight feel of one.
Personally I felt ringke looked ugly vs cygen looks nice but cygen is bit slippery at the back due to smooth hard plastic and the plastic to the tpu case isn't completely flush either but when you compare both I feel cygen is better choice due to looks and protection and the negatives I mentioned are not deal breakers with cygen.

Thanks for replying! What about the tactility of the power and volume buttons. Which feels better to the press/click?
And which of the two do you feel adds more bulk?

I feel ringke adds more bulk but it had better tactile feedback on the buttons. Now i got used to pressing cygen buttons a bit more though.

L2_n19h7m4r3 said:
I own both and they're both cheaply made cases.
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Any case that's not cheaply made? Received the cruzerlite case and doesn't like its quality, so it's going back.

I received and am using my Ringke Fusion case. It's very good. curves over the screen in front and allows for you to put the device face down without the screen touching the table. Paired this with the Nilliken 9H glass screen protector and I've got the major parts covered. Total cost was about $19 from Amazon.
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I feel ringke adds more bulk but it had better tactile feedback on the buttons. Now i got used to pressing cygen buttons a bit more though.
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I'm coming from the Note 3. The first thing I've noticed is that the One+ in general is not as wide as the Note 3. In practical terms that means when doing the crossword on the subway on a daily commute, I can one-handed reach across the entire screen to enter letters on the opposite side of the keyboard. This is a strain with the Note 3.
I mention this because even with the Ringke (which I don't think feels or is cheaply made, but that's someone else's opinion, not mine), I can easily still do what I said before about reaching the keyboard's opposite letters.
In my opinion, I think the Ringke is very well made.
One last thing, someone on here stated that the volume and power buttons are hard to access. I disagree. Even the power connector cutout at the bottom is wide enough to accommodate the OEM power cord that came with the One+.
All my own opinions, of course.

I own the ringke fusion clear case with the 9h nilkin glass protector and it fits great. It has protected my phone from pocket drops/slides several times( concrete, wood floor, and tile)... It hasnt slipped out of my hands while holding it cause the sides have edges... Looks great cause the backside can be seen, and the phone recognized by others. Haven't utilized the diy personalized cutout to fill the back so u can display any picture on the back u want. only con I have is that the the headphone Jack opening is small and sometimes have to take off the case to plug it in to certain cords. Also the nilkin 9h is the first glass protector I've ever used, and will never go back to the otherother types, having a glass surface feels like there's no protector on it

I own both. I have the red cygen case and the smoke black ringke case. My ringke has a bad fit but besides that its alright. I really wish they had actually made it black. Instead it was more of a dark translucent grey. They tudia cygnets n fits tight and is very nice. I love it and its the one I use on a daily basis
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XZ2 silicone case that gives good buttons operation ?

Hi,
I'm looking for a silicone case but the problem is that I have already tried Nillkin Nature which is well, kinda disappointing.
I mean, it looks good, the overall quality is nice, but there is one problem : the buttons operate not so well.
If I want to press a camera button half-way to activate autofocus, it can be hardly felt.
From you experience, which case does not disturb the buttons operation that much ? So that camera button can be operated precisely ?
Thanks !

Try imak airbag case

I'm using the Ringke Onyx case and the buttons are pretty great. Just tested the half press in camera and yep, fine.

+1 for Ringke Onyx. It's not what OP wants but this one is great. And that comes from someone who despise cases/covers but since XZ2 is slippery as wet soap some kind of case is a must.