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if you constantly have to put your phone in your pocket like i do
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Rubber-..._78?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1280963940&sr=1-78
i just got this case in the mail today and it is very pocket friendly
i had a red silicone case before and id always have to worm my phone in my pocket
here are some pictures of it
I assume this is a two-piece case (hard to tell from the pics)?
A little thick for my taste, but it look pretty well made.
rembonjaski said:
I assume this is a two-piece case (hard to tell from the pics)?
A little thick for my taste, but it look pretty well made.
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yes sir it is a two piece snap-on case
I just got it too, I like it better than the Jelly ones that always get stuck in my pocket.
I had similar with my previous phones, and that's a bit too thick for my liking, but this is typical for all 2 piece snap on type.
I like the Body Glove 2 piece design, has a little more flare to it.
vuvsion said:
I had similar with my previous phones, and that's a bit too thick for my liking, but this is typical for all 2 piece snap on type.
I like the Body Glove 2 piece design, has a little more flare to it.
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yeah its the same thickness as the silicone cases that are out now
but i hate getting silicone cases and then they stretch out becuase of my pocket
this is a temporary case until this ones
available
it looks sleeker and its a 2 piece
http://www.sgpstore.com/product_inf...cts_id/1572?osCsid=m4v42nkvadmf97m1mlegjgo0g1
I just got this one too and I agree it is much better and easier to pull out of your pocket than a gel or silicone case without adding too much bulk. And yes it is a 2 piece snap on.
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if you constantly have to put your phone in your pocket like i do
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Rubber-..._78?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1280963940&sr=1-78
i just got this case in the mail today and it is very pocket friendly
i had a red silicone case before and id always have to worm my phone in my pocket
here are some pictures of it
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I got this case too but got the orange one. I like it. I dont know why people are complaining about the bulk. It really doesnt add that much bulk. I would say with the case, Its about the thickness of a iPhone/Nexus.
this gets my vote too. adds grip but not sticky like the silicone cases. has a snug fit and comes at a very nice price. seems`well made and the joint when you snap on the`two pieces fit very nively with no protruding edges. liking it so far.
I have one of these cases, bad design. Looks and feels cheap. Well I mean it is... so... yea.
It hinders easy access to the notification bar. I know, I know it can be worked around, but **** that, it doesn't need to go near as far as it does down. I have a body glove black case with detachable belt clip / kickstand. It serves its purpose pretty well. I am also heavily anticipating the release of the SGP Ultra Slider.
I currently have the Feather and love how it keeps the phone's slim profile while staying Rigid. From what I've read these cases seem to be similar, with the Feather not covering the top and the bottom, and the Surface being a two piece that snaps together. Does anyone own both of these cases and/or knows if the Surface is either thicker or the same thickness of the Feather?
I've tried the Ringke(best silicone case I've seen) and the ruggedized Moto battery cover and they helped me remember why I don't like soft cases...mainly because of the lip moving around when you take it out of your pocket every one in awhile. I also have a TPU case and that is probably the best soft case.
I have both cases. I went with the Seido case for day to day use.
Yes the Seido case adds some bulk over the Incipio, but I thought the trade off was worth it.
Both have the rubberized feel for extra grip, but without the super extra grip of the silicone or full rubber cases. The Seido slide on/off design means not have to "snap" or "pry" the case off when I need to get to the SD Card or Battery. The Incipio feather created "edges" which I just didn't like the feel of at the top and bottom of the phone.
I agree ^ I also have both, and even though the surface does add a little bit more bulk/ thickness, it does provide more coverage therefore protection. And just an fyi, the surface doesn't fit any dock I've tried it in even with the case insert removed... Which does suck, but its very easy to take off once you get used to it.
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Seidio all the way man. I dropped my phone once and it got scratched on the sides where the Incipio wasn't protecting. what's the point of even having a case if it barely protects it?
kshiuan said:
Seidio all the way man. I dropped my phone once and it got scratched on the sides where the Incipio wasn't protecting. what's the point of even having a case if it barely protects it?
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A lot of people, myself included, don't look for a case to protect the phone against impact, but simply to protect it from the day to day wear and tear of pulling it in and out of pockets or getting scratched by keys or some loose change.
-Doogs™
Do any of you use the Surface with the holster? Right now, I am leaning towards that instead of the Otterbox, but I'd like to know that the holster holds the phone securely before I spend the $50.00.
Thanks in advance.
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I agree ^ I also have both, and even though the surface does add a little bit more bulk/ thickness, it does provide more coverage therefore protection. And just an fyi, the surface doesn't fit any dock I've tried it in even with the case insert removed... Which does suck, but its very easy to take off once you get used to it.
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My surface fits the lapdock with fit plate removed just fine.
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Seidio all the way man. I dropped my phone once and it got scratched on the sides where the Incipio wasn't protecting. what's the point of even having a case if it barely protects it?
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considering the only part of the phone that the feather doesn't cover is the flimsy cheap plastic battery cover, i don't see the problem. i got the feather to protect the metal sides, which it does.
seidio makes great cases but it's just too bulky for my liking.
Thanks guys for the reviews and comparisons. I was on the verge of picking up the Seidio Surface, but after the news of the leaked HTC Holiday specs, I think I am going to curb my spending on any future Atrix accessories.
dLo GSR said:
considering the only part of the phone that the feather doesn't cover is the flimsy cheap plastic battery cover, i don't see the problem. i got the feather to protect the metal sides, which it does.
seidio makes great cases but it's just too bulky for my liking.
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IMHO it also doesn't protect the border of the front of the screen on the top and bottom. That is where I got it scratched...
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Got the Surface
soxfan37 said:
Do any of you use the Surface with the holster? Right now, I am leaning towards that instead of the Otterbox, but I'd like to know that the holster holds the phone securely before I spend the $50.00.
Thanks in advance.
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Hey buddy, just answering your question, I own both Surface and Active from Siedo and both of them are just amazing. For daily use Active is the option and fix perfect in the hd dock once you remove the main base cover of it and for the Surface, very slim and fancy. Both holsters hold the device extremelly well!
Hope it help, greetings!
I like my phone to be protected really well.....Have a look
1. Official Samsung Flip Case
2. Cheap S-Curve TPU case from eBay --> I bought this extra CHEAP case so I can experiment and cut it to fit the Flip Case. It's not the best cutting job, but it will do the job for now
3. Home made Phone Sock
I guess I will use this set up until the flip case dies, by then I will start using the Nillkin TPU Case.
ps. I really like the Nillkin ones...they are thin and fits the GNote really well
Great job. I'm still waiting for my TPU case to arrive so I can try this. Instead of the sock, I'll try a tiny short strip of velcro to keep the flip shot.
DMax99 said:
I like my phone to be protected really well.....Have a look
1. Official Samsung Flip Case
2. Cheap S-Curve TPU case from eBay --> I bought this extra CHEAP case so I can experiment and cut it to fit the Flip Case. It's not the best cutting job, but it will do the job for now
3. Home made Phone Sock
I guess I will use this set up until the flip case dies, by then I will start using the Nillkin TPU Case.
ps. I really like the Nillkin ones...they are thin and fits the GNote really well
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You beat me to it lol.
I was thinking about doing this, for the exact same reason as yourself. Just a quick question, does the cover fold all the way back like it would without the TPU case installed?
RavenY2K3 said:
You beat me to it lol.
I was thinking about doing this, for the exact same reason as yourself. Just a quick question, does the cover fold all the way back like it would without the TPU case installed?
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yeah, it does. the cover can bend all the way down to the edge of the tpu cover.
just did something similar. cut side off the tpu gel case, stretched the gel case to fit the slightly thicker flip case back cover.
it works, but the tpu case loses some of its rigidity when you cut it, it wont stick as well to the phone.
Souai said:
just did something similar. cut side off the tpu gel case, stretched the gel case to fit the slightly thicker flip case back cover.
it works, but the tpu case loses some of its rigidity when you cut it, it wont stick as well to the phone.
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I think the best way is to avoid cutting near the corner. Instead of cutting the gel case to suit the flip cover, cut some of the leather flap to make it shorter/narrower, then you cut the gel case to fit it (just below the volume rocker. Here's a pic:
tamarian said:
I think the best way is to avoid cutting near the corner. Instead of cutting the gel case to suit the flip cover, cut some of the leather flap to make it shorter/narrower, then you cut the gel case to fit it (just below the volume rocker. Here's a pic:
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doing it that way would then cause the the flip cover to lose some durability.
by cutting the tpu case to fit the flip case as is, you still leave 1.5cm of gel case around the corners, which is enough for the phone to hold the case on. the only point of weakness lies in the flip case making the phone's rear thicker. by cutting one side of the tpu case and having to wrap it around a thicker phone will kinda distort the tpu case a little.
its not enough to make it fall off that easily, at least not now. but its not as rigid compared to tpu case uncut and i'd expect it to become a little loose with wear and tear.
Yo, sup dawg, I herd you like cases, so I put a case in your case so you can put another case while you using a case in a case.
tamarian said:
I think the best way is to avoid cutting near the corner. Instead of cutting the gel case to suit the flip cover, cut some of the leather flap to make it shorter/narrower, then you cut the gel case to fit it (just below the volume rocker. Here's a pic:
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hehe...this is actually a good idea too...
victorlht88 said:
This is honestly quite retarded..
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you do realize that a lot of cases out there are cases in cases, right?
For example OtterBox
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you do realize that a lot of cases out there are cases in cases, right?
For example OtterBox
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lol, for my motorola atrix, i had the ballistic hardcore case. you get the core plastic+tpu case with screen protector integrated, and then a silicone skin that can fit on the outside, and then a beltclip/screen guard. when you run the inner case and silicone skin together, the device is water-resistant.
but honestly, i dont see why people think what we're doing is silly.
the flip cover is good for protecting the screen, but doesnt protect the corners. protecting the corners is important because statistically, if you were to drop your phone, its 90+% more likely to land on a corner first than flat on its face. the vibrations of the drop are then going to transfer into the device's internals, which can do a bit of damage, hence you need protection for the corners.
the tpu case is good for protecting the device itself but offers no real protection from the screen aside from preventing it from getting damaged if it were to land flat face down. if your screen were to land on a corner of a table, you'd be screwed.
by combining the cases, you get the best of both worlds protection wise.
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lol, for my motorola atrix, i had the ballistic hardcore case. you get the core plastic+tpu case with screen protector integrated, and then a silicone skin that can fit on the outside, and then a beltclip/screen guard. when you run the inner case and silicone skin together, the device is water-resistant.
but honestly, i dont see why people think what we're doing is silly.
the flip cover is good for protecting the screen, but doesnt protect the corners. protecting the corners is important because statistically, if you were to drop your phone, its 90+% more likely to land on a corner first than flat on its face. the vibrations of the drop are then going to transfer into the device's internals, which can do a bit of damage, hence you need protection for the corners.
the tpu case is good for protecting the device itself but offers no real protection from the screen aside from preventing it from getting damaged if it were to land flat face down. if your screen were to land on a corner of a table, you'd be screwed.
by combining the cases, you get the best of both worlds protection wise.
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maybe because they are not poor like me
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but honestly, i dont see why people think what we're doing is silly.
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I'm with you on this, Considering I paid more for this phone than I paid for my Galaxy Tab 10.1 3G (coz I couldn't wait for it to be officially released lol) I'm gonna protect the hell out of this thing.
RavenY2K3 said:
I'm with you on this, Considering I paid more for this phone than I paid for my Galaxy Tab 10.1 3G (coz I couldn't wait for it to be officially released lol) I'm gonna protect the hell out of this thing.
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i agree there.
about 6 months ago i bought my motorola atrix for $500. to me, spending $40 on a ballistic hardcore case is cheap insurance for a $500 phone.
and a few weeks ago i spent $800 on my galaxy note (now some places are selling it for $600), to me, $30 is cheap insurance to ensure it continues running well. although i would prefer another ballistic hardcore case, i dont think ballistic have any plans for the note.
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i agree there.
about 6 months ago i bought my motorola atrix for $500. to me, spending $40 on a ballistic hardcore case is cheap insurance for a $500 phone.
and a few weeks ago i spent $800 on my galaxy note (now some places are selling it for $600), to me, $30 is cheap insurance to ensure it continues running well. although i would prefer another ballistic hardcore case, i dont think ballistic have any plans for the note.
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yeah...there aren't that many good Case Company that have plans for our Note
I wish casemate would make a tough case for the note. I loved them for my gs and gs II. They had a thin flexible silicone sleeve that went around the phone then a hard outer shell that went around the silicone.
great freaking case.
I should be updating this post to Quadruple Protection...because I have just put the Skinomi Carbon Fibre Skin on it this Friday.
and I must say the skinomi skin is Great!
one particular advantage about the way i have it set up...
the friction of the tpu gel case means it doesnt slide, meaning i can use the flip cover as a stand.
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one particular advantage about the way i have it set up...
the friction of the tpu gel case means it doesnt slide, meaning i can use the flip cover as a stand.
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Nice....Is that the S-Curve TPU?
Do you find the unlock button hard to press?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140637892999&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:AU:1123
the case i bought was this one.
it is slightly harder to press the power button, but thats mainly because of the way im using the case. the phone is slightly thicker when you use the samsung flip cover, so the gel case has to be stretched a little. on the case, theres a slightly softer rubber/plastic gap for the power button which works well normally, but since the case is stretched a little, it is slightly off center for the power button. not enough to cause problems, but enough to notice a bit of a difference.
but overall, i'd say it works well. gel case + screen protector + flip cover = ready to take this thing when i go paintballing!
I began using a Seidio Surface case on my GS3 and I LOVED it. Phone has survived many drops from lap while getting out of my somewhat raised truck, and quite a few from pants pocket level while standing. Never had a cracked screen, even on corner drops. Love the soft grip, thinness of the case, and that it doesn't grab onto pocket fabric when you're trying to get it out.
Ordered my Nexus 5 on day one. Got a cheapo case just out of paranoia because Seidio didn't have the Surface out yet. Hate it. HATE IT. Been checking the Seidio site everyday for the release. Checked last night when I got home from work....and saw that they are now shipping.
Black is the only color currently shipping. I've got my order in. Obviously I haven't received it yet.
There's a 15% off coupon code you can use through 12/06/2013: SURFACE15
I figured there are others out there that want this case, so I thought I'd post.
http://www.seidioonline.com/LG-Google-Nexus-5-s/9164.htm
Pig Vomit said:
I began using a Seidio Surface case on my GS3 and I LOVED it. Phone has survived many drops from lap while getting out of my somewhat raised truck, and quite a few from pants pocket level while standing. Never had a cracked screen, even on corner drops. Love the soft grip, thinness of the case, and that it doesn't grab onto pocket fabric when you're trying to get it out.
Ordered my Nexus 5 on day one. Got a cheapo case just out of paranoia because Seidio didn't have the Surface out yet. Hate it. HATE IT. Been checking the Seidio site everyday for the release. Checked last night when I got home from work....and saw that they are now shipping.
Black is the only color currently shipping. I've got my order in. Obviously I haven't received it yet.
There's a 15% off coupon code you can use through 12/06/2013: SURFACE15
I figured there are others out there that want this case, so I thought I'd post.
http://www.seidioonline.com/LG-Google-Nexus-5-s/9164.htm
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I am thinking of buying one. This will be my first seidio case. Can you please tell me the difference between surface and dilex versions?
Pig Vomit said:
I began using a Seidio Surface case on my GS3 and I LOVED it. Phone has survived many drops from lap while getting out of my somewhat raised truck, and quite a few from pants pocket level while standing. Never had a cracked screen, even on corner drops. Love the soft grip, thinness of the case, and that it doesn't grab onto pocket fabric when you're trying to get it out.
Ordered my Nexus 5 on day one. Got a cheapo case just out of paranoia because Seidio didn't have the Surface out yet. Hate it. HATE IT. Been checking the Seidio site everyday for the release. Checked last night when I got home from work....and saw that they are now shipping.
Black is the only color currently shipping. I've got my order in. Obviously I haven't received it yet.
There's a 15% off coupon code you can use through 12/06/2013: SURFACE15
I figured there are others out there that want this case, so I thought I'd post.
http://www.seidioonline.com/LG-Google-Nexus-5-s/9164.htm
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Getting the Dilex, I think used to be called the ACTIVE accessories because they can accommodate more sizes of cases. The SURFACE15 only works for surface items (Duh), but I found a twitter discount code for 10% off anything - TW10. I am only buying the Dilex holster at this point.
psy_spy said:
I am thinking of buying one. This will be my first seidio case. Can you please tell me the difference between surface and dilex versions?
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All I know about the differences is from the descriptions on their website. I like using the thinnest cases possible...hate bulk. So for me, since the Surface is thinner, that's what I'm going with, since I know the Surface provides adequate protection for all my needs.
Here are the descriptions from Seidio's website:
Our SURFACE™ case is thin and sleek, perfect for those who want to shield their device from everyday wear. Depending on the device's size and dimensions, the case either snaps or slides together. Precision cut-outs allow access to all ports and controls, and the case is finished with our signature soft-touch coating that doesn't attract lint and slides easily in and out of your pocket or purse.
Designed for those with an on-the-go lifestyle, our DILEX™ case provides great shock and impact absorption. With two layers, our DILEX™ case is slightly thicker than our SURFACE™ case. The DILEX™ Skin, the first layer, is a highly durable polymer that covers vital ports and controls. The second layer, which is the DILEX™ Skeleton, fits over the DILEX™ Skin and provides extra protection at impact points such as corners and sides.
https://www.seidioonline.com/Articles.asp?ID=157
Looks like it retains the shape of the device, but adds some thickness like the neo hybrid. Worth considering.
tebower said:
Looks like it retains the shape of the device, but adds some thickness like the neo hybrid. Worth considering.
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Yes the Dilex or I am used to calling it the ACTIVE cases, which are thicker because there is a top piece, usually plastic that covers a portion of the softer case, thus making it thicker. Great protection and one of the better cases for drop protection IMO. However, I have just been using the Dilex/Active holsters as a belt holster in combination of various tpu cases.
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Yes the Dilex or I am used to calling it the ACTIVE cases, which are thicker because there is a top piece, usually plastic that covers a portion of the softer case, thus making it thicker. Great protection and one of the better cases for drop protection IMO. However, I have just been using the Dilex/Active holsters as a belt holster in combination of various tpu cases.
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How do the Dilex and Surface stand up to lint? i love soft-touch but silicone is a lint trap, and I absolutely HATE the look of lint and the time it takes to get the lint off.
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How do the Dilex and Surface stand up to lint? i love soft-touch but silicone is a lint trap, and I absolutely HATE the look of lint and the time it takes to get the lint off.
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No lint problem whatsoever with the Surface. Can't vouch for the Dilex.
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How do the Dilex and Surface stand up to lint? i love soft-touch but silicone is a lint trap, and I absolutely HATE the look of lint and the time it takes to get the lint off.
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The Dilex/Active uses the same material, they just add pieces for added protection. As for lint, no issue at all. And I have very linty pockets lol.
Did anyone receive the Surface yet? I really want see how it looks before I buy it.
thanks!
Seidio is great. I'll wait till they hit amazon though for better pricing.
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Love Seidio cases, been using for years.
No lint problem whatsoever with the Active now the Dilex.
I used an Active case for my Galaxy Nexus and it was great.
I wouldn't mind getting another but need to know if the wireless charging will work through the case. They only say NFC works through the cases and nothing and wireless charging.
Time will tell tho when people here start getting their cases in.
I was just going to report this myself and they are now showing at amazon although only the black can be ordered, same as the manufacturer website. I had one of the surface cases on my N1 and my wife had it on the sgs at the same time. On the N1 the case worked well and the phone did survive a few drops undamaged. It worked less well on the sgs. As some of you might recall that phone was flimsy and the two piece nature of the surface combined with that flimsiness was a bad combo. The entire case/phone combo would move around allowing the case to abrade her phone a little bit and it simply felt bad. Exact opposite of the N1 where it felt very good and did not move or abrade the phone in any way. Mine did collect a little lint from some fabrics but nothing like some gel cases I've had. I'm guessing most would be ok with the lint factor and in reviews I've seen few complaints.
I've decided to go ahead and order the dilex version to give it a try and amazon is showing an after xmas delivery timeframe. Right now I have the ne-hybrid which is ok but not exactly confidence inspiring.
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I was just going to report this myself and they are now showing at amazon although only the black can be ordered, same as the manufacturer website. I had one of the surface cases on my N1 and my wife had it on the sgs at the same time. On the N1 the case worked well and the phone did survive a few drops undamaged. It worked less well on the sgs. As some of you might recall that phone was flimsy and the two piece nature of the surface combined with that flimsiness was a bad combo. The entire case/phone combo would move around allowing the case to abrade her phone a little bit and it simply felt bad. Exact opposite of the N1 where it felt very good and did not move or abrade the phone in any way. Mine did collect a little lint from some fabrics but nothing like some gel cases I've had. I'm guessing most would be ok with the lint factor and in reviews I've seen few complaints.
I've decided to go ahead and order the dilex version to give it a try and amazon is showing an after xmas delivery timeframe. Right now I have the ne-hybrid which is ok but not exactly confidence inspiring.
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Do you have a link to the amazon page? I can't find it... thanks!
I'm sorry but I just tried and it appears they have taken the pages down since I put my order in last night.
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Getting the Dilex, I think used to be called the ACTIVE accessories because they can accommodate more sizes of cases. The SURFACE15 only works for surface items (Duh), but I found a twitter discount code for 10% off anything - TW10. I am only buying the Dilex holster at this point.
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I just ordered a Surface Holster. I intend to use it with my TPU cases as this is the same setup I used with my EVO for work and loved it. Surface holster with a cruzerlite case is all i needed!.
Is there going to be an OBEX version for the nexus 5? That's a case I'd feel confident with.
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I just ordered a Surface Holster. I intend to use it with my TPU cases as this is the same setup I used with my EVO for work and loved it. Surface holster with a cruzerlite case is all i needed!.
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I ordered the S4 active phone surface holster from android central and it fits perfectly with a TPU Case. Got like 25% off of the seidio price.
Anyone get the Dilex case yet and try it with wireless charging?
So I just thought I'd share my experience trying out 4 different cases and finally settling on one...
ALL of the cases I tried are good. I'd recommend all of them. They will simply appeal to different people for different reasons.
That said, the first case was the Caseology Vault Series - https://www.amazon.com/Caseology-Pro.../dp/B075RVL499
This was a great case but was way thicker than I was looking for. This one though would offer the most protection for the phone of the 4. I'm just willing to take a greater damage risk to have a slimmer phone so this one had to go back.
The next case was the MNML - https://mnmlcase.com/products/google-pixel-2-xl
This case was the polar opposite of the Caseology one. It was so thin I wasn't quite sure what the point was. I mean it literally is basically just a "skin" that one would use to colorize the phone. I suppose it offers some scratch protection for the back and sides but it certainly would do absolutely nothing should you accidentally drop your device. This one had to go back as well.
The next case was the Spigen Thin Fit - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_s...hin+fit+spigen
This is a great case!! I really liked it. It's thin enough to not add any real bulk to the phone but seemed to be just thick enough to offer some minimal damage protection. The design is great too. There were 2 "issues" with this one though. First is that it's quite difficult to remove your phone from this case. This isn't a big deal really since generally one isn't taking their phone out of it's case frequently... but still, I was actually worried I was going to damage my device when I was trying to remove it from the case. Second, it has an open top and bottom design. I didn't feel this was a major issue, but I (personally) just didn't like the aesthetics of it. That said, others have mentioned that this type of design has lead to some damage since the entire phone isn't protected. In the end, while I did like this case a lot, it had to go back.
The final case (and winner) was the Maxboost mSnap - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074BGXB69
This case was nearly identical to the Spigen case except that it offered full coverage of the phone. If anything I'd say this one was just the tiniest bit thinner than the Spigen but if it was at all, it'd hardly noticeable. This one also goes on and off of the phone a bit easier. For me (so far) this is the best case in terms of thinness and device protection.
Anyway, fwiw, that's my mini case review.
I have the MNML and mSnap ordered (prior to your post) waiting for delivery. I'll choose if I want front protection or not.
I have the preferred care so for me minimal protection is not really an issue. I want spanning caseless but the photo hump will get damaged if I don't put some kind of case... I also need something to hold my metal plate for magnet car mount.
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theBeachBoy said:
I have the MNML and mSnap ordered (prior to your post) waiting for delivery. I'll choose if I want front protection or not.
I have the preferred care so for me minimal protection is not really an issue. I want spanning caseless but the photo hump will get damaged if I don't put some kind of case... I also need something to hold my metal plate for magnet car mount.
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i can't comment on the mnml case bump... i didn't even look. just knew within seconds of taking the case out of the box that it was thinner than i was looking for (i mean seriously... it's basically just like a skin... which is way cool if that's what you're looking for).
as to the metal plate, the spigen case had a recess specifically for that but to be honest, i've not had any issues with my metal plate in any of the cases i've tried (though, again, i didn't get that far with the mnml case). i just use a piece of masking tape to secure the plate on the inside of the case and then put it on the phone. hasn't ever not worked for me this way... though the thicker the case the less effective the magnetic mounts are. on all of the cases i mentioned, the thickness isn't an issue. even on the thickets one (caseology) the magnetic mount held the phone just fine.
byproxy said:
i can't comment on the mnml case bump... i didn't even look. just knew within seconds of taking the case out of the box that it was thinner than i was looking for (i mean seriously... it's basically just like a skin... which is way cool if that's what you're looking for).
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Only difference is that the MNML does protect the bump because of the raised fingerprints not cutout that pushes just enough to protect the lens. A skin is thin everywhere so lens is exposed.
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How do you find the material on the maxboost case compared to the Spigen thin fit? I tried the maxboost case on one of my last phones and hated how slippery it was. I didn't believe the reviews that a case could be that slippery, but it really was.
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Nice review! I have or have had 3 of the cases above (Spigen, Maxboost and MNML). I currently only have the Spigen and MNML and use the MNML as my everyday case. I liked the feel of the Maxboost but returned it due to how hard it was to get my phone out of that thing, so we didnt have the same experience with that. I change cases and with the Maxboost really felt like I was going to scratch or damage my phone pulling it out of that case. Anyway, I'd highly recommend the maxboost if you are using one case and that is it. Just my two cents.
I tried both Spigen thin and rugged. Went with Rugged and like it a bit more.
Raistlin1 said:
How do you find the material on the maxboost case compared to the Spigen thin fit? I tried the maxboost case on one of my last phones and hated how slippery it was. I didn't believe the reviews that a case could be that slippery, but it really was.
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in my opinion, the feel of the material itself is identical in every way between the spigen and maxboost. as i mentioned before, the maxboost might be the tiniest bit thinner, but it definitely feels the same.
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i have a Spigen Thin Fit on my 6P and love it so much, except for the slick back, so i decided to buy the same for the Pixel. the new is a little more grippy, which is good, and it has the cutout for the metal plate, which is great. now i just need Google to ship my damn phone
I have the MNML on my Pixel 2 (waiting my 2XL still), and I don't like MNML because it is too slippery.
And I have Spigen Thin fit on few old Nexuses, which after few years, it has chipped (broken) here and there, not good.
Recently, thinking to get mSnap, but still not convinced with the grip. Probably I will take the bite and order it.
To OP, could you please attach some photos of your phone with mSnap? Does it has bump to protect the camera lens? Good button cutout?
Thanks.
Oh well, I read lots of review from mSnap Amazon page for Pixel 2, lots of mentioned it is too slippery as well
I picked up this case after reading this review. My main case is a Spigen neo hybrid. I like the extra protection for my work week. I use it with a wireless charging adapter as well, so my USB port is always plugged by that.
I switch to the msnap on the weekends while at home and such. Wireless charging adapter is not used with this case. I typically need frequent access to the USB port for flashing and what not. I try not to mess with flashing or modding the phone much during the work week.
The texture feels matte and very nice to hold. It is a little slippery, but not overly so. Definitely not as grippy as the Spigen. It is very thin and almost feels as good as holding the device without a case. Almost! We will see if it gets a little grippier over time with more use.
I can't seem to find the image again, but I saw one showing measurements of the phone with and without the case. It was showing that it does hold the screen and the camera lens a couple hundredths of a millimeter off the table or other flat surface. You can barely tell by looking at the back, it is just a hair thicker than the camera bump. Laying it on a table seems fine in general. Dropping it on uneven surface like pavement or dirt, good luck!
Thanks for the recommendation OP, I do love this case.