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There is nearly only 3 types of cases out at the market.
First the hard plastic cases that are coming in 2 parts. There are the glossy ones and the trubberized ones in a wide variety of colors and styles at ebay or Amazon. The quality is OK but not perfect. What I like is the good protection in combination with the acceptable increase of size. The problem is that you nearly can't remove the front part of the case without breaking the very small bars fixing the case to the device. I like the rubberized ones most. They are looking more stable to me than the glossy ones. With the case it's more difficult to slide out the QWERTY keyboard. But it's acceptable. What I like very much is the protection of the on/off button and then loudness buttons. Because without the case I öfter press these keys withooany will.
Then there are the leather cases. There are horizontal and vertical ones. I tried to use the ones for the Samsung Galaxy S2 also, they fit. But of course not together with the hard plastic case together. For that I will try cases made for the HTC Sensation XL. I will share my experiences as soon as I get the cases.
The third category are cases that are blocking the hardware keyboard. That unacceptable for me. I tried rubber cases for the Samsung Galaxy S2 and it worked for one but the fitting is not not really good. The thickness of the device is quite different from most other smartphones.
Hope I could help a little bit and will share my upcoming experiences.
Thanks for checking out the cases, did they the leather/rubber ones block the camera at the back or did it have the correct position for the opening?
The leather ones I tried are for pulling out the device before use.
The rubber one I tried had a big camera hole on the back. But I forgot to check the other connector holes but if I remember correctly some cutting work has to be done. But this is possible with the right tools. Sharp knives and hole cutters for leather/paper.
Best thing is to try the case at a shop. Surely some fits better than others. But I think the Galaxy S2 category is the best you can get. The Galaxy Note ones could be also work, because it's taller but thinner.
The first category cases are made for the device and aren't blocking anything.
I wonder if anyone has tried the one-piece Speck cases yet (can't post links yet, but a Google search for "speck captivate glide" should bring up the page on Speck's site). They look good, but I'm curious if they restrict the sliding mechanism or block the keyboard at all.
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Just wanted to share my review, got a hard rubberized case on Amazon from ezbuy123. It's a 2-piece, snap-on. In the past, I've used Otterbox on EVERYTHING, but since they dont have an i927 case out yet, I figured I'd take a chance. The build quality is probably a 3.5/5 - it's hard, it's plastic, it's rubberized, that all is true. The edges of the case around the keyboard area are already starting to get chewed up, and the rubberizing doesnt have any real texture to speak of, I feel like I'm going to drop it when I use it. On the plus side, it isnt a weird neon color, and it doesnt add much bulk or weight to the phone.... All in all, I'd be pressed to give it 4/5 overall, it will definitely be replaced with an Otterbox if they ever decide to make a case for the i927.
Speck Sureslider Case
So I just received the Sureslider case today. I bought it for 24 dollars (from versiomobile before they charged 35 ).
Here's my review on it:
It's a one piece piece that has a hard plastic back with polycarbonate. On the front, it's made up of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). The TPE gives the case a lip from the screen of the phone. It still slides when you put it on its face but not by much. Only the top part actually clips onto the phone. The back plate just kinda sticks to the phone.. somewhat. There's basically no restriction when you're sliding it, it feels like it's not even there. Regarding the top keys of the qwerty keyboard, it might've moved a nanometer, but not to significant to affect your typing.
Honestly, I don't think the price of $35 is worth it. I'd say it'd be more fair around 13 dollars. It also comes with a one-year warranty, so maybe that's where the high price came from?
The Sureslider case is technically a "one-piece" but when I got it, somehow the connection between the bottom and top part became loose and the top part came out. Needless to say, i thought it was going to be an easy fix. It wasn't . You can't just "slide" it into one piece since there's a hook and a little clip at the bottom to provide stability. After I managed to get the piece together, I went through the packaging, and there was this small instruction slip. It said "If the case becomes separated by mistake, align the two pieces and fit back together."
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
I got the rubberized texture case from ebay (shop4phree*). 5 bucks included shipping. Just to get something on the phone quick before I scractched it. I have to say for being so cheap it has help up surprisingly well. I was going to go for a higher end case at a later time but it's now going on 2 months and I haven't felt the need to switch. The only drawbacks I can see is it interferes with the smoothness of the slide out keyboard (requires a little more finger power to push it up) and the extra bulk it adds makes your top row of keys a little tight when typing(especially with big fingers).Ive dropped my phone a couple of times and it has held intact.
Im a cheap bastard so my $5 case works great for me.
Amzer cases
Well i managed to snap the feelers on my first case (the black rubberized one), so I've moved on to an Amzer case from Amazon. It's a 2-piece, snap-together advertised as "one piece". The build quality is probably a 3/5 - it's hard, it's plastic, it's rubberized on the back half, but the front half is clear hard-poly that looks awful (definitely not at all like what the pic on Amazon makes it look). It doesnt add much bulk or weight to the phone, but it is slightly bulkier than the previous case I reviewed. Hopefully Otterbox will come up with a case for the i927 soon, I'm quickly tiring of these cases...
L4T
http://www.daydeal.com/home.php?cat=6439
Haven't tried any of them but their stuff is good.
Body Glove Captivate Glide
I just received the Body Glove two-piece case for the Glide. It's $30 from AT&T, but I got it from All4Cellular for less (it's also on Amazon for even cheaper, which is a bit annoying as it was out of stock when I last looked there). It's pricey, but highly reviewed on AT&T's site.
It looks high-quality (none of that gummy rubber sort of stuff) and fits snugly. A bit too snugly, actually, as it was fairly difficult to get on and (according to other owners) nigh impossible to get off. On the plus side, that means it's not going to just pop off in your pocket.
The case fully covers the back of the phone (except for holes for the camera, flash, microphone, speaker, and buttons), and on the front, it covers the bezel. It doesn't interfere with the sliding at all, though the front cover does stick out enough to potentially cause problems with the top row of physical keyboard keys. That said, the keyboard side of the front cover has a little cutout at the bottom that may alleviate that problem a bit. I haven't noticed any major difficulties typing so far.
As with any two-piece case, there's a gap between the pieces where the phone slides, so it's not going to protect from anything getting between the phone halves. Also, it only comes in one color--a metallic blue sort of look--so if that's not your thing, you're out of luck.
I'd give it four out of five stars, knocking off a star for the difficulty in getting it off, though I'd recommend it for the build quality.
Does anyone know of a otterbox case from another phone that would fit this one for protection? (commuter or defender)
And what about silicone cases? Soft ones I mean..
There's a Case Mate Barely There case now available for the Glide, you can find it on Amazon. Did anyone try it?
Mom is with ATT so she picked the Captivate Glide cuz I have Epic. LoL Basically, she also want a slide-out keyboard.
I ordered this for her on eBay.
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=64678
One problem, the sellers posted different quality. Some say hard plastic and some say rubberized. I went with a seller that said rubberized with good reviews. $7 with free shipping. I'm waiting on that to arrive and see how it feels
Just a question, since I'm not a native english speaker:
what does 'rubberized' mean? Does the term refer to a hard case with soft grip or to a flexible silicone-like case that you can even bend and it keeps the shape?
Thanks
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I just received the Body Glove two-piece case for the Glide. It's $30 from AT&T, but I got it from All4Cellular for less (it's also on Amazon for even cheaper, which is a bit annoying as it was out of stock when I last looked there). It's pricey, but highly reviewed on AT&T's site.
It looks high-quality (none of that gummy rubber sort of stuff) and fits snugly. A bit too snugly, actually, as it was fairly difficult to get on and (according to other owners) nigh impossible to get off. On the plus side, that means it's not going to just pop off in your pocket.
The case fully covers the back of the phone (except for holes for the camera, flash, microphone, speaker, and buttons), and on the front, it covers the bezel. It doesn't interfere with the sliding at all, though the front cover does stick out enough to potentially cause problems with the top row of physical keyboard keys. That said, the keyboard side of the front cover has a little cutout at the bottom that may alleviate that problem a bit. I haven't noticed any major difficulties typing so far.
As with any two-piece case, there's a gap between the pieces where the phone slides, so it's not going to protect from anything getting between the phone halves. Also, it only comes in one color--a metallic blue sort of look--so if that's not your thing, you're out of luck.
I'd give it four out of five stars, knocking off a star for the difficulty in getting it off, though I'd recommend it for the build quality.
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I got the same one from AT&T.
I agree with your comments. This case is much better quality than the no-name clear ones I've seen elsewhere. It is a pain to install / remove, but I like it tight, lol. I've had cases for other phones where it comes off easy, and they become a pain in the @ss.
They are the most expensive I've seen, but worth the price if it saves your phone from just one concrete ground fall.
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hard case with soft grip
or you can call it a "grippy" hard case
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hard case with soft grip
or you can call it a "grippy" hard case
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Thank you
just ordered the 3 in 1 combo case/holster for about $18 with free shipping...hoping its worth the money, i like the idea of the holster but i have a feeling the case and holster will be made out of cheap plastic....
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There's a Case Mate Barely There case now available for the Glide, you can find it on Amazon. Did anyone try it?
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in their official site i cant find anything about that case, strange.
Has anyone used a ruggedized case? I bring my tablet EVERYWHERE and need something decent to protect it and was thinking about the Gumdrop cases. Any suggestions?
I use the Gform Extreme Sleeve 2 for extra protection. It says it fits the Ipad but I can confirm that it will fit the galaxy tab even with the stock book case on it. This is the best combination of protection and comfortable usability I have found.
It is kinda spendy but I bought both cases on ebay for less than retail and the samsung book case is definitely not necessary.
http://g-form.com/product/ipad-extreme-sleeve2/
If you don't think this case is beefy enough check out their torture test videos online.
http://g-form.com/technology/
Dose the gumdrop have a built in screen protector like the otterbox?
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streetrider nick said:
I use the Gform Extreme Sleeve 2 for extra protection. It says it fits the Ipad but I can confirm that it will fit the galaxy tab even with the stock book case on it. This is the best combination of protection and comfortable usability I have found.
It is kinda spendy but I bought both cases on ebay for less than retail and the samsung book case is definitely not necessary.
http://g-form.com/product/ipad-extreme-sleeve2/
If you don't think this case is beefy enough check out their torture test videos online.
http://g-form.com/technology/
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Always been curious about these cases that look like tires. Is there any advantage to this over an equally-thick material without the pattern? It seems to me like the tread on this would actually make it more likely to be damaged, not less. There's thin points (for puncture or pressure), and its easier to bend. And though there's probably a small difference in weight (though minimal; the heavier outer coating is larger than if it was flat), I can't imagine the tread makes it more fun to put into or take out of a bag. I've never used one though so I'm curious if there's something I'm not considering.
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Always been curious about these cases that look like tires. Is there any advantage to this over an equally-thick material without the pattern? It seems to me like the tread on this would actually make it more likely to be damaged, not less. There's thin points (for puncture or pressure), and its easier to bend. And though there's probably a small difference in weight (though minimal; the heavier outer coating is larger than if it was flat), I can't imagine the tread makes it more fun to put into or take out of a bag. I've never used one though so I'm curious if there's something I'm not considering.
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There's something you've not considered. I think the design helps with the shock displacement. Maybe not, but it's what I figure.
Have you watched the videos? This is one a$$ saving case. LOL
If you're as tough on your tab as in the videos you crazy, but then again, stranger sh!t has happened on accident.
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I have one and love it. I got one for my daughter's kindle, too. It does have a built in screen protector but I didn't install it for my case (affects screen responsiveness and feels crappy). The screen is protected from being recessed behind protruding, reinforced edges, so if i drop it it won't break anyway. Also, the case prevents accidentally hitting the power button, which used to drive me crazy. I take my tab to work everyday...get lots of compliments on the case. The material and ridges let me sit it on my couch or lap and not slide out of position. They also feel nice in the hands. I have an otterbox defender case for my evo4g. That's a great case, but I recommend this grippier type of material instead for a tablet. My phone case lets me slide in and out of my pocket easily, but i want traction with my tablet case. I also tried one of those folding tablet cases, but they seem ridiculous to me.
I have the white gumdrop case for my tab 10.1. As far as protection it is great. The corners are reinforced and it has a built in screen protector. You will have no doubt that your tab is very well protected inside this case. It also offers a LOT more grip and security in your hands. The only downside it that is easily doubles the thickness and weight of your tab. With this case on you can easily drop, throw, bang etc.. without even a thought of damaging your tab.
I love my Gumdrop! I wrote an in-depth review if you want to check it out, with more pictures and details then you can shake a stick at, lol.
http://romrepo.info/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=664
I got a gumdrop case shortly after I got my tab 10.1, Love it. The silicon cover is very thick especially on the corners, the frame is solid and fits on the tab well, the cover and frame fit together very solid, and the screen protector is actually pretty good. It makes the whole setup look very clean, and my touchscreen is still very responsive with the gumdrop screen protector AND a static adhesive screen protector on.
tldr gumdrop A+
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Always been curious about these cases that look like tires. Is there any advantage to this over an equally-thick material without the pattern? It seems to me like the tread on this would actually make it more likely to be damaged, not less. There's thin points (for puncture or pressure), and its easier to bend. And though there's probably a small difference in weight (though minimal; the heavier outer coating is larger than if it was flat), I can't imagine the tread makes it more fun to put into or take out of a bag. I've never used one though so I'm curious if there's something I'm not considering.
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Sorry for the delay, I am working on my capstone project for an EE degree and I have not been on the internets for fun since sunday.
I cannot say I would be able to point out any major advantages between the current design and one that is equally thick throughout, I would probably guess weight and cost. I believe the case is made of a fancy foam that stiffens on impact and does not seem like there is much of an outer coating over the foam but I have not yet cut into mine to find out.
The "tread" really has not caused me any problems getting this into or out of my backpack. The case is not frictiony like rubber but not so slippery that I am afraid to drop it when I carry it around either. I would say they found a happy medium between fly paper and a greased watermelon.
Overall I am very happy with this case and I recommend it to anyone who needs some heavy duty protection. I am even considering buying one for my laptop!
I got mine today left the screen protector off I have a zagg on mine super case I'm going to order one for the wifes Asus transformer
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I got my Tab last Fall and a Samsung Book Case shortly afterward. I had looked at the Gumdrop case and thought it'd be good to have, but didn't pull the trigger. That was a big mistake.
My son decided to grab the Tab from the kitchen counter & play games on it in the family room, but the dropped it on the tile floor before he got to the couch. I ended up with a $200 repair bill for a new screen. Needless to say, I had a Gumdrop waiting to be put on the tablet as soon as the repair was complete. This thing feels sturdy & strong. I just wish I had bought the case when I first saw it. I'd be $150 richer.
Got my gumdrop last week and really like it wasn't to sure bout the screen protector at first but its very responsive. Def worth the $.
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I ordered one yesterday and then saw this thread. I checked this forum for case info before but didn't see the gumdrop case mentioned. I found it googling rubber corners galaxy tab 10.1.
Great to see positive reviews. Two concerns I have are:
- could the rubber case interfere with the wifi antenna?
- could the battery/electronics get too hot in it under normal conditions?
I notice that when you put your hand on the corner near the power button, the back and front get warm with no case. I imagine the glass acts as a heatsink. If you feel around the warm corner it doesn't spread to the rest of the glass. When I get the case I'll see if the warm area seems bigger.
In the manual it recs use in the temp range O-45c. I searched to see if 10.1's have overheating issues and I see anything to indicate that.
I've had the Gumdrop case on my Tab for about two months now & I've never had overheating issues.
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I've had the Gumdrop case on my Tab for about two months now & I've never had overheating issues.
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Cheers, good to hear.
I just read somewhere that someone said that a silicone cover on their phone caused wifi loss, but others tested theirs and didn't have any loss.
I haven't noticed a decrease in my wifi reception. It works the same at home, the office, & in public spots like the coffee shop.
I don't think you'll notice any negative issues with the case other than added bulk & weight. Those are a fair trade for the better protection you'll get from the case.
Great, I'll do a proper test when I get it. I should try it with my Samsung Book Cover case as well.
I figure the thickness and security of it might make it easier to hold for long periods despite the weight. I like the idea of being able to grip it by the raised edge while carrying it, and I think I'll now have the confidence to bring it places and let other ppl actually play with it!
It looks like it might even survive a fall down stairs which even iBallz wouldn't
Hey NexVision
Which Gumdrop case fits your P7500? They don't list it on the site and it would suck to get a case and the buttons don't line up. Everywhere I look there seems to be a hundred different model #s (for each carrier, 4G and wifi only etc) and nothing seems to list which models are similar.
I want to chime in here with nothing more than +1 to everything positive mentioned here and No, I haven't had any of the problems asked about in this thread either.
Here’s my take on the Ballistic Shell Gel case.
If you’re a klutz like me, this is the best yet minimalistic protection you can get for your Nexus. I have the I9250 International GSM version (stock 1750 mah battery).
It is one quality case. Fits snug (don’t know if it’ll fit the 2100 mah or after-market batteries. The corners offer the best protection there is. That’s what drews me to it in the first place. The corners along with an all-around lip of the case provide protection to the screen in case it falls face down. It feels like solid, strong quality. And isn’t over priced like the Otterbox Defender or the Trident Kraken. (the only case I think is better than this & is by a brand name.) The problem with Otter box is its overpriced for my taste & has those annoying flaps that you have to open to use the ports.
Rinke & Capdase Barely There, are slim yes but don’t offer protection from clumsy idiots like me. The rubber bumpers by a trust company did it for me.
The Ballistic wins for me with the combo factors of Price, protection & least bulk.
The only drawbacks I noticed in the Ballistic case were, it makes the phone run a bit hot, since the back (where the heat is generated) is closed by the Gel covering followed by the Hard Shell. But since, ALL such cases like these block them, that’s something I’ll will have to live with I guess. Maybe later I can manage to cut out the back of the case & shell to let heat escape. Keep in mind though, I’m using the phone at Room temperatures in New Delhi in the Middle of July. When the current average temperature ranges at about 42 C.
So. the case is not entirely at fault. I did once or twice have the battery cutoff auto charging due to overheating (Battery Indicator Pro shows, the battery cuts off at 45 C) & the CPU runs at 55C & above on constant usage, going up to 70C at times as well (Checked by TempMonitor). But this is if you site in a regular room with room temperature & little to no ventilation. Otherwise its ok.
Again. This is for information only. Please don’t attribute this to the case, it’s an environment thingy.
I’m running Stock JB repackage by Koushik of CWM with Franco r210, at stock settings.
The second issue I face is while slipping the phone in/out of my trouser /jeans pocket, the corner rubber bumpers provide some resistance. But again, can’t do away with that. That is what the case primarily provides as protection & as advantage over competition. Yes, your phone will get thicker & slightly bulkier over a naked GNex, but this is the best protection & least bulky alternative I could find for someone who wants an all-round solid protection for his phone. Spent weeks searching & going over every decent casing out there for the Nexus.
The third point is it doesn’t have a kickstand like the Trident. But tbh I’ve used the Motorola Photon for a while & I find that outside of you sitting at a desk & placing your phone on an even hard surface, a kickstand is practically useless. But that’s just me. Besides the rubberized sides & corner bumpers of the Ballistic make the case easily prop up against anything & not slide..
All buttons & holes work perfectly & are neatly & exactly cut out.
No screen protector included, but who cares? Besides I have GadgetShieldz installed. Might post that review later..
Additional In-action Youtube videos & reviews are easily available if you Google.
Additional Info: I had the case shipped from Amazon to New Delhi for a total of $24.22 (including shipping). No Security was charged. The cheapest Case listing was for $13.15. Rest was charged as shipping. I placed the order on 18th June. Order was shipped through USPS & tracking provided till it was shipped out of US. As usual India post didn’t provide any tracking (neither did the shipment show up on their site, and still doesn’t :/) But I received the package on the 28th of June.
Bottom line : Completely Satisfied
Hope this helps future buyers.
PS: Can't post any links cos of XDA 10 post regulations..
where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
nice review, thanks
Great review. I've been contemplating between the Trident Kraken & the Ballistic for a while now too, so this review is very appreciated. I've been leaning towards the Ballistic, and pretty sure I'm going to order it now after reading your review.
Do the rubber corners on it attract a lot of dust or lint? That was one of the first things that made me decide not to get the Otterbox Defender... I don't want my phone to be wearing whatever is in my pockets lol.
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where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...58&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160#ht_5376wt_905
section8atl said:
Great review. I've been contemplating between the Trident Kraken & the Ballistic for a while now too, so this review is very appreciated. I've been leaning towards the Ballistic, and pretty sure I'm going to order it now after reading your review.
Do the rubber corners on it attract a lot of dust or lint? That was one of the first things that made me decide not to get the Otterbox Defender... I don't want my phone to be wearing whatever is in my pockets lol.
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Thanks. I'm glad
the rubber/rubber corners have a slight matte(rough) finish. Quality finish & standard, but just that type of rubber. So it gathers the standard amount of dust/lint as such type of rubber does. just wiping it against your shirt cleans it for me.
Now that you mention, a dust point is, it gathers near the lips if you get your phone dirty. But I suppose that'll be with all cases of this type (think how dust gathers on the edges of a TFT/LCD panel - where the screen & plastic surround casing meet) While its annoying to get rid of on a Display panel, for the case, just stretch the rubber (I don't do that though) or take it off & clean once in a while?
Oh and another thing I forgot.
Its very low bling (What I like). I.e., the only places of branding you'll notice is a small sober "Ballistic" etched near the bottom on the back hard shell, & two slight " B " 's imprinted on the top two bump corners.
Let me know if you you order the case & the review turns out as per expectation
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where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
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I don't have 2100 mah, only the stock GSM 1750 mah one. If you're asking about India, then its not available (since the Gnex has been officially denied a launch in India by Samsung)
If you get the 2100mah, mke sure you only get the Samung sold original one or else it won't be worth it, and as for the other unmarked aftermarket batteries sold. Seido, 3800 mah one etc, I would suggest do some serious research online. cos although I haven't used one, the average of the online impression I got was they don't give you as much battery boost as they should, there are fakes & lower mah sold with a higher mah sticker slapped on etc. I could be wrong as well, Just FYI though.
Any recommendations? All I am getting are semi-soft cases, which slipped from my shirt pocket every time I bend to pick something, No damage to the phone yet, but I am afraid, it's inevitable. I've had those soft gel cases before, on my previous phones, and it never happened
https://www.google.com/search?q=mot...oft+gel+case&tbm=shop&spd=5070256072497072998
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https://www.google.com/search?q=mot...oft+gel+case&tbm=shop&spd=5070256072497072998
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Thanks, but the sites usually don't say whether its soft or semi-soft. I already bought 3 from 3 different vendors and they all turned to be crap.
I need users recommendations.
I know how to Google, no offence
Mokele Mbembe said:
Thanks, but the sites usually don't say whether its soft or semi-soft. I already bought 3 from 3 different vendors and they all turned to be crap.
I need users recommendations.
I know how to Google, no offence
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The one I showed you isn't shiny, and looks real soft. Go to amazon and read user reviews.
I am about to order a Moto G and will probably order this silicon case, which has gotten decent reviews from 3 users (I just wish it was available in black). http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Cell-Motorola-Rubber-Protector/dp/B00H2SJI1U/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
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I am about to order a Moto G and will probably order this silicon case, which has gotten decent reviews from 3 users (I just wish it was available in black). http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Cell-Motorola-Rubber-Protector/dp/B00H2SJI1U/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
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One of the reviews says:
This is a HARD Case. This is not a Rubber Case as it says in the Title, I don't have good expectation of it.
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The one I showed you isn't shiny, and looks real soft. Go to amazon and read user reviews.
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Which one? If I click the link I have tons in the search results.
Also TPU is not soft. Remove "TPU" from any search (google or ebay) and you'll find very few cases, all questionable.
There are still tons of SOFT cases for older phones like my Moto Defy
Here's one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YELLOW-Moto...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item4d17d423cf
I don't see any soft silicone cases for the moto g.
Have 3 cases now All garbage, very slippery.
Not much to choose from......bummer
I have just got a first gen Moto G......cant believe by this time since its release... that only 2 soft/flexible silicone/grippy cases can be found.
It's either the Body Glove one or the super cheap chinese one that is too flappy and dosnt fit tight enough cause it it too thin. The chinese one is grippy and soft. Im not sure about the Body Glove one as far as not feeling grippy enough. It appears to be nice and flexible yet more dense material than the thin chinese one.
I wish I could find a case for this Moto G that is made with the same material Bobjear uses. I have one on my N7 and it is nice, though some will not like its over sized bumper band and overall weight. But the type of silicone Bobjgear uses is the best in the industry for grip, fit for a soft material, and density for protection.
Anyone else have any info on soft cases for the Moto G that are not slippery? The cases are all TPU types or dual silicon soft with a slippery plastic 2nd layer.....
I want one that will not allow the phone to slip off my leather car seat when I am driving for instance.
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EDIT AFTER GETTING BODYGLOVE SATIN CASE (quick review)
So I was excited to get the body glove case for a few reasons.
1. it reshapes the bottom of the phone so it lays flat
2. has cut outs for the volume and power key making it easier to find and use quickly compared to covered ones
3. may be softer than the million other TPU type cases
But now after getting it......it failed in the one area of being at all close to anything soft or silicone. It is pretty much the same TPU type material as the million others out there. Though it has that etched/molded "satin finish" lines on the back, they only provide slight help in grip as the material is slippery anyway like the other TPU cases. It is nice that the molded cut lines on the side give it some decent feel and slightly better grip than a smooth TPU case.
The cut outs:
-All the cut outs are slightly larger than the few other cases I have seen in general.
-Charge port cut out is not at all restrictive to any of the many plugs I use.
- Headphone hole is plenty big enough to work with several different sized headset plugs I have.
-Mic holes are larger than the exit holes on the phone which allow sound to travel easy into phone.
- Power and volume cut outs are also wide as well. The opening off the bottom of the keys is done so
your fingers can rest and or quickly adjust as needed. It is also easy to do in the dark or not looking at the keys.
- Speaker and the Camera cut outs are perfect and not too big or too small, very well done.
As mentioned one of the aspects I like very much with this case is that you can rest the phone on its back and it does not rock or move around when you use the touch screen.
The lip of the case over the top of the screen is not tall, maybe 1-1.5mm above the screen. It also does not hang deep into the screen off the sides which would limit any swiping ability from any side of the screen.
Over all I like the case a lot, I just wish it was closer to being a softer silicone type material for grip in the hand as well as its grip on things like car seats, my counsel above the shift lever (that fake wood laminate) that i often set it on to use GPS while driving, and any other surface it may be knocked off accidentally like tables and such.
I give this Body Glove Satin case a solid 8.5/10 personal rating. All and all its nicer to use than the super thin flimsy cheap Chinese silicone case I got for $5. That cheap silicon one is still the only one I can find that is soft silicon entirely.
Still.......if anyone knows of a softer silicone case that is not whimpy....let me know. Not looking for a $35-50 high end one though.
Got one from amazon:
Mystcase (TM) For Motorola Moto G Rubber Silicone Soft Gel Skin Case Phone Cover + Screen Protector (Purple)
It is the soft squishy kind my wife likes... too bad no one is keeping the moto G.. not unlockable since we are on cricket, and stock android without root may as well be an apple device as far as I am concerned.
Looks like exactly what I wanted. Thanks a lot.
I have this. It's slippy but it has grippy sides
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WAVE-S-LI...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item1e83adf571
There is almost any information in the topic, but:
I am looking for a cover with (approximatly) the following specs:
Boosted corners to protect the G5 Plus in the (in my opinion) only really critical case of a drop on the corner...
A lot less than a thickness of 1 mm - ideally something like 0.5-0.75 mm (0.02-0.03 inches) - at least on the back of the cover. I want to put a 0.2 mm metal plate between the phone and the cover and the force of the magnetic car holder should be very strong in spite of using the cover. I really don't care if the camera is protected by a very thick backside (at least 2 mm thickness - omg) as it is extremly unlikely that the camara gets damaged, except for the very rare flat-drop situation, in which the camera is also not protected if it hits a small stone or similar. So I prefer a really thin, lightweight cover and not those 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm covers that seem to be the only availabe products in combination with the barefaced description calling those "ultra thin". This is a real joke. The corners might be boosted to 1 mm to 1.5 mm but not the rest.
The keys must be free (cutout from the cover) or really easy to press. I just bought a 5 star rated cover on amazon (something like 8 reviews): It is such an awful, stif and heavy product and the covered buttons have to be pressed unbelievable strong - it is just ridiculous. Fake reviews or stupid folks. Additionally the cover is 1.5 mm thick and was offered as "ultra thin" (oh my stupidity...).
Up to now I failed in finding a cover that meets my desired specifications, but I assume that it must exist. There are like a billion offers on amazon, almost no seller providing correct and thruthful information on the geometry (thickness, etc) of the cover, while claiming it is "ultra thin" (1.5 mm is ultra thin? This is a joke, right? Most of the G5 Plus is 7.7 mm thick - meaning that an 1.5 mm cover will increase thickness by 20 percent. This is NOT ultra thin. Ultra thin means increasing thickness by an almost insignificant number.), of "high quality silicone" (cheap TPU is called silicone?) and of course "nano coated" (you don't really believe that your "0,1 $ production cost (and sold for 10 $ to make it look like quality) and assembled in China cover" is anything different than cheap material without any technology features). The ultimate problem seems to be the desinformation through an unbelievably highly competitive market with a billion of offers, fake seller reviews, etc, where finding the one good product is like looking for a needle in a haystack...
Does anyone have a useful hint for a product that might meet my specifications? .
I really don't want to continue buy and error anymore, because most often the return shipping costs are not refunded, which means that you will get 1 of 6 Euros/Dollars refunded or something like that. And generating all that waste makes me have a guilty conscience.
Search for Spigen on Amazon, good case. Just got mine , buttons are great and good protection all around
joshk89 said:
Search for Spigen on Amazon, good case. Just got mine , buttons are great and good protection all around
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Mhh ok - but how thick is the backside? It looks like it is at least 1.5-2mm thick and therefore a magnetic plate will be very weak through it...
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Mhh ok - but how thick is the backside? It looks like it is at least 1.5-2mm thick and therefore a magnetic plate will be very weak through it...
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I've got the same type of mount. My plate is in but haven't tested the mount yet. But I think it should be fine. Will update tonight
Edit- it works fine with the magnet
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Mhh ok - but how thick is the backside? It looks like it is at least 1.5-2mm thick and therefore a magnetic plate will be very weak through it...
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I also got this particular cover:
- it is very thick, but as I bought an extra large and extra strong magnetic car holder it is not a problem.
- it is not tacky at all, which I unfortunately consider a con. I really feel like I will sooner or later (I guess sooner) drop my phone, as the cover is the exact opposite of tacky, especially compared to typical silicon or tpa covers.
The cover looks great, it feels great, but being not tacky at all and still very thick(!) I am not really convinced.
Anccer Motorola Moto G5 Plus Case
I just ordered an "Anccer Motorola Moto G5 Plus Case" from Amazon (not allowed to post any links because I just got a new XDA account...)
They claim it's 0.8 mm thick and it has cut-outs for buttons too, although it's not soft as you mentioned. I just want to have the minimal case to add a bit of grip because this phone is too damn slippery!
Seeing your post is a few months old, what did you end up going for?
I actually did what @joshk89 advised me to and bought the Spigen. Anyway it is a little bit slippy and not as tacky as it should be, but it looks very good, gives a good protection, fits very tight, but is at least 1.5 mm thick. Also the keys are perfectly usable without the need of extensive force in your fingers.
@nanodgb Do you like the addtional grip that the anccer offers? On amazon reviews people write that it is very slippy and that it breaks very quickly as the corners are not soft but hard plastic and start to crack early... What do you think about that?
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I actually did what @joshk89 advised me to and bought the Spigen. Anyway it is a little bit slippy and not as tacky as it should be, but it looks very good, gives a good protection, fits very tight, but is at least 1.5 mm thick. Also the keys are perfectly usable without the need of extensive force in your fingers.
@nanodgb Do you like the addtional grip that the anccer offers? On amazon reviews people write that it is very slippy and that it breaks very quickly as the corners are not soft but hard plastic and start to crack early... What do you think about that?
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I'm actually quite happy with it after a week. If you're looking for grip I wouldn't recommend this case though. It's a bit slippy. Not nearly as much as the original cover though, but not as tacky as a rubber one. One thing's clear, it is very thin, 0.7mm or 0.8mm max. Not sure it provides the best protection, but it's exactly what I wanted. The corners look fine for now, we'll see in a few months.