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Help Me Pick Out A Case, DESPERATE!

Okay, so today I bought a brand new HTC HD2 [T-Mobile version] and i'm looking for a case. I've been expecting on buying one for a few weeks now and have already been looking at cases. It's really hard for me to make this decision on protecting my device, I need design, protection, and features but I have 3 options provide only 1 of those needs. Here are my options:
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So this is my design option. It's very stylish and I absolutely love it. It was the first case I loved for the HTC HD2, but I'm sacraficing design for protection and features. The best part about this case is that it's stylish, and that it gives great protection to the camera, also matches my new chrome headphones! Big PLUS. It's $20, which are the same price as the other two. The down side to this case is that i've read when taking it off, it scratches the phone easily and is hard to take off.
PROTECTION
This is my protection option. The case is made of alumnium and is very durable, it covers the T-Mobile logo which is important to me because I hate branding. The inside of the case is lined with a foam padding and the case is very easy to take off. It has hinges where you just pull and it unlocks. Down sides are mainly design wise, it's a little to plain and industrial looking for me. It also does not provide cover of the camera, another important thing.
FEATURE
This case is actually alright in attractive-ness. Looks a little bulky but nice, provides decent protection. I've heard it's semi-difficult to take off and sometimes scratches the phone. Plus side is that it has a KICKSTAND, which might come in handy for me when watching the many movies I have in store on putting on the device.
So what do you think? What should I go for?

personnaly i would go for the first one, the other two are just to bulky and ugly for my liking. but if not the first one then the last one. the aluminum one just doesnt look right

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I like this one too. Where did you locate it?

I added a poll, when I get my HD2 which should be around Wednesday I will close it and choose the option with the most votes. I'd still like to hear comments and possibly other options if you don't like any of those. I prefer the brand name [just the way I roll], I really can't wait for that Otterbox communter series case to come out.

Why don't you get a cloth pouch? I find those to be much better. I personally prefer to hold the phone as it is without any cases attached to it as it really destroys the beauty of the device in my opinion.

When I got my LG Incite, a few years ago I bought a clear, hardshell case for it. I one day took it off finally [it was so hard to take off] and their were scratches all over the phone even though I put it on new and took it off for the first time 3 days later. After that I was a silicone person and silicone only! Bought 7 silicone cases for that Incite after I got the replacement from warranty. After my Incite I bought a Fuze, got a silicone case for it but it was really annoying and to a point where it would fall off everytime I held the phone [after 4 days]. After the annoying silicone I got a hard case with a carbon fiber design. Every hard case I owned was 2 piece, so when I went to take it off after the hassle It took to put it on, the screen would sometimes pulsate from disconnecting something I suppose which freaked me out. I then got a ATT Tilt 2. There were no silicone cases out for it and so I was desperate and settled for a rubberized hard case. I didn't use it till I cracked it for easy application and removal, still only used it 2 times maybe. Still in fear of another "pulsating" screen. Now i'm where I am today, I have way more options than the other phones previously.

OP,
The problem with hard cases is simple. It does not block out the tiny particles that build up inside the case over time. And some of these particles will scratch the phone and/or screen if you have tiny grit and stuff stuck in it that came either from the wind, in your pocket, your hands, etc.
I speak from the perspective of using hard cases on the PSP, and no matter how good the protection is, it simple doesn't stop tiny particles from getting in there. *Shrugs*

I know, that's why I'm buying a Case-Mate GO BARE full body protecter that does not need a solution to be applied along with 1 of these cases.

PurpleLlamaLover said:
I know, that's why I'm buying a Case-Mate GO BARE full body protecter that does not need a solution to be applied along with 1 of these cases.
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The first one is the Case Mate barely there correct? I thought their cases only fit the international versions, same for their Go Bare kits.
Assuming all three fits your phone, I'd go with the first one for a practical reason. When a case protrudes over the surface of the surface edge, I often have trouble hitting the Ok/X to close/minimize an app. I find that I need that a lot along with other things that are at the edge of the screen. The standard rubber case only sticks out a little but it still gets in the way.
Personally I'd just go with the Go Bare when they finally make one for the US HD2 and forget about the hard cases. I don't think they offer more protection than the rubber one. The phone is pretty sturdy, the weakest part is the glass screen, that's more vulnerable to shock and the rubber offers more protection from shock than most hard cases.

The Go Bare and Case-Mate Barely There both fit the US version as well. I honestly would prefer an OtterBox Defense case, but who knews if one will ever come out. The last one for HTC phones was for the touch! Their working on a Commuter Series right now. Thinking about the Case-Mate one though...

PurpleLlamaLover said:
The Go Bare and Case-Mate Barely There both fit the US version as well. I honestly would prefer an OtterBox Defense case, but who knews if one will ever come out. The last one for HTC phones was for the touch! Their working on a Commuter Series right now. Thinking about the Case-Mate one though...
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You do realize that there is a size difference between the US and the euro models of the HD2, right? Hard cases made for the euro models will not fit the US model as the US model is taller.

Are you sure all of those cases fit the TMOUS HD2? It is 1.5mm taller than the Eurasian HD2, and all of those stock photos show the classic white hardware buttons that are indicative of Eurasian HD2s. I am 100% certain that the hard cases (i.e. no "give" to the material) designed for the Eurasian and Australian HD2s (T8585 and T9193) will NOT fit the TMOUS HD2, especially not the Case-mate Barely There which is a criminally tight case.

The Case-Mate does defenitly fit it, I read a review on the case-mate site where someone said it does in fact fit. The kickstand one is from the T-Mobile website, so I dont think they would sell something that does not fit their own device. The alumnium one Also is made for the T-Mobile one as well.

Also, The case mate one does NOT cover the top and bottom of the phone, basically only the back. Plus, 1.5mm is a very very small ammount.

PurpleLlamaLover said:
Also, The case mate one does NOT cover the top and bottom of the phone, basically only the back. Plus, 1.5mm is a very very small ammount.
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True, but if you notice the top and bottom curve in a little bit. Basically with that one you're guaranteeing scratching of the rubber if you put it on the TMO.
Cases are useless if they don't protect your device, so the aluminum one is probably best.

Oh how much I yearn for a OtterBox Defense.... LOL.

I currently have that 3rd case that i picked up from a t-mobile store. I haven't had any trouble with dust but i also use it in combination with an old sidekick pouch that i had lying around. I use the kickstand at least once a day and i just took off my case, no scratches on it. There is a possibility that there will be scratches if you constantly have to remove the case to perform a battery pull which i don't do often. In my opinion the case looks great. I used to have one of those full protection skins on my PSP and i didn't really like it because of all the points where there wasn't any protection would attract a nasty amount of dirt. I must admit that otterbox case looks great. I would consider buying one if a t-mobile version came out.

I hate leather cases...

PurpleLlamaLover said:
I hate leather cases...
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I'm the opposite. I've always thought hard cases look cheap. I've always gotten a quality custom made leather case for every one of my last 5 or 6 devices. Either Vaja, Noreve, or Piel Frama.... so I get to pick my colors and types of leather. They have always protected my devices perfectly, and look better and fit better with age as they get worn in. Usually use a belt-clip with them, too. Right now I have the Noreve case for my HD2, but I'm hoping Vaja makes a case for the USA HD2, because those cases look beautiful... actually have to say it's one of the best looking cases I've ever seen. Would go with Black and red or black and green for the colors.... and get a chain attachment instead of a beltclip. Leathers cases are expensive for quality, but for the price of my devices, I'd say they are well worth it. Plus it's kinda a fashion accessory. It's one thing I have on me at all times, so I want it to look good.

BEST CASE EVAAAAAARRRR!!!!!! lol
easy to take of and put on feels great in the hand and has raised enough edges to where it protects both buttons and screen (not from sharp ass corners) I accidentally dropped mine from about 3 or 4 feet up directly onto the top right corner (not on purpose) and it just bounced and landed on its face and nothing happened, phone was perfect,
BTW after having a million phones and a million different cases, hard cases are the worst to have especially if your planning on pocketing them, , Ive noticed(not from just my experience but also from family members) that when you have a hard case and you rarely take it off,
when ridding in your pocket it tends to pick up lint and dirt in between the phone and case (there for the cause of scratches behind the protective case) and not just that but when you handle your phone the hard case tends to flex un-noticeably and that puts wear on the phones finish.
the only way i would ever rock a hard case is if i had a leather pouch to put it in (with the hard case installed) which is a huge pouch that i have yet to find
or if it was an easily removable case that you could take off once a week or so to clean the dust out
I love the chrome case (looks SEXAY) but after a while of setting it down on tables its gonna look like $#1T because all the scratches are gonna be super noticeable, and out of the three it will most likely scratch your phone the most when removing it
the clear "T-mobile" brand case probably will probably not scratch your phone upon removal but clear cases really look like ass after a while after a few scratches, because it starts getting this foggy look to it, and one of my friends bought the same kind of case for his G1 (long time ago) and after a while of pulling the kick stand out the stand broke
so the clear winner IMO for durability, ease of removal, and protection is the hard, bulky, and ugly aluminum case lol
just remember you have to take the cases off once in a while if you have the phone in your pocket because the lint(even though it sounds funny) will scratch your phone when making friction with the inside of the case
but these are all things I dont have to deal with because i have my sexay sexay Gel case that is easy to remove and i barely ever have to clean
Oh and just in case you don't know what a GEL/TPU case is here is a video of one (for the Euro HD2) if you decide to get one make sure its for the TmoUS version because that 1.5mm makes a difference when it comes to these cases
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aF9QVmmhKc&feature=player_embedded

bobjGear Case Review

So I recently recieved my bobjGear case. These are available from Amazon or bobjGear directly. US customers like myself, who don't want to order from Amazon can still order directly from him too. bobjGear shipped my case out promptly, and priority mail.
Now I only have the factory "Google" or Asus case to compare this too. As you can see the bobjGear case is a thicker. It does have a tacky rubbery feel, that helps you hold onto it.
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Notice the hole on the lower-mid left side of the top of the case. They have directed one of the microphones forward. The other is directed pretty much straight out the bottom.
The buttons on the bobjGear case you definitely won't hit on accident. You do really have to push them to operate them.
The ridge around the case pretty much creates a giant bumper all the way around around the tablet. As you can see by the volume buttons above the bumper is the thinnest on the back, but it's still much more protection compared to the stock case.
Pros:
-More padding around the tablet, hopefully protects it from any accidents.
-Gives the tablet a bit more mass, which makes it feel better in my hands.
-The silicone adds some grip, and feels good in my hands.
-Price, at $20 it's not the cheapest case out there, but definitely not the most exspensive.
-Many colors available.
Cons:
-No cover or protection for the screen. (While this makes it easier to use, I do like the flip cover when I just throw the tablet into a bag, I'll be using a screen protector now.)
-Does add some size to the tablet over the thin factory case.
-Between the extra size of the case, and the grip of the silicone, means it doesn't just slip into my back pocket anymore.
-The extra grip does attract dust and dirt
- ??
Other Thoughts:
I would actually like to see a bit more of a ridge around the tablet on the backside. Most of the thicker material is around the edges and the front side, the back is "thin" compared to the front. While I'm sure this is a compromise as users with smaller hands wouldn't want the case even thicker. So far everyone I've shown the case too though, has thought it really made it feel nice to hold.
My other borderline complaint, is the buttons are almost hard to press. While you definitely won't hit them on accident, now you definitely have to mean to push them.
It would be nice if a thin piece of plastic (similar to what the Otterbox cases have) could be added to protect the screen. While it maybe hard to scratch the glass on the Nexus, I'd still feel better with an extra layer of protection for when I decided to put it in a bag, or throw it in the car seat with other stuff.
Final Word:
Overall I would definitely recommend this case, if nothing else just for the feel alone. It makes the tablet much more comfortable in your hands. It also makes it easier to hold onto. Not to mention, if (when) I drop my tablet I'd much rather it fall in the bobjGear case than the Asus factory case.

Very nice review! Great to see the different takes and types of cases that I haven't seen first hand yet.
That top part makes it look like a pillow! lol. Great for the kiddies so not to worry too much from accidental drops. Hey I dropped mine twice already lol, I had the treegloo case on at both times. Came unscathed, well the N7 did, the treegloo had some indentations, but you can hardly tell they are there.
Anywhoo...great review .

Great review.
Great review .. i have the pink one.
I think its great as it is with the exception of the buttons. They are kinda hard for me to push. I disagree with the screen needed a plastic cover. that is just a false sense of security.. if you hit the screen center you will break it even if something was over it that would let touch work.. One more thing . Wash it in warm water with dish detergent in sink will stop it from being sticky and still give you great grip.
I have the amzer so called impact resistant case. near same price but much less protection. The rubber ring around the screen feels odd in my hand.

erica_renee said:
I disagree with the screen needed a plastic cover. that is just a false sense of security..
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It's not really to protect against breakage, it's more to protect the screen from scratches and chemicals. It's not a huge deal, as I'll just use a screen protector, but an option like this would be nice.
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Wash it in warm water with dish detergent in sink will stop it from being sticky and still give you great grip.
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Thanks for the tip, going to go wash it now!

Nice review. I had been eyeing the BobJ case, and may have gotten it had it been out while I was case shopping. But, it still wasn't due for a few weeks.
I went with the Portenzo case instead. But, the BobJ ruggedness was definitely an appealing close second. Looks good!
[Sent from my Nexie7. Pardon errors.]

Thanks for the review, OhioYJ.
Judging by the photos only I do wish the ridge wasn't as pronounced at the top.

Thanks OhioYJ for the review this is perfect timing just got a Nexus 7 yesterday for my daughter and was already looking at this case, going for the pink one.
And thanks erica_renee for the washing tip will try that as well!

ray4jc said:
Thanks OhioYJ for the review this is perfect timing just got a Nexus 7 yesterday for my daughter and was already looking at this case, going for the pink one.
And thanks erica_renee for the washing tip will try that as well!
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If you have not bought it .. The colors of the cases are not exact to what he has on his site .. I got the (berry something color) it is near HOT PINK.. Had i know it was so bright i would have got green or orange.. However i am very light skin and blonde hair. So most of my cloths and so on fit well with the color.If she has darker hair The case could clash with most darker hair women are not so much into pinkish pastel colors.
Sorry OP if this is off topic. But it is about the case and its colors are off from the website. but then again it could be my monitor..

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If you have not bought it .. The colors of the cases are not exact to what he has on his site .. I got the (berry something color) it is near HOT PINK.. Had i know it was so bright i would have got green or orange.. However i am very light skin and blonde hair. So most of my cloths and so on fit well with the color.If she has darker hair The case could clash with most darker hair women are not so much into pinkish pastel colors.
Sorry OP if this is off topic. But it is about the case and its colors are off from the website. but then again it could be my monitor..
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She is 5 I think Hot Pink would be a bonus for her! Thanks for the info however.

OhioYJ thanks for the review.
Can OhioYJ or anyone with a more experience, now, tell me how it is standing up to normal use? How about any drops? Or kids using it?

Can't speak for the N7, because the case has only been on it since the release, but I've got 3 of the BobjGear cases for my Toshiba Thrive (a big and heavy device) and his cases have kept it safe and disaster-free for the last 9-10 months. Even in 'little' hands.

I find the wide round edge makes the device much easier and comfy to hold on to while reading and so on .. It does add some weight to it but its not that bad.You just have a better sense of security for the device in your hand with this case..I have tried several others and this one is by far the best . For kids and those with small hands this will also make them less likely to drop the device.Its Not as soft of a rubber as you would think its quite dense and very nice quality material.. The only down side i could say it pushing the buttons are sometimes kinda hard. Or i guess harder to push.. This is the only thing the young children could have a issue with or might have to learn to do...
I WOULD SAY Buy it . IF you do not like send it back...
Good Luck...

I really like the design of this case. Only problem is I use my alarm clock on the N7 so I need something that docks

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I really like the design of this case. Only problem is I use my alarm clock on the N7 so I need something that docks
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there is a stand for the case on the bobjgear website.. But yea with most after market especially a case made to protect the device a standard dock would NOT work.
there are alternatives on amazon that will accomidate the case.. I just have not really looked...

I'm very happy my new black Bobj case so far.
I share my tablet with my little son (he loves doing puzzles on it).
He's good with stuff and hasn't dropped it but now with the case I'm worry-free :good: Also no harmful chemicals thanks to the food-grade silicone.
The case goes on and off easy enough and it's also easy to clean (doesn't attract dirt as much as i thought it would anyway).
It offers a good grip and I think it provides more protection than i.e. the Amzer skin case because it's so thick.
The sound/power button are covered which makes them a bit harder to push. No more pushing by accident I guess
I'm certainly not getting something expensive like an Otterbox for a budget tablet, insane prices.. I just need something easy and simple anyway, I'm not going camping with the tablet.
As mentioned, you can't use a dock with it I think (unless you take it out everytime or customize it yourself) but I don't want one anyway.
I couldn't order it from Amazon.com because I'm in Canada, so I simply ordered it through the bobjgear website. Best customer service, before and after I ordered :good:
My wife is getting one too now for her Nexus 7 (she's such a copy cat).

I bet she got her nexus first. Tell her the pink one is very VERY Bright..I love mine because i can hold my tablet better with this case.i have a cheap book type case with the cheap band corner straps i put it in when its in my purse to protect the screen .. aweseome protection and not ugly like the gum drop..
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I'm very happy my new black Bobj case so far.
I share my tablet with my little son (he loves doing puzzles on it).
He's good with stuff and hasn't dropped it but now with the case I'm worry-free :good: Also no harmful chemicals thanks to the food-grade silicone.
The case goes on and off easy enough and it's also easy to clean (doesn't attract dirt as much as i thought it would anyway).
It offers a good grip and I think it provides more protection than i.e. the Amzer skin case because it's so thick.
The sound/power button are covered which makes them a bit harder to push. No more pushing by accident I guess
I'm certainly not getting something expensive like an Otterbox for a budget tablet, insane prices.. I just need something easy and simple anyway, I'm not going camping with the tablet.
As mentioned, you can't use a dock with it I think (unless you take it out everytime or customize it yourself) but I don't want one anyway.
I couldn't order it from Amazon.com because I'm in Canada, so I simply ordered it through the bobjgear website. Best customer service, before and after I ordered :good:
My wife is getting one too now for her Nexus 7 (she's such a copy cat).
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It may be years later, but I do so appreciate this kind of review as BobJGear is still going strong. I have 4 BobJ cases:
Gotcha Green
Outrageous Orange
Batfish Blue
Bold Black
The green is a very bright green and the blue is very loud. The orange and black are more for business, as the colours are more muted.
I did not get from the Amazon store as they would not ship to South Africa. On the other hand, BobJGear China had no hassles and I ordered through Aliexpress.com.
Still one of the best cases around and well worth spending the money.

Elago G6 Leather Flip - Help Me Choose a Color

Normally I am quite decisive when it comes to style but on this one I'm stuck.
This is an amazing looking high quality case that provides a flip cover along with corner drop protection. I am trying to decide between the orange and white vs the black on black. My phone is white. (They also have blue and white but I don't care for that personally).
My initial preference is the orange because it is cool and different. But as a professional, I don't want to look like I'm carrying my kid's phone so I think maybe black on black is the call. Hard to decide. Here they are. What do you think?
elago G6 Leather Flip Case for Galaxy Note 2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AB6U8RI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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** Looks like this also comes with a free screen protector. Awesome deal for $29.99. I'm really leaning orange because it's different. I've always had black cases. The grain on the orange is really nice.
** I currently own the Samsung OEM flip case which I like very much but the lack of corner protection is making me very paranoid.

That's a really nice flip case... looks like it also comes in a navy blue w/ white: http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...ago-g6-leather-flip-galaxy-note-2-n7100-case/
Here's a review which may help you decide as well: http://www.examiner.com/review/elago-g6-flip-case-galaxy-note-2

DoctorQMM said:
That's a really nice flip case... looks like it also comes in a navy blue w/ white: http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...ago-g6-leather-flip-galaxy-note-2-n7100-case/
Here's a review which may help you decide as well: http://www.examiner.com/review/elago-g6-flip-case-galaxy-note-2
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The Tridea case is very similar and same price on Amazon. Advantages of the Tridea are the card holder on the inside of the flap and the leather on the back is recessed into the plastic case, not just tacked on top (extra thickness).
I also like the contrasting inside color of the Tridea.

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The Tridea case is very similar and same price on Amazon. Advantages of the Tridea are the card holder on the inside of the flap and the leather on the back is recessed into the plastic case, not just tacked on top (extra thickness).
I also like the contrasting inside color of the Tridea.
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I've read in a number of reviews on the Tridea that the flip cover hinge is too long so the cover doesn't always remain in place. Also, it appears that on the Tridea case they have for some reason left the top right hand corner with no corner protection at all - odd choice. As for holding cards, I would never put cards in my phone as I always have my wallet with me.
Here's what one reviewer said about it:
I love the material and would love to keep it. But after inserting the phone in the plastic case (back cover) which was actually a perfect fit, the problem was the cover... the cover needs to be held by hand to cover the screen evenly. The left side flap joining the back and front was way too long. Thus it was not a tight fit and if you try to make it a tight fit (but pressing the left side flap) the cover goes out of the screen towards to the right. The other flip cover that I own have a very nice fit. I wished this one too as I would want to keep this as I like the material and color very much.
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DoctorQMM said:
That's a really nice flip case... looks like it also comes in a navy blue w/ white: http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...ago-g6-leather-flip-galaxy-note-2-n7100-case/
Here's a review which may help you decide as well: http://www.examiner.com/review/elago-g6-flip-case-galaxy-note-2
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That reviewer said "the cover itself is not strong enough, faux leather was slightly bent and peeling out of box for me..." In the other reviews I've read online no one else mentioned anything like this. Elago is a well established and regarded brand. I would be quite surprised if they put out some pure crap on this one. As he mentions, his may have just been a lemon - who knows - again no other reviewers I read mentioned this. He also mentioned a lack of indent for the home button but fails to mention the case comes with a screen protector which would render such an indent unnecessary, at least with this deal.
Oh well, I have found Amazon returns to be excellent so I may take the plunge on the Orange one.

Ordered the orange one. Not that many reviews for the Note 2 version yet but lots for the SIII and they seem to love it.
Will post a review once I receive it.
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Here's an Amazon Review from someone who just bought this case:
Because there were only two short reviews when I purchased mine, I was pretty skeptical that the reviews might not have been objective, but these are my honest feelings.
First, you have to want a "flip case". They are certainly a tad bit more inconvenient than non-flip cases, and this case does not have a hole cut out for the volume on the left hand side (which I am glad that it doesn't, because it would degrade the looks of the case). That being said, that's the only minor thing that I can find to say negative about the case.
The case actually came before I was able to get my Note 2, so I took it into the store when I picked up my phone. The Verison salesman who sells bunches of cases mentioned more than once that he REALLY liked my case, and that he agreed that it was much better than the Verison case.
The fit is PERFECT.
The feel is WONDERFUL.
And the overall look is definetly an strong upgrade to the phone. Very Elegant.
It doesn't have "Verizon" stamped all over it, or for that fact any other obnoxious writing. So many of the cases out there look like they are targeting the younger crowd, but not this one. Finally, there is a great case for the professional, instead of someone who goes to work on a skateboard. The looks of this case are very conservative, it feels solid in the hand and it just reeks of quality.
That's about all I can say. If I run into a negative, I will definitely post a revision of my first impression (after 3 days), but I don't think that's going to happen.
It's REALLY nice.
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mitchellvii said:
I've read in a number of reviews on the Tridea that the flip cover hinge is too long so the cover doesn't always remain in place. Also, it appears that on the Tridea case they have for some reason left the top right hand corner with no corner protection at all - odd choice. As for holding cards, I would never put cards in my phone as I always have my wallet with me.
Here's what one reviewer said about it:
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Doh!. I had one, but the back started peeling off. Fit was perfect. I returned it and ordered another one, but this one has the issue with the side being too long. It flops around everywhere! Well, may return and try the Elago. Let us know your thoughts on it.

Got the orange and white Elago. Quality is good but the orange is really a light orange and not the tanned leather look you see in the pictures. Returning it.
Have decided to just stick with my SAMSUNG flip case and use a lanyard fed through the speaker hole in the back to prevent against accidental drops.
Actually a nice solution.
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[Review] Ringke FUSION Case

Introduction
I know the search for cases for this phone has been a little annoying and, in some cases, (hah!) underwhelming. I decided to pull the trigger on a case from a brand I've never bought before. I wanted a low profile case that provided, at least, decent protection. After some research, I purchased the Ringke FUSION Case over at Amazon for $12.99. My goal here is to provide people with some quick and concise information so they can make an informed decision when looking to buy a case for the Nexus 5X. So lets jump right in and see how this baby holds up to my expectations.
Disclaimer: I bought this case with my own money. I haven't been paid to endorse this product in any way. I'm also not a professional photographer, so the pictures I took with the M9's underwhelming camera is about the best my trembling, hungover hands could manage.
Details
It comes in two colors, "Smoke" (Grey) and "Crystal View" (Clear) -- Both are priced at $12.99
The case is made of Silicone TPU and the Plastic (maybe polycarbonate?).
No matter which color you choose, both come with an "HD" screen protector.
Initial Impressions
The case comes packaged quite nicely, sealed in a bubble-wrap insulated envelope. Upon opening the package we're greeted with Ringke's "ECO Package" which is supposedly saving the polar bears or something. It touts that they have sold over 10 million products, use non-toxic materials, and also instructs me to "feel good adout myself".
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It's also a little funny because within this ECO package is another plastic Ziploc bag that houses the actual case.
Within this resealable bag you'll find the actual case. It has a protective film plastered on both sides of the clear plastic that shows off the rear of your beautiful new phone. This must be removed before installation. (Forgive me, I did not take pictures of this). The screen protector is also placed perfectly inside the case. My immediate impressions were that this case felt pretty decent for the price. It's light, the TPU sides felt grippy and the plastic (after having removed the protective films) felt a bit grippy and not brittle at all. This bolstered my initial confidence in the case that if I were to drop the phone accidentally on a hard surface that it'd shrug it off without a problem.
Installation and Fitting
The Screen Protector that comes with this case is a thin flexible film. It's plastic, not tempered glass and isn't the same material you'd experience with, say, a Skinomi TechSkin screen protector either. The screen protector comes with films attached to both sides. Both films are labeled with a description as well as a number to let you know which one you're suppose to remove first.
After washing my hands, I removed the adhesive film and carefully placed it on my phone. I placed the screen protector on the bottom and slowly applied it from the bottom up, using a credit card to smoothly apply the protector to mitigate any air bubbles. Application was pretty easy and just took about 3 seconds of patience. The protector fits almost perfectly. I applied it about a millimeter or two off center to the left, so there's a bit of a gap between the protector and the case now but it's hardly noticeable. As you can see from the picture above, the protective film that gets removed from the protector is colored blue, which I promptly removed, crumpled up and threw in the garbage before taking a picture. Because I'm an idiot.
The screen protector DOES have a cut out for the proximity sensor (are you listening Spigen?).
The case itself is a pretty easy installation. I slid the top portion of the phone in first, so that the buttons wouldn't get pressed during installation. With a satisfying hugging/click sound I then pressed the bottom end of the phone into the case. The case fits snuggly and does not allow the phone to move around at all. That being said, removal of the case is quite easy and can be done in seconds. This, however, I can't see happening by accident in your pocket or any other situation. This is exactly how I like my phone cases. Easy to install and remove without it just falling off from tumbling around in my shorts or something.
How the case fits the phone is a huge plus in my book. There is a TPU lip that goes around the entire face of the phone that provides some extra scratch protection if I were to place the phone face down.
On the back you can see the clear plastic allows the nice Nexus logo to shine through. There's a proper cutout of the Fingerprint sensor, Camera, Laser Auto-focus and Flash LED.
The plastic lays flush with the camera lense / glass, providing decent protection from a fall if the phone were to land on it's back. This case basically lets the phone lay flat on a desk or anything else due to little bumps at all four corners of the case. This is nice so that the phone no longer rests right on it's fragile camera when placed face up on a flat surface.
Features & Other thoughts
This case seems to be as well thought out as it is constructed. There is a properly sized cutout for the USB-C port as well as the headphone jack. The headphone jack, however, has a TPU flap covering it to prevent dust from getting in. This is a bit annoying sometimes to remove, but I like that they included it for the reason of cleanliness. There's also a cutout for the bottom microphone.
Moving to the right side of the case, we can see that there are TPU buttons covering the Volume Rocker and Power button. Normally I hate these things because they're hard to find and usually dull the tactile feedback from the buttons. But the way these are implemented are probably the nicest I've ever felt. They're raised from the side of the case, so they're easy to find and feel quite nice when pressed giving a satisfying click sound that you'd get from the naked phone itself. Well done, Ringke!
There's also a cutout at the top for the top microphone as well.
The case feels nice to hold and doesn't add much bulk at all. The TPU sides are decently grippy but the gloss finish on them makes it slippery at times. My only complaint with the case is that the clear backing is a fingerprint magnet. If you have greasy hands the back will look smudgy and at times can be quite slippery. Not a big deal but if it catches the light a certain way it looks pretty bad.
As for the screen protector, I'm not exactly thrilled with it. I actually ordered a different screen protector before I bought this case, but it hasn't shipped yet so I just threw this one on for now. I'm fairly sure the screen protector isn't oleophobic, so finger prints and smudging happens pretty often. Which is a shame because it feels pretty nice to interact with.
Overall
Overall, I really like this case. It offers adequate protection from minor falls and scratches for the price without adding nearly any bulk. It also allows the phone to lay flat on flat surfaces without resting on the camera, which is a major plus. The case is easy to install and remove and fits nicely. It's a well-thought-out case with no glaring oversights or problems. The screen protector, however, is a bit lackluster. But hey, it was a free and it's a stand in for my Tempered Glass one arriving in the mail next week. Those looking for a low-profile, comfortable and protective case for there brand new N5X, look no further.

I second this. Using it right now
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Thanks for the review. Sounds like just what I want, ordered one from Amazon.
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I myself have never used a case before but will try for my 5X, you saved me quite a bit of research. Thanks a lot mate!

I had this case for the note 4 and it had very rough edges, this case does not! Very nice case for the price. Nice review too.

I bought this in clear. It's nice, but I just can't stand the feel of a case on this phone (not to be confused with saying I don't like the feel of the case, because the case feels great). I might go caseless for the first time in years.
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dpwhitty11 said:
I bought this in clear. It's nice, but I just can't stand the feel of a case on this phone (not to be confused with saying I don't like the feel of the case, because the case feels great). I might go caseless for the first time in years.
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I ran my old N5 naked for a long time while in school and while it was nice it was ultimately a bad call because the wear definitely accumulated over time.

Got this case based on your review and I'm really happy with it. It's a very simple case that appears to be well-made and doesn't add a lot of bulk. The buttons have a great feel and for about $10 you can't go wrong.

Very nice review.

I used the ringke fusion case for my n4 and loved it. Ordered it for my n5x and was a little disappointed that it's an all tpu case. I've personally never cared for tpu cases. The case is too smooth for my taste and I think makes it harder to hold on too.
The n4 version was nicer because the outside wasn't a smooth tpu and a solid and more case like plastic while retaining the clear back. It also has small edges where the plastic parts met on the back which help when gripping and holding the phone.
The n5 is almost smooth all around. Gonna give it another week or so but will probably be looking for something else or going with now case.
It's still a decent case, but just wanted to make sure people realize the fusion line cases has changed from the older phones.
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It's definitely not an all TPU case. The back is a hard plastic and the sides are a softer TPU material.
I like the case for everyday use, but am still looking for something with a little more protection for work.
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Ringke Fusions are my favorite cases on the market right now. I've had 7 of them for various devices. All fit perfectly and no discoloration or scuffs. Great cases

Received this one yesterday in smoke color. First time using a case since my OG droid incredible. I didn't want to use a case but after my nexus 5 experience (RIP N5 screen x2) it was the smart play. Exactly what I was looking for, snug fit with some rubbery protection for the edges and not too much added bulk. I approve of this case.

I saw a review on Amazon (and a comment following it) saying that this case scratch the part where the camera is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RR9AFEF94JZWZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B014RS5BHW
Can you, or anyone who has that case, confirm this?

TheeWolf said:
I saw a review on Amazon (and a comment following it) saying that this case scratch the part where the camera is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RR9AFEF94JZWZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B014RS5BHW
Can you, or anyone who has that case, confirm this?
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It does not, the case has little feet on the corners that keep the camera from touching the table.

Here is a close up confirming the camera doesn't touch.

Also here is a couple real quick backings I made out of the included template.

oldpreowner said:
It does not, the case has little feet on the corners that keep the camera from touching the table.
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oldpreowner said:
Here is a close up confirming the camera doesn't touch.
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I think what they mean is the clear plastic on the back, the slot that has been cut out for the camera and flash has rough edges rubbing against the phone, which apparently damages the paint? I haven't had this issue.
oldpreowner said:
Also here is a couple real quick backings I made out of the included template.
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That actually looks awesome. Do you have the link for the template?

@Alcolawl the template came with the case.

oldpreowner said:
@Alcolawl the template came with the case.
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God damit I threw it out. wtf am I doing with my life?
EDIT: It was actually sitting at the top of my waste paper basket. Crisis averted.

Review: Schnail Titan for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Case (2020 Screenless Version)

So. I got my cases today and popped mine into it.
Here are some takeaways right away:
It's rugged. It would take a lot of bad luck to damage the phone
It IS Thick, but if you are into the Otterboxes, you're fine
No more camera bump, this lays flat and smooth
The edges come up enough to protect the screen from a drop
The back is plastic, but that does not bother me
The rubberized sides give a great grippy feel to it
It was really easy to install (top first, then slip it into the bottom)
It has a kickstand (more on this below)
USB-C Port Protective Cover, not really needed, but it's nice
Works with wireless chargers
Works great with my Whitestone Dome screen protector, and with the installation I don't see why it would have issues with any screen protector
All in all, it's good so far after initial install and impressions.
My only real issue is the kickstand. It's nice, sturdy and I don't have to worry about it collapsing, but it's a little tough to get back in.
Regardless, that being my only real issue and the fact that I am not really much of a kickstand user anyway, I'll use this as my daily case for now and update as time goes on.
Note 20 Ultra
Note 20

Talderon said:
So. I got my cases today and popped mine into it.
Here are some takeaways right away:
It's rugged. It would take a lot of bad luck to damage the phone
It IS Thick, but if you are into the Otterboxes, you're fine
No more camera bump, this lays flat and smooth
The edges come up enough to protect the screen from a drop
The back is plastic, but that does not bother me
The rubberized sides give a great grippy feel to it
It was really easy to install (top first, then slip it into the bottom)
It has a kickstand (more on this below)
USB-C Port Protective Cover, not really needed, but it's nice
Works with wireless chargers
Works great with my Whitestone Dome screen protector, and with the installation I don't see why it would have issues with any screen protector
All in all, it's good so far after initial install and impressions.
My only real issue is the kickstand. It's nice, sturdy and I don't have to worry about it collapsing, but it's a little tough to get back in.
Regardless, that being my only real issue and the fact that I am not really much of a kickstand user anyway, I'll use this as my daily case for now and update as time goes on.
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Mine is due in Saturday per the tracking, and I'm interested to see if it actually works with a screen protector because the Supcase Unicorn Beetle case I have now (that looks suspiciously like the Titan, but hell, who knows...they're all made in China, and likely in the same factory, so there's bound to be a lot of similarities) managed to crack mine just by placing the phone inside the case.
Now to go check to see if Whitestone ever shipped out my replacement UV adhesive........

Talderon said:
So. I got my cases today and popped mine into it.
Here are some takeaways right away:
It's rugged. It would take a lot of bad luck to damage the phone
It IS Thick, but if you are into the Otterboxes, you're fine
No more camera bump, this lays flat and smooth
The edges come up enough to protect the screen from a drop
The back is plastic, but that does not bother me
The rubberized sides give a great grippy feel to it
It was really easy to install (top first, then slip it into the bottom)
It has a kickstand (more on this below)
USB-C Port Protective Cover, not really needed, but it's nice
Works with wireless chargers
Works great with my Whitestone Dome screen protector, and with the installation I don't see why it would have issues with any screen protector
All in all, it's good so far after initial install and impressions.
My only real issue is the kickstand. It's nice, sturdy and I don't have to worry about it collapsing, but it's a little tough to get back in.
Regardless, that being my only real issue and the fact that I am not really much of a kickstand user anyway, I'll use this as my daily case for now and update as time goes on.
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This was a marketing ploy to promote a product across various forums through inherently biased "reviews" generated by promotional discounts/free product (something you should always disclose).

jtOttawa said:
This was a marketing ploy to promote a product across various forums through inherently biased "reviews" generated by promotional discounts/free product (something you should always disclose).
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FWIW, I received a complimentary case (though they've yet to reimburse me...so "complimentary" may be a bit premature at this point lol), but they explicitly stated in our email conversation that a review wasn't necessary to receive the reimbursement. They honestly seem like they just want some word-of-mouth from folks if the product warrants it. I do agree, though, that any/all reviews made about a complementary product should always include a disclaimer saying the product was complementary (even if there are no stipulations from the seller that say you only get the product if you leave a positive review. )
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The case itself actually isn't all that bad either. It's not the greatest case to ever be designed, no, but it's still a good little big case at a fairly low price point. I have a blue Supcase Unicorn Beetle case for my N20U that is very similar in design and price to the black Schnail Titan case I received, but each has their own little design differences that may make them better or worse for users depending on their preferences.
The Titan is just flatter and more squared off in about every fashion, whereas you can tell the UB designers really liked their rounded/beveled edges. The Titan also has more plastic (or maybe just harder rubber?) than the UB, and I'm really on the fence about that. I think that the Titan won't absorb/transfer as much impact as the UB since the UB seems like it'd be more prone to bouncing, but at the same time I wonder if the UB won't also be prone to transferring that impact to the phone since most of the outer shell is as squishy as it is. That said, the UB does come etched with a MILSPEC standard number supposedly certifying that it meets or exceeds that standard's drop test requirements, but who really knows if it's legitimate or not. The Titan doesn't come stamped with anything other than the usual branding marks, but I do think the website said the cases were drop tested at some point - again, legitimacy of those claims aren't verifiable. One thing of definite note IMO is that my UB did NOT play nice with my very expensive Whitestone Dome glass screen protector. It actually cracked a corner of the protector simply by installing the case, so I was bummed about that. I'm waiting on Whitestone to send me more UV adhesive resin so I can install my other protector and I guess I'll give the Titan a shot at not cracking it lol I'm cautiously optimistic that it won't crack it simply because of the (somewhat unexplainable) size differences in the cases. The Titan is actually smaller somehow than the UB, and the front of the case where you sort of dock the phone prior to wrapping the back shell around it seems to be narrower edge-wise than the UB (not to mention that top-to-bottom, when both are sat on a flat surface, the Titan is actually about half an inch shorter than the UB - I swear it's black magic...or just some really weird differences in design lol), so I'm hoping the protector has more wiggle room on the Titan than the UB.
Anyways, it's just a case of difference strokes for different folks. I may swap in and out of the cases depending on how the Titan works with my Whitestone, but neither one is inherently better/worse than the other...I'm just glad we have decent options that aren't crappy silicone lol