Otterbox is here - HTC Incredible S

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I live an active lifestyle... so I ordered 1

Hello,
wich one did you ordered, the Defender or the Commutert One?
And how do you fix it on your Bike?
cu Harry

I ordered the Commuter and the Defender last night, along with a Commuter for my Kindle 3. The kindle 3 cases are on sale right now fyi.

You can get 10% off and free shipping in the USA by using this code on their website: tb0411u

Anyone buy this

Mine should be delivered tomorrow. I'll post impressions in a few days after I try them both out for a bit. I have their cases for my incredible 1 and my ipod touch and they're great. A few problems with the defender for the inc 1. I'll let you know if they're fixed on these cases.
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beatlesfan01 said:
Mine should be delivered tomorrow. I'll post impressions in a few days after I try them both out for a bit. I have their cases for my incredible 1 and my ipod touch and they're great. A few problems with the defender for the inc 1. I'll let you know if they're fixed on these cases.
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Can't wait to read ur review!

kattara said:
Can't wait to read ur review!
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Thanks, I'll try to make it as in depth as possible. If you guys have any questions after my review or want pics please let me know.
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Should I get this or go with case mate safe skin which is much cheaper?
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Nay Linn said:
Should I get this or go with case mate safe skin which is much cheaper?
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Seriously, go with the Otterbox. They have always made the best cases. Yes, it's a lot more expensive, but what is your new phone worth to you? Otterbox makes some of the best cases, hands down. And my opinion comes only from experience.
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beatlesfan01 said:
Seriously, go with the Otterbox. They have always made the best cases. Yes, it's a lot more expensive, but what is your new phone worth to you? Otterbox makes some of the best cases, hands down. And my opinion comes only from experience.
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Have you receive yours yet? I want to hear your first impression and review!
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Nay Linn said:
Have you receive yours yet? I want to hear your first impression and review!
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Mine will be at my house on Saturday and I'll be home on Sunday. I'll test them out for a few days and post a full review. I'll also post an initial review after a few hours of playing with them. Wait until Sunday night and I'll have something up. Btw, I ordered the Commuter and the Defender, and the Amazon Kindle 3 commuter.
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beatlesfan01 said:
Mine will be at my house on Saturday and I'll be home on Sunday. I'll test them out for a few days and post a full review. I'll also post an initial review after a few hours of playing with them. Wait until Sunday night and I'll have something up. Btw, I ordered the Commuter and the Defender, and the Amazon Kindle 3 commuter.
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Yeah, I'm interested in getting the Commuter. Plus, the fact that it has the protruding button for the power button looks like a plus for me! I sometimes have trouble pressing that button...

i want to get the commuter as well, i am waiting on review from you guys... well and also waiting to see how the OEM hardshell will look like as well.

can you guys comment on how much FATTER the Otterbox cases make your phones?
I'm curious about the Commuter in particular as its smaller, but Defender specs are fine too.
I know Otterbox makes great cases, but I also like slim. I don't plan on dropping my phone left and right more like to protect my phone in my pocket from change/keys/etc.
I'm curious because I have a friend with an iPod touch 4G like me and we both have cases. I have a hard InCase slider case. I know they make sleek (yet $$$$) cases. The protection may not be 100% in a drop, but it conforms to the body perfectly, which is all I need. I recognize her Otterbox is probably better protection but it makes her iPod Touch look fat as hell.

I'll have something for you guys by monday or tuesday at the latest.
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I'll have something for you guys by monday or tuesday at the latest.
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Awesome! Thanks!

USPS didn't deliver because no one was here to sign. It might take an extra day or two for me to get something up here for you guys. Just letting you know.

I just got my Otterbox Commuter today! I already had a screen protector on, so can't comment on the one that came with the Commuter.
However, overall first impressions are pretty good. It was extremely easy to install, but still feels very secure on the phone. It fits very nicely, with all the ports covered by silicone flaps. The power button and volume rocker have silicone rubber on top of them as well, so that they're still easy to press. There are small holes cut out of the top and bottom for the tiny (docking?) holes that the Inc S has.
My main concern before buying the Commuter was bulk, as I'm sure a lot of you are concerned about as well. Good news! It feels a lot more compact in my hand than I was expecting..doesn't feel very significantly thicker, but seems to feel a bit wider. It still looks fairly svelte, although it seems the vacuum-packed look of the Inc S's back cover is slightly reduced.
I measured the new dimensions, and it's about 1.75 cm thick, 6.8 cm wide (excluding the volume rocker), and 12.4 cm tall (excluding the power button). I didn't measure the phone beforehand, but htc.com lists it as 1.17cm x 6.4cm x 12.0cm. I guess my gut feel of it being much wider was a bit off.
Weight-wise, it's definitely heavier, but not terribly so.
One con that I've noticed is that the hard back is slightly slippery, as others have pointed out. I haven't felt like it's about to slide out of my hand when holding it normally, but the phone does feel significantly more slippery when manipulating it by holding its sides alone. (Not sure if that's clear, but I used to set my phone down on the table by gripping the lower 1/3 of the phone with two or three fingers and putting it down. It's harder to do now, and I've had to adjust the way I grip it.)
Another downside is that the silicone bits covering the top and bottom of the phone aren't covered by the hard plastic. This means that dust and lint stick to the top and bottom like glue, and also means that the top and bottom can be easily pried away from the phone, creating an area that would potentially trap dust and debris. Not sure if that'll become an issue.
Alright, that's my 2 cents! Overall, I'm very happy with it..I've yet to see how effective its impact protection is, but hopefully that's something I won't have to test out for a while
Edit: Whoops, my phone just popped out of my hand..happened when I was holding it with my left hand and tried to use my thumb to reach up and press an icon in the upper right corner. Managed to catch it in midair though. Phew. But still..that was a bit more slippery than I expected.

Thanks for the review nitroshockwave! Any chance of posting some pictures? Especially the top/bottom that you mentioned about not being covered by plastic? I'm a little curious/confused about that one.
Again, thanks so much!! I'm still undecided if I should buy it...
@beatlesfan01 - got a review for us?

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i-Blason Case (PICS)

I got my i-Blason case in today. It is a little different then the one one the youtube video. This one is also smart case that will put the Nexus to sleep when closed. Case fits great. Every port and sensor is exposed including the mic.
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Looks good, thanks for sharing.
How's the overall quality? How much does it get in the way with The bevel covered?
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The speaker isn't covered either right? Could you also post a link? I know, I'm being lazy lol
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I almost ordered this case in red, good thing I didn't though because I dont like the white stitching and it wasn't in the pics in the ad
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The speaker isn't covered either right? Could you also post a link? I know, I'm being lazy lol
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http://www.amazon.com/i-BLASON-Deta...iewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
thanks for the pictures. it looks much better than I expected
Screen is completely exposed. I'm finding its much easier to type and play games with the added bulk. The speaker is not covered and sounds as loud as it always has. I like the white stitching and plan on getting a friend to cut some white vinyl stickers for it.
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Thank you for these pictures. Forgive me though, is this actually a 2 piece case?
It appears to me that the folding piece is actually separate from the actual case that hold the tab?
Slightly confused, but this does look like a winner.
Thanks for sharing but that makes the Nexus look so much thicker
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Thanks for sharing but that makes the Nexus look so much thicker
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I agree with this. If you look at the second pic, its seems as thick as there nexus tabs stacked on top of each other.
Although this does seem nicer than most.
It is 2 piece which allows for landscape or portrait standing. Its thick but not too thick, it just adds protection and makes it easier to hold.
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Looks nice but any case that covers the bezel is a deal breaker for me. The white stitching is a nice looking!
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It is 2 piece which allows for landscape or portrait standing. Its thick but not too thick, it just adds protection and makes it easier to hold.
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How is it with gaming? Does the casing get in the way? Thanks.
What's the YouTube video you're referring to?
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hmmm
after looking at many cases here in the accessory section from different users, I decided to go with this one. thanks for sharing with us. I get mine tomorrow. I like the portrait and landscape positions, and that it doesn't cover any of the ports, especially the speakers. What are your opinions now? Do you regret your purchase? Are you still liking it very much? any more pros or cons after using for a bit? Thanks again!
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How is it with gaming? Does the casing get in the way? Thanks.
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The only thing it has ever gotten in my way when doing is moving widgets between home screens. Sometimes my finger hits the case before triggering the blue line to jump to the next homescreen. I dont have this issue with drawing apps or games, only when moving icons or widgets. I just have to roll my finger or move my finger up and down the side to get it to work.
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What's the YouTube video you're referring to?
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sorry, this post is a copy-n-paste from another thread. It was about an i-blason case for the 7 that was one piece and had a holder for a stylus.
Doukeyakusha said:
after looking at many cases here in the accessory section from different users, I decided to go with this one. thanks for sharing with us. I get mine tomorrow. I like the portrait and landscape positions, and that it doesn't cover any of the ports, especially the speakers. What are your opinions now? Do you regret your purchase? Are you still liking it very much? any more pros or cons after using for a bit? Thanks again!
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No regrets. I noticed a stitch around the screen is a little frayed but that is all. The hinge seems like will last a long time. You do have to train the hinge to set flat when you are in kickstand mode but mine does it naturally now. With nova launcher installed and almost all my apps have a landscape mode, I dont rest it in portrait mode much but at some point I will need to and I will be glad I can.
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I got the red case and I like it so much I just bought the black one. I really hate things that bulk up my devices but there has to be a compromise sometimes on protection and bulk. This case has protection with minimal bulk. I can of course put the tab in portrait or landscape. If I really wanted to I could just take it out of the case easy. I have front and back protection on it from Xtreme guard. Loving this case! Oh yea magnet works great too for waking and putting to sleep. PeAcE
I just brought the same case but it doesnt rotate and it comes with a stylus and a stylus holder built into the case. Overall its great build quality and works perfectly. Im not too happy with the stylus but hey it came free lol
Not feeling it myself, but thanks for taking the time to make this post with the photos to help me decide.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MYWZMM/ref=ox_ya_os_product
is this the same one?
Got mine today....not really liking it that much. The cut of the inner sleeve leaves the tablet crooked unless you REALLY force it in there and stretch the leather, also on mine the holes for the mic and speaker don't line up exactly as they should. They aren't FAR off but they aren't spot on either. I also thought I wouldn't mind that the inner sleeve is only attached to the outer case by velcro...but I do. It just doesn't leave me with a "it's definitely secure and won't fall out" type of feeling. I do like the auto on/off feature though, works exactly as advertised! Fast shipping too!

Samsung Genuine Flip Cover available from Mobilefun.co.uk

I am a proud owner of a white galaxy note 2 for a week now, i bought it from expansys.. and alltough i allready has the note 1 i am amazed how good this new version feels and its improvments...
Anyway i found it very stupid that even though such a premium smartphone comes out and the companies dont bother to release accessories with it.. you have to wait so long to get them!
Good news is i ordered a Genuine Samsung Flip Cover (white) from www.mobilefun.co.uk and should have it in a few days time..
Its the first company i found that has availability of this case, which as you might know replaces the battery cover and protects also the front screen.
I am now waiting for a samsung car dock with usb ingector to come out as the note1 which was perfect..
The blue looks cool think it would look good with the white note 2 , 40bucks is kinda steep though, any coupons or rebates
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Looks very nice! I will definitely be ordering one of those when the Tmobile versions is released here in the US.
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Post some pictures when you get it please.
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My flip case arrived this morning. I have a white Note 2 but thought the silver contrats with it pretty well after seeing some video of the case fitted.
The back part of the case is actually slightly thicker than the stock backing. This is to accomodate for the hinge where the front cover attaches. You can see that the chrome surround on the lens sits just slightly below the level of the back case in the photo below. It also feels thicker when you unbox it as there isn't the flex in it as per the stock back casing. Fits lovely and looks real nice though. The micro-fibre lining on the inside is also a nice touch as well as a slight recess for the home button to sit in when the cover is closed.
Hope the pics are of help if any.
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Is the replacement back thick enough from preventing the chrome around the camera from getting scratched if you set it down?
webdave said:
Is the replacement back thick enough from preventing the chrome around the camera from getting scratched if you set it down?
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Good question !!! I've the same ...
Yup, it seems to sit just below, but ever so slightly.
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Mind if you do a video?
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I am going to get the White Note 2 with the official Mint green Samsung cover with back plate.
I agree with most that the Grey does look better. But since ill be keeping a protector or in this case flip &back cover, the Whote note 2 fits all colour combination. Much more versatile choice of colour
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AjunNg said:
Mind if you do a video?
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Have a look at this video. Hope it helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYvbkEpbZ2k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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It's a very nice cover and really thinking about it.
However, this case is going to cause problems with use in a car holder (for GPS)
How practical and durable are they in use? Making calls for example, if you have to fold the flap back will the hinge distort, crease, or break over time?
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Tuffcheez said:
How practical and durable are they in use? Making calls for example, if you have to fold the flap back will the hinge distort, crease, or break over time?
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I had the flip cover on my Note 1 for nearly a year and it never had such a problem. Since the Note 2's flip cover is basically the same design, I don't think it will either.
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Dave
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foxmeister said:
I had the flip cover on my Note 1 for nearly a year and it never had such a problem. Since the Note 2's flip cover is basically the same design, I don't think it will either.
Regards,
Dave
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How difficult does it make it hold the phone during a call and Web browsing?
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How difficult does it make it hold the phone during a call and Web browsing?
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No issues doing either.
I'm getting the White Galaxy Note 2 & just wondering is the grey flip cover a better suit for it then the white version of it?
I myself would only change the back cover only if I thought it looked good & matched well with the white GN2.
my only concern with the flip cover is it doesnt provide enough protection to the phone. Its not going to cushion any fall like a wrap around case would.
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TechThis_Out said:
I'm getting the White Galaxy Note 2 & just wondering is the grey flip cover a better suit for it then the white version of it?
I myself would only change the back cover only if I thought it looked good & matched well with the white GN2.
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I used the white flip cover with my Note 1, and let me tell you, it got very dirty, very quickly. I wouldn't recommend it
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very nice fitting ok when i univirsal clamp incar holder but pain in the ass to take pics with i got the grey phone with white case as that was the only one i could find in town bit pricey @£29.99 but got it free with the phone but need side protection so am still looking for something more rugged one
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The only thing i don't understand about this case is why they didn't make a hole for the notification led.
I got mine today and that is the first thing i noticed about it.
I will end up making a hole myself in it but i think it is a design fault
Oh i got the grey one and i heard that the notification led with the white one is visible although it is also missing a hole in it.

Has anyone tried this specific "smart cover" case?

I looked around for smart covers on ebay and found the cover below. It doesn't fold around like this case does and in general looks more stable judging by the pictures (they could be wrong though).
Have any of you tried it? I have not found a review of it yet but I figured it might be worth asking.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Smart...ase-Cover-Google-nexus-7-Tablet-/280999623067
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Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?
Looks cool, but it would have to be much more stable than it looks to me.
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Good question. I've been thinking about getting this case too. Anyone actually got it?
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Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)
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Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
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Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).
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Have you got a link for any of the other colours? The ones I see in multiple colours are the ones with the wrap-around magnetic closure in the back (which I have, I'd like to have one that just lies over the screen for use at home).
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You're right mate, asif
Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?
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Yeah the coloured variants have a lip that does go round the back, but its not noticeable and surely you want this to keep it nicely closed and secure?
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I think it's noticeable, especially when I have that extra flap to fold back over when I'm using the N7 in my hand.
I want to keep it closed and secure, sure, when it's in a bag or something. But my N7 spends most of its time on my coffee table or bar; I'd love to have a slim case with just a flap over the screen to keep the dust out. That doesn't cost $30+ like the Poetics or Portenzos of the world.
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Yes I have this case, I tell you its a beautiful case to hold and look at. There are other colour variants available which I got the red one.
Its very sleek, doesn't add much weight or bulk to the device.
The sleep functions works brilliantly, and doesn't lock the device when you fold it over to hold like a book, which some do.
ONE DOWNSIDE!!!! - The stand is very hard to figure out (i have not yet figured how to fold it to make it stand up haha !)
Hope this helps answer your questions.
And I genuinly recommend this case as its ace ! (that rhymes weee)
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So do you have this exact case or not? I've seen the other ones and I'm not interested in them after reading the reviews. That's why I started a new thread about this one. If you do have this one, some pictures would be great.
I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.
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I went and ordered one of these, but likely won't have it for a couple of weeks since it's coming from China. Will post my impressions when it arrives.
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there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"
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there's a video review from youtube titled "Nexus 7 - Cheap eBay "Smart Cover" Review"
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That's a different case, with the wrap-around flap on the right side. I already have that one.
look, heres the deal, that case may look pretty but any case like that wont stay closed. for it to be closed, there would have to be magnets along the edges like the portfolio. any case maker that says the case will stay closed without magnets on the border is lying.
I own one and its awesome. Buy it.
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I have got 1, build quality feels nice and it doesn't add much bulk to the device and also looks pretty sweet.
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I have to admit, I never really liked these cases... but after seeing that YouTube review online, I'm curious enough to give it a shot.
I'm absolutely in love with this Speck case, but I do have a minor concern with it. I use my Nexus 7 frequently, very frequently, and not only that but I use it for work. I'm continually walking up and down the hall at work going from one problem to another, using my N7 along the way. As a result, I'm concerned I may wear out the clip on the Speck case quite a bit. This only became a thought when I realized the clipping mechanism is significantly easier now than it was when I bought it. Broken in? Maybe. Will it get even softer? Very possible. This case ensures that won't happen since the magnets of course don't have physical contact to wear like that. While the higher stand up position seems a bit easy to topple over, the other one with the N7 (one I'd likely prefer anyway) looks a bit better in terms of stability.
At any rate, ah, I bought one just now - we'll see what happens when it gets here.
Edit - for what it's worth the one I ordered did indeed have the magnetic flap that goes around back to ensure it stays shut. I'm not sure I'd consider one without...
Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.
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Case arrived today, so far I like it, the cover lies flatter than the eBay case with the extra flap, and it feels slimmer. Only downside so far is that it sometimes puts the tablet to sleep when I fold it back. We'll see if it gets better over time. I'll try to take pictures when I have a chance.
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maybe slip something to block the magnet on the back? not sure what can maybe help on that front, but maybe a little thickness might be enough.
Side note, anyone have this and the poetic slimline case? I got the first case they had for my uncle, but it's a bit difficult for him to open. I'd get him a portenzo like mine, but it might actually add more bulk than I'd want for him.

Draco Bumper Case for the Note 2

Apparently there is a Draco Design Galaxy Note 2 bumper case in Korea.
Anyone here have any idea when it'll be released for USA?
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Apparently there is a Draco Design Galaxy Note 2 bumper case in Korea.
Anyone here have any idea when it'll be released for USA?
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Looks really nice
Unfortunately, it'll probably kill cell signal and GPS signal too much for it to be useful
S3 version is $90.
No thanks. Who is their target audience
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
Hmmm... these are different from your average 10dollar cheap metal cases haha maybe they won't
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Reviews on the s3 version indicated it did drop signal just as any other aluminum case. It's nice but not worth the money. It is machined perfectly and does look good, probably the best looking case setup I've seen.
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I used Draco for my S3, for me it's worth the price, paid around $65 that time, but it makes the phone bigger significantly, which fine with me for S3, but for Note2, I think it's too much.
Signal does drop a little bit.
wow the case is sexy, i don't think it makes the note looks that much bigger from the picture. but the price is too hight. i think i will pass
I've been waiting for this ever since I got my note 2
So where can I buy one from? I'm in the uk, I don't see anywhere available for the Note 2, they look really good, especially in red. Anybody able to supply me a link, cheers.
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So where can I buy one from? I'm in the uk, I don't see anywhere available for the Note 2, they look really good, especially in red. Anybody able to supply me a link, cheers.
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Sorry for the old thread revival. Just wanted to post in case you were still interested. I did a search to see if anything was on XDA about the case.
www.dracodesignusa.com
That's the Draco Design website. Shipping to the UK might be high. Not sure myself. I have one on the way and will do a review for you guys with a bunch of pictures.
Does any one have any pictures of these on there phone, how do you like it
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what is the purpose of having a bumper? It's does look like it can protect anything.
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Sorry for the old thread revival. Just wanted to post in case you were still interested. I did a search to see if anything was on XDA about the case.
www.dracodesignusa.com
That's the Draco Design website. Shipping to the UK might be high. Not sure myself. I have one on the way and will do a review for you guys with a bunch of pictures.
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Hey there chrischoj,
Have you received the case yet??
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Hey there chrischoj,
Have you received the case yet??
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Yes, I'll be doing the review later. I'll get pictures for you guys within the hour.
Keep checking this thread. I'll update and have a discount code available for you guys!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40182271#post40182271
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chrischoi said:
Keep checking this thread. I'll update and have a discount code available for you guys!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40182271#post40182271
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VITREO on, right? I assume Draco lip is high enough to lay screen down without temp. glass touching the surface? Since I'm not familiar with bumper cases, do they offer a good drop protection? I assume there is a padding inside to absorb the shock and isolate phone from hitting the metal bumper frame if dropped.
... never mind, saw your official review post and got my answers about the design
I was thinking I'm done with reviews of cases, but this kind of picked my curiosity again
vectron said:
VITREO on, right? I assume Draco lip is high enough to lay screen down without temp. glass touching the surface? Since I'm not familiar with bumper cases, do they offer a good drop protection? I assume there is a padding inside to absorb the shock and isolate phone from hitting the metal bumper frame if dropped.
... never mind, saw your official review post and got my answers about the design
I was thinking I'm done with reviews of cases, but this kind of picked my curiosity again
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Vitreo has enough of a border it doesn't touch the case. When laid flat, I think the Vitreo and bumper touch at the same contact point.
Tolerance looks very close. hard to tell. I slide it on the edge of a counter and it seems seamless. If anything the Vitreo sticks out a little further than the bumper.
Ok received my draco gray today.. Love this bumper.. No noticeable signal loss, great high quality peace... I am using it with the mugen extended battery.. I had to modify it some for it to fit.. Shaved off the lip in the back side.. Will post pictures as soon as I have another phone to take some.. Looks better than I thought it would..
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Ok received my draco gray today.. Love this bumper.. No noticeable signal loss, great high quality peace... I am using it with the mugen extended battery.. I had to modify it some for it to fit.. Shaved off the lip in the back side.. Will post pictures as soon as I have another phone to take some.. Looks better than I thought it would..
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Post up some pics when you get a chance. Want to know how it looks like with extended battery.
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Ok here you go.. Not the best photos but they don't hide anything..

Knockoff draco bumpers

I just bought one of these:
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/note-2/bumper-note-2/galaxy-note-2-metal-bumper-2-tones-case/
Except I got it for $14.99 shipped from an HK ebay seller. Anybody else tried one of these? How's the fit and quality? I know it has the antenna cutout that we don't need but are than any other issues I should be aware of?
Here's the one I bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Double-...-shell-Case-SAMSUNG-N7100-Note2-/380637808352
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I just bought one of these:
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/note-2/bumper-note-2/galaxy-note-2-metal-bumper-2-tones-case/
Except I got it for $14.99 shipped from an HK ebay seller. Anybody else tried one of these? How's the fit and quality? I know it has the antenna cutout that we don't need but are than any other issues I should be aware of?
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i bought the same one, but in red. only the black one seems to have the antenna cut out. the rest don't (at least not from the pictures). mine should be here in two weeks...but i imagine theyll have the same issues as the genuine draco has that people complain about in the draco thread.
I bought a red one too. It fits fine, no signal lost or anything. I just stop using mine because im using a zl battery with a modified defender case now, otherwise id still be rocking it.
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I actually bought the red one too. It should be here in about 10 days. The pictures from the ebay vendor I purchased from appear to show the antenna cutout on all of the colors.
My only concern is if it will have enough lip to keep the back and screen from touching surfaces when laying flat. As long as it does that, I'll be happy. I currently have a tech21 imapactolgy tpu case on my note2 and although it's slim, it still covers too much of my awesome looking phone. I just wrapped my phone in a full body zagg competitor so my only concern now is edge protection (and at least some lip).
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If signal drop-off isn't an issue then the next main issue with most of the knockoff bumbers is the headphone cut-out.
If you listen to a lot of music and want to use better headphones than the original ones, it won't fit. The cut-out is way too small. No one seems to mention that. I bought a few cheap bumpers and an expensive one (after readign reviews in another post here) and all of them had the headphone cut-out issue.
Can you link to the bumper you bought on eBay?
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The cut off for head phone jack fits fine, not a whole lot of room but it will work. It also have a lip around both the back and front so if you lay your phone on a flat surface the bunper will protect it from touching the flat surface.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Double-...-shell-Case-SAMSUNG-N7100-Note2-/380637808352
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Double-...-shell-Case-SAMSUNG-N7100-Note2-/380637808352
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Thanks!
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moto211 said:
I actually bought the red one too. It should be here in about 10 days. The pictures from the ebay vendor I purchased from appear to show the antenna cutout on all of the colors.
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well, now that i look closely, there's one picture that doesnt, and one picture that does. i hope it doesn't though.
has anyone received this case? I want to know what they think of it
Mine is due to arrive on the 25th. I'll be sure to post my thoughts and impressions once I get it.
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Just ordered one to try vs the Ringke Slim I have on there now. I love the slim except for when I drop the phone, the case pops off and the phone gets damaged anyway.
just got mine. looks pretty solid. there is NO antenna cut out, so it's perfect.
the only problem i had was the case came assembled, and the hex screws holding them in are screwed in super tight. i had to run to home depot and get a hex screwdriver that gave me more torque to turn it. but got it on the phone and it looks really good.
another issue is that the lip on the back is not high enough, so it seems that my camera is touching the surface of the table instead of the case
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just got mine. looks pretty solid. there is NO antenna cut out, so it's perfect.
the only problem i had was the case came assembled, and the hex screws holding them in are screwed in super tight. i had to run to home depot and get a hex screwdriver that gave me more torque to turn it. but got it on the phone and it looks really good.
another issue is that the lip on the back is not high enough, so it seems that my camera is touching the surface of the table instead of the case
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If it is not to much trouble can you post some pictures?
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heiNey said:
just got mine. looks pretty solid. there is NO antenna cut out, so it's perfect.
the only problem i had was the case came assembled, and the hex screws holding them in are screwed in super tight. i had to run to home depot and get a hex screwdriver that gave me more torque to turn it. but got it on the phone and it looks really good.
another issue is that the lip on the back is not high enough, so it seems that my camera is touching the surface of the table instead of the case
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Did you buy yours from casefanatic? Or from an eBay seller? On the off chance that there are some with the cutout and others without, I can update the OP with links for known good cases.
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If it is not to much trouble can you post some pictures?
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i'll try to post some pictures tomorrow.
after using it for a few hours, im definitely more scared of dropping the phone since its thinner and more slippery than my previous rubber case; im much more careful with the phone in my hands now.
it fits pretty well; the part where the two parts are screwed together dont fit perfectly though. there's a slight mismatch. but for $15, its fine to me. and i can see how some people will say the edges are sharp. my gf says its sharp and could cause papercut type of cuts, but i dont really see a problem with it.
also, i have no signal drop at all.
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Did you buy yours from casefanatic? Or from an eBay seller? On the off chance that there are some with the cutout and others without, I can update the OP with links for known good cases.
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i bought from ebay seller zc-lancy here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/38063779630...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
same place as you i think
EDIT: here are some pictures
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i've actually been noticing that ive been getting BETTER reception after putting this bumper on, which is kind of weird. i was expecting to lose at least 1 bar. maybe t-mobile is making some changes or something to their network though.
I wish I have seen this thread before I bought mine last night. I paid $2 more from a different ebay seller. The picture looks pretty much the same. I got the the grey one to go with my grey Note II.
I noticed that the pictures of the frame posted above is so much better than the ones with the phone + frame. I guess the ones with frame alone were taken with the Note II!
Will this bumper fit into any belt clips? Maybe a seidio surface clip?

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