DevilCase Aluminum Bumper - One (M8) Accessories

I loved the one for the M7 and had to get it for the M8. Pics in the imgur link.
IMO the best aluminum bumper out there.
They fixed the tactileness of the volume button and cutouts are perfect. I particularly love how they cut out the top for the IR blaster. The edges are flush with my glass screen protector. The bolts are now allen key hex head with bigger bolt heads. PS didn't affect my reception on both the M7 and M8 for Tmo US.
http://imgur.com/a/EmIRy#0
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PcFish said:
I loved the one for the M7 and had to get it for the M8. Pics in the imgur link.
IMO the best aluminum bumper out there.
They fixed the tactileness of the volume button and cutouts are perfect. I particularly love how they cut out the top for the IR blaster. The edges are flush with my glass screen protector. The bolts are now allen key hex head with bigger bolt heads. PS didn't affect my reception on both the M7 and M8 for Tmo US.
http://imgur.com/a/EmIRy#0
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Looks really nice. Price is a little too steep for me though. $50 for an aluminium bumper when there are a few for less than half that. I am wondering if it is worth the premium.

kennonk said:
Looks really nice. Price is a little too steep for me though. $50 for an aluminium bumper when there are a few for less than half that. I am wondering if it is worth the premium.
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You're right. I have bought a couple $10 ones off eBay. Those were flimsy compared to the DevilCase and the buttons never worked for me. The DC is easy to slip on and it seems like they put effort into it if that helps.
Though I'm the kind of guy that would buy $70 custom dbrand skins.

What did this cost you if you don't mind me asking? Have you noticed any issues with signal?

The lanyard loop on the bottom has basically sold me on this case.
I saw a 60FPS sample video from a concert on Reddit. That video sold this phone to me.
However I WILL NOTE bring my phone to a concert as crazy as I go with no wrist-strap.
This is the only case I've seen so far with one. Anyone know of some others with lanyard loops?

Finally, a proper bumper for M8.
I've tried *all* the cheap variants, ~$10 each(likely produced by same factory), extremely thin, their fits are not snug, your phone may slide around, even scratch itself on the case. I added a layer of soft electrical tape all around the internals to get them to fit better. Impacts on the corners will easily dent/bend the cases such that they may not fit anymore. One of them even sliced INTO the back of my phone, chipping the corners(a painful sight). After a while(~1 week), they'll start expanding, becoming looser around the middle and developing a soft bulge.
This costs roughly $32 USD, I'm not sure about shipping(I can only read simplified chinese). If I'm not wrong, each package comes with 5 sets of stickers for the front and back(shown in the video). Best part is that the bumper is designed just well enough to keep elevate the back of the phone off the table when placed on its back(shown in last image), none of the cheaper variants do that, though one of them do have thick fronts, suggesting to place the phone screen-down(no contact).
OP, please help clarify what I couldn't! And nice find!

This case looks great. I don't know of any cases off hand that have an IR cutout. I can't believe they make so many cases without that.

ULAMSS5 said:
Finally, a proper bumper for M8.
I've tried *all* the cheap variants, ~$10 each(likely produced by same factory), extremely thin, their fits are not snug, your phone may slide around, even scratch itself on the case. I added a layer of soft electrical tape all around the internals to get them to fit better. Impacts on the corners will easily dent/bend the cases such that they may not fit anymore. One of them even sliced INTO the back of my phone, chipping the corners(a painful sight). After a while(~1 week), they'll start expanding, becoming looser around the middle and developing a soft bulge.
This costs roughly $32 USD, I'm not sure about shipping(I can only read simplified chinese). If I'm not wrong, each package comes with 5 sets of stickers for the front and back(shown in the video). Best part is that the bumper is designed just well enough to keep elevate the back of the phone off the table when placed on its back(shown in last image), none of the cheaper variants do that, though one of them do have thick fronts, suggesting to place the phone screen-down(no contact).
OP, please help clarify what I couldn't! And nice find!
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They're $49.99 on Amazon Prime. (USA) I wanted a premium bumper for my premium phone.
http://www.amazon.com/DevilCase-Alu...=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1407767057&sr=1-2
Black, Titanium Gray, Silver, Red, Champagne Gold.
Looks like all that's available are Red, Blue and Silver
I don't think US customers get a skin (mine didn't)
DevilCase only officially sells through Amazon to the US. I have my dbrand on anyway.
EDIT: The skins are about $8 USD
http://www.amazon.com/DevilCase-Bac..._3_m?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1407767701&sr=1-3
Half the price of the dbrand (Except it looks like the front doesn't wrap around like the dbrand)
But yeah, I had the same bumper for the M7 and threw my phone around no problems. No flex to the bumper at all.
xHighAlert said:
The lanyard loop on the bottom has basically sold me on this case.
I saw a 60FPS sample video from a concert on Reddit. That video sold this phone to me.
However I WILL NOTE bring my phone to a concert as crazy as I go with no wrist-strap.
This is the only case I've seen so far with one. Anyone know of some others with lanyard loops?
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Yeah, they actually boast about it on their website lol.
EDIT: Just got to work, where I normally have crappy T-Mo US coverage. It's about the same. Don't notice any difference in signal when I'm redditting.

Hey just so you guys know, you can order from the taiwan website! They will ship it international and include a guide to purchase for foreigners as well. The grey seems to be out of stock on anything but the taiwan site, so I am going to try ordering from there!

I hope they make it in plastic or polycarbonate. Metal just kills the reception.

citronbull said:
I hope they make it in plastic or polycarbonate. Metal just kills the reception.
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I think that's why they left the top of the phone uncovered. Since the M8 is wrapped in metal except for the top and the screen, most of the antenna are likely to be at the top, so this wouldn't interfere with signals so much. Then again, this is just a guess.
The previous bumpers I've used which wraps around entirely do noticeably affect signal strength, though.

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I think that's why they left the top of the phone uncovered. Since the M8 is wrapped in metal except for the top and the screen, most of the antenna are likely to be at the top, so this wouldn't interfere with signals so much. Then again, this is just a guess.
The previous bumpers I've used which wraps around entirely do noticeably affect signal strength, though.
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The antenna goes under the white strips on the back.
The top is just for the IR blaster, really.

PcFish said:
The antenna goes under the white strips on the back.
The top is just for the IR blaster, really.
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Received mine here in Germany from Taiwan today, ordered directly from their website. Took 9 days, price including shipping was 37,50 €, plus 7,19 € import tax, which I payed when I picked it up from customs.
No reception loss, fits perfect, and the skins are included (all available colours).
Best decision since buying the One M8. :good:

Ordered mine one week ago from France.
For those people like me from country where it is impossible to ordered in amazon.com, here is my workaround, shipito.com.
Make an account on that site, pay 5 dollars, get an US address, send the DevilCase to the US address.
When shipito receive it, send it to your address.
Will post pictures when getting mine

Bumper
So just to clarify, if you have the face up the back is completely off the surface it's laid on? And likewise if the screen is down? I really like the look of it, and really interested.

NegativeOne13 said:
So just to clarify, if you have the face up the back is completely off the surface it's laid on? And likewise if the screen is down? I really like the look of it, and really interested.
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Correct, Face down, the bumper is flush with my glass screen protector. Just enough to lay flat but not touch the front. On the back the lip is higher on the top and bottom and it's curved a little bit.

After reading this thread and since I wanted to switch to a more pocket-friendly protection (used UAG Maverick semi-clear case before hand, which was excellent but slightly bulging in pocket), I decided to order this bumper from their Taiwanese website.
Ordered the gray color, a perfect match to the gunmetal M8 if you ask me.
Had to pay approx. 9.7$ (USD, that is) for customs fee, which is slightly annoying but that's not Devilcase's fault.
The bumper itself is very well build and precisely cut, feels very durable, volume buttons are responsive and easy to press, cut outs for USB + headphone + IR blaster are generous and the lanyard hole is a nice extra (if a matching color lanyard was included that could be nice too ).
The bumper came with five stickers: Gold, Blue, Black and 2 different shades of Gray. The stickers have brushed metal texture on them but the texture goes vertically whereas the M8 had a horizontally textured body.
Personally, I have a naked SlickWraps sticker on my device so I haven't tested Devilcase's stickers but someday in the future I'll probably want to change things up a bit and will find them useful.
Protection is excellent as the front has a tiny lip and the back has a curve that lifts the device from the surface it sits on.
Overall, excellent bumper. Not a cheap case, price-wise and quality-wise.
Very recommended for those who want minimum bulk yet high quality material and fashionable protection.
Thank you for letting me know about this case and hope this mini-review helped others too

@PcFish - Where'd you get that back cover from?

I just ordered them today ! cant wait until I get them.. ive been living off incipio case for awhile
nice find OP

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@PcFish - Where'd you get that back cover from?
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https://dbrand.com/

Related

HTC Leo Leather Case for £2.99

Hi Guys, just received this in today's post and only cost me £2.50 (was ordered on Boxing Day, they are now costing £2.99) including postage and packing from Hong Kong. My partner also bought one for her Tocco and the total cost was £5 by Paypal. What a bargain.
It is superb, leather, and exactly as described with magnetic catch. Leo fits perfectly but unfortunately the screen guard is a midge's too large but it isn't needed anyway.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250552030138&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Regards, Baz
Nice find How long did shipping take, and I presume the magnet doesn't effect the screen, or the compass?
It took exactly 10 days from ordering to delivery this morning. My partner's brother bought one for his HTC and showed me on Christmas Day. I ordered mine the next day and it arrived this morning. It's brilliant, especially as it was only £2.50 (although selling now for £2.99). Includes case, screen protector and screen wiper.
Magnet doesn't affect the screen as it's on the flap. I have tried the compass and the needle is affected if you move the magnet over or under the phone.
Regards, Baz
That is so darned cheap!!! I am impressed!
Thanks Baz - Ordered
I will use it for those 'rough & tumble' times when the phone needs more than my (ill fitting) Zagg
Hi,
how is the HD2 held in the case i can't see from the photograph?
is the proximity sensor ok?
thanks
robertsmith1873 said:
Hi,
how is the HD2 held in the case i can't see from the photograph?
is the proximity sensor ok?
thanks
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One of the pictures lower down show a plastic section that it clips into.
so it does, i did not hover the mouse, silly me.
Look ok for 3 of the queens pounds, i'm havin that.
TATA
Just taken delivery of one of these cases and I must say it's very good value. OK it's not 'true' leather but bonded leather so probably won't be as durable in the long-term as top-grain case, but unless you're extreme in your use of the HD2 then it'll probably last the 18-24 months of a typical phone contract.
The quality is very good and it fits very well, the plastic housing into which the phone fits offers great additional protection around the external perimeter of the phone so will reduce the risk of screen damage should the phone be accidentally dropped. The aperture for the camera lens in sufficiently deep enough to cover the lens cover so you don't get the annoyance of the sharpish lens from rubbing when in your pocket or on a nice polished table! Importantly (for me) it doesn't add too much bulk to the phone so it still slips easily into a shirt pocket and the phone can be easily popped-out so I can place it on my desktop cradle or in-car holder.
The finish looks very professional with the light grain being very similar to the grain on the original HTC leather pouch. It's a little more shiny than the original pouch finish and is in black, which I personally think suits the phone better. The stitching on mine is finished in a deep golden thread (slightly darker that the thread used on the HTC pouch) which adds a nice detail. The inside of the case is finished with a fine man-made suedette lining which shouldn't scratch or mark the phone in any way. There's no pockets for business cards or SD cards, but these would only add to the bulk and are not needed for most users I would have thought.
The fit is excellent and the phone fits into the hosing very snugly without the need for annoying clips or straps across the face of the phone. The magnetic clasp seems to hold very well and closes with a reasuring 'snap'. The volume control, Micro USB connector and headphone socket are all easily accessible when the case is open, although annoyingly there's no pass-through hole in the case to attach headphones when the case is closed. Apart from that and the compromise on the leather, there's little to fault this case and for the very low price you really can't beat it for smart looks and a good degree of protection for your phone.
In addition to the case, I was also supplied with a screen protector (with small cleaning cloth) which looks to be of reasonable quality although I haven't fitted this myself as I find these tend to lift at the edges and also reduce the responsiveness of the screen.
Given the low purchase price, I'll probably take a tool to the case and cut a whole for the headphone jack, I just need to find a suitable grommet/ferule or means to seal the hole so it doesn't fray or look too untidy. Any hints or tips on how perhaps to achieve this this would be welcome.
For £2.99, this is a no brainer. Just orderd mine.
omneity said:
Given the low purchase price, I'll probably take a tool to the case and cut a whole for the headphone jack, I just need to find a suitable grommet/ferule or means to seal the hole so it doesn't fray or look too untidy. Any hints or tips on how perhaps to achieve this this would be welcome.
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Still waiting for mine (ordered 6th Jan...), so not sure what the material is in that area.
At your own risk,
If 'leather', use a belt hole punch.
Or a small SHARP drill (& if its hard plastic).
If (also) fabric, put a dab of super glue on the fabric, to seal the weave, first & let it dry before holing it.
If a man made woven fabric, heat the hole punch, so that it will fuse the cut edges of the hole when pierced.
Metal grommet / ferule not recommended in case it causes a short when inserting / removing the headphone jack. Over a period of time, might remove the gold plating off of a jack too.
Leather case
Picked up one of these a day or so after I got my device, same seller as OP.
The case is nice enough, have dropped it once already - no damage to the device thankfully. The front flap can fold all the way back round the device and be held there by the backside of the magnet in case you're watching a film/browsing/gaming and don't want the flap in the way.
The only downside that I can see is that it's an absolute git to get out of the plastic 'cradle' (more like a bleeding strait jacket) if you want to change memory card/battery or just get it out to show it off.
any comments?
was looking to get something along these lines, with slots for cards so I don't have to carry along my wallet at times, but without the belt clip/knob
the hand stitched cow leather is customizable but at 100euros, alittle out of my budget
omneity said:
Given the low purchase price, I'll probably take a tool to the case and cut a whole for the headphone jack, I just need to find a suitable grommet/ferule or means to seal the hole so it doesn't fray or look too untidy. Any hints or tips on how perhaps to achieve this this would be welcome.
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Will it fit into a paper punch?
bakabear said:
was looking to get something along these lines, with slots for cards so I don't have to carry along my wallet at times, but without the belt clip/knob
the hand stitched cow leather is customizable but at 100euros, alittle out of my budget
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Beware the proximity sensor for your ear. In that image it looks to be covering it!
robertsmith1873 said:
Beware the proximity sensor for your ear. In that image it looks to be covering it!
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Thanks for the reminder! almost forgot bout it, is it across the top row beside the notification LED? looked through the manual but no reference to it
BTW, found a cheaper alternative, just as functional from another thread
these ones bout 40euros each, the tan one allows access to the bottom ports whereas I dont think the black one does
which would you guys prefer? worry that the tan one might block the sensor as well
Just ordered one, thanks for the tip!
Simon
Leather slideout sleave for the HD2
Hi Community, I like my HD2, so I bought a leather case for it. It's like WOW.
It costs 13,90 Euro - i.e. not the world and fits very well
Check it out in EBay:
SunCase Etui Tasche Ledertasche Case LUXUS für HTC HD2
The seller is: sale-hamburg
http://cgi.ebay.de/SunCase-Etui-Tas...temQQptZDE_PDA_Zubehör_KM?hash=item23043167fb
Have fun, as I am having
Regards
Just got my £2.99 case today. It's epic value for money I'm hoping that this will be enough to protect my HD2 when I go snowboarding in a couple of weeks time.
damn i noticed this thread too late... they are sold out i hope they will get some more for salle

No diztronic tpu cases for the M :(

Emailed diztronic and was told they have no plans to make a case for the M. Fyi.
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phositadc said:
Emailed diztronic and was told they have no plans to make a case for the M. Fyi.
-Sent from my TMOUS HTC One S.-
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Are you looking for something different than this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...3300&sr=8-7&keywords=motorola+razr+m+case+tpu
My bad, this is for the motorola razr, not razr m...
vigos said:
Are you looking for something different than this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...3300&sr=8-7&keywords=motorola+razr+m+case+tpu
My bad, this is for the motorola razr, not razr m...
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hah yep that's exactly what I'd like but as you noted, that's not for the M
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Just to update this thread, Diztronic has come out with a case for the Droid RAZR M. I got mine Friday and used it over the weekend. I wrote a review and also posted additional pictures on Amazon.
*I can't post a link but it should be easy to find*
This is my first TPU case, I was previously using a Seidio Surface (hard shell) case on a Droid Incredible with over 2 years of use. A comparison picture of the two is shown in the customer images. I purchased the matte version of the case for the Motorola Droid RAZR M and I have used the over the past weekend for a total of 3 days of use.
Feel: It has a hard, but flexible, plastic type feel to it, but the matte finish gives it a little grip. I haven't had any problems with holding it so far but its not exactly a confidence inspiring amount of grip. Its much better than the hard glossy plastic backs on some phones (like my old Galaxy S II) but probably a very slight step down from this phone without a case. In comparison the Seidio case, has a rubberized type coating on it which gives adds enough grip you are not worried about dropping the phone but is just as easy to slide in and out of your pocket..
Protection: The level of protection this case provides is plenty enough for my peace of mind. Drops from waist height on hard ground should not be a problem. This is one area where the TPU material has its advantage over a hard shell case but not really enough to rule out one or the other.
Build Quality: The case slides on perfectly on the phone and will not come off accidentally. It is not difficult to remove the case either. All the cutouts are pretty much spot on as shown in the customer images. There is no cutout for the SD and SIM card slot, it's easy enough to remove the cover and take the cards out if need be so I think this was a good choice. The power button and volume rocker are molded and are easy to press. The feel is not as clear as without the case but I have no problem distinguishing between buttons or if I have pressed one or not.
Design:
- I was not a fan of their other cases having a glossy part on top so I was pleased to see this case have a minimal amount of gloss and it is only applied to the raised edge on the front that protects the phone when face down. Still, a full matte case would not be a bad thing.
- The logo on the back of the phone is a glossy and looks very professional.
- The matte finish resists fingerprint but if your hands are oily it will still show up. Its easy enough to wipe them off with a shirt or paper towel, etc.
- I had a few times when I had problems due to the edge to edge display where I could not press a button on the screen with my thumb. However, I was able to simply push the case a little out of the way with my thumb and reach the button. It is something that cannot be avoided but is not a large annoyance by any means.
- One of my biggest complaints about the case the uncovered area on the bottom of the screen. I am assuming they did this to leave room for the microphone at the bottom however it looks very strange and does not follow the lines of the phone. It seems like they could have followed the lines of the bezel around the screen and put a small cutout for the microphone like one hard case of the RAZR M has. It would still be easy enough to fit the case on by slipping the bottom of the phone in the case first.
Size: This is a relatively slim case however after using the phone for a week and a half without a case, it is definitely noticeable especially the width when holding the phone in my opinion. Here are some measurements I took with the case on the phone.
. Thickness:
. Bare - 10.5 mm
. Case - 13.0 mm
. Change - 2.5 mm
. Percent Difference - 21.3%
. Width:
. Bare - 60.97 mm
. Case - 65.15 mm
. Change - 4.18 mm
. Percent Difference - 6.6%
. Height:
. Bare - 122.45 mm
. Case - 126.70 mm
. Change - 4.25 mm
. Percent Difference - 3.4%
. Thickness of back of case: 1.57 mm (0.062 inch as shown in customer images)
Price: Can't beat the value of this case. I noticed most of Diztronic's previous cases were right under $10 so I was a little surprised to see it at $12.50 however that should not be a deal breaker for anyone. I also heard that they usually come with a screen protector included but I didn't get one and the description didn't say anything about including one so it didn't bother me but just wanted to inform potential customers.
Conclusion: If they update this case I would like to see them cover the exposed area under the screen and maybe add a little more grip to the properties of the material. They could also reduce the thickness of the case by about 15% or so and that would also be an improvement in my eyes. If Seidio came out with a 'Surface' hard shell case, I would probably switch over but for now I believe this is the best case on the market for my needs.
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ckowalc said:
Just to update this thread, Diztronic has come out with a case for the Droid RAZR M. I got mine Friday and used it over the weekend. I wrote a review and also posted additional pictures on Amazon.
*I can't post a link but it should be easy to find*
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Thanks for the great review. I picked up a few cases - the Verizon glossy silicone and this eBay TPU case. I also ordered the Diztronic, which should be arriving today.
With the eBay case, I like how thin it is; however, as with the Diztronic case, the area where the mic is located (at the front of the phone) is not protected. Furthermore, the back of the case does not have a cutout for the microphone (or whatever that is above the camera). Also, there is a cutout for the SIM and Micro SD card. The case also has buttons for the power and volume button. Lastly, the cutout for the headphone is not quite as precise. For $5, I was not expecting too much.
The Verizon case, on the other hand, offers more protection - the mic at the front of the phone is protected, the cutouts are much more well done (the headphone cutout is more precise, the rear mic has a cutout), and there is no cutout for the SIM card, which I actually prefer. However, whether it is my imagination or not, it feels thicker overall than the eBay case.
Both cases are fingerprint magnets, though the eBay case is a purer black; thus, the fingerprints show up more, though they are easy to wipe off.
Based on the price difference ($5 for the eBay case v. $20+ tax for the Verizon case), I opted to stick with my $5 eBay case.
I did order the Diztronic, which should be arriving today. I will give it a whirl tonight to see whether it is worth the $10 premium over the eBay case ($12.50 + $2.50 shipping, direct from Diztronic). Diztronic seems to be well-regarded; however, I am concerned about the matte housing, particularly as to how oils will stain the finish of the phone.
I'll be back in a few days w/ my own final thoughts. We'll see whether I stick w/ the eBay case or the Diztronic.
One more thing - the eBay case appears to provide adequate protection. On day 1 of owning the phone, I managed to accidentally drop it on concrete from about waist-high. Luckily, I dropped it on its back, as opposed to the screen. No dings on the exposed camera.
JOLiu said:
I did order the Diztronic, which should be arriving today. I will give it a whirl tonight to see whether it is worth the $10 premium over the eBay case ($12.50 + $2.50 shipping, direct from Diztronic). Diztronic seems to be well-regarded; however, I am concerned about the matte housing, particularly as to how oils will stain the finish of the phone.
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I did get some oily fingerprints on it from working on my car. However I just grabbed a rag and the came right off. I wouldn't be worried about oil staying on it.
The rubberized coating on the Seidio case was harder to get oil off of but not impossible.
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I did get some oily fingerprints on it from working on my car. However I just grabbed a rag and the came right off. I wouldn't be worried about oil staying on it.
The rubberized coating on the Seidio case was harder to get oil off of but not impossible.
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Received my Diztronic case, and I definitely prefer it over the Verizon case, as well as the $5 eBay case. I am a huge fan of the matte finish - after about 12 hours of handling - there are no fingerprints or oil stains! Also, the fit is a lot more snug and secure than either the Verizon or the eBay case. With my prior cases, the sides came off way too easily. With the diztronic, the sides feel a lot more solid, although removing the case is still not too difficult.
The cutouts are all where they need to be, and the "look" of the case is simply more elegant and professional-looking. Lastly, the case is thin but appears like it will provide sufficient protection for minor drops, though I'm sure you can get an Otterbox for tank-like protection. The case also has a small lip on the screen so that you can place your phone facedown w/o the screen touching the surface.
In my opinion, this was $15 well spent.
Started using Diztronic's case for the M. Really loving the look and feel, but the buttons and less responsive than I had hoped, and overall grip is pretty lacking (although it could be worse).
Overall, I felt that this is a solid deal for $10.
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My case trials........

For the verizon model.
First I tried the Incipio Feather. LOVED it. The slim profile, the rubbery grip, the clean look. But, it didn't offer enough protection around the ends or screen edges for me.
Cheapie on ebay as seen here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-LG-G2-V...DA_Cases&var=580258822391&hash=item4179df7db7 This one was actually surprisingly nice and one I'd used for the past 3 weeks. But....the white discolored insanely fast, it turned orange from just skin oils and such. Plus getting the top piece off if you need to remove the phone for some reason is nearly impossible without cracking it.
Enter the Incipio Dual Pro. Ding ding ding we have a winner. This thing is perfect IMO. Just enough rubber liner to cover the entire phone, and the combination around the edge of the phone screen is thin and not bulky yet plenty to offer great protection. Really really great case IMO. Think I'm done searching at this point.
Thanks! I just ordered the incipio dual pro. I was using the quick window case but I slowly began to dislike it.
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For the verizon model.
First I tried the Incipio Feather. LOVED it. The slim profile, the rubbery grip, the clean look. But, it didn't offer enough protection around the ends or screen edges for me.
Cheapie on ebay as seen here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-LG-G2-V...DA_Cases&var=580258822391&hash=item4179df7db7 This one was actually surprisingly nice and one I'd used for the past 3 weeks. But....the white discolored insanely fast, it turned orange from just skin oils and such. Plus getting the top piece off if you need to remove the phone for some reason is nearly impossible without cracking it.
Enter the Incipio Dual Pro. Ding ding ding we have a winner. This thing is perfect IMO. Just enough rubber liner to cover the entire phone, and the combination around the edge of the phone screen is thin and not bulky yet plenty to offer great protection. Really really great case IMO. Think I'm done searching at this point.
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Do a face drop test and let me know how it turns out. Dropped mine a few times and phone is perfect in my ballistic sg maxx. I wanted another case, one for work and one for outtings. Does it come with a holster?
podagee said:
Do a face drop test and let me know how it turns out. Dropped mine a few times and phone is perfect in my ballistic sg maxx. I wanted another case, one for work and one for outtings. Does it come with a holster?
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The AT&T version of the DualPro is rather thin: I wouldn't have felt comfortable dropping it in that case - it didn't feel much more substantial than the Feather. nor does it have much lip to protect the front. And the AT&T one didn't come with a holster; I don't see one listed on the Incipio site for the Verizon version, so I feel confident saying that it doesn't.
Not going to drop it on it's face for no good reason. Anything can happen and I'd rather not take that risk intentionally.
The lip is rather thin, the case isn't that thick, but I don't plan to be dropping it off a balcony either. I wanted a slim profile but full coverage case for the short drops, bumps and scrapes protection. If I was truly worried about a LONG drop with screen shattering potential, then I'd definitely have considered a larger case for sure. But for my needs, the DualPro was perfect.
And it's definitely a verizon version.
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Not going to drop it on it's face for no good reason. Anything can happen and I'd rather not take that risk intentionally.
The lip is rather thin, the case isn't that thick, but I don't plan to be dropping it off a balcony either. I wanted a slim profile but full coverage case for the short drops, bumps and scrapes protection. If I was truly worried about a LONG drop with screen shattering potential, then I'd definitely have considered a larger case for sure. But for my needs, the DualPro was perfect.
And it's definitely a verizon version.
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I have owned both the case and phone for about 2 months. Got the case for the same reasons as Fastbird. I can also confirms the cases durability.Used by 3, 5, and 9 yo and a clumsy owner. It has been dropped on tile, hardwood, concrete including face down and both case and phone are holding up with not scratches or damage.
Great case but don't get the white one... It will turn orange just like your other one!
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Great case but don't get the white one... It will turn orange just like your other one!
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Nope, got black/black. Going to eventually Di-Noc in white the hard piece and see if I can wrap it tight enough around the edges to not cause installation issues, but fine with the dual black right now.
Well, mine just got a face down drop on to the wood floor from about 3 feet up, courtesy of my son who knocked if off the shelf I had it on. It's fine I'm happy to report!
Ok, for those of you who wanted a drop test, my phone got one today. From about 7 feet off the ground. I was at work at my plant, had my phone on top of my lunch bag on top of a large metal computer station next to our break area. Someone called me and the phone vibrated it's way down the bag and off the top of the work station, and according to a co-worker who was sitting there, it smacked off the corner of the keyboard drawer that was open on the way down.
I figured it fell when I walked up and saw my lunch bag half flat (it was empty, one of those soft cooler bags), and I feared the worst because it was straight down to cement.
Both the phone and Incipio Dual Pro case are absolutely unscathed. I'm sold.
so i got the Incipio hybrid one, the one you guys are talking about it, and it fell on its face.. noo problem.
i love the case but it fell off from my desk the other day and it cracked from a corner towards the buttons
honestly that's all that was, hope it'll take more accidental beatings and survive.
i really dig the case regardless.. just don't chuck it.
May I make a suggestion I hate plastic or Rubber and I love Leather and glass. For work I need to look great (I need to look money lol) and I found this company Verus from South Korea and then I found they had cases on eBay. Pros: all leather, Holds my ID and Credit Card and very well made, like VERY well made. Cons: took 3 weeks to get it.
Anyway I bought the Black and red leather one to match my watch and bought a black tempered glass screen protector they look Awesome
http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERUS-Damda-Cucito-J-genuine-leather-case-cover-card-slot-for-LG-Optimus-G2-GII-/321295129883?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4aceae9d1b
Hey can you post a photo or two of the Verus case that you got?
I was looking at ordering it, but was not sure if the edges came up to protect the screen if the screen is flat on a table?
thank you
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Spigen is the best..
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Lol. Get your post count up yet? Just kidding. Welcome to the forum.
I am partial to the otterbox I modified myself

LUVVITT Clear Grip (Case Review)

I don't know if this case has been reviewed yet or not but I just got it today. I had to find a case quick and it needed to be cheap since I don't know if I'll be getting the HTC 10 or LG G5. It also needed to be available for same day Amazon shipping since I couldn't go another day without a case. Don't get me wrong, I would have loved to use this phone without a case but it's design makes it a little difficult for me. My palm is always touching the screen which causes some minor issues but my biggest complaint is while playing a game such as Trials Frontier. When playing a game like this, it starts to become uncomfortable after just 5 minutes of play. It's most likely due to the phones thin edges which are rounded but still sharp when holding it horizontally.
Anyway, this case fixed all of my issues. It still keeps the phone very thing but it provides just enough thickness to the edges to make the phone feel more comfortable when using. The case itself feels well made but I suppose there isn't much to screw up with a TPU case. All of the cutouts match up and the buttons stay very crisp. The case provides a nice grip without providing to much grip to where it becomes an issue sliding your phone in and out of your pockets. The actual fit of the case is very snug but it's still easy to remove. I suppose if you keep on removing it and installing it, there is a possibility it could become loose.
In regards to protection it's not going to work any miracles but I'm sure it would provide some kind of protection during drops. It's a super thin case that has the corners slightly raised. They are raised just enough to keep the display off of a hard surface if the phone falls face down or if you like keeping your phone face down on the table. These raised corners however only slightly sit above the front glass so dropping it on an uneven surface such as asphalt could have dire consequences. The back is no problem at all as the raised corners give the back glass more clearance.
If you're looking for a crystal clear super thin case that offers nice grip, decent protection and allows you to showcase this nice looking phone then you might be interested in it. If you care more about protection than the way your phone looks and feels then this probably isn't the case for you.
You can pick it up on Amazon for $12.99 (PRIME Eligible.)
Side Note: The Edge display keeps full functionality if that's important to you.
Where are all the "Real" pictures?
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Where are all the "Real" pictures?
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I did this late last night. I'll take some pictures today and add them.
i bought 4 luvvitt cases when they were like $4-5 on slickdeals including this one. haven't opened this one yet, but will. thanks for the review.
Does the back have texture? Does part of the phones glass back stick to it at all?
Also btw the sale on these cases (including the normal clear one) are still going on with the code SLICK007
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Does the back have texture? Does part of the phones glass back stick to it at all?
Also btw the sale on these cases (including the normal clear one) are still going on with the code SLICK007
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Yes. The back sides are textured. I also just removed it to see if it stuck and no it doesn't.
I don't know what kind of deal that coupon code gets you but it its $10 or less then I'd definitely get one. I needed the case same day shipped through Amazon Prime so I just paid full price.
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Actual pics?
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I also got one as well during the SD promo as well, Posted some pictures of it bellow and sorry if the quality is not up to par.
Just wanted to help out on the real pictures. It's fine I've been using the Spigen Tough Armor for now. Just wanted a clear one for home or if show of how nice the phone looks while still on case.
Thanks from the real pictures. I knew I was forgetting something today. My wife had me running around like a chicken with my head cut off today since we are having family over our house for Easter tomorrow.
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i bought 4 luvvitt cases when they were like $4-5 on slickdeals including this one. haven't opened this one yet, but will. thanks for the review.
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can you detail your opinions about the build and pros cons of the Luvvitt cases.
Bought sleek armor and aside from the lack of lip it seems like a nice low profile case with some protection. Just dont like the fact that the phone when face down with the case does not have enough lip to protect the screen.
The home button rest directly on the surface.Testing this out I caused micro scratches on the home button which is naturally a bit raised.
Would love pics and opinions on what yours are like...

Tempered glass and cases

Has anyone found a pretty decent case/tempered glass for this device as of yet (Any budget)
Pictures are awesome if provided, would love to see what our community had found so far. (I can't seem to find one that fully seals the entire screen instead or simply the edges)
All tempered screen protectors that have come out so far appear to completely suck. They've all been the type with only a thin strip of adhesive along the edges, thus making them come off really easily. I sincerely hope a good one comes out soon. If one doesn't in the next month or so, I might just get one of the crappy ones, but purchase the overpriced ($30-40) version from the T-Mobile store. They will replace it for free everytime you come in. This would definitely save money and frustration in the long run over repeatedly purchasing the cheaper ones.
I ordered the Ringke Fusion-X case, but they only became available a day ago, so it only arrived today. I'll update with a short review when I get home from work. I've had one for another device, though, and really liked it. In the mean time, I've been using this $5 clear TPU case, which is exactly what one would expect if they've ever had one before. I will note that the buttons are a bit difficult to press, but otherwise it's perfectly fine. I chose this one over the other similar ones because of the slightly thicker bumpers on the corners.
I'm debating getting one of the Otterbox cases, but I'd really like to see one in person first, so that I can evaluate the bulkiness of it before dropping $60. I've always used/preferred lighter-weight cases, but then again I've never before had a $930 phone.
Update: I initially forgot to report back with my Ringke Fusion-X mini- review. It is a phenomenal case. It looks very good, and being able to see the back of the phone through the 100% clear back is nice. The somewhat thick rubbery-ish edges offer a great deal of protection without excessive bulk. If my previous experiences with similarly styled Ringke cases are and indicator, it will greatly increase the chances that drops will damage the phone. It also feels very great in the hand, and provides very good grip. Also, the buttons feel VERY good, even to the point of being nicer to press that the phone's buttons are without a case at all.
Although it would certainly be even more protective, it's unlikely I will end up ordering the Otterbox, as I feel confident the Ringke will adequately protect my phone given my usual degree of phone violence.
I can't speak to screen protectors but I had picked up the Spigen Rugged Armor case and it is excellent.
All of the screen protectors have been garbage thus far. As mentioned, you either get stuck with the black ring around the edges, thus losing screen space or bubbles because they dont adhere to the curved edges. Tried two brands and bot were a waste.
The cases all seem to be more or less the same. At least the TPU ones anyways. Tons for $5-10 and no major advantages I can see. Otterbox says no screen protector so you enjoy the display more. Code for we dont wanna make one that works well. YMMV though.
I've read that the one T-Mobile sells is pretty decent (if expensive). The reddit user who posted about it said hr believed it had the full adhesive, rather than just around the edges like the others I've seen, so that should help it not come off as easily. I'm probably going to get one today if they have them in stock. Also, a nice thing about getting one from them, which may justify the price, is that they will replace it for free whenever necessary.
This is the model.
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...aligning-tray-lg-devices-high-definition.html
treesap said:
I've read that the one T-Mobile sells is pretty decent (if expensive). The reddit user who posted about it said hr believed it had the full adhesive, rather than just around the edges like the others I've seen, so that should help it not come off as easily. I'm probably going to get one today if they have them in stock. Also, a nice thing about getting one from them, which may justify the price, is that they will replace it for free whenever necessary.
This is the model.
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...aligning-tray-lg-devices-high-definition.html
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Does this have the black border around it or is it all clear?
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Does this have the black border around it or is it all clear?
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Unfortunately they did not have it in stock, so I had to order it for delivery. I will report back within the week (presumably), after I receive it. Pics, too, hopefully.
While I'm waiting for "IQ Shield LiQuidSkin" I ordered "PULEN Screen Protector"... I'll keep you updated!
I'm having a very hard time finding anything decent that seals completely with any rainbow effect going on
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While I'm waiting for "IQ Shield LiQuidSkin" I ordered "PULEN Screen Protector"... I'll keep you updated!
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Which one? There are two, one with the black border and one without. I ordered both but have only tried the one with the black border. Fit was nice but touch sensitivity sucks. Didn't seem like it adhered well. Had rainbow affect in the middle.
If anyone finds a glass protector without the stupid notch and covers the camera lenses please post here. I want full coverage like my V10 had. Didn't seem to affect the cameras at all. I want one that just has a hole for the speaker. A rear cover and camera lens protection would be nice as well.
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Which one? There are two, one with the black border and one without. I ordered both but have only tried the one with the black border. Fit was nice but touch sensitivity sucks. Didn't seem like it adhered well. Had rainbow affect in the middle.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H72M4QJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lrG2Bb2TGP5EP
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077QKH77R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZvG2BbW7QJTWE

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