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Review: Rearth Ringke Case (Pictures Galore!!!)

Just got my Rearth Ringke case for the Nexus S.
Aqua Black in color which is transparent.
Background: I purchased the Best Buy Platinum Series Combo Case (rebranded Seidio Innocase Surface) when I first bought my Nexus S on release date Dec. 16, 2010.
Unfortunately because of the curvature of the Nexus S, this case isn't as high quality as Seidio's previous Innocases for other phones. I've stopped using it and only use the Sprint-Clip Holster along with other cases. Here is my post (just pictures) about the Platinum/Seidio case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875231
In looking for other cases, I purchased a really cheap TPU style case on eBay, and have been using it. I'm ok with it, but there are some issues that I do not like (volume/power buttons are flush and hard to push/find).
Review: Received the Rearth Ringke case today for my Nexus s.
Packaging was great. Sturdy box, mailed from Louisiana. The actual packaging for the case is nice too.
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I'm not sure if it's because of the transparent color/material, but it's very silicone like, and very squishy. The eBay TPU case I have was very hard.
It's easy to put the phone in the case, but because of how "squishy" it is, once you get the phone in, it is not perfecly in. You'll need to move it around and adjust the case and line up the camera/flash/speaker holes. My eBay TPU case, once I put the phone in, it fits perfectly in and no adjustments needed. I've only had this Ringke case today, so I will see how it lasts for the next few days and see if in the normal use of my phone if the case will move around and misalign.
So how does it feel? To me it feels pretty good. It's very thin and has some kind of texture in it. I've read others saying it's slippery and offers no grip. I disagree. There is a matte sort of feeling and it's not slippery at all.
You can see in some of the pictures, the Ringke logo is on top of the Samsung logo, visible in the transparent Black Ash colored case. This doesn't matter in the solid non transparent colors, but in this particular case, I would have prefered if they moved the Ringke logo up a bit as to not block the Samsung logo.
I noticed on the power button, there is a picture of a power icon. Nice touch but not sure if it's necessary since it's almost impossible to see. (The actual Nexus S does have a power icon on the power button, that's probably why they did it).
A huge plus with this case vs other TPU cases, the Power button/Volume control actually works! They stick out a bit and you can actually feel the buttons and press it with a nice feel and the buttons work!
I like the little indentation above the speaker hole, the raised edges around the camera hole, and the little notches above the FFC and Light Sensors. You can tell they did some design work on the case to make it a little different.
Also, the phone with the Ringke Case fits my Platinum Series Spring Clip Holster. That is a major plus.
All in all, this is a very nice case. Steps above cheap HK eBay cases. The price is line with similar style (non eBay) cases.
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Does the case feel like it will start rubbing off? Like rubber cases that if you slide in and out of jeans pockets will start to peel and whatnot.
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wyaeiga said:
Does the case feel like it will start rubbing off? Like rubber cases that if you slide in and out of jeans pockets will start to peel and whatnot.
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Nah. It's not coated in rubber, no it doesn't feel/look like it'll wear off.
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Very Happy with this case, good texture, very good fit. It protects enough for the everyday normal usage and very occasional drops (don't tell me you never drop things...). I got the black one.
I ordered a tougher one for when I do all my crazy cycling, climbing, travelling, running, hiking, etc... so it can safely take a few more higher&tougher impacts.

nxt said:
Nah. It's not coated in rubber, no it doesn't feel/look like it'll wear off.
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The matte texture is actually rubbing off for me around the edges. Makes it a bit shinnier and stickier around the edges.
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I got this case pretty neat will review soon

Can you tell me if the case can be bought in stores in the US?
My brother is currently in the US and I'd ask him to bring me one along ...

I have both ...both great case minimal bulk added and love the back finish doesn't collect sweat/.fingerprints
the plus on the Rearth Ringke is the buttons they seem to stick out so easier to find were the case on the right they dont.
And the cut outs are slightly better
But the case on the right has a glossy finish on the front and IMO looks better like the phone has no case on
Both are great cases TPU is much better than silicone cases that get sweaty and lose shape after a while

here is a vid review also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo9swPPpDVU

Any hints on where to get it?
All usable colors seem to be out of stock on their website.

DerSeppel said:
Any hints on where to get it?
All usable colors seem to be out of stock on their website.
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I had wanted a black, but settled for an aqua black just a couple weeks ago from their website. Seems all they have left are colors other than black:
http://www.rearthusa.com/Nexus-S-Nexus-S-4G_p_160.html
I was able to find one or two other retailers via Google Shopping, but their price was the best (with free shipping). I was impressed. It was basically next day from LA to CA (although YMMV).
Also, I wanted to add, I have a Casemate Pop, Seido Active X, and this case. The Ringke is my favorite out of all of them thus far.
As far as the feel of it is, I liken it to the feel of the Nexus One's Teflon exterior.

I just bought two of these for my girlfriend and myself (i9020T) and we're both very happy with it. Sticks well to the phone, not too heavy/bulky and looks good. My only gripe with it is that the Black is not really that black in person like it is in the promo pictures

mageyb said:
I just bought two of these for my girlfriend and myself (i9020T) and we're both very happy with it. Sticks well to the phone, not too heavy/bulky and looks good. My only gripe with it is that the Black is not really that black in person like it is in the promo pictures
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Did you get black or aqua black? Black has been out of stock which might explain the discrepancy you're seeing
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DerSeppel said:
Any hints on where to get it?
All usable colors seem to be out of stock on their website.
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um.. no they aren't?
http://www.rearthusa.com/Nexus-S-Nexus-S-4G_p_160.html

Man the case look to bulky for my taste, is there a superthin case anywhere?
Or am i stuck with my pouch?

Linus82 said:
Man the case look to bulky for my taste, is there a superthin case anywhere?
Or am i stuck with my pouch?
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Only thing thinner is the Incipio Feather case. But it's not going to offer the same degree of protection.
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i wish they came with a clear case!. i bought a white nexus s, and would love to see the white beneath the case lol. the clear cases i've found look cheap and bulky. but i did find a really good case, i am rockin Proporta's Mizu Shell in charcoal. Has a great feel and fit to it but again, i wish it was clear, as it only comes in charcoal. anyone know a good clear and slim case?

Thanks for the review! Once I had found out OtterBox wasn't releasing one for the Nexus S I couldn't decide between this and the Ultra Silke. I Ordered the Rearth one after reading this review. Only wish they had Black in stock, and quicker shipping to Canada..

Does this case make it hard for you to access the phone in your pockets? I bought a silicone one it was really hard to put it in and take it out of the pockets.
I usually wear jeans...

This looks like exactly what I want. Thanks for the thorough review.

Ballistic - Shell Gel (SG) Case Series

So on the ballistics case after going through other reviews and more than enough websites I found the ballistics case was the indeed the case which had the protection. The box said 8-9ft drop so I tested it with a leap faith and the case phone stayed together with no damage and didn't come apart even with case alone dropping the case stays together. Not slippery I can apply minimum pressure using my little finger and thumb dry and wet with no slippage. The case is made from decent materials not the stuff you would get from a 5 dollar case which I have been through several. The case works with NFC and Wireless Charging so this is a good point i found a few cases that doesn't allow this. The case offers better screen protection from laying flat on a surface screen down than any case with the added corner protection see the photo you can see the light from the screen coming through. The back is non slip also and makes good resting on a slanted surface say a car roof, bonnet or dash board. And with a year warrantee you can't get far wrong. In general its makes the whole overall grip better and nice to the touch. Feels very manly to and with a simplistic look. With the plastic support the case holds firmly all round the note. Down side only two colours black and white, little flimsy top and bottom of screen as there isn't as much support but the gel is strong and durable, a screen protector isn't provided but with the gorilla 2 glass I'm one of those who thinks they are a waste of time. The price is fair for the case was 22.99 off eBay stores, cheaper if you get a deal on it and cheaper again if your in the US.
Amazon gives a 4.5/5 overall for 33 reviews that's pretty good like 26 being 5 Star rest 4 star, 1 or 2 at 2stars.
As promised photos.
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Is it grippy? Looks hard plastic. I'd like a soft rubber case with a good pattern. The type that would be deficult to remove from a tight pocket.
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Beowulf_pt said:
Is it grippy? Looks hard plastic. I'd like a soft rubber case with a good pattern. The type that would be deficult to remove from a tight pocket.
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The 2nd later is plastic but it has micro dents which make it non slip and the back is rubber which means it doesn't slip either
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Many people complain that the inner silicone is loose in the upper and lower part and also in the corners. Would you agree?

Upper and lower yes, not on the corners the corners are tight.
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Are you still using this case? How has it held up? Really considering buying one. Had it for my S3 and loved it.

jbreeze228 said:
Are you still using this case? How has it held up? Really considering buying one. Had it for my S3 and loved it.
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I really do like this case, with the exception of one thing... it's tpu is semi tacky. In other words, it sticks to things when taking it out of my pocket, to include money, paper... even the pocket itself. But, in the end, it's slimmer than my UAG case. So I swap them out a few times per week, some days the UAG extra thickness gets to me, so I throw on the ballistic case until I get irritated by the tpu snag, and back to the UAG for a bit.
YMMV.

mdt73 said:
I really do like this case, with the exception of one thing... it's tpu is semi tacky. In other words, it sticks to things when taking it out of my pocket, to include money, paper... even the pocket itself. But, in the end, it's slimmer than my UAG case. So I swap them out a few times per week, some days the UAG extra thickness gets to me, so I throw on the ballistic case until I get irritated by the tpu snag, and back to the UAG for a bit.
YMMV.
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I think I may just order this case. After seeing the drop test video on the Note 2 on youtube I'm convinced this is a great case that will keep my baby safe

For what is worth, since I had my hands on all of these cases, if you have to choose between UAG and Ballistic - I wouldn't even blink my eye and go with UAG. UAG is thinner than Ballistic, because Ballistic has the added tpu layer on top of it's plastic outer shell. If it wouldn't be for that extra layer, it would be the same thickness as UAG. I also didn't like how grippy the rubber ends were in Ballistic, including it pulling away from the case. It sure does offer a supper protection if dropped, no doubt about it, but so does UAG and its more pocket friendly and nothing pulls away.
What I think mdt73 refers to is not thickness but rather hand ergonomics where Ballistic is more rounded off thus feeling better in your hand versus UAG being more squared off thus feeling a bit wider. Pretty much, for some people who can't get used to it, that's the only complaint with UAG where some don't like its squared of grip. Drop protection wise, both cases can take the same abuse. Why don't you get both, compare, and return the one you don't like?

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For what is worth, since I had my hands on all of these cases, if you have to choose between UAG and Ballistic - I wouldn't even blink my eye and go with UAG. UAG is thinner than Ballistic, because Ballistic has the added tpu layer on top of it's plastic outer shell. If it wouldn't be for that extra layer, it would be the same thickness as UAG. I also didn't like how grippy the rubber ends were in Ballistic, including it pulling away from the case. It sure does offer a supper protection if dropped, no doubt about it, but so does UAG and its more pocket friendly and nothing pulls away.
What I think mdt73 refers to is not thickness but rather hand ergonomics where Ballistic is more rounded off thus feeling better in your hand versus UAG being more squared off thus feeling a bit wider. Pretty much, for some people who can't get used to it, that's the only complaint with UAG where some don't like its squared of grip. Drop protection wise, both cases can take the same abuse. Why don't you get both, compare, and return the one you don't like?
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Thank you for your input. I actually already have two UAG cases. I really love the case, I just hate how the left side becomes loose after removing the phone and reinserting which takes about 1-2 for it to get tight again. And on the case where the headphone jack is it is slightly warped and bent upwards. I love my UAG case, been rockin them since I had my S3. Just those little things that bother me that I try to ignore.. and the case always pops off the phone in my pocket.

jbreeze228 said:
Thank you for your input. I actually already have two UAG cases. I really love the case, I just hate how the left side becomes loose after removing the phone and reinserting which takes about 1-2 for it to get tight again. And on the case where the headphone jack is it is slightly warped and bent upwards. I love my UAG case, been rockin them since I had my S3. Just those little things that bother me that I try to ignore.. and the case always pops off the phone in my pocket.
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Hmm, have you contacted UAG about it? This shouldn't be happening, neither of my UAG cases have this problem. I typically pop the phone in and out all the time testing different cases and accessories. In almost 3 months of use it feels as tight at the day I got it. Oh, I wish everything in life would be like that
But back to OP of Ballistic case. Don't get me wrong. It's a fantastic case and will offer a great protection. You never know, you might like it. Everybody has their own preference. I know people who switched from UAG to Trident because of the better hand grip. So there could be that little thing that completely ticks you off and stops you from enjoying something until you get another case. That's why if it burns a hole in a back of your mind, you can always order it from Amazon, and if you don't like it - return it back.

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Hmm, have you contacted UAG about it? This shouldn't be happening, neither of my UAG cases have this problem. I typically pop the phone in and out all the time testing different cases and accessories. In almost 3 months of use it feels as tight at the day I got it. Oh, I wish everything in life would be like that
But back to OP of Ballistic case. Don't get me wrong. It's a fantastic case and will offer a great protection. You never know, you might like it. Everybody has their own preference. I know people who switched from UAG to Trident because of the better hand grip. So there could be that little thing that completely ticks you off and stops you from enjoying something until you get another case. That's why if it burns a hole in a back of your mind, you can always order it from Amazon, and if you don't like it - return it back.
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Yep sure did. I'm actually on my 3rd on that's been replaced twice. They told me to keep my other one. I sent them an email regarding the continuing issue three days ago but haven't heard anything back. Got my flygrip in today so not concerned about grip.. Although I did not see that being an issue with the UAG. The only thing I dislike about the Ballistic cases is the rubber silicone attracts so much lint and gets dirty very easily. But thank you for replying and giving great advice and details about the cases.
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Which Clear Case is better?

I really want a case that can still show the great design this phone has, while providing some protection, and I believe many of you will as well. I also ordered a Glass Screen Protector from Aliexpress to go along.
This are my findings:
Spigen Case Ultra Fit Capsule (TPU)
http://www.spigen.com/htc-one-m8-case-ultra-fit-capsule.html
Case-Mate BARELY THERE (Hard Plastic)
http://www.case-mate.com/htc-one-m8-cases/case-mate-htc-one-m8-barely-there-case.asp
Case-Mate NAKED TOUGH (Hard Plastic + TPU bumper)
http://www.case-mate.com/htc-one-m8-cases/case-mate-htc-one-m8-naked-tough-case.asp#
Exact Prism Series Slim-Fit Transparent Case (TPU)
http://www.amazon.com/Exact-Prism-Series-Slim-Fit-Transparent/dp/B00JAR24SU
KAYSCASE Slim Hard Shell Cover (TPU)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=UTF8&psc=1&tag=androidcentral00-20&m1k=vb_ac
Do you have any of these? Which one would you recommend and why? It´s very difficult to make a decision based on the videos out there, which are normaly only unpackaging...
Cheers

I have the spigen case its very nice and clear. But is kinda bulky.
I really like this Cimo case I got off eBay, but i wish it was clear and not frosted.
eBay
I dont like plastic cases, always think it will scratch my phones.

Just fyi, there's already an active thread entitled: M8 clear cases to showcase.
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I had to send the spigen clear back.
The cutout for the flash is too close.
Ruins flash pictures.
The entire rim of the case lights up when the flash fires!
I suppose if using the camera flash isn't your thing it would make a great alert with a mod/app that uses the flash as the LED alert, etc.
And yes it feels a bit big.
Also it has a yellowish tinge on the edges.
The black version would be fine but the power button is covered so the IR blaster would be useless...

The new Tech21 case might be worth waiting for.
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Chartist said:
The new Tech21 case might be worth waiting for.
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I searched for a clear case from tech 21 but didn't find any. Can you please post the link for the case you're talking about?
Thanks

Here it is:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00JBXPZUM/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
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Looks good. But That's not clear (transparent)

Case mate barely there is awesome

andybones said:
Case mate barely there is awesome
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I also think so but I can't seem to find any real review of the case. Do you have it? Some posters say it dosent add any additional grip so the phone continues do be slippery.

I had the Spigen ultra fit capsule and returned it. Mine had a yellow coloring around the edges that I couldn't get over. Some people who have it say that the coloring is due to the lighting in the room you're in....i had it regardless of where I was. Great looking case, fit well, but the yellow killed it for me.
I currently have the Supcase premium hybrid case, which is similar to the exact prism in appearance. It looks great, shows off the phone very well. My only complaint is that it is somewhat slippery.
Im now waiting on the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. http://www.spigen.com/brands/htc/htc-one-m8/htc-one-m8-case-ultra-hybrid.html
It wasn't supposed to ship until the end of the month, but I received notification that its supposed to be delivered today. I'm hoping this case doesn't have the yellow coloring like the Ultra fit capsule...ill let you know.

chino0131 said:
I had the Spigen ultra fit capsule and returned it. Mine had a yellow coloring around the edges that I couldn't get over. Some people who have it say that the coloring is due to the lighting in the room you're in....i had it regardless of where I was. Great looking case, fit well, but the yellow killed it for me.
I currently have the Supcase premium hybrid case, which is similar to the exact prism in appearance. It looks great, shows off the phone very well. My only complaint is that it is somewhat slippery.
Im now waiting on the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. http://www.spigen.com/brands/htc/htc-one-m8/htc-one-m8-case-ultra-hybrid.html
It wasn't supposed to ship until the end of the month, but I received notification that its supposed to be delivered today. I'm hoping this case doesn't have the yellow coloring like the Ultra fit capsule...ill let you know.
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Originally Posted by chickweedblur
I have the last 2. Both are clear, semi-hard plastic. The Exact Prism is slightly less bulky only because the edge is clear plastic as well. The Kay's has a TPU edge. As someone else suggested, both scuff a little almost immediately. The scuffing is not bad, you can't even see it some light but because they are glossy, every little mark shows. I think they were slightly scuffed before I got them out of the package! Even though I am generally anti-tpu, the Kay's has a better feel to it. It feels nice in the hand, has good grip, and fits well. I just don't like the "squishy-ness" of tpu anywhere it's not supported. I wish they would find a material that's more firm. The Prism is fine but there is a very slight amount of play which gives it a bit of "creak" when manipulating the phone.
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Thanks a lot for your input.
I tend not to like TPU cases and was thinking about ordering the case mate "Barely There" (the "Naked Tough" seems too bulky) but it seems it's slippery and it seems hard plastic clear cases are susceptible to scratches, some users claim.
Meanwhile I found this on another thread and couldn't resist ordering because of the low price (3,20€), but it will take at least 2 weeks to get to Portugal.
It's ultrathin and made of TPU. Check it out:
Baseus Soft TPU Ultrathin Transparent Case Cover Shield for HTC ONE M8
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131169013422&alt=web
Cheers

I have the Mavericks (Clear) UAG case and love it.
Received tons of compliments with it as well.

MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
I have the Mavericks (Clear) UAG case and love it.
Received tons of compliments with it as well.
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Yeah, it's indeed good looking but makes the phone even bigger. I am willing to give up some protection for having a smaller phone.

Badelhas said:
Yeah, it's indeed good looking but makes the phone even bigger. I am willing to give up some protection for having a smaller phone.
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I have used plenty of cases in the past (Otterbox, cruzerlite, seidio, incipio dual pro) and I was actually impressed how little bulk was added. For the amount of protection you get, I am very happy.

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I also think so but I can't seem to find any real review of the case. Do you have it? Some posters say it dosent add any additional grip so the phone continues do be slippery.
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I have the black one, so I unfortunately can't speak as to the grip for the clear case but the black has a very nice matte finish that is GREAT for grip, having the phone bare was just too slippery for me and I had to find a case that would help fix this without too much bulk, I bought a couple cruzerlite cases, a TPU one and a few "print cases" these are basically like the barely there case, but very poorly made, the plastic sucks, and the build quality is horrible, the TPU case however I did keep and is very nice, but is a bit bulky, so I ordered the case.mate and I could not be happier. I am not a huge fan of the increasing screen sizes, and actually considered waiting for the m8 mini, but this phone is perfect and I will be happy on it for my 2 year contact.
If HTC makes a M9 I can see myself wanting the mini as I believe the M9 would most likely be too large, but that's for another thread, sorry.
not the best pics, sorry
http://imgur.com/npXGAQt
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andybones said:
I have the black one, so I unfortunately can't speak as to the grip for the clear case but the black has a very nice matte finish that is GREAT for grip, having the phone bare was just too slippery for me and I had to find a case that would help fix this without too much bulk, I bought a couple cruzerlite cases, a TPU one and a few "print cases" these are basically like the barely there case, but very poorly made, the plastic sucks, and the build quality is horrible, the TPU case however I did keep and is very nice, but is a bit bulky, so I ordered the case.mate and I could not be happier. I am not a huge fan of the increasing screen sizes, and actually considered waiting for the m8 mini, but this phone is perfect and I will be happy on it for my 2 year contact.
If HTC makes a M9 I can see myself wanting the mini as I believe the M9 would most likely be too large, but that's for another thread, sorry.
not the best pics, sorry
http://imgur.com/npXGAQt
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http://imgur.com/W9bslhy
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Your phone does look good and Slim with that case, congrats! It's just a pity we can't see the metal finish of the phone. When I get my ultra thin TPU Case I will let you know if it's worth it.

Badelhas said:
Your phone does look good and Slim with that case, congrats! It's just a pity we can't see the metal finish of the phone. When I get my ultra thin TPU Case I will let you know if it's worth it.
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My Case Mate Barely There Clear arrived today. Overall I'm pleased that it offers minimal impact on the handsets aesthetics. It's slim and tidy and allows the HTC M8 to keep it's like on show while still offering a 'degree' of scratch protection. I only say scratch because like all these slim cases, they offer very little drop protection.
That's all the good stuff about the case. On the other side of the coin though it's only let down in two areas 1) top and bottom exposed 2) it's a shiny finish which means it's pretty slippery!
I'm risk assessing the slippery feel so I can still see the handsets design as it was intended!
Apologies for the crappy images, had to use my work Nokia Lumia.
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Did you considered the tough naked? Seems better from what other users say

I ordered both the Case mate and the spigen for choice
the case mate went on too easily and obviously came off just as easily, it has no 'wrap over or around' at all.( it does not protrude even flush with the front chamfered edge)
it truly is 'barely there' and as such it is not a lot more than a scratch cover for the beautiful ally back . buttons are cut away making it even less there.
Its incredibly smooth and quite slippery and I felt it would not offer any protection if it slipped out of my hand (it would probably fall off before it hit the floor as it doesn't feel at all securely fitting)
so ......
It was packaged up and returned within minutes.
the Spigen ultrafit capsule is everything opposite....great fit, good protection, slight grippy feel, protrudes +1mm over edges to protect screen and front edge, buttons are covered but feel very positive when pressed....blah blah blah
BUT
it is tinted yellow!!!!!!!! in a daylight balanced room..yellow tint around edges....halogen lit room....yellow tint too, everywhere there is anykind of light it has a yellow tint around the bevelled front edge
thought I could live with it........NOPE it makes it look old and cheap!
so...........
It was packaged up and returned within hours.
My lovely new M8 is now wrapped in BLACK Spigen 2piece slim armour. AWESOME both for looks and protection
case closed
J

[Q] Incipio or Supcase or UAG

Hey Guyz.. i want to buy a suitable case for my m8. but kinda stuck between these cases.... INCIPIO , UAG and SUPCASE....
cant figure out which one to get. Really like the design of incipio though. So which one will be slimmer yet provide decent amount of protection. or is there any other similar case i can try.. I would love to get some suggestions.
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INCIPIO:- http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-DualP...1415465826&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+one+m8+incipio
UAG:- http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-ARMOR-G...qid=1415466505&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+one+m8+uag
SUPCASE:- http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unico...1415466519&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+one+m8+supcase
THANKS !!!! :good:

The UAG is the thickest and gives the best protection. Raised front bevel and raised taps on the back keep your screen off the surface and the phone back. Its a nice case.
I did not care for the Incipio. Just a so so case and I gave it away.
The Supcase is what you want if you like slim with decent protection. I fits tightly and and looks great. The bevel on the screen is minimal so watch what you set it down on. Another great case but I've stuck with the UAG as it keeps the phone out of contact better with dirt and such. Somewhat slick but nothing like the ice cube that the Spigen is.
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bill3508 said:
The UAG is the thickest and gives the best protection. Raised front bevel and raised taps on the back keep your screen off the surface and the phone back. Its a nice case.
I did not care for the Incipio. Just a so so case and I gave it away.
The Supcase is what you want if you like slim with decent protection. I fits tightly and and looks great. The bevel on the screen is minimal so watch what you set it down on. Another great case but I've stuck with the UAG as it keeps the phone out of contact better with dirt and such. Somewhat slick but nothing like the ice cube that the Spigen is.
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guess UAG has got the upperhand. what about Ghostek case? have u tried them out?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GHOSTEK-BLI...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item1c4205e7b3

Try the supcase unicorn beetle pro

I bought a couple uag cases and they both had this gap between the headphone jack and the front lip of the case. It wasn't very big but I felt a case this expensive should have perfect fitting. Also, it has tabs on the back 4 corners and they can pull against your pocket lining when you're trying to get the phone out while sitting down.
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i have 2 of them, UAG and INCIPIO
i like alot the incipio but its a finger magnet, i spent alot o time cleanning the case, i tried both black case and white case and the black version looks better. the material its a bit slippery
The UAG its the one i use all the time, it looks sick on the phone, i tried both black case and clear case and the clear case just looks great, it adds weight to the phone wich its great, it feels solid holding the phone in the hand.

Agree on the UAG clear, its what I have and it looks great. As the other poster mentioned there is a slight gap in the headphone area. Just a small annoyance.
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jcdr12 said:
i have 2 of them, UAG and INCIPIO
i like alot the incipio but its a finger magnet, i spent alot o time cleanning the case, i tried both black case and white case and the black version looks better. the material its a bit slippery
The UAG its the one i use all the time, it looks sick on the phone, i tried both black case and clear case and the clear case just looks great, it adds weight to the phone wich its great, it feels solid holding the phone in the hand.
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I will be ordering a black UAG case. is it a bit too thick? and also i would like to order a bit less thick case, cheap but good. any suggestions on what i can get?

I personally have the Incipio . The case is really durable and thin! Better than the Otterbox commuter by far! The TPU is super hard and not that soft rubber that otter box uses which is horrible. i I actually got mine from verizon for $15 on clearance...

I bought the Case-Mate barely there clear as I didn't want to cover the phone up or add too much bulk to it. With hindsight I think I like the look of the is UAG best especially the clear frosted one but the Supcase seems to have a lot of good reviews.

Rantrave07 said:
I will be ordering a black UAG case. is it a bit too thick? and also i would like to order a bit less thick case, cheap but good. any suggestions on what i can get?
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Supcase and UAG is the perfect combo. I switched from my UAG today for the thinner Sup. I'll run this a while and switch back again.
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bill3508 said:
Supcase and UAG is the perfect combo. I switched from my UAG today for the thinner Sup. I'll run this a while and switch back again.
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yeah i already ordered my Black UAG scout and hopefully going to receive it by the end of the month. Gonna update with pictures then. :fingers-crossed:

Have the clear uag. Love it.

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Rantrave07 said:
Hey Guyz.. i want to buy a suitable case for my m8. but kinda stuck between these cases.... INCIPIO , UAG and SUPCASE....
cant figure out which one to get. Really like the design of incipio though. So which one will be slimmer yet provide decent amount of protection. or is there any other similar case i can try.. I would love to get some suggestions.
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I love the UAG case:
http://droidhorizon.com/urban-armour-htc-m8-review/

I've got the Incipio Dual Pro - its a good case, offers protection and a great grip on the M8, however it adds a little bit more bulk and weight than I want. That being said, I am very picky about my cases and I think it would be a great case for 95% of people.
I've got the Supcase inbound from Amazon. It's rumored to be a bit lighter and thinner. I might also try a skin, although I've never used one before.

AustinTech said:
I've got the Incipio Dual Pro - its a good case, offers protection and a great grip on the M8, however it adds a little bit more bulk and weight than I want. That being said, I am very picky about my cases and I think it would be a great case for 95% of people.
I've got the Supcase inbound from Amazon. It's rumored to be a bit lighter and thinner. I might also try a skin, although I've never used one before.
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If you want a thin case that offers good protection then definitely go for the supcase. there are not to many alternatives for that. and for decent amount of protection with style you can try UAG. Dbrand skins are good you can try them.

The supcase is so tight to get on and off...it also is very thin...dropped my phone and dinged the corner through the case...never used it again...I use my silicone one with the flame logo...can't remember at the moment what brand it is...it's never failed me

rjcormier said:
The supcase is so tight to get on and off...it also is very thin...dropped my phone and dinged the corner through the case...never used it again...I use my silicone one with the flame logo...can't remember at the moment what brand it is...it's never failed me
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Diztronic tpu case i think...

Yep that's it...love that case!!

Are there any holsters that seem to work with the UAG or the supcase ?

Overview of Four Cases (Spigen Thin Fit, Diztronic TPU, Ringke SLIM Clear & Black)

Overview of Four Cases (Spigen Thin Fit, Diztronic TPU, Ringke SLIM Clear & Black)
Spigen Thin Fit - Minimal coverage, exposed buttons, not the biggest fan of this one.
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Diztronic Full Matte Flexible TPU - Somewhat thin while probably offering the best coverage out of the ones I am listing. I feel like they could have closed the s-pen cut out completely
Ringke SLIM Clear & Black - My favourite case out of the ones I have. The clear one however is fairly slippery, probably about as slippery or more as carrying the phone naked. The black one however is grippy and looks very sleek almost like the phone doesn't even have a case on it.

is there a lip on the ?

Nice Case~ Are those cases hard plastic cases or soft rubber cases?

TeamHackura said:
is there a lip on the ?
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which one?

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The War LOrD said:
Nice Case~ Are those cases hard plastic cases or soft rubber cases?
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they're all hard plastic except the diztronic which is soft rubber/tpu

Rinke is what i have. the clear or smoked one allows you to add something to the back and it's very nice looking. i don't know why someone would spend all this money on a phone and put something ugly like a uag case on it. anyway, here's what it looks like:

I just ordered the Rearth Slim in black. Always liked very minimal cases, that keep the slim profile of the phone, but cover it in case of scratches and minor dings from little drops.

Only thing I don't like about the clear Ringke case is that I feel like it attracts fingerprints like crazy, also gets a bit slippery from what I can only guess is your finger oils. Wanna try out the black one from what the OP stated its provides more grip. Overall like the form factor of the case, very slim.

I currently have the black Tech 21 case I got at T-Mobile, and it's nice and protective, but is a bit thick and beefy for my taste.
I hope the Rearth Slim is thinner and less bulky.

Holy crap this case is AWESOME
Galaxy Note 5 Case, Ringke SLIM
http://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Essent...1442611872&sr=1-1&keywords=note+5+slim+ringke
Wow, just wow. I have never liked a case so much. This thing fits like a frigging glove, very tight close fit, and is almost like a thick skin as opposed to a case.
Yeah this won't save the phone from big drops, but it does prevent dings and scratches, and feels much better in the hand nice rubbery grippy feel, than the naked slippery phone.

Looks nice... I would consider it

I've been rocking the black ringke slim on my GS5 for over a year and it definitely has saved my phone from many drops (phone is spotless). Also my brother is using one on his GS6 edge and it saved his phone from a bad drop recently.
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Zorachus said:
Holy crap this case is AWESOME
Galaxy Note 5 Case, Ringke SLIM
http://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Essent...1442611872&sr=1-1&keywords=note+5+slim+ringke
Wow, just wow. I have never liked a case so much. This thing fits like a frigging glove, very tight close fit, and is almost like a thick skin as opposed to a case.
Yeah this won't save the phone from big drops, but it does prevent dings and scratches, and feels much better in the hand nice rubbery grippy feel, than the naked slippery phone.
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Got crystal but way too slippery. Keeps sliding out of my pocket, etc..

Big thumbs up on the ringke slim. Even though it's slim it just saved my phone big time. 4 foot drop onto travertine tile kitchen floor and phone is still flawless. My heart stopped and i thought phone was definitely gonna be shattered. Case got a little dent in the corner so it took one for the team. Still fits fine though.
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So the black one is not slippery and the clear one is?

skoobz said:
Rinke is what i have. the clear or smoked one allows you to add something to the back and it's very nice looking. i don't know why someone would spend all this money on a phone and put something ugly like a uag case on it. anyway, here's what it looks like:
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Yeah. It's weird. You may as well get some other device if you're just going to keep it inside the case equivalent of a tank. I went to a Samsung shop recently and the first thing the sales guy tried to sell me was a huge UAG case.
... and it was ugly as hell -- but you know, the guy who was trying to sell it to me looked like he couldn't afford a Note5 himself and was just trying to sell me the SKU that cost the most.

TeamHackura said:
Got crystal but way too slippery. Keeps sliding out of my pocket, etc..
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So the clear one is slippery but the black one is not?

KruseLudsMobile said:
So the clear one is slippery but the black one is not?
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That's my understanding. Just don't like the plain look of the black one. Clear one is great but too slippery.

KruseLudsMobile said:
So the clear one is slippery but the black one is not?
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Correct. Clear one is ridiculously slipper. Black is grippy.

I have the Ringke SLIM in black, and it's awesome. I was skeptical when I ordered it, but was instantly pleased once I snapped it on. If you're looking for a case that offers protection and improved grip, but don't want to add any bulk to your phone, just get the Ringke SLIM. Don't even think twice about it.