Disclaimer: SlickWraps sent me these skins to review for the S7 Edge
SlickWraps(SW):
The Samples I was sent are pre-production units and might exhibit some issues that shouldn't appear on the final product.
Over the years I’ve come to enjoy using various wraps/skins on all of my devices. SlickWraps has been a company that I’ve always purchased from despite having issues with some orders they promptly addressed the concerns.
SlickWraps has a goof policy which means that if you mess up the install SlickWraps (SW) will replace your skin so you can try again. I haven’t seen anything similar offered from any other company which is one of the things that makes SW stand out from the crowded market.
There is a very large variety of wraps offered from SW ranging from their popular carbon fiber to galactic series. Each style of skin has a different texture and is made from 3M vinyl excluding their natural series. There are also more premium variants offered in the form of the natural series. This series usually includes Horween Leather, cork, and bamboo. I’ve owned several leather ones, and a bamboo for my Nexus 6 all of which were great.
While the offerings listed on their website are always full sets (front, back, and sides), you can order just one part of the set by contacting them based on my previous experiences. SlickWraps will also take requests depending on what you would like to have done which is something I’ve done before.
Note: The words skin and wrap will be used interchangeably
I’m going to review 4 different wraps for my S7 Edge from some of their different series.
Overall Fit:
Back:
This part is crucial to whether you have a good looking wrap/skin or bad one when it’s installed on the phone. I’ve seen some terribly cut skins before that weren’t even worth using, thankfully this was not the case here. The back panel goes edge-to-edge (no pun intended) all while having all of the proper cutouts with tight tolerances for the camera/flash module.
Sides:
Side wraps are the hardest piece to install, but they make the phone look more ‘complete’ when applied. Here the side wraps come in 4 distinct pieces (top, Bottom, left, and right). I usually install the side pieces first, then the top and bottom out of preference. The sides do not interfere with the buttons function, and were relatively easy to install compared to what I was expecting. When installing the top and bottom it’s important to thoroughly heat the corners to ensure they stick properly. This process might take some time if you haven’t done it before, but patience will help out a lot here. All of the ports (top/bottom) are cut perfectly, and there is also a piece that covers the hybrid sim tray. My gold/black wraps were missing this piece, but I’m sure that will be corrected once I hear back from SW.
Front:
The use of front skins allows you to effectively change the color of your phone once you have installed the other pieces of the wrap. Each of the two pieces completely covers the phones top/bottom bezel perfectly giving you a nice look. There is a home button piece included, but if used it will prohibit the fingerprint scanner from working. I applied it for the pictures only since I use the fingerprint scanner; it is included to give people the option if they decide not to use the scanner.
Here is a picture of all of the wraps together (gold was installed on the phone):
What's included with each set:
-Back skin
-left,right,top,bottom (side skins)
-Camera skin
-Heart rate sensor/flash module skin
-Front top/bottom skins
(Note: as I mentioned these are pre-production units, so some issues are expected. A few of the skins were missing the sim tray piece)
Metal Series: Gold
The first one I will list below is from the ‘Metal’ series which features a texture akin to a brushed stainless steel surface. This style is one of my favorites, and is the same series as the skin I’m currently using on my Nexus 6P. The color is vivid with a nice shimmer to it corresponding with the particular metal it is styled after. The gold wrap is bright in certain lighting, yet it also has a nice subdued look to it at other times. It is hard to truly capture the color of it because of the reflectance, so the pictures can’t do the wrap proper justice.
Metal Series Pictures:
Wood Series: Zebra
If you enjoy a more traditional look the wood series might suit your needs. The texture is more granular similar to how some quality TPU cases feel. All of the pieces of this set are cut in sections to keep the grain consistent throughout the wrap which adds an extra level of detail. I was send the Zebra wood version; this one features nice long dark ‘zebra’ strips layered between a lighter colored ‘wood’. I like the look of this on my silver S7 Edge because it is light enough to complement the silver.
Wood Series Pictures:
Color Series: Black
This is one of my favorite skins due to its texture. The skin feels like the OP sandstone back (not as ‘grippy’ because it’s a skin) giving it a nice texture. No matter what phone I have this is usually on the list of skins I end up buying (Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nvidia Shield Tablet LTE, now the S7 Edge). Unlike the dbrand matte black skin (this isn’t technically a matte skin) this skin doesn’t show fingerprints, or oil. Here the black is a nice contrast to my silver S7 Edge, but it would also look really nice on the black version. Overall the skin isn’t reflective, it has the best texture, and it just looks unique. I don’t recall of the other color series skins have this texture as well, so I’ll have to check into that.
Color Series Pictures:
Carbon Fiber Series: Green
Carbon fiber skins are usually the most popular because of their unique look. This particular one is a very bright almost fluorescent green that likely won't appeal to everyone, but I like the vibrant look. It would be quite a feat to lose the phone given the color of the skin, and how reflective it is. Since this carbon fiber skin (not real carbon fiber of course) has a subtle texture it catches the light nicely to bring out the colors; the same can be said for all of the carbon fiber skin colors I've used to date. While using just this skin you will have more grip than the glass back/aluminum sides provide, but it's not as much as the color series black provided. The true color of this skin was rather difficult to capture, even using my DSLR in manual mode. Some of the colors might vary slightly because I had to adjust a few pictures via Photoshop CC15. I wanted to ensure people were aware of this for transparency of the write up.
Carbon Fiber Series Pictures:
Note: I had a screen protector installed while using this skin. It didn't let the front pieces adhere fully due it it going edge to edge.
Natural Series: Real Bamboo
SlickWraps Natural series is my favorite ‘wrap’ they offer for numerous reason. The variety of different materials they offer is great. I’ve personally used all of their real Horween leather choices (natural, football, black, brown), as well as their real bamboo which is the one I’m reviewing now. If I recall correctly they have 4 leather options, 5 wood, and a cork one as well. I haven’t tried the cork, or other woods, so I cannot offer much of an input on them, but I can infer some things based on my previous experiences.
The bamboo has a nice texture just as any bamboo product that you might have seen/used does. The finish on it is smooth, but you can still feel the ‘grain’ as you hold the phone with the bamboo installed. I used one on my Nexus 6 last year for a while, and I enjoyed how it felt/held up over time despite normal use. The bamboo itself is a little thick due to it being real wood. I measured it to be 0.8mm, so you won’t be able to use a case with it, but why would you want to cover it up? It was nice to see how SlickWraps added in relief cuts so it could properly contour to the curved nature of the S7 Edges back glass. The edges of the bamboo can come off as a little sharp which can be fixed with some fine sand paper if you wanted. I personally wouldn’t do that because I enjoy how it feels on my phone despite that. Installation of the natural series (especially the wood) is the easiest to do in my opinion. I just simple lined up the camera/flash module with the cutouts and dropped it in place. The fit was edge to edge perfection despite this being a preproduction sample.
The natural series include only the back panel and camera piece; I prefer to just have the back panel/camera covered since those are the most fragile parts of this phone besides the front. You can’t go wrong with real leather/wood/cork, especially not on the S7 Edge. I know many people that enjoy the look of the glass, but find it too slippery. I think using another material that is equally nice/nicer is more than acceptable to use. If I didn’t use a case daily (because I tend to drop my phone), then I would have one of the natural series wraps on my phone like I did with my Nexus 6. The real bamboo comes off the phone without hurting it at all (I removed it after reviewing it so I could use my case for when I go to the gym). There was a little residue left in some areas, but it came off easily with a lens wipe in matter of seconds.
Natural Series Bamboo Pictures:
Natural Series Engraved Bamboo:
As a continuation of my natural series review I was sent an engraved version of the bamboo. The patter was laser ‘burned’ into the wood giving it a nice unique styling. This particular bamboo back has SlickWraps own pattern as you can see by the repeating double S throughout the design. One of the first things I noticed about the bamboo was how nice the texture was from burning in the pattern. It really gives it a nice feel that could arguable add a small amount of grip depending on how you look at it. The camera piece was cutout from the same area of the bamboo as can be seen by the way it lines up with the pattern. This attention to detail is not something you see every day when getting a product. I didn’t do the world’s best job installing it, but you can still see how well it lines up despite that.
Unlike the previous bamboo wrap, this one does not have relief cuts along the edges to account for the curved back. This made it slightly harder to install because the sides didn’t want to stay down at first. I applied a small amount of heat from my wife’s hair dryer which fixed that problem promptly. Next, I wanted to make an important note: once you have the bamboo touch the back of your phone during installation it’s nearly impossible to reposition. The reason for this is due to the stronger adhesive needed to keep the thicker wood attached/contouring to the phones back. I’ve installed more of these than I can count over the years (not as many of the natural series), and I managed to get it ever so slightly off center. It probably wasn’t something most of you will notice if you just look at the pictures without reading this first. Overall the thickness remains the same at ~0.8mm which is quite thin considering this is real wood. As noted with my review of the original bamboo wrap this cannot be used in conjunction with a case. I wouldn’t want to cover up a nice wood back anyway (the glass of the S7/S7 Edge is a little different because it’s not exactly ‘pretty’) If you were thinking about getting a Toast wood wrap for your phone, this one might make you change your mind. While it doesn’t cover the whole phone like theirs, it does offer a unique style (there are other wood options as well), and I believe SlickWraps will customize one for you if you send them a message. I haven’t requested a customer wrap in about a year now; however, when I did it was really nice. (I had a Horween Leather back for my Nexus 6 Ultra Hybrid case made). Let me know what you think down in the comments!
Natural Series Engraved Bamboo Pictures:
More updates/details coming soon!.
OP Updated with the Green Carbon Fiber skin
So screen protectors and skins is a no go combination? Good to know!
Awesome job as always though
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So screen protectors and skins is a no go combination? Good to know!
Awesome job as always though
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It depends on which ones. The iCarez works just not my wet install one since its edge to edge. Also cases might not like that much added thickness if you plan on using one, I didn't test it to find out, but I can.
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I just ordered the glactic series trooper baby!
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It depends on which ones. The iCarez works just not my wet install one since its edge to edge. Also cases might not like that much added thickness if you plan on using one, I didn't test it to find out, but I can.
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I have used lots of slick wraps in the past and they work perfectly with some cases. Depends on the case and case fit.
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I have used lots of slick wraps in the past and they work perfectly with some cases. Depends on the case and case fit.
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It really depends on the phone/case. My Nexus 6P will fit in cases with a back skin, but it causes issues with the top lip popping off. The S7E on the other hand had issues with the button alignment while using just a back skin from my experiences. This was evident on my Spigen Tough Armor, NeoHybrid Crystal, Thin Fit, Speck Candyshell Grip and a few others. I can install one and take pictures to demonstrate what I'm referring to. The cases for this phone have tight tolerances so even a very small amount of added thickness can be the difference between a good/poor fit. I'm not saying this is always the situation, but I wanted to let people know that it does occur to help out.
Edit: I also have a silver carbon fiber SW skin that I might add later on this week. If anyone is interested in seeing it on the phone let me know.
I've not used one of these before, but they always look like they would start peeling within weeks of them being installed. How hardy are they?
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I've not used one of these before, but they always look like they would start peeling within weeks of them being installed. How hardy are they?
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They don't peel off if you install them correctly. The side skins won't work with a case but the back one will. Installing them is a breeze for me, plus SW has install videos of I recall correctly. If you would like I can make a video tutorial on how to install the skins. I've never had a back skin peel off on any device without me trying to remove it.
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How does slick wraps compare to dbrand? Specifically the carbon fiber ?
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How does slick wraps compare to dbrand? Specifically the carbon fiber ?
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Considering they both use 3M vinyl they should feel the same. I can double check because I have skins from both companies at home. It really comes down to the way each one is cut, SW cuts theirs differently than dbrand, but I don't have my dbrand yet to compare it with. I think it will be here Monday judging by the tracking #, I'll let you know how the fit it as well. I like wider range of colors SW offers personally, (silver carbon especially) and the glow series is fun too. I'll have to pick one of those up to see how it looks on my S7E. I know other companies like Skinomi don't use 3M vinyl (or at least they didn't think last time I bought one), so the quality is mediocre in comparison. The SW I received are beta samples therefore any small issues will be revised before they go full scale with the skins. Right now the skins go E2E on the back, and the sides only have a super small gap which is likely my fault since I never use side skins and installing them can be a little tricky.
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I should hopefully have my Dark Lord skin sitting at home when I get there... it was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but never got updated or delivered. This new post guy is killing me on missing packages.
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JaredC01 said:
I should hopefully have my Dark Lord skin sitting at home when I get there... it was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but never got updated or delivered. This new post guy is killing me on missing packages.
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Post some pictures when you get them installed. I know how that goes, my neighbor usually gets my packages and forgets to bring me them.
Edit: I need to install my silver carbon wrap, but it's been a busy week/weekend. I'll probably throw the back on tomorrow then post pictures of it.
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Do wraps help accidental presses on the sides when using the phone one handed?
Or would I need a case instead?
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Do wraps help accidental presses on the sides when using the phone one handed?
Or would I need a case instead?
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I haven't used the phone enough with just the wraps to really notice any difference. Ideally a case would stop accidental touches (or Samsung can push out a patch). Maybe another member who has some installed could help out a little more. I normally use a case because I drop my phone on occasion (I use a back skin on my phone too)
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I just ordered the glactic series trooper baby!
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that looks awesome !
it looks pretty shiny.. does it feel slippery with it on?
As posted in the case thread...
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Do wraps help accidental presses on the sides when using the phone one handed?
Or would I need a case instead?
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Running a custom skin and case and I can say that the skin doesn't help with accidental presses on the edges since it's merely a layer over the glass/metal on the device. It will however, help with "gripability" so the phone won't slip out of the hand as easily. A case definitely reduced the accidental presses, especially when laying on your back and viewing with the screen above you.
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Looks nice, is that a silver S7E or a white one?
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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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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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I chose the Carbon Fiber series skin with an Orange True Color Accent, so this review may not apply to every skin series they have available.
Design: Dbrand hit it out of the park when designing these skins. I've used skins on all of my past devices, and none of them were every "perfect." They always had an edge that didn't line up quite right, but with Dbrand the fit and design is honestly perfect. Every port and cutout lines up precisely, and the the step by step guide on youtube that they have is very helpful, and allowed me to apply the skin perfectly on my first try. The carbon fiber feels awesome in the hand, and it provides a much needed grip to a rather slippery phone. With the skin applied, I feel comfortable using the phone without a case, something I usually do not do. The true color skin adds a splash of color to your phone, and has an interesting texture. It is plastic-y but it has an almost orange peel feel that I personally find very comfortable in the hand.
Durability: A common misconception about these skins is that they are going to protect your phone like a case would. They aren't. Skins are great for protecting from scratches and even a minor fall every once in a while. I think the main flaw in dbrands skin for the G4 is the fact that the skin does not cover the sides of the phone, only the front and back. Without the inclusion of a side piece. the phone is very susceptible to scratching, and it provides no protection when dropped.
Conclusion: For $18 ($10 if you just want the back covered) it is a great value for someone who wants to change up the look and feel of their phone. For someone who wants protection and a new look, I can still recommend this skin, however not without a clear case, such as the ringke fusion. Dbrand offers excellent customer support, and a plethora of options to choose from. If you're going to get a skin for your phone, Dbrand is the way to go.
Gallery of Photos: http://imgur.com/a/9oIUA
I got the matte black one and its very good
mfun89 said:
I chose the Carbon Fiber series skin with an Orange True Color Accent, so this review may not apply to every skin series they have available.
Design: Dbrand hit it out of the park when designing these skins. I've used skins on all of my past devices, and none of them were every "perfect." They always had an edge that didn't line up quite right, but with Dbrand the fit and design is honestly perfect. Every port and cutout lines up precisely, and the the step by step guide on youtube that they have is very helpful, and allowed me to apply the skin perfectly on my first try. The carbon fiber feels awesome in the hand, and it provides a much needed grip to a rather slippery phone. With the skin applied, I feel comfortable using the phone without a case, something I usually do not do. The true color skin adds a splash of color to your phone, and has an interesting texture. It is plastic-y but it has an almost orange peel feel that I personally find very comfortable in the hand.
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Which one provides more grip? and by grip I mean, when your hands are cold and you hold the device and it won't slip.
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I got the matte black one and its very good
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How is that one? Is the feel like matte cases where it makes it non-slippery? Make sure your hands are cold before answering . Heat makes plastic stick to our hands.
Ramsey said:
Which one provides more grip? and by grip I mean, when your hands are cold and you hold the device and it won't slip.
How is that one? Is the feel like matte cases where it makes it non-slippery? Make sure your hands are cold before answering . Heat makes plastic stick to our hands.
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Carbon fiber for sure. I always use cases, and the added grip makes me comfortable enough to go caseless
More than 300 views on pictures and not a single thanks for the review! Ups, you have now one! Thanks
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Wow, those are really cool!
Hi,
what do you think about this DBrand Skin after 2 months ?
Dbrand rulz slackwrap sux omg omg
I did a review of Dbrand skins myself and posted it a while back, I will add a link here so people can go to one place to get all the information about Dbrand and the quality skins they produce.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/accessories/dbrand-skins-lg-g4-review-installation-t3221050
I also did a small video showing the installation is actually as easy as they say it is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQFYXfo47Z4&feature=youtu.be
PS carbon fiber is the way to go for grip.
Are there any skins that covers the full device, with back and the frame of the device?
Introduction
I know the search for cases for this phone has been a little annoying and, in some cases, (hah!) underwhelming. I decided to pull the trigger on a case from a brand I've never bought before. I wanted a low profile case that provided, at least, decent protection. After some research, I purchased the Ringke FUSION Case over at Amazon for $12.99. My goal here is to provide people with some quick and concise information so they can make an informed decision when looking to buy a case for the Nexus 5X. So lets jump right in and see how this baby holds up to my expectations.
Disclaimer: I bought this case with my own money. I haven't been paid to endorse this product in any way. I'm also not a professional photographer, so the pictures I took with the M9's underwhelming camera is about the best my trembling, hungover hands could manage.
Details
It comes in two colors, "Smoke" (Grey) and "Crystal View" (Clear) -- Both are priced at $12.99
The case is made of Silicone TPU and the Plastic (maybe polycarbonate?).
No matter which color you choose, both come with an "HD" screen protector.
Initial Impressions
The case comes packaged quite nicely, sealed in a bubble-wrap insulated envelope. Upon opening the package we're greeted with Ringke's "ECO Package" which is supposedly saving the polar bears or something. It touts that they have sold over 10 million products, use non-toxic materials, and also instructs me to "feel good adout myself".
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It's also a little funny because within this ECO package is another plastic Ziploc bag that houses the actual case.
Within this resealable bag you'll find the actual case. It has a protective film plastered on both sides of the clear plastic that shows off the rear of your beautiful new phone. This must be removed before installation. (Forgive me, I did not take pictures of this). The screen protector is also placed perfectly inside the case. My immediate impressions were that this case felt pretty decent for the price. It's light, the TPU sides felt grippy and the plastic (after having removed the protective films) felt a bit grippy and not brittle at all. This bolstered my initial confidence in the case that if I were to drop the phone accidentally on a hard surface that it'd shrug it off without a problem.
Installation and Fitting
The Screen Protector that comes with this case is a thin flexible film. It's plastic, not tempered glass and isn't the same material you'd experience with, say, a Skinomi TechSkin screen protector either. The screen protector comes with films attached to both sides. Both films are labeled with a description as well as a number to let you know which one you're suppose to remove first.
After washing my hands, I removed the adhesive film and carefully placed it on my phone. I placed the screen protector on the bottom and slowly applied it from the bottom up, using a credit card to smoothly apply the protector to mitigate any air bubbles. Application was pretty easy and just took about 3 seconds of patience. The protector fits almost perfectly. I applied it about a millimeter or two off center to the left, so there's a bit of a gap between the protector and the case now but it's hardly noticeable. As you can see from the picture above, the protective film that gets removed from the protector is colored blue, which I promptly removed, crumpled up and threw in the garbage before taking a picture. Because I'm an idiot.
The screen protector DOES have a cut out for the proximity sensor (are you listening Spigen?).
The case itself is a pretty easy installation. I slid the top portion of the phone in first, so that the buttons wouldn't get pressed during installation. With a satisfying hugging/click sound I then pressed the bottom end of the phone into the case. The case fits snuggly and does not allow the phone to move around at all. That being said, removal of the case is quite easy and can be done in seconds. This, however, I can't see happening by accident in your pocket or any other situation. This is exactly how I like my phone cases. Easy to install and remove without it just falling off from tumbling around in my shorts or something.
How the case fits the phone is a huge plus in my book. There is a TPU lip that goes around the entire face of the phone that provides some extra scratch protection if I were to place the phone face down.
On the back you can see the clear plastic allows the nice Nexus logo to shine through. There's a proper cutout of the Fingerprint sensor, Camera, Laser Auto-focus and Flash LED.
The plastic lays flush with the camera lense / glass, providing decent protection from a fall if the phone were to land on it's back. This case basically lets the phone lay flat on a desk or anything else due to little bumps at all four corners of the case. This is nice so that the phone no longer rests right on it's fragile camera when placed face up on a flat surface.
Features & Other thoughts
This case seems to be as well thought out as it is constructed. There is a properly sized cutout for the USB-C port as well as the headphone jack. The headphone jack, however, has a TPU flap covering it to prevent dust from getting in. This is a bit annoying sometimes to remove, but I like that they included it for the reason of cleanliness. There's also a cutout for the bottom microphone.
Moving to the right side of the case, we can see that there are TPU buttons covering the Volume Rocker and Power button. Normally I hate these things because they're hard to find and usually dull the tactile feedback from the buttons. But the way these are implemented are probably the nicest I've ever felt. They're raised from the side of the case, so they're easy to find and feel quite nice when pressed giving a satisfying click sound that you'd get from the naked phone itself. Well done, Ringke!
There's also a cutout at the top for the top microphone as well.
The case feels nice to hold and doesn't add much bulk at all. The TPU sides are decently grippy but the gloss finish on them makes it slippery at times. My only complaint with the case is that the clear backing is a fingerprint magnet. If you have greasy hands the back will look smudgy and at times can be quite slippery. Not a big deal but if it catches the light a certain way it looks pretty bad.
As for the screen protector, I'm not exactly thrilled with it. I actually ordered a different screen protector before I bought this case, but it hasn't shipped yet so I just threw this one on for now. I'm fairly sure the screen protector isn't oleophobic, so finger prints and smudging happens pretty often. Which is a shame because it feels pretty nice to interact with.
Overall
Overall, I really like this case. It offers adequate protection from minor falls and scratches for the price without adding nearly any bulk. It also allows the phone to lay flat on flat surfaces without resting on the camera, which is a major plus. The case is easy to install and remove and fits nicely. It's a well-thought-out case with no glaring oversights or problems. The screen protector, however, is a bit lackluster. But hey, it was a free and it's a stand in for my Tempered Glass one arriving in the mail next week. Those looking for a low-profile, comfortable and protective case for there brand new N5X, look no further.
I second this. Using it right now
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Thanks for the review. Sounds like just what I want, ordered one from Amazon.
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I myself have never used a case before but will try for my 5X, you saved me quite a bit of research. Thanks a lot mate!
I had this case for the note 4 and it had very rough edges, this case does not! Very nice case for the price. Nice review too.
I bought this in clear. It's nice, but I just can't stand the feel of a case on this phone (not to be confused with saying I don't like the feel of the case, because the case feels great). I might go caseless for the first time in years.
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I bought this in clear. It's nice, but I just can't stand the feel of a case on this phone (not to be confused with saying I don't like the feel of the case, because the case feels great). I might go caseless for the first time in years.
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I ran my old N5 naked for a long time while in school and while it was nice it was ultimately a bad call because the wear definitely accumulated over time.
Got this case based on your review and I'm really happy with it. It's a very simple case that appears to be well-made and doesn't add a lot of bulk. The buttons have a great feel and for about $10 you can't go wrong.
Very nice review.
I used the ringke fusion case for my n4 and loved it. Ordered it for my n5x and was a little disappointed that it's an all tpu case. I've personally never cared for tpu cases. The case is too smooth for my taste and I think makes it harder to hold on too.
The n4 version was nicer because the outside wasn't a smooth tpu and a solid and more case like plastic while retaining the clear back. It also has small edges where the plastic parts met on the back which help when gripping and holding the phone.
The n5 is almost smooth all around. Gonna give it another week or so but will probably be looking for something else or going with now case.
It's still a decent case, but just wanted to make sure people realize the fusion line cases has changed from the older phones.
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It's definitely not an all TPU case. The back is a hard plastic and the sides are a softer TPU material.
I like the case for everyday use, but am still looking for something with a little more protection for work.
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Ringke Fusions are my favorite cases on the market right now. I've had 7 of them for various devices. All fit perfectly and no discoloration or scuffs. Great cases
Received this one yesterday in smoke color. First time using a case since my OG droid incredible. I didn't want to use a case but after my nexus 5 experience (RIP N5 screen x2) it was the smart play. Exactly what I was looking for, snug fit with some rubbery protection for the edges and not too much added bulk. I approve of this case.
I saw a review on Amazon (and a comment following it) saying that this case scratch the part where the camera is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RR9AFEF94JZWZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B014RS5BHW
Can you, or anyone who has that case, confirm this?
TheeWolf said:
I saw a review on Amazon (and a comment following it) saying that this case scratch the part where the camera is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RR9AFEF94JZWZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B014RS5BHW
Can you, or anyone who has that case, confirm this?
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It does not, the case has little feet on the corners that keep the camera from touching the table.
Here is a close up confirming the camera doesn't touch.
Also here is a couple real quick backings I made out of the included template.
oldpreowner said:
It does not, the case has little feet on the corners that keep the camera from touching the table.
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oldpreowner said:
Here is a close up confirming the camera doesn't touch.
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I think what they mean is the clear plastic on the back, the slot that has been cut out for the camera and flash has rough edges rubbing against the phone, which apparently damages the paint? I haven't had this issue.
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Also here is a couple real quick backings I made out of the included template.
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That actually looks awesome. Do you have the link for the template?
@Alcolawl the template came with the case.
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@Alcolawl the template came with the case.
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God damit I threw it out. wtf am I doing with my life?
EDIT: It was actually sitting at the top of my waste paper basket. Crisis averted.
dbrand was kind enough to ship me some skins for review for both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
I figured I would post the reviews here on XDA to help the most people I could, here goes.
For the Samsung Galaxy S7 I have the Black Carbon Fiber skin, front and back, with accents.
For the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge I have the Blue Carbon Fiber with accents.
The skins arrived in simple plastic sleeves with a dbrand insert and the skin itself.
Once you open these the first thing you will notice is the skins have a texture.
The carbon fiber really looks and feels like carbon fiber.
The printing on these skins is second to none, they all look realistic.
The cutouts on the speaker grill, camera, and sensors are perfect.
The application of this skin is the easiest yet.
All you have to do is place the camera cover (accents) on.
Then just use the 3M paper to keep the entire skin from sticking as you align the camera cutouts.
Realign the paper sideways and align the bottom of the phone.
Remove the paper completely.
Finally use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat up the edges and press them into place.
I used a heat gun on the lowest setting, a hair dryer may take slightly longer.
Just in case you do not believe how easy the install is, I have made a video of me installing one.
Remember I have no extra experience doing this, it is this easy.
Installation video.
Once installed you will really see how perfect dbrand made these skins.
Every cutout and edge will be exactly where it should be.
There are no overlapped places or short edges.
I have used both Skickwraps and dbrand and in my opinion dbrand has done a much better job with their skins.
If anyone is considering skins, dbrand is the way to go.
At $9.95 for just the back and $18.95 for the back, accents, and front, these are a great price.
https://dbrand.com/shop/galaxy-s7
https://dbrand.com/shop/galaxy-s7-edge
I hope this review will help someone.
Please ask any questions you want, I will try and answer if I can.
Here are some pictures of the final product.
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PS I am still amazed at how exact the cutouts and sides are.
I have been really on the fence about getting one of these but the wood and carbon fiber skins have looked really good on video. I am hoping you can answer 2 quick questions for me. I had a carbon fiber skin on a previous phone and it made it a bit slippery. Considering how slippery the glass is on this phone do you think the carbon fiber improves the grip at all? I saw you said it has a texture does the pattern look as good in person as it does in pictures? Similar to laminate vs hardwood floors how you can tell the laminate is fake or does it look good.
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I have been really on the fence about getting one of these but the wood and carbon fiber skins have looked really good on video. I am hoping you can answer 2 quick questions for me. I had a carbon fiber skin on a previous phone and it made it a bit slippery. Considering how slippery the glass is on this phone do you think the carbon fiber improves the grip at all? I saw you said it has a texture does the pattern look as good in person as it does in pictures? Similar to laminate vs hardwood floors how you can tell the laminate is fake or does it look good.
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The texture does add some grip to the phone, not a lot but much better than plain glass.
The pattern looks wonderful, the carbon fiber one I have looks like blue carbon fiber.
I have had the wood grain dbrand skins before and the texture seems to match up with the pattern and makes it look and feel realistic.
With the exactness of the cuts on the dbrand, I would put them a step above the competition right now.
How about the camera cut out? Looks so small.
Any inteferance with the camera with shadows on the edges?
First of all, thanks for putting this up, looks amazing! I've actually got the mahogany on mine (Front/Back) minus the camera cutout. My main cause of concern now is the screen.
Have you put on a screen protector while having the front on?
Either by applying directly over the screen protector or within the cutout space?
Ziocomposite said:
First of all, thanks for putting this up, looks amazing! I've actually got the mahogany on mine (Front/Back) minus the camera cutout. My main cause of concern now is the screen.
Have you put on a screen protector while having the front on?
Either by applying directly over the screen protector or within the cutout space?
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I have a Note 5 with a screen protector and a front skin. No issues, you can seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65937268
Any chance of photos of the black carbon fibre on ? Thanks
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I have a Note 5 with a screen protector and a front skin. No issues, you can seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65937268
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Sweet, which screen protector are you using on the 5?
Drand don't cover the sides which I don't like. Prefer Stickerboy skins. They are always slower to release skins but you can cover everything. Been using them for several years.
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Sweet, which screen protector are you using on the 5?
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Im using one that came with the Ringke fusion case. Its a thin clear one
Ziocomposite said:
First of all, thanks for putting this up, looks amazing! I've actually got the mahogany on mine (Front/Back) minus the camera cutout. My main cause of concern now is the screen.
Have you put on a screen protector while having the front on?
Either by applying directly over the screen protector or within the cutout space?
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Can you please post some pictures? Mahogany is the one I'm thinking to get and I'm wondering how it would look on a gold s7 edge.
Just got my black leather one today and it looks and feels great
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If anyone's interested in a free matte black skin, I ordered one before I traded in for a HTC 10 so I have a skin sitting around. I can toss it in an envelope for anyone who wants it.
Thanks for the review. I ordered a DBrand skin and your spot on about the quality. The Carbon skin has a lot of texture and the light plays off of it beautifully.
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If anyone's interested in a free matte black skin, I ordered one before I traded in for a HTC 10 so I have a skin sitting around. I can toss it in an envelope for anyone who wants it.
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I'll take it!
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Thanks for the review. I ordered a DBrand skin and your spot on about the quality. The Carbon skin has a lot of texture and the light plays off of it beautifully.
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What bumper are you using?
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A Luphie branded aluminum bumper I ordered from Aliexpress.
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I have installed two Dbrand skins already and on none of them I used a hairdryer or anything warm after applying the skins. Just pressed on the edges very firmly around the whole thing. No problems what so ever with lifting edges etc. the adhesive is very strong.
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I'll take it!
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sure man, just send me a PM with your address and I'll get it mailed out sometime early next week
Pretty rad
I just got my Dbrand matte black skin, it was more time consuming putting it on than I thought but it looks great. I also didn't use a hair dryer and it came out just fine. Actually the adhesive is stronger than I expected, so even without the hair dryer step I doubt the edges will ever undo itself.
Even though mine looks real slick, a mahogany skin might be replacing the current black one. I'm waiting for a Luphie bumper ATM, so I'll see how it looks andfits first. But so far... I'm pleasantly impressed with Dbrand skins.
Hey there guys! Some of you may remember me from my OnePlus 3 Peer Reviews! I hope you liked them if you did read them . Recently I ordered an Orzly FlexiCase and I approached Orzly asking if they would be willing to give me some more accessories for review for you guys! Recently, a package of OnePlus 3 cases, screen protectors etc arrived and here I am to give you my truthful review! (For the screen protector, I also have another brand of one from CaseBase to give you guys an even better comparison) Links to all the products will be in the title of the product name! (It will be red anyway.. All links are to Amazon. Replace the prefix with your countries amazon site.. ie change .co.uk to .com)
1. Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Well, let me start by saying this.. I hate plastic screen protectors. If I have to be honest, this is the first ever tempered glass screen protector I have used, and I am impressed. As you may have seen in my first impressions for my Peer Review, I didn't like the pre-installed screen protector and it wasn't aligned correctly which really bothered me. It also made the screen feel cheap and it collected every single fingerprint.
This screen protector however feels exactly like the actual screen of the OnePlus 3 and it has oleophobic coating on it as well, helping stop all the finger prints. This screen protector was the easiest one I ever installed and the instructions on how to install it were very clear and straight forward. Some pictures? Sure!
(These are some pictures of the packaging and what is included in the package)
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The glass itself is 2.5d, just like the actual glass on the phone making it a lot more comfortable to use in the hand. It also works perfectly with cases, and I have used the Orzly Grip-Pro case, Flexi-Case and wallet case with the screen protector installed. As you can see in the upcoming image, it looks great!
As I said at the start of the review, I also installed a CaseBase screen protector on to my OnePlus 3 before I put on the Orzly protector. First thing I liked about the CaseBase protector, they provide you with two of them, which I think is a very good idea. However, the presentation is in no way as good as the Orzly One. They put the cleaning clothes, tempered glass etc all in one packet where as the Orzly glass had everything in its own separate compartments which in my opinion shows that everything was thought through. The actual CaseBase glass is just as good as the Orzly Screen protector. It is also 2.5d, however I found that it didn't go around the edges as much as the Orzly one did. It also was a small bit more of a fingerprint magnet, but it still worked ok, it just wasn't my preference.
(Here are some pictures of the CaseBase screen protector)
(In that packaging for the screen protector, there are two Tempered Glass screens)
2.Orzly Grip-Pro Case
This case has to be one of the best cases I have used to date. It does as the name suggests, it is really grippy. The back of the case has these type of ridges that just stick to your hand. I had my hand nearly vertical before it even started to slide. It is a two-part case meaning you have to separate the case to put it on. There is a soft, rubber inner shell to protect the phone and then there is the hard, grippy shell. The case looks like a bulky case, but it doesn't feel it surprisingly. I really am not a fan of bulky cases so when I first saw this case I wasn't very impressed, but now it is my go-to case.. it just doesn't feel bulky. For those of you wondering, yes this case does protect the camera bump. It actually goes over the bump by a couple of MM which means you shouldn't have to worry about your brand new phones camera glass cracking . The front of the case has a really good lip around the device, and if you place it down on any surface (with the exception of sand and rocks) nothing would be able to touch the screen of the device. I have (with a lot of fear and worry) drop tested the OnePlus 3 in the Grip-Pro case to see the durability, and it survived without a scratch. Only once did the hard outer shell of the Grip-Pro case pop off!
The buttons are a big part of any case, and yes, the buttons on this case are covered by rubber. However, there are little plus and minus marks etc to indicate where the buttons are and there are diagonal lines on either side of the buttons to indicate where they are, however I would still recommend learning where the buttons are positioned before you use this case.
This case comes in a range of colours such as the grey in the pictures, red, pink, blue and silver!
(Some pictures of the grip case)
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Overall, I really do like this case. The ports are exactly where they should be, its grippy, its not as bulky as I thought, the build is similar if not better to that of an Otterbox case.. what isn't there to love?
3. Orzly FlexiCase
If you may remember from the start of this post, this is the case which I purchased for myself when it was on pre-order meaning I have been using it for around 2 weeks. The quality of this case is what you would expect for a gel TPU case, but what surprised me so much was the fact that the ports were just so exact for a device that I purchased on pre order. You often see stories of people getting pre-ordered accessories for their newly released phones and the ports aren't exact or there is a port hole missing etc.
I was using this case in pretty rough Irish country side conditions. I went onto the beach during a storm with the case, and my god the amount of scratches it saved me from getting on the back of the OnePlus 3 was amazing. It saved my phone from getting it's screen smashed after falling out of my pants pocket while cycling down a hill. It really is one of the best, cheap TPU cases out there. This case also does protect the camera which is a really good thing!
The buttons are again, covered, but they do stick out from the rest of the case making them easy to find when its a dark room etc. These cases also come in a range of colours which are Clear (The one I personally purchased), green, black, pink and purple!
(Here are some pictures of the FlexiCase)
4. Orzly Wallet Case
I personally am not a fan of wallet cases, but I know that some of you OnePlus 3 owners/potential buyers are so lets review one!
Firstly, let me start off by saying that this case also comes in a range of colours which are Black, Blue and Red. At the moment I have the blue case.
It is a leather case, and it feels really good in your hand. There is a magnet strap to open and close the case and an opening for the power button to turn it on/off if the case is still closed. There are also openings for the volume buttons when the case is open.
The case is very bulky for my liking, but then again most wallet cases are. On the inside of the case there are two slots for credit cards, money, business cards etc... hence the name wallet case! The case does protect the camera for those of you wondering, which is always a good thing!
(Here are some pictures of the wallet case)
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5. Orzly Fusion Bumper Case
I received this case a few days ago, and I must say I am impressed. I've purchased multiple orzly fusion bumper cases for different devices ranging from the Nexus 6p to the Nextbit Robin and now, the OnePlus 3. I can really see the evolution in the quality of the cases. The Nexus 6p was very plasticy with shiny sides. The Robin was a harder plastic with matte sides allowing better grip. The OnePlus 3 is all hard plastic, with rubber on the insides and it definitely is the best one so far. The rubber allows there to be a lot more protection available to the device which is a good sign! The case does add quite a bit of grip. I love the fact that in the four corners of the device are little stands which allow the phone to stay raised on the back, which you are able to see in the pictures I have attached! There is quite a good bit of a lip around the screen which helps keep it off a surface if the phone is face down and if will allow you to protect it from drops a lot better!
Overall I really love this case. Ports are exact, it's grippy, not bulky and it's cheap for the amount of protection it adds. I 100% recommend this case!
Update:
Here is a picture of the Orzly Grip-Pro case in red ( I really love this colour!!)
And thats all I have for you guys at the moment! I have to say kudos to Orzly for getting this cases out so soon after the launch of the OnePlus 3, and also thanks to them for allowing me to review them for you guys! I really enjoyed testing them out! Hopefully I have helped you guys who are debating if you should get an accessory or not and maybe even have gotten a few of you to purchase one! I 100% recommend the accessories!!
If you have any questions please feel free to PM me or comment below!
Darragh
Do you think Orzly 2.5D Pro Fit Glass protector will fit well with Cruzerlite Bugdroid case?
nice work [and slippers]
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nice work [and slippers]
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I was just gonna say that...nice slippers! Lol
I'm currently using the cruzerlite bugdroid (clear), which is very nice. However, it doesn't wrap around the sides well, especially with the TGSP. I have ordered the grip pro. Should get it next week.
Update: red grip pro case in hand now and it really is a great colour! But it's personal preference ha.
Also fusion bumper case ordered and on the way! Expected a review soon!
I read from another thread that the Orzly tempered glass protector interfered with the Orzly Flexicase at the sides, do you also find this to be true?
I'll put it out there now, the Orzly 'Pro-Fit' tempered glass pictured here is absolute [email protected]!
Seriously, I don't usually feel bitter about wasting the best part of £10 but on this occasion I need to speak out about it...
For a start they have it completely wrong, they've made the top and bottom parts black (why? is my question....) Then they've put horrible little sticky tape under the frame and those black parts which is the only part that sticks to the screen...
Now if you've ever used tempered glass before (like I did with Ultimate Shield on my OnePlus One) you basically position the tempered glass and press in the middle of the screen, then watch it spread out and self adhere to the screen... This isn't the case with this sh1t... The problem being is that the actual glass part of it is actually always hovering ever so slightly above the screen because of the tape on the borders and black parts being of a certain thickness obviously...
So I stuck it out for a few days as I felt like it offered some sort of protection even though it looked absolute crap and like a back in the day phone because the glass is easily a different colour to the black parts (obviously) only to find a few days later I had collected dust on both edges because the tape hadn't stuck down onto the screen properly or whatever...
Seriously I could easily go on for ages, take pictures etc etc, but at the end of the day, all I want to do is warn people off it, I have Ultimate Shields version of this at home ready to be fitted, I'll give it a try but out of the box it looks like the exact same product so they're both probably made in the same sh1tty way...
Also, I used it with the official Sandstone back cover just so you know I did use a case...
It all fit quite well, but I really don't like the idea of the actual tempered glass having the black top and bottom part, I feel like I might be missing a row of pixels if I position it slightly wrong...
So why can't they just make a big piece of tempered glass (completely transparent) that adheres the old fashioned way by pressing down in the center and watching it spread..?
For the Indians here, wondering about Orzly
I have ordered a bunch of Orzly accessories directly from their site, and will be tracking the progress on this thread.
Head over if you guys wish to know about the shipping time, any issue with customs and whatnot.
Also, this review as pretty dope, I would have loved to see the Fusion Bumper case, but I guess since I bought it, I might as well wait and check it out when it arrives. I'll do a short review if you guys want. I also got the transparent case, and their USB 3.0 cables, purely because I was curious, since we have USB 2.0 on our OnePlus 3.
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API182 said:
I'll put it out there now, the Orzly 'Pro-Fit' tempered glass pictured here is absolute [email protected]!
Seriously, I don't usually feel bitter about wasting the best part of £10 but on this occasion I need to speak out about it...
For a start they have it completely wrong, they've made the top and bottom parts black (why? is my question....) Then they've put horrible little sticky tape under the frame and those black parts which is the only part that sticks to the screen...
Now if you've ever used tempered glass before (like I did with Ultimate Shield on my OnePlus One) you basically position the tempered glass and press in the middle of the screen, then watch it spread out and self adhere to the screen... This isn't the case with this sh1t... The problem being is that the actual glass part of it is actually always hovering ever so slightly above the screen because of the tape on the borders and black parts being of a certain thickness obviously...
So I stuck it out for a few days as I felt like it offered some sort of protection even though it looked absolute crap and like a back in the day phone because the glass is easily a different colour to the black parts (obviously) only to find a few days later I had collected dust on both edges because the tape hadn't stuck down onto the screen properly or whatever...
Seriously I could easily go on for ages, take pictures etc etc, but at the end of the day, all I want to do is warn people off it, I have Ultimate Shields version of this at home ready to be fitted, I'll give it a try but out of the box it looks like the exact same product so they're both probably made in the same sh1tty way...
Also, I used it with the official Sandstone back cover just so you know I did use a case...
It all fit quite well, but I really don't like the idea of the actual tempered glass having the black top and bottom part, I feel like I might be missing a row of pixels if I position it slightly wrong...
So why can't they just make a big piece of tempered glass (completely transparent) that adheres the old fashioned way by pressing down in the center and watching it spread..?
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Bro, I am scared about the same things, and you have disheartened me. Since I am getting the Accessories Bundle, I can't really cancel my order now, but once I receive the package, I'll see if your concerns are well founded, and maybe give my second opinion. But I really hope that's not the case.
gro0vr said:
I have ordered a bunch of Orzly accessories directly from their site, and will be tracking the progress on this thread.
Head over if you guys wish to know about the shipping time, any issue with customs and whatnot.
Also, this review as pretty dope, I would have loved to see the Fusion Bumper case, but I guess since I bought it, I might as well wait and check it out when it arrives. I'll do a short review if you guys want. I also got the transparent case, and their USB 3.0 cables, purely because I was curious, since we have USB 2.0 on our OnePlus 3.
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Bro, I am scared about the same things, and you have disheartened me. Since I am getting the Accessories Bundle, I can't really cancel my order now, but once I receive the package, I'll see if your concerns are well founded, and maybe give my second opinion. But I really hope that's not the case.
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Here are some pics of the fusion bumper case if you need them
Does the transparent flexi case turn yellowish aftsr a few days?
EpicPlayer said:
Here are some pics of the fusion bumper case if you need them
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Thanks.
My bundle arrived today. The back of the Fusion Bumper is not as I extracted. There is a rectangular line that runs across.
Update : Added fusion bumper and red grip-pro cases
API182 said:
I'll put it out there now, the Orzly 'Pro-Fit' tempered glass pictured here is absolute [email protected]!
Seriously, I don't usually feel bitter about wasting the best part of £10 but on this occasion I need to speak out about it...
For a start they have it completely wrong, they've made the top and bottom parts black (why? is my question....) Then they've put horrible little sticky tape under the frame and those black parts which is the only part that sticks to the screen...
Now if you've ever used tempered glass before (like I did with Ultimate Shield on my OnePlus One) you basically position the tempered glass and press in the middle of the screen, then watch it spread out and self adhere to the screen... This isn't the case with this sh1t... The problem being is that the actual glass part of it is actually always hovering ever so slightly above the screen because of the tape on the borders and black parts being of a certain thickness obviously...
So I stuck it out for a few days as I felt like it offered some sort of protection even though it looked absolute crap and like a back in the day phone because the glass is easily a different colour to the black parts (obviously) only to find a few days later I had collected dust on both edges because the tape hadn't stuck down onto the screen properly or whatever...
Seriously I could easily go on for ages, take pictures etc etc, but at the end of the day, all I want to do is warn people off it, I have Ultimate Shields version of this at home ready to be fitted, I'll give it a try but out of the box it looks like the exact same product so they're both probably made in the same sh1tty way...
Also, I used it with the official Sandstone back cover just so you know I did use a case...
It all fit quite well, but I really don't like the idea of the actual tempered glass having the black top and bottom part, I feel like I might be missing a row of pixels if I position it slightly wrong...
So why can't they just make a big piece of tempered glass (completely transparent) that adheres the old fashioned way by pressing down in the center and watching it spread..?
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so far, the entire thing has worked out good for me and the fact there is only adhesive around the sides doesn't bother me very much, but its a personal preference I suppose. As for the black top and bottom thing, I think it is the way it has to be made or something because the other tempered glass I got, the casebase one, has the same thing, a black top and bottom.
shalom06 said:
Does the transparent flexi case turn yellowish aftsr a few days?
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Nope I have had mine for a couple weeks now and is still as clear as it was on day one
So I got a Pelosi Sandstone case instead and I love it. It has a texture similar to the official Sandstone case but completely covers all four edges rather than just the left and right edge