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Looks cuwl but I think it would be better without the beltclip:
http://www.innopocket.com/EShop/Main/product.php?ID=63
If you are looking for a sleeker look check out www.proporta.com, they have a design in development , hence the special offer, but you will have to wait a while for the alu case about a month or so, but hey who's complaing when you get freeby!
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Looks cuwl but I think it would be better without the beltclip:
http://www.innopocket.com/EShop/Main/product.php?ID=63
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just got one! its really cool and sleek design... :lol:
I ordered the Proporta about 6 or 7 weeks ago. I received nothing since then (apart from the useless neoprene wallet). Looks like it's going to be a long time before it is finnished. I think the Inno looks far better too. I'm thinking about ordering one instead of the Proporta.
Damoncarl, could you please tell if the beltclip could be removed without to much damage?
Does the case have enough room for the extended battery?? 8) thinking of getting one if the proporta case doesn't have room, by the end of the design reveiws... and it looks like you have to keep removing from the case just to charge or use it.
It looks that neither have room for the XDA+battery.
Both the Inno and the Proporta have their pro's and con's. I think the Proporta is better for daily use, you don't need to remove the XDA from the case before usage. The Inno on the other hand gives far better protection since it completely encloses the XDA.
roko,
judging from the design I can't see how the xda can be used/charged from the case, asking cause that's the way I use mine, and everybody uses their case differently...the Inno case looks to provide better protection, (I have four cases I use depending on my daily use, guys tend to stick to one case, women tend to co-ordinate the cases with their outfits and bags!!) and your right in the respect that the Inno looks good, but as always, looks don't mean a thing if it aint practical (men inclusive in my opinion :twisted: ) and as you already have the case I'd rather pick your brains on it than have a sales person deliberatley trying to sell me something based on looks....
The Proporta has an opening at the bottom so I guess you can sync/charge and replace the smartcard without having to take it out of the case. Here's a better view...
http://www.proporta.com/Zoom.asp?id=XDAcase1.jpg
But still, it is in developement, images of the final product are not online yet (I asked for them but no response so far). The final product could differ. Wait and see
And so my choice is confirmed, da girl goes proporta! spoke to them today they say no to the batttery space but I guess I can't have all
Hopefully you won't get bored waiting for it (like me) :wink:
Did you by any change asked them when the case should be ready for shipping? I keep hearing "probably the next week" :?
roko
Yep, I did ask and was told not for ages as they just rejected the proto-type last week, apparently because you would have to remove the xda from the case for charging etc and that's not what was agreed to design wise....the guy I spoke to was so annoyed he told me not to bother ordering it yet!!! to wait a month but I will... just to have yet another case to co-ordinate.
(as women do :wink: )
Another month
I'll order the Inno so I'll have atleast one case (for the time being) :wink:
I've got one (the innopocket case) and I'm very Impressed with it. Although like anything its not perfect.
Here goes an honest review.
If you think the xda is already too big, dont buy this. If you want to protect your machine while carrying it - its like having an armoured tank protecting it! Imagine your dads old tobacco tin in brushed aluminium with a neoprene 1.5mm lining and there it is.
Its very well built - it does have a serious "no messing about belt clip" that you'd have to have serious impacts hit by a car for it to fall off. I'm a cyclist (during the week ; ) - so you'll have to excuse my practical thinking!
I think the only serious damage you could do would be to the antenna, which is the only potruding part, and even then, if it was on your belt that would never happen.
I did however make one major "mod" when I got it, I got out an electric drill and file and made a headphone socket hole straight away!
Being made of aluminium its very easy to do this, in theory you could do the same for the charger connector.
Street Cred
Although its very practical, to be frank I'm embarrased to carry it in "open view" on my belt, because it is ridiculously large. Under your jumper or jacket it acceptable. Or in your baggy Jeans pocket is another fine alternative.
In use
I even answered a few calls while listening to Mp3s in slough town centre last week, obviously the nice thing is that with the standard handsfree headset you can answer the call with the button on the mic pod, and not have to get the damn thing out of the case. Obviously in normal phone use its a pain to "unholster"
I think the main oversight is a lack of a charging hole, I think a pda on a desk with a charger lead hanging out of it is asking for trouble, one slip and your "preciousss" will go swinging to a clattering smash onto the floor, so I'd love to encase it with the innopocket during charging. (I'm getting the drill & file out now!)
Opening it Up
It did seem too much hassle to change tracks on media player by "getting it out of my pocket, opening it up, changing tracks, and closing it etc. So I just listened to my mp3s on "shuffle mode" it would be great if one was designed with buttons integrated into it, perhaps so it slots into the bottom edge connector in the same way as the clip on keyboard.
At times like that I was glad of the volume control on the headphone kit!
The opening up catch is nice and firm, so its very difficult for it to open accidentally, and as it opens "upwards" in theory as long as you are standing or sitting, it wouldnt fall out.
One of my friends did force it open because he didnt understand the way it opens, but in actual fact its made the case easier to use, because the stress exerted on the aluminium hinges if you do this enable you to open it further, to about a 80 degree angle from the closed position. This means that if opened on your belt the xda delivers at 45degrees or so.
Build Quality
I think in terms of build quality it is excellent, and certainly does protect the machine All edges were finished off smoothly, all neoprene stuck down well, definately a quality product.
Capacity
Havent tried it with the extended battery, as it hasnt arrived yet, I'll let you know if it fits, or if it can be modified.
Advantages
1) serious protection
2) serious beltclip that wont fall off in usage
3) Aluminium, lightweight, tough, and easy to mod!
4) Website order to Delivery time (under a week) and thats delivering it by airmail from suppliers in Hong Kong.
Disadvantages
1) Overall Size (too big and roomy - I'd prefer a snugger fit!)
2) Beltclip: My only criticism is that the belt clip cannot be removed, its riveted on, and being aluminium, if you removed it I guess you'd never get it back on. Otherwise its the best engineered beltclip I've ever used, I wish my old Cooltrax mp3 player's case had such a good one.
3) the only downside of course is removing it from the holder. to use it, its not exactly "quick release"
4) usual packaging problem though, when it arrived it looked like it had been opened a dozen times en route, cardboard box was creased and torn "open", but the product was intact and undamaged - I guess customs at several points opened it up to see what it was. You'd hope they'd stick tape back over it. I'd hate to send anything of a greater value that distance!
Opinions
Buy two. One for "on your belt" (modding it for headphone hole)
The other for in a bag or pocket, with the belt clip removed! and mod it for charging/mp3 playback.
The one thing I like about it is that it doesent spoil the look of the thing itself when you're actually using it. The standard O2 case sucks in that regard, and looks disgusting in my opinion. And lets face it the most dangerous aspect of using a phone/pda is putting it down. e.g. falling asleep with it on your lap or chest, or even charging it up.
When its in your hand you hang on to it for grim death. Putting it into the case is the riskiest part, especially cycling along, but hey, even doing that on a pavement is a big risk! And as I mentioned this was a doddle!
Walking along and holstering it is more of an embarrassment risk than a risk of dropping it because as I mentioned, it opens very sensibly.
Possible Improvements...
1) add a hole for charger
2) add a headphone hole
3) make the belt clip removable
4) make it less "thick" (width wise)
5) slots for memory cards inside the case, although there's plenty of room to just have them "floating around" - that said, would you risk an £80 memory card dropping out while you're walking.
6) add a button for skip track for when in mp3 usage
Conclusions
Protection 98%
Practicality 40%
Style 30%
It does "what it says on the tin" :lol:
"protect your investment"
Can you please provide a cost for the aloy case for the xda & approximate delivery cost to Australia
Thanks Peter
Follow the previous mentioned link http://www.innopocket.com/EShop/Main/product.php?ID=63 and you will see the price.
I fully agree with Derek's review but like to add a couple of disadvantages:
1) The spring mechanism started to wear out in the case I had. I had to bend them back into shape.
2) Although perfectly padded on the inside there is the possibility of having the metal on the inside come into contact with your screen. Maybe it is just me being clumsy but I was nervous every time the XDA went into or out of the case.
I stopped using it and it is lying around somewhere here.
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Mine's now laying around as well... climber!
Unfortunetely it wont accommodate the extended battery
Update on the Proporta hardcase:
It seems that the first 1000 will be shippped early July. Hopefully I will be one of the lucky bastards because I'm waiting for it since last January.
http://www.proporta.com/Zoom.asp?id=Alu_XDA.jpg
Hmm... Re the Proporta case, it looks like someone else had my idea about holes for connectors!
It looks a bit slimmer than the innopocket. I'm hoping it has a cutout in the back to allow for the extended battery to poke out as well...
Somehow I dont think they will think of that one, otherwise it looks a much better design. Do let us know with a full on review when you get it Roko....
Hi I got the ali case, the thing is almost twice the width, but I really needed to stop the XDA from crashing out of my pocket, so I tried it for a few days, its like an ejector seat, My xda has hit the ground 6 times in one day, I lost my pen & a big card I had in it. Sorry it has gone in the draw.
Hi, i got my proporta ali case this morning - seems quite nice Very light and doesn't bulk up the device too much! Very strong too, no way i'll loose the screen with this baby on. All connectors/buttons can be got to with the case closed.
Will test it over the next few days!
For any one who likes their Case Mate cover on their iPod and other products, you might find that the current HD2 cover by Case Mate DOES NOT fit the TMO-US model which is 1.5mm different. I think if Case Mate receives a spark of interest for this item through phone calls from TMOUS HD2 owners, They may want to comply with the demand.......give them a call as I did. They close at 5PM Eastern Time
CALL CASE MATE at 1-866-689-3432 AND HELP BUILT DEMAND for a great product. I find it interesting that they show a cover for the iPad on their website BEFORE its is even available for purchase but no cover for the best phone on the US market.
CALL CASE MATE 1-866-689-3432
i thought i read in the cases thread that they are already making it
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i thought i read in the cases thread that they are already making it
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They, in fact, do make it......for the "international version" HTC HD2, NOT TMO_US HD2.
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-HD2-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-HD2-Barely-There-Cases.asp
Look at the bold print just above the price.
If it is available, please enlighten us at where this elusive item is to be purchased.
Hi all, here is a little warning from me and Beards, who purchased the Case-mate barely there silver chrome for out international HD2.
I already returned this case. It was really a bad experience. Although it looks very nice, thin, save the slim design for HD2, unfortunately, it was a nightmare to take the phone out of the case. If you want to take the phone out often, or you are the type that like to change case once a few days like me, or worse if your HD2 crashes or hang and you have to do a soft reset with pen, you really shouldnt buy this case. For the first time I put my phone into the case, and near 10' to take it out, it also nearly scratched all 4 rubber corners of my HD2. If I continue using this case, my beloved HD2 going to be just like the pics in Nightfire123 review, really terrible.
I really recommend not buy this case, if you dont want your lovely HD2 get scratches.
And here is Beard's opinion through our PM:
"When I received my case I was away abroad and it was my daughter who said she thought the case was marvelous.
However, since coming back home and having now tried the case I agree completely, it's an absolute nightmare to take off (only found this out the other day when I had to remove the case from the phone).
Only be grabbing one of the sides and pulling it really hard did I 'eventually' manage to prize it from the phone.
I shan't be returning the case as my daughter threw away all the packaging and it didn't cost a great deal.... I shall however keep the case so that I can use it to experiment against other cases."
U can check this thread from Nightfire123 to see how it will scratch your HD2 after using for a while
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642714
fantasytozi said:
Hi all, here is a little warning from me and Beards, who purchased the Case-mate barely there silver chrome for out international HD2.
I already returned this case. It was really a bad experience. Although it looks very nice, thin, save the slim design for HD2, unfortunately, it was a nightmare to take the phone out of the case. If you want to take the phone out often, or you are the type that like to change case once a few days like me, or worse if your HD2 crashes or hang and you have to do a soft reset with pen, you really shouldnt buy this case. For the first time I put my phone into the case, and near 10' to take it out, it also nearly scratched all 4 rubber corners of my HD2. If I continue using this case, my beloved HD2 going to be just like the pics in Nightfire123 review, really terrible.
I really recommend not buy this case, if you dont want your lovely HD2 get scratches.
And here is Beard's opinion through our PM:
"When I received my case I was away abroad and it was my daughter who said she thought the case was marvelous.
However, since coming back home and having now tried the case I agree completely, it's an absolute nightmare to take off (only found this out the other day when I had to remove the case from the phone).
Only be grabbing one of the sides and pulling it really hard did I 'eventually' manage to prize it from the phone.
I shan't be returning the case as my daughter threw away all the packaging and it didn't cost a great deal.... I shall however keep the case so that I can use it to experiment against other cases."
U can check this thread from Nightfire123 to see how it will scratch your HD2 after using for a while
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642714
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Your opinion is exactly what I like to see and I greatly appreciate your input!!! You make a very good point; there is no soft reset access from the front of the device. Also, the memory card is also not accessible. I'm agreeing with you; maybe I don't want this case.....Buuuuuut, if they did make changes for fitting TMOUS HD2, and take customer complaints on the design into account, the new design may be as to improve on the errors of the previous. Hey, I'm an optimist.
Hey everybody!
I go by Tactus Texas over at notioninkhacks.com and I am an electronics manufacturer and an Adam enthusiast. I have the capability to produce cases with my manufacturing partners but I want to get the communities input first before I take anything to production.
What do you want in a case for your Adam? My current idea is that of a "second skin" a thin and light hard case that will be always on your adam and will cover everything while leaving access to ports, the camera, and the display/buttons. I want to be clear your input is going towards a real product that I hope to bring to market within the next few weeks provided we manage to get Notions blessing to go ahead.
Chime in and have your say as to what it should be, if anything, this project will only happen with community support!
- TactusTexas
If you interested in being put on this list to be notified when pre orders start go to the notion ink hacks website and look under the accessory section and submit your information!
I'm expecting my NI very soon and as a casing I think I would opt for something of a hard leather casing I could fold open as a book, interface ports available of course and easy to slide out to show of in full and home usage.
two types of cases i really enjoy are:
1. leather case that can be used as a stand too like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Acoustics-IC-1000BK-Leather-Cover/dp/B0042BVSF4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1295661437&sr=8-7
if you could make a magnetic strip that run from top to bottom or left to right to latch it close that would be fantastic
2. Or a soft gel like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-Argyle-Gloss-Samsung-Google/dp/B004FPZBSC/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1295661879&sr=8-35
hate the hard shell pastic cases.
whatever the skin, it should be thin and easy to grip
I like the leather case idea with folding cover like a book. I also like the hard case idea. I currently have a seidio rugged case on my incredible, I like the protection a hard case provides. Maybe a hard case with a leather folding cover. Put me on the pre-order list please.
edit: meant to write "pre-order list" not "protest list", damn auto-correct
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Edit: Nevermind.
Good stuff.
Notion ink case idea
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Good stuff.
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I want a leather case that will hold a keyboard or a pocket for a small foldable bluetooth keybard.
Hey guys, sorry for my absence here I've been around on NIH and Notion Addicts working with the community on the case! We are now preparing our first prototypes, we weren't able to go with leather (right away) but we are working on solutions for that as well! You can expect to see some shots of it by the end of the week I think you guys will definitely like it!
We will also be producing color strips here very shortly!
Love the idea and agree with what you want. I would add some protection for the camera though. Maybe a Velcro strap or strip that can be removed or folded back.
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Hey guys,
Tactus Texas here with more good news today on the Project Stealth front! So many people have been asking when is it coming, what does it look like etc and while I can't answer all your questions I can at the very least tell you guys that we are working at full steam to get this done for everyone. Starting a new project of this scale is hard work but those of us here at NIH and our manufacturing partners are working very quickly to get things ready. We took a slight change in our internal goals for the product, we want it to be as sleek and stylish as possible but our secondary goal is to make it as rugged as possible.
With this in mind you will see a final design that cradles your adam in a soft silicon but surounds it in a very hard plastic so you get shock absorption and a sturdy exterior to defend against the bumps and bruises of every day life. You will also have the option of using a removable screen cover that you can clip to the front of the device with ease as you throw it into a bag without worrying that your screen won't come out the other side. You can also expect a great integrated kickstand as well!
In short we are doing everything we can to get this product to our fellow adamites as we've been called as soon as possible. You can expect to see official renders here at NIH and you can rest assured you will be able to see review units in the hands of your favorite Notion fan sites before you have to bite the bullet and pull the trigger on an order.
Stay tuned, more info will begin to come in at a faster rate, also stay tuned for Project Stealth to evolve into a line of Notion Ink products to cover all of your needs to make this great device even better.
Thanks everyone, keep spreading the word, it is the community that will decide if we go to full production!
- Tactus Texas
On a secondary note how would you guys feel about an extended battery as well? And also any particular favorites for color strips?
Red
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On a secondary note how would you guys feel about an extended battery as well? And also any particular favorites for color strips?
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If the thing really lasts 10+ hours, I don't see my self wanting to carry around the extra weight of an extended battery (at least not directly in a case).
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If the thing really lasts 10+ hours, I don't see my self wanting to carry around the extra weight of an extended battery (at least not directly in a case).
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Thats one of the things we have tried to take into consideration, we do think that there are power users who are planning to use this device in an outdoor environment for long periods of time without access to a charge, that's what we are going for on creating an extended battery solution. We do know that option won't appeal to many users so we are keeping that as an R&D for now. For now what we are working on wont actually be integrated into a case, it would ship as an extension for the existing battery compartment but in a way that wouldn't disrupt the unique grip of the adam.
I appreciate all the feedback here and around the web so keep it coming, we really are listening!
I would like a leather case. with a folding design that acts as a stand. and an integrated bluetooth keyboard. Ive seen this design before for an ipad in Brookstones gadget store in my local mall.
Hey number01pup, we won't be launching with leather or keyboard at launch but rest assured we are working on it! I hope to be able to announce something on that front in the coming month. If not leather a keyboard equipped case is definitely in the works.
charger/extra battery for adam
I would be interested in this kind of charger/extra battery, which would store electricity into normal AA cells. Solar panel would be nice too since I like to take my laptop with me when I go cycling for longer trips.
Unfortunately I can't post a link here because I'm a new user but if you add the www and the dots this is what the url looks like:
mark-ju net/bike_ride/equipment/charger htm
Does anyone know if such products are commercially available?
It would be ideal for my adam.
Battery life
people over at notionaddicts are not reporting anything near 10 hours of battery life. So extended or better quality batteries might be in demand.
Hate the hard shell cases. Something with leather would be good.
Some color or texture that you can use in the sun.
I know that right now most of you do not have this problem, but this summer you will. Flat black, or shiny, in the sun gets hotter than he__! Just today in Florida after an hour I could barely hold my Lenovo/Pixel Qi netbook and could not even think about using the touch pad.
I kayak fish a lot, and I've started participating in tournaments which use a phone app for submitting a measuring board photo of your fish. So I've been using a dry bag style "case" for a while, but it's cumbersome and doesn't really protect the phone very well from impacts, which can easily happen in a kayak. Anyway, someone finally made a LifeProof-ish/Obex-ish case for the Note 2:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTXWR2E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought one and will post how well it works.
It has loop for you to attach a lanyard or strap -- I'll probably put one of the floating Pentax wrist straps that I have for my GoPros on it. Because the most waterproofed phone in the world isn't going to do you any good when it's lost at the bottom of the ocean.
I've been a long-time buyer of Seidio cases, but was VERY disappointed when they didn't make an Obex case for the Note 2 ("because of the S-pen"), but then made one for the Note 3. :silly:
Where's the review
Oops! Sorry! Thanks for the remind!
The case works PERFECTLY! Can't emphasize that enough. It's really easy to install it and use it, the touchscreen works very well, no leaks, the ports are relatively easy to access while also doing a great job of keeping water out. I've used it twice now fishing from a kayak, and it's really protected the phone well, while allowing full use of the camera as well as all other phone functions. Several people posted reviews on Amazon that the microphone doesn't work well, but I highly suspect that's because they don't have it lined up properly in the case because it works perfectly for me.
Just FYI, this is actually a "Redpepper" branded case rather than "EasyLife". If you Google "Redpepper Note 2" you may be able to find it for even cheaper than it is on Amazon.com. I'm not sweating it, though. The price I got on Amazon was already a fraction of a LifeProof case, and this is the only waterproof case I've found for our Note 2, anyway, so I don't mind rewarding them with a little extra just for that.
Here it is for less than half the price in case anyone else wants this case.
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Here it is for less than half the price in case anyone else wants this case.
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Just FYI, there's feedback on that specific seller for it taking over two months to receive the case. There are several other sellers who are also close to that price, though. Good luck.
Just ordered a Dilex and the free screen protector is supposed to be a $24.95 value.
LIMITED TIME OFFER:
Free Vitreo Screen Protector with Note 8 case purchase.
Use Coupon Code: N8VITREO
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/samsung-note-8-dilex/
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Just ordered a Dilex and the free screen protector is supposed to be a $24.95 value.
LIMITED TIME OFFER:
Free Vitreo Screen Protector with Note 8 case purchase.
Use Coupon Code: N8VITREO
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/samsung-note-8-dilex/
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I ordered to the Surface
I’ve always gotten the surface so I figured I would continue using that one. If it turns out that I don’t like that one, how do you like the Dilex? Second off I also got the free Vitreo. How do you like it? Does the Spen work well with it? Any issues with it? Lastly, I normally don’t use screen protectors, but I’ve heard that phones with Gorilla Glass 5 for screens scratch easier. So I’m interested in trying the screen protector, but if I use it and I don’t like it for 1 of various reasons is it easy to take off? I just want to make sure after I take it off there will be no issues with me screen like residue and others. I appreciate your help in advance.
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I’ve always gotten the surface so I figured I would continue using that one. If it turns out that I don’t like that one, how do you like the Dilex? Second off I also got the free Vitreo. How do you like it? Does the Spen work well with it? Any issues with it? Lastly, I normally don’t use screen protectors, but I’ve heard that phones with Gorilla Glass 5 for screens scratch easier. So I’m interested in trying the screen protector, but if I use it and I don’t like it for 1 of various reasons is it easy to take off? I just want to make sure after I take it off there will be no issues with me screen like residue and others. I appreciate your help in advance.
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Hey, thought I'd help you out. I've used surface for, I Think 6-8 years now, not sure...anyways, thought I'd try the dilex. Bought the dilex, it looks cool, feels good, easier to hold than surface, but there's some problems.
While in the holster, the slightest pressure makes the center of the screen "tap" the holster. The holster has a lock on the center of the inside of the holster facing the screen, and it hits the screen really easily and often.
Also, the whole setup stands pretty far off my waist compared to the surface, and snags everything - car doors, seatbelts, any doors, people that walk by, etc.
When I hang the holster off my pocket, the dilex doesn't sit "flat" like the surface does - it seems like it wants to fall off. Its tilted the whole time and you are very aware its there all day.
Again, keep in mind I've used the surface so long that its like a part of me, so I'm very aware of the differences between the two. Might not bother you.
Thank you for helping, but....
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Hey, thought I'd help you out. I've used surface for, I Think 6-8 years now, not sure...anyways, thought I'd try the dilex. Bought the dilex, it looks cool, feels good, easier to hold than surface, but there's some problems.
While in the holster, the slightest pressure makes the center of the screen "tap" the holster. The holster has a lock on the center of the inside of the holster facing the screen, and it hits the screen really easily and often.
Also, the whole setup stands pretty far off my waist compared to the surface, and snags everything - car doors, seatbelts, any doors, people that walk by, etc.
When I hang the holster off my pocket, the dilex doesn't sit "flat" like the surface does - it seems like it wants to fall off. Its tilted the whole time and you are very aware its there all day.
Again, keep in mind I've used the surface so long that its like a part of me, so I'm very aware of the differences between the two. Might not bother you.
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I have news for you. I ended up buying the Dilex and I hope I don’t have the problems you are having. I will tell you that I really had no choice. I, too, have been using the Surface for many years and literally thought it was the greatest case ever. I referred it to everyone. However, that was until now. I am shocked that Seidio sold it. I don’t know what is going on at that company, but the holster came in looking like the felt was worn. Had these white spots on it. I still would’ve dealt with it until I went to put the phone in it. When I attempted to put the phone in the holster the latch hit the screen, so there was no way that you could just put it in. You needed a second hand to open the latch to get the phone in which was ridiculous. What was worse was that when you tried to take the phone out you couldn’t just use your one hand to hit the latch and pull it. It would get stuck so again you needed both hands except this time it would still be stuck so you have to wiggle it back and forth until you can get it out (I’m sure you’d miss your call by then). And the worst thing of them all is when I called the company, they were fully aware of the issue and still sold the case and holster combo and just blamed it on the fact that the phone is just a really long phone. I told them that it was odd because my last phone was only 3mm shorter and I believe that if this phone was 3mm shorter the latch still wouldn’t come close to working. That’s how poorly designed and how badly they were off. So I asked about exchanging it and they said they don’t do exchanges, but I can buy the Dilex and just get a refund on this. So I followed his instructions and now I found out that I have to pay the shipping back, which I was shocked. It wasn’t like I wasn’t buying another case and this one was definitely a flawed product. I also have referred so many people and am also potentially buying another case for my daughter. So I asked how much it should cost for me to ship this back and he said I can ship it however I want, so pick the cheapest. He said right now it is $3.75 for standard shipping on their end. That confused me, I said that I thought standard shipping was free and he said they changed their policy. I asked when did this happen and he said yesterday, which I thought was really odd. I am currently confined to my bed due to an illness so my wife took it to the post office and it was almost $5 to send it back which I asked are you sure that was the cheapest and wife told me she double checked that and she told me that she confirmed with the women at the post office that it was the cheapest. So I paid almost $5 for something I don’t have - makes no sense. As far as the Dilex, so far I have mixed emotions. I definitely think it’s probably more protective, but I still like the looks of the Surface better. I also like the fact that the Surface is thinner, but at the same time I do kind of like the thickness of the Dilex in a weird way. I’m very mixed. I’m sure time will tell. As far as the holster is concerned, I didn’t put it on my belt. I just checked to see how the phone worked with it. You can just push it in but the latch does come close to the screen, but does just miss it. I just hope it doesn’t wear on the case as you keep pushing it in. I originally tested it with the screen facing out because I didn’t have a screen protector on it. So if it is pushing the screen than you can always put it in with the screen facing out. I hope I don’t have the same problem when I put it on my belt. I am going to try it to see if I have the same issue with it pressing the screen. I will probably find out if it gets caught on something when I go to the doctor next time. I really hope I don’t have that issue. I really need a phone case that is protective, but thin and also a convenient holster (because I’ve used some really bad holsters in the past, that I hated). I would prefer to have a kickstand as well, but I guess it’s not as important. I hope the Dilex will work for me, but I will start looking now for other combos for the future, just in case. I really hope things get better for Seidio, but want to make sure I am covered. Thanks for your response. At least you know (unknowingly at the time) you still made the right decision in not getting the surface combo because it was horrible. They told me they have had numerous calls about it. So I asked them about the Dilex and they said they don’t see why there would be an issue. I asked them how they knew about the issue with the Surface and they said due to the calls coming in. So they evidently don’t test their products first, which is really poor. But I hope they learn for their mistakes and get back to the company that they were. Sorry for the lengthy response. Thanks again!
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I have news for you. I ended up buying the Dilex and I hope I don’t have the problems you are having. I will tell you that I really had no choice. I, too, have been using the Surface for many years and literally thought it was the greatest case ever. I referred it to everyone. However, that was until now. I am shocked that Seidio sold it. I don’t know what is going on at that company, but the holster came in looking like the felt was worn. Had these white spots on it. I still would’ve dealt with it until I went to put the phone in it. When I attempted to put the phone in the holster the latch hit the screen, so there was no way that you could just put it in. You needed a second hand to open the latch to get the phone in which was ridiculous. What was worse was that when you tried to take the phone out you couldn’t just use your one hand to hit the latch and pull it. It would get stuck so again you needed both hands except this time it would still be stuck so you have to wiggle it back and forth until you can get it out (I’m sure you’d miss your call by then). And the worst thing of them all is when I called the company, they were fully aware of the issue and still sold the case and holster combo and just blamed it on the fact that the phone is just a really long phone. I told them that it was odd because my last phone was only 3mm shorter and I believe that if this phone was 3mm shorter the latch still wouldn’t come close to working. That’s how poorly designed and how badly they were off. So I asked about exchanging it and they said they don’t do exchanges, but I can buy the Dilex and just get a refund on this. So I followed his instructions and now I found out that I have to pay the shipping back, which I was shocked. It wasn’t like I wasn’t buying another case and this one was definitely a flawed product. I also have referred so many people and am also potentially buying another case for my daughter. So I asked how much it should cost for me to ship this back and he said I can ship it however I want, so pick the cheapest. He said right now it is $3.75 for standard shipping on their end. That confused me, I said that I thought standard shipping was free and he said they changed their policy. I asked when did this happen and he said yesterday, which I thought was really odd. I am currently confined to my bed due to an illness so my wife took it to the post office and it was almost $5 to send it back which I asked are you sure that was the cheapest and wife told me she double checked that and she told me that she confirmed with the women at the post office that it was the cheapest. So I paid almost $5 for something I don’t have - makes no sense. As far as the Dilex, so far I have mixed emotions. I definitely think it’s probably more protective, but I still like the looks of the Surface better. I also like the fact that the Surface is thinner, but at the same time I do kind of like the thickness of the Dilex in a weird way. I’m very mixed. I’m sure time will tell. As far as the holster is concerned, I didn’t put it on my belt. I just checked to see how the phone worked with it. You can just push it in but the latch does come close to the screen, but does just miss it. I just hope it doesn’t wear on the case as you keep pushing it in. I originally tested it with the screen facing out because I didn’t have a screen protector on it. So if it is pushing the screen than you can always put it in with the screen facing out. I hope I don’t have the same problem when I put it on my belt. I am going to try it to see if I have the same issue with it pressing the screen. I will probably find out if it gets caught on something when I go to the doctor next time. I really hope I don’t have that issue. I really need a phone case that is protective, but thin and also a convenient holster (because I’ve used some really bad holsters in the past, that I hated). I would prefer to have a kickstand as well, but I guess it’s not as important. I hope the Dilex will work for me, but I will start looking now for other combos for the future, just in case. I really hope things get better for Seidio, but want to make sure I am covered. Thanks for your response. At least you know (unknowingly at the time) you still made the right decision in not getting the surface combo because it was horrible. They told me they have had numerous calls about it. So I asked them about the Dilex and they said they don’t see why there would be an issue. I asked them how they knew about the issue with the Surface and they said due to the calls coming in. So they evidently don’t test their products first, which is really poor. But I hope they learn for their mistakes and get back to the company that they were. Sorry for the lengthy response. Thanks again!
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great post thanks a lot I appreciate it... its obvious you are (were?) a huge seidio fan...I hate to say it but i am going to start looking for a new manufacturer, also and I hope you get well - thanks again