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I've been looking around online for really low profile cases and noticed that the case mate barely there and the Incipio Feather light are almost the same case (both 6oz, minimal protection, etc.) I want to order one but I'm wondering which one (if either) protects the corners of the device. From the pictures it seems that the top and bottom are not covered. I was just wondering from people who have had experience with these cases, which protects the corners better? And do either of them have a lip over the screen? If you have both then comparison pictures would be very appreciated. Thanks in advance
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I'm in the same boat as you - I'd like to see a comparison between these two (or a review of either, really).
Best I can tell from their websites/descriptions, neither really covers the top/bottom or corners. From the images, it looks like the Feather kind of tapers flush with the phone at the edges a little better (a little more sleek). The Barely There has holes for a wrist strap/tether/charm thing, if you're looking for that.
The Feather has a few more colors available (black, pink, blue, and grey), but I was able to find the Barely There in three colors (black, white, and pink).
I don't see a whole lot of difference, although you can get the Feather for a bit cheaper from Incipio's website for the remainder of the month with a coupon code (SUM2012 - gives you 20% off, I believe).
I had been fond of the Incipio Feather cases since my Blackberry days... I had bad luck with case mate barely there cases breaking on me. Then I found the Amzer Shellster case and holster combo and I will never go back. more durable and a better feel.
I just got the Incipio feather case in the mail today...I had the diztronic before that. Probably post a review/some pics tomorrow. I really like the feather, brings out the beautiful design of the evo and looks much better than the diztronic. Can't say about the case mate
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posted some pics here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30477229#post30477229
Thanks for the feedback, I think I'm going to go for the case mate for the raised edges around the screen
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Save 10 bucks and go with the SGP.
http://www.spigen.com/htc-evo-4g-lte-snap-case-series.html
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Save 10 bucks and go with the SGP.
http://www.spigen.com/htc-evo-4g-lte-snap-case-series.html
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i've had the spigen snap case, and loved it. design and looks just fit perfectly with the phone. only problem was it not sturdy. i think i had it for a week before taking it off to install a new sd card and the case broke. hopefully the feather or the barely there are stronger in quality. these snap cases are awesome though.
nope, never could put this little protection on my evo, I take my LTEVO through too much **** lol
i was looking for a white case like this and bought this, type "White Rubberized Hard Snap-On Case Cover FOR HTC EVO 4G LTE Sprint Accessory" in ebay (sorry cant post links). The case sticks out more than the phone on the bottom but doesnt protect the front corners. The case does not cover the top nor does it stick out more and does not protect the corners. The case sticks out very slightly along the sides of the phone giving it a reallllly slight lip. Does not provide lip for the camera, so the camera stick outs verry little. Its matte white so its a bit slippery.
Black barely there case arrived today. Its great. Slim profile, premium feel. Definitely gets my recommendation.
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Can anyone give me some insight on feather/snap on cases. Do they scratch or smudge the chrome/paint on the side or outer edges of the phone from simple every day use. I ordered an incipio feather case for my Samsung galaxy note 3 and I am kinda worried that it will mess up the edges of the phone by having it on.
So I'm gonna upgrade to the HTC droid DNA in two weeks and have been trying to look for cases to buy for it. I saw a couple good ones that I'll most likely get but I'm a little bit bummed that there's not that many cases out there for the DNA.I've looked at amazon and eBay and both of them are selling about the same cases as the other kinda wish there was more selection cases for this phone..
But..all in all I'm excited to upgrade to this phone
I got the one they sell at the Verizon store its pretty nice got a kickstand. I don't use the holster.
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You can design your own DNA case here http://www.cellphoneshop.net/htcdroiddna-ocase.html
I got the minisuit flex from amazon for about $5. I love it. Very snug fit. Barely noticeable.
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I'm really, really happy with my seido surface. It's pretty thin and doesn't hide the sleek shape of the phone, but it still protects the screen somewhat and I feel like my phone is safe using it.
I'm thinking if getting the incipio feather case http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AMAJCTS/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1361761617&sr=8-1&pi=SL75 trynna look for the cheapest place I can get it though either that or the diztronic case http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A9YJ48Q/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1361761751&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
Or maybe this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A7HYB3S/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1361762044&sr=8-3&pi=SL75 its an aluminum sticker like that covers the whole phone I'd figure this can act as my case at the same time keep the full feel of the slim design of the phone
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I'm thinking if getting the incipio feather case trynna look for the cheapest place I can get it though either that or the diztronic case
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I have a Incipio feather in BLK FS, its in really good condition, maybe 1-2 scratches... only used it for 1-2 weeks Only $10 shipped to you b/c I just bought a red case.
Let me know! Thx!
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I have a Incipio feather in BLK FS, its in really good condition, maybe 1-2 scratches... only used it for 1-2 weeks Only $10 shipped to you b/c I just bought a red case.
Let me know! Thx!
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Maybe..can you send or post pics for me?
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Maybe..can you send or post pics for me?
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See pix attached, comes w/ the box also.
That's nice, does it come in black? Can you show pics with it on the phone?
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I have the Seidio Active Case and absolutley love it. It gives you some real protection while adding some color and also offers a verticle belt clip that is compatible with the case.
i serching a Bag for the DNA have already ordered two, but none fit only for the butterfly because it fits, aahh
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That's nice, does it come in black? Can you show pics with it on the phone?
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Free if anyone in the Bay Area wants to teach me how to root the DNA.
I got the Seidio surface case too, I dont like the form factor as much as the Feather, the feather is more stylish IMO, the color on the Seidio is clearly superior but the case is thicker so it adds more bulk. I wish the feather came in red.
One thing to make sure on DNA when purchasing a case is that it has a hole on back so you can see the rear notification light....a lot of cases on the market don't have the extra hole...
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Does anyone wirelessly charge their DNA with the case on? I have an otterbox commuter case and have zero issues other then the charging. I noticed the DNA gets hot but then I noticed the rubber inner liner of the case. Anyone else have this issue?
just got the poetic palette slim case. nice fit, all the right holes (lol), very sleek. not much for protection if you drop the phone, but thats not going to happen (knock on wood)
RKnight1983 said:
I have the Seidio Active Case and absolutley love it. It gives you some real protection while adding some color and also offers a verticle belt clip that is compatible with the case.
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I realize this case is two pieces, a silicone piece and an outer hard shell. Is this hard shell metal or plastic? This case looks amazing, I've been eyeballing the red and black one to match the phones aesthetics, but the price is kinda steep. Thanks
Also one last thing, how much space is left around the headphone jack? My headphone jack has a wide plastic surrounding that doesn't allow me to insert the headphones all the way into the port while the case is on.
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The first case I got was the Diztronic. This was an excellent case, very very snug, it looks great and provides great protection. I also use a screen protector and I found out that the Diztronic fit so snug that it pushed up the edges of the screen protector. If you cut the corners of the screen protector this can remedy this problem. Another issue I found with the Diztronic was the headphone jack. I use Shure SE215 headphones, the jack input is very wide. With the case on the headphones wouldn't stay fully inserted. I did however find it very easy to cut the case around the headphone jack to allow the input to stay seated properly.
I've moved on to the Body Glove Dropsuit, this case is awesome. Like the Diztronic, it looks great, provides superior protection, allows access to the power and volume keys very easily (almost too easy), microphone and speaker cutouts and allows me to use an edge to edge screen protector. I've been using this case for several weeks now.
Note that both the Diztronic and the Body Glove DO NOT have a cut out for the notification light on the back of the phone.
Hope this helps!
Seidio Surface
I got the Seidio Surface case in black (not gonna worry about photos, I'm sure several exist on here or the web), and I am overall happy with it. It fits very nicely, doesn't add a lot of bulk, and all features are visible (lights and stuff).
One thing I am very happy about is the fact that it makes the power and volume buttons a little harder(?) to press. This makes me less likely to inadvertently run the ringtone volume down to silent just by picking up the phone, and I can put it into my backpack or lunch bag without pressing the power button and turning the screen on.
One slight irritation is that it caused the screen protector - which completely covers the screen - to bubble up on the edges where the case touches the screen edge, but that is minor - I could just trim the screen protector a little, if I was so inclined...
I like this case.
- Shane
I have the Otterbox defender. No worries about the safety of my phone. It also feels thin because it's way thinner than my old bionic case.
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Here is my quick review of the new Incipio DualPro Case. First I want to say sorry for the blurry pics. Wasn't taken with the best camera, but I wanted to get this up now.
Right off the bat this case feels great. It's almost gel-like. It's made of a hard shell, and very soft inner part, but both feel the same. It's like a feltish feel. Reminds me of the Nexus One's back. Even though it was hard plastic, it had that soft touch feel to it. The buttons are extremely easy to press thanks to the soft inside material being the cover instead of the hard outer shell, or individual pieces like the Spigen Neo-Hybrid. The overall thickness is also less compared to both the Neo-Hybrid and the Spigen Slim Armor. It almost feels like the naked phone without a case.
The cutouts are spot on too. Just like the Slim Armor. No complaints overall. Again the headphone port has a deep cutout, so you will need an extension, or just use headsets with thin jacks. Anything larger than the headphones that came with it won't fit. The camera is tucked in just enough, so there is no fear of it contacting any surface when put down, and the front is thick enough to protect any sort of surface if laid face down. I'm really happy with this case. For me it's a toss up between the Slim Armor and this with the Neo-Hybrid last. Both the Slim Armor and DualPro feel great in the hand, but the DualPro feels a bit better with the super soft touch feel. Great case that you can't go wrong with. The color is Cyan.
http://www.incipio.com/cases/samsung-smartphone-cases-accessories/samsung-galaxy-note-3-cases.html
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Thanks for the pictures & review, this may be my kind of case. One question though, how is the gripping on the sides? All I need in a case now is one that provide sufficient grip, since the Note 3 is so thin and slippery on the sides that sometimes it literally slides off my hands/grip.
The grip on the sides Isn't super slick but I wouldn't call it grippy either. I'd try and check it out in a VZW store first hand. My only complaint is the TPU insert doesn't have much rigidity around the home button and the speaker. So it snags and doesn't stay snug so to speak.
I'm probably going to return mine when my Uag arrives
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phiquantu said:
Thanks for the pictures & review, this may be my kind of case. One question though, how is the gripping on the sides? All I need in a case now is one that provide sufficient grip, since the Note 3 is so thin and slippery on the sides that sometimes it literally slides off my hands/grip.
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This is the only case so far that I'm really having an easy time holding. The Slim Armor was the best I thought, but this one is just a perfect increase in size over the naked phone. The rubbery texture is more than enough to grip. When you first put it on it may feel a bit slippery, but it's just the talcom powder they use in the molds for the silicone to be easy to get out. I wiped mine down, and now it's a soft rubbery grippy feeling case. I really like it a lot. Plus the sides are curved. There are no corners that you need to grip against like the Neo-Hybrid or Slim Armor. It's a very natural feeling to hold it since your fingers wrap the entire case. One bonus feature I found for me is the entire bottom is the very soft inner case, and the way I hold the phone I tend to put my pinky under the bottom as a brace. The soft gel really is easy on my finger. The other two case are hard on the bottom, and I would have to keep moving my pinky to stay comfy.
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The grip on the sides Isn't super slick but I wouldn't call it grippy either. I'd try and check it out in a VZW store first hand. My only complaint is the TPU insert doesn't have much rigidity around the home button and the speaker. So it snags and doesn't stay snug so to speak.
I'm probably going to return mine when my Uag arrives
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That's a good additon to mention. The top and bottom are both just the soft inner case. There is no hard outer shell to keep it pressed against the phone, so if you tend to put it in your pocket I can see it getting caught and pulled when you try to pull it out, but overall with it being on the case and used, it doesn't "wobble or flipflop" by itself. It's stiff enough to stay put, but easy enough to pull away with a slight tug.
Ah yeah I wasn't clear. It stays put until it snags coming in and out of my pocket. It's merely an annoyance.
My favorite thing about the case is how comfortable it is. Holding the phone naked now feels sharp and uncomfortable.
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Looks great!! Thanks for the review and your initial thoughts on it! Looks really good on your white GN3! I also bought a white GN3, so this is perfect for keying me know how this will look on mine! Thank you!!
One thing, you should put a link in the OP so readers can easily find this case, instead of having to search the web for it. Other than that, which you can easily fix with an edit, excellent review!
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stanglifemike said:
Looks great!! Thanks for the review and your initial thoughts on it! Looks really good on your white GN3! I also bought a white GN3, so this is perfect for keying me know how this will look on mine! Thank you!!
One thing, you should put a link in the OP so readers can easily find this case, instead of having to search the web for it. Other than that, which you can easily fix with an edit, excellent review!
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Link added to OP.
How'd you get your case so quickly? I pre-ordered directly from incipio.com about 2 weeks ago and still haven't received a shipping notice.
EDIT: Oh, apparently the blue and pink versions are shipping NOW, but the neutral white and black versions are taking a little longer. Ah well.
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How'd you get your case so quickly? I pre-ordered directly from incipio.com about 2 weeks ago and still haven't received a shipping notice.
EDIT: Oh, apparently the blue and pink versions are shipping NOW, but the neutral white and black versions are taking a little longer. Ah well.
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I'm special. LOL Yeah just as your edit said. I check sites daily, and when I see them in stock I order ASAP. That's how I get all my case in before everyone. I check first thing in the morning (around 8). I find I can order in the morning with "in stock" stuff, and by afternoon they are already out of stock.
I picked up my black case at a Verizon corporate store
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I picked up a DualPro SHINE, Brushed silver color, from the Verizon store, They were able to pick up the day note3 came out. They still sell them, It's a the best over the counter case you can get IMHO at the moment.
How does this case compare to the spigen bounce? I just ordered the bounce to try it out.
I loved this case on my SG4 but it was a Lint & Dust magnent. I think there is a correlation with most cases....the grippier the case...the more dust and lint it will attract. Just got a UAG case for my new note 3 and it sits perfectly inbetween Grip and Lint spectrum!
Just ordered mine from amazon. How easy / not easy is it to quickly take off and put back on? Like if I wanted to swap batteries in my phone, would it be this whole ordeal? Thanks
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It's very easy. One of the best cases if you need to do that. When it's on it's on good, but no fear of breaking something if you have to take it off.
Sent from a Galaxy Note 3 far, far away....
My older brother had the Shine version of the Incipio DualPro for his Galaxy Note II and it was pretty bulky with no easy way to take it off. I have the Spigen Slim Armor for my Galaxy Note 3 and considered it superior until I noticed a crack in the armor yesterday. It has never been dropped so I am pretty sure that it was caused by taking the phone in and out daily. I do this carefully one side at a time and push through from behind (camera opening) but it happened anyway. I would hope that the Note 3 version of the DualPro is easier.
Also, it was rounded so it probably wouldn't fit a flat metallic plate insert like the nGroove Snap uses. He also tried it with a Qi wireless receiver I sent him and it doesn't work through the case. I hope the Note 3 version is thinner.
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Picked up the grey and blue ones since they were $4.99 each with prime shipping.
Pretty good quality. The texture is really nice and soft yet still durable. Fitment was perfect. Very light. Replacing my slim spigen case with these.
LINK - Bear Motion Premium Slim Back Cover
Crazypinoy9 said:
Pretty good quality. The texture is really nice and soft yet still durable. Fitment was perfect. Very light. Replacing my slim spigen case with these.
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I have a green one and my only complaint is that it does accentuates pocket fluff getting stuck on the edge of the screen but overall that's not a big deal and I gotta say that on the whole I love it.
I really like that the phone lays flat with this and yet it doesn't make the phone feel bulky.
Case looks nice. Unfortunately I hate cases that don't fully cover the top or bottom
Just to clarify for potential buyers, the cases pictured are the sand cases. The regular premium case has no texture. I got 1 sand and one premium yesterday. I was hoping that the premium had a soft touch coating but it does not. I really like the sand case.
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it looks like the inside of the sand version is also sanded...will that scratch up the plastic/chrome band and back cover? thanks
looks like the inside of the sand version is also sanded...will that scratch up the plastic/chrome band and back cover?
SGN3
From the pics, it looks more sky blue than blue. Is that correct?
I picked up one of the sand black ones on a whim - love it. Great texture, good grip without being sticky (still slides in and out of pockets easily, which the stickier rubber ones do not).
No, there is no texture on the inside to scratch the phone, only outside. May still try a spigen, but super happy with this - would have been happy at $15-20, at $5 it's a no-brainer.
why do all slim fit covers not protect the top and bottom? i love that case, but have to have four sided protection.
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Picked up the grey and blue ones since they were $4.99 each with prime shipping.
Pretty good quality. The texture is really nice and soft yet still durable. Fitment was perfect. Very light. Replacing my slim spigen case with these.
LINK - Bear Motion Premium Slim Back Cover
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In for 1! Testing the gray one Thanks!
I got 5 difference cases so far for my 6. I had an Incipio Feather on my G2 and it was slim and grippy with good protection. I wanted to find something similar with minimal bulk because the phone is pretty massive already.
I got these:
Update: Gallery with 3 more cases
http://imgur.com/a/7qxVn
Update: Youtube video with grip tests
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjYrq1Ytyyo
Bear motion
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P22CILU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Tudia Ultra Slim
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OMMLLF0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ringke Slim
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O1531YC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
LK S Shape Slim
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OIZIPVY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Spigen Thin Fit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OH4HSFK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Orzly Exec-Armour
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P12CPE6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The phone is pretty big and slick on it's own as most of you know. I want something with a good grip that won't slide around easy and offers reasonable corner protection.
The grippiest by far is the Bear Motion. No contest on this one, it will not slip from your hand or surface. The only issue I have is it covers the sides really well, but the corners seem very exposed if you drop the phone at an angle.
The Tudia and the LK both had some grippy spots that were really nice (the clear parts of the case, the translucent was pretty slick), but overall they were not very great at all. While these rubbery cases would probably offer great protection all around, I really didn't like that they weren't all grippy, and the button covering bothered me. I found it hard to hit the buttons and tell which was which.
The Ringke case is very low profile. It also is around the entire phone making it very secure. I am sure it offers very good protection but it is not any grippier than the uncased phone, it might even be more slick and lead to more drops for me. It is also the only case I had a hard time removing the phone from, and I dropped my phone onto my tile counter getting it out of the case.
The Spigen case is great shape for me. It might be slightly thicker than the Ringke case overall, but not noticeable really. It is mostly open on the top and bottom, which I like a lot. Unfortunately it is pretty slick also and I don't like that one bit.
Based on my last case for my G2, I drop my phone on the corners a lot. I have attached a picture of the corners from my old case to show the damage, but the case probably saved my old screen.
I really like the Spigen case size and shape. I really dislike how slick it is. If I could combine it with the grip of the Bear Motion, that would be my ideal case. The plastic cases are fine, and the LK has some grip on the back for 25% of it, but I really dislike the button covers. I think I am going to have to go with the Ringke at the moment because it offers the most protection from falls (I hope). Since both it and the Spigen are slick and I will probably drop them, I want that extra coverage. Maybe I can find a way to rough it up a bit as well. I am hoping Incipio makes a nice soft touch case for the phone soon, as I will snatch that up right away.
I am going to give them all some time in the drivers seat though, because I am not sure what will work out best. Will I drop the phone less because of the Bear Motion grip, meaning that it would be better even though the corners are exposed? Only time will tell, but the floors in my house are tile and I hope to keep my glass in a non-cracked condition.
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I talked a lot about grippiness of cases in that, and I didn't have the Soft Feel versions of the Ringke or Spigen. I got those and I also got an Orzly case as well.
I put all the cases on a fairly slick book and raised the book until they fell so you could get an idea of each case's mu. You can tell how grippy the cases are by watching how fast they slide and at what angle they start sliding.
The Soft feel versions of the Ringke and Spigen are way better to hold than the other variations for me. As you can tell from the video they are vast improvements on their slick counterparts for grip.
The Orzly was pretty comparable to those cases. It feels a little grippier in hand, and has reasonable corner protection for me. I also like that it comes in colors with grip instead of just black, which I am not too fond of. It is the only case that just has a cutout with no protection around the front of the buttons. I also kind of like that as nothing gets in the way of button pressing for volume and power.
As you see from the video, the Bear Motion is by far the grippiest, but it seems fatter than most and offers the worst corner protection
Great to see all these other cases. I got the Bear Motion in black due to my previous experiences with them, and I love mine. I wasn't so worried about drop protection as I was grip. If the phone weren't so dang slippery I wouldn't have a case at all . The Bear Motion cured that for me of course, and I like how it fits tight and smooth with no wiggle or creaking. Perfect for my needs
Great post. I'm patiently waiting delivery of my Bear Motion and SF Black Ringke slim cases.
I see you got the gun metal ringke slim. It is as slippery as the phone itself indeed. So is the white one. I just got the black SF one and it is totally different. Grippy, although I don't know how it compares in grippyness to a bear motion. The SF black ringke slim is exactly like the Nexus 5 black back. Thanks for sharing your pics!
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I see you got the gun metal ringke slim. It is as slippery as the phone itself indeed. So is the white one. I just got the black SF one and it is totally different. Grippy, although I don't know how it compares in grippyness to a bear motion. The SF black ringke slim is exactly like the Nexus 5 black back. Thanks for sharing your pics!
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I have the SF Black ordered, it will be here Friday. I want that grip.
Is it still easy to press the buttons with the Bear Motion on? I had one for my MotoX and I couldn't stand how difficult it was to press the buttons given the lip.
You should try Orzly® - Exec-Armour. I order a white Exec it is grippy but I think the corner protection and could be better so that is where Ringke SF could come in. Here is the link for the Orly http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P12CNFW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a TUDIA I really like it. The buttons are easy to distinguish for me because of the gape between the power and volume rockers. I bought a clear one and since I also have some Cruzerlite cases I still say it's nice to have another solid TPU case. The addition of the button covers built into the case is why I bought this case and its better than I expected.
I'm going to buy s black one once its available with amazon prime.
Ringke-SLIM
Flexislim
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The Ringke case is very low profile. It also is around the entire phone making it very secure. I am sure it offers very good protection but it is not any grippier than the uncased phone, it might even be more slick and lead to more drops for me. It is also the only case I had a hard time removing the phone from, and I dropped my phone onto my tile counter getting it out of the case.
Edit: I ordered the SF Black Ringke, as it is supposedly pretty grippy. It won't be here until Friday, but I will update with pictures and opinion when I get it.
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I noticed you have the black Ringke Slim in the pictures. It's smooth like the other colors, not very grippy? I ask due to hearing from other sources saying it has more texture. Looks smooth to me.
When you say SF Black Ringke, do you mean the Ringke Fusion?
Thank you for the pictures and info. :good:
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I noticed you have the black Ringke Slim in the pictures. It's smooth like the other colors, not very grippy? I ask due to hearing from other sources saying it has more texture. Looks smooth to me.
When you say SF Black Ringke, do you mean the Ringke Fusion?
Thank you for the pictures and info. :good:
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The "black" Ringke in OP is actually gunmetal, it is actually the Amazon link listed in the OP. The SF Black is the same case, but black with SF (Soft Feel perhaps?), it is also in the Amazon link but as another color. The other colors don't have the soft touch, and are apparently more slippery due to this. I only have the SF Black, so I can't comment on the others.
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The "black" Ringke in OP is actually gunmetal, it is actually the Amazon link listed in the OP. The SF Black is the same case, but black with SF (Soft Feel perhaps?), it is also in the Amazon link but as another color. The other colors don't have the soft touch, and are apparently more slippery due to this. I only have the SF Black, so I can't comment on the others.
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So it is in fact soft? Has texture for some grip?
I have a white slim right now. I like it, but it is smooth and slick. I'm interested in the black if it has added grip.
Clarkkent434 said:
You should try Orzly® - Exec-Armour. I order a white Exec it is grippy but I think the corner protection and could be better so that is where Ringke SF could come in. Here is the link for the Orly http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P12CNFW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I ordered one, I will take pictures tomorrow when it comes in.
natezire71 said:
Is it still easy to press the buttons with the Bear Motion on? I had one for my MotoX and I couldn't stand how difficult it was to press the buttons given the lip.
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I think it is easier than the MotoX. I have used a 2013 X with a bear motion case and I found it easier than that, but it is still slightly thicker than the Spigen and Ringke so that might make it a little more difficult.
Andromjb said:
I noticed you have the black Ringke Slim in the pictures. It's smooth like the other colors, not very grippy? I ask due to hearing from other sources saying it has more texture. Looks smooth to me.
When you say SF Black Ringke, do you mean the Ringke Fusion?
Thank you for the pictures and info. :good:
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I purchased the Gunmetal. I learned that was soft feel and it is only the SF black that has that property.
cupfulloflol said:
The "black" Ringke in OP is actually gunmetal, it is actually the Amazon link listed in the OP. The SF Black is the same case, but black with SF (Soft Feel perhaps?), it is also in the Amazon link but as another color. The other colors don't have the soft touch, and are apparently more slippery due to this. I only have the SF Black, so I can't comment on the others.
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This is correct, I thought the Gunmetal looked like the black, and didn't realize there was a difference in texture when I ordered.
All the ringke slims EXCEPT for the "SF Black" model are the same material. Slick slippery plastic almost identical to the Nexus 6 native back. The SF Black is soft touch/softfeel exactly like the native back of the black Nexus 5. That being said, all the ringke slim models are very nice cases, the best IMO as far as minimal and solid build.
Spigen thin black is nice... Adds grip without girth. And for a general bump protector its good. But lacks good corner protection from drop, and if you screen down on a table, without a screen protector, the glass is flush with the case and screen damage can happen...
rustid said:
I think it is easier than the MotoX. I have used a 2013 X with a bear motion case and I found it easier than that, but it is still slightly thicker than the Spigen and Ringke so that might make it a little more difficult.
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So, comparing it to the Ringke, which is easier to press buttons?
natezire71 said:
So, comparing it to the Ringke, which is easier to press buttons?
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Ringke, hands down. But Bear Motion is not hard for me to press by any means.
For me quicksand style cases are the best. In not typically a phone dropper so coverage is less important than grip. The bear motion cases are great. Super slim and super grippy.
natezire71 said:
So, comparing it to the Ringke, which is easier to press buttons?
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Most Ringke cases have exposed buttons, so they are easily accessible. I love their designs. You can check my gallery here if you want to see the power and volume rockers up close.
Andromjb said:
Most Ringke cases have exposed buttons, so they are easily accessible. I love their designs. You can check my gallery here if you want to see the power and volume rockers up close.
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I have a Ringke Slim Crystal. I don't care for the clear look, so I'm going to return it. However, I like the Bear Motion cases--but am concerned for how easy/difficult it is to press the buttons, given my previous experience with the MotoX's version.