I just received my Spigen Bounce from Spigen's site but the one they sent me has this ugly dot like hole. It's not a cut out for mic. I am OC so this really bothers me out. Anyone with similar case has this too or should I send this back to spigen?
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These photos are from a friend anyway but I have similar thing.
It looks like a defective case. I'd send it back.
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I'm not quite sure if my bounce has this, too. But it looks like the injection point for the mold of the case. So I didn't bother if I have the same thing on my bounce. But if you want, I can check tonight once I get home from work.
It can be inject point for the plastic rubber material. Doesnt look like a defect to me.
wandro3d said:
It can be inject point for the plastic rubber material. Doesnt look like a defect to me.
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This ^^^. Mine has the same one but much smaller/cleaner.
I just checked my case and the dotty thing is there. It looks smaller than yours though. I took a picture but don't know how to upload it here right from my phone. aah, looks like I found it.
i have 3 bounce all same as urs, 2 of them r replacement spigen kindly sent me due to other defects so i have 3
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Same on mine. I used the little scrapper you get in a bicycle tire patch kit and some heat from my benzomatic butane torch ?
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Well I expected a lot from Spigen but still it is a beautiful case and doesn't add any bulk at all.
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The Bounce is my favorite case...hands down. Nice protection, slim profile..and moderately priced. What's not to love?!
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Yep mine has the same thing. Not that serious to me and I done even notice it. Best case hands down.
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I have the same thing on my bounce but I don't recommend this case anymore if your prone to dropping your phone. I have a very small crack on the plastic trim (1mm) right above where the s-pen docks. I stood up at work near my desk and I was going to check my email by pulling the phone out my pocket. I lost grip and my phone fell back down in my pocket but had hit my desk; the phone never left my pocket. It only went about 3 to 4" inches but hit the corner of my desk. Took the bounce case off and noticed the hairline crack. Pretty sure it happened during this incident but regardless the protection near the s-pen is weak on this case. With the case on you don't see the very small split but I still have to explain it when I sale the phone.
I got the Bounce in grey about a week after the phone was available at Sprint, so mine was in or near their initial production run. Mine also has this place, but looks slightly smaller than yours. I've noticed it before, but it doesn't bother me. The Bounce is my absolute favorite case for this phone! I really don't care for any of the other cases available.
Anyway, after a few months if using this case daily, it still looks the same as it did the day I got it. Many cases discolor or the finish gets a little worn over time, so I'm happy that my Bounce hasn't done that!
For as cdmoore74, I highly doubt the incident he referenced is how is phone was cracked. The phone wouldn't get a crack from a 3-4" fall, even if there was no case on it at all! I think this case offers great protection, especially considering it's small size!
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does it really not add any bulk? from the pictures it looks like it adds A LOT of bulk.
pham818 said:
does it really not add any bulk? from the pictures it looks like it adds A LOT of bulk.
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it does add bulk. But it's not as much as my Otterbox defender added to my Motorola razr HD.
I exchanged the bounce with the neo sgp though. Bulk is approximately the same (maybe slightly more), but the rim on the neo sgp is holding the case in place around the straight edges of the phone. With the bounce, I was always a little annoyed that it bulged outward at the top rim a little. Really not much, but it bothered me.
Is this less bulky than the Spigen SlimArmor?
Cause i think it feels annoying after 2 months of use :/ Getting a little bit tired..
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it does add bulk. But it's not as much as my Otterbox defender added to my Motorola razr HD.
I exchanged the bounce with the neo sgp though. Bulk is approximately the same (maybe slightly more), but the rim on the neo sgp is holding the case in place around the straight edges of the phone. With the bounce, I was always a little annoyed that it bulged outward at the top rim a little. Really not much, but it bothered me.
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thanks. i want some protection for my phone but really wanna keep it slim. using an aluminum bumper right now, it feels like its not even on there (thats a good thing for me) but i get bored of my cases really fast so i like looking for new ones.
pham818 said:
thanks. i want some protection for my phone but really wanna keep it slim. using an aluminum bumper right now, it feels like its not even on there (thats a good thing for me) but i get bored of my cases really fast so i like looking for new ones.
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maybe because of the angle but believe me, it add way less bulk than other case but offers decent protection. I dropped my Note 3 from 5 ft above and not even a single scratch or dent.
swani said:
Is this less bulky than the Spigen SlimArmor?
Cause i think it feels annoying after 2 months of use :/ Getting a little bit tired..
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It is thinner and adds a little less bulk than the slim armor.
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Nothing that a 25W soldering iron with chisel tip cannot fix. Better control if you have a temperature adjustable soldering workstation. Just smooth it out a bit and use either steel wool or 400 sandpaper to blend it. Most IM products will have this and there's little to be done to hide it and post finishing as described adds labor cost. Most people don't care. I'm somewhat OC and thus come up with my own means to make it close to perfect as possible. Unless of course, it happens to be a gross manufacturing defect.
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I have the same thing on my bounce but I don't recommend this case anymore if your prone to dropping your phone. I have a very small crack on the plastic trim (1mm) right above where the s-pen docks. I stood up at work near my desk and I was going to check my email by pulling the phone out my pocket. I lost grip and my phone fell back down in my pocket but had hit my desk; the phone never left my pocket. It only went about 3 to 4" inches but hit the corner of my desk. Took the bounce case off and noticed the hairline crack. Pretty sure it happened during this incident but regardless the protection near the s-pen is weak on this case. With the case on you don't see the very small split but I still have to explain it when I sale the phone.
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I have this case and this same crack you described, only difference is I've never dropped mine...
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Related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1LFYoidMLg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Update. Drop tests. 3 trials more like throw tests haha
www.YouTube.com/anotherreviewerguy
How's the sound on this case? I have the Platinum (branded seidio case by BestBuy) but the rubber covers the mic hole muffling the sound. I wanted to make sure that the mic hole was unobstructed.
I've had no complaints so far. I tested it just now and heard no muffling
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A little update. I dropped my phone in the street off the bed of my truck. The case took all the impact from what I can see but it didn't get scratched up or anything. I love this thing
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Best case on the market right now for the Evo 3D. Just received mine 2 days ago. So far I've tried obviously all the cases we have here at TPU-Cases, which are great, but lets be honest TPU doesnt provide a lot of protection, the Otterbox Commuter, Case-Mate Pop, and now the Case-Mate Tough. The Tough is actually less bulky then the Pop and feels great in your hand. You will definitely not drop your phone when you have this case on! Also a bit easier to get the Tough off the phone then the Pop or the TPU cases since the inner layer is a removable silicone. No way can you get the Pop off the phone without pulling off the battery door too. I've figured out how to take the TPU cases off without pulling off the battery door as well, but it's not the easiest thing in the world. I definitely recommend the Case-Mate Tough. I'd be surprised if the defender really provided too much more protection and its a much smaller form factor. I wish the Tough or the Pop would fit in the iGrip car dock. It's damn close. You can use the dock to hold the phone but you wont be able to charge the phone with the dock. If it wasnt for that I would use the Tough full time. As it is now I switch back and forth between the Tough and one of the TPU-Cases Smoke Matte cases.
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Best case on the market right now for the Evo 3D. Just received mine 2 days ago. So far I've tried obviously all the cases we have here at TPU-Cases, which are great, but lets be honest TPU doesnt provide a lot of protection, the Otterbox Commuter, Case-Mate Pop, and now the Case-Mate Tough. The Tough is actually less bulky then the Pop and feels great in your hand. You will definitely not drop your phone when you have this case on! Also a bit easier to get the Tough off the phone then the Pop or the TPU cases since the inner layer is a removable silicone. No way can you get the Pop off the phone without pulling off the battery door too. I've figured out how to take the TPU cases off without pulling off the battery door as well, but it's not the easiest thing in the world. I definitely recommend the Case-Mate Tough. I'd be surprised if the defender really provided too much more protection and its a much smaller form factor. I wish the Tough or the Pop would fit in the iGrip car dock. It's damn close. You can use the dock to hold the phone but you wont be able to charge the phone with the dock. If it wasnt for that I would use the Tough full time. As it is now I switch back and forth between the Tough and one of the TPU-Cases Smoke Matte cases.
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Couldn't agree more. So far its been better than the otterbox
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Best case for the first evo 3d. I have had this case for 2 weeks ago and I have zero. Complaints. great fit looks nice
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Best case on the market right now for the Evo 3D. Just received mine 2 days ago. So far I've tried obviously all the cases we have here at TPU-Cases, which are great, but lets be honest TPU doesnt provide a lot of protection, the Otterbox Commuter, Case-Mate Pop, and now the Case-Mate Tough. The Tough is actually less bulky then the Pop and feels great in your hand. You will definitely not drop your phone when you have this case on! Also a bit easier to get the Tough off the phone then the Pop or the TPU cases since the inner layer is a removable silicone. No way can you get the Pop off the phone without pulling off the battery door too. I've figured out how to take the TPU cases off without pulling off the battery door as well, but it's not the easiest thing in the world. I definitely recommend the Case-Mate Tough. I'd be surprised if the defender really provided too much more protection and its a much smaller form factor. I wish the Tough or the Pop would fit in the iGrip car dock. It's damn close. You can use the dock to hold the phone but you wont be able to charge the phone with the dock. If it wasnt for that I would use the Tough full time. As it is now I switch back and forth between the Tough and one of the TPU-Cases Smoke Matte cases.
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Just ordered one. I have the barely there case but the lack of protection it offers me is disappointing. Looking forward to getting the Tough in the mail thursday.
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Just ordered one. I have the barely there case but the lack of protection it offers me is disappointing. Looking forward to getting the Tough in the mail thursday.
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I'm sure you'll like it. I have three cases right now and this one has been the best. I will put up a review on the commuter and also a side by side comparison on the two.
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I'm sure you'll like it. I have three cases right now and this one has been the best. I will put up a review on the commuter and also a side by side comparison on the two.
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That would be interesting. How goes the size vs. the commuter?
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That would be interesting. How goes the size vs. the commuter?
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About the same actually. It seems the case-mate is slightly thicker. Ill post pictures up later and the video tonight
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people really like this that much more than the active case by seidio? disregard the complains about the tabs breaking though as ive never had that happen here and they deff seem more sturdy than the 4G's case was.
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people really like this that much more than the active case by seidio? disregard the complains about the tabs breaking though as ive never had that happen here and they deff seem more sturdy than the 4G's case was.
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I had 3 active cases for my original EVO 4G, all of the plastic parts ended up snapping off or breaking. I respect the case for protecting my phone but I got tired of being out 20 bucks every time the case did its job.
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I had 3 active cases for my original EVO 4G, all of the plastic parts ended up snapping off or breaking. I respect the case for protecting my phone but I got tired of being out 20 bucks every time the case did its job.
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take it u drop ur phone on the corner a lot? lol
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take it u drop ur phone on the corner a lot? lol
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Normal waist high drops or drops from my lap or something while I'm sitting. Nothing too extreme. Normal expectations for a case.
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Normal waist high drops or drops from my lap or something while I'm sitting. Nothing too extreme. Normal expectations for a case.
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+1. The one I had on the Evo broke twice. On the Evo 3d I cracked it from a drop off a desk so I canned it.
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As you can see the tough case is slightly thicker but it does feel like a stronger case. And I can't say enough on the rubberized finish it has. As a plus, the corners on the tough case are part of the hard backplate whereas the commuters corners are just silicone.
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As you can see the tough case is slightly thicker but it does feel like a stronger case. And I can't say enough on the rubberized finish it has. As a plus, the corners on the tough case are part of the hard backplate whereas the commuters corners are just silicone.
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Damn shame the Commuter covers all the ports. They'll eventually tear off. The Tough doesn't cover any, does it?
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Damn shame the Commuter covers all the ports. They'll eventually tear off. The Tough doesn't cover any, does it?
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No the tough has no coverings on ports, but really the commuter only covers one which is the charging port. They both leave the headaet jack uncovered.
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Do they make a holster for this case? I had the same case for my OGEvo, but have been rocking the Platinum one with holster from Best Buy. Kind of like not having big phone in my pocket.... But I really liked the case
As much as I love how sturdy the otterbox commuter is, it really does add some girth to the rezound. Occasionally I would like to have the protection of a case without the bulk.
Any recommendations out there?
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Good title for post. I'm looking for the exact same thing. I haven't bought any cases yet.
Guess the ideal case functionality wise is thinnest possible, max protection, good quality material, solid but easy to remove if you have to pull the battery, reasonable price and has a KICK STAND!!!
Been searching but nothing AFAIK. So currently my phone is naked in it's original birthday suit. I do have a leather belt case to carry it though; but would love the extra protection in case of drops and kickstand for setting it on table.
No love for rezound... accessories are so slow to come out or are out of stock (eg. case with kickstand... htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-hard-shell-kickstand-case.html.
Anyone ever get this case? Has it ever been in stock? And is it good? Otherwise I won't wait for this case and move on.
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
Seidio active is pretty sweet but I wouldn't call it thin. I'm not a case guy but have realized if I'm going to use one, it better work. I've yet to see a thin case that gives me the confidence that this one does.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
Have you tried the "High Gloss Silicone Cover" that they sell at the Verizon store? I was very skeptical about it when I saw it in the store, but since there weren't many choices at the time, I tested it out and was pleasantly surprised.
It's smooth on the outside, yet gives you enough grip that the phone will not slip out of your hands. It also fits the phone VERY snug.
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
Case-mate's barely there cases are very minimalistic. http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Rezound-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Rezound-Barely-There-Cases.asp
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I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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It's funny that you mention that case as I just ordered it yesterday on Amazon. I am not normally a fan of cheap cases, but the reviews were not bad, and for 5 dollars shipped may as well try it out.
Casemate "barely there" cases are pretty nice.
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I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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I got that before my phone got here and i love it for the price.. doesnt really get stuck in my pocket like others have... for 5 dollars you cant beat it people
This is the case I use and love it. It fits the Rezound perfectly.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-tpu-cases.html
Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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Rogueharvest said:
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
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For me, the whole point of having a case is to have my device protected. So, if I have a little more bulk as the price, i do not mind. I have seen so many people complain (not here) about a case being ugly or too bulky, and then they drop their phone and break it to pieces.
Which is better? Keepin yuor phone pretty and having to spend another $500 dollars on a replacement the third time you drop it, or just et a good case.
A thin case is no good for me. I commute in a subway and walk everywhere. I have dropped my Rez several times, and am so happy to have a Diztronic tpu case for the extended battery and a Otterbox Commuter for the stock battery.
i wouldn't trust a thin plastic case for anything.
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Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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I like this one too. First I've seen with the cutout for the beats logo
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I would recommend the cm barely there case if it were under 10 bucks. Had one on the thunderbolt and it actually saved the phone many times from 4 foot drops. Only got a few tiny nicks on the top edges of the phone oh and a slight crack on the case itself. About 2mm long. Screen on the tb still looks perfect even after 3 drops to the face. I do have a cheap screen protector installed on it though
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+1 for Case-Mate Barely There. Totally minimalistic and yet provides just enough protection.
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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Marcismo55 said:
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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+1 on the Seidio Surface. Feels great in the hand
I believe verizon sells a case/holster combo that comes with a built in kickstand for $30. Doesnt seem bad at all. Check out fleabay or amazon. im sure you can find one there for less than half the price.
Bubbled said:
anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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Coming from a speck, I was looking for a case that would both keep my phone out of my pocket and not pick up scratches as easily as the speck.
Decided to go with the seidio active case and clip combo and in my opinion the cons out weigh the pros especially at a $50 price point
Pros:
1. Case looks great and doesn't add much bulk
2. Clip is sturdy and fits the phone snug
case has decent grip
Cons:
1. The way the clip is designed, the rubber of the case almost always peals back from the top when trying to snap it in the clip.
I used the case for about a week and the rubber is already somewhat stretched out.
2. Also, the rubber smells terrible. Reminds me of a unused garbage can liner.
3. The rubber picks up lint and dirt like there is no tomorrow.
On the plus side, the speck case fits the clip great and that solves one of my issues.
All and all, the case is ok but definitely not worth $50 so its going back.
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I had the issue with the silicon catching the holster clip innitially, but quickly learned to hold the phone so the my index nuckle pushed the clip back as I holstered it. Sounds odd, but it actually takes no effort or even thought after doing it a few times.
I've heard the complaint of smell from alot of products lately, and they seem to be hit or miss. Obviously your not in the habbit of sniffing your phone, so it must be pretty strong, guessing you can smell it while you talk? My neighbor anD I bought the exact same matress (tempur pedic) at the exact same time from the exact same store and got them delivered on the same truck on the same day. His had a horrible plastic/chemical smell that took a couple days to go away with his bedroom windows open. Mine didn't smell at all unless I burried my nose in it and only on the first day. I've heard of this happening on a host of different products and it's very strange on how spuratic it is.
I paid under $40 for mine, got it from mobile city and feel it was appropriately priced. You may want to take a look at the Reiko (spelling?) for cheap on ebay. It is bulky, but very inexpensive, or the two models by Trident. One is released, one will be very soon. They are around the same price point and have a proven track history. I'm just not 100% on he holster design.
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I had the issue with the silicon catching the holster clip innitially, but quickly learned to hold the phone so the my index nuckle pushed the clip back as I holstered it. Sounds odd, but it actually takes no effort or even thought after doing it a few times.
I've heard the complaint of smell from alot of products lately, and they seem to be hit or miss. Obviously your not in the habbit of sniffing your phone, so it must be pretty strong, guessing you can smell it while you talk? My neighbor anD I bought the exact same matress (tempur pedic) at the exact same time from the exact same store and got them delivered on the same truck on the same day. His had a horrible plastic/chemical smell that took a couple days to go away with his bedroom windows open. Mine didn't smell at all unless I burried my nose in it and only on the first day. I've heard of this happening on a host of different products and it's very strange on how spuratic it is.
I paid under $40 for mine, got it from mobile city and feel it was appropriately priced. You may want to take a look at the Reiko (spelling?) for cheap on ebay. It is bulky, but very inexpensive, or the two models by Trident. One is released, one will be very soon. They are around the same price point and have a proven track history. I'm just not 100% on he holster design.
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Yeah the smell is the one thing that is really bothering me. I catch a whiff of it after talking on the phone or even when im just holding it.
As for the clip, I wouldn't mind doing the workaround you suggested however the fact that the rubber has stretched out over the course of five days is totally unacceptable. I haven't even been that rough with the case to justify it already loosing its original shape.
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I quit using mine, and have stuck to the 10 dollar one I found on the web.
Not as much protection as the Seidio, but I'm always VERY careful with my
phone.
Like I said, it won't offer anywhere near the protection as the Seidio case, but,
it serves the purpose I want it for. The belt clip. Slips in and out without problem, but is snug. Also has a kick stand if you pull the clip out and drop
down the wire holder.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260961000978&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123
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I sent Seidio an email with my observations of the case/clip combo.
They do have an email for technical support...might not hurt to let them
know. I also threw in some photos.
I agree the active case top edge is too soft, but I do the same trick as Chief Geek and push the spring loaded top up put my phone in and let it down with one hand. I even did that with the surface cases which are rigid bit I guess I just do it automatically. I have never just pressed the case in and let it snap into place.
That said, I do like having a nice rigid holster to carry my phone, freeing up my pockets. I do like the surface cases better, but I guess Seidio felt they wanted to offer more protection to a larger more expensive phone.
p51d007 said:
I quit using mine, and have stuck to the 10 dollar one I found on the web.
Not as much protection as the Seidio, but I'm always VERY careful with my
phone.
Like I said, it won't offer anywhere near the protection as the Seidio case, but,
it serves the purpose I want it for. The belt clip. Slips in and out without problem, but is snug. Also has a kick stand if you pull the clip out and drop
down the wire holder.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260961000978&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123
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I sent Seidio an email with my observations of the case/clip combo.
They do have an email for technical support...might not hurt to let them
know. I also threw in some photos.
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Hey thanks for the link. I just ordered that case. I was like 13 and change as I paid for the upgraded shipping. I too am extremely carefully with my phone so the case providing minimum protection is not an issue. Ill post back with my review when I get it.
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wow is that a new case? looks filthy
u didnt lie about saying it catches lint n dirt
I had called seidio about the issue when I got my combo about the silicone being too soft. They said I could send back the case and keep the holster and they would credit back the amount of the case itself. I am using the speck case with the seidio holster but I got a discount on the speck case.
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The only problem I've had with the combo is that the top microphone hole slowly drifts over time. I'm hoping it's not going to affect recording or call quality.
I have a pretty sensitive nose, but my case smells just fine. No worse than anything else I've used, it's a pretty bland, neutral scent.
I agree the rubber where the clip attaches (and right above the upper mic incidentally) should be a bit tougher. But since the soft case is all one piece, putting something stronger there I feel would make it more fragile along the seams. Either way, I'd never just push it into the clip. I always lift the clip, place the phone, and lower it into place. Didn't take long to get used to that.
I have noticed it picks up lint easily, but I have yet to notice a scratch or any dirt on it. All in all though, I really feel like this is the best case I've ever had for a phone. However it is definitely the most expensive as well... :/
They need to come out with the surface case. Best Seidio case ever.
Eddie Bombay said:
They need to come out with the surface case. Best Seidio case ever.
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+1 to that. Hope it fits the active holster so I don't have to buy another combo. Or build a kickstand into case.
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Alright While I was looking for a metal bumper I stumbled upon this one on Amazon.
It's shipped from California not Hong Kong/ China So you get to skip on that super long wait.
It Fits I717 and the N7000
I've Received my Bumper it took about 2 days from shipping date to receive with standard shipping so that was a plus.
My thoughts so far, Even with Armor Suit on my sides and back Coupled with my Glas.t Screen protector it fits very snug.
And when I say Very snug I Mean Pretty F*cking tight.
It has sufficient padding inside the bumper so it will keep your note nice and safe.
The quality of the bumper is great! The sliding piece is smooth on the bottom so it WILL NOT Scratch your screen.
The buttons are about 50% harder to press but it is still reasonable.
I recommend this to those who love the minimalist style. Just couple it with the Glas.t and the Armor suit and your set!
Cons:
The buttons are harder to press
It's hard to remove the back cover.
Slight signal drop
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^ It's a little propped up since I didnt push it in all the way otherwise it is Hella flush.
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Alright While I was looking for a metal bumper I stumbled upon this one on Amazon.
It's shipped from California not Hong Kong/ China So you get to skip on that super long wait.
I'll edit this post and make a Review when I receive the bumper.
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Will it fit i717 since it says N7000
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Will it fit i717 since it says N7000
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Yes it'll fit the i717 , The only external difference between the two is the home button.
But by the looks of it wouldnt it be hard to push vol buttons/power buttons??
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But by the looks of it wouldnt it be hard to push vol buttons/power buttons??
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Definitely looks like it would be... would be nice to see different colors. Can't for the review OP
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Wow it says item weight is 3lbs, LOL.
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I have the SZLF branded bumper case (looks the same except for the logo). I need a bumper case because of a 5000mah battery & humped replacement back cover. The power button and volume rocker are harder to push because they are recessed. I really like the power button being recessed because now my phone NEVER attempts to turn on by hitting a pen in my shirt pocket (come to think of it, I might be able to remove the lock screen.... I'll have to try that). I hold my note in my left hand (I'm right handed) and my left index finger easily turns the phone on and off. Using my thumb on the volume rocker takes a lot more effort/force to have any effect.
The bad: with these types of bumper cases the bottom portion of the locking hoop is kind of loose and gets looser over time (it bowed away from the phone along the bottom. The hoop just popped off for me (I've had it for 3 weeks) and I had to put a couple of small bends in it to keep it in place. The hoop may also scratch you screen or screen protector when you put it on.
i just ordered one of these as well, didnt really want to wait to get it in from HK so I guess we will see when I get it too.
I was thinking about the top scratching the screen because it looks like it slides from the bottom to attach at the top. I dont have a screen protector on it as of yet so guess I will just have to be careful.
Hopefully this case has a bit of slack since I do have the glas.t Installed. x)
So I just got mine in the mail... Thank you next day delivery ^_^
and I got to say its really nice
It fits real snugg with the glass protector
It barely even fit!!
But its really good quality and no rattles or anything lose
Only downside is that its really hard to push
Power and Volume buttons
But that's OK with me
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Interesting. How much bulk do you guys think it adds? I wish we could grab some higher res and light photos.
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Interesting. How much bulk do you guys think it adds? I wish we could grab some higher res and light photos.
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Doesn't add much
With the bumper on it doesn't feel too different when my phone is in my pocket
It is heavier
But not to the point where it'll male you sag
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xCeejayy said:
Alright While I was looking for a metal bumper
It's shipped from California not Hong Kong/ China So you get to skip on that super long wait.
It Fits I717 and the N7000
I've Received my Bumper it took about 2 days from shipping date to receive with standard shipping so that was a plus.
My thoughts so far, Even with Armor Suit on my sides and back Coupled with my Glas.t Screen protector it fits very snug.
And when I say Very snug I Mean Pretty tight.
It has sufficient padding inside the bumper so it will keep your note nice and safe.
The quality of the bumper is great! The sliding piece is smooth on the bottom so it WILL NOT Scratch your screen.
The buttons are about 50% harder to press but it is still reasonable.
I recommend this to those who love the minimalist style. Just couple it with the Glas.t and the Armor suit and your set!
^ It's a little propped up since I didnt push it in all the way otherwise it is Hella flush.
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i have been using mine for about a week now, yes the buttons are very hard to reach, but it stops me from accidentally hitting them like I always do so its ok by me.
size is 87mm x 150mm x 11.5mm
Feels very nice, though I am not sure if the OP has glass on glass or just a stick on protector, but mine seemed nice and snug with nothing on. I used a fingernail tip to go under the top edge to slide it on and keep it from touching the screen. I am very happy so far.
Hasher76 said:
i have been using mine for about a week now, yes the buttons are very hard to reach, but it stops me from accidentally hitting them like I always do so its ok by me.
size is 87mm x 150mm x 11.5mm
Feels very nice, though I am not sure if the OP has glass on glass or just a stick on protector, but mine seemed nice and snug with nothing on. I used a fingernail tip to go under the top edge to slide it on and keep it from touching the screen. I am very happy so far.
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I Have the glass on glass on it's a very very tight fit x)
Is it actual metal or is it plastic painted like metal
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I wanna know also, if its metal, would'nt it suppress the signal?
I got this one and yes, this galaxy note case is made from aluminum. Very solid.
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I wanna know also, if its metal, would'nt it suppress the signal?
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I have not noticed mine suppressing the signal.
bmstrong said:
Interesting. How much bulk do you guys think it adds? I wish we could grab some higher res and light photos.
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Being a bumper it doesn't add much bulk but it does have a different feel, I'll try to see If I can find my DSLR and re-upload some photos.
mariol66 said:
Is it actual metal or is it plastic painted like metal
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It is pure aluminum. Cold to the touch and very solid!
Elpidio said:
I wanna know also, if its metal, would'nt it suppress the signal?
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It wouldn't suppress the signal since The Note isn't like the iPhone 4/4S where the antenna is on the sides. Our Antenna is on the bottom portion of our phone so this case does not interfere with signal.
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Being a bumper it doesn't add much bulk but it does have a different feel, I'll try to see If I can find my DSLR and re-upload some photos.
It is pure aluminum. Cold to the touch and very solid!
It wouldn't suppress the signal since The Note isn't like the iPhone 4/4S where the antenna is on the sides. Our Antenna is on the bottom portion of our phone so this case does not interfere with signal.
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Sweet can pm a link?
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I was looking for a review on YouTube but couldn't find any I don't understand how to sit it in landscape mode with the provided front clip on case
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I was looking for a review on YouTube but couldn't find any I don't understand how to sit it in landscape mode with the provided front clip on case
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WOW! Throw it to the wall! jk! You will have to fix the wall after if you did...
How's the screen protector?
bob60626 said:
How's the screen protector?
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Its fine little dust particles creep in smh I hate that lol maybe I get one of those air blowers from staples or something
Worth it?
phillyrican said:
Its fine little dust particles creep in smh I hate that lol maybe I get one of those air blowers from staples or something
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My past otterbox, I cut the film off and just used a different screen protector for that same reason (dust particles). Tough to do to a $60 dollar case.
May have to pull the trigger and get one of these and take a little grief from the wife. I will defend my purchase by saying, "I dont want to crack the screen again like with my Note 2" (sad day).
azpatterson3 said:
My past otterbox, I cut the film off and just used a different screen protector for that same reason (dust particles). Tough to do to a $60 dollar case.
May have to pull the trigger and get one of these and take a little grief from the wife. I will defend my purchase by saying, "I dont want to crack the screen again like with my Note 2" (sad day).
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Yea I hear you I got a little lucky I have a friend that works for at$t only paid $36 with his discount
azpatterson3 said:
My past otterbox, I cut the film off and just used a different screen protector for that same reason (dust particles). Tough to do to a $60 dollar case.
May have to pull the trigger and get one of these and take a little grief from the wife. I will defend my purchase by saying, "I dont want to crack the screen again like with my Note 2" (sad day).
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Yea I had the otterbox for the note 2 also on that case there was a kickstand on this there is no kickstand just the front plate that your supposed to the phone on I haven't figured it out yet
TAnk
its a damn TANK
I personally prefer ballistics cases. Those things will survive a nuclear war
SosaB said:
I personally prefer ballistics cases. Those things will survive a nuclear war
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Yeah I ordered one online for like 42 bucks after the returning customer discount honestly the otterbox felt like it was made out of cheap plastic all the way around it just felt ... well honestly it felt like junk I felt like if I dropped it the thing would just explode into a billion little small parts. The plastic wasnt very hard and would bend under small amounts of pressure the plastic cover felt like a super cheap cover that would be used for a display plastic on a toy box.
I am waiting to get my ballistic case before I review it but from what I have seen from all my past cases from them it will be a much better case. They tend to use hard plastic and gel outside covers for impact. I use to throw around my samsung infuse in its ballistic case just for fun never once did my phone get screwed up it still looks new and the case never opened. Hell half the time I had to just about break the case to open it XD!
I actually really like my Defender case. Granted, I have not dropped this beast, but the case (to me anyway) feels like it could take a pretty hard hit.
Is there a belt clip like others? I couldnt tell what that other piece looked like
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Is there a belt clip like others? I couldnt tell what that other piece looked like
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Nope, sadly no belt clip. The other piece functions as a multi-angle viewing stand.
Well that sucks
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A little bit. Overall though it's a solid case and I'm really happy with it. I'm accustomed to using the bodyglove cases so this thing is like a godsend, lol.
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Has anyone seen a good belt clip holster case like the defender. Really don't want this beast in my pocket
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Has anyone seen a good belt clip holster case like the defender. Really don't want this beast in my pocket
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The ballistic maxx has a belt clip
Here is the ballistic maxx case.
I think the case is nice its not as nice as the first ballistic case I got in the sense that the one I had before this was all in one but the case itself feels REALLY durable not cheap by any means its a super snug fit I can barely pull it apart when I am trying... As for the case itself it feels like there is a lot more protection to it than the otter case when I felt them side by side.
The case also comes with a limited lifetime warranty so thats nice they will replace it if a part breaks for free. Also my ballistic case was cheaper than the otter by almost 20 bucks. I got mine for 42 bucks plus free shipping but I also got a ten percent discount being a returning customer its normally 49.99 or something like that will free shipping. Great case if you ask me
Ill check it out. Does the clip feel pretty durable?
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Ill check it out. Does the clip feel pretty durable?
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Yeah the clip feels like I could hang from it LOL Its rather strong I have never had the clips from my cases break on me when I get ballistic cases at most the turning part of it gets lose but never has it broke on me the only part that has manage to break on me was the clip that holds the phone into the belt clip and thats was because I leaned over my truck bed and put all my weight on it. But they replaced the broken part for free all you do is send them a picture of it via email and they ship it the next day.
Edit: The clip does turn full 360 btw and it has little notches every small turn so you can set it to the angle you want and it will hold it. Doesnt spin around free and what not only after HEAVY use does it losen up and spin easyish I know my old clip use to spin a bit but thats because it was on my hip every day all day and moving around so much it use to move around after a while it losen the clip but it still managed to sit the way I wanted it to with no trouble just had a bit of play.
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Yeah the clip feels like I could hang from it LOL Its rather strong I have never had the clips from my cases break on me when I get ballistic cases at most the turning part of it gets lose but never has it broke on me the only part that has manage to break on me was the clip that holds the phone into the belt clip and thats was because I leaned over my truck bed and put all my weight on it. But they replaced the broken part for free all you do is send them a picture of it via email and they ship it the next day.
Edit: The clip does turn full 360 btw and it has little notches every small turn so you can set it to the angle you want and it will hold it. Doesnt spin around free and what not only after HEAVY use does it losen up and spin easyish I know my old clip use to spin a bit but thats because it was on my hip every day all day and moving around so much it use to move around after a while it losen the clip but it still managed to sit the way I wanted it to with no trouble just had a bit of play.
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Thanks ill check it out
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