im using the orange leather slickwrap from slickwraps.com. it has a nice leather texture and nice orange color similar to a brand new leather basketball. so far im really digging this wrap. it was easy to install. see video here. im going to use this wrap for a least a few weeks to give a more detailed review for long term use. this is a completely unbiased review. the only compensation is a free slickwrap sent to me randomly.
my thoughts so far:
the wrap offers 360 of protection and style. the package included the front, back, sides and top/bottom. there was also a nice microfiber cloth embroidered with the slickwraps.com logo an a squeegee with install directions on it. alongside the wrap, im using a tempered screen protector. when i applied the slickwrap over the tempered glass, i had to use a blow drier to soften the leather and adhesive so it molded to the curves and dips of my note 3. i feel as though the slickwrap offers good protection to the phone should you drop it from a height that it will only scuff your phone if bare. so far, this slickwrap is of good quality.
the good:
aesthetics. this slickwrap looks and feels awesome. the quality of the material used surpassed my expectations. i assumed that it was just a sticker that you peel and slap on. this is far from just a sticker. the texture is believable leather with its look and feel. the adhesive used does not leave residue when removed but yet, it stays in place. the true test of the adhesive will come soon. i always keep my phone in my front left pocket. pockets tend to accumulate debris (lent, sand, dust) and moisture (sweat). we will soon see the test of durability over time.
the bad:
my only complaint so far is the cutout strips for the sides and bottoms. the ir blaster hole was partially cut out. i had to use tweezers and an exacto knife to finish cutting out the hold. also on the strips, there is no cutouts for the many mic holes around the phone. there was only one that was cut out and its the one on the bottom next to the usb charge port. the others, i had to use a needle to pop a hole in. also with the strips, some align perfectly flush to one another ( 2 sides to top ) meet at the seams and the other (2 sides to bottom) overlap eachother. i hope over time that these overlaping pieces do not lose their grip.
conclusion:
i will report back in a week and review wear and tear... if there is any or not. also, if anything was to arise say today, i will post picts. i have it pictured with the orange smart s-view case just for comparison. i will be using the phone solo with just the wrap.
thanks for viewing. checkout the video on youtube and hit the thanks.:good:
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im using the orange leather slickwrap from slickwraps.com. it has a nice leather texture and nice orange color similar to a brand new leather basketball. so far im really digging this wrap. it was easy to install. see video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmxdu4SNpLs . im going to use this wrap for a least a few weeks to give a more detailed review for long term use. this is a completely unbiased review. the only compensation is a free slickwrap sent to me randomly.
my thoughts so far:
the wrap offers 360 of protection and style. the package included the front, back, sides and top/bottom. there was also a nice microfiber cloth embroidered with the slickwraps.com logo an a squeegee with install directions on it. alongside the wrap, im using a tempered screen protector. when i applied the slickwrap over the tempered glass, i had to use a blow drier to soften the leather and adhesive so it molded to the curves and dips of my note 3. i feel as though the slickwrap offers good protection to the phone should you drop it from a height that it will only scuff your phone if bare. so far, this slickwrap is of good quality.
the good:
aesthetics. this slickwrap looks and feels awesome. the quality of the material used surpassed my expectations. i assumed that it was just a sticker that you peel and slap on. this is far from just a sticker. the texture is believable leather with its look and feel. the adhesive used does not leave residue when removed but yet, it stays in place. the true test of the adhesive will come soon. i always keep my phone in my front left pocket. pockets tend to accumulate debris (lent, sand, dust) and moisture (sweat). we will soon see the test of durability over time.
the bad:
my only complaint so far is the cutout strips for the sides and bottoms. the ir blaster hole was partially cut out. i had to use tweezers and an exacto knife to finish cutting out the hold. also on the strips, there is no cutouts for the many mic holes around the phone. there was only one that was cut out and its the one on the bottom next to the usb charge port. the others, i had to use a needle to pop a hole in. also with the strips, some align perfectly flush to one another ( 2 sides to top ) meet at the seams and the other (2 sides to bottom) overlap eachother. i hope over time that these overlaping pieces do not lose their grip.
conclusion:
i will report back in a week and review wear and tear... if there is any or not. also, if anything was to arise say today, i will post picts. i have it pictured with the orange smart s-view case just for comparison. i will be using the phone solo with just the wrap.
thanks for viewing. checkout the video on youtube and hit the thanks.:good:
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I want one! Lol. Applied or whatever to test one in thread but I'm sure I'm a day late and $20 short lol. Looks good man!
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one week update for the slickwrap:
the good:
so far, this slickwrap has held up really well. the color and texture is still as vibrant as day one. my phone has seen a weeks worth of every surface imaginable. check-out counters, pants pockets, desktops, car seats, coffee tables. it has also seen lotions, hair spray, after shave and sweat, but the color remained true as day one.
the bad:
lint likes to attract around the edges. it wipes away easily though so its no big deal.
*edit: one more bad point, if you don't line up the holes where the ambient light sensor and proximity sensors are then your phone will go haywire during phone calls because it thinks that the phone is near your face.
im going to order the carbon fiber red one next. im making a youtube video of taking the slickwrap off. i want to see how easy it is and if it leaves any residue.
*sorry for the quality of the pictures. my camera broke and i had to use my galaxy s 3.
Thanks for the review.
My only concern are the sides. Do you notice if they are starting to peel off?
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Thanks for the review.
My only concern are the sides. Do you notice if they are starting to peel off?
Sent from my SM-N9005 on W03 SlimKat V11
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The sides will only peel if you don't use a hair dryer to mold it to the surface. This applies for the entire skin.
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Part I
Hey guys, recently I was contacted by Seidio and given a chance to review their Convert combo for the EVO 3D. They sent out the case last week, and I received it on Monday, June 27th. I've been playing around with it, and here are my findings.
Packaging:
It came in a little box delivered by Fedex. There was the case/holster in its packaging, a little card advertising some of their products, with a 10% off code for your next purchase on the back.
The plastic container contains a plastic sleeve with one ultraclear screen protector, a Seidio Surface case for the EVO 3D, a rubber case to wrap outside of the Surface case, a plastic skeleton to go outside of the rubber case, and finally the plastic belt clip/holster.
You can see the pictures below:
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Preliminary Feel:
Before putting any of the products on, the individual parts feel ok. I checked the packaging and each part to make sure there wasn’t anything looking out of the ordinary, to make sure I didn’t receive a defective unit and that nothing was damaged during shipping. So far so good!
You can see all the pieces of the case here.
The Phone:
First things first, here’s my brand new EVO 3D, without any case or screen protectors. You can see the size, the thickness compared to my USB and keycap, as well as what the screen looks like without any screen protector on. The USB is a Patriot XPorter, and the keycap is a standard key from my Deck Legend keyboard.
Note the 3vo does not lie perfectly flat by itself.
Screen Protector:
As stated previously, it’s the ultra-clear variant (don’t know if Seidio sells any other kind), and it covers the entire screen and the capacitive buttons. You can read the details in the picture below. The packet contained the screen protector, a microfiber cloth, and a little application card, which is just a small piece of cardboard with straight edges.
It took me about 5 minutes to apply the screen protector. I found it easiest to line up the upper edge with the top of the screen, and then slowly press down the screen protector by bending it. At somewhere past the midpoint of the screen, it’ll become hard to hold on to the screen protector without shifting it. At this point I simply let go and let it fall on the screen. If you’ve lined up the top right, it’ll fall on the screen perfectly, and there shouldn’t be any air bubbles. Then use the application card to scrape out any air bubbles if necessary.
The screen protector itself works very well. I cannot tell the difference between before and after putting it on with the screen on or off. This is indoors though, I haven’t gotten a chance to look at it outdoors and see if it does remove some of the glare. I took 3 pictures of the phone w/o the screen protector, and 3 pictures of the phone with it on and you can see them below. The screen protector also feels very good and slick. It doesn’t feel quite as good as the bare screen that’s clean, but definitely better than that bare screen that’s full of fingerprints. The screen protector is also much better at resisting smudges and fingerprints, so you don’t have to wipe it every 5 minutes.
No screen protector:
With screen protector:
Note: the phone was on max brightness for all of these pictures
Seido Surface Case:
The Surface case is made of plastic and comes in 2 pieces. The top and bottom pieces both slide on to the phone and connect by a little piece of latch on the bottom half of the case. The case feels sturdy, and the outside texture is that of smooth rubber but not slick like hard plastic. So it’s not too grippy, but not so slippery that it slides out of your hand. The inside of the case is lined with a felt like material, so it will not scratch the phone.
Before I put the case on the phone, I tried putting both pieces together by themselves and was surprised to find that the resulting case was very loose; It barely stayed together. But once I put the case on the phone, the result was very sturdy and both pieces stayed on tight. That’s just how it was designed, so don’t worry if you piece the case together w/o the phone and it feels like it’s going to fall apart
Once on the phone, the case is very form fitting, and does not add much bulk. The case raises the phone just enough on the front so that the screen is barely off the surface and just enough on the back so that the camera will not make contact with a level surface.
Seidio also left just enough space around the camera ring so that you could still see the red paint and that the speaker is not blocked. Very good attention to detail The case did not block any ports/buttons, and I still found all of the buttons easy to press. If I had to nitpick, it blocks part of the 2D/3D label on the phone, but you can still kinda read it. This would make a nice slim case to carry in the pocket. Although one concern I do have that I did not get to test is whether this makes the phone significantly hotter due to the felt like material on the inside of the case.
I don't know what this little hole is for, but Seidio has made a cutout on it on their case, so the attention to detail is awesome.
Part 2
Rubber case/Plastic exoskeleton:
Going on the outside of the Surface case is a rubber wrap-around case to protect the phone from scratches and absorb shock from falls. I didn’t test shock absorbency because I didn’t want to chuck my new phone at the wall , but the rubber feels thick and bouncy, and I feel the plastic skeleton gives a good amount of rigidity to the case. With the rubber case and plastic exoskeleton and the screen protector, the only parts of the phone exposed is the 2D/3D switch and the earpiece and front facing camera on top. Overall, I feel it protects the phone well and it feels solid in the hand, though it does add a good amount of bulk to the phone.
The rubber case covers every switch and port except for the 2D/3D toggle. There are bumps over the power, camera, and volume buttons so they are easy to find by feel. One of the common complaints for the EVO 3D is that the power button is too easy to press, and the volume buttons are too difficult to press. Surprisingly, the rubber case makes the power button harder to press than normal, and the volume rockers easier to depress. I think this is because the power button is located on the left top corner, near the column from the plastic exoskeleton, so that there’s extra stiffness at that part. The rubber over the volume rockers on the other hand, makes the volume buttons more protruded and easier to press. The camera button feels the same, and neither it nor the 2D/3D toggle jiggles anymore. And finally the camera cover pulls back and the little knob on it fits into hole on the back of the plastic exoskeleton, so it holds that piece in place when you're taking a picture.
Belt Clip/Holster:
The holster is kind of like the bottom half of the Surface case, but bigger and the back extends to the whole length of the phone. There is a spring tensioned clip at the top of the holster that holds the phone, which goes in the holster with the screen facing inside. The inside of the holster is again lined with a felt like material, so your screen won’t be damaged (it doesn’t touch the screen anyways). The clip on top has a recessed face so you don’t have to manually push it back with your finger when putting the phone into the holster. Just dock the bottom of the phone into the bottom of the holster, and push the top of the phone into the clip. The slanted shape of the clip and the slanted shape of the rubber case will allow the phone to simply clip into the holster. To take the phone out, you’ll need to push back the clip and pull the phone out from the top.
There’s another larger clip on the back of the holster to clip unto your belt. In the vertical position (parallel with the length of the case), there’s a bit of wiggle, but it goes away in the horizontal position (perpendicular to the length of the case). There’s also a little hook at the end of the belt clip, which prevents the holster from falling off if you’re running or jumping. It’s a nice detail to see, but it means you’ll probably have to use both hands to remove the holster. And another nitpick here, the sticker on the top clip was misaligned I know it means absolutely nothing about the case, but it drove me nuts and I promptly removed it haha.
I think the holster is meant to be put on w/ the belt clip in the vertical position, and then worn during the day w/ the phone turned in the horizontal position. That way the phone doesn’t brush against your body and it’s super easy to remove and put back into the holster. The only thing I would say is it’s easy to press the volume buttons and turn on the screen, but you would have to take the phone out of the holster to press the power button and turn the screen off again. Nothing hugely annoying, and it only happens if you’re playing with the phone while it’s in the holster.
^You have no idea how hard it was to take this picture haha
Conclusion:
Overall I would say the Seidio Convert combo is a great product, the included Surface case and screen protector makes for a great slim case to carry around in the pocket, and the outside rubber case and plastic exoskeleton combo provides good protection if you don’t mind the bulk. Finally the holster is easy to use and great for someone who wants to carry their phone on the belt clip instead of in their pocket. I hope this has been helpful, and please feel free to ask me questions about the case.
And yes, you can use the belt clip as a kickstand
Nice review man waiting on ballistic to pump a case out or the kraken 2 I am on using the otter defender . Liked the camera ports more on it. Good review tho man pics too.
I have the same case for my E4G. Writes great and never hear an issue. I eventually went with the Ballistic HC once it was released, love it. I compared this case and the Defender at Best Buy yesterday. Bought the Defender since it covers the cameras (I gotta have the extra protection for work). I know the Seidio has the flap that covers the cameras, but it is huge and would get annoying to me to have to fold it back to take a pic(got old with me Evo4G), and as big as the flap is I bet it will not stay on the case for a long time. Once Ballistic releases their HC case, I'm jumping in it! Today I bought a HTC black silicone case for the evenings and weekends, i liked it better than the Otterbox Impact. The Impact slid off the bottom of the phone way to easy....
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Nice Review
I own an otterbox but I just got to say.. Thanks for a great review! Lots of awesome pics and info. I appreciate people who take the time to do this type of thing!!
great review----its nice to see such detailed images before spending money
Were you coached/compensated for this review or for your time? Just curious. Thorough review though!
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Were you coached/compensated for this review or for your time? Just curious. Thorough review though!
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He stated in the first few sentences that Seidio gave him the case to review...
Nice review thanks
sshark said:
Were you coached/compensated for this review or for your time? Just curious. Thorough review though!
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I got to keep the case they gave me, that's all. They requested that I give them a quick description of the item when I got it (to prevent dmg in shipping I suppose), and let them see the review before I posted it.
Overall I like the combo case. It works well as a belt clip holder, and the Active case feels like a tank. Flipping back the camera cover can get annoying sometimes, but I don't see it falling off anytime soon.
Otherwise I've just been using the Surface case and carrying it in my pocket. Though the included screen protector is nice, since I've already gotten bits and pieces of dirt on it here and there, and I definitely prefer to wiping it off of my screen protector than my screen.
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I got to keep the case they gave me, that's all. They requested that I give them a quick description of the item when I got it (to prevent dmg in shipping I suppose), and let them see the review before I posted it.
Overall I like the combo case. It works well as a belt clip holder, and the Active case feels like a tank. Flipping back the camera cover can get annoying sometimes, but I don't see it falling off anytime soon.
Otherwise I've just been using the Surface case and carrying it in my pocket. Though the included screen protector is nice, since I've already gotten bits and pieces of dirt on it here and there, and I definitely prefer to wiping it off of my screen protector than my screen.
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Thanks for being upfront ...I am sure with this thoroughness, you can make good living. :d
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Lucky you lol. Been dicking with the Otterbox waiting on ballistic
I’ve had my Seidio Surface case with kickstand for several weeks now and finally gotten around to writing about it. I think it’s a great alternative for cases with kickstand. For the most part, I do like the case. It adds a little bulk to it compared to lets say a TPU case or 2 piece (front & back) case because the back is thicker by maybe 1mm which add more rigidity to the case. Width and height wise it’s the same as my argyl TPU and 2 piece case.
The unit comes in 2 pieces. Top and bottom. You cant tell from image 1 but the entire inside back portion has a thin felt material which is great for preventing any scratches to the back or camera when you are sliding the case over the phone. Also the rest of the inner case has a soft touch paint coating similar to the outside of it. It feels almost the same as the Evo 3d back cover but with more grip to it. There is a slight bulge on the bottom where the kickstand resides (see image 8) so when you have the phone laying down on its back the phone will not be leveled which is barely noticeable. This wasn’t an issue for me and kind of prefer it since it allows the sound to be louder when listening to music because of the speaker not being completely flushed on a flat surface. Also since the back is thicker than a normal TPU or 2 piece case it makes the camera lens recessed quite a bit and will never touch any flat surface you put the phone on. Now the lens are exposed so be careful when putting the phone in your pocket and make sure you don’t mix it with your keys, coins, etc. That’s really just common sense there.
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Once you piece the 2 together they just snap via a ¾ inch tab that protrudes on the upper half of the bottom case to match the same inverted groove on the upper half. I didn’t get a change to get a close up picture of it but I will post later once I do. The case slides easily together and it’s a firm fit. On the other hand my 2 piece ebay case once together is not so snug which makes it more susceptible to dust and dirt getting inside the case which you get enough of will eventually act like sand paper and will scratch your phone. So +1 on Seidio for making a great fit. The only thing I did find is that the recessed slit on the bottom part of the top piece does stick out some and may touch the camera lens when putting on or removing the top piece. I took a blade and shaved it down and it didn’t affect the locking of the 2 pieces. See image 2.
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Now to remove the case, this is the trick to it. Put the phone on a table face down. Press the sides of the bottom of the top piece and at the same time press down on the center top portion of the bottom piece. Now pull the case apart. Once you get the gist of it you can do it easily without putting it on a table. If you don’t do it this way the case is very hard to pull apart. There is also a small instruction sheet (Image 3) with images inside the box on how to do this.
Image 3
This is how the case looks when it is standing on the kickstand.
Image 4
Rear view
Image 5
Upside down
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When you prop the kickstand it will seem like it won’t go out far enough and the phone will sit too vertical. Just pull on the kickstand a bit more and you will hear it click (it may sound like something braking but don’t worry). I was scared to do this at first thinking I would break it but once it made the loud click a left it at that and it propped at a better angle as shown in image 4. Putting the kickstand back also made a loud click. But after a few times doing this the clicking wasn’t so loud any more.
As far as cutouts they are cut perfectly for the camera lens, camera button/ 3d switch, volume, mic, headset jack, power buttons, and charging port. Again the back is thicker so the camera lens is more recessed so you’d be ok putting the phone on a flat surface. Same goes for the front. The edges around the screen is raised so putting the phone down on a flat surface is also safe.
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Image 8. You can see how recessed the camera lens is here.
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Durability wise I think the case is pretty durable due to its slight thickness. I really think the case will absorb most of the impact if it ever gets dropped.
The matte look is awesome and has some grip to it so I don’t feel it will ever slip off my hands.
Now for what I thought they could improve on: The front bezel I wished where a bit thinner since the sides do cover about 1mm of the glass but not really noticeable but I’m just picky about that kind of stuff. My other 2 piece case and the TPU case fits the black metal bezel of the phone perfectly and is not covering any part of the glass. And I did wish it was slightly thinner but that might make it feel flimsy. The other drawback which doesn’t really bother me that much is that the charging port is covered when you are using the kickstand. I don’t really charge my phone since I have spare batteries I swap back and forth with everyday so I was ok with this design. If the kickstand was the other way around the issue with that is some apps don’t rotate 360 degrees so you would have to view things upside down.
So far after using it for over a month now the case is still in great condition. No scratches or peeling or finish rubbing off. It’s still a tight fit and still locks together as well as when it was new (even after my mod). It’s a great investment if you want good overall protection for your phone with the added feature of a kickstand which I use quite frequently when I watch a movie.
I wrote this pretty quickly so please don’t knock me on my grammar and if I made any incorrect spelling. I’m too lazy to proof read but if you have any questions about the case or my review let me know. BTW images taken by my Evo 4G =)
EDIT: Maintenance
For maintenance depending on usage but maybe once a week I would check around under the front lips that there isn't any dust or dirt which could potentially scratch the black metal bezel around the screen. Just use a wet cotton swap to clean the are shown below. Do this for the both pieces.
Good review, seems like a nice case.
Also you can use this case to prop the phone up in portrait mode and landscape mode
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Thanks for the review. I have the full convert extended kit from seidio but also wanted a case for when I want to use the stock battery. This sounds perfect for me.
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Very awesome review. One thing I'd point out is that with the kickstand, you can use it both ways. The logical way we use makes it so that you can't charge the phone. You can flip it though so you can charge it and still utilize the kickstand (my picture sucks, sorry for low quality).
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Very awesome review. One thing I'd point out is that with the kickstand, you can use it both ways. The logical way we use makes it so that you can't charge the phone. You can flip it though so you can charge it and still utilize the kickstand (my picture sucks, sorry for low quality).
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Wow thanks for the tip. Just tried that and it works. It's not the best angle for viewing but non the less its an option. so thank you.
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Also you can use this case to prop the phone up in portrait mode and landscape mode
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Thanks I guess it does prop in portrait. The only drag is you cant charge in portrait or it will get too heavy on that side and fall sideways. But good to have options.
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Very awesome review. One thing I'd point out is that with the kickstand, you can use it both ways. The logical way we use makes it so that you can't charge the phone. You can flip it though so you can charge it and still utilize the kickstand (my picture sucks, sorry for low quality).
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That's pretty cool! Guess that's made possible by the kickstand locking in the outward position, nice. All kickstand cases should be made capable of that. It would be nice if phone manufacturers would also incorporate that feature. Wouldn't be much extra work or materials either, just a couple small nubs on either side of the kickstand right before the most outward position ( I'm assuming that's how Seidio achieves this as well)
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That's pretty cool! Guess that's made possible by the kickstand locking in the outward position, nice. All kickstand cases should be made capable of that. It would be nice if phone manufacturers would also incorporate that feature. Wouldn't be much extra work or materials either, just a couple small nubs on either side of the kickstand at the most outward position ( I'm assuming that's how Seidio made it as well)
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I emailed Seidio and suggested they make the stand go out only about 45 degrees so viewing angle is same both ways. Also suggested they make it lock better when the stand is open. As it is now, it isn't as solid the other way around and if you push the top too much it'll fall back. I think maybe just incorporate a wire in the center of the stand that you can pull out and the top end of the wire rests inside the stand housing. Like this. Green line = wire.
For maintenance depending on usage but maybe once a week I would check around under the front lips that there isn't any dust or dirt which could potentially scratch the black metal bezel around the screen. Just use a wet cotton swab to clean the are shown below. Do this for the both pieces.
This review is for the WAWO Smart Fold Shell for the SM-P905/P900 as seen here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HKFPRGK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm reviewing it from the perspective of a SM-P900 owner and make no claims that a SM-P905 will work in the same way with this case.
The case is a mix of faux leather and plastic with faux suede interior. There is no stitching, everything is glued; whether or not this means reduced longevity remains to be seen.
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Cutouts for the sides are quite large, and access to the S-Pen is easy.
Cutouts are available for the rear facing camera and IR blaster.
The orientation of the tablet within the case is upside down. Personally although it will take a little time to get used to this I think I'll like it. It allows for the tablet to be propped up at an angle in landscape mode with touch typing on the landscape keyboard without worry of resting one's thumbs on the bezel and inadvertently hitting the Home/Task/Back buttons.
Of course as with other cases of this type the tablet can be situated for video viewing or better viewing when being used in conjunction with a bluetooth keyboard.
All in all I like this case. It doesn't add much thickness to the tablet at all. Bare, the tablet is approximately the thickness of 5 US quarters stacked together. With this case that thickness grows to 8 US quarters (0.5-inches total thickness).
The case has a few magnets situated along the edge to keep the top cover from flapping open when carried in the hand upside down. Generally I'd say these magnets are not strong enough, the case can be flapped open when twisted around rapidly.
The top cover works just like the smart covers for iPads, whereby the opening of the cover turns on/off the tablet and if you have the Daynote option enabled (Settings-General-Accessory-Book Cover) then the day note screen shown in my photos will pop up every time you open the case.
My one concern is with this case is the metal grip that is on the edge of the front cover. The top of the molded case that the tablet is in sits flush with the surface of the tablet. The metal grip on the front cover serves two purposes, as a grip to grab onto to open (reducing wear on the edge of the leather cover) and as a metal surface for the magnet in the molded plastic to adhere to in order to keep the cover closed. See below.
My issue with the design here is my concern that the metal grip can potentially crack the screen if the front cover is allowed to drop closed quickly. I've placed a temporary piece of trasnparent tape over the area of the glass where the metal grip touches the glass for now until I find a more elegant solution (thinking of covering the metal with a thin piece of gray microfiber).
Other than that issue I'm liking the case thus far. You can't beat the price of this thing compared to the Samsung Book Cover. Even if it doesn't last very long one could purchase spares and still come out ahead (in fact I'll likely purchase a couple more now just in case).
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This review is for the WAWO Smart Fold Shell for the SM-P905/P900 as seen here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HKFPRGK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm reviewing it from the perspective of a SM-P900 owner and make no claims that a SM-P905 will work in the same way with this case.
The case is a mix of faux leather and plastic with faux suede interior. There is no stitching, everything is glued; whether or not this means reduced longevity remains to be seen.
Cutouts for the sides are quite large, and access to the S-Pen is easy.
Cutouts are available for the rear facing camera and IR blaster.
The orientation of the tablet within the case is upside down. Personally although it will take a little time to get used to this I think I'll like it. It allows for the tablet to be propped up at an angle in landscape mode with touch typing on the landscape keyboard without worry of resting one's thumbs on the bezel and inadvertently hitting the Home/Task/Back buttons.
Of course as with other cases of this type the tablet can be situated for video viewing or better viewing when being used in conjunction with a bluetooth keyboard.
All in all I like this case. It doesn't add much thickness to the tablet at all. Bare, the tablet is approximately the thickness of 5 US quarters stacked together. With this case that thickness grows to 8 US quarters (0.5-inches total thickness).
The case has a few magnets situated along the edge to keep the top cover from flapping open when carried in the hand upside down. Generally I'd say these magnets are not strong enough, the case can be flapped open when twisted around rapidly.
The top cover works just like the smart covers for iPads, whereby the opening of the cover turns on/off the tablet and if you have the Daynote option enabled (Settings-General-Accessory-Book Cover) then the day note screen shown in my photos will pop up every time you open the case.
My one concern is with this case is the metal grip that is on the edge of the front cover. The top of the molded case that the tablet is in sits flush with the surface of the tablet. The metal grip on the front cover serves two purposes, as a grip to grab onto to open (reducing wear on the edge of the leather cover) and as a metal surface for the magnet in the molded plastic to adhere to in order to keep the cover closed. See below.
My issue with the design here is my concern that the metal grip can potentially crack the screen if the front cover is allowed to drop closed quickly. I've placed a temporary piece of trasnparent tape over the area of the glass where the metal grip touches the glass for now until I find a more elegant solution (thinking of covering the metal with a thin piece of gray microfiber).
Other than that issue I'm liking the case thus far. You can't beat the price of this thing compared to the Samsung Book Cover. Even if it doesn't last very long one could purchase spares and still come out ahead (in fact I'll likely purchase a couple more now just in case).
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I got the same case and I noticed the same problem.. I didn't want to damage the screen. But I have mine standing up with the 3 fold 99% of the time. But definitely let me know if you find a better solution
Nice review.
I had this case for the 10.1 2014 edition and was fairly satisfied with it. Offers nice scratch protection...thought probably wouldn't offer much in the way of drop protection.
You have to be very careful taking the cover off. When I removed mine, it grabbed onto the silver edge of the tablet and displaced it. Fortunately, I was able to reseat it...but it could have been bad.
Have the case as well. ...I do like it. I will say that it definitely adds some weight to the device. Have the poetic slim case on pre order. I am hoping that that case is lighter. I have it for the note 10.1 2014 edition and really liked it.
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Let us know how it goes.
Also there seems to be a dozen or so brands of this same case floating around.
So, I'm one of those folks who loves using a kickstand.
And while there are a ton of 3rd party kickstand cases on the market, they are almost all oriented towards landscape
mode (movie watching) rather than portrait mode (standing straight up).
And the few that work "okay" in portrait mode are all cheap junk where the kickstand falls apart, or the case is rather
wobbly on its legs.
The Galaxy S3 was the last Samsung Galaxy phone that had a really good kickstand case. That would be the Qmadix
Metallix Kickstand case. Unfortunatly, it didn't offer much protection and was only available in rather ugly color schemes:
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/metalix-snap-on-cover-samsung-galaxy-siii-wh-yl.asp
But the kickstand was great! Not only was it super-stable in both portrait and landscape modes, but it's also a very durable,
well built/designed kickstand mechanism. The pivot actually uses metal instead of plastic, so it won't wear out on you
after a couple months of use. My S3 case and my S4 DIY case based on this kickstand, both lasted an entire year without any problems.
While other cases I've tried have all been wobbly or so cheaply made that the kickstands fell apart/wore out after just a
few weeks (or same day sometimes).
So here is my second DIY kickstand case based on the Qmadix Metallix Kickstand mechanism.
Preview of what it'll look like when you're done:
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DIRECTIONS:
1) Buy a two-piece Note 3 case that you like. I used the Spigen Ultra Slim Armor on my S4 and loved it for an entire year,
so i got another one for my Note 3. I like the Metal Slate color. Which I found on Amazon for $20.
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-note-3-case-slim-armor.html
2) Buy a Galaxy S3 Qmadix Metallix Kickstand case to source the kickstand mechanism from. I got my last one from
Amazon for $10 shipped. Who cares what color the case is, as long as the kickstand is black.
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/metalix-snap-on-cover-samsung-galaxy-siii-wh-yl.asp
3) Get a nice file set if you don't already have one. I got this one for $10 awhile back and it worked great for my
DIY needs today:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00292IOAA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4) Break out your Dremel & cutting wheel and sandpaper rolls. You're going to need them!!
5) Get some painters tape too, so you can protect the case while you hack away at it.
6) Get a single piece of $1.00 foam board at WalMart or Dollar General. They both have it. Or an arts supply store.
Okay, now first you need to cut the kickstand out of the Qmadix case. Then grab the foam board and press the kickstand
into the foam board to get a good impression of the kickstand.
Cut the impression out and lay it on the kickstand to trace the basic shape. Ensure your right/left and up/down are even. .
Make your cutout. I used a cutting wheel & heavy-duty dremel type tool. PLEASE USE CAUTION. TIPS BELOW:
1) Do not cut all the way to the outside of the box.
2) Leave 1/4" on each side to finish out with the file.
3) Do not leave the high speed cutter in any location for too long or it'll burn the plastic. This plastic is very susceptible to
temp changes and before you know it, you'll have discoloration on spots you didn't even cut.
Use an 80 grit file to bring the edges level. Anything coarser than 80grit will just cause you more work.
Then bring the file grit up till you're at 400 and smooth things out nice.
Use an Xacto knife to cut out a section of the inner rubber piece to allow the kickstand to lay even with everything else
under the case.
At this point, you could use super glue or sticky tape to seal the kickstand to the inside of the hard plastic cover. I used super
glue on my DIY S4 case but it broke loose after a couple months. For the next six-eight months I left it free floating and it never caused a single issue.
Assememble and take cool pics to share!
Even laying upside down-portrait, it is stable.
And still works great for movie watching. Very stable!!
Here's a side profile showing that the kickstand is fairly flush with the case. Flush enough that it works great with docks.
And one of my favorite things about this kickstand is it works great as a pinky or ring finger holder. I can stick my finger
through the kickstand and swing the phone around but it never breaks free. Very cool for one handed operation!
Uh, yeah my fingers are a little gross. Been outside mowing my lawn.
Hey, great mod, and very nice looking. What I like most is the pinky hole for reading at night because my Note 3 always falls on my face when I read then fall asleep...
looks really NICE! dont think i'd do it because it might not come out looking as good! lol but yes i do also like the pinky finger holder. I just recently bought fly grip for my note 3 which is just like this but it cost 30.00 for a little piece of plastic and a case.. i feel jipped but eh, really dont like my phone falling out of my hands all the time.
Thats awesome
Wow... That looks awesome. ..I have to put my dremmel to work now!:laugh:
Thanks everyone!
I found a bunch of the Galaxy S3 kickstand cases for sale for just $6 delivered from Amazon. Pretty darn good deal considering they used to cost $20 on sale and $40 retail.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008L5MV6W/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought four of them.
Don't worry about the green case color. The kickstand itself is flat-black and that's the only part you need.
thanks for your post
im going to do this. just waiting on that weird kickstand case to get to me.
You should definitely make a "how to video"..great project man!
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And after that you could shell it to me..?
I did it. Kinda got a little rough on one corner but I'm otherwise super happy with the results.
Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
Wow, that looks so much better than my first attempt did. Kudos! :good:
How are you guys attaching the kickstand to the case? are you just gluing around the edges? or are you attaching it straight to the back cover of the phone?
Thanks.
when you cut out the kickstand it has a lower edge on/around it. You can put glue on and seal it to the outer piece of the case, then cut the inner piece so it sits flush. Still loving my case mod.
j00manji said:
when you cut out the kickstand it has a lower edge on/around it. You can put glue on and seal it to the outer piece of the case, then cut the inner piece so it sits flush. Still loving my case mod.
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Cool I just finished cutting the kickstand out of the case. Just to be clear, I'm cutting out the space on the hard plastic and the inside silicone rubber piece right? Sorry for all the questions, I've never even used a dremel until seeing this mod... hahah
yep, you should use an exacto knife to cut the rubber middle piece. I had the same question lol
Please guys, can anybody buy the Qmadix case from Amazon and then send it to me ?the seller that has it for sale doesn't ship it international.i leave in Greece...
Great mod. . Will try it. .
fearbit said:
Please guys, can anybody buy the Qmadix case from Amazon and then send it to me ?the seller that has it for sale doesn't ship it international.i leave in Greece...
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I might be able to next week. PM me your address and we'll talk about it in a few days!
I keep my phone docked on a grabby-type dock that prevents it from falling out. It's mounted under the windsrcreen of my Motorcycle and the other day, I had a rather nasty wheelie that had the front end slam down pretty hard.
A mile later I'm wondering why there is no music in my helmet (bluetooth speakers) and I look down... the phone is gone!
Ride back, see the phone laying on the concrete street gutter.
Ugh.
Pick the phone up and the screen is still lit and the moment I grab the phone, the Bluetooth reconnects and music is playing in my helmet again
And,,, no obvious scratches. :up:
This Spigen case rocks. And so does the glass screen protector I put on it. :good:
Oh, and I guess that means the kickstand doesn't compromise the case integrity much, if at all.
cool !!! but i only have Spigen Neo Hybrid
is it works on Neo Hybird too ?
I have the spigen rugged armor case. it is protective but slippery. i like the protection and the fact that it has holes for a lanyard, which i use a dsptch quick release wrist strap that i actually use as a neck strap when i'm on a photo outing. but i'm just not happy with it being slippery. i wonder why neither sony or their suppliers here in the us sell the sony style cover. i would be willing to try it.
anyways, any recommendations for a case? i'd actually like to go caseless but am too afraid of scratching the camera lens or cracking the screen. here in the us sony isn't a popular smartphone brand and getting repairs done i imagine won’t be easy.
I got the Caseology Vault case because it was the only thing I could get next day when my phone came in, didn't expect to like it but it's actually really nice. Good "sandstone" texture on the bottom 2/3 of it, pretty grippy and pleasant to hold.
I personally am used to this Japan brand design, as I generally held my phone around the edge.
Top: G10 Choro
Bottom: Aluminum
These 2 are essentially different in materials, design wise is similar. They added texture on slanted surface to help grip, only the outerst vertical face is smooth flat.
G10 Chrono material is new to me, feels a lot friction when fingers come in contact, and it's also lighter then aluminum version.
So, at the end I'm giving G10 Chrono version a try as of current useage.
I do still apply a glass protector on the front, and soft film on the back to get my phone fully covered.
(drop protection wise, this design of bumper, as long as dropping on flat surface, it'll always the bumper come in contact first, never the phone. If there is object / pointy rocks / etc. then yes there are probability that phone would be come in contact then)
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Phone in G10 Chrono, fits perfectly, and its case button is easy to press also.
I just got a spigen rugged armor. It's good so far. But it generates dust on top, and the sides are raised, so it's not great for gestures. Can anyone recommend a good tempered glass screen protector? I figure it could raise the screen so edges will not be such a problem..
SonySteve said:
I personally am used to this Japan brand design, as I generally held my phone around the edge.
Top: G10 Choro
Bottom: Aluminum
These 2 are essentially different in materials, design wise is similar. They added texture on slanted surface to help grip, only the outerst vertical face is smooth flat.
G10 Chrono material is new to me, feels a lot friction when fingers come in contact, and it's also lighter then aluminum version.
So, at the end I'm giving G10 Chrono version a try as of current useage.
I do still apply a glass protector on the front, and soft film on the back to get my phone fully covered.
(drop protection wise, this design of bumper, as long as dropping on flat surface, it'll always the bumper come in contact first, never the phone. If there is object / pointy rocks / etc. then yes there are probability that phone would be come in contact then)
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Phone in G10 Chrono, fits perfectly, and its case button is easy to press also.
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i like this one. looks really nice. i will try to buy but might be tough to get in USA.
Please take a look at TUDIA DualShield
I used it on my previous phone as well.
I'm using this one but not recommended as the power button is too deep for fingerprint to work properly all the time
TUDIA DualShield Designed for Sony Xperia 1 III Case (2021), [Merge] Shockproof Tough Dual Layer Hard PC Soft TPU Slim Protective Case Cover - Metallic Slate: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
TUDIA DualShield Designed for Sony Xperia 1 III Case (2021), [Merge] Shockproof Tough Dual Layer Hard PC Soft TPU Slim Protective Case Cover - Metallic Slate: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
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And screen protector these which seem ok if a tiny bit short on the edges
PULEN Screen Protector for Sony Xperia 1 III, Tempered Glass Film, 3 Packs : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy PULEN Screen Protector for Sony Xperia 1 III, Tempered Glass Film, 3 Packs at Amazon UK.
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Ultra-Thin and Lightweight Carbon Fiber Shell for Sony Xperia 1 III Phone Protective Case (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096K8GM9...abc_B3WXGZ5WR2YQSGM4HCKT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I'm using this one with a supershieldz screen protector. Didn't add any bulk, feels very sturdy and added a nice feel to the phone.
kintwofan said:
Ultra-Thin and Lightweight Carbon Fiber Shell for Sony Xperia 1 III Phone Protective Case (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096K8GM9...abc_B3WXGZ5WR2YQSGM4HCKT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I'm using this one with a supershieldz screen protector. Didn't add any bulk, feels very sturdy and added a nice feel to the phone.
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Came to post the very same case, which is the one I got.
I hate cases--ruins the svelt size and premium feel of a good phone. I doubt they provide a ton of protection, but these carbon fiber cases are genuinely thin and add no perceptible bulk, and actually feel quite nice in the hand.
From my experience, cases damage the phone more than they protect it if you take good care of them. I gave up using cases because dirt always finds a way to get in and scuff the metal sides. If you never drop the phone or place it over rough surface, the phone stays pristine.
Removing the case to clean it often also rubs and scratches the paint on the sides, so I don't understand why so many people use cases and I don't understand why cases with cloth on the inside aren't more popular.
Edit: not to mention how much I hate giving up the premium feel of metal when holding the phone instead of feeling cheap plastic all over the phone.
Chiming in to say I have both the Spigen Rugged Armor and Caseology Vault case and have used them for a short period of time, both feels nice in the hand. Can't conclusively say which is better, so I'll still need to try it for some time
One thing i noticed (or maybe it's just me), is that the Spigen case have a slightly higher depth for the camera bump (presumably to protect the lens from accidental scratching)
soundslike1981 said:
Came to post the very same case, which is the one I got.
I hate cases--ruins the svelt size and premium feel of a good phone. I doubt they provide a ton of protection, but these carbon fiber cases are genuinely thin and add no perceptible bulk, and actually feel quite nice in the hand.
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Does it work with this wireless charging case?
Haven't tested wireless charging, sorry. Probably the manufacturer has specified if it does, and/or someone has asked/answered that question on the product page on Amaazon? That said, I thought these sort of cases generally work with wireless charging--again though, haven't tried it myself.
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Does it work with this wireless charging case?
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Yes it works with wireless charging. I have used 3 different wireless charging pads with it and they've all worked perfectly
soundslike1981 said:
Came to post the very same case, which is the one I got.
I hate cases--ruins the svelt size and premium feel of a good phone. I doubt they provide a ton of protection, but these carbon fiber cases are genuinely thin and add no perceptible bulk, and actually feel quite nice in the hand.
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I'm with you. I've ran my last several phones without a case because I could never find one I liked. I wasn't even sure when I ordered this one, but so far I absolutely love it. Kept the phone light and small and really like the texture
Bought a few clear TPU cases, one Aioria leather. But then I also ordered a carbon fiber skin case from Ali Express a couple of months back that just showed up. Keeps the slim design and premium look. Less than $25, but will take at least a couple of months to arrive.
I bought the Spigen Rugged Amor and the CYRILL by Spigen 'Stone' colour, knowing that they're both essentially Spigen. They obviously use the same moulds so the fit is identical for each. No problem with the power button recess or a loose fit.
The CYRILL has a slightly raised bump around the camera hole and the side grips are vertical, so run the length of the phone. It's a lighter slate grey colour, but the back is all one matte shade, instead of the Rugged Armor with its tacky fake carbon fibre effect patches. I hate how they do that. However, the matte effect finish of the main part of the back panel on the Rugged Armor feels really nice, and the side grips are a nice diagonal hatched effect which feels very nice.
Personally, I wish Spigen had already brought a Liquid Air case to market for the X1M3, I love the subtle back panel design and I have them on all my other phones. Hopefully in due course. The Caseology looked nearly identical to the Rugged Armor for even more money, so I skipped that.
I fitted the Spigen AlignMaster (GLAStR) screen protector this evening - like all protectors, the curse of tiny dust particles and a few small hairs, but this time the included adhesive "dust removal" stickers was an absolute blessing. It took about a dozen minor dust removals after applying the main protector, but it's now on and perfect.
I'm mixed about the Spigen's black panels top and bottom, I don't really see why they're there as they add nothing to the design and require a totally aligned fit to avoid cutting off screen edges. However, the alignment frame which comes with the protector makes it so simple to place the glass on to the screen and get it 100% aligned, I wasn't that bothered.
I also bought the 3 pack of PULEN protectors; they're much more basic, standard "tempered glass 9H" style affairs. Slightly sharper edges than the Spigen protector, though the Spigen one isn't totally bevelled either. You would want to use a case. to avoid catching an edge and lifting the protector off the screen.
The Spigen protector fits snugly into a Spigen case, as expected. If you're aligning by hand and using a TPU case, you may want to apply the glass with the phone in the case.
Mangoon said:
Bought a few clear TPU cases, one Aioria leather. But then I also ordered a carbon fiber skin case from Ali Express a couple of months back that just showed up. Keeps the slim design and premium look. Less than $25, but will take at least a couple of months to arrive.
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I use the following case:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CMSGXJY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
It also protect the camera len.