I work as a night time security guard for an abandoned government hospital, so basically I do nothing but just watch movies and tv series or play games on my note 2 for 12 hours straight in a shift, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. I change batteries about three times a shift, since there is no outlet plug.
Since I just bought a Note 3, I need a case with kickstand, because I watch lots of videos, and something that can be taken off easily and can take lots of abuse.
I am rejecting both Seidio active and surface with kickstand because
1) the active takes too long to take off and put back on since it uses two pieces design.
2) the surface uses a latch system which means it will wore out after a few months of usage if I constantly take it off and put it back on.
So I'm looking for a something similar to the Casemate pop, which I used on the Note 2, but the kickstand was weak, I'm looking for a once piece design with metal kickstand or something?
Thanks for the input.
Instead of using multiple batteries that you have to change and thus weakening the case, you might consider using a powerbank. You simply connect the phone to it and it recharges from it like from any USB charger.
You can find powerbanks that could charge the phone fully 2-3 times, so you might only need 1 powerbank on a night shift, just look at powerbanks that are about 9000-10000 mah (or more).
The downside is that you'll have to carry the powerbank and an USB cable, the upside is that you don't have to change the case so you can use any case (for example one that has good protection so it will survive wear-and-tear).
As an overnight worker and vicious entertainment consumer, this is what I use. Don't be misled by the price, the thing is tough and durable. I've had it for a year and still looks new, has protected my phone at every drop, keeps the phone secure but pops right out if you want it to. Check out the reviews and order one, you won't regret it.
(Firt post can't post links) Go to Amazon and type Cellto Note 3.
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http://galaxy-note-3.wonderhowto.co...te-3s-s-pen-works-as-built-kickstand-0155669/
tell me something I don't know please.
I use the PT case/holster from best buy. Solid build protects well, nice kickstand. Not bulky.
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They usually say "not at this time" or a straight "no" or don't answer at all when asking if they are going to be producing for a new phone.
Looks promising.
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While it's nice to see Element case say something about it, so far their offerings outside of iphone cases have been anemic and uninteresting. The one that was supposed to bring the sound to the front I read mixed comments on. But seriously by the time they get around to it many GN3 users will already have their cases and won't want to spend $80-100 on a plastic case because that is what they will offer.
I have the element case for the s3, (knockoff). The sound channel is great but it offers limited protection for the phone. One drop and the metal bezel will chip/indent if dropped on a concrete/rough surface. The kickstand is a flimsy piece of plastic on both the real and fake case and according to owners of the real case both suffer from very sharp edges on the bottom near the charging port which makes the phone very uncomfortable to handle.
Confirmed from both the fake and real case the case leaves indention's on the phone near the charging port because the fit was so tight (saw this on my phone). I would not pay that much money for something with so many flaws, maybe they will improve on the design if they make it for the note 3 but I would not risk it with such an expensive phone.
Any updates on this?
Element makes one of the best bumper cases around. If they make them for the note 3 I would seriously get one. I had them for my iPhone and loved it.
F em, blah boring overpriced cases, only the iphone ones are interesting not to mention they botch new releases and take forever.
What 3 months later and counting and still nothing. F'em is right their cases are overpriced and should go to the overprice iphone crowd.
A while back I got one of these really cheap desktop phone stands given to me. It's actually very sturdy, but I didn't have much use for it, so it went into a box of misc. stuff in the closet.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I8Z12I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
More recently I picked up an inexpensive wireless charging puck that works quite well
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6SPZWO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So I wondered if I could stick the puck to the back of the stand, and make a poor man's Tylt Vu charging stand. Sadly, the answer was no. The thickness of the plexiglass stand, added to the case for the charging puck, was too great for the Qi coils to bridge. But, I thought, what if I remove the thickness of the puck's case, and put the charging coil directly on the back of the plexi stand? So I disassembled the puck, and low and behold, that worked just fine.
Not wanting to give up the puck, I decided to order another. Being cheap, I saw a bunch of similar looking circular pucks for an even lower price, and thought they're probably the same thing. So I ordered one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/MuchBuy-Wirel...638&sr=1-11&keywords=docooler+qi+charging+pad
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Well, it's not the same. It's definitely cheaper than the PowerBot, but it worked fine, so I took it apart. Combined with the freebie stand, I bring you..... FrankenCharger. :laugh: Ugly as sin, but it works, and a total outlay of about $10 can't be beat. Similar looking pucks are available from ebay for $3 to $4 bucks.
The bumpers that the phone rests on are soft plastic, and are extras from kitchen cabinets, intended to keep the cabinet doors from slamming closed. I may try to figure out a better way to hold it together than electrical tape, but there's something honestly cheap about that solution that appeals to me.
Here's a shot of the back, and sitting next to my work PC. I may stick some thin cork dots, or something similar, on the bottom to keep it from sliding around, but where it's located it's atually pretty stable.
nice i did something similar, but i also use a laser cut, its good to have one
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So my Gear S does not fully latch on to the charging cradle anymore it only adheres to the back what has happened. I don't want to get a new one that I have to pay alot for so for now I have a hair tie to hold it together that is the only way it will charge for now. However I don't want it to ruin my watch to the point where it will not charge at all. Any ideas or solutions
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So my Gear S does not fully latch on to the charging cradle anymore it only adheres to the back what has happened. I don't want to get a new one that I have to pay alot for so for now I have a hair tie to hold it together that is the only way it will charge for now. However I don't want it to ruin my watch to the point where it will not charge at all. Any ideas or solutions
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Ok so I just saw the charger the top piece broke off a little which holds the cradle in place. So for now I will try the pill bottle method if not hair tie it will be.
Both my clips broke
Both of mine broke and now it's a real PIA.
I really can't believe Samsung came up with such a horrible design when such a simple and effective method like what LG or even Apple is going to use exists. I still enjoy my gear S but now that both clips are broken, I really am ticked as it's making charging a PIA.
I've already made the decision to switch to the LG Urbane LTE the moment it's available in the US and while I don't know when that will be, I'm definitely going to make the move. IMO it looks 1000% better too.
In the mean time, I just jumped on Amazon and via Prime ordered the cheap charger only cradle for the Gear S. Due to arrive Tuesday so I'll post back the findings but the dozen plus reviews show it works perfectly. I don't really use the built in battery on the existing one much if at all since the Gear S holds a charge so long.
look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/general/broken-cradle-mod-fix-gear-s-dock-t3020294
Just call Samsung and they will replace it.
You can grab one here
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TDHEFNY?utm_source=amazon&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=charger
I am reviewing the following device in return for the usage and review of the said item here in XDA. I am not employed or affiliated with them, they were kind enough to seek my opinion on this product.
While not an accessory specific to Nexus 6, I figured I'd add this here because the N6 does have Quick Charging and wanted to let people know my experience with the item.
And honestly, I was looking for one of these desktop chargers for home. I previously bought one when I go on trips to power my various devices, but was looking to upgrade due to me and my wife's phone now equipped with Quick Charge 2.0.
Upon receiving it, The packaging was really nice. Minimal and not too much. Just enough to protect the contents and not hard to unpack at all. Inside housed the desktop charger, the plug, instructions, and other literature as seen in the pics.
The look is a nice textured matte finish and you can grip it pretty well. It has a good weight to it so it won't fly off your desk if you push papers towards it. You can orient it any way you would like to use it, but my preference for this charger is flat with the print facing up. I found that this way, it won't flop over, even though it has some heft to it, you can accidentally knock it over.
There is a power LED when you plug it into the wall. Not bright, just a nice dim blue led to let you know it's on. IMO a nice touch. Next I plugged in both mine and my wife's phone. (Nexus 6 and HTC M8 respectively). And both charged up pretty quickly! I then tested out the remaining three ports (the non-quick charge ones) and all worked as it should. Also I have to note that all the USB ports were easy to plug in and remove with different usb cords.
So is there really any negatives here? Not that I can see. This is a great product for the price listed on Amazon (17 USD prior to shipping if not a prime member).
Maybe offer different colors? With different color LEDs? Just throwing some quick things off the top of my head. But otherwise it's a great product to use.
Would I recommend this? Yes! Because multiple devices that have Quick Charge, we needed this for the times we need to quickly charge up before heading out to of the house and not really worry about carrying external batteries.
Any questions feel free to ask! Pics
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If it doesn't come with those sweet Dunkin' Donuts coupons, no deal....
Hi guys.
Anyone Using this Aluminum Metal Bumper for Z5 Premium......
How's it. Is it better ????????/
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Hi, I had this, this after some time, this annoys you. Because it feels and it is bigger with the bumper. My bumper was a little thinner, but the same effect
Look for other
I use a similar version, with a cover on the back and this reduce the RF signals (BT, Wifi, Celullar, etc.). If I can recommend something, use another like the "love mei" to fully protect your phone.
I have one at the moment, bought it for 6 dollars . Actually it makes the phone bigger and less comfortable, also you wont be able to use the fingerprint scanner, because the power button will be about 6mm inside the bumper. It's edges are not soft. Buy a silicone backcover.
You should look into DevilCase. They make great bumpers which I've been using for years. Very high quality and doesn't affect cell service. They also make really cool skins but since they're not sold in the USA, the shipping is awfully expensive.
I used an aluminium bumper with a slide on back as a posed to screw together ones. I dropped my device a couple of times and thought it was fine, although the it turned out the frame bumper had warped causing the back slide in section to not sit correctly. The impact also caused the rear glass to smash in a corner which I didn't see until I removed it.
I wouldn't recommend one TBH.
Despite my previous opinion, I am using DevilCase since few months, and I can say only - The phone looks gorgeous!
Well it is slippery (like it is naked), but there is some protection (i dropped it around 10 times without any damage to the phone or the bumper).
Insignificant signal degradation (in my environment - home, office).
devilcase is the best