So I recently got the Poetic Affinity case for my S7 after having one for my old Moto X, and I thought i'd give another review!
Honestly, most of what i said for my Moto X review remains the same here; it's pretty much the same case, but made for the GS7. Here's some pics:
http://imgur.com/a/TEOFt
now, it's a nice case if you like a clear case. i'm not 100% partial to clear cases, as I dislike how smudgy and fingerprinty they get from all the grease on your hands throughout the day , much like a screen gets. it's bad enough I have to keep wiping down my screen, so I'm not a huge fan of also wiping down the case! for this reason, I'm not a huge gel TPU fan either anymore.
but, if you like a 100% crystal clear case that's a flexible TPU, get this case. the clear case shows off the cool colored glass back of the GS7, which as you move it in the light, you can see it shine in different ways. In that respect, it looks awesome!
now, the case fits easily, and it's got some nice TPU rubber corners for drop protection. This black TPU extends throughout the back, so when you put the phone down on it's back, it's actually being held up by the TPU rather than the clear back, which will definitely resist a lot of scratches on the clear portion of the case itself.
The camera cutout is great, and there's full availability to the heart rate monitor.
All of the ports are precisely cut out and are easily able to be used. The side buttons are tight, but not too tight, so they're easily clickable, but they won't be clicked by accident. The "ribbed" side grips are also great for holding on to the phone.
All in all, it's a really great case and totally worth checking out!
check out the amazon link here:
http://www.amazon.com/Affinity-Prem...affinity s7&qid=1462399097&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
It is a nice review , definitely will check it out . thank you
Will you do one for the Revolution when it comes out soon? I had it for the S6 and Note5 and it's a lot better than Otterbox Defender. I emailed poetic and it's not supposed to have the kickstand or the goofy loop on the top like the Note5 did which didn't allow for wireless charging.
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http://www.amazon.com/Optimus-E970-HYBRID-Silicone-Black/dp/B00ATIEB4E/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header
This is a pretty decent hybrid case. I uploaded a few pictures to Amazon to give more people a better chance to see what it looks like since the seller only uploaded a picture of the back, and I have the only review on Amazon as well if you want to hear what I thought about it. Basically, it's a good fit but I'm not the biggest fan of how it feels in my hand and how much thickness it adds. I honestly feel like they could have made the silicone thinner where it's covered by hard plastic and reduced the overall thickness by a lot. It's not the end of the world, but we'll see how long I have it on there before I take if off and go all slim-n-sexy again.
Also, for whatever reason Amazon didn't like my picture of the packaging so I'm attaching a picture of the mailer it comes in and the packaging you have to open. It's pretty standard stuff, but it's here for you to look at just in case.
Edit: Typo.
How do the buttons feel?
They are a little bit cheaper if you order from
eBay Seller: hc-power --- Multiple Colors and Hybrid Designs
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odk...046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=e970+silicone&_sacat=0
This is the case I decised on too. I works, very light, but I'm not sure how much protection it offers. Coming from a Seidio Active case on an iPhone 4, this is a let down, but there aren't many choices. I'd rate it a 6 overall
KarlP said:
This is the case I decised on too. I works, very light, but I'm not sure how much protection it offers. Coming from a Seidio Active case on an iPhone 4, this is a let down, but there aren't many choices. I'd rate it a 6 overall
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Agreed - But there's not much case love for the AT&T OG so we're at the mercy of this type of case unless Seidio or Otterbox or such changes their mind about making something for us.
I got this case off eBay, just received it yesterday. For a case being under $10 its not bad and I feel it will protect it from a mild drop just fine. Also the silicone on the front has a raised lip so if you set the phone face down its not on the screen. The only real down side is that the case covers the power button so no notification light now.
I'll add pictures of mine, since its blue might be easier to see then the black case.
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How does the case feel?
I purchased the one from Ventev that looks identical to this case. I sent that one back because the "TPU" it said the case was made of was really hard kinda felt like plastic. That made the buttons hard to push. Is the rubber the case made out of hard or soft like tradition TPU? I want this case because I like the two layers of protection but I dont want another case that was like the Ventev case. For now I have the Diztronic case on it and I took the plastic shell off the Belkin case and it fit over the Diztronic TPU case with little force and its like a makeshift Otterbox Commuter.
REDFOCZ said:
I got this case off eBay, just received it yesterday. For a case being under $10 its not bad and I feel it will protect it from a mild drop just fine. Also the silicone on the front has a raised lip so if you set the phone face down its not on the screen. The only real down side is that the case covers the power button so no notification light now.
I'll add pictures of mine, since its blue might be easier to see then the black case.
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I just replaced mine with the Fusion Hybrid, I like it much better...
After only like 2 weeks, the "silicone" was stretching. It's actually more like a molded foam, and the plastic hard shell only holds it to the phone in a few areas. The plastic shell on the Fusion Hybrid actually seems to be a lot more stiff and holds it on three sides. The silicone feels a lot better on the new case as well, seems more dense...
For less than $10, neither is terrible, but I'd spend on the Fusion Hybrid...
For every phone that I get, & I have had a lot of phones, I have always bought a Diztronic TPU case, But I always wondered about the Clear Diztronic, so for my Note 3 I though I'd give the Clear a shot.
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fro...d=1382227972&sr=8-2&keywords=diztronic+note+3
Pros: Proper cutouts like always
Buttons have awesome feedback & can be located without looking @ phone due to the buttons being raised
Case fits extremely snug
For those of you with a white Note 3, this case almost blends in with the phone
Even though I have only had the case for about 5 days, there has been no staining that some white or clear cases usually show
$1 cheaper than Diztronic TPU
Case has a lip around the camera to lift above table
Flash halo effect not present within my tests
Cons: None as of yet
All in all, I am glad I purchased this case. Looks & feels great on the Note 3.
Looks great! Thanks for the review!
The cases they make are just right, had one for my s3, and Note 2. The only problem with the clear ones, they tend to yellow according to use. Keep us posted and thanks.
I've got this case now and it's not too bad. It's just a bit slippery bc of the high gloss on the back but that's to be expected.
Although, I ordered a UAG case and I'm excited for that.
Great case, but the color or lack thereof rather, is really bad.
The black looks great, but the clear case makes it look like my phone's wearing a condom or in one rather.
A nice case. I used to buy these for my previous phones back in the days of the gsm/unlocked phones. I still love the look of the clear case and the case is under $10
I was lucky enough to be allowed to review the current cases that Artech 21 currently offers for the Galaxy S7. I'll be reviewing the Artech 21 Vivid Arkansas in the Champagne Gold/Black color, the Artech Jelly in Champagne/Clear, the Artech Little Rock rugged case in Black, and the Artech Dallas Lazer in Champagne Gold/Black.
This post is just going to be my brief first impressions. I will have complete, detailed reviews of all 4 cases up in the next day or 2.
First. Not that it directly involves the cases' performance, I still feel this is important. My communication with the company was fantastic. We communicated through Facebook Messenger and their responses were always quick, polite, and to the point. I think customer service is very important, who knows what could happen, mailman delivers to the wrong address, you got the wrong case by mistake, you have a question, or you're just plain not happy with it. It's good to know that the company will be there to promptly answer your questions and resolve your issue.
Now the packaging. It was the same for all 4 cases and very similar to the type of packaging you'd find on the name brand cases at Best Buy. Nothing really stands out. It protects the cases, is simple to open and doesn't have anything unnecessary.
Now on to the cases themselves...
(photo in attachment at bottom)
I'll start with the Jelly Series. It's pretty basic. A clear TPU shell with a Gold, harder plastic trim. The clear TPU, though smooth, is manufactured in a way that it provides a lot of grip. Probably the most grip of any of their cases. And the Gold trim feels sturdy enough to provide good protection against edge drops, it has a loop of gold at the bottom that gives it a unique design compared to other similar style cases. The phone fits very well. It's easy to install, fits snugly, and doesn't feel like there's any chance of it popping out accidentally. So, initial impressions are great. It seems like it will provide solid protection and grip in a low profile package that shows off this gorgeous phone instead of changing the look completely.
Next we'll go with the Lazer Dallas Series. It's got a black TPU shell with a vertically brushed finish on it with a more rugged gold trim similar to the one on the Jelly Series with the same extra bit of gold kinda looping up from the bottom that gives it a cool unique look that brings more gold to the overall design that goes great with my Gold Platinum S7. It's easy to install and fits snugly. It feels like it provides a good deal of protection while keeping a low profile. I keep my phone in my pocket, so it's important to me to keep it low profile. This definitely fits the bill for me. Just like the first. It doesn't have the grip of the Jelly, but still has good grip provided by the brushed finish. Solid case with a unique look
Third, my likely favorite of the four, is the Vivid Arkansas Series. It has a black TPU shell with horizontal ribs that provide great grip. It's a different kind of grip from the Jelly though, Like the other 2 cases, it has a more rugged TPU in gold. However this ones has a thich horizontal stripe, as well as the the loop thing at the bottom also found on the other. Like the other 2, installation is very easy. The phone fits snugly and securely. My phone definitely feels protected and it fits very comfortably in my pocket. It's a low profile case that feels like it could withstand some damage and has a very unique look that I haven't seen anywhere before that I absolutely love. I expected the Jelly to be my clear favorite (no pun intended lol), as it really just shows the original phone but provides good protection for it, but this Vivid Arkansas case looks incredible. I think it's my favorite looking. Not just of these 4 that I'm reviewing, but of any case currently available for the GS7.
Lastly, we have the Little Rock Series. It is BY FAR the most rugged of all the cases. Based on ititial impressions, I would say this case can withstand as much abuse as the hardcore Otterbox cases. I've had friends that give clumsy a new meaning (honestly. Broke 5 Galaxy S5s within one month) that would only use the most expensive Otterbox cases afterwards. He lost the front bezel on one somehow, bought a new one, then found the bezel and gave me his old one. So I had one for a decent amount of time to form an opinion on it. My initial impression of the Little Rock case is that it would have no problem providing that same level of hardcore protection. I'm a complete idiot and didn't know it came with a glass screen protector and broke it poking out the phone papers that were inside the cases in the packaging. Absolutely my fault. I have no excuse. I'll do my best to review it as if it had the glass as well. It has a front bezel that pops out and then back in for the installation. It snaps in VERY securely. To where it takes some effort to install, but feels like I could roll it down the worlds largest flight of stairs without the bezel popping off, let alone the phone coming out. Put simply, this case is obviously designed to take a ton of abuse while keeping the phone from incurring any damage. And my initial impression is that this phone can do that.
So far I really like them. But that may change for my final in-depth reviews. But the initial impression is very good. Though the designs and the looks are entirely subjective, I really like the looks of these cases
Regarding the Little Rock case, I agree that the thing is built like a tank without being too bulky. Excellent protection and feels very sturdy.
But the included screen protector fit is awful, as the edge is like 1/4" in from the edges of the screen. Looks terrible. Plus the case constantly lifts up the included screen protector. Don't bother putting the protector on. A PET screen works well with the case
The other gripe I have with the case is that the LED notification light is mostly covered by the case. They apparently did not measure that well when designing the case.
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Hey guys!
I've been using the Poetic Affinity clear TPU case for the last two weeks or so and would like to share my thoughts about it:
1. Weighs a little more than most cases im used to [although makes up for it with increased protection].
2. Fantastic hand grip.
3. Case doesnt get very oily unlike my old Griffin case and scratches are less visible.
Very happy with this case, I'd recommend it to people who dont like bulky cases but still need that sweet sweet protection
i can second that it's a nice case. at first it doesn't really get oily; maybe it has a coating on it..but eventually the back does get a bit smudgy and you'll have to wipe it down like you wipe down your screen lol....then again, this goes for every single clear back case. it is a nice case though. light weight, and good grip
Hey guys, back again with a highly requested review from my previous threads!
I received both the Fusion Bumper case and the Slim Stand case from orzly the other day, and I really like them so far!
Fusion Bumper Case
The Fusion Bumper is one of Orzly's high end case, and it has become one of my favourite cases for the OnePlus 5 so far. It is as the name replies, A fusion Bumper aka a mix of a bumper case and a regular case.
The sides of the case are made of Rubber, which slightly wrap around the back. This, paired with the dotted sides where your hands rest allow for great grip and protection. The rubber is tough and after a few drop tests is still in great condition. The back is made of a clear plastic, but it isn't a gel type plastic it is the type which doesn't yellow, similar to the one used on last years OnePlus 3 fusion bumper which hasn't yellowed for me yet.
The back corners of the device feature little raised points, which not only helps keep the camera off of the tables, but it also allows for the clear black plastic to stay away from surfaces as to not get scratched up. There is a nice lip around the front of the screen, and all my ports line up. The dash cable and my aux cable still fit into the ports nicely, and none of the microphone holes are covered up.
On the volume buttons and power button there is the + and - symbols, along with the power symbol which I like as it shows attention to detail. Orzly also split the volume up and down keys to make it easier to diffrentiate them.
So far, I don't have a fault with this case. It does exactly what I need it to do, is protective, feels like high quality and has a clear back that won't yellow easily. Its grip is great as I won't drop it when taking pictures anymore. If any faults do pop up, I will be sure to update the thread . Pictures of the case can be found below!
http://imgur.com/a/wxLAi
Slim Stand Case
Now this is a slightly different case for a different sort of person. I used this case for about 8 days straight so I think I have a pretty good idea about it. It wouldn't be my sort of case, but I can see the use cases for it!
First off, the material on the slim stand case is really nice. Its sort of a soft touch rubbery feeling which provides a lot of grip. At the top and bottom there are antenna lines which mimic the ones of the OnePlus 5 design so it made my phone look like a midnight black version which was awesome!
The ports all line up nicely, and the little ring at the back rotates to allow for vertical or horizontal viewing when up which I thought was very useful. The ring can also be used while you are using the phone or taking a call and helps to make sure you won't drop the device! As the name implies, it is a slim case and it means it. It feels like (besides the stand) like there is not case on which is great!
As for protection, this case really only offers back protection rather then screen protection. Because it is a slim case the lip around the screen is minimal if not none and if you are looking for protection, this isn't for you.
I can see this case being useful for people who sit at a desk all day or go on train/plane journeys a lot as you could just easily access your screen. However it isn't the case for me as I prefer protection rather then slimness. I didn't really like how much the stand part stood out at the back when it was lying flat on a table as it made it not steady and rocked. However thats part of the parcel, and like the wallet case this is definitely for a certain group of people!
Links to amazon cases:
Fusion Bumper Case
Slim Stand Case
Do you recommend buying the orzly fusion bumper case for 10$ here in india :0 i m quite perplexed what to get, as i gonna use a skin and i want a clear bumper case too.