Thought I'd share. I fell in love with these bumpers for my iPhone 6 / Nexus 6P, and am glad to see the OP5 will be getting one as well.
https://rhinoshield.io/collections/oneplus-5
Per their site - "The current estimated release date is Mid of August (subject to change)." Kind of a bummer, but well worth the wait imo.
I really think about buying one of these, but how does it feel in the hand? Will the curve of the back be completely gone?
I like these cases, but the one for the 3T was terrible. Hopefully they fixed the problems that they had with The 3t
thainess said:
I like these cases, but the one for the 3T was terrible. Hopefully they fixed the problems that they had with The 3t
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why was it terrible ? it protected the phone from a 22ft fall..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhmoxjptZcM&t=1s
Hastaloego said:
why was it terrible ? it protected the phone from a 22ft fall..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhmoxjptZcM&t=1s
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just because it survived didnt make it not terrible. it was hard to put on, and once you got it on, it bulged out around the slider and kept it from working properly. nice, but flawed.
agree that it would be nice if they fix those issues on the next version.
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why was it terrible ? it protected the phone from a 22ft fall..
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It does protect the phone. However it was so tight that you had to put so much force on the phone to take it off. The volume and home button were so hard to press, you had press really hard and maybe it would register.
dont forget the last one pulled off tempered glass screen protectors (Pulled off my curved official one which i'll remind people is £17) I was so pissed off, complained then they said there was nothing they could do and then added the disclaimer on the page saying the bumper didn't work with the glass.....never again
Chaphasilor said:
I really think about buying one of these, but how does it feel in the hand? Will the curve of the back be completely gone?
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On my 6P, The sides of the bumper extend far enough to make it lay flat and solid on a table, which is part of the protection. Since the back is completely open beyond that, any curve will be apparent.
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On my 6P, The sides of the bumper extend far enough to make it lay flat and solid on a table, which is part of the protection. Since the back is completely open beyond that, any curve will be apparent.
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yeah, but on the OP5, the sides are curved, not the back, so you won't feels those anymore, right?
Chaphasilor said:
yeah, but on the OP5, the sides are curved, not the back, so you won't feels those anymore, right?
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thainess said:
I like these cases, but the one for the 3T was terrible. Hopefully they fixed the problems that they had with The 3t
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Agree, I had it for the 3T, the buttons and slider were really stiff and not very impressive at all, the fit was fine but that's not difficult as it only has to go round the edges, it raised the phone off the bottom nicely though and there was a sufficient lip to protect the screen, will be interested to see this new one.
Thanks for sharing! Loved the one I had for my Nexus 6, the one I used for the 3 was awful so got rid of it pretty quickly. I'll most likely be trying this one out!
Wonder how much width it adds to the phone. From the picture, it looks slim. But looking at the op3 version, it's a little too much width.
Pre-ordered today. Coupon code ready4school worked for 15%. Helps with shipping.
Took a while to finally decide on it but I really don't like any cases out so far. The phone looks great naked and I think I'd rather go that route with this bumper. Might get a dbrand skin too..
Elnrik said:
On my 6P, The sides of the bumper extend far enough to make it lay flat and solid on a table, which is part of the protection. Since the back is completely open beyond that, any curve will be apparent.
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I had this on the 6p and although it was a good case, the back of the phone was exposed, when you dragged it along the edge of a desk, the back of the phone did make contact towards the upper part of the middle of the phone, not sure i'd buy the Rhino again.
I've ordered mine too, still hasn't shipped though.
I had it on my 6P too.
Loved it then.
So one more is enroute for my OP5.
Hope it arrives soon to India....
thainess said:
It does protect the phone. However it was so tight that you had to put so much force on the phone to take it off. The volume and home button were so hard to press, you had press really hard and maybe it would register.
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They addressed that issue as far as being extremely difficult to put on and take off the phone:
Our OnePlus 5 bumpers are made out of RhinoShield's newest material!
We are excited to share that the OnePlus 5 bumper is our second product to be made out of a recently reformulated polymer blend. With this material, the CrashGuard will:
Protect your phone for longer. Wear and tear will be significantly reduced because of a general improvement in durability.
Be easier to install and remove. The new material stretches under continuous pressure and returns to its original position afterwards.
Be lighter and thinner. We can reduce thickness while maintaining our standard of protection.
Lastly, just in case you were wondering, our OnePlus 5 bumper is compatible with the official OnePlus screen protector.
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djsubterrain said:
Agree, I had it for the 3T, the buttons and slider were really stiff and not very impressive at all, the fit was fine but that's not difficult as it only has to go round the edges, it raised the phone off the bottom nicely though and there was a sufficient lip to protect the screen, will be interested to see this new one.
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this is my worry. The render show a one piece small volume rocker. Since I like the feature ''long press to skip track'', I doubt that case will give a easy touch feel.
I'll wait for the reviews.
For now, the cheap ebay bumper case with the acrylic clear back cover, is slim , nice and give a nice button feel.
Hi all! I'm pretty excited for this one, I had a CrashGuard on my Nexus 6P, OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T and always really liked them. The buttons were really stiff though and they were hard to take off again, but I think they improved both with this one. Like you already mentioned, this one will be made of their new material, which will be easier to take off. Also: There's a photo showing that the buttons are not made like before, covering the the whole phone. (See photo in the middle) They have small cutouts, like the Spigen cases, which should make them really easy to press while maintaining the clicky feel. I just don't really know how to order this one, I'm in New Zealand right now with no permanent residence. No idea how long shipping takes or how much it really costs. They have a calculator on their website, but who knows how accurate this is...
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I have pre-ordered the bumper. It will be shipped after the Labor Day, so this weekend I will be able to give you my review on the bumper. As a comparison I will use my current case - spigen armor.
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Hello,
Picked up a TPU case from Cimotech in Black, S style a few days ago and thought i would share my thoughts on it.
PRICE: You cannot complain about the price. Anything that is 1/3 of the price as the ones that are located in the store are a win. These cases really are the cheapest you want to go without sacrificing quality. Trust me, DO NOT get those full silicone $3 ones on eBay.
FEEL: The case is smooth for one half, and more plastic on the other. The "S" line is actually a design, where one part is straight TPU, and the other is a softened matte finish.The matte finish is very close to what you would get with the soft touch smartphones of yesteryear. The other part is also TPU, however has a more of a "sticky" feel to it. Also with this case, the sides are textured for grip. I cannot stress how much i like this. Under any situation, I have never felt like I would drop the phone with these grips. Definitely adds extra feel to the super slippery awesome phone that we have.
LOOK: To be honest, I always thought these cases looked cheap. Now that I have one, i would say that these S series cases beat the $25 ones you see at the Verizon retail stores without question. If your looking for something more rugged, I would look more towards otterbox
FIT: Super snug fit. Its almost too snug when putting my phone in there. However once its in there, there is no wiggling or gaps at all. the left and right sides tend to buckle when you pull them away from the phone, but that pretty much the standard for any kind of case like this.
BUTTON ACCESS: The buttons for camera, power and volume control are very tight. They work great and the tactile feedback feels better with this case than without it. I honestly never thought I would say that, however it does add a little extra press into each of the buttons. The Volume and Power buttons are both covered by the case.
Design: The case has a pre-cut spot for the SD/SIM door. This i thought was awesome, as some cases have that area sealed. The main, and really only negative with this case was that it covered the secondary microphone that's located on the bottom, back of the device. My recommendation would be that if you were to buy the case, i would make a hole (I don't know what method would be the best way to recommend) so that you don't loose the functionality of that second microphone. The phone will be expecting it, however I haven't noticed any call quality degradation so far.
Final Thoughts:
In the final tally the case is well made, looks good, fits the device, & the price is right, if it wasn't for the secondary microphone being blocked, it would be a perfect review for a perfectly priced TPU case.
4.5/5
Rob
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Holy review Batman! Well done.
opensourcefan said:
Holy review Batman! Well done.
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Thanks! Needs a little more work but I need sleep!
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looks pretty good, but damn.. i don't wanna use silicon case for such a beauty device... sigh . i'll stay with my pouch yet and try to not damage the device )
asheg said:
looks pretty good, but damn.. i don't wanna use silicon case for such a beauty device... sigh . i'll stay with my pouch yet and try to not damage the device )
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Its not silicone its tpu
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Nice review. I have the VZW case with the kick stand. Its OK, I want a case with a clear back to show off its kevlar in all its sexiness.
I have the clear one that I just purchased off of amazon and I love it! Now I am just waiting on a black sample from the kind CIMO rep!! A full review of both cases will follow soon!
robstunner said:
Hello,
Picked up a TPU case from Cimotech in Black, S style a few days ago and thought i would share my thoughts on it.
PRICE: You cannot complain about the price. Anything that is 1/3 of the price as the ones that are located in the store are a win. These cases really are the cheapest you want to go without sacrificing quality. Trust me, DO NOT get those full silicone $3 ones on eBay.
FEEL: The case is smooth for one half, and more plastic on the other. The "S" line is actually a design, where one part is straight TPU, and the other is a softened matte finish.The matte finish is very close to what you would get with the soft touch smartphones of yesteryear. The other part is also TPU, however has a more of a "sticky" feel to it. Also with this case, the sides are textured for grip. I cannot stress how much i like this. Under any situation, I have never felt like I would drop the phone with these grips. Definitely adds extra feel to the super slippery awesome phone that we have.
LOOK: To be honest, I always thought these cases looked cheap. Now that I have one, i would say that these S series cases beat the $25 ones you see at the Verizon retail stores without question. If your looking for something more rugged, I would look more towards otterbox
FIT: Super snug fit. Its almost too snug when putting my phone in there. However once its in there, there is no wiggling or gaps at all. the left and right sides tend to buckle when you pull them away from the phone, but that pretty much the standard for any kind of case like this.
BUTTON ACCESS: The buttons for camera, power and volume control are very tight. They work great and the tactile feedback feels better with this case than without it. I honestly never thought I would say that, however it does add a little extra press into each of the buttons. The Volume and Power buttons are both covered by the case.
Design: The case has a pre-cut spot for the SD/SIM door. This i thought was awesome, as some cases have that area sealed. The main, and really only negative with this case was that it covered the secondary microphone that's located on the bottom, back of the device. My recommendation would be that if you were to buy the case, i would make a hole (I don't know what method would be the best way to recommend) so that you don't loose the functionality of that second microphone. The phone will be expecting it, however I haven't noticed any call quality degradation so far.
Final Thoughts:
In the final tally the case is well made, looks good, fits the device, & the price is right, if it wasn't for the secondary microphone being blocked, it would be a perfect review for a perfectly priced TPU case.
4.5/5
Rob
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I agree with you 100%. This very nice case and does not look cheap. My Razr looks even better with this case on. I highly recommend this case to everybody.
oh boy, dont quote first message...
Just ordered the soft black case.
where do u buy this tpu?? couldnt google it
This case does not fit in the docks, otherwise a verygood case
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asheg said:
where do u buy this tpu?? couldnt google it
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Bottom of first post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370634
Damn I'm still waiting for mine to arrive from Cimotech...!
Just got two of these after seeing that the guy that makes (designs them) them actually is on XDA a lot and was very helpful while NOT hocking his product everywhere.
*UPDATED*
Originally the case covered part of the upper mic. I just removed the upper portion of the case and realigned it so the mic was centered when I re-attached that case. To easy. That was really the only draw back I had.
Pro's
1- Delivery was fast
2- Case was cheap (9$)
3- Shipping was (5$ for both)
4- Case is VERY low profile
5- Mat Black is oh so smooth and the front rim is a nice glossy black with more grip to it. This is nice as it makes it easy to hang on to.
6- Back design icon is cool looking
7- Kick stand still easy to access
8- Nice port access
9- Doesn't pull my Zagg Invishield HD screen cover off
10- Easy to get on and off
11- Doesn't scratch my phones finish
12- VERY light weight
13- Mat black with red highlights of the phone looks very sexy and pro
14- phone still fits in my pocket easily and doesn't collect dust etc.
15- Snug fit on the phone
16- Bezel is high enough on the front that my phone screen doesn't touch anything when laid on its face.
17- Camera is protected by slight bezel around it.
18- No "case buttons"...you still access the phones buttons which are nice
Con's
1- Power button is a little hard to depress initially but this is because the button is so high on the phones profile. Case flexes to alleviate this after a few uses though. I don't think this is the cases fault
2- Not many styles - My wife liked the Green Cruizer Lite better but not that much better. The android pattern on those cases looked cool but I don't know...after a while I do like the professional and sleek design of the Diztronic better. Plus the Cruizer Lite *looked* a little more bulky
mind attaching a pic?
shipping is only 2.50 on his ebay page.
good review
wish it came with a screen protector (thought it did bc it did with other phones, but it didnt).
note: you can readjust the case starting from the top of the phone to align the mic you said was covered. i noticed it blocked mine after reading your review so i took it off and readjusted the case and it doesnt cover it anymore
Mine doesn't block the upper microphone at all?
Neither does mine. Every port lines up perfect, just like on my RAZR Maxx and EpTouch cases.
ImaWinRAR said:
good review
wish it came with a screen protector (thought it did bc it did with other phones, but it didnt).
note: you can readjust the case starting from the top of the phone to align the mic you said was covered. i noticed it blocked mine after reading your review so i took it off and readjusted the case and it doesnt cover it anymore
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IDIOT! (Napoleon Dynamite voice)
Yeah I didn't even have to take the whole thing off...fix and looking perfectly.
*Updated Review*
Got mine in today and it fits nicely and looks good, I just have one main complaint about it....should of covered the buttons...after holding it in hand those holes in the case on the sides get annoying to me, and the thin strip where the volume rocker is, is so flimsy im almost scared it might stretch too much over time, or break...havent had a TPU case with buttons covered that the function was more difficult than the phone without the case on, so dont really see the reasoning why to leave them open now...
to each their own though i guess...
I received my cases as well today. Originally I liked the high gloss translucent one best because it just looks really sharp. After just a couple of hours though, it was covered in smudges and fingerprints(like anything glossy).
The fit on both of the cases I received are spot on. Snug fit, all my buttons/openings line up perfectly, and doesn't add much bulk. Simply great cases for the cost.
I will be sticking with the matte black one for the foreseeable future based on just the smudge factor.
Got to tell you - after listening to so many recommendations from the group here I decided to get the case and boy, I am so glad I did.
The case is snug with minimal footprint, all cut outs match perfectly (prefer this from covered) and the flat black matte just compliments the Evo. The kickstand is also easily accessible and it got here ahead of schedule..
Two thumbs up!
Got my case today as well. Now only if I had the phone to put it in....
SilentSummer said:
Got my case today as well. Now only if I had the phone to put it in....
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Same here, received the gloss and matte black case but no phone.
njfoses said:
Same here, received the gloss and matte black case but no phone.
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Ditto.
Kinda bummed but about to sell my 3D and go for tour of local Walmarts.
heres some picture of my matte black case. Love the feel of it and slim fit
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very nice photos! thank you!
Very nice pix. Anyone have the website I can order some from?
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Very nice pix. Anyone have the website I can order some from?
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http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=48_66
Rippley05 said:
Very nice pix. Anyone have the website I can order some from?
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http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...NV6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338381313&sr=8-1
Also, free Prime shipping for those who qualify
I agree that the power button is a bit difficult to depress initially. >_< That's my only qualm about this case!
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Got mine in today and it fits nicely and looks good, I just have one main complaint about it....should of covered the buttons...after holding it in hand those holes in the case on the sides get annoying to me, and the thin strip where the volume rocker is, is so flimsy im almost scared it might stretch too much over time, or break...havent had a TPU case with buttons covered that the function was more difficult than the phone without the case on, so dont really see the reasoning why to leave them open now...
to each their own though i guess...
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Yeah case looks good overall, though I wish they had a version that covered the buttons and port so that the phone would be more water resistant (read: not waterproof, but at least ports/button holes would be protected from drippy hands at the least). Also, as people mentioned, it would be easier to precisely hit the various buttons if they weren't beneath the lip of the case.
https://docs.google.com/folderview?id=0B6pbBgp85iSSRS1HTDhxZUJjY3M
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xwdk1j188qruxfu/UTSgiwuVJ-
First impressions
It looks like carbon fiber and you do feel a slight texture.
It goes on easily with plenty of flexibility to line up with every cutout on the phone.
It can be reapplied in case of misalignment
It can be gently stretched to form a perfect fit around all four sides while still lining up with the cutouts
The sides surprised me by being slightly harder to line up than the front and back.
I may have gotten lucky with the front and back but they lined up perfectly on the very first try.
I did not follow any instructions
I did not remove my matte plastic screen protector
I did not remove the cutouts for the back or menu buttons
My dual layer case even fits if I ever need a little more protection.
Cutouts all line up perfectly for me.
Capacitive Buttons respond just fine while being covered completely
Makes the phone feel less slippery in my hands
Colors in my opinion work very well together.
Feels like it will stay in place unless I really choose to move it.
So far after just 24 hours I'm definitely impressed with the quality in materials the fit and the feel of this product. It was much easier to install than I had anticipated. It looks and feels much nicer than I ever imagined.
Thanks to Weston and Slickwraps.com my phone is now better protected, less slippery, and looks very unique
954wrecker said:
https://docs.google.com/folderview?id=0B6pbBgp85iSSRS1HTDhxZUJjY3M
First impressions
It looks like carbon fiber and you do feel a slight texture.
It goes on easily with plenty of flexibility to line up with every cutout on the phone.
It can be reapplied in case of misalignment
It can be gently stretched to form a perfect fit around all four sides while still lining up with the cutouts
The sides surprised me by being harder than the front and back.
I may have gotten lucky with the front and back but they lined up surprisingly well on the very first try.
I did not follow any instructions
I did not remove my matte plastic screen protector
I did not remove the cutouts for the back or menu buttons
Surprisingly my case even fits pretty nicely afterwards
Cutouts all line up perfectly for me.
Capacitive Buttons respond just fine while being covered completely
Makes the phone feel less slippery in my hands
Colors in my opinion work very well together.
Feels like it will stay in place unless I really choose to move it.
So far after just 24 hours I'm definitely impressed with the quality in materials the fit and the feel of this product. It was much easier to install than I had anticipated. It looks and feels much nicer than I ever imagined.
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Big Thanks for your review and willingness to participate!
If you ever need anything let me know!
Weston
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Big Thanks for your review and willingness to participate!
If you ever need anything let me know!
Weston
Slickwraps.com
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I too would like to participate in the review program, I am highly active in many tech forums, & am currently working on my own tech website, I'll give a full unbiased review & post pics as well.
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I too would like to participate in the review program, I am highly active in many tech forums, & am currently working on my own tech website, I'll give a full unbiased review & post pics as well.
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Hello,
Please respond to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2651056
Thank You!!
Weston
Slickwraps.com
Nice review.
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I too would like to get free stuff I mean review your product ?
In a more serious note, the wrap looks awesome. Its not my thing but it looks really cool.
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For those who hate clicking on links Here are a couple of the above images from the review.
Thanks Again!
Weston
Slickwraps
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One month later the slickwraps black carbon fiber skin looks and feels like new still.
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4 months later and again they look like the day I installed them.
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Man that's awesome.
That Sedio case is pretty good, its VERY protective yet much smaller than Otterbox and etc etc.
In fact, Otterbox is a pretty crappy case from my experience.
I like that case also has a sturdy kickstand, something I look for in all cases for phones that are 5+ inches.
Just wondering, do you like using the phone with the case more often than just the skin?
I was contemplating on using a skin + kickstand4u. And maybe a thin, plastic bumper too (you know for "just enough" protection, as slim as possible, and kickstand).
Have you had any experience with this?
How often do you use / want to use a kickstand?
Cheers
Kangal
I use the case 99.9% of the time. I rarely use the phone without a case it's just too slippery and too unprotected for my taste. Kickstand use is rare for me but it's nice that it's got one.
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wow very good effect
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4 months later and again they look like the day I installed them.
sent from my note 3
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Thanks for the continued feedback! Much appreciated.
Weston
I took it off today for the first time since applying it 7 months ago.
it came off extremely easily and looks and feels like new still.
sent from my note 3
954wrecker said:
I took it off today for the first time since applying it 7 months ago.
it came off extremely easily and looks and feels like new still.
sent from my note 3
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Wow, thanks for the update.
I changed my mind. I was going to do the same thing.... but have a (stick-on) kickstand on the back.
The stick-on isn't secured too well to the phone, and the extra layer of slickwrap on top would've sufficed.
...
But the problem is that it kinda gets slippery like you said.
And the 3M wrap doesn't absorb shocks, so a drop of the phone can cause (nicks) damages.
I've got a Matte-textured Black case that adds heaps of protection, and has a useful kickstand as well.
It does add girth, which is unwelcomed.... but its a worthwhile trade off.
Though it feels a little oversized for even me.
I think my minimum phone size is 5.2 inches, and maximum is 5.7 inches.
And ofcourse shaved bezels.
Optimum for me would be about 5.3 inches, with bezels like LG G3 or even less.
It's been a long time since i've done my quick little reviews. But since I got the Nexus 6 I figured I would make one.
Here is my quick video review of the Spigen Neo Hybrid Case for our phone! (Voice over by my GF, cause someone is bound to ask me)
--BTW I can never embed videos right so i'll just put the link here.
--If anyone has questions feel free to ask
UPDATES
I will be posting some high res photos soon too
Now posted below
UPDATE 12/11/2014
Here is the link to the quick and easy Button Fix Video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiBF9RFLvPU
Pictures:
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I sent mine back a week or so ago.. I didn't really like the moto logo exposed and thought it could allow dirt/dust to get in between the case and the phone .. I went with a case that covers the whole back..
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Interested in how you fixed the buttons. That's the only thing I don't like with this case
Nice pictures. But...
I absolutely hated this case personally. Makes the phone feel huge and bulky, just cheap overall. The sides don't fit very well (bow out) -- flimsy plastic, buttons are a loose plastic mess, it's bulky and feels cheap. Just not worth the price tag when compared to other cases.
@Ellingsoc .. I'll have that video posted in a few days. You will love how much nicer the buttons become.
@Andromjb.. Was the bowing because of the way the bumper was seated on the tpu case? It took me a while before I got the fitment to be perfect because I didn't realize the two pieces weren't in place correctly
Can you explain it haha these buttons are driving me nuts
I really want people to go to the video for that info. But I'll PM you.
Robert_W said:
@Ellingsoc .. I'll have that video posted in a few days. You will love how much nicer the buttons become.
@Andromjb.. Was the bowing because of the way the bumper was seated on the tpu case? It took me a while before I got the fitment to be perfect because I didn't realize the two pieces weren't in place correctly
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Could have just been my particular case as I applied it multiple ways, but it never fit 100% correctly no matter how hard I tried.
Bottom would always bulge leaving the plastic rough to touch while handling (on the upper backside area by microphone). Top was a tedious task of maneuvering the soft rubber backing to fit correctly without getting stuck underneath the outer plastic shell. Plastic sides were flimsy. Unappealing loose cheap plastic buttons which were always in the way.
I was always accidentally hitting/pressing the volume rockers or turning the screen off while just trying to hold the phone.
Just bad design, imho.
Try out a Ringke MAX. You'll see a major difference in quality and features for the same (actually cheaper) price point.
the way i put the case on was to first align the bumper and tpu perfectly. Then I would hold the left and right sides firmly and put the phone in bottom side first. Snap the top corners in while pressing the phone downwards to the bottom of the case. Works perfect every time so far!
@Ellingsoc .. I pm'ed you bout the buttons btw. Nothing shows in my sent box though. If you didnt get it send me a pm and ill respond to that one
maconsultant said:
I sent mine back a week or so ago.. I didn't really like the moto logo exposed and thought it could allow dirt/dust to get in between the case and the phone .. I went with a case that covers the whole back..
Sent from another Nexus..
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I have a clear back protector on my phone, then this case. Any dust or dirt that gets in will just mess up the plastic film
PaisanNYC said:
I have a clear back protector on my phone, then this case. Any dust or dirt that gets in will just mess up the plastic film
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Great idea..!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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I really want people to go to the video for that info. But I'll PM you.
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I would appreciate the info via PM also. Don't see the secondary video posted yet. Doesn't my seniority here afford me that?
Even in the pictures you have taken with your case, it is showing a minor glimpse of what I was experiencing. I think you may have gotten a better quality case from manufacturing or perhaps they have made stealth revisions since as mine was a lot worse even with proper applications.
See attachment below -- which was the rough touch edge I referred to from previous comments.
that really just looks like it wasnt clipped in fully. but i could be wrong.
And i shot a quick video of the button fix. will be posting it in maybe 20 minutes
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that really just looks like it wasnt clipped in fully. but i could be wrong.
And i shot a quick video of the button fix. will be posting it in maybe 20 minutes
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It's just the way the case is designed. It goes on a bit too snug, so it leaves some parts a bit uneven which returns poor results and rough edges.
I'm not trying to say the case is terrible. I just want people to be informed of the certain flaws and quality before they end up spending $19+ while they have other options available for less.
Andromjb said:
It's just the way the case is designed. It goes on a bit too snug, so it leaves some parts a bit uneven which returns poor results and rough edges.
I'm not trying to say the case is terrible. I just want people to be informed of the certain flaws and quality before they end up spending $19 given other options available for less.
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that is good to know. I preordered mine so i think I have a first batch too. Either way, i'm sure spigen would be happy to take it back or send a replacement
Button fix video
Here is the link to the quick and easy Button Fix Video!
I've also added this to the first post
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiBF9RFLvPU
I loved this case for my S4. I thought it actually made the buttons feel better! But for this phone...well let's just say I use a Rinke slim now.
brizey said:
I loved this case for my S4. I thought it actually made the buttons feel better! But for this phone...well let's just say I use a Rinke slim now.
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that's ashame. did you try the button fix?
I'm looking for a case that covers the oneplus 6t from the sides only because i bought a dbrand skin and i want to show it off.
Just like this one:
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A clear/transparent one?
Rhinoshield is working on one, as well as another full bumper. Hopefully it will be released soon. Rhinoshield saved my Xperia from disaster after I left my phone on the roof of my car and drove away with it there. I watched it bounce off the road at 100 kmph. The Xperia still works great with no damage. The only damage to my phone was the cracked screen protector.
Supcase do this for the OP 6:
https://www.supcase.com/oneplus-6-unicorn-beetle-style-clear-case
I emailed them if they will be doing similar for the OP 6T.
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FreshlyBaked 420 said:
Rhinoshield is working on one, as well as another full bumper. Hopefully it will be released soon. Rhinoshield saved my Xperia from disaster after I left my phone on the roof of my car and drove away with it there. I watched it bounce off the road at 100 kmph. The Xperia still works great with no damage. The only damage to my phone was the cracked screen protector.
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This is a very good video which correlates with what you say regarding RhinoShield products for the OP 6:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihW1IVpYquY&feature=youtu.be
alukarulz said:
I'm looking for a case that covers the oneplus 6t from the sides only because i bought a dbrand skin and i want to show it off.
Just like this one:
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Rhinoshield is your answer. It saves my wife's phone at a minimum of twice a week.
[email protected] said:
Rhinoshield is your answer. It saves my wife's phone at a minimum of twice a week.
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not out yet
FYI on the Rhinoshield bumpers. I love that they make only bumper style cases but their buttons are STIFF. I bought one for my Note 9 and the buttons were not easily found when you're not looking and they're hard to press. Spigen has the best feedback when it comes to their buttons. You want very "clicky" buttons and buttons that stick out far enough to find easily when you're feeling around in your pocket.
Rhinoshield for some reason doesn't have this and I hope they will improve their buttons. Also, I noticed on the case for my N9 the lip for the back of the phone was way higher than the front. So it looks safer to lay down on the back than the front where I was hoping for the same level of "rasivity" so you can lay the phone face down.
Anyway, I hope that all made sense.
The rhinoshield on my 5x was just like stated above with super stiff buttons. I tried an iPhone 7 for a while and bought one for it as well and the buttons were nice and tactile. I was hoping this was the case for all newer cases by the company. Hopefully the rhinoshield for the 6t will be nice like the one I had on the iPhone.
SlyUK said:
Supcase do this for the OP 6:
https://www.supcase.com/oneplus-6-unicorn-beetle-style-clear-case
I emailed them if they will be doing similar for the OP 6T.
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Personally, I prefer only a bumper. This case has a clear back on it.
roaduardo said:
FYI on the Rhinoshield bumpers. I love that they make only bumper style cases but their buttons are STIFF. I bought one for my Note 9 and the buttons were not easily found when you're not looking and they're hard to press. Spigen has the best feedback when it comes to their buttons. You want very "clicky" buttons and buttons that stick out far enough to find easily when you're feeling around in your pocket.
Rhinoshield for some reason doesn't have this and I hope they will improve their buttons. Also, I noticed on the case for my N9 the lip for the back of the phone was way higher than the front. So it looks safer to lay down on the back than the front where I was hoping for the same level of "rasivity" so you can lay the phone face down.
Anyway, I hope that all made sense.
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Could be model specific, I had a rhinoshield bumper on my old og pixel and the buttons felt good, very tactile.
kxf41 said:
Could be model specific, I had a rhinoshield bumper on my old og pixel and the buttons felt good, very tactile.
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I hope so.
I had Rhinoshield for my 2 XL and I loved it...until I had to take it off to change out my dbrand skin...never when back on the same.
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I had Rhinoshield for my 2 XL and I loved it...until I had to take it off to change out my dbrand skin...never when back on the same.
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I am only replying to say that the Gungrave anime was one of my first animes I ever watched, well that and Cowboy bebop / Samurai Champloo. Awesome show. That is all, now back to 6T stuff
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I had Rhinoshield for my 2 XL and I loved it...until I had to take it off to change out my dbrand skin...never when back on the same.
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That concerns me because the only reason I'd be getting another Rhinioshield is to use it with a skin. I noticed on my N9 that I put a back skin on it was more difficult to slip on.
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That concerns me because the only reason I'd be getting another Rhinioshield is to use it with a skin. I noticed on my N9 that I put a back skin on it was more difficult to slip on.
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It'll probably be fine so long as you never take it off.
Still no solid ship date for this case but at least it's coming. Sucks that this is the only option we have so far.
Mines just shipped from Taiwan? WTH? [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
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Mines just shipped from Taiwan? WTH? [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
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Let us know when you get it.
I'm waiting to buy this too. Now it has started shipping, I may get one.
I just got notification that my Rhinoshield has also shipped, I'm excited to get rid of the crappy Amazon case I had bought to hold me over.
I ordered the rhinoshield as well. Was shipped yesterday. Cannot wait to have it with the dbrand skin