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I got the monaco leather case for the 8125 from Extreme PDA:
http://www.extremepda.com/page/XPDA/PROD/cingular_8125_accessories/CING8125FLIPCASE
Even though a lot of people said they liked it and it seemed to be the most ideal for constant use, the bottom line is after a week I can't stand having it on my 8125. Here's what I realized:
- Even though it allows the keyboard to slide out, actually holding the device with the case flip behind it makes it tough to type comfortably.
- Folding back the flip every time I get a phone call and securing it in place is not practical.
- The cover inadvertantly causes the phone to either ignore or answer calls by applying pressure on the dial/hangup buttons. While this isn't an issue if the device is in standy, on an incoming call it is. Locking the device is useless because on an incoming call, the phone buttons are unlocked even if the device itself is locked.
After a week of this I finally gave up and took the 8125 out of the leather case. I am worried about it getting dropped/scratched but I just can't find a solution that's practical enough. How are the rest of you dealing with these issues?
yeah most people forget that it's a phone too and not just a pda. so having it in a case like that just makes it more work to answer calls and use the device.
I'm using the Mobile Glove Executice Black Tie Series holder. its a better design than the free case that comes with the 8125. The flap has a magnet in it so it closes really good. I bought it at a mall stand for $30 http://www.mobileglove.com/mobileglove.html it's design for the Treo 650 and similar handheld devices. it fits perfect
I purchased this case and am very happy with it. I don't experience any of the issues described by devGOD. http://cgi.ebay.com/Deluxe-Leather-...ryZ15036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I've bought items from this person for other PDAs and highly recommend him. He also has some other cases for the 8125 available.
Geoffrey
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Hi there. The case listed above was my third case for the 8125. So far I like it the most. This is why I am still looking for a case. Taking it off and putting it on the belt clip is somewhat of a hassle because of the placement of the snap that keeps the thing closed. It gets in the way and it's making it hard to grab the phone in time to answer the ring. Also, using the keyboard is a little akward while it's in the case. Just take it out when at home but when out and about it gets a little tedious.
My next purchase might be the holster but at $30 it's a bit pricy.
Case to consider: Krusell Cabriolet
Here is what fit the bill for me.
http://sfplanet.com/product/87182
Use the phone/screen without any flaps. If you need to use the keyboard, it slides out easily. However, you can shake it upside down and it will stay put.
Krusell offers many choices for additional adaptors to fit your lifestyle. I bought and use their: Carabiner & Swivel Lanyard. I do like the belt clip one it came with - it is the easiest to remove that I've tried, but I don't like extra baggage around the waist.
Here is a link to a website that reviewed 8 cases.
http://www.4winmobile.com/htc-wizard-7-case-shootout-review-conclusion-vt1707.html
I'll look at one of those "deluxe leather cases" on ebay next. Just got a black metal PDAair case off ebay, trying it out. It's ok so far, not sure if it's a keeper. I'm used to having a metal case on my PDA, but I don't usually carry my PDA on my belt, so I'm not sure if I'll stick with it or go leather. I actually started to like the OEM pouch while I used it, but I want constant protection.
Has anyone tried the following case?
http://cgi.ebay.com/T-Mobile-MDA-PD...8QQihZ015QQcategoryZ15036QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
out of my research, i'm beginning to believe that the case that offers the most protection, AND easy usage without much dabbling every time the phone rings seems to be:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Deluxe-Leather-...4QQihZ010QQcategoryZ15036QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
can anybody post saying otherwise? I'm curious to see if anybody has tried it.
I wish those had black stitching, but that case is most likely my next canidate if I try another one.
My black pdair metal case is doing ok, though I had my first drop today, the stupid stud unscrewed from the back of the case. I was kind of worried about that when I got it, the screw was awfully shallow.
The best case is no case
Hi there:
I read the 8 case review and, after doing so, I purchased the Noreve model. It is a beautiful case. The problem is, for me, that I use my 8125 primarily as a phone, and then as a PDA. I also use it a fair amount with a GPS device. For the phone, I find it most useful OUT of the case. Or, sometimes, when it is in my car holder, it is also out of the case. When using GPS, it is out of the case (but secure).
The Noreve is beautifully made, but the 8125 inside of it is like a brick. I find it 'geeky' to use the case with the phone. In fairness, what I like about the Noreve is that the case folds BEHIND the unit when you are talking and therefore does not hang down like a big dog's tongue. You can also use the keyboard in the Noreve, but the device is not that securely inside of it.
The case I use almost everyday is a case I found on eBay. I prefer the horizontal case, although I believe there is a vertical model. It covers the device well enough, has holes for you to push the device out of the case while on your belt when the phone rings, and then allows you to easily slide the phone back in. The belt is secure, and it is fairly light weight. I used to carry my old iPaq in my suit pocket. The 8125 is just too heavy; it works much better on the waist.
It is cheap but durable and it works!
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Cingular-8125-Po...2766581QQihZ014QQcategoryZ15036QQcmdZViewItem
Oh, BTW, that deluxe case is the same case Brando has.
http://shop.brando.com.hk/bwdopod838leathercase.php
i ordered mine tonight. Given the insane amount of research ive done, i'm definitely sure this one is going to be the one with the least amount of risk to try. I'll let you guys know when all is said and done.
Lex, I know what you mean about spending insanely long hours researching cases, as I just went through it. In a fashion uncharacteric of the way I usually work, I ended up buying four cases: Sena Form-fit, Krusell Cabriolet, Krusell Handit, and Piel Frama. The latter is the model with the strap that allows using the keyboard without removal from the case.
I read the 8-case review over and over, and still couldn't decide. The Krusells were cheap, so I bought two on Ebay for a total of $40. I found the Piel Frama on Ebay for $50. I decided to keep the Piel Frama and Handit. Here are some observations:
Sena Form-fit: Very well-made, but has one big flaw: The magnetic closure, which otherwise I like very much, causes the device to fall out if the case is inverted on the clip. In the first week the MDA fell out twice with no damage, so I sold the case. Also, the belt clip was backordered for a month, and I don't know if that has been rectified.
Krusell Cabriolet: Okay, but leaves screen pointing outward and unprotected; same for top. With the swivel clip I was worried it would fall out like with the Sena issue above. I was nervous using it, so I returned it.
Krusell Handit: Nice, inexpensive, well-designed, and no big flaws. I'm keeping it. I would recommend this one for an expensive case that works very well and looks good, but the keyboard is not accessible without removing the device. The swivel belt clip sticks out a bit and flops around on your belt, which is a minor irritant.
Piel Frama: Well-made, very nice looking and stylish, and another keeper. This will be my main case, but it has some flaws, too:
1. The card slots are directly over the screen (no problems so far). A moderate blow might cause the cards to touch the screen, but I'm not sure if that's a real concern.
2. The flip tends to trip the top-front buttons, but I usually put my device in standby before closing the flip, so this isn't usually a problem.
3. Earpiece connector is difficult to negotiate. The hole doesn't line up precisely and the flip is hard to snap when it is inserted. This isn't a major problem.
Virtues include accessibility to the keyboard by just removing a small strap. Best looking case I've seen.
I've decided there is no perfect case, and the only way to determine which is best for you is spend two weeks researching like I did. The 8-case review previously cited is a good start, and if you want a Krusell or Piel Frama keep an eye out on Ebay. The Piel Framas are hard to find, and from the manufacturers site in Europe they are $75, but show up on Ebay from time to time. I was emailed last week with an offer for one like mine from an Ebay seller for only $46 shipped, so if anyone wants a Piel Frama with the strap, let me know. It may still be available.[/b]
Just wondered if anyone has got one of these cases and what they thought of it?
http://shop.brando.com.hk/bwimatekjamleathercase.php
Xak said:
Just wondered if anyone has got one of these cases and what they thought of it?
http://shop.brando.com.hk/bwimatekjamleathercase.php
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I do -- got it off eBay.
It's the case I've been happiest with so far. The small flap makes access to the screen pretty easy, and it's not that tough to unsnap the main flap to get access to the keyboard. Protection feels pretty good, and it doesn't add much bulk to it, as I like to keep the MDA in my pocket. Note that I haven't tried the belt clip.
Here are some cons:
-- When you open the snap to access the keyboard, the whole MDA is effectively available. It's somewhat snugly fit into the base of the case, but there's nothing else holding it in (no plastic straps, Velcro, etc.).
-- The positioning of the holes for the headset jack and the stylus silo leave a bit to be desired. Basically, they're a bit off-center. I'll eventually need to get an X-Acto knife and try to trim them out a bit more.
What I really want is the equivalent of the PDAir/Boxwave aluminum cases, but in a hard plastic so it doesn't degrade my signal (as I found out when I gave an aluminum case a shot).
-- The positioning of the holes for the headset jack and the stylus silo leave a bit to be desired. Basically, they're a bit off-center. I'll eventually need to get an X-Acto knife and try to trim them out a bit more.
The holes on mine are all aligned correctly.
Maybe, you got a defective one.
I did a thorough research before buying this case, and I think this is one of the best leather cases for HTC Wizard
Thanks for the info, I've gone ahead and ordered one. It does seem like a good case, and as I'm still using the one supplied with the phone it will be much better.
I bought a case from brando awhile back and used it on my imate jam, but when i dropped my jam, it just stopped working, so I decided not to use their cases for now.
balut said:
I bought a case from brando awhile back and used it on my imate jam, but when i dropped my jam, it just stopped working, so I decided not to use their cases for now.
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You dropped your phone and it stopped working...and the case was supposed to prevent that? It's only to prevent cosmetic damage to the unit, not from free falling...
Does anybody know if there'll be a pouch for the diamond 2 like for the diamond? Or simply will the Diamond pouch fit the diamond 2?
the diamond 1 pouch does not fit the d2
Don't think there is an official pouch, pdair have quite a few different ones available tho.
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If you look at the Tracy & Matt unboxing video, its shows an HTC Pouch in the box. However, everyone so far has said it doesn't come in the box. Conclusion? I think there is/will be one, but it will a separate purchase like the with the D1.
I've been looking at the Beyza pouch for the Samsung Pixon. The Pixon has identical size stats to the D2 (well its 1mm wider), so if its just a pouch you are after, that may fit the bill.
Pdair are now selling a vertical pouch without belt clip, just ordered one myself.
available here
galvinize said:
Pdair are now selling a vertical pouch without belt clip, just ordered one myself.
available here
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I was looking at that too. I just want something slim and simple to not add bulk so it can slip in a pocket. Can you let us know what you think when it arrives?
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I was looking at that too. I just want something slim and simple to not add bulk so it can slip in a pocket. Can you let us know what you think when it arrives?
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Not sure how long delivery will take but will do when I get it.
Horizontal Pouch, HTC Brand
I bought this one: http://www.negrielectronics.com/touch-diamond-leather-pouch-p-2424.html
It is a Velcro closure and the phone does not fit well. further, it does not have a hard side to protect the touch screen. I assume this is a general case by HTC. I bought this, but I will probably continue to use the case from my Trinity, the fit is the same but this at least has some protection on the sides.
In a word, Disappointed. I am not sure why they skipped the case, and then fail to offer a decent one at launch time.
http://www.noreve.com/index.php
Looks like Noreve are going to do one too. Expensive, but nice, classy cases. See upcoming products at bottom of web page.
Asia model comes with those pouch similiar to original Touch Pro.
http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/?prod_id=3306&tid=4110889
Just be aware of these pouches
I did not get one with this or the TD1 ... with the TD1, the original one went on stock very quickly and I bought it for almost £10!
While the fitting was slim and snug, I couldn't help thinking that the tight fit had potentially caused light scratches on the rear (front I was not bothered as it had the protector on)
On the day I sold it, I did a very intensive clean on it and noticed there were indeed scratches that corrosponded with the pouch.
It only takes a small bit to be trapped in the pouch - you then slide the TD1 in and that bit goes down with it
I still don't know however what I want for my TD1, at the moment, I am using the original Ipod velour case that was bundled with I think the original 20gb ipods!
http://mobile.brando.com.hk/htc-touch-diamond-2-bw-leather-case-flip-top-_p04094c1213d039.html
http://mobile.brando.com.hk/htc-touch-diamond-2-bw-leather-case-pouch-type-_p04093c1213d039.html
or Krusell Luna fit
hsukirk said:
Asia model comes with those pouch similiar to original Touch Pro.
http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/?prod_id=3306&tid=4110889
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is it possible to buy these pouches any where, as i personally like these the best
da_daman said:
is it possible to buy these pouches any where, as i personally like these the best
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Yes, I prefer this pouch too. Unfortunately the HTC designation of that pouch is not mentioned on their website (i.e. the HTC PO S390 as for the D1), so a purchase seems to be tricky....
I just bought this http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360151845729 since i want as thin as possible.
This isn't going to appeal to everyone since they aren't bargin basement cheap but I've just got one of these cases delivered this morning. I went for Nappa cowhide black B on the outside and red suede leather for the lining with no belt clip attached and hidden magnet closure. The case itself looks fantastic, stiching quality is excellent (not a loose piece of thread visible anywhere) and overall protection where its needed the most (on the screen) is hard to beat with the wrap over flap on the front. It took a couple of weeks from order to delivery, but for a case which is made to your own specification, right down to having your name embossed on the front, that isn't bad. If you want a quality product made to you want it, and personalised, give them a go, I'd definitely recommend them. They do a range of different styles so if a fold over horizontal pouch isn't to your liking have a look at the other options.
Nice, i just orderd one too
Nice cases, not cheap although they look very nice...
I have found my HTC Kaiser case that came with phone and I'll use that until something better comes along.
Darrenives said:
I was looking at that too. I just want something slim and simple to not add bulk so it can slip in a pocket. Can you let us know what you think when it arrives?
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Got the case yesterday, it adds quite a bit of bulk so if you're looking for a really slim fit then look elsewhere, other than that it is of good quality and has a nice professional look about it so is ideal for work. It also offers lots of protection for the device.
G
@galvinize: is it possible to take the belt clip off? doesnt look like in promo pictures - but in yours.
edit: could you please take a picture with the front up - or is it just a sliding case?
Purchased the SiKai MicroFiber case for the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet. Delivery was within the UK and didn't take too long, about 5 days including the weekend.
I paid £15.19 delivered from Ebay UK Item number: 200647561882
The case is made from a strange type of plastic material, it's quite soft and flexible. Am kind of glad rather than faux leather. It is very thin and light, but seems sturdy enough to protect the tablet around the house. I have a 10" netbook bag that I keep it in when travelling to add extra protection.
I like it since it makes it easy to carry around with you and doesn't add bulk to it. I would say the case is lighter than my official HP Touchpad case and similar in strength, although a different material. I can only compare it to the ROOCASE Multi-Angle Leather Case and can say it is much thinner and lighter than that.
There is only one angle that the case allows for, but since it is an Android tablet you can flip the whole thing round and get a lower angle. Its fine for watching at night when streaming video so its not an issue for me.
Price wise the only options available to me at the time were the faux leather ones for about £9.99 or the official case from the Lenovo website coming in at a hefty £34.99 once you add the crazy £10 delivery charge! Not many options in the UK unfortunately but am glad I did some research and found this case.
Other things that you might notice in the photos (sorry poor camera phone ones) there is a place to put a pen, all cut outs seem correct and I love the fact that I can charge it without having the case open, also the hdmi port is free.
Not sure how long it will last but considering the few days usage of it, the minor things like the tablet can slide a tiny bit inside the case so would have preferred a tighter fit (although will try and adjust the velcro again that closes once you slip the tablet inside), the cut out by the front facing button could be a bit lower, and the magnetic clasps to be quite weak I will give this case an 8/10 and can recommend it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SiKai-MicroFiber-case-Lenovo-IdeaPad-Tablet-K1-case-/200647561882
great case! I bought this sikai case too and actually prefer it more than the original lenovo K1 case.
This covers all ports, and also has a great microfiber texture that is slightly grippy, while remaining smooth to the touch. does not attract dust at all and keeps the K1 snug (if it feels loose, readjust the velcro tighter).
recommended!
Yeh have tightened it a bit more, doesn't move as much.... Glad I chose this over the cheaper cases and the official one which was more than double the cost here in the UK.
Can't believe how dead this forum is for this tablet, going to see if there are anymore forums with more support....
Just got this tab last week and love it so far. Looking for a good case but hate the leather, faux leather look.
Please let me know if you find more forums as I have looked and am surprised how little I've found....
I know of one other decent one, google "lenovo community K1"
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Just got this tab last week and love it so far. Looking for a good case but hate the leather, faux leather look.
Please let me know if you find more forums as I have looked and am surprised how little I've found....
I know of one other decent one, google "lenovo community K1"
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Cool will do.
This case is pretty good if you want something thin and light, there are stronger/more protective cases out there but they add bulk and I don't want that since I use this round the house...... Still glad I bought this case and find it better in that respect to the Roocase.....
Thanks, will google what you said.....
Got the SiKai for my TPT. Everyting else looks bulky in comparison. It is extremely thin (I''ve tried a lot of gadget cases over the years), and although it's screamingly vinyl, it doesn't look really cheap since it fits so well. Leather like this might come off as over-the-top (not that I wouldn't probably sucker into that if I could find it). It's got the seam around the edge where it cushions a drop, and the magnetic closure on the flap is a great touch, not too powerful, but it stays closed well enough.
My gripes are with the screen cover flap: it leaves two stripes on my matte screen protector where the fold places rub off the grease I thought I cleaned off last night, it doesn't hold the tablet vertical enough to really use, and it's busy looking on the front. If I had a choice in the design, I would leave off the "stand" capabilities and leave it flat. If it's open, it's really floppy; it would be easier to manage if it were entirely rigid. I might add a hide-able tether & a knob/button so you could stand it up on its other edge more vertically instead.
All in all, for the price I paid (US$26-ish), I'm very happy with it. If Piel Frama comes up with something, though, I might check that out, if only to drool. I still love my old Wizard case, and my Advantage case from them, too. Very lovely, solid product, and they've been keeping customers happy for a long time.
Addendum: After a couple of months with it, mine is holding together just fine. I had to trim a bit of vinyl fringe, butvall vinyl does that ( it frays a bit after it's freshly cut, but after you trim it once, unless it's cut really crooked, you're done). I have noticed that after a bit of stretching from the daily+ in & out I do to use the dock, it's loose enough to partially obscure the rear camera, not to mention trying to take pics with the flap cover is a huge PITA. If I used this camera a lot, I'd be totally fed up with this case. I may also be melting a bigger hole for the speaker (whch is hard-core disappointing to begin with). All in all, though, that's it for my complaints, which is pretty rare for me.I plan on cloud storage sync and a great cam on my next phone to use the tab for pviewing,
To be fair the official HP Touchpad case does the same thing to my Touchpad so it's one of those things.
I use the same case for my Thinkpad Tablet, and it's the best I've encountered so far, albeit with some flaws of it's own: Some of the stitching on the inside of the cover is already beginning to fall apart after ~1 Month of usage :-/
Stitching has been fine on mine, maybe tell the reseller to exchange it?
Wow cool.... but its little bit expensive
** I will post some pictures later today - I'm at work currently **
The Nillkin Fresh case came about 2-3 days ago and I was quite excited. But that was short lived. The case is a faux-leather flip cover case with a thin plastic shell on that clips to the phone. It looks decent enough, but I have some problems with mine (possibly QC problems):
The case though didn't completely fit!! Along the right side (near the SD/SIM) it is a bit warped - not bad or noticeable unless your looking right at it and for it.
The case is held closed by a magnet, but the magnet on the flip cover is quite small which then requires it to be precisely over the other pole or it does nothing. Not a big deal, but I wish this was thought out better.
Additionally, one of the main features of the case is (link below) how the case being used as a stand. The flip cover is a tri-fold design which should act as a stand but I haven't had much luck with it. The inside of the seemingly leather flip cover is a soft touch, almost suede, material that is quite slippery. This plus the fact that the case seems to be needing to be broken in makes for the "stand" feature unusable... it falls right over currently. (I have tried multiple configurations).
Over all, I bought the case on eBay for $9.99 with no shipping cost (ships from china - companies home country) and it took about 15 days to get here (in the US). Not bad, but I am already looking for a replacement that will make my device feel premium again rather then cheap.
Would I recommend this case? Yes, but only as a temporary case until more come out - like the official Sony cases or a case from Incipio (link below).
** Complete side note: I had a Nillkin case for my old Nexus 4 which only lasted a few short months because the leather started to peel away from the flip cover! I knew this would be a temporary case when I bought it, so keep that in mind!
http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3526&page=1
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/sony-smartphones/sony-xperia-z-ultra-cases.html
I was fortunate to get to try that case out and many others (being in hk and china) - and I posted about this case. It's unfortunate you didn't read my post and what case eventually went with in the big Z ultra case thread.
This case is definitely not recommended if you want one to work well with desk stand, and want to use the trifold ipad style cover as a stand.
The snap-in style plastic mounts doesn't make it easy to pop in and out of to use the desk stand, and the plastic mounts are shiny thus looks and feels cheap.
Finally, the cover doesn't even come close to the quality and feel of the ipad cover, even the vinyl kind. The material is stiff and plasticky and most importantly doesn't fold together to function as a working stand at all. It will unfold/collapse and fall over.
In addition, there's an issue with the the magnet. With the magnet closed, there is a gap between the last third of the tri-fold cover and the phone's screen. This gap exists because the case (mold or design) is not the right fit - the wider flap makes it essentially unable to align with the opposing magnet. If you try to push the flap down to get rid of the gap, you inadvertently push/slide the magnet off and the cover comes loose. In practice, the magnet will never be engaged because you'll always push the cover down somehow (pocket, bag, stacking something on top).
The only Nillkin I recommend is the http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3516&page=1 shield case. I ended up buying the black one for scenarios where I don't want a flip cover. The fit is good, texture is good (good grippy backside), and it doesn't look too cheap (no shiny plastic). It's decent protection for rougher than usual situations. There are sections where there's a thin piece of plastic on the edge of the phone (like over the usb flap) where it feels weak, cheap and easily breakable. Besides that only issue, I like this case as a back-up.
For a flip cover case that works well with a desk stand, actually stands up, and feels decent quality - I recommend Kaso and Krussell. I went with Kaso as a cheaper alternative for now.
So I guess it's not just me... which is kind of a bummer, but I have already found a replacement. Now if only October 22 was here (my Birthday) I could get a new case!
Thanks for the replay, some good thoughts there!
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Funny how the 2 Nillkin cases the OP talks about are the exact 2 I bought online.
I bought the white Fresh, and Yellow leather.
Anyway, after having used both, now I know that flip covers, despite the protection it gives, tend to get in the way of general use. Answering calls involve one extra hassle step.
Taking pictures, you have to roll the flip cover up into the triangle as if you are going to use it as a stand and hold it in your left hand, because simply flipping it and folding it over will obstruct the camera.
Nothing wrong with the build quality...I am sure it is better than most cheapos out there. All the useful ports are left uncovered (one of the reasons why I chose Nillkin...there is actual thought process that has gone into the design). If you want to use the magnetic charging port, not many other manufacturers apart from Nillkin make them uncovered.
The yellow I chose is less vibrant in colour (than what it seemed on screen), and does not go so well with the white ZU I have, so that got retired until the day I get SBH-52 and leave my phone in the bag.
For the Nillkin Fresh, I got in white, and am very happy with it, and currently in use.
It has a nice tight fit, seems to be made of good tough plastic, and the texture on the back helps with general grip.
I did make one modification to it, because even though the magnetic charging port is left open by design, it was impossible to get a good connection while the pone was still in the case. So I cut off the thin strip that runs along the screen side of the mag port. Filed it down with nail clipper file, and now it is perfect. It has not lost structural rigidity.
The number of times that i thought that I had closed the USB port properly, but was still slightly open (thus not making it fully waterproof) has prompted me to get the magnetic charging cable. I knew it was something I wanted while I was out choosing the case, so for those who are still looking for cases, I won't say go Nillkin, but make sure you go for one that has the magnetic charging port uncovered.
Whether you buy DK-30 is a different debate. Some like it, but some find it expensive for what it is. There are not many covers out there tat allow you to dock with it on.
But the USB magnetic charging cable is something I believe every ZU owner should have. For that reason get a cover with the port uncovered.
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I did make one modification to it, because even though the magnetic charging port is left open by design, it was impossible to get a good connection while the pone was still in the case. So I cut off the thin strip that runs along the screen side of the mag port. Filed it down with nail clipper file, and now it is perfect. It has not lost structural rigidity.
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Can we please get pictures of this modification? Keen to replicate. Otherwise attractive looking case, be a shame to waste.
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Can we please get pictures of this modification? Keen to replicate. Otherwise attractive looking case, be a shame to waste.
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Nothing wrong with the build quality...
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I came back to post a quick update about the case I got and this caught my eye... actually the build quality is the reason as well!!
The case is broken ><. On the top left hand side (near the charging port) the case has snapped. A piece is broken clean off and only after about 2 weeks. I know the case was $10, but I also had build quality issues with a Nexus 4 case, so I am going to say the quality is rather low.
With this new information, I am going to say stay away from this case. The long import time (from HK to US), and poor quality aren't worth it. Spend the few extra bucks and get a quality case you will have for more than a few weeks.
Just my 2 cents though...
toonhead85