http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=176956
I'll be interested to hear people's thoughts on this case when they get it. I've pre-ordered it from the UK site, it's not available until the 25th here.
I get it on Friday and will post a short review
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I dont think it is that great. I bought one off ebay (the most common black silicone case that shows up in the auctions) and its very well moulded.
That official one seems to have the back cut out to expose the entire metal back where the camera is. This is probably the next most vunerable part that gets scratched since you put the phone down on its back all the time.
The one off ebay actually covers the entire phone and fits tight too while not adding to the overall thickness of the phone. I use this in addition to my invisible shield for that added protection.
i reckon its open because of the speaker
its about time HTC got some decent cases out, in colours.
Just received the cover/ short review as promised
1. All cutouts line up perfectly - mic, USB, stylus and camera.
2. Power button and volume rocker work very well.
3. Cutout for the whole metal area around the camera looks attractive. The material is slightly thicker than the metal so if the phone is set down, the metal does not contact the surface.
4. The general fit is very good with the case just slightly overlapping the touch surface.
5. The material feels similar to the HD back and not like the other silicon cases I've bought.
I now have 3 silicon cases - the Ebay grey transparent and widely available black and this is by far my favorite.
Hi PGMMA,
Thanks for the review. When you zoom in to the picture at expansys site, it gives you a view from the bottom with a tiny hole for the mic. I was wondering if there is something similar on the top for the led light which makes it visible...
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Hi PGMMA,
Thanks for the review. When you zoom in to the picture at expansys site, it gives you a view from the bottom with a tiny hole for the mic. I was wondering if there is something similar on the top for the led light which makes it visible...
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Nope, no extra hole for the led.
Thanks for the feed back on this, would like to give this a try, and at the same time am really enjoying the transparent grey one.
sk282 said:
Hi PGMMA,
Thanks for the review. When you zoom in to the picture at expansys site, it gives you a view from the bottom with a tiny hole for the mic. I was wondering if there is something similar on the top for the led light which makes it visible...
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No hole but the silicon over the light is thinner than the rest of the button area so it might be easy to make a hole. I just can't figure out how to make a perfectly round hole. Black and Decker makes drill bits with something they call Bullet tips that might make a nice hole but I'm not sure if they come small enough. If I find a solution, I'll post here.
By the way, the case is slightly different from the picture - the edge around the screen does not have such a tall ridge and the microphone hole is bigger.
Thanks again PGMMA for the reply and thanks to you also vincentvega.
Good luck with the hole thing and don't blame me if anything goes wrong
Can you please post some pics from different angles?
Alright, here are some pictures!
Hi,it's the same as brando silicon case ...
Marcdu81 said:
Hi,it's the same as brando silicon case ...
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If you look closely you'll see they are not the same.
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03002
Right,the difference is in the protection of the camera that is better protected with Brando ...
Thanks, Great pictures! Can we get one from the side?
Thanks for the pictures and comments. I have to admit I was a little sceptical over paying so much for a silicon case compared to the (ebay) alternatives, but your comments are encouraging.
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Thanks, Great pictures! Can we get one from the side?
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Here you go!
Thanks alot
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I paid about 30$ for it, and it came with a nice wrist strap. For me it's ideal because I can work with the wizard's keyboard perfectly, the protection is good for the device and excellent for the screen. Sadly the only color I could pick was white.. The only problem is that apparently I've got a defected one, because the back part won't stick to the device (the front sticks as it should, so I believe that after replacing the back part it will also work. I use a double-sided duct tape in the mean while)
Here are the photos:
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Always makes me wonder, what keeps the case on, on both sides? There just doesn't seems to have places to grip on.
It's semi-rigidized, so the frame around the device is made of plastic and coated with silicon. The frame has small clasps that keep the case on the device. Actually one was broken so I'm holding it with the duct tape and going to replace it today. These are the clasps:
They look flimsy but they're OK.
Cool...
Hey...Where did you find that? I have been looking for a case like that everywhere...ok, obviously not everywhere or I would have found it...all I have been able to find were cases for the cingular 8125...could you post the link please? thanks...oh one more thing, does it come off pretty easily?
I read somewhere awhile back that somebody had dyed their clear silicone cover
They used some dye that can be found at most stores(Walmart, Target, etc.)
I dont think it was food dye...maybe something along the lines of clothing dye.
Anyway, they put this tablet of dye in warm water, then placed the silicone cover inside and then left it in there for several hours.
It came out looking great....I think the guy had done some using black, blue, and red.
I Found It...
Thanks to Aviv for a little help in the right direction...
http://pdaden.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&action=view&product_id=18120&substring=wizard
just search for wizard and scroll down to the bottom of the screen.
My long search is over...it's only $24 with international shipping...Thank you so much Aviv
The front part is held tight, but the rear doesn't, at least mine. With the duct tape it's OK.
Well good idea for a silicon case, but looks forced. Also I prefer the PD'air aluminium cover, really protects the phone. Have dropped it several times by mistake and (phew) phone still works.
I have the aluminum case also, it is kinda bulky. But aside from that I think that it feels odd using it. Having to open it just to use the touch screen, not to mention the keyboard, is a little much for me. I have dropped mine plenty of times with out any case and it still works fine (scares the daylights out of me when it happens though).
Aluminum cases are bulky and heavy. With this silicon case I can work with the wizard without giving up protection, it's always inside. Furthermore, the silicon case is nice to hold, even better then a naked wizard. It won't slip and it's soft to touch.
hmm whats those yellow things on ur keyboard
Hebrew letters.
Anyone tried this with the Cingular 8125 version. It's more rectangular. Kinda of uglier... I just shipped the back case and I think I'd rather get a silicon case but I want one that's made for the cingular version.
This is the closest that I have seen...only problem is that it doesn't allow the keyboard to slide open. The 8125 seems to have the most options as far as silicon cases though so you might check around.
http://www.boxwave.com/products/flexiskin/flexiskin-cingular-8125_1053.htm
Did anyone else get this case yet?
It pretty good but I'd like to get some more opinions before buying it.
It's on order. I'll give you my feedback when it arrives.
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It's on order. I'll give you my feedback when it arrives.
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Great, thanks
how'd you do all those things to your today screen? mine is still boring like when i first got it
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I paid about 30$ for it, and it came with a nice wrist strap. For me it's ideal because I can work with the wizard's keyboard perfectly, the protection is good for the device and excellent for the screen. Sadly the only color I could pick was white.. The only problem is that apparently I've got a defected one, because the back part won't stick to the device (the front sticks as it should, so I believe that after replacing the back part it will also work. I use a double-sided duct tape in the mean while)
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Ordered this in the begining of the month and just got it in the mail.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=220948138408&index=7&nav=SEARCH&nid=08871838512
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This is for the international version of the gnote.
Speaker, s pen, camera and led cut outs are identical.
Bottom tabs are in perfect positions
Top and the sides the tabs were a little wide and a bit off on position. with a exacto knife i was able to trim excess off the tabs so it lined up to snap in. Some of the tabs ended up a lot smaller than the stock size but still had that click sound when i put it on. Once it was on it was pretty secure and snug. Compared to the stock cover. its a bit easier to take off and had a good feel to it. its also thicker and kinda have a less slippery feel.
I am pretty satisfied with the product build. It was nicely crafted. Only issue is the red looks more pink to me than red and it was made for the international version.
Hows the signal compare to the stock? Aluminum and other metals can block radio waves. It is a real problem, not sure how you could avoid it with that cover.
Thanks im gonna do the same I ordered 2 doors. the carbon and a white leather one.. Thanks for the run down i fig it would be something simple to make these work.
IT'S NOT PINK BRO IT'S "CRIMSON" LOL nice work though man!
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Hows the signal compare to the stock? Aluminum and other metals can block radio waves. It is a real problem, not sure how you could avoid it with that cover.
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Ive havent noticed any diffrence personally with signal loss using this back cover and from what ive read on the international forum there were very minimal to none when using cover
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IT'S NOT PINK BRO IT'S "CRIMSON" LOL nice work though man!
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Thanks yo, if u see it in person you would say its pink
I ordered the blue one... http://www.ebay.com/itm/320843336001
Is this as thin as the original back cover?
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Is this as thin as the original back cover?
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its thicker. i'd say original + half of original is the thickness. enough to sink the camera lens down a bit.
Im hoping I can get all my battery covers to work like yours. Do you have before and after pics of the cuts you made? I got 4 international covers after they pretty much confirmed the size and shape were identical. I had no idea they would make the tabs different I have a really nice carbon fiber patterned one that feels like leather that I can't get to fit right. I just dont want to go and start cutting tabs and mess one up and it not fit properly
TIA
I hope someone sells these for the AT&T Note. I ordered one of these and tried to cut it to fit but ended up with the cover not properly holding/latching on half of one side.
Just wondering did you detach the nfc part of the original and put it on the red one?
There are several sellers on ebay pushing them. I'm just curious how they fit and how thin they are.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Nillk...essories&var=430106908930&hash=item1e7490ac92
This one looks nice,quite tempted to try one out
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I too am curious about these cases. I also stumbled upon these on Ebay and tend to like them quite a bit more than the Nillkin (at least cosmetically) and they look to be a little thinner as well...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330839147407?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I've been using the black Nillkin case for a little over a week and I love it. It's very thin -- it hangs over the top and bottom of the phone a very little bit. The case won't protect the screen at all, as the ridges on the side do not seem to raise past the screen's height.
The only downfall is the fit isn't 100% accurate -- the the buttons don't line up exactly with the holes in the case. This doesn't cause any issues because they aren't being pressed down. The worst is the camera button's alignment. I'll try to take some pics when I get off of work.
Overall, I would definitely recommend if you're looking for an non-intrusive, cheap but nice looking & feeling, scratch-protector case. Do NOT buy it if you're in the market for drop protection.
p.s. The black looks great with a white nokia. The white shows through on open bottom, top, and around the camera area in the back.
ALSO, works perfectly with the wireless charger.
Nissan350 said:
I too am curious about these cases. I also stumbled upon these on Ebay and tend to like them quite a bit more than the Nillkin (at least cosmetically) and they look to be a little thinner as well...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330839147407?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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i actually bought the gray version of that case off amazon, it came in yesterday and i'm quite happy with it. it provides a LOT more grip when holding and adds virtually no bulk. well placed cutouts for the camera and side buttons as well.
wireless charging works through the case too. overall very happy with my $8 purchase.
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i actually bought the gray version of that case off amazon, it came in yesterday and i'm quite happy with it. it provides a LOT more grip when holding and adds virtually no bulk. well placed cutouts for the camera and side buttons as well.
wireless charging works through the case too. overall very happy with my $8 purchase.
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The sim card tray removal hole....
yea, that's the sim tray eject hole.
I totally forgot about the sim card..dang
adiliyo said:
i actually bought the gray version of that case off amazon, it came in yesterday and i'm quite happy with it. it provides a LOT more grip when holding and adds virtually no bulk. well placed cutouts for the camera and side buttons as well.
wireless charging works through the case too. overall very happy with my $8 purchase.
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Any pics of it on the phone?
Hi guys,
one thing that annoys me is the rounded back of the nexus. When you lay it on the table it turns left and right when scrolling onehandedly....this is really nerveracking.
At the moment I use one of them TPU cases but this has the same rounding and thus the same turning.
Are there any (non-flip) covers that tackle this?
Cheers
check out the ringke fusion case. I love it and solved that issue for me
look at diztronic case, is not totally flat but helps to make N6 more stable
http://www.amazon.it/Diztronic-Matt...=1449071789&sr=8-1&keywords=diztronic+nexus+6
Cheers guys...but both cases are rounded too, how does it solve it?
The Poetic Revolution has a flat back. It has some pegs on the inside back wall that are holding the phone in place. Great case, except for the flat buttons but you can get used to those.
I had this one...
http://www.amazon.com/Evocel®-Prote...merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1450211642&sr=1-31
Makes the phone flat, but pretty bulky, and no longer feels like a luxury item in this case.
Hi guys, thanks again for all those tips....
Got myself this one now :
Nillkin Slim Armor Bumper Rahmen-Schutzhülle, stoßfest, für Google Nexus, 6 https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00T2R9V7A/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_hnACwb693RZ0W
It is perfect, no rocking and turning, the phone lies firmly on those two bars running from the backsides' top to bottom.
Only downside is that you now can see the white back case which I bought accidently but kept.
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Cheers guys...but both cases are rounded too, how does it solve it?
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The Ringke FUSION has a ring around the nexus logo that effectively stabilizes the phone. It is not perfectly stable, but ends up being fine for light usage of the phone when it's laying on a table. See this picture (found via google image search) for a better view of how it works.
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Is that frame around the Nexus-Word indented? If so then yes, that should indeed work as well.
I'm sure someone could 3D print a case with enough incentive. I would pay decent money for a case that flattens the phone so I wouldn't have to give up my airdock
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I'm sure someone could 3D print a case with enough incentive. I would pay decent money for a case that flattens the phone so I wouldn't have to give up my airdock
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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Indeed. If it had a matte soft touch feel (like the Nexus5), and if it filled in the curves without adding much height to the hump on the back, that'd be great. It'd be thin in the middle, thicker on the sides of the back where the curve goes up.
The problem with the Nillkin Slim Armor Bumper is that it does add some height above the back area. If it had half the height off the back, it'd still be a fine case. Sometimes I'm tempted to find a belt sander and smooth it down a bit on my own.
Evocel and Ranz on amazon are both flat backs
That Ranz case is the worst piece of crap I ever bought. I threw it away immediately after I got it.
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That Ranz case is the worst piece of crap I ever bought. I threw it away immediately after I got it.
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I actually like it...to each their own.
Jesus Christ....
http://www.amazon.com/Google-RANZ-Stylish-Leather-Motorola/dp/B00PGF42CQ
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Jesus Christ....
http://www.amazon.com/Google-RANZ-Stylish-Leather-Motorola/dp/B00PGF42CQ
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Thats...I'm just...speechless.
This is the one i purchased: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017O...nz+nexus+6&dpPl=1&dpID=41046kdCUpL&ref=plSrch
That does not look bad...does it have a flat back?
Yes it does
Apologies mate. I thought you meant this one http://www.amazon.com/Rugged-Impact-Kickstand-Holster-Motorola/dp/B00PGF37OA
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This one looks flattened as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Evocel®-Prote..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=12PT0HVAM489N8YVEEHT
Leave your reviews / comments about any cases for the Xperia XA1 Ultra
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Here's a case from X-Level. Ordered from Aliexpress for around $6 USD. Unfortunately it the package was crushed during shipping, leaving some minor bulging at the sides... It looked really bad on the first day, but after 24 hours, the case returned to (mostly) it's original form.
Comments:
- Very slim fitting, material is quite nice (I don't think it's TPU, it's more of a silicone material that is somewhat matte to the touch)... I have noticed it's a tad bit slippery because of the matte finish.
- Buttons are extremely easy to press, maybe even too easy. I feel like they're even more responsive than without a case which is weird. I've accidentally pressed down the power button and volume button a few times. Camera button doesn't have great responsiveness because it is two-stage, so it's hard to discern whether you are pressing it or holding it.
- Biggest complaint is that it bulges a bit at the top and bottom. I've seen this with other cases for the Xperia XZ, XZ Premium, and XA1. I guess the slab-like design of the phones makes it hard to get a tight, form-fitting look. It's not very noticeable in my photos, but it's definitely an annoyance visually.
- If the case was a little big more snug, specifically I would have given this a much much higher review, as there are aspects I really like about this. I think if this case made out of TPU would be much better fit. 7/10.
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Nillkin Nature TPU Case
I just ordered this one as I'm a fan of the Nillkin Nature series.
Will post actual photo once I got it.
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I just ordered this one as I'm a fan of the Nillkin Nature series.
Will post actual photo once I got it.
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Nice! I was *almost* going to buy this, because I like the quality of Nillkin, but I'm not the biggest fan of transparent cases (so I opted for the matte black one you see in the post above). Look forward to seeing what it looks like in person!
Here's the Nillkin hard-shell case. This was the first case I got a few months ago but never posted. If it only covered the top and bottom I would be using it more often.
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Nice! I was *almost* going to buy this, because I like the quality of Nillkin, but I'm not the biggest fan of transparent cases (so I opted for the matte black one you see in the post above). Look forward to seeing what it looks like in person!
Here's the Nillkin hard-shell case. This was the first case I got a few months ago but never posted. If it only covered the top and bottom I would be using it more often.
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I love the Nillkin Frosted cases dude! I've got the frosted black for my X and a frosted gold for my XA and they fit beautifully. Might consider the gold one for my XA1U, I would like the white one but I work a dirty job so of course it'll wear more!
Anyone have experience with the love mei cases. I'm a rugged case kind of guy and this seems about our best option but no personal experience with them
I am using this one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Xperia-XA1...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
It's good match with white.