You've probably all seen this case on the Sprint site. It seemed to be just what I was looked for. A solid case (don't care for rubbery) with kickstand. Why they only offer this in purple is beyond me. Google searching only showed pink as an alternative. But I was really liking the idea of the kickstand that props it 3 ways. It's a really smart idea. So I picked up a purple one from the sprint store. I figured I'd paint it or skin it somehow. A trip to the hardware store found me some paint for plastic that had a bit of texture. I was worried that a glossy or even a dull spray paint would look cheap. But this has a "hammered" finish. The cap had a nice feel to it (which is supposed to be the same texture as the paint). So I tried it.
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The case has a VERY glossy smooth purple coat. I figured no paint would stick so I took some 180-grit sandpaper to it to remove some of the gloss. In one spot I sanded long enough to remove the paint to see what the plastic was like. It was black and it didn't look too bad. Smooth, kind of dull, but not bad. Based on that, I thought I would remove all the purple paint....stupid. Took a while and when it was done the plastic looked crappy. No problem cause I had the paint anyway.
Following the directions, two THIN coats within a few minutes and 24 hours to dry.
I didn't know what to expect cause after all, it's just spray paint. The texture looked nice, but I waited the full 24 before I felt it. Hoping it wasn't too cheap or sticky feeling, I gave it a go. AWESOME. It has exactly the texture I would have hoped for. I mean, I'd prefer a matte finish like the battery cover. But short of that, it's great. Smooth enough to feel nice, textured enough to not be slippery. For a $5 can of spray paint, I'm impressed. The paint seems to have adhered to the plastic very well.
Check it out. Sorry for the poor lighting, but you can get a idea of color and texture.
I've also got a can of clear enamel. I thought I would need it, but after feeling how this came out, I don't want to chance it being worse (sticky, too slippery, or even spider cracking). Maybe some of you painting experts can chime it and tell me if I'll really need it. So far I'd say no. My only worry is durability, but after a few days, it's great. I thought it'd be most susceptible to wearing off within the first few days, but nothing of the sort. I've not been exactly gentle with it either. If it holds up looking and feeling this good, I'm very happy.
Other thoughts:
-The 3-way kickstand is sweet. Holds solid. Less tippy than my evo 4g on it's kickstand. Especially with the charging cord connected.
-The camera ends up recessed a few mm. Feel perfectly safe setting it down.
-The screen is also recessed a couple mm. So it won't rub on a flat surface if you set it down.
-The top and bottom are NOT PROTECTED. Not a big deal to me, but some might not like it. If it fell straight, the top or bottom should barely hit if at all. If it fell at just the right angle, top and bottom are scratched.
-I'd prefer a metal kickstand, but this is about a solid as a plastic one gets. The mechanism is a bit unique with a sliding pivot. It clicks open and closed.
Overall, really happy so far. Just couldn't deal with that purple, ugh.
7/20/11 - Inductive Charging - Touchstone style.
Ok, so I had 2 Palm Pre phones in the house and 3 touchstones doing nothing. So I was inspired by drinkwd40's guide on Good and Evo. However, instead of pulling the battery cover off, I decided to do it in the case. There is enough room to fit all the parts with little change in the fit of the case. The biggest difference is that the screen is only recessed about 1mm now instead of 2.
Sorry for some of the pics. Gotta get more light in my man-cave.
Touchstone parts
What I did different is that I didn't use the magnets. I know, I know...That's most of the cool factor with the touchstone. It's true. But I like the idea of a working compass. So I didn't use the small metal discs in the case and I took apart the touchstone to remove the magnets. Now it is more like a powermat type thing.
Here is the how the receiver parts fit in the case.
The worst part was hacking up a usb cable and trying to play nice with the pins. I used an epoxy nub on the plug to cover everything. I left it to stick out a bit so I can remove it easily for USB connection (need to get my root on!) as well as MHL when I can get an adapter. It sticks out about 2mm or so past the side of the case. I does't bother me at all because of where it is at. If I did it over again, I'd fight harder to get the nub a bit smaller. Something i may try to improve on later.
For now, I just put the touchstone in a simple enclosure so I can set the phone down and have it charge.
My plan is to make a nicer base for the touchstone. Probably one that props it up on an angle like the touchstone does.
Charging away!
Notes:
-The receiver adds just a bit of thickness behind the phone, so it pays to "shim" around other places to even it out. Otherwise it feels a bit uneven in the case. As it is now, the phone is nice and snug. Also, shimming it a bit will make sure the case doesn't bulge at all.
-I haven't noticed that it takes any longer to charge, but I haven't had it working but a couple days.
-I wonder if having the touchstone receiver constantly connected via the usb port will actually draw down the battery any. I hope not since this must be how Palm designed it, but who knows?
-Just having the coil behind the phone makes the compass a bit off. But it still seems to work, just slightly off. In the year I had my OG EVO, I used the compass like 3 times for Google Sky Map. But with more and more AR apps around, I'd like to keep it functional, just in case. If I remove the coil, it seems to line up correctly again. So I could always just pull the phone out of the case.
-On the kickstand with the connector down, it stands on the nub just a bit. No biggie at all, doesn't tip or anything. Here's where I could make it a bit smaller.
A hard case that doesn't add too much bulk, in a color I like, with a kickstand that props the phone 3 ways, and wireless charging!... If I can't be happy with that, I don't know what would do it. Too much work though
8-2-11 Update
Got a few more pics of the charging base and the case after I added clear coat.
Basically I just cut the bottom of the charging box I had made with the touchstone in it. Now it holds the phone on an angle like the touchstone would.
The round felt pads are to level things out while its on the charger.
The clear coat took much of the hammered texture feel away, but added a smoothness that is kind of nice as well. It's not slippery at all and I feel like I'm not wearing into the paint now. Here's how it turned out.
I doesn't look too much different, but does have a different feel to it. I like it.
Someone asked what it is like behind the kickstand. Here's a pic where you can see the touchstone coil because it is totally open under the kickstand.
I think I'm done now. Of course, that's what I said last time...
Looks nice!
That does look nice. =)
I'm not too familiar with this case so I have one quick question about the kickstand. When it's not in use and is collapsed, is there a way to lock the kickstand from re-opening?
Thanks.
Good job it looks better. I haven't seen the purple one but I've seen a red version which didn't look that good either.
Nice job man!! I also could not do the purple or the red. Why in the world would that not offer it in black or gray? Makes no since to me...
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That does look nice. =)
I'm not too familiar with this case so I have one quick question about the kickstand. When it's not in use and is collapsed, is there a way to lock the kickstand from re-opening?
Thanks.
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Yes, the kickstand has small plastic latches on the bottom that hold it closed. No worries about it opening on its own.
Plus the kickstand is not floppy at all. The slide mechanism has some friction. If you had it unlatched and shook the phone around, the kickstand wouldn't move. It latches both fully open and fully closed.
Do you have to sand it? Call me lazy but it would be nice just to paint over it. And thanks for the heads up. It looks great.
Thanks for answer. I just ordered one.
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Do you have to sand it? Call me lazy but it would be nice just to paint over it. And thanks for the heads up. It looks great.
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You could try it with no sanding. It's just that the purple is so glossy, it may have trouble sticking. I didn't try so I don't know for sure.
Honestly 15 minutes worth of light sanding should be more than enough to remove the gloss. You just want a little more texture for the paint to adhere to.
Love this case but wit the gay colors that's a no no for me Lol, if there was a black one I'm sold.
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Love this case but wit the gay colors that's a no no for me Lol, if there was a black one I'm sold.
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Agreed. I'd be all over a black or grey or even a green one. Looks to be the best kickstand solution I've seen so far
Okay, now that you've had it a few days, how do you feel about the kickstand? Do you think it will be able to handle the wear and tear of everyday use? Thanks for your input. It's very much appreciated.
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I'm so glad I got the otterbox case.
I have mine for a week now. So far the kickstand is holding up. Don't know if that will be true over a few months. But then nothing is certain.
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Okay, now that you've had it a few days, how do you feel about the kickstand? Do you think it will be able to handle the wear and tear of everyday use? Thanks for your input. It's very much appreciated.
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I'd say the kickstand will hold up fine if you don't use it constantly. If you are always clicking it in and out of the back, then the little nubs that hold it might wear off after a while. Easily fixed tho. And it is plastic, so it can break if you are too rough, but it's not too flimsy. Better than I expected anyhow.
7-20-11
* Updated OP with touchstone charging mod
That was work a bit of work, let me tell ya...
Inspired by your work I de-pinked a Body Glove Vibe. Definitely not an expert at painting etc, but it was easy and the results look great. The hammered paint really does provide a great surface.
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I got my Body Glove today and used Hammered Black. It's drying now so we'll see how it looks tomorrow. I think I'm really going to like the black. Thanks again for the post!
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a couple weeks in now and the hammered black is holding up good. I never did clear coat it. Still can I guess. Let me know how it works out for you guys.
I also made the touchstone charger look much nicer. I'll throw up a couple more pics soon.
I must say, the paint makes it easier to hold, and I like that. It's worth painting if only to make it less slick, but the hammered black looks good anyway.
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For those of you who saw my original work on the [White Evo3D]- THANKS!!! YOUR positive feedback was fuel to the fire in my mind
For those who haven't seen yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156263
Guys I'm really sorry for the delay on this thread. After SO MANY setbacks I managed to finally put this thing together. I'ts now 3am eastern and I'm just finishing up. Enjoy
So... Without further ado I give you what I like to call:
PROJECT CRIMSON
*Included is a step-by-step guide written by yours truly.
(THIS IS MY FIRST OFFICIAL GUIDE, PLEASE PLAY NICE!)
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE. IT IS YOUR SOLE DECISION IF YOU WANT TO MODIFY YOUR DEVICE SO IT IS YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. I WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY KIND OF COMPLAINTS BECAUSE YOU CAUSED DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE NOR WILL I FIX IT FOR YOU.
*IF YOU CAN'T SEE THE PICS, EITHER USE YOUR COMPUTER BROWSER, OR GO TO MY PICASA ACCOUNT THROUGH THIS LINK*
https://picasaweb.google.com/103531298203626752296/ProjectCrimson
**THE PICTURES ARE IN ORDER WITH THE THREAD**
(PLEASE DON'T USE MY REAL NAME ON THIS FORUM)
OK ENOUGH FORMALITIES... LET'S GET TO THE FUN PART!!!
MY LIST OF SUPPLIES:
1 CAN OF YOUR CHOICE OF PRIMER SPRAY PAINT (I USED BLACK DUPLICOLOR BRAND)
1 CAN OF YOUR CHOICE OF ENAMEL SPRAY PAINT (I USED RED KRYLON FUSION PAINT)
1 CAN OF YOUR CHOICE OF CLEAR-COAT SPRAY PAINT (I USED DUPLICOLOR)
1 ROLL OF MASKING TAPE (ANY BRAND)
1 PACKET OF 120-GRIT SANDPAPER (I USED SANDBLASTER BRAND)
1 PACKET OF 2000-GRIT SANDPAPER (SANDBLASTER BRAND AGAIN)
I ALSO RECOMMEND SOME FORM OF MINIATURE STOVE TO "BAKE" THE PAINT TO CURE IT. (NOT NECESSARY BUT MAKES FOR A GREAT FINISH!!)
1 CASE OF DOUBLE STUFT OREOS W/ ICE COLD LON LON MILK
STEP 0.1 (FOR ME ONLY)
SINCE I ORIGINALLY PAINTED THE COVER WHITE, I HAD TO SCRAPE IT ALL OFF AND START OVER... TOOK ABOUT 1HR TO GET IT ALL OFF!
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STEP 1
THIS IS WHERE YOU WOULD BEGIN. REMOVE THE BACK COVER AND PULL OUT THE BUTTONS FROM THE INSIDE. BE CAREFUL AS TO NOT BREAK THE LEGS THAT HOLD THE BUTTONS, BUT DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE NUBS THAT LOCK THEM IN (I SHAVED MINE OFF AND SUPERGLUED THE BUTTONS IN BY THE ENDS, WORKS THE SAME). NOW I WANT TO EXPLAIN THAT YOU DO NOT NEED TO SAND THE BACK DOWN BEFORE PAINTING. THE MATERIAL IT IS MADE OF IS POROUS, THEREFORE IT CAN RETAIN THE HOLD OF PAINT VERY WELL. YOU DO HOWEVER NEED TO CLEAN IT VERY VERY VERY WELL. I USED DISHWASHING SOAP, AND A TOOTHBRUSH. WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE YOU BEGIN AND THEN NUMEROUS TIMES DURING. DID I SAY VERY WELL? THIS IS BECAUSE YOUR SKIN NATURALLY MAKES OILS TO KEEP ITSELF MOISTURIZED, AND THESE IF THESE OILS GET ON THE CLEAN COVER BEFORE YOU APPLY PAINT, IT WILL NOT BOND AND WHEN IT DRIES IT WILL CHIP OFF!! THAT'S A NO-NO
STEP 2AFTER A GOOD CLEANING, MAKE SURE IT'S COMPLETELY DRY. SAME GOES WITH EACH COAT OF PAINT *MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE A NEW COAT*. NOW PRIMER DRIES PRETTY FAST, ESPECIALLY THE BRAND I GOT. MAKE SURE TO COVER THE PARTS YOU DO NOT WANT PAINTED WITH MASKING TAPE, AND ALSO BE SURE IT IS VERY-WELL STUCK ON!!! WE DO NOT WANT IT TO PEEL OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF PAINTING. GO AHEAD WITH THE FIRST LAYER OF PRIMER AND BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERSPRAY ONE SPOT SO AS TO NOT CAUSE DRIP. PERSONALLY I TEST THE SPRAY BY LIGHTLY GOING OVER ONE SPOT AWAY FROM WHAT I'M PAINTING (I USED THE CORNER OF THE CARDBOARD I PAINTED ON) SO I HAVE AN IDEA OF HOW MUCH SPRAYS OUT AT ONCE. AFTER LETTING THE PRIMER DRY THOROUGHLY(TOOK ABOUT 35MIN IN FRONT OF A FAN ON "HIGH") REPEAT THE PROCESS FOR ANOTHER 2 LIGHT COATS AND MAKE SURE TO COVER THE ENTIRE AREA YOU WANT TO PAINT.
STEP 3A GOOD WAY TO TEST IF THE PAINT HAS DRIED WELL IS TO WASH YOUR HANDS, AND PUT A SMALL PIECE OF TAPE ON A SMALL CORNER. MAKE SURE TO BOND IT WELL, THEN PEEL OF THE TAPE. IF ITS GOT SOME BITS OF PAINT STUCK ON IT, LET IT DRY SOME MORE (THIS IS APART FROM THE OBVIOUS WET PAINT LOOK). AFTERWARDS YOU CAN GO AHEAD AND PUT THE FIRST LAYER OF PAINT IN THE COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE (IN MY CASE I WANTED A BLACK STRIPE DOWN THE MIDDLE SO I COVERED IT UP BEFORE THAT). I WENT WITH A BLACK PRIMER BECAUSE IT MAKES THE RED LOOK DEEPER AND DARKER THAN IF I HAD A WHITE OR GREY BASE. THIS IS BECAUSE THE BASE SORT OF "BLEEDS" THROUGH THE PAINT AND YOUR EYES DISTINGUISH IT AS A LIGHT OR DARK BASE.
STEP 4GO AHEAD AND PAINT THE COVER. BE SURE TO TEST THE CAN FIRST LIKE THE PRIMER, AND DO NOT LET IT SPRAY TOO MUCH IN ONE SPOT AND BLEED. THE FIRST LAYER DOES NOT HAVE TO LOOK PERFECT, BUT MAKE SURE YOU COVER THE ENTIRE THING. IF YOU DON'T, IT WILL VERY OBVIOUSLY SHOW LATER AND THAT IS ALSO A NO-NO. DO NOT WORRY IF YOU CAN STILL SEE THE BASE PRIMER UNDER THE PAINT. THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE FIRST COAT. NOW I HIGHLY RECOMMEND {KRYLON FUSION} BRAND AND MAKE SURE ITS {ENAMEL} PAINT BECAUSE IT GIVES THAT "RUBBERY" FEEL WHEN YOU'RE FINISHED. IF YOU HAVE THE RESOURCES, BAKE THE PAINT ON WITH HEAT ON EVERY COAT. THIS IS CALLED "CURING" THE PAINT, AND THIS HEATS UP THE MOLECULES AND SPEEDS THEM UP, WHICH NOT ONLY MAKES IT DRY FASTER, IT ALSO BUILDS A BETTER BOND BETWEEN THE PAINT AND THE SURFACE (I USED A TOASTER OVEN AND BAKED IT FOR ABOUT 30sec AT 150º FAHRENHEIT, THEN COOLED IT IN FRONT OF A FAN BEFORE REPEATING IT FOR EACH COAT). IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A HEATING SOURCE, DO NOT FRET, YOU CAN STILL PAINT IT THE SAME BUT IT TAKES LONGER FOR THE PAINT TO FULLY DRY (ABOUT AN HOUR AT ROOM TEMP. IN FRONT OF A FAN). AFTER THAT I APPLIED TWO LIGHT LAYERS OF CLEAR-COAT TO PROTECT THE BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK THAT WAS JUST CONCEIVED.
SECOND COAT. REPEAT FOR AT LEAST THREE COATS OR AS NEEDED.
HERE IT IS AFTER BAKING THE THIRD COAT
YOU CAN STILL SEE THE TAPE BITS ON THE BEZEL...
STEP 5 (OPTIONAL)THIS IS SIMPLE... I WENT AHEAD AND GENTLY SCRAPED THE PAINT WITH A SMALL FLATHEAD OFF THE "HTC" EMBLEM. I SEE IT AS A BADGE OF HONOR AND WANTED TO KEEP IT SHINY .
HERES HOW IT LOOKED AFTERWARD
STEP 6THATS IT!FROM THIS POINT ON YOU SHOULD BE FINISHED!! DON'T FORGET TO LET THE PAINT DRY AFTER THE LAST COAT FOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS TO BE SURE IT IS WELL DONE (I LET MINE DRY IN FRONT OF THE FAN OVERNIGHT). NOW IF YOU LOOK AT THE PICTURE WITH THE YELLOW KNIFE IN IT, I NOTICED THE METAL BEZEL AROUND THE CAMERA LOOKED PINKISH COMPARED TO THE DEEP RED OF THE PAINT. THIS IRKED THE SH*T OUT OF ME, SO I WENT AHEAD AND REMOVED THAT AND SANDED IT DOWN WITH THE 120-GRIT SANDPAPER, THEN POLISHED IT WITH THE 2000-GRIT SANDPAPER. IT WAS VERY, VERY DIFFICULT AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS FOR AMATEURS. IT IS ALUMINUM AND IT IS VERY FLIMSY AND WITH ENOUGH PRESSURE IT LOSES ITS ORIGINAL SHAPE. ON TOP OF THAT YOU WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE THE ORIGINAL GLUE, AND RE-GLUE IT BACK ON WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITHOUT GETTING ANY ON THE FRESH PAINT JOB YOU JUST DID.
HERE'S THE PICS SO YOU CAN SEE
WOOT!!
IF I HELPED YOU IN ANY WAY, PLEASE HIT THE "THANKS" BUTTON.
HERE'S MORE CANDY FOR YOUR EYES TO TASTE (SORRY FOR THE BLURRYNESS I HAVE BAD NERVES SO MY HANDS SHAKE A LOT)
I probably would do this but I would love to see some pics.
str8upx said:
I probably would do this but I would love to see some pics.
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How's that? just added them
**** the pics don't show... Hold on
Lol looks great hahaha
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OK fixed the pics!!! had to download picasa, make an account, find settings to make it public, upload images to online, make it an album, find the pics, copy n paste the urls........... -__-
wow! great job. looks legit
I still don't see anything bro but thanks for taking the time to do all this. I liked the white but I'm a red and black guy. Can't wait to see.
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A4b_mercenary said:
I still don't see anything bro but thanks for taking the time to do all this. I liked the white but I'm a red and black guy. Can't wait to see.
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The pics were uploaded thru Picasa. I guess you can only see it on a computer browser. I can't see it with my app on the phone either, but I see it fine on the comp.
Ya I seen them on the browser to looks great. I'm sending you mine lol with some double stuffed oreo's. Lon Lon milk don't got lol.
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A4b_mercenary said:
Ya I seen them on the browser to looks great. I'm sending you mine lol with some double stuffed oreo's. Lon Lon milk don't got lol.
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It's alright. The bottle carries two servings remember?
OH SNAP!!!! That joint is sick! I cant wait to do mine this weekend. Im planning on doing red and black also but with the line going across like you did the white one. Im really thinking about doing the power and volume buttons white though. I'll post pics afterwards. Thanks for the how to.
dresr82 said:
OH SNAP!!!! That joint is sick! I cant wait to do mine this weekend. Im planning on doing red and black also but with the line going across like you did the white one. Im really thinking about doing the power and volume buttons white though. I'll post pics afterwards. Thanks for the how to.
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HAHA dresr82 wassup man. Caught you lurking
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HAHA dresr82 wassup man. Caught you lurking
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Yes sir! You know i been looking for this for the last 2 days! I really enjoy your work. It inspires me. Keep doing ya thing famo.
dresr82 said:
Yes sir! You know i been looking for this for the last 2 days! I really enjoy your work. It inspires me. Keep doing ya thing famo.
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I'm glad you feel that way. Dude I have been through hell the past couple of days sorry for the delay. I'm just glad to finally crank it out. I still can't believe my other post is all over the internet!
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Oh BTW be careful if you're gonna paint the buttons. They won't fit back in if you put too many layers on em. If you notice in the final pics I left the area around the buttons unpainted... That's because of all the layers I put on the phone. It makes the phone basically flush with the buttons, you can't feel them and it makes it hard to push them. BE CAREFUL
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I'm glad you feel that way. Dude I have been through hell the past couple of days sorry for the delay. I'm just glad to finally crank it out. I still can't believe my other post is all over the internet!
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Yeah you all over that joint!. You should probably try to get a patent on that design. Htc might decide to make the white 3vo like that since its so popular. Just sayin.
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Oh BTW be careful if you're gonna paint the buttons. They won't fit back in if you put too many layers on em. If you notice in the final pics I left the area around the buttons unpainted... That's because of all the layers I put on the phone. It makes the phone basically flush with the buttons, you can't feel them and it makes it hard to push them. BE CAREFUL
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Didnt even notice that. Will do.
dresr82 said:
Yeah you all over that joint!. You should probably try to get a patent on that design. Htc might decide to make the white 3vo like that since its so popular. Just sayin.
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OMFG I would be so pissed if that happened... BTW you shall be the first to know since you are randomly online at 550am with me... I am working on my old Incredible next. Shhhhh! I got a crazy idea for it. I use it as my mp3 player mostly and I'm running MIUI on it. Sick sick plans swirling around inbetween my ears hehehe....
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It's $20 on amazon. The forum won't let me post pictures of it or links.
Does anyone have one, how sturdy is the kickstand, kinda looks a little flimsy to me? Also, can it withstand being dropped, saying on the corner of the phone? I know they make similar cases for other phones, and could only find a couple of youtube videos, but the guy didn't have the phone in the case nor try the kickstand out.
Thanks!
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I went out and got it. It does cover the speaker, but it doesn't muffle the sound at all, or make it lower. The case is a pita to take off though, but I'm not planning on taking it off and on. I couldn't find a case that was a hybrid and had a kickstand besides this one. It has a raised edge over the front screen, so you dont have to worry placing it front facing on a surface. The cameras are also sunken into the case, so those will not get scratched from setting it down on it's back. The kickstand works in all three positions. So if you want to charge it while watching a movie you can. The kickstand may feel flimsy, but it locks into place and does the job. It has rubber at the end on it to make sure it stays put.
Overall it's a great shock absorbing case with a kickstand. I had a speck candy shell for my iPhone, and it saved my phone numerous times getting out of cars and trucks with my phone on my lap and forgetting about it and it hits the asphalt, and I'm confident this case will do the same.
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http://www.amazon.com/Case-Mate-CM015756-Pop-Case-Pack/dp/B0058D286S/ref=sr_1_23?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1312170043&sr=1-23
I think it looks pretty sweet!!!
This case from CaseMate blocks the speaker on the back
I got this case for free at the place I got my 3D cause they took days to get me a replacement handset. I've used it once and will never use it again. It is hard to put on and a pain in the ass to take off. It latches on to your battery door like a pit bull and contorts it when trying to take it off. The kickstand seems really frail too.
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This case from CaseMate blocks the speaker on the back
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This case looks good, but its a no go if it covers the speaker. Any way to cut out a piece around the speaker?
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This case looks good, but its a no go if it covers the speaker. Any way to cut out a piece around the speaker?
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I went out and got it. It does cover the speaker, but it doesn't muffle the sound at all, or make it lower. The case is a pita to take off though, but I'm not planning on taking it off and on. I couldn't find a case that was a hybrid and had a kickstand besides this one. It has a raised edge over the front screen, so you dont have to worry placing it front facing on a surface. The cameras are also sunken into the case, so those will not get scratched from setting it down on it's back. The kickstand works in all three positions. So if you want to charge it while watching a movie you can. The kickstand may feel flimsy, but it locks into place and does the job. It has rubber at the end on it to make sure it stays put.
Overall it's a great shock absorbing case with a kickstand. I had a speck candy shell for my iPhone, and it saved my phone numerous times getting out of cars and trucks with my phone on my lap and forgetting about it and it hits the asphalt, and I'm confident this case will do the same.
Didn't know that you could stand it horizontally on both sides. That's neat. Any pics of the kickstand itself?
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Didn't know that you could stand it horizontally on both sides. That's neat. Any pics of the kickstand itself?
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I don't have my camera right now, but here's a picture I found online.
dcfella said:
I got this case for free at the place I got my 3D cause they took days to get me a replacement handset. I've used it once and will never use it again. It is hard to put on and a pain in the ass to take off. It latches on to your battery door like a pit bull and contorts it when trying to take it off. The kickstand seems really frail too.
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It REALLY was a major pain to take off. Impossible for someone who plans on swapping out batteries a lot. And it also made it extremely difficult to turn the phone on and off via the power switch. I'm sending it back.
I'm going to get this one when I get refunded for the Casemate.
http://www.wirelessground.com/htc-evo-3d-body-glove-vibe-slider-pink.html
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It REALLY was a major pain to take off. Impossible for someone who plans on swapping out batteries a lot. And it also made it extremely difficult to turn the phone on and off via the power switch. I'm sending it back.
I'm going to get this one when I get refunded for the Casemate.
http://www.wirelessground.com/htc-evo-3d-body-glove-vibe-slider-pink.html
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Does this case come in like black or blue?
ahess0815 said:
Does this case come in like black or blue?
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Not that I'm aware of.
ScottSNX said:
It REALLY was a major pain to take off. Impossible for someone who plans on swapping out batteries a lot. And it also made it extremely difficult to turn the phone on and off via the power switch. I'm sending it back.
I'm going to get this one when I get refunded for the Casemate.
http://www.wirelessground.com/htc-evo-3d-body-glove-vibe-slider-pink.html
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Yeah, I don't plan on swapping batteries. I rather have something that's going to protect my phone from drops, seeing how I do that a lot when getting out of the car,
i work for sprint so i get to test cases and other stuff out all the time. this case is sweet looking on the phone, although its a little bulky. as stated before on this thread, its a pain in the a** to take off and its a pain to turn on and off via the power switch. the kickstand is very very flimsy as well. too bad cuz this is the sweetest looking case out there with a kickstand.
comes in black also.
I ordered one and it showed up today, I'm definitely a fan. I had one of the cheap snap together cases, and sadly that actually scratched the phone cause it didnt fit tight enough to keep dirt out.. this is so much better. feels so much more solid in my hands, and well protected. swapping batteries.. yeah it makes that a pain. but it's a price I'm willing to pay. And the kickstand seems flimsy but it does the job, I have a hard time believing it'll be a problem cause it's actually so flexible, probably pretty hard to break it.
badluckkyle said:
I went out and got it. It does cover the speaker, but it doesn't muffle the sound at all, or make it lower. The case is a pita to take off though, but I'm not planning on taking it off and on. I couldn't find a case that was a hybrid and had a kickstand besides this one. It has a raised edge over the front screen, so you dont have to worry placing it front facing on a surface. The cameras are also sunken into the case, so those will not get scratched from setting it down on it's back. The kickstand works in all three positions. So if you want to charge it while watching a movie you can. The kickstand may feel flimsy, but it locks into place and does the job. It has rubber at the end on it to make sure it stays put.
Overall it's a great shock absorbing case with a kickstand. I had a speck candy shell for my iPhone, and it saved my phone numerous times getting out of cars and trucks with my phone on my lap and forgetting about it and it hits the asphalt, and I'm confident this case will do the same.
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Dude how did u get it to stand up with the charging port on top?? Everytime i try the kickstand closes and the phone falls over....
R.I.P. HD2 hello EVO 3D!!
Yes there is. the rubber is very soft on the inside so I got a razor blade and cut the section out rite over the speaker sound is a lot better now.
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You have to open the kickstand up all the way. It almost opens to a 90 degree angle
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Dude how did u get it to stand up with the charging port on top?? Everytime i try the kickstand closes and the phone falls over....
R.I.P. HD2 hello EVO 3D!!
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If you open it all the way, it locks, then you're able to stand it on it.
Ive had this case (black) for 2 or 3 weeks. Its very tight on the phone, I like that it fits well and wont fall off. I do usually have to use a butter knife on the bottom (no buttons to ruin) to pry it off. I love it. Ive seen it in Black White and Pink. Got it on ebay for $20. The kick stand is kinda flimsy, but hasnt fallen off yet. Hope this helps.
It is a great case I have had mine for a few weeks the only problem I have with it is it will block a little bit of the 4g signal. I have tested it its not a big issue but is ur signal is week it will kick u off 4g
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So I recently got a chance to review some of the CruzerLite TPU cases after having used them for a week, and I've got nothing but good things to say about them!
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as we all know, our bare Rezounds, although having a sturdy build, are at risk of scratches or potential screen cracking. although it looks great, we should all look into some type of case to help protect our phones.
TPU cases are some of my favorites; i've had them since I had my incredible. now, bare, this phone isn't too bulky and feels great in the hand.
CruzerLite TPU cases help eliminate the bulk of a typical case, while ensuring a nice prominent lip around the edge of the screen; by doing such, laying the phone flat on it's screen is now something we can easily do without worrying about the surface scratching the screen.
these TPU cases come in a variety of colors, but the ones i was able to check out were smoked argyle, clear argyle, flat black, blue Android skin and the green Android skin.
the coolest ones are the android ones:
then there's a flat black for anyone who doesn't want any design:
now, i think the argyle ones look great, too!
i like the clear:
then the smoked is the one i've been using the most:
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The construction of these cases is great; there are no flaws. The power button is cut out, and at first I thought it would be an issue since the button on these phones is recessed quite a bit, but in the end, i think the cut out power button is even better. By being cut out, there's no accidental hits to turn it on when in the pocket, and the cutout shape and size is perfect for your finger to fit in there (and i've got big hands! haha)
The volume buttons on this phone are recessed a lot as well, but CruzerLite opted to keep the volume buttons in place, rather than cutting them out. Although you have to push a bit hard in order to get the volume to change, I believe this isn't a problem at all, and you get used to it rather quick. I like this because I've seen MANY tpu cases for the incredible 2 where it was WAY too easily to press the volume button (especially Ballistic cases) and people were accidentally booting the phone into safe mode because as they booted it, they didn't realize their thumb was resting over this area of the volume button. Since it took little to NO pressure on those cases to hit the volume button, they would accidentally boot into safemode and not realize what was going on.
By having the power buttons on here and being a bit stiff, a problem like this will never occur. I feel they made the right choice in leaving those buttons on there, rather than cutting them out.
I've taken these cases off and on all week long, and none of them are showing any signs of wear and tear or flexing too much; it's still a super snug fit on the phone.
many people have been reporting overheating issues with their rezounds lately, but i haven't had any of those issues. having the phone in the TPU case does not seem to make it run hotter at all for me.
the speaker cutout is perfect, so the case doesn't cover up the speaker at all. all of the port holes that are on the bezel itself have corresponding holes on the TPU case, so there's no issues there.
the headphone jack hole is cut out perfectly, so all types of headphones seem to fit in there for me.
All in all, i'm gonna have to say that i'm sticking with CruzerLite cases for my Rezound and any upcoming phones I get. the cases fit well, look great, and definitely will protect my rezound from any drops it will have in the future!
*EDIT*
silly me.
you can get the cases from CruzerLite's amazon store HERE:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me=A1OK9R8S7S5URY&field-keywords=rezound&x=0&y=0
I'm plain so the black and smoked covers look really nice. Thanks for the review!
agreed, i like those the best...but i'm starting to really like the clear argyle...it makes the phone just stand out and look awesome, and those green/blue andy ones are SO cool haha
Damn. Beat me to it. I'll be posting my review of the red case later.
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Great review
Do you know if the phone w/ the case on will still fit into the media dock? Thanks!
Hmm I doubt it will...I remember the Inc didn't
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Do we know the demensions? The car dock will fit cases 1-2mm.
In pictures these don't look any bigger than the vzw ones that supposedly fit.
I have the clear Androidify version i bought from Amazon, the fit is perfect and it is very thin so using the dock certainly is possible. This tpu case is probably half the thickness of others I have used, cant wait to pick them up for the Galaxy Nexus when its released.
I also bought the clear Androidify one, and it will be here on Tuesday, so I'll post something up about it then.
yeah the clear andy one looks awesome, i wish i had one of them to try! i'm using the clear argyle one right now
I bought 3 Andy cases
I have the aqua, red and smoke cases. The aqua case is on the phone now and looks great. Really stands out if you like cases that do. The only thing I would change is to have the volume buttons cut out. The buttons are too hard to press thru the case.
yeah, i felt the same way..i may try to cut them out on one of mine to see if it's actually better than the buttons being in there
oh, FYI:
the easiest way to do this (there's a little trick) is to push the volume button towards the BOTTOM of the vol down one, and right towards the TOP of the vol up. if you try to push towards the middle or insides of hte button, it's impossible..but doing it with your thumb, a bit of your nail, towards those positions makes it so much easier!
Hard Volume Key Solution:
Its a simple fix, take a sharp blade and make a 1/3" slice on either side of the upper volume button tpu material and then do the same for the lower volume button. Be careful you do not cut completely through and make one long slit.
My volume buttons are simple to use now, I use Widget Locker with Easy Wake mode and now can wake the phone using the volume keys. I also use Screen Off and Lock app and set long press of the search key to put the phone to sleep. This will help to save HTC's issue with volume buttons failing, it is a different design then the Tbolt but better safe then sorry.
These are great thin cases and I am ordering them for my Galaxy Nexus phones as well.
sheba611 said:
I have the aqua, red and smoke cases. The aqua case is on the phone now and looks great. Really stands out if you like cases that do. The only thing I would change is to have the volume buttons cut out. The buttons are too hard to press thru the case.
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sorry, but that confused the hell out of me...can you explain more into depth, or show pics or something? lol
dmeadows013 said:
Damn. Beat me to it. I'll be posting my review of the red case later.
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I have the aqua, red and smoke cases.
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I'm very curious to know if the red is a deep blood red or more of a tomato red. If I go red I want a deep blood red.
If you take the case off and look at the volume key area you can see a line completely around the keys, this is the line you will follow to cut. Now starting at the top on either side of the upper volume key area make a slice with a very sharp blade(xacto knife is perfect) 1/3" down, now starting at the bottom on either side of the lower key area make a slice 1/3" up. This allows the tpu material to flex quite a bit more and use of the volume keys is greatly improved. Take your time so you dont make the cuts too long as you would rather them not connect.
Hope that helps clarify it for you.
jayochs said:
sorry, but that confused the hell out of me...can you explain more into depth, or show pics or something? lol
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I just got this case today, and it fits really well. I like it a lot, but I'm going to have to try out that fix for the volume button, because it is really hard to press. Other than that, the case is really great.
i'm gonna try the volume fix myself, i'll report back!
I have been waiting long time for a cheaper alternative, and today I found this case on Ebay.
So I just ordered it through free shipping, normally it takes 2 weeks to get free shipping stuff
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I'm gonna give you a feedback when I receive it...
Enjoy
Nice find! I wish they wouldn't have made the bottom part of the case a different shade/color.
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haza12d said:
Nice find! I wish they wouldn't have made the bottom part of the case a different shade/color.
HAZA12D_HYPERDRIVE_NOTE3
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Even though I agree with you, I still think it is kind of unique and the colors mix is nice.
Alright here we go.. I purchased this on the 21st and got it today which is not bad considering it came from China. I'm not that great writing a product review so I hope pictures speak louder than words.
I'll just describe the product instead of listing the pros. All around this case is pure plastic, I can't put my thumb on it but it is plastic and screen side (with the window) is flexible (just like the OEM). The window is not glass so it'll be prone to scratches and finger prints. Comparing to the OEM case I feel that the window quality is pretty sturdy because the plastic window doesn't feel cheap when I bend it, tap it, or flick on it. Continuing on the front side, there is a speaker hole so you can listen on to calls. There is a indented quote "design endows product a life" midway below the case. And at the bottom.. yes it a metal button just like the metal design/quality of the home button of the actual phone.
Moving to the side, just like the OEM, there's indented prints for the + and - volume keys. Nothing much else to look here.
On the back, the Baseus logo is indeed metal and has a nice feel when you smooth your finger over it. The camera and lens is kept protected with the case on so it's not protruding out.
Functionality of the S-View: the two metal pins on the back of the case is indeed for the control of the sleep and awake feature for the phone. So when I close/open the S-view, it will awake or sleep and will show the regular OEM functions (i.e. S-View slide to unlock, camera, action memo, and music player shows up).
Cons:
three things that bug me about this case. Metal button in the front (really?), as you can see in the photos the case does not fully close all the way (won't bother me as much because the sleep function will works), and since it's flexible plastic I feel that the flap (the side plastic) overtime will wear out and rip.. well that just normal wear and tear of products.
Overall I'm actually very satisfied with this product. I didn't want to purchase the OEM S-view case and sought better alternatives for the S-view cases. I found this and I'm truly again satisfied. Try it guys.. for $20 it's worth it. It comes in different colors (I didn't find full colors, only two-toned). Let me know if you guys are getting it!!
Sorry of the pictures are showing up side ways, I'm not sure why it is. (pictures taken with Note 2)
For a Chinese product it doesn't look bad. Please keep us updated on durability. If Spigen doesn't release theirs soon I might consider this one.
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Alright here we go.. I purchased this on the 21st and got it today which is not bad considering it came from China. I'm not that great writing a product review so I hope pictures speak louder than words.
I'll just describe the product instead of listing the pros. All around this case is pure plastic, I can't put my thumb on it but it is plastic and screen side (with the window) is flexible (just like the OEM). The window is not glass so it'll be prone to scratches and finger prints. Comparing to the OEM case I feel that the window quality is pretty sturdy because the plastic window doesn't feel cheap when I bend it, tap it, or flick on it. Continuing on the front side, there is a speaker hole so you can listen on to calls. There is a indented quote "design endows product a life" midway below the case. And at the bottom.. yes it a metal button just like the metal design/quality of the home button of the actual phone.
Moving to the side, just like the OEM, there's indented prints for the + and - volume keys. Nothing much else to look here.
On the back, the Baseus logo is indeed metal and has a nice feel when you smooth your finger over it. The camera and lens is kept protected with the case on so it's not protruding out.
Functionality of the S-View: the two metal pins on the back of the case is indeed for the control of the sleep and awake feature for the phone. So when I close/open the S-view, it will awake or sleep and will show the regular OEM functions (i.e. S-View slide to unlock, camera, action memo, and music player shows up).
Cons:
three things that bug me about this case. Metal button in the front (really?), as you can see in the photos the case does not fully close all the way (won't bother me as much because the sleep function will works), and since it's flexible plastic I feel that the flap (the side plastic) overtime will wear out and rip.. well that just normal wear and tear of products.
Overall I'm actually very satisfied with this product. I didn't want to purchase the OEM S-view case and sought better alternatives for the S-view cases. I found this and I'm truly again satisfied. Try it guys.. for $20 it's worth it. It comes in different colors (I didn't find full colors, only two-toned). Let me know if you guys are getting it!!
Sorry of the pictures are showing up side ways, I'm not sure why it is. (pictures taken with Note 2)
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ALL functions of Original SView Cover from Samsung work good ? If yes, i buy it NOW ... have you an ebay link ?
[email protected] said:
ALL functions of Original SView Cover from Samsung work good ? If yes, i buy it NOW ... have you an ebay link ?
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So far I received calls fine, take pictures, write notes, and check text messages. Works fine and I like it.
Deekayy said:
So far I received calls fine, take pictures, write notes, and check text messages. Works fine and I like it.
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Could you give me the ebay link where you buy your case ? I wish to be sure to buy the good one
In your pictures it looks as though when laid on its back the front cover holds open slightly. Is the hinged portion of the case a soft material that possibly could break in over time?
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[email protected] said:
Could you give me the ebay link where you buy your case ? I wish to be sure to buy the good one
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baseus-PU-L...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item27daa9b23b
Adrozz07 said:
In your pictures it looks as though when laid on its back the front cover holds open slightly. Is the hinged portion of the case a soft material that possibly could break in over time?
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Like I said in the description. The case opens out a little bit, but after a day use of it, the case gotten use to being closed completely in my pocket and now it's closed all the way now. And like I said before, I can't find the specific name for the quality, but it's flexible plastic and from what I'm seeing the cover inside material is fabric so I wouldn't think the hinge will rip that easily.
TPU?
Deekayy said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baseus-PU-L...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item27daa9b23b
Like I said in the description. The case opens out a little bit, but after a day use of it, the case gotten use to being closed completely in my pocket and now it's closed all the way now. And like I said before, I can't find the specific name for the quality, but it's flexible plastic and from what I'm seeing the cover inside material is fabric so I wouldn't think the hinge will rip that easily.
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Thank you very much !!! I buy it now and for the delivery time, ebay said 12 décember and 2 january ... How many time for you ? I'm in Belgium
According to the website the material is supposed to be PC + PU.
If anyone of you can read chinese, here you go:
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w5003-4104061492.1.UjvRXR&id=35834424422
Tons of pictures to help you make a choice!
Good cover.
However on the front case there is not the hole for the home button. So the front case may not close properly.
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vndnguyen said:
Good cover.
However on the front case there is not the hole for the home button. So the front case may not close properly.
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What does that mean? Are you using a protruding home button sticker or something.
I have one of these too. I'm pleased with it, considering the price of it versus the S-view. I'm hoping over time the case will stay closed better.
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What does that mean? Are you using a protruding home button sticker or something.
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Home button on ALL Samsung Galaxy models are protruding by default.
Bought one in White and Black. Really good cover. Does what the original cover does. The front of the cover does close properly for me and the home button doesn't cause the front to stay open. The only thing that was annoying me was the s view window has scratches on it already
husnain.mohammed said:
Bought one in White and Black. Really good cover. Does what the original cover does. The front of the cover does close properly for me and the home button doesn't cause the front to stay open. The only thing that was annoying me was the s view window has scratches on it already
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Does the cover scratch the phone screen at all like the original s view one reportedly does ?
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Does the cover scratch the phone screen at all like the original s view one reportedly does ?
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I've not seen any scratches on the screen so far
Just came across this new case while browsing Amazon to see if any new Idol 3 accessories have been produced. And to my luck there was. I was going to post this in the already created thread about posting which case you already own or want, but I feel creating a new thread informing those of new items would bring different cases/accessories more attention. Available in 10 color combinations and it includes a free tempered glass screen protector. No mention on the hardness scale of it however. Also includes a holster and kickstand. The case also has covers for the headphone jack and charging cable to prevent any dust getting in them. Anyways, here's the case:
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Ordered the Red/Black combo near the end of the color selections (as they have 2 red/black cases). Hope the red is as dark as it is shown in the images.
I wish there was the same case for 4.7 but they're not going to produce it, only for 5.5
georgearn said:
I wish there was the same case for 4.7 but they're not going to produce it, only for 5.5
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These cases seem to be newly released. Give it some time for a 4.7" version to be produced. You sound pretty confident though they won't ever release a 4.7 case. Do you know that for a fact?
brian117 said:
These cases seem to be newly released. Give it some time for a 4.7" version to be produced. You sound pretty confident though they won't ever release a 4.7 case. Do you know that for a fact?
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I wrote them a mail about the 4.7 model. They said it depends on some specific mobile carrier.
georgearn said:
I wrote them a mail about the 4.7 model. They said it depends on some specific mobile carrier.
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They must think the 4.7 isn't as popular as the 5.5 but that's not true. I'm sure the userbase for 4.7 is just as strong as the 5.5 userbase. The phone being on Cricket shouldn't matter since the phone is available worldwide unlocked. The company must have some agreement with the carrier(s) they produce cases for that limits them.
Hey, I just bought this today....lol. Waiting for it to come in!
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Hey, I just bought this today....lol. Waiting for it to come in!
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Which color did you get? I got my case yesterday and it's great! I feel it's the best case out for the idol 3 in terms of design. I've tried a variety of cases and spent way too much money on the collection I have now because I couldn't find one I would want to use for a daily driver for long. But this case has everything. The built on dust plugs for the headphone jack and charging port is what makes it feel high end.
Good case, but...
I've had the case for a couple days now, I like the look and feel but the buttons don't go in all the way, at least not for my unit. Otherwise it would've been a fantastic case.
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Which color did you get? I got my case yesterday and it's great! I feel it's the best case out for the idol 3 in terms of design. I've tried a variety of cases and spent way too much money on the collection I have now because I couldn't find one I would want to use for a daily driver for long. But this case has everything. The built on dust plugs for the headphone jack and charging port is what makes it feel high end.
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You didn't end up with the button issues?
I'm currently rocking the black on black version of this thing and its doing the job but I would like dust plugs as my job can get quite dirty.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017OGE9XQ?psc=1
De3emon said:
You didn't end up with the button issues?
I'm currently rocking the black on black version of this thing and its doing the job but I would like dust plugs as my job can get quite dirty.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017OGE9XQ?psc=1
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Nope I didn't end up with the button issues. The buttons are flush with the case so it is somewhat hard to press, but once you get used to the placement it'll be fine. It's not like you need to press with all your force to use a button. It's just like any standard case. Buy it and you'll see for yourself . I own the same black on black version of that case and it did a good job until I found this beauty of a case.
brian117 said:
Nope I didn't end up with the button issues. The buttons are flush with the case so it is somewhat hard to press, but once you get used to the placement it'll be fine. It's not like you need to press with all your force to use a button. It's just like any standard case. Buy it and you'll see for yourself . I own the same black on black version of that case and it did a good job until I found this beauty of a case.
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So I ordered the Zizo and the quality blows my old case out of the water. The buttons are actually more nice to press with the Zizo and I don't always accidentally change the volume accidentally while at work or working out.
The only thing I didn't like was the four fake screws they put in the back which serve no purpose other than I guess making your phone stable on flat surfaces. They make the phone super slippery when on its back though so I just popped them off pretty easily and tossed them.
Oh, and the case around the headphone jack is raised which will cause problems with larger aux cables for sure. This is a fairly common problem with a lot of cases I find though and I'll probably just cut the case away if I find it bothersome.
I have the all black and love the case! No button issues for me
brian117 said:
Just came across this new case while browsing Amazon to see if any new Idol 3 accessories have been produced. And to my luck there was. I was going to post this in the already created thread about posting which case you already own or want, but I feel creating a new thread informing those of new items would bring different cases/accessories more attention. Available in 10 color combinations and it includes a free tempered glass screen protector. No mention on the hardness scale of it however. Also includes a holster and kickstand. The case also has covers for the headphone jack and charging cable to prevent any dust getting in them. Anyways, here's the case:
http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Included-Dual-Layered-Belt-clip-Kickstand/dp/B018DCS8LO/ref=sr_1_26?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1449679288&sr=1-26-spons&keywords=idol+3&psc=1
Ordered the Red/Black combo near the end of the color selections (as they have 2 red/black cases). Hope the red is as dark as it is shown in the images.
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Was the 2nd red one as dark a red as you hoped? It's the one I'm interested in also.
famewolf said:
Was the 2nd red one as dark a red as you hoped? It's the one I'm interested in also.
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Yep! It looks just like the one pictured, if not a little darker which is perfect.
brian117 said:
Yep! It looks just like the one pictured, if not a little darker which is perfect.
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Ok maybe I'm just missing the obvious but how do you get it back into it's "holster" after putting the case on it? I can see the clip should snap around it but I'm flexing it pretty hard and it's not sliding in....I don't think I should have to fight with it to get the phone to dock.
famewolf said:
Ok maybe I'm just missing the obvious but how do you get it back into it's "holster" after putting the case on it? I can see the clip should snap around it but I'm flexing it pretty hard and it's not sliding in....I don't think I should have to fight with it to get the phone to dock.
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I know what you mean. I don't use the holster but for the hell of it tried putting it in the holster to see how it felt and it took a lot of pressure to get it on. On the left side of the case under the power button you'll see 2 black openings which are for the holster. I'd assume to make it easier you insert the left side of the case into the holster first and just pry the phone in completely on the right. Those 2 black openings are for the clips on the holster.
what is the protruded part over the headphone jack for ?
ParishM said:
what is the protruded part over the headphone jack for ?
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A lanyard strap that's included in the packaging. Never seen the point of keeping a phone on a lanyard so it's of no use for me. You get used to the design of it after a while.
brian117 said:
A lanyard strap that's included in the packaging. Never seen the point of keeping a phone on a lanyard so it's of no use for me. You get used to the design of it after a while.
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It can also be used to attach a keychain...luckily still fits in the belt holsters I purchased sized to fit the iphone 6+. Tried the holster it comes with..still trying to get used it...easier to use if you remember to turn the screen to face INTO the holder instead of trying to mount it exposed which I was stupidly doing.
So you guys recommend the case? I just seen it the other day, ive been kinda on the fence about getting it since its more expensive and ive been through 3 other cases that ive hated, but i hate not having a case even more... I was wishing for a trident case but i doubt they will bother anymore, so this one looks like my only hope for decent drop protection.