For those wondering about cases, thought you might like to see a few pics of it actually on the 920. Overall a good solid case, but I'll probably be switching to commuter once it becomes available.
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For those wondering about cases, thought you might like to see a few pics of it actually on the 920. Overall a good solid case, but I'll probably be switching to commuter once it becomes available.
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personal opinion ... terrible!
I recently saw this case at a local AT&T store and could not believe how massive it was. I prefer a minimal case most of the time however I have used a lot of Otterbox Commuters. I may get one for my 920 for those days where I go hiking or doing outdoor stuff.
In terms of quality i disagree, but it does defeat the purpose of having a cool looking phone. I tried the speck case and returned it the same day, as the rubber edge along the screen wasn't completely linear where the volume and power button is located, which annoyed me. it would only have gotten worse had i needed to remove the case a few times. The speck also offered no protection as the edge of the case didn't go above the lcd, so had it dropped, I'd be scared. I seen a you-tube vid out there on the speck, and his rubber edge wasn't linear and he thought he had the case on incorrect. So until my Rubber Skin Soft TPU Gel Case arrives Tuesday, I'm definitely keeping this on as i don't have insurance on the phone. It is slightly too bulky for my standards, and hope my skin soft case provides enough protection so i can make it my primary case for a while, then get the zagg protector. Right now the cases are pretty limited.
For me personally, I buy a phone in large part due to it's appearance. With that in mind, I do NOT like to cover them in protection. My phones normally survive years without being dropped, so I've been lucky. But again, with the Lumia 900, Dropping does not seem to be as much of a concern as with a Galaxy or iPhone as shown in THIS video. Be sure to watch the linked videos of previous attempts to break that same phone.
Lumia 920 Drop Test: http://youtu.be/jH4xYN9I5Kw
Lumia 920 Hammer & Knife Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDEahsoa_N4
PS: It does hurt to watch this guys videos, but it also gives me a bit of confidence in my new phone.
Just ordered the commuter Otterbox yesterday. I'll post images as soon as it arrives.
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I got my Commuter in today, here is a link to the pics: http://sdrv.ms/SuTcaX
There was a lot of excess silicone on this case, I had to actually shave it down a bit and cleaned it up myself, I contacted Otterbox anyway and they will send a replacement, I expected a bit better quality for $35. Overall it's what I expected. It's protective, fairly thick but for those days where I need this type of protection, it should work out well.
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I got my Commuter in today, here is a link to the pics: http://sdrv.ms/SuTcaX
There was a lot of excess silicone on this case, I had to actually shave it down a bit and cleaned it up myself, I contacted Otterbox anyway and they will send a replacement, I expected a bit better quality for $35. Overall it's what I expected. It's protective, fairly thick but for those days where I need this type of protection, it should work out well.
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Wow, I'm really surprised they let that slip through quality control. It's really hard to cut silicone smoothly, and I'm sure they know that. You did a good job for what you had to work with. I'd almost be tempted to send them an email showing what you got, and they might just consider sending you another... I know it will not make much difference, especially now it's installed, but still, you should not have had to clean it up like that. It's not like these are Cheap cases after all.
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Wow, I'm really surprised they let that slip through quality control. It's really hard to cut silicone smoothly, and I'm sure they know that. You did a good job for what you had to work with. I'd almost be tempted to send them an email showing what you got, and they might just consider sending you another... I know it will not make much difference, especially now it's installed, but still, you should not have had to clean it up like that. It's not like these are Cheap cases after all.
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I did contact them and showed them the pictures and it looks like they will be sending me a replacement. I assume they rushed the first batch out.
I will say that their customer service has been awesome for me over the years because I've owned a lot of Otterbox cases and any issues are always taken care of.
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I did contact them and showed them the pictures and it looks like they will be sending me a replacement. I assume they rushed the first batch out.
I will say that their customer service has been awesome for me over the years because I've owned a lot of Otterbox cases and any issues are always taken care of.
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That's exactly how I figured they'd respond. Yes, they are a great company, and I also suspected it got rushed out the door. When you figure those Hong Kong ebay companies sell similar items for around $2 US, you can imagine there's a bit of mark-up involved in the Otter Box cases. You are paying for the Quality Control, and Customer Service, both of which are normally flawless. I'm glad to hear they are making it right. They will retain/gain a few customers after making you happy. You tell two friends, they tell two friends, etc, etc...
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I got my Commuter in today, here is a link to the pics: http://sdrv.ms/SuTcaX
There was a lot of excess silicone on this case, I had to actually shave it down a bit and cleaned it up myself, I contacted Otterbox anyway and they will send a replacement, I expected a bit better quality for $35. Overall it's what I expected. It's protective, fairly thick but for those days where I need this type of protection, it should work out well.
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That's shocking how terrible that commuter looks. Definitely better be a defective one. If i get one like that I'm not going to be thrilled since I got rid of my Defender case today.
When I get my replacement I'll let you guys know if it's better or not.
Otterbox Commuter Lumia 920 Pictures
Just got the Commuter Series, and most may think it's ugly, but posting for those inerested. I really like the case giving the protection it provides, and much less bulky than the defender. Just waiting for my zagg maximum body to get here to install that as well. The one thing i really hate that Otterbox does, is the last picture, in my opinion the usb flap opens the wrong way, which bends the grey plastic edge that runs parallel to the bottom LCD and weakens the rubber over time. I may cut that flap completely off to make it easier and keep the rubber edge from weakening. The top flap for the earbuds open the correct way. Overall good protection, but doesn't show off colorful body of the phone. PIcs taken with the wifes Lumia 920.
Also, is there a way to upload pics from using board express or any other forum app? I had to connect the phone to PC to get the pics off , and use my PC to upload these pics.
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Just got the Commuter Series, and most may think it's ugly, but posting for those inerested. I really like the case giving the protection it provides, and much less bulky than the defender. Just waiting for my zagg maximum body to get here to install that as well. The one thing i really hate that Otterbox does, is the last picture, in my opinion the usb flap opens the wrong way, which bends the grey plastic edge that runs parallel to the bottom LCD and weakens the rubber over time. I may cut that flap completely off to make it easier and keep the rubber edge from weakening. The top flap for the earbuds open the correct way. Overall good protection, but doesn't show off colorful body of the phone. PIcs taken with the wifes Lumia 920.
Also, is there a way to upload pics from using board express or any other forum app? I had to connect the phone to PC to get the pics off , and use my PC to upload these pics.
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For me personally, I prefer a nakid phone, but I have to admit, that actually looks nice.
me just waiting commuter series have the color version that match the lumia's
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hi there,
recently i encountered a iPhone that had on it an amazing case. the case was solid in my hand and felt like it count take on tons of damage. i really liked the case and was hoping to find one for the g1.
The case was made by otterbox but I looked on their site and they dont have any cases listed for the g1. has anyone found similar high quality cases to otterbox?
here is a link to the iPhone case so you can better compare.
http://www.otterbox.com/iphone-cases/iphone-3g-3gs-cases/iphone-3g-3gs-defender-case/
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hi there,
recently i encountered a iPhone that had on it an amazing case. the case was solid in my hand and felt like it count take on tons of damage. i really liked the case and was hoping to find one for the g1.
The case was made by otterbox but I looked on their site and they dont have any cases listed for the g1. has anyone found similar high quality cases to otterbox?
here is a link to the iPhone case so you can better compare.
http://www.otterbox.com/iphone-cases/iphone-3g-3gs-cases/iphone-3g-3gs-defender-case/
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My brother has that case, and I doubt you'll find anything like that for the G1. That right there is a DAMN nice case. It has a TWO cases. Inner case is plastic, and outer is rubber. Both nice and thick. Also a built on screen protector. Its just HUGE. As I said, though, don't expect anything like that for the G1. They have one for a myTouch, but I doubt it compares to the iPhone one.
For the most part you probably wouldn't need a case like that unless you are bringing your phone into a war zone. However, the G1 is a bit of an awkward phone in the way its designed. It has a strange sliding mechanism and that bizarre chin which makes cases a little more difficult to design. I've used a Fishbone case for over a year now. It is a hybrid silicone and hard plastic case, here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Titanium-..._1_3?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1279768828&sr=8-3
When I bought it over a year ago, it was around $7 for everything including shipping... the cost has gone up quite a bit for reasons unknown.
Alternatively you can try the metal cases
http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-G1-A..._1_3?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1279768873&sr=1-3
But this case actually doesn't allow you to use the touch screen nor slide the phone open, it locks in place, you have to unlock it and open the case to use your phone, it really is more of a carrying case rather than a protective phone cover.
Here is another one you might like, it is a full silicone case for the phone:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Soft-Silicone-S...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c0c6bbafa
The cost is okay, but after hearing some reviews from fellow members on the site, I would avoid getting the clear one, because apparently it has a yellowish tint to it.
Out of all these cases the only one I have used is the Fishbone case (and an Invisible Shield). You probably aren't considering an Invisible Shield, because they seriously ONLY protect your phone from scratches and nothing else, there is no impact resistance to it. It covers 95% of your phone, the 5% it doesn't cover is the corners of your phone, also the most likely places to get damaged when you drop it or just have it in your pocket.
So, again, I say go with the Fishbone case. It actually looks pretty cool, considering the G1 isn't a very spectacular looking phone in the first place. (don't get me wrong, I love my G1)
sweet thanks for the help!!
Yea well who knows, maybe I AM going into a warzone hehe.. Nah I just like the feel of that otterbox case.
Thanks for the heads up on that amazon case, I will check it out! And yea I heard those certain ebay cases are a wee bit yellowy.
After reading hundreds of forum posts, watching many youtube reviews, and spending hours of silent contemplation with Buddhist monks, I still can not decide between the Otterbox Commuter, Seidio Active, and the Incipio Silicrylic. They all seem fairly similar, with a few key differences, and since I know many of you have owned at least one of these, I could use your input.
First and foremost the reason I am buying the case is to improve the function of the power and volume buttons. In fact, I switched back to the standard battery from the extended because none of the cases I could find really addressed those button issues. I'm sure they all do a sufficient job of protection, so my main concerns are fit and button improvement.
The otterbox and the incipio clearly show protruded buttons that would appear to help with that situation. Can anyone comment on the seidio's buttons? Also, the incipio seems like its a bit loose. Having held an iPhone with the case on, it didnt feel snug at all. This seems to be the case ( ) with the Rez as well.
In terms of looks, I like the OB the best, but it also seems the bulkiest and I'm not so sure about the port covers. As for the seidio, I've read about peeling finish on the back cover. I'm not sure anyone's had it long enough to have experienced it, but I AM hoping you can weigh in on the camera. The lens looks restricted by the back cover.
The last factor I'm using to decide between the three is the lip around the screen. It should be big enough to protect the screen from a faceplant, but I'm also worried about it restricting the use of the screen toward the edges.
I appreciate any input you have, and I'm hoping others find this information useful in making a decision.
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After reading hundreds of forum posts, watching many youtube reviews, and spending hours of silent contemplation with Buddhist monks, I still can not decide between the Otterbox Commuter, Seidio Active, and the Incipio Silicrylic. They all seem fairly similar, with a few key differences, and since I know many of you have owned at least one of these, I could use your input.
First and foremost the reason I am buying the case is to improve the function of the power and volume buttons. In fact, I switched back to the standard battery from the extended because none of the cases I could find really addressed those button issues. I'm sure they all do a sufficient job of protection, so my main concerns are fit and button improvement.
The otterbox and the incipio clearly show protruded buttons that would appear to help with that situation. Can anyone comment on the seidio's buttons? Also, the incipio seems like its a bit loose. Having held an iPhone with the case on, it didnt feel snug at all. This seems to be the case ( ) with the Rez as well.
In terms of looks, I like the OB the best, but it also seems the bulkiest and I'm not so sure about the port covers. As for the seidio, I've read about peeling finish on the back cover. I'm not sure anyone's had it long enough to have experienced it, but I AM hoping you can weigh in on the camera. The lens looks restricted by the back cover.
The last factor I'm using to decide between the three is the lip around the screen. It should be big enough to protect the screen from a faceplant, but I'm also worried about it restricting the use of the screen toward the edges.
I appreciate any input you have, and I'm hoping others find this information useful in making a decision.
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My vote is Seido. I've owned the Otterbox, but not Incipio. As far as quality of the holster, nothing compares to the Seido. Just stronger and seems to last forever. The buttons are easier to use on the Seido than the Otterbox. The Otterbox is slightly less bulky, but it's negligible at best. I have 2 Seidos, one red and one blue. I have yet to experience any peeling from the plastic. I've thrown it in bags, stuffed it in pockets. It just seems to hold up nicely. The lip is nice on the Seido. It's about the same as on the Otterbox but it doesn't inhibit use of the screen like the Otterbox can. The Seido is made really well where you can actually push the rubber aside if you need to get really far over. I was actually afraid that this would stretch the rubber, but this thing has been solid and hasn't stretched at all. I can't say the same about my Otterbox.
Both are amazing cases. I think the Seido looks a lot better once you add in the different colors. The blue is gorgeous and the red matches the phone perfectly. Neither the Otter or the Seido do anything to inhibit the camera. But I would still go with the Seido based on build quality of the clip/holster and the quality of the case itself. Just my 2 cents. Buy it, you won't regret it.
EDIT: I also change my case every day, so it's gone through some serious tests for me. Every time I put my Seido back on, it's like the first time I got it. The plastic is just super strong and the rubber won't stretch. Seriously, I'll never buy another brand of case again if I can help it. (And no, I don't work for Seido )
EDIT 2: Here is my review of a few cases including the Seido Active and the Otterbox. This was before I purchased the clip for the Otterbox, but you get the idea.
And here are some pics of the red one.
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My vote is Seido. I've owned the Otterbox, but not Incipio. As far as quality of the holster, nothing compares to the Seido. Just stronger and seems to last forever. The buttons are easier to use on the Seido than the Otterbox. The Otterbox is slightly less bulky, but it's negligible at best. I have 2 Seidos, one red and one blue. I have yet to experience any peeling from the plastic. I've thrown it in bags, stuffed it in pockets. It just seems to hold up nicely. The lip is nice on the Seido. It's about the same as on the Otterbox but it doesn't inhibit use of the screen like the Otterbox can. The Seido is made really well where you can actually push the rubber aside if you need to get really far over. I was actually afraid that this would stretch the rubber, but this thing has been solid and hasn't stretched at all. I can't say the same about my Otterbox.
Both are amazing cases. I think the Seido looks a lot better once you add in the different colors. The blue is gorgeous and the red matches the phone perfectly. Neither the Otter or the Seido do anything to inhibit the camera. But I would still go with the Seido based on build quality of the clip/holster and the quality of the case itself. Just my 2 cents. Buy it, you won't regret it.
EDIT: I also change my case every day, so it's gone through some serious tests for me. Every time I put my Seido back on, it's like the first time I got it. The plastic is just super strong and the rubber won't stretch. Seriously, I'll never buy another brand of case again if I can help it. (And no, I don't work for Seido )
EDIT 2: Here is my review of a few cases including the Seido Active and the Otterbox. This was before I purchased the clip for the Otterbox, but you get the idea.
And here are some pics of the red one.
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+ 1.
The buttons are actually easier to use with the case than without it.
No issues with the camera lens
Great feel. Not too bulky and a solid, tight fit. I have all the confidence in the world that the phone would be protected if I dropped it.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
I'm the opposite if the first reply, had the otterbox, upgraded to the incipio. To me the otterbox was too slick and way too big. It made the rezound bigger than my wife's thunderbolt with an incipio. I do like the port covers on otter box, but I also like to use a car dock, and you can't have both!
The incipio has been great over the two months I've had it. I would reccoment it. On an off easily, and it looks nice. The screen protector doesn't have cut outs for the camera or light sensor (which has no impact for me) but is very robust.
There is a little bit of a stretching if the silicon layer for me, but I use a really tight arm band for running and it pulls on it pretty bad. I don't think it would be the case if I didn't abuse it like that.
You should probably just buy both!
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You should probably just buy both!
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No kidding!
Thanks for the quick responses.
Wasabi I almost just PMd you my questions, what with your previous reviews and all (badass wallpaper, btw), but I thought there might be more people asking the same questions. You mentioned that the power button was still flush. Would you say that its about the same functionality as naked, or better? Like I said...thats basically my #1 concern. Also the camera cutout looks way better in your pics than it does on the Seidio website.
Also Jive, a guy at work said the plastic of his Incipio was really brittle. I told him better that plastic than the phone, but have you noticed any cracking or chipping?
seidio active is the way to go. The incipio case is garbage. It cracked the first time I went to put it on. The otter box is just huge and far too bulky. I'm sure its a good case, I don't have it but my brother in law does. Sometimes the silicon part slips a bit near the top, its like they didn't make a proper fitting mold. I personally think the seidio is the best looking of all of them too. I don't have the seidio case because I use the extended case or I would use it.
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No kidding!
Thanks for the quick responses.
Wasabi I almost just PMd you my questions, what with your previous reviews and all (badass wallpaper, btw), but I thought there might be more people asking the same questions. You mentioned that the power button was still flush. Would you say that its about the same functionality as naked, or better? Like I said...thats basically my #1 concern. Also the camera cutout looks way better in your pics than it does on the Seidio website.
Also Jive, a guy at work said the plastic of his Incipio was really brittle. I told him better that plastic than the phone, but have you noticed any cracking or chipping?
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Thanks..I had that wallpaper forever The power button is flush, yes, but there's like a cutout for it. I'll post a pic in a second. It's much easier to press than without the case. The volume buttons are muuuuuch easier. So power button naked would be like a 5/10 for ease of use. With the case it's 7.5/10. Volume buttons are like 4/10 naked. With the case they're easily 10/10. And yes, there's no obstruction of the camera with the case. I love this case. It's easily the best one I've purchased for any phone, and I'm kind of a case freak.
EDIT: Here are the pics. You can see what I mean by flush. It doesn't protrude like the volume buttons. But it does have the nice cutout so it's very easy to push. And ignore how dirty the phone is. lol
EDIT 2: You need anymore pics or anything, just let me know. About to leave in a minute, but I'll be back later and can take some different angles if you need me to.
I'm right with Wasabi on this. Had the Seidio since the week it came out. The rating that Wasabi put on the buttons is pretty much spot on. They don't protrude, but make the buttons a lot easier to manipulate than naked. The fit is nice and it looks great on the phone. The lip on the front is perfect for protecting the screen. I have had it get in the way trying to place letters on the very edge while playing words. It will stretch out of the way and springs right back in to place though. I haven't had any peeling or anything on the back. I have noticed the edges of the silicon getting a little glossy. This is to be expected though since I take it in and out of my pocket a thousand times a day! Best case I've had on a phone.
wow, looks like I'm getting the Seidio. Thanks for the help!
Good call on getting the seido, I have the white one and I love it!
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Just remember with any of these cases and the camera, you will lose all of your low light capability. The flash ports aren't setup properly so you will have white half images.
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Just remember with any of these cases and the camera, you will lose all of your low light capability. The flash ports aren't setup properly so you will have white half images.
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Umm, what? Do you own the Seido or Otterbox Commuter case? I've never had any issue with the flash or photos in general ever. What are you talking about?
Never had any picture issues. Flash works fine.
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No issues at all with the camera.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
Just throwing my weight behind the Seidio. I have the gray on gray Incipio and it is definitely looser. (Anyone want to buy it?)
Actually, my favorite is the Seidio Surface (because it will slide into a side leather pouch), but if you're looking for more protection, go Seidio Active. It goes in and out of the holster quite nicely as well.
can somebody post some more pics of Seido Active?
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can somebody post some more pics of Seido Active?
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Are you looking for more than these? If so, let me know specifically what you're looking for and I can post them when I get mine in the mail tomorrow.
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Are you looking for more than these? If so, let me know specifically what you're looking for and I can post them when I get mine in the mail tomorrow.
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thanks, I just want to see how big it is. compared to the otterbox defender.
Damasterjj said:
thanks, I just want to see how big it is. compared to the otterbox defender.
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Though not the greatest comparison, I found this site helpful as well. (edit: just realized thats a commuter in the comparison, so heres a commuter vs defender comparison)
p.s. make sure you thank Wasabi for those pics!
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thanks, I just want to see how big it is. compared to the otterbox defender.
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If you know how big the Otterbox Commuter is, I'll post a pic of the Commuter next to the Active for you. They're closer in size than the Defender and Active are.
HI all! I just got the Nokia made Lumia 920 Protective Cover CC 1043. It's a fantastic fit and feels just like the original finish of the matt NL920. it's very nicely made and it's almost invisible on the phone! it's great product for someone who want's keep the original look and color while adding a lot of protection!
Here's a video review:
http://youtu.be/YkY-6dnK26U
Highly recommended!
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HI all! I just got the Nokia made Lumia 920 Protective Cover CC 1043. It's a fantastic fit and feels just like the original finish of the matt NL920. it's very nicely made and it's almost invisible on the phone! it's great product for someone who want's keep the original look and color while adding a lot of protection!
Here's a video review:
http://youtu.be/YkY-6dnK26U
Highly recommended!
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I have been looking for a review on this. I have tried various cases on my L920 and while most of them are pretty good I was wondering if this one from Nokia would be actually better than say the Case Mate case which is my current fav. Looks like this offers more protection and with my Zagg screen protector I should hopefully have no dramas.
I've never used any other case. but this one is fantastic. perfect size/fit, and very slim. after a few says of use I don't notice the extra thickness at all. it's pretty much perfect I don't know how other cases could be better.
It hasn't been mentioned -- but does this case provide better "grip" than the phone? Before I got the case that I am using, I dropped the phone because is slipped out my hand ... the one that I am using has bumps along the side so that it provides a really good grip to the phone when I pull it out of the holster ...
But the case that I am using -- while it works, has a funky small strip on the bottom that does not lie flat. However, the grip is the main reason that I use the case -- and I have heard good thing about the fit of the Nokia case ...
So, can you comment on the Nokia case and its grip as compared to the phone?
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It hasn't been mentioned -- but does this case provide better "grip" than the phone? Before I got the case that I am using, I dropped the phone because is slipped out my hand ... the one that I am using has bumps along the side so that it provides a really good grip to the phone when I pull it out of the holster ...
But the case that I am using -- while it works, has a funky small strip on the bottom that does not lie flat. However, the grip is the main reason that I use the case -- and I have heard good thing about the fit of the Nokia case ...
So, can you comment on the Nokia case and its grip as compared to the phone?
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I find the grip to be some better.. not too much difference. my phone too slipped out of my hands with out a case a few times, but so far (12 days) it hasn't happened with the case yet.
just let you all know, make sure there's no dust particles between the case and phone when you put the case on, the sand will scratch the back of the phone over time and little "spots" will be left.
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It hasn't been mentioned -- but does this case provide better "grip" than the phone? Before I got the case that I am using, I dropped the phone because is slipped out my hand ... the one that I am using has bumps along the side so that it provides a really good grip to the phone when I pull it out of the holster ...
But the case that I am using -- while it works, has a funky small strip on the bottom that does not lie flat. However, the grip is the main reason that I use the case -- and I have heard good thing about the fit of the Nokia case ...
So, can you comment on the Nokia case and its grip as compared to the phone?
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I've just gotten mine (even tho the phone isn't even here yet lol). It feels good but it's definitely more slippery than the OEM case for the 800, still a good deal anyway IMHO.
Do take care of dust particles though, especially is you have a matte finish L920. I got my L920 scratched badly by this case. I am still not sure it was actually caused by dust particles but that is the popular believe.
Here is my post on wpcentral. If you read though till the end, I also found a solution from keeping the phone in good shape.
http://forums.wpcentral.com/nokia-lumia-920/218416-lumia-920-black-cc-1043-yellow-problem.html
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Yes the spots on the matte phone is caused by dust between phone and case, here's an explanation:
youtube vid HERE
vnvman said:
I've just gotten mine (even tho the phone isn't even here yet lol). It feels good but it's definitely more slippery than the OEM case for the 800, still a good deal anyway IMHO.
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A guy at work had the case, and I decided to get it ... better fitting than the TPC case I was using, but it was too slippery ... tried some egrips on the sides, but they did not stay on the curves on the case ...
I thought about it, and put a series of grooves along the edges (cut with a band saw) and these have helped a lot! The cuts are about 1/4 mm deep, and spaces about 1 - 1.5 mm apart. The grooves are about 1 mm wide (the width of the blade cut).
Just another way to have both the fit of the CC-1043 with the grip that I wanted ...
took the gray one for my lumia. to prevent me removing the case every now and then so there won't be any particles, i placed on a wet install protector from gadgetshieldz. seems to do its work. love the gray color.
Two issues, don't know if anyone has had this: one is discolouration around the edges from use, and the second is that the cutouts for the flash and camera/backplate aren't 100%. Now, as a disclaimer, I purchased from a supposedly reputable eBay seller, so while I believe my case is genuine, there IS a chance it is not.
In short, I am extremely disappointed in this case and feel ripped off for having to paying $30 for a case that is worth, at MOST $5.​Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/jYJuw#0
Pros:
Visually attractive at a glance.
Buttons do work.
Case leaves enough room for large headphone plugs to fit with ease.
Although I do not have a magnetic charger, there appears to be plenty of room for it to fit as long as the adapter isn't too wide.
Cons:
Bumper is plastic and very flimsy. I fully except it to shatter if my phone is ever dropped.
Extremely overpriced for the quality of case provided.
Buttons feel cheap (I can't believe they are metal), are loosely fitted, meaning they rattle when phone is shook.
The part of the bumper closest to the screen that surrounds the USB port and magnetic charger is very very fragile and can be moved almost to the point of snapping without much effort.
After picking up my T-Mobile Z3 on Wednesday I quickly went online to find a case to protect my phone. I was very much disappointed to find that there are hardly any quality cases available, especially in the US. After researching a bit, it seemed like Case-Mate was the best option there was and I put in an order for the Slim Tough.
My case came today (Saturday) and after using it for a few hours I have written this review.
If you have any questions, please ask.
ChristianBale said:
In short, I am extremely disappointed in this case and feel ripped off for having to paying $30 for a case that is worth, at MOST $5.​Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/jYJuw#0
Pros:
Visually attractive at a glance.
Buttons do work.
Case leaves enough room for large headphone plugs to fit with ease.
Although I do not have a magnetic charger, there appears to be plenty of room for it to fit as long as the adapter isn't too wide.
Cons:
Bumper is plastic and very flimsy. I fully except it to shatter if my phone is ever dropped.
Extremely overpriced for the quality of case provided.
Buttons feel cheap (I can't believe they are metal), are loosely fitted, meaning they rattle when phone is shook.
The part of the bumper closest to the screen that surrounds the USB port and magnetic charger is very very fragile and can be moved almost to the point of snapping without much effort.
After picking up my T-Mobile Z3 on Wednesday I quickly went online to find a case to protect my phone. I was very much disappointed to find that there are hardly any quality cases available, especially in the US. After researching a bit, it seemed like Case-Mate was the best option there was and I put in an order for the Slim Tough.
My case came today (Saturday) and after using it for a few hours I have written this review.
If you have any questions, please ask.
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Wow this is extremely disappointing I was really looking foward to getting mine on Monday. Do you feel it is at least better protection then the Ringke Fusion (as I know you have that too. It is such a shame a nice phone like the Z3 has such limited case options.
dsf767 said:
Wow this is extremely disappointing I was really looking foward to getting mine on Monday. Do you feel it is at least better protection then the Ringke Fusion (as I know you have that too. It is such a shame a nice phone like the Z3 has such limited case options.
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I actually do not have the Ringke Fusion so I cannot make a proper comparison.
I do know that the rubber TPU on this case is the best part and offers good protection against scratches and light bumps. It also would offer the most protection against a drop as it would absorb most of the impact. The bumper (which keeps the TPU on), on the other hand, will offer no protection and will likely shatter or break upon impact.
dsf767 said:
Wow this is extremely disappointing I was really looking foward to getting mine on Monday. Do you feel it is at least better protection then the Ringke Fusion (as I know you have that too. It is such a shame a nice phone like the Z3 has such limited case options.
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I agree, I'm sometimes hard on my devices. This looked like possibly a replacement for the Otterbox Commuter I used on another phone - thin and durable. Still looking for something similar.
ebern220 said:
I agree, I'm sometimes hard on my devices. This looked like possibly a replacement for the Otterbox Commuter I used on another phone - thin and durable. Still looking for something similar.
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I will give my thoughts on Monday when I get my hands on mine but I do have a feeling I will feel the same. I guess I will be atleast a little happy if its better then the Ringke Fusion I have right now (which isn't going to be hard to top) Then I can continue my search for an even better case.
Lets hope in the coming month we have some better options It's good that T Mobile is selling the phone as that might help get some people making some cases but it stinks there is no main stream companies other then case-mate making a case for the Z3.
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I will give my thoughts on Monday when I get my hands on mine but I do have a feeling I will feel the same. I guess I will be atleast a little happy if its better then the Ringke Fusion I have right now (which isn't going to be hard to top) Then I can continue my search for an even better case.
Lets hope in the coming month we have some better options It's good that T Mobile is selling the phone as that might help get some people making some cases but it stinks there is no main stream companies other then case-mate making a case for the Z3.
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Can you take some ringke fusion pics of the case on your xperia, if you can
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dsf767 said:
I will give my thoughts on Monday when I get my hands on mine but I do have a feeling I will feel the same. I guess I will be atleast a little happy if its better then the Ringke Fusion I have right now (which isn't going to be hard to top) Then I can continue my search for an even better case.
Lets hope in the coming month we have some better options It's good that T Mobile is selling the phone as that might help get some people making some cases but it stinks there is no main stream companies other then case-mate making a case for the Z3.
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Look like is ok, any photo is install on your mobilr?
spacegreyphone said:
Look like is ok, any photo is install on your mobilr?
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Right here: http://imgur.com/a/jYJuw#0
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I have to say I feel nearly the same as Christian, Looking at it it does look like a nice case but digging deeper you find some issues.
The buttons are extremely cheap and do rattle and have no clickyness to them what so ever. the plastic bumper does feel flimsy but I don't think it would crack if dropped because of the TPU behind it. However I think if you took the case off the wrong way and bent it it could easily crack. I also don't like the bulkyness it added to the width of the phone. Before I was using the case (and even with the Rinke Fusion the phone felt nice in the hand but now with the case it feels overly wide.
It does with with the Nilkin Tempered Glass Screen Protector (Barely) which is nice and I have a feeling will work with my magnetic connector (will test when I get home.
Overall I think I like it a little better then Christian and will use it over my Rinke Fusion (because I feel it has better protection) I will still be on the lookout for another case which after spending as much as I did on the case-mate is disappointing.
Overall I give it a 5/10
Well unfortunately this case is completely dead for me as it does not work with the magnetic charger port even with the cutout so back to the Rinke for me.
Where did you get the case from online? It's temporarily unavailable on Casemate's website and I can't find it anywhere else besides MobileFun (whose shipping is ridiculous)
Ebay matey.
But i'm form the UK, so it may well differ for you.
laujla said:
Where did you get the case from online? It's temporarily unavailable on Casemate's website and I can't find it anywhere else besides MobileFun (whose shipping is ridiculous)
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I got mine from the US Caste Mate store.
I just bought mine today at one of the sony stores here in Malaysia. I have to agree with what Christian has pointed out. The buttons feel cheap and it has the loose sound which makes it feel cheap despite the price of it. I am a fan of Spigen casing because of the hybrid colors and full protection in all corners and this case mate slim tough is the closest fit I found to Spigen. But having it on can't fit into my magnetic charging dock without removing the cover which I think it will break some day.. Now I just remove the dock holder and did some DIY card board to charge it with the casing on
I guess I will switch to Ringke Fusion soon and let my 90 bucks burns.. Ouch..
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Btw, I decided to sell it out, who wants it can PM me. Thanks
The un symetrical looking back just bothers me. I am waiting for Spigen to give some Z3 love.
I couldn't find much information on this case, so I went ahead and bought one. It was only $6.99 on Amazon so if I hated it I wouldn't be out much money. Please excuse the quality of the pictures. They were taken with my Note 3....
Here's a link to the case on Amazon if you want one:
http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-...1442870153&sr=8-3&keywords=GMYLE+nexus+6+case
PLEASE NOTE:
I am NOT affiliated with GMYLE at all!!! I'm just trying to post some useful info for my fellow Nexus 6 owners that may be on the fence about this case.
First impressions:
The packaging was pretty uninspiring. It was in a cheap plastic bag with some GMYLE branding. Upon removal it felt very cheap and low quality, but what do you expect for $7? The piece that holds the phone felt pretty thin and flimsy and I was worried about cracking it when inserting my phone. After getting my phone in safely, I realized how much bulk this added to the phone. It feels twice as big and requires two hands to use safely. The cutouts in the case lined up properly for the buttons, headphone jack, microphone, USB port, etc.
Looks:
This case looks classy as hell. The world map design looks a lot cooler and than the plain brown design in my opinion.
Features:
The ID, credit card, and money slots are very handy, but after transferring the contents of my wallet (ID, three cards, and a five dollar bill) the case was about twice as thick as before and barely fit in my pocket. I watch a lot of movies on my phone so the stand feature is very handy.
Phone protection:
This case feels like it'll protect my phone from short drops onto carpet or the rubber floor at the gym. For drops onto concrete, hardwood, or tile I don't think it'l perform as well as my Ringke Max and may result in a cracked screen or dents/scratches.
Complaints:
There was a glue like substance on the "spine" of the case that wouldn't come off. Rubbing on it just discolored the fake leather and didn't phase the glue at all. The plastic bit that holds my phone feels very thin and like it will break if I try to remove my phone. If I use the flash while taking a picture it "bounces" off of the cutout in the case and causes a blur around the edges of the picture.
Conclusion:
This is a VERY nice wallet case for the money. It even comes with a one year warranty! I've only had it for a few days, but I like it a lot so far. I'll update this thread when/if this case falls apart. If you have any questions post them and I'll do my best to answer them.
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The % of people that gave it a 3 or less is 43%. Not exactly confidence inspiring.
For those with $45 to spend on a wallet case, here's the real deal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/genuine-rea...ury-premium-/381110007692?hash=item58bbed378c
wolfen69 said:
The % of people that gave it a 3 or less is 43%. Not exactly confidence inspiring.
For those with $45 to spend on a wallet case, here's the real deal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/genuine-rea...ury-premium-/381110007692?hash=item58bbed378c
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This is by no means a long term or high quality case, so the low ratings are understandable. I bought it just because the world map design looks boss and the stand feature is handy for watching movies.
To be honest I'm thinking about ditching this case. The flap is annoying, it barely fits in my pocket, and I have to remove my phone from the case if I want to take a picture with the flash.
The map pattern looks good for the low price, is it heavy? I don't want to add too much weight to the phone
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The map pattern looks good for the low price, is it heavy? I don't want to add too much weight to the phone
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I have no idea of the exact weight, but it's definitely not light. It adds a noticeable amount of weight to the phone.
I got this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00STQD9PU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
While I like the idea of having everything in one piece, it does add a significant amount of heft and weight to it, especially since it's a bi-fold wallet. I still use it occasionally.
I had the GMYLE case for a few weeks (plain brown, before worldmap was released), and I loved it. Combining the phone with wallet was pretty awesome. My main gripe with the case was that over time, small parts of the phone case part (plastic) would chip off, eventually to the point where the case would no longer hold my phone. Before this, I had the Spigen wallet case, which wasn't bad, just the magnet strap thing was getting a lot of wear (always hitting my pocket on the way in).
Now I am using the Vena that jbr05ki posted. I like it a lot. The magnet seems more durable than the Spigen one, and the tri-fold design is nice to have. Overall, I would prefer the GMYLE due to the strapless design, if only the phone case part of it was made of TPU.
*EDIT* Also, forgot to mention that I have had two glass screen protectors, and using the wallet cases seemed to crack both of them...not sure why though, since I put the phone in my front pocket and not my back...
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I got this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00STQD9PU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
While I like the idea of having everything in one piece, it does add a significant amount of heft and weight to it, especially since it's a bi-fold wallet. I still use it occasionally.
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I wanted a REALLY slim wallet case, so I went for the Nilkin sparkle black on Amazon. At $15 USD, it was cheaper than the $40 leather alternative that caught my eye...
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