Even the Galaxy Note 3 have made a great improvement on the leather battery cover instead of traditional plastic ones,for once apple iPhone fans like me maybe also impressive on aluminum battery cover,which seems of somewhat metal texture and reflect the technology impression,will you use a metal or PC replacement battery cover ?
greentaloy said:
Even the Galaxy Note 3 have made a great improvement on the leather battery cover instead of traditional plastic ones,for once apple iPhone fans like me maybe also impressive on aluminum battery cover,which seems of somewhat metal texture and reflect the technology impression,will you use a metal or PC replacement battery cover ?
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It's actually leather look plastic, it does look far better then the cheap high gloss plastic finish. Would be nice if samsung actually made a premium finish handset for once with LCD screen. Doubt they will ever do that as they have far too much plastic and amoled to get rid off.
Anyway aluminium back cover would be brilliant.
Most users use some kind of cover for their phones so I simply don't care of it is plastic or metal or cryptonite because all get scratched so better be safe with a cover find there what you need.
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Anyway aluminium back cover would be brilliant.
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An aluminum cover would mess with NFC, Qi charging, WiFi signals, and cell signals. By the time they engineered their way around all that it would add cost along with the extra weight.
It also seems like scratches look just as bad on aluminum as on plastic. YMMV!
Of course, I'll be happy when they invent plastics that don't scratch so easily.
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Not to mention the plastic band around the perimeter of the phone. Unless it's "all shiny and stuff" through-and-through, I'd expect that to be the part of the phone that really starts to look crappy when it gets dinged, and not so easy to replace.
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I'm looking at an installed Otterbox Defender, and I'm disturbed to see the plastic sheet is cut way too low on the screen, around the earpiece. The shape of the black plastic shell alone is sufficently large enough to clear the sensors/ffc/speaker. There was no need for them to die cut the screen too. This creates a literal pocket for dirt to collect against the screen. Is that how they all are? That's an unforgivable flaw.
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I'm looking at an installed Otterbox Defender, and I'm disturbed to see the plastic sheet is cut way too low on the screen, around the earpiece. The shape of the black plastic shell alone is sufficently large enough to clear the sensors/ffc/speaker. There was no need for them to die cut the screen too. This creates a literal pocket for dirt to collect against the screen. Is that how they all are? That's an unforgivable flaw.
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Yes sir, the case was designed that way. Returned mine for that reason.
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Yes sir, the case was designed that way. Returned mine for that reason.
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What a stunningly foolish design. All the had to do was glue $0.005 worth of thin fabric between the plastic (doesn't matter since the LCD isn't there) and that would protect the entire front, plus the speaker.
I'm thinking of getting some really light fabric, coating it with silicone, and pressing it in place. Shouldn't affect speaker quality, silicone is soft so no chance of glass damage, and it would essentially waterproof (to a degree of course) the entire front.
The commuter screen protector sucks too. It was flawless for the EVO, but doesn't fit the 3d right
It fits my screen just fine.
The only thing that doesn't fit is the top part of the silicone casing. Everything else is super.
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The commuter screen protector sucks too. It was flawless for the EVO, but doesn't fit the 3d right
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It fits my screen just fine.
The only thing that doesn't fit is the top part of the silicone casing. Everything else is super.
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Hmm...are you sure you're not talking about the Commuter?
Could be worst....the guys over in the sensation forum are crying because otterbox isnt making them a case lol
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Hmm...are you sure you're not talking about the Commuter?
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That would be why he replied to someone elses post about the Commuter
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I'm looking at an installed Otterbox Defender, and I'm disturbed to see the plastic sheet is cut way too low on the screen, around the earpiece. The shape of the black plastic shell alone is sufficently large enough to clear the sensors/ffc/speaker. There was no need for them to die cut the screen too. This creates a literal pocket for dirt to collect against the screen. Is that how they all are? That's an unforgivable flaw.
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Couldn't agree more. I see this as a huge design mistake.
I saw this too, but I really did not think much of it. I guess there is no such thing as a perfect case.
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Put a full screen protector on it before case and its fine love mine no issues love it no dust issues.
That's the way the case was made no issues.
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Couldn't agree more. I see this as a huge design mistake.
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I returned it to Best Buy, and got the Platinum Series - 2-in-1 Covert Convertible Case for HTC (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...18353391762&skuId=2809635&st=evo 3d&cp=2&lp=3). I haven't decided if I'm keeping it yet though.
When I returned it, I feared getting a hard time since technically it was open (even there are no seals on the box) but as soon as I briefly showed the guy the top of the case, where it's cut too low, he was absolutely shocked and said "that looks like it was designed to collect grit and be suicide for your screen" and happily exchanged it.
And yeah, you can (and should I guess) use a screen protector too, but it's just so silly for a case that was designed to be the toughest, most rugged thing to have such a glaring vulnerability. I'd rather they addressed that, than put time and effort into putting a plug over something else. I'd rather get my 2D/3D switch dirty if it meant they would have focused more effort on the most important thing - the screen. And given how tightly and accurately the plastic case fits, why did they have to make the hole for the proximity/speaker/ffc so sloppy and loose? They could have cut that thing out with submilimeter accuracy, and it would have fit great, since there is no need for wobble-room/slop when that case otherwise fits so perfectly.
The Defender does feel very nice in hand though, very solid, and I loved the silicone they used. Had a wonderful feel, not the usual tacky silicone you see in "gel" cases or whatever you call them.
ffolkes said:
I returned it to Best Buy, and got the Platinum Series - 2-in-1 Covert Convertible Case for HTC (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...18353391762&skuId=2809635&st=evo 3d&cp=2&lp=3). I haven't decided if I'm keeping it yet though.
When I returned it, I feared getting a hard time since technically it was open (even there are no seals on the box) but as soon as I briefly showed the guy the top of the case, where it's cut too low, he was absolutely shocked and said "that looks like it was designed to collect grit and be suicide for your screen" and happily exchanged it.
And yeah, you can (and should I guess) use a screen protector too, but it's just so silly for a case that was designed to be the toughest, most rugged thing to have such a glaring vulnerability. I'd rather they addressed that, than put time and effort into putting a plug over something else. I'd rather get my 2D/3D switch dirty if it meant they would have focused more effort on the most important thing - the screen. And given how tightly and accurately the plastic case fits, why did they have to make the hole for the proximity/speaker/ffc so sloppy and loose? They could have cut that thing out with submilimeter accuracy, and it would have fit great, since there is no need for wobble-room/slop when that case otherwise fits so perfectly.
The Defender does feel very nice in hand though, very solid, and I loved the silicone they used. Had a wonderful feel, not the usual tacky silicone you see in "gel" cases or whatever you call them.
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I checked the case ur talkin about out felt flimsy compared to the defender also less protection otter box defender takes the cake there. I didn't like the gay flap they had on the convert to cover the camera lens wait for ballistic to.come out with there case if your wanting a tank.
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I checked the case ur talkin about out felt flimsy compared to the defender also less protection otter box defender takes the cake there. I didn't like the gay flap they had on the convert to cover the camera lens wait for ballistic to.come out with there case if your wanting a tank.
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Yeah, I agree. But for me, the best case I ever had for my Evo4G was the Seidio Surface (or BB rebranded equivalent). My plan was to get an ultrarugged case for those days I'm working outside in the field (haha, literally) and the Surface for regular daily use. So that's why the Convert case sorta fits both bills. But I agree, for someone that needs extreme protection daily, the Convert isn't as good as others like the Defender.
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Yeah, I agree. But for me, the best case I ever had for my Evo4G was the Seidio Surface (or BB rebranded equivalent). My plan was to get an ultrarugged case for those days I'm working outside in the field (haha, literally) and the Surface for regular daily use. So that's why the Convert case sorta fits both bills. But I agree, for someone that needs extreme protection daily, the Convert isn't as good as others like the Defender.
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Hope it works out for u man. I liked the feel of the otter box more then the seidio convert re branded heard some bad things about how flimsy it was checked it out at best buy didn't really seem as sexy as defender . I think ballistic would be good just that thing is a freaking tank. hope u have good luck with finding a case man.
Yeah, I quickly noticed the dust issue there too, but hey, compared to the bubbles that inevitably arise with stick-on screen protectors? I'll take it. I was able to get a swiffer cloth underneath the gap and managed to rid some of the dust that way. The only other option I might consider, if it becomes a real issue later on, is to poke a piece of a feather duster under the protector and gently swab it every so often. FYI- If you use the plastic clip while in your pocket (With the screen facing the backside of the clip), then it won't pick-up that much dust.
Other than the aforementioned, this case is everything I really ever wanted in a protective shell. I love the lens covers, screen protector, double layer of hard/soft protection, and how it fits the device like a glove. I think we can always find an issue with something if we look hard enough, but this thing rocks.
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Yeah, I quickly noticed the dust issue there too, but hey, compared to the bubbles that inevitably arise with stick-on screen protectors? I'll take it. I was able to get a swiffer cloth underneath the gap and managed to rid some of the dust that way. The only other option I might consider, if it becomes a real issue later on, is to poke a piece of a feather duster under the protector and gently swab it every so often. FYI- If you use the plastic clip while in your pocket (With the screen facing the backside of the clip), then it won't pick-up that much dust.
Other than the aforementioned, this case is everything I really ever wanted in a protective shell. I love the lens covers, screen protector, double layer of hard/soft protection, and how it fits the device like a glove. I think we can always find an issue with something if we look hard enough, but this thing rocks.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150623970249&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 put this on before the case and ur good to go no dust works great for me in the garage where I work on the shop floor mechanic
Just get a Zagg and pull the plastic piece off the Otterbox..
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Just get a Zagg and pull the plastic piece off the Otterbox..
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LOL if u use zagg don't put to much solution on the protector or u will get water damage on the screen don't know hoe well these screens are sealed og EVO had ****ty glass sealing the screen was never glued all the way around .
Looking for a knock off (read: cheaper) version of this case. Main points im interested in are;
Completely flat back side (open around camera, thickness of the case should provide protection)
Single piece construction (i HATE the two piece snap on covers)
Thin overall construction (add only minimal bulk to the phone)
I have a TPU case and it would be great if the back was flat, the raised part around the camera causes the phone not to lay flat on its back, easy to rotate when sitting on a table and using it. The snap on cover i bought is constructed in a similar fashion, raised area around the camera. I believe the thickness of the case will be about the same dimensions of the protruding camera. Also, 2 piece clip on cases suck. Single piece, one click.
I feel there is acceptable quality cases out there, just tough sometimes to find the exact style. Thx guys.
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Fl..._1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1312894906&sr=1-7
I figured something out to hold me over. As i suspected, the thickness of the TPU soft case is just barely thicker than the amount that the camera protrudes. A little time this morning with my pocket knife and voila!
You can buy a TPU case with a camera cut out. It will have a much cleaner look. You can probably buy off what for a few dollars.
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mozman said:
You can buy a TPU case with a camera cut out. It will have a much cleaner look. You can probably buy off what for a few dollars.
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Would really like to find a clip on single piece... Any links for either?
Sent from my S-Off & Rooted 3VO.
e_town said:
Looking for a knock off (read: cheaper) version of this case. Main points im interested in are;
Completely flat back side (open around camera, thickness of the case should provide protection)
Single piece construction (i HATE the two piece snap on covers)
Thin overall construction (add only minimal bulk to the phone)
I have a TPU case and it would be great if the back was flat, the raised part around the camera causes the phone not to lay flat on its back, easy to rotate when sitting on a table and using it. The snap on cover i bought is constructed in a similar fashion, raised area around the camera. I believe the thickness of the case will be about the same dimensions of the protruding camera. Also, 2 piece clip on cases suck. Single piece, one click.
I feel there is acceptable quality cases out there, just tough sometimes to find the exact style. Thx guys.
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Fl..._1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1312894906&sr=1-7
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What you linked is like the Case Mate Barely There Case. The only difference I notice is that the Body Glove version has a flat back side. The Case Mate has a bump out for the camera. If you are fine with the bump out, check out
CaseMate cheaper version
I got this and the other one listed on the site. They are the same, this is slightly more expensive.
Other Case Mate version, slight more $$
Both are extremely thin, minimal difference in size when holding the 3VO naked or with case.
Why aren't there any wood or customizeable back covers for the note 3? I've found cases and stickers but nothing that just replaces the faux leather battery cover. It seems like such an easy thing to make...
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Why aren't there any wood or customizeable back covers for the note 3? I've found cases and stickers but nothing that just replaces the faux leather battery cover. It seems like such an easy thing to make...
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there are a few of them on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=note 3 battery cover
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there are a few of them on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=note 3 battery cover
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There isn't any because theyre very difficult to craft.
Be warned those Leather, Carbon Fibre and Wood back doors are just plastic back doors with a thin 3M-type sticker on top.
I have an Orange coloured one from a respectable company.... I dont use it because it lacks the faux-leather feel.
I shall emphasise that, ONLY the Black Samsung Oem back door has that faux-leather feel.
The Aluminium looks legit, I haven't tried that but it could be bad in terms of fit, weight, heat dissipation, wireless charging, and radio signal (NFC, BT, WIFI, Cell, 4G).
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There isn't any because theyre very difficult to craft.
Be warned those Leather, Carbon Fibre and Wood back doors are just plastic back doors with a thin 3M-type sticker on top.
I have an Orange coloured one from a respectable company.... I dont use it because it lacks the faux-leather feel.
I shall emphasise that, ONLY the Black Samsung Oem back door has that faux-leather feel.
The Aluminium looks legit, I haven't tried that but it could be bad in terms of fit, weight, heat dissipation, wireless charging, and radio signal (NFC, BT, WIFI, Cell, 4G).
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Normally the aluminum one's also has a cheap and nasty plastic cover underneath the aluminum top layer.
And yes it does affect the wireless charging,NFC and wifi, not sure about BT, I don't use it much. As for radio signal, if you are in a strong signal area, you shouldn't notice anything, but if your signal is normally weak then, you get the signal drop.
Go to an official Samsung store. There are about 20 different backdoor replacements available... From metallic to candy-bright. They came out a while after the official release.
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there's heaps on fleabay, search note 3 replacement back or note 3 battery door
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there's heaps on fleabay, search note 3 replacement back or note 3 battery door
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Aiy, tons there! I bought a few, wood one etc. All are in my desk as I use a Body Glove Satin case, or Otterbox Defender when I need something more, so you cant see 'em with either anyways...
I could not find any reviews of this bumper. I was interested in getting it but I wanted to see if anyone had thoughts about it first.
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung/luphie-metal-bumper-frame-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...on-Aluminum-Frame-For-Galaxy/32625294136.html
Not for the S7, but I owned one for my Note5 up until last week, and man was it pretty. I got the Gold bumper to go with my White Note5. I also got a leather skin from DBrand and that phone was so pretty. It was nice quality, and I thought it was worth the cost. I purchased it from a stateside seller from Ebay who imported them from China for half the cost of casefanatic.com. The one thing I will caution is that only the very inside of the Luphie case is protected by a small line of foam, not the inside of the sides (if that makes sense). This means that the actual metal bumper of the phone itself will get scratched, metal on metal, leaving small lines all around the phone bumper. Also, my signal was affected just a little. I suppose that's due to the aluminum covering the antennas.
I don't know that I would buy it again, honestly. It did look very nice for sure. But, I think it takes away from the actual day-to-day function of the phone. I hope this helps!
actually, the brand of that bumper is Ginmic, not Luphie. These are 2 factories, design is the same but different logo.
here is the Luphie one. http://www.ipromarket.com/luphie-ra...er-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-g9350.html
Quite expensive but damn, so pretty!
I own a silver aluminium Luphie bumper with the black leather backing for my s7. So far I'm pretty happy with it and it's not given me any hassles as of yet. One thing I was surprised by was the fact that the leather backing was not attached to the aluminium frame and was rather a sticky piece of leather that attaches to the rear glass of the phone. Not what I was initially after but it's been alright so far and it's very adhesive so that's good.
Very difficult to line up the leather backing when you first stick it on so take your time and start from the camera side heading down the phone. The backing makes the phone very grippy on surfaces so it's much safer to leave it on tables and stuff but the aluminium sides are a bit slippery and of course the phone feels slightly heavier. It does look aesthetically pleasing though and I can't fault the built in buttons on the Luphie bumper because they are excellent and haven't hampered the phone in any way.
I ordered them off eBay from a Chinese distributor and with post and packaging they came to $12 each.
Any other questions just ask and I will be happy to help..
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I own a silver aluminium Luphie bumper with the black leather backing for my s7. So far I'm pretty happy with it and it's not given me any hassles as of yet. One thing I was surprised by was the fact that the leather backing was not attached to the aluminium frame and was rather a sticky piece of leather that attaches to the rear glass of the phone. Not what I was initially after but it's been alright so far and it's very adhesive so that's good.
Very difficult to line up the leather backing when you first stick it on so take your time and start from the camera side heading down the phone. The backing makes the phone very grippy on surfaces so it's much safer to leave it on tables and stuff but the aluminium sides are a bit slippery and of course the phone feels slightly heavier. It does look aesthetically pleasing though and I can't fault the built in buttons on the Luphie bumper because they are excellent and haven't hampered the phone in any way.
I ordered them off eBay from a Chinese distributor and with post and packaging they came to $12 each.
Any other questions just ask and I will be happy to help..
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How was the signal reception? Has it dropped a bit due to the aluminum?
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How was the signal reception? Has it dropped a bit due to the aluminum?
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The signal reception seemed to stay normal. However the GPS was affected and would drop out every now and then when using google maps, waze etc.
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The signal reception seemed to stay normal. However the GPS was affected and would drop out every now and then when using google maps, waze etc.
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When GPS becomes glitchy, what quick fix do you usually do? Has it all been patience or have you discovered any workarounds aside removing the bumper? I could imagine having to switch cases when travelling I would be using a clear bumper case, all else I'd be using Luphie. Just ordered mjne for OnePlus 5t though.
When I realised that it was the case doing it, I was a bit bummed. Eventually I stopped using the case because it was not really simple to remove it each time. The screws make this a slightly more difficult task to do when you need it done on a regular basus. It's a real pity because it's an amazing looking case and I loved the protection it gave. I'm now using an abs plastic/slicon one instead, made by VRS design. No issues with GPS with this one and does the job of protecting everything well enough.
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When I realised that it was the case doing it, I was a bit bummed. Eventually I stopped using the case because it was not really simple to remove it each time. The screws make this a slightly more difficult task to do when you need it done on a regular basus. It's a real pity because it's an amazing looking case and I loved the protection it gave. I'm now using an abs plastic/slicon one instead, made by VRS design. No issues with GPS with this one and does the job of protecting everything well enough.
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That eventually would happen to me as well I guess. Still holding off order cancellation though haha! I ordered from Aliexpress and the seller has not shipped the product yet. I'm tempted to cancel but there is really no option of enjoying the feel of a skinned phone and a bumper since RhinoShield is too bulky for me I think and they have not released one for the OnePlus 5t yet.
Has anyone tried any of the cheap tough/tank/rugged cases of ebay or from any of the chinese sites like the ones below? I know they're basically knock offs of more expensive cases, but wanted to see if anyone is using them and if they're decent enough quality. I have a thin clear gel case at the moment which is fine for me as I am generally careful with my devices but fancied the option of having something with more sturdy protection.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182054056073?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=483155764923&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401042083390?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=670633918779&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182056506581?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=482988547752&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172108484090?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=471029139174&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Ended up ordering one of these, great fit and quality, feels solid and quick and easy to put on/take off. Delivered really quickly and came with one of those small stylus that clip into the headphone jack and a film screen protector(I didn't fit it), which unfortunately like a lot of them doesn't fit the full screen.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391462198543
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I had two of those cases for my Nexus 5. Came with the same stylus and everything. One of them had the flip cover, but it ended up breaking off.
It's a pretty good case. I generally just use my nexus 5 around the house these days, using those cases, my phone has no visible damage. Though, bear in mind that the Nexus 5 had a lot less glass built into it.
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I had two of those cases for my Nexus 5. Came with the same stylus and everything. One of them had the flip cover, but it ended up breaking off.
It's a pretty good case. I generally just use my nexus 5 around the house these days, using those cases, my phone has no visible damage. Though, bear in mind that the Nexus 5 had a lot less glass built into it.
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Yea I had the same type for my Galaxy S4, always wanted the one with the flip/door ('Armour view' I think it was called) cover on it but never got it. I had read about the door hinge being a bit fragile and prone to breaking also.
This one for the S7 is great though, really nice sturdy fit and cheap as well. Its not quite as rugged as the ones in the links I look at but its handy as the case can be taken off and put back on quickly if needed, whereas the other ones are really intended to be put on and left on.
you can check my reviews , for now , i love my ottrbox and a cheaper product from amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AMZ97KG
I've got the Artech Little Rock. It's cheap ($29, and a 20% off coupon put it at about $24) and it's as rugged a case as I've ever had. The bezel is a bit hard to snap in, but that only makes it secure the phone that much more