http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnetic-NVIDIA-SHIELD-WiFi-only-Feature/dp/B00NCZ0BMM
Half the price of the official case
No overheating
Magical wakeup when opened
I was concerned about overheating (tablet snaps into plastic mould) but gave it a shot. Thankfully I've had no issues at all.
Stand is effective, even when on uneven surfaces (on my legs for eg).
Only complaint is the cut-out for the stylus leaves a thin-ish piece of material near the (when you're looking at tablet, in portrait, from front) bottom left corner. This is starting to fold due to the way I hold my device. Purely aesthetic.
Well worth it.
Is a long time that I'm undecided between this cover and the poetic case...
Before the shield had a cover very similar to my iPad, it was very comfortable but it was silicone and not plastic.
I am concerned that the corners where plastic snaps could scratch the corners of the tablet.
Of this I really like the variety of positions, of the Poetic Case the security and do not know which one to choose.
I already bought the poetic but I think on the couch, and especially in the bed is not the best.
You could take some pictures of the cover co all sides?
Do you think can scratch the Tablet?
Sorry for the english
graffio83 said:
Is a long time that I'm undecided between this cover and the poetic case...
Before the shield had a cover very similar to my iPad, it was very comfortable but it was silicone and not plastic.
I am concerned that the corners where plastic snaps could scratch the corners of the tablet.
Of this I really like the variety of positions, of the Poetic Case the security and do not know which one to choose.
I already bought the poetic but I think on the couch, and especially in the bed is not the best.
You could take some pictures of the cover co all sides?
Do you think can scratch the Tablet?
Sorry for the english
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I take it out occasionally to switch the SIM. Maximum five times since mid-November. There's no damage and no scratches.
I guess it depends on how often you plan on removing the tablet from the case.. The more you do, the higher the risk of damage I suppose.
Its 00:30 for me right now, so no pics I'm afraid. I guarantee you there is no damage though.
If you need to see how sexy the tablet is the pics @Amazon are accurate
(Your English is fine.. Even better than some English natives )
I got this one:
Fintie NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet SmartShell Case - Ultra Slim Lightweight Stand Cover with Auto Wake/Sleep Feature for 2014 NVIDIA Shield 2 Tablet 8 Inches, Map Brown from amazon
(Sorry i cant post links)
2 weeks ago And I am very happy with it
I bought this for now:
http://www.amazon.de/Fintie-NVIDIA-SHIELD-Tablet-H%C3%BClle/dp/B00NPYHA9M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1419934693&sr=8-5&keywords=nvidia+shield+tablet+case
But it remains straight only on a desk, constantly falls on the legs and in the bed.
The plastic part of your should be the same as mine, but from the Amazon's photos I do not understand if the bottom edge (the opposed of the volume paddles) is complete or are present only the corners as like mine.
What worries me of the mine, is that the angle at the top right, makes a slight movement even when the cover is on the Tablet.
I would not want that over time took away the paint
graffio83 said:
I bought this for now:
http://www.amazon.de/Fintie-NVIDIA-SHIELD-Tablet-H%C3%BClle/dp/B00NPYHA9M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1419934693&sr=8-5&keywords=nvidia+shield+tablet+case
But it remains straight only on a desk, constantly falls on the legs and in the bed.
The plastic part of your should be the same as mine, but from the Amazon's photos I do not understand if the bottom edge (the opposed of the volume paddles) is complete or are present only the corners as like mine.
What worries me of the mine, is that the angle at the top right, makes a slight movement even when the cover is on the Tablet.
I would not want that over time took away the paint
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Yeah, the bottom edge is complete. It also has a small extra edge to secure tablet when standing at an angle. Didnt exen notice that until looking just now.
Just took tablet out of case again, still no marks/scratches/damage =)
This is the one I snagged - http://www.ebay.com/itm/381088580670?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I'd been holding out for an official one since I liked the official one so much on my tegra note. The issue was the price. The official one was always way more expensive than third party ones. I find the one I"m using (similar to graffio) just does not do a good job of standing on its own but seems to be an excellent case to hold and protect the device.
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Learn from my experience:
My NT was plugged in and charging. It somehow fell 28 inches from the desk top to the wood floor below. The screen is intact and the tablet functions properly, but there was more damage than I would have expected.
There is a crack next to the USB connection. The notch on the bottom left is bent upward and the cover for the micro SD card doesn't want to close completely.
I would have expected it to be more durable than this.
Wow that is crazy. On the plus side, the screen wasn't harmed. I already have a case for mine. but will have to be careful.
I have had no issue with mine sliding off my bed constantly but then again I have a case on mine that extends around the edges a good half inch which means the case is taking the brunt of the force instead of the nook.
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Learn from my experience:
My NT was plugged in and charging. It somehow fell 28 inches from the desk top to the wood floor below. The screen is intact and the tablet functions properly, but there was more damage than I would have expected.
There is a crack next to the USB connection. The notch on the bottom left is bent upward and the cover for the micro SD card doesn't want to close completely.
I would have expected it to be more durable than this.
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I'm sorry to hear that that happened to your device. Sometimes I drop my electronic devices and I get butt hurt for a good 10-20 minutes... then come to realize, if it still works, its okay.
By the way, do you work? For less than $20 you can pick up a rubberish silicone case that fits your Nook like a sleeve along w/ a zipper case, shipped. Not bad if you ask me. Some user posted a txt/video review in the accessories forum. If you're not super picky and don't care about how pretty it'll be (not ugly at all) and are just worried if it'll work in a good manner, go ahead and pick it up. If you can't afford it, find your nearest aunt'/uncle or call up grandma...
If you go to amazon (cant post links yet...) search for something like "Barnes & Noble NOOK COLOR eBook Reader Tablet WiFi, Black Soft Silicone Skin Case Cover And Smart Headphone Wrap/Key Chain Style" and "Gizmo Dorks Neoprene Zipper Slip Case (Black) with Carabiner Key Chain for the Barnes and Nobles Nook Color and Nook Tablet"
Trust me, it'll do it's job. You'll feel better w/ it, even if it is not a $30-$40 accessory. You won't even need the latter (zipper case) but it's just an extra level of protection.
Cheers.
I like the Trident cases. They add some bulk but it seems like it will protect well. My Nook Tablet has fallen from the coffee table to the carpet with no damage... but I would expect that even without the case.
I have mine in a Otter Box. It has survived several minor falls. With a 3 yr/o, the Otter Box is a must!
There is an Otter Box available for the NT already? Oh yeah, I suppose it's been out a while for the Nook Color, and they are pretty much the same size I believe. Well, that's good news, I always liked the Otter Box cases (the heavy duty, rugged ones, I think they are called the Defender series). I don't care for their lighter "Commuter" series. Which type is available for the NT? I suppose I could go Google it...
OTOH, I haven't bought a case for mine yet because I like the way it feels in my hand. I just figure I need to be careful with it. I'm not sure I would like it with a case on it...
I dropped mine at home once the day after I got it. I dislike carpet but for once was glad the floor is carpeted. I went to Radio Shack and bought a cover for mine for $30 and I have dropped it once in the cover and no damage was done even on cement. It's a good investment. This cover has 4 elastic straps to hold the tablet (like a book cover) even when in use.
I can't really imagine not using a cover. I've dropped mine several times, from 4 feet down to 1 foot.
If you are worried about dropping or scratching , get a cover .
It's kinda lame to complain
I would have expected it to be more durable than this.
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I prefer naked devices - covers make the device FAT ... but then I'm double careful with my electronics ....
Good thing I got a case, I seem to be capable of dropping things.
My official B&N case makes the nook easier to hold at least for me so I am glad I got it plus I use it as a stand when watching videos
I'm a big fan of the RooCASE line. I've got the Executive Leather Portfolio variant, but they also make a more compact Leather Case flip cover that has the key feature: A removable "bikini' holster for the device. For throwing in a bag or heavy travel, I use the full case. When I want to use my device at work or around the house, I can pull out the Velcro-attached bikini and have protection while not adding a lot of bulk. There's a rigid back-board that extends just beyond the edges of the device to provide some protection in a fall, and all-around protection that still allows access to everything but the SD slot. What really sells me on the bikini is that I can flip my device 180 degrees vertically and slide it in to protect the screen. The rubberized back on my NOOK is exposed, but the screen faces the semi-rigid back of the holster. The little NOOK carabiner loop is really handy for pulling the device back out.
Hi all,
Here is my review of the Sikai leather/plastic case, as sold by Amazon. For comparison, I have had my Prime in the Poetic cover since I got it. It was okay, but didn't have a charging slot in the spine so it had to be open to be plugged in - plus the nearly-flat angle was nearly-useless because the cover kept slipping out of the tab you tucked it into. I had ordered the GreatShield folio case, but returned it because I didn't like the way the case gripped the tablet, plus I didn't like that to close the cover I had to put pressure on the screen to slide the clip past the edge.
Onto my review...
As mentioned in other reviews, it is a strange mix of black leatherette and dark brown plastic. The plastic back plate is great - the Prime snaps in and seems to be held quite securely. Similar to many iPad covers, it just wraps over the edge - enough to hold, but out-of-the-way enough to really reveal the sleek Prime look. The main portion of the back plate is the black leatherette material, with only the outer edge showing the brown plastic. It has all of the necessary cutouts - including (apparently) the ability to have the dock attached and still close the cover. That is because the "hinge" pieces that connect the cover to the back plate are elastic. I don't have a dock, so I can't comment much on that.
The leather-ish cover looks to be two pieces glued/sewn together, with two bends in the midde - allowing it to be folded up in a triangle shape. Both angles I tried seem to be reasonably stable while typing. About the two layers of the cover...they might have been able to get away with only one, giving it a sleeker appearance, but they had to account for the strap that slips over the sides to hold the cover against the screen. The strap is fine, and gives it an upscale look, but I would have preferred a more unobtrusive solution with magnets or something similar. Overall, the case is skinny enough - just about the same thickness as my Poetic case. That is actually a bit of a downer since I expected this to be thinner since the Poetic case has that layer around the bezel with the magnets in the corners.
There are a few tiny fit-and-finish things that I didn't expect to see in a $30 case. The leather part of the back plate doesn't always make a perfect fit with the plastic border. I'm really nitpicking here, but when this costs three times as much as my Poetic case, I was expecting Ferrarri-quality stuff. I know - it still only $30 so I won't beat them up (much) for it.
Overall, I really like the Sikai. It has a superior look to the Poetic - that one hid all of the nice features of the Prime underneath the protective layers of the front/back/cover. When all that is exposed is the center part of the screen, it almost doesn't matter anymore what Asus designed it to look like. The Sikai shows the Prime's lines and curves much better than the other cases I have seen. The plastic seems tough enough to not break or wear any time soon, so as long as the leatherette holds up, I say this is the best case available for the Prime under $30...
By the way, when ordering from Amazon, it ships from Hong Kong. I placed the order on June 18th, and got a confirmation within 24 hours that it had shipped. However, the confirmation email said my ETA was JULY 31st! Needless to say, I was very happy when it arrived today instead...
I figured there were already better pictures available than my crappy phone can provide, but I can take some close-ups of specific features if requested.
Thanks!
swordsman74 said:
It has all of the necessary cutouts - including (apparently) the ability to have the dock attached and still close the cover. That is because the "hinge" pieces that connect the cover to the back plate are elastic. I don't have a dock, so I can't comment much on that.
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The dock works great with this case!
yeah I've had this case for a few weeks and its very functional. I really like how it doesn't cover the bezel on the prime like the sikai fiber case and you get multiple angles that actually work
My only complaints are that its a bit on the heavy side and because its designed to be put into the dock with the case on, the steepest angle isn't quite as steep as other cases because the flap slides out making the "hinge" not at the fold but an inch out
oh and the case is kind of ugly haha
I found this review of the Nilkin case for the Xperia P helpful, and wanted to give back by posting a review of my own. Had been pretty keen on the Nilkin case myself, but after reading the reports of the corners cracking, I went looking for another quality option and ended up with a Rock Quicksand. This is a "dark grey" model I bought from Casesss.com.
Note the white specks that appear on the case are bits of dust/fluff that aren't part of the case surface - sorry for overlooking these but they didn't look that visible while taking the pics, and it'd be too much of a pain setting up my tripod and lighting again to redo them nicely with my crappy camera. Also note the pics convey a sort of "white speckliness" overall which is not how it looks in person - IMO, the case looks better than it appears in the pics.
First, the positives:
- The material is really nice. It looks and feels classier than silicone or textured plastic.
- With moist/sweaty hands, the case provides more grip than the smooth metal surfaces of the phone.
- It allows the phone to sit more securely on your lap or a nearby surface (e.g. train/bus seat) with less fear of it sliding off and onto the floor.
- The cutouts are accurate, and there's plenty of clearance left around the headphone jack.
And the cons/caveats:
- With dry fingers, the material is actually less grippy than the phone's smooth metal surfaces.
- Some reviews of Rock Quicksand cases for other phones suggested the material doesn't grip pocket liners - I disagree. It's not a problem with big/loose pockets on cotton pants, but in more constricted front jeans pockets, it will tend to pull out the pocket liner when removing the phone. Still, it's not as bad as silicone in this respect, and doesn't retain nearly as much fluff/dust as silicone.
- The cutout for the transparent bar is much smaller than one on the Nilkin case. This probably increases the case's strength but doesn't look as cool.
- The buttons are a bit harder to press than without the case, but this seems unavoidable - the cutouts appear as non-intrusive as is possible for this style of case.
Overall, I'm very happy with the case for the purpose of providing extra grip in the situations I most need it and providing some protection, without making the phone look ugly. Would be happy to answer any questions in case I missed anything.
I am also using this product. Very good case.
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can one get it online?
The thin band over the camera volume keys power sim speaker.. tend to brake soon... that's the only thing i don't like... and its very often due to the case's rigid body..
Else i highly recommend it... I am currently using an Soft Silicon-Jelly Case.. for an local manufacture..
Adityagrao said:
The thin band over the camera volume keys power sim speaker.. tend to brake soon... that's the only thing i don't like... and its very often due to the case's rigid body..
Else i highly recommend it... I am currently using an Soft Silicon-Jelly Case.. for an local manufacture..
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Following up with something I just observed today: at the bottom right corner, the "sand" material has rubbed off, leaving a shiny surface. I've been using the case for about a month and I'm not sure when this occurred. That corner isn't exposed to repeated friction against anything, so it seems as though a one-off contact with something probably caused it.
rogue operator said:
Following up with something I just observed today: at the bottom right corner, the "sand" material has rubbed off, leaving a shiny surface. I've been using the case for about a month and I'm not sure when this occurred. That corner isn't exposed to repeated friction against anything, so it seems as though a one-off contact with something probably caused it.
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I use this case and this appears to be a problem that arises over time. I keep my phone in my pocket and over two months the edges have lost a lot of sand coating. It doesn't affect the usability of the case but can look pretty ugly. I can't take a photo now but will post one soon.
Another notable thing about this case is that if you have a creaky bottom cap from removing the cap too much, this case will hold the cap securely in place and stop the creaking.
EDIT: Here are some photos of the quicksand peeling. The lighting isn't great but you can see it clearly enough.
http://i.imgur.com/816DFkO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1OEzJkd.jpg
peeled too much... which casing can on get or leather pouch?
Zap_12100 said:
I use this case and this appears to be a problem that arises over time. I keep my phone in my pocket and over two months the edges have lost a lot of sand coating. It doesn't affect the usability of the case but can look pretty ugly. I can't take a photo now but will post one soon.
Another notable thing about this case is that if you have a creaky bottom cap from removing the cap too much, this case will hold the cap securely in place and stop the creaking.
EDIT: Here are some photos of the quicksand peeling. The lighting isn't great but you can see it clearly enough.
http://i.imgur.com/816DFkO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1OEzJkd.jpg
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uhm very bad....did you go tu the beach or something???
I used to use this case and yes, it's beautiful at first but after a long time of using, it become ugly and i must change another one =.=
i wish i can find one of those in Egypt ,
I also got one of this case but mine is purple and the rubber of some place on the casing have lost but between it's a nice case I'm happy with it.
After just over three months use, I can report the "sand" has now rubbed off the rear corner adjacent to the one I pictured on the previous page (that one hasn't gotten any worse since the picture was taken). The three other front corners also show the same sort of wear, but smaller. The edges and larger surfaces show no signs of wear.
In my case, it seems most likely the wear is being caused simply by the phone rubbing against the pocket liner when in my jeans/jacket pocket, so it's not a very durable surface. With just the corners worn, mine still looks classier overall than other cases and I'd just as soon choose it again over the alternatives, but I can't recommend it to those whose phones are treated less softly than mine, as it may end up looking like crap in a short period.
Very usefull case it is..:good: protects the device very well....
I have a quicksand case for my Xperia Sola. I just got it a few months back and so far I'm quite happy with it. The overall build quality seems to be very robust. However on two corners the rubber starts to come off, but that doesn't really bother me as long my phone is save
i haven't use case for a yeah and now my XP look like old phone :cyclops:
is the available for xperia go?
GGG
** I will post some pictures later today - I'm at work currently **
The Nillkin Fresh case came about 2-3 days ago and I was quite excited. But that was short lived. The case is a faux-leather flip cover case with a thin plastic shell on that clips to the phone. It looks decent enough, but I have some problems with mine (possibly QC problems):
The case though didn't completely fit!! Along the right side (near the SD/SIM) it is a bit warped - not bad or noticeable unless your looking right at it and for it.
The case is held closed by a magnet, but the magnet on the flip cover is quite small which then requires it to be precisely over the other pole or it does nothing. Not a big deal, but I wish this was thought out better.
Additionally, one of the main features of the case is (link below) how the case being used as a stand. The flip cover is a tri-fold design which should act as a stand but I haven't had much luck with it. The inside of the seemingly leather flip cover is a soft touch, almost suede, material that is quite slippery. This plus the fact that the case seems to be needing to be broken in makes for the "stand" feature unusable... it falls right over currently. (I have tried multiple configurations).
Over all, I bought the case on eBay for $9.99 with no shipping cost (ships from china - companies home country) and it took about 15 days to get here (in the US). Not bad, but I am already looking for a replacement that will make my device feel premium again rather then cheap.
Would I recommend this case? Yes, but only as a temporary case until more come out - like the official Sony cases or a case from Incipio (link below).
** Complete side note: I had a Nillkin case for my old Nexus 4 which only lasted a few short months because the leather started to peel away from the flip cover! I knew this would be a temporary case when I bought it, so keep that in mind!
http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3526&page=1
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/sony-smartphones/sony-xperia-z-ultra-cases.html
I was fortunate to get to try that case out and many others (being in hk and china) - and I posted about this case. It's unfortunate you didn't read my post and what case eventually went with in the big Z ultra case thread.
This case is definitely not recommended if you want one to work well with desk stand, and want to use the trifold ipad style cover as a stand.
The snap-in style plastic mounts doesn't make it easy to pop in and out of to use the desk stand, and the plastic mounts are shiny thus looks and feels cheap.
Finally, the cover doesn't even come close to the quality and feel of the ipad cover, even the vinyl kind. The material is stiff and plasticky and most importantly doesn't fold together to function as a working stand at all. It will unfold/collapse and fall over.
In addition, there's an issue with the the magnet. With the magnet closed, there is a gap between the last third of the tri-fold cover and the phone's screen. This gap exists because the case (mold or design) is not the right fit - the wider flap makes it essentially unable to align with the opposing magnet. If you try to push the flap down to get rid of the gap, you inadvertently push/slide the magnet off and the cover comes loose. In practice, the magnet will never be engaged because you'll always push the cover down somehow (pocket, bag, stacking something on top).
The only Nillkin I recommend is the http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3516&page=1 shield case. I ended up buying the black one for scenarios where I don't want a flip cover. The fit is good, texture is good (good grippy backside), and it doesn't look too cheap (no shiny plastic). It's decent protection for rougher than usual situations. There are sections where there's a thin piece of plastic on the edge of the phone (like over the usb flap) where it feels weak, cheap and easily breakable. Besides that only issue, I like this case as a back-up.
For a flip cover case that works well with a desk stand, actually stands up, and feels decent quality - I recommend Kaso and Krussell. I went with Kaso as a cheaper alternative for now.
So I guess it's not just me... which is kind of a bummer, but I have already found a replacement. Now if only October 22 was here (my Birthday) I could get a new case!
Thanks for the replay, some good thoughts there!
toonhead85
Funny how the 2 Nillkin cases the OP talks about are the exact 2 I bought online.
I bought the white Fresh, and Yellow leather.
Anyway, after having used both, now I know that flip covers, despite the protection it gives, tend to get in the way of general use. Answering calls involve one extra hassle step.
Taking pictures, you have to roll the flip cover up into the triangle as if you are going to use it as a stand and hold it in your left hand, because simply flipping it and folding it over will obstruct the camera.
Nothing wrong with the build quality...I am sure it is better than most cheapos out there. All the useful ports are left uncovered (one of the reasons why I chose Nillkin...there is actual thought process that has gone into the design). If you want to use the magnetic charging port, not many other manufacturers apart from Nillkin make them uncovered.
The yellow I chose is less vibrant in colour (than what it seemed on screen), and does not go so well with the white ZU I have, so that got retired until the day I get SBH-52 and leave my phone in the bag.
For the Nillkin Fresh, I got in white, and am very happy with it, and currently in use.
It has a nice tight fit, seems to be made of good tough plastic, and the texture on the back helps with general grip.
I did make one modification to it, because even though the magnetic charging port is left open by design, it was impossible to get a good connection while the pone was still in the case. So I cut off the thin strip that runs along the screen side of the mag port. Filed it down with nail clipper file, and now it is perfect. It has not lost structural rigidity.
The number of times that i thought that I had closed the USB port properly, but was still slightly open (thus not making it fully waterproof) has prompted me to get the magnetic charging cable. I knew it was something I wanted while I was out choosing the case, so for those who are still looking for cases, I won't say go Nillkin, but make sure you go for one that has the magnetic charging port uncovered.
Whether you buy DK-30 is a different debate. Some like it, but some find it expensive for what it is. There are not many covers out there tat allow you to dock with it on.
But the USB magnetic charging cable is something I believe every ZU owner should have. For that reason get a cover with the port uncovered.
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I did make one modification to it, because even though the magnetic charging port is left open by design, it was impossible to get a good connection while the pone was still in the case. So I cut off the thin strip that runs along the screen side of the mag port. Filed it down with nail clipper file, and now it is perfect. It has not lost structural rigidity.
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Can we please get pictures of this modification? Keen to replicate. Otherwise attractive looking case, be a shame to waste.
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Can we please get pictures of this modification? Keen to replicate. Otherwise attractive looking case, be a shame to waste.
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jewelkobayashi said:
Nothing wrong with the build quality...
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I came back to post a quick update about the case I got and this caught my eye... actually the build quality is the reason as well!!
The case is broken ><. On the top left hand side (near the charging port) the case has snapped. A piece is broken clean off and only after about 2 weeks. I know the case was $10, but I also had build quality issues with a Nexus 4 case, so I am going to say the quality is rather low.
With this new information, I am going to say stay away from this case. The long import time (from HK to US), and poor quality aren't worth it. Spend the few extra bucks and get a quality case you will have for more than a few weeks.
Just my 2 cents though...
toonhead85
I finally found a case I really like and I would like to review it. This was a cheap 9 USD on ebay.
A foreword: I don't like adding any bulk to my phone. Therefore I did not consider any of the bigger ones. Before this I got a Caseology Hybrid TPU/Silicone which was too thick on the back, IMO. Then I got the standard cheapo TPU transparent with an S on the back, which I liked for it was thin, but soon became nasty yellowish.
So I got this Invellop. The feeling is great, the soft spot for the buttons (barely visible below) make very convenient to push them. I suppose it has a hard plastic core and this fake leather outside which matches well the note 3. It is really as thin as the TPU, and even snuggier on the sides. While it does not offer protection on the top and bottom sides, I think this ain't too bad. For once, it's very unlikely that the phone will hit there. If it falls it will hit a corner or both of them at the same time. It may be of course source of damages on rocky floors or stairs, corners of chairs, etc. But hey.
The good thing of this lack of protection is that the home button and the capacitive ones are MUCH more convenient to press. Especially the home button, even with the thin TPU I ended up touching the screen quite often be cose of the rising frame around.
Obviously the screen and the camera lens don't touch when lieing the phone on the back or on the front.
Anyway. It's still a cheap cover so let's see how long it last. Picture follow.
Also has a matte Invellop screen protector (0.95 USD for three on amazon) which are very good and great value. Only I hate matte films... Will change it soon.
Sorry for the poor quality of some photos.
more photos with phone
Unfortunately I just noticed that the lower left corner of the phone frame touches a flat surface if the phone is face down at an angle between 45 and 30 degrees. That is only if the lower right lies on the plane too so it is very unlikely.That may be a killer for the screen on a Murphy Law-governed facedown fall... Hope it doesn't happen. But I am not a risk guy so I may look further for yet another case.
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