So here is the Aluminium bumper from Devilcase (the plain aluminium version) which has not been sand-blasted and so it retains the natural luster of metallic aluminium
This is by far the most decent looking bumper I've seen for our z5p, what do you guys think? :fingers-crossed:
awesome!! same with mine.. my only prob with my z5p now is the fingerprint smudges hahaha, i'm still looking for an oleophobic coating..
Looks even better than naked!
How's the signal with the bumper?
Is it scratching the phone boarder?
Cheers
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Looks even better than naked!
How's the signal with the bumper?
Is it scratching the phone boarder?
Cheers
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i have always had poor reception because of the phone carrier so i cant comment on this XD~~
but there are foams lining the interior of the bumper
mine.. nothing has changed at all.. still the same when my phone has no bumper case
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mine.. nothing has changed at all.. still the same when my phone has no bumper case
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Brill! will order one then.
Thanks!
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Brill! will order one then.
Thanks!
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cheers man!
Yo how is playing games with that????? Becausr the corners come huge on both ends. It looks like a problem when playing a landscape game. U know intense shiat like on modern combat 5 it looks like that it would make hands hurt real quick lol. I would really want that bumper but i live in finland so 0,1% luck getting it here. But i really need that because the phone bends so easy .. If i walk 200 meters its bent (and i dont even have tight jeans or anything..) yeah so i still might order it or something hopefully i get it. (If you can play with it)
I have it in red.
No signal disruption observed. Looks awesome on red BTW.
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Brill! will order one then.
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Yo how is playing games with that????? Becausr the corners come huge on both ends. It looks like a problem when playing a landscape game. U know intense shiat like on modern combat 5 it looks like that it would make hands hurt real quick lol. I would really want that bumper but i live in finland so 0,1% luck getting it here. But i really need that because the phone bends so easy .. If i walk 200 meters its bent (and i dont even have tight jeans or anything..) yeah so i still might order it or something hopefully i get it. (If you can play with it)
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for me with a big hands! haha it is better cause I get a better grip..
Mine with another bumper (19 dolars Amazon Store)
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Mine with another bumper (19 dolars Amazon Store)
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Is that the Wellpad or the ZLEDCO case and how does the build quality feel for that case. Thanks
After researching, I found this bumper as all ALU bumpers is killing the signal reception. Also many users report it is too bendable at the power buton area.
It is perfectly looking bumper by my opinion, but for these money with these problems I'll pass.
(If they can do the same shape using some semi-bendable plastic or hard rubber will be the perfect choice for me).
Just sharing the results of my research.
Are you saying the devilcase bends near the power button or the metal frame of the phone bending? I have a z5 premium dualsim and the devilcase. It is very rigid and I see no reason why my phone would ever bend. Also about cell reception, it can affect signal quality but mostly if you have weak signal to begin with. I haven't noticed degradation on my device and I have both tmobile and att on this dualsim phone.
Actually, I am sharing about the bumper which seems is bending. Sony Z5 Premium Devil case review In this case even cracked the back glass.
My signal is perfect, except in the garage, where I need all of it to stay in service. Not to mention the regular Mall's visits and other places in the city where you'll be unreachable.
But at the end this is only my opinion, and it is based on reviews only.
This thing makes a huge phone even bigger. Why would you do that??
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Got my new Xperia S today, and so far loving it.
What are other owners finding the build quality like?
Might seems reasonable, the only niggle I have is the rear battery cover. The top edge is sitting slightly proud, in the centre above the camera lens hole, but it is all flush around all the other 3 sides (and it is correctly fitted in place). Its not massive but noticeable.
This leads to a creaking when you hold the rear. Worried it might get worse over time.
Anyone else's like mine, or are your's flush at the top?
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David
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Got my new Xperia S today, and so far loving it.
What are other owners finding the build quality like?
Might seems reasonable, the only niggle I have is the rear battery cover. The top edge is sitting slightly proud, in the centre above the camera lens hole, but it is all flush around all the other 3 sides (and it is correctly fitted in place). Its not massive but noticeable.
This leads to a creaking when you hold the rear. Worried it might get worse over time.
Anyone else's like mine, or are your's flush at the top?
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David
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Well I don't have that on my phone actually i think the build is great
Build quality is great. Nice and weighty feels good when holding the phone.
floatlite said:
Got my new Xperia S today, and so far loving it.
What are other owners finding the build quality like?
Might seems reasonable, the only niggle I have is the rear battery cover. The top edge is sitting slightly proud, in the centre above the camera lens hole, but it is all flush around all the other 3 sides (and it is correctly fitted in place). Its not massive but noticeable.
This leads to a creaking when you hold the rear. Worried it might get worse over time.
Anyone else's like mine, or are your's flush at the top?
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David
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Same here, tiny little bit, just doesn't sit as nice as the other sides. Also noticed the black scuffs really easily.
Build quality is excellent..........feels good to hold it..........
My only complaint is the flaps for the USB and hdmi port.
It takes real pain to close them once they are opened.
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Is it the black or white you have?
The clue is in the remark "the BLACK scuffs easily"
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The clue is in the remark "the BLACK scuffs easily"
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Was only asking.
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Was only asking.
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Excellent use of sarcasm......to both of you
I agree in 100% Micro usb cover is difficult to close, but after a few try I made the system of closing it and it works fine. Materials and built quolity is outstanding !!! In my opinion Xperia S is best Sony's smartphone after SE made p910i...
Ha ha couldn't resist
@dibdin
Sorry mate only joking
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When I took the phone out of the box, it was like... holding some kind of expensive new technology. I was thinking myself: "Don't you f...ing drop it".
Coming from a iPhone its slightly disappointing. If the htc one s was out I think I would have gone for that instead knowing the camera would be not as good. The htc is also quite alot slimmer.
I guess the xps has the spec and the htc the look in my opinion.
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I personally don't understand the apparent desire for slimmer phones, I've had the HD2 for the last two years and I upgraded to the sensation xe very briefly before I returned it to order the xperia s.
The sensation always felt like it was going to fall out of my hand,I was gripping onto it for dear life lol.
In all of the two years I had my HD2 I never dropped it once or felt like I was going to drop it, and even though I've only held onto a dummy xperia, that also feels comfortable in the hand, so for me it's the xperia build any day.
Still each to their own
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I personally don't understand the apparent desire for slimmer phones, I've had the HD2 for the last two years and I upgraded to the sensation xe very briefly before I returned it to order the xperia s.
The sensation always felt like it was going to fall out of my hand,I was gripping onto it for dear life lol.
In all of the two years I had my HD2 I never dropped it once or felt like I was going to drop it, and even though I've only held onto a dummy xperia, that also feels comfortable in the hand, so for me it's the xperia build any day.
Still each to their own
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I agree entirely.To me, a phone should feel like a phone, not a piece of paper or a heavy credit card. I'm a butterfingers when it comes to phones, and if i drop it, I don't want it to snap in half.
My X10, which isn't a small phone, dropped a few times (give or take 10 or so), and lived, working perfectly. The Xperia S is a light phone for its size, but I love the size of it, and it works perfect with the size of my hands. It...feels like a phone should feel I guess. It may not be as durable as my X10, but it feels and looks perfect to me.
I'm a big sucker for the look and feel of a phone and tend to pick aesthetics over the actual specs. This phone has both for me
The only negative I have is indeed the port covers, but even then, I think it's something that I can adjust to over time.
But back on the phone size thing, it's not the size, it's how you use it!
I'm hearing some creeking underneath the the transparent bar. The Xperia black plastic. Hope it will last
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Coming from a iPhone its slightly disappointing.
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LOL OK. I think the iPhone is one of the ugliest pones on the market. That small screen is an eyesore.
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LOL OK. I think the iPhone is one of the ugliest pones on the market. That small screen is an eyesore.
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Maybe..,but my iPhone didn't had a plastic backcover that was slightly loose and sounding hollow when tapping on it. Design are subjective. Build quality isn't.
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A piece of cellophane tape inside the cover made a difference. Feels sturdier know.
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Maybe..,but my iPhone didn't had a plastic backcover that was slightly loose and sounding hollow when tapping on it. Design are subjective. Build quality isn't.
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Plastic is lighter and more durable than glass. iPhones have always had their build quality issues as well dont dont give me that. If you drop a plastic phone with a shatter proof screen protector, chances are it wont break. Drop an iphone from a metre and it shatters into a million pieces. Front AND back. Youre right. Nothing subjective about that.
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Plastic is lighter and more durable than glass. iPhones have always had their build quality issues as well dont dont give me that. If you drop a plastic phone with a shatter proof screen protector, chances are it wont break. Drop an iphone from a metre and it shatters into a million pieces. Front AND back. Youre right. Nothing subjective about that.
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I'm still waiting for my pre-ordered Xperia S and using my iPhone 4S. I guess I'm very careful with my gadgets but so far I have owned three iPhones (3G, 4, currently 4S) and all of them were kept mint through their life (without case, only using carrying pouch or in the pocket), my old 3G survived a couple of falls with just small marks on the silver bezel and the 4 survived its only fall without not even a mark or scar (granted it was like 2 feet).
Have you ever owned an iPhone? Even though one assume glass can break "more easily" I can tell you that unless you drop it more than 4-5 feet or you're unlucky (as with any phone) Gorilla Glass could probably withstand the fall with barely scuffs.
And what's better is that this Gorilla Glass won't easily scratch with daily use as many shiny plastics phones I've used (Samsung Galaxy S, Nexus S, Arc, etc.). One of the reason I'm sold on Xperia S is the matte plastics than I'm hoping feel more premium than others, and hopefully it won't disappoint me. I can tell you, apart from the iPhone the only other phone I liked its build quality was the HTC Nexus One, I loved how it felt in the hand! as much as I hated the Pentile screen...
anyone tried one of these they look like the buisness but what they like in real life?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproo...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2c78cf659a
Personally I wouldn't trust it. Had a look and there is just so much wrong with it. If you dont mind the bulk and perhaps believe it is rain resistant it might be worth it but not willing to experiment.
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anyone tried one of these they look like the buisness but what they like in real life?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproo...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2c78cf659a
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There's a thread on here if you look on here for it the case is called the Love Mei case, there's also a review or two on youtube. They're water resistant not proof people have said, and they have caused a drop in signal for some as well I almost got one but there seemed to be a few issues that made me not get it. Also Spen is impossible to pull out unless when you put it in you only do it partially in.
Looked at that thread and thought it was a different case cause it was also a lot cheaper
It'll probably interfere with the reception, being made of aluminium
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Man you guys must have big hands! I'm going leaner not heavier.
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and they have caused a drop in signal for some as well
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that alone is good enough reason (for me) to pass on this
I know someone who has this for an s4, it's ridiculously heavy and looks just as ridiculous imo
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yes they work. NO they are not waterproof YES they are water resistant if your careful. I had one 6 inches under water for 1 minute no problem.
YES they do block signal a little bit. yes they do make it harder to hear and be heard (a little) and yes it muffles the ringer a bit.
the red metallic one is quite nice looking. I got the yellow one from Love mei. VERy rugged very durable very heavy.
get rained on? drop it in the sink? get splashed on outside? your most likely A ok.
drop it in the pool and yank it out quick?. 50/50 odds. go scuba diving and your screwed.
hi as many note 3 users know, the plastic side frame is easy to get damaged, i have few cracks and one line just under the main power button (not sure just facial or completely crack?)
so, how easy is to change and which one i have to buy ? - im quite noob in hardware sides.
Sure you can buy one on Ebay
I have the same problem, the silver plastic bezel is very fragile.
If you search in Ebay you can found the Bezel and some of them come with tools to turn this in a complete DIY.
Actually i found all the body for this phone in ebay, so you can turn your used and damaged note 3 into a "brand new" one.
Thanks 4 the info. Where did you find it. Could you please share the link?
Thx in advance
hey guys.here is a link for the bezel replacement Bezel On EBAY
i want to tell you that it's not that easy to change it as you need to move the lcd screen from the one bezel to the other one.
there is glue between the lcd and the bezel so you need to warm it and remove it really carefully.i did the process yesterday on my note 3 and it was a pain in the a$$ so i have to tell you to be carefull before any move you re going to do.
Any link for Indian note 3?
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I considered doing this, as I was given a note 3 a while back, but the bezel is beat to hell and the screen had a minor crack. I should've replaced both at the same time, but the small crack turned into a large one and needed immediate attention It's covered by a case now anyway though, so it's not much of an issue anymore.
I dropped mine a while ago and put some pretty nasty scratches on the bezel.
I ended up sanding all the plastic chrome plating off down to the white plastic underneath.
covered the screen with electrical tape and ran a razor round the edge (so I could get to the front part)
It actually looks really good, I prefer it to the chrome.
I got a cheapo battery cover off ebay aswell in orange and it looks real good,
Its a tough job!!!
got my Note 3 as a gift from a friend who cracked it. I replaced the entire Display (along with frame)
and 3 days later I dropped it and got scratches in the frame.
so I decided to buy a frame and fix but its really a tough job.
so I got a bumper for 3$ and job done
I have installed one of those here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thin-Aluminum-Metal-Bumper-Case-Cover-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-III-N9000-N9005/151251742076?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D31478%26meid%3D341538ef5e9d4d6da3228a5f902e8cf1%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D151251742076
There are some more nicer ones our there, however this does the job well and the build quality is goodd too, my first one at 1,30 USD was not worth anything.
thanks i thought i saw same one for bit less than that, will browse ebay later.
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I dropped mine a while ago and put some pretty nasty scratches on the bezel.
I ended up sanding all the plastic chrome plating off down to the white plastic underneath.
covered the screen with electrical tape and ran a razor round the edge (so I could get to the front part)
It actually looks really good, I prefer it to the chrome.
I got a cheapo battery cover off ebay aswell in orange and it looks real good,
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Photos plz
Up! I'm interested too.
yes i just remember i have some sand paper at home please post photo and detailed instructions... cheers
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I have installed one of those here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thin-Alumin...id=100033&rk=1&rkt=4&mehot=pp&sd=151251742076
There are some more nicer ones our there, however this does the job well and the build quality is goodd too, my first one at 1,30 USD was not worth anything.
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Hows the reception with this frame on it? Bc in the past i bought a cheap one that folds over the original side bezel but reception dropped a lil bit.
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Hows the reception with this frame on it? Bc in the past i bought a cheap one that folds over the original side bezel but reception dropped a lil bit.
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I haven't noticed any drop in reception at all
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I haven't noticed any drop in reception at all
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because you must be either living in the area where your carrier signal is real strong/good, or you dont pay attention to little details, otherwise you're lying
I have tried handful of those and other plastic metalized/mirror painted bumpers and what not and all to one had some impact, especially those which had metalized paint/metal/aluminium back cover.
Simple speed test will tell alot when wearing the cover, or just go and keep an eye on your signal strength meter. It sure as hell affects signal.
mine Note 3 is banged up pretty bad around the bezel but instead I just figured it would be more practical getting some slim neat bumpers and call it a day. not only hiding worn and tired bezel but also protecting the screen and back camera optics to some degree
some of my past purchases that proven to be good investment:
BLACK - http://www.ebay.com/itm/371686423462
BLACK - http://www.ebay.com/itm/331859225625
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271911899853
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391289113353
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151139101488
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181701505005
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182354407036
http://www.ebay.com/itm/311580942819
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because you must be either living in the area where your carrier signal is real strong/good, or you dont pay attention to little details, otherwise you're lying
I have tried handful of those and other plastic metalized/mirror painted bumpers and what not and all to one had some impact, especially those which had metalized paint/metal/aluminium back cover.
Simple speed test will tell alot when wearing the cover, or just go and keep an eye on your signal strength meter. It sure as hell affects signal.
mine Note 3 is banged up pretty bad around the bezel but instead I just figured it would be more practical getting some slim neat bumpers and call it a day. not only hiding worn and tired bezel but also protecting the screen and back camera optics to some degree
some of my past purchases that proven to be good investment:
BLACK - http://www.ebay.com/itm/371686423462
BLACK - http://www.ebay.com/itm/331859225625
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271911899853
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391289113353
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151139101488
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181701505005
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182354407036
http://www.ebay.com/itm/311580942819
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you have a lot of cases!
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you have a lot of cases!
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little too many ... beware that those wooden cases are the coolest thing your phone can get but if you do drop your phone they crack and break apart sometimes... not always though but alot alot sooner than any plastic case would and thats a heartbreaking thing because there not exactly cheap case, but hey - how often does someones phone feels and smells like real fresh quality piece of wood? I like them wooden ones very much even if they crack and put some tax on my pocket at the end of the day its almost like your personal signature of style ... besides, its always warm to touch and zero signal interference
PS: lots more were thrown out many months ago, especially all those metalized ones, no use to me nor could I offer them to anyone I knew who had note 3 due to what they are
When my display was damaged, it got repaired, not only the glass, but the whole display including the bezel, it was 1 piece.. I guess it's very hard to replace only the bezel
Hey guys!
So I received my FlexiCase for the OnePlus 5 today! I can finally move away from my custom case.. (a oneplus 3 case with the camera slot cut out!) I am delighted to see that Orzly are one of the first big-name brands with their cases out! I had the FlexiCase for my OnePlus 3 last year and loved it, so purchased this one the moment I saw it up for pre-order on amazon.
Now lets get into the review!
One of the first things you see in the package when you open it is a letter from the companies co-founder, hoping that you like the product!
http://imgur.com/a/TpGJG
Now onto the packaging, its similar to other products. Dead front you can see through the clear piece of plastic a part of your case, and the rest of the white, orange and gray packaging is surrounding it. The back of it houses some information about Orzly, some social media handles and tells you how you can win some free prizes!
Taking the case out of the packaging, it is a flexible gel case, as the name implies. All the buttons are covered by the case, and the case has protruding areas, along with a gap between the volume up and down buttons to help you determine which is which!
Putting the phone into the case, all the ports, including the camera and alert slider line up perfectly as you can see in the images below! None of the microphones are covered, which is great seeing as I had read of a few companies had covered the one by the camera at the back! Speaker lines up perfectly, and there is ample room for your dash charge cable and headphone jack to fit in, without pushing up the case. The alert slider has a nice little touch, there is a little bit of a space behind it so that your thumb can fit in nicely, without having to struggle! It is actually very useful and you will be able to see it in the images where I compare it with the OnePlus3/3t FlexiCase. Around the back in the bottom right there is a small bit of Orzly branding, which isn't really too obtrusive and is very small.
http://imgur.com/a/wNlwp
There is a lip around the screen, which would be able to protect your device should you drop it and will help to protect you from scratches!
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My opinions? This case is great for anybody who loves the thinness of the OnePlus 5. It sits nearly flush with the back, yet protects the camera. Even though it is thin, it protects the screen which is great! I personally got the clear one, but they do have other matte colours should you want them such as black, red and blue! A link to buy can be found here! (change .co.uk to .com or whatever depending on your location!)
If you have any questions about this case, feel free to ask below and I will reply!
Mine also arrived, pretty standard, good quality and it's nice to be able to see the phone!
I like the oneplus original cases they look that good to me that I spent a extra 100 on Cases. I like every one. They case is OK too though
Mine also arrived today seems pretty good
Rebel7022 said:
I like the oneplus original cases they look that good to me that I spent a extra 100 on Cases. I like every one. They case is OK too though
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$100 on cases? Wow thats dedication! haha
nadejo said:
Mine also arrived today seems pretty good
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Awesome! Let me know your experience with it soon! Would like to see if its similar to mine
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Awesome! Let me know your experience with it soon! Would like to see if its similar to mine
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I think the one from spigen i used on op3 is much better as it is a more hybrid material. Meaning the plastic at the edges is more solid. The edges on the orzly one are too soft so they are moving easily, i dont think it can protect the edges from high impact. Im sure if you dropp it on a edged surface like the edges of some stairs, the edges will bend back and the screen or edges will be f***ed for sure. I will buy a spigen hybrid crytal clear as soon as they pop up on amazon germany.
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I think the one from spigen i used on op3 is much better as it is a more hybrid material. Meaning the plastic at the edges is more solid. The edges on the orzly one are too soft so they are moving easily, i dont think it can protect the edges from high impact. Im sure if you dropp it on a edged surface like the edges of some stairs, the edges will bend back and the screen or edges will be f***ed for sure. I will buy a spigen hybrid crytal clear as soon as they pop up on amazon germany.
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Ah yeah, this is the flexicase its a bit different. I used the orzly fusion bumper case mainly on my op3 last year, which would be an equivalent to that spigen i believe
That's going to be a nice shade of nicotine brownish yellow in about a month.. Whether you smoke or not.
Will never buy a clear case again for this reason.
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Awesome! Let me know your experience with it soon! Would like to see if its similar to mine
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I have had the cases since early drop. I can tell you about the Karbon, red & black tpu, the ebony
dladz said:
That's going to be a nice shade of nicotine brownish yellow in about a month.. Whether you smoke or not.
Will never buy a clear case again for this reason
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Sooo much this. You'll need to replace this case monthly if you want to keep enjoying it. It'll look like crap soon.
Only way I'll get a clear case is if the back is hard plastic that won't discolor and the edges need to be a solid color TPU.
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Sooo much this. You'll need to replace this case monthly if you want to keep enjoying it. It'll look like crap soon.
Only way I'll get a clear case is if the back is hard plastic that won't discolor and the edges need to be a solid color TPU.
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Have to say the one case thats nearly clear which doesn't discolour (noticeably) is the Tech 21 variants, they have a mesh so it's no completely apparent.
But yea I learned long ago that clear cases are a no no, nicotine brown is not a good look.
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That's going to be a nice shade of nicotine brownish yellow in about a month.. Whether you smoke or not.
Will never buy a clear case again for this reason.
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Hopefully not! My 3/3t flexicase is still pretty clear, slighty more yellow but not as bad as others i've seen. hoping this stays the same!
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Hopefully not! My 3/3t flexicase is still pretty clear, slighty more yellow but not as bad as others i've seen. hoping this stays the same!
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Aye it does go bad after a while, I had one years ago when i smoked and put two and two together, but it's just grime that it picks up, stick with smokey ones now or black.
Supposed they still get filthy but cant' see it as much.
Worst thing about it is they look amazing when you first get them
dladz said:
That's going to be a nice shade of nicotine brownish yellow in about a month.. Whether you smoke or not.
Will never buy a clear case again for this reason.
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Well if your interested it think they also do solid colour version of the case.
A Guy Called Revive said:
Well if your interested it think they also do solid colour version of the case.
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nice one.
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A Guy Called Revive said:
Well if your interested it think they also do solid colour version of the case.
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They do but those aren't even shipping yet. When I ordered my black case on Amazon back on June 24th the listing said shipping would start on July 13th. I've already dropped my slippery OP5 once and have a small dent to show for it. I hope the case arrives while I still have something to protect with it.
dladz said:
That's going to be a nice shade of nicotine brownish yellow in about a month.. Whether you smoke or not.
Will never buy a clear case again for this reason.
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Same here. I loved the concept of a clear case to show off a nice phone. First time using a clear case was the one that came with my OPx. Didn't take long for it to start turning that nicotine brownish yellow color. (my bad smoking habit didn't help much of course) Got a black spigen case after that and haven't looked back.
I'm waiting for spigen to come out with one for the OP5 and hopefully they do so quickly. I nearly had a heart attack when I dropped it onto the concrete while exiting my work van. (chevy 3500 so It fell from a pretty good distance) Landed screen first but luckily the gorilla glass 5 held up. Ive also got one of the official OP wooden cases which has so far saved the metal finish from some minor scrapes and dings here and there.
dladz said:
That's going to be a nice shade of nicotine brownish yellow in about a month.. Whether you smoke or not.
Will never buy a clear case again for this reason.
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Yep I never buy perfectly clear cases anymore, they always go off colour and look dirty. I've gone with the Otterbox for my OP5 this time around, that might change if I start feeling it's too bulky. BUT I love the knowledge and reassurance of the protection it offers over other slim/flexi cases.
DarkExistence said:
Hopefully not! My 3/3t flexicase is still pretty clear, slighty more yellow but not as bad as others I've seen. hoping this stays the same!
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Yeah, transparent plastic anything can vary quite alot I find. Some transparent stuff I've had discolors really easy, others last absolutely years without losing a single thing and still cooking crystal clear. (others, varying degrees in between). Have you got any pics of your 3T FlexiCase to show me how they hold up over the test of time? If it's not that bad, then I do like the idea of having transparent cases, because the phone itself seems pretty nice, so is nice to be able to see it through the case, especially stiff like the logo, etc.. But if it's bad, then would probably just go for a colored version instead.
Looks like even the colored ones are finally available now (even just yesterday, all but the transparent one were all showing on pre-order, so looks like t's a safe bet deliverywise for any of the colors either way now)
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072QX9H9G but I would still be keen to get your opinion on this, as transparent would have been my first choice, however it's a very good point that alot of people have raised, so I want to be extra specially careful to hear from real people who have used them before knowing which color to get. Main thing is I want it to look nice!
Thanks.
Has anyone found one?
Just got a Z3 play. Had a Z, and my wife has a Z2 play. No trouble getting a bumper for those phones, but can't find one for the Z3 play. It's bumming me out, cause I have troubles with extra screen touches from my hand without the bumper. But definitely need to use mods with it, so other cases are out.
Hopefully someone makes one soon. :fingers-crossed:
I'd watch Sprint and US Cellular's sites once the Z3 Play is available from them. Verizon made the best bumper for the Z and Z2 series, but since they aren't carrying the Z3 Play they won't make one. Hopefully either Sprint or USC will make a bumper. Otherwise I wouldn't hold my breath since there were very few aftermarket bumpers for the Z or Z2 Play.
In also looking for a bumper case for this phone. I hope they make one for us like the z play and play 2.
I wonder if those bumpers with the clear back, would work with the back neatly cut out. Might risk 7 bucks to try it.
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I wonder if those bumpers with the clear back, would work with the back neatly cut out. Might risk 7 bucks to try it.
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Please report back if you give it a try!
Stanleywinthrop said:
Please report back if you give it a try!
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Just ordered this, and going to conduct surgery to remove the back. Wish me luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Rnicy-Shockp...i+z3+rnicy&dpPl=1&dpID=31TWxWrO-jL&ref=plSrch
@Darth
I wish you good luck, indeed.
My opinion is that *any* bumper or cover will make it hard to reach the sidemounted fingerprint. it sits deeper. With Sony devices, I only used snap-on hard cover with a cutout for the sensor. Which is obviously not possible for the Z1-3 series.
Another issue forced me to dump my expensive Z2 Play Verizon Bumper: It makes the phone too large, so that I can't hold it securely with my short fingers. Two-handed usage, even without...
My solution was to use a full screen protector to prevent scatches while pulling phone out of pocket or screen facing the table. The back side has it's Mod on. This is surely no drop protection onto the edge, but this is a risk I have to live with.
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@Darth
I wish you good luck, indeed.
My opinion is that *any* bumper or cover will make it hard to reach the sidemounted fingerprint. it sits deeper. With Sony devices, I only used snap-on hard cover with a cutout for the sensor. Which is obviously not possible for the Z1-3 series.
Another issue forced me to dump my expensive Z2 Play Verizon Bumper: It makes the phone too large, so that I can't hold it securely with my short fingers. Two-handed usage, even without...
My solution was to use a full screen protector to prevent scatches while pulling phone out of pocket or screen facing the table. The back side has it's Mod on. This is surely no drop protection onto the edge, but this is a risk I have to live with.
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Dang, think I just wasted some cash. LoL
Didn't even think about the fingerprint sensor, which I really don't want to lose. Ah well, I'll have a lightweight case that still lets the nice looking back be seen, that I can use when I don't need the battery mod. Which I don't think I need much really, the battery life has been awesome for me.
My Z had a fried battery I'm sure, would barely last an hour and a half of use. So the battery mod was a full time necessity. Not the Z3 play though. Doubt I need it except as emergency power when I'm not near a plug, or for sitting on the couch.
So I got the case delivered that I linked above. And got to cutting the rubber sides off of the harder clear back.
The bumper does have a cut out for fingerprint scanner and works fine. So that's good! I rushed and my cutting job is really not nice. That's on me. A sharper utility knife blade and taking my time more would have made for a much neater cut. Did it on a breadboard and was extremely careful not to slip and cut a corner open. Really took time cutting out the corners.
I basically cut right along the edge of the hard clear back plastic. My knife was kinda dull though. Was too impatient to get a new blade for it.
But, success! It's on, stays on, and my battery mod is on. It's way flimsier than my Z's old bumper or my wife's Z2 play bumper, but those were thicker cause they were made without backs and made thicker. So the sides move a bit and are a wee bit floppy, but the corners are tight, so it stays on.
Aside from the back being a bit ugly cause of my bad cut, which I'll try to tidy up later, it does work. Just a but flimsy. But I still prefer it to no bumper, for me personally.
I'll probably only use it at home, and will definitely buy a real one if someone ever makes one. I'd like a thicker more sturdy one for sure.
**Try at your own risk and satisfaction not guaranteed.** :laugh:
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So I got the case delivered that I linked above. And got to cutting the rubber sides off of the harder clear back.
The bumper does have a cut out for fingerprint scanner and works fine. So that's good! I rushed and my cutting job is really not nice. That's on me. A sharper utility knife blade and taking my time more would have made for a much neater cut. Did it on a breadboard and was extremely careful not to slip and cut a corner open. Really took time cutting out the corners.
I basically cut right along the edge of the hard clear back plastic. My knife was kinda dull though. Was too impatient to get a new blade for it.
But, success! It's on, stays on, and my battery mod is on. It's way flimsier than my Z's old bumper or my wife's Z2 play bumper, but those were thicker cause they were made without backs and made thicker. So the sides move a bit and are a wee bit floppy, but the corners are tight, so it stays on.
Aside from the back being a bit ugly cause of my bad cut, which I'll try to tidy up later, it does work. Just a but flimsy. But I still prefer it to no bumper, for me personally.
I'll probably only use it at home, and will definitely buy a real one if someone ever makes one. I'd like a thicker more sturdy one for sure.
**Try at your own risk and satisfaction not guaranteed.** :laugh:
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Thanks Darth! Can you keep us updated about how it holds up?
You'd think someone wouldn't made an official one by now. It uses less plastic to make a bumper.
Finally found one on sale on amazon! If anyone gets it, please give impressions.
It's aluminium so Idon't know how it will work with the fingerprint sensor. Reviews say it's a bit too thick to place your finger correctly. Now that verizon is supplying the Moto Z3 they might release a rubber bumper like the ones for the moto Z and Z2. I'll wait and see.
Moto Z3 Play Case,Dngn Luxury [Aluminum Alloy Frame Bumper
https://www.amazon.com/Dngn-Luxury-Aluminum-Shockproof-Motorola/dp/B07FYBRSKH/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1533592842&sr=8-15&keywords=moto+z3+bumper
This looks to be more of the same by another dealer but the pics show no figerprint sensor. Reviews do say there is one though.:
https://www.amazon.com/HikerClub-Aluminum-Pattern-Silicone-Motorola/dp/B07F6C3HHX/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1533594325&sr=8-7&keywords=moto+z3+bumper#customerReviews
jayb222 said:
Finally found one on sale on amazon! If anyone gets it, please give impressions.
It's aluminium so Idon't know how it will work with the fingerprint sensor. Reviews say it's a bit too thick to place your finger correctly. Now that verizon is supplying the Moto Z3 they might release a rubber bumper like the ones for the moto Z and Z2. I'll wait and see.
Moto Z3 Play Case,Dngn Luxury [Aluminum Alloy Frame Bumper
https://www.amazon.com/Dngn-Luxury-Aluminum-Shockproof-Motorola/dp/B07FYBRSKH/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1533592842&sr=8-15&keywords=moto+z3+bumper
This looks to be more of the same by another dealer but the pics show no figerprint sensor. Reviews do say there is one though.:
https://www.amazon.com/HikerClub-Aluminum-Pattern-Silicone-Motorola/dp/B07F6C3HHX/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1533594325&sr=8-7&keywords=moto+z3+bumper#customerReviews
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I have one like this, from eBay, for the Z2 Play. The "bumper" does not stay on the phone, without the back of the case attached. Even with a Mod attached to the phone it does not seem like the "bumper" portion will remain on the phone. It is very loose.
pizza_pablo said:
I have one like this, from eBay, for the Z2 Play. The "bumper" does not stay on the phone, without the back of the case attached. Even with a Mod attached to the phone it does not seem like the "bumper" portion will remain on the phone. It is very loose.
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I saw a review saying the same. Disappointed.
Darth said:
I saw a review saying the same. Disappointed.
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pizza_pablo said:
I have one like this, from eBay, for the Z2 Play. The "bumper" does not stay on the phone, without the back of the case attached. Even with a Mod attached to the phone it does not seem like the "bumper" portion will remain on the phone. It is very loose.
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Well that is disappointing. Oh well, I'm waiting on you Verizon. Provide us with that little piece of plastic. Anyone for that matter!
Also this case I have for my z2force and it interferes with reception of the antennas. Had it on for ten minutes then just threw it into the trash. I had a company I reached out to and said they were making some.I bought one of theirs for the force 2 and it was hands down best bumper I had..
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kenbrownstone said:
Also this case I have for my z2force and it interferes with reception of the antennas. Had it on for ten minutes then just threw it into the trash. I had a company I reached out to and said they were making some.I bought one of theirs for the force 2 and it was hands down best bumper I had..
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Name of company?
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Name of company?
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The same one u we're talking about.. Also got it in the Moto z play version and it was worse on reception and wouldn't stay on ,was to big..If they would've been better I would buy for my z3
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Name of company?
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Just got this
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