Hi there; as I ordered a couple of Aliexpress cases for the Oneplus5 due to having nothing in local stores here in NZ.
It was a bit of a crapshoot but this is the first of them to arrive.
This is the case here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/GKK...-Case-Thin-Fashion-5-5-Matte/32822336582.html
Pros:
Slim
Good looking IMNSHO available in range of colours - masks front and back of phone.
Includes a Glass screen protector
Good cutout and recess for camera bump
Cheap ($5.45 NZD)
Add's much needed grip without much bulk
Has side lanyard/strap hole
Cons:
Glass screen protector does not fit properly
Is hard plastic no silcon/rubberised at all
Tight fit - potencial to break buttons if not careful when fitting
No install instructions/application alchol wipes etc
Overall am fairly pleased with the case. It fits well adds grip to the phone and has recess in all the right places. Two small holes at the bottom of the phone on the right side also let you add a string/lanyard to the phone if you are so inclined.
The screen protector is another story. It's a hard glass type and comes with an applicator sticker protector. The moment I started to apply it I regretted taking off the OEM plastic protector as I could tell it wasn't going to align properly with the OO5.
After some fiddling around I got it approximately in the best orientation I could. It's unfortunately just isn't cut properly for the OO5 dead on it misses about 40-60pixels of the sides of each of the left and right screens.
Fitting the case back on in the hope it would improve the glass actually deteriorates the protector more, creating aberrations from the pressure from tight fitting top and bottom clips of the case.
tl;dr Great slim case, screen protector is rubbish - throw away and use another screen protector with the phone; literally anything else. Based on what I hear of the Official Glass one - I would wager this case is useless with it due to the tight fit. Works fine with the OEM plastic one.
I've tried to include photos as best as I can.
Cheers - @aenertia
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Hello all. Today I will be reviewing the Cimo S-Line Soft Shell TPU Clear Case for the Motorola Droid Razr.
Initial impressions:
This case is made out of your standard TPU material. It is somewhat stiff but is flexible. There are cut outs to allow access to all the ports on the phone. The finish of the product is outstanding and I did not find any sharp edges or “tag” pieces that needed to be trimmed off. A lot of care seemed to go into making sure that the product was ready for the customer without having to do any touch ups.
Case design:
The case has matte and glossy TPU finishes. The matte portion looks like frosted glass while the glossy portion allows the beauty of the Kevlar weave show through. I do wish there was more glossy clear finish on the back to show more of the Kevlar. The power and volume rocker are covered while the rest of the ports are accessible by cutouts in the case. There is a spot for a person to tie a lanyard to the case. I have not tried it but it looks like it will handle a lanyard without any problems.
Case functionality:
The case feels great in hand and adds minimal bulk to the phone. The edges have a raised diamond like pattern to increase the grip. The covered power button and volume rocker respond easily when pushed. The USB, HDMI ports and the 3.5mm headphone jack are fully assessable. The LTE and micro SDHC cards can be accessed without taking the case off. You can lay the phone flat on and the front glass is raised off the surface. This is great for us folks that do not use a screen protector.
Conclusion:
Over all it is a great case. Thin and provides lots of grip, it does not create extra bulk to an already razor thin device. I really do enjoy using the case and I can access every port on it without any troubles. I can also show off the beautiful Kevlar weave on the back since it is a clear case. I have not tried it out with any docks, so I do not know if it will fit in those devices with the case on. Just an FYI.
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Hey everybody, just thought I would give you a heads up on a great product, I plan on getting one for my Note this summer when I get my beast.
http://www.senacases.com/samsung-cases/galaxy-note/ultraslim/
It's the Sena Ultraslim pouch. I had one for my iPhone 3G and for my Captivate, and they are great cases. They are made of high quality leather that is hand stitched and buttery soft. I highly recommend them, as they are great for those of you that like to use your device naked, yet want some ultra thin protection for when it's not in use. Inside the pouch is a soft, velvety material that will somewhat clean the screen of your device as well. The pouch starts out kind of tight to the device, but loosens up a bit with use and conforms to the curves of the device perfectly. It barely adds any thickness or weight to the device as well. I had one white and one black for my iPhone, and a black one for my Captivate. The white can get dirty, as it is leather, but good care will keep it clean. Also, when you take the device out, if you hold it behind the device it can provide a little grip on the device with the leather being warm from your pocket, as the leather grips the plastic of the phone. I plan on getting a white one to match my white Note.
Here is a picture of the white one, they also have black, brown, and red.
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Feel free to ask me any questions! And hit thanks if I found a new case for you!
Edit: One note, it does not work very well with Zagg InvisibleShield screen protectors due to the tight fit and the rubbery nature of those protectors. However, most high gloss or matte protectors have no troubles at all.
Wow
I really wish there was a design like this but as a case instead. It would be nearly the same thing. Maybe a flap on the top to tuck in and close it, with cutouts for the screen, buttons, and USB.
The only options we have right now for leather cases are either bulky, or flip. no thanks.
I'm tempted to order this and see if I can make the appropriate cutouts myself.
I just submitted a comment to them suggesting this.
A Perfect Marriage: Slim Case and Leather Pouch
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I’m annoyed by flip-covers. Folding that cover all the way back to get a proper hold on your Note 3.
Don’t even mention playing games with the flip-cover on, the annoyance factor is doubled.
This is just my personal preference I don't intend to offend anybody.
Bumpers are good plus mostly affordable and none of that annoyance from a flip-cover.
However the most of these are made of medium-to-hard rubber.
I get a hard time getting my phone out of the left front pocket of my pants due to the friction from the rubber.
A slim-case (hard-plastic) seems to be the solution (at least for me), has a smooth surface making it sleekly slide in and out of my pocket.
What about the screen, it might get scratched while the Note 3’s inside my pocket?
That’s where the “leather pouch” comes into play.
Again, a smooth leather making the thing slide easily in and out of a pocket.
That pull-tab works perfectly in getting the Note 3 out.
This is basically the logic behind my set-up.
Functionally it's a sound set-up.
Everything is perfect now.
But just to give that extra touch, I slapped a tempered glass on the screen for that premium feel and look.
Now it’s a perfect marriage.
:fingers-crossed:
If your interested below are the links where I bought my items from:
click here >>> Spigen SPG Ultra-Fit-Case SM-Coated White for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 US $9.99
click here >>> Leather Pouch with Pull Tab (brown or black) for Samsung Galaxy Note 3
click here >>> Spigen SGP Glass-tR-SLIM Premium Tempered Glass for Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Nice review.... lots of effort and thought....
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD INCLUDE LINKS PLEASE.
I solved some of these problems for myself by:
Still going with a bumper - I don't believe in making the phone thicker even with a slim case for the back because a back is like $5-$10 to replace. I do prefer something with a bit of a raised lip to protect the screen. I've never had issues pulling the phone out of my pocket due to a bumper - if anything some of the texture of these cases makes it harder due to increased friction on the broad surface area of the back.
For the screen protection, using one of those tempered glass (got the Spigen Glas.TR Slim this time around for the Note 3).
I then mount a Flygrip or similar to the back to improve handling and give it a kickstand - I'm awaiting delivery of the HandeBand Slide. I find that even the Flygrip when it's folded in against the phone's body, it still gives you a ridge to hold your finger against is still a good way to keep it from sliding out of your hand.
I just added the link now for those who wants to see where I got the items from.
Have a nice one guys.
Hey, I bought a Slickwrap a very long time ago during a promo but never applied it. I'm getting bored of the Midnight Blue back. How slippery it is also plays a role.
Anyway, I've heard that removing the original back and directly applying the leather skin is suboptimal. Consider the picture below/attached. I heard that the holes in the chassis result in noticeable depressions on the surface of the skin. Slickwraps used to sell a very thin back that provided rigidity underneath that soft leather. Does anyone know of a good alternative? I considered getting another skin, but I'm not confident that would provide enough rigidity.
The reason I wouldn't apply it directly to the stock back is because then the device would be too thick to fit in my Diztronic or Ringke Slim.
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I've used all of the Natural line of wraps at slickwraps at one point or another on my N6. I was lucky to have purchased the plastic "replacement" back they sold optionally then.
I've seen others suggest that applying a thicker vinyl skin helps but if I were you I'd look into buying a 8x11 sheet of thin plastic from one of several places online. There is a thread on XDA with links but a quick Google search would net several sources I'm betting. Your correct in not applying it directly to the device's mid frame, it will show every indentation and lump and look horrible.
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Hi m8, I am currently running a dbrand skin and in the past I also tried slickwrap one and they fit very nicely inside a case. I have distronic, CaseMate and Spigen and I wont interfere.
The tough indents to hide are the two large ones on the left and right about an inch from the bottom. I cut out (pretty precisely), and placed two pieces of paper the exact shape of the cutaways and it worked for me.
Maybe you could buy the adhesive alone, and try to get some back protector films, just like the ones for screen. and then apply slickwrap on it.
Another thing to watch out for on the real leather slickwraps is the color coming off! I bought a black one and , while it did look nice for awhile, the black color came off on my microsuction wireless charger, and every time I wiped it clean with nothing but a water-dampened cloth. Pity, it looked so nice at the start.
My copy is on its way as well. My thought was to maybe use an old glass screen protector. Would this work or is the curve of the back too much?
I just got my Pixel last night and immediately put on a case and screen protector.
Caseology Vault Series Case
Choetech Tempered Glass Screen Protector
I'll start with the case: The case feels dense and feels like it will help with any drops. I had to get a opaque case because I put a magnet inside on the back of the case for my car mount. The case fits snuggly and the phone can easily be put in and removed from the case. The cuts outs look to be exact and you can put regular sized 3.5mm headphone jack into it ( Most headphone's will fit but if you get something with a fatter head, it may not fit).
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The look of the case is what was advertised - gives sort of a brushed metal look in the back and carbon fiber design around the camera. The raised lip should give you protection incase you drop it screen down onto the ground.
Maybe my fingers are wimpy but the edges of the case dig into my pinky when I'm texting and holding the phone for some periods of time but that's minor issue. The case itself is pretty thin and even with the case on the buttons are clicky and responsive.
The Choetech screen protector fits the screen but you will see that it is exactly the width of the screen so it has 0 forgiveness if you are slightly off. Mine is slightly off and I'm trying not to focus too much on it but it really friggin bugs me. I wish they would have made it slightly wider by a few mm's for a small % of error when applying.
Overall, it feels like glass and it doesn't get much finger prints on it. When if does, you can easily wipe is off with your shirt or a rag.
I'd definitely recommend the case and the screen protector but I will probably write a request to Choetech to see if they're willing to make the width of the screen protector bigger.
Good to see more TGSP that's properly cut to cover the LCD and actually sticks.
The case looks even better on a black pixel. Enjoy mate.
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