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This is probably one of the best accessories that I could ever want. It works with any phone with any case as long as the case doesn't already have a kickstand. It also works without a case right on the back of your phone if you trust that your battery back cover won't come off.
Kinda pricy at 30 dollars but considering it's reusable and new sticky adhesives are dirt cheap, it's a steal! Also doubles as a portrait and landscape kickstand... Aways turns heads everywhere I go.
www.flygrip.Com please excuse my signature in this thread, it's WAY OLD!
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This is probably one of the best accessories that I could ever want. It works with any phone with any case as long as the case doesn't already have a kickstand. It also works without a case right on the back of your phone if you trust that your battery back cover won't come off.
Kinda pricy at 30 dollars but considering it's reusable and new sticky adhesives are dirt cheap, it's a steal! Also doubles as a portrait and landscape kickstand... Aways turns heads everywhere I go.
www.flygrip.Com please excuse my signature in this thread, it's WAY OLD!
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Just bought my first one yesterday. I am quite excited to use it.
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tenemortem88 said:
Just bought my first one yesterday. I am quite excited to use it.
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I used one on my S3 loved it... But Im still debating on using it on this beast..... (be sure you size it right)
Never heard of this before, but it looks awesome. I always use this beast one handed and have been fearing the moment I eventually drop it. Unfortunately I can't justify spending $30 for just the flygrip (maybe if they actually had the note 3 case with it), but it did give me an idea. I might just sow (I refers to gf) some elastic cloth loops on some velcro and have the fuzzy velcro end on my case. That way I can take it off if I want, and if I'm using cloth loops it won't be in the way pocketing it. No kickstand though but it might just have to do till the price drops or they get a case for the n3. OOOh and I could stick some prickly velcro on my car-- no need to buy a mount.. Project time!
Edit: Sleep deprivation makes me overly ambitious, will probably just buy a bunker ring (amazon). Under $5 including shipping, might as well give it a try. Phone won't lay flat though.... that might bother the crap out of me.
I would like to try one, but Made in USA or not, the Flygrip should retail for $15 on the HIGH end.
$30 bucks is absolutely outrageous.
i agree about the price, looks really awesome though
Anyone own this and a Bunker Ring? I bought the cheap bunker ring and liked it so much I then bought the real one. I like how the Bunker Ring can spin to any angle so I am hesitant to purchase the Flygrip. I'd love to hear some feedback from someone who has both.
Daygo said:
I used one on my S3 loved it... But Im still debating on using it on this beast..... (be sure you size it right)
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I got the medium to large one. My hands are shorter, but I have bear claws.
I'll do a review when it gets in. With pictures and all.
Medium to large fly grip with the note 3 carbon fiber case. EXCITED TO SAY THE LEAST~
Got the email says it shipped
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I have one on my Note 3 - I actually put it on before I left the store. I've been using them for a year or two now, so fire away with any questions.
Note - in a different forum post, there is concern that the leather on the Note 3 is causing a sticky problem that they (the Flygrip people) are looking into. I think they were suggesting putting the grip on a slim case.
However, I use the Flygrip on a naked device & haven't had any sticky problems at all - it's like it's welded on.
About the only negative about it - it can interfere with some car mounts.
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I have one on my Note 3 - I actually put it on before I left the store. I've been using them for a year or two now, so fire away with any questions.
Note - in a different forum post, there is concern that the leather on the Note 3 is causing a sticky problem that they (the Flygrip people) are looking into. I think they were suggesting putting the grip on a slim case.
However, I use the Flygrip on a naked device & haven't had any sticky problems at all - it's like it's welded on.
About the only negative about it - it can interfere with some car mounts.
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do you find that it gets annoying when sitting on a table? I like to place my note down when sketching or writing notes with the s pen. Also how's it in the pocket? Get caught or bulge much?
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do you find that it gets annoying when sitting on a table? I like to place my note down when sketching or writing notes with the s pen. Also how's it in the pocket? Get caught or bulge much?
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I always put it face up on the table & the Flygrip stays flat - you can even spin it in place if you'd like.
I tend not to use the pen nearly enough, but writing or sketching while on a table would not work unless you held it flat with the other hand - otherwise it would rock to much.
No problems in the pocket, but I wear loose pants. I am waiting for delivery: Seidio Spring Holster for Naked Phones Not sure if I'll like it more then just carrying in pocket, but giving it a shot.
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do you find that it gets annoying when sitting on a table? I like to place my note down when sketching or writing notes with the s pen. Also how's it in the pocket? Get caught or bulge much?
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Since I am a frequent user of XDA forums for my phone information, I came across this thread. Very happy to hear about discussion about my product and people sharing their experiences.
I wanted to provide some info for those who had some questions.
In response to using Flygrip when using the S-Pen:
You can use flygrip on the table with a slight angle as shown in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50f3YGRB1YQ
This video shows how to give you a better angle for writing than just using it flat on the tablet.
Another comment earlier in the forum mentioned by "babyshanks" stating that we do not provide a case for note 3. That is incorrect, we do provide a case for the note 3 with each purchase. It is on the drop down list.
I wanted to remind everyone that Flygrip is a one time purchase. Unlike case manufacturers who require you to purchase a new case each time you upgrade your phone, Flygrip can be reused for future phones and/or tablets if they want for years to come. We offer a 60 day money back guarantee, so if anyone wants to try it out for themselves and decide if it is for you. You have 2 months to make your decision (and if you are a little late thats fine too, we are here to provide a product that we feel is super useful).
Any questions feel free to email us at [email protected] and please check out the youtube channel as many of your questions are already answered on the channel FLYGRIPINC
thanks
Michael
fly grips wa slike 30$ and broke in a month i use the bun ker ring now from amazon its great never broke and cost 5$
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Another comment earlier in the forum mentioned by "babyshanks" stating that we do not provide a case for note 3. That is incorrect, we do provide a case for the note 3 with each purchase. It is on the drop down list.
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That changes things slightly, but wasn't there when I looked the other day. It'd be nice if you guys actually posted pictures of the cases you have on the phones. The addition of a case is a big factor for some people such as myself who don't want to just buy a $30 gripper/kickstand
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fly grips wa slike 30$ and broke in a month i use the bun ker ring now from amazon its great never broke and cost 5$
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Flygrip offers a year warranty and we have always serviced anyone who has had any issue even if it has been past a year.
What is your order # or email address? We would definitely warranty your Flygrip is something broke.
I love my FlyGrip. I have taken them up on the size swaps and warranty, and always received excellent service. This one is on it's third phone, just peel off and stick to the new one with a fresh sticker. Easy as can be.
I find it difficult to believe that the bunker ring could be half as comfortable as my FlyGrip. But to each their own. The kickstand feature works well even on a note, though better for landscape mode. I think it would be better in portrait if I moved it a little, but I like this location for holding it and that's more useful for me.
I haven't tried the gravity version but on the older two you are able to flip it and reverse and lay it on the table like the previous poster show with the video, but what that video doesn't show is that you could actually connect the kickstand and it will lay at a suitable angle in reverse portrait!
Just don't put too much pressure...but should be fine for note taking!
Flygrip is amazing...and their customer service is even better.
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That changes things slightly, but wasn't there when I looked the other day. It'd be nice if you guys actually posted pictures of the cases you have on the phones. The addition of a case is a big factor for some people such as myself who don't want to just buy a $30 gripper/kickstand
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You are correct. We are planning to highlight the cases we offer in a new way in the next few weeks. We will be offering many options on the most popular phones. In the meantime, our YouTube channel (video blog) shows some of the latest cases, installs, and many of the useful benefits of Flygrips. Please check that out when you get a chance and subscribe, as in the next 2 weeks there will be another Flygrip option being launched and you can be up to date on the new stuff coming out.
I see many times in the forums that the questions and comments being made are already answered both on the Flygrip website as well as on the YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/flygripinc
Anyone that is a power user, should really take a closer look at Flygrip as it was developed with my own needs in mind:
1. First and most important for me, to Navigate the entire screen with one hand. For those who are busy and on the go can appreciate this.
2. Fingertips hold your phone in place, which gives your thumb the most reach while giving your hand/wrist the correct ergonomics when holding the phone. No more balancing your phone on your pinky and contorting your hand/fingers to click the screen.
3. Using two hands, one to hold the phone and one to poke at it is just not conducive to being productive..at least for me.
3. Flygrip obviously helps you not drop your phone, but the real idea behind it was to provide the one handed ability, which in return provides real world multitasking. Most people seem to drop their phone when trying to operate it with one hand OR when they are trying to do something else while holding their phone and it ends up falling out of their hands.
4. Ability to quickly get your phone out of your pocket, open the Flygrip, and into your hands, within seconds. You do not need two hands to get your phone out of your pocket, open the Flygrip, get your fingers in.. this all can be done all with one hand..quickly.. This is huge for those who need to answer quick texts, emails, take quick photos, etc.. and put phone back into your pocket. I demo this is most of the videos.
5. The portrait and landscape kickstand feature is a great addition. Both orientations is sort of unique, since most kickstands only work in one direction.
6. Taking photos and videos is much easier with Flygrip and more stable with one hand then with two. Trying to grab the edges of the phone and tapping the screen to snap your photo is not the most ergonomic way to shoot photos. Flygrip also helps with taking pictures and videos at more difficult angles (over someone's head, around a corner, etc. This can not be done with two hands as easily.
7. And most of all, when laying in bed, your phone wont drop on your head (We hear that a lot at the tradeshows that we have gone to)
These are just a few benefits that came to mind.
Unfortunately the best way to learn the benefits is to actually try it. We always ask the retailers who sell Flygrip to demo it as it is the only way to really understand the benefits and comfort. Online videos are the only other way to demonstrate Flygrip, but not as good as first hand demonstrations. That is why we offer a 60 day money back guarantee, this gives everyone a chance to try it out and give it a fair shake and decide for themselves without any risk.
I appreciate all the comments and suggestions, as I use this information to improve.
Thanks for listening. And thank all of you that have supported Flygrip and have spread the word.
Again, always remember if you have any concerns, questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] for faster response. Most emails during the day M-F are answered within 30 minutes.
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You are correct. We are planning to highlight the cases we offer in a new way in the next few weeks. We will be offering many options on the most popular phones. In the meantime, our YouTube channel (video blog) shows some of the latest cases, installs, and many of the useful benefits of Flygrips. Please check that out when you get a chance and subscribe, as in the next 2 weeks there will be another Flygrip option being launched and you can be up to date on the new stuff coming out.
I see many times in the forums that the questions and comments being made are already answered both on the Flygrip website as well as on the YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/flygripinc
Anyone that is a power user, should really take a closer look at Flygrip as it was developed with my own needs in mind:
1. First and most important for me, to Navigate the entire screen with one hand. For those who are busy and on the go can appreciate this.
2. Fingertips hold your phone in place, which gives your thumb the most reach while giving your hand/wrist the correct ergonomics when holding the phone. No more balancing your phone on your pinky and contorting your hand/fingers to click the screen.
3. Using two hands, one to hold the phone and one to poke at it is just not conducive to being productive..at least for me.
3. Flygrip obviously helps you not drop your phone, but the real idea behind it was to provide the one handed ability, which in return provides real world multitasking. Most people seem to drop their phone when trying to operate it with one hand OR when they are trying to do something else while holding their phone and it ends up falling out of their hands.
4. Ability to quickly get your phone out of your pocket, open the Flygrip, and into your hands, within seconds. You do not need two hands to get your phone out of your pocket, open the Flygrip, get your fingers in.. this all can be done all with one hand..quickly.. This is huge for those who need to answer quick texts, emails, take quick photos, etc.. and put phone back into your pocket. I demo this is most of the videos.
5. The portrait and landscape kickstand feature is a great addition. Both orientations is sort of unique, since most kickstands only work in one direction.
6. Taking photos and videos is much easier with Flygrip and more stable with one hand then with two. Trying to grab the edges of the phone and tapping the screen to snap your photo is not the most ergonomic way to shoot photos. Flygrip also helps with taking pictures and videos at more difficult angles (over someone's head, around a corner, etc. This can not be done with two hands as easily.
7. And most of all, when laying in bed, your phone wont drop on your head (We hear that a lot at the tradeshows that we have gone to)
These are just a few benefits that came to mind.
Unfortunately the best way to learn the benefits is to actually try it. We always ask the retailers who sell Flygrip to demo it as it is the only way to really understand the benefits and comfort. Online videos are the only other way to demonstrate Flygrip, but not as good as first hand demonstrations. That is why we offer a 60 day money back guarantee, this gives everyone a chance to try it out and give it a fair shake and decide for themselves without any risk.
I appreciate all the comments and suggestions, as I use this information to improve.
Thanks for listening. And thank all of you that have supported Flygrip and have spread the word.
Again, always remember if you have any concerns, questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] for faster response. Most emails during the day M-F are answered within 30 minutes.
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I might be paying a premium price. But I enjoy a company that will come on a forum like this and offer support. Mine should be in any day like. I am too damn excited
I work a **** ton and phone use can get minimal. So, my phone is bare naked (besides with bodyguardz pure) and I want something that is not bulky, but I feel like I can get in and out my pocket fast. And based off the videos seems it should. I'll make a little video review of mine. Gotta try out my 4k Video anyway.
Then i'll make a response in a week once I got heavy use to it to see how I have picked up the in and out.
I also thought to purchase this flygrip case for my S4 but as per some bad reviews by my friends over it, I bought this kick stand case...it was less pricey and more genuine too...as most of my friends just got this flygrip broken within a month but the kick stand I purchased is still working very fine...so I would say..I do not have good reviews over this Flygrip case
**ZeroLemon contacted me about a week ago asking if I would like to receive a free review unit of the Nexus 6 Slim Power case, and I accepted. This is a non-bias review on the case. I received it 9/16/2015 and promptly installed it. This review will be updated for 7 days.**
I have previously used ZeroLemon products for my Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S4, and my girlfriends Nexus 5. I have found that the internal replacement batteries are much better than the externals, but the external ones come with cases that may actually give your phone a chance to live during a drop. I have so far enjoyed all of my ZeroLemon products.
9/16: Received ZeroLemon slim power case in the mail and installed it immediately, replacing my SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro.
The first thing I notice was that this case literally doubles the thickness of the phone. Not only that, but it adds nearly half an inch to the bottom of the phone below the speaker. The battery included in the package fits very will in the case, but I'm still a bit shocked that ZeroLemon thought 3500mAh was enough.
The case comes with a Z-shaped connector to keep the phone and the battery connected, and allows pass-through charging via a micro-USB port on the left side of the phone. There is also a decent sized cutout on top for the 3.5mm jack, though they decided to include a 3" 3.5mm extension with the case.
To turn the battery on, you hold the power button on the back for a few seconds and you will have confirmation by your phone beginning to charge, as well as 4 blue LED lights on the back of the case. This works exactly the same as all of their other cases for phones with non-user-replaceable batteries.
First impressions:
-This thing is big. It's got a nice weight to it and makes it feel solid. Fits well in my hand (I have fairly large hands for a 25 year old male).
-The power and volume buttons are EXTREMELY SENSITIVE. I can't tell you how many times I have accidentally pressed something when just picking the phone up.
- No Qi-charging. Unfortunately, ZeroLemon does not give us a Qi capable battery, and the case is so thick that even a 3-coil charger will not penetrate it. (Now I have 2 nice Qi chargers that I can't use)
-No Quick Charge 2.0. This (as well as not having Qi) was a real bummer. ZeroLemon had previously sent me one of their Quick Charge 2.0 chargers, but it seems that it is now useless as you are actually charging the external battery, which in turn charges the phone.
-Single piece construction. The case itself feels solid, but I was hoping that it would be more like the one for the Nexus 5 that was 2-piece and had a plastic screen protector.
They really needed to include a belt clip with this case. It's that big. Because of the size and the buttons being so sensitive, I can't really carry the phone in my pants pocket. When I put it in the breast pocket of my shirt, half of the phone sticks out, and the thickness almost prevents it from sliding in at all. Not including some sort of belt clip was a very poor idea.
9/22:
So I've been using my ZeroLemon SlimPower case for about a week now.
More things of note:
-NFC does not function with this case on
-Full charge of the battery in the case gave me about 40% charge (went from 30% to 71%)
-Buttons are WAY too sensitive. Just from being in my pocket and walking around, My battery life has been terrible (screen keeps turning on and off)
-The case does not do a very good job of protecting the phone. The two times that my phone fell (once from the arm of the couch, the other from the coffee table), the case literally just popped right off. A case this large really needs to be 2-stage or have some way to hold the phone in better.
-My cullular signal also seems to be hindered with this case installed. Where I would normally have a little bit of service at my office, I have no connection with this case on. Immediately when the case comes off, I have service again.
-Have had the phone randomly restart on me 3 times since having this installed. Never had an issue with this before.
All of my initial impressions stayed with me the entire time using this case.
I can see times where having the extra battery could be useful, but honestly, you are better off getting an External battery for the same price as this case or likely even less. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this case.
keep a eye out for reboots, mine would reboot several times a day when i was using my case. i absolutely agree on the case needing a holster. its like having a vhs tape in your pocket, the over sensitive buttons was a big problem as well. i took mine off as im in meetings the rest of the week so its def overkill. got a 14 hour mountain motorcycle ride sunday though
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keep a eye out for reboots, mine would reboot several times a day when i was using my case. i absolutely agree on the case needing a holster. its like having a vhs tape in your pocket, the over sensitive buttons was a big problem as well. i took mine off as im in meetings the rest of the week so its def overkill. got a 14 hour mountain motorcycle ride sunday though
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Yeah I am going to give mine a week of testing and updating the review. Before deciding if I will continue using it or not.
I just ordered this. Excited for it to come in and see how it goes.
How's it so far ?
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My brother just got it and seems the buttons on the vase are too sensitive. Expect your phone to turn on easily and if u hit power button it also hits the volume buttons at the same time
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I've had mine a couple weeks. Haven't needed to use the battery too often but also haven't really been able to because it takes so long to charge both the phone and the battery I seldom manage to fully charge it. I hated how much it screwed with my ability to screenshot so I cut a strip out to expose my buttons lol. When I used AOSIP screenshot was built into the power menu but I'm on Chroma Marshmallow now. Good news is battery life is so solid now that I may not need the case after all. I'm looking at over 6 hours on screen with the ROM, Hells Kernel and Greenify and it hasn't even had the chance to optimize apps yet
zerolemon sent me a review unit that ive been using when needed for a week or so. its not something id use all of the time due to the size, but overall im very happy with it. it is a brick, but surprisingly comfortable to use in the hand and doesnt feel too bad in my pocket all things considered. it charges my phone while im still using it even though it doesnt support qc, so thats a big plus in my opinion. on days where i know i wont be near a power supply ive brought this with me and its much better than bringing an external battery pack imo. phone seems to slide down just a hair in the case as sometimes when i hit power it actually activates volume up, but thats not too often and easily fixed. i would definitely recommend if you need the extra juice.
I took a knife and cut out the buttons and now they are perfect. Unfortunately when I put this case on, it makes my tempered glass nillkin screen protector get some lift on the edges (which it never has when the case is not on). So I don't use it now. I have it for a backup case for trips to keep extra juice, but honestly with Android 6.0 the battery life is so much better now with doze, this case isn't really needed as much.
I tried this case and returned it to amazon. It is very poorly designed.
It's literally one giant piece of rubber. No way to secure it to your N6, so it falls out when tossed on the couch! What a horrid design flaw!
The battery also constantlyrubs against the back of my N6 and made a few scratch marks after only a few weeks of use! There is also a ton of space left in the back, ZL should have gone with a much higher capacity battery for a case that thick.
Hate this case, absolutely hate it. Coming form three past ZL cases, which were all great, this one feels incredibly rushed.
Broke down and bought this case..straight garbage will be returning mine .zerolemon should be ashamed to sell this product
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So update after owning this case for a while. Seldom had the chance to fully charge my phone as well as the case. Wasn't really worth it, with Chroma Marshmallow I'm averaging 6 to 7 hours of SoT now so it was more of a waste not to be able to fast charge honestly. When i had the ZL case on my Nexus 5 it was way more worth it. At least I could pull out the plug and charge both batteries at the same time. Took the case off today, ripped the screen protector off my Supcase and put that back on.
So to sum it up, battery is too small, buttons are so bad I had to cut them out, and for someone who doesn't sleep 10 to 11 hours a day or sit at a desk all day with their phone plugged in, its pretty useless
I'm actually considering buying a Note 4 and slipping on a Zerolemon 10,000 case. Just need to figure out what the best ROMs are and if it would be worth it. I'm tired of seeing manufacturers phase out removable batteries
From the moment I saw that case, I knew it was gonna be rushed garbage. Pathetic move from ZeroLemon. But can't blame them as much as phone makers that make non removable batteries
Better get used to unibody phones and honestly when I can charge my phone as fast as this one charges, extended battery isn't necessary for daily use.... PS...greenify.
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No thanks. I'll be switching to LG for removable batteries. Besides, quick charging or not, not everyone can easily access a charger. Especially in my case being overseas
I'm a little surprised by all the negative reviews. I've been using this case since it came out and it's been totally fine for me. Granted it's absolutely massive but serves it's purpose. My phone has never popped out of it and haven't had much by way of random reboots. It has definitely gotten me through some tight Jams but yes, as stated above the buttons are extremely sensitive.
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I think people just expected better from ZL based on past experience. I own the Note 2 and 3 batteries. They were excellent, well designed, made good use of space. This one looks rushed, and doesn't make good use of space, for a small increase in capacity. Well, small by ZL standards anyway. To be fair, they are somewhat limited by the design of the Nexus 6. The non-removable battery makes their standard methods impossible. That is unfortunate, I would absolutely buy a Note style battery from them. Having 20+ hours SOT available was exceptional. If they had supported quickcharge on this one, I probably would have still bought it.
At this point, I'm just hoping Sony makes a good device next year that is available from T-Mobile (Jump). With their open source support, if they keep removable batteries and SD, that would be a killer combo.
If you think this case is tolerable then you must not screenshot often
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Ugliest thing I have ever seen. It is more of a punishment to use this case than a benefit.
Hi All,
I have been getting more from this forum than giving away so I decided to give away some insights into how I perceive the new Zerolemon arrival.
I purchased this case and I am not involved in reviewers program of any sort. I still have my galaxy s3 with zerolemon. Therefore, as soon as I got S7 I purchased zerolemon for it to keep me going.
I will keep it short and to the point:
1. General built quality I can't complain about. Thus in case of a drop I dare to say Zerolemon for S3 Rugged Case (the older version) seems to offer more protection. Don't take it for granted.
2. In terms of the size this case is massive although when you look and compare with the one for S3 it's just slightly thicker but considerably longer due to the built-in port at the bottom (well that is a downside of galaxy s7 with built in battery). The size of it in my opinion just just too big to carry in my jeans' pocket (see pics). I even think that I would sacrifice the capacity over functionality so the case is a bit slimmer.
3. Ports and covers. Here is the main difference in terms of quality. On S3 case everything fits perfectly and holds in place. On the contrary the S7 case has design flaw especially when it comes to the cover for charging port. Once charged the cover does not stay shut for a long period of time so it might be easy to tear it of after some time and it is annoying. The culprit in my opinion is too shallow hole in the case and too short rubber which was supposed to click in that hole (please correct me as I do not know the description of this little ending protruding from the flap itself). This could be sorted by using similar solution like with the headphone port flap in S3 case. Alternatively, I was thinking about getting some good glue and apply a thin layer on that little thing so it is made a bit longer and keeps the flap closed right after charging.
4. I did not have much time to test how much juice I will get as I decided to return this battery but with a deep regret as I got used to juice wherever I am. I will just wait for a revised version or get other brands like Trianium which I thing do not offer that much capacity but it is slimmer.
5. There is a LED indicator showing you how much battery charge is left in the case and the charging button must be hold longer to discharge which is good. This prevents accidental charges in you pocket.
If you have some questions till I have this battery until Monday 12 September let me know.
Here is also the video with the flap issue: https://youtu.be/nNJqAB_I7fQ
Might as well carry my charger rather than this tank case which would be painful even while making calls or browsing.
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How dose the thickness compare to a Otterbox defender? I've had a zerolemon before on my note 2, now I'm thinking about getting one for my S7. I know they give dimensions online but I don't know how close they are to the actual size. Otterbox is .6 of a inch I believe I read somewhere and the zerolemon is .82. Thanks
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Anyone know how this would compare to the PowerBear Battery case?
Whooaaa big bro why not tested it
Hey all, just pulled the trigger on a Razer Phone Thin Case and the Hammerhead USB C headphones, and curious to know what others think about the OEM cases.. thanks!
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Hey all, just pulled the trigger on a Razer Phone Thin Case and the Hammerhead USB C headphones, and curious to know what others think about the OEM cases.. thanks!
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I have the thin case and it's really too much money for what it is. It's not going to offer much protection if you drop it. I think it's too slick also. I wish it was grippier.
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I have the thin case and it's really too much money for what it is. It's not going to offer much protection if you drop it. I think it's too slick also. I wish it was grippier.
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How does the case compare to the phone itself,as for the grippiness?
I have one of the thin cases ordered (as well as the screen protector & Hammerhead USB earbuds),due to ship out any day now.........
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How does the case compare to the phone itself,as for the grippiness?
I have one of the thin cases ordered (as well as the screen protector & Hammerhead USB earbuds),due to ship out any day now.........
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It is better than the bare phone. I feel the phone itself it pretty slick. Wish the case had a little more texture to it.
bjevers said:
It is better than the bare phone. I feel the phone itself it pretty slick. Wish the case had a little more texture to it.
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I would like to see a sandstone textured case,much like the finish on OnePlus' 1+1.
I have a few cases for other phones w/the finish & it feels a lot better than a slick surface.
You don't feel the need to "power grip" your phone w/such a finish,a much better feel-in hand vs smooth cases/surfaces.
bjevers said:
I have the thin case and it's really too much money for what it is. It's not going to offer much protection if you drop it. I think it's too slick also. I wish it was grippier.
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Agree completely it's seriously overpriced for a case. It's nice and all but just go for the "rugged" one people. Do the USB type C earphones have the LED the BT ones have?
Thanks guys! For me, I prefer the "office guy" case; one that's super minimal such as Peel or MNML. The biggest worry for me is scratches on the aluminum of this phone..
Roxas598 said:
Agree completely it's seriously overpriced for a case. It's nice and all but just go for the "rugged" one people. Do the USB type C earphones have the LED the BT ones have?
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I have the USB type C headphones from Razer and they do have the green LEDs. They are constantly on though, unlike the BT breathing ones. :good:
The headphines
I ordered the HammerHead BTs and so far have not had any problems. The supplied ear plugs have been a good size and have been easy to keep clean. For smaller ears the spikes on them can catch the ear lobe of pushed in quite far however they sound as good as any other £100 Bluetooth in ear headphones.
The case
I've always been one to get the case from the supplier of a phone so went with the rugged case. I have always looked after my tech never even cracked or scuffed one so for me the case is for piece of mind that when input it down on a surface I won't scratch the back or camera lenses. Currently the phone is at work on my gaming mouse mat or at home on my other gaming mouse mat. If not on a mouse mat I know is clean then it's in my pocket where nothing else goes in.
Screen Protector.
I've never used on but then I have always been careful and at the back of my mind all previous phones have been apple so have had faith the screen could get replaced if needed.
Considering that I did buy the Razer screen protector but will get a friend to apply it to the phone as it's something I've tried in the past and never been 100% good at and at the £25 price tag I want it to go on without problems.
Still waiting on the case and screen protector but will let you know
The rugged case sure is imo. There's hardly anything rugged about it unless you count paint being matte?
It's not going to survive anything dropped more then 6" on anything other than carpet. ?
It's the word case, plus a top side wall, and 20-30$ more.
Really with some rugged cases would hurry up. Opting for a zippered tactile type pouch until someone produces one.
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The rugged case sure is imo. There's hardly anything rugged about it unless you count paint being matte?
It's not going to survive anything dropped more then 6" on anything other than carpet.
It's the word case, plus a top side wall, and 20-30$ more.
Really with some rugged cases would hurry up. Opting for a zippered tactile type pouch until someone produces one.
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I've just requested a cancellation of my accessory order (case/screen protector/USB earbuds) :
Bad enough the cases/etc.. are overpriced,but,I get it,new phone/etc... prices drop on all of it in a couple months,if you want savings,wait a bit,but I was willing to pay the admission price of getting it now.
However,Day 5 of my 5-7 day window is here & checking the status,I'm greeted with a longer wait,6-9 business days.
Only way to contact order support is via email,which states a 24 hr. window for response.
Once you get the ticket confirmation,that window is extended to 24-48 hrs.
A real S***** way of conducting business Razer ,future purchases will be via Amazon/Microsoft/e-Bay/etc.... anywhere other than the Razer On-line store.
Ya, as my first was defective with the speaker crackle I opted to change my rma to a return. Then just bought one on Amazon.
I will say though Razer customer service is prolly slammed right now but each time I've done a live chat they've been polite, answered questions, and listened as I've reported a few bugs.
Leaps and bounds better than other places I've dealt with. (Though I'm kinda irked they haven't been pushing messages to the phones about what's up with the sound reduction from patch 1.0, or at least a Twitter update or such)
kungpaoshizi said:
Ya, as my first was defective with the speaker crackle I opted to change my rma to a return. Then just bought one on Amazon.
I will say though Razer customer service is prolly slammed right now but each time I've done a live chat they've been polite, answered questions, and listened as I've reported a few bugs.
Leaps and bounds better than other places I've dealt with. (Though I'm kinda irked they haven't been pushing messages to the phones about what's up with the sound reduction from patch 1.0, or at least a Twitter update or such)
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The chats are fine for tech support, but, that option doesn't exist for order inquiries, no phone call support either, just email for order inquiries.
They've essentially built a firewall for order support, to stall/buy time, it's a tactic I will not encourage, hence, my order cancelation request.
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Just RMA my hammered bt kinda want the usb type c ones instead :/. Also if anyone has pictures of the rugged case both on the phone and off I'd greatly appreciate it
Possible coincidence:
After placing an order cancelation request earlier today (after Razer pushed back the processing/ship date).
They've updated the status to SHIPPED,from Hong Kong to the US, will be here tomorrow.
All's well that ends well, but, I'm still not happy regarding their email firewall regarding order support.
Will post my 2¢ review on the thin case / screen protector & Hammerhead USB-C buds tomorrow.....
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Here's the rugged. Not very rugged.
Please do let us know your thoughts on the USB c buds, was eyeing those myself, really hate wires though.
kungpaoshizi said:
Here's the rugged. Not very rugged.
Please do let us know your thoughts on the USB c buds, was eyeing those myself, really hate wires though.
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I like that,but, I agree with you:
Judging by the picture, calling it a rugged case is laughable. :laugh:
I may get it sometime in the future, but, I've definitely blown my accessory budget on this phone already,will wait for 'em to drop in price on Amazon....
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Ya, the inside has a very thin layer of silicone or something, kinda neoprene like... The only protection I see it giving, is scratch protection and an edge, so the phone can't rest on it's screen.
I've been checking everyday, but so far the only other case is the orzly one that's the crappy silicone ones, or a purse looking foldable wallet thing.
Investigating generic bags etc for phones, or sleeves, but ya, someone needs to make a nice thick protected one that can actually handle drops.
Still awaiting my delivery of my Rugged case and Screen Protector email just saying its shipped like 15mins ago. Will give some feedback once I have them. I bought them mainly to prevent cosmetic damage to the phone from scuffs or dirt or a table when i put it down at a pub or somewhere public where I know it maybe not clean and something to keep the camera lens off the surface. so hope it manages that.
Just received my Razer Accessories moments ago:
Thin Case:
Perfect for minimal protection.
The cutouts,for the power & volume buttons,are a big welcome, especially for the power button.
1) Makes for ease of locating the buttons by feel.
2) Cutouts give an edge/lip, for your finger/thumb to rest while holding the phone with a more relaxed grip.
3) The edges are raised enough to allow for the phone to be placed face-down on a flat surface w/o any worries.
Some may wish for a bit more protection,notably @ the top & bottom, which is fully exposed. I'm pleased with the design as-is, those wanting the mentioned additional protection may want to give the OEM Razer rugged case a look.
Hammerhead USB-C earbuds:
1) Sound quality is good, hard for me to nail down, I'm not an audiophile, but, I feel safe in recommending them (FWIW they also work on my Note FE & Sony Xperia XZP, YMMV on other phones).
2) The volume rocker is nice, it's a true rocker, akin to a wall switch toggle, no searching by feel for tiny dots/arrows.
3) The earbuds are magnetized, to stick to each other while wearing not in-service, a nice touch to prevent losing & and a perfect solution to leave the carrying case at home (more on that later, )
I could do without the nuclear glow-in-the-dark LED-lit snake logo on each ear bud.
I would not have ordered these if I'd known about the glowing logos, but, it's not worth the bother of an RMA refund for me.
May try to black it out w/a permanent marker..
The provided travel pouch is nice, has a small loop for clipping/tethering to whatever.
The overall size of the travel case is not for the yoga pants/skinny-jean crowds, , of which I'm neither, perfectly acceptable for cargo pants/backpacks/etc....
Back to the more meaningful stuff regarding the audio:
As I stated, I'm not an audiophile, but, when using these with the built-in Dolby Atmos, making any adjustments to the settings seems to make no difference in sound quality whatsoever. Compared with another equalizer app & the difference is night & day, along with adjustments in the other equalizer making a difference in sound quality.
Razer/Dolby definitely has their work cut out for them,perhaps the latest update not only muted the external speakers overall volume, but, has broke Dolby Atmos in process.....
Summary:
Would I recommend the thin case:
Absolutely, however, as the name implies, minimal protection is the theme. Those wanting more protection would probably be better served with the Orzly line up ATM, at least until more mfgs step up to the plate.
The USB-C earbuds:
Yes,if for no other reason, you don't wanna chance other mfgs USB-C earbuds not working on this phone. Otherwise, save your money & use your earbuds of choice with the provided dongle.
I actually like the earbuds, especially the volume rocker, but, the neon logo on the earbuds temper my enthusiasm a bit.
Guess I'll grow my hair out a bit more & this point is moot.... :laugh:
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Just wanted to provide a quick review for this case ... This thing is a lifesaver if you're in a bind and don't have access to your standard charging options! It is a bit bulky, obviously, but the trade off is worth it! 10,000 mAh gets two full charges so with this case your phone can easily last a few days ... great while camping!
There's no obstruction of the camera (any lense) so snapping pics isn't a problem. Also, you can charge the case and phone while the case is installed with superfast charging! I found Samsung DEX also works through the case too!
Would highly recommend this case! I also love having it around for when we lose power due to storms (which unfortunately has been quite frequent in my area) ... The piece of mind knowing that my phone won't die and I'll be able to stay informed of the situation and make emergency calls if needed is indispensable!
While I too think big numbers are better. This looks way too massive to actually be useful, their own description says it's as thick as 3 s23 ultras, that wouldn't fit in my pocket. Personally I'd just stick with the tiny 5000mAh Anker charger that is magsafe compatible for those that have a magsafe case and it has a nice USB c to c cable for charging the phone and itself. It's smaller than the phone and fits in my pocket with the phone.
This looks like a great concept for extreme users not everyday uses.
I have a 20000mAh portable battery pack that is less thick than this case would make my S23 Ultra so I'll probably just bring the battery pack when my husband forces me to go camping this summer lol
I also have this case, thanks to ZL for sending me a test unit. I really like the case even though it's something I'll use very sparingly. But for camping trips, this one will be a must. Low signal usually means awful battery and I'll for sure be slapping this case on to keep the phone going the entire weekend. I know battery packs are good too and I have one, this case really excels when you need to move around and still use your phone, and don't have to deal with extra cords.
I will say that ZL customer service is awesome too. I had a minor issue with my first test unit and they were willing to get another one sent out right away!
My suggestion is to get a magsafe case and a magsafe powerbank (I have ESR 10000mah) they go hand in hand and is much less uglier!