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I've been Googling, eBaying, and Amazoning (last fictional verb sounds kinda cool) for a common, flat case for my Tab 2 7.0.
It has become my number one remote control, so you can probably understand how uncomfortable a flip case is, adding an extra step every time I want to change a channel, or having a cover hanging (why in the world are 95% of the cases are now "folio"?!). Also, most cases either block the IR transmitter entirely, have some part obstructing it partially, making it mandatory to aim with "the" angle towards my TV set.
I have found a few silicon cases on eBay, but they have an S line, or weird X across the whole thing, that just make the device look fugly to me. No offense if someone likes it or has it, as we know, everyone has different taste.
I'd like to just get a regular, non-flip, non-folio, non-X-or-any-character-of-the-alphabet-drawn, plain cover, that protects the rear of my device, and doesn't obstruct the IR blaster at all. How hard can it be? The perfect fit for me would be a flat, matte black rubber thingy, with a hole where the blaster is... so simple, and inexistent! Maybe even better, a hard case.
Anyone found something, somewhere?
OtterBox
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Defender Series Case
I've looked but haven't found any.
I tried out the S curve case that was made for the GTab Plus and it fit horribly. It's too bad that the Gtab 2 isn't popular enough to have more cases. I was hoping for a Cruzerlite case, but I don't think it's gonna happen.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Defender Series Case
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Yeah, I've seen it. I'm not sure it fits the "simple, flat" criteria, although I think I'd buy it if it didn't cost 1/3 of what my tablet did
I agree that Otterbox is pricey. I also hate the frame around the screen on the front.
Why not just get one of these cheap tpu style cases and just cut the tabs off that hold the cover?
Http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...+case+flip+cover+tab+2+7&_osacat=0&_from=R405
Http://dx-box.com/book-cover-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-p3100-7-case.html
gooffeyguy said:
I agree that Otterbox is pricey. I also hate the frame around the screen on the front.
Why not just get one of these cheap tpu style cases and just cut the tabs off that hold the cover?
Http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...+case+flip+cover+tab+2+7&_osacat=0&_from=R405
Http://dx-box.com/book-cover-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-p3100-7-case.html
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That's exactly what I planned on doing if I couldn't find anything... get rid of the cover, and/or punch a hole for the IR sensor on the ones that are designed for P3100.
What about this one...
http://dx-box.com/rock-ultra-thin-nakedshell-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-p3100-7.html
Says "P3100", but there's a 7.0 Plus in the pictures... who knows!
Got one, and it fits perfect! I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
PS: Anyone has tried matte/antiglare screen protectors? Been thinking about one, but not really convinced.
Try the Capdase silicone case for Tab 7.0 plus. Although mine is the folio type, (silicone case with IR blaster slot + leather folio) their plain silicone (w/o the leather case) seems exactly what you're looking for. Just plain flat black silicone, no x or s or whatever. just plain flat.
Ivan Fuentes Hagar said:
I've been Googling, eBaying, and Amazoning (last fictional verb sounds kinda cool) for a common, flat case for my Tab 2 7.0.
It has become my number one remote control, so you can probably understand how uncomfortable a flip case is, adding an extra step every time I want to change a channel, or having a cover hanging (why in the world are 95% of the cases are now "folio"?!). Also, most cases either block the IR transmitter entirely, have some part obstructing it partially, making it mandatory to aim with "the" angle towards my TV set.
I have found a few silicon cases on eBay, but they have an S line, or weird X across the whole thing, that just make the device look fugly to me. No offense if someone likes it or has it, as we know, everyone has different taste.
I'd like to just get a regular, non-flip, non-folio, non-X-or-any-character-of-the-alphabet-drawn, plain cover, that protects the rear of my device, and doesn't obstruct the IR blaster at all. How hard can it be? The perfect fit for me would be a flat, matte black rubber thingy, with a hole where the blaster is... so simple, and inexistent! Maybe even better, a hard case.
Anyone found something, somewhere?
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Ivan Fuentes Hagar said:
Got one, and it fits perfect! I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
PS: Anyone has tried matte/antiglare screen protectors? Been thinking about one, but not really convinced.
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Do the corners of that case create a bit of a bevel/lip where they clamp on the tab? In other words, when you put the tab face down on a desk/table, is there a space between the screen and desk/table or is it flush?
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PS: Anyone has tried matte/antiglare screen protectors? Been thinking about one, but not really convinced.
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I prefer the matte over the clear screen protector. The clear one gets sticky at times, the matte is always smooth and you don't have to worry about hairline scratches and reflections in your screen.
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Do the corners of that case create a bit of a bevel/lip where they clamp on the tab? In other words, when you put the tab face down on a desk/table, is there a space between the screen and desk/table or is it flush?
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Sorry I haven't taken the pictures! Yes, there is a little space.
MonJovi said:
I prefer the matte over the clear screen protector. The clear one gets sticky at times, the matte is always smooth and you don't have to worry about hairline scratches and reflections in your screen.
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I hadn't thought of that, you're right. What about color loss?
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...I hadn't thought of that, you're right. What about color loss?
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Well that's a little compromise. Color is not as sharp and bright as the clear one but not by a big margin.
MonJovi said:
Well that's a little compromise. Color is not as sharp and bright as the clear one but not by a big margin.
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I guess it's worth a try. I'll get a matte screen cover and see how it goes. Good input, thanks!
Now, the long overdue pictures . Since the back surface is mostly flat (that was the idea), I concentrated mostly on showing how it fits the tablet. My apologies for the narrow depth of field... unfortunately I didn't have my tripod's plate with me, so I had to take the pictures handheld, and the only way to get a steady shot was with a large aperture.
This is the general look of it:
rsage said:
Do the corners of that case create a bit of a bevel/lip where they clamp on the tab? In other words, when you put the tab face down on a desk/table, is there a space between the screen and desk/table or is it flush?
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Hope this one answers your question!
Profile. Love the way it looks. Really cool match for the tab's back color.
Opposite angle.
Ivan Fuentes Hagar said:
Now, the long overdue pictures . Since the back surface is mostly flat (that was the idea), I concentrated mostly on showing how it fits the tablet. My apologies for the narrow depth of field... unfortunately I didn't have my tripod's plate with me, so I had to take the pictures handheld, and the only way to get a steady shot was with a large aperture.
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That is exactly what I've been looking for...Thanx for the great pics...looks great...
Oh yeah...I placed my order for it because of ur pics...LOL...
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Ivan Fuentes Hagar said:
I guess it's worth a try. I'll get a matte screen cover and see how it goes. Good input, thanks!
Now, the long overdue pictures . Since the back surface is mostly flat (that was the idea), I concentrated mostly on showing how it fits the tablet. My apologies for the narrow depth of field... unfortunately I didn't have my tripod's plate with me, so I had to take the pictures handheld, and the only way to get a steady shot was with a large aperture.
This is the general look of it:
Hope this one answers your question!
Profile. Love the way it looks. Really cool match for the tab's back color.
Opposite angle.
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Were did you purchase this case from?
http://dx-box.com/rock-ultra-thin-nakedshell-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-p3100-7.html
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http://dx-box.com/rock-ultra-thin-nakedshell-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-p3100-7.html
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i bought today, hope its fast delivery
htcuser69 said:
i bought today, hope its fast delivery
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Dealextreme tends to be somewhat slow compared to individual sellers from Ebay, I believe this is because DX is the "middleman" liasing between customers who place orders and the suppliers who advertise their products whereas on Ebay, the sellers are the suppliers who respond directly to customer orders.
It is very thin...I wonder if we will have any problem with bending or cracking the screen from bending by carrying it in your pocket??
Any thoughts??
Don't think so. Maybe if you put it in your back pocket and sit on it but its still a solid piece. When you look at the Evo 4G the phone is 2 pieces and actually has a week spot but i doubt the Note 2 would just bend or crack without considerable force. Just my opinion.
I would like to believe that this is a nonissue. Have you heard any of the OG notes breaking from being bent? Every review I have seen has said that this is a sturdy device.
SFBPro said:
I would like to believe that this is a nonissue. Have you heard any of the OG notes breaking from being bent? Every review I have seen has said that this is a sturdy device.
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No, I have not heard of any notes breaking. It just felt delicate to me...I'm sure it will be just fine. Can't wait!!
I would be very careful with this. I did see a post in another thread somewhere about a broken screen.
I work with a guy that has a Casio Commando with a broken screen. So....
Take a sheet of plastic and see how easily you can bend it. Doesn't take too much flex to break thin glass.
Anyway. If I get this, I'll for sure be looking for a sturdy case for it.
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Larry Fortune said:
No, I have not heard of any notes breaking. It just felt delicate to me...I'm sure it will be just fine. Can't wait!!
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People said the same thing with the S3. Most likely because of the plastic feel.
If someone puts it in their back pocket and is well a bigger person, there is a risk or if they fall hard on their backside then that could break it.
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If someone puts it in their back pocket and is well a bigger person, there is a risk or if they fall hard on their backside then that could break it.
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That kind of force will likely damage any device.
I know I've read/seen reports of the S3 casing having small fractures appear that don't functionally hurt the device, but just creep you out a little...so I thought I would search for reports of similar on the Note II. I can't find any even though I was under the impression the casing is similar material.
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I know I've read/seen reports of the S3 casing having small fractures appear that don't functionally hurt the device, but just creep you out a little...so I thought I would search for reports of similar on the Note II. I can't find any even though I was under the impression the casing is similar material.
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Yeah, they are the same material. People have reported random scratching on the metal parts from purchase and also scratches on the lens. I have yet to see something like this for the n2 from
What you are talking about though
Larry Fortune said:
It is very thin...I wonder if we will have any problem with bending or cracking the screen from bending by carrying it in your pocket??
Any thoughts??
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If you are worried about it there are many vendors selling aluminum case backs in many different colors which would certainly make it stronger.
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If you are worried about it there are many vendors selling aluminum case backs in many different colors which would certainly make it stronger.
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Why would anyone want to compromise their radio signal and reception by adding a metal back for aesthetics?
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Why would anyone want to compromise their radio signal and reception by adding a metal back for aesthetics?
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I wouldn't do it and certainly not for aesthetic reasons. I mentioned it for those who were concerned about whether or not the phone is sturdy enough with a plastic back. I have read comments from those who have installed these aluminum backs that they did not degrade the radio signal but those were subjective opinions I'm sure.
Larry Fortune said:
It is very thin...I wonder if we will have any problem with bending or cracking the screen from bending by carrying it in your pocket??
Any thoughts??
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I watched the samsung testing facility video. They bend these devices quite a bit. It wasn't in English, but it didn't need to be. Its plastic for a reason. I've had my nexus fall 3 times while running on a treadmill. Sure the battery falls out... but not a scratch on the device and works just fine still. I had a Moto Razr Maxx HD which is, well, metal. I feel like that would crack the screen if its dropped before the nexus would.
Plastic has a lot more flex to it than glass (obviously), so any slight bends to the phone shouldn't be much of an issue.
I have a Ringke slim. I usually keep my phone naked but when I go mountain biking, I've been putting this case on and putting my n6 in my backpack, however I have some scratches on the glass that I'd prefer don't get any worse.
I'm wondering if any of you have come across what I think I want out of a case and whether you can recommend me something please...
Wants:
- Rugged, hard back otter box / UAG rugged (perhaps not so extreme )... Basically if I fall off and land on my backpack i want as much protection against crushing as I could expect
- flip cover or something similar that can securely cover the screen
- potentially still able to use the camera
Don't wants:
- flimsy or magnet closing mechanism
- not bothered about waking the screen on opening
- slots for credit cards
Does anything like this exist?
I never take my phone with me on the bike, mountain or road. I don't crash often but when I do...
I do take my old galaxy nexus with me though, use it for Strava and access to 911 (no SIM). I keep it in a neoprene sleeve just in case. and that's a 4 year old phone
edit: if I were to take my N6 along, I'd opt for a thick neoprene sleeve. also, my current leather flip case is from tetded.com. no credit card slots and the flip cover has a little friction tab that keeps it closed. maybe not quite crash proof but it is a nice case.
edit: here's the link http://www.tetded.com/home/en/nexus...nexus-6-xt1100-xt1103-dijon-iii-lc-black.html
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I never take my phone with me on the bike, mountain or road. I don't crash often but when I do...
I do take my old galaxy nexus with me though, use it for Strava and access to 911 (no SIM). I keep it in a neoprene sleeve just in case. and that's a 4 year old phone
edit: if I were to take my N6 along, I'd opt for a thick neoprene sleeve. also, my current leather flip case is from tetded.com. no credit card slots and the flip cover has a little friction tab that keeps it closed. maybe not quite crash proof but it is a nice case.
edit: here's the link http://www.tetded.com/home/en/nexus...nexus-6-xt1100-xt1103-dijon-iii-lc-black.html
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Cool, cheers. Thats a start.
I thought about the neoprene sleeve. I could maybe fit my ringke in there too. The concern there was that i have 2 pieces (phone and cover) that I could easily drop in a puddle...
Hello rootSU, I am looking for this kind of bag/sleeve/pouch thingy.
I was looking for a horizontal keep-safe-pouch, like it was the original ASUS nexus 7 accessory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEqJErYwIoM
So my options are limited to a pouch only for carrying that should have an insert hole on the side of the device. I do not want to use my phone with any kind of rugged/rubber/plastic protection that actually impairs the feeling the actual phone surface gives.
So far had zero luck.
The closest hits were:
PDAir Leather Wallet Pouch for Motorola Google Nexus 6 XT1103 (Black/Red Stitch)
Artwizz Universal Wallet Case für Smartphone, schwarz
The problem is that I do not need this wallet pockets at all.
If you find anything keep us posted please.
PhilDX said:
I do take my old galaxy nexus with me though, use it for Strava and access to 911 (no SIM). I keep it in a neoprene sleeve just in case. and that's a 4 year old phone
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Are you sure you can dial 911 without SIM, please double check that. Law here say the phone without SIM should not be able to dial emergency services. This was due to high percentage of false reports and makes sense when you think about it.
You can have any SIM, even deactivated one to call 911, or in our case also 112.
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Are you sure you can dial 911 without SIM, please double check that. Law here say the phone without SIM should not be able to dial emergency services. This was due to high percentage of false reports and makes sense when you think about it.
You can have any SIM, even deactivated one to call 911, or in our case also 112.
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I never actually tested it. when it boots up there is a little message saying there's no SIM and it can only be used for emergency calls. how would I test it without actually calling 911? I will put my old deactivated SIM card in just in case, thanks
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@rootSU
here's a couple ideas, not exactly what your looking for but may be of interest...
I have this neoprene case, you can put a TPU style case or a flip case on the N6 and it will still fit in here with a little room to spare, you could even add a piece of hard plastic on the inside for added screen protection (the hard plastic dividers they make for paper binders works great):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NZ2GB4E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is another case I have, same idea as above but it's a pretty snug fit with my flip case on:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NKA4NQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
PhilDX said:
I never actually tested it. when it boots up there is a little message saying there's no SIM and it can only be used for emergency calls. how would I test it without actually calling 911? I will put my old deactivated SIM card in just in case, thanks
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You can try dialing 911 without a SIM. I am 99% sure it won't work, so you have almost nothing to feel scared about. You can let it ring once and hang up if you achieve a connection.
The message emergency calls appears every time, with or without SIM, but here in EU it does not work, I have tried it
I used this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28156183942...49&var=580579034603&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
plus add this and its going to look sweet.
https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-6 Black carbon fiber with orange M, and the ring around the camera will be orange
still waiting on the skin
the_rooter said:
I used this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281561839424?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&var=580579034603&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
plus add this and its going to look sweet.
https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-6 Black carbon fiber with orange M, and the ring around the camera will be orange
still waiting on the skin
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"They see me trollin, they hatin"
joshm.1219 said:
"They see me trollin, they hatin"
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im trolling?
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im trolling?
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Did you read the op
rootSU said:
I have a Ringke slim. I usually keep my phone naked but when I go mountain biking, I've been putting this case on and putting my n6 in my backpack, however I have some scratches on the glass that I'd prefer don't get any worse.
I'm wondering if any of you have come across what I think I want out of a case and whether you can recommend me something please...
Wants:
- Rugged, hard back otter box / UAG rugged (perhaps not so extreme )... Basically if I fall off and land on my backpack i want as much protection against crushing as I could expect
- flip cover or something similar that can securely cover the screen
- potentially still able to use the camera
Don't wants:
- flimsy or magnet closing mechanism
- not bothered about waking the screen on opening
- slots for credit cards
Does anything like this exist?
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Did you read the op
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Actually I did and if u go to the beginning which I will underline for u. This case protects from falls, and its just about similar to the uag case but without the back. I dropped by device a few times with this case on and no damage to the device. I even had the phone in my back pocket with case on it and landed on it when falling with no issues. No need to be rude. I read the op and even underline the parts your looking for that matches this case.
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Actually I did and if u go to the beginning which I will underline for u. This case protects from falls, and its just about similar to the uag case but without the back. I dropped by device a few times with this case on and no damage to the device. I even had the phone in my back pocket with case on it and landed on it when falling with no issues. No need to be rude. I read the op and even underline the parts your looking for that matches this case.
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Thanks for the input. Unfortunately I need all of the "wants" in a single case. So rugged like uag but with a flip / cover for the screen.
rootSU said:
Thanks for the input. Unfortunately I need all of the "wants" in a single case. So rugged like uag but with a flip / cover for the screen.
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Sorry didnt see that you wanted all the wants. Didnt state. Wasnt sure if its atleast some of them. I apologize.
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Sorry didnt see that you wanted all the wants. Didnt state. Wasnt sure if its atleast some of them. I apologize.
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No probs.
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Actually I did and if u go to the beginning which I will underline for u. This case protects from falls, and its just about similar to the uag case but without the back. I dropped by device a few times with this case on and no damage to the device. I even had the phone in my back pocket with case on it and landed on it when falling with no issues. No need to be rude. I read the op and even underline the parts your looking for that matches this case.
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I own the bumper too, it's actually the least protective one I own. It has an open back and almost no front lip. Almost every case for this device covers more of the device. The title of the thread is" rugged flip case'. A bumper is not a case and certainly not a rugged case. It obviously doesn't have a front flap either. He specifically requested a case with a hard back, the bumper has no back. That's why it seemed like you were trolling to me, because it seems to be the exact opposite of the op. My bad I guess.
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I own the bumper too, it's actually the least protective one I own. It has an open back and almost no front lip. Almost every case for this device covers more of the device. The title of the thread is" rugged flip case'. A bumper is not a case and certainly not a rugged case. It obviously doesn't have a front flap either. He specifically requested a case with a hard back, the bumper has no back. That's why it seemed like you were trolling to me, because it seems to be the exact opposite of the op. My bad I guess.
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That a matter of opinion. But that's why I commented the op stated what he wanted he never stated he wanted them all, until after he corrected me
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the op stated what he wanted he never stated he wanted them all
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I did, both in the title of the thread and the first post.
I stated:
Rugged flip case for all round protection?
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what I think I want out of a case and whether you can recommend me something please...
Wants:
- Rugged, hard back otter box / UAG rugged (perhaps not so extreme )... Basically if I fall off and land on my backpack i want as much protection against crushing as I could expect
- flip cover or something similar that can securely cover the screen
- potentially still able to use the camera
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Anyway, I'm a case freak and I have found nothing like this, I want the same thing. I'm pretty sure I've looked at every case on amazon, amazon Japan, and alibaba. Plus the obvious places like casefanatic, etc.
I think your best bet is a dual layer case with a built in screen protector and an armband so it doesn't fall.
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Anyway, I'm a case freak and I have found nothing like this, I want the same thing. I'm pretty sure I've looked at every case on amazon, amazon Japan, and alibaba. Plus the obvious places like casefanatic, etc.
I think your best bet is a dual layer case with a built in screen protector and an armband so it doesn't fall.
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Well another thing I have considered is some kind of waterproof mount for the handlebars but if I did that I would definitely want to use teh camera and they don't look like they want to provide that.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Navitech-Bicycle-Motorbike-Waterproof-Motorola/dp/B00R7SWNCG
Anyone know of a case that doesn't go all the way up the side edges and touch the screen's glass?
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Anyone know of a case that doesn't go all the way up the side edges and touch the screen's glass?
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Unless you want to glue the phone into the case, there is no alternative.
Its also kind of pointless, since the purpose of a case is to protect the glass. If the case doesn't come up over the edge of the glass, it won't do its job.
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Unless you want to glue the phone into the case, there is no alternative.
Its also kind of pointless, since the purpose of a case is to protect the glass. If the case doesn't come up over the edge of the glass, it won't do its job.
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It can come up on the top and bottom or the edges. Sometimes people should just be silent if they can't contribute something useful.
I'm also searching for something like this.
ringke slim
Had that one but got a unit where it stood away from the phone in the button area which wasn't acceptable and the seller wasn't that reliable. Unfortunately there is no other at the moment in my country.
Had a case like this for my N5, loved it. Super minimalistic. Was hoping for a similar case for the N6 but haven't seen any pop up yet.
rauschkugl said:
Had that one but got a unit where it stood away from the phone in the button area which wasn't acceptable and the seller wasn't that reliable. Unfortunately there is no other at the moment in my country.
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Ringke slim is probably the best,though. it's about as close to what you describe as you can get. I have one for more work iPhone, too. Can't you get one shipped via ebay or something?
brizey said:
Ringke slim is probably the best,though. it's about as close to what you describe as you can get. I have one for more work iPhone, too. Can't you get one shipped via ebay or something?
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No there's only this seller which I won't order from again. I now ordered another slim case from some unknown manufacturer and will try that.
I ordered several cases on amazon. The best in my opinion was the sup beetle case. Keeps a low profile, its well made and its cheap to buy. Just my two cents.
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Lunarskye23 said:
I ordered several cases on amazon. The best in my opinion was the sup beetle case. Keeps a low profile, its well made and its cheap to buy. Just my two cents.
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Did you even read what we are looking for?
rauschkugl said:
it can come up on the top and bottom or the edges. Sometimes people should just be silent if they can't contribute something useful.
I'm also searching for something like this.
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what is it going to grab onto if it doesn't touch the screen??? top/bottom/side doesn't matter, the screen goes all the way around!!!
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what is it going to grab onto if it doesn't touch the screen??? top/bottom/side doesn't matter, the screen goes all the way around!!!
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It just shouldn't on the sides of the phone! I don't care what it's like on top or bottom or the edges of the phone. That was also the question of the OP.
I'm using the Spigen Thin Fit, which might be close to what you are looking for. I like it with Swipe Navigation since there's nothing touching the bottom of the screen, making it easy to swipe up.
I may have stumbled onto something regarding your kinked phone. Please post which case you are or were using when you noticed your phone was kinked/bent. Here is my post from the bent phone thread:
So here are my observations and theory..
I haven't actually had a 6p until about 5 minutes ago. I have, however, read many posts about bending and build quality. I saw a few similarities and one important post that kind of put it all together. Of course there is a good chance I'm wrong but here's my theory:
I noticed most of the posts mentioned having it in a case the entire time. I also noticed many users were using the Spigen Rugged Armor or the Google Adopted case.
The most telling post of them all was the user that pushed the metal with their thumb between the power and volume buttons and saw it kink very easily.
I happen to have a Spigen Rugged Armor case (that I won't be using!). I also have a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case to compare it with. But first, the theory..
I believe the case is causing the kink/bend when using the volume and power buttons. Specifically, I believe the phone will kink/bend the very first time you take a screenshot using the Spigen Rugged Armor case.
There is a difference between the two cases I have. The Rugged Armor case has a divider or bumper between the volume and power buttons that the Ultra Hybrid does not have. This little bumper would rest against the exact place we're seeing the kinks. Since the power and volume buttons are not "active", meaning they are not functioning just a flexible part of the case, if you were to press both the power button and volume up/down button at the same time there would be a good amount of pressure between the two buttons. If it was easy to kink it with a thumb, I bet there would be enough pressure to kink it with the bumper/divider. Take a look at the divider between those two buttons. You can't tell very well but that divider is protruded outwards towards the phone not inwards away from it:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8njSxDff8WsZy1KX2o0QzEzbmc/view?usp=sharing
Again, I may be wrong but I believe that's the only explanation of why some are bent/kinked and others are fine. Still, it's sad that the phone is this weak but if I'm right at least it's preventable.
Guess a hard plastic back (Speck / Ringke etc) is important for a case - on this phone. The soft bendable TPU ones (Adopted / Spigen ) may not add to the structural integrity of the already weak frame.
Do you really think your theory is clever enough to warrant a new thread to the already numerous discussions about bent phones? Just to be clear, you're saying that a case is causing the phone to bend/kink right?
If anything, a rigid or even semi rigid case can only add structural integrity. Would it have helped if the case had more reinforcement by the buttons? Probably. But it shouldn't matter in the first place - a (seemingly) high end phone like this shouldn't have a major problem like this. I, along with most people on this forum, remember laughing at the iphone 6 bendgate and how it was such a weak phone. Jokes on us - the iphone was built like a tank compared to the 6p. Did you hear about an iphone 6 bending because of the type of case it had? NO.
The 6p is VERY poorly designed and made with poor materials. It's not an option, it's a fact. This thread, along with hundreds of anecdotal posts with dozen of pictures wouldn't exist otherwise. Unless you handle your phone like a newborn, it WILL eventually bend/kink - maybe not tomorrow or next week but within a years time the vast majority will be completely ****** regardless of what case was used - sad but true.
stan54 said:
Do you really think your theory is clever enough to warrant a new thread to the already numerous discussions about bent phones? Just to be clear, you're saying that a case is causing the phone to bend/kink right?
If anything, a rigid or even semi rigid case can only add structural integrity. Would it have helped if the case had more reinforcement by the buttons? Probably. But it shouldn't matter in the first place - a (seemingly) high end phone like this shouldn't have a major problem like this. I, along with most people on this forum, remember laughing at the iphone 6 bendgate and how it was such a weak phone. Jokes on us - the iphone was built like a tank compared to the 6p. Did you hear about an iphone 6 bending because of the type of case it had? NO.
The 6p is VERY poorly designed and made with poor materials. It's not an option, it's a fact. This thread, along with hundreds of anecdotal posts with dozen of pictures wouldn't exist otherwise. Unless you handle your phone like a newborn, it WILL eventually bend/kink - maybe not tomorrow or next week but within a years time the vast majority will be completely ****** regardless of what case was used - sad but true.
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How did your post help anything? Thanks anyway for your time..
cryppie said:
How did your post help anything? Thanks anyway for your time..
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Lol but everyone forgots about the much larger majority are happy with this phone with no dents or kink..I'm not saying your wrong but we fotgrt that these couple threads are very small percentage of the devices sold . any phone you will find threads like this.
cryppie said:
How did your post help anything? Thanks anyway for your time..
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What is there to help? It doesn't matter what case someone uses. The weak construction of the phone is to blame in every instance...
stan54 said:
What is there to help? It doesn't matter what case someone uses. The weak construction of the phone is to blame in every instance...
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If it is proven that certain cases cause the kink, then users do not use said case meaning users do not get kink. Bad phone design is irrelevant at this point since none of us can change the design but all of us can change the case. Get it?
This will be my last response to you.
Thanks
@cryppie
I've had the Spigen Rugged Armor from day one on my phone for over a month now. My phone has no bends or dents whatsoever. Maybe I'm more careful with my phones than most, but I don't treat this phone any more carefully than I have all other phones I have owned.
I don't think that bump between the volume keys and the power button would cause the bend you are referring to. You can easily trim that bump away if you are really worried about it, but I think it's pointless since I don't see that little plastic bump on the case causing any issues.
spigen rugged armor on mine for over a month as well and no issues of bending or anything at all on my phone
I'm using the Spigen case. I have been using it for a couple months now without any issues. I think it's more of a quality control thing where some devices are defective honestly.
cryppie said:
If it is proven that certain cases cause the kink, then users do not use said case meaning users do not get kink. Bad phone design is irrelevant at this point since none of us can change the design but all of us can change the case. Get it?
This will be my last response to you.
Thanks
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I get what you're trying to say but it makes no logical sense. Not only is it impossible for a case to cause a protruding kink but people are getting identical failures regardless of if/what case they are using. Likewise, others have not had any issues with the spigen rugged armour you claim is causing the problem. The only thing you might get out of this thread is what the most popular cases are. Such a weak correlation cannot "prove" anything especially not causality.
I started with the Verus HighPro Shield case, and kept it on for a while. Recently I switched to a Spigen Neo Hybrid EX. Both are TPU cases with an additional rigid polycarbonate bumper frame around the edge. My phone has no bends or kinks of any kind.
P.S. - I had never used this type of a case before, but it is my favorite kind now. I also have a MoKo Holo, which is a hard polycarbonate back plate molded to a TPU bumper. I absolutely hate how that feels. I suspect I will also dislike other similar cases (Spigen Ultra Hybrid, Supcase Slim, and Ringke Fusion). The TPU bumpers always make the buttons feel very mushy to me, and the hard back just lets too much lint in right away, as it can't hug the phone like a TPU back does.
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Of those that have seen a kink appear near the power or volume buttons - Are your buttons tight and give firm click, or do they have some movement (sideways/wobble) or maybe rattle slightly?
Maybe loose buttons could allow the thin aluminium frame the space to kink when flexed - When buttons are tight there is no space/air gap for the frame to bend, the buttons might be providing the extra rigidity.
Personally my buttons are tight with zero movement. They give a nice click when pressed. Ive not seen any issues with kinks or bending on my phone. It sits in my front jean pockets most of the time, bending down, getting in cars etc. Not a single problem. I only have a Nillkin Nature soft case on it which adds no protection against bending.
My phone is just as flawless as the day I got it. Nothing that has been reported is affecting mine... no bending, no scratching of the paint (Graphite), and no pink hue on the screen. Absolutely none of that stuff is happening so I personally think that these people just got a bad batch or something because I'm not handling this phone any different than any of my previous phones. Case in point, if you look at all the videos where people try to bend their phones none of them are the same. There's videos of people who tried as hard as they could to bend the phone and were unsuccessful and even those that did manage to bend it there was some serious white-knuckle work needed to get it to do so.
I used the Ultra clear hybrid case for $13.99 on Amazon but sent it back. I removed it several times times in the week I used it. No bend gate here. I just prefer the phones the way that were intended. I didn't buy a metal phone to cover it with plastic etc. ...
Ii have a leather pouch that I use to carry device but I'm pure naked, cases add and disrupt the natural algorithm. My Note 4 has no case and it looks perfect still
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Your assumption is wrong regarding the Spigen and Adopted causing a 'kink' or damage to the phone. We all should be familiar with the phrase correlation != causation I own both causes along with 15 others, and the case is not the issus. I've used my Spigen Rugged Armor extensively on 3 different 6P's and non of them had an damage, issues, or defects around the area in question. The same can be said for the Google Adopted case which I used for over a week until my other cases arrived. My wife had her Adopted case on longer, yet her phone is perfectly fine too.
I haven't seen a single cause damage the phone even with how tight/hard to remove some of them are. This OP uses a logical fallacy which should be obvious to people st first sight. I am not saying my experiences are a tell tale for everyone, but if the issue was that common, it should have been reproducible via on of the 6Ps I've used with the cases mentioned.
Been using the Spigen Rugged Armor case for the past 2 weeks. No kinks yet or blemishes yet. Sometimes I remove the case to clean up some accumulated dust and lint but nothing much. The case itself isn't on too tight either. Fits well though.
lurker316 said:
Been using the Spigen Rugged Armor case for the past 2 weeks. No kinks yet or blemishes yet. Sometimes I remove the case to clean up some accumulated dust and lint but nothing much. The case itself isn't on too tight either. Fits well though.
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stan54 said:
Do you really think your theory is clever enough to warrant a new thread to the already numerous discussions about bent phones? Just to be clear, you're saying that a case is causing the phone to bend/kink right?
If anything, a rigid or even semi rigid case can only add structural integrity. Would it have helped if the case had more reinforcement by the buttons? Probably. But it shouldn't matter in the first place - a (seemingly) high end phone like this shouldn't have a major problem like this. I, along with most people on this forum, remember laughing at the iphone 6 bendgate and how it was such a weak phone. Jokes on us - the iphone was built like a tank compared to the 6p. Did you hear about an iphone 6 bending because of the type of case it had? NO.
The 6p is VERY poorly designed and made with poor materials. It's not an option, it's a fact. This thread, along with hundreds of anecdotal posts with dozen of pictures wouldn't exist otherwise. Unless you handle your phone like a newborn, it WILL eventually bend/kink - maybe not tomorrow or next week but within a years time the vast majority will be completely ****** regardless of what case was used - sad but true.
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Nice rant.
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