UAG Monarch case for fold - Samsung Galaxy Fold Accessories

A quick look at the UAG case for the fold
Considering its price tag... Do Not Buy
https://youtu.be/Hh3FxwK9Xk4

thanks for showing this, i had no idea this even existed. i thought the spigen ones were the only ones available.
this is clearly the worst possible case for the fold.
i completely agree with everything said in the video.

it scratched my fold. do not buy. stick to spigen

Saw this too late I'm afraid. Bought it via Amazon, it came from HK, needed to wait for customs to process (and charge an extra EUR17 or so) to then find out that the magnetic closure of the phone no longer works. Binned it. Shame.

After watching your video I actually bought the sockshock and using the fiber case

Worst case out there. I got one and not only does the spine keep it from laying flat but it won't stay closed. What a POS. Getting returned. I usually like UAG cases but this one needs a total redesign.

Why do you think the latter one is the better one in terms of the crash

I completely disagree with these opinions.
I bought this case due to an overwhelming fear of any damages or dust to a phone clearly more fragile than a normal one.
I'm right handed, and the hinge cover that protrudes out the back when the fold is opened becomes a great handle to dig my fingers into when holding it with my left hand so my right hand can do all the typing. It can also now be laid on a flat surface and asked upwards to watch a video hands-free.
The bumper protection is solid, the camera bump is well safe and it hasn't blown the size out so that the fold now feels clunky due to too much case.
The price is 30 dollars more than the spigen case, and for a lot of people I understand is prohibitive. But considering what we had to drop on the phone in the first place I wanted maximum protection. And I get it with this case.
However with both this and the spigen case I'm still taking it out once a day and checking for any dust that might get caught inside it and may work it's way into the hinge.
With or without a case there's the chance of foreign objects getting in, and that's no fault of the case design. We accepted this risk by buying a phone of this design and is up to us to be wary of all the issues.
Either way my vote is yes for this case. After a week it's quite solid, allows me to hold the fold a lot safer and I am confident in its protection.

I knew of the spine issue. If that was the only issue I would have kept it. The deal breaker for me was it would not stay closed. I agree it provides better protection that the Spigen thin armor. For the price, they could have done so much better. I have a UAG on all my other phones that one is available for. This is the only one I could not tolerate.
If it works for some, great! Just does not work for me.

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Matty mo's review: Seidio convert case (combo)

So when I first received the new Seidio Convert Case, I was pretty excited. I thought it couldnt get any better then the Active case Seidio makes but I was wrong, dead wrong. The Convert case is practically two cases in one. It’s a Seidio Surface, with an add on silicone inlay that goes over that, and then an exoskeleton that goes over that. O and if that isn’t enough, you’re getting a waist clip, which your phone goes into for easy access, and a Seidio Screen Guard. Providing the maximum in protection, this case makes the Otterbox weep in shame. I used the case as a the Surface case first for a day, and it is great, its light weight, easily removed and provides just the right amount of protection for the light weight and little size it adds to your phone.
The silicone overlay, covers all the ports to the phone, headphone jack, speakerphone, and volume rocker. The only access that is open to the elements is the screen and camera toggle switch. Even the back cameras are protected by a silicone cover, that covers the cameras while not using and while in use, can be clipped into the case, keeping it from moving around. Now I know most people have problems accessing the ports, while the are covered, but these port covers have little grips on the outside so you can easily pull them up from covering the ports themselves, this makes access extremely easy and quick. Now my biggest gripe with the Otterbox is that the covers for the ports always ripped or tore off within the first week, but with Seidios silicone there is no sign of ripping or tearing in sight, which is a major plus! This only confirms in my mind the quality of Seidio’s products.
The waist clip/holster is another bonus, once the phone is clipped into the holster, you can lock it in, so no matter what you cant unlock it, providing you with the comfort that the phone isn’t going to pop out, like so many of my phones have down before. This clip, on top of the surface, silicone and convert skeleton makes this case the most rugged and provides the most protection, the best of both worlds.
The screen guard on the phone, which no matter what, I always buy for my phones, is amazing as well. Clear and smooth as glass. Covers the whole screen including the four home buttons on the bottom, which the Sprint OEM guards don’t do. I really like how the screen guard covers the whole screen, because unlike most cases, the whole screen is open for use, none of it is covered from the case itself.
Since using this case, I have dropped my phone twice and unlike other people’s reviews on the Convert case for other phones, the exoskeleton is still in tack with no sign of abuse. My phone is completely scratch free, like I expected it to be.
However, after that, I used it as the Convert, and have been for the past week, and I will never use another case. Although, the only two down sides that I have with this case is that it adds a little bit of size and weight to the phone. But for the amount of protection you’re getting in return, it’s a fair and well worth trade. The second downside, which isn’t even that big, but, should be noted is that the silicone inlay does attract a little bit of lent, while in the pocket. besides that, I really see no downside to this case.
I would have to say after using this case; I would give it a 9.9/10. And would highly recommend it to anyone I know!
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How much was this case ?
This case is retailing for $69.99 with the holster, without the holster it costs $49.99. For the protection your giving your phone its totally worth it.
Isn't this case similar to the platinum series case from bestbuy ?
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This case is retailing for $69.99 with the holster, without the holster it costs $49.99. For the protection your giving your phone its totally worth it.
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Just an FYI, it is $49.99 for the case with a holster for the convert case, the $69.99 is if you want a holster for the smaller case too.
DarkManX4lf said:
Isn't this case similar to the platinum series case from bestbuy ?
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It's the same thing. I bought mine at BB but it didn't come with a screen protector which was fine with me since I'm a fan of InvisiShield. I wish that it did come with a holster for the surface case though.
Good review!
That case is worth every penny.
Best prices I've seen
This is for the convert combo like the review above:
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-BD4-HK...9LR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311006177&sr=8-1
and this is for the convert combo value pack:
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-BD5-HK...9LPC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311006177&sr=8-1
What makes the value pack different is that it comes with an extra surface holster so if you wanted to, you can rock the covert/holster for max protection or roll with the surface/holster for less bulk. Depending on what protection or mood you are in for the day.
For a couple of bucks more I went with the value pack. Oh and this bundle also includes 1 screen protector.
btw, nice review.

Case question - advice appreciated!

Although not normally a fan of cases for phones, I've now dropped my Atrix a few times (due to the hopeless shiny back with a total lack of grip) so I've decided I need to get one! Luckily, the Atrix has only been dropped onto carpet so it remains undamaged.
I don't like the silicone cases and I'm not overly keen on the TPU ones either. The 'official' rubberised battery cases looked like the right sort of thing, but after checking the reviews, I'm not keen on the way the side bits on the front can come loose when coming in or out of the pocket.
As I'm looking for something slim/lightweight, I think this leaves me with either the Seidio Surface or the Incipio Feather.
My questions is this: Regardless of the amount these cases protect the phone in case of being dropped, are they actually likely to help me to avoid dropping them? Do these cases improve the 'grippability' of the Atrix?
Any helpful comments are appreciated!
I used the Incipio Feather for a few months. I really liked the "low-profile" but it was very fragile. I ended up cracking two of them just from taking them off to do battery pulls. As far as grip goes, it was generally nice to hold but doesn't offer that much more grip then the phone by itself. I've also used the Ballistic SG and while it was too bulky for me it had excellent grip. I was able to put it on my lap, back facing down, while driving and it never moved.
Currently I use the Speck Candyshell and it holds up pretty well. Grip can become an issue if your palms get sweaty as the exterior is all hard plastic.
Maringer said:
Although not normally a fan of cases for phones, I've now dropped my Atrix a few times (due to the hopeless shiny back with a total lack of grip) so I've decided I need to get one! Luckily, the Atrix has only been dropped onto carpet so it remains undamaged.
I don't like the silicone cases and I'm not overly keen on the TPU ones either. The 'official' rubberised battery cases looked like the right sort of thing, but after checking the reviews, I'm not keen on the way the side bits on the front can come loose when coming in or out of the pocket.
As I'm looking for something slim/lightweight, I think this leaves me with either the Seidio Surface or the Incipio Feather.
My questions is this: Regardless of the amount these cases protect the phone in case of being dropped, are they actually likely to help me to avoid dropping them? Do these cases improve the 'grippability' of the Atrix?
Any helpful comments are appreciated!
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I had the feather. After two drops on different corners, the case had cracks. I expected as much and the case did its job. I got the Incipio silicrylic case as a replacement, which has a silicon cover AND a hard cover. It's slightly bulkier than the feather, but it still looks good and is definitely more sturdy. Case is grippy but not overly grippy where you have a tough time putting the phone in your pocket. I can remove the case without fear of cracking it, unlike the feather.
I had one of the Incipio Feather's also. It lasted about 2 months before it completely fell apart. Is is a nice case and I really liked the feel and look of it and it will fit in the car dock with a little modification. But it is not rugged enough for me to recommend. I am using a TPC case now. Does the job. Easy to remove to put in my Car Dock, LapDock or Standard Dock. It feels much better than the Atrix does by itself. But it is kinda ugly. But I have dropped it a few times and it keeps my Atrix safe.
The Seidio Active was my choice and I like it a lot. Two pieces - rubber with hard shell skeleton protects it nicely.
I can remove it (to dock) in seconds and replace it quickly too. Got it at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WKIEF2/ref=oh_o03_s00_i01_details
That's the sapphire blue one, but they have other colors.
I'm using the otterbox commuter case. I got it off of Amazon.com for only 20 bucks on Saturday. So far it's been amazing
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When talking about cases, would it be possible to mention (as some of the posts do) which docks these work with (I use all the docks...car, HD/standard docks, lapdock). Also a link to some site with the product or a good enough description that I can google it.
I hate to be a pain in asking for the extrra info, but I'm looking for a case now, too and don't want to have to remove it all the time (especially for the car dock).
Of all the experiences I have read about cases and their compatibility with docks, the only one that I have heard that works is the Incipio Feather (or somehting similar) when taking in the consideration of actually not removing the case.
troycarpenter said:
When talking about cases, would it be possible to mention (as some of the posts do) which docks these work with (I use all the docks...car, HD/standard docks, lapdock). Also a link to some site with the product or a good enough description that I can google it.
I hate to be a pain in asking for the extrra info, but I'm looking for a case now, too and don't want to have to remove it all the time (especially for the car dock).
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Is this the one:
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-Motorola-Atrix-feather-Ultralight/dp/B004QJPWK4/ref=pd_cp_cps_1
Yes, I have read that people just simply remove the insert that is in the docks and it fits just fine. I have seen pics before too but can't remember where I saw them. Maybe I can try to find them.
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Is this the one:
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-Motorola-Atrix-feather-Ultralight/dp/B004QJPWK4/ref=pd_cp_cps_1
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Here is a thread about a mesh cover (which is essentially the Feather but with a mesh look) and the second link is a post of someone in that thread showing the Atrix in the car dock with the case on.
Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194096
Post with pics:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16704009&postcount=27
Here is another thread discussing (and maybe confirming) the Feather working with docks:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982574
The Incipio feather will fit in the car dock with the cardock insert removed, but the latch wont close. It has a ridge that comes over the face of the phone, but sits on top of the feather case. It will work if you make sure you have it inserted firmly all of the way in. I take corners pretty fast and had it fall out a couple of times. I modified mine to make the latch close pretty easily. Put it in the cardock and marked the outline with a X-acto knife. Used diagonal cutters to cut the 2 short vertical cuts. Scored the Horizontal mark with the X-acto knife and snapped the piece off with some lineman pliers. Now that these are $10 apiece I am tempted to get another one (or 2). Just was not worth the 25 bucks I paid 6 months ago.
Thanks for the various comments about cases.
I've looked at the various recommended cases and think I'll probably have to give the Incipio Feather a miss if it is as fragile as others have mentioned. I'm based in the UK so I'd have to order the case from the US (can't locate a UK seller) and this would cost me the equivalent of around US $ 45.00 which is a bit too much for something which won't last long!
Various other hard cases aren't available in the UK either (or not at decent prices) and, for me, the most important thing is to have a case lacking in bulk.
The Otterbox Commuter is the only one I get can get reasonably cheaply from within the UK (about US $ 20) but I'm not taken by the look of this.
Therefore, I think I've settled on the Seidio Surface which looks to have good reviews and will hopefully be the sort of slimline case I can deal with. I can obtain this via Amazon UK from a US seller for a mere US 36.00!
Incidentally, in the monster "Ruggedized battery cover" thread, there was mention that the Seidio Surface fits the lapdock and can be easily removed for the car dock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16600986&postcount=379
I don't own either dock so this isn't really of relevance to me!
I started looking for a discrete case for the same reason (battery door is way too slippery.)
There were some Chinese-made rubberized battery door replacements that seemed popular a while back. Most of the mobile accessory sites that carried them sold out, though I found and ordered one on eBay. The seller seems to have more:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Back-Cover-...ltDomain_0&hash=item415bd6c69c#ht_2880wt_1085
I just got my yesterday. Fitment is surprisingly accurate, no misaligned cutouts or anything, and the added bulk is acceptable. Feels much better in hand now, too, when typing in landscape mode. It takes a deliberate effort to free the phone from the case, as it has a couple of tabs that clip into the retaining slots used by the factory battery door. Haven't noticed it snagging or coming loose as it goes in and out of my pocket either.
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I just noticed the "dock fitment" discussion going on in this thread. I can't say anything about this case + docks since I don't own any docks.
I fashioned a case out of 3M carbon vinyl wrap. Keeps that Carbon Fibre effect on the back case whilst making it much more grippy (never dropped it since) and much more aesthetically pleasing as it gives off a 3D carbon fibre effect.
I can post pics if you like
Also worth mentioning you can pick this stuff up dead cheap off eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30x20cm-G...arParts_SM&hash=item4cf189dd66#ht_1792wt_1163
This sheet will give you a few attempts at it. It took me 2 to get mine the way I liked it
If you are just looking for grip without affecting aesthetics the Zagg Total protection is a great option. Clear is nearly impossible to tell it is on there. It is the same material and install as the screen protector. So no residue when removed. Make sure you read/watch the install tips from Zagg. I have been using it since April without a drop.
I have; however, decided to get a case and am trying the Seidio Active. The wife got the Incipio Silicrylic. both indeed fit in the HD/Standard Dock with the insert removed, I'm curious about whether there is enough support from the back of the dock though. As mentioned, I'm guessing the car dock will not close due to the extra couple millimeters, but will try it out and reply if it does indeed work.
Well, the Seidio Surface winged its way across the Atlantic reasonably quickly and I received it earlier this week.
It is very slightly bulkier than I expected but it is still very slimline so this isn't a problem as it still fits in my pocket easily. A little more difficult to take the phone out of my pocket than previously but again, not really a problem.
The surface of case itself isn't as 'grippy' as I expected, either, but it is a great improvement to the usual slick battery cover and I haven't juggled with it yet this week! I can now operate the phone using one hand if necessary without fear that I will lose my grip and drop it.
There are a few small imperfections on the back of the case - it would seem as though there were a few specks of dust or some other substance on the case before it was covered with the rubberised coating as a few tiny bumps can be felt. Not enough of a problem for me to bother returning it all the way to the US, however!
It is slightly tricky to take the Seidio Surface off the phone - it seems to come off easily sometimes but remain stubbornly in place at others. I think I'll need to practice taking it on and off the phone a bit more until I get the knack.
Overall, I'm reasonably impressed with the case and would give it an 8/10. It would have received a higher score had it not been so ridiculously expensive for me to buy here in the UK - Amazon.com are selling it at approximately half the price I paid!

SiKai MicroFiber case for the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet case

Purchased the SiKai MicroFiber case for the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet. Delivery was within the UK and didn't take too long, about 5 days including the weekend.
I paid £15.19 delivered from Ebay UK Item number: 200647561882
The case is made from a strange type of plastic material, it's quite soft and flexible. Am kind of glad rather than faux leather. It is very thin and light, but seems sturdy enough to protect the tablet around the house. I have a 10" netbook bag that I keep it in when travelling to add extra protection.
I like it since it makes it easy to carry around with you and doesn't add bulk to it. I would say the case is lighter than my official HP Touchpad case and similar in strength, although a different material. I can only compare it to the ROOCASE Multi-Angle Leather Case and can say it is much thinner and lighter than that.
There is only one angle that the case allows for, but since it is an Android tablet you can flip the whole thing round and get a lower angle. Its fine for watching at night when streaming video so its not an issue for me.
Price wise the only options available to me at the time were the faux leather ones for about £9.99 or the official case from the Lenovo website coming in at a hefty £34.99 once you add the crazy £10 delivery charge! Not many options in the UK unfortunately but am glad I did some research and found this case.
Other things that you might notice in the photos (sorry poor camera phone ones) there is a place to put a pen, all cut outs seem correct and I love the fact that I can charge it without having the case open, also the hdmi port is free.
Not sure how long it will last but considering the few days usage of it, the minor things like the tablet can slide a tiny bit inside the case so would have preferred a tighter fit (although will try and adjust the velcro again that closes once you slip the tablet inside), the cut out by the front facing button could be a bit lower, and the magnetic clasps to be quite weak I will give this case an 8/10 and can recommend it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SiKai-MicroFiber-case-Lenovo-IdeaPad-Tablet-K1-case-/200647561882
great case! I bought this sikai case too and actually prefer it more than the original lenovo K1 case.
This covers all ports, and also has a great microfiber texture that is slightly grippy, while remaining smooth to the touch. does not attract dust at all and keeps the K1 snug (if it feels loose, readjust the velcro tighter).
recommended!
Yeh have tightened it a bit more, doesn't move as much.... Glad I chose this over the cheaper cases and the official one which was more than double the cost here in the UK.
Can't believe how dead this forum is for this tablet, going to see if there are anymore forums with more support....
Just got this tab last week and love it so far. Looking for a good case but hate the leather, faux leather look.
Please let me know if you find more forums as I have looked and am surprised how little I've found....
I know of one other decent one, google "lenovo community K1"
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Just got this tab last week and love it so far. Looking for a good case but hate the leather, faux leather look.
Please let me know if you find more forums as I have looked and am surprised how little I've found....
I know of one other decent one, google "lenovo community K1"
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Cool will do.
This case is pretty good if you want something thin and light, there are stronger/more protective cases out there but they add bulk and I don't want that since I use this round the house...... Still glad I bought this case and find it better in that respect to the Roocase.....
Thanks, will google what you said.....
Got the SiKai for my TPT. Everyting else looks bulky in comparison. It is extremely thin (I''ve tried a lot of gadget cases over the years), and although it's screamingly vinyl, it doesn't look really cheap since it fits so well. Leather like this might come off as over-the-top (not that I wouldn't probably sucker into that if I could find it). It's got the seam around the edge where it cushions a drop, and the magnetic closure on the flap is a great touch, not too powerful, but it stays closed well enough.
My gripes are with the screen cover flap: it leaves two stripes on my matte screen protector where the fold places rub off the grease I thought I cleaned off last night, it doesn't hold the tablet vertical enough to really use, and it's busy looking on the front. If I had a choice in the design, I would leave off the "stand" capabilities and leave it flat. If it's open, it's really floppy; it would be easier to manage if it were entirely rigid. I might add a hide-able tether & a knob/button so you could stand it up on its other edge more vertically instead.
All in all, for the price I paid (US$26-ish), I'm very happy with it. If Piel Frama comes up with something, though, I might check that out, if only to drool. I still love my old Wizard case, and my Advantage case from them, too. Very lovely, solid product, and they've been keeping customers happy for a long time.
Addendum: After a couple of months with it, mine is holding together just fine. I had to trim a bit of vinyl fringe, butvall vinyl does that ( it frays a bit after it's freshly cut, but after you trim it once, unless it's cut really crooked, you're done). I have noticed that after a bit of stretching from the daily+ in & out I do to use the dock, it's loose enough to partially obscure the rear camera, not to mention trying to take pics with the flap cover is a huge PITA. If I used this camera a lot, I'd be totally fed up with this case. I may also be melting a bigger hole for the speaker (whch is hard-core disappointing to begin with). All in all, though, that's it for my complaints, which is pretty rare for me.I plan on cloud storage sync and a great cam on my next phone to use the tab for pviewing,
To be fair the official HP Touchpad case does the same thing to my Touchpad so it's one of those things.
I use the same case for my Thinkpad Tablet, and it's the best I've encountered so far, albeit with some flaws of it's own: Some of the stitching on the inside of the cover is already beginning to fall apart after ~1 Month of usage :-/
Stitching has been fine on mine, maybe tell the reseller to exchange it?
Wow cool.... but its little bit expensive

Gumdrop Droptech case review

Just received the new Gumdrop Droptech case for my Prime.
I was surprised by the weight of the Fedex box that the case came in, as soon as I opened it I understood why. The Prime itself is no lightweight, and the Gumdrop case probably weighs half what the Prime does. There are no installation instructions included with the case, I didn't need any, I have owned a couple of Otterbox cases for my phones, if you are familiar with the way things are generally done in a multi-layer case it's not hard to puzzle out. However I think Gumdrop may be giving the general public a bit too much credit here, it wouldn't hurt to slip some simple graphical instructions into the box. The front layer which includes the integral screen protector snaps on to the Prime and the silicon rubber layer enfolds everything. Spend thirty seconds making sure the tabs are seated in the slots and you are finished. Installation takes less than a minute.
The Screen protector is great, I didn't bother removing my old screen protector before putting it in the gumdrop, and there's really no need. The screen works perfectly through both layers. I didn’t notice any diminution of image quality or responsiveness .
Silicon rubber tends to be tacky and pick up lint like a magnet. I was pleasantly surprised by the texture of the Gumdrop, it's not nearly as tacky as I have come to expect silicon rubber too be, the texture of the rubber is quite smooth, and I really don't expect to see it picking up lint like it's on sale. The case is HEAVILY molded however in almost a tire tread pattern, the treads make picking up and handling the Prime very sure, I don't feel like I am going to drop it, and the extra girth makes the tablet easier to hold.
All ports, including the MicroSD port are accessible by prying up little rubber flaps. The flaps fit into molded tabs in the poly carbonate front piece. If I had to rate them on a scale of 1-10, 1 being very easy to lift and 10 being very difficult to accidentally dislodge, I'd say they are about a 4.
Also worth noting, you cannot use the KB dock with the Gumdrop case in place, and the front polycarbonate part of the case does interfere with your thumbs hitting the spacebar when typing on the soft KB with the device completely flat on a table or your lap. Elevate the upper edge of the device an inch or so and the problem goes away.
In terms of protection, I would have to rate the case, as very protective of the device, say 7.5 on a scale of 1-10. Everyone is different in their expectations, but I expect the case to add excellent impact protection and good casual splash protection. It's not going to add any structural strength to the Prime, but I feel the device itself is pretty rigid, so I don't worry much about that. With the protection comes a significant increase in girth and weight, and here is where I think some people will probably get heartburn. Again, this is a case of different expectations and purposes I travel a LOT on the job, I bought a 64Gb Prime because I wanted a Tegra3 Hotrod with a lot of storage to replace my laptop, MP3 player and Kindle. The fact that it's very thin and somewhat light, really didn't even come into consideration for me. If thin and light is a big consideration for you and you use your tablet in a fairly controlled environment then this case probably isn’t your cup of tea. If on the other hand, like me, you drag the thing all over the country, weekly, and use it everywhere from planes trains and automobiles, and are looking to add some heavy duty protection then the Gumdrop case is a great option, and I think right now it's the only option for the Prime. At $59 plus $7 shipping, the price of admission is pretty salty. But when you compare it to the cost of replacing your investment, then it starts to look a lot more reasonable.
Hope this is helpful to anyone considering one of these cases.
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The Prime itself is no lightweight, and the Gumdrop case probably weighs half what the Prime does.
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As 10" tablets go, I would disagree.
I would disagree as well for the weight of the Prime. Also, the BOX ITSELF has instructions on how to assemble the unit inside of the case. This case is SPECTACULAR for the price as it protects every aspect of your device. I, personally, have two cases, one business( a Roocase Folio) and then also I have the new version of the Gumdrop case for when I am out hiking(yes, I bring Optimus with me in to the woods) and when I am out having fun.
I have to agree that the cost of the case is worth protecting your investment.

GMYLE Nexus 6 Wallet Case Review (with pics!!!)

I couldn't find much information on this case, so I went ahead and bought one. It was only $6.99 on Amazon so if I hated it I wouldn't be out much money. Please excuse the quality of the pictures. They were taken with my Note 3....
Here's a link to the case on Amazon if you want one:
http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-...1442870153&sr=8-3&keywords=GMYLE+nexus+6+case
PLEASE NOTE:
I am NOT affiliated with GMYLE at all!!! I'm just trying to post some useful info for my fellow Nexus 6 owners that may be on the fence about this case.
First impressions:
The packaging was pretty uninspiring. It was in a cheap plastic bag with some GMYLE branding. Upon removal it felt very cheap and low quality, but what do you expect for $7? The piece that holds the phone felt pretty thin and flimsy and I was worried about cracking it when inserting my phone. After getting my phone in safely, I realized how much bulk this added to the phone. It feels twice as big and requires two hands to use safely. The cutouts in the case lined up properly for the buttons, headphone jack, microphone, USB port, etc.
Looks:
This case looks classy as hell. The world map design looks a lot cooler and than the plain brown design in my opinion.
Features:
The ID, credit card, and money slots are very handy, but after transferring the contents of my wallet (ID, three cards, and a five dollar bill) the case was about twice as thick as before and barely fit in my pocket. I watch a lot of movies on my phone so the stand feature is very handy.
Phone protection:
This case feels like it'll protect my phone from short drops onto carpet or the rubber floor at the gym. For drops onto concrete, hardwood, or tile I don't think it'l perform as well as my Ringke Max and may result in a cracked screen or dents/scratches.
Complaints:
There was a glue like substance on the "spine" of the case that wouldn't come off. Rubbing on it just discolored the fake leather and didn't phase the glue at all. The plastic bit that holds my phone feels very thin and like it will break if I try to remove my phone. If I use the flash while taking a picture it "bounces" off of the cutout in the case and causes a blur around the edges of the picture.
Conclusion:
This is a VERY nice wallet case for the money. It even comes with a one year warranty! I've only had it for a few days, but I like it a lot so far. I'll update this thread when/if this case falls apart. If you have any questions post them and I'll do my best to answer them.
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The % of people that gave it a 3 or less is 43%. Not exactly confidence inspiring.
For those with $45 to spend on a wallet case, here's the real deal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/genuine-rea...ury-premium-/381110007692?hash=item58bbed378c
wolfen69 said:
The % of people that gave it a 3 or less is 43%. Not exactly confidence inspiring.
For those with $45 to spend on a wallet case, here's the real deal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/genuine-rea...ury-premium-/381110007692?hash=item58bbed378c
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This is by no means a long term or high quality case, so the low ratings are understandable. I bought it just because the world map design looks boss and the stand feature is handy for watching movies.
To be honest I'm thinking about ditching this case. The flap is annoying, it barely fits in my pocket, and I have to remove my phone from the case if I want to take a picture with the flash.
The map pattern looks good for the low price, is it heavy? I don't want to add too much weight to the phone
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The map pattern looks good for the low price, is it heavy? I don't want to add too much weight to the phone
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I have no idea of the exact weight, but it's definitely not light. It adds a noticeable amount of weight to the phone.
I got this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00STQD9PU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
While I like the idea of having everything in one piece, it does add a significant amount of heft and weight to it, especially since it's a bi-fold wallet. I still use it occasionally.
I had the GMYLE case for a few weeks (plain brown, before worldmap was released), and I loved it. Combining the phone with wallet was pretty awesome. My main gripe with the case was that over time, small parts of the phone case part (plastic) would chip off, eventually to the point where the case would no longer hold my phone. Before this, I had the Spigen wallet case, which wasn't bad, just the magnet strap thing was getting a lot of wear (always hitting my pocket on the way in).
Now I am using the Vena that jbr05ki posted. I like it a lot. The magnet seems more durable than the Spigen one, and the tri-fold design is nice to have. Overall, I would prefer the GMYLE due to the strapless design, if only the phone case part of it was made of TPU.
*EDIT* Also, forgot to mention that I have had two glass screen protectors, and using the wallet cases seemed to crack both of them...not sure why though, since I put the phone in my front pocket and not my back...
jbr05ki said:
I got this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00STQD9PU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
While I like the idea of having everything in one piece, it does add a significant amount of heft and weight to it, especially since it's a bi-fold wallet. I still use it occasionally.
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I wanted a REALLY slim wallet case, so I went for the Nilkin sparkle black on Amazon. At $15 USD, it was cheaper than the $40 leather alternative that caught my eye...
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