Guys, does anyone know if anodized cases are available just like for the apple phones.?
For it to be anodized, you mean you're looking for an aluminum case?
https://www.amazon.ca/Feitenn-Tempered-Reduction-Dust-Proof-Protective/dp/B09L87V3M1
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For it to be anodized, you mean you're looking for an aluminum case?
https://www.amazon.ca/Feitenn-Tempered-Reduction-Dust-Proof-Protective/dp/B09L87V3M1
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Pretty nice sturdy case but it say the 'protective cover' for the screen is NOT tempered glass! Notta BIG deal but if the polyurethane cover is well attached, you may need to cut it close with an exacto razor knife. I had to with a mil-spec poetic HD case. For $50 it should come with tempered glass, ffs. Let us know how it goes if u get it!
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For it to be anodized, you mean you're looking for an aluminum case?
https://www.amazon.ca/Feitenn-Tempered-Reduction-Dust-Proof-Protective/dp/B09L87V3M1
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Yes, but without the back protection, a cover which surrounds
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Pretty nice sturdy case but it say the 'protective cover' for the screen is NOT tempered glass! Notta BIG deal but if the polyurethane cover is well attached, you may need to cut it close with an exacto razor knife. I had to with a mil-spec poetic HD case. For $50 it should come with tempered glass, ffs. Let us know how it goes if u get it!
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Tempered glass
I find it hard to believe that putting your phone in a metal sarcophagus wouldn't impact cell reception. dbrands Damascus vinyl even impacts signal (minimally) and that's just a tiny sliver of metallic foil.
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I find it hard to believe that putting your phone in a metal sarcophagus wouldn't impact cell reception. dbrands Damascus vinyl even impacts signal (minimally) and that's just a tiny sliver of metallic foil.
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Well believe it. There's no metal where the antennas are. Plus, to actually BLOCK RF requires an electrical connection to ground.
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Well believe it. There's no metal where the antennas are. Plus, to actually BLOCK RF requires an electrical connection to ground.
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I'll take your word on it not blocking the antennas, haven't had a Pixel since 3XL.
I'm not going to get into an argument over the last bit and am not responding further but that is entirely false. Tell that to a Faraday cage.
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I'm looking at an installed Otterbox Defender, and I'm disturbed to see the plastic sheet is cut way too low on the screen, around the earpiece. The shape of the black plastic shell alone is sufficently large enough to clear the sensors/ffc/speaker. There was no need for them to die cut the screen too. This creates a literal pocket for dirt to collect against the screen. Is that how they all are? That's an unforgivable flaw.
-TM
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I'm looking at an installed Otterbox Defender, and I'm disturbed to see the plastic sheet is cut way too low on the screen, around the earpiece. The shape of the black plastic shell alone is sufficently large enough to clear the sensors/ffc/speaker. There was no need for them to die cut the screen too. This creates a literal pocket for dirt to collect against the screen. Is that how they all are? That's an unforgivable flaw.
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Yes sir, the case was designed that way. Returned mine for that reason.
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Yes sir, the case was designed that way. Returned mine for that reason.
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What a stunningly foolish design. All the had to do was glue $0.005 worth of thin fabric between the plastic (doesn't matter since the LCD isn't there) and that would protect the entire front, plus the speaker.
I'm thinking of getting some really light fabric, coating it with silicone, and pressing it in place. Shouldn't affect speaker quality, silicone is soft so no chance of glass damage, and it would essentially waterproof (to a degree of course) the entire front.
The commuter screen protector sucks too. It was flawless for the EVO, but doesn't fit the 3d right
It fits my screen just fine.
The only thing that doesn't fit is the top part of the silicone casing. Everything else is super.
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The commuter screen protector sucks too. It was flawless for the EVO, but doesn't fit the 3d right
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It fits my screen just fine.
The only thing that doesn't fit is the top part of the silicone casing. Everything else is super.
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Hmm...are you sure you're not talking about the Commuter?
Could be worst....the guys over in the sensation forum are crying because otterbox isnt making them a case lol
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Hmm...are you sure you're not talking about the Commuter?
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That would be why he replied to someone elses post about the Commuter
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I'm looking at an installed Otterbox Defender, and I'm disturbed to see the plastic sheet is cut way too low on the screen, around the earpiece. The shape of the black plastic shell alone is sufficently large enough to clear the sensors/ffc/speaker. There was no need for them to die cut the screen too. This creates a literal pocket for dirt to collect against the screen. Is that how they all are? That's an unforgivable flaw.
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Couldn't agree more. I see this as a huge design mistake.
I saw this too, but I really did not think much of it. I guess there is no such thing as a perfect case.
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Put a full screen protector on it before case and its fine love mine no issues love it no dust issues.
That's the way the case was made no issues.
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Couldn't agree more. I see this as a huge design mistake.
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I returned it to Best Buy, and got the Platinum Series - 2-in-1 Covert Convertible Case for HTC (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...18353391762&skuId=2809635&st=evo 3d&cp=2&lp=3). I haven't decided if I'm keeping it yet though.
When I returned it, I feared getting a hard time since technically it was open (even there are no seals on the box) but as soon as I briefly showed the guy the top of the case, where it's cut too low, he was absolutely shocked and said "that looks like it was designed to collect grit and be suicide for your screen" and happily exchanged it.
And yeah, you can (and should I guess) use a screen protector too, but it's just so silly for a case that was designed to be the toughest, most rugged thing to have such a glaring vulnerability. I'd rather they addressed that, than put time and effort into putting a plug over something else. I'd rather get my 2D/3D switch dirty if it meant they would have focused more effort on the most important thing - the screen. And given how tightly and accurately the plastic case fits, why did they have to make the hole for the proximity/speaker/ffc so sloppy and loose? They could have cut that thing out with submilimeter accuracy, and it would have fit great, since there is no need for wobble-room/slop when that case otherwise fits so perfectly.
The Defender does feel very nice in hand though, very solid, and I loved the silicone they used. Had a wonderful feel, not the usual tacky silicone you see in "gel" cases or whatever you call them.
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I returned it to Best Buy, and got the Platinum Series - 2-in-1 Covert Convertible Case for HTC (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...18353391762&skuId=2809635&st=evo 3d&cp=2&lp=3). I haven't decided if I'm keeping it yet though.
When I returned it, I feared getting a hard time since technically it was open (even there are no seals on the box) but as soon as I briefly showed the guy the top of the case, where it's cut too low, he was absolutely shocked and said "that looks like it was designed to collect grit and be suicide for your screen" and happily exchanged it.
And yeah, you can (and should I guess) use a screen protector too, but it's just so silly for a case that was designed to be the toughest, most rugged thing to have such a glaring vulnerability. I'd rather they addressed that, than put time and effort into putting a plug over something else. I'd rather get my 2D/3D switch dirty if it meant they would have focused more effort on the most important thing - the screen. And given how tightly and accurately the plastic case fits, why did they have to make the hole for the proximity/speaker/ffc so sloppy and loose? They could have cut that thing out with submilimeter accuracy, and it would have fit great, since there is no need for wobble-room/slop when that case otherwise fits so perfectly.
The Defender does feel very nice in hand though, very solid, and I loved the silicone they used. Had a wonderful feel, not the usual tacky silicone you see in "gel" cases or whatever you call them.
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I checked the case ur talkin about out felt flimsy compared to the defender also less protection otter box defender takes the cake there. I didn't like the gay flap they had on the convert to cover the camera lens wait for ballistic to.come out with there case if your wanting a tank.
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I checked the case ur talkin about out felt flimsy compared to the defender also less protection otter box defender takes the cake there. I didn't like the gay flap they had on the convert to cover the camera lens wait for ballistic to.come out with there case if your wanting a tank.
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Yeah, I agree. But for me, the best case I ever had for my Evo4G was the Seidio Surface (or BB rebranded equivalent). My plan was to get an ultrarugged case for those days I'm working outside in the field (haha, literally) and the Surface for regular daily use. So that's why the Convert case sorta fits both bills. But I agree, for someone that needs extreme protection daily, the Convert isn't as good as others like the Defender.
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Yeah, I agree. But for me, the best case I ever had for my Evo4G was the Seidio Surface (or BB rebranded equivalent). My plan was to get an ultrarugged case for those days I'm working outside in the field (haha, literally) and the Surface for regular daily use. So that's why the Convert case sorta fits both bills. But I agree, for someone that needs extreme protection daily, the Convert isn't as good as others like the Defender.
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Hope it works out for u man. I liked the feel of the otter box more then the seidio convert re branded heard some bad things about how flimsy it was checked it out at best buy didn't really seem as sexy as defender . I think ballistic would be good just that thing is a freaking tank. hope u have good luck with finding a case man.
Yeah, I quickly noticed the dust issue there too, but hey, compared to the bubbles that inevitably arise with stick-on screen protectors? I'll take it. I was able to get a swiffer cloth underneath the gap and managed to rid some of the dust that way. The only other option I might consider, if it becomes a real issue later on, is to poke a piece of a feather duster under the protector and gently swab it every so often. FYI- If you use the plastic clip while in your pocket (With the screen facing the backside of the clip), then it won't pick-up that much dust.
Other than the aforementioned, this case is everything I really ever wanted in a protective shell. I love the lens covers, screen protector, double layer of hard/soft protection, and how it fits the device like a glove. I think we can always find an issue with something if we look hard enough, but this thing rocks.
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Yeah, I quickly noticed the dust issue there too, but hey, compared to the bubbles that inevitably arise with stick-on screen protectors? I'll take it. I was able to get a swiffer cloth underneath the gap and managed to rid some of the dust that way. The only other option I might consider, if it becomes a real issue later on, is to poke a piece of a feather duster under the protector and gently swab it every so often. FYI- If you use the plastic clip while in your pocket (With the screen facing the backside of the clip), then it won't pick-up that much dust.
Other than the aforementioned, this case is everything I really ever wanted in a protective shell. I love the lens covers, screen protector, double layer of hard/soft protection, and how it fits the device like a glove. I think we can always find an issue with something if we look hard enough, but this thing rocks.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150623970249&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 put this on before the case and ur good to go no dust works great for me in the garage where I work on the shop floor mechanic
Just get a Zagg and pull the plastic piece off the Otterbox..
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Just get a Zagg and pull the plastic piece off the Otterbox..
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LOL if u use zagg don't put to much solution on the protector or u will get water damage on the screen don't know hoe well these screens are sealed og EVO had ****ty glass sealing the screen was never glued all the way around .
So we all like our protective cases... and I agree I think for the average person some type of tpu case or any case that provides some drop security is good. Your basically just looking to save the body of the phone... which i would think could be achieved pretty easily without getting the bigger bulky cases.. like UAG.. Otterbox etc.. if your working 20 feet up i'd say go for it.. otherwise.. why? wouldn't say a slim armor.. or just a slimmer designed case that has a better fit in your pocket do the deed just as well from a normal head to ground drop? I wouldn't think a slimmer case could achieve this easily (I'm not saying i'm right)...
Now for the part we all love.. the screen... so many people get cases.... practically everyone.. but most people tend to not guard the screen the way we should.. I personally believe this is where the money should be spent.. getting a good iloome glass protector or another alternative that will seriously protect the screen from a head drop to concrete etc... at least up your chances substantially from the screen being destroyed....
That is my amateur stance.... now this is why i start the thread.. because the UAG looks nice and very protective... but it adds (excessive?) bulk? couldn't a slim armor or another choice (place good slim protective case here please lol) and as far as my eye can see you can get the iloome flex for a great price.. which i think is a must.. not necessarily the brand but the protector.... so maybe someone can throw something in on a case to save from drops that is quality but slim... and hopefully this thread reminds someone to get a screen protector..... I'm just wondering if these cases are a bit of overkill considering the amount of bulk... and rather if a smaller footprint could basically acheive the same protection from. your normal 7 foot and down worst case scenario... thoughts? advice?
On my razrHD I used an Otterbox defender. So i've been looking around for something similar. But as the N3 already is a huge device to fit in your pocket, i wanted something more slim. The spigen neo wasn't available so I settled for the spigen bounce. I also added a screen protector film. Actually, if your phone drops, I doubt that any screen protector will help much. For me, the screen protector is more for little scratches you get when putting the device into your pocket, bag, or whatever else.
From my expirience, I really loved the silicone of my Otterbox. I could almost put my hand more than 45degrees without the phone slipping from my flat hand. I don't dare doing this with the spigen bounces TPU. Compared to the Otterbox, it's almost slippery.
But the Otterbox made the phone also even heavier than it was already. So i have plenty of reasons not to get a tough case. Instead I ordered a bamboo aluminum bumper. I love the looks,, I think it wont't add much weight and bulk and the back of the phone offers more grip than the spigens TPU and it's also replaceable which wasn't the case on my razr HD. Actually, the only one time I dropped my razr HD was when I was at home and had taken it out of its case to admire the slimness of the phone. Bummer. And I immediately had a scratch on one corner of the kevlar back.
So to sum it up, I plan on using a bumper because the sides of the phone cannot be replaced but the back of the N3 can. The screen won't make a difference with or without protector in my opinion, so I think it's more of a preference thing. I like the thought that I can just peel off the layer of plastic in case of minor scratches. The only last concern I have with my bumper is, that the "housing" of the camera seems to be aluminum which could get scratched because the phone will rest on the housings edge when laid down. The lens won't be affected because it will be angled to any flat surface, and I don't plan on laying my new toy on rough concrete or similar.
Wow. What a long post. But from reading the OP-post, I think it's all about sharing ones thoughts and experience so others can build on it. I hope you didn't mind reading all this.
Thanks but I think your getting screen protectors mixed up from the plastic junk ones two the glass ones that can save a screen... check out YouTube tests on tech 21 or iloome
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Thanks but I think your getting screen protectors mixed up from the plastic junk ones two the glass ones that can save a screen... check out YouTube tests on tech 21 or iloome
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Possibly true, but there'll always be that one little sharp edge the screen drops on so that it gets shattered. And with a screen this big, the likelyhood it's falling "butterside down" is pretty high. Anyway, I'm ok with my screenprotector like it is and I try to be careful not to drop my phone
The most drops I heard of so far was with people who used pouches. The pouch protects as long as the phone is in, but it usually drops down when exerted from the pouch. So I think it may be the same with any other case. Like it was with my razr HD. i never dropped it while it was in the Otterbox. Just the only one time I wanted to use it without my Otterbox.
I quite honestly don't ever see any hard materials landing on my screen, but I do like glass protectors due to the smooth texture and scratch resistance.
I currently use a slim armor and I wouldn't trust it as much as I would if I had an UAG on it even though the slim armor isn't actually that slim...
Kawaisa said:
I quite honestly don't ever see any hard materials landing on my screen, but I do like glass protectors due to the smooth texture and scratch resistance.
I currently use a slim armor and I wouldn't trust it as much as I would if I had an UAG on it even though the slim armor isn't actually that slim...
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Thanks. Probably go with the uag sadly.. it seems the best all around case though sadly has designer flaws
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Thanks. Probably go with the uag sadly.. it seems the best all around case though sadly has designer flaws
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From all my research it seems the best protection for the Note 3 is:
MIME Feather Glass protector
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Polycarbonate Bumper.
What...Why?!?!
Well, first of all the Note 3 has a more sensitive active digitizer and I think the capacitive sensor's been bumped up a notch.
What that means is you can use screen protectors made of glass to give the screen the extra protection it needs.
These are usually VERY protective, and if given the right conditions should last the length of the phone's lifetime (usually 2 years).
The MIME Feather is the THINNEST glass protector available, sitting at 0.15mm its not that much thicker than plastic screen protectors.
Being the thinnest it should be the weakest of the glass protectors, but like I said since glass protectors are REALLY protective it will be more than enough.
And another point to make, this uses the best materials and machining available. Its just a step up, technologically wise, than the cheap 3mm ones.
So it can actually take a beating as much as those cheap 3.3mm glass protectors (which also tank hits, and brush off scratches as nothing).
For $32... its an expensive investment, but being a one off, its probably worth it.
Bumpers.
Is it weird that the Antenna-gate scandal left us with something genius?
Having a bumper which is scratch resistant, shock proof, temperature proof, and just hands down awesome is just... awesome.
I personally don't like bumpers because I feel like they don't protect the phone's front and back-- the truth is they do.
Having a bumper which sits mostly flush on the sides ...BUT protrudes out from the front and rear angles of the phone is magic.
It means dropping the phone will ALWAYS land on the bumper, and shock absorbed, dint free, scratch prevented.
And bumping your phone will ALMOST always ding the bumper.
What this means is a good, high quality bumper can put less "FAT" on your device and still provide the same protection.
I'm all for efficiency.
And why polycarbonate/VaporMG and not Aluminium or Metal?
It doesn't matter what type of metal you have, surrounding the perimeter of the device creates some sort of "force field" a phenomenon known as Faraday Cage.
An expensive metal bumper made by a reputable company will drop ~1 bar of signal, I'm not sure if NFC and Bluetooth are affected. On top of this, not all metals are the same.
Some are poor shock conductors, and won't really protect your phone.
While TPU can get the job done, its not 100% environment/weather proof. Something like a high quality Polycarbonate (think Nikkon DSLR camera housing) will last longer than your device's lifetime, feel great/grippy, and be as protective. Leather isn't a good choice here simply because its not very sturdy (when its just a thin bumper) and won't be able to absorb as much force as these plastics and amorphous metals. Wood seems like a good candidate... good luck in finding the right tree and the right lumberjack!
In conclusion, a very thin glass protector, and a sturdy plastic bumper.
Together they'll absorb almost all the bumps, nicks, and scratches your phone will experience in its lifetime of normal use.
To get better protection, you can always dial up to a 3mm glass protector and a full-case made of TPU/Glass-Metal/Leather, but I honestly don't think it adds as much protection as it adds bulk !
To get maximum protection for those of you who work in construction on skyscrapers... get a really expensive and thick plastic case. Probably one that has a front cover too. Something not far from Otterbox/Griffin/CaseMate/Lifeproof/Seidio/etc cases. Some of these should survive a car driving over it. Meanwhile lads, enjoy wearing a purse to carry your new blunt-force weapon.
Thank you for reading, and be careful out there : l
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I quite honestly don't ever see any hard materials landing on my screen, but I do like glass protectors due to the smooth texture and scratch resistance.
I currently use a slim armor and I wouldn't trust it as much as I would if I had an UAG on it even though the slim armor isn't actually that slim...
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Well, maybe my wording was a little off, which is why I used the "butterside down" example. I meant that if your phone drops and it drops with the screen side down, there'll always be a sharp edge close by or a stone on the ground that just sits there and waits for a phone screen to fall onto it
I also never had any sharp objects falling on my screen so far :silly:
Sorry if I expressed myself incorrectly.
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From all my research it seems the best protection for the Note 3 is:
MIME Feather Glass protector
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Polycarbonate Bumper.
What...Why?!?!
Well, first of all the Note 3 has a more sensitive active digitizer and I think the capacitive sensor's been bumped up a notch.
What that means is you can use screen protectors made of glass to give the screen the extra protection it needs.
These are usually VERY protective, and if given the right conditions should last the length of the phone's lifetime (usually 2 years).
The MIME Feather is the THINNEST glass protector available, sitting at 0.15mm its not that much thicker than plastic screen protectors.
Being the thinnest it should be the weakest of the glass protectors, but like I said since glass protectors are REALLY protective it will be more than enough.
And another point to make, this uses the best materials and machining available. Its just a step up, technologically wise, than the cheap 3mm ones.
So it can actually take a beating as much as those cheap 3.3mm glass protectors (which also tank hits, and brush off scratches as nothing).
For $32... its an expensive investment, but being a one off, its probably worth it.
Bumpers.
Is it weird that the Antenna-gate scandal left us with something genius?
Having a bumper which is scratch resistant, shock proof, temperature proof, and just hands down awesome is just... awesome.
I personally don't like bumpers because I feel like they don't protect the phone's front and back-- the truth is they do.
Having a bumper which sits mostly flush on the sides ...BUT protrudes out from the front and rear angles of the phone is magic.
It means dropping the phone will ALWAYS land on the bumper, and shock absorbed, dint free, scratch prevented.
And bumping your phone will ALMOST always ding the bumper.
What this means is a good, high quality bumper can put less "FAT" on your device and still provide the same protection.
I'm all for efficiency.
And why polycarbonate/VaporMG and not Aluminium or Metal?
It doesn't matter what type of metal you have, surrounding the perimeter of the device creates some sort of "force field" a phenomenon known as Faraday Cage.
An expensive metal bumper made by a reputable company will drop ~1 bar of signal, I'm not sure if NFC and Bluetooth are affected. On top of this, not all metals are the same.
Some are poor shock conductors, and won't really protect your phone.
While TPU can get the job done, its not 100% environment/weather proof. Something like a high quality Polycarbonate (think Nikkon DSLR camera housing) will last longer than your device's lifetime, feel great/grippy, and be as protective. Leather isn't a good choice here simply because its not very sturdy (when its just a thin bumper) and won't be able to absorb as much force as these plastics and amorphous metals. Wood seems like a good candidate... good luck in finding the right tree and the right lumberjack!
In conclusion, a very thin glass protector, and a sturdy plastic bumper.
Together they'll absorb almost all the bumps, nicks, and scratches your phone will experience in its lifetime of normal use.
To get better protection, you can always dial up to a 3mm glass protector and a full-case made of TPU/Glass-Metal/Leather, but I honestly don't think it adds as much protection as it adds bulk !
To get maximum protection for those of you who work in construction on skyscrapers... get a really expensive and thick plastic case. Probably one that has a front cover too. Something not far from Otterbox/Griffin/CaseMate/Lifeproof/Seidio/etc cases. Some of these should survive a car driving over it. Meanwhile lads, enjoy wearing a purse to carry your new blunt-force weapon.
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This was what i was going for.. thank you for the information.. what bumper do you use if u don't mind me asking?
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This was what i was going for.. thank you for the information.. what bumper do you use if u don't mind me asking?
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For now I've got this combo:
3mm Explosion Proof Glass
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181250089468?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Black Matte Slim Bumper
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141097547867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Next combo:
MIME Feather Glass
http://mimeusa.com/product/galaxy-note-3-feather-glass-tempered-glass-screen-protector/
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Clear TPU Kickstand Case
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Hey, so this a thread i decided to carry over here from the Nexus 5 forum. I've recently switched to the XZU and am definitely loving the build quality and the feel of the device. I try using it from time to time without the case but I'm also pretty concerned about how fragile it is due to its size and slimness. So I'm curious how are you guys using your devices? Does the risk of damaging it outweighs the unwanted bulk of a case for you?
Yes the risk does outweigh.but I can't blame. You for not wanting
To use a protective case for it. Because it hides the true sleekness
Of this beast but it comes. Down to personal Preference I just ordered two cases for it and one of them is a nillkin and the other is a vertical
Leather pouch with the swivel belt clip
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Yes the risk does outweigh.but I can't blame. You for not wanting
To use a protective case for it. Because it hides the true sleekness
Of this beast but it comes. Down to personal Preference I just ordered two cases for it and one of them is a nillkin and the other is a vertical
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It sucks that there aren't that many quality cases for the XZU down where I live. And even when I do find its usually the cheap generic ones. I had bought the Nillkin fresh series which didn't fit well and felt cheap. Then bought another generic fake leather case which doesn't seem to be holding up too well either. I think I might just order one of those Love Mei aluminum bumpers.
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It sucks that there aren't that many quality cases for the XZU down where I live. And even when I do find its usually the cheap generic ones. I had bought the Nillkin fresh series which didn't fit well and felt cheap. Then bought another generic fake leather case which doesn't seem to be holding up too well either. I think I might just order one of those Love Mei aluminum bumpers.
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I have a glass protector in front and plastic on the back then to carry around I do use a case but when at home, I prefer to hold it naked (the phone!).
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I have a glass protector in front and plastic on the back then to carry around I do use a case but when at home, I prefer to hold it naked (the phone!).
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If youre holding the " phone" naked then be sure to keep your hands dry as its quite slippery [emoji1] also I do the same with my phone when at home just worried the top and bottom rails paint is coming off from constantly removing the case as it's made of plastic.
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I have a glass protector in front and plastic on the back then to carry around I do use a case but when at home, I prefer to hold it naked (the phone!).
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If youre holding the " phone" naked then be sure to keep your hands dry as its quite slippery [emoji1] also I do the same with my phone when at home just worried the top and bottom rails paint is coming off from constantly removing the case as it's made of plastic.
Have you placed the front glass screen protector ontop of the ASF?
Those who are using this phone naked please be careful.
I was using it naked for a while and I am very careful with my devices but
unfortunately it slipped out of my hand and hit hard floor. Luckily there is only a slight scuff in the right corner.
I am now using a case.
bushako said:
If youre holding the " phone" naked then be sure to keep your hands dry as its quite slippery [emoji1] also I do the same with my phone when at home just worried the top and bottom rails paint is coming off from constantly removing the case as it's made of plastic.
Have you placed the front glass screen protector ontop of the ASF?
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Yes on top of it. I did not want to remove anything
I was wondering if there are any good bumber cases for Z2.
Rubberised, aluminium etc etc. It just has to look and feel goodand also protect the phone from falls and stuff. I tried searching on Flipkart, Amazon etc but wasn't sure about the quality of those aluminium bumper cases. If anyone who've tried them can clear my doubts, let alone suggest me one. Thanks
I came to my this a week ago, aluminum, It seems very durable nice and comfortable
>> http://m.ebay.com/itm/391438666896?varId=660635651091&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&_mwBanner=1
Personally I use one of these (see link) from AliExpress. Not the same buyer I used but they are in there if you look for slightly cheaper. This case has a screw to keep the bumper on and my phone has survived MANY drops AND also was run over by a car! Still working though I was also using front and back tempered glass protectors, also my proximity sensor is bust, but took the pressure of the car and front screen survived. I put it down to this lock tight metal bumper.
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32341704788.html
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I personally use CASE-MATE products.
I am using a bumper case i got from ebay last year. Works and i love it.
talkativetaurus said:
I am using a bumper case i got from ebay last year. Works and i love it.
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Which one??
hamzxoxo said:
Which one??
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https://m.ebay.in/itm/Luxury-Thin-M...Case-Cover-Sony-Xperia-Z2-D6502-/121756088724
This one. And i m thinking to buy one more. Personally i have not been able to find a good cover case hence i started using this bumper case and it lks good too. It covers the phone as well as doesnt cover it completely which normally gives bad look. So i m happy. This is from India i suppose, maybe u can find the same one from ebay.com
I've ordered this one from eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181382109246
Only 2 GBP, hard matte black rubberized plastic plus a cutout for magnetic charger.
The sellers down to his last one.
Looking at the other case mentioned above I guess the one I've ordered isn't a bumper case as the o/p suggested.
rubiicon59 said:
Looking at the other case mentioned above I guess the one I've ordered isn't a bumper case as the o/p suggested.
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Lol, I'm currently using the exact same case.
hamzxoxo said:
Lol, I'm currently using the exact same case.
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Nice. Considering its cheap price how do you rate it?
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Nice. Considering its cheap price how do you rate it?
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7/10 i guess, it's not that protective but gets the job done
Thanks. I'm going to use this case as a car windscreen mount by adapting a Nokia CR-120 mount and gluing this case to it.
I've made several in the past for each phone I've had and they work really well.
rubiicon59 said:
Thanks. I'm going to use this case as a car windscreen mount by adapting a Nokia CR-120 mount and gluing this case to it.
I've made several in the past for each phone I've had and they work really well.
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That's great actually.
all metallic bumpers degrade the signal's strength
morfeas-dsl- said:
all metallic bumpers degrade the signal's strength
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Not necessarily. It depends what part of the phone the aluminum covers. Some only cover the outer perimeter and shouldn't make any difference to signal strength.
rubiicon59 said:
Not necessarily. It depends what part of the phone the aluminum covers. Some only cover the outer perimeter and shouldn't make any difference to signal strength.
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yes necessarily ! what you mean is "not at the same degree" . When you put metal all way around your phone you create the Faraday cage phenomenon which leads to degraded signal . If that is 10% or 40% it really depends but i wouldnt risk it. Just buy a plastic or leather one
Lmao
Well I have a silicon based bumper for Z2 and it fits quite well, although the side buttons become little tighter to operate.
https://m.snapdeal.com/product/cnc-soft-silicon-plastic-bumper/634816754450
This type of bumper is also available on aliexpress I guess.
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Any good rubber bumpers with the hole for the magnetic charger?
So I've tried in excess of 10 cases for my S8. The fact that I bought them on Amazon made the process long and tedious. I've tried 4 from Spigen and several no name brands. The latest one I've tried is the official sillicone case. It's great but too sticky and any dust or lint sticks to it solidly.
When I had an S7 I had a case I absolutely loved, this one:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0...ge_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=androidcent08-20
Unfortunately, they don't make it for the S8 (yet they do for the Note 8 which is frustrating).
Anyhow, does anyone which case can be the equivalent of the one above? I want a hard-ish case, with at least the bottom uncovered but ideally the buttons as well, rubberized back and dark if not black. That's it.
Thanks!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y98H8C7
joe3681 said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y98H8C7
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Oh that does look like a good one. Have you used it? If that point design is not rubbery but rather plastic it's going to be annoying to hold. Plus that lack of a slight lip on front worries me.
Prosis said:
Oh that does look like a good one. Have you used it? If that point design is not rubbery but rather plastic it's going to be annoying to hold. Plus that lack of a slight lip on front worries me.
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I use that one. It's got a rubber coating to it. Slim cases like that aren't meant for protection. No lip doesn't bother me as I have a glass protector.
joe3681 said:
I use that one. It's got a rubber coating to it. Slim cases like that aren't meant for protection. No lip doesn't bother me as I have a glass protector.
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Oh I thought that being hard it would protect. OK then thanks!