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I've searched and strangely not found a thorough thread about the LG Quickview cover. It seems very well made, and I really liked the design on the OEM Samsung S3 covers, which seems comparable.
My question to you guys who have it is, does it feel bigger, is it annoying to have on, and does it make the phone less slippery and easier to hold?
Thank you for your replies
I have the case. It does feel pretty well made.
as for you questions: It doesn't feel bigger. It is nearly the exact same size as the phone without the case. It's not annoying to me to have the case on, but your preference may be different. If you think the back of the phone is slippery already then the case won't really help. The back of the quickview case feels pretty much exactly the same as the back of the phone normally. Although, It doesn't show fingerprints as bad.
The only issue I have with the case is that: sometimes when I have the screen cover flipped back while using my phone for a long period of time, the cover doesn't want to stay on the screen. It will slightly raise up and cause the screen to come on.
Also, I've only had the case for about a month, so I can't really say how the flip screen cover holds up long term, even though it seems solid as of right now.
oh yeah, Also this case does not provide great protection from drops, it will slip right out of the case. It's not the tightest fit. Overall, it's a pretty good case for minimal protection and a slim look.
Thank you for taking the time to reply to me! I'm still on the fence about it, since it's pretty expensive. but it sounds good.
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Bought it same time as the phone. Amazingly thin and doesn't impede touch at the margins of screen like most snap on cases. Best case I ever owned, hands down. Spendy, yes, but I don't regret paying. It's only basic drop protection but excellent against scrapes and scratches.
The hard plastic back is basically identical in finish to the international phone but the flipper front is grippy textured vinyl on the outside and microfiber on the inside. Flipped over 180 degrees, the microfiber is against your hand and is really easy to hold. Closed and face down, it becomes slip resistant on smooth surfaces.
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I ditched mine after the first drop. I couldn't believe the phone just popped out. Only protected it for the first hit.
Hi. I have the quickview case which comes with the phone, bought it during promotion period. I love this casing, especially with the auto screen on/off function. It does not feel annoying at all. It offers screen protection when the phone is in the pocket since I don't like screen protection film. The way I hold the phone with this casing is by grabbing it at the window opening with my left index and thumb while the other three fingers hold the back of the phone so this way I don't have to fold the flip all the way back. I know it takes a little getting used to, but I find it very stable holding the phone this way.
btw, I'm from Singapore and this is my first post!
I bought one when I got the phone and returned it a day later. I thought it looked nice, but I hated the way it felt when you held it open. I felt like it was harder to hold. Also, I was very disappointed in how little function it has. Only a handful of apps will show notifications through it and they hardly do anything. Also, dust would form around the border of the window. I was very disappointed in it. I would not recommend it.
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Just received mine yesterday from Sprint, guess they sent them to those that ordered by phone also. Almost didn't even put it on though. Had been using a Diztronic case for the first week and do like it. The fit and finish of the Quickview case seems good, but not sure of protection from a fall. It is more comfortable than I thought it would be. I like the auto on and off, but you give up the long press volume button shortcuts. I did notice that now only the window part of the screen gets dirty which can be distracting. All in all I am liking it more than I thought I would but not sure which case I will use long term.
I'm still waiting on my "being Built" Moto Maker X Pure. Bamboo and black.
This phone having such customization potential, I'm curious what the majority of you are doing about cases. I've always used a case, but I want to show of my wood back and color choices.. and personally, I'm kind of hoping that it's tough enough to risk using naked daily.
What do you think?
Oh, and I'm likely to keep this for a long time and reselling is not something I'm worried about.
I would go with a clear case, still shows the wood and protects the phone.
I'm either going to get a transparent/translucent case or a good quality bumper. I ended up going for the soft back rather than the leather so I'm more likely to get the case.
Personally, wouldn't keep the phone naked. At the very least, use the provided bumper for some sort of protection.
Dan76 said:
I'm still waiting on my "being Built" Moto Maker X Pure. Bamboo and black.
This phone having such customization potential, I'm curious what the majority of you are doing about cases. I've always used a case, but I want to show of my wood back and color choices.. and personally, I'm kind of hoping that it's tough enough to risk using naked daily.
What do you think?
Oh, and I'm likely to keep this for a long time and reselling is not something I'm worried about.
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Right now I'm just using the included bumper and a clear skin on the back. It works, but I'll probably move to a clear case once more become available. The clear skin looks fairly good, but it does make the bamboo look a little too shiny.
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Right now I'm just using the included bumper and a clear skin on the back. It works, but I'll probably move to a clear case once more become available. The clear skin looks fairly good, but it does make the bamboo look a little too shiny.
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Where did you get the clear skin for the rear? How does it hold up on the curves of the device?
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Where did you get the clear skin for the rear? How does it hold up on the curves of the device?
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Xtremeguard... They're having like a 90% off sale. Its OK. Doesn't cover from edge to edge...which is fine, otherwise the bumper would probably peel it off. It will protect it from scratches for now though. Adds a little grip, but not as much as I had hoped.
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Xtremeguard... They're having like a 90% off sale. Its OK. Doesn't cover from edge to edge...which is fine, otherwise the bumper would probably peel it off. It will protect it from scratches for now though. Adds a little grip, but not as much as I had hoped.
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Cool. Thanks for the info and the quick reply.
Awesome, thank you all for the replies. I keep feeling like I won't enjoy the phone unless it's naked, but I know you're right about protection. I may do a clear case... or a rubber bumper when more are released. I saw this one from another post in a different forum: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0154AQ3QK...colid=MDU2I2LQJJCF&coliid=INJ1ZBZYSLR2L&psc=1 looks decent.
Dan76 said:
Awesome, thank you all for the replies. I keep feeling like I won't enjoy the phone unless it's naked, but I know you're right about protection. I may do a clear case... or a rubber bumper when more are released. I saw this one from another post in a different forum: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0154AQ3QK...colid=MDU2I2LQJJCF&coliid=INJ1ZBZYSLR2L&psc=1 looks decent.
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I had that case when I had my Nexus 6. I loved it. Felt great in the hand. That's what I was thinking of going with.
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I had that case when I had my Nexus 6. I loved it. Felt great in the hand. That's what I was thinking of going with.
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How pocketable was it with that case... difficult to get in and out?
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How pocketable was it with that case... difficult to get in and out?
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Ya, if I remember correctly it was a little difficult on the N6 but not terrible. I'd think it'd be OK on this phone.
I bought this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012Y81GXA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
It sais to preorder but i ordered it and it came in the mail already, dont know if they only made a few or something, you could always email the seller and ask.
Im extremely impressed with it. I bought it as a cheap case to put on till i have more options. My only criticism was that it was a little loose on the sides, so what did i do ? I boiled it! thats right, i looked it up online and people boil tpu cases to shrink them a little. I boiled it in water for 3 minutes. it fits alot more snug now, still not perfect but close enough
I went with an otterbox so my kids dont break my phone
FYI - I've had the included "bumper" on my MXPE almost continuously since I received it.
I removed the bumper yesterday and, to my dismay, found nicks/pits in the longer metal edges of the phone. It looks like the anodized coating has worn away to show the brighter metal beneath (I have the dark grey/titanium metal color). I also noticed upon receipt that there was a slight chip in the finish at the edge of the SIM card door.
Fortunately my MotoMaker re-do unit is on its way to me (decided to go with wood instead of soft-touch), but I'm somewhat disappointed with the robustness of the metal finish. I almost wonder if this is why the "bumper" was packaged with the phone - though it looks like it might've done more harm than good by trapping scratchy debris.
Bottom line - I usually carry my phone naked except with a glass screen protector, but I'm wondering if this MXPE is going to need at least an edge bumper.
(I haven't fully scoured the forums to see if this is a known problem, but I certainly hope the finish on my re-do unit is more durable.)
I'm going naked, I have moto care so I think I will go naked with this phone. So often cases seem to cause more wear than without so I will keep it "pure"
joshuadjohnson22 said:
I'm going naked, I have moto care so I think I will go naked with this phone. So often cases seem to cause more wear than without so I will keep it "pure"
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Im trying that too, but I am only a month in and I already am seeing spots on the back where it seems that the varnishing is being removed? Have you noticed this yourself?
See-through case, fits like a glove - not loose. The best combination for me personally, the phone is still 100% visible but protected to some degree. Also I find soft silicone cases add more grip to what would otherwise be a slippery phone.
I-blason clear case from Amazon. Very happy with it.
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I'm currently using the i-blason clear case as well, and I'll second it as good option. I had decent drop onto a hard surface over the weekend, and the phone was no worse for the wear. I also have the Casemate naked tough case coming as well, which should be even better. I'm someone that likes to have a variety of cases (although with this phone I'm probably going to stick with clear ones), so I will probably end up getting a bumper or two as well. I don't think the included bumper is quite as bad as a lot of people said it was, but it fits kind of loose and I can see it breaking with a good drop. As much as I enjoy going naked with the phone, I didn't get Moto care, and the wooden back I got is fairly slippery, and I don't trust myself not drop it occasionally.
I have noticed that the clear bumper that came with the phone has started to scratch the very edges of the rounded glass. I'm going naked now. I don't use screen protectors and generally don't use cases or bumpers. I've never had a problem with scratching my devices. I also never resell my phones (I usually gift them to family members, friends, etc.), so slight scratches aren't a deal breaker for me.
I love this phone in its bare form :good:
Hi all fellow Priv'ers
Just thought I'd share my experience now that I finally got the official smart flip case.
First impressions are it's a premium case, with real leather finish and doesn't bulk out the Priv too much and feels really nice to the touch.
What's really great about it is the 'smart' functionality, which basically means that when fitted and the case closed what you get is a square cut out on the front that displays the time etc. when the power switch is pressed and the case is closed. It also shows recent missed calls, emails, notifications, etc. on screen and allows you to flick up and view the details of the notifications without having to open the case, so very handy allowing you to quickly see what notification has come through. The case also has a cut out where the notification light is (top right) so that lights up still and is noticeable even with the case closed.
I paid around £25 GBP on Ebay for mine, from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/BRAN...0068&clkid=1598827080704154862&_qi=RTM2108002
The case retails for £45 GBP officially, so a bit of a bargain.
I can get some pics uploaded of it in action if anyone's interested as not seen anything posted anywhere else about the case.
FYI the plastic slider "hard" case is cheap plastic, it does fit the phone well but makes it too wide to fit into the leather slip-in pouch and personally I find it feels tacky.
Happy with the leather slip-in pouch, tight fit and it has holes in the right places for charging and notification lights.
Viperlin said:
FYI the plastic slider "hard" case is cheap plastic, it does fit the phone well but makes it too wide to fit into the leather slip-in pouch and personally I find it feels tacky.
Happy with the leather slip-in pouch, tight fit and it has holes in the right places for charging and notification lights.
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I agree with you that plastic seemed like a bad move and should have been some aircraft grade aluminum or something. That said, I think the added width and thickness make it easier to type on the physical keyboard because some of the keys are no longer on the edge and I also don't trust myself to drop it outside of the pocket pouch and it only takes once.
Also, I found a guy on esty selling handmade leather Priv pouches in various leather colors for less than the OEM pouch. I contacted him with my new Priv dimensions with hardshell and he said he had no problem with the custom order.
I think if it's a night on the town, I might use the phone naked with OEM pouch but everyday use, I'm going with hardshell with custom pouch.
here are a couple pics of his work:
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I've got both the tan smart flip and blue slider brand new boxed if anyone wants them. Just pm me and I'll do a good price in the UK. Both unused because I returned the Priv before use. I really didn't think it was an upgrade over my note 4 after using it for just over a week. Since I've bought the note 5 which is amazing.
Can I have a pics of them? Im interested.
SQ9KFX said:
Can I have a pics of them? Im interested.
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CharlesW123 said:
Hi all fellow Priv'ers
Just thought I'd share my experience now that I finally got the official smart flip case.
First impressions are it's a premium case, with real leather finish and doesn't bulk out the Priv too much and feels really nice to the touch.
What's really great about it is the 'smart' functionality, which basically means that when fitted and the case closed what you get is a square cut out on the front that displays the time etc. when the power switch is pressed and the case is closed. It also shows recent missed calls, emails, notifications, etc. on screen and allows you to flick up and view the details of the notifications without having to open the case, so very handy allowing you to quickly see what notification has come through. The case also has a cut out where the notification light is (top right) so that lights up still and is noticeable even with the case closed.
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The slider case is a bit tacky for sure - but, does protect the phone very well, though the amount of bulk added is substantial. I received both the Priv and the case together so never really used the phone naked. Couple of days ago I was showing the phone to a friend and he asked me to take it out of the case. I must say I was surprised myself at how compact the Priv really is - not just for a device with a full Qwerty keyboard, for any phone, Blackberry have done extremely well in putting all in such a small package.
The flip case looks quite nice - how easy do you find it to use the sliding keyboard with it?. does it require flipping the front cover to the back??.
RizSher said:
The slider case is a bit tacky for sure - but, does protect the phone very well, though the amount of bulk added is substantial. I received both the Priv and the case together so never really used the phone naked. Couple of days ago I was showing the phone to a friend and he asked me to take it out of the case. I must say I was surprised myself at how compact the Priv really is - not just for a device with a full Qwerty keyboard, for any phone, Blackberry have done extremely well in putting all in such a small package.
The flip case looks quite nice - how easy do you find it to use the sliding keyboard with it?. does it require flipping the front cover to the back??.
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Cool, yes the flip case (which is very slim too) needs flipping/opening to allow access to the keyboard but as the front is super slim (maybe 3-4mm) once opened it tucks behind fine so using the keyboard is not hampered at all.
Do you have any issues with them?
My got something like wrinkles on it and start ripping.
Also have the wrinkling on the outside of the hinge area, guess it's not the most robust leather they used huh! :-/
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I have spoke with the seller, I'm gonna return my one and will get full refund.
My reviews of four cases after using each over the last 3 days. Not real extensive use, but enough to figure out what's good and bad about each, and how I feel about them. None of them are my "ideal" case, so I'll undoubtedly be trying more and adding more reviews to this thread.
X-dorna Defense Lux (“Cabon Fiber”)
First Impressions: This case has a lot of good reviews (on other phones) online, so I thought I’d give it a shot. I’m not sure how I feel about it. The case material is very hard and stiff, with no soft padding at all. It seems to me it will transfer the energy from an impact right into the phone. There’s a reason football helmets, motorcycle riding jackets, and pretty much every other impact protection have a compressible liner: compressing that material absorbs energy that would otherwise go through to the head / body / whatever.
OTOH, the box says it’s “certified to survive a 10’ drop onto concrete. But what does that mean. Does the case survive a 10’ drop? How about the phone? Does it survive with no damage at all, or does minor damage that doesn't affect function count as "survived"? No details are provided. It also “exceeds mil-std-810G.” Which doesn’t mean as much as you might think: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/phone-cases-military-drop-test-standards/
The truth is that none of these claims by manufacturers amount to much, because they're all self tested, and no details are provided.
The aluminum band seems to be more for style than function, because it doesn’t actually cover the parts of the case most likely to see an impact: the corners and edges.
Oh, and I put “Carbon Fiber” in quotes in the title because it’s really not a very good imitation of CF. It looks like exactly what is is: molded plastic.
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https://xdorialife.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-case-defense-lux?variant=360800059408
In use review: Disappointing. On the positive side, it has significant raised edges on the top and bottom to keep the screen safe when you set the phone face down. But that’s about it.
I’m still not convinced it offers as much protection as many less expensive cases. It’s also bulky, adding quite a bit to both the width and thickness of the phone. In fact, it’s by far the thickest of the cases I’ve tried so far. The added thickness makes it harder to get my fingers on the FPS in back, and I got some read errors with this case, and not any of the others. I have fairly small hands, and really feel the added bulk. The edges of the case contain sharp angles, rather than the rounded forms of most cases, and I found them pretty uncomfortable. The button action is pretty good, but stiffer than the other cases tested here. I’m going to see if I can send this one back.
Spigen Ultra Hybird
First Impressions: I had a similar case for my S7 Edge made by Ulack, which was one of my favorites. A hard, clear polycarbonate back surrounded by an impact absorbing TPU bumper, with addition corner protection in the form of "air bubbles" between the TPU and the phone. But the Spigen is disappointing in comparison, in multiple ways.
The Ulak case had raised “feet” in the corners of the back, which kept the polycarb off of whatever surface you laid it down on . The Spigen doesn’t. Put the phone down, and it’s going onto that clear plastic back. I suspect it going to get all scratched up very quickly. And even before putting it on a phone, the clear plastic back shows huge amounts of rainbow effect. Not impressed so far.
https://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-case-ultra-hybrid?variant=570814824449
In use review: A mixed bag. The case looks nice, and the clear back shows off the phone, especially if you got something other than black. It’s narrower than the Caseology Parallax, so it’s easier for me to hold, but probably offers a little less impact protection as a result. It’s got raised edges at top and bottom for when you set the phone face down. They’re not as tall as on the X-doria or the Caseology, but should be good enough as long as you’re not setting the phone down on rough finished concrete. The button action is typical Spigen – very good. Oddly, the volume buttons are harder to press than the power button, but that’s not a real issue. My only real objection to this case is, as I mentioned in first impressions, that the clear back is going to end up getting scratched up pretty quickly, unless you always set your phone face down. The rainbows I saw with the case off the phone aren't visible when it's installed on a black phone, but I can't say whether they will be on a lighter one. Oh, and the back of this case is as much a fingerprint magnet as the bare phone.
Caseology Parallax
First Impressions: Similar to the better known Spigen neo-hybrid. Black TPU with a semi-rigid plastic band around the edge. In theory the plastic band should help distribute the force of an impact over a greater area, reducing the forces acting on the phone (like the hard shell of a motorcycle helmet). In reality, the band is so thin I’m not sure it makes much difference. But it certainly won’t hurt anything. The TPU isn’t as soft as some, but it’s certainly not as hard as the X-doria case. Probably a good compromise. The sides are thicker than some cases I’ve looked at, which is a good thing, but there doesn’t seem to be any extra corner protection. The box says it’s been “drop tested 26 times,” but without more data that’s meaningless. From how high? Onto how hard a surface? Did the phone suffer any damage in those drops? They don’t say.
The Caseology has one feature which none of the other cases offer. It has a sloping section below the FPS to, I guess, guide your finger to the sensor. I suspect this will reduce the likelihood of hitting the camera lens instead of the FPS.
https://www.caseologycases.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-parallax-case
In use review: I like this case quite a bit. The TPU is a little thicker than the Spigen, which may translate into a bit better impact resistance. The tradeoff is that, if you have small hands, it’s a little harder to hold one-handed. The sides of the case are a little taller than the other cases, which may offer better protection if the phone lands on one side. They don’t interfere with the edge functions, either. Like the other cases, it has a raised top and bottom edge to keep the screen off whatever surface you set the phone down on. The button action is very good – every bit as good as the Spigen. This case, and the Ringke, have the opening for the flash and HR sensor in a separate little window from the cutout for the lenses and flash. That may help keep your fingerprints off the lenses. The slope to the FPS that I mentioned above, as it turns out, doesn’t help at all. I end up putting my finger on the slope, instead of the FPS, and then have to slide it up. The shorter cutouts on the Spigen and Ringke are better. But I could easily live with this case as a daily driver.
Ringke Onyx
First Impressions: Your basic “little black dress” of a case. Plain TPU, thinner and softer than the Caseology. But it’s very nice looking. I like the brushed metal look of the back. Should offer about as much protection as other inexpensive TPU cases without adding very much bulk to the phone.
https://www.ringkestore.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-ringke-onyx?variant=6366033739803
In use review: It’s fine. If you value a case that doesn’t add bulk, this will do the job. The button action is the best of the four. It feels almost like you have no case on at all. Like the Parallax, it has a separate window for the flash and HR sensor, and the cutout makes the FPS easy to find and reach.
Conclusions: The X-Doria is a non-starter for me. Just too bulky for the protection it seems to offer, and uncomfortable to boot. The other three are all acceptable, depending on what you’re looking for. I like the look and feel of the Ringke Onyx the best, but it seems to offer the least protection. The Parallax probably offers the best compromise between bulk and protection, but the FPS opening is makes using the FPS more awkward than it needs to be. Finally, if you want to show off the back of your phone, the Ultra Hybrid seems fine, other than the issue of scratches. I probably wouldn’t choose it for a black phone, though.
Hope you find this useful.
Here's one more, and I have another Ringke case on order.
”Luxury” Ultra-Thin…..Hard Back Case
First Impressions: These are available in multiple colors, from multiple sellers on ebay. You can pay as much as $7 or $8 from a US seller, or as little as $3.50 from China. Shipping included. These must cost pennies to make. These are about as close to no case at all as you can get. It’s very thin, hard, and has no cushioning at all. If you drop your phone, all the impact forces are going to be transmitted right through to the glass. It has virtually no lip at the top and bottom to protect the screen if you put your phone face down. It might make more sense to consider this a very thick skin than an actual case.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Ul...ar=512214969629&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
In use review:. The button action is great, however. You don’t really realize you’re using a case. Minimal protection (and that’s being charitable) from anything but scratches on the back and sides. And it’s a little bit slippery. That said, I find myself strangely attracted to it. It really does look nice, I love the button action, and that it adds no virtually no bulk to the phone. And it’s dirt cheap. If your goal is to protect your phone from scratches, you could do a lot worse than this.
And it’s so cheap you could by 3 or 4 of them. Some have silver tops and bottoms, some gold, but you could mix and match to get, say, a blue case with silver ends, or a silver case with gold ends (perfect for Christmas, eh?).
Ringke "Wave" Case
First Impressions: I really like the Ringke Onyx case I've been using, so I thought I'd take a chance on another of theirs. From the photos on the web site, the "Wave" case looked really interesting. A TPU inner case with a hard polycarbonate surround that also covers part of the back, and an interesting wave pattern molded into both the TPU and PC shell that gives it some visual interest. I got the one they call "Metallic Chrome," but neither the name nor the pictures really tell you what it looks like. The polycarbonate is a shiny, lightly textured metallic gray that is lighter than it appears in the photos. I think it's very nice looking, and breaks up the all black look without being too flashy.
https://ringkestore.com/collection...xy-s9-plus-ringke-wave?variant=6452285734939
In use review:. The button action is very good, although the volume buttons are not quite as light as the power button, or as the buttons on the Onyx case. But they're fine, not something I would complain about. The TPU is a little firmer than some TPU cases, and the PC shell adds still more stiffness. Your guess is as good as mine as to whether a softer TPU offerz more or less protection than a harder one, and whether the PC shell really adds much, but I'd say this is as protective as any other case that doesn't add a lot of bulk. The PC around the sides is slightly slippery compared to the all TPU Onyx, but I have no problem gripping it or picking it up off a table, and I'm not worried about dropping the phone. This case does have thicker TPU around the edges than the Onyx does. The case is about as wide as the Caseology I reviewed above. That makes it less comfortable for me to hold than the Onyx, but probably more protective. It has significant raised lips at the top and bottom to protect the screen if you set the phone face down.
The wave pattern on the back not only looks nice, it actually helps me hold the phone in certain ways. If I hold the phone in my right hand, with my little finger under the bottom edge, my index finger naturally rests in one of the depressions in the back, providing a nice secure feeling when using the phone one-handed. It's definitely a keeper. I'll probably use the Onyx as my day to day case, because it's more comfortable for me to hold, and this one when I want a little bit more protection, or a little bit more style.
Ringke Fusion Case
First Impressions: I really like the other two Ringke cases I've been using, so when Ringke sent me an email with a discount code that got me this case for $4, I figured I'd take a chance. This is similar to the Spigen Ultra Hybrid, with a TPU surround and a hard, clear polycarbonate back. Unlike the Spigen, this one has raised corners on the back that will keep the rear surface off whatever you set it down on, which should help minimize scratches. It even came with the lanyard included i that $4 price. Hard to beat that deal.
https://www.ringkestore.com/collec...-s9-plus-ringke-fusion?variant=6366003167259
In use review:. I think that if I had a color other than black, this might be my daily driver. It's narrower than the Ringke Wave or Spigen Ultra Hybrid, about the same as the Ringke Onyx. That probably trades off some protection for more comfort, so you pays your money and takes your chances. The button action is excellent, just like on the Onyx. Like the other Ringke cases, it has nice lips top and bottom to protect the screen if you put it face down.
Conclusion:
I'm really impressed with the Ringke cases. Especially given the excellent pricing. They're well made, seem to offer reasonable protection, and they look good. They all have good button action, raised lips to protect the screen, and the Fusion has raised corners on the back to help keep scratches off the polycarbonate.
I'm using the Ringke Onyx normally. It trades off a bit of protection for a narrower case, which is one I'm willing to make. If I wanted more protection, I'd choose the Ringke Wave. And if I had a blue or lavender phone, the Ringke Fusion.
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”iPulse Leather Wallet Case
TL;DR: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one.
Background: I really like leather accessories (wallets, key cases, attache cases, etc.) I like the look, the texture, the feel, even the smell. High quality leather made into high quality products just exudes a sense of quality and style than few other things do. And definitely more style than plastic phone cases, no matter how well made those plastic ones are made. Since received my S9+, I’ve been looking for a leather case, but wasn’t considering a wallet style case. I wanted a slim case that covered the back, like most of the plastic ones, but made out of nice quality leather. Unfortunately, no one makes one. The closest I found is “Vegan leather.” Not only is that an oxymoron, “Vegan leather” is a just a fancy name for leather-grained plastic.
But the more I looked at wallet cases, the more I thought combining my phone case and my wallet into one unit would work. So after looking at a number of different options, I bought this one. How do I like it? I like it a lot, but I’m not sure I’m going to use it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZRZL2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First impressions: This is a REALLY nice case. The leather is soft and supple. It feels great in the hand, looks fantastic and smells wonderful. (No “vegan leather” here.) The stitching is very well done: neat, straight and even. The magnetic clasp is really well designed. It closes firmly, without any user interaction, yet opens easily without any extra effort. The inside pockets are finely made and precisely cut. I’m extremely impressed with the quality of materials, construction, and design. With one caveat.
The phone fits into a plastic (TPU?) shell that’s mounted to the inside of the leather back. Functionally, this is probably a very good design, adding some padding and protection to the phone. And all the cutouts in the shell are precisely made and aligned. It’s just that compared to the quality of the leather it looks cheap. Trade offs. I wouldn’t let this keep my from buying the case, however.
In use impressions: I’ve been using this for about a day and a half. And as nice as this case is, I’m not sure it’s the right case for me, personally. I put my regular wallet in my back pocket, but wouldn’t put my phone there. Sitting on a big screen phone isn’t a good idea, I don’t think. And while the case does fit in my front pants pockets, it’s a tight fit in some of my pants. OTOH, the grip provided by the leather actually makes it easy to get the phone / wallet out of my pocket when it rings. Again, tradeoffs. Using the phone in the case is not as convenient as in a thin, open, TPU style case. It’s much bulkier, and is definitely a two-handed device now.
I’m of two minds about this right now. I really like the look and feel of the case, but I’m not crazy about the extra size. I like combining my wallet into the phone case, but don’t like giving up one-handed use. I’m going to continue using the case for a while and see if my feelings change, either for the better or worse.
My wife, on the other hand, LOVES this case. She carries her phone in her purse, so the extra bulk isn’t a concern for her. And she pretty much always uses her phone with two hands anyway, so that’s not an issue. When she upgrades her current phone, I’m sure I’ll be buying her one of these.
Conclusion: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one. I’m going to urge them to make a nice, non-wallet style case out of the same leather. If they do, I’ll be the first person in line to order.
A few other niceties: The case comes with a 1 year warranty, and a promise to replace it or refund your money if you’re not satisfied. The manufacturer says they donate a part of every sale to UNICEF (but don’t say how much).
I would agree with your assessment about "whether it's for me". I'm just so used to have these two items separate. If a user wants this functionality then this is a quality product I would recommend. I'm 47, there's little chance I'm going to change..
meyerweb said:
”iPulse Leather Wallet Case
TL;DR: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one.
Background: I really like leather accessories (wallets, key cases, attache cases, etc.) I like the look, the texture, the feel, even the smell. High quality leather made into high quality products just exudes a sense of quality and style than few other things do. And definitely more style than plastic phone cases, no matter how well made those plastic ones are made. Since received my S9+, I’ve been looking for a leather case, but wasn’t considering a wallet style case. I wanted a slim case that covered the back, like most of the plastic ones, but made out of nice quality leather. Unfortunately, no one makes one. The closest I found is “Vegan leather.” Not only is that an oxymoron, “Vegan leather” is a just a fancy name for leather-grained plastic.
But the more I looked at wallet cases, the more I thought combining my phone case and my wallet into one unit would work. So after looking at a number of different options, I bought this one. How do I like it? I like it a lot, but I’m not sure I’m going to use it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZRZL2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First impressions: This is a REALLY nice case. The leather is soft and supple. It feels great in the hand, looks fantastic and smells wonderful. (No “vegan leather” here.) The stitching is very well done: neat, straight and even. The magnetic clasp is really well designed. It closes firmly, without any user interaction, yet opens easily without any extra effort. The inside pockets are finely made and precisely cut. I’m extremely impressed with the quality of materials, construction, and design. With one caveat.
The phone fits into a plastic (TPU?) shell that’s mounted to the inside of the leather back. Functionally, this is probably a very good design, adding some padding and protection to the phone. And all the cutouts in the shell are precisely made and aligned. It’s just that compared to the quality of the leather it looks cheap. Trade offs. I wouldn’t let this keep my from buying the case, however.
In use impressions: I’ve been using this for about a day and a half. And as nice as this case is, I’m not sure it’s the right case for me, personally. I put my regular wallet in my back pocket, but wouldn’t put my phone there. Sitting on a big screen phone isn’t a good idea, I don’t think. And while the case does fit in my front pants pockets, it’s a tight fit in some of my pants. OTOH, the grip provided by the leather actually makes it easy to get the phone / wallet out of my pocket when it rings. Again, tradeoffs. Using the phone in the case is not as convenient as in a thin, open, TPU style case. It’s much bulkier, and is definitely a two-handed device now.
I’m of two minds about this right now. I really like the look and feel of the case, but I’m not crazy about the extra size. I like combining my wallet into the phone case, but don’t like giving up one-handed use. I’m going to continue using the case for a while and see if my feelings change, either for the better or worse.
My wife, on the other hand, LOVES this case. She carries her phone in her purse, so the extra bulk isn’t a concern for her. And she pretty much always uses her phone with two hands anyway, so that’s not an issue. When she upgrades her current phone, I’m sure I’ll be buying her one of these.
Conclusion: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one. I’m going to urge them to make a nice, non-wallet style case out of the same leather. If they do, I’ll be the first person in line to order.
A few other niceties: The case comes with a 1 year warranty, and a promise to replace it or refund your money if you’re not satisfied. The manufacturer says they donate a part of every sale to UNICEF (but don’t say how much).
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Something different: "Loopy" case review
"Loopy" Case
Now for something completely different: The “Loopy” case. If you look at the picture, the meaning behind the name is obvious.
I really like my S9 +, but it IS big. Too big for me to comfortably use one-handed. My S7 Edge was borderline, but with the extra height (and slightly greater width) I simply can’t reach everything I need to reach to use it one-handed even some of the time, and I just know that if I try I will, sooner or later, drop the phone and shatter the lovely screen. So enter the Loopy, a case which promises one-handed use AND greater security against drops. Sounds like a great combination. And with a 30 day no questions asked money-back guarantee, what’s to lose other than a few bucks for shipping? (Don't worry, it comes in other colors, too.)
First Impressions: I got the matte black version. Other than the strap, it looks like a $2 Chinese TPU case. Thin, flexible, devoid of any styling touches to try to enhance the look. This is very definitely function over form. Every other case I’ve purchased offers at least a little bit of style: a brushed metal appearance on the back, or fake Carbon Fiber, or something. In terms of protection, the case offers little padding, and there’s no extra cushion in the corners to protect it in a drop. Then again, the point of this case is to prevent drops, so maybe that doesn’t matter? It does have nicely raised edges at top and bottom to keep the screen off of surfaces if you put the phone face down. Which you’ll do a lot with this case.
I don't think they offered the "teak wood" version when I ordered mine. If they had, I would have probably ordered it. At least it doesn't look like a $2 case.
Edit: I contacted Loopy, and they let me swap my black case for the "teak" version at no extra cost other than postage to return the first one. No one would mistake this for real wood, but it does look nicer than the matte black one. The functionality doesn't change, of course.
https://www.loopycases.com/collections/samsung
In use review: Mixed, very mixed. It fits very well, and all the cutouts are precisely aligned and finished. But even $1 Chinese cases get that right, so that doesn’t really mean much. The button action is quite good. Not quite the best I’ve used, but close. Close enough that button action isn’t something you think about at all. The main feature, of course, is the loop, so how does it work? Pretty well, actually, with a few caveats.
It’s easy to put one (or two if you don’t have large hands) fingers in the loop, with your thumb and other fingers wrapped around the sides of the phone. And it definitely feels secure. I think you’d have to work really hard to drop your phone if you’re using this case correctly. And it certainly makes one-handed use more secure. But…..
Even with the loop, the S9 + is still too big for me to hold the phone in one hand and comfortably reach both the status bar and the navigation bar, especially the far icon on the nav bar. So, for me, it’s not completely a one-handed solution, but it’s an improvement. If your hands are bigger than mine, you might not have this problem.
And the loop does have some side effects that I probably should have realized, but didn’t occur to me. You can’t use a wireless charging pad with the case on. The loop holds the phone too far away from the charger. And you can’t lay the phone flat on a desk face up. You can use the loop as sort of a kickstand in landscape format, but it doesn’t really hold the phone at the right angle for that. So it’s not a completely positive experience.
Conclusion: I’m probably going to keep it. It won’t ever be my everyday case, though. It’s interference with wireless charging and inability to lay flat on a table are too annoying. But I can see myself using this when going into “high risk” environments, where the extra security against dropping the phone outweighs the inconvenience. Outdoor events, times when my hands might get slippery, on a boat…..
But the cost really does bother me. Without the strap, this would be a $2 - $4 case from a Chinese seller on ebay. And even many of those cases have more style than this one does. At $35, the profit margin on this must be HUGE. Or Yuuuge!
Finally, be aware that you need to choose a left or right handed version, because the strap is angled to one side or the other, not straight up and down. You can use it with the other hand, but it’s definitely less comfortable.
Would you mind reviewing the speck candyshell case? I had that on my s6 edge and found it invaluable. The rubber grip was super annoying with the phone in pocket but the trade off was that the phone was extremely easy to handle. I feel these curved glass edge screens are practically designed to slip out of the hand and speck candyshell has probably the best grip. They have another with a v shaped grip pattern instead of horizontal, I dont think those work as well.
Superb thread! Thank you.
Good job. Thx
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First I like to thank Schnail for providing me with their Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ case to tryout and review. After unboxing the case which is very nicely boxed up I noticed a small card which tells the buyer that a portion of the proceeds goes to charities to fight cancer. As someone who has lost two family members to cancer that meant a lot to me. That same card provides simple instructions to put the case unto the phone. It also directs the buyer to activate the 1-year warranty on their website. Also in the package is a photocopy handwritten note to the buyer, a nice touch.
On to the case review. It is a two piece case. The back part of the case is clear, to showcase the back of the beautiful Note 10+ back. It has a harden rubber side with reinforced corners. It also has that same rubber imbedded in the back portion of the case in the form of a small thin bead and nameplate. This seems to be a well thought out design to keep the clear back from touching the surface it rests on, thereby avoiding scratches to the clear back. Very nice!
I was disappointed at first to see the bottom speaker cutout was missing from the back portion of the case. After putting the case together I noticed there was indeed a bottom speaker grill in the top portion of the case. The sound seems to be redirected out of the front of the case this way somewhat similar to the top speaker. I thought this might muffle the sound, but I really did not notice this, and in fact the sound may actually be better.
The top portion of the case is a rigid plastic that snaps over the phone. It has a raised top and bottom to keep the face of the screen from touching the surface when laying face down. The top portion when snapped onto the phone does not seem to interfere with the curved edges of the phone and while I still have the original Samsung installed screen saver on my Note 10+ I believe this case would not interfere with any screen protector.
The case feels great in my hands, and my phone just feels secure and well protected. This case is every bit as protective as some of the higher priced cases I’ve used on other devices. The power/Bixby button and the up and down volume buttons are rather small compared to my other case, but they seem to be raised enough for me to find them without looking. The power port and the S-pen dock are deep. This seems to make for issues getting the s-pen out of the phone with case on. This is not a show stopper, but is the one flaw that I see so far. I’ll use the case for a bit to determine if it is an issue. Wireless charging with the case on works as it should.
Overall I find this case to be one of the best I’ve ever used. The difficult s-pen aside, a lot of thought has gone into this case, with plenty of focus on protecting your valuable asset. I think they have done a great job with this case.
UPDATE:
Having had the case on the phone continuously for the last 10 days I have some additional information. My initial fear of the s-pen hole being too small to access the pen has proven not to be an issue for me. I can say that someone with bigger fingers probably would find this to be problematic. Also my question about the sound quality has also not been a problem for me. I’ve used the phone to play music and as a conference device and the quality of sound has been impressive. So no issue there either. As for protection the case has performed very well there to. I dropped my new getting out of my truck shortly after installing the case and picked up my phone in horror only to see not a scratch or crak on my phone. The case itself also had no signs of the fall. I did notice that the clear back that showcased my beautiful device is starting to scratch up from being in my pocket or sliding on the table. It is not surprising to me and certainly not something that would stop me from buying the case, but I do expect in time it will look pretty bad.
Overall I’m impressed with the quality of the case and how thin it is. I’ve decided to keep this case on the phone as my daily driver.
So hang on, you do a review of a phone case, but you don't post pictures of how it looks?
Willievi said:
So hang on, you do a review of a phone case, but you don't post pictures of how it looks?
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Sorry about that...First review and in my haste to post the review I meant to grab the pictures from my other phone and forgot. I feel stupid. I posted pictures of the case now. Thanks for pointing it out for me.
rclksr said:
Sorry about that...First review and in my haste to post the review I meant to grab the pictures from my other phone and forgot. I feel stupid. I posted pictures of the case now. Thanks for pointing it out for me.
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Very detailed pictures, thank you. I didn't mean to seem like I'm attacking you, you just make the case sound so awesome and I wanted some pictures, it looks awesome thanks!
Not a fan of the rainbow color near the edges on the back of the case, looks alright otherwise
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stanglifemike said:
Not a fan of the rainbow color near the edges on the back of the case, looks alright otherwise
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I believe there are gray and red available
HarmfulKarl said:
I believe there are gray and red available
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Cool. I figured they offered multiple colors, I was just saying I'd prefer it in a different color.
I may be in a case thread, but I'm definitely not looking for a case! Window shopping doesn't clutter my desk I've have always bought way too many case for every phone I've had, and always end up with a bunch of cases I only used one time. Before I got this phone I said wasn't gonna do that. I've got 2 cases and the S-View Flip Cover for my 10+, so I don't need to buy anymore