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This is a review of the Seidio Rubberized Spring Clip Holster (HLCG8925AS) for the HTC Kaiser/TyTN II and AT&T Tilt/8925. All pics are posted after the review, but some have links embedded in the review.
First of all, let me clarify what others have been incorrectly posting. "Rubberized coating" is a misnomer. It is not a coating. It is a surface finish to the plastic, which gives the plastic a non-slip, rubbery texture and feels similar to the back of the Kaiser.
Second, let me answer the most frequently asked question about this holster. YES, THE SEIDIO HOLSTER CAN BE USED FACE-OUT. However, button and port access is limited for face-out, as described below and shown in the pics.
First Impression
"Wow." That was my first thought when I first put my hands on the Seidio holster. The rubberized texture feels nice and gives the holster a soft touch. In addition, the plastic gives just enough that it shouldn't scratch your phone even with repeated use. Even so, they added a rubber strip (pic) where the hinge contacts the phone. Nice extra. The springs on the hinge and belt clip are confidently stout.
The felt back is a thin material and well adhered to the holster. I know it's there to protect the screen (even though the screen doesn't actually touch the holster), but I like knowing it's also protecting the back of my phone when I use the holster in my preferred face-out position.
Nothing negative to say for the first impression--Seidio went all out on the craftsmanship. But let's see how it fairs after the honeymoon.
Ease of Use
Unlike most holsters that lock the phone in place with a plastic tab, Seidio uses a spring-loaded hinge. The spring requires a good amount of force to open.
The phone snaps in place with ease. To release it, I hold the phone on the sides and use my index finger to push the hinge's tab. This doesn't feel completely natural to me but nonetheless is a simple, fluid motion and is certainly faster and easier than any pouch-style or quick-release clip. Also, I've never had any concerns of dropping the phone while inserting or removing the the phone like other people have reported.
The downside to this speed and ease is that under the right circumstances the holster can accidentally open and send your phone tumbling to the floor. I've only been using the holster a few days, and already my phone has almost fallen out. I was reaching into my car when the tab pressed against the tailgate and I felt the phone pop out. Fortunately, even though the hinge cleared the outer edge of my phone, the spring kept the hinge pressed against the top of my phone. Thus, the phone did not fully eject from the holster and instead hung precariously while my hand darted to snap it back in the holster.
Face-In vs. Face-out
The big question for a lot of potential buyers is the face-out capability. Yes, the hinge holds just fine in both positions. But don't take my word for it, compare the hinge contact yourself in my pictures (face-in vs. face-out).
Both positions hold the phone equally well. The big difference is the phone's front-to-back slope. Potentially, face-in would be less likely to accidentally eject since the hinge would have to travel up a longer sloper as opposed to the face-out where it would be traveling down the slope (and almost pushing the phone out).
Button/Port Accessibility
The next big question is the port and button accessibility for face-in and face-out. Can't do a table in a post, so see my handy access chart pic.
For face-in, you have access to all buttons and ports except the screen, DPad area, stylus, and MicroSD port (pic). Also, the camera button is hard to press because it's at the edge of a superfluous curve (left pic).
For face-out, you have access to all buttons and ports except the vital ExtUSB, mic, and stylus (pic). Also, the camera button is usable via fingernail only (right pic).
The atrocity here is that the holster could have had full access to all buttons and ports for both face-in and face-out by simply changing certain edges. For example, the aforementioned curve unnecessarily interferes with the camera button in both face-in and face-out. The bottom lip that blocks the MicroSD, ExtUSB, and mic is likewise unnecessary. The corners that wrap around the Start and OK buttons don't need to extend as far as they do (front pic vs. front mod pic). And although the holster does not press these buttons when the phone is seated, it does press them when inserting or removing the phone face-out.
Mods to the Rescue!
Fortunately, I was able to mod my holster to fix some of the most obvious access issues. First, I rounded the Start/OK corner edges inward with my Dremel (front mod pic). Now they don't press, even when inserting, and they hold the phone just as securely. Next, I trimmed the lower lip to allow ExtUSB access (bottom mod pic). Haven't bothered with the camera button yet.
None of these mods affect the holster's structural stability or grip on the phone. Unfortunately, adding stylus access will affect the corner strength because Seidio designed the corners with a stylish curve that dips too close to the stylus (right pic). Would have been nice if they had extended the material higher up the sides, which also would have strengthened the holster and held the phone better. <sigh>
Belt Clip
The belt clip is one of the best I've encountered. Instead of the normal divot/pin position lock like my 8925 leather case had (and broke after only 2 weeks), the clip has a sturdy slotted wheel (back pic; note the spring strength by how white my thumb is from the pressure). The clip only rotates 180 degrees instead of 360 (so your phone can't hang upside-down) and fits belts 1.5" (3.8cm) wide.
A big warning: THE BELT CLIP WILL MAR LEATHER BELTS! The strong spring presses the lock wheel hard against the your belt and scratches your belt surface. I tried putting an adhesive felt disc over the wheel, but it wore off because the wheel's ribs don't provide a suitable adhesive surface.
Price/Value
Typical holsters run $10-15 USD. This Seidio holster runs $30 USD. The craftsmanship is definitely better than cheaper holsters, but it's not thrice as good, especially for a face-in only holster. For the price, I'd expect both face-in and face-out support with full button/port access in both positions.
Conclusion
If you want the finest Kaiser holster on the market, the Seidio is it. However, it comes with a premium price and is not without its flaws, particularly Seidio's design shortcomings for the obvious face-out orientation. Thus, Seidio falls short on an otherwise exemplary product. I rate it a 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
Excellent quality
Non-slip rubberized feel
Protective felt backing
Stout hinge with rubber phone protector
Usable as both face-in and face-out
Cons
Expensive
Reduced button/port access for face-out
Belt clip damages belts
Seidio Holster Pictures
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Face-In vs. Face-Out
Accessibility Chart
Face-In Access
Face-Out Access
Mods
Nicely done review BennTech
Great review, and that is one very well designed holster.
Very nice and thorough review!!!
I just got mine today also. I like it, its better than I expected. I'm not much of a holster person, esp when I'm wearing casual clothes, I just keep it in my pocket. But when dressed up a little, putting it in the pocket isn't the best option. It moves around too much and might give the impression "I'm a little TOO happy" A holster in thos situations works better and looks more professional.
I really can't add ANYTHING to your review. Its spot on and complete!
Excellent mods also! you should send those pics back to Seidio and see if they can mod theirs to it. I already inquired about them making one that would be better for face-out storage. Your solution would make it applicable for either! Love the button access matrix!
If only HTC had thought a bit about holster designs then we wouldn't need that spring loaded flap. It gets the job done though. Blackberrys snap into place and it's all done with slight device indentations.
BTW, maybe I'm wrong but I don't think too many people are asking for outward facing holsters.
jomo25 said:
I'm not much of a holster person, esp when I'm wearing casual clothes, I just keep it in my pocket.
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Yeah, despite the size of my old Wizard, I always kept it in my pocket. Unfortunately, I forgot about it in my pocket and accidentally washed it. And that was the second phone that I've washed. Yes, I'm a slow learner.
So, after that last $480 load of laundry, I've vowed not to put my phone in my pocket anymore. That means I need a case that clips to my belt/waistband and allows me use the phone without removing it from the case. The latter is very important because I am lazy. If I have take my phone out of its case to use, then walk to another room without the case, that phone is going right into my pocket when I'm done (...then my jeans into the laundry, then me to the phone store). And that is why I need a face-out holster.
TiltedAz said:
BTW, maybe I'm wrong but I don't think too many people are asking for outward facing holsters.
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First of all, don't get me wrong about face-in--I use it all the time, too. In fact, I prefer to carry my phone face-in to protect it while traveling, but then when I get to my destination, I flip it face-out so I can use it while in the holster, which avoids those expensive loads of laundry mentioned above. (Am I the only person who washes his phones?)
But even if I'm the only person in the world who wants a face-out holster, why is Seidio the only company to make a face-in holster? Every other company makes face-out holsters only, so I think your assumption is inherently inaccurate. Plus, if every one is using holsters face-in only, then why does Seidio need to go through the extra trouble and expense of putting a sticker on the holster that says "PDA FACE IN DESIGN"? Because they know some people will attempt to use it face-out and they should have planned for that obvious functionality with the simple design changes I pointed out in my review.
Also note that adding full button/port access for face-out would have added absolutely no manufacturing cost if they had been done during the design phase and would have benefited Seidio by allowing them to market the holster as both face-in and face-out. No cost and increased features and marketability? You don't need an MBA to know that's a good thing. Unfortunately, now that they are in production, it will probably cost too much to justify the changes. Alas, my dreams of the perfect face-in/face-out holster may never come to fruition.
Thank you very much for this informative review. I believe you have just chosen my holster ...
BennTech said:
But even if I'm the only person in the world who wants a face-out holster, why is Seidio the only company to make a face-in holster? Every other company makes face-out holsters only, so I think your assumption is inherently inaccurate. .
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Because they are not the only company. My Blackberry holster only works face in. Try it face out and you will destroy the keyboard.
BennTech said:
Plus, if every one is using holsters face-in only, then why does Seidio need to go through the extra trouble and expense of putting a sticker on the holster that says "PDA FACE IN DESIGN"? .
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It should be painfully obvious that it simply wasn't designed for that orientation. No doubt it makes little sense to the average person and therefore there is questionable profit in that idea. More importantly, the Tilt is not symmetrical with respect to the front and back edges and therefore it can't be built for both face-in and out orientations.
Alright, TiltedAz, you're like the third or fourth person wondering why anyone would want a face-out holster. I honestly don't understand why people are so perplexed by the idea. Face-in is better for protection, face-out is better for usability.
For example, when I'm sitting at my desk, I put my phone on my desk where I can actually use it...in the holster, face-out. The holster gives it a slight tilt so I can see the screen better, and I don't have an empty holster on my belt that's constantly getting stuck in my chair. Plus, there's the whole pocket-to-laundry thing which is cured by a face-out holster, but admittedly, I'm probably the only person who repeatedly suffers from that ailment.
If you need more justification, how about when you get a call but don't want to answer because it's your girlfriend/boyfriend calling you at work or your boss calling repeatedly on the weekend? In face-out, you just reach down and hit Ignore to send it straight to voicemail, unlike face-in which requires removing/re-inserting the phone.
Or how about everyone who uses their phone to listen to music? With face-in, where exactly are you going to map all the common functions like play/pause, volume, rewind/fast-forward, and next/previous? With face-out, you have access to all the buttons and thus can map all these functions and more.
Or what about those of us who use our phone as our watch? Face-out lets me check the time even while it's clipped to my belt by simply tilting the holster.
Anyway, the point is that both face-in and face-out serve a useful purpose. Seidio comes so close to the ultimate solution with their holster, but fall just short. Apparently they've got their head stuck in the same box as my detractors.
Are you listening, Seidio? Think outside of the face-in box!
Thanks for the thorough review
I have one concern ...
your "FACE-IN" picture showed that the phone's top portion ( shiny plastic ) is rubbing against the inside curve of the hinge.
any chance that it will be scratch ??? it is ALL metal, aside from the little rubber strip & the felt lining ... correct ?? I honestly don't know the material ... if it is ... how heavy is it ( on top of our already weighty beast )
Thanks
UnicornKaz said:
your "FACE-IN" picture showed that the phone's top portion ( shiny plastic ) is rubbing against the inside curve of the hinge.
any chance that it will be scratch ??? it is ALL metal, aside from the little rubber strip & the felt lining ... correct ?? I honestly don't know the material ... if it is ... how heavy is it ( on top of our already weighty beast )
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The case is a lightweight plastic. It is slightly flexible and the rubberized texture that gives it a soft feel. No chance of scratching, and no significant weight increase.
Kudos on the fantastic review of a quality product. I'm a "face-in" guy but your "face-out" argument is thought provoking.
So, having used it for a day, i will say, this holster is fantastic for what it does. For face in, its very well designed. It would even be great for face out, if it had the mods that BennTech made. I might even try it myself after a while. Its light, soft, rubberized, has extra "softness" in all the right places. THere really is no chance for scratching, except for the one place that BennTech noted: your belt. But I can live with that, belts don't cost hundreds of dollars
Its really a great holster. Its one of the best holsters (not cases) i've had for any device ever.
Anyone know of a hard case for the kaiser that covers everything? I do *not* need to be able to see the screen or press any buttons while it is in the case, I want something *tough* to put it inside that will fit in my pocket and take knocks.
UK please...
I'm using a Pdair Aluminum Metal Case
They do free postage to anywhere and are sent from Hong Kong. I've bought many products over the years from them and are very well packaged/presented.
Edit: I just noticed you said UK. I've had the products sent to both New Zealand and Taiwan with free postage and takes around a week.
http://www.cases.com/eltytn2h.htm
I got this case about a week ago and am loving it. I like the pockets for storing microsd cards. The "credit card" pockets aren't wide enough for anything but paper. There's a pocket beneath those pockets to keep my swipe card for easy accessibility. There's a hard insert in the leather so it's very stiff and will not touch the screen. It was tight on the tilt for a day or two until the leather loosened up. No belt clip option on it which is what I was looking for. open access to plug, buttons, camera, and everything.
Just noticed they are on backorder.
nope, I am looking for a rigid plastic pocket - open at one end as splitting down the middle makes it weak. I am looking to do off-road downhill sports with the kaiser running memory map (see sig) in my pocket. Something that, should I take a fall, the kaiser will have a reasonable chance of survival. Leather pouches, protective fascias and the like just aint gonna cut it.
I am looking for something like this too, but I am in the US.
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=896
Best case ever made imo it doesnt need removing either when you need to use the keyboard although it doesnt protect the screen, I use an additional screen cover for that protects against damage.
For the seido, from post #6, that case does neither cover the buttons nor the screen.
thanks though
If you're looking for a severe duty case, these guys are highly recommended and service customers globally.
http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=i1010
My coworker gave me his Pal Treo case where he had his Tilt in.
Fits in my pocket too.
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That Palm case is slick, but I don't think it'll handle the extended batteries.
If i file the raised groove that makes the tilt/treo fit snug, i think it can clear about 2mm more room. dont know how much thicker the bigger battery can get.
i picked up one of these ebay specials http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350037529875&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=022 covers the screen but not the buttons. for the price i'm not complaining.
+1 to the peli case suggestion. I do already own a peli case (In fact that's the "Camera case" I mentioned in one of my earlier posts) but I don't think they really do one in a suitable size / weight - their cases are maybe *too* over-engineered to put in a pocket. I did notice a page on their site where you could submit the inner dimensions you want in a box so I popped in the kaisers vital statistics (plus a bit of depth to allow for an ext battery) - let's see what they come back with.
Would not think twice about buying peli again, absolutely top notch quality.
evilc said:
+1 to the peli case suggestion. I do already own a peli case (In fact that's the "Camera case" I mentioned in one of my earlier posts) but I don't think they really do one in a suitable size / weight - their cases are maybe *too* over-engineered to put in a pocket. I did notice a page on their site where you could submit the inner dimensions you want in a box so I popped in the kaisers vital statistics (plus a bit of depth to allow for an ext battery) - let's see what they come back with.
Would not think twice about buying peli again, absolutely top notch quality.
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If you need a second buyer for one of these count me in. Their standard cases are just a bit big. Same with the Otterbox cases. I am looking for something that looks like the Palm case above but has the ruggedness of a Pelican or Otterbox.
I am looking for something similar. I would like to attach my TyTN II to my bike. Standard bike mounts (such as http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=11492 ) are not an option for me, since they don't protect a PDA a little bit.
I have in mind something similar to Just Mobile Rugged Case ( http://www.just-mobileonline.com/products_protectionseries_4.html ) but they make it for HTC Prophet only (although dimensions are not very different).
I was looking at the Otterbox as well, but they are huge, ugly and expensive (shipping to Slovakia would cost twice as much as the case itself!).
Pelican looks good but I want a case that would fit my PDA well (is suited for it).
Yesterday I have ordered PDair aluminium case ( http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6561 ), will post here as soon as I recieve it, if it's strong and protective enough.
omikr0n said:
I am looking for something similar. I would like to attach my TyTN II to my bike. Standard bike mounts (such as http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=11492 ) are not an option for me, since they don't protect a PDA a little bit.
I have in mind something similar to Just Mobile Rugged Case ( http://www.just-mobileonline.com/products_protectionseries_4.html ) but they make it for HTC Prophet only (although dimensions are not very different).
I was looking at the Otterbox as well, but they are huge, ugly and expensive (shipping to Slovakia would cost twice as much as the case itself!).
Pelican looks good but I want a case that would fit my PDA well (is suited for it).
Yesterday I have ordered PDair aluminium case ( http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6561 ), will post here as soon as I recieve it, if it's strong and protective enough.
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Looks like we both have the same needs in a phone protector. If you don't mind after using it for a while commenting on whether your phone reception/signal strength/gps is altered by the metal case.
Thanks,
Jeff
Pelican Cases For Tilts - Overkill - Yes
It's like killing a fly with a .357 magnum.
Until Pelican goes from, "Tell us the interior dimensions you'd like to have and we'll let our engineers know!" to "Tell us the interior dimensions you'd like to have and we'll MAKE IT FOR YOU", I'll keep on looking. Pelican cases are GREAT, no doubt. But, from a practical standpoint, I can't see how you would implement a reasonable and acceptable convenient access/storage of your phone with these Pelican Cases. I own several, but I use mine to store things like My Surefires, other sensitive gadgets, important external portable hard drives, my telescope and astrological bino filters, etc. For things like these, you can't beat Pelican. But, for in and out continual use, it would get real old real quick, whipping out the Pelican case to get your phone before you miss the call. Plus, I have broken a few nails just opening them up in a hurry. Not that matters to men, but for me, it’s a *****.
The Treo, from the photos, looks most conducive to housing the Tilt, but not with the extended battery in place and I agree, a little shaving off the Treo case and it'll probably work. I am using a treo leather case with a single snap over the top. I have a screen protector on and a big ass extended battery. I have the hard rubber case, but the back plate will not work with the extended battery in place so it sits in my drawer. Too bad too because even with the camera hole on the front, the face plate would've hidden the at&t logo in the upper right of the casing. Leaving it on by itself looks silly. Bummer.
Anyway, I just wanted to give you my perspective since I have Pelicans and know their capabilities and at the same time recognize their limitations in terms of storing this or that.
~ Gwen
SkunkyGwen said:
It's like killing a fly with a .357 magnum.
Until Pelican goes from, "Tell us the interior dimensions you'd like to have and we'll let our engineers know!" to "Tell us the interior dimensions you'd like to have and we'll MAKE IT FOR YOU", I'll keep on looking. Pelican cases are GREAT, no doubt. But, from a practical standpoint, I can't see how you would implement a reasonable and acceptable convenient access/storage of your phone with these Pelican Cases. I own several, but I use mine to store things like My Surefires, other sensitive gadgets, important external portable hard drives, my telescope and astrological bino filters, etc. For things like these, you can't beat Pelican. But, for in and out continual use, it would get real old real quick, whipping out the Pelican case to get your phone before you miss the call. Plus, I have broken a few nails just opening them up in a hurry. Not that matters to men, but for me, it’s a *****.
The Treo, from the photos, looks most conducive to housing the Tilt, but not with the extended battery in place and I agree, a little shaving off the Treo case and it'll probably work. I am using a treo leather case with a single snap over the top. I have a screen protector on and a big ass extended battery. I have the hard rubber case, but the back plate will not work with the extended battery in place so it sits in my drawer. Too bad too because even with the camera hole on the front, the face plate would've hidden the at&t logo in the upper right of the casing. Leaving it on by itself looks silly. Bummer.
Anyway, I just wanted to give you my perspective since I have Pelicans and know their capabilities and at the same time recognize their limitations in terms of storing this or that.
~ Gwen
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is your "hard rubber case" the Seidio one? If so do you want to sell it?
Jeff
I use the pelican cases a little differently. I place a RAM mount ball on it so that I can carry the phone in a watertight compartment on my motorcycle/bicycle/atv etc.
I have been thinking lately that I may just make one myself with the polymorph stuff I used in my brodit passive to active car mount mod
Would probably involve puttting the phone in a bag like I did in the cradle mod and wrapping it in polymorph. I am a little concerned that if I did it, it would mould a little too well to the phone and I wouldn't be able to get it out. I suppose I could fill in the screen area with cardboard or something and tape a ridge of material on each side (where the buttons are to ensure there is a groove in the case to stop it pushing the side buttons and roller) before putting it in the bag.
I am thinking an open ended "cup" with a hole in the bottom of the cup so you can push the phone out with your finger. I think if i did it so it went in with the USB towards the bottom of the cup, the hips near the bottom of the kaiser would hold it in place until it was pushed out by putting your finger through the bottom.
Hey, I found this on YouTube and thought it was worth a share.
Looking good for our OPO
That is just stupid.
This whole "bend gate" is stupid.
It's a phone, not a tank. Stop sitting on your phones and trying to bend them.
mynameisjon said:
That is just stupid.
This whole "bend gate" is stupid.
It's a phone, not a tank. Stop sitting on your phones and trying to bend them.
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Thats the thing though, people are not purposely trying to bend them. On the iPhone, people are just having them in their pocket and are most likely wearing tight pants that are causing the their iPhones to bend.
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But anywho.. the purpose of this thread is to see how the OPO would do and not about iPhone "bend"gate
mynameisjon said:
That is just stupid.
This whole "bend gate" is stupid.
It's a phone, not a tank. Stop sitting on your phones and trying to bend them.
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The thing is, the bending is occurring without people sitting on them, it's in their front pocket. Even I can recognize that when it is in my front pocket while driving, I can feel my jeans and my body physically pressing against my phone. This is only being noticed due to the large phones which have come out recently. Which is why I take it out whilst driving. But for some reason, people still keep it in their pockets. Granted, I understand if the phone is bending it is on the user, but then again a phone costing in excess of $800 shouldn't be bending so easily as reported.
I highly doubt people are getting their phones bent if they put it in their front pocket.
It took 100 PSI to bend it.
The only way it'll bend in the front pocket is if you're obese and you're still wearing tight pants.
Also if you're paying more than $800 for a phone, I'd think you'd put a little more effort into caring for it.
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I highly doubt people are getting their phones bent if they put it in their front pocket.
It took 100 PSI to bend it.
The only way it'll bend in the front pocket is if you're obese and you're still wearing tight pants.
Also if you're paying more than $800 for a phone, I'd think you'd put a little more effort into caring for it.
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If you've ever had a large phone and small pants pockets, you'd know that when you place it in your front pocket, you can feel it being put under a significant amount of stress. Particularly when sitting. Eg.
. Being larger than the phone in the image, I find the OPO also pushes against my body whilst sitting which again places stress on the phone. The Iphone 6 Plus, is equally as large, if not even slightly taller. So personally, I find this test very valid and applicable to my uses of the phone. Personal opinion I guess.
Also, the test you're showing doesn't actually target the fundamental point of bending for the iPhone, around the volume rocker housing. And yes, people definitely should be taking care of their phone better. But then again its a phone, its designed to be used and not looked at. I guess some people like using their phones by placing it in their pockets like me.
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If you've ever had a large phone and small pants pockets, you'd know that when you place it in your front pocket, you can feel it being put under a significant amount of stress. Particularly when sitting. Eg.
. Being larger than the phone in the image, I find the OPO also pushes against my body whilst sitting which again places stress on the phone. The Iphone 6 Plus, is equally as large, if not even slightly taller. So personally, I find this test very valid and applicable to my uses of the phone. Personal opinion I guess.
Also, the test you're showing doesn't actually target the fundamental point of bending for the iPhone, around the volume rocker housing. And yes, people definitely should be taking care of their phone better. But then again its a phone, its designed to be used and not looked at. I guess some people like using their phones by placing it in their pockets like me.
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Every structure will have it's weak points.
People who bought iPhones, bought it because of aesthetics. So you trade off a bit of rigidity for slimness.
I get what you mean regarding the front pocket, but generally I make sure the jeans I buy have pockets that are deep enough to accomodate my phone. If not I send them to a tailor to extend the pockets another 2-3 inches for about $2 a pocket.
I disagree with your point on "it's meant to be used and not looked at". Phones these days are marketed partially based on their aesthetics.
People who treat their phones like beater cars should expect the phones to be beat up.
mynameisjon said:
Every structure will have it's weak points.
People who bought iPhones, bought it because of aesthetics. So you trade off a bit of rigidity for slimness.
I get what you mean regarding the front pocket, but generally I make sure the jeans I buy have pockets that are deep enough to accomodate my phone. If not I send them to a tailor to extend the pockets another 2-3 inches for about $2 a pocket.
I disagree with your point on "it's meant to be used and not looked at". Phones these days are marketed partially based on their aesthetics.
People who treat their phones like beater cars should expect the phones to be beat up.
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True but then again people are too lazy to get their pockets extended
My words didn't come out right. What I was meant to say was that phones aren't bought "just" to be looked at. They have to have some sort of function otherwise you wouldn't carry it around or fork out money for it. For guys, we don't have handbags to store our phone so it is often the pocket which is the easiest method to carry our phones. Hence bend gate
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True but then again people are too lazy to get their pockets extended
My words didn't come out right. What I was meant to say was that phones aren't bought "just" to be looked at. They have to have some sort of function otherwise you wouldn't carry it around or fork out money for it. For guys, we don't have handbags to store our phone so it is often the pocket which is the easiest method to carry our phones. Hence bend gate
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I actually have a bag now, not purely for the phone, but for the fact that my jeans were not comfortable filled with the random items I needed for the day.. I laughed at myself at first having a "man purse" , but honestly I love my bag now. I used to have a car to keep most of my items in, but now I rely on public transport and a bag is essential.. I have put my phone in my pocket on occasion, but even with deep pockets it is uncomfortable and looks more silly to have a huge rectangular bulge, and silly to risk damaging it.. People should pay more attention and care to their things and not expect compensation for carelessness..
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What if those all opo digitizer issues was caused by little bending in pockets and some things in digitizer can broke from it?
most of the "scientific" tests I have seen have been using a test apparatus that provides solid stability on each end of the device and then applies an equally balanced pressure on the middle of the device. The videos that I have seen with an iphone bending has been applying unequal pressure on the edges of the phone, i.e. generating torsion on the chassis of the phone. Even the consumer reports scientific test shows that compared with many larger phones (which are likely to experience larger forces just by nature of their size), the iphone is significantly weaker than many comparable phones. Per their own article "Both models were weaker than the LG G3, the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3". The reality is that Apple through their own products has trained their users to an expectation of strength:
HTC One (m8) and Apple iPhone 6: 70 pounds, but note, the HTC one has a curved back-surface, which may result in deformation faster than a flat surface due to test methods, so it may actually be much stronger overall in real-world situations.
iPhone 6+: 90 pounds
iPhone 5, and others (in the 5.5 inch category): 130 pounds (this is nearly 2x the reported strength of the iPhone 6)
As such, apple consumers may have gotten use to the 130 pounds of force on a smaller phone, and feel that the new phone is inferior. It is, as compared with earlier products. It is not as strong, and due to the larger size, much easier to bend vs. the earlier models, due to larger stresses under similar conditions.
The reality is that if a person can tolerate physically deforming a metal object with their hands, it is likely too weak for daily use. The test methods also probably make the objects under test appear much stronger than they really are under real-world conditions. Cars are tested with offset head-on testing as they can be much more destructive than a direct head-on, as the pressures are not symmetrical. Same with phone deformation. Show me a test of each phone with the phone mounted at the corners, and the pressure applied in the middle, and I guarantee to you, the results will show a much lower pressure to deformation.
Well now bending is trending.
wow~~ strong one !! :fingers-crossed:
Hi all,
I note a lot of folk like the chunkier cases like otterbox, I'm certainly not one of them as I hate the bulk, weight and hiding the phone aesthetics.
I am happy with the trade-off in protection, so prefer to go down the much more minimalistic ultra thin cases, often clear ones that show off the phone. I appreciate they only offer scratch protection, but I'm generally very careful with my phone's (haven't dropped one yet).
So with that in mind, can anyone recommend anything they've seen on Amazon, like a clear ultra thin case? Most of the kind you see there pickup fingerprints, stains and grease so easily. I know of the mnml and peel cases, but with postage they're about £25 to the UK, which is estortionate considering what you're getting.
If anyone is like me looking for similar, let's share some ideas. Something super thin, grippy, and preferably clear or matte would be epic.
Thanks!
I too prefer thinner and lighter cases. A go-to case I have purchased for all of my phones in the past years is the Nillkin Frosted Shield. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay. It is a hard case, but has excellent grip texture on the back and an all-around matte feel. It snaps in nice and always appears to be well built. I often buy at least 10 cases for each phone I have as I have trouble finding the right one, but this case always comes through. I have ordered one for my 9+ already but has not shown up yet. The only thing is I don't think they have a clear one that you would like, but I am just trying to offer my opinion to help you out.
Spigen airskin
MGomes78 said:
I too prefer thinner and lighter cases. A go-to case I have purchased for all of my phones in the past years is the Nillkin Frosted Shield. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay. It is a hard case, but has excellent grip texture on the back and an all-around matte feel. It snaps in nice and always appears to be well built. I often buy at least 10 cases for each phone I have as I have trouble finding the right one, but this case always comes through. I have ordered one for my 9+ already but has not shown up yet. The only thing is I don't think they have a clear one that you would like, but I am just trying to offer my opinion to help you out.
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Thanks mate, sounds like a goodun! I went onto Amazon looks like not in stock (UK) so won't be shipping til late march, but I'll definitely keep my eye on it. They look really nice, and aside from the clear thing, it's the type of case I'm looking for.
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Spigen airskin
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Ahhh good old Spigen. Unfortunately not on amazon yet, at least in UK, and on their website not available just yet.
If thinner is what you're looking for... Ringke Slim Series (No bulk at all - little protection) or Ringke Fusion Series - Hybrid (A little more protection) I used them both on my S7 edge.
My $9+, direct from Samsung Australia, came with this one in the box, packed with the manuals
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I, too, like the thin fit cases with the soft matte feel.
These two stood out to me on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/TORRAS-Anti-Slip-Protective-Excellent-Protector/dp/B079DQSS2C/
https://www.amazon.com/Colorful-Ultra-Thin-Anti-Drop-Material-Protection/dp/B079CC1PYD/
You can also find something similar on eBay by searching s9+ thin case, but most of them takes a long time to ship from China.
The Spigen Air Skin is available for S9+ on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Galaxy...t-Clear-Ultra-Slim-PC-Case-Cover/273079490981
sstanton86 said:
Hi all,
I note a lot of folk like the chunkier cases like otterbox, I'm certainly not one of them as I hate the bulk, weight and hiding the phone aesthetics.
I am happy with the trade-off in protection, so prefer to go down the much more minimalistic ultra thin cases, often clear ones that show off the phone. I appreciate they only offer scratch protection, but I'm generally very careful with my phone's (haven't dropped one yet).
So with that in mind, can anyone recommend anything they've seen on Amazon, like a clear ultra thin case? Most of the kind you see there pickup fingerprints, stains and grease so easily. I know of the mnml and peel cases, but with postage they're about £25 to the UK, which is estortionate considering what you're getting.
If anyone is like me looking for similar, let's share some ideas. Something super thin, grippy, and preferably clear or matte would be epic.
Thanks!
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Just got mine from PITAKA, stylish and sleek, I'm satisfied with it so far. it balances the protection and aesthetics in my opinion. I've also found this guy's review https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...dium=lily&utm_campaign=Magcase&utm_content=S9
I really like the Ringke Onyx. Not clear, though.
Picked up a Tech 21 Evo Max case for my S9+ and its still as strong as my griffon survivor but about half the bulk.
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I am using ringke fusion like it a lot it is not thin or thick I would say and the bumper is not the slimmest but quite protective, like the smoke black color with my blue s9+ but there is a clear version
https://www.ringkestore.com/collect...y-s9-plus-ringke-fusion?variant=6366003167259
Here is the case I use for every single smartphone.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07B...s=imak+s9+&dpPl=1&dpID=510MHKH9W7L&ref=plSrch
You should try it.
I am using the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle. I have the frost/black and frost/green, both of which look nice depending on the color of your device. I originally bought the frost/black to go on my Lilac S9 Plus but my mother ended up stealing my Lilac S9 Plus so I went and picked up the Titan Grey and ordered the frost/green for it because it looked too plain with the frost/black on the Titan Grey S9 Plus. .
Best thin case EVER: elago Origin Series Galaxy S9 Plus Case
MGomes78 said:
I too prefer thinner and lighter cases. A go-to case I have purchased for all of my phones in the past years is the Nillkin Frosted Shield. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay. It is a hard case, but has excellent grip texture on the back and an all-around matte feel. It snaps in nice and always appears to be well built. I often buy at least 10 cases for each phone I have as I have trouble finding the right one, but this case always comes through. I have ordered one for my 9+ already but has not shown up yet. The only thing is I don't think they have a clear one that you would like, but I am just trying to offer my opinion to help you out.
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I, too, have the Nillkin FS case and can confirm that the look, fit and feel are all awesome. Great case, great price. It offers more than scratch protection. I'm generally VERY careful with my phones but, last night, while on the treadmill, I dropped my S9+. It slammed into the steel post of my treadmill, hit the track, then I kicked it across the basement. It slammed into a wall and then bounced back, tumbling under the treadmill. My heart sunk. Much to my surprise, the phone was entirely unscathed, and I don't even use a screen protector. The case is still blemish-free. Unbelievable.
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Best thin case EVER: elago Origin Series Galaxy S9 Plus Case
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I've got this one too. Looks awesome in white. I switch to a slightly beefier case (Nillkin Frosted Shield) when I'm going out or using my phone in any type of environment or activity where the potential of dropping the phone could be foreseeable. The Elago is great, but it offers absolutely no protection to the display whatsoever.
Diztronic hands down.
I like the feel of the Anccer but it's very fragile. Just taking it off a few times resulted in cracks around the cutout for the headphone jack!
I buy from aliexpress. They are slim and don't lift the tempered glass cover which most of the others covers do. The brand is called msvii postage is good and comes within a week to uk.
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I have this memumi 0.3mm case for my S9+.
The render's only for the S9, though. It's pretty good. I've had many kinds of these thin cases in the past (including for my S8+) and this one seems to be a bit stiffer than those, mainly because the sides are a bit reinforced, which is a good thing. You can't really see it on the render but it's a bit squared-off on the sides like it has a very slight built-in bumper.
I also like that it has a divider between the fingerprint scanner and the camera lenses. The others have just one big opening all the way through.
I've also got this Ringke case but I don't like that it's open in the area around the volume buttons. It's a very good hard case, though.
I just bought a Speck Presidio Grip. It looks nice but when I try to play game it messes up the game because part of case touches screen. I going naked.
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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