Well I just noticed my case was sitting on my porch. Da! :silly:
After opening it up I am pleasantly pleased.
The case is very slim. Picture 2 iPad smart covers with the tablet sandwiched in between.
The material is nice. Can't really explain what it is accept if you mated the iPad smart cover with some faux leather.
It feels great in my hand and looks good. I really like the slim design.
It is held in nicely with the four corner hooks.. Yes the pen is covered up with oneof the hooks, but the hook easily comes off and you have easy access to the pen.
The other 3 hooks hold the tablet tightly but the pen corner hook is not as tight allowing the access.
Both the typing angle and the up right angle are stable and I don't feel like it will topple over as I pushed on it.
Ports , buttons are all accessible and you can charge while the case is on and closed.
The case has the elastic band on its backside which you pull over the front to hold it closed.
I got the gray color which compliments the tablet nicely. Very professional looking.
I ordered it on the 29th-took 10 days.
Do I recommend it. Yes.
Would I buy it again? Yes.
I will update with pictures later.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150890083058?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Yeah, I bought one of these also in grey, but it hasn't arrived. Should come this week.
I like the thinness of the case.
However, I also got a Noreve case, as I think the top of the tablet is better protected.
That was my only critizism of the ROCK. There didn't seem a lot of protection on the side edges and the top of the case for the device.
What's your thoughts on this?
See the Noreve website: http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_10.1_Tradition_leather_case.html
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Well I just noticed my case was sitting on my porch. Da! :silly:
After opening it up I am pleasantly pleased.
The case is very slim. Picture 2 iPad smart covers with the tablet sandwiched in between.
The material is nice. Can't really explain what it is accept if you mated the iPad smart cover with some faux leather.
It feels great in my hand and looks good. I really like the slim design.
It is held in nicely with the four corner hooks.. Yes the pen is covered up with oneof the hooks, but the hook easily comes off and you have easy access to the pen.
The other 3 hooks hold the tablet tightly but the pen corner hook is not as tight allowing the access.
Both the typing angle and the up right angle are stable and I don't feel like it will topple over as I pushed on it.
Ports , buttons are all accessible and you can charge while the case is on and closed.
The case has the elastic band on its backside which you pull over the front to hold it closed.
I got the gray color which compliments the tablet nicely. Very professional looking.
I ordered it on the 29th-took 10 days.
Do I recommend it. Yes.
Would I buy it again? Yes.
I will update with pictures later.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150890083058?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Thanks for sharing, I'm looking forward for the pictures, I would really like to see how it looks, I know they have a lot of pictures in the posting but I would prefer to check one from customer...
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Yeah, I bought one of these also in grey, but it hasn't arrived. Should come this week.
I like the thinness of the case.
However, I also got a Noreve case, as I think the top of the tablet is better protected.
That was my only critizism of the ROCK. There didn't seem a lot of protection on the side edges and the top of the case for the device.
What's your thoughts on this?
See the Noreve website: http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_10.1_Tradition_leather_case.html
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I like the noreve case. But more than double the cost than the rock. Yikes.
It has enough protection for me to feel comfortable throwing it in my bag or brief case. I was looking for something slim at a good price that did not cover the bezzle. I figure there will be alot of cases coming out soon.
Yeah, I don't like to have my bezel covered either.
Looks pretty sweet I'm waiting for mine to get here thanks for the pics :thumbup:
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i just got mine too brown color
Mine just arrived. Nice quality and feel. Fits well. Sturdier than I thought it would be in upright orientation. A little heavy.
Just got mine yesterday! I love this cover, very sturdy in any orientation. Quality of material is great the only thing is that it smells funny lol.
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Just ordered one last night from casesinthebox yeah it was a couple bucks more but I hope it ships sooner than an eBay purchase. Anyone have any experience with them?
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The only reason I try to avoid rubber band cases are because once they snap, your case is useless.
Would the band break? (is it secure?)
I have had this case for a week now and my band still seems secure. I use this case alot in everyday use
without the band so even if the band snapped which i doubt it will- it would still work.
Is it just the pictures or does the dark grey look like a very light grey?
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I would say some where in between but more leaning towards the darker. Pix make it look lighter.
I've got the grey one from the local store.It's not a light grey.It's more like a graphite color.
The green one is a light green, kinda like ocean green.
The brown one is also a light brown.
The case is well-maded ,beautiful and thin but I think I will have to sell it because it's difficult to take the pen out.
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The case is well-maded ,beautiful and thin but I think I will have to sell it because it's difficult to take the pen out.
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All I had to do was gently flex the tab outward and it will fix this, than put the tablet back in and the tab will now be easier to open and the tablet is still held securely.
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I would say some where in between but more leaning towards the darker. Pix make it look lighter.
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I would say the grey case is 50% black. Print out a 50% tint to get the idea (assuming your printer is correctly calibrated )
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FOR SALE $20 in US
Hey if anyone needs a great case... I decided to get the Official Samsung Case for my note so i am selling this one for $20 or B/O which includes US shipping. PM if interested. Absolutely nothing wrong with this case. just decided to keep the otherone which i had preordered before i got the ROCK case. :laugh:
Hey tony. I just sent you a pm about the case.
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Hello, I love this case, but I have a Nexus 10, which is actually similar to the Note.
Someone would have the chance to try the case in a Nexus 10?
Greetings.
Related
As the thread title says, it just came in. Just put it on the phone and, no surprise, it's awesome. My phone is the Verizon LTE version with an extended battery and it fits perfectly (sure, it's a tight fit, but that's normal for Sena's stuff and will get easier to remove/replace as the leather molds to the phone). I'll put some pics up later when I can locate the regular digital camera.
I have had the opposite experience. I have a GSM nexus and the case is far too tight. The power and volume buttons are frequently pressed causing pocket screen shots and unnecessary ware on the buttons. I have had the case for just over a week and while it has stretched its still causing problems.
The best slip case so far has been a microfiber bag intended for my sunglasses. Although its not as pretty as the sena.
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One thing I have done to help the cases stretch is reach inside and spread it out. I did it by putting an old 2.5" laptop hard drive in the case.
Is it a pouch?
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Got mine too. I have the GSM version and I have to agree, the fit is too tight.
I considered the Sena Ultra Slim too in my search for a nice and slim pouch but ultimately decided on the fitBag Beat.
It's not "super" slim as the Sena is but still slim. Have a look here if you are interested: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454961
I love Sena ultra slim case. I had them on my HTC Desire, iPad 1 and iPad 2.
They are really tight in the beginning. But since they are leather, they stretch. After a week or two you should find them fitting snugly, but not too tight. As far as leather quality is concern, they are top notch.
That being said, I just don't feel like using a pouch on my phone anymore. But if I were to get one, this is definitely my choice.
Anyone else wishing there were thousands of tiny holes where the notification light sits (not to mention near the ringer speaker!) ?
Maybe I can mod mine with a needle and some patience...
roadhead said:
Anyone else wishing there were thousands of tiny holes where the notification light sits (not to mention near the ringer speaker!) ?
Maybe I can mod mine with a needle and some patience...
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I was thinking of punching a hole in it for the notification light.
I am still waiting to buy one here in the UK, anybody know anywhere I can get one from?
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I was thinking of punching a hole in it for the notification light.
I am still waiting to buy one here in the UK, anybody know anywhere I can get one from?
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Just go to Sena's homepage and order it! You will have it in 2 or 3 working days. Really fast delivery! But I would buy another case since it presses down the volume and power buttons all the time. I have tried to stretch the case a lot, but since the seaming is on the inside the problem still remains occasionally...
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Just go to Sena's homepage and order it! You will have it in 2 or 3 working days. Really fast delivery! But I would buy another case since it presses down the volume and power buttons all the time. I have tried to stretch the case a lot, but since the seaming is on the inside the problem still remains occasionally...
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I find this happening less and less as I use the case, without even doing any deliberate stretching beyond leaving the phone in the pouch for hours at a time.
This thing is great for my battery life too as knowing I will need to remove the case helps me resist the urge to wake it up just to flip the home screens back and forth
The case is really tight at first but after a day it has stretched out quite nicely and it is a very comfortable fit, no issues with power button anymore.
Super slim, love it!
Brown case
Brown case with hole punched to see LED.
belair56 said:
Brown case with hole punched to see LED.
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nicely done, I don't have my case yet but I would have thought the handset is supposed to go into the case thin side first?
s4vva said:
nicely done, I don't have my case yet but I would have thought the handset is supposed to go into the case thin side first?
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I like to fold down the opening (peak) to see the time.
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Sena Corsa
Hey guys! New here.
So I was about to buy the Ultraslim when much to my surprise I found a new case waiting for me! The ultraslim is now gone but the new design is much more appealing to me. Can't post links since I'm new, but it should be easy to find!
I'm hoping they fixed the tight fit problems. I might send a quick email to them asking about this.
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Hey guys! New here.
So I was about to buy the Ultraslim when much to my surprise I found a new case waiting for me! The ultraslim is now gone but the new design is much more appealing to me. Can't post links since I'm new, but it should be easy to find!
I'm hoping they fixed the tight fit problems. I might send a quick email to them asking about this.
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http://www.senacases.com/samsung-cases/galaxy-nexus/corsa/
Nice!
PaulCayard said:
Nice!
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I know huh? I sent them an email regarding fit and I'll post what they say here when they reply!
How about a ICS Blue stripe? Come on, look at the phone.
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Zengster6474 said:
I know huh? I sent them an email regarding fit and I'll post what they say here when they reply!
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Thanks!
Some info from the website:
The Corsa shows its style by exhibiting textured genuine Italian leather available in various solid colors with an accent stripe which is off-set for a racing inspired sportiness. It offers an innovative pull strap system for easy release of the Galaxy Nexus. It is crafted to protect the Samsung Galaxy Nexus with reinforced stitched edging to provide additional protection for the side and bottom of the pouch. It is individually handcrafted from the finest Italian Napa leather with Sena's well-known quality and strong attention to detail. The Corsa offers protective functionality with a sporty European designer pouch style.
Accent stripe, offset for a racing inspired sportiness
Dual-texture style with vincado and perforated leathers
Ultra-slim pouch design
Soft velvet lining with light protective layer
Sena craftsmanship and quality
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Available color:
Black/Red (see pic of my previous post)
Black/Orange
White/Red (very nice)
Red/White
Hey guys I ordered two Elago Breathe Cases for the GS3 from Amazon. I purchased the Glossy White as well as a blue called Glossy Coral. They cost $9.99 each and since I have prime I got two day shipping for free. Here is the direct link for the cases for the GS3:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main?ie=UTF8&asin=&isAmazonFulfilled=1&isCBA=&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&seller=A23S71QXDZCPQA
I purchased the white one for myself and the blue one for my girlfriend. The cases are very thin and sleek. They feel great in the hand and do not add extra bulk to the phone. The top and bottom of the case is open so you wont get overall protection there, so be careful when handling it and not dropping it. There is a slight lip, but I don't think that it will keep the phone raised up enough off a surface if you lay the phone flat on the screen side. I would definitely recommend putting a screen protector on to be combined with this case. I had already purchased a screen protector the day I picked up the phone from the store, however Elago actually sells the case together with a screen protector from amazon as well. The prices for the two combined are $24.99, and the screen protectors from Elago are $8.99 alone. There are cut outs on the sides for the power button and the volume rocker. I feel that the cut outs aren't recessed enough, and your made aware of it however it does not bother me too much. Overall I am very happy with the cases especially for the price. I would definitely buy from Elago again, and I do like the variety of colors that they offer the cases in. I like the Breathe style because they are different than all of these other snap on thin cases and make the phone stand out more. I took some pics from various angles with both cases on the phone and off the phone with my dslr so you guys can take a look for yourselves.
nice review. how well does the phone stay in the case though? i've been hesitant with snap on cases because i'm afraid the phone will come out of it.
are they grippy or are they still really smooth? I am planning on getting a case only because the phone is so smooth i know i'm going to drop it eventually.
It's a great looking case though!
jnicks510 said:
nice review. how well does the phone stay in the case though? i've been hesitant with snap on cases because i'm afraid the phone will come out of it.
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Thanks! The phone is snug within the case. It hasn't come out of the phone. It fell earlier today, and the case popped off but i've had that happen with other cases though. When it fell, there was not damage to the phone. THANK GOD! LOL.
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are they grippy or are they still really smooth? I am planning on getting a case only because the phone is so smooth i know i'm going to drop it eventually.
It's a great looking case though!
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It is smooth but I feel like the perforated holes add grip while your hands are holding it. I used it all day yesterday and today so far and haven't slip because of it being too smooth.
I was hoping that the official vent case for the GS3 looked like the official case for the GS2 but they screwed the look up pretty badly. This one looks good but it needs that flashy silver plaque. Haha.
Although I felt the same way about the actual phone itself but the GS3 grew on me and is now the best looking phone ever. Maybe that official vent case will grow on me as well.
Had an elago s4 on my iPhone. Best case I ever had. Thanks for the review!
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Mines on the way. Thanks for the review. Went with the dark blue
davwman said:
Mines on the way. Thanks for the review. Went with the dark blue
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what color phone do you have? please post pics
Blue
these are pretty much ALL on sale for $9.99 amazon prime now.
Those cases look cool might need to try them out....
I don't have the Elago Breathe but I do have the nornal, solid case. They're very thin and very good looking.
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Must get dirty in the holes easy.
ikhtiaralam said:
I don't have the Elago Breathe but I do have the nornal, solid case. They're very thin and very good looking.
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What color combo? Please post pics
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just ordered the metallic grey breathe case for $9.99 prime-shipped
Just ordered indigo blue for white Galaxy. I think the combo looks great.
dammit_dan said:
Must get dirty in the holes easy.
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Actually it doesn't. I lay mines everywhere whole I'm at work and cat home and I haven't gotten anything in the holes yet. Plus the white hasn't gotten dirty yet neither. Very impressed with the case so far. I would definitely buy more from them.
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As you guys get your cases you should post some pics. It would be nice to see the true colors of the cases against the true colors of the phones. :thumbup:
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Thanks! used to have these for my old iPhone3G nice to see they're on sale now for my s3.
By the way for those of you worried that the case is slippery there's a soft feel version they sell as well that doesn't have the glossy back and has more a rubbery feel like a tpu case.
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got the metallic grey one. I LOVE IT. attached some pics.
Let me start this review just by saying that i love bumper cases. I
have been looking over the internet to find the best bumper case for
our Galaxy s3. I came across this case. Its a STRONG silicone bumper
that completes me in every aspect.
First of all. Its cheap. I think that everyone can try a cheap case
and if they dont like it, they throw it to their dog. (hehehe) Guys,
seriously. this is the best bumper case i have seen over the internet.
Why? It has a nice touch when you are holding your
phone. VERY nice touch. You will want to just hold your phone because
it has a nice feel Second of all: PROTECTION. And i mean it. Front,
back and sides are fully protected.
Front side (screen): the case has a slight bump on the edges so if the
phone drops the floor, its still protected (floor not the road hehe).
Back: Again, the case has a bump on the edges. So if your phone drops
on the back, protected!!! if you want to lay down your phone on a
table: PROTECTED.
Sides: Full protection, which is obvious why: its the case hehe.
Buttons: FULLy accessible button, both power and volume buttons. They
are covered by a soft silicone so there are very easy to press
(compare to the other tpu case i have reviewed)
I dont know if there are more colours available. You must check on
sellers ebay site.
Rating: If this case would be rated its a rock solid 5/5. Believe me
on this. It defenently worths every peny guys. I even compare it with
a TPU bumper case, that i have reviewed last week, amd this is by far
better.
Enjoy the pictures. I tried to take as many as possible.
I will review more bumper cases in the near future so stay tuned.
You can buy this on this link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Simple-Blac...620863?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1b0aa03f
if you find this review helpful, hit thanks
Nice review! Around the volume rocker it might need a little work but I've already ordered one of these.. 4$ shipped to Canada and it looks decent.
Thanks for the review!
You will like the case mate, i guarantee you that. Feedback when you get it so everyone knows from you too
Good review, I have the white one. Easily the best case.
Owned a casemate brushed aluminum and SGP neo case
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i have two of this. It comes apart easily, especially where the micro usb hole is. Very good review though. Waiting to get the sgp one because i too love bumpers
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Xcor3 said:
i have two of this. It comes apart easily, especially where the micro usb hole is. Very good review though. Waiting to get the sgp one because i too love bumpers
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I love the idea of this case, but had a similar one for my Galaxy Nexus which fell apart in a matter of days. Would be interested in reading an updated review of this one in a few weeks.
I have this case on my phone for a while and feels very steady guys. Note that i am snaping batteries daily, so the case comes on and off (by me i mean) and I havent got a problem so far.
Xcor3 said:
i have two of this. It comes apart easily, especially where the micro usb hole is. Very good review though. Waiting to get the sgp one because i too love bumpers
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davpel said:
I love the idea of this case, but had a similar one for my Galaxy Nexus which fell apart in a matter of days. Would be interested in reading an updated review of this one in a few weeks.
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Do you guys mean the material of the case degraded? This is all one-piece right? I was JUST shopping for my first bumper case and saw some aluminum ones that snap or screw together, but it seemed like the TPU ones are just a single piece of material and wrap around the edges.
Its a single piece mate. Plus you dont lose any signal plus its a snap in snap out plus its veryyy cheap
How does this fit with a zag shield?
Galaxy S3 Paranoid ROM.
I think that with the zagg shield you will be ok. The case has already a tight fit so its better not to use extra protection underneeth. I dont think you need zagf shield for the back cover because its already protected from the case.
ponyboy82 said:
Do you guys mean the material of the case degraded? This is all one-piece right? I was JUST shopping for my first bumper case and saw some aluminum ones that snap or screw together, but it seemed like the TPU ones are just a single piece of material and wrap around the edges.
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If it is anything like the one for the Galaxy Nexus (and it appears to be the same), there is a hard plastic material used on the rear portions of the bumper, while the piece which surrounds the screen is flexible rubber. With the GN, the two materials separated.
is it easy to take it in and out of your pant pocket
denny_1986 said:
is it easy to take it in and out of your pant pocket
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yes its very easy dont worry.
Do these work with any charging dock? I ordered one today but just wondering ...
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PaulQ602 said:
Do these work with any charging dock? I ordered one today but just wondering ...
...sent from Infinity
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i dont know for sure, but i think that it is going to work because the case is thin on the bottom. :good:
Thanks for the review, I ended up buying the same one but in white. I'm guessing they come from china because this thing isn't going to arrive for like three weeks haha. Oh well whatever.
My clear diztronic tpu case is starting to turn yellow and blue from my jeans so I really need something else. For three bucks I hope it holds up for a little while.
Do you think the the bezel or screen would get damaged if I dropped it from pocket height and it hit the corner on cement? Just wondering if I should still be extra careful when using this bumper.
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Do you think the the bezel or screen would get damaged if I dropped it from pocket height and it hit the corner on cement? Just wondering if I should still be extra careful when using this bumper.
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if your phone hits a straight floor, then its protected. if ur phone hits the road it might be scratched. try to avoid the roads hahahaha :laugh:
dunderball said:
Thanks for the review, I ended up buying the same one but in white. I'm guessing they come from china because this thing isn't going to arrive for like three weeks haha. Oh well whatever.
My clear diztronic tpu case is starting to turn yellow and blue from my jeans so I really need something else. For three bucks I hope it holds up for a little while.
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i got mine in less than 3 weeks becuase the seller shipped the case in an envelope (like a mail). for three bucks its a bargain.
This is a review of www.cruzerlite.com and the Cruzerlite Gnex-A2-Blue case. It is a Androidified TPU case for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The cost of this case is a measly 9.90 plus shipping/handling.
I ordered the case on Sunday September 30th from their website www.cruzerelite.com and received it through the USPS on Thursday October 4th. They had very fast shipping for a weekend order which we all know is often not the situation with many on-line vendors.
I found this case at www.cruzerlite.com/cases/samsung/ga...androidified-a2-tpu-case-for-galaxy-nexus-600
They have 11 total colors available for this case including the blue model in this review.
The material used for this cases construction is 100% TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) plastic.
There are 10 well placed cutouts for the various buttons, usb port, headphone jack, speaker/mic and a spot to hook a lanyard. I do not use a lanyard personally but like the added feature for a phone built without.
The case fits nice and snug to the phone with a regular battery and door. The extended battery and door fits as well but requires a little working of the case to fit the side right but it DOES work well with it. I personally with any case use my extended battery without the door and it fits great that way. The case makes a very nice small ridge/buffer zone which protects the screen from all those small grains of dust that will spider the screen when it lands face down.
The functionality of the case is nice as well. Some people like raised buttons such as on silicon cases. I do not. I find they cause my pocket to wake the phone. The cutouts keep that from happening by keeping the buttons recessed a little bit. The case slides easily in and out of my front jeans pocket and never hangs up on entry or removal. Something I could never say about any previous silicon cases. The case is very easy to put on and remove.
It has a very nice and clean design to it. The little android logo on the back of the case is a nice touch to break up what would be a very boring look. I find no flaws with the case in design and manufacturing of it.
Designing in a lanyard spot in for a phone without is a very nice thing to see. Even if I personally do not use it I know they are thinking how can we make a case even better. Going the extra mile with a feature like that is not seen often anymore. Most case manufacturers I have seen have simply said “Oh this phone doesn't take a lanyard....moving on” Cruzerlite said “That's a bad design lets give it one” Well done.
Final thoughts...Cruzerlite has gone the extra mile in making and offering a economy price for a solid design with added features not found elsewhere. 9.90 plus shipping. Can you go wrong for a case that is made well, fits right, will protect from all sorts of incidents and looks this good. You can't go wrong picking up Cruzerlite Androidified TPU Case for your Galaxy Nexus.
Is any dangers of using the phone without a backdoor?
I have the black one. I wasn't sure if I'd like the android on the back but it is well done. Case cutouts and overall feel is great.
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Is any dangers of using the phone without a backdoor?
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If there's any question as to why I put it as an official review it is because I was specifically given and requested to honestly review this case by the company
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just bought'em on amazon.co.uk with the buy2get1 free promo...
Also bought a cheap 3£ TPU wave case for comparison... I'll let you know when they arrive...
I bought one a few months ago when they first came out but I'm not so impressed.
It does look great, I love the design, and I have no complaints about the fit. But there are a number of rough edges that spoil it.
The cut-out for the charger is fine because it has a gentle angle but the hole for the headset is at 90 degrees and feels very uncomfortable when holding the phone in portrait with your little finger right where the hole is.
When holding the phone in landscape for gaming there is another rough edge from bad moulding right where that textured side grip is. Again, it is very uncomfortable when rubbing on our finger. Strangely enough the grip on the opposite side feels perfect.
There is also another join line that runs around the phone which sticks out on the bottom corners but feels fine on the top.
I e-mailed the company with these complaints but never got a reply.
I won't be buying any more cases from them.
Eliott said:
I bought one a few months ago when they first came out but I'm not so impressed.
It does look great, I love the design, and I have no complaints about the fit. But there are a number of rough edges that spoil it.
The cut-out for the charger is fine because it has a gentle angle but the hole for the headset is at 90 degrees and feels very uncomfortable when holding the phone in portrait with your little finger right where the hole is.
When holding the phone in landscape for gaming there is another rough edge from bad moulding right where that textured side grip is. Again, it is very uncomfortable when rubbing on our finger. Strangely enough the grip on the opposite side feels perfect.
There is also another join line that runs around the phone which sticks out on the bottom corners but feels fine on the top.
I e-mailed the company with these complaints but never got a reply.
I won't be buying any more cases from them.
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Weird I'm not seeing anything like what your describing...must be a personal preference thing. I usually hold mime in portrait and nothing there to bother me....well to each there own I guess
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motcher41 said:
Weird I'm not seeing anything like what your describing...must be a personal preference thing. I usually hold mime in portrait and nothing there to bother me....well to each there own I guess
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I think it's part bad design and part bad luck that I got a bit of a dud.
I have another, cheaper plain case on my Lynx 3D but the quality is far higher than the Cruzerlite. It's as smooth as butter all around and feels really nice to hold. I wish the Cruzerlite was the same because I like the detailing and colour.
But it's the lack of any response to my mail which has put me off buying another case from them.
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I think it's part bad design and part bad luck that I got a bit of a dud.
I have another, cheaper plain case on my Lynx 3D but the quality is far higher than the Cruzerlite. It's as smooth as butter all around and feels really nice to hold. I wish the Cruzerlite was the same because I like the detailing and colour.
But it's the lack of any response to my mail which has put me off buying another case from them.
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I will agree to disagree on the design part but not that you probably got a dud. I work in customer service and I can assure you that bad items just slip out sometimes. But lack of response I won't really comment on that because I don't know the situation on what exactly you sent to them
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I bought the same case about two months ago and I am perfectly happy with it.
It does its job and at that price point there really isn't much to do wrong.
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EDIT: Nevermind, I chose the smoke color
I'm deciding on which color to get. I'm really bad at making decisions so please help me out here I'm stuck between black, smoke, red and cyan.
Good review. I have an extensive Cruzerlite collection and I agree with everything you said.
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cruzerlite
I had the clear cruzerlite androidfied case and really liked the look. But since the case covers the side and onto the tip of the screen, it was pushing up against my screen protector that I had on. So I returned it and got a verizon kickstand case that doesn't do that.
When I bought my nexus 5 I wanted a pouch, but really didn't find any to my liking . Last week I decided re-search and found a couple real good pouches, but really none what I had in mind. Then I came across a MediaDevil Artisan pouch, didn't really know what to think, like if it was going to be a cheap knock off or bad quality. As I looked into it I found out that this company makes very high quality pouches that I was never aware of. I decided to give it a shot based on amazing reviews. It came in a nice black gift like box and very professionally packaged . Has full grain leather with red stitching ( believe it comes in different colors), the phone fits perfectly in the pouch nice and snug. Not to tight and not to loose. It has micro fiber feel inside of it so when you slip you're phone it cleans the smudges and fingerprints. I would recommend this pouch to anyone who wants a nice look to there phone.
This is my first review so it might not detailed or organized in any way.
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When I bought my nexus 5 I wanted a pouch, but really didn't find any to my liking . Last week I decided re-search and found a couple real good pouches, but really none what I had in mind. Then I came across a MediaDevil Artisan pouch, didn't really know what to think, like if it was going to be a cheap knock off or bad quality. As I looked into it I found out that this company makes very high quality pouches that I was never aware of. I decided to give it a shot based on amazing reviews. It came in a nice black gift like box and very professionally packaged . Has full grain leather with red stitching ( believe it comes in different colors), the phone fits perfectly in the pouch nice and snug. Not to tight and not to loose. It has micro fiber feel inside of it so when you slip you're phone it cleans the smudges and fingerprints. I would recommend this pouch to anyone who wants a nice look to there phone.
This is my first review so it might not detailed or organized in any way.
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I cannot seem to find the link on amazon. Would you be able to post a link
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I cannot seem to find the link on amazon. Would you be able to post a link
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http://www.amazon.com/MediaDevil-Google-Nexus-leather-stitching/dp/B00GXJHRG2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1392307452&sr=8-3&keywords=mediadevil+nexus+5
I have the same pouch, i fell in love with!
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Well worth the money
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I am not a pouch person, but that does look nice! Love the logo!
cool review... the black-red looks awesome. i have one with the teal color.
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Well worth the money
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does it use a magnet on that button on the back of the case ? thanks
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does it use a magnet on that button on the back of the case ? thanks
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It does. Circular shaped magnet can be seen at the photos embossing under the leather and one of the online reviews confirms it
Review: pull out tab that works brilliantly and is held in place by a small magnetic clasp.
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I would recommend this pouch to anyone who wants a nice look to there phone.
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Thank you very much for this review dia_naji!
On your pictures I see you have the black with red stitching case, and inside you have a black phone?
On Media Devil's webpage it says that the black phone is different size to the white or red, therefore they sell cases for black and cases for white/red. And for the black phone there's only one option, grey with pink stitches, not my cup of tea. The case you show on your pictures is meant to be for the white/red phone only. When I first saw this I was sceptical at them, because both phones are the same size, only thing different is the plastic texture.
Can you or anyone else on this thread confirm that you're using a black case with a black phone? Despite the big red warning on Media Devil's website: http://mediadevil.com/us/artisanpouch-leather-pouch-case-google-nexus-5-by-lg.html
Thanks!
the difference, as I've been told by their employee, is the the material used inside, because of the texture difference and the material of the pull-out ribbon, as well as the size of the pull-out knob.
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the difference, as I've been told by their employee, is the the material used inside, because of the texture difference and the material of the pull-out ribbon, as well as the size of the pull-out knob.
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I thought it would be something like that....
My question remains, is anyone using the black case with a black phone? If so, any downfalls?
I asked Mediadevil about the difference between black and white/red nexus 5
Hi Marius,
I hope you are well and thanks for getting in touch.
The black and white Nexus 5 have a slightly different curvature, and as our cases are designed to fit very snugly to the device itself, this means that a black Nexus 5 will not fit into a case designed for a white Nexus 5. In addition, the black Nexus 5 has a soft-touch back as opposed to the harder plastic back of the white Nexus 5, which adds friction when it is being inserted and removed from the case, and we have also had to take this into consideration when designing a case for the black Nexus 5.
At the moment we are completely sold out of all colour combinations for the black Nexus 5 except for the slate/pink option, however we do have new cases in production, which should be available by the middle of March. I'm afraid I don't have a definite release date at the moment, however please feel free to get back in touch in a week or so, as we should be able to give you an update then!
Sarah
MediaDevil
it's almost a copy paste answer they give
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I asked Mediadevil about the difference between black and white/red nexus 5
Hi Marius,
I hope you are well and thanks for getting in touch.
The black and white Nexus 5 have a slightly different curvature, and as our cases are designed to fit very snugly to the device itself, this means that a black Nexus 5 will not fit into a case designed for a white Nexus 5. In addition, the black Nexus 5 has a soft-touch back as opposed to the harder plastic back of the white Nexus 5, which adds friction when it is being inserted and removed from the case, and we have also had to take this into consideration when designing a case for the black Nexus 5.
At the moment we are completely sold out of all colour combinations for the black Nexus 5 except for the slate/pink option, however we do have new cases in production, which should be available by the middle of March. I'm afraid I don't have a definite release date at the moment, however please feel free to get back in touch in a week or so, as we should be able to give you an update then!
Sarah
MediaDevil
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Thanks very much for sharing this! Now that makes more sense. I think I'd rather wait for 2 or 3 weeks. I'll buy a cheap neoprene pouch case in the meanwhile.
dia_naji said:
When I bought my nexus 5 I wanted a pouch, but really didn't find any to my liking . Last week I decided re-search and found a couple real good pouches, but really none what I had in mind. Then I came across a MediaDevil Artisan pouch, didn't really know what to think, like if it was going to be a cheap knock off or bad quality. As I looked into it I found out that this company makes very high quality pouches that I was never aware of. I decided to give it a shot based on amazing reviews. It came in a nice black gift like box and very professionally packaged . Has full grain leather with red stitching ( believe it comes in different colors), the phone fits perfectly in the pouch nice and snug. Not to tight and not to loose. It has micro fiber feel inside of it so when you slip you're phone it cleans the smudges and fingerprints. I would recommend this pouch to anyone who wants a nice look to there phone.
This is my first review so it might not detailed or organized in any way.
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I'm very interested in this leather pouch. But is this compatible with a tempered glass screen protector (0,30mm) AND with the toastMade (real wood) skin
I hope the pouch is not too tight for this? Or will it stretch over time? And what must I choose? Black or white/red version of the pouch, because Mediadevil said there is difference in size and material they use, but this is wood material so....???
Sorry to bump an old thread. I'm looking at this case for a Black Nexus 5.
Does this pouch cause the soft touch back to wear out from constant friction from inserting and removing the phone from the pouch? Especially near the bottom where the pull tab makes contact.
I had a similar type pouch for the Galaxy Nexus, and that worked fine for the plastic material on the phone. But seeing the Nexus 5 has a soft touch back I can see the friction causing wear. My Lenovo ThinkPad had a similar annoying issue as I found the rubberish soft finish was coming off from the sleeve I had it in.
Bump! Still would love to hear feedback from owners of this case. Just got my Nexus 5 and I'm looking for a nice pouch!
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Sorry to bump an old thread. I'm looking at this case for a Black Nexus 5.
Does this pouch cause the soft touch back to wear out from constant friction from inserting and removing the phone from the pouch? Especially near the bottom where the pull tab makes contact.
I had a similar type pouch for the Galaxy Nexus, and that worked fine for the plastic material on the phone. But seeing the Nexus 5 has a soft touch back I can see the friction causing wear. My Lenovo ThinkPad had a similar annoying issue as I found the rubberish soft finish was coming off from the sleeve I had it in.
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Well I have had mine for almost 3 weeks after reading this thread. I LOVE it. I got the gray/blue color and it looks great with my white n5. I use it hard and it has shown next to no wear in the 3 weeks I've had it. It is still as tight as the day I got it and wouldn't be able to be pulled out on it's own without the pull strap. Time will tell. Definitely no extra room for a TPU or similar case.
Side note: As pictured below, you can see one of the stitches wasn't tied off correctly and came undone just two days after using it. I think I curbed the unraveling by melting the end of the thread with a lighter. It hasn't moved since. I emailed Mediadevil through Amazon.com (where I made the purchase) and they had a new one out to me next day. Excellent customer service.
5 out of 5 stars would recommend to anyone.
Not a pouch person but this looks tempting
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