Hey everyone, got the Cruzerlite cases a week ago and have been using them and compiling my thoughts so check out the review below and let me know if you have any questions.
DESIGN
All three cases are top sellers and for good reason. They all prominently display the bugdroid on the back and inside of the cover which boldly declares that you're a part of the Android community. The designs themselves offer a mix of clear and frosted TPU.
Both the A2 and the Bugdroid Circuit allow you to see through them and catch a glimpse of the beautifully anodized aluminum back while maintaining a fingerprint resistant layer of frosted TPU where your hands naturally hold onto the device. The fit is absolutely perfect on all three and a quick snap of the corners ensures a glove-like wrap around your HTC One.
BUILD QUALITY
Cruzerlite has opted to go with TPU for this single layer of protection which ensures a rigid product that won't stretch or tear. The build quality is spot on with cutouts matching the phone buttons perfectly. Not much protection can be had with single layer cases but one certain benefit is the scratch protection which will save you from wear and tear on the back of your device.
There is a slight lip on all three which I would venture to say is roughly 2mm in size, it ensures ample face down protection on flat surfaces and is the minimum I like to see out of TPU cases such as these so props to Cruzerlite. I would still recommend using a screen protector but that is entirely your choice.
Its important to mention one definitive factor which sets the Androidified A2 case apart from the other 2 and that is the ridged grips on the left and right side which solves the issue of the device itself being too slippery. There's tons of color choices for the Androidified A2, Bugdroid Circuit and Android Clone Army cases which include the following:
Black (As shown above)
Blue
Clear (As shown above)
Green (As shown above)
Orange
Pink
Purple
Red
Smoke
Teal
White
CONCLUSION
I've always kept several cases on hand for every device I own because its my personal belief that there are different cases for different situations. After having said that I'd like to say I found myself primarily using these three Cruzerlite cases on weekend outings with friends and fun at the park with my family. They give off a fun factor which is very appropriate for my leisure time but I wouldn't necessarily take them into the office as I don't believe that to be where they would be most appreciated. Protection wise, TPU is certainly a shock absorbant material which will keep your HTC One safe from minor drops no matter which of the three you go with. They retail for $19.90 straight from the Cruzerlite website but they are currently running a new release promotion which will get you any of the three for $12.90.
Check out the pictures below for a closer look and again let me know if you have questions. I also own the Black HTC One so if you wish to see what they look like on it let me know and I'll set aside some time to get those to you.
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Thanks for the nice review video and pics but i'm very confused and can't decide which color to go for, as I like Black, Blue and Clear but can somebody tell me which color suit best and look nice for Silver HTC one?
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Thanks for the nice review video and pics but i'm very confused and can't decide which color to go for, as I like Black, Blue and Clear but can somebody tell me which color suit best and look nice for Silver HTC one?
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well, if you cant decide, buy all three there are plenty of buy 2, get one free codes for cruzerlite cases (buy2gone on amazon.com). I could not decide on color or design, so i got an androidified red, a circuit red, and a circuit black for the price of 2 (well,actually less due to an amazon glitch but i would have paid for 2)
I think I'll be getting the bugdroid circuit in clear since it goes so nicely with the silver One, thanks for the review!
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Great review, thanks :good:
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Today i received the case and again i want so share some thoughts about it.
(let me say it right here: this is the best case ive seen so far and i can recommend it to everyone that is searching for a very slim case with considerable protection)
ORDER
i ordered the case from Obostore. it took 7 days for shipping...quite good for free international shipping. they also give discount if you order several pieces.
MATERIAL
i expected some regular plastic case but actually it is something i would describe as rubberized plastic.
makes the phone definitively way less slippery.
as far as i can tell it doesn't attract dust.
FIT
it fits perfectly and the cutouts on the side are made well. the phone fits very tight and doesn't move in the case (like in the zenus skin air jacket i reviewed some pages ago)
PROTECTION
if you are searching for an everyday-protection against scratches and some little drops this case should be your choice.
as you can see on the pictures the top and bottom of the phone are not covered by the plastic.
but that doesn't bother me because (unlike the samsung mesh-case) it fully covers the corners of the phone.
so if it drops on flat ground it will be fully protected. (not from great hight of course)
quite hard to explain but i tried to show it to you in the pictures below.
i tilted the phone to 45° and then take a shot that is showing that there is still some space between phone and surface (light coming through).
the camera is also covered very good so no scratches should get on it.
SCREEN PROTECTOR
the case came with a free screen protector from nillkin. i don't have any reference but i think its pretty good.
(although i messed it up by having a little airbubble in the down right corner. my fault.... )
CONCLUSION
this is by far the best case i have seen or used so far.
sure there are some cases with better protection but in my opinion they often add too much bulk and mess with the great look an slimness of the phone.
so i can fully recommend this case to you!
(if you liked this review please show by hitting the thanks-button)
(and sorry again for the bad picture-quality )
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I also have one, and am very happy with it, but they seem to have a minor design flaw.
Doesn't really affect the usability of the case, hell, I didn't even notice it until someone on another forum pointed it out, and I doubt I ever would have if they hadn't.
what flaw are you talking about?
(although it may be better if you never tell me )
1 of the sides did not flush well with the phone when facing up.
Looks like the cutting is slightly off will gradual abscess from top going to the bottom.
Its pretty obvious if u see it at an angle.
Only seems to be an issue with the black case
The white one I got seems to fit fine
Sorry, photos aren't very clear
hisuperman said:
I am using this one soft tpu case,good for protection ，smooth touch feeling and looks awesome.
I am also using sgp case.
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also nillkin case,tpu case
ebay
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I also have the one in OP but chose red instead of black. I have to say it's pretty awesome. The color looks classy and the case fits just fine.
I like the rubberized texture. Without it, I always felt like the phone was going to slip right off my hand. Now not so much. Plus it almost doesn't add any thickness (I'd say around 1.5 mm at most).
Very happy.
Be careful with unprotective cases, barely there cases and only rear protecting cases
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15683149&postcount=22
Here it is the white one, after few weeks of usage.
h t t p://imgur.com/a/LnGKp - sorry i can't post links yet (new user)
I have the phone for 2 montsh now, but i have 2 other type of case and using a different one all the time. The first 2 week was fine, no coloration at all, but at the 3rd week the brown coloration happened, which was my pocket. And the funny part is, i am carrying it in my pocket for 40min each (work)day.
The way i imagine this case:
- hard plastic
- soft touch overlay
- some thin protecting layer
No coloration in the first few weeks, but after the ""protecting layer"" wear down, the case started picking up everything. I tried to clean it, no luck.
Lastly, i really don't know what are those pink spots, or where do they came from. (It's not the camera )
I've one of these cases too.
The first thing I did was to use my fingernail to scratch away the NILLKIN words. Took me just 2 min, and I had a perfectly blank back for the case.
How good it fits to the phone? Does this case scratch the phone?
Thanks!
With my previous device (DX) I stuck primarily to bulky/extremely durable cases for protection, but given the bump in size for the S3, I decided to take a departure and look for cases that were creative yet extremely slim. I decided to go with the Elago G5 Breathe Case.
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Pros:
*Reasonably priced (I paid $8.99 shipped with Prime - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DOBF04/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
*Available in numerous colors - http://elagostore.com/category/74725208961/1/Galaxy-S3-Case.htm
*Mesh backing prevents device from becoming overheated.
*Hardshell casing ensures case will not easily crack, bend, or break.
*Slim fit ensures no bulk and contours perfectly to the shape of the device
*Simple and to some degree Eco-Friendly packaging
Cons:
*Offers minimal protection / top and bottom of device is not protected
*No lip around the circumference of the front of the case, thus offers little to no screen protection if device is placed screen down on flat/rough service.
*Does not include extras (some manufacturers include screen protectors, stands, cloths, etc.)
*Possible to find similar or better protective cases for the same price or cheaper.
Given the sheer size of the S3 and the ability for this case to add little to no noticeable bulk makes me a big fan of this case;more so then I had originally expected I would be. I plan on purchasing an SGP Curved Crystal protector once it is released, to remedy the lack of screen protection because of minimal lip.
Nice write-up, thanks for the review. I had these on my iPhone and was happy to see that they went ahead and designed cases for the GS3.
At the moment I have the solid-back white, as well as a navy breathe case on the way. Already dropped it once, case is scratched up but everything else is solid.
Out of curiosity, are you rooted/ROM'ed? Wondering how you got that lock-screen.
rossomatic said:
Nice write-up, thanks for the review. I had these on my iPhone and was happy to see that they went ahead and designed cases for the GS3.
At the moment I have the solid-back white, as well as a navy breathe case on the way. Already dropped it once, case is scratched up but everything else is solid.
Out of curiosity, are you rooted/ROM'ed? Wondering how you got that lock-screen.
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i could be wrong but i think that's widgetlocker.
@OP nice write up.
itzike said:
i could be wrong but i think that's widgetlocker.
@OP nice write up.
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Bingo
I did forget to mention that while the finish is glossy, the holes do in fact assist with gripping the device.
This looks like a great case, but too bad there isn't enough of a lip around the front of the phone to set it face-down and not worry about scratches. Other slim cases like Rock have a lip. Does anyone know if the other Elago G5 Slim Fit cases have a lip on the front?
jprow507 said:
This looks like a great case, but too bad there isn't enough of a lip around the front of the phone to set it face-down and not worry about scratches. Other slim cases like Rock have a lip. Does anyone know if the other Elago G5 Slim Fit cases have a lip on the front?
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Which Rock case has a lip? The one below doesnt, its similar to the Elago G5 case.
I am looking for a slim case that protects the top,bottom and sides, plus has a lip around the screen. Has anyone see one with these specs?
http://www.casesss.com/product.aspx?model=97&pid=429
There is another elago g5 case which cover the whole phone but unfortunately I can't recommend it :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949838
I just got my amCASE hybrid case and I'm quite pleased with it! First time buying an amCASE case but definitely won't be my last time.
Packaging
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One thing I like to see with packaging is when its kept to a minimum. It's more eco-friendly and it keeps cost down for the manufacturer and consumer. We don't need a flashy package do we? They spend the money were it belongs, on the product!
Build Quality/Design
The build quality seems to be high. No rough corners, sharp edges or defects. All lines are clean and well made. It does have a white "amCASE" logo on the back that doesn't seem to quite fit with everything else but it's not too noticeable or distracting. They went with a two tone two material hybrid design. The back is a harder frosted plastic while the sides are a glossy tpu rubber material. It transitions from on material to the other seemlessly.
The frosted back is transparent but gives a smoked/blurry effect when looking through it. Which I kinda like; sort of artsy don't you say?
All cutouts seem to be perfectly aligned. No ports are covered. I like how they went with a big cutout for the micro usb port so we can use any micro usb cable to charge our phones. Also the cutout for the headphone jack is decently big. Would like it to be a tad bigger so ANY headphone plug can be used but it looks like most if not all plugs would be okay with this case. I hate it when a cases headphone cutout is too small to use with your headphones but that wasn't the case with this one.
The "buttons" on the case to simulate where the actually buttons are of not the best quality but definitely not the worst I've seen on tpu cases. Finding the buttons in pocket wasn't a problem as it has a good feel to them. Pressing them was good also. I never felt like I had to exert too much effort to get the button press to register with the phone.
It's also worth mentioning that the edges are raised to prevent scratching the phone when placing it face down on a table.
It's not the slimmest nor the bulkiest but a good compromise between the two. It won't protect your phone from a drop 2 stories up but it will provide good protection all the way around your phone for those minor drops we all have.
Giveaway! A brand new unopned hybrid case
Totally free but continental USA only as I'm covering the shipping. Sorry other countries.
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phew; just dropped my phone and the case protected it like a champ!
Have same case.
Great hybrid case if you are into TPU feel.
Pros:
- Precise cutouts
- USB cutout works with larger samsung cable
- Not slippery, comparing with YESOO Ultra slim Frosted http://amzn.com/B00GG2KWZY
- Just a tiny bit bulkier then YESOO Ultra slim Frosted
- Great (read tight, but not over tight) fit
Cons:
- Power button became not responsive, it works, but you cannot feel the click, I might just get exacto knife and remove it from case.
- Glossy sides, I would prefer matte, but it's personal design preference
Conclusion:
I would definitely recommend this case if you like TPU feel of the sides and don't mind glossy black sides.
All in all a lot more protection from the rubbery sides!
Doing a giveaway now! Read the review and the rules are there! Ends in 1 week. Merry Christmas!
Wooot I need to order me a case soon lol
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(Update)
I have uploaded a video of the wood skin to You-Tube
http://youtu.be/nwD-jLsFuAk
StickerBoy has over 40 styles to choose from for the OnePlus One.
I received several different colors including one of the new styles called featherlight series it is about 25% thickness it's a high-quality vinyl with a bubble free adhesive. I also received a black carbon fiber and one of the World Series.
The carbon fiber has a three-dimensional carbon fiber pattern. To my surprise the wood vinyl has a three dimensional feel to it you can actually feel the woodgrain.
You can purchase the skins following configurations.
Combo 1 - Front, Back (sides attached to back) - Type 1 $24.95
Combo 2 - Front, Back, Sides - Type 2 $24.95
Combo 3 - Front, Back - Type 2 $18.95
Front only $9.95
Back only - Type 1 - (sides attached to back) $14.95
Back only - Type 2 $9.95
Sides only - can be used with Type 2 back or independently $9.95
Use discount code ( RT ) to receive 10% off your order at stickerboy . com
Installation is not complicated but I do recommend taking your time and using hairdryer after you've applied the skin will help the skin conform perfectly to the phone. I would say it took me probably about 15 minutes to apply the green skin.
This first photo shows the different style backs the one on the left has the sides attached and the one on the right is without the sides attached.
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The following photo shows what all comes in the combo 2 as you can see you get two full sets of side skins with this combo.
The following photos are of the new Flat Army Green featherlight series.
The green skin has been installed for about a day and I have not had any problems with peeling or bubbling. I will continue to update this thread after a few more days.
My initial impressions of these skins are they are a great alternative to a slim case. They are not going to provide you with lots of drop protection but they will prevent you from getting scratches and scuffs on your brand-new phone.
And the most important part of this thread, http://www.stickerboy.net/pages/oneplus-one-skin-series is where you can get them.
I prefer dbrand but they advise putting skins over the sandstone.
I love their skins. I have it on my iPads and iPhones. I ordered it for the oneplus as well. I can't wait for it to arrive.
Update
I have uploaded a short video of the Wood skin to You-Tube.
http://youtu.be/nwD-jLsFuAk
These look nice, but as an anal person who loves perfection, I know I will hate that the back cover of our phones are not smooth (bumpy texture) and therefore, those little bumps underneath the sticker will annoy the hell out of me.
Seems these are not really meant to be used on the sandstone black. IMO looks like crap with thr texture beneath it.
lemonspeakers said:
These look nice, but as an anal person who loves perfection, I know I will hate that the back cover of our phones are not smooth (bumpy texture) and therefore, those little bumps underneath the sticker will annoy the hell out of me.
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"Anal person", T9 or swipe epic fail of today man.
m4ssnet said:
"Anal person", T9 or swipe epic fail of today man.
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" The term*anal retentive*(also*anally retentive), commonly abbreviated to*anal,[1]*is used to describe a person who pays such attention to detail that the obsession becomes an annoyance to others, potentially to the detriment of the anal-retentive person. The term derives from*Freudianpsychoanalysis."
So quoting Wikipedia he can be anal without typos.
And end of off-topic.
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Flashed, re applied root automatically with twrp, re-apply the scrolling smooth mod, now, my One, it's simply perfect for me.
Thanks Oneplus :good:
I haven't had a chance to post my mini review until today. You can see a couple of pictures as well:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/stickerboy-skin-review-white-pearl-wood.90546/
Pass, but thanks for info.
Ian. B
Does skins provides Grips??
if we peel the skin off..will it affect on the sandstone texture?
worried the sandstone texture will ware or peel along with the skin
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are you putting the skin on a case?
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are you putting the skin on a case?
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If you ate asking can you use the skins on a case? Yes you can. I have installed the back skins on a dizronic TPU case.
rodger-sp said:
If you ate asking can you use the skins on a case? Yes you can. I have installed the back skins on a dizronic TPU case.
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thanks i was wondering how it went on so well with the sandstone
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thanks i was wondering how it went on so well with the sandstone
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I have not had any problems installing the skins on the sandstone back. Stickerboy uses 3m vinyl that has great adhesion without leaving residue. You want to avoid low quality skins that can harm the sandstone.
Thanks man!
does anyone has cutouts for the back of the opo? i am planning to make one for myself at home. i am having trouble in making the one plus logo cut out.
it is going to be a dirt cheap project. will be made in less than a dollar! i will never pay 9$ for a back when i can make similar one for significantly less money
Hi all,
I'm thinking about picking up all three available NagaBee Cases from Amazon. It's the NageBee Snap-On Premium Cowhide Leather, Hybrid Case Premium [Heavy Duty] Defender [Dual Layer], and NageBee [Natural Wood] Snap-On Premium Canvas Fabrics [Heavy Duty]. Details here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GV76F29/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Any thoughts from others on this? Would you order one of them for your phone?
Thanks
The wood and fabric one looks pretty nice. They just seem a little bulky for what they are
clninja said:
The wood and fabric one looks pretty nice. They just seem a little bulky for what they are
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I hear ya but the phone is pretty thin so a little bulk won't hurt much.
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Nagbee Natural Wood Case
I have the wooden one, and in my opinion, it is too thick. Not only does it not give you enough protection on the front, but the screen protector included is trash. The black border on the tempered glass gets rid of some areas of the screen. The "wood" is not even wood, I partially punctured the wood with my nail lol. I do not recommend this case, also, if you want photos, I can provide some.
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I have the wooden one, and in my opinion, it is too thick. Not only does it not give you enough protection on the front, but the screen protector included is trash. The black border on the tempered glass gets rid of some areas of the screen. The "wood" is not even wood, I partially punctured the wood with my nail lol. I do not recommend this case, also, if you want photos, I can provide some.
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Glad you tested it first. I came a second from pulling the trigger on this. I love the case I got. The feel is brilliant and it protects the back/sides/corners, but finding a good screen protector is a ***** atm. They all have that black ring or nothing but bubbles.
All, here are the pics of my 3 cases. I can't test on phone until it comes in tomorrow.
So far the leather is my favorite followed by the black 2 piece and last is the wood/cloth.
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Well after using the leather case on the phone all day I can't say that I'm impressed with the overall mold of the case. I do like the leather design and if the wood was flatter I would dig that one too but I think there are too many flaws with the case mold.
So first off the headphone jack cutout is too small for almost all of my headphone cables. I will have to drill out the hole to use the headphone jack to it's full potential. Next off the case doesn't provide much coverage protruding past the screen. I prefer to have a bit of wiggle room in this dept. Next the edge or lip of the case that rests against your ear when talking on the phone is too sharp, even for plastic. Just catching my fingers on the lip feels sharp. Finally the back of the case is super deep, like Otter Box Defender Series deep. I'll bet that nothing will ever touch the camera lenses due to this depth but it does add a ton of bulkiness to the phone.
On the positive side the buttons feel great, all the cutouts appear to be perfect, and I do love the leather/cork or wood/cloth designs. I think more phone case manufacturers need to adopt these styles of cases.
If you'all have any questions for me let me know.
Cheers