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This is my final question about a case for my Evo, Im down to the Seidio Innocase II Surface and the Active which case will be the better choice? I red a couple reviews about the active not fitting correctly and i heard horror stories about the surface scratching the edges

I love my blue Seidio Innocase II Surface Case (looks purple on amazon)... Fits tight, no play. I have to go slow when I put it on so that I don't lift up the edge of my invisashield.

I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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Nefariouss said:
I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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Looks like you have the innocase active limited edition, available only through amazon. I have the same and the plastic skeleton doesn't fit 100% perfectly, but it's not bad. I too had some clips (top and bottom right) break off, but mine gets banged up a lot while i'm at work so I wasn't too surprised.
The regular innocase active looks like the skeleton has been enlarged to prevent the clips from breaking.
I just ordered an otterbox commuter case and a seidio innocase rugged combo.
Personally, I like having the combo of a hard shell with the soft cushion of the silicone.
-SLS-

Nefariouss said:
I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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I had the exact same thing happen, but sedio did honor the warranty. Just a thought.

I bought the PT brand from Best Buy today and I believe it is the same as the surface. It is made by Seidio but labeled differently.
I love it. Doesn't add much bulk and feels good in the hand.

Well maybe I'll give them a call about the warranty. I like the overall case design just disappointed in the flaws I've had with it so far. Thanks for the heads up.

Nefariouss said:
Well maybe I'll give them a call about the warranty. I like the overall case design just disappointed in the flaws I've had with it so far. Thanks for the heads up.
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I'm in the same boat, my rugged has had the corners break off both on my case and my wife's.
I don't think I want to pay for the shipping to replace it through warranty though...I think I may just wait for TridentCase to make a Kraken case for the Evo.

Well, just got the seidio rugged case today and i'm really not impressed. Basically a larger version of the active limited edition. The plastic skeleton seems better quality though. Cheap port covers. My suggestions to seidio: take the rugged and shrink it to fit without the surface. Then make the belt clip so the phone can be inserted face in AND face out and reconfigure the top latch to be smaller/smoother.
Long story short, I switched back to my active limited while I wait for the trident cyclops and the otterbox commuter cases that I ordered to arrive.
Ps: I noticed that the exoskelleton from the rugged fits PERFECTLY over the one from the active limited.
-SLS-

Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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JArcher84 said:
Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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Except apparently themselves. Late to the market, they've lost a ton of sales.

SouL Shadow said:
My suggestions to seidio: take the rugged and shrink it to fit without the surface.
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I don't think I understand. It seems like you are telling them to make the Active, they already do that.

SouL Shadow said:
Looks like you have the innocase active limited edition, available only through amazon. I have the same and the plastic skeleton doesn't fit 100% perfectly, but it's not bad. I too had some clips (top and bottom right) break off, but mine gets banged up a lot while i'm at work so I wasn't too surprised.
The regular innocase active looks like the skeleton has been enlarged to prevent the clips from breaking.
I just ordered an otterbox commuter case and a seidio innocase rugged combo.
Personally, I like having the combo of a hard shell with the soft cushion of the silicone.
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No problems with my innocase active I got from eBay, I've seen a lot of people complaining about the limited edition one Amazon sells, very happy with mine though, and ebay had it cheaper than seidio's website. The otterbox isn't bad but only comes in one color I think.
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bharris25 said:
No problems with my innocase active I got from eBay, I've seen a lot of people complaining about the limited edition one Amazon sells, very happy with mine though, and ebay had it cheaper than seidio's website. The otterbox isn't bad but only comes in one color I think.
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Hate to be a bother, but anyway you or anyone can post pictures of their Active case? I'm on the fence about buying one, and if I do it'll be the Active case with holster combo.
Seidio says the camera does not touch any flat surface with the case, and it actually looks as if it doesn't add TOO much bulk to the phone like some others, and a couple of the Otterbox's I was looking at fall into that category.

aronslusa said:
Hate to be a bother, but anyway you or anyone can post pictures of their Active case? I'm on the fence about buying one, and if I do it'll be the Active case with holster combo.
Seidio says the camera does not touch any flat surface with the case, and it actually looks as if it doesn't add TOO much bulk to the phone like some others, and a couple of the Otterbox's I was looking at fall into that category.
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The camera does not touch on a flat surface.
The case adds very little bulk, but it will sure seem like it does when you hold the evo naked after using it a while. Same for any case of this type.
I have the regular active (not the LE with smaller outer shell) and the rubbery outer coating has worn off in the corners like in the pics of the LE that were posted. I'm sure this is due to my using it in a snug leather case, and is confined to the corners. No big deal to me. You can only tell if you look closely.
As far as fit goes, it is snug and well designed. Button use is as good as naked. Only complaint is dust builds up slowly on the left side where the outer shell fits into the soft inner layer. I take it apart and rinse the soft layer off every couple weeks.
My phone has taken several 3ft drops (off desk, out of shirt pocket while tying shoe lace) and is completely unharmed.
Is it the best case in the world? Maybe not, but it is comfortable to hold and protects the phone very well.
If this one were to break, I may try the otterbox but I'm not parting with it any time soon.
The pictures on Seidio's web site are better than what I could send you.
JAson

JArcher84 said:
Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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fanboy much?

I have the New Blue/Black Active Case and i LOVE it it fits perfectly its easy to take off if you need to swap batteries or put it in a dock, the new STyle Active is very durable doesn't crack easily.
Ive had mine for months now and the only visable issue with the back is where the Seidio name is its rubbing off from being set down and rubbed against other than that it's great it fits perfectly doesn't shift no gaps nothing.
the pictures they posted for the active in the beginning of this post is from the Active LIMITED it was their trial run before they changed it to the new Style
This is The New Active Case

[REVIEW] Incipio Feather SHINE Case

My Incipio Feather SHINE case came in and I've been using it for a couple of days and decided to write up a full review. Let me know if you have any questions about it.
First thing is first, if the case doesn’t at least match the beauty and aesthetics of the device its protecting, you won’t get my approval. Thankfully for the Incipio Feather SHINE it is a minimalistic case with a sophisticated finish which certainly accentuates the HTC One’s design cues.
The shell case features an extremely thin and light profile with a brushed aluminum reflective finish on the back. The sides are transparent to show off the machined polymer on the HTC One and the cut outs fit perfectly around the camera, rear microphone and volume rocker. Small groves are in place for comfortable use of the 3.5mm headphone jack as well as the power button which doubles as an IR blaster.
There is a tiny lip which I would barely consider a lay on the table design but it may be enough for you if you plan on always laying your phone face down on a smooth flat surface, otherwise you better consider getting a screen protector. Overall the design of the Incipio Feather SHINE case is clean, fresh and form fitting. The brushed aluminum finish on the back provides a premium look and feel and enough of the phone remains covered while still showing off the magnificent design of the HTC One.
The build quality of the case is exactly what we’ve come to expect from such a recognized brand and Incipio certainly pays attention to detail when delivering products that shouldn’t just look good but offer protection from any unfortunate damage. As previously mentioned, the cut outs are done very well and no rigid plastic is left poking out that may damage your device. Every surface is sleek, smooth and wraps around your HTC One like a glove.
The Feather line won’t offer the best drop protection as it boasts a thickness of just 1.27 mm but its more than enough for protecting the phone from scratches on its aluminum frame. It is composed of sleek polycarbonate material which tends to attract some pretty nasty fingerprints on the finish that aren’t the easiest to wipe off so make sure to keep a microfiber cloth handy.
At a measly half ounce the case itself holds true to its Feather name and is by far one of the easiest to slip in and out of your pocket as well.
Its hard not to like the Incipio Feather SHINE if you’re in the market for a slim style case. It feels great in the hand and clings tight to your HTC One so there’s no danger of it popping out. The brushed aluminum finish gives off a modern and sophisticated feel which is great if you’re needing to protect your new investment while wanting to display a premium look. The case is available for $29.99 direct from Incipio’s website or you can find great deals on Amazon which is where I purchased mine from.
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this case look good but it doesn't cover top and bottom of phone

True but it shows off the build quality so it's not necessarily a negative depending on how you look at it.

I ordered this yesterday. One of the best looking cases with low protection. When I need more protection, I use Incipio Dualpro -series.
Only drawback was high Ups cost. Normal was 7.9$ and express 17.9$.
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Ouch! I got free shipping through Amazon for bundling it with a Spigen screen protector, they delivered it in 4 days.

I'm using the one with the soft finish instead of aluminum. It's pretty impressive and the feel is quite nice. Perfect fit too.
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To be honest I intended to order the soft touch version but made a mistake. When I got the SHINE in the mail I was so impressed that I didn't bother sending it back lol

Just a heads up, I'll be dropping reviews of the rest of Incipios line up for the HTC One soon and will post links on this thread as well.

I have this case and its really nice however the silver paint on the back is already starting to peel and scratch off. Have only had it and the phone for about a week now so a little disappointed with it overall. I have not dropped it at all so I guess the scratches are just from dirt on a desk or table. I guess it is better than scratches in the phone though.
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ebratter said:
I have this case and its really nice however the silver paint on the back is already starting to peel and scratch off. Have only had it and the phone for about a week now so a little disappointed with it overall. I have not dropped it at all so I guess the scratches are just from dirt on a desk or table. I guess it is better than scratches in the phone though.
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This is what I was worried about, so I opted for the soft finish version instead.
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It is a gorgeous case, but I have also had a problem with the finish coming off. I received mine from Amazon yesterday afternoon and it's already on it's way to Incipio for a warranty replacement
Hopefully the next one will hold up better. If not, I'll just have to go for the soft touch. The feather is a great fit, and definately matches the phone in it's good looks.

SouthernGal said:
It is a gorgeous case, but I have also had a problem with the finish coming off. I received mine from Amazon yesterday afternoon and it's already on it's way to Incipio for a warranty replacement
Hopefully the next one will hold up better. If not, I'll just have to go for the soft touch. The feather is a great fit, and definately matches the phone in it's good looks.
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How well is your replacement holding up? Was the first one you got just a bad batch?

ChrisM0678 said:
How well is your replacement holding up? Was the first one you got just a bad batch?
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I just received the replacement Friday, and there is already a small chip in the aluminum finish. I do love this case, but I just don't see a way to avoid the chipping. Even as careful as I am about setting it down, what I set it down on, and easily placing it in my purse or back pocket. If it looks horrible in a few weeks I will go with the soft finish case. Incipio is a great company and gave me absolutely no problem exchanging the case.

TaiTrang said:
this case look good but it doesn't cover top and bottom of phone
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from the mega info thread:
http://images.anandtech.com/doci/6747/Screen Shot 2013-03-07 at 9.31.13 PM.png
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6747/htc-one-review
I'm thinking that the open top and bottom is best for transmission and reception.

That's crazy, who would of thought...

I ordered my incipio feather shine. . If I get the peeling chipping effect ill have it replaced with a softtouch one. Incipio has an excellent warranty.
I wish there was a case like the feather that had a low profile kickstand
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clninja said:
I ordered my incipio feather shine. . If I get the peeling chipping effect ill have it replaced with a softtouch one. Incipio has an excellent warranty.
I wish there was a case like the feather that had a low profile kickstand
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I ordered mine a few months ago at launch. Came in the mail from amazon and looked awful out of the gate. Peeling, chipping, the finish feels cheap and your fingers/keys will dig into right away.
HOWEVER.
Rather than return it I simply peeled all of the gray finish off. Wow does this case look way better. It actually has a metal/aluminum look that makes it seem way way nicer than it ever did.

Did they ever notch out the charger port area on this case. I had one at launch, but there is no cutout like there is on the regular feather case for the charger. Forcing it to go in at an angle, and will likely lead to breakage, or very loose fitting cables in no time.
I sent it back and went with the regular feather instead. I prefer the feel of the regular one much more, and its about half as thick.

Review of Cruzerlite N2 TPU cases w/pics!!!

This is a review of Cruzerlite TPU cases designed for N2: http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/samsung/galaxy-note-ii?limit=30
Cruzerlite is probably one of those case companies that doesn't need much introduction. Although being around for a few years, they already established themselves with a series of unique TPU cases and a fanbase of loyal customers. For me this was the first time I got a chance to test these cases. One might say what so special about another TPU case? When it comes to Cruzerlite it's their Personality. These cases have unique design, often centered around Andy the Android character. But looks will only take you so far without actual quality behind it. So here is how it stacks up.
First case I looked at is called Andy Circuit Persona. It has a very unique printed design of Android character surrounded by electronic circuit traces. The print itself looks very durable and embedded into the case coating which feels scratch resistant, something you can count on staying bold and visible for a long time throughout wear and tear. The case itself, surprisingly, made out of a very durable thick TPU material which actually feels like it will be able to absorb a noticeable shock if dropped. Sides of the case snugly wrap around the phone and provide a nice lip to keep your display off the surface if placed screen down. Outside the case has a very smooth texture with a nice grip that feels secure in your hand. All the cutouts are precise and perfectly aligned. Also, power/volume buttons are exposed through a cutout and easily accessible. Typically I would not recommend TPU case as something that can give you a piece of mind if you drop the phone, but this one is an exception and I feel like it will give you a little more confidence if dropped.
The second case is from their Androidified Case series which is a specific Bugdroid Circuit model. This one features Andy the Android in the middle surrounded by etched out traces of electric circuit. This is a very unique design because you can actually feel etched out traces both outside and inside of this TPU case. The case itself is semi-transparent and feels great in your hand with an extra grip due to the etched out lines. Just like Andy Circuit Persona, it wraps around the phone, providing an acceptable lip to protect the screen from touching the surface when placed display down, and has all the precisely aligned port openings. Power and Volume buttons have cutouts for easy access. I would say Andy Circuit Persona will offer a better shock protection, but this one is still not bad and should provide you with a decent grip to avoid dropping your phone and some protection in case if you drop it. Also, both cases are smooth enough to get in and out of the pocket easily without pulling on any material.
Overall these are very nice looking TPU cases for everyday basic use. Of course what makes them stand out is the original design with its friendly Andy the Android in the middle. Also, cases have a very reasonable price without sacrificing the quality. For those who like to change their N2 cases on a regular basis and looking for a unique design, Cruzerlite line of TPU cases is definitely something to consider.
Now, here are the pictures for your enjoyment:
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OK, so this was totally unexpected. Cruzerlite is well known for their cool TPU cases with Persona of Andy "the android" character. But do you guys know they have a line of plushies, the collectible Andy plushy toys?!? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...rlite+plushies&sprefix=cruzerlite+plu,aps,168
I just got one for review, and this thing is super cute. At first I thought to give it to my kids, but then I realized I want to keep it for myself. This one is Persona of Andy with a clear belly to put your Jelly Beans (get it?) in there http://www.amazon.com/Cruzelite-Personas-Andy-Jelly-Collectible/dp/B008GQ1OCI/
Here are some pictures of this cool Cruzerlite collectible toy:

Those cases look pretty cool. Green one would be my choice. Wow didnt know they made plush Andy character. I must order some now. Thanks for the awesome review as always.
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I forgot to mention it's actually of a decent quality, not some cheap toy you get in a dollar store.

vectron said:
I forgot to mention it's actually of a decent quality, not some cheap toy you get in a dollar store.
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Even better!
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I have one of these cases minimal protection. But decent. Doesn't add bulk.
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I order this one off there site XDA developer case...
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Thats cool do they have it in black?
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I was thinking about getting one of these. I always switch between my cases but the only I have that is really thin on the sides is the seidio surface and it's boring looking.
Are these cases smooth? Do they grab at your pocket when you take them out?
And are they super thin on the sides? The only time I can actually reach each side of the screen with my thumb is if I have my phone in the surface or naked.
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Very nice slim tpu case.... but I couldn't use mine (Androdified) becaise it lifts the corners of my screen protector. So if you have a flush to the edge type of screen protector and you are not willing to cut or change it go with body glove tpu. Alnost the same thin design but the corner has more room to fit with sp. Of course its a boring solid color

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I was thinking about getting one of these. I always switch between my cases but the only I have that is really thin on the sides is the seidio surface and it's boring looking.
Are these cases smooth? Do they grab at your pocket when you take them out?
And are they super thin on the sides? The only time I can actually reach each side of the screen with my thumb is if I have my phone in the surface or naked.
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They are smooth, not sticky, and relatively thin on the side.

Thanks for the review and pictures!! I've got 3 of their Androidified TPU Cases for my Evo LTEs. The smoke color looks really nice, the red color looks awesome (looks good on my black one, but really stellar on my white one!), and the clear was great for about 1 month. Around that 1 month mark though, the clear started yellowing and will NOT come clean no matter how I try to clean it!! It's so bad I won't even use it on either my black or white Evo LTE! I think I'm gonna go ahead an try one of their TPU cases for my Note 2. I always buy WAY too many cases for every phone I get, and always say I'm not going to for my next phone but always do, lol. Anyways, thanks again for the review and pictures!!
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Thanks
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This is a review of Cruzerlite TPU cases designed for N2:
Cruzerlite is probably one of those case companies that doesn't need much introduction. Although being around for a few years, they already established themselves with a series of unique TPU cases and a fanbase of loyal customers. For me this was the first time I got a chance to test these cases. One might say what so special about another TPU case? When it comes to Cruzerlite it's their Personality. These cases have unique design, often centered around Andy the Android character. But looks will only take you so far without actual quality behind it. So here is how it stacks up.
Thanks for the great review.
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I have this case on my Note 2 (a red version) and I have some observations:
The cutouts are large -- meaning I can use my Samsung MHL-HDMI adapter without taking the case off. This is the only case so far I have tried that can do this. (Also used a Diztronic and stock Samsung case.)
The cutout on the headphone jack is a good size too and most cables plug in without issue.
The lip around the screen is quite large ..... this is good and bad. Good in that is will offer a lot of protection for face down drops.It is stiff and won't push off the screen easily. It also goes above the glass over 1mm I would say. (I had the Samsung case on my phone and it fell screen down, smashing the screen. The Samsung case has a very thin lip around the screen.) The bad is that it makes it slightly hard to swipe in from the left of right ... or get your finger to the far edge of the screen while cropping pictures.
You can feel the seams in the TPU from the manufacturing process...... it goes around the outside edge of the phone. The Diztronic TPU case is much better in this respect.... but the Diztronic offers less front glass protection .. and the cutouts aren't as big so you have to take the case off to use the MHL-HDMI adapter.

Just buy it. You will get the great case and support for the xda team.
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The cases with Andy on the back are slightly thicker and more protective.
Ridin' a Note 2 blast

Looks awesome. Just need one to fit my ZL battery!
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Does anyone has the cyan/light blue one?
Does it looks good on grey Note 2?
I'm sooo interested in that color!

Review of UAG Navigator/Scout for S4 with lots of pics!!!

This is a review of UAG case for S4: http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/samsung-galaxy-s4/
I hope other vendors received the memo: UAG finally shipping their S4 cases. Competition is over. Go home! Yes, it's true, just received my Navigator (white) and Scout (black) S4 cases, while Aero (blue) and Outland (rustic) colors are also available. For the last 6 months using it on my Note 2, this has been my go-to case whenever I'm using stock battery. I do have a lot of great cases in my collection, but this case has always been at the top of the food chain for me when it comes to overall protection, durability, and functionality while still being slim and sexy with it's unique industrial design. It also withstand test of time still looking like brand new after a lot of abuse, and that's considering my Note 2 UAG case is white Navigator.
With S4 case, UAG went back to their original design from S3 rather than new "vent" design introduced with larger cases of Note 2 and iPad Mini. This makes perfect sense since we are talking about a smaller footprint phone in comparison to other phablet and tablet. The design is still high quality feather-lite composite construction made out of single piece thermo-plastic material used for inner lining and edge protection and also polycarbonate shell for a tough exterior protection. The combination of honeycomb pattern partial inner lining of the back and unique raised shaped of pc shell in the middle works as a perfect shock absorption if you drop the phone. The edge protection with a thicker bumper around top/bottom of the phone wraps the screen with a nice lip around the front of the phone keeping it save off the surface if you place it screen down or if you drop it by accident. The phone will not slide on any surface, either if you place it face up or down. As I mentioned, front bumper will protect it from sliding face down, while the top/bottom bumper has small standoff skid pads on the back to keep the friction when you place the phone face up. The back of the phone is complimented with industrial design grooves accompanied by fake rubbery torx screw accents. The case itself has a very secure and comfortable grip, and still very easy to slide in/out of the pocket or purse.
Every cutout is precise and generous. You can especially see it in micro-usb and headphone port openings that will accommodate any reasonably over sized connector. Camera and flash openings are partitioned to make sure you photos come out glare free. Special attention was given to power and volume buttons that cover original phone buttons. Those look and feel very hardware like and because of small slit on a side, they are easy to press and very responsive. In addition to the case, you also get a bonus screen protector and microfiber cleaning cloth. I can't comment on the quality of screen protector since I didn't install it (I have a display model of S4), but in my hand it felt thicker than cheap ebay screen protectors.
Dimensions of UAG S4 case per my measurements:
Weight: 1.1oz -> 30g
Length: 5.5in -> 138.7mm
Width: 2.9in -> 72.8mm
Thickness: 0.48in -> 12.3mm
Overall, I would consider this one of the top contenders if you are looking for a slim and lightweight case with a really good drop protection, convincing lip bumper, and unique eye catching design. Now, let the pictures do the rest of the talking:
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Thanks for the pics! Nice case
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so tell me;
how pocketable is this case ?
that black rubber looks
1) like it can pull off easily
2) stretch easily
3) has a sort of.. 'stickiness' to it (lint magnet)

wavrunrx said:
so tell me;
how pocketable is this case ?
that black rubber looks
1) like it can pull off easily
2) stretch easily
3) has a sort of.. 'stickiness' to it (lint magnet)
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NO pull (just a bit around volume button and usb/speaker ports because its thinner rubber), NO stretch, NO stickiness. This is not silicone rubber typical for Seidio and other cases. This is more in line with smooth TPU material. This S4 case is identical to S3 case. You don't have to take my word for it, go to Amazon and see 4.75 star rating (for S3) out of 1,831 reviews. This is simply the top case!

How thick is the phone with case? in mm or inches.

Gah stuck between this and the neo hybrid now Haha. I love the look of the outland one.
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wow and the case addiction starts lol ordered!! that's gorgeous
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If it drop face down will screen broke
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Nice review....and awesome pics...
Although I must say that this case looks like itll protect a tank...its way too ugly ...this is just my opinion, I'll think ill still stick between slimcase and otterbox

ugly really? I think it's a sexy biatch
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Telling this from a personal experience, it's 100% guarantee people will ask you about and will compliment you on your UAG case.
Btw, dimensions of UAG S4 case per my measurements:
Weight: 1.1oz -> 30g
Length: 5.5in -> 138.7mm
Width: 2.9in -> 72.8mm
Thickness: 0.48in -> 12.3mm
Regarding dropping face down. Any case dropped face down on uneven surface will have a problem if screen will come in contact. I have tempered glass on my N2 and will never go without it on any of my phones. That is the best way to absorb the shock if your screen comes in direct contact with outside object. Dropping your phone on a concrete or tiles or hardwood floor face down with UAG will protect the screen because you have a bumper lip to keep it away from direct contact. I took close up in my pictures to show it, and you can compare it with other phones I have reviewed (check the link in my signature).

a buddy of mine introduced this case to me a few weeks back on his (iphone) it looked soooo sexy i am definitely getting this for my s4
thanks for the review and pics :good:

I have this case for the iPhone 5 and its AWESOME!! Im pretty sure will go with this when I get my GS4. OP Thanks for thread/review and pictures are pure sex!!

How is the grip on this? Ive always used tpu cases so I worry that it will be too slick for me with the hard outter case
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chaos254 said:
How is the grip on this? Ive always used tpu cases so I worry that it will be too slick for me with the hard outter case
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Between matte finish outer hard plastic PC (non-slippery textured design) and smooth TPU sides (those will NOT stick to your pockets!!!) - its a perfect grip. It's easy in and out of the pocket, don't grab your inner pocket, and yet still gives you a decent hand grip. I'm not saying this is the ONLY case to get, there are a lot of other great cases as well. But this one is definitely at the top of the selection.

Really ??? Crap...I ordered some Chinese copy since I thought uag cases Wouldn't be out until next month. ...I'm so afraid of my phone breaking.
Well. .. next month I'll order one. ..
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I had this case for my S3 and I loved it. But for mt S4, it's Neo Hybrid all day
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tntgdh said:
Really ??? Crap...I ordered some Chinese copy since I thought uag cases Wouldn't be out until next month. ...I'm so afraid of my phone breaking.
Well. .. next month I'll order one. ..
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That's how it is with any new phone, you get a cheap case from ebay to hold you over while you take your time to research and to pick a better quality case. And when you will finally pick that perfect case, you will decide to get an extended double or triple capacity battery and have to use an ugly case with it or mod another another ugly case to fit it lol!!!

Oh yeah...I actually had an uag for my gs3.... simply the best case I ever had.
The peace of mind it gave is priceless. ..
so I can not think in another car but uag.

Here is the outland also known as the orange case.
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Diztronic Matte Black TPU case Review and Picture

So I just got he Diztronic Case for my new Nexus 5 today and here's my thoughts on it. I've been a Diztronic case user for sometime now; had it on previous devices such as my S3. One thing I love about Diztronic is that they are more substance than flash when it comes to their cases.
Packaging:
One thing you will notice when you get the packaging is that, well there isn't much to say as its in a plastic wrap, with a cardboard cutout placeholder for your phone. They spent the money were it needs to go; on the case itself.
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Build Quality/Design
As expected from Diztronic, the case is a built top notch using a soft but firm flexible TPU material. It has a two tone appearance where the edge/frame is a shiny glossy black (along with the Diztronic logo on the back) where the rest of the case is a soft grippy matte black on the back and sides. A thing to point out is the nice feel the matte finish has. It almost feels like the Nexus 5 back without a case. It just feels good. One thing I like is that Diztronic did not plaster their name all over the case like some case manufacturers do. Just one simply logo at the back near the bottom.
The cutouts are all in the perfect location and aligned right. The cutouts for all ports/mics/speakers are spot on. One thing I would like to point out is the cutout for the headphone jack. It's bigger than other cases I've seen and I like that. It allows for headphone plugs off varying sizes to be used with our phone. Many times a plug will be too big to be used with certain cases and the phone would have to removed from the case to use said plug. The cutout is a large nice square cutout. So thumbs up to Diztronic for that. Also, the microusb port cutout is large also, allowing for oem and aftermarket micro usb plugs to be used. Which is really like as I have plugs and charges of all sorts of sizes around the house, bag and car.
One thing that did differ from the S3 Diztronic case is that there is no cutouts for the buttons; volume and power. I'm sure a lot of us went the super cheap route before and got a tpu case off of ebay with no cutouts and it was just plain misery trying to press the buttons. That was one of the big pluses for me on the S3 case and was doubtful and wary about no cutouts on the Nexus 5 case. Yet, Diztronic has pulled through and made pressing the buttons easy and nice even without the cutouts. The fake buttons on the case to mimic the buttons on the phone are very nicely designed and implemented. They actually look and feel like real buttons and not just some bump on the case like the cheaper tpu cases.
Another thing I liked is that the edges are raised to protect the phone if you place it face down on the table. So no scratching the screen when doing so.
Also, unlike the slim cases from Spigen and Ringke (other cases I considered) is that it has decent protection all the way around the phone. The slim cases protect the sides but not so much the top and bottom. Sure its a little bulkier and thicker but my mind is a little more at ease with the added protection.

Got the same case on my N5 as well. Had one on my EVO 4G LTE as well. Decent case all around. Nice review.

johnny15 said:
Got the same case on my N5 as well. Had one on my EVO 4G LTE as well. Decent case all around. Nice review.
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Thanks I appreciate it!
Yeah one of the better cases I've used on any device. Great customer support too, anytime I had an issue they always were quick and courteous.

Thanks for the review. My phone slipped out of my hand today and I was able to catch it with my foot before it fell the rest of the approx. 6 inches to a tile floor. The back cover popped open a little bit, but it was otherwise unscathed. I took that as my first and only warning from the phone Gods to put a case on it so I just bought one of these based on your review.

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Thanks for the review. My phone slipped out of my hand today and I was able to catch it with my foot before it fell the rest of the approx. 6 inches to a tile floor. The back cover popped open a little bit, but it was otherwise unscathed. I took that as my first and only warning from the phone Gods to put a case on it so I just bought one of these based on your review.
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yeah I always recommend a case. I don't like otter boxes or tank sized cases but I do like a medium between super slim and otterbox. I'm sure you'll like the case!

How much of the screen does the edge/lip of the case cover? Any use this with a screen protector?

Covers very little of the screen. I am using with with the spigen ultra crystal with no problems. I think it's a much more functional case than the official bumper.
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Yeah, if you can't tell my phone has a screen protector on it. I'm using the xtremeguard protector on it
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Does anyone have any pictures of this case (either black or clear, both would be nice though) on a white Nexus 5? Looking to purchase this case just not sure in which color

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Covers very little of the screen. I am using with with the spigen ultra crystal with no problems. I think it's a much more functional case than the official bumper.
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The skinomi screen protector I got has 1mm margin to the edge of the screen so any case lip that covers more than 1mm will start to push on the protector.
Would you say the it covers 1mm or less of the screen?

Yes, I think that's accurate
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Does this case feels like the soft black of the phone? How is it with fingerprints?
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Momotani-Hitoshi said:
The skinomi screen protector I got has 1mm margin to the edge of the screen so any case lip that covers more than 1mm will start to push on the protector.
Would you say the it covers 1mm or less of the screen?
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I'm curious as well about the case pushing against the screen protector. I would like to know if the case causes the screen protector to lift away from the screen. This is a problem I have with the spigen.
Thanks

Amazon has the black with prime shipping, I'll make sure to post my thoughts
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Looks like you lucked out and got the second revision, seems like a lottery at Amazon right now but good to see they started shipping them. Nice big photos and thanks for taking the time. I personally decided to pass on Diz this time due to the QC issues and covered up buttons.
FYI there's a thread a few pages long dedicated to the progression of this case including other pics and reviews: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490294 :good:

After using a spigen neo hybrid for a few days I've gone back to the diztronic, fits like a glove. And almost feels like there's no case.
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Is it hard to take off? I've read that some people actually damaged the exterior back and edges by taking off their cases...

No its not hard to take off... I don't go side to side... I go from bottom to top. So insert the bottom of the phone first then the top. Yeah i was worried about the revisions but Diztronic emailed me that all new cases should be the revised version
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Sucks that from Italy apparently there is no way to get my hands on one since no euro amazon sells it and they directly also dont mail it to Italy or other european countries....

krash183 said:
No its not hard to take off... I don't go side to side... I go from bottom to top. So insert the bottom of the phone first then the top. Yeah i was worried about the revisions but Diztronic emailed me that all new cases should be the revised version
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Have you tried eBay through the seller "post3rs" ?
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