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Silicone/polycarbonate hybrid case review

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...d+Phone+Protector+Case+for+LG+Optimus+G+LS970
Looks like a different version of the generic hybrid kickstand case that's been available for a few weeks.
Anyone wanna be the guinea pig and order one and post a review? :fingers-crossed:
Edit: Ordered one, see below for review

Bought the case since the green/black one is like $8 shipped. Here's my review
The cause is actually designed for AT&T version (E970), but somehow it fits our LS970 as well.
The Good
- quality seems slightly better than the other case (the one with the kick stand). The silicone is firmer and less sticky, seam from the injection molding is less noticeable.
- fits Sprint version of LGOG, all the ports line up
- looks much better than the kick stand case (IMO)
The Bad
- pretty big, probably the same size as the otterbox, maybe double the thickness of the phone
- fit's not perfect. The top of the silicone skin is slightly pushed up by the size difference, there's a gaping hole on the left side (for microSD/sim card), and the polycarbonate shell covers just the top of the camera lens (doesn't affect pictures taken though)
- the buttons are a bit hard to push, which can be a good or bad thing depends on your preference
Overall
I will probably end up returning it, it's not much better than the kick stand case and I know the fact that everything not fitting perfectly will bother me down the line. But if you want a cheap otterbox alternative this is not bad.
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Not bad! Actually looks like a trident case
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium

I think the kick stand case looks more like Trident, since they usually have their logo in a cutout in the back of the case. The whole green/black color combo does look very Trident though.

That is weird that it fits if it is made for the E970. Since our device and theirs is a different build. But looks really nice, may give it a shot.

The difference is minimal (5.19" x 2.71" & 5.12" x 2.82") and the silicone skin gives enough room to make it fit I guess.

Sophisticase Frameless Case Review

Thanks to MobileFun for providing me with the Sophisticase Frameless Case, they have a large range of accessories for any mobile/tablet device especially the nexus 7 so it is worth checking them out
The case is slim overall and has a fake leather textured finish on the outside and on the inside we have a grey soft touch fabric. All of the buttons and ports are accessible.
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As you can see, we also have a hand strap.
Fitting the nexus 7 is very easy, the fit overall is pretty much perfect, you are able to remove the case quickly if needed.
One of the areas that I really like about this case is that you can use it as a desk stand, there are two angles to choose from that make it perfect for video watching.
The case is pretty light.
Another feature I love is that the case is compatible with the sleep and wake function of the nexus 7 i.e. when you open the case, the screen automatically turns on and when you close the case, the screen goes off.
In terms of protection, it is great for protection from scrapes and minor knocks but I wouldn't expect it to do too well come to high drops onto concrete...
Conclusion:
Overall this is a fantastic case especially when you consider the price! It might not be the best for protection from high drops but it will protect the nexus 7 tablet from the majority of small drops, scrapes and most importantly protect the screen from scratches. If you are wanting more protection, you will just have to put up with the extra bulk and weight from the likes of the Trident Aegis Case and Seidio Dilex Case.
I can't really fault this case at all except for the speaker cut outs, they are poorly done and cover most of the speaker grille holes.
Pros:
Cheap
Acts as a landscape desk dock with two angles to choose from
Minimal bulk & light
Nice finish overall
Sleep/Wake magnet function
Cons:
Speaker cut outs poorly done

Looks exactly like the $5 Moko case I bought back in July...
Sums it up nicely.

Poetic Case Review with pics

I have been searching for a slim case that added no bulk to my sleek nexus 5. I looked at Ringke, Spigen but all the reviews on amazon said they damaged the phone corners. I was going to settle for a soft TPU case when I stumbled across this. Poetic sand black case for nexus 5. Even better it was 4.95 with free prime shipping. I figured I would take a shot since I know a lot of people like the poetic cases.
I must say I really do love the case. the cut outs for the buttons are nice, the top and bottom are exposed fully rather than cutouts but the case extends a bit past the ends so they would be somewhat protected on a drop. The case fits like a glove but I have had it on and off a few times and so far no damage to the corners. It adds almost no bulk, infact it makes the phone that much better for me. The sand texture on the case makes it really grippy. It does not slide around in my coat pocket, It feels really nice in my hand, almost like a coated textured metal. It extends far enough that if I flip the phone the glass does not touch the table and the camera lens does not poke out past the back.
Short of a bumper case, which I was not too crazy about this is probably the best case I have seen so far for the N5.
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How difficult is it to take off the case? It seems more or less like a SLIM case but instead of using the texture on SLIM it uses sand.

Should've done a forum search. I did a review on the same case about a week and half ago, mang.

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Should've done a forum search. I did a review on the same case about a week and half ago, mang.
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More reviews the merrier. OP isn't asking, hes doing his own review.

Decent case but find it unbranded as "quicksand" on ebay for $1-3. Sit back and wait 3 weeks for it to arrive though.

Sorry wrong thread

Review of Miicalo notebook diary case for Note 3 w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Miicalo Notebook Diary two-color case for Note 3. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Not...9000-Yellow-Dark-Blue-MLC-N9005-61G/?adtype=1
When it comes to smartphone cases, for some it's like a wardrobe accessory. Especially if such case cost a few bucks, has a decent build quality, and will make you stand out from a crowd - you can never go wrong with it. Based on my previous experience, tvc-mall has been my go to place for any cool looking case on a budget. In my opinion, they got one of the largest selection of smartphone accessories, and a great service. With my latest order, actually headphones (review coming up soon, just keep checking a link in my sig), I browsed through their catalog of latest arrivals and this particular case caught my eye because of it's unique look.
The case arrived in a very nice brand name package. What made it unique is a synthetic leather design which looks like a cover of notebook diary with binding rings. It had a very impressive details with a leather cover made to look like a denim material with a stitching around it and plastic binding rings which actually open up. Inside, the top cover had a soft felt material to make sure it doesn't scratch the screen of Note 3 and also 2 pockets to hold either a credit card or a driver license. The back part of the case had an attached clear TPU case to hold the Note 3. The TPU case has a full wrap around design with a precise cutouts for all the ports and a flexible cover area next to volume and power buttons to make it easy to push.
Overall, this is definitely one interesting looking case which could easy be mistaken from a distance as a notebook diary. Obviously, this case is not intended for rugged protection, although inner tpu case will provide some level of protection. I guess the main purpose of this case is to hide the Note 3 under a cover of a neat looking notebook diary. For less than $4 and considering a decent quality of the material, I think its a good value which comes in 7 different color combos.
Here are the pictures.
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Thanks for sharing us your case, but i still prefer to use my note without case is so beautiful and tiny.

Thanks but the colors are ugly and the rings are bulky.
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That ring will be so annoying for me. But beautiful looking and nice review!

Can anyone compare the Olixar and Spigen cases?

The Spigen seems to be the current case of choice. The Olixar, http://www.mobilefun.com/61150-olixar-flexishield-zte-axon-7-gel-case-smoke-black.htm, seems to be the same, except a single rear cut-out vs separate cut-outs for each rear camera and fingerprint sensor. Just wondering how close the Olixar is to the Spigen.

This looks like a very basic TPU case, albeit of slightly higher quality then the one in box. The Speigen on the other hand is more comparable to a Commuter otterbox.

The spigen case will offer more protection, but be much larger/heavier. The Olixar case looks like it's probably close to a colored version of the clear one that comes with the phone.
Personally, I don't see a reason to buy any other case than the clear included one until that wears out. Unless I can find a slender kickstand one.

ThePublisher said:
The spigen case will offer more protection, but be much larger/heavier. The Olixar case looks like it's probably close to a colored version of the clear one that comes with the phone.
Personally, I don't see a reason to buy any other case than the clear included one until that wears out. Unless I can find a slender kickstand one.
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This is the thinnest kickstand one I have seen so far: https://www.amazon.com/MicroP-Layer...F8&qid=1480911193&sr=1-5&keywords=axon+7+case

Technoboi said:
This is the thinnest kickstand one I have seen so far: https://www.amazon.com/MicroP-Layer...F8&qid=1480911193&sr=1-5&keywords=axon+7+case
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Way too bulky for me. Thank you for the link though.

The Olixar case seems thinner than the Spigen. In the picture you can see the Axon name on the back of the phone

That microP case with the kickstand is cool, are there other kickstand cases? Here is a question for some one more knowledgeable then my self; do plastic cases interfere with radio communications I.e. NFC, WiFi and Lte?

I had the FlexiShield for my Note 7, really liked how thin it was but the corners were actually a little bit reinforced I think, I'll add an image, protected the screen nicely and minimalistically.
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