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[MINI REVIEW] Cheap Waterproof case.

Well I ordered it from eBay and it arrived today so as promised here's a micro review.
First impressions are not bad, I can't complain considering the price I paid for it and, for something to use whilst out walking or just using in the bath (pretty light duty stuff) etc... It will do the job quite nicely. You can use the Tab with it in the case and it works really well considering I have a screen protector on it too.
It doesn't have a cut out in the back to use the camera but it's no big deal.
I have the book cover case for my Tab, but it will not fit in the water proof case if the Tab wearing it, so you have to remove this first.
I've uploaded a video to YouTube if you want to see it in action.
And here is a bit more closer detail about it.
1) First Zip Lock
2) Second Zip Lock
3) Velcro to protect the locks
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All in all, It's not bad, granted it's not a WaterBuoy or an Aquapac case but you get what you pay for, so if you want something to keep the rain off it or just peice of mind when using it on the beach (just anywhere near water really LOL) then the "eBay Special" will do the job just fine.... First ever review complete
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I was going to purchase one of the waterproof cases for my Tab from either eBay or Amazon, but has anyone here already bought one that can comment on how water tight they actually are?
Would you trust it to keep your device safe if it fell into the bath for example and could you use the camera whilst it is in the case etc etc... I'm mainly wanting one so it'll stay nice and dry whilst using it for Ordinance Survey maps whilst on walks and also if i drop it in a stream for example.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated if someone has bought one that is.
If no one has however, then I'll get one anyway and review it on here, in case anyone else is also interested in getting one.
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I do not have any experience with those covers but am sure interested ina review! Please share your experience!
I do hope there is already someone worth that here!
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Can you post a link to the case you want?

karib4 said:
Can you post a link to the case you want?
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Well this is one them, however, I ordered mine from ebay.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSUNG-P7510-GALAXY-ALL-WEATHER-CELLAPOD/dp/B005EFSELI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327162602&sr=8-1
There is another one eBay for £30 but I thought I might as well get the cheaper one first, as it maybe just fine for my needs, if not then I'll get the more expensive one.
Either way I'll let everyone know what its like when it arrives.

From your link:
"Boxed-product Weight: 64 Kg"
I really hope they made a mistake here . But even with forgetting the decimal and accidentally writing Kg instead of pound or something it would be quite heavy, as 6.4 pounds are almost 3 kilograms.

The product description does not provide much but I would be surprised if you will be able to use the Tab while in the case. It looks to me to be a waterproof cover that will protect the tab if it gets dropped in water but will require you to remove the tab to do anything.
There are excellent waterproof cases on the market for Apple products. I have one for my iPhone that offers full functionality while in the case and will protect the device even if it is submerged in 8 feet of water for over 24 hours, (I tested it). The manufacturer is LifeProof. They do not have a Tab version yet but are considering it. Otterbox is another manufacturer with a good product for iPhones and iPads.
The problem for manufacturers considering making products for the Android market is that Android tablets come in many sizes and shapes and are constantly being modified. By the time they produce the tooling to make a case for a particular device, that device is off the market. Apple is a much slower moving target so this is where the resources go.
Bob

dsafety said:
It looks to me to be a waterproof cover that will protect the tab if it gets dropped in water but will require you to remove the tab to do anything.
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Nope, fully submersible and can you can use it just fine with it in there, Just updated the first post with a micro review.

[REVIEW] A Kin Leaves skin (CM edition)

Hello,
This topic originally was about asking others if they had any experience with this particular seller, but I took the risk and got one myself and decided to recycle the precious bytes of this topic. .
So, I was googling around for some cool accessories for my now almost 6 months old KF, it has been through some rough life, even ending up with its motherboard replaced due to blowing it up by connecting the audio out to car receivers speaker rca plugs (blue smoke, anyone?)
I ended up fancying this seller (http://kinleaves.com) because of the broad variety of types of skins they offer. First of all I wanted to buy the military matte skin but I somehow changed my mind towards this beauty - Rain
I wanted to put a CyanogenMod logo on it, so I contacted the company, they were kind enough to put the logo there for no extra customization tax, which was pretty neat on their part.
So, the thing costed me 15 Eur (or 22$ for those of you who are from US) with free shipping (that took just 4 days from order to mailbox) included.
The installation took me less than 5 minutes but I ran into some problems with setting the wallpaper, as all of us know that orignally KF is not supposed to be customisable as far as a wallpaper goes, so it is kind of weird that this company even supplies a wallpaper with a KF skin. So the problem was that the status bar of CM9 was making the wallpaper a bit ugly, so I had to resolve this by setting the saved image as a wallpaper with the help of "Wallpaper Wizardii" from play store.
Also, it is really important that you clean the device carefully as I left some big chunks of dust underneath the skin so it made some barely noticeable lumps on the back side.
Enough talking, here are some photos-
1. The package that I received in my mail and my KF
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2. Just applied the back piece, notice the CM logo
3. The CM logo closeup
4. Now it's time for the front
5. Application
6. Finished! IRL the screen and skin color difference can not be seen, so the wallpaper looks just stunning.
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Verdict- great way to make your KF cooler without adding those bulky leather cases or things like that. Definitely will order more in future.

So I bought a skin from them today, I will write a review as soon as I get it.
Their support seems kind of friendly, they even gave me a discount code- I don't know if it will work for multiple times, but you could try the code "KINSK1N" to get 20% off.

Looks cool. I'm not sure if I'd trade my seidio case for a skin.
Can't wait to see a review!

Cheshire.Love said:
Looks cool. I'm not sure if I'd trade my seidio case for a skin.
Can't wait to see a review!
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Review is up

I really want one now!

Looks awesome! I can't see myself going out without some sort of case. And my Seidio fits for me. I get great protection, allbeit makes it bulky, but it makes me happy the KF is protected.
But this looks just plain cool! I wish I had the galls to use my KF without a case. But I am a clutz. LOL

Looks fantastic, might have to put one on the shopping list if/when I don't use the case.

kpjimmy said:
Looks awesome! I can't see myself going out without some sort of case. And my Seidio fits for me. I get great protection, allbeit makes it bulky, but it makes me happy the KF is protected.
But this looks just plain cool! I wish I had the galls to use my KF without a case. But I am a clutz. LOL
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The seidio case is awesome! I've been using for about a month now, and its great!
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Luardi Slim Bumper (Best Bumper So Far)

For the past six months, I've been searching and waiting for the perfect bumper and I think I've finally found it. The other bumpers like Draco and Tedoori have button cutouts that kill the symmetry of the phone's lines. Bumpers like Spigen are plastic and just look terrible.
The one made by Luardi is slim and has nice curves that won't kill the S3's nice curves. I have yet to see someone review it here so :I will post one when I get it.
What do you guys think?
Link:
http://www.luardi.com/slim-aluminum-bumper-252.html
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Way too expensive. But looks nice. I hope it has front and back lips so it may help protect the f and b.
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Looks great, but way to expensive

Wouldn't exactly say that's anywhere near "Way too expensive". Considering other aluminum bumpers like the Draco Design's one is nearly double the price....

Actually, it's on sale on eBay and you can pick it up for $40. Still pricey but not bad. Hope it's worth it.

Does anyone know things will work with the metal back covers that are on Amazon , if so I'll buy one.
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Metal backs will distort NFC but phone signal is not really affected that much unless your normal signal is bad to begin with.

Looks nice, if it didn't have the grip parts I might consider it.
Overall doesn't seem expensive IMHO

Anyone received theirs yet?
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Mine has arrived but stuck in the mailroom until tomorrow. I'll let you guys know as soon as I get it.

please comment on the signal w case on vs case off

jinosong said:
Mine has arrived but stuck in the mailroom until tomorrow. I'll let you guys know as soon as I get it.
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So how is it? Any pictures?

i'm curious, too. Thinking about possibly getting one of these, or Luardi's leather wallet case... i'd prefer staying with something that doesn't increase the bulk of the phone, but also curious about how installing the phone in Luardi's aluminum bumpers goes.

Just ordered mine
Ordered mine from ebag through Amazon for $37. First time it came the case did not look anything like the picture. It was probably a knockoff. Called Ebag and they assured me it was probably mis-packaged my employee so I'm ordering another one.
The attached picture shows the one they sent me. Just a case with a cut out for the buttons.

Pictures
After some crazy Fedex routing, I finally got my bumper. At first, I glance, I was disappointed, because I got the same case as previously mentioned from eBags via Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Luardi-Aluminum-Bumper-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00ANWLUO0/). But then when I opened it up more, I realized that this was in fact the aluminum bumper, it just doesn't match the picture that Luardi / Amazon / eBags posted on their order page.
The case is more subdued than in the advertised pictures and the bumps along the size are less pronounced (I prefer that). The one thing they did design-wise was to make the top portion a thin plastic inset to hold the phone in the bumper. It seems to work, but makes the case feel cheaper. It could be that this design allows the bumper to be less bulky without additional securing closures. It looks pretty good, but it isn't as solid as I had hoped, it will creak and flex slightly when squeezed, particularly along the bottom where the plastic inset can be released.
I took some pictures and posted them on dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/agfy6zj9tk1prni/ceJKB08chh
Let me know if there are any other angles that you want me to take.
I am trying out the case to see whether I am going to keep it. I suspect that Amazon / eBags would still authorize the return since it clearly doesn't match what they are advertising.

Digging the finger grips

Looks cool. I wonder if it's equivalent to Draco bumpers

LGOG Premium S Curve TPU Case

Hi guys,
Just wanted to write a quick review of a case I bought on eBay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190823724544?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Fits all variants of the OG except for the AT&T OG (8MP camera)
Very good for $7 ($3.50 each) - I bought the black and blue.
Cutouts for camera / flash / speakers / ports well done.
Cut out for 3.55m jack more than enough to accommodate jacks with the big outer shell, if you know what I mean.
Case fits very well. No chance of falling out.
Installation was very easy.
The finish on the back feels good to the touch and rubbery side grips are good, much better than the nude slippery glass of the OG to hold now lol.
If you want a cheap case that covers the back & sides, this is the one to go to. Good for Aussies who are looking for a case!
Here's some pictures I took of it
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Any questions, feel free to ask!
Cheers,
xis123

Yeh I bought this case in a local mall close by to me.. Was surprised to see it considering the lack of cases available. Have had it on my G for the past few months and its been a treat.. Actually have dropped my phone twice with it on and its been perfect so far
My only gripe is that the elevated edges makes my screen get dirtier faster and makes it harder to clean.. Otherwise its a great case

Oooo I like the purple colour in the auction pics, but then they have a video of some silicon cases and they look ugly as and really transparent? Wonder if they would ship to NZ

im using the same case but a transparent 1 :laugh: got it FOC from the stall

L-01E
Do you guys think this could fit a Japanese-spec OG; an L-01E?

Would it rip into the sceen protector and cause bubbles like most of my other cases?

Nope.using this case since i bought the phone.i like it because it's protecting the silver frame.
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Just got me a black and blue one, perfect, except the buttons are a bit touchy but you get that.

I've got this tpu case and it shows a smooth finish, the holes are really well done, but I fell the buttons a bit dull, I don't know how to explain. For example, I have some difficulty to take screenshots pressing the Vol Down and Power buttons at the same time. Power button is not so easy to use.
This case looks like to offer a very good protection to the phone. I hope I won't need to prove it...

@sianghung, From where did you buy the transparent case?

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@sianghung, From where did you buy the transparent case?
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im from Malaysia, the stall gave it to me FOC.

I have the same case (black). I love it. Fits perfectly. Recently I accidentally dropped my phone on a concrete surface. If I was without a case, the glass or the metalic part were goners. But with this case it was fine. Just wiped the dust.

scoobydooby said:
Yeh I bought this case in a local mall close by to me.. Was surprised to see it considering the lack of cases available.
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Hey, fellow Vancouverite here... Can you give me a hint where you found it locally? I know it's been a while since your post, but who knows... I have another case, but wouldn't mind getting this one, as this is exactly what I used for my SGS2, and I loved it. Thanks in advance!

I use this tpu case.
it offers good protection in falls, great price.

MoKo Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Case

Hey guys,
I just received my MoKo case from Amazon and so far I am very happy with it. If you are considering purchasing this cover I do recommend it. Here is what I think so far. The texture to the cover has a very soft leather, almost microfiber feel over leather, but still a soft leather feel. I am telling you, it feels amazing. For as cheap as this case is, it does what it needs to, protects the case, lets you tilt it in landscape and lay it down upside down for an almost flat but more like 30 degree angle type view if looking down at it. It does not do a rotation portrait view if that is what your looking for. The faint white stitching around the case is a very welcomed and handsome look to the case which goes well together with the GN 10.1 2014 rear fake stitching as well. It fits snug, does not slide around, and protects the case very well. For this price, and it being available right now, I recommend it as my other cases I have ordered are not shipping until first week to last week of November. The magnets are strong too if anyone was wondering. The wake/sleep feature does work every time, no issues. I have heard talk about the magnets causing issues with the digitizer but it seems to be rumor and unconfirmed. So for now, I am happy with this. Hope this helps.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DE8RRYC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

+1 I just got this case and I'm surprised at the quality for such a low price. I'll be getting another one in a different color when available

Glad you like this case, but a lot of us think the leather covering the bezel makes it look cheap. After a few days, you might find your tab starting to sag in cases of this style.
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Doesn't the second one (also a Moko) look much better?
... or this Poetic?

Colchiro said:
Doesn't the second one (also a Moko) look much better?
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Doesn't that case cover the S-Pen slot in the picture? Granted the pictues might be of a Tab 3, but still. They also call the tablet N8200, which isn't a number I've ever seen in relation to the Note 10.1 '14.

The_Maverick said:
Doesn't that case cover the S-Pen slot in the picture? Granted the pictues might be of a Tab 3, but still. They also call the tablet N8200, which isn't a number I've ever seen in relation to the Note 10.1 '14.
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It does in the picture, it also is missing the SD card slot, so I'm assuming it's a bad photoshop job. I've ordered the case, and will report back once I get it.

Well I do think those look slightly better but so far I really don't mind it and the extra protection makes me feel a whole lot better than I would have on those others
I did purchase the poetic you listed and 2 others awaiting to be available. I will use all of the cases for different purposes.

I looked at both of those cases too. Ultimately I went with the cheaper one because, for some reason, Amazon had it for $0.01 (including Prime delivery). I'll take cheaper looking for a penny.

Dedline said:
Well I do think those look slightly better but so far I really don't mind it and the extra protection makes me feel a whole lot better than I would have on those others
I did purchase the poetic you listed and 2 others awaiting to be available. I will use all of the cases for different purposes.
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Any chance you could post a short review of each ? Pros & cons, experiences etc