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otter box case

Anybody have any idea when the otter box case is going to become available?

OtterBox for Motorola Xoom
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SKU: MOT2-XOOM1-20-E4OTR_A
Availability: Coming Soon
Slick and innovative, the MOTOROLA XOOM tablet sports a wide array of great features. The OtterBox Defender Series for MOTOROLA XOOM has everything you need to feel safe while taking full advantage your new investment. A high quality polycarbonate shell snaps around your tablet, while an impact absorbing silicone skin wraps around the outside of the shell to complete the case. The removable shield includes a pop up stand that has two angles great for typing or viewing videos. These all add up to rugged protection that keeps your XOOM safe from harm no matter where you use it.

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Thanks for the reply but i had signed up for notification off the site for when the product comes out but i posted this thread because on amazon the case is already being sold so i wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything.

stlsaint said:
Thanks for the reply but i had signed up for notification off the site for when the product comes out but i posted this thread because on amazon the case is already being sold so i wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything.
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While it is listed on Amazon it's from a third party seller and availability is listed at 3 to 5 weeks.
I'm waiting for it too

i heard it will start shipping between may 4th to the 6th. Am waiting to get my hands on one as well. Am not happy with the current price point. Especially the amazon price. I have seen others online with way less. Maybe the price will balance out once it is release. But it's a good investment, considering the device it is for. That's less then a best buy insurance for a year. So i won't mine buying one at that price if it stays that way.

The tech specs show the case as .84" but I think that is without the stand. Anyone hear how thick the combination of case and stand will be?
Looks like this case is for folks with hard wear situations only. No sure how appropriate it will be for normal use. Thoughts?

i do believe it's on the thick side. as most of the outterbox cases are. they sometime makes lighter version. but i mean for what i spend on this baby, i'll want to get the best jacket for her. it will keep her safe from everything, weather to falls. even the dog. lol

MobileCityOnline.com is taking preorders at 69.99 and have a in stock date of 05/06 listed. Think I'll pass on the rooCASE now that I know when the otterbox will ship.
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Gumdrop Military Edition

I ordered one of these
http://www.gumdropcases.com/military-edition-samsung-galaxy-tab-rugged-case.html
about a week ago and was told "Shipping in two to three weeks".
Well, hallelujah, it shipped yesterday.
I will post a full review when it arrives.

i'm not sure how I could carry this around....

I have two kids, two dogs, a swimming pool with a concrete deck and I use my Tab on the treadmill and elliptical. I'll take all the protection I can get. My iPod is in an Otter case, and I can't count the number of times it's been dropped in the gym and the case has saved it.

Looks great. It will match my uniform but isn't it a little expensive?

I just bought one, too! My kid has a tendency to drop things!

Been using mines for the past month. Black on black was the one and only choice for me. Plus, the optional screen protector works better than I had expected.
Sent from my Cyanogen-filled G2x or my GTab 10.1 now "In Paris"

Well, this thing arrived earlier this week. I'm not happy, but before I get into a rant, let me see how Gumdrop deals with the issue. The issue is - I specifically bought the Military Edition for the microfilm dust filters and.....there're aren't any. I paid $10 more than the regular case, for a...regular case, but in green. Other than that, the case looks like it offers some serious protection for the Tab.
So far, their response has been underwhelming. The have offered a 10% refund. Well, I'm not the best at math, but if I have done this right...10% of $59.95 is $5.99. A regular non military case is $10 cheaper. I'm still getting the short end of the stick.
I've politely declined their offer and asked for a full refund, item to be shipped back at THEIR expense. Does this seem reasonable, as the item I received is not the item that I paid for?

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rcy1 said:
Well, this thing arrived earlier this week. I'm not happy, but before I get into a rant, let me see how Gumdrop deals with the issue. The issue is - I specifically bought the Military Edition for the microfilm dust filters and.....there're aren't any. I paid $10 more than the regular case, for a...regular case, but in green. Other than that, the case looks like it offers some serious protection for the Tab.
So far, their response has been underwhelming. The have offered a 10% refund. Well, I'm not the best at math, but if I have done this right...10% of $59.95 is $5.99. A regular non military case is $10 cheaper. I'm still getting the short end of the stick.
I've politely declined their offer and asked for a full refund, item to be shipped back at THEIR expense. Does this seem reasonable, as the item I received is not the item that I paid for?
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Sounds reasonable to me. If you used PayPal or CC just dispute it if they say no.

OK, Kudos to Gumdrop for responding quickly and satifactorily. I didn't realize that the military case comes with a clear plastic shield for the camera lens which the regular case doesn't. So it's not the exact same case as the regular. This is why I was offered 10% instead of $10.
They've offered to send me a shipping label and I can return the item for a full refund. I really wanted the dust filters, so I might take them up on the offer.
Anyway, good customer service and the case itself is well designed and offers what appears to be significant protection (I'm not going to purposely drop it to find out though).

It would take the $5.99 they are offering and go buy some thin cloth filter material similar to the material or composition of some reusable shopping bags and cut some strips to cover the speaker holes, glue it to the inner edge pieces or just place it there and call it a day.

Just ordered one today....looking forward to it.

Video Review: Aluminum Bumper Case Review

Hey fellas,
Got my hands on affordable (but well made!) aluminum bumper style case for the Galaxy S3. This particular model came from Tmart but you can find similar ones on eBay, in all sorts of colors. It's a two piece case that fits nice and snug around your S3. It WILL bubble up some screenshields, which is unfortunate. All the ports and the cutouts are spot on, which is impressive for such an affordably priced case. Overall, while it doesn't offer a lot of protection, if you're looking for a bumper case - this is a good option!
Check out the video review below for more info;

Hey fellas,
Got my hands on affordable (but well made!) aluminum bumper style case for the Galaxy S3. This particular model came from Tmart but you can find similar ones on eBay, in all sorts of colors. It's a two piece case that fits nice and snug around your S3. It WILL bubble up some screenshields, which is unfortunate. All the ports and the cutouts are spot on, which is impressive for such an affordably priced case. Overall, while it doesn't offer a lot of protection, if you're looking for a bumper case - this is a good option!
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Why keep throwing that word "affordable" out and not say what you paid for it? I have this very case since August ordering it straight from the manufacturer. I could find no dealer in the US. Plus, there were many knockoffs, especially on Ebay. Don't get me wrong, I love my TrioBump, I'm just annoyed at how so many post while leaving out details!
EDIT: Well, I watched the video and must apologize and complain even more! I should have watched it first (my bad) but I'd rather read the pertinent details in the post than watch a vid. I do not agree with your assessments. I think this case gives protection where it is needed most. I don't use any of those new fangled screen protectors that supposedly protect the display from impact damage. I think that's going to far. I do employ the Invisishield on front and back. It give a very snug fit with no bubbling. That said, I'm confident that I will not get any damage if my phone take a hit anywhere this bumper covers. My only concern would be having it hit a rock directly to the screen and in that case, I have insurance. I like the minimalist form factor plus the ease with which it can be taken on/off to change batteries. Plus, I can use it with my FlyGrip which is why I searched for just such a minimalist case. You slip in your two fingers and can use the phone with one hand without worrying about dropping. Plus, as you can see, it doubles as a stand. What has me newly annoyed is the price you quoted. I paid about 4o bucks from the manufacturer, Gimmick Five. I don't see how it could be sold for just 10 dollars.
EDIT: Just checked Gimmick Five's website, and they are still listed at 39.99 US. I'd like to know the story behind Tmart's TrioBumps.

Diztronic Ultra TPU Case

there is a new Diztronic case coming on Nov 18
looking very nice, not boring like the one that diztronic has right now
http://www.tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104_105&products_id=418

This kinda looks boring to me. Not sure what really makes a case exciting though.

Eh.. I don't like those pronounced corners. They stick out so much.
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Pre-ordered one a couple weeks back. Waiting on the red.
See how the extra thickness on the corners fair in real life. Should provide that extra protection when necessary.
Use code xda to get a small discount.

Not sure about the puffed up corners. Looks like they are trying to mimic Ringke or Spigen cases to create some gap between the case and phone. Anyways, I like Diztronic and bought many cases from them. So I can tell you from experience that what you are seeing as in finish and texture is just simple renders. Actual case would feel the same like old Diztronic case . I got excited too when preordered one for Nexus 5.

enaybee said:
Not sure about the puffed up corners. Looks like they are trying to mimic Ringke or Spigen cases to create some gap between the case and phone. Anyways, I like Diztronic and bought many cases from them. So I can tell you from experience that what you are seeing as in finish and texture is just simple renders. Actual case would feel the same like old Diztronic case . I got excited too when preordered one for Nexus 5.
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I try to avoid looking at competitors cases as much as possible so im not influenced by them with our designs. I don't believe anyone else makes a TPU case like our Ultra, but I could be wrong. I have a different mindset about business then some of our competition. There is a reason why Diztronic doesn't sell 20 different styles of cases. I only release what I consider to be best in class products. If I were to make a two piece case, I'd only want to sell it if I thought it was the best two peice on the market. Honesty, I cannot make a best in class two peice, the competiton is already making excellent two pieces.
I feel very strongly that our single piece TPU cases are the very best TPU cases on the market. I think our sales and reviews reflect that, no one sells more TPU then we do or has higher review ratings. I have the mindset of do one thing and do it well. It's for this reason that going forward Diztronic will only sell TPU. I may change my mind in a year or two, but that is where Im at right now. I want to have three styles. Our basic, Ultra/Voyeur, and then a third that is currently work in progress. If it works out how I have it planned in my head, it will be as exciting as a TPU case can be, haha.
Our case doesn't mimic Spigens "air gap" marketing baloney, ours has no gap. I haven't seen what's rearths been doing for at least a year now, I thought they fell off the map. Used to see their one piece snap ons all the time but haven't seen them lately. The corners on the Ultra are very subtle, based on your guys feedback we could make them more or less pronounced in the future, but I think you will be very happy with the design. If I didn't think the Ultra was a best in class design, I wouldn't of made it
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Eh.. I don't like those pronounced corners. They stick out so much.
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maybe need to see one in person, as they hardly stick out at all. That first shot makes them look larger maybe because of the angle. Look at the shot of the front of the phone while it's laying on its back, more true to scale. This is our higher level of protection case though, it's not meant for everyone. It is what I use on my own device though, considerably better than our standard case and in a very slightly increased size.
Anyone get theirs yet? We shipped on Monday, but black only. Red and gray should be as soon as today but for sure before weeks end.

OneStepAhead said:
I try to avoid looking at competitors cases as much as possible so im not influenced by them with our designs. I don't believe anyone else makes a TPU case like our Ultra, but I could be wrong. I have a different mindset about business then some of our competition. There is a reason why Diztronic doesn't sell 20 different styles of cases. I only release what I consider to be best in class products. If I were to make a two piece case, I'd only want to sell it if I thought it was the best two peice on the market. Honesty, I cannot make a best in class two peice, the competiton is already making excellent two pieces.
I feel very strongly that our single piece TPU cases are the very best TPU cases on the market. I think our sales and reviews reflect that, no one sells more TPU then we do or has higher review ratings. I have the mindset of do one thing and do it well. It's for this reason that going forward Diztronic will only sell TPU. I may change my mind in a year or two, but that is where Im at right now. I want to have three styles. Our basic, Ultra/Voyeur, and then a third that is currently work in progress. If it works out how I have it planned in my head, it will be as exciting as a TPU case can be, haha.
Our case doesn't mimic Spigens "air gap" marketing baloney, ours has no gap. I haven't seen what's rearths been doing for at least a year now, I thought they fell off the map. Used to see their one piece snap ons all the time but haven't seen them lately. The corners on the Ultra are very subtle, based on your guys feedback we could make them more or less pronounced in the future, but I think you will be very happy with the design. If I didn't think the Ultra was a best in class design, I wouldn't of made it
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maybe need to see one in person, as they hardly stick out at all. That first shot makes them look larger maybe because of the angle. Look at the shot of the front of the phone while it's laying on its back, more true to scale. This is our higher level of protection case though, it's not meant for everyone. It is what I use on my own device though, considerably better than our standard case and in a very slightly increased size.
Anyone get theirs yet? We shipped on Monday, but black only. Red and gray should be as soon as today but for sure before weeks end.
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Thank you for your comments. I ordered the grey one for my oneplus. I'm excited to get it to be honest. I was looking for something that would protect my phone, look good and stylish and not be bulky. When I like something tech, I tell and show everyone so here's hoping this is an awesome case.

can6rxw said:
Thank you for your comments. I ordered the grey one for my oneplus. I'm excited to get it to be honest. I was looking for something that would protect my phone, look good and stylish and not be bulky. When I like something tech, I tell and show everyone so here's hoping this is an awesome case.
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I hope you do to. I sold my OnePlus One a month ago so I haven't personally been able to use this case yet, but it's the same design as our iPhone 6 Plus Voyeur case (which is what I'm using now) minus the window. I just love this case, but I'm likely biased
It was a hard pill to swallow buying an iPhone after using 10-15 Android phones since I owned an IPhone 3G. But man, what Apple has done with iOS these days is super impressive. Android will always be the hardware leader of course, but Google has some catching up to do to be on par with iOS 8, as much as it pains me to say it!

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I hope you do to. I sold my OnePlus One a month ago so I haven't personally been able to use this case yet, but it's the same design as our iPhone 6 Plus Voyeur case (which is what I'm using now) minus the window. I just love this case, but I'm likely biased
It was a hard pill to swallow buying an iPhone after using 10-15 Android phones since I owned an IPhone 3G. But man, what Apple has done with iOS these days is super impressive. Android will always be the hardware leader of course, but Google has some catching up to do to be on par with iOS 8, as much as it pains me to say it!
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I have an iPhone 5c I use for work and I can barely stand it. All I see is screens of icons. I know you can make groups and whatnot and clean your screens up but the interface, in my opinion, is very simple and design wise, 5 years old. Android/Google totally owns the innovation in their OS. I tell my customers/users if you want a phone that is simple and just works, iPhone is for you. If you want choice, Android all the way. I hope you'll come back into the light soon

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I try to avoid looking at competitors cases as much as possible so im not influenced by them with our designs. ... If I didn't think the Ultra was a best in class design, I wouldn't of made it
maybe need to see one in person, as they hardly stick out at all....... but for sure before weeks end.
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Thanks for your comments. Like I said in my original comment, I like Diztronic and a long time customer. Used them on a all my devices since Galaxy Nexus for a simple reason that you were among the only first few to bring out a case for that phone ... lol. Keep up the good work.

i'm keen on the red one, does anyone have any real life pictures (and not with some crappy Nexus 4 camera! ) of them (either fitted to an OPO or just sitting on a table) ?

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I have an iPhone 5c I use for work and I can barely stand it. All I see is screens of icons. I know you can make groups and whatnot and clean your screens up but the interface, in my opinion, is very simple and design wise, 5 years old. Android/Google totally owns the innovation in their OS. I tell my customers/users if you want a phone that is simple and just works, iPhone is for you. If you want choice, Android all the way. I hope you'll come back into the light soon
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Oh I agree the 5 is garbage. But 6 Plus on iOS 8.1 is the best phone I've ever used by a great distance. You are right, they need a launcher update, but there are many other things they are killing android on right now. Integration for one, I can and reply to sms from iPhone, iPad, iMac, MacBook. I'm not abandoning Android, I buy just about every major phone that comes out for testing purposes. If I like the Nexus 6 better, I'll keep it. I doubt I will though, as I really don't like stock Android. TouchWiz fan!
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i'm keen on the red one, does anyone have any real life pictures (and not with some crappy Nexus 4 camera! ) of them (either fitted to an OPO or just sitting on a table) ?
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We haven't released it yet in that color,,but it's the same shade red as our regular OPO case. Many pictures floating around of that model.

Just ordered one amazon prime. Will post review when I get it.

I already have a case for my OPO, but I couldn't resist and ordered this one in gray color. Can't wait

hope it's available on amazon.ca soon!

Received Mine Today
OneStepAhead said:
I try to avoid looking at competitors cases as much as possible so im not influenced by them with our designs. I don't believe anyone else makes a TPU case like our Ultra, but I could be wrong. I have a different mindset about business then some of our competition. There is a reason why Diztronic doesn't sell 20 different styles of cases. I only release what I consider to be best in class products. If I were to make a two piece case, I'd only want to sell it if I thought it was the best two peice on the market. Honesty, I cannot make a best in class two peice, the competiton is already making excellent two pieces.
I feel very strongly that our single piece TPU cases are the very best TPU cases on the market. I think our sales and reviews reflect that, no one sells more TPU then we do or has higher review ratings. I have the mindset of do one thing and do it well. It's for this reason that going forward Diztronic will only sell TPU. I may change my mind in a year or two, but that is where Im at right now. I want to have three styles. Our basic, Ultra/Voyeur, and then a third that is currently work in progress. If it works out how I have it planned in my head, it will be as exciting as a TPU case can be, haha.
Our case doesn't mimic Spigens "air gap" marketing baloney, ours has no gap. I haven't seen what's rearths been doing for at least a year now, I thought they fell off the map. Used to see their one piece snap ons all the time but haven't seen them lately. The corners on the Ultra are very subtle, based on your guys feedback we could make them more or less pronounced in the future, but I think you will be very happy with the design. If I didn't think the Ultra was a best in class design, I wouldn't of made it
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maybe need to see one in person, as they hardly stick out at all. That first shot makes them look larger maybe because of the angle. Look at the shot of the front of the phone while it's laying on its back, more true to scale. This is our higher level of protection case though, it's not meant for everyone. It is what I use on my own device though, considerably better than our standard case and in a very slightly increased size.
Anyone get theirs yet? We shipped on Monday, but black only. Red and gray should be as soon as today but for sure before weeks end.
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I've been waiting anxiously and I received mine today. I had previously been using the Tudia Slim-Fit Cygen case as I tend to prefer dual layer cases. Considering that most phone drops end up hitting on the corners I looked forward to the Diztronic Ultra's bulked up corners. So far I am happy with the product and the bulked up corners and the thicker tpu. I actually wish the corners were a little bigger. I used to have a Ballistic SG case on my old Nexus 4 and I miss that level of protection but I guess that's the compromise you make when you get a Oneplus One.

That is exactly the comparison I was going to make, they aren't as pronounced as the ballistic case. Hardly protrude, just enough to do their job. I personally love this case, by far my favorite TPU case on the market. This is our 5th time trying it, and the sales numbers on past models haven't been great. I'm not giving up on it though, I almost gave up on our regular matte back cases a couple years back, but now they are the best selling TPU cases on Amazon. Sometimes it just takes a little while to get the word out and build up momentum. It's a significantly better design than our regular TPU and still thin form factor.
This design takes us a little longer to make and costs a bit more to manufacture, so the Ultra will always be released at a minimum two weeks after our regular TPU. That doesn't help sales either, as the longer you take to release the more buried the product gets in the search results. Luckily (for us, not you) on OnePlus there is very few cases anyways so this should reach the front page of amazons "OnePlus one case" search results rather quickly.
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In the USA we sell on Amazon, in other countries we sell TO Amazon. Selling to Amazon is a much slower roll out as they first put up the listing and place an order for 1 measly unit. Then if it sells, they'll order more. They progressively keep ordering more based on how many sales they are getting. The problem is, not as many people are going to order it when it shows as being out of stock or "ships in 4-6 weeks". I wish they'd just order at least a couple hundred right off the bat, but amazons inventory calculations are done by a computer algorithm, not a human.

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In the USA we sell on Amazon, in other countries we sell TO Amazon. Selling to Amazon is a much slower roll out as they first put up the listing and place an order for 1 measly unit. Then if it sells, they'll order more. They progressively keep ordering more based on how many sales they are getting. The problem is, not as many people are going to order it when it shows as being out of stock or "ships in 4-6 weeks". I wish they'd just order at least a couple hundred right off the bat, but amazons inventory calculations are done by a computer algorithm, not a human.
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ah I see, I purchased the normal case from amazon.ca too and it said 3-4 weeks but it was shipped in 2 weeks! hehe I would buy it from the site directly or amazon.com but shipping is 7$ to Montreal :crying: so hopefully amazon.CA buys from you soon! do you think if I message them they would move their butts? or is it arbitrary

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hope it's available on amazon.ca soon!
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here is the link!
http://www.amazon.ca/Diztronic-Ultra-Case-Matte-Black/dp/B00OSS12Z2

Anyone got real world pics? (any colour)
@OneStepAhead
I want to get a nexus 6 ultra as well, both shipped to the UK. When will you have the that available? I saw in the n6 thread you mentioned before black friday, is that still looking true?

SnuG Watch Bands Bumper/Strap Review

Disclaimer: I do not represent the company in any other manner then as a customer. I received the product for free as explained below.
I'd like to begin by explaining how I came to receive the products I'm reviewing. I read a post on these forums (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2973627) which mentioned these new bumpers. After browsing www.funwatchbands.com I added some bumpers to my cart. However I never completed the purchase as shipping from the USA to the UK was a rather steep $18! I made comment about the shipping in the same thread. Not long after I received an email from the guys at SnuG containing a discount code which essentially meant all I paid for was the $18 shipping and the product was free. So I thought what the hell and ordered a black and a purple bumper on 16th December.
A few days later SnuG replied to the above thread acknowledging the issue with international shipping. They also added that they had thrown in a few 'extras'! Festive spirit a plenty! The items shipped on the 23rd December and I eagerly awaited what surprises the parcel would contain!
Today, 28th December I found out. The guys at SnuG can only be described as AWESOME! I ordered two bumpers and received 7 of various colour. Not content with that, they also threw in a complete black strap with clasp AND an additional blue, purple and red strap! I was genuinely shocked at the generosity. So thanks to all the guys at SnuG for extending the festivities of this time of year for me!
I'd like to just take a moment to point out a few things here. When unknown companies or representatives take time to interact with consumers on forums and social media it always puts my mind at ease about any thoughts of legitimacy. Kudos to SnuG.
Secondly it's good to see that they have acknowledged the issue with shipping costs and are looking at ways of reducing.
Moving on to the products then...
Quick word on packaging. Minimalistic and environmentally friendly just about covers it. The items came in a long brown envelope which looks like its made from recycled material. Aside from the products inside, there was a letter again printed on recycled paper and a small round 'insert' for one of the bumpers.
I personally like this type of packaging. Less mess and no fuss.
The letter detailed a brief few paragraphs about the products, their development and their future development. I get the impression from SnuG that they care a great deal about their products and how they are received, as it went on to say that although they are happy with the current version, they feel it can be improved and as such, they expect a new version to be available January 2015.
They kindly included a discount code to be used in January for a free new improved version. Cheers!
I'll begin by talking about the bumpers. Installation is pretty easy and self explanatory. I found that lining up the button hole and stretching the bumper on was the best method after a few attempts.
Fitment is pretty good. The bumper is a good fit in terms of coverage and the cut outs are spot on, however I do feel that one area it could be improved is in it's attachment. It can be 'accidentally' removed i.e. by coat cuff if caught. It's not enough of an issue to avoid purchasing but it may be worth waiting to see what January's version improves.
The material is a silicone and its a real decent quality. Feels hard wearing but smooth to the touch. Its just pliable enough that its not too loose, especially after installation. Like most silicone though, it does pick up dust and lint (from hands in coat pocket) but does brush off fairly easy. Seems to affect the black colour more then the others but that's probably because it shows up more.
Addressing protection, it raises a couple millimetres above the screen and offers a good knocks and bumps protection to the 360 body and to a degree, may deflect some potential screen damage - though that is obviously not its main intention. What its intended for, it does well. Silicone cases are as old as smartphones and are still a top choice for most. So this is tried and trusted really.
Colour options available give a good selection for consumer. If I had one negative to say about options, I'd say some of the naming of the colours is a bit misleading. "Chrome Black" doesn't make a whole lot of sense given its simply a matte black bumper. The colours themselves though, are bright and vibrant.
The only issue I experienced with the bumpers was 1 of 7 did not have the cut outs. It looks as though the cuts just didn't go completely through. Nothing a knife couldn't sort out though.
The only other bumper I've tried is a 3D printed plastic one from Shapeways which was truly awful. In comparison, these silicone bumpers from SnuG are on a completely different playing field where quality is concerned. And to be honest, I feel silicone is a far superior material to use for this purpose then plastic.
In summary, I've no real complaints with the bumpers other then the aforementioned room for improvement where attachment (hold) is concerned. I would certainly recommend SnuG bumpers IF shipping suits your pocket. On price, I'd have to be honest and say that at $29.99 for a pack of six bumpers is probably a little too much. I can see where they have come to that price, at $5 each it doesn't seem too bad, but for a multi pack $19.99 may have been more appealing. I'm sure if sales and interest in the products takes off, pricing will go down in time. However, considering there is very little competition out there so...
Moving on to the straps. At a good 5-6mm (which is about the same as the stock leather) thick they feel real solid. Again the silicone is high quality, smooth and rugged. The company logo is engraved into the silicone on each strap closest to watch body end - it's well placed, well done.
Installation was a cinch. If you've ever changed a watch strap, you'll have no issue here. Pop out the spring loaded pins, re-insert. Done. I had to cut a good CM off for a comfortable fit and I have average-to-slim wrists. With a few adjustment holes on the clasp too, you get a good range of size options which will cover larger wrist sizes too.
It's been pretty cold here in the UK so can't yet really comment on sweat resistance! However I can say that they feel really comfortable to wear. Having bought a cheap deployment clasp off Amazon previously and whilst it was functional, it was cheap quality I'm happy to report that the ones used by SnuG are of a high quality. You don't feel it there when worn. It springs open nicely when the buttons are pressed. It doesn't rattle at all when closed and feels secure and solid.
Quite honestly, I've not got a bad word to say about the straps. I can't see them having any detrimental effect on the watch back or contributing to cracked back. They slot in as well as the stock leather as unlike metal bands, you've no links to deal with here.
Again range of colours is plenty and I love that you can mix and match colours to suit your requirements. Add a bumper and your options for colour customisation are plenty! The straps do not detract from the elegance of the 360 thanks mainly to the quality of the silicone and clasp. This is a solid and sound product made with care, quality and pride.
I can only highly recommend these SnuG products. The silicone straps are a great alternative to metal and leather which may appeal more to fitness and sports persons, but not limited to. The range of colour customisation is universally appealing.
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I get a really good feeling from SnuG, putting aside the freebies (genuinely), they seem like a sound, modern and professional outfit that listen to feedback and respond.
The products they produce are top quality and I would not hesitate to purchase from them again in future.
See the link below for a whole host of photos I took of the products I received.
Thanks for reading.
http://imgur.com/a/ETrra
Edit: just noticed SnuG have reduced shipping cost to $8 globally. Great news! Also use XDADEVELOPERS at checkout for 10% off (until 7th January).

THANK YOU!
Wow! Thank you so much for the feedback and taking the time to write such a detailed review. We really appreciate it. We can't wait to share the updated protectors with you all very soon.

I just got mine.. Found it on eBay.. Wish I had found the site first.. But I love mine.. Can't wait to see the next version of the bumper..

FunWatchbands said:
Wow! Thank you so much for the feedback and taking the time to write such a detailed review. We really appreciate it. We can't wait to share the updated protectors with you all very soon.
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Are you guys able to say what will be different about the updated version? This is exactly what I've been looking for my 360. I got one of the 3D printed covers from shapeways a while back but it ended up falling off and getting lost (it was better concept than execution anyway). These look much better but I'm curious if you guys have found a solution to the bumpers being pulled off (maybe some kind of lip that grips the bottom). I appreciate in advance any reply!
EDIT: just realized you're handing out codes for the updated protectors. I'm buying a set now then!

Ordered mine on the 2nd didn't ship till the 6th and now I know why the USPS is broke. It left LA to go to Springfield, MA when I live in Missouri. Yup, that's how I would have done it. LOL

Once ordered something from Amazon that technically went twice past my house (on a map if you drew lines from places on tracking details) before it eventually got delivered! Given the warehouse it originated from is about 20miles from me, found it quite funny!

Great review. +1
Would also be interested in their steel bands for Moto 360. They look "okay" at best, but the connector to the Moto 360 itself in regards to the back cracking is what I'm curious about.

B1gC72 said:
Are you guys able to say what will be different about the updated version? This is exactly what I've been looking for my 360. I got one of the 3D printed covers from shapeways a while back but it ended up falling off and getting lost (it was better concept than execution anyway). These look much better but I'm curious if you guys have found a solution to the bumpers being pulled off (maybe some kind of lip that grips the bottom). I appreciate in advance any reply!
EDIT: just realized you're handing out codes for the updated protectors. I'm buying a set now then!
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Their Facebook page recently updated a status with some details. Basically the only change is a more "snug" fit. Which to be honest, is all it really needs. The current version is far too easily removed by accident.

Updated Protectors
Hey All,
Thanks for the continued support. A sample from a new mold was approved and we hope to have them ready to ship by about the 20th and will be updating the site shortly to take preorders.
The feedback was used to make some very minor changes that will make a big difference.
The material on the inside of the protector is no longer as slippery feeling as the material on the outside which helps the protector stay on much better.
The lip that wraps around the watchface was slightly reduced to give a less bulky appearance.
The inside depth was also increased slightly to allow the lower lip to better wrap under the ridge on the watch.
We put the sample to the test on our 360 and pulled our arm in and out of a tight shirt sleeve several times and it doesn't budge. We can't wait to share them with you!
We will also be introducing some new options to the 6 colors we already offer in the upcoming weeks.

FunWatchbands said:
Hey All,
Thanks for the continued support. A sample from a new mold was approved and we hope to have them ready to ship by about the 20th and will be updating the site shortly to take preorders.
The feedback was used to make some very minor changes that will make a big difference.
The material on the inside of the protector is no longer as slippery feeling as the material on the outside which helps the protector stay on much better.
The lip that wraps around the watchface was slightly reduced to give a less bulky appearance.
The inside depth was also increased slightly to allow the lower lip to better wrap under the ridge on the watch.
We put the sample to the test on our 360 and pulled our arm in and out of a tight shirt sleeve several times and it doesn't budge. We can't wait to share them with you!
We will also be introducing some new options to the 6 colors we already offer in the upcoming weeks.
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Awesome! And those of us who purchased the original versions will be receiving the updated styles for free, right? How soon should we expect them?

In an update to my review, I just wanted to add my extended experience with the products.
To be brutally honest, I'm not rocking the bumpers currently. Basically I was finding that too often for my liking, the bumper was getting accidentally knocked off. It's less of an issue when wearing baggier sleeve clothing but with tight cuff clothing it is a bit of a nuisance. Couple of times I hadn't noticed immediately that the bumper was gone.
This takes nothing away from the look, feel and quality of the product though.
Thankfully, I firmly believe the guys at SnuG will have sorted this. It seems like something that could be rectified relatively easy with some design changes. From what SnuG have said here, they appear to be addressing it.
The straps, I'm still rocking however! I've not yet returned to the leather. I can't see that changing anytime soon.
Rodeojones said:
Awesome! And those of us who purchased the original versions will be receiving the updated styles for free, right? How soon should we expect them?
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Don't know if it applied across the board, but I certainly received a printed note with my delivery which gave me a discount code to apply at checkout to get the new protectors free when they launch.

Got mine last Friday after the mail man took it half way round the world and back. I have not used the band yet but it seems very well made and has a good feel. As I purchased mainly for the protector and as much as I love the look and feel of it, there is no way it was going to stay on even without sleeves. I spent a lot of time chasing it down. I even tried using some narrow pieces of 2 way tape but with the material being silicon it improves it staying on just slightly. I did get the same card for the new version so I will be giving the 2.0 version a spin and hopefully can report back with good results.

New protectors
Anybody who ordered protectors, or a band that came with one from funwatchbands.com should have gotten information on how to get a updated replacement (If you got a protector for free / as an extra gift we can not replace it).
We are very excited to start shipping them out next week!
Next week we will also announce and start offering a new protector style option made from the updated mold with more to follow.
ANYBODY WHO PREORDERS A WATCHBAND SET OR PACK OF PROTECTORS BETWEEN NOW AND 1/19/15 WILL GET THIS NEW PROTECTOR CASE WITH THEIR ORDER FOR FREE! (no code to enter)

I Just ordered mine from funwatchbands.com (1x "Chrome Black" SnuG watch band SET for Moto 360).
I hope that I will receive the new protector!
I really want to protect "my precious", I accidentally did a small scratch on it yesterday and I was soooooo annoyed

Got the updated protector today and it is a wonderful improvement. I would also like to say that this company ROCKS. They are more than plesent to deal with and I will be purchasing more from them in the near future. Now I know everyone would like to know what's up so I took some pictures and will share them here. Now keep in mind that I am not using the Snug band yet because my main interest was in the protector. But the band is quality built and has a very good look and feel. I however have a cheep-o Casio band that I picked up for like 8 bucks. I like the styling of it even though it's cheep. I had to do a little trimming to get it to work but I am satisfied with the results.
Now on to the pictures of the protector portion of my purchas. As most know version 1 was prone to slipping off. They seem to have fixed this in version 2. The inside seems to have a better grippy feel. It fits tighter and almost seems to click in place around the back side of the watch. The surface of the protector has that same nice soft feel as the band and I really like the look and the protection it should give. The edge is less raised than the last version but still sits slightly above the face. Wonderful product with wonderful service from the folks at FunWatchBands.com

Looks like a great improvement from your photos. Lipping around the rear will make a massive difference.

Protectors are rubbish - don't waste your money
I tried version 2 of the bumper protector yesterday and it fell off as soon as I put my jacket on.
No improvement on version 1 in my opinion and I will not be using the bumper as it will probably just fall off.
Not suitable for purpose and Snug watchbands are ripping people off by selling this crap!

I'll reserve judgement until I see for myself or someone with more then one post gives their comments. I don't trust someone with one post, recently joined and all they had to say was bad.

I put it on yesterday and have been at work for 4 hours today ( it is required by my job that I wear long sleeves ) I have been checking my watch regularly to check how the bumper is staying in place and as far as I can tell it hasn't moved since I installed it.
Not saying that someone else might not have the same experience, but so far it’s a winner for me.

I made the recent purchase as well. And unfortunately my experience isn't so good. But with all due respect i just haven't reached out to the Snug Watch people to see if i got a bad batch. So I ordered a set of two protectors the red and the black. And as a really nice gift they added an extra protector free of charge.BUT!!!! my set of protectors just do not stay on my watch. Now its been freezing here in florida lately lol so ive been wearing a jacket and plenty of times i look at the face of the watch and the protector is gone. Ive tried all three just in case one was defective but i have the problem on all three protectors.