Anyone else very surprised with the "leather back" not feeling like leather? To me it feels like plastic.
Feels like leather to me. Tap it with your fingernail, or scratch it then do the same to something plastic and see if it feels the same.
It felt like plastic to me when I felt it. I was disappointed.
The black leather does have a different feel than the brown leather. If you did a blindfold test and rubbed your hand over the black leather, you might think it was a plastic back with texture.
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Hey guys,
Did anyone order the carbon fiber case? I want to know if it's that rubberized material, like the battery cover, G1, etc...
The one from Verizon?
If so, I have it, and its a hard case, not rubberized
i think he meant the finish. is it slick on the back or rubberized?
Now that I feel it again, it is a rubber back, but a very thin rubber. I can press my fingernail into it and it makes an impression. It feels more like plastic then rubber though. The carbon fiber design is imprinted in the rubber.
Just to add my two cents, the quality of the case is pretty good. As mentioned before, it's more of a plastic feel. Hard rubber or softer plastic.
The case snaps together very securely and has plenty of room for the hdmi/usb/headphone jack.
I've got bigger fingers so the physical buttons on the side are a little difficult to press, but you can get used to it. Also, when touching the extreme sides of the screen, the case gets in the way a little.
All things said, I'd recommend the case.
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Yes, the case is cut very well and is secure when snapped into place
The x will not fit in the car dock with this case. The hard plastic case is an extremely tight squeeze but will work. I like how the carbon imitation case looks and feels. My two cents....
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I got one a couple of days ago. To me it seems more like some sort of vinyl than rubber or hard plastic. It's got an ok grip, but isn't so grippy that it'll catch my pocket when I take it out, like actual rubber cases I used previously on iphones.
One thing I thought was funny, though... it's obviously not made of carbon fiber and that the pattern has just been stamped or molded. But, the box says "carbon fiber" and not "carbon fiber style" It actually said it in two places, I think. It'd be like something being labeled "leather" when it's actually leatherette or PVC. Not complaining, just think it's amusing.
It is carbon fiber, its just not embedded in the normal gel people are used to seeing on cars. Its a layer that is over a plastic case. Do you know how much it would cost to produce a true cf case or even a dry carbon fiber case? I know someone who works with composites and its a very tedious job, not to mention not very forgiving.
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There is a full carbon fiber case out there, but its not cheap. It'll set you back $119 just for the case.
Carbon Fiber also does not protect the phone from drops and scratches easily. I imagine that it's really good at not not breaking though, so if you get a bit of roid rage and want to take it out on your phone case, this is the one to get!
What is it called?????
Does anyone have a favorite case that they'd recommend to someone looking for one with good grip? Something that doesn't slide off tables as well as hands, and wraps around the front to protect from front facing falls. Also does not make the phone resemble a grenade... The d30 seems highly recommended here but people say that it's very slippery. Thanks!
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trident probably makes the best case as protection but dies add some bulk to it the cheaper d30 has some grip to it.
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I like the cheap TPU S Line cases that can be found on ebay for around $2.50. The sides have knurls that let you have an amazing grip on the phone. It's thin and wraps around the front as well. If you like blue then go for it. I have the black and blue and blue is def more "fun".
s line case
I have to second the above opinion this cheapo case has some grip for the sides. I noticed that it does not slide on the back either. Hope this helps.
I normally suggest that people stay away from TPU cases as they offer minimal drop protection. I have a d3o case myself and yes ut was very slippery (super smooth) when I first got it. Over time though that slippery-ness went away.
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I bought the white bodyglove one from the TMO store. I have dropped this phone more times than I can count and no damage. It also slides easy into my pocket, but for some reason doesn't slide out of my hand. One piece and not very bulky, worth it to me
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D3O flex protect. non slippery matte finish. very grippy.
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For the folks who have the white model, does the battery cover have the same rubbery texture as the black cover?
I've been looking for oem white covers and they appear to have a glossy plastic finish. Not sure if these are authentic oem or just generic.
cheap glossy plastic finish. those are authentic. I put a skin on it to prevent it from scratching because it is easily scratched.
IMO, the black cover is much nicer and more durable. Won't scratch as easy and less likely to have the phone slip out of your hand.
Yes sadly its a clean glossy finish. I would have preferred the rough texture from the black one but tibia what it is. It certainly doesn't make it feel cheap and by all means doesn't increase the slippery factor as most people a hands tend to be moist. Unless your hands are severely dry then you wont find that an issue. Also its nit like your flinging your phone all over the place like a wii remote. I hardly care for it though....its covered up 99% of the time
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I always thought the black cover was the same glossy slippery feel as the white.
Anyways, I have the incipio feather case on it, Blue on White
Ahh.. that's too bad. It would've been killer if it was just like the black cover. Oh well.. thanks folks.
Caseology has a lot of sale on their TPU cases, but I haven't found any good reviews by anyone who has a S3. So does anything have these cases? How does it compare to other TPU cases like Diztronic?
I have one, its matte black with a rough texture on the back, its a great case. It protects the phone very well. My only gripe in the back of the case is unusually thick. You would think that the back needs the least amount of protection. I would recommend it.
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I have one, its matte black with a rough texture on the back, its a great case. It protects the phone very well. My only gripe in the back of the case is unusually thick. You would think that the back needs the least amount of protection. I would recommend it.
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I like the looks of the case but I fear lip around screen is not too big(based on Amazon reviews).. Been searching for another TPU case to replace my Zoogue case from time to time but I havent found any TPU slim case that has a lip as good as Zoogue
Could it be possible for you to take a picture with your phone in the case that shows lip size ?
Also, how does it feel in hand, slippery or not ?
Thnx in advance :good:
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I have one, its matte black with a rough texture on the back, its a great case. It protects the phone very well. My only gripe in the back of the case is unusually thick. You would think that the back needs the least amount of protection. I would recommend it.
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Thanks, it looks good. You mentioned that the back is thick, is the overall case really thick though?
The feel in hands is great I have no complaints for that the textured grip adds for great stability, also if your like me, some cases make it impossible to put in pockets, my case fits fine. No shoving in pockets required it just slides in like butter.
The lip on the phone is not super thick but it does provide enough thickness so your phone's screen isn't flat on the surface if the screen is facing down. The lip covers the metal bezel on the front, it doesn't cover any of the glass.
The back is thick yes, I don't think it needs to be. I think the main reason is the place you can put a business card in case your phone is lost.
Sorry if photos are blurry used my newest old phone Samsung galaxy s 4g only has 5 megapixels
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I personally think this is a terrible case. The back is super thick and there is virtually no lip in the front. I bought it and returned it.
That has a real premium feel, and I wouldn't mind having one of these if it feels similar to the in the hand to the original N5.
Hands on initial impressions seem to say it's very similar. Not exact but similar and good.
I find the back slippier than my 5
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It feels very similar to the red N5. Not soft touch, not glossy slippery. I find it pretty grippy.
Matte plastic like the white and red Nexus 5, but no rubberized soft touch coating as with the black Nexus 5.
Less slippery feeling than the white Nexus 5 as the matte plastic goes along the sides as well, rather than being glossy there.
It sure feels like my N5, but my dad has it now, so I can't compare side by side. It's a good feel and is grippy, much better than the glass back of my S6E.