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I wanted a waterproof case for my S2 so I could use it whilst hill walking. I've used Aquapac cases before, so decided to try them out again with their Small Whanganui Electronics Case (348).
I haven't used it out in the wilds, or tested it's waterproofness, so I'll limit this post to simply providing some pictures for those wondering about the fit and what it looks like.
The packaging states it's touch screen friendly and it is. Playing around in the house I've had no problems using the phone. I even made a couple of phone calls and while it wasn't as clear as without the case, it was still audible both ways.
I wasn't expecting a window in the rear; but then, I wasn't expecting one side to be clear and the other grey. Maybe the grey is a tougher material?
RRP is £20, but I picked it up for £17.99 delivered.
Thank you very much this was exactly what i needed ! i will go into holiday next week and i wanted something different...now there will be no problem at the beach
waterproof bag
Before you seal it, do you try to squeeze as much air out of it as you can? Looks like the phone would shift around quite a bit when it's in there.
Has anyone tried a waterproof armband (thinking more for running than swimming). Would be good to get some feedback before buying...
Hi,
i'm using SEaLABox waterproof case for my S2 for couple of months
check out the SEaLABox test:
swimmingwaterproofcases.com/sealabox-a-waterproof-mobile-case-from-krusell
ARM BAND
tshoulihane said:
Has anyone tried a waterproof armband (thinking more for running than swimming). Would be good to get some feedback before buying...
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My waterproof phone cover, DryCASE, is great and it comes with an arm band especially for water sports! DryCASE is a clear, plastic waterproof bag that uses a patented technology to ensure an air tight seal.
The basic DryCASE comes with an arm band as well as waterproof earphones.
Hope this helps!
well, you can try Winner Skin (Golovan) Reviewed by Jessica, tho the video show he use S3, I think they have for S2 also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_o9gXAs8eU
Hey can I please know the name of the case (not the waterproof one, the case you're using for your phone).
Thanks
I have own of this cases: Aquapac
I have done snorkeling with it.
Its totally dry, this is the main purpouse and works well.
The problem for me is if you try to operate, with the pressure, it happens to me that the plastic becomes like it was a screen protector but it "touches" the screen so its really hard to control the phone, for example to take pictures, i do not pretend to call from under the water ... rolf XD
If i try to put as much air as i can it operates better but its not a proper solution.
Does it happens the same with the other ones?
by the way, I understand that the main use of them is just to protect not to operate under the water
hi guys,
maybe you heard something about water resistant case?
I would like to dive with it up to 3 meters down..
kiler_pl said:
hi guys,
maybe you heard something about water resistant case?
I would like to dive with it up to 3 meters down..
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i don't think water resistant is the same as water proof
steeljack99 said:
i don't think water resistant is the same as water proof
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and that's why I tought about water proof case, sory for my mistake
I got this bus used for 2 hours
apm5307 said:
My waterproof phone cover, DryCASE, is great and it comes with an arm band especially for water sports! DryCASE is a clear, plastic waterproof bag that uses a patented technology to ensure an air tight seal.
The basic DryCASE comes with an arm band as well as waterproof earphones.
Hope this helps!
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Have you tried swimming with it ?
Here’s my take on the Ballistic Shell Gel case.
If you’re a klutz like me, this is the best yet minimalistic protection you can get for your Nexus. I have the I9250 International GSM version (stock 1750 mah battery).
It is one quality case. Fits snug (don’t know if it’ll fit the 2100 mah or after-market batteries. The corners offer the best protection there is. That’s what drews me to it in the first place. The corners along with an all-around lip of the case provide protection to the screen in case it falls face down. It feels like solid, strong quality. And isn’t over priced like the Otterbox Defender or the Trident Kraken. (the only case I think is better than this & is by a brand name.) The problem with Otter box is its overpriced for my taste & has those annoying flaps that you have to open to use the ports.
Rinke & Capdase Barely There, are slim yes but don’t offer protection from clumsy idiots like me. The rubber bumpers by a trust company did it for me.
The Ballistic wins for me with the combo factors of Price, protection & least bulk.
The only drawbacks I noticed in the Ballistic case were, it makes the phone run a bit hot, since the back (where the heat is generated) is closed by the Gel covering followed by the Hard Shell. But since, ALL such cases like these block them, that’s something I’ll will have to live with I guess. Maybe later I can manage to cut out the back of the case & shell to let heat escape. Keep in mind though, I’m using the phone at Room temperatures in New Delhi in the Middle of July. When the current average temperature ranges at about 42 C.
So. the case is not entirely at fault. I did once or twice have the battery cutoff auto charging due to overheating (Battery Indicator Pro shows, the battery cuts off at 45 C) & the CPU runs at 55C & above on constant usage, going up to 70C at times as well (Checked by TempMonitor). But this is if you site in a regular room with room temperature & little to no ventilation. Otherwise its ok.
Again. This is for information only. Please don’t attribute this to the case, it’s an environment thingy.
I’m running Stock JB repackage by Koushik of CWM with Franco r210, at stock settings.
The second issue I face is while slipping the phone in/out of my trouser /jeans pocket, the corner rubber bumpers provide some resistance. But again, can’t do away with that. That is what the case primarily provides as protection & as advantage over competition. Yes, your phone will get thicker & slightly bulkier over a naked GNex, but this is the best protection & least bulky alternative I could find for someone who wants an all-round solid protection for his phone. Spent weeks searching & going over every decent casing out there for the Nexus.
The third point is it doesn’t have a kickstand like the Trident. But tbh I’ve used the Motorola Photon for a while & I find that outside of you sitting at a desk & placing your phone on an even hard surface, a kickstand is practically useless. But that’s just me. Besides the rubberized sides & corner bumpers of the Ballistic make the case easily prop up against anything & not slide..
All buttons & holes work perfectly & are neatly & exactly cut out.
No screen protector included, but who cares? Besides I have GadgetShieldz installed. Might post that review later..
Additional In-action Youtube videos & reviews are easily available if you Google.
Additional Info: I had the case shipped from Amazon to New Delhi for a total of $24.22 (including shipping). No Security was charged. The cheapest Case listing was for $13.15. Rest was charged as shipping. I placed the order on 18th June. Order was shipped through USPS & tracking provided till it was shipped out of US. As usual India post didn’t provide any tracking (neither did the shipment show up on their site, and still doesn’t :/) But I received the package on the 28th of June.
Bottom line : Completely Satisfied
Hope this helps future buyers.
PS: Can't post any links cos of XDA 10 post regulations..
where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
nice review, thanks
Great review. I've been contemplating between the Trident Kraken & the Ballistic for a while now too, so this review is very appreciated. I've been leaning towards the Ballistic, and pretty sure I'm going to order it now after reading your review.
Do the rubber corners on it attract a lot of dust or lint? That was one of the first things that made me decide not to get the Otterbox Defender... I don't want my phone to be wearing whatever is in my pockets lol.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...58&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160#ht_5376wt_905
section8atl said:
Great review. I've been contemplating between the Trident Kraken & the Ballistic for a while now too, so this review is very appreciated. I've been leaning towards the Ballistic, and pretty sure I'm going to order it now after reading your review.
Do the rubber corners on it attract a lot of dust or lint? That was one of the first things that made me decide not to get the Otterbox Defender... I don't want my phone to be wearing whatever is in my pockets lol.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks. I'm glad
the rubber/rubber corners have a slight matte(rough) finish. Quality finish & standard, but just that type of rubber. So it gathers the standard amount of dust/lint as such type of rubber does. just wiping it against your shirt cleans it for me.
Now that you mention, a dust point is, it gathers near the lips if you get your phone dirty. But I suppose that'll be with all cases of this type (think how dust gathers on the edges of a TFT/LCD panel - where the screen & plastic surround casing meet) While its annoying to get rid of on a Display panel, for the case, just stretch the rubber (I don't do that though) or take it off & clean once in a while?
Oh and another thing I forgot.
Its very low bling (What I like). I.e., the only places of branding you'll notice is a small sober "Ballistic" etched near the bottom on the back hard shell, & two slight " B " 's imprinted on the top two bump corners.
Let me know if you you order the case & the review turns out as per expectation
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where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
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I don't have 2100 mah, only the stock GSM 1750 mah one. If you're asking about India, then its not available (since the Gnex has been officially denied a launch in India by Samsung)
If you get the 2100mah, mke sure you only get the Samung sold original one or else it won't be worth it, and as for the other unmarked aftermarket batteries sold. Seido, 3800 mah one etc, I would suggest do some serious research online. cos although I haven't used one, the average of the online impression I got was they don't give you as much battery boost as they should, there are fakes & lower mah sold with a higher mah sticker slapped on etc. I could be wrong as well, Just FYI though.
A lot of people on here have been complaining about a lack of cases for the device..well. I just ordered mine today. Jump on it guys, doesn't look like there are that many left it stock. The case seems to be of good quality too. I'll be sure to share my impressions once I get it.
http://www.amazon.com/IVSO-Super-Ma...80995&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=oppo+find+7a+case
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A lot of people on here have been complaining about a lack of cases for the device..well. I just ordered mine today. Jump on it guys, doesn't look like there are that many left it stock. The case seems to be of good quality too. I'll be sure to share my impressions once I get it.
http://www.amazon.com/IVSO-Super-Ma...80995&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=oppo+find+7a+case
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Just ordered the black one. thanks for the info!
Awesome, about time.
Thanks for the share.
All in all, it's a great case. Slightly slippery though... great lip on the front, and comes with a screen protector that looks to be a lot better than the one first on the phone. good buy!
ZenithHammerhead said:
All in all, it's a great case. Slightly slippery though... great lip on the front, and comes with a screen protector that looks to be a lot better than the one first on the phone. good buy!
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Yes, the case is a bit slippery, but it really does look nice on the phone. And I didn't know it came with a screen protector! lol......had to dig the box out of the trash! Thanks!
Get anything but the black and you lose your prime with an expected 3 week delivery time. Figured that out after I got an email stating it had shipped and would be here by June 6th.
Just a FYI, coincidentally I was checking out this seller on amazon today and the shipping times (for this supposedly US seller) was 2-3 weeks. No thanks. Sheesh
yeah with the two week lead time, you can order some off ebay for half the price
I got my one with my phone (Craigslist) and I don't like it, we need more options than this.
I am using an iFace case from Aliexpress. About a week for shipping... I cannot find a good US sold case.
Just Bought This Same Case,And I Love It. Looks Like Yours Is The Same Nillkin Brand As Mines So Definitely A Great Buy In My Eyes.
Dust- water- and war- proof case
So claims the vendor
Product Description:
1 .Corning Gorilla Glass for Screen Protection for Seamless Touchscreen Protection,High Impact Ballistic Bezels with Low Profile Pocketable Construction
2 .9mm Patent Pending Shock Absorbing Impact Truss for Maximum Protection • Sealed Audio and Charging Ports,Secure Screw Closure • Direct Access to All Ports and Features of your phone
3 .It will not interfere the proximity sensor causing unwanted screen off when calling shockproof/ Dustproof/ Waterproof + dust resistant acoustic port protection
4 .With it, you can still charge it, press all the buttons and answering/calling phone. Fashion design, easy to put on and easy to take off, it comes with the screwdriver to remove/install the screw on the side of the face
5 .Tempered glass protects the Phone fragile screen with anti-fouling and anti-glare function. The silica gel seal packing and gasket, let the phone has a good waterproof function, although does not support depth diving such as being used for swimming or being soaked in the water, but meet the rainy day or go to the seaside completely not afraid of water. General sand, dust can't get into it !
6 .The case has a good Water Resistant function, although does not support depth diving such as being used for swimming or being soaked in the water, but meet the rainy day or go to the seaside completely not afraid of water
via ebay /itm/Shockproof-Dustproof-Water-Resistant-Snowproof-Protector-Metal-Case-Oppo-Find-7-/390935193663?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&var=&hash=item5b058da83f
Two sources at Incipio confirmed that they will have a Dual Pro case
AVAILABLE NOW for order:
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...phone-cases/sony-xperia-z3-compact-cases.html
Looks like they covered all Ports except USB.
Might have been better to leave only Mag Port open.
But protection especially if lip above glass is up 1/32" above screen- can you tell ?
Similar to the one they now have for Z1C.
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...ases/dualpro-case-sony-xperia-z1-compact.html
This is the best protection I have seen so far .....
Any experiences with Dual Pro for Z1 , Iphone 5, etc ?
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Two sources at Incipio confirmed that they will have a Dual Pro case
available soon for Z3 Compact.
Similar to the one they now have for Z1C.
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...ases/dualpro-case-sony-xperia-z1-compact.html
Possible by end of October, but no guaranteed date.
This is the best protection I have seen so far .....
Any experiences with Dual Pro for Z1 , Iphone 5, etc ?
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Thanks for posting this - looks like a sweet case I would personally be glad if they left the magnetic charge port open, as well as the power, volume and camera keys. AFAIC the waterproof flaps can be completely covered :good:
Perhaps if we all put forward our ideas here, @robertkoa could point his contact(s) at Incipio towards this thread for some free input on the design... :good:
That's pretty sweet. Although I'm trying to find a hard shell case that also has access to the magnetic ports. I wonder if that's just not structurally possible?
Ya I would imagine you would be comprising the impact dispersion by cutting out pieces of material. Of course its possible to cut as much material as you want, but functionally it won't be the same.
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That's pretty sweet. Although I'm trying to find a hard shell case that also has access to the magnetic ports. I wonder if that's just not structurally possible?
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This company seems to be working on a Z3C hard case that will work with the DK48 magnetic charger
case-mate [dot] com/Sony-Xperia-Z3-Compact-Cases/Case-Mate-Sony-Xperia-Z3-Compact-Tough-Cases.asp
Sorry, can't post URLs because I created a new account (replace [dot] with .)
The Case Mate tough case goes to the other extreme to the Incipio design and leaves way too much open IMO. Almost the entire left side of the phone is unprotected, which doesn't fill me with confidence. If the Incipio version is anything like the Z1 model then it will go to the other extreme and leave just the USB/SD door uncovered.
I guess that's the big conundrum for case manufacturers designing for this phone -- leave everything uncovered and compromise protection, or have better protection but no dock compatibility. Very few seem to be taking the middle ground and just leaving the mag port open, which I suppose is understandable since I doubt many people will bother getting a mag charging cable or dock.
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I guess that's the big conundrum for case manufacturers designing for this phone -- leave everything uncovered and compromise protection, or have better protection but no dock compatibility. Very few seem to be taking the middle ground and just leaving the mag port open, which I suppose is understandable since I doubt many people will bother getting a mag charging cable or dock.
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Actually I think many people (like me) go for the magnetig charging cable/dock for two main reasons: one, this way you don't risk to destroy the usb flap's water sealling in time and 2, you protect the device by reducing the risk to knock it on the floor if you trip on the charger I never charged it with a USB cable and it hits 100% way faster than my old HTC One M7. I got this smoke tpu case with a nice textured back to improve the grip www.jekod.com/en/cp_view.php?id=87 but I do look forward to the Incipio release. Actually, I would love to get a case with only the magnetic charging port open for better protection if I eventually use it in water.
Incipio Dual Case for Z3 C
I honestly don't have a high on the food chain Source at
Incipio to have any Input on the Design etc.
But they will have a Dual Pro out for Z3 C probably next week.
Confirmed through two people there about 3 weeks apart .
All we can do is see what they have done with Z1 Compact and
guess.
They said Dual Pro so high level of protection though not Mil Spec
like the Alpha Pelican Case ( Pelican is bulky though ) .
Impact Dispersion is an excellent Term to describe
what often happens with Tempered Glass Screen
Protectors.
I have talked to at least 10 people at AT&T , TMobile , Expansys etc. etc. and i t's surprising
that they have seen or experienced cracked glass Protectors and Shattered Glass Protectors with no screen damage underneath.
So Tempered Glass front AND back for Z3C AND a
Case is best, IMO.
And with no case Glass Protectors front and back , though I don't know who makes a Dual Kit , maybe try precutting Camera and Flash holes
for back using a " Front " ?
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Actually I think many people (like me) go for the magnetig charging cable/dock for two main reasons: one, this way you don't risk to destroy the usb flap's water sealling in time and 2, you protect the device by reducing the risk to knock it on the floor if you trip on the charger I never charged it with a USB cable and it hits 100% way faster than my old HTC One M7. I got this smoke tpu case with a nice textured back to improve the grip www.jekod.com/en/cp_view.php?id=87 but I do look forward to the Incipio release. Actually, I would love to get a case with only the magnetic charging port open for better protection if I eventually use it in water.
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I'll also be using magnetic charging, but like everyone at XDA I'm probably a bit more techy than the average buyer :laugh: I love the description for the Jerod case... " not only protect your mobile phone, but also improve your taste in your friends". Have you found your taste in friends has improved since owning it?! :laugh:
FYI, the Cruzerlite case only has the magnetic port cut out on that side of the phone but it also has that silly "bugdroid" design on the back, which probably won't improve one's taste in friends!
LoL Didn't notice the description. I searched the product's page just to show you guys, after getting it localy for about 3euros. Good to know that about the cruzelite case because the pictures I have seen only show the bugdroid back. And yes it is silly
For years Otterbox was the gold standard for phone protection and most phone cases have been based to some degree on the same design --surround the back and sides of the phone with a layer of rubber or TPU or plastic to provide drop protection and cushioning if you are careless with your phone. The basic design idea is pretty much exactly the same as it was since the earliest days of Android phones.
But Android phones have changed drastically. Because of the increased CPU power Android phones are running at higher temperatures every year. Phone makers have gravitated towards aluminum unibody designs for these phones because aluminum is a great material for rapid heat dissipation while plastic traps heat.
But if you use an Otterbox style case on these phones the case traps heat and completely eliminates the intended benefits of the phone's aluminum design.
I know a lot of people claim to have no problems with their Pixels overheating but I'm not one of them. If you contact Pixel support they freely admit that overheating is one of the most common problems users report. One of the first things Pixel Support asked when I reported that my phone was overheating was whether I was using a case. When I said I was support immediately suggested that I remove the case and see if the phone still overheated. So far it hasn't.
So my question is do people think an Otterbox style case is still a good idea on an aluminum unibody phone even though it directly interferes with how the phone was engineered or is that style of case becoming too out of date to use on the latest Android flagship phones?
I don't know about the Gold Standard part but they were extremely popular and I guess in a lot of ways, still are?
As far as them trapping heat in the case, they have always done that, but phones did run that hot, or we just didn't really care and phones are running a lot cooler now? I don't know. I don't ever remember taking off an otterbox case in the past and worrying about the heat. I don't even remember the last time I saw a phone with a heat warning screen that won't let you power on the device.
I have never liked otterbox cases though because of the screen protector that's built in. I always wished they had offered a version that had Plexiglas or 9H glass. Phones got bigger and their cases also didn't get any smaller. It's an otterbox after all I guess. I do believe that they are in dire need of a redesign because you are for sure right about that not having been changed. I think they should get away from the thick rubber they use and may try TPU instead. There are many "rugged" enough cases for far less then an Otterbox case and provides the same amount of protection. I think that's why their market share has dropped over the years.
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I don't know about the Gold Standard part but they were extremely popular and I guess in a lot of ways, still are?
As far as them trapping heat in the case, they have always done that, but phones did run that hot, or we just didn't really care and phones are running a lot cooler now? I don't know. I don't ever remember taking off an otterbox case in the past and worrying about the heat. I don't even remember the last time I saw a phone with a heat warning screen that won't let you power on the device.
I have never liked otterbox cases though because of the screen protector that's built in. I always wished they had offered a version that had Plexiglas or 9H glass. Phones got bigger and their cases also didn't get any smaller. It's an otterbox after all I guess. I do believe that they are in dire need of a redesign because you are for sure right about that not having been changed. I think they should get away from the thick rubber they use and may try TPU instead. There are many "rugged" enough cases for far less then an Otterbox case and provides the same amount of protection. I think that's why their market share has dropped over the years.
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My Pixel XL shut down multiple times because of overheating until I ditched the more protective case I was using and switched to a RhinoShield Bumper Case, which I'm still getting used to because it doesn't seem nearly protective enough. The Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X both suffered permanent damage over time caused by heat. Multiple LG phones including their flagship suffered permanent damage over time because of heat. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S6 it's easy to find complaints online from users of Samsung's flagship phones about their phones shutting down without warning because of overheating. I don't think trapping heat was an issue with the older smartphones because they weren't that powerful compared with today's phones and didn't run nearly as hot. Smartphone bodies also weren't designed specifically to dissipate heat until fairly recently. I think the design of these cases interferes with the engineering design of the phones and that eventually it might get to the point where phone manufacturers might void your warranty if your phone suffers damage because you used a protective case that prevented the phone from cooling as intended.
True story about their screen protectors sucking. They are really easy to remove though. They're only held on with a small bead of glue around the outside. Just wiggle it for a few seconds and it comes right off. I prefer the matte finish screen protectors, because they resist finger prints and are reduce glare outside.
Jammol said:
I don't know about the Gold Standard part but they were extremely popular and I guess in a lot of ways, still are?
As far as them trapping heat in the case, they have always done that, but phones did run that hot, or we just didn't really care and phones are running a lot cooler now? I don't know. I don't ever remember taking off an otterbox case in the past and worrying about the heat. I don't even remember the last time I saw a phone with a heat warning screen that won't let you power on the device.
I have never liked otterbox cases though because of the screen protector that's built in. I always wished they had offered a version that had Plexiglas or 9H glass. Phones got bigger and their cases also didn't get any smaller. It's an otterbox after all I guess. I do believe that they are in dire need of a redesign because you are for sure right about that not having been changed. I think they should get away from the thick rubber they use and may try TPU instead. There are many "rugged" enough cases for far less then an Otterbox case and provides the same amount of protection. I think that's why their market share has dropped over the years.
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True story about their screen protectors sucking. They are really easy to remove though. They're only held on with a small bead of glue around the outside. Just wiggle it for a few seconds and it comes right off. I prefer the matte finish screen protectors, because they resist finger prints and are reduce glare outside.
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Yep, often used to pop them out myself and just keep a film screen protector on the device. Lol, tempered glass want even out yet as screen protectors, so you could tell how long ago that was since I've used an OtterBox case. ?
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Yep, often used to pop them out myself and just keep a film screen protector on the device. Lol, tempered glass want even out yet as screen protectors, so you could tell how long ago that was since I've used an OtterBox case. ?
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I used to pop out the plastic screen protectors myself because they were terrible. Dust would inevitably get between the phone screen and the plastic screen protector since the screen protector wasn't attached to the screen which would drive me crazy in an OCD way. I would take the phone out and clean everything but it would just happen again after a few days so I just gave up and popped the OtterBox screen protector out. That was fine as long as you replaced it with another screen protector, which I did on my earlier devices. But eventually screen protectors lost their appeal for me. If you had an OtterBox case and popped out the plastic screen protector without adding another one there would be this annoying gap between the edges of the case and the phone screen that dust, dirt, small food crumbs, salt and the like could easily get into which again drove me crazy. The gap between the edge of the case and the phone screen was so wide without the built in screen protector that you could easily stick a fingernail in it. That was when I gave up on OtterBox cases completely and started using other brands. I kind of like this bumper case I'm currently using --it blends well and you can see the actual design of the phone including the back, which I always previously covered with some black protective case or another. I'm just afraid of cracking the glass on the back of the Pixel or scratching it up. The phone feels almost naked compared with the cases I'm used to. But it also looks nicer than it did in the old case.
Jammol said:
I don't know about the Gold Standard part but they were extremely popular and I guess in a lot of ways, still are?
As far as them trapping heat in the case, they have always done that, but phones did run that hot, or we just didn't really care and phones are running a lot cooler now? I don't know. I don't ever remember taking off an otterbox case in the past and worrying about the heat. I don't even remember the last time I saw a phone with a heat warning screen that won't let you power on the device.
I have never liked otterbox cases though because of the screen protector that's built in. I always wished they had offered a version that had Plexiglas or 9H glass. Phones got bigger and their cases also didn't get any smaller. It's an otterbox after all I guess. I do believe that they are in dire need of a redesign because you are for sure right about that not having been changed. I think they should get away from the thick rubber they use and may try TPU instead. There are many "rugged" enough cases for far less then an Otterbox case and provides the same amount of protection. I think that's why their market share has dropped over the years.
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It would appear you're not very familiar with OtterBox products in recent years. Only one model has the built in plastic screen, several other models do not have this. Additionally, their cases have gotten smaller and more streamlined, again, it depends on the case model you're looking at. Their symmetry series is one of my favorite cases on the market. Very well built, slim and incredibly strong and protective. Sadly they don't make it for the Pixel.
mlin said:
It would appear you're not very familiar with OtterBox products in recent years. Only one model has the built in plastic screen, several other models do not have this. Additionally, their cases have gotten smaller and more streamlined, again, it depends on the case model you're looking at. Their symmetry series is one of my favorite cases on the market. Very well built, slim and incredibly strong and protective. Sadly they don't make it for the Pixel.
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The appearance would be wrong. I know of their products. I commented on the one(s) that I used! If I didn't use it, why comment about it?!?
By the way, the other reason I stopped using their products is because of the prices.
Jammol said:
The appearance would be wrong. I know of their products. I commented on the one(s) that I used! If I didn't use it, why comment about it?!?
By the way, the other reason I stopped using their products is because of the prices.
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Far enough, though your comments seemed to apply to OtterBox globally as opposed to a specific product line. I was simply pointing out that the negative points you made against them we're addressed in different product lines. Their cases are expensive.
jhs39 said:
My Pixel XL shut down multiple times because of overheating until I ditched the more protective case...
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damn that's crazy, never did I expect your problem to be caused by the case itself! I'm using a spigen rugged armor FYI, could never replicate the problem. I even jumped on the O beta just to try to get my phone to crash for you lol
mlin said:
Far enough, though your comments seemed to apply to OtterBox globally as opposed to a specific product line. I was simply pointing out that the negative points you made against them we're addressed in different product lines. Their cases are expensive.
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Yeah, I was only speaking of the defender one. The other ones aren't bad, I just don't like the prices on them.
I don't care much about all these heating stuffs, but if you use a full body case like that, Otterbox or whatever (it was the Nillkin Frosted Shield for me), then heat will be much more intense for the reasons already mentioned on OP. I ran the Antutu benchmark app with the case on and off, and there was a pretty big difference on scores. Never did like full body cases anyway, and this was just an incentive to not use them. Backless bumpers all the way.
mlin said:
It would appear you're not very familiar with OtterBox products in recent years. Only one model has the built in plastic screen, several other models do not have this. Additionally, their cases have gotten smaller and more streamlined, again, it depends on the case model you're looking at. Their symmetry series is one of my favorite cases on the market. Very well built, slim and incredibly strong and protective. Sadly they don't make it for the Pixel.
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I am actually familiar with their slimmer cases like the commuter line but those cases still completely cover the back of the phone, trap heat and prevent aluminum body phones from dissipating heat as intended just like the thicker cases do. And the thick Otterbox Defender Case with the annoying plastic screen protector is not only still being made but it's available for the Pixel XL.
ithehappy said:
I don't care much about all these heating stuffs, but if you use a full body case like that, Otterbox or whatever (it was the Nillkin Frosted Shield for me), then heat will be much more intense for the reasons already mentioned on OP. I ran the Antutu benchmark app with the case on and off, and there was a pretty big difference on scores. Never did like full body cases anyway, and this was just an incentive to not use them. Backless bumpers all the way.
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Have you found that backless bumpers provide enough protection for your phone? I'm new to this type of case but haven't had any problems so far.
fatapia said:
damn that's crazy, never did I expect your problem to be caused by the case itself! I'm using a spigen rugged armor FYI, could never replicate the problem. I even jumped on the O beta just to try to get my phone to crash for you lol
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That's actually the exact same case I was using. It was very hot out both days I had problems with the phone shutting down--in the high 90's and between the heat, the sun, the GPS, Spotify, the car charger and possibly the case it was too much for the phone to handle. I've only driven around in similar conditions once since switching to the bumper type case with no back but the phone didn't overheat and shut down. I'm waiting for another scorching hot day to test the phone again.
The weird thing is that I was looking specifically for Pixel XL cases that claim to dissipate heat before I purchased the bumper case. If you do a Google search cases that claim to dissipate heat are very common for sale in Australia, New Zealand and India but the places that sold them wouldn't ship the cases to the USA and nobody I could find sells any of those cases here. Who knows if they even work--but it's easy to see why people in those particular places would be more concerned with their phones overheating than people in the US seem to be.
Otterbox Defender for the PIXEL XL is only $19.99 on Amazon....($59.99 at Best Buy...lol.) The thinner Commuter case is actually more expensive at $25.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M5AIFGR/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I tired some $10 case that was kinda like the Otterbox...POETIC Revolution Series....but the rubber it use too hard and slippery. Felt cheap.
I don't see how people can complain about Otterbox prices...$20 for a well proven brand and design to protect a $800+ device....no second thoughts here. And of course it gonna cost 2x as much at a Retail store. Prices are very good on Amazon/Ebay.
I have noticed my Pixel getting quite warm....hottest I have felt it is when it was being used naked in the Google Daydream. hanst slowed down or shutdown at all.
speedingcheetah said:
Otterbox Defender for the PIXEL XL is only $19.99 on Amazon....($59.99 at Best Buy...lol.) The thinner Commuter case is actually more expensive at $25.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M5AIFGR/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I tired some $10 case that was kinda like the Otterbox...POETIC Revolution Series....but the rubber it use too hard and slippery. Felt cheap.
I don't see how people can complain about Otterbox prices...$20 for a well proven brand and design to protect a $800+ device....no second thoughts here. And of course it gonna cost 2x as much at a Retail store. Prices are very good on Amazon/Ebay.
I have noticed my Pixel getting quite warm....hottest I have felt it is when it was being used naked in the Google Daydream. hanst slowed down or shutdown at all.
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They normally aren't 20 bucks, normally retail is 59.99. I didn't get one at first becuase of that, but my iblason case is broken from repeated drops, so I just got it for 20 bucks. If not, i would have re purchased the iblason case for 16 bucks.
chapelfreak said:
They normally aren't 20 bucks, normally retail is 59.99. I didn't get one at first becuase of that, but my iblason case is broken from repeated drops, so I just got it for 20 bucks. If not, i would have re purchased the iblason case for 16 bucks.
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Been 19.99 since i added it to my Wish list 3 months ago...back when i first was researching phones and accessories.....whatever....prices change..
speedingcheetah said:
Been 19.99 since i added it to my Wish list 3 months ago...back when i first was researching phones and accessories.....whatever....prices change..
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I've had the pixel XL since early Dec. Haven't needed another case until recently. So I never looked until a few days ago. I actually got a amazon wearhouse deal for 16.49 for it lol