CrashGuard bumper from RhinoShield for Galaxy S8+Phone skins are really great to add style to any phone, plus they’re not expensive, but they provide minimal protection if you happen to drop your phone. On the other end of the spectrum are cases, which are generally more expensive but offer much more protection. Cases are bulky and they don’t let the beauty of your phone show through because they often have to cover all four edges as well as the back of the phone.
That’s where CrashGuard by RhinoShield comes in. CrashGuard is essentially a bumper case, which means that it does not cover the back of your phone but only the sides (thus giving your device a more “naked” feel), but because of how it’s engineered, it provides more protection than most cases. CrashGuard is far superior to the bumpers of the past because it has been engineered to absorb impact. This is done by utilizing a proprietary polymer material that is far more shock-absorbent than plastic, and it also has a protective honeycomb structure within the bumper to disperse impact properly. In fact, within the honeycombs are compartments of pressurized air that act as airbags and deflect impact energy. If that sounds really elaborate, it is, and the net result is that you can drop your phone from a variety of heights (up to 11 feet) and if you have a CrashGuard bumper on the phone, you’re going to have a completely unmarked phone. You’ve probably seen the insane drop test video. Here is a drop test video with the Galaxy S7 (RhinoShield tells us that they’re working on their S8/S8+ drop test video and it’s going to be epic):
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The bumper is super-lightweight, weighing at only 12 grams (less than half an ounce) yet it is still fully capable of providing at least the same level of impact protection as many leading brands or any other brick-like case product.
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Not only are CrashGuard bumpers durable, but they’re lightweight (with most of their bumpers coming in under 14 grams). They’re also pretty grippy thanks to the matte finish, and they come in a variety of colors. Another thing we really like about the CrashGuard line is the pricing: the Galaxy S8+ bumper is priced at $24.99.
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Coupon Code: Vet2012 for 25% off your entire order!
I am sorry for the delay to finish this review. I apologize to everyone here and to Scott @ DBA Cases. I guess I got went overboard got engulfed in my EDC hobby. Lol.
Today, I am reviewing the Ultra Case. With the Thin Grip being my daily case, I was glad to see there was something out there with the same material with even more protection! What's even better is there are a total of 35 different color combinations available. Talk about options! On top of all that, Scott @ DBA Cases practices the best personal customer service experience I have seen in this line of business.
DBA Cases is still growing and needs everyone's support. The prices are more than fair and his products cost far less than some high end companies charge for the same or less protection. What they have done that is completely different is have a two part protective case where you can choose the colors to suit your taste. There are 7 colors of TPU available and 5 colors of Polycarbonate. You can by any of these for just $12.50 each. Should you want to vary your case colors you can buy any of these separately and change the look anytime you want.
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The TPU has a glossy finish on the outside and matte finish on the inside. There is very grippy texture on the sides. One of the ways DBA Cases protects your phone is to put a good grip on everything they make. The less you drop it the better. This is the inside layer of the two part case.
The outside shell, also known as the Ultra PC is the same material as the Thin Grip.Made of an extremely high end polycarbonate it flexes when dropped. This is the first part of the case that will take an impact, the TPU inside is the second and easily absorbs any leftover shock the outer shell does not. What is extremely nice is that should the outside shell crack you can replace it for just $12.50 rather than the full cost of a new case. An exclusive feature found in the DBA Cases lineup is the cut out of the camera and speaker openings. It also does an excellent job at keeping the camera off the surfaces you may lay your phone on. Again, the finish is high end. It is very resilient.
This case is very lightweight and comes in under an oz. Very minimal and not bulky.
Here is a quick review on YouTube.
http://goo.gl/y6lWh
http://www.dbacases.com/
Bigger pictures can be found on: http://chrismchoi.blogspot.com/
I honestly had no intention to review another S4 case (as you all know I do a ton of reviews here, link in my signature), but when I got this case for someone else - it just looked so cool for such a dirt cheap price, I had to review it. So here you go, Review of KLD (Kalaideng) Iceland series slim folio case. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/KLD...laxy-S4-S-IV-i9500-i9505-i9502-MLC-I9500-212/
You really don't have high expectations when the case cost $3.83, but once you open it up and see how original the finish looks - you'll be surprised. The inner PC holder/shell is super slim with a secure grip and all the precise cutouts for power/volume/camera/flash/speaker ports. It's a typical design with wrapped around sides and open top/bottom. What makes it unique, and I do have to admit it's targeted for ladies, is the finish of the cover. It's obviously PU leather material and feels like that to the touch, but the visual has this frosted finish. Once closed, it should keep S4 screen from scratches, and also has a cutout at the top to continue using a phone even with a cover closed. Just a basic folio case with a very nice finish, and also a fancy packaging at one fantastic price. Here are the pictures.
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Since this is for the ladies, I want to make sure guys are not left out I had a lot of other stuff ordered from TVC-Mall.com as well, including this cool 11-in-1 multifunction tool: http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Fas...nction-Tool-with-Free-Leather-Pouch-HHC-2030/
I know it's only $1, but this is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Measured approximately 69mm x 45mm and about 2mm thick, it's smaller than a credit card, made out of heavy duty stainless steel, and has 11 built in tool which are actually useful and functional. Everything from can and bottle openers, to flat screwdriver, a ruler, a hex and butterfly screw wrench, knife edge and saw blade. The only thing, it doesn't come with a leather pouch per description but rather a thick plastic one. Honestly, I wouldn't expect a leather pouch for $1 anyway. I actually got a few to keep it in my cars. Here are the pictures.
Thanks to MobileFun for providing me with the Sophisticase Frameless Case, they have a large range of accessories for any mobile/tablet device especially the nexus 7 so it is worth checking them out
The case is slim overall and has a fake leather textured finish on the outside and on the inside we have a grey soft touch fabric. All of the buttons and ports are accessible.
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As you can see, we also have a hand strap.
Fitting the nexus 7 is very easy, the fit overall is pretty much perfect, you are able to remove the case quickly if needed.
One of the areas that I really like about this case is that you can use it as a desk stand, there are two angles to choose from that make it perfect for video watching.
The case is pretty light.
Another feature I love is that the case is compatible with the sleep and wake function of the nexus 7 i.e. when you open the case, the screen automatically turns on and when you close the case, the screen goes off.
In terms of protection, it is great for protection from scrapes and minor knocks but I wouldn't expect it to do too well come to high drops onto concrete...
Conclusion:
Overall this is a fantastic case especially when you consider the price! It might not be the best for protection from high drops but it will protect the nexus 7 tablet from the majority of small drops, scrapes and most importantly protect the screen from scratches. If you are wanting more protection, you will just have to put up with the extra bulk and weight from the likes of the Trident Aegis Case and Seidio Dilex Case.
I can't really fault this case at all except for the speaker cut outs, they are poorly done and cover most of the speaker grille holes.
Pros:
Cheap
Acts as a landscape desk dock with two angles to choose from
Minimal bulk & light
Nice finish overall
Sleep/Wake magnet function
Cons:
Speaker cut outs poorly done
Looks exactly like the $5 Moko case I bought back in July...
Sums it up nicely.
RhinoShield Now Offering Cases for Huawei P20
If you’re looking for a quality case with a minimal design and maximum protection, RhinoShield has a few solutions for you to choose from. Owners of the Huawei P20 will find that the SolidSuit case and Screen Protector make a perfect companion for your phone.
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RhinoShield offers two different types of protection for the Huawei P20 The SolidSuit is their full-body protection, and the screen protector is the best option for display protection in combination with one of their cases.
SolidSuit $29.99
The full-body protection of the SolidSuit case now comes in Carbon Fiber and Classic Black. Pair your color choice up with your Huawei P20 to have a phone-case combo that looks perfect. The ShockSpread design offers an impact protection of up to 11 feet, while still being ultra thin and lightweight.
Apart from the innovation in materials, the Honeycomb Structure (a hexagonal pattern lines the inner surfaces of the case, improving shock absorption by up to 10%) and the Raised Lip Design also help in protecting the phone.
Screen Protector $24.99 - $34.99
For screen protectors, you’ll have the option of an Impact Protection Screen Protector. This solution is designed to work with your SolidSuit case.
The Impact Protection Screen Protector provides extremely high optical clarity, so your viewing experience isn’t compromised. The oleophobic coating resists fingerprints and smudges, without interfering with the touch and pressure sensitivity of your screen. The no-residue adhesive ensures your protector stays on, but is repositionable just in case you do not stick it perfectly the first time. -RhinoShield
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Got this case two days after I got my S21 5G. I don't know how some people do it, going caseless with modern phones. I could barely keep a hold of the thing.
I've had "rugged cases" in the past for other phones, and this one is definitely on the thicker side. I mean this in a good way. Every time I've tried cases that claim to be rugged AND slim, its always a tradeoff. So don't think you are going to get both together.
All that said, this case is very solid. The texture is just grippy enough that I have a solid hold on it, without feeling rubbery. Very unlike all the TPU cases that have always felt cheap to me. Regarding a couple of the features.
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At first I though these were just cosmetic, made to look like hex-bolt heads for that "rugged" look. However, they extend just a hair past the surface and have a slightly more rubbery texture, so they function very well as grippy feet on smooth surfaces.
Compared to the button covers on other rugged cases I've had these do a good job of firmly contacting the real buttons on the phone. So far I haven't had issues with accidental presses or not pressing them when I want. The force required feels very natural.
Just my opinion, but one thing you WILL have to compromise on with any good rugged case is the Samsung Edge panel feature. The raised edge of the rugged case will make it difficult to access the slider that reveals the Edge Panel, especially with meaty fingers like mine. Honestly, it isn't a feature I really made use of on my S9, and the case I had then wasn't raised at the sides making it more accessible. However, that came at the cost of MUCH less protection in an accident.
Last of all, the price is great. My only real gripe is my wife has a Samsung S20 FE, and wanted one for herself. Unfortunately, Armadillotek doesn't make one for that specific model.
I hope this helps someone else looking for a case like I was.
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EDIT: Thought I should add that it DOES work with the Samsung wireless charger I had picked up a couple years ago for the S9 that I had. So not "too" thick for that to work.