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Just got this case, looks great & fits perfect

You guys should try this case too. (Incipio Feather case) I spent like 3 days searching for the perfect case for my captivate (from silicone case to leather pouch) and this one has by far the best quality and look, not to mention about the extreme thinness. Got it this afternoon and fits perfect to the phone and looks great as in the picture. The only draw back is that it doesn't cover the front side, but I can live with that.

I loved that case with my iphone, it's crazy light and thin. The only problem I had on my iphone is all I could get was white and it got nasty dirty in a week, so I would advise against white
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samzoferrari said:
You guys should try this case too. (Incipio Feather case) I spent like 3 days searching for the perfect case for my captivate (from silicone case to leather pouch) and this one has by far the best quality and look, not to mention about the extreme thinness. Got it this afternoon and fits perfect to the phone and looks great as in the picture. The only draw back is that it doesn't cover the front side, but I can live with that.
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Is it made of the soft rubber like material that gathers dust?

it's made of plastic, but looks like it's mixed w/ some sort of rubber or soft material because it's got that little bit of soft touch. (maybe that's why it's more flexible too) So far it doesn't gather any dust like some silicone cases do, but i will have to see more since i just got it today.

i wish they had more colors. Black phones get lost in the void that is my purse.

ladymelody said:
i wish they had more colors. Black phones get lost in the void that is my purse.
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Ebay captivate incipio and they have the exact same case but in pink (but its called magenta)

From the eBay description: "With a convenient two-part sliding design, the EDGE™ embodies innovative cases focused on accessibility. Simply remove the bottom cap to dock your device in most any docking station for quick and easy charging."
I have a home dock I put the phone in every night. This is the main reason I stopped using a case. How does this design work with the Samsung dock? I can't tell from the pictures and I'm not willing to risk $25 to find out.

Miami_Son said:
From the eBay description: "With a convenient two-part sliding design, the EDGE™ embodies innovative cases focused on accessibility. Simply remove the bottom cap to dock your device in most any docking station for quick and easy charging."
I have a home dock I put the phone in every night. This is the main reason I stopped using a case. How does this design work with the Samsung dock? I can't tell from the pictures and I'm not willing to risk $25 to find out.
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Not sure if you realize but the EDGE is a different case than the Feather, which is what the OP got. Again, sorry if you knew that. Just thought you might not realize.

fooldog01 said:
Not sure if you realize but the EDGE is a different case than the Feather, which is what the OP got. Again, sorry if you knew that. Just thought you might not realize.
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I thought so, but the one I was looking at on eBay (that I took that quote from) matched the one in the pic the OP posted.

Just wondering if this slides on like a silicone case or if it clips on like other hard plastic cases, is it hard plastic or like a hard silicone?
Any way you could take a picture, the incipio site doesn't really show anything to great about it?
Does it fit tight?
How does it hook on?
Even though I'm a dude I'm tempted to get the "Magenta" one just to spruce up my phone haha.

Is it hard to get on and off? I need to replace my battery once a day.

The Feather is 1 piece that snaps on, and from the pictures, it looks like it only hugs the corners. The EDGE is a 2 piece snap on case.
*taken from http://www.myincipio.com/

Does anyone have any photos of this case from the top or sides? I can't find any real world or manufacturer pics of that.

that looks nice

it doesn't cover the edges and by the looks of it, it only protects the back and if you place it face down it won't lift the phone off the surface any

It looks nice but it doesn't protect anything. The corners and front have no protection. With my experience when you drop a phone the corners get messed up

[Review] Momax UltraThin Case

Just a quick review of one of the better cases that I have come across...for those who dont like TPU and soft cases were the lip around the screen would easily peel back, and dont feel like actual part of the phone...Seems to be the only option was to run with no case, or them clip on cases.
The Momax UltraThin is the best case for myself at the moment, offering all that I am after, a phone that is still slim, protects it from minor scratches...I admit, not much drop protection but then, even thicker cases dont always promise absolute protection.
Anyways, the case is well lipped, accurate and precise, the holes for the buttons are well placed and shaped, overall very easy, as if there was no case on. The camera hole is well flushed to the camera itself.
Most of all this case actually clips on very tight and firm, just the way I like it...there is no give or any gap or loose points like TPU cases or SGP Neos...its just a firm case, that makes you feel like you are holding onto a phone without any added bulk...
Plus, the paint job on it is absolutely stunning...pretty flawless, high quality product...for a fair price...Ill let the photos do the talking...
Cheers.

Nice and simple case. The price seems cool too, thanks for sharing the product, I'll have a look at it!

Looks very nice. Where did you get it from?

plisk3n said:
Looks very nice. Where did you get it from?
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I got mine on Ebay, shipping took about 1 week to New Zealand which is as slow as things get...

Also, is the material on the inside part of the case metal? I'm afraid it would scratch the plastic on the back of the phone if there's any rubbing.. ?

plisk3n said:
Also, is the material on the inside part of the case metal? I'm afraid it would scratch the plastic on the back of the phone if there's any rubbing.. ?
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It is plastic, very smooth so I do not think it would scratch at all unless there is sand or other small hard particles between the case and phone.

What is different from other mesh cases ?

rouvax said:
What is different from other mesh cases ?
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There are no mesh that allows small dusts to get between case and phone I suppose? I believe it also comes in transparent as well...

Have the same case - price and quality are perfect. I like that comparing to original phone materials this case feels like good-old soft-touch back panel. Only drawback I can find is that this case can be scratched easily - after a month of carrying my phone mainly in the pocket there appeared lots of small scratches. I bet this is due to the material of the case.

is there any problem with voice conversation like other ebay cases ?
No gps problem ?

raver2046 said:
is there any problem with voice conversation like other ebay cases ?
No gps problem ?
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I havent had any issues with calls or GPS...

Not a fan of cases that expose the top or bottom of the phone so I am still looking while my S2 is in transit.
Thanks.

[Q] Piel Frama iMagnum vs Noreve Tradition leather case for Galaxy Note

I'm looking for a premium leather case for my new Galaxy Note and so far the only two that I've found that meet the quality I'm looking for would be the Piel Frame iMagnum and the Noreve Tradition. Which do you think is the better of these two or is there another case you can recommend that's made of high quality leather?
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_Tradition_leather_case.html
http://www.pielframa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-cases-imagnum.htm

It would be hard to take a picture using piel one as you need to hold top cover part
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I also just purchased a Note and also looking for a case. I also am debating between the same two and am leaning towards the Noreve since it opens down. The cover opening from the top will get in the way more. Price is also better.

Piel frama has actually a problem with the magnetic closing mechanism. The s-pen is not working there. They are working on it, and will drop the magnetic thing.
Noreve delivers after 15-20 working days after purchase.
... tapat*lked

I'm waiting on the official brown leather flip case. It looks super.

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Piel frama has actually a problem with the magnetic closing mechanism. The s-pen is not working there. They are working on it, and will drop the magnetic thing.
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That doesn't surprise me in retrospect. The wacom pen is magnetic.
I ordered the noreve. Another benefit is without the (maybe now gone) wraparound clip, it should be more pocketable.
- Frank

Unsinkable II said:
I'm waiting on the official brown leather flip case. It looks super.
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I saw the brown leather one in a German Youtube video and thought it looked pretty nice but that is the only place I've seen it and I can't find it anywhere for pre-order. I only see the blue, white and black versions of the Samsung flip case.

TBH, I remember getting a Piel Frama leather case for a PDA once upon a time which looks just like the one they have for the Note. it was bulky, the belt clip was probably cool then but as the Note is so slim anyway I'd not see any reason to bulk it up even further with that design.
The official leather sleeve looks a better option to me. Currently using the flip cover and it's great, but if it turns out to be too bulky for a dock then a slim sleeve would be my next choice. A belt clip is so 2005 .

Yeah I'm not interested in using a belt clip regardless if the case I buy comes with one. I'm just wanting to find something that will protect the device but also is made from a high quality soft leather that feels like it somewhat coincides with the price of the Note.

It looks like Piel Frama has already updated the case to replace the magnetic closure with a snap judging by the new photos on their website.

I bought a pielframa magnum case in the past for my HTC HD and the quality was suburb and the protection also because its a hard case but very disapointing it made the HD twice as thick and I suspect that will be the case with the note as well .
So if you want good protection the pielframa case will do the job no doubt.
But for me I wait untill I can buy the original samsung pouch to keep the note pocketable

ChodTheWacko said:
That doesn't surprise me in retrospect. The wacom pen is magnetic.
I ordered the noreve. Another benefit is without the (maybe now gone) wraparound clip, it should be more pocketable.
- Frank
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Hi Frank, so how does the noreve case turn out? Thinking of getting it as well.

Ngambek2003 said:
Hi Frank, so how does the noreve case turn out? Thinking of getting it as well.
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It is supposed to ship soon.
I'll post a review once I get it.
- Frank

Alright, I finally got my case.
I plan on posting a video review shortly, but initial thoughts:
It's a very nice case. It just looks very classy.
It looks much more professional than the PDair case posted in the other thread.
You kind of push/snap the Note into the case. It is quite secure.
Changing batteries might be annoying.
It does not make the Note much bigger - it adds maybe 2mm to each side.
The clip is well done and I like that it doesn't add to the thickness.
It is thicker (as will all 'covered' cases be, since you need 'hooks' to hold the phone in, and the cover on top of that).
Thickness was never an issue with the Note in terms of pocketability though.
One annoyance is that the cover is about 1mm wider than the rest of the case.
It's not a lot, but you definitely notice it when it's folded back and you're holding it that way.
It kind of digs into your hand a little bit. Not a lot, but noticable.
There is a metal logo on the top right corner of the lid. Their logo has a metal 'ball'. I'm wondering what effect this has if you drop the phone face down, since that's the initial point of impact. I might be overthinking this.
Some things probably generic to all cases:
If you use the belt clip (which I won't), you have a metal 'rachet' which does on the back. If you have that on the phone is a bit awkard to hold in your hand. It's poking into you, or if you have the back flap folded back, makes the phone quite thick.
One very noticable thing - on the 'naked' Note, the power button is higher than the rest of the Note (on that side), making it very easy to accidentally press. It's a common complaint. Now that the case is higher than the power button, it's quite difficult to accidentally hit the power button. That's a very good thing.
One subtle perk of a bottom flap is that you can hook your little/ring finger around the 'hinge' and you can get a little more reckless with how you use your thumb, without fearing dropping the phone.
It'd be nice to have the Piel Frama to compare. I suspect it's lusher, softer, and thicker, but it's also 45 euro more expensive. I'm pretty happy with my choice.
- Frank

I don't have any experience with a Norêve case (looks quite nice BTW), but I own 2 Piel Frama cases.
Soon it will be replaced with the Note, but now for almost 7 years I've been using my iPAQ hx4700 daily with a Piel Frama case.
It's really of exeptional quality (leather, stitching, fit) and still looks as if only used for a few weeks.
I also used a Piel Frama case with my former PDA for about 3 years, with the same experience.
It's true though, as written before, that the Piel Frama cases add some bulk.
But they certainly have a stylish professional appearance.
ChodTheWacko said:
Alright, I finally got my case.
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- Frank
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I do like the look of the Norêve case and agree that the flap opening to the bottom is practical, specifically for securing the Note with one hand (especially if you have smaller hands, as I do).
I'm curious which type and colour leather you've chosen for the Norêve case and if it looks in real life the same as on their website.

peseta said:
I'm curious which type and colour leather you've chosen for the Norêve case and if it looks in real life the same as on their website.
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I got the Perpetual black (it's the only one that is immediately available) and it looks exactly like it's posted.
- Frank

Just got the Noreve. It is outstanding
It reminds me some of the cutting edge best Vaja cases
Their site does not do justice to their product
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Hey,
to those who already have the case by norêve: what about the closing mechanism? This one produced some very ugly scratches on the plastic surface of my old mobile phone. So, I thought of never buying one with this closing mechanism again, but rather one with a magnetic one. But magnetic is bad for the Galaxy Note as the Pen won't work well.
So, what do you think about the norêve - will it be producing damage to the phone?

Kikouyou said:
Just got the Noreve. It is outstanding
It reminds me some of the cutting edge best Vaja cases
Their site does not do justice to their product
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how does it feel when you flip the cover all the way (so it's in your palm) and hold it that way? I feel like the cover should be a mm or two less wide.
- Frank
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lamajstro said:
Hey,
to those who already have the case by norêve: what about the closing mechanism? will it be producing damage to the phone?
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It's a curved piece of leather - I don't see it doing any damage.
It sort of bends 'over' the top of the phone and holds the cover there.
It works pretty well - no complaints there.
One last amusing thing - the case almost covers the top microphone hole. I kind of think they weren't aware it is there.
- Frank

I've had the Noreve for a couple of days now.
It is just perfect. Looks good. Functions good. Solid. And the leather smells like high quality leather, not some cheap crap.
I could not get a cheap case for a 600 euros phone. That's just not me.
The piel frama could be good also but I thought I could not take pictures with it so I went for the Noreve.
Cheers.

DracoDesign for HTC One Warning

Hi folks,
Just received my Draco Design bumper. I will say it looks very nice in person and the side buttons and top button feel nice
1 problem though --
The back bumper is not tall enough... due to the curve of the HTC One, it has 0 lay on the table design, and 0 drop protection!
The curve of the phone is taller than the bumper causing the phone to touch any surface it lays on. In short...this case serves no purpose.
Buyer Beware

Wow... If it was for me i'd have sent it back and get my money. definately doesn't worth 70 bucks without a purpose

I have the HTC One Silver and installed the Draco One black bumper.
For better protection and peace of mind, I put an invisible shield kind of protection for the back and sides of the HTC One. Then I installed the Draco One Case.
I also use a pouch for final protection.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41292226#post41292226

The idea of AL being used as a bumper instead of plastic/rubber also blows my mind. I would hope that you could return that case as it is extremely pricey for something that isn't doing it's job.

Actually I already knew that the Draco bumper won't protect much at the back because I had tested the dummy HTC One and noticed the back was curved, especially around the camera lens.
I agree the design could have been improved because the guys at Draco must have tested the bumper with a dummy model.
Anyway I will make do with the Draco Bumper until another better aluminum bumper releases.
The aluminum bumper gives a different look to the HTC One.

Yeah I'm definitely gonna be returning it. I noticed their website states only unopened items, but we shall see!
Hopefully they will adjust the back bumper to sit just a few mm higher and alleviate these issues.

I will contact the dealer in Hong Kong and see what they have to say. These bumpers are made in China anyway. May be they can get a quicker response.

May I ask whether the volume key is working properly

ysc0423 said:
May I ask whether the volume key is working properly
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You need to make sure the volume buttons are set properly in the bumper. Initially I was having difficulty pressing the buttons but after setting the volume buttons properly, it became easier to press.

Sucks I was looking to get one. I'm waiting for dbrand to perfect their skins for the One, then I'm gonna get an aluminum bumper similar to this and have an Iron Man design on the back.

i have a feeling that this will be the case for most bumpers, because of the curve. however, wouldnt say that it offers 0 protection. ive been going commando with my One since i got it, today i dropped it on its corner and put a small dent in it. now, i could have avoided that if i had a bumper like this.

Judging by your second photo, at least it has a considerable 'lip' on the front side of the device which is great if you're like me and leave you One screen down on the desk.

GonzoDuke said:
Judging by your second photo, at least it has a considerable 'lip' on the front side of the device which is great if you're like me and leave you One screen down on the desk.
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Yup, laying it down on its face is perfectly fine. I really do like the look of the thing in person, I'm just hoping they machine a Version 2 that extends the back side out a bit. Could also keep the case the same, but machine slight ridges on all 4 corners of the backside that extend just slightly more.
I'd use it if I didn't see the issues regarding the One's camera hole cracking/scratching and case denting as much as it does.

How long did it take to delivery the case to your location?

azalex86 said:
Hi folks,
Just received my Draco Design bumper. I will say it looks very nice in person and the side buttons and top button feel nice
1 problem though --
The back bumper is not tall enough... due to the curve of the HTC One, it has 0 lay on the table design, and 0 drop protection!
The curve of the phone is taller than the bumper causing the phone to touch any surface it lays on. In short...this case serves no purpose.
Buyer Beware
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would you of rather make the case an inch thick and protect the phone? what did you think it was going to be with the curve of the one. i have some tape and packing over here it you want to secure your phone. If they made it cover the whole phone i imagine we would be reading a review of how tall it was

hugebulge said:
would you of rather make the case an inch thick and protect the phone? what did you think it was going to be with the curve of the one. i have some tape and packing over here it you want to secure your phone. If they made it cover the whole phone i imagine we would be reading a review of how tall it was
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All they needed to add was literally a 2mm bump on each of the 4 corners. Wouldn't even be noticeable. Other bumper companies have done this sort of thing for quite a while now, I can't believe it was such a huge oversight by Draco.
On the case delivery, took about 4 days from order to receiving in AZ

I ordered one already and will apply a skin on the back to add more protection to it. It would be enough I think

azalex86 said:
All they needed to add was literally a 2mm bump on each of the 4 corners. Wouldn't even be noticeable. Other bumper companies have done this sort of thing for quite a while now, I can't believe it was such a huge oversight by Draco.
On the case delivery, took about 4 days from order to receiving in AZ
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Did the case dent your phone?

AirSupply said:
Did the case dent your phone?
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Nope, no dents -- only kept the case on for about an hour to test out signal strength/gps loss, etc. Would be a fantastic case if not for this little bit of "duhhh."
If you're going to use this case make sure to get a protector for the back like some have suggested. Also know that because of the low profile camera bumper lining on the HTC One, if dropped on it's back, you may get a broken lens in addition to the dent in the aluminum.

MCube74 said:
I have the HTC One Silver and installed the Draco One black bumper.
For better protection and peace of mind, I put an invisible shield kind of protection for the back and sides of the HTC One. Then I installed the Draco One Case.
I also use a pouch for final protection.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41292226#post41292226
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can you tell me does the case affects the signal?

Mofi Nexus 5 Leather Smart Cover

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mofi-Rui-Sli...hone_PDA_Cases&var&hash=item3cd87f0385&_uhb=1
wow, this looks good. anyone have experience with the company?

Just ordered one of these which will be with me in a few weeks from Hong Kong. Should be a nice compromise between a hard case + screen protector with no screen protector and one of these.
Looks far less bulky than a wallet case too.
Nice find

I've just ordered one too :good:

http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=mofi+nexus+5&catId=0
~5£ including shipping on aliexpress, also ships from china so will probably take 20+ days but I think i'll probably get this and a clear bumper case like spigen or orzly.

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do you guys think this is better than these nillkin ones?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nillkin-V-Sm...ll_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3a87630794&_uhb=1
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nillkin-Fres...hone_PDA_Cases&var&hash=item35ce434311&_uhb=1

nikulogical said:
do you guys think this is better than these nillkin ones?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nillkin-V-Sm...ll_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3a87630794&_uhb=1
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I don't know which one is better, both are interesting. My only doubt, for both products, is the back quality, as for what I understood they clasp directly on the mattee surface of the phone. If the cover is badly cut, then back scratches are possible... so I think I'll wait for some feedback first

KaylordTheuZ said:
I don't know which one is better, both are interesting. My only doubt, for both products, is the back quality, as for what I understood they clasp directly on the mattee surface of the phone. If the cover is badly cut, then back scratches are possible... so I think I'll wait for some feedback first
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exactly what im thinking. also i dont know if the 'flap' closes/sticks properly to the screen on either.

Just ordered one it looks promising, suppose we will see.
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Case just arrived and i am very impressed with the quality and slimness. The auto screen on feature is working perfectly.
For the price, quality, slimness this case represents a very value :good:

dongagon said:
Case just arrived and i am very impressed with the quality and slimness. The auto screen on feature is working perfectly.
For the price, quality, slimness this case represents a very value :good:
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Cool, any chance for some pictures? Would be cool to see some real pics of it.

yes pictures please!!!! how is the material? hard or soft? do the cutouts align properly?

I just got one about 5 days ago but they just ship out on 26. Will update some pics as soon as I received it

mine just arrived and I would concur that it is very nicely made, fits very snugly against the phone. If it have a hole for the notification light, and a small suction cup to keep the cover closed like the pudini it would be perfect! Let me know if you want me to take more pictures.

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mine just arrived and I would concur that it is very nicely made, fits very snugly against the phone. If it have a hole for the notification light, and a small suction cup to keep the cover closed like the pudini it would be perfect! Let me know if you want me to take more pictures.
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doesnt it have a magnet to keep it closed and do the sleep/wake function?

nikulogical said:
doesnt it have a magnet to keep it closed and do the sleep/wake function?
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It have a magnet to do the sleep/wake function but the magnet isn't strong enough keep it closed, hence my comment having suction cup thing

Looks cool !! But for $7 is a bit hard to trust the leather quality ...

Mine just arrived and man this thing is heavy for a case but is very good quality for £6.50 including shipping. It's so much nicer now that the screen wakes up as soon as you open the case.
All in all very impressed.

Garbage
This case is crap guys. The material feels nasty and tends to grip pocket lining making it difficult to slide in and out. The flip cover seems to be fashioned out of metal (based on the weight and rigidity) and I have noticed signal reception fluctuating with flap orientation. I get that it's a $10 and expectations are low, but you can do much better than this. Anyone tried to the Nilikin or can recommend any other quick cover knockoffs?

Today I looked for a leather case with a sleep/wake magnet.
Until now 3 out of 5 do not have a magnet - the other's answer is still outstanding.
However what I really don't get is: Why does no case have a cut-out for the notification light. I would even say, that this is more crucial than the cut-out for the earpiece.
Or does anyone know such a case?