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Review: DBA Cases Complete Ultra

DBA Cases is running a Veterans Day sale! This sale is being run on November 11 - 12, 2012.
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/

Otterbox Alpha Glass tempered glass protector for S5 w/pics.

For those who follow hundreds of my reviews in this community (just check a link in my signature), you probably going to be surprised I made a post without my usual "Review..." prefix. I was in a process of reviewing various Otterbox cases for Galaxy phones, and was made aware of their tempered glass product I never heard of before. At the current moment I already have tempered glass installed on our S5 and would rather keep it as is. Therefore, this is more of an acknowledgement of the product with a close up pictures without an actual installation. I'm more than confident installation is going to be a breeze since S5 screen is perfectly flat, unlike headaches we are having over at Note 4 section lol!!!
Here is a link Otterbox Alpha Glass: http://www.otterbox.com/Alpha-Glass...ung-Galaxy-S5/sam38-galaxy-s5,default,pd.html
Otterbox is well known for their Commuter and Defender cases, which I'm sure doesn't need any introduction since every carrier has it in their store as well as Best Buy. Commuter, their lighter everyday protection case, comes with a bonus film protector already while Defender, their heavy duty case, has film protector built into the case. It's a good scratch protection, but it will not save your display from a direct impact that could easily shatter the glass. That's how tempered glass protectors became so popular, adding another thin layer of glass on top of your display. From it's product description, Alpha Glass has all the typical features of anti-shatter and anti-scratch, 9H hardness, crystal clear visibility, and touch capacity like the original display. This glass actually comes in 4 different models, 2 crystal clear and 2 privacy dimmed which obviously going to reduce clarity while giving you more protection from people looking over your shoulder or sitting next to you on the train or a bus. Each one has a variation of a generic Standalone cut for any case or Otterbox Compatible cut to accommodate Otterbox cases. The model I got was Standalone Clear.
In the box you get a tempered glass protector (that yellow film is a protective removable layer), an alcohol wipe, a cleaning wipe cloth, and step-by-step install instructions. Also, if you visit their page from the link above, they have a detailed installation video. I didn't install it, but put it on top of the S5 to confirm a precise cut fitment. Another thing to keep in mind, Otterbox offers LifeTime replacement warranty on this protector, and these guys typically stand behind their warranty where I know if you break the case you just have to create RMA ticket with a picture of the problem and they send you a replacement. I'm sure the same with a tempered glass or in case if you mess it up during installation. Typically, tempered glass install is a lot easier than film, just make sure your hands are washed with soap, display is clean, and you install it in a dust free environment.
If anybody has Alpha Glass installed already, please chime in with your reply or pictures for others to benefit from.
Here are the pictures of the product in and out of the box.
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Looks good! I may wanna try it I've gone thru 9 ZAGG Glass ones seems to break easy.

Protect your big S8+ Screen with a CrashGuard from RhinoShield

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.
Order a CrashGuard for the Galaxy S8+ >>
Thanks to RhinoShield for sponsoring this post.

RhinoShield Now Offering Cases and Screen Protectors for Huawei P20 #Ad

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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Review case and tempered glass from Nillkin

Today i received case and tempered glass from Nillkin. First i need to say that i always have good experience with they tg. When i install tg i turn off phone. But my advice is that you install tg when you have screen turn on. You will get better perception where to install tg. Tg is perfect size to cover screen. Case friendly. And you get all for installation. In package you get some tipe of tg for back camera.
Link for glass: https://nillkin.org/smartphones-acc...es/nillkin-samsung-galaxy-s10e-s10-lite-h-pro
Twinkle case that i get is soft case. Case is made from 5 different materials. The frame is environmentally friendly and flexible TPU, PC back shell. Combination of hardness and softness. Easy to apply and take off. Affixed with high-grade PU leather and blended with reflective glass particles. The surface is woven polyester mesh. Reflective glass particles process makes it twinkling under different light. Case have some rainbow effect on back side that looks cool when you are outside. Case is slim, very good in hand with ok grip. Buttons work perfect, cutouts are where they should be.
Link for case: https://nillkin.org/smartphones-acc.../nillkin-samsung-galaxy-s10e-s10-lite-twinkle
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Nice! I'm looking for a screen protector that works with a Speck case and this might fit the bill.
Based on my S7 experience, the lip of the Speck case can cause issues for screen protectors that cover too much of the face.
EDIT: It's cheaper off Aliexpress vs Nillkin storefront

That screen protector looks much smaller than the device screen.

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That screen protector looks much smaller than the device screen.
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Yes, It covers only the visible screen part. The bottom"lip" part stays uncovered.

Can you post a photo with the phone's screen on? That'll help us see the coverage better. Thanks!