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Incipio Silicrylic Review (Blue)

http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases.asp
Contents:
1. Phone Case
-Silicone rubber
-Acrylic
2. Screen cleaning clothe
3. Dry screen protector
Where purchased: T-Mobile Store.
Price: $29.99 + TAX
Review: I bought this case to hold out for maybe a Speck, Otterbox or Body Glove. But man I was impressed with the design. It feels very sturdy and tight on the phone, yet it is quite slim and easy to take off the case. With the acrylic, it slides in and out of pockets. But with the rubber on the sides it grips firmly in your hand.
Compared to Speck, like I said it's easy to take out. When I had a Speck candyshell on my HTC One X, I felt like I was going to break the One X anytime I needed to remove the case. This is essential as we have removable batteries and SD cards, so accessing the back is required.
Compared to Otterbox, it's thinner. The depth of this case is .49" measured with calipers.
I highly recommend this case. It looks very nice, feels great, thin and slides in and out of pockets. plus it comes with goodies like the screen protector and cleaning clothe. Along with the acrylic background, I plan on creating a Captain America Shield decal and using the blue area as the center of the decal.
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Cons: Top and bottom parts of rubber are a little flimsy. But it makes it easy to hit the home button if you have big thumbs.
If anything goes wrong, I will update the OP.
EDIT: With the plastic backing, it's perfect to put a decal on.

Thanks for the pics...That's the best looking case I've seen so far on Pebble blue. Love how the grey blends with the front.

vw671 said:
Thanks for the pics...That's the best looking case I've seen so far on Pebble blue. Love how the grey blends with the front.
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No problem. The great thing is that they're out now. Should be in best buys, T-Mobile stores, etc.
This blue one might be a T-Mobile exclusive since I could not find it anywhere else.

Do you have any pictures with the case on the actual phone? The pic you posted shows the camera not centered in the cut out, so I'm not sure if that's a real phone in the case or just a piece of cardboard .

NA 521" said:
Do you have any pictures with the case on the actual phone? The pic you posted shows the camera not centered in the cut out, so I'm not sure if that's a real phone in the case or just a piece of cardboard .
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It's just the cut out, but I posted the site and they have it around the phone. I can't take photos because well.... I'm taking the photos with my phone lol, unless if I do front cam in mirror.

Looks good! I might get Incipio Feather
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-S-III-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp

So I went and compared this case with the Speck candy shell one. I'm sticking to Incipio.
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Do you feel the screen is protected from the accidental falls? Thanks

SlimJ87D said:
So I went and compared this case with the Speck candy shell one. I'm sticking to Incipio.
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Can you elaborate? Was there something you disliked about the Candy Shell.

KevTN said:
Do you feel the screen is protected from the accidental falls? Thanks
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From falls, acrylic is known to break. Speck Candyshell should be much stronger with the plastic material they are using. But it will protect for phone and get the job done. Plus there are some add on bonuses like the screen protector and clothe.
I chose it mainly because it looks the best, slides in and out of my pocket, and feels studry enough for my lifestyle. I work in a cubicle, not construction, trucking, etc.
vw671 said:
Can you elaborate? Was there something you disliked about the Candy Shell.
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Candyshell is very VERY hard to get on and off of the phone. Try and watch a video on how it attaches itself, the hard rubber and plastic are almost molded in together where is the incipio are two separate pieces.
So if you ever wanted to get your ext SD card out to transfer files, access your battery for battery pulls if you get a soft brick during flashing, the Speck will make it extremely difficult. I meant extremely. It feels like you are going to break your phone in half to get it off.

Thanks for the review.
I hope someone can do a side by side comparison/review of of the otterbox commuter and this.
After all that i've seen so far, i am down to choosing between the two for my needs.

Can't to seem to find the case with the colour in your photo on the website.. Hmm...

I thought I'd add to this thread since I have used the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Protection case on my new S3 over a busy weekend. After three days of use, these are my impressions:
PROS
Slim styling adds minimal bulk, while the two-piece design adds protection while adding sophisticated styling details
Excellent side-button covers give an accurate tactile feel to the on/off and volume toggle switches on the side of device - I can feel the case itself click with the button!
Smart, well-centered cutouts for all ports, camera lenses, etc. with no exposed plastic edges (all rubber or rubber-lined)
Nice - almost "rubberized" - feel to the plastic outer case with an almost aluminum look - so it feels AND looks sharp
The blue teal color is unique - Incipio doesn't offer it on their website, so it's probably a T-Mo exclusive (I picked mine up in a T-Mo store). And, uncannily, it just happens to be a perfect match for my VAIO EB "Iridescent Blue" notebook PC - not intended but a pleasant surprise that likely no one without an iridescent blue VAIO will likely care about.
CONS
Poor implementation of clear acetate screen protector - first, only one is included. Although the surface of the S3 is only subtly convex, it is enough for the edges of the screen protector to separate and float above the corners of the device. Additionally, the edges of the rubber shell will overlap some of the acetate screen saver, further "nudging" it off the screen.
Extra screen protectors are surprisingly unavailable from Incipio as a separate purchase
Minor point - extra outer or inner shells unavailable, so mixing colors is not an option (I'd think that would be a revenue generator for Incipio since the two-piece stylish design lends itself to some fun mix-and-matches)
CONCLUSION
In all, this is the best case I've had for a smart phone yet. Since the S3 - like the other Samsung S-series smart phones - uses Gorilla Glass, the value of the screen protector is questionable, but my Samsung S (Vibrant) was showing microscratches after 20 months of in-and-out-of-pocket use despite Corning's claims. If anyone has figured out how to use the screen protector, I'd like to know about it. Perhaps a slightly larger screen protector from another manufacturer (a true edge-to-edge) would work better with the Incipio shell.

shiro836 said:
Can't to seem to find the case with the colour in your photo on the website.. Hmm...
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It's an exclusive to tmobile right now I think.
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KevTN said:
Do you feel the screen is protected from the accidental falls? Thanks
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No. It is thin. I sent mine back because it was so slippery in the hand, I felt I was at a greater chance to drop the device WITH the case on rather than without it. It felt like it was covered in baby powder or talc or something.

yeahmon said:
... it was so slippery in the hand, I felt I was at a greater chance to drop the device WITH the case on rather than without it. It felt like it was covered in baby powder or talc or something.
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Wow - that is definitely not my experience. I have the Silicrylic DualPro but not the DualPro Shine - in case that makes a difference..

Looks a great case

I went and bought this case earlier. i will upload a few pics when the camera is charged. My case isn't as blue as the op's case though but it has the same sku on the back. I think it may be the lighting as mine's more of a teal color. Still a cool color though.

is the rubber part flexible easily on the sides once the hard case is on?
that was a problem with other incipio silicrylic cases. the rubber would move in your pocket cause it was too lose and lint/dust would get trapped between the case and the rubber.
i hope the response is that "it's nice and tight"
im really looking into buying this case.

micromania said:
is the rubber part flexible easily on the sides once the hard case is on?
that was a problem with other incipio silicrylic cases. the rubber would move in your pocket cause it was too lose and lint/dust would get trapped between the case and the rubber.
i hope the response is that "it's nice and tight"
im really looking into buying this case.
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It's not sloppy loose but it's not as tight as say the "body glove dimensions" case either. But then again, it's a different material. While the body glove it really tuff, this is really smooth. I like this one better.
Incipio SILICRYLIC in blue exclusively for T-Mobile USA.
The case is very, very nice. The soft material is very comfortable and a joy to grip. The plastic is also a great "soft" feeling material. I've jumped through 4 premium cases so far and this is by far the best one for what I want in a case. The only thing that stopped me from buying this in the 1st place, was the colors available on the Incipio site. The color of this one is more of a metallic teal than the blue that it looks in the pictures. I'd rather have the blue, but the teal is very attractive in person.
The case is $30 at T-Mobile (I snagged it for like $23). I would've payed the $30 though no problem. Cause I feel the case is way better than some that are priced higher.
The main thing about this case - It's easy to take off so I can swap batteries. This is a must for me as I've tried it with the speck case, the body glove dimensions and the case-mate barely there and this is by far the easiest to take off.
When it comes to protection, this is number 1 from the ones I've tried. And that includes the speck candy shell. The reason this beats the speck? Cause you seriously run a risk of cracking the gs3 screen while trying to remove it from the speck. And there should be no reason that a case, can make you risk breaking your phone while trying to do a simple task like removing it.
Some say "use a tool to remove the speck". Nah, I'll pass. If the 10 tools that I use daily for other jobs (fingers), can't remove the case, then the case is a p.o.s.
If the phone falls in this case, it has just as much of a survival rate as that of the candy shell, if not more... I have dropped phones from waist high with a Incipio feather on it and it didn't have a mark on it (gs2). I'm pretty sure that this case can do better. The candy shell, though it has a hard and soft material, is a lot less shock absorbing than this. The reason is the specks "soft material", isn't nearly as soft as this Incipio case. And for that reason alone, I feel there's a risk of less shock absorption with it than this case.. Drop a rock and a sponge and tell me which one does better...
Here's the pics.

Review of Spigen Neo Hybrid, GlasTr, and Aluminum home buttons w/lots of pics!!!

This is Review of Spigen S4 accessories: Neo Hybrid case, GlasTr tempered glass screen protector, and collection of Aluminum replacement home buttons, http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases.html
Spigen is famous for their slogan "Something You Want". If you just got your new shinny S4 or waiting to get one soon, you will definitely find something you want from a collection of newly released Spigen accessories. This company is very well known for their screen protector and slim case accessories. Slim cases often sacrifice extra drop protection in favor of very basic scratch protection. This is definitely not the case with Slim Armor I already reviewed and this new Neo Hybrid. As a bonus, a premium tempered glass screen protector (GlasTr) and replacement aluminum home buttons were included in my review package, so I will take an opportunity to talk about all of these in my review.
Neo Hybrid is a very unique case consisting of two pieces, a thin TPU inner shell and outer PC frame. While TPU shell comes in black, PC frame is offered in a variety of 5 different colors. I just wish those would be sold separately so you don't have to buy another case if you want to change a color of your frame. TPU shell is made out of flexible material that snugly wraps around your S4 covering the whole back, with an exception of speaker/camera/flash opening and also covering the sides leaving only precise cutouts for power/volume/micro-usb/speaker/headphone and other S4 port openings. The outer finish of TPU is matte and non-slip, while inner finish has a pattern with a mix of matte and shiny pattern grooves which all come together to offer an acceptable impact protection. The PC frame only covers the edges of the case, and precisely interlocks with grooves of TPU shell. There is no worries that either TPU shell or PC frame will come loose once everything is assembled. One important thing to note, TPU and PC has to be assembled together before putting S4 into the case. One unique feature of PC frame are the separate power and volume buttons that are plastic but made to resemble shiny aluminum-like material. Once the case is assembled with S4, it feels very solid with a phone, no pulling or sagging anywhere. TPU part of the case gives a good non-slip surface for the back of the phone and also offers a small lip on the front so you can put a phone face down without worries about the screen touching the surface. Due to unique design of this form-fitted case, it transforms shape of S4 into a square off design, resembling in some way iPhone. I personally found it very comfortable to hold in my hand, a decent non-slippery grip. I know there has been a number of remarks about micro-usb port opening. I tried it, and demonstrated in my pictures, with Samsung oem charger cable and two other usb cables without any problem. But it's quite possible there will be 3rd party cables that will not fit properly, One option is that you can always trim off rubbery-plastic part of the connector since they typically have over-sized grip mold. Overall, a very unique slim case that also offers wrap-around protection and adequate shock absorption during your typical everyday use. They did kept it slim with a small lip, and in my personal opinion this case will work better with a thinner GlasT screen protector rather than GlasTr which I'm going to talk more about later.
As a bonus with Neo Hybrid, jelly bean home button stickers are included to customize your phone. But if you want something more solid with bold colors and a premium feel - Spigen offers aluminum home button replacements that come in a pack of three colors: black, silver, and red. These look very slick and definitely going to offer a premium touch to your phone with it's laser cut design. These will look especially awesome with GlasTr tempered glass since it has home button cutout.
And speaking of tempered glass, I was surprised that GlasTr was included with my review package from Spigen since I'm using a display model of S4. But nevertheless, I would like to review this product and offer to you as many pictures as I can to give you an idea of its quality. Spigen offers two versions of GlasT tempered glass screen protectors, one is the original one with super thin 0.23mm thickness and another is a thicker 0.4mm version called GlasTr. Both of these screen protectors offer real glass material, whole transparency, signature oleophobic coating (anti-fingerprint coated layer), anti-shatter film, 8-9H surface hardness, and a special silicone adhesion. The "R" version, due to being thicker, also offers rounded borders, tapered home button cutout, and special anti-chip ultra protection. In addition to screen protection, package also comes with a unique anti-scratch battery cover protection film just in case if you decide to carry your phone without a case. You do get a jelly bean button cover, but I would recommend going with their aluminum replacement home button. Keep in mind, "R" glass is twice thicker than an original GlasT. So when you are choosing one versus the other, check with your case and thickness of the lip.
Overall, Spigen is known for a high quality products and they always deliver it! Design is always a matter of preference. So if your preference to outfit S4 with a slimmest case that will also give you a piece of mind if you drop your phone - this is definitely "something you want"! Also, keep in mind, every Spigen product comes with a unique serial number to id it and to validate the warranty and provide you with a support. There is a number of fake Spigen knock-off available elsewhere, but these are just that - a low quality knock off that will not offer the same level of quality you get from buying the original one. So please be aware!
Here are the pictures!!!
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What is the point of the aluminum button and how is it attached?

Great review
Thanks for this review. I have been looking to return my Samsung Flip Cover case and was considering buying this case. Your review just sealed the deal for me!

The glass screen protector adds some thickness so the home button is lower than the screen. Do when you put on the button it makes it a bit higher. They just stick on like a sticker on top of the original button.

v3rn said:
The glass screen protector adds some thickness so the home button is lower than the screen. Do when you put on the button it makes it a bit higher. They just stick on like a sticker on top of the original button.
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Exactly. Tempered glass adds thickness to the screen and makes home button to be recessed. Adding such aluminum stick on button (it's not your typical sticker, this one has strong self-adhesive side) will bring it back up to the level of the glass. Plus, it has a nice aluminum feel to it with a laser cut etching. I know some people use it even without tempered glass just to personalize your phone.

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Exactly. Tempered glass adds thickness to the screen and makes home button to be recessed. Adding such aluminum stick on button (it's not your typical sticker, this one has strong self-adhesive side) will bring it back up to the level of the glass. Plus, it has a nice aluminum feel to it with a laser cut etching. I know some people use it even without tempered glass just to personalize your phone.
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I have the Aluminum Home button without the glass i feel like the s4 home button is to recessed

I wonder if the latest version from the website comes with a back protector. It doesn't mention one and the packaging looks different that yours.

Thanks for the close-up pics.
I ordered the Yellow One and was looking around for some detailed reviews! :good:

irishrally said:
I wonder if the latest version from the website comes with a back protector. It doesn't mention one and the packaging looks different that yours.
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You are probably looking at GlasT version, not GlasTr version. GlasT package looks a bit different (color) and the glass is thinner, 0.23mm instead of 0.4mm. Look at my pictures, 6th one from the bottom. The back of the package has a comparison between both versions.

I have the neo hybrid case. It's fantastic. Hands down best case I've ever had.

vectron said:
You are probably looking at GlasT version, not GlasTr version. GlasT package looks a bit different (color) and the glass is thinner, 0.23mm instead of 0.4mm. Look at my pictures, 6th one from the bottom. The back of the package has a comparison between both versions.
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I was looking at the r versoin here: http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-screen-protector-glas-tr-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
The packaging is different in the picture up top ... but I think that picture isn't the actual packaging, I watched the videos and the packaging looks like yours so must come with a back protector too.

Glas.tr and Aluminum Home Button
Since I've installed Glas.tr, I wonder does aluminum home button will be a little thicker than the glass or it's the same thickness.
But what I see in that close-up it's a bit lower than a glass.

thanks for posting the pictures really "zoomed" it for me, i just ordered a silver neo hybrid off of ebay last week still waiting :good:

Spigen Slim Armor vs Supcase vs Tech21 – My Opinion

I have been using the following three cases for Nexus 5 for about a week, namely, Spigen Slim Armor, Supcase Unicorn Beetle, and Tech21 Impact Snap Case and thought I would share my opinions on each of them. You can find more real-life™ pictures in each case’s dedicated thread linked below…
Notes:
- All three of them works fine with Meenova in case you wonder :silly:
- I'm using Spigen Crystal Clear screen protector and all three cases don’t interfere with it :good:
Spigen Slim Armor (dedicated thread)
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This is one of the first cases I have an eye on. I love the design (especially the camera cutout) and protection it provides – with this case on, my Nexus 5 feels like a tank. However, it has to sacrifice in aspect of weight and shape. Being a 2-piece hybrid case, the Spigen Slim Armor adds a lot of weight to the phone. It also changes the shape of Nexus 5 into a “square brick” and is harder to hold than the naked phone. The button feedback was acceptable, and the price around $16 is quite good for me.
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Supcase Unicorn Beetle (dedicated thread)
This is the most compact case among the three. I like how it “hugs” to the sides of the Nexus 5. With plain and simple design, it adds minimal weight and makes the phone easier to hold, however the hard matte TPU on the sides could be uncomfortable from time to time. The frosted semi-transparent back is a nice addition to the design. However, I feel like it provides the least protection among the three cases because there is no “air cushion” or “shock absorbing molecules” whatsoever. The only thing that I don’t like is the button feedback, it’s really hard to press the buttons – the only way to know if the button is pressed is to look for feedback on the screen. Any way, the cost at around $10 is ideal.
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*** Modded Supcase Unicorn Beetle
There are people having the same problem with the button feedback and @dzaster89 came up with modifications to improve the button feedback. I gave it a try, and now the button feedback feels just like I’m using the naked Nexus 5 (better than the Tech21’s). So the ratings for the Supcase with modification would be the following:
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Tech 21 Impact Snap Case (dedicated thread)
Bought this case out of curiosity because many people claim that it’s really good, and I’m glad I bought it. This is a very nice case with unique design. It feels great in hand and improves grip a lot. The button feedback is the best among the three, I can tell if the button is pressed without looking at the screen. I also love the clear back that shows the “nexus” logo. The open cutout at the bottom seems to follow the curve of the Nexus 5 perfectly and I like it. However, some people may concern about the protection at the bottom part. The only gripe is the price of the case – I think $30 is too expensive, even with a discount coupon it’s still expensive than the other two cases.
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So, in summary, I’d suggest:
- modded Supcase for the best price/performance ratio.
- Spigen for protection and look.
- Tech21 for protection, comfort, and overall aesthetics (of course, it’s subjective )

I picked up the Tech21 case last week. My issues with it are the easily scratched back and no protection on the bottom front. It does have a good feel and I think a solid drop protections, as long as it doesn't hit the bottom front.

Thanks for the review. I use a spigen slim armor and was thinking of getting the tech21 case. The two issues with the slim armor is that I don't think it works with most wireless chargers, and if it does the magnets from the official nexus charger won't hold it. Also, I don't know if this is a problem with most cases but I notice that there is a lot of dust that collects around the usb port and the headphone jack area. Again, I don't know if other cases do this but it sort of bothers me especially since my old S3's headphone jack port got clogged by some dust which I had to replace to fix. So, do you know if the tech21 case would work/hold with the nexus wireless charger and have you encountered the dust issue?

timsterzzz said:
I picked up the Tech21 case last week. My issues with it are the easily scratched back and no protection on the bottom front. It does have a good feel and I think a solid drop protections, as long as it doesn't hit the bottom front.
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Yeah it lacks protection on the bottom. But to think of the scenario that the bottom will hit, it has to be a non-flat surface with protruded edge or something like that – and I believe in that situation the screen has much more chance of getting hit instead of the bottom

PsychDrummer said:
Thanks for the review. I use a spigen slim armor and was thinking of getting the tech21 case. The two issues with the slim armor is that I don't think it works with most wireless chargers, and if it does the magnets from the official nexus charger won't hold it. Also, I don't know if this is a problem with most cases but I notice that there is a lot of dust that collects around the usb port and the headphone jack area. Again, I don't know if other cases do this but it sort of bothers me especially since my old S3's headphone jack port got clogged by some dust which I had to replace to fix. So, do you know if the tech21 case would work/hold with the nexus wireless charger and have you encountered the dust issue?
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I don't have a Qi charger yet… planning to order one from AliExpress, but will wait until after the Chinese New Year. If someone with a Qi charger could provide more info it would be great.
Regarding the dust, I believe it depends mostly on your environment. I usually put my phone in the pocket and I work in an office so no dust issues for me :fingers-crossed:

Tech 21 all day, its pricey but well worth it to me anyway. I plan on getting 1 or 2 more.

Can you please provide length x width x height measurements for the Tech21 case?
The dimensions I find listed online (125x60x10mm) are impossible since they make the case out to be smaller than the phone.

renxda said:
Can you please provide length x width x height measurements for the Tech21 case?
The dimensions I find listed online (125x60x10mm) are impossible since they make the case out to be smaller than the phone.
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Just did a quick measurement and I got 142x76x12 mm.

kong said:
I don't have a Qi charger yet… planning to order one from AliExpress, but will wait until after the Chinese New Year. If someone with a Qi charger could provide more info it would be great.
Regarding the dust, I believe it depends mostly on your environment. I usually put my phone in the pocket and I work in an office so no dust issues for me :fingers-crossed:
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I also usually keep my phone in my pocket. Usually in jeans. I don't really work in a messy environment. I even clean out all lint when I put on my jeans. So weird.

After many more days of usage, I finally understand what @PsychDrummer means.
In summary, the Supcase attracts a lot more dust than the Tech21. Especially on the screen edges and speaker holes. I had to use a brush to clean it out every other day.
I'm not sure why, but I couldn't stand using the Supcase more than a few days, then I had to switch back to the Tech21. It just feels right for me over those two cases

kong said:
After many more days of usage, I finally understand what @PsychDrummer means.
In summary, the Supcase attracts a lot more dust than the Tech21. Especially on the screen edges and speaker holes. I had to use a brush to clean it out every other day.
I'm not sure why, but I couldn't stand using the Supcase more than a few days, then I had to switch back to the Tech21. It just feels right for me over those two cases
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I'm glad you got what I meant. The dust on the very edge of the screen is the most annoying for me, and it's very difficult to clean. It's so strange too since my Slim Armor case covers it up so I have no idea how it gets in there. So with the Tech21 case it doesn't seem to happen?

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I'm glad you got what I meant. The dust on the very edge of the screen is the most annoying for me, and it's very difficult to clean. It's so strange too since my Slim Armor case covers it up so I have no idea how it gets in there. So with the Tech21 case it doesn't seem to happen?
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Just took the Tech21 off yesterday to clean up the phone and found that it did collect some dust, but a lot less than the Supcase so I guess it should also collect less dust than the Spigen Slim Armor :fingers-crossed:

I just got a used tech 21 case from ebay and have to agree with all your comparisons. My slim armor is definitely heavier. My n5 came with a rinke case which is basically the same as the supcase and I don't like it at all. I like my slim armor but the tech 21 is what I'm going to keep on the phone. It's lighter, seems like it'll protect as well as the slim armor, and I just really like the looks better than either of the other 2.

Review: Incipio NGP (TPU) case

Incipio NGP case for the Moto G
Cost: $19.95 ($16.95 with a coupon for me) free shipping from the Incipio website.
Description: Incipio's version of TPU, it's a case that covers the sides & back of the Moto G along with a small lip on the front of the phone to elevate the screen if faced downward. A nice feature of this particular TPU case is that the buttons (power & volume keys) are also covered with minimal interference from the TPU material.
My thoughts: For a $20 case, which is approaching the price of the likes of more robust hybrid (polycarbonate/silicone or PC/TPU) cases like the Otterbox, as well as equaling the cost of Moto's own Grip Shell accessory, I was expecting a lot out of this case.
I got the black color TPU case for two reasons: I prefer neutral colors for my cases, and secondly, TPU has a notorious reputation for yellowing as it ages. I'm hoping that this case, which is still slightly translucent, will conceal the yellowing process more since it's a dark neutral color. We'll see how it holds up -- normally when I have a TPU case, I don't mind replacing it every 5-6 months or so since they're usually so cheap ($5-10) but this one is at a higher price point than other TPU cases so I want it to hold up longer.
In terms of fit, there's nothing to complain about. The TPU is very flexible (a little less stiff than I'd like to see, but doesn't have the "rubbery" feel of cheaper TPU or silicone cases) and everything aligns perfectly with no gaps. The "NGP" material itself which Incipio claims is better than your average TPU has a very nice texture and premium feel. It's a very subtle "grainy" feel when you run your fingers over the surface --- smooth and hard but not slippery as you'd think of a TPU case because of the subtle grain. I don't know if the sparkly mica-like particles in the NGP material are what gives it that texture, but it definitely gives the case a more solid grip than what I'm used to in other TPU cases.
Neither the headphone port nor the microUSB port are covered --- the cutaways in the case do not interfere with cables. There is a decent distance in case thickness for the back camera/speaker/flash to be protected from any table debris, and similarly the lip of the front of the case gives the screen clearance. The case lip fits snugly around the front of the case without any gapping.
Now, normally with a cheap TPU case I would not complain about manufacturing quality beyond any fit issues. However, for a premium TPU case, I'm disappointed to find very obvious seam lines all around the case. You will notice them in the closeup photos below of the ports (lines in the center part of the case as well as some flash (leftover seams/bits from manufacturing process)) around the ports. That's a bit sloppy for a case that is marketed as a step up from your normal ebay TPU case from overseas. It's more of an aesthetic issue than anything else, but like I said my expectation of this case is higher due to its bigger price.
The thickness of the TPU seems adequate for decent protection, i.e. dropping short distances on softer surfaces like carpet, etc. If you want maximum drop protection for your case, you would probably want to look at a Trident or Otterbox especially since they really aren't that much more expensive.
Conclusion:
I would say that it's a OK purchase but I'm not super thrilled about it --- I think the Fosmon Hybo Snap was a better deal at less than half the cost and you'd probably be just as happy with a Cruzerlite TPU case ($10-12) as this one, unless you dislike the smoother feel of those cases. Unless, of course, you must have button covers in which case this is one of the few TPU cases where the covered buttons are actually the same or slightly less sensitive than without the cover --- it's my favorite feature of the case.
I do like the feel of the NGP material and so far it seems to collect less dust than most TPU or silicone cases, I'm just not sure it's worth the extra cost.
If you want a case with minimal bulk but still protect the corners of the case, this will do for you. However, you may want to consider other similar TPU cases that are half or less of the cost of this one.
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^ That's not dust, that's the sparkly bits in the NGP material. It looks pretty nice in the light, sort of like the mica/metallic paint jobs some cars have.
^ Note the presence of very obvious seam lines (that you can also feel when touching it) :|

How's the Fosmon one? Does it come with a built in Screen protector and is it TPU on the bottom? Thinking of getting it.

angomy said:
If you want a case with minimal bulk but still protect the corners of the case, this will do for you. However, you may want to consider other similar TPU cases that are half or less of the cost of this one.
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I agree. I'd rather get one of the Cruzerlite cases for less money. But then again, I'm a fan of 2 piece cases that offer more protection. Btw, great review.

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How's the Fosmon one? Does it come with a built in Screen protector and is it TPU on the bottom? Thinking of getting it.
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I like the Fosmon case especially at the price point (under $10). It's the case I use most frequently when I go out. It does come with a built-in protector that was OK --- I already have a screen protector on my phone which I didn't want to remove since I swap out cases so often, so some of the edge sensitivity issues I was seeing may not be an issue for you. I felt that the built-in protector was a bit cheap.. it's thick but I could see faint scratches in it from being cleaned (when tilted in the light, not obvious whilst using the phone). I'm used to the more responsive wet-apply / static-apply on-screen protectors, but if you prefer built-in protectors you may be satisfied with this one's responsiveness.
It's an inner ring of TPU (sort of like the Moto Grip Shell "rubber ring", except thicker & imho more protection) that snaps onto a polycarbonate back similar to the original Moto back. The corners (so top, sides, bottom of phone) are half thick TPU and half thinner TPU covered by the polycarbonate back. The back of the phone case is only polycarbonate.
The Incipio I'm using mostly at home since I still want drop protection / be able to have it sitting on surfaces without getting the camera or screen scratched --- since I use wired headphones for calls at home it's the more convenient case for this situation over the Fosmon since I don't have to flip back a headphone cover to use it.
I did a review on the Fosmon case here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643755

angomy said:
I like the Fosmon case especially at the price point (under $10). It's the case I use most frequently when I go out. It does come with a built-in protector that was OK --- I already have a screen protector on my phone which I didn't want to remove since I swap out cases so often, so some of the edge sensitivity issues I was seeing may not be an issue for you. I felt that the built-in protector was a bit cheap.. it's thick but I could see faint scratches in it from being cleaned (when tilted in the light, not obvious whilst using the phone). I'm used to the more responsive wet-apply / static-apply on-screen protectors, but if you prefer built-in protectors you may be satisfied with this one's responsiveness.
It's an inner ring of TPU (sort of like the Moto Grip Shell "rubber ring", except thicker & imho more protection) that snaps onto a polycarbonate back similar to the original Moto back. The corners (so top, sides, bottom of phone) are half thick TPU and half thinner TPU covered by the polycarbonate back. The back of the phone case is only polycarbonate.
The Incipio I'm using mostly at home since I still want drop protection / be able to have it sitting on surfaces without getting the camera or screen scratched --- since I use wired headphones for calls at home it's the more convenient case for this situation over the Fosmon since I don't have to flip back a headphone cover to use it.
I did a review on the Fosmon case here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643755
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Eh, it looks pretty good, but i went ahead with the Fosmon DURA-FROST Series Flexible TPU. Would have been better if the back was TPU instead of the back. btw Nice review

[REVIEW] Spigen Neo Hybrid Case + Spigen screen protector crystal

Disclaimer: I DID NOT received this product for free or was given any discount nor the seller/manufacturer knows about this review before posting. I bought it with my own money.
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Since I upgraded my phone to HTC10, it was time to buy some new gadgets and the case and screen protector were on top of my list.
I bought Spigen NeoHybrid (SatinSilver) case about 3 weeks ago along with the 3pack of Spigen Crystal screen protector.
HTC 10 Screen Protector Crystal by Spigen
Lets start with the screen protector first.
It comes in a nice package with anti dust stickers, Zeiss wet screen wiper and also positioning stickers. In the package you will find 3 pieces of the film. I payed about 10USD for it.
My first aplication was unsuccessful but I gained some experience, leveled up, changed armor and sword and oh wait...
And second try was a lot better. Positioning stickers help a lot since the screen protector is perfectly cut for the front but to align it perfectly it should almost touch the upper edge of the fingerprint reader which I did not like and I left a little margin which you will see on the photos. The film does not cover entire screen leaving little margin around screen for the curved edge of the glass. I think it could be a bit wider but I do not know if it would affect aplication by the end user. I think I would be very fine with it being a little taller and wider.
The screen is very clear and very hard to see once aplied. It is unfortunately very soft and thin - using your fingers and nails leave little "rivers" or traces which are visible only on very steep angle to the light. They are not visible from the front, you need to angle the screen to see them properly. Also you can permanently mark the film with your nail, often where the buttons are.(like GooglePlay store top left menu for example).
At first I was very concerned and a bit mad just knowing it is there but after one day when you do not see it and that it is only 10USB/3pcs film I stopped bothering. I looked at my previous phone which has a quite hard film and it look like scratched with a chainsaw so no point in whining really.
Overall I am satisfied but nothing fancy and If I had an opportunity to try other 3pack of film I would do it just for comparison.
HTC 10 Case Neo Hybrid (SatinSilver)
I bought for ~20USD the first version of the case which had cutouts on the top for scrapped IR blaster which was considered by the HTC and did not make it to the final design. Last week I contacted Spigen about updated case and they told me they will send me new one for free. Shipping was also very fast from USA to Europe. I was very glad and happy about, the support was very proffessional and they care about their customers base. Very good job Spigen. Kep it up!
You will find photos of both cases and the end of the review.
Neo Hybrid is my second case from Spigen overall. I have also NeoHybrid Gunmetal (or blue as I call it) for Iphone6+ which is quite more slimmer than case for HTC10.
HTC10 version has bigger and more edged frame and it feels more sturdy. At first I was sceptic for the chosen color - Satin Silver was really bright and eye catching which I wanted to avoid but after spending weeks with it I think it is the best color option for black HTC10. The silver frame looks gorgeous and adds a character to the entire design. Gunmetal or Black frame would be very stealth, way too much for me. Silver frame really follows the chamfered edge design of the phone making it more uniqe and eye catching.
Case front edges stick out a bit protecting the screen, maybe a bit too much for me but nothing really to whine about. It could affect you fingerprint scans though if you slightly put your finger on the case front edge. Rear is very well protected and the lens glass and LEDs are protected well enough. Also no problem with taking pictures but I do not personaly take any photos other that work stuff and "memos" so I can not say if the flash is affected. In the field or on a trip I am using my DSLR for photos, not a fan of taking pictures with my phone.
Case quality is very good. The design quality and frame fitting to the inner TPU/rubber case is nearly perfect. On the photos you will see the the top left corner on the rear does not completely flush with each other. It is present on the both cases off and on the phone.
Rubberised inne case is very nice to touch and the texture add to the grip. What I did not like very much is the lack of textured Power button. In my opinion it is a must to follow the original design of the HTC10 and for some people it might be a little confusing since all buttons are the same size and have almost same spacing between them. They do not stick out very much from the case.
As for the plastic frame grip, it could be a little slippy. I would like to see it textured just on the side edge around the case. Something like on the back would be very nice for grip and would feel the phone much more secure in my hands.
But overall design and looks are one of my favorites and Neo Hybrid for HTC10 nails the design very well. Same model for Iphone does not come even close. Over all I am very happy about it. Even more happy with Spigen support who sent me updated version of the case.
If anybody is looking for a nice looking case which is well built I could definitely recommend Neo Hybrid from Spigen.
What I liked:
- nice design, high quality case
- protects front and the rear glass on flat surfaces
- good price for such a product, Spigen customer support
What I disliked:
- lack of textured Power button, SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED!
- plastic frame could be slippy
- front case edges a little to tall for my preference, could be a bit slimmer

Nice review thnx
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I can also vouch for the screen protector and agree with your comments. Hard to beat a 3 pack for 10 bucks. I also got the spigen "Rugged" one piece slip on style case and I am loving it. It looks just barely thinner than this case. One thing I'm slightly conscious of is scratching the sides of the metal body. My note 4 has a nice metal frame which is unfortunately scratched to hell from a similar style case.

guys, anyone has this case?
can i only use the tpu piece? or it will fall off?\
thanks

cobrax2 said:
guys, anyone has this case?
can i only use the tpu piece? or it will fall off?\
thanks
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Only using the TPU piece will cause it to feel flimsy and not secure.

hmm, yeah i was afraid of that