I like the idea of the invisibile shield product (www.invisibleshield.com). And wanted some feedback from those who have used it.
I assume that the shield covers the full screen as well, so that you do not need a separate plastic cover to protect your screen (?)
Given this is the case, how responsive is the touch screen with the invisible shield on? How badly is the sensitivity reduced both:
1) With the stylus
2) With your finger (for using TouchFlo, etc...).
It looks like a nice addition to any case/clip/holster combination as everyone will have it out of their case at somepoint. It offers additional protection and is so think that it probably won't interfere with any other solution.
Please let me know...
thx
I recently bought this and i feel it protects my kaiser well. The fullbody covers the back, side, and front (including the screen). I throw it in my bag/pocket without worrying whether it'll get scratched.
However, the overall feel does change, it seems thick and sticky at times. I can still navigate with the stylus and finger w/out a problem though so I think i will keep using it.
You may also want to read this post too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=353394
I used the invisibleshield on my wizard and bought an overlay plus shield on the kaiser. From the two, I would rather go with the overlay plus because of the feel. It slides a lot eaiser with the stylus. It protects pretty well, not as well as invisible shield, but I rather go with feel then protection, my personal preference.
Good things about invisible shield, gives you confidence that your shield is safe. The bad part, it does get pretty sticky and loses feel after couple months. Stylus still works fine, but takes some getting use to. People who buy it adapt to it, and tend to love the product.
Does the invisible shield have a separate piece that protects the screen apart from the full body?
By this I mean can I buy the Invisible Shield and install all of it EXCEPT the screen protection? And then get a Martin Fields or someother for the screen?
thx
I hate them with a passion !! while their advertised video shown an iPhone to be covered 100% due to device being just a square block ( easier )
their measurement ( or the lack of it ) doesn't even come close to qualify as a full body kit ... I would said maybe 60% of it ... and of that 60% ... they can't even do it right !!!
see this thread for indept discussions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=333707
and a few of mine: & others that feel the same way !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1654353&postcount=62
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1615274&postcount=44
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1673266&postcount=70
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1681411&postcount=73
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1681956&postcount=75
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1691612&postcount=82
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1880067&postcount=98
and so on ... review that whole thread !!!
Think I will pass on it, after seeing the comments.
Well, I must say that I have to agree with the naysayers on this one.
I purchased an Invisible Shield for 50% (about $13). I found the following negatives after applying it to my Tilt:
1) Overlapping pieces and not precise cut: The side pieces overlapped with the top by about 1/4 of an inch. In addition, some of the cut outs on the back piece were very slightly off causing me to have to position it in such a way that it came too close to the edges of the devices, running the risk of peeling off.
2) Didn't cover enough of the unit: I wasn't planning on using the screen shield, as I went with a Martin Fields instead. So, there was very little of the device covered. The entire back was covered, which was nice, but I didn't feel the side edges were covered well enough, especially as these are the areas that can get scuffed and scratched if dropped. I was almost willing to keep it just for the back piece as it protected the back while it was face down in my holster. However point 3 below is why i didn't...
3) Messy look: I purchased the shield to keep it looking new. However, once applied you could see various imperfections in the shield (especially on the large back piece). Granted, this is the result of my installation... BUT unless you have a clean room with 0% dust particles in the air you aren't going to get a clean smooth look. I washed my hands, prepped the device (cloth and air blower can) and was very careful and still didn't like the look.
To the company's credit, it was easy to get an RMA, and it will only cost me the price of a stamp to send it back for my refund.
I'm going with a Seido rubberized case and holster!
Have been using this case with my Fuze for a couple of weeks now, and depending upon one's Preferences it could range anywhere from the Best Thing Going to a Total Waste.
I will put it somewhere in the middle: the case shows some Brilliant Ideas, which (Alas!) have either been Poorly Executed or simply Not Well Thought Out - although, again, personal preference may determine how you choose between the two!
Purchase was made through an E-bay Store:
http://stores.ebay.com/Accessories-Pro-shop
The case is also available from an outfit called "Xell" - and there does seem to be a connection between Xell and "Accessories-Pro-shop."
Thumbs Up:
1) Seems to be well made, with good stitching, a nice feel (and Appearance!) to the leather, and a good magnetic clasp.
2) Holds the Fuze securely WITHOUT putting a sheet of plastic over the keyboard.
3) Allows access to all controls - including sliding keyboard & rear camera lens - without having to remove the Fuze from the case.
Thumbs Sideways: Things that some people might like, but which lead to problems:
1) Built in holders for MicroSD cards (2) and SIM card (1).
2) Small "Paper Pocket" for storing bits of paper
3) Pouch to carry extra stylus
4) Built in Stand to hold device at angle while resting on desktop.
Thumbs Down:
1) The Paper Pocket is too small to carry a Credit Card - and too tight to permit easy access.
2) The holders for the SD/SIM Cards press up against the screen when the case is closed - and can (DID) cause unintended commands to be issued - specifically, either CUTTING OFF phone calls, or UNINTENTIONALLY DIALING phone calls. The former is due to the placement & height of the SIM card carrier, while the latter is due to the placement & height of a Leather Flap that covers the card holders (protects screen from metal card holders, and looks prettier).
3) The Stylus pouch causes the "grip" of the stylus to rest against one of the tabs that secures the Fuze in place, and thus prevents the back (end binding) of the case from sitting tightly against the Fuze.
4) All of these Features combine to produce a package that ranges from 1.25" to nearly 1.5" thick (at the highest point of the metallic clasp), and makes for a Significant Brick in one's pocket.
This is strictly an In Your Pocket (or Bag) case: there is no Belt Clasp. Considered this an ADVANTAGE when ordering the case - however, due to the WIDTH of the case-with-Fuze, there are time when a Belt Clasp might be welcomed.
After having several calls DISCONNECTED, I removed the card holders. This also had the effect of making the case slightly less bulky, as that flap now sat closer to the screen.
However, this produced a situation where the Leather Flap for the card holders was now able to cause a REDIAL as the top stitching that held it in place now pressed up against the screen.
Removing the leather flap eliminated that problem, AND permits the outer flap to rest tightly against the screen, thus eliminating the GAPS (that can be seen in the photos that I HOPE to figure out how to attach to this message!).
Alas, the end binding was cut to allow the additional thickness (of the items we have just removed), so now the outer flap of the case tends to slide back and forth across the face of the Fuze whenever the case is grasped / manipulated in certain ways (but not always).
It turns out that putting the extra Stylus into the pouch in the case prevents most of this sliding action, but does not permit the flap to come out to the same distance as its opposite number.... Am thinking about putting a small felt 'bumper' where the pouch is, although wonder whether it will adhere to the leather... (Or perhaps put something INSIDE the stylus pouch.)
As noted above, will ATTEMPT to post some pictures of the case. If that works, will also post another message with pix of the Bytech case originally purchased & a couple of Post Surgery pix of the Capdase....
A few extra photos of the Capdase Leather Case, showing
the "Paper Pocket" location,
the amount of space taken up by the device carrying clasp and its attachment to the leather case,
post-minor surgery, with the card holders removed (have not taken a picture with the leather flap out of the way, but that should be easy enough to imagine)
the height of the SIM holder: 2 pennies high, which doesn't seem like a lot, but was evidently sufficient to activate the "End Call" touch-screen button...
Finally, here are a few pictures of the Capdase Bifold along with the Bytech Slip Case that we originally purchased.
The Bytech looks OK, especially in some of the pictures, but in Real Life the Capdase has a much richer look AND feel. On the other hand, the Bytech cost around $6 (box is marked $12.99, but would have felt ripped-off at that price!), as opposed to something like $25 for the Capdase (including S&H).
The Bytech has a large Belt Clip. This is sturdy, but can neither be adjusted nor removed. It also results in both cases being nearly the same height (or Depth, depending upon perspective).
Note that the Bytech allows the Fuze to protrude slightly from either end, holding the device in place with a couple of tabs that are each stretch-fabric secured at one of their ends: struck me as a probable failure point, given enough usage.
There is also a small RIDGE inside of the Bytech that tended to interfere with one end of the Fuze's screen protector (that was not, admittedly, perfectly flat), and resulted in lifting that corner (lower right) on several occasions. That corner of the screen protector is now CUT at an angle as a result of this interference.
The interior of the Bytech is some sort of flocked material that feels surprisingly rough to the touch.
Did like the FULL flap on the Bytech. It is secured by 2 magnets and allows the case to lie flat when laid on a table.
The Bytech is model "WEST107-SMALL Black Case Nokia N95," but the box is also marked "Fits most small size phones."
Nice job on the comparison. Thx
scottwood2 said:
Nice job on the comparison. Thx
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You're welcome. Tried to think about what I would appreciate reading / seeing in a "mini-review."
The Capdase case really LOOKS nice, feels like a quality piece, and like the fact that there is NO PLASTIC over the keyboard - but it is certainly not a perfect design: either the top flap sits too tightly upon the screen (as case is delivered), OR it flops about a bit too much (post "surgery").
Am thinking seriously about ordering one of the thinner 'snap-on' cases (if able to determine which ones are actually "thinner") and just using the TOP portion of the snap-on case, partially in hopes it would "fill out" the Fuze, but MAINLY hoping it would serve as a 'buffer' between the Fuze screen and the front of the Capdase case (or whatever similar case may be found in the future).
Great fun!
I'm one that ALWAYS applies a full coverage TPU style case and a screen protector on my phones, immediately after unboxing them, in order to preserve their pristine condition for future resale value, as well as my own OCD tendencies. The good news, for people like me, is that there are already tempered glass screen protector options available for the phone (example). However, it's very clear that this phone was purposely designed with the intent that its users will not use a case. While I appreciate that the phone is more damage resistant with a titanium build and ceramic backing (rather than gorilla glass), it's still not truly damage proof. Because of this, I couldn't bring myself to use the phone without a case on a daily basis. So I'm already looking at how a full coverage case would work and I just don't see how it would be feasible.
The two reasons why a full coverage case wouldn't seem to work are:
1) The two docking pins in the back required for the accessories and the wireless charging dock. A worthwhile protective case would make this feature unusable.
2) The earpiece is pushed to the very top lip of the phone making it next to impossible for a full coverage case to protect the top edge without interfering with the ear piece.
I know the industry is pushing hard for a bezel-less future, but many people still want to protect their devices, especially after shelling out $700+, without losing out on advertised functionality. So now I'm curious to hear what other's think about this. I'm sure I'm not the first person to take this stuff into consideration.
I agree, I know the phone is made to be without a case but I always add a case to my devices. Not only does it help against any damage but it adds grip
Avoiding the ear piece would be trivial. Either leave the spot empty enough to hear or perforate the covering in that location. They could even incorporate something like what the lifeproof cases do and use a special fabric to cover the ear piece.
As far as the pogo pins. Depending on the thickness of the case and the actual distance needed to use the wireless USB they could just toss in some conductive extenders for the pogo pins, and make sure the case mimics the body design enough so that accessories fit. Oh and toss in a magnet to hold the accessory.n
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I'm hoping for a bumper. I'm going to use a screen protector.
I'm generally pretty picky about both having a case and what that case is like. I want it to be good quality, fairly thin and I prefer if it has a steel kickstand. Andy Rubin and company got so in love with the idea of creating a phone that "doesn't need a case" that they completely failed to work with phone case makers for the PH-1. Yes the PH-1 is built like a tank -- and they should have taken a page from LG's book and gotten it tested and MIL-STD-180G certified. It's lack of waterproof and MIL certification leaves you just hoping and praying that Andy Rubin knows what he's talking about when he says the PH-1 is super durable. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. The only way to know for sure is to break one on purpose and see how hard it was to do. Mine certainly feels sturdier than an LG-V20. And just like every other phone around today, it's slippery. Don't care if the PH-1 is a tad less slippery. It's slippery and it's dense and heavier that it looks. This makes the PH-1 and gravity great friends. Give me something to grip or I'm going to drop this thing hundreds of times in the next year. Don't care how durable your phone is, it's not going to hold up against that kind of abuse. And if I want a credit card sleeve or a kickstand, the religion of "doesn't need a case!" does nothing for me.
After a week mine already has a ton of little scratches so it definitely needs a case. . I baby the hell out of it too and its still scratched.
I'm using a sopiguard skin from amazon. i'ts pretty darn accurate in fitting and had no issues so far!
https://www.amazon.com/SopiGuard-Es..._rd_w=bePkv&pd_rd_wg=2DRTi&ref_=pd_gwm_simh_0
In the reddit ama they said they were working with case makers and posted one example. So presumably these will become available with time.
My reviews of four cases after using each over the last 3 days. Not real extensive use, but enough to figure out what's good and bad about each, and how I feel about them. None of them are my "ideal" case, so I'll undoubtedly be trying more and adding more reviews to this thread.
X-dorna Defense Lux (“Cabon Fiber”)
First Impressions: This case has a lot of good reviews (on other phones) online, so I thought I’d give it a shot. I’m not sure how I feel about it. The case material is very hard and stiff, with no soft padding at all. It seems to me it will transfer the energy from an impact right into the phone. There’s a reason football helmets, motorcycle riding jackets, and pretty much every other impact protection have a compressible liner: compressing that material absorbs energy that would otherwise go through to the head / body / whatever.
OTOH, the box says it’s “certified to survive a 10’ drop onto concrete. But what does that mean. Does the case survive a 10’ drop? How about the phone? Does it survive with no damage at all, or does minor damage that doesn't affect function count as "survived"? No details are provided. It also “exceeds mil-std-810G.” Which doesn’t mean as much as you might think: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/phone-cases-military-drop-test-standards/
The truth is that none of these claims by manufacturers amount to much, because they're all self tested, and no details are provided.
The aluminum band seems to be more for style than function, because it doesn’t actually cover the parts of the case most likely to see an impact: the corners and edges.
Oh, and I put “Carbon Fiber” in quotes in the title because it’s really not a very good imitation of CF. It looks like exactly what is is: molded plastic.
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https://xdorialife.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-case-defense-lux?variant=360800059408
In use review: Disappointing. On the positive side, it has significant raised edges on the top and bottom to keep the screen safe when you set the phone face down. But that’s about it.
I’m still not convinced it offers as much protection as many less expensive cases. It’s also bulky, adding quite a bit to both the width and thickness of the phone. In fact, it’s by far the thickest of the cases I’ve tried so far. The added thickness makes it harder to get my fingers on the FPS in back, and I got some read errors with this case, and not any of the others. I have fairly small hands, and really feel the added bulk. The edges of the case contain sharp angles, rather than the rounded forms of most cases, and I found them pretty uncomfortable. The button action is pretty good, but stiffer than the other cases tested here. I’m going to see if I can send this one back.
Spigen Ultra Hybird
First Impressions: I had a similar case for my S7 Edge made by Ulack, which was one of my favorites. A hard, clear polycarbonate back surrounded by an impact absorbing TPU bumper, with addition corner protection in the form of "air bubbles" between the TPU and the phone. But the Spigen is disappointing in comparison, in multiple ways.
The Ulak case had raised “feet” in the corners of the back, which kept the polycarb off of whatever surface you laid it down on . The Spigen doesn’t. Put the phone down, and it’s going onto that clear plastic back. I suspect it going to get all scratched up very quickly. And even before putting it on a phone, the clear plastic back shows huge amounts of rainbow effect. Not impressed so far.
https://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-case-ultra-hybrid?variant=570814824449
In use review: A mixed bag. The case looks nice, and the clear back shows off the phone, especially if you got something other than black. It’s narrower than the Caseology Parallax, so it’s easier for me to hold, but probably offers a little less impact protection as a result. It’s got raised edges at top and bottom for when you set the phone face down. They’re not as tall as on the X-doria or the Caseology, but should be good enough as long as you’re not setting the phone down on rough finished concrete. The button action is typical Spigen – very good. Oddly, the volume buttons are harder to press than the power button, but that’s not a real issue. My only real objection to this case is, as I mentioned in first impressions, that the clear back is going to end up getting scratched up pretty quickly, unless you always set your phone face down. The rainbows I saw with the case off the phone aren't visible when it's installed on a black phone, but I can't say whether they will be on a lighter one. Oh, and the back of this case is as much a fingerprint magnet as the bare phone.
Caseology Parallax
First Impressions: Similar to the better known Spigen neo-hybrid. Black TPU with a semi-rigid plastic band around the edge. In theory the plastic band should help distribute the force of an impact over a greater area, reducing the forces acting on the phone (like the hard shell of a motorcycle helmet). In reality, the band is so thin I’m not sure it makes much difference. But it certainly won’t hurt anything. The TPU isn’t as soft as some, but it’s certainly not as hard as the X-doria case. Probably a good compromise. The sides are thicker than some cases I’ve looked at, which is a good thing, but there doesn’t seem to be any extra corner protection. The box says it’s been “drop tested 26 times,” but without more data that’s meaningless. From how high? Onto how hard a surface? Did the phone suffer any damage in those drops? They don’t say.
The Caseology has one feature which none of the other cases offer. It has a sloping section below the FPS to, I guess, guide your finger to the sensor. I suspect this will reduce the likelihood of hitting the camera lens instead of the FPS.
https://www.caseologycases.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-parallax-case
In use review: I like this case quite a bit. The TPU is a little thicker than the Spigen, which may translate into a bit better impact resistance. The tradeoff is that, if you have small hands, it’s a little harder to hold one-handed. The sides of the case are a little taller than the other cases, which may offer better protection if the phone lands on one side. They don’t interfere with the edge functions, either. Like the other cases, it has a raised top and bottom edge to keep the screen off whatever surface you set the phone down on. The button action is very good – every bit as good as the Spigen. This case, and the Ringke, have the opening for the flash and HR sensor in a separate little window from the cutout for the lenses and flash. That may help keep your fingerprints off the lenses. The slope to the FPS that I mentioned above, as it turns out, doesn’t help at all. I end up putting my finger on the slope, instead of the FPS, and then have to slide it up. The shorter cutouts on the Spigen and Ringke are better. But I could easily live with this case as a daily driver.
Ringke Onyx
First Impressions: Your basic “little black dress” of a case. Plain TPU, thinner and softer than the Caseology. But it’s very nice looking. I like the brushed metal look of the back. Should offer about as much protection as other inexpensive TPU cases without adding very much bulk to the phone.
https://www.ringkestore.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-ringke-onyx?variant=6366033739803
In use review: It’s fine. If you value a case that doesn’t add bulk, this will do the job. The button action is the best of the four. It feels almost like you have no case on at all. Like the Parallax, it has a separate window for the flash and HR sensor, and the cutout makes the FPS easy to find and reach.
Conclusions: The X-Doria is a non-starter for me. Just too bulky for the protection it seems to offer, and uncomfortable to boot. The other three are all acceptable, depending on what you’re looking for. I like the look and feel of the Ringke Onyx the best, but it seems to offer the least protection. The Parallax probably offers the best compromise between bulk and protection, but the FPS opening is makes using the FPS more awkward than it needs to be. Finally, if you want to show off the back of your phone, the Ultra Hybrid seems fine, other than the issue of scratches. I probably wouldn’t choose it for a black phone, though.
Hope you find this useful.
Here's one more, and I have another Ringke case on order.
”Luxury” Ultra-Thin…..Hard Back Case
First Impressions: These are available in multiple colors, from multiple sellers on ebay. You can pay as much as $7 or $8 from a US seller, or as little as $3.50 from China. Shipping included. These must cost pennies to make. These are about as close to no case at all as you can get. It’s very thin, hard, and has no cushioning at all. If you drop your phone, all the impact forces are going to be transmitted right through to the glass. It has virtually no lip at the top and bottom to protect the screen if you put your phone face down. It might make more sense to consider this a very thick skin than an actual case.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Ul...ar=512214969629&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
In use review:. The button action is great, however. You don’t really realize you’re using a case. Minimal protection (and that’s being charitable) from anything but scratches on the back and sides. And it’s a little bit slippery. That said, I find myself strangely attracted to it. It really does look nice, I love the button action, and that it adds no virtually no bulk to the phone. And it’s dirt cheap. If your goal is to protect your phone from scratches, you could do a lot worse than this.
And it’s so cheap you could by 3 or 4 of them. Some have silver tops and bottoms, some gold, but you could mix and match to get, say, a blue case with silver ends, or a silver case with gold ends (perfect for Christmas, eh?).
Ringke "Wave" Case
First Impressions: I really like the Ringke Onyx case I've been using, so I thought I'd take a chance on another of theirs. From the photos on the web site, the "Wave" case looked really interesting. A TPU inner case with a hard polycarbonate surround that also covers part of the back, and an interesting wave pattern molded into both the TPU and PC shell that gives it some visual interest. I got the one they call "Metallic Chrome," but neither the name nor the pictures really tell you what it looks like. The polycarbonate is a shiny, lightly textured metallic gray that is lighter than it appears in the photos. I think it's very nice looking, and breaks up the all black look without being too flashy.
https://ringkestore.com/collection...xy-s9-plus-ringke-wave?variant=6452285734939
In use review:. The button action is very good, although the volume buttons are not quite as light as the power button, or as the buttons on the Onyx case. But they're fine, not something I would complain about. The TPU is a little firmer than some TPU cases, and the PC shell adds still more stiffness. Your guess is as good as mine as to whether a softer TPU offerz more or less protection than a harder one, and whether the PC shell really adds much, but I'd say this is as protective as any other case that doesn't add a lot of bulk. The PC around the sides is slightly slippery compared to the all TPU Onyx, but I have no problem gripping it or picking it up off a table, and I'm not worried about dropping the phone. This case does have thicker TPU around the edges than the Onyx does. The case is about as wide as the Caseology I reviewed above. That makes it less comfortable for me to hold than the Onyx, but probably more protective. It has significant raised lips at the top and bottom to protect the screen if you set the phone face down.
The wave pattern on the back not only looks nice, it actually helps me hold the phone in certain ways. If I hold the phone in my right hand, with my little finger under the bottom edge, my index finger naturally rests in one of the depressions in the back, providing a nice secure feeling when using the phone one-handed. It's definitely a keeper. I'll probably use the Onyx as my day to day case, because it's more comfortable for me to hold, and this one when I want a little bit more protection, or a little bit more style.
Ringke Fusion Case
First Impressions: I really like the other two Ringke cases I've been using, so when Ringke sent me an email with a discount code that got me this case for $4, I figured I'd take a chance. This is similar to the Spigen Ultra Hybrid, with a TPU surround and a hard, clear polycarbonate back. Unlike the Spigen, this one has raised corners on the back that will keep the rear surface off whatever you set it down on, which should help minimize scratches. It even came with the lanyard included i that $4 price. Hard to beat that deal.
https://www.ringkestore.com/collec...-s9-plus-ringke-fusion?variant=6366003167259
In use review:. I think that if I had a color other than black, this might be my daily driver. It's narrower than the Ringke Wave or Spigen Ultra Hybrid, about the same as the Ringke Onyx. That probably trades off some protection for more comfort, so you pays your money and takes your chances. The button action is excellent, just like on the Onyx. Like the other Ringke cases, it has nice lips top and bottom to protect the screen if you put it face down.
Conclusion:
I'm really impressed with the Ringke cases. Especially given the excellent pricing. They're well made, seem to offer reasonable protection, and they look good. They all have good button action, raised lips to protect the screen, and the Fusion has raised corners on the back to help keep scratches off the polycarbonate.
I'm using the Ringke Onyx normally. It trades off a bit of protection for a narrower case, which is one I'm willing to make. If I wanted more protection, I'd choose the Ringke Wave. And if I had a blue or lavender phone, the Ringke Fusion.
New reviews added.
”iPulse Leather Wallet Case
TL;DR: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one.
Background: I really like leather accessories (wallets, key cases, attache cases, etc.) I like the look, the texture, the feel, even the smell. High quality leather made into high quality products just exudes a sense of quality and style than few other things do. And definitely more style than plastic phone cases, no matter how well made those plastic ones are made. Since received my S9+, I’ve been looking for a leather case, but wasn’t considering a wallet style case. I wanted a slim case that covered the back, like most of the plastic ones, but made out of nice quality leather. Unfortunately, no one makes one. The closest I found is “Vegan leather.” Not only is that an oxymoron, “Vegan leather” is a just a fancy name for leather-grained plastic.
But the more I looked at wallet cases, the more I thought combining my phone case and my wallet into one unit would work. So after looking at a number of different options, I bought this one. How do I like it? I like it a lot, but I’m not sure I’m going to use it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZRZL2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First impressions: This is a REALLY nice case. The leather is soft and supple. It feels great in the hand, looks fantastic and smells wonderful. (No “vegan leather” here.) The stitching is very well done: neat, straight and even. The magnetic clasp is really well designed. It closes firmly, without any user interaction, yet opens easily without any extra effort. The inside pockets are finely made and precisely cut. I’m extremely impressed with the quality of materials, construction, and design. With one caveat.
The phone fits into a plastic (TPU?) shell that’s mounted to the inside of the leather back. Functionally, this is probably a very good design, adding some padding and protection to the phone. And all the cutouts in the shell are precisely made and aligned. It’s just that compared to the quality of the leather it looks cheap. Trade offs. I wouldn’t let this keep my from buying the case, however.
In use impressions: I’ve been using this for about a day and a half. And as nice as this case is, I’m not sure it’s the right case for me, personally. I put my regular wallet in my back pocket, but wouldn’t put my phone there. Sitting on a big screen phone isn’t a good idea, I don’t think. And while the case does fit in my front pants pockets, it’s a tight fit in some of my pants. OTOH, the grip provided by the leather actually makes it easy to get the phone / wallet out of my pocket when it rings. Again, tradeoffs. Using the phone in the case is not as convenient as in a thin, open, TPU style case. It’s much bulkier, and is definitely a two-handed device now.
I’m of two minds about this right now. I really like the look and feel of the case, but I’m not crazy about the extra size. I like combining my wallet into the phone case, but don’t like giving up one-handed use. I’m going to continue using the case for a while and see if my feelings change, either for the better or worse.
My wife, on the other hand, LOVES this case. She carries her phone in her purse, so the extra bulk isn’t a concern for her. And she pretty much always uses her phone with two hands anyway, so that’s not an issue. When she upgrades her current phone, I’m sure I’ll be buying her one of these.
Conclusion: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one. I’m going to urge them to make a nice, non-wallet style case out of the same leather. If they do, I’ll be the first person in line to order.
A few other niceties: The case comes with a 1 year warranty, and a promise to replace it or refund your money if you’re not satisfied. The manufacturer says they donate a part of every sale to UNICEF (but don’t say how much).
I would agree with your assessment about "whether it's for me". I'm just so used to have these two items separate. If a user wants this functionality then this is a quality product I would recommend. I'm 47, there's little chance I'm going to change..
meyerweb said:
”iPulse Leather Wallet Case
TL;DR: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one.
Background: I really like leather accessories (wallets, key cases, attache cases, etc.) I like the look, the texture, the feel, even the smell. High quality leather made into high quality products just exudes a sense of quality and style than few other things do. And definitely more style than plastic phone cases, no matter how well made those plastic ones are made. Since received my S9+, I’ve been looking for a leather case, but wasn’t considering a wallet style case. I wanted a slim case that covered the back, like most of the plastic ones, but made out of nice quality leather. Unfortunately, no one makes one. The closest I found is “Vegan leather.” Not only is that an oxymoron, “Vegan leather” is a just a fancy name for leather-grained plastic.
But the more I looked at wallet cases, the more I thought combining my phone case and my wallet into one unit would work. So after looking at a number of different options, I bought this one. How do I like it? I like it a lot, but I’m not sure I’m going to use it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZRZL2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First impressions: This is a REALLY nice case. The leather is soft and supple. It feels great in the hand, looks fantastic and smells wonderful. (No “vegan leather” here.) The stitching is very well done: neat, straight and even. The magnetic clasp is really well designed. It closes firmly, without any user interaction, yet opens easily without any extra effort. The inside pockets are finely made and precisely cut. I’m extremely impressed with the quality of materials, construction, and design. With one caveat.
The phone fits into a plastic (TPU?) shell that’s mounted to the inside of the leather back. Functionally, this is probably a very good design, adding some padding and protection to the phone. And all the cutouts in the shell are precisely made and aligned. It’s just that compared to the quality of the leather it looks cheap. Trade offs. I wouldn’t let this keep my from buying the case, however.
In use impressions: I’ve been using this for about a day and a half. And as nice as this case is, I’m not sure it’s the right case for me, personally. I put my regular wallet in my back pocket, but wouldn’t put my phone there. Sitting on a big screen phone isn’t a good idea, I don’t think. And while the case does fit in my front pants pockets, it’s a tight fit in some of my pants. OTOH, the grip provided by the leather actually makes it easy to get the phone / wallet out of my pocket when it rings. Again, tradeoffs. Using the phone in the case is not as convenient as in a thin, open, TPU style case. It’s much bulkier, and is definitely a two-handed device now.
I’m of two minds about this right now. I really like the look and feel of the case, but I’m not crazy about the extra size. I like combining my wallet into the phone case, but don’t like giving up one-handed use. I’m going to continue using the case for a while and see if my feelings change, either for the better or worse.
My wife, on the other hand, LOVES this case. She carries her phone in her purse, so the extra bulk isn’t a concern for her. And she pretty much always uses her phone with two hands anyway, so that’s not an issue. When she upgrades her current phone, I’m sure I’ll be buying her one of these.
Conclusion: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one. I’m going to urge them to make a nice, non-wallet style case out of the same leather. If they do, I’ll be the first person in line to order.
A few other niceties: The case comes with a 1 year warranty, and a promise to replace it or refund your money if you’re not satisfied. The manufacturer says they donate a part of every sale to UNICEF (but don’t say how much).
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Something different: "Loopy" case review
"Loopy" Case
Now for something completely different: The “Loopy” case. If you look at the picture, the meaning behind the name is obvious.
I really like my S9 +, but it IS big. Too big for me to comfortably use one-handed. My S7 Edge was borderline, but with the extra height (and slightly greater width) I simply can’t reach everything I need to reach to use it one-handed even some of the time, and I just know that if I try I will, sooner or later, drop the phone and shatter the lovely screen. So enter the Loopy, a case which promises one-handed use AND greater security against drops. Sounds like a great combination. And with a 30 day no questions asked money-back guarantee, what’s to lose other than a few bucks for shipping? (Don't worry, it comes in other colors, too.)
First Impressions: I got the matte black version. Other than the strap, it looks like a $2 Chinese TPU case. Thin, flexible, devoid of any styling touches to try to enhance the look. This is very definitely function over form. Every other case I’ve purchased offers at least a little bit of style: a brushed metal appearance on the back, or fake Carbon Fiber, or something. In terms of protection, the case offers little padding, and there’s no extra cushion in the corners to protect it in a drop. Then again, the point of this case is to prevent drops, so maybe that doesn’t matter? It does have nicely raised edges at top and bottom to keep the screen off of surfaces if you put the phone face down. Which you’ll do a lot with this case.
I don't think they offered the "teak wood" version when I ordered mine. If they had, I would have probably ordered it. At least it doesn't look like a $2 case.
Edit: I contacted Loopy, and they let me swap my black case for the "teak" version at no extra cost other than postage to return the first one. No one would mistake this for real wood, but it does look nicer than the matte black one. The functionality doesn't change, of course.
https://www.loopycases.com/collections/samsung
In use review: Mixed, very mixed. It fits very well, and all the cutouts are precisely aligned and finished. But even $1 Chinese cases get that right, so that doesn’t really mean much. The button action is quite good. Not quite the best I’ve used, but close. Close enough that button action isn’t something you think about at all. The main feature, of course, is the loop, so how does it work? Pretty well, actually, with a few caveats.
It’s easy to put one (or two if you don’t have large hands) fingers in the loop, with your thumb and other fingers wrapped around the sides of the phone. And it definitely feels secure. I think you’d have to work really hard to drop your phone if you’re using this case correctly. And it certainly makes one-handed use more secure. But…..
Even with the loop, the S9 + is still too big for me to hold the phone in one hand and comfortably reach both the status bar and the navigation bar, especially the far icon on the nav bar. So, for me, it’s not completely a one-handed solution, but it’s an improvement. If your hands are bigger than mine, you might not have this problem.
And the loop does have some side effects that I probably should have realized, but didn’t occur to me. You can’t use a wireless charging pad with the case on. The loop holds the phone too far away from the charger. And you can’t lay the phone flat on a desk face up. You can use the loop as sort of a kickstand in landscape format, but it doesn’t really hold the phone at the right angle for that. So it’s not a completely positive experience.
Conclusion: I’m probably going to keep it. It won’t ever be my everyday case, though. It’s interference with wireless charging and inability to lay flat on a table are too annoying. But I can see myself using this when going into “high risk” environments, where the extra security against dropping the phone outweighs the inconvenience. Outdoor events, times when my hands might get slippery, on a boat…..
But the cost really does bother me. Without the strap, this would be a $2 - $4 case from a Chinese seller on ebay. And even many of those cases have more style than this one does. At $35, the profit margin on this must be HUGE. Or Yuuuge!
Finally, be aware that you need to choose a left or right handed version, because the strap is angled to one side or the other, not straight up and down. You can use it with the other hand, but it’s definitely less comfortable.
Would you mind reviewing the speck candyshell case? I had that on my s6 edge and found it invaluable. The rubber grip was super annoying with the phone in pocket but the trade off was that the phone was extremely easy to handle. I feel these curved glass edge screens are practically designed to slip out of the hand and speck candyshell has probably the best grip. They have another with a v shaped grip pattern instead of horizontal, I dont think those work as well.
Superb thread! Thank you.
Good job. Thx
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