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Video Review: Seidio Innocase and Ultimate Screen Guard for HTC Evo 4G. Pictures and

Video Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Avbo78Ml4
Summary
Seidio has long been known as one of the top providers of smartphone accessories.
I received the Ultimate Screen Guard - Crystal Clear, and I must say that it is very similar to my SGP Steinheil Crystal Clear for Moto Droid. Is there a difference? It's hard to say. It does feel like the Seidio protector drags your finger a tiny bit more. I put the protector on in my room. Don't need to do the shower trick if your room is dust-free. The Screen Guard feels like glass, is static cling instead of water+soup application, and doesn't affect image quality. In the future though, I will probably end up going with a Anti-glare/fingerprint screen protector, because fingerprints drive me crazy. Also note that this protector does not have cutouts for the front camera and sensors, unlike Clarivue.
Their main competitors in terms of cases include OtterBox and BodyGlove. OtterBox does not yet have a case announced for the Evo. BodyGlove cases are usually considered inferior to Seidio's, though cheaper. I must say I am VERY satisfied with the Seidio Innocase. I'm even starting to like the purple look! It doesn't add much to the phone, it protects the back camera, and there's so much potential for future accessory compatibility if you stick with Seidio. I loove the rubbery texture, much more than the back of the Evo itself. I often listen to Pandora while driving, and the Evo slides around like crazy on the tray. With the new case's grip, it stays in place and I feel a lot more secure about the Evo. Highly recommend this case!
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What's up with Seidio and women looking upwards?
Ultimate Screen Guard - Crystal Clear
Very simple packaging. Booklet style holds everything.
Evo without screen protector.
Evo with Ultimate Screen Guard - Crystal Clear. No glare reduction.
Comes with 2 protectors, application card, and microfiber cloth.
Huge piece of microfiber cloth!
Comes with instructions on the card.
It's on! Can you see it? Neither can I.
1 millimeter of space left on top. I shouldn't have aimed it flush at the bottom edge of the Evo.
Looking great!
Innocase II Surface
Lots of leftover room in the packaging for such a thin case.
The two halves.
Closer inspection of the inside. Love the feeling of the felt!
Snap it on the Evo.
Kickstand works great! No weight redistribution so the Evo is rock steady.
Top and side cutouts.
Bottom cutouts for mic and ports.
Seidio screen protector + case = safe as can be.
Labbit says hi.
The Making Of
I didn't have a tripod, so I used the next best thing. A trashcan. Rigged with scotch tape.

Oh, thank goodness! I was hoping I wouldn't have to pour soup all over the soon-to-be mine Evo! Thanks for clearing that up!
All humor aside, thanks for the review. That Innocase looks really good. What is the outside made out of, some sort of metal or simply hard plastic?

Awesome review!

Mecha2142 said:
Oh, thank goodness! I was hoping I wouldn't have to pour soup all over the soon-to-be mine Evo! Thanks for clearing that up!
All humor aside, thanks for the review. That Innocase looks really good. What is the outside made out of, some sort of metal or simply hard plastic?
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Hmm it's hard to say. It's some kind of soft plastic. Something like a cross between plastic and rubber.
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Awesome review!
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Thanks!

After a day of having the Ultimate Screen Guard on my Evo, I'm starting to like it a lot more. When it was new, it was much harder to drag your finger across the screen, but now that I've "broken it in", it feels much smoother.

Great review. Thanks for the pictures.

that screen guard look good.. is their site the best place to order? shipping is a little steep.
I always have a tough time putting on these lcd screens

guyver2077 said:
that screen guard look good.. is their site the best place to order? shipping is a little steep.
I always have a tough time putting on these lcd screens
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Hmm did a quick google search and looks like this site you can pre-order and pay only 23$ free shipping. Arrives June 10th.
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wir...anic&utm_term=CSR3HEV4BL&utm_campaign=froogle

great review both text and youtube-wise. I was wondering if you think this case will support the extended life batteries when they come out. As the brief product description mentions "It has 133% more capacity than the original battery and comes with a black replacement door featuring Seidio's signature soft touch coating". You mentioned the case being fairly snug, do you think this will be a problem or if it will work just fine as with the rest of their products? I may just email them if you are not sure.
Again great review!
Thanks!

rockdrummersrock said:
great review both text and youtube-wise. I was wondering if you think this case will support the extended life batteries when they come out. As the brief product description mentions "It has 133% more capacity than the original battery and comes with a black replacement door featuring Seidio's signature soft touch coating". You mentioned the case being fairly snug, do you think this will be a problem or if it will work just fine as with the rest of their products? I may just email them if you are not sure.
Again great review!
Thanks!
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Thanks! Seidio has both a Slim extended battery and a larger sized extended battery (not out yet). The slim will be the same size as the stock battery, and only the larger battery will need a back replacement door.
Yes the Innocase will work with the rest of their accessories.

pingpongboss said:
Thanks! Seidio has both a Slim extended battery and a larger sized extended battery (not out yet). The slim will be the same size as the stock battery, and only the larger battery will need a back replacement door.
Yes the Innocase will work with the rest of their accessories.
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sweeeeet this is good news. One more thing though, do you think that the added bulk from the 3500mAh battery will cause problems with the Innocase? I plan on getting both but want to make sure my Evo with big battery and new door will fit in the case without any issues from the added bulk.

rockdrummersrock said:
sweeeeet this is good news. One more thing though, do you think that the added bulk from the 3500mAh battery will cause problems with the Innocase? I plan on getting both but want to make sure my Evo with big battery and new door will fit in the case without any issues from the added bulk.
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I don't know for sure, but my GUESS is that there will be a separate Innocase that's compatible with the larger extended battery. Looking at the current Innocase, I don't see how the extra thickness can be compensated to still fit. But the good news is, the car dock and multimedia dock are both listed as compatible with the large 3500mAh extended battery.

review is nice, but where the **** did you get the clock and music widgets? is that beautiful widgets???

Thanks for the video review. I was debating on getting this!

Joecrack305 said:
review is nice, but where the **** did you get the clock and music widgets? is that beautiful widgets???
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Clock is beautiful widgets, music is Pandora.

FYI
Amazon has this for $11 shipped. (if you have prime).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003OQUKJS/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Won't ship right away but I am hoping it ships sooner.

Wonder if it is really going to take that long to be shipped out.

Well, the video and pictures sold me. Buying a case now

guyver2077 said:
FYI
Amazon has this for $11 shipped. (if you have prime).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003OQUKJS/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Won't ship right away but I am hoping it ships sooner.
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Thank you I was looking for it on Amazon since I am a prime member.
This case is definitely my second choice. I guess I'm in the minority that actually likes the $15 silicone case at sprint. That being said I've had Seidio before on my Pre. I love the feel of their cases and they usually are the thinnest of the cases you'll find. I am getting their screen protectors though. The sprint one bothers me since it only covers the screen and that's a problem when you slide your finger from teh top or bottom edges.

whats the font for the time ? sorry that ****s hot lol and how do you apply it to beautiful widgets 2.9

official acer case pictures

it fits perfectly and feels good
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link? price?

kmetek said:
link? price?
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I got mine in Wisconsin at Staples store for $40. Or you could order form staples.com
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I have the case. Not super crazy about it, but better than the tablet being it's naked slippery self. Tight fit getting it on or off, but still slips in the case just a tiny bit in use. The slipping causes things like the front facing web cam will not be aligned it its port.
The actual opening to get the tablet inside is at the bottom of the case when the cover is open in "stand mode" so that can allow the above mentioned slipping also.
The stand function is passable, but I think the angle it creates is a bit too shallow and causes the screen to catch glare from overhead lights. I would like if it stood the tablet a little more upright to escape that glare.
I've seen a very similar case for the iPad series, so we are not alone.
So, not perfect, but better than nothing.

isn't it the same thing like the official ipad 1 case last year

timehunter said:
So, not perfect, but better than nothing.
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Agreed. I kinda like mine but would really prefer a slim well fitting leather folio. One nice feature of the case is it doesn't weigh much, so your tablet still feels very light in your hand, which is never the situation with a leather case.
The stand angle is definitely crap though - if I set it on my desk at work it invariably reflects the overhead lights into my eyes. The ability to adjust it even slightly would make that easier.
And agreed - the tablet sure moves around inside the case a lot considering how tight it fits.

the stand position is actually pretty nice for me. i use it at my desk at home (with lamp light, no overhead) so thats probably why i like it. but the only thing i dont like is the cheaply velcro used (seems to undo to easily, i would prefer magnets like a cell phone case) and the slipping out during use. other than that i like it

I've got one of these too, and I noticed that if the slightest bit of anything gets on it, it looks ugly. It was on a table when a bottle of soda got spilled, only a few drops hit it, and you can see exactly where those drops hit it at.
As far as the case goes, it would be a lot better if the flap was magnetic, and if there was something for it to catch on on the back when it's flat. It's obnoxious to have to deal with putting it into the stand shape when you're just holding it to check your e-mail.

netham45 said:
I've got one of these too, and I noticed that if the slightest bit of anything gets on it, it looks ugly. It was on a table when a bottle of soda got spilled, only a few drops hit it, and you can see exactly where those drops hit it at.
As far as the case goes, it would be a lot better if the flap was magnetic, and if there was something for it to catch on on the back when it's flat. It's obnoxious to have to deal with putting it into the stand shape when you're just holding it to check your e-mail.
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At least the case did its job and protected the tablet from your soda damage. Also, the case cleans pretty easily with a damp cloth.
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I have had the Acer case for a couple of weeks. It feels like wetsuit material. but does the job, and it is easy to wipe any dirt off it. I did cut a inverted 'V' so that the microphone was not obstructed.
All the ports are easy to get to but, nevertheless, exposed. So, I wanted a sleeve that I could slip the tablet into when placing it in my briefcase, and I found the attached at a store that sells Japanese goods (the case is actually from China.) See attached photo.
This fits the A500 in the Acer case very nicely, and good enough to take into a meeting.
The cost of the case: $1.50.
ps. The store is Daiso Japan and the item is Plastic Case (B5) 497 990 9845 486. Nothing unique about it and I am sure you can find similar ones around from other stores.

I bought this case and am not too thrilled about it. I already have an Arkon stand so the built-in stand function is kind of useless, and really just makes that side of the cover really flimsy. The case attracts too much "stuff" and degrades the look of the product and it doesnt fit like a glove as you'd think. I also dont like how it doesnt cover up the bottom of the A500 at all, nor the fact that if you dont use the stand fuction, the tablet has a tendency to fall out of the case, since its on "backwards."
that... and the smell... ugh.

Amazon has it on sale today for 29 bucks
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Iconia-A...14JA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1307123390&sr=8-2

second that on the smell i bought a 10 inch netbook bag today to replace the case

I have the official case and am about to ditch it for a folio style from ebay.
Not only does it look tatty when it is on, it's almost impossible to clean the screen with it on, as all the dust etc collects in the corners, and constant removal and replacement has stretched the opening so I now have the dreaded 'slide' effect.
In addition to this, obviously something abrasive has got between the screen and the case (still waiting for my screen protector to arrive) and put a tiny gouge in the screen on the black bezel near the docking connector - rather knocking on the head the assertion that this is covered in 'Gorilla Glass'.
And lets be honest, the Iconia is a beautiful looking bit of kit, and putting it in the official case makes it look rubbish.
In all, 30 quid wasted!

This case is pretty much garbage. I've had it as long as it's been out and here's the low-down...
When you get it, it reeks. I thought that the shipment of cases was accidentally dropped in a puddle of gasoline. But it turned out that was just from the material the case was made of. It did go away eventually though. It took about 30-40 days but now my case is reek-free.
The second problem was the slip issue. The tab slides down at about 3-4mm, which may not seem like a lot, but it's actually the perfect annoying amount. It causes the front camera to be blocked by the case itself, the speakers to not line up correctly, the bottom part of the front side of the case comes close to blocking you from using the task bar buttons efficiently, and the ambient light sensor is blocked. Some members on here have recommended double sided tape, but don't waste your time. It just slows the slipping down and it doesn't stick to well to the case material. Now I have an entire roll of Scotch double-sided tape that I will never use. However, I have found great success with heavy duty Velcro. I bought a pack with two strips from Staples and used half of one of the strips, cut into 2 and popped them on either side of the Acer logo on the back of the unit. It holds okay with the case material, creates just enough wedge pressure in the back, while allowing you to take the tablet out of the case if you really want to. My front camera and taskbar buttons have not been blocked at all since implementing this Velcro. One user here mentioned that they did some sewing and sewed the unit into the case at the opening and that works well. If my Velcro doesn't work as a more subtle solution long-term, I may go in that direction. I can't help but wonder if the case was made upside-down, would we have the slip problems at all (the opening is at the bottom when you hold it naturally).
The best thing about this case, though (and why I keep bothering to attempt to fix it) is that I love its stand features. The stand on the back is nice, and frankly, better than some of those ugly alternative bulky stands out there. I can stand it up on the table while sitting and eating, or flip it upside down and use the slighter stand to ramp it up just enough while laying down in bed.
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I bought this case a while back and have not had any problems with it. It's easy to clean with a damp cloth, and protects my tablet. I have not had any issues with my tablet slipping yet. The stand also seems to be stable enough for me. The one thing I did do though was remove the Velcro and glue two tiny rare earth magnets in their place. Now the case snaps shut and stays shut. I wish I could add one more magnet to keep the cover open when holding the tablet.

ReganH22 said:
I bought this case a while back and have not had any problems with it. It's easy to clean with a damp cloth, and protects my tablet. I have not had any issues with my tablet slipping yet. The stand also seems to be stable enough for me. The one thing I did do though was remove the Velcro and glue two tiny rare earth magnets in their place. Now the case snaps shut and stays shut. I wish I could add one more magnet to keep the cover open when holding the tablet.
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Since implementing the Velcro solution mentioned in my previous post, no interference from slipping! Recommend!

Yeah I might try the Velcro if I start having problems with it slipping.

Price: leather and plastic back

I read today, and first I have seen, "The LG G4 price will be 649 USD for the model with the plastic back panel and 699 USD for the model with a leather back, which also comes with a spare plastic battery cover" and "The leather versions also come with a gold-colored plastic back. "
Price is not as high as I expected. I assume for the 32gb. Just early info for USD. And no idea how different carriers will modify this.

Should be interesting to see how much the U.S. carriers will charge with contracts. Either way, the G4 has top notch specs at a lower than the competition price - I'm excited!

Don't most people use a protective case? Seems the leather is superfluous in that regard. Too much money to break IMO to go naked.

rushless said:
Don't most people use a protective case? Seems the leather is superfluous in that regard. Too much money to break IMO to go naked.
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Nope... no case for me. I only use a case when I travel internationally. Otherwise.... never. ANd, the 1 case I have and do use is for he kickstand feature more than anything.
I won't be running a case on my G4. I do think the leather back might also offer some protection to a certain degree a glass or plastic back would not have.

Lock-N-Load said:
I read today, and first I have seen, "The LG G4 price will be 649 USD for the model with the plastic back panel and 699 USD for the model with a leather back, which also comes with a spare plastic battery cover" and "The leather versions also come with a gold-colored plastic back. "
Price is not as high as I expected. I assume for the 32gb. Just early info for USD. And no idea how different carriers will modify this.
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That's more expensive than I thought. The S6 starts at $599, and the LG G2 and LG G3 on release date were also $599. The G4 is such an incremental upgrade I don't see how they can charge that much.
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Don't most people use a protective case? Seems the leather is superfluous in that regard. Too much money to break IMO to go naked.
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I go naked with my phones, otherwise there is no point in getting a thin and good feeling/looking phone if you are going to put a bulky case on it. I don't use cases on my laptops either. As long as you have the mindset that you have an ultra portable $600 computer in your pocket, you are more careful with it.

Since I will put the protection on mine as soon as I got it, plastic cover is OK.

Is there any cases for the leather cover yet?

The S6 costs $900+ here in Australia. I really hope that the G4 doesn't cost more than $700 otherwise I won't have money for it.

I'm curious about the pricing too, like if the leather will have a similar price difference like the S6 has with the S6 Edge. I don't mind the leather, but that stitching irks the hell outta me. If I end up getting this phone, I probably will end up getting the plastic back, since I always put cases on my phones anyway.
Unless it WOWS me when I see the G4 in person, it depends on what leather options AT&T will have. I doubt any of the US carriers are gonna have the colored leather backs, unless LG plans on selling the back plates separately.

I would like prices on the individual battery covers myself. I could see myself buying several different battery covers.

Good price but how would be cost in Asia....?:good:

I've never used a case and I'm on my 4th smartphone and I've never broke one or even had a scratch on the screen... I always end up after a year+ with some minor dings on the edges but nothing that really bothers me.
/KnockOnWood

I wish LG had put an aluminum frame around this handset.
The leather back is gorgeous, but if you look carefully, the frame is plastic and cheap looking.
I don't think it would cost a lot more to just frame and detail the phone in some lovely, machined metal and it would make the world of difference.
As it is, I'm not sure that in a few months, scuffed leather is going to look very nice with scuffed plastic.
My two cents.
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kolembo said:
I wish LG had put an aluminum frame around this handset.
The leather back is gorgeous, but if you look carefully, the frame is plastic and cheap looking.
I don't think it would cost a lot more to just frame and detail the phone in some lovely, machined metal and it would make the world of difference.
As it is, I'm not sure that in a few months, scuffed leather is going to look very nice with scuffed plastic.
My two cents.
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Speaking of scuffed leather, I saw Michael Fisher from Pocketnow's review of the G4 on YouTube and while he was been testing it, he mentioned that the corners already look scuffed. And that was only from taking the phone in/out from his pants pocket.
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Isn't leather supposed to scuff? It makes it look more "cultured" or something, and is called a "patina".

devguruXochitl said:
Good price but how would be cost in Asia....?:good:
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You can buy it now for $1000 on eBay from HK/South Korea.

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I read today, and first I have seen, "The LG G4 price will be 649 USD for the model with the plastic back panel and 699 USD for the model with a leather back, which also comes with a spare plastic battery cover" and "The leather versions also come with a gold-colored plastic back. "
Price is not as high as I expected. I assume for the 32gb. Just early info for USD. And no idea how different carriers will modify this.
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This is good to know. I think that while it's advisable to get protector for a $700 device, the leather backing should provide all the support I need. I just need something to prevent the phone from sliding around on surfaces very much, and I think that with the leather, I will have no issues with that.
I'm glad that the phone is less than $1,000. My wife paid way too much for her iPhone, and while that is fine, money is not really an issue, I'm glad that this one is going to be reasonably price.
Thank you very much for sharing this information.

I'm going to pass on leather out of the box since LG likes to show off things you can't purchase (the red leather, for example). I'll just rock the white ceramic in a case until months later when you can finally find replacement backs online, hopefully with wireless charging.
I'm surprised the quick circle cases don't come in any leather variety.

T-Mobile claims in the USA that the tan brown - "Genuine Brown Leather" - we see most often in photos is exclusive to them
https://explore.t-mobile.com/lg-g4.html?cmpid=WMM_PR_Q215LGG4PR_DO72B1IJBW69573
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partylikeaninjastar said:
I'm going to pass on leather out of the box since LG likes to show off things you can't purchase (the red leather, for example). I'll just rock the white ceramic in a case until months later when you can finally find replacement backs online, hopefully with wireless charging.
I'm surprised the quick circle cases don't come in any leather variety.
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I was thinking the same as well or even the plastic back. The leather backing is cool and all but serve more to people that have their phones without cases. I just couldn't live with myself if my phone fell and it get all dinged up or worst case scenario the screen crack / break.
My idea is to buy something to protect it from this but keep it as thin as possible. I've seen some people with cases so thick the look of the phone becomes disgusting.
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You can buy it now for $1000 on eBay from HK/South Korea.
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What a ripoff but hey there's always someone out there that doesn't care and buy anyways.
Honestly I think it's pretty lame, in a few months the G4 will be common and all that money went to waste for absolutely nothing. Oh yeah they have the 'pleasure' of showing off the phone a few weeks before official launch. Hahaha.
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Don't face down your S7/S7 edge on the table... Learn from my lesson..

http://imgur.com/bY2nVZC
Well this just happened. DON'T face down you S7/S7 edge on the table, unless it's made of sponge.

So sorry to see that...
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Darn man, I always put my phone face-down on multiple different surfaces, non of them are rough or hard though (hard plastics and wood). Did you move your phone a lot or did this happen when the phone vibrated due to messages/calls?

I'd like to know how that happened also, i've placed ever galaxy phone i've had faced down and never experienced that, sorry to see that happen to a new phone but definitely let us know, how it happened.

i will never understand why anyone would buy a new beautiful device like this, and NOT immediately put a case on it. problem solved. how many people every new device, end up messing something up, just because they don't put a case on them. $800 device, most cases $20. wow! take out a foursquare warranty, and use it.

stevae said:
i will never understand why anyone would buy a new beautiful device like this, and NOT immediately put a case on it. problem solved. how many people every new device, end up messing something up, just because they don't put a case on them. $800 device, most cases $20. wow! take out a foursquare warranty, and use it.
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I will never understand why anyone would buy a new beautiful device like this, and immediately PUT a case on it. I can totally understand why someone would not want to ruin the look and handling of this beautiful device. Well, when not laying you phone on a table full of sand that is.

I totally agree with GiGi. On the other hand, one useful case is the Samsung Clear back which also lets you put your phone screen down without it making contact with the surface. It also doesn't take away too much of the design and feel of the phone.

F*cking hell. What is your table made of, sand paper? Lol
Sorry to hear this though, it hurt me a little looking at that pic.

u doing home btn scratch test or what mate?
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That's unfortunate, but predictable if you're not using a cover. The button raises higher than the screen, so it stands to reason it will be making contact with the surface you're placing the phone on, and as it isn't glass (or doesn't appear to be), it will scratch and mark. It's simply another reason why covers are needed on this phone. If I place mine face down, the ridges of the top and bottom of the cover is what makes contact with the surface, rather than any part of the phone.
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GiGi. said:
I will never understand why anyone would buy a new beautiful device like this, and immediately PUT a case on it.
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You missed the opening post I take it?

Beefheart said:
That's unfortunate, but predictable if you're not using a cover. The button raises higher than the screen, so it stands to reason it will be making contact with the surface you're placing the phone on, and as it isn't glass (or doesn't appear to be), it will scratch and mark. It's simply another reason why covers are needed on this phone. If I place mine face down, the ridges of the top and bottom of the cover is what makes contact with the surface, rather than any part of the phone.
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You missed the opening post I take it?
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I don't think he did, and I agree with him completely. Buying the thinnest and sleekest phone and throwing on a big cheap plastic box around it is beyond silly, in my mind. Industrial design is about look and *feel*, both of which get destroyed by putting a case on a phone.

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I don't think he did, and I agree with him completely. Buying the thinnest and sleekest phone and throwing on a big cheap plastic box around it is beyond silly, in my mind. Industrial design is about look and *feel*, both of which get destroyed by putting a case on a phone.
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You might have had a point if throwing a 'cheap plastic box' on the phone was the only option. But it isn't. An example:-
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- A good compromise between protection and feel/looks.
- All about protection and sod the feel/looks.
I have a susipcion you have the latter in mind when it comes to covers for this phone. Still, in 12 months time when your phone is covered in marks and scratches, I'm sure it was worth it. Because, without some sort of cover on this thing, it will be impossible to prevent marks regardless of how careful you are. Well, short of living in a padded cell of course. Had the OP had the first protector on his phone, his home button would be scratch free.

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I have a susipcion you have the latter in mind when it comes to covers for this phone. Still, in 12 months time when your phone is covered in marks and scratches, I'm sure it was worth it. Because, without some sort of cover on this thing, it will be impossible to prevent marks regardless of how careful you are. Well, short of living in a padded cell of course. Had the OP had the first protector on his phone, his home button would be scratch free.
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What's the point in buying a phone, for its design features, and then sticking it in a god awful ugly case? Even the thinnest, most transparent, sleekest cases look sh*t and ruin the phone's look and feel.
I've never used a case on any of my phones. Ever. And I never will. And who cares if it picks up a mark here or there? Of course no one likes it when their new phone gets damaged, but you're buying it to use it aren't you? After a year or two in a case, you take it out without a scratch on it... then sell it on. What was the point?

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What's the point in buying a phone, for its design features, and then sticking it in a god awful ugly case? Even the thinnest, most transparent, sleekest cases look sh*t and ruin the phone's look and feel.
I've never used a case on any of my phones. Ever. And I never will. And who cares if it picks up a mark here or there? Of course no one likes it when their new phone gets damaged, but you're buying it to use it aren't you? After a year or two in a case, you take it out without a scratch on it... then sell it on. What was the point?
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Then we have a completely different outlook on property and what we're prepared to do to look after it. Also, a different opinion on what constitutes 'god awful ugly' it seems. You make it sound like the phone, in order to protect it, needs to be made to look like a 1960s Star Trek prop. That simply isn't the case.
For me, a small compromise between the look/feel of a phone and protecting it is fine, especially when you're paying this amount of money for it. You clearly feel different and don't mind the risk of scratches, marks and cracking the screen from even small drops (see this thread). Not an issue, and neither outlook is right or wrong, just different

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Then we have a completely different outlook on property and what we're prepared to do to look after it. Also, a different opinion on what constitutes 'god awful ugly' it seems. You make it sound like the phone, in order to protect it, needs to be made to look like a 1960s Star Trek prop. That simply isn't the case.
For me, a small compromise between the look/feel of a phone and protecting it is fine, especially when you're paying this amount of money for it. You clearly feel different and don't mind the risk of scratches, marks and cracking the screen from even small drops (see this thread). Not an issue, and neither outlook is right or wrong, just different
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I do compromise on protecting my phone. I always use tempered glass screen protectors.
Not that these are forthcoming for the S7 Edge so gotta be extra careful in the meantime...

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I do compromise on protecting my phone. I always use tempered glass screen protectors.
Not that these are forthcoming for the S7 Edge so gotta be extra careful in the meantime...
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Unfortunately, you won't get a glass screen protector for this phone that you will be prepared to leave on it for more than a few days. It's the only thing I miss about flat screens. My brother bought around ten different brands of these for his S6 Edge over the last 12 months and not one worked properly without constantly raising on the edges. Some were better than others, but overall they simply couldn't get the curve shape exact.
The best plan is to install a good quality film protector like the Zagg HD Dry. If you look very closely, it doesn't look quite as good, nor feel quite as good if you're determined to notice the difference, but it's better than risking the screen.

I have to say that Samsung is quite stupid at many things. Like, why would you put a raised home button on a phone ? In a pocket it gets pressed many times, many people complaining. Why would you put plastic on top of the fingerprint scanner, instead of glass ? And why encourage people to place their phone face-down on a table, with Edge features like edge illumination ? Why would you create an S-View case or Clear View case for a phone with Always-On display, only to disable the Always-On when the case is installed ? So much stupidity...

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Unfortunately, you won't get a glass screen protector for this phone that you will be prepared to leave on it for more than a few days. It's the only thing I miss about flat screens. My brother bought around ten different brands of these for his S6 Edge over the last 12 months and not one worked properly without constantly raising on the edges. Some were better than others, but overall they simply couldn't get the curve shape exact.
The best plan is to install a good quality film protector like the Zagg HD Dry. If you look very closely, it doesn't look quite as good, nor feel quite as good if you're determined to notice the difference, but it's better than risking the screen.
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That's not good news. I can understand it being a little harder making a screen protector for a curved screen but how hard can it be.
Zagg is in the process of making a fully curved tempered glass screen protector so will be interesting to see how that fits. Just wish they'd hurry up.

I never ever used any case or screen protector, and so far I must have been lucky.
I also do not want to destroy the beautiful design of modern handsets with cases etc...
And so far I've seen, every case is a big setback in aestethics!
On my last device, a S6e+, I do not have a single scratch, although I used it on a trip through south america very intense (also on the beach, going out ...)! And believe me, I'm a display hypocrite, a single scratch would drive me mad!

why do people question the point of putting a phone in a case on a thread with pictorial evidence of a phone damaged because it was not in a case?

Thin case for s9+

Hi all,
I note a lot of folk like the chunkier cases like otterbox, I'm certainly not one of them as I hate the bulk, weight and hiding the phone aesthetics.
I am happy with the trade-off in protection, so prefer to go down the much more minimalistic ultra thin cases, often clear ones that show off the phone. I appreciate they only offer scratch protection, but I'm generally very careful with my phone's (haven't dropped one yet).
So with that in mind, can anyone recommend anything they've seen on Amazon, like a clear ultra thin case? Most of the kind you see there pickup fingerprints, stains and grease so easily. I know of the mnml and peel cases, but with postage they're about £25 to the UK, which is estortionate considering what you're getting.
If anyone is like me looking for similar, let's share some ideas. Something super thin, grippy, and preferably clear or matte would be epic.
Thanks!

I too prefer thinner and lighter cases. A go-to case I have purchased for all of my phones in the past years is the Nillkin Frosted Shield. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay. It is a hard case, but has excellent grip texture on the back and an all-around matte feel. It snaps in nice and always appears to be well built. I often buy at least 10 cases for each phone I have as I have trouble finding the right one, but this case always comes through. I have ordered one for my 9+ already but has not shown up yet. The only thing is I don't think they have a clear one that you would like, but I am just trying to offer my opinion to help you out.

Spigen airskin

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I too prefer thinner and lighter cases. A go-to case I have purchased for all of my phones in the past years is the Nillkin Frosted Shield. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay. It is a hard case, but has excellent grip texture on the back and an all-around matte feel. It snaps in nice and always appears to be well built. I often buy at least 10 cases for each phone I have as I have trouble finding the right one, but this case always comes through. I have ordered one for my 9+ already but has not shown up yet. The only thing is I don't think they have a clear one that you would like, but I am just trying to offer my opinion to help you out.
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Thanks mate, sounds like a goodun! I went onto Amazon looks like not in stock (UK) so won't be shipping til late march, but I'll definitely keep my eye on it. They look really nice, and aside from the clear thing, it's the type of case I'm looking for.
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Spigen airskin
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Ahhh good old Spigen. Unfortunately not on amazon yet, at least in UK, and on their website not available just yet.

If thinner is what you're looking for... Ringke Slim Series (No bulk at all - little protection) or Ringke Fusion Series - Hybrid (A little more protection) I used them both on my S7 edge.

My $9+, direct from Samsung Australia, came with this one in the box, packed with the manuals
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I, too, like the thin fit cases with the soft matte feel.
These two stood out to me on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/TORRAS-Anti-Slip-Protective-Excellent-Protector/dp/B079DQSS2C/
https://www.amazon.com/Colorful-Ultra-Thin-Anti-Drop-Material-Protection/dp/B079CC1PYD/
You can also find something similar on eBay by searching s9+ thin case, but most of them takes a long time to ship from China.
The Spigen Air Skin is available for S9+ on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Galaxy...t-Clear-Ultra-Slim-PC-Case-Cover/273079490981

sstanton86 said:
Hi all,
I note a lot of folk like the chunkier cases like otterbox, I'm certainly not one of them as I hate the bulk, weight and hiding the phone aesthetics.
I am happy with the trade-off in protection, so prefer to go down the much more minimalistic ultra thin cases, often clear ones that show off the phone. I appreciate they only offer scratch protection, but I'm generally very careful with my phone's (haven't dropped one yet).
So with that in mind, can anyone recommend anything they've seen on Amazon, like a clear ultra thin case? Most of the kind you see there pickup fingerprints, stains and grease so easily. I know of the mnml and peel cases, but with postage they're about £25 to the UK, which is estortionate considering what you're getting.
If anyone is like me looking for similar, let's share some ideas. Something super thin, grippy, and preferably clear or matte would be epic.
Thanks!
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Just got mine from PITAKA, stylish and sleek, I'm satisfied with it so far. it balances the protection and aesthetics in my opinion. I've also found this guy's review https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...dium=lily&utm_campaign=Magcase&utm_content=S9

I really like the Ringke Onyx. Not clear, though.

Picked up a Tech 21 Evo Max case for my S9+ and its still as strong as my griffon survivor but about half the bulk.

Hsbsb

I am using ringke fusion like it a lot it is not thin or thick I would say and the bumper is not the slimmest but quite protective, like the smoke black color with my blue s9+ but there is a clear version
https://www.ringkestore.com/collect...y-s9-plus-ringke-fusion?variant=6366003167259

Here is the case I use for every single smartphone.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07B...s=imak+s9+&dpPl=1&dpID=510MHKH9W7L&ref=plSrch
You should try it.

I am using the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle. I have the frost/black and frost/green, both of which look nice depending on the color of your device. I originally bought the frost/black to go on my Lilac S9 Plus but my mother ended up stealing my Lilac S9 Plus so I went and picked up the Titan Grey and ordered the frost/green for it because it looked too plain with the frost/black on the Titan Grey S9 Plus. .

Best thin case EVER: elago Origin Series Galaxy S9 Plus Case

MGomes78 said:
I too prefer thinner and lighter cases. A go-to case I have purchased for all of my phones in the past years is the Nillkin Frosted Shield. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay. It is a hard case, but has excellent grip texture on the back and an all-around matte feel. It snaps in nice and always appears to be well built. I often buy at least 10 cases for each phone I have as I have trouble finding the right one, but this case always comes through. I have ordered one for my 9+ already but has not shown up yet. The only thing is I don't think they have a clear one that you would like, but I am just trying to offer my opinion to help you out.
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I, too, have the Nillkin FS case and can confirm that the look, fit and feel are all awesome. Great case, great price. It offers more than scratch protection. I'm generally VERY careful with my phones but, last night, while on the treadmill, I dropped my S9+. It slammed into the steel post of my treadmill, hit the track, then I kicked it across the basement. It slammed into a wall and then bounced back, tumbling under the treadmill. My heart sunk. Much to my surprise, the phone was entirely unscathed, and I don't even use a screen protector. The case is still blemish-free. Unbelievable.
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Scott said:
Best thin case EVER: elago Origin Series Galaxy S9 Plus Case
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I've got this one too. Looks awesome in white. I switch to a slightly beefier case (Nillkin Frosted Shield) when I'm going out or using my phone in any type of environment or activity where the potential of dropping the phone could be foreseeable. The Elago is great, but it offers absolutely no protection to the display whatsoever.

Diztronic hands down.
I like the feel of the Anccer but it's very fragile. Just taking it off a few times resulted in cracks around the cutout for the headphone jack!

I buy from aliexpress. They are slim and don't lift the tempered glass cover which most of the others covers do. The brand is called msvii postage is good and comes within a week to uk.
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I have this memumi 0.3mm case for my S9+.
The render's only for the S9, though. It's pretty good. I've had many kinds of these thin cases in the past (including for my S8+) and this one seems to be a bit stiffer than those, mainly because the sides are a bit reinforced, which is a good thing. You can't really see it on the render but it's a bit squared-off on the sides like it has a very slight built-in bumper.
I also like that it has a divider between the fingerprint scanner and the camera lenses. The others have just one big opening all the way through.
I've also got this Ringke case but I don't like that it's open in the area around the volume buttons. It's a very good hard case, though.

I just bought a Speck Presidio Grip. It looks nice but when I try to play game it messes up the game because part of case touches screen. I going naked.