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NauticalDan

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So I'm going to be testing 3 clear cases over the next few weeks: Caudabe Lucid Clear (Crystal), Grafixpressions (grfxp.com) Ultimate Clear Case, and Orzly FlexiCase.

First up, the Orzly FlexiCase. For $10.99 on amazon.ca, I think it's pretty dam good! Here's some pictures (I have the Orzly tempered glass screen protector installed on it). Some initial observations:
- easy to put on
- fits very well, nice and night
- no bubbling on the back when installed (it has a micro dot texture on the inside of the case which you can't see unless held under the right light at just the right angle)
- there is no (or minimal) lip on the front, so the front won't be protected if laying screen side down
- it should be compatible with most screen protectors (it is with the Orzly, and those screen protectors cover the entire front face of the phone)
- the buttons are covered by the case, but are still very easy to use. everything lines up nice.
- the case attracts fingerprints a bit, but no more than the iPhone itself did (or other cases of a similar material)
- there is very minimal branding on the case, just a small logo on the bottom left side wall of the case, you can't notice it unless you're looking for it.

This was the cheapest of all the cases I got, but I think it could easily be the one I keep using! (planning to sell whatever 2 I don't want, or maybe give to friend)

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rockonz

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Sep 22, 2017
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Hey Guys!

Got the Caudabe Lucid Clear today for my Silver X as well as tempered glass screen protector from Maxboost.

The combination seems to work really well so far. The screen protector was super easy to install as it comes with a base so it is very hard to mess up the installation. Got a 3 pack on Amazon for like $11 so very well worth it.
 

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Fattytail

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Apr 11, 2012
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Hey Guys!

Got the Caudabe Lucid Clear today for my Silver X as well as tempered glass screen protector from Maxboost.

The combination seems to work really well so far. The screen protector was super easy to install as it comes with a base so it is very hard to mess up the installation. Got a 3 pack on Amazon for like $11 so very well worth it.

Looks great, nice combo. I have the Lucid Clear too. Great case. I overpaid by a lot for the screen protectors apparently, lol. Oh well.
 

mackie8

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i ordered spigen liquid crystal...
i find it very thick....
decided to try nillkin nature...
 

AVBeatMan

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Nov 10, 2010
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Can’t decide between the Ringke air;

iPhone X Case / iPhone 10 Case, Ringke [AIR] Extreme Lightweight [Wireless (Qi) Charging Compatible] Ultra-Thin Transparent Soft Flexible TPU Shock Absorption Cover for Apple iPhone X / iPhone 10 - Clear https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075JDNTSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_EZZbAbB7182TC

Or the Spigen liquid crystal. Anyone had both? Which is best?

iPhone X Case, iPhone 10 Case, Spigen Transparent Soft TPU Gel Case [Liquid Crystal] [Support Wireless Charging] Protection and Premium Clarity for Apple iPhone X / iPhone 10 (2017) - Crystal Clear https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074CN96GL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_r1ZbAbRB8EG63
 

mrklaw

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Can’t decide between the Ringke air;

iPhone X Case / iPhone 10 Case, Ringke [AIR] Extreme Lightweight [Wireless (Qi) Charging Compatible] Ultra-Thin Transparent Soft Flexible TPU Shock Absorption Cover for Apple iPhone X / iPhone 10 - Clear https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075JDNTSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_EZZbAbB7182TC

Or the Spigen liquid crystal. Anyone had both? Which is best?

iPhone X Case, iPhone 10 Case, Spigen Transparent Soft TPU Gel Case [Liquid Crystal] [Support Wireless Charging] Protection and Premium Clarity for Apple iPhone X / iPhone 10 (2017) - Crystal Clear https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074CN96GL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_r1ZbAbRB8EG63

Both are full TPU soft cases and feel similar in the hand. For me the ringke was noticeably slimmer looking and the spigen seems a bit bulky.

I actually returned both and kept the ringke fusion which looked the same but has a hard back.

So to answer your question, I’d personally go for the ringke.
 
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Pug72

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I got one this morning, I initially didn't want one due to the slits around the buttons.

Yeah it is a bit bulky, especially compared to my ESR Slim Crystal which I like but is just slightly off with the button fit.


My Spigen has a couple of dark dots I can't remove that is triggering some OCD.


Not sure which case I'm going to use now.....:confused:
 

Roller

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Would really like a crystal case but with front side lips but with less or no lip on the bottom part.

Does such a case exist? Can’t use it without proper protection.

I haven't heard about a case like that. But I don't rely on the case (I have the Caudabe Lucid Clear) to protect the screen. That's what I use a screen protector for, though I never put the phone face down.
 

Ger Teunis

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I haven't heard about a case like that. But I don't rely on the case (I have the Caudabe Lucid Clear) to protect the screen. That's what I use a screen protector for, though I never put the phone face down.

Just scared it drops face down. Without a lip a screen protector will most likely now work. Too bad such a case doesn’t exist.
 

Sanlitun

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I ordered the Spigen Liquid Crystal. Looks nice in this video. It's only $10 on Amazon so who cares if it turns yellow or gets scratched up in a couple of months:

 

Pug72

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Mine's gone in the bin, tried to remove the two black dots but ended up ruining the inside, lol.
 

AVBeatMan

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Got the Ringke. Nice case. Probably my favorite clear case so far. Thinner than the Spigen. Any other clear case recommendations?
 
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