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rocknblogger

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I bought one of these about a week ago and while it looks great and I like it quite a bit, it creaks.

What I mean by that is, there's just a bit of play and the case/phone shifts a bit. When it shifts it makes a creaking noise.

Is this normal?
 
I bought one of these about a week ago and while it looks great and I like it quite a bit, it creaks.

What I mean by that is, there's just a bit of play and the case/phone shifts a bit. When it shifts it makes a creaking noise.

Is this normal?

I was about to buy the Linear Ex Color, but I think I'm gonna go for another one. I hate creaking noises.
 
I think the issue is similar to the SGP Ultra Thin. After a while when I press the sides the case moves a little bit. This is due to the curved design so sooner or later it will crack when you apply some pressure. I returned mine after 4 weeks.

The Neo Hybrid EX is better because although it's also curved on the outside, the inside part is flat. The silicone also helps cushion the pressure. I am using it now.
 
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