that description is so right on ... i feel the same way .. love the look of the belkin essential 050 but it feels like i have dry dirt on case ...
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that description is so right on ... i feel the same way .. love the look of the belkin essential 050 but it feels like i have dry dirt on case ...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006IV1XO2/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
There you go.
It's growing on me. I'm coming off having just an apple bumper on it, which I've gotten used to the feel of in my hand. I mean, the new case looks ace, just holding it feels odd. I'm sure I'll get used to it though.
Thanks for the link, looks like this will be about $30 USD shipped to the USA. The case looks a bit thick on the amazon site, is it thicker than the standard apple bumper? Does the brushed metal on the back match the side band or is it different in person? Thanks.
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Hey Jmies I have the above case, in black and in silver, really like them. I get them off eBay for 11.99! Best value for the money. Here's his link http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160700339308?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
It's slightly thicker yes, it's also less rubber like, it feels like plastic with rubber over the top or something.
The back of it is in ligh with the back of the bumper too, so if its lay on a desk, the brushed metal touches the desk.
My current set up - griffin reveal. Loving it..and almost don't want to put on the glowing apple back I just got.
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Looks awesome, I had a griffin reveal and took it back. The clear back seemed to scratch easily and the dust build up bothered me.
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Wtf is that?
Take tha off right now and destroy it! Now let's never mention that POS again!
Igadgetgeek said:Today's case Xcel case in white.
Wtf is that?
Take tha off right now and destroy it! Now let's never mention that POS again!
I had that fear as well.. But right out of the box I put an anti glare screen protector on it and it feels an looks amazing.
i love that so much i just found one on amazon for 6$ and ordered it
can you tell me where you got that back plate from too? i love that
Just got this case and LOVE it. I don't share your feeling of dirt on the hand tho; it looks, feels, and functions perfectly. Finally!
Just bought an orange Speck Candyshell but it hasn't arrived yet. Being a Vols football fan, the case had to match my orange Wacom Bamboo stylus.
Can the Camera opening get any bigger?
It's simple. The thicker the case, the larger the camera/flash opening must be to avoid the dreaded "flashback" when taking a picture.
I absolutely LOVE my Magpul cases, but even after doing the Sharpie trick, I still get some flashback. I wish they'd realize this and make the opening bigger.
On a side note, I finally found the blue/white Belkin Essential 050 and I love it because it has the large camera/flash opening. I love the feel of it in my hand, too. I notice the "dry dirt" feeling that someone mentioned earlier, but it doesn't bother me in the least.
Now I just need to get the clear-backed one and I'll be completely satisfied.
