Suitable Silicone Case & Screen Protector for San Francisco by Orange

[Guest OtherguyX]

damit 10 quid, dont want to spend THAT much on a case.

Then again, i might, i dunno i would rather spend around 3 quid or so. Not alot. My dads phone had a 3 quid one and its never broken, dropped s*** loads of times, then again it was an n95 which is like indestructable.

send us some pics of that new play case :)

but anyone got any reccomended cheap cases?

[Guest targetbsp]

Has anyone used both the Omnia screen protectors recommended earlier in the thread and the san fran ones that are popular later? I just switched from an Omnia one and the San Fran one has a heck of a lot more... friction I suppose is the word. It makes swyping and well anything that involves dragging your finger over the screen less pleasing than the Omnia ones. Will it get better over time? Or does everyone whose got the San Fran ones just not know what they're missing? :)

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Well my iphone owning friend tells me all screen protectors are like that and it'll smooth out and it's just cause i've gone from a worn it one to a new one. :)

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i reckon the touchscreen was slightly more sensitive on the Omnia ones too.

Edited April 25, 2011 by targetbsp

[Guest ShahinTehShiz]

Any of the cases cheaper like they were before? Or all still in the £5 and up range?

[Guest C3P001]

I would suggest the case from Play uk and the screen protector from Zagg a bit expensive yes but both quality items

[Guest mug2k]

Are there any decent pics of the Play/Exspect case around ?.

[Guest Azurana]

I bought one of sofiz.co.uk more than 2 weeks ago. The money was taken from my paypal acount, but I never got a tracking code or anything. So I now really don't know if it's underway or not. even though on the site it says tracking code given in 2 days.

Anyone else had this aswell?

It had to ship to Holland, so i expect 2 - 3 weeks.. But with no tracking code it makes me a bit nervous.

[Guest That-Guy]

I bought one of sofiz.co.uk more than 2 weeks ago. The money was taken from my paypal acount, but I never got a tracking code or anything. So I now really don't know if it's underway or not. even though on the site it says tracking code given in 2 days.

Anyone else had this aswell?

It had to ship to Holland, so i expect 2 - 3 weeks.. But with no tracking code it makes me a bit nervous.

Mine turned up fine, you tried contacting the seller?

[Guest CubClub]

Are there any decent pics of the Play/Exspect case around ?.

http://android.modaco.com/index.php?s=&amp...t&p=1678584

[Guest DannyDanny]

http://www.speedpost.com.sg/TrackAndTrace.asp

Is this where you track your SOFIZ case? Ive got my tracking number but they never work.

[Guest Azurana]

Today I found a notice a package would be deliverd, but I wasn't at home. But very big chance it was the sofiz case.

Tomorrow I know for sure, but since i didn't order any other packages, it must be my case. So it got around safely.

[Guest wakaru]

Hi, this is my personal comparative between the grey Nilkin and Sofiz cases.

I was lucky and sogohoper sent me a free sample of the Sofiz resin case so that I would make a

review in return. Both cases have been tailor-made for the ZTE Blade and fit it perfectly including each

of the openings for the earphones, speaker, camera, etc. They are both made from similar materials

and similar thickness. In that respect I could not say that one will be protecting the phone much better

than the other. ALso, for the same reason, both feel very similar to the grip.

Note regarding the NILKIN Case: There have been some people saying the hole for the earphones

was not big enough, and the one for the mic were not exactly in the right possition, however this

was most likely true in the first batches. I got my Nilkin case from sogohoper about 2 months ago and

every hole is where it should be.

Note regarding the SOFIZ Case: The reviewed case is a sample. The comercial version will have a small

logo less than 1.5cms in width on the near bottom of the case which will be matching the colour of the

case (black on smoke grey, white on other colours) so it should not be very intrusive.

Note the Nilkin case has two additional holes at the bottom. This is because this case comes in with a

mobile screen cleaner that attaches to is like a lanyard.

The main differences between the cases are:

• The resin material used for the Sofiz case is grey-transparent while the one for the Nilkin case is smoked-grey
  
• The back side of the Sofiz case has a diamond pattern, while the Nilkin one is plain.
  
• The opening for the Sofiz case is bigger, hence improving the picture-taking process since there are no shadows like those that can occur in the Nilkin case. On the negative side the protection to the lens cover is worse than the Nilkin one, so is you tend to keep your phone in your pocket along with coing, keys etc, you could easily scratch it.
  
• The bottom-front of the Sofiz case covers the phone higher up when compared to the Nilkin one while still allowing good access to the phone keys.
  
• The opening for the Micro-USB connection is slightly bigger in the Sofiz case. Generally speaking the Micro-USB cable attaches more securely to the phone when using the Nilkin case. I have problems when using 1 of my 4 different types of Micro-USB cables with the Nilkin case, however this one will attach much better when using the Sofiz case. For those interested, the problematic micro-USB cable is the one that came with my Kindle.
  

While facing up, one can only tell the difference when looking at the bottom bit of the case.

The lack of pattern on the mate back side of the Nilkin case and the diamond pattern back side of

the Sofiz case. Different openings for the camera lens.

Personally I cannot see much difference between them, other than aesthetics. Both protect the

phone in a similar way. One could argue that the Sofiz case protects the lower bottom of the phone

a bit better, however it leaves the camera lens much more exposed to scratches, so in the protection

department I do not think it should be getting a better score than the Nilkin one.

I would recommend that you pick your case based on which one you like most. The good thing about

the Sofiz case is that you can get more choice of colors, while the Nilkin one has only 3 available. On

the other hand I believe that the color of the case will be mainly evident on those using it with white

Blade ZTE phones.

Anybody interested in getting the Sofiz cases, they are available from the site www.sofiz.co.uk .

Prices are good, and you get even a better discounted price when purchasing several cases at once.

All goods are now shipped by Singapore Post so it can be traced through SingPost website too.

Edited April 27, 2011 by wakaru

[Guest grudas]

nice review.. i still have to add to the sofiz case - the headphone jack hole is not actually "centered" so the jack doesn't fit properly without pushing the case a bit to fit it in.. if you're like me and connect/disconnect the jack a lot (music/calls) then you will get a bit annoyed by it as it isn't simple to plug it in.. :mellow: just saying... im not biased at all :o

Edited April 27, 2011 by grudas

[Guest Azurana]

I got my sofiz case today. Looks good except one thing. The bottom of the case looks really ugly. it does not fit to the phone. It's almost as if it was heated to long and is now misformed. pics included:

For now it will do, but I'm a bit dissapointed the bottom looks like that. Maybe I'll also get myself a Nilkin, or another case to see how that fits.

Edited April 27, 2011 by Azurana

[Guest john.smith]

This issue is caused by shipping (heavy weight on it), it shouldn't be like this. You should contact your vendor for a solution.

I got my sofiz case today. Looks good except one thing. The bottom of the case looks really ugly. it does not fit to the phone. It's almost as if it was heated to long and is now misformed. pics included:

For now it will do, but I'm a bit dissapointed the bottom looks like that. Maybe I'll also get myself a Nilkin, or another case to see how that fits.

Edited April 27, 2011 by john.smith

[Guest ShahinTehShiz]

Anyone know how good the EBay Pre - pay mania £1.75 cases are?

LINK

One of the other revies I saw elsewhere said this was bad and it took colour off the phone, which I haven't heard before.

Edited April 27, 2011 by ShahinTehShiz

[Guest Mike_P]

My Sofiz case has arrived too with what looks like damage from a heavy weight sitting on it particularly the volume button side. Unfortunately it's splayed outwards so the case doesn't fit properly that side, might have a go trying to squash it back the other way and/or try a bit of heat.

n.b. I didn't get any tracking number either.

[Guest That-Guy]

My Sofiz case has arrived too with what looks like damage from a heavy weight sitting on it particularly the volume button side. Unfortunately it's splayed outwards so the case doesn't fit properly that side, might have a go trying to squash it back the other way and/or try a bit of heat.

n.b. I didn't get any tracking number either.

I had the same problem, had to use a hair dryer but sorted it out fine :mellow:

[Guest Timeblast]

New stock of Glossy Black and White Sofiz Cases have arrived this morning. Listing will be up sometime today:

regards,

Edited April 28, 2011 by Timeblast

[Guest frenchy77]

nice review wakaru :mellow:

i have the nilkin case and have had to cut the opening for the usb connecter. i have 3 different make of usb and they all used to fall out.

i recommend using [the GFs] nail scissors as they are very sharp and curved at the tip - the proverbial knife thru butter :o

i also ordered and am awaiting a smoked grey sofiz case. i bought them at the same time as i could not decide on which one to get. i will post which one i prefer when i get it [although it is obviously personal choice.]

peace

[Guest frenchy77]

Anyone know how good the EBay Pre - pay mania £1.75 cases are?

LINK

One of the other revies I saw elsewhere said this was bad and it took colour off the phone, which I haven't heard before.

dude... you are asking if you should get it - it is less than £2 delivered...!

i'd get it and post your result/review on here... get kudos and appreciation..

[Guest C3P001]

Anyone got the one from Play.com ? I know its expensive but it looks nice

[Guest OtherguyX]

im also looking for a review of this

i dont want to waste money on a crappy skin.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Orange-San-Francisco...=item4cf6cb9788

it takes up time

Also what about this one?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ORANGE-FRANCISCO-B.../ref=pd_cp_ce_2

i might get that one there :mellow: the reviews of it seem really good!

[Guest ShahinTehShiz]

im also looking for a review of this

i dont want to waste money on a crappy skin.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Orange-San-Francisco...=item4cf6cb9788

it takes up time

Also what about this one?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ORANGE-FRANCISCO-B.../ref=pd_cp_ce_2

i might get that one there :mellow: the reviews of it seem really good!

My point exactly, I would get one, and would be fine with reviewing, but I'm out on a trip in a week, and need one thats gonna last me some time, so I need a good one.

[Guest Timeblast]

Hi,

New Sofiz cases listings are now up. Also I put the Black Sofiz case onto the White San Francisco. I think it looks alright. What do you guys think?

[Guest ShahinTehShiz]

Which one is thicker? The Sofiz smoked grey or the glossy black? I'm just one question away from ordering but want something not too thick on the bottom front section.