Kugi Blue TPU case & Tudia TPU case
Hey robertre,
Just goes to show you that different strokes for different folks
. I assessed the exact same two cases only, just the opposite, because of the same issue, the buttons being covered/uncovered.
The Kugi Blue TPU is sitting by the door with a return lable, waiting for UPS, as I type.
Tudia TPU is not currently on the phone, but I am keeping it for a spare. I have to say that the quality for an inexpensive, slim cover has vastly improved since the time I bought one in 2012. I had settled on a Otterbox back then and have used it until just recently. when I knew I was going to upgrade to the 950XL, I prepped my old 920 for my girlfriend by taking off the Otter and going with a slim silicone/hardback I had on the shelf...I actually loved the lack of bulk going from a Otterbox to a slim case (although the Otterbox protected the heck out of my 920...still looks new
So that I don't have to write why I favor the one over the other (laziness
, I will CUT&PASTE a review I gave Amazon on the Tudia:
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Happy with my purchase!
THE GOOD:
The Case is definitely a good and inexpensive solution to the new 950xl, it immediately improved the feel of my phone, taking away the strong treat of dropping the phone due to the phone's innate slick/slippery finish (I Just knew I would drop the phone sooner, than later - due to the phone's slick finish).
The case added a GREAT deal of protection to the face on the phone (the face is raised slightly by the case), and to the camera's lens on the back (same reason, the case is slightly higher than the lens).
The case is very minimal, and allows it to fit in a new holster I purchased and like, and if the case was bulky at all, it would not have fit in my new holster.
I really, really like the way the case covers the function buttons on the side of the phone - it is ascetically pleasing and helps help dirt out.
THE BAD:
Although I like the fact that the case covers the function buttons on the side (see above for reason why), I do not think the design went far enough for optimum use (definitely not your friend when you're in a hurry, and I am ALWAYS in a hurry!). If the manufacturer would either raise the up/down volume, and power nubs more - or even easier, place a small nipple on the up and down nubs (like on a TV's remote) to provide a "feel" reference. I think a combination of both would be the best solution (raise all the nubs, and place a nipple on volume controls).
THE SUMMARY:
Great inexpensive case and solution with some small inadequacies.
NOTE: I did actually drop my phone, on the ceramic tile floor in the kitchen, during this case's installation, and I am both happy and relieved to say that the fall DID NOT damage my phone - grant it that, the phone probably landed in MY favor, but I sincerely believe that if not for this case I would have most probably incurred some form of damage - but note; it does not provide the protect as; say, an Otter Case, nor is it as bulky neither.
Please excuse all grammatical and spelling mistakes - writing is not my strong suit! ;^)-E-<
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I too am looking for the idea case FOR ME, I know I will get a incipio $20 at MS store, because it too covers the buttons, but the design of the material over the buttons make them a little easier to distinguish.
I know TWO THINGS FOR SURE:
I hate that the power button is in-between the volume up/down buttons! I just CAN'T seem to master the placement
AND, the feel of those same, OEM buttons!
I so impatient, and if I have to think/search were the buttons are...well, it's just no fun.