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post Mar 30 2015, 02:46 PM, updated 9y ago

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Hey there!

I noticed that we've a number of different types of casings in the market

1) Original Premium - Branded and quality casing
2) Original, non premium - Often found in digital mall and low yat. Seems the quality is lower. Any thoughts?
3) Fake Premium - Like fake Incase/Otterbox/etc
4) OEM Pasar malam - I found this very common in passer malam. It is cheap, but how is the quality?

In short, should we spend a hundred or more in a branded case? Or should we get those el-cheapo cases? Also, how do we know the shop is selling an original, premium case rather than a fake premium case?

Have anyone of you every bought a fake case?
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post Mar 30 2015, 02:49 PM

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wat phone are u using? how much do u value ur phone? would u be heartbroken to see ur phone scratch, drop?
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post Mar 30 2015, 02:53 PM

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ah, i just got an iP6 smile.gif upgraded from a Samsung. Regretted ever purchasing an Android, as I expected Androids to be as good as iOS (coming from having some iPads)
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post Mar 30 2015, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(TechAddict2012 @ Mar 30 2015, 02:53 PM)
ah, i just got an iP6 smile.gif upgraded from a Samsung. Regretted ever purchasing an Android, as I expected Androids to be as good as iOS (coming from having some iPads)
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thn u should get original premium case to protect ur investment...spigen..verus...otterbox....u cant go wrong with these brands..
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post Mar 30 2015, 02:57 PM

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indeed, but how to do you if it is an original vs fake? I've checked some shops out, and after some asking then the boss confirms it is a fake =.=
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post Mar 30 2015, 03:05 PM

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QUOTE(TechAddict2012 @ Mar 30 2015, 02:57 PM)
indeed, but how to do you if it is an original vs fake? I've checked some shops out, and after some asking then the boss confirms it is a fake =.=
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no 1. Price...no.2 certificate of authenticity...no.3 quality of the material...
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post Mar 30 2015, 03:16 PM

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ah, but how does a spigen compare to those unheard of brands in digital mall? all also going about RM100 or more

Are pasar malam cases good?
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post Mar 30 2015, 03:19 PM

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i wont go for pasar malam cases..unless u really like some particular designs u cant find elsewhere..if unheard brands also cost the same as well-known brands..i prefer well-known brands..bought online is better and cheaper...
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post Mar 30 2015, 03:39 PM

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ah, but how sure are you that it is original if bought online?
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QUOTE(TechAddict2012 @ Mar 30 2015, 03:39 PM)
ah, but how sure are you that it is original if bought online?
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buy only from reputable seller....c lowyat forums...c what the buyers said about the seller....
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post Mar 30 2015, 08:34 PM

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El cheapo cases are cool if you like switching out cases. If you find the right ones, they're exactly the same as higher priced covers in proper stores!

But of course, if you want to really protect your phone from falls and not from minor scratches or so, it's worth your money to get a proper expensive case.
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post Mar 30 2015, 08:43 PM

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just becareful of the fake/pasar malam casing. Some would have discoloration transferred to your phone.
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post Mar 30 2015, 09:40 PM

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QUOTE(Superman7 @ Mar 30 2015, 08:43 PM)
just becareful of the fake/pasar malam casing. Some would have discoloration transferred to your phone.
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Yes, this is so true. I've had this happen to one of my older phones before.

It's probably best to buy one good case and then stick to it until the case gives way to wear and tear.
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post Mar 30 2015, 09:51 PM

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QUOTE(attw @ Mar 30 2015, 09:40 PM)
Yes, this is so true. I've had this happen to one of my older phones before.

It's probably best to buy one good case and then stick to it until the case gives way to wear and tear.
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Really? But are those expensive but never heard of cases (not Speck or Incase or other branded ones) like Verus and the likes, which are usually sold at Digital Mall for RM 100 above, are they better than pasar malam standards? I know the dealers get a much higher margin selling these unknown, low grade brands in Digital Mall. That's why they like it.

I bought one when I had my Samsung. Found the quality really lacking sad.gif
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QUOTE(TechAddict2012 @ Mar 30 2015, 09:51 PM)
Really? But are those expensive but never heard of cases (not Speck or Incase or other branded ones) like Verus and the likes, which are usually sold at Digital Mall for RM 100 above, are they better than pasar malam standards? I know the dealers get a much higher margin selling these unknown, low grade brands in Digital Mall. That's why they like it.

I bought one when I had my Samsung. Found the quality really lacking sad.gif
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Ya, I know what you mean. I see some of the cover brands that I don't really know retailing at over RM100 at Premium Apple Outlets like Mac City and such as well. Maybe stick to those brands you know, i.e. Speck, Thule, Incase, Spigen, Otterbox, etc. since you're paying a for it.


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post Mar 30 2015, 10:00 PM

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You can try to buy ROCK , premium quality with not so expensive price.
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post Mar 30 2015, 10:36 PM

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Anyone here uses a twelve south? smile.gif
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post Mar 31 2015, 12:38 AM

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try from pasad malam first biggrin.gif

if you want buy premium one go find some reviews first, it is pricey some of it better read people review before getting one
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post Mar 31 2015, 12:58 AM

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For me, i will go into my liking.. And budget.. If u afraid or scratch and so on, go for protection wise case. And if u want fancy, go for pasar malam. The original will come with authentic code and sold by reputable sellers or company. For unknown brand, u may try and if u like it buy. I think if u use Google, go get some reviews of ur choosen case. Nowadays, many blog or people do review regarding case whether apple or nokia. So, think and do some homework.. smile.gif
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post Mar 31 2015, 01:16 AM

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QUOTE(SirRieq @ Mar 31 2015, 12:58 AM)
For me, i will go into my liking.. And budget.. If u afraid or scratch and so on, go for protection wise case. And if u want fancy, go for pasar malam. The original will come with authentic code and sold by reputable sellers or company. For unknown brand, u may try and if u like it buy. I think if u use Google, go get some reviews of ur choosen case. Nowadays, many blog or people do review regarding case whether apple or nokia. So, think and do some homework.. smile.gif
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Ah, any particular brands for protection? More worried about dropping it and also having it bent sad.gif

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