[Nexus 6P Accessories] cipher77:
review...

(wrote out my entire review only to lose it by going to advanced ed mode!!! argh...)

tetded case arrived.

the non flip cover case in black.

previously had the adopted case from the google store that sells for 20. bought mine for 10. worth it for 10, any more and i'd consider getting more for my money from another brand, vendor in so far as a tcpu case goes.

as for 1st impressions regarding the tetded non-flip leather case:

1. the 6p fits snugly and tightly into the case. corners lay flat and snap in. it's surprisingly a LOT less bulky and lighter than i had expected. that was my big issue with the adopted case and my biggest concern regarding this leather case in anticipation.

2. there's a lip around the face of the phone that protects it from face-down contact from whatever you're laying it down on. i know some folks consider this a negative...for me, it's a positive. i'm not a big subscriber to the protective glass that has been pretty popular of late...so, this will help me keep things a little safer. how significant is the lip? i'd say it's safe to say about 3 sheets of standard printer paper deep. just deep enough to keep sand from scratching the glass, not overly deep as being able to slide a penny underneath it while it's face down. i can't speak to tetded's tolerances, but mine runs at about those non official measurements.

3. so, unlike apple's molded 100% leather case...this is leather wrapped around a very thin, strong plastic shell. i suppose there are positives and negatives here. apple's molded case takes wear and tear pretty well...being thicker leather it repairs itself to a certain degree. the tetded case is a rigid plastic shell wrapped in leather. i see this helping with those back pocketers and their bent phones. however, since the leather is thinner, i don't see it taking deep scratches as well as the apple leather case. as previously mentioned...there is a felt backing attached so that the phone doesn't rub up against the plastic along the back plate.

4. the leather is textured and ever so slightly glossy. it's not as tacky as i thought it would be. however, the phone is perfectly 'grippable'. the texture isn't my favourite...but, i can deal. it's nice looking. i tend to prefer my phones naked...but, with the thin, metal and slick design...as much as i would love to show it off...it's inevitable that i'd drop it to tragic results. so, case it is. this one works on those fronts. i'm hoping the gloss wears off as some time passes.

5. the cutouts.

around the visor the cutouts seem rather precise. the pinhole cutout just below the visor seems to be well aligned and not at all obstructed.

the top and bottom cutouts are completely open with a little divot where the usb cable inserts for added room to fit the plug's casing.

i would prefer the top, at least, to be completely covered excepting the 3.5mm headphone jack. but, i'll take it. the case fits tightly enough that i don't believe particles will find their way into the spaces between the case and the phone.

the volume rocker and power buttons are also completely open. not sure how i feel about this having just gotten used to pushing the buttons through the adopted's bulky, thick case. however, it's nice to have the texture of the power button back. again, i don't see anything getting into the spaces between the case and the phone.

i should mention that being open along the volume/power rocker and top/bottom does leave the front edge in those areas prone to nicks or scratches.

6. the imprint sensor cutout. it's wide open and centered. it's not graded/sloped. something i had gotten used to with the adopted case as it guides your finger to the sweet spot of the sensor. that being said, it's just as easy to find it yourself. again, just something i became habituated to and figured i'd mention. the case backing is thin enough that it doesn't impede the organic nature of the movement to use the imprint.

overall, i really like the case. something i'd definitely recommend to others like myself who's idea of a case isn't an otterbox, but something that keeps the phone's edges and lines in play without adding any unnecessary bulk and weight. in other words, for the most part, you can still see the phone under the case. as opposed to an otterbox...where you barely know what's under the hood. for those of us who prefer to go naked, but need the grip and the minimal security of added protection beyond what is offered through the phone's natural built-in protection...this does the job.

many, many thanks to everyone who participated in this thread. all of your comments helped me make a decision. one i consider pretty important...

if, in return...i can help anyone else...please don't hesitate to reach out via post or pm.

cheers!

PS - i imagine the flip covers aren't too different in quality. added flip cover would clearly add complications i can't address here...but, if i were a flip cover person...i'd give it a go.

someone asked me how big my hands are. i wear a L/XL glove. i'm 6'1" tall. so, my hands are a little larger than average. the phone handles fine for me in this leather case...especially given that it doesn't add too much more real estate to what is already considered a large phone. i feel pretty good one-handing it. definitely more confident one-handing it with a good, tacky case. i'm hoping this will be it in the long run.

if anything changes over the course of the next week or so, i'll be sure to update.