Review - HTC Flip Case for HTC One for Windows

The HTC 1 (M8) for Windows is the first flagship Windows phone to exist available in the United states on Verizon and AT&T with T-Mobile due soon also.

Since the One M8 is available as an Android device as well, there are a ton of cases out in that location to cull from, which is good for Windows Phone fans. Today I'll accept a look at HTC's own OEM Flip Case for the One M8.

The HTC Flip Case is a pretty basic blueprint. It is comprised of a difficult shell that snaps onto the back of the phone and a comprehend that swings over the unabridged forepart of the screen. Information technology's a hearty trounce that offers stiff protection to the back of the phone, but doesn't adequately cover the corners, leaving them open to potential harm. There is likewise no protection on the right side of the device.

Equally for the flip cover itself, there isn't much to it. The cutouts at the pinnacle and bottom assure that it does not hamper the forepart-facing speakers, one of the outstanding features of the HTC Ane M8. Information technology lends added protection to the front of the phone when closed, but there is no magnet or flap to continue it closed. Therefore, if y'all drib it, it'southward anyone'south guess as to whether the phone will country with the screen shielded or not.

Merely like HTC'due south own Dot View case, the Flip Case is fabricated to interact directly with the HTC 1 M8. Information technology senses when the lid is shut and reacts past sleeping the phone to relieve battery life. When the cover opens, the telephone wakes up, gear up to use. Unfortunately, that is just nearly all information technology does.

I would much prefer the Dot View, which gives you a cool retro clock and weather condition display by shining through holes in the front end flip cover. Not but is it protective, but it is also functional, offering up an alternative to the Lumia Glance feature.

All in all, I find the HTC Flip Cover pretty lackluster. It looks cool, especially in the vivid orange flavour I tried. But considering of the lack of functionality, the forepart cover merely feels like it gets in the style. You need to flip it open to use the phone for anything, and when folded around the back, it makes the otherwise comfy case feel awkward and unwieldy.

The HTC Flip Instance comes in 7 different colors ranging from neutral to flashy. If it came included in the box with the HTC One M8 I might like it slightly more. Just in my stance, you can do much better for even the discounted $30 toll tag.

You lot'll find the HTC Flip Case for the One M8 in the Windows Central Store for $29.95, 25% off the manufacturer's suggested retail price.

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