TechnologyTell Review: PureGear Slim Shell Case, Impact screen protector and more

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TechnologyTell Review: PureGear Slim Shell Case, Impact screen protector
Motorola extends sweet Valentine's Day deals until February 17
Ultra-low-cost Lumia 435 arrives stateside, not that cheap after all
The My Friend Cayla doll not only talks, but it listens
Verizon shaves $50 off Sony SmartWatch 3 price for all-time low $200
Samsung Galaxy S6 expected on store shelves in March, S6 Edge by April's end
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TechnologyTell Review: PureGear Slim Shell Case, Impact screen protector

So you're looking to get a shiny, brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Excellent choice! But before you crack that package open to enjoy your latest toy, you'll want to make sure you're protected. For such a large smartphone, or 'phablet', a slim case and screen protector should be considered the minimum. If you want options, PureGear is worth looking into.

Design & Installation

Slim cases are probably my favorite to use on smartphones. You get that minimalist kind of feel, yet without skimping out on material to completely cover the body. I don't know about you, but I like my gadgets in tip-top condition, scratch-free. And that's exactly what the PureGear Slim Shell case for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 does through and through.

PureGear Slim Shell case galaxy note 4 box

Black may be standard, but totally transparent is more fun.

There's a choice between two flavors (at least of the time of this review): totally clear, and clear with a black border. Personally, since my Note 4 is dazzling white, I prefer the all-clear case. The PureGear Slim Shell is a single-piece case consisting of a combination of polycarbonate and TPU materials. The harder polycarbonate covers the back, providing shape and rigidity. The more flexible TPU rounds the sides and edges.

The installation is easy. Just pop it in. Need it back out? Work one corner, then the next. And if you happen to be one who switches smartphone batteries like I do, single-piece cases are the most convenient. The PureGear Slim Shell case fits my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 like a glove. It's got an excellent contour that even captures the smartphone's subtle indent on the sides.

Unlike the more rugged PureGear Dualtek case for the Note 4, the Slim Shell has very responsive button covers. You don't need to use more force than if your smartphone were naked. The buttons coverings rise out from the case body by 1mm, which makes it easy to feel without looking. I don't like it when case buttons are too seamless, especially when it comes to the volume rocker.

The PureGear Slim Shell case does not add much width or bulk to the already large Galaxy Note 4 smartphone. Unfortunately, it doesn't really add much for grip either. The body is smooth without any extra contours for palms to mould around. Just keep this in mind if you're one who tends to drop things. Three little nubs exist on the back of the case, but they're not meant for grip. They just prevent an accelerated collection of surface scratches by raising the case up and off of surfaces.

Depending on your level of OCD, this clear case may be the worst thing ever. It's not the scratches or the fingerprints on the surface, even though those will come. It's what collects underneath…

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Motorola extends sweet Valentine's Day deals until February 17

All is lost. Valentine's Day is just hours away, and clearly, there's no time left to save face in the eleventh hour. The good restaurants are booked, unless you don't mind eating dinner at 5 PM… at the bar. Diamonds are crazy expensive, flowers and chocolates are far too banal, and so the end is near.

Of you, of your relationship, of everything. Wait a minute, a glimmer of hope rises on the…

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Ultra-low-cost Lumia 435 arrives stateside, not that cheap after all

Exactly a month ago, when the newest additions to the Lumia smartphone family broke cover, it seemed Microsoft's one and only "hook" was extreme affordability. But now the 435, which we expected to be the least expensive Lumia in history, is available from Newegg, and… it's a little rich for our blood.

Although Redmond slapped the entry-level…

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The My Friend Cayla doll not only talks, but it listens

caylawelcome Dolls that talk to you are nothing new. But what about a doll that not only talks to you, but listens to what you have to say? That's what the My Friend Cayla "interactive doll" is all about.

The 18-inch doll has been available in…

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Verizon shaves $50 off Sony SmartWatch 3 price for all-time low $200

Seeing as how Verizon is very rarely struck by random bolts of generosity, we'll presume underwhelming demand brought on the latest Sony SmartWatch 3 promotion. After all, the Android Wear market as a whole is struggling, and this baby is far from Moto 360's glamour.

Or maybe the deal has something to do with the timepiece's imminent stainless steel launch. Finally,…

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Samsung Galaxy S6 expected on store shelves in March, S6 Edge by April's end

We know, we know, you're sick and tired of the same old, same old Samsung Galaxy S6 rumors, and you just want to take a moment and relax before the phone (and its edgy sibling) actually see daylight. But please bear with us for a second, and we promise you won't regret it.

For the first time in weeks, a credible report from a credible source mentions a juicy nugget of information…

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