Damn good quality with practical benefits. Unfortunately, some sharp-edged

Or rather, I was looking for a housing which protects and looks good. Because I let my Galaxy S4 three times hard fall to the ground. Although it has always survived and the display is surprisingly robust and continues with no scratches. Unfortunately, the scope of the original housing has scrapes and scratches on the paintwork. Not really nice. And so I did not want to strain my luck on the device on and have looked on the internet for a Car / hardcase to avoid display damage.
To but also visually enhance my S4 again, it should be in the cover is not a cheap rubber or artificial leather from the vending machine. No, it should be metallic. The best intercept an aluminum alloy for any shocks better.
And so I found this fine specimen at Draco Design. Yes, it's expensive! But the value for money is enormous and perfectly righteous!
Even unpacking makes me much pleasure and as little hobbyist I feel the tolerances in the transition between the upper and lower part of a highly professional manner. You can feel no edges or sees an offset. The lateral plastic makes a high impression and is prezise and fixed to the aluminum frame. The slots of the unit are made for the original accessories from Samsung and allow the attachment of headphones at the top and charger cable at the bottom. Single small holes in the housing expose IR transmitters and microphones. Unfortunately, not all plug mount. So I can connect my Sennheiser headphones with adapter. Funny, I feel that such an adapter has not been resolved (as opposed to enclosed USB adapter). In the color I chose for red, as it provides the best contrast to the white S4.

After the first Fealing the practicality comes and the case must undergo a tough and daily exam. I use the device in the vehicle as a navigation aid, as a work tool for administrative tasks (TeamViewer, IP cams, ...) and in the private sector (calls, texts, ...).
Due to the extremes it is already hard to get used to the hand, but I say to myself, others buy indeed voluntarily Galaxy Note 3. It fits in the back pocket and also does not interfere in the Jack inside pocket. In car I can get my original Samsung support is also provided for further. When handed writing I come despite my big hands to my limits, but the hold / grip is much more secure than without. I do not feel that I slipped the device out of his hand. The use of slightly elevated side buttons work perfectly and makes no difference to the original case. On the desk in the office or in your hand, it makes a good impression and is eye-catching to customers and employees. Making calls is early in the morning a bit chilly by the cold metal.

Now I own the housing a few days and can talk about it mostly positive. Even the first fall has both the mobile and the frame have survived without major damage to wear it. The only negative reviews are a lack of jack adapter for connection of normal 3.5mm jack (eg connection to the amplifier is not possible) and in the lower part (threaded inlet and USB recess) sharp condition. The latter is criticism at the highest level and also falls on only because the rest has such a brilliant quality.

4.5 stars I give for HYDRA from Draco Design Aluminium and not hesitate to recommend.