A Perfect Marriage: Slim Case and Leather Pouch
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I’m annoyed by flip-covers. Folding that cover all the way back to get a proper hold on your Note 3.
Don’t even mention playing games with the flip-cover on, the annoyance factor is doubled.
This is just my personal preference I don't intend to offend anybody.
Bumpers are good plus mostly affordable and none of that annoyance from a flip-cover.
However the most of these are made of medium-to-hard rubber.
I get a hard time getting my phone out of the left front pocket of my pants due to the friction from the rubber.
A slim-case (hard-plastic) seems to be the solution (at least for me), has a smooth surface making it sleekly slide in and out of my pocket.
What about the screen, it might get scratched while the Note 3’s inside my pocket?
That’s where the “leather pouch” comes into play.
Again, a smooth leather making the thing slide easily in and out of a pocket.
That pull-tab works perfectly in getting the Note 3 out.
This is basically the logic behind my set-up.
Functionally it's a sound set-up.
Everything is perfect now.
But just to give that extra touch, I slapped a tempered glass on the screen for that premium feel and look.
Now it’s a perfect marriage.
:fingers-crossed:
If your interested below are the links where I bought my items from:
click here >>> Spigen SPG Ultra-Fit-Case SM-Coated White for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 US $9.99
click here >>> Leather Pouch with Pull Tab (brown or black) for Samsung Galaxy Note 3
click here >>> Spigen SGP Glass-tR-SLIM Premium Tempered Glass for Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Nice review.... lots of effort and thought....
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD INCLUDE LINKS PLEASE.
I solved some of these problems for myself by:
Still going with a bumper - I don't believe in making the phone thicker even with a slim case for the back because a back is like $5-$10 to replace. I do prefer something with a bit of a raised lip to protect the screen. I've never had issues pulling the phone out of my pocket due to a bumper - if anything some of the texture of these cases makes it harder due to increased friction on the broad surface area of the back.
For the screen protection, using one of those tempered glass (got the Spigen Glas.TR Slim this time around for the Note 3).
I then mount a Flygrip or similar to the back to improve handling and give it a kickstand - I'm awaiting delivery of the HandeBand Slide. I find that even the Flygrip when it's folded in against the phone's body, it still gives you a ridge to hold your finger against is still a good way to keep it from sliding out of your hand.
I just added the link now for those who wants to see where I got the items from.
Have a nice one guys.
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I’ve grab ahold of these three Galaxy Note 3 cases from Poetic, all reasonably priced on Amazon, and I thought it’ll be a good opportunity to do a round-up of sorts. All these cases have different features and makes sense in different situations. Why did I get so many cases? I guess I’m a bit of a case junkie. Without further ado, let’s look at this line-up.
First, we have the Palette. This is the slimmest and most minimalistic case of the lot. This case simply covers the back and side of the Note 3, leaving the top and bottom exposed. You’re not going to get comprehensive protection against drops here. Instead, the Palette shields against buffs and scratches to the leather-like back of the Note 3, while adding a lay-on-table lip to the front screen. In addition, the case’s soft rubberized surface adds a degree of grip to your phone. Easy to snap on and take off.
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Next, we have a wallet-cover case in the SlimBook. I’m really liking the look of this leather-like case. Clean stitching and stiff leather gives this case a business-like quality. The cover closes with a snap via a magnetic clasp. On the inside of the cover, there are 3 card slots available, as well as a pocket for bills. Adding credit cards to the case does add a bit of thickness, so it’s up to you whether you want to use the case as an all-in-one holder of your essentials. Overall, a handsome case.
Lastly, there is the Strapback, a leather case which boasts a built-in stand. The grain leather cover feels satisfyingly plushy. It’s not the best quality leather,but there is a suppleness here that I enjoy. The cover snaps on tightly with a slightly hooked clasp. The back is slightly cutout so you can pulls the case forward to form a stand as seen in the pictures below. I found this stand configuration to be easier to use than normal kickstands.
Overall, I liked the Strapback the most from the three cases. The hard back along with thick leather material should do well in drop protection, and I like the added function of the stand over the SlimBook’s card and cash slots. But I will also use the Palette often as well because it’s so much slimmer and lighter than the other two.
You can find the rest on the photos I took of these cases in the following albums. Thank you for reading!
Palette for Samsung Note 3
http://imgur.com/a/jODdc#0
Slimbook for Samsung Note 3
http://imgur.com/a/IpBLq#0
Strapback for Samsung Galaxy Note 3
http://imgur.com/a/Dc4SX#0
Amazon links, each currently available for $0.01 plus shipping a piece:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXA6WUA
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ELUXBAQ
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Strapb...r-Warranty/dp/B00E3FHYSO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_2
$0.01/ea? Is this for real?
Well well well, hard to choose... the Palette looks way cool
SlimBook is quite efficient in both functionality and practical.
Protection-wise, looks like the Strapback do offer the best armor and feel for the Galaxy Note 3 all together. For this price I think I will get all three of them, plus my favorite Starbucks venti Mocha AND $.99 favorite songs from itune and still way below budget. THANK YOU for the review! This is indeed a great deal!:good:
I've been a minimalist case user for years, I think going back to the samsung galaxy s3. I am very OCD with my phones and treat it like a baby. So I always go with a minimalist case because I don't like the bulk.
on the s7 i actually tried a dbrand (carbon) because the phone looks so good I didn't want to hide it, unfortunately this didn't help make the phone any less slippery. It may have actually made it more slippery because the glass actually gives friction and the aluminum sides aren't covered with the skin so VERY slippery.
So anyway i went with the spigen Thin Fit case. This is similar to the cases I usually have used over the years.
Yesterday as I was sitting down, the phone took a slight (1 foot) slip/fall and sort of skidded. I honestly don't remember if it landed on the face or back but after i picked it up i immediately saw the screen was ok, and the dbrand skin is still on the back (so honestly don't know if it's cracked). but it did take a pretty decent nick out of the aluminum on the lower right corner. If you look close you can see the case was actually damaged a little too.
I think the case is great for what it is. Honestly if it would have covered the entire bottom (which would make it more comfortable in the hand) then it would have protected the phone in this slight drop.
Just wanted to let you guys know, that we can all drop phones, and you may want to make sure all edges are covered because TBH i can't believe the phone was damaged this bad from such a slight fall.
I am ordering something that covers all edges to prevent further incidents like this (and to cover this so I can stop looking at it every 5 mins )
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I took an emry board (finger nail file) and smoothed it up a little.
https://goo.gl/photos/UcWFdpmQNF7nQ5dk8
added this link because the other one doesn't work properly...
try the neo hybrid. I love it. spigen stuff is great. they were on sale last week so I got a tough armor and neo and love the neo. love the rugged armor TPU and I've got a slim fit that's great too. I've pretty much got all their stuff lol
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Looks like it just happened to land perfectly on that corner. I too wish they had gone all the way around with the case but I know what I'm getting myself into by running this case.
I switched away from Spigen's Thin Fit awhile back when I found out that Ringke makes a very similar case (might even be thinner), but covers all the sides. It's slightly harder to take the case off, but not impossible. You might want to check it out. Ringke Snug-Fit on Amazon.
hmm i have this case and thinking about getting something that covers the whole frame now...ill most likely get the cali case once they ship to canada...
Go with tech21, they are thin and provide excellent drop protection, I've dropped mine on concrete several times and nothing has happened.
I was asked by the seller to review some cases for both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
I have received some of the cases and will be posting my reviews in one thread in both the S7 and S7 Edge forums to keep the information in one place and nice and neat.
They make quite a few cases for both the S7 and S7 Edge so my reviews of the case for one would apply to both versions of the phone.
Pictures will be in the "Click to show content" buttons to maintain a clean thread.
Melkco Ultra thin Superlim Soft TPU for Samsung GalaxyS7 Edge with screen protector (Transparent)
This case is unbelievably thin.
The thickness of this case for the S7 Edge is roughly the same as the distance the camera sticks out from the back of the phone.
I have never seen a case like this before.
The case is crystal clear and will show off the color of your phone, or like mine the dbrand skin on the back.
The case has a slight lip on the front at the top and bottom to prevent scratches on your screen should you lay your phone down screen first.
This case will not add much drop protection, it is to prevent scratches, please do not purchase this thinking it will save your phone from a drop, that is not what it was designed to do.
This case will protect your phone from any scratches and scuffs from the day to day use of your phone.
While doing that it will be basically invisible and add literally no bulk to your phone.
I will add some pictures here of this case on my Titanium Silver S7 Edge with Blue Carbon Fiber skin from dbrand.
***** 5 out of 5 stars *****
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Melkco Kubalt Double layer case for Samsung Galaxy S7
I received this case quickly and in good condition.
I purchased the black inner with black outer style case that does not seem to be an option right now.
This case could and should have been a five star case, there was really only one confusing issue with this case.
The top of the case the two cutouts are not quite right.
The cutout for the mic is made at an angle, and while it is placed over the mic, it looks out of place.
There is also an extra cutout in the center of the phone that is unneeded, like it was for an IR blaster that was never put into this version of the phone.
Other than that this is a nice case.
There is a nice soft touch coating over everything that makes this case feel great in hand.
The rest of the cutouts are all perfectly placed and sized.
The soft inner layer should be able to absorb shock from drops and the hard outer layer should be able to take the brunt of a fall.
There is a small lip on the front of the case to prevent you from getting scratches on your screen should you lay your phone down screen first.
If you are looking for a case with impact resistance, great feel in hand, and general protection, this one will do it all.
I will attach some pictures here for you to see this case on my black S7.
**** 4 out of 5 stars ****
More cases are to come soon, I will update this post with new reviews within a week or so.
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I have had this case for two weeks now.
Pros
- Great build. Feels like a quality case which is expected from Spigen.
- Does not add too much bulk. I also have a Spigen Liquid Air case and the difference is not too drastic.
- Good lip on the front for protection. You can lay the phone face down w/o worries.
- Kick stand is decent. A little flimsy, but it holds.
- Alert slider cutout is great. I don't have to dig into it to move it. Operates like normal.
Cons
- Adds bulk. If you are looking for a slim case, this isn't it.
- One color choice. Gunmetal is the only option right now. It looks nice, but I've always gotten the black on black series. I emailed Spigen about it and was told at the moment they don't plan on releasing more color options.
- Buttons are flush without deep groves on indicators. Just like the Supcase many times I don't know which volume button I am pressing until I press it.
- Back plastic will get a lot of micro scratches. Only way to combat that is to either lay it on soft surfaces or place it face down. I've had this series before and Black hides scratches pretty well. They show up on Gunmetal.
Thanks for the review. I've been using it for about a month now and for me it's a bit too bulky TBH. I will still use it every now and then when I need a proper protection but it's really not too comfortable to hold when typing for example. It kinda cuts into your small finger on the bottom of the phone because the TPU case has an aggressive edge where your small finger is holding.
Other than that a decent case which offers great protection. You can even place a.piece of metal between the plastic and TPU back to use it on a magnetic car mount for example. Doesn't have the best grip there because it's kinda heavy but usually gets the job done.
Did anyone test it with Official OP 6T tempered glass?
reppi said:
Thanks for the review. I've been using it for about a month now and for me it's a bit too bulky TBH. I will still use it every now and then when I need a proper protection but it's really not too comfortable to hold when typing for example. It kinda cuts into your small finger on the bottom of the phone because the TPU case has an aggressive edge where your small finger is holding.
Other than that a decent case which offers great protection. You can even place a.piece of metal between the plastic and TPU back to use it on a magnetic car mount for example. Doesn't have the best grip there because it's kinda heavy but usually gets the job done.
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Oh yes I completely forgot to mention that. I do find that holding the phone and typing for 5 minutes causes my pinky finger to become sore.
prateekjain2003 said:
Did anyone test it with Official OP 6T tempered glass?
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I have. Didn't work for me. Ended up replacing the official OP6T TG with an IQ Shield.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ied-op6t-tempered-glass-t3874497/post78951794
Yesterday, I threw caution and fiscal sense to the wind and invested £85 in the Samsung leather case (in black) for my Fold. I have tried the aramid case that came in the box but found it shows too many prints and smudges as well as not protecting the camera hum glass when laid back down. I also tried the Spigen thin fit case which is fine but I was concerned that the device was maybe not shutting properly when folded due to the fact that the case edges sit slightly proud of the main screen when open, hence my decision to buy the leather case.
The leather case is very light, very slim, very comfortable to hold and looks great, the back part is just thick enough to keep the camera glass away from the surface you lie it on and all the various cut outs for buttons, cameras and ports are perfectly place and sized.
Is it worth £85? Probably not but then again, having already coughed up an insane amount of cash for the device in the first place, why not go the whole hog and get the case as well.
If your wallet will run to it - recommended.
I got the original leather cover, too and am very happy with it. The free case is not good. It is so thin and hardly provides any protection.
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Silly question does it have the sticky tape like the free case samsung give you
liggerz87 said:
Silly question does it have the sticky tape like the free case samsung give you
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Ah thank you so of I buy it I know not to unpeeled it lol
I want the white version. Too bad it's been OOS for so long
liggerz87 said:
Silly question does it have the sticky tape like the free case samsung give you
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Actually it's not the same sticky tape. It is more of a suction layer to stick to the glass. Which is much better as it doesn't get stuck to dust and lint that's in your pocket compared to the free case.
Ah cool I'll prob get one I just use the clearshield thing I got on front and back and use the free case with phone
Got the original case today does look and feels nice but still way over priced even though i paid £79.99 which is currently the cheapest anywhere some places selling for £120 inc samsung
That "adhesive" is cool because it is reusable. If it gets dirty just run it under some water and let it air dry. You can wipe down the leather side but let the sticky side air dry and its like BRAND NEW in just a couple minutes!
OP how are you getting on with your fold and the leather case?
Might be coming back into the fold ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ?with the fold2.
Have any of you guys/gals had any experience with more noreve leather cases?