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Just curious as to what your opinions were on this one. I want a case that'll keep the crease around the screen clean like new. I'm planning on getting a car dock in the future also, so a case that would allow it to fit into the dock would be great too. Probably going with the iGrip Car Dock.
I think it was a really strange decision to even have 2 tiny creases all the way around the screen in the first place. My Hero NEVER got dust/dirt in the crease around the screen OR the crease between the screen and the button plate.
i noticed that to, i always use paper to get the junk out
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+1!
My defender is great. Everytime I remove the case the phone looks brand new.
I just saw a review of the OtterBox Defender and I think I like it. How do you like the holster that comes with it? Does this case definitely fit into the iGrip car dock? Does the self adhesive screen cover ever have those annoying air bubbles under it?
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I just saw a review of the OtterBox Defender and I think I like it. How do you like the holster that comes with it? Does this case definitely fit into the iGrip car dock? Does the self adhesive screen cover ever have those annoying air bubbles under it?
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I can't comment on the igrip, but the screen cover is part of the case and is not an adhesive. It's a hard plastic that is stuck to the case and goes right over your phone. Some dust can get in there but its minimal.
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I can't comment on the igrip, but the screen cover is part of the case and is not an adhesive. It's a hard plastic that is stuck to the case and goes right over your phone. Some dust can get in there but its minimal.
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Ok. Was reading descriptions from other sites selling it. That's where I was confused. ^^
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The Otterbox defender doesn't work with the iGrip dock. Really anything bigger than a TPU case will not fit.
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The Otterbox defender doesn't work with the iGrip dock. Really anything bigger than a TPU case will not fit.
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Even with the insert taken out of the iGrip? That's disappointing. Was really hoping for that combination to work.
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They need to make Phone Floss for these creases or something. lol
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I'm surprised there are so few accessories out for this phone so far. I am usually able to find a holster and have it onhand before I have the actual phone, but not this time unfortunately. I got the one from Sprint for now that has the case and slide in belt holder but I strongly prefer the spring clips like the ones Seidio makes and bestbuy carries.
Has anybody been able to find a belt clip for the Photon yet aside from the one sprint has? i couldn't even find a generic one available at all. I'm so used to the spring clip holster that i've almost dropped my phone multiple times already
I'm currently using the Otterbox Defender and its a solid case that comes with an adjustable belt clip. Here is a link to the manufacturer's site: http://tinyurl.com/otterboxphoton
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I'm surprised there are so few accessories out for this phone so far. I am usually able to find a holster and have it onhand before I have the actual phone, but not this time unfortunately. I got the one from Sprint for now that has the case and slide in belt holder but I strongly prefer the spring clips like the ones Seidio makes and bestbuy carries.
Has anybody been able to find a belt clip for the Photon yet aside from the one sprint has? i couldn't even find a generic one available at all. I'm so used to the spring clip holster that i've almost dropped my phone multiple times already
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Put it in your pocket and not be a goober with a belt clip.
i modded (a peice of velcro) the innocase holster from my evo 4g and it fits great. I think it has to do with the fact the photon is taller than the evo 4g.
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Put it in your pocket and not be a goober with a belt clip.
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I find it inconvenient to remove it from my pocket 200+ times a day when i can just snap it in and out of a holster much quicker. So I'll keep on being a goober thank you. If i didn't use my phone a pocket would work awesome though.
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i modded (a peice of velcro) the innocase holster from my evo 4g and it fits great. I think it has to do with the fact the photon is taller than the evo 4g.
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Thank you! I will try to mod my original evo holster and will also try a otterbox as well.
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So far I am liking the Sprint holster better than the spring clip one I had with my Epic. I broke a screen on my Epic because of the spring clip getting hit and the phone falling out. I don't see that happening with this case.
I'm also liking the sprint holster combo.... It fits in the hd dock with the holster on too!
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I'm also liking the sprint holster combo.... It fits in the hd dock with the holster on too!
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I'm replacing that holster combo with an Otterbox Commuter, that stupid Sprint case doesn't protect the top or bottom of the phone. In my experience, the phone always ends up falling on uncovered parts head first, so I'm not going to chance it.
not to kick a dead kitten but does anyone know if this holster combo from sprint will fit in the docks with the shield on? there havent been any avail in local stores to test fit with them...
I have both the desktop dock and the car dock systems. If you have the Sprint case/holster combo, you remove inserts from the docks. If you use a "naked" Photon, keep the inserts in the docks. I really like these docks...they work really really well.
Can't wait for the "lapdock" to hit the market. That's gonna be sweet.
I'd normally jump right on the Otterbox Commuter but it's slippery and I hate the lint collecting rubber they are using.
What do you guys think of the PureGear DualTek?
http://www.amazon.com/RAZR-MAXX-Pur...1346850574&sr=8-2&keywords=razr+maxx+puregear
I prefer the DualTek case as its not nearly as slick as the Commuter. I have both cases and the Commuter just sits in my desk drawer.
How easy are the buttons to press on either case? Does the PureGear have good fitment and easy button press?
I tried the commuter on the atrix hd I had and it was really slippery.
What color is wearing better, black or white?
I have the Otterbox Commuter and I find the power and volume buttons easy enough to press. I personally do not find the device slick at all. I have dropped it numerous time and the case has held up very well. It still looks new. I would highly recommend!
I corrected the first post to the correct case (For the MAXX). I wonder which case shows wear the least...white or black.
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I have the Otterbox Commuter and I find the power and volume buttons easy enough to press. I personally do not find the device slick at all. I have dropped it numerous time and the case has held up very well. It still looks new. I would highly recommend!
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I prefer the DualTek case as its not nearly as slick as the Commuter. I have both cases and the Commuter just sits in my desk drawer.
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Since you have both, which case is slimmer? Also, which case slide in and out of your pocket easier? Do you find that the pure gear has more tendency to pop out with a frontal drop?
To me it seems the commuter is slimmer, and I find the DualTek easier to get out of my posket. I have not dropped the phone yet. Hope this helps.
The only problems I find with the commuter are the top gel inserts that cover the mhdmi and charger port. It is kind of hard to get off sometimes but that is a minor quibble. The only other problem is taking the case off and putting it back on. It's a pita!
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I got the PureGear DualTek. I accidentally bought screen protectors for a RAZR and it looks like the RAZR MAXX has a different shaped protector. Does it matter?
I believe they have the exact same screen size and everything. The screen protectors should not be a problem at all
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I believe they have the exact same screen size and everything. The screen protectors should not be a problem at all
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Thats what I thought, then I saw that all the eBay screen protectors are shaped differently for each and nobody has theirs as RAZR/RAZR MAXX compatible, its one or the other...
Hows the Dualtek case?
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To me it seems the commuter is slimmer, and I find the DualTek easier to get out of my posket. I have not dropped the phone yet. Hope this helps.
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Hey i just ordered the Dualtek case and I wanted to know hows the case holding up so far? Was it worth it?
I've had my Puregear Dualtek case for almost 2 months now. I love it! I have dropped my phone several times on hard cement and it just left a few nicks on the case and nothing on the phone itself. I've never had a problem with it falling out of the case on a drop. I do find that the phone is slightly harder to hold/use one handed with the Dualtek case, but I do have smallish hands.
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Received my sg case in the mail today review of what I recieved..upon opening the box I remembered why I haven't purchased a ballistic case in a while..it's the same product ive always expected..being that I'm a mechanical engineer I come into contact with plenty of dirt and dust..but being that a galaxy note has a stylus we will never be 100% dust an dirt proof..screen protecor seems like a nice idea bit it is quite thick and keeps the screen from being very responsive,clip seems to be made of better material than usual so I'm hoping it can withstand some use..rubber body corners protect from drops very well although the material seems to be pretty cheap these days and with just a few on and offs is going to stretch I can already tell..The outer she'll along with the runner body is going to protect your note 3 very well that I can say, rubber rockers are easily accessible and very easy to control, 3.5mm headset covet fits into place with rubber grommet, provides no protection for speaker and stylus so they are completely left exposed which is a downside with this case, I'm not feeling all of the exposed holes with this case so for that reason I am going to be looking for another case that is more contained. One thing i do like about this case is the rear camera protection, the camera is sunk pretty far into the case.If you are just looking for a clip with drop protection and you aren't going to be taking this on and off a lot then this is the easiest way to go
It's a good case until a few weeks from now when the rubber skin stretches out and no longer fits the phone tight. This is the main flaw in this case and the otterbox defender cases. Really too bad...
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It's a good case until a few weeks from now when the rubber skin stretches out and no longer fits the phone tight. This is the main flaw in this case and the otterbox defender cases. Really too bad...
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Never had any issues with Otterbox Defenders, but then again I always wear those big, rugged, army/swat cargo pants with huge pockets. The phone just drops in my pocket, I don't have to push it in. I guess it always depends on people's usage.
You know if the rubber gets stretched out and starts to not fit there's a trick about taking the rubber portion off and sticking it in a pot of boiling or very hot water for a minute or two will supposedly shrink the rubber back down to where it fits snug again at least in my experience with the otterbox defender cases.
I could see that's working..yeah I'm looking forward to the otterbox..I don't take cases off very often so I'm not worried about them getting stretched
Neither do I. Still waiting for the black version to be released. ..
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You know if the rubber gets stretched out and starts to not fit there's a trick about taking the rubber portion off and sticking it in a pot of boiling or very hot water for a minute or two will supposedly shrink the rubber back down to where it fits snug again at least in my experience with the otterbox defender cases.
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^THIS 1000 TIMES. I see all the time people saying it stretches. Boiling WORKS.. maybe too well.
My case arrived today as well. I think the screen protector is thinner on this one than what was on my wife's S3 but the belt holsters clip rotates 360 degrees and I don't believe hers does.
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Where and how are people getting these cases, they still "coming soon" from what I can see on ballistics site. I just got an email yesterday, the 29th, about the Shell Gel SG being available, only to learn that people have been ordering them since the 26th...
Looks nice! Last Ballistic case I owned was for the OG Evo 4G. I never had any problems with it stretching, or any Otterbox cases that I've owned for my last 4 phones. I don't wear skinny jeans, or even semi tight jeans for that matter, so maybe not having to push/pull it in/out of pockets has something to do with the fact that I haven't had any issues. Also, both Ballistic and Otterbox offer a lifetime warranty, so if the case ever does happen to stretch out over time you can get it replaced for free...
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Where and how are people getting these cases, they still "coming soon" from what I can see on ballistics site. I just got an email yesterday, the 29th, about the Shell Gel SG being available, only to learn that people have been ordering them since the 26th...
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I ordered mine directly from ballistic the day they dropped..sold out almost immediately that was the 25th
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both Ballistic and Otterbox offer a lifetime warranty, so if the case ever does happen to stretch out over time you can get it replaced
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I've never had no problems with stretching of cases either but then again I don't constantly take the cases apart..I like the clip I hate sticking phones in my pocket at work..yeah they both have lifetime warranty and I haven't had problems with either whenever the clip breaks like they usually do LOL
Great case for people who drop there phone everyday.
If you happen to drop your phone once, the cost of the case is far less than the deductible. I learned this the hard way with my note 2.
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Here is a picture of it, about a 3 foot drop
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Here is a picture of it, about a 3 foot drop
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ouch yeah one thing i can say Is It Does Provide Excellent Corner Drop protection
Do u have a glass screen protector on your phone with with this case
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Do u have a glass screen protector on your phone with with this case
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yes sir I have a spigen. Tr slim tempered glass I prefer the tempered over the plastic oem ballistic protector it made the screen very unresponsive
How well does this case fit if the included SP layer is not installed?
I have the MIME glass protector installed with mine and there are no fitment issues at all.
Not a discussion about cases or anything, just wondering how everyone carries their Note 3 since it's such a bigger phone. Coming from the S4 I find the added wight and size almost too big for my pockets. During the week I have to use a belt clip holster as I'm a field tech for copiers and find it too large for my slacks. Feels funny to have such a large phone on belt clip but I have no choice. The S4 fit nicely, with no case, in my slacks front pockets.
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Not a discussion about cases or anything, just wondering how everyone carries their Note 3 since it's such a bigger phone. Coming from the S4 I find the added wight and size almost too big for my pockets. During the week I have to use a belt clip holster as I'm a field tech for copiers and find it too large for my slacks. Feels funny to have such a large phone on belt clip but I have no choice. The S4 fit nicely, with no case, in my slacks front pockets.
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I have the Zerolemon 10k battery & case with holster and it fits in my front pocket with no issue. I will admit when sitting down it is a little uncomfortable but standing up is no issue. When sitting down I usually rotate the clip 90° and clip it to my pocket.
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Otter Box Defender , will be like new for a while.
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Otter Box Defender , will be like new for a while.
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Great case, and I have it also, but how do you carry it on your body? Pant, holster, ect? I just didn;t care for the way you get it out of it's holster, a real PIA.
Levis 501 jeans. Back pocket. Fits perfectly even with a case.
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Defender comes with belt holster. So on My belt
Photon Q. and or Note 3
Otter Box Defender, belt clip, on hip. Don't even know it's there.
Just opened the Otter Box on my retired Evo LTE to recycle the micro SD card...
No surprise, the device is absolutely mint!
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Otter Box Defender, belt clip, on hip. Don't even know it's there.
Just opened the Otter Box on my retired Evo LTE to recycle the micro SD card...
No surprise, the device is absolutely mint!
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Love that case also, nice and secure on the belt clip. But how do you get the case off the holster with one hand? Dose that top clip loosen up a bit after time? One reason I like the Seidio holsters. Currently using the Spigen bounce case and the Seidio holster for the Dilex case, which I also have also but the rubber is too soft.
Still working on the one hand release, get it about every 3rd time.
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Love that case also, nice and secure on the belt clip. But how do you get the case off the holster with one hand? Dose that top clip loosen up a bit after time? One reason I like the Seidio holsters. Currently using the Spigen bounce case and the Seidio holster for the Dilex case, which I also have also but the rubber is too soft.
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That's the one reason I didn't get one. .. Too many reviews with people dating that even with 2 hands, it can be challenging.
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Honestly, I was an HTC fanatic and coming from the EVO 4G LTE to the Note 3 I must say wow!
The Note3 is big, but it feels secure unlike the EVO. The screen hasn't gotten Lil swirly marks like HTC's "gorilla glass". That's with using the Spen just begging to scratch the screen. I've had no trade embargo negative features from pending lawsuits. Also, no dead pixels or Google wallet breaking from factory resets. 3gb of RAM! This is multitasking with no custom tweaks enabled after months of tedious work.
Sorry about the rant. I wanted to see if this phone could hold up to a week or so of no case. I haven't dropped it yet, but despite being in pockets and etc. there are no screen scratches or blemishes of any kind. HTC pushes build quality yet this phone is so much better.
Anyways, I spent too much to get a case atm. Debating on otterbox but naked for now. Thanks for maybe reading my first post in a long while. U get thirsty out there in the desert looking for old jewels.
I use the Triton Kraken Case for mine. Was a HUGE Otterbox fan for a long time...well that's the past now. Best case ever!!
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I use the Triton Kraken Case for mine. Was a HUGE Otterbox fan for a long time...well that's the past now. Best case ever!!
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I've been thinking about getting the Kraken too. I particularly like that they have the window mount that just snaps onto the back and then onto the ball of the window mount. Perfect for in the car either running Nav, or streaming music..etc.
I ordered the i-Blason case from Amazon for my Note 3. It's silicone & a hard shell both at once. Soft silicone wrapped around the phone while the hard outer shell grips around the back like the facehugger from Aliens...from all sides.
It comes with a swivel clip belt holster that faces the screen so only the back is exposed to the world, but since the silicone is very soft & flexible, I don't use it because it's a pain to insert & remove in a hurry when the phone is ringing. I suppose it'd be all right if I had a bluetooth headset. But...no matter!
I carry it in my breast pocket in my jacket, currently. But when it gets warmer, I suppose I'll buy a bluetooth headset & put it in it's belt holster & clip that big 'ol monster to my waist.
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Samsung-Holster-Kickstand-Locking/dp/B00F0P2FNU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381011065&sr=8-1&keywords=note+3+kickstand
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I've been thinking about getting the Kraken too. I particularly like that they have the window mount that just snaps onto the back and then onto the ball of the window mount. Perfect for in the car either running Nav, or streaming music..etc.
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Being I'm on the road all day, I use it everyday! The window mount is extremely well built too! Only thing that is annoying is you have to unclip the kickstand to use the window mount...but that's it. Otterbox drove me crazy with the rubber always stretching and deforming. They will replace it, but just drove me nuts. The Kraken, the rubber jacket is inside the case. Plus unlike the Otterbox, I really think I could drop my phone off a building and it would still be 100%. SOLID freaking case! It's worth every penny.
I use the Spigen Neo Hybrid case. It fits comfortably in my front suit jacket pocket.
Owned my N3 for a week and I only have it in my pocket which may change upon getting the zerolemon 10k mAh battery and I might use the clip with it. Probably not, but maybe lol. Fits perfectly into my pocket w/ no excess popping out.
I wear mine on a big gold chain ala FLAV O' FLAV!!! BOYYYEEE. Lol. Couldn't resist.
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I wear mine on a big gold chain ala FLAV O' FLAV!!! BOYYYEEE. Lol. Couldn't resist.
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Haha I saw this thread and I was just thinking the same haha. you beat me to it.