I couldn't find any recommendation on a case with camera protection, please let me know if you have any.
umm otterbox defender? duh
Ballistics hc... A cheaper alternative though would be a tpu case...
Case mate tough case
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Depends how much protection you're looking for. The one I got from TPU-cases.com protects the camera well enough for my needs.
Thanks guys, will look into all those cases, i had otter box defender, i guess i should have mentioned that i would preffer something that wouldn't make the phone as big, although i did appriciate the degree to whitch the phone was potected with this case.
Ebay "evo 3d tpu" paid $2. 75 for mine... Shipped. Best investment I made for this device. Provides protection, has side grips, protects camera, ugly design.... What else more could you ask for for under $3? But for real I love this cheap tpu case.
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I love TPU cases... slim, tight fit with full protection from scratches and light drops.
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I love TPU cases... slim, tight fit with full protection from scratches and light drops.
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I am loving my tpu case too. Got mine on Amazon from TPU-Cases. Ordered a second one with a different style just today.
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The TPU cases look pretty great, I may end up going with one of them. But the camera portion is raised up so the phone still won't lay flat.
Any suggestions for a slim (the slimmer the better) case that just has a cutout for the camera?
Well the phone itself doesn't lie very flat. Any thin case that doesn't cover the camera should lie flat but personally I really want the camera covered so i got the tpu hybrid (white) from eBay and really enjoy it. Good luck finding the right one! Thankfully cases are so cheap nowadays that $15 will get you several cases.
besides TPU, i really enjoy Casemate's ToughCase.
REally nice design and not any thicker than the TPU
I like my Otter Box commuter and it lays flat.
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The Seidio Surface(aka The Platinum case at Best Buy) will make it lay flat, but as mentioned above, it doesn't cover the camera area.
If you look around, it seems like any case that DOESN'T cover the camera area will make the phone lay flat as the way those cases protect the camrea area is make their case thick enough so the camera area is slightly recessed.
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I like my Otter Box commuter and it lays flat.
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Just got mine yesterday, love it. Not as bulky as the one on my Hero.
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Man I guess cuz I'm left handed but any flip case I get ....even the official Samsung flip case is too damn bulky ! Going back to stock with only screen protection
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I had to buy the Zenus leather wallet case, for now. I'm waiting for something better with better protection and durability. Waiting for Seidio..
There are really thin cases you just have to look
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I had to buy the Zenus leather wallet case, for now. I'm waiting for something better with better protection and durability. Waiting for Seidio..
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You're not happy with the Zenus wallet case? I ordered it and have it coming. It looks like a good case to me.
I recommend the Ringke Slim . . . very minimalist. Pretty expensive for what you get, though, and the screen protector was kind of crap.
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You're not happy with the Zenus wallet case? I ordered it and have it coming. It looks like a good case to me.
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The case is good for what's it for. I like it so far but I'm not satisfied. The only problem I'm having is having to fold the cover back when I have to use it like text messaging. It's a hindrance.
Exactly ,the folding cases make things difficult
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I ordered a different case from Zenus and another wallet case but in black with the stand on the back. It's the same price as the brown nubuck leather case. And one of their graffiti silicon case. I'll be switching between whichever I feel like using.
I'm planning on going completely naked. No cover, no case except maybe a belt case. Not sure I'll want to keep this in my pocket.
The $7 TPU cases are quite thin, at least until you find something you like. You can also order a Neoprene sleeve or the OEM sleeve to keep it in while in your pocket. I ordered them and the Neoprene one was $4 and the OEM 25
I tried one of the "ultra thin tpu cases" for sale on ebay and so far, I'm loving it. The case really is ultra thin, and mine is clear frosted so it also adds a bit of grip.
Note, it offers zero face protection, and only covers up to the chrome bezel on the sides.
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Thin-...ng-Galaxy-Note-5-3-i9220-0179TT-/250996534376
Fits really well for being thin and flexible, and the slimmest case I've seen so far.
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I tried one of the "ultra thin tpu cases" for sale on ebay and so far, I'm loving it. The case really is ultra thin, and mine is clear frosted so it also adds a bit of grip.
Note, it offers zero face protection, and only covers up to the chrome bezel on the sides.
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Thin-...ng-Galaxy-Note-5-3-i9220-0179TT-/250996534376
Fits really well for being thin and flexible, and the slimmest case I've seen so far.
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Wow that's thin. Thanks for posting the link, I hope I can still find this when I get my note this summer. That looks really nice on the white Note
I bought two cases.
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Samsun...S0WO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1329718439&sr=8-9
The empire case, i use when I'm at home. It's almost like not having a case at all. Protection for the left and right sides and the back are there. Top and Bottom are open as well as the front of the screen.
When I go out of the house, I transfer to the Zenus Wallet Case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/samsung-gal...784392?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4600c77d08
It's great for going out...protects the phone reasonably well and I don't have to carry a separate wallet. Oh it the case itself looks AWESOME!
What are some really thin cases out there? I just want moderate protection while maintaining the thin profile of the EVO. So far, I've read about the Barely There, Cruzerlite, Diztronic, Incipio and various other TPU type cases.
Are there any others?
Try the, Cimo Gloss Back Flexible TPU Case for HTC Evo 4G LTE (Sprint) - Black, on Amazon. It is only like $9. Really thin, cut outs for the usb, camera, is not perfect, but real sleek and thin. Another plus, for me anyways, is that the power button and volume rocker, are covered. Some cases have these cut out, another place dirt and dust can get it. Not perfect case, but for $9 can't really complain.
Just noticed on Amazon that they now have the, GreatShield Guardian S Series Slim Fit S-Line Design TPU Case for HTC EVO 4G LTE (Black)!! I had a similar case on my EVO 3D and it was amazing. Going to order me one right now lol
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What are some really thin cases out there? I just want moderate protection while maintaining the thin profile of the EVO. So far, I've read about the Barely There, Cruzerlite, Diztronic, Incipio and various other TPU type cases.
Are there any others?
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Hands down the best thin case money can buy is the Case Mate Barely There, I used on on my Evo3d and now my LTE, Covers it enough to not scratch it to hell, but still shows the beauty of the phone. Scour the net for a coupon to use on their site.
I have a diztronic as well, too large for me, and makes it hard to use the buttons in my opinion.
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Try the, Cimo Gloss Back Flexible TPU Case for HTC Evo 4G LTE (Sprint) - Black, on Amazon. It is only like $9. Really thin, cut outs for the usb, camera, is not perfect, but real sleek and thin. Another plus, for me anyways, is that the power button and volume rocker, are covered. Some cases have these cut out, another place dirt and dust can get it. Not perfect case, but for $9 can't really complain.
Just noticed on Amazon that they now have the, GreatShield Guardian S Series Slim Fit S-Line Design TPU Case for HTC EVO 4G LTE (Black)!! I had a similar case on my EVO 3D and it was amazing. Going to order me one right now lol
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They sell these on eBay for $2.79 and free shipping. They are awesome. I bought every color!
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I have always been a fan of Incipio Feather and Case Mate Barely there as well but I just tried the Amzer Shellster case and holster combo and I love it. The case itself is a lot like the Case Mate Barely There but the kick stand is easier to get to and the holster is awesome too.
I don't know how thin you want but i find the otterbox commuter case pretty thin compared to some out there and love the protection it gives a well.
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I don't know how thin you want but i find the otterbox commuter case pretty thin compared to some out there and love the protection it gives a well.
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How much bulk does the Commuter add compared to a TPU case?
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How much bulk does the Commuter add compared to a TPU case?
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I don't have a TPU case to compare it to but from the pictures, i wouldn't say much more. Maybe a mm or two at the most? It's a very clean and lightweight case. I feel much better having it on now compared to it being naked. Had a buddy pick it up and was shocked to feel how it felt lighter and thinner than his own iphone4s. But they should have them back in stock in the stores now...they were on back order for weeks for a while.
+1 for CaseMate. I have one from Sprint. It was pricey, but it really is thin and works great!
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I love my cruzerlite - I don't think it adds much bulk at all and it provides some character to the phone as well, without just being all-black.
I have both the Diztronic and the cimo case and I can tell you the Diztronic is def a little thinner. It doesnt add much bulk at all and works well against scratches and such. I misplaced it when I switched to a Seidio hard case, but the Seidio case sucks so im going back to tpu. This time im going to try the Incipio case and see how I like it. I would like to try the CaseMate barely there case but the thought of having the top and bottom exposed scares the crap out of me. The corners arent really covered and thats where phones tend to take the most damage when dropped.
I've been using the snap case by spigen. Basically the same as the "barely there" cases in design.
I also have the blue rubber case that sprint sent out, and the androidified tpu cases that I've never used.. This case is smaller then those, Can hardly even tell theres a case on it looking at it head on.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/htc/htc-evo-4g-lte-snap-case-series.html
If Spigen came out with the Ultra Thin Air case for the LTEvo like they did for the One X, then I would jump on it in a minute. I want something like this that is very thin, ultra thin
Spigen HTC One X Ultra Thin Air
The body of the One is sleek and you don't want to hinder the look of it. But most of us probably wants to keep it looking it like that, so I was wondering what kind of cases people have. I just ordered the Diztronic TPU aluminum grey version for the One because people have been say its see through and adds minimal bulk to it.
Don't have it yet, but will update when I do receive it.
Share what you have and what you like about it. Also if you want, share a picture. Thanks guys
Poetic Atmosphere. Great balance of protection and letting the style of the One come through.
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Otterbox commuter hybrid. Great protection slim. And feels great.
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Poetic Atmosphere. Great balance of protection and letting the style of the One come through.
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I heard that the Poetic Atmosphere interferes with the IR blaster because the power button is covered. How do you cope with it or do you not use the iR blaster?
Otterbox Defender.
It's currently the only case I would trust considering how thick it is. If I accidentally drop my phone with a flimsy silicone skin on it, that's not going to do a thing to protect it.
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I heard that the Poetic Atmosphere interferes with the IR blaster because the power button is covered. How do you cope with it or do you not use the iR blaster?
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When I received mine two days ago it included a note that in mid-May they will automatically send out an updated version that solves the IR issue and that there was nothing I had to do. That's pretty awesome commitment to quality and customer service.
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Otterbox Defender.
It's currently the only case I would trust considering how thick it is. If I accidentally drop my phone with a flimsy silicone skin on it, that's not going to do a thing to protect it.
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The Poetic case is made of pieces of polycarbonate plastic bonded with hard rubber (silicone?) will. Polycarbonate is nearly bullet proof (used in safety glasses) and the hard rubber absorb impacts. The fit is very precise and tight, so I wouldn't expect the phone to fly out of the case when dropped.
i alternate between a cruzerlite TPU case and an otterbox cummuter. i like how the cruzerlite still keeps the phone slim but i feel more protected when i have the otterbox on.
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i alternate between a cruzerlite TPU case and an otterbox cummuter. i like how the cruzerlite still keeps the phone slim but i feel more protected when i have the otterbox on.
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I have a cruzerlite as well and an incipio. But will be installing a full body skin soon. Cases take away the beauty of the One
I first had a poetic atmosphere but recently switched to an otterbox commuter which i really like
I just bought the Incipio feather shine at my local Fry's. It's not as good protection as an Otterbox but it does protect the back and should prevent scuffs if dropped on a corner.
I bought the Bear Motion case. I like the texture of it a lot.
Wow....you all have cases that make mine sound crappy. I have a *Speck with the extra gripping. It's not bulky. Definitely hard to get the phone in and out of. It was this or the …there one AT&T had. And I don't remember what that was
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I have the smoke bumper case Costco gives you which is okay. I have a couple Rock Quicksand cases on the way though.
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Cimo clear TPU case from Amazon. $10 shipped. Fits great and its frost/clear so you can see the design
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I have the Cimo Grip case on now, I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BZXBGG8/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also have an order in for a Poetic Atmosphere case as well that will be shipping in a couple weeks (fixed IR blaster version)
Case-mate has one that's dual layer like the otterbox defender. I like it better and it's a little bit less money
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Case-mate has one that's dual layer like the otterbox defender. I like it better and it's a little bit less money
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That would be the casemate tough case. It's what i am running and it's great. Still maintains a sleek profile while offering great protection. I couldn't bring myself to put a huge otterbox on the one, and this I feel is the next best thing.
The only thing I dislike about it is that the cutout for the camera is larger than it needs to be, and if something were to press hard into your pocket it could get to the camera glass.
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Yeah and I like the grip it offers. I agree about the camera cutout. Also makes the volume buttons useful
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Have the Incipio DualPro Shine..
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/htc-smartphone-cases/htc-one-cases/htc-one-dualpro-shine-case.html
Diztronic...only brand case I ever buy
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Was just Wondering What Case Has Provided You With The Best Protection With Your Phone? Was Just Wondering Cause I Have The Otter box Commuter And Just Wanted To Make Sure I Chose The Best Case That Will Protect My Phone. Thanks for the feedback! I will hit that like button.
Any cheap rubber or plastic case that is higher on all four sides than the screen will protect the phone amazingly. After that it is just a matter of style and materials to your preference IMHO. A 1 dollar case off ebay or aliexpress will protect the phone fine. It might look like crap but it will protect the phone AFAIK.
Do you care only for protection or also for compactness?
First of all make sure the case you want to buy is military grade tested.
For pure protection you should buy a case with a front tpu cover like poetic revolution, otterbox got one i think as well.
If you care for protection but also for compactness then i would go for UAG, Evutec or otterbox symmetry or spigen slim armor if on limited budget. There are more, i am just naming a few.
Go with the "Unicorn Beetle" case. It's compact and hugs the phone great. Great protection, screen protector and comes with a strong holster. I've had this case for all of my phones. Great product and the price is right on ebay for about 17 to 25 dollars!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPCASE-Uni...172310?hash=item2caedb5b16:g:ifEAAOSwgY9Xd~CX
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Do you care only for protection or also for compactness?
First of all make sure the case you want to buy is military grade tested.
For pure protection you should buy a case with a front tpu cover like poetic revolution, otterbox got one i think as well.
If you care for protection but also for compactness then i would go for UAG, Evutec or otterbox symmetry or spigen slim armor if on limited budget. There are more, i am just naming a few.
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I just want protection.
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I just want protection.
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Then aside of defender i'd check these as well (full protection):
http://www.poeticcases.com/revolution-59
http://www.lovemeicase.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=87_165&product_id=55357
http://www.lovemeicase.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=87_165&product_id=55346
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Any cheap rubber or plastic case that is higher on all four sides than the screen will protect the phone amazingly. After that it is just a matter of style and materials to your preference IMHO. A 1 dollar case off ebay or aliexpress will protect the phone fine. It might look like crap but it will protect the phone AFAIK.
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I completely agree with you. My case who had raised sides, protected my phone from a 2 ft drop on tiled floors. Dropped on bottom left corner first, then stopped screen down. To my amazement no crack or scratches on the front & back glass.
My case:
https://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Snug-Fit-Tailored-Ultra-Thin-Coverage/dp/B01ACAUFR0
I use the incipio dual pro on mine and it has survived many accidental drops Adds a tiny bit of size but I personally like the grip and size much more with the case on. Also power button and volume buttons on the case feel great and I never accidentally press them.
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...ries-case/dualpro-samsung-galaxy-s7-case.html
I got pelican voyager, paid too much for it but it's all I'll need
+1 on the Incipio DualPro.
I also like, in no particular order, the Vena Tough Armor Wave; Diztronic Voyeur Series; Spigen Tough Armor; and the OtterBox Symmetry Clear Series.
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I use the incipio dual pro on mine and it has survived many accidental drops Adds a tiny bit of size but I personally like the grip and size much more with the case on. Also power button and volume buttons on the case feel great and I never accidentally press them.
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...ries-case/dualpro-samsung-galaxy-s7-case.html
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you made a good choice! I use my Otterbox Commuter every day. It's always my first choice of case when I get a new phone. Great protection, but not as bulky as a Defender case.
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+1 on the Incipio DualPro.
I also like, in no particular order, the Vena Tough Armor Wave; Diztronic Voyeur Series; Spigen Tough Armor; and the OtterBox Symmetry Clear Series.
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Spigen tough armor are awesome cases. I had one for my S5. Love it.
I have a Rugged Armor for my S7 and love it as well.
I've personally been using a case-mate tough. Pretty good and the buttons feel great.
I'm using rhinoshield with no regrets
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Puregear extreme dualtek
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Hey, personally, I'm using this Spigen case:
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/aw/d/B01A7ICWTQ?ref=olp_product_details
Really great and give a good protection for the phone.
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Actually Commuter is a very protective case for your S7. I'm using it too. But you know that there is another series from Otterbox that is more protective but also more bulky than Commuter, that is Defender.
I have an Artech21 Little Rock for my "rugged" case. It's "Military Grade" and whatever other fancy catchphrases you wanna use. But I don't put much stock into those phrases... It's fairly difficult to install/remove. Because of that, the phone won't pop out, even if you were to throw it as hard as you can across the room (that's not to say the phone would survive inside). But the case IS plenty strong. Honestly, my only 2 complaints are that A) the tempered glass is like a half inch more narrow than the screen (but at the time of purchase, not a single tempered glass screen protector covered edge to edge flawlessly (loss of sensitivity, haloing, etc.). And, B) I'm not a big fan of the designs. When other models like the Vivid Arkansas look so damn unique good. The Little Rock just looks super plain. Of the cases I own, the Little Rock is easily the strongest, while the Vivid Arkansas is much thinner, it looks MUCH better. And it still provides plenty of protection itself. And I can't speak for cases I don't own. But the Little Rock is easily the toughest. The Vivid Arkansas looks the best. And while it doesn't provide the hardcore protection of the Little Rock, it has saved my phone on a few drops, one I expected to be bad. But not a scratch