Just got this TPU case on Amazon. It's one of the cheaper options but turned out to be a diamond in the rough. It is I777 specific with the cut. I got the smoke version.
I like that the cut is spot on, camera is centered the case actually surrounds it so when you set it down no part of it touches. The microphone cuts are perfect on top and bottom. USB plug is easily accessible as well as headphones. The case forms a nice lip around the screen which makes me confident setting it down screen first, but it's inconspicuous enough for easy use. The sides are textured so it feels secure in your hands, the "A-Line" comes from the design, it has a textured smokey white back with a glossy S that shows the black phone through it. So far I love it. I'll add pictures and a link in a few minutes.
All buttons are very easy to push as well. So far I love it. Do plan on an otterbox commuter or defender once an AT&T one is available.
Can you post a link? Can't find it by searching on Amazon.
TPU case I have is similar to the one you describe, but was shipped from China. It's ok, but the buttons are hard enough to push that it's a bit of a nuisance.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0061PA5R6/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_details
Thats the link, they come in several colors, a Blue, Purple, White, Black, Clear, Smoke, and probably more. $7.99 US and free shipping, and its quick shipping, got mine within 5 days of ordering. I love it.
Best way to find it, I've found, is to search for "Samsung Galaxy S2 i777 S-Line Wave Case" and it should show all of them.
The buttons are a tad stiff at first but they do "break in."
That's what I've got, sorry it took so long.
Its a great little case and fits like a dream. Nice and thin so it doesn't add too much bulk.
Got mine for $3. Lol. I hella like this case!
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Yeah. Mine's just like the one pictured, except black. Paid $2.95 delivered price from Sak E-Commerce Co. Ltd. Took about 16 or 17 days to get here from over seas.
However, the buttons are pretty stiff. Had this on my phone for a couple of weeks now, and the buttons may have softened up a little, but not much. I even took the case off of the phone and worked the buttons a little to see if that would help.
Other than the buttons, and the fact that this case doesn't really stop the phone from falling out of your shirt pocket when you bend over, I love this case. I usually keep the phone in my pants pocket anyway.
I'd probably buy a silicone case if I could find one. l was pretty happy with the silicone case I had on my Captivate.
I've had too much bad luck with other sites so I stick to Amazon.
Otterbox just got the commuter for i777 so I'll be getting one of those soon but I do love these little TPU cases, I used one over the defender on my Inspire 4G.
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i just bought this case and it looks fantastic on my gs2
but i think buttons are kinda hard to press. do you guys have the same issue?
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i just bought this case and it looks fantastic on my gs2
but i think buttons are kinda hard to press. do you guys have the same issue?
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I agree. I used mine for about two weeks always being a little irritated with the power button being so hard to press. The volume buttons are less irritating to me. I saw another version of the tpu case that had the power button area cut out, so I decided to cut out my power button with a razor blade. It makes the case much nicer, in my opinion. The plastic is fairly hard, so you have to be really careful when you are cutting it. Mine came out quite well. I'd post a picture, but I gave the case to my son so I don't have it here anymore. Now I have another one on order.
I get what you're saying. I'm trying to think of a way to soften it myself. Maybe heating it up somehow in those areas? I'll play with it
Edit: dyed the case with an old skating trick, using rit dye and near boiling water. Dunk the case in for about 5-10 mins. Ended up softening the buttons a bit and the rest is solid. Gave it a sweet deep red color too.
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isn't it easier to press the power button after you put the case into boiling water?
Definitely feels like it, yea
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http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Green-...JJXS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1321222735&sr=8-2
That's the case I got for my T-mobile Radar 4G and I like it. It covers the buttons but I prefer it that way since it makes easier to press them. One thing I am concerned about the case is whether or not it will pick up lint from the pocket.
I would like to know other case options.
Nice case. I almost pick that one up but in a different color. I want to wait for a hard case though.
this is my case with phone,i really like it .looks cool white phone with black case
Where did you get the black case from?
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Where did you get the black case from?
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EBAY
I Bought today from a local T mobile store a D3O Gel Skin. It comes in black.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns...c39-21ff110f3aa1&inCart=True&catCode=21&qty=1
One thing that I like is that it makes the phone easier to grab, but I am afraid that is the only thing that I like. The case covers almost all the "whiteness" of the phone, makes it bulkier and overall I do not like it. Another negative is that the on / off button at the top of the phone is is very hard to press with the phone inside the case.
I will be returning it tomorrow. This phone actually looks too nice to be covered.
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Yup the radar is too pretty to be covered up in some bully case. I'm getting an invisible shield to keep it clean and scratch free. Hopefully I don't drop it O.O
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So far, I got 4 different cases for my radar. I attached images with cases on and off the phone.
From left to right, links are:
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Green-...=UTF8&qid=1321222735&sr=8-2&tag=5336653508-20
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220892678796?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Plasti...996108?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45ff4d3fcc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300631479961?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
First one is silicon case that picks up lint and dirt like crazy which is the reason why I got the second one. The second one I like the lease because it covers all the buttons but there are no grooves or moldings for the buttons outside the case so you can't tell where the buttons are by just touching the case + buttons are hard to press. I got the last two at the same time and I am liking them the best. Buttons are easy to press and doesn't cover up the background microphones on the back..
I wish someone would make a decent case (e.g., otterbox) for this phone!
I ordered he clear case, and it looks very good on he phone, thanks for the recommendation.
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It says thats a gel case, though it looks like hardplastic. Which is it? I hope its the hard plastic as the gel gets hung up in your pocket when taking it in and out.
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It says this is a gel case though it looks like hard plastic. Which is it? I hope hard plastic as the gel gets hung up getting the phone in and out of your pocket.
I just bought the Incipio Silicrylic, which is basically a silicone insert and a polycarobonate back, and it feels so so sturdy now. Definitely worth having the peace of mind even though it makes it a tad bit bulkier.
Incipio also offers the feather style hard case. It is thin and fits the curves of the phone well. I had one for my old iPhone and it was amazing! It's $25 but it's well worth the money. The only negative is that it only really protects the backside, and partially the sides.
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I got one of those TPU S-Line cases for mine off of Ebay.
I find they fit and feel a bit better than the regular TPU cases and they're only a couple of bucks if you don't mind the longer ship times when ordering from sellers in China.
amapeen88 said:
So far, I got 4 different cases for my radar. I attached images with cases on and off the phone.
From left to right, links are:
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Green-...=UTF8&qid=1321222735&sr=8-2&tag=5336653508-20
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220892678796?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Plasti...996108?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45ff4d3fcc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300631479961?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
First one is silicon case that picks up lint and dirt like crazy which is the reason why I got the second one. The second one I like the lease because it covers all the buttons but there are no grooves or moldings for the buttons outside the case so you can't tell where the buttons are by just touching the case + buttons are hard to press. I got the last two at the same time and I am liking them the best. Buttons are easy to press and doesn't cover up the background microphones on the back..
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I recommend the clear case. I bought it and it took a while to come from China, but well worth it.
The only problem that I have found is that the light from the flash shines through the case and gives pictures a bright glow.
I really recommend the rubberize snap on hard case, brought a white one from this seller on ebay, it cover that plastic part in the front of the phone ans the whole side without blocking any of the buttons. Cant post link: but the seller name is moderntechs.
I have been really happy with a white/clear case purchased on Amazon. I have both a black and white case, and think the white looks a ton better.
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-Silicon..._1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1335283218&sr=1-5
I really like the consistency - I think its about perfect. Not too ridgid, but not too flexible. IMO, the Radar is a little bit slippery, and I love the feel of this case.
The case covers the camera button, volume rocker, and power button, but fits them perfect. It does not cover the camera or the flash, and there are small holes cut out for the mic and back speaker. Any questions re the case, let me know.
kbagrows said:
I have been really happy with a white/clear case purchased on Amazon. I have both a black and white case, and think the white looks a ton better.
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-Silicon..._1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1335283218&sr=1-5
I really like the consistency - I think its about perfect. Not too ridgid, but not too flexible. IMO, the Radar is a little bit slippery, and I love the feel of this case.
The case covers the camera button, volume rocker, and power button, but fits them perfect. It does not cover the camera or the flash, and there are small holes cut out for the mic and back speaker. Any questions re the case, let me know.
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I have that but don't use it. It isn't tight enough for my liking. It sticks to all kinds of dirt.. AND it makes the Radar more slippery when I take it out of the case!!!!!!!!!!
I just ordered another one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006KF5WDY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 , hopefully it's good. It looks good.
wanted to share these pictures I took of the two cases I got off of eBay *TPU BLUE CASE* and *Red Rubberize Backcase* for the HTC Radar.
I really prefer the Hard Rubberize cases they feel more sturdy and stylish
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Below is my quick review of three EVO LTE cases. I posted this before, but I intend to update it and add my review of the Cruzerlite case. I promised someone I would provide pictures so I wanted to get those up sooner rather than later.
I have 3 cases to compare against each other. This will be my quick and dirty review. This is my opinion so no need for argument.
Sprint Blue Silicone. - It's silicone. Same issues as any silicone case. Attracts dust, hair, etc. Case feels like it could come off easily.
eBay TPU Amzer Transparent "White" glossy case. - The color described and pictured in the listing did not match what I received but that isn't important to this review. The case fits well. The front of the case creates a lip that protects the glass when the phone is face down. All of the buttons are covered by TPU. It may seem like a bad thing but it's not when compared to the Diztronic. I can easily press any of the buttons while keeping a firm one-handed grip on the phone. The only openings are access ports, kickstand, speakers, and microphone. The phone feels well protected with the case on. The biggest flaw is that there isn't a raised lip around the back camera.
Diztronic TPU matte black case. - the case looks beautiful. The matte finish on the back and the glossy front looks sharp. Same lip on the front to protect the glass when the phone is face down. They have a nice raised lip around the back camera. All buttons and ports have cutouts in the TPU. The matte finish is less gripy than the glossy finish of the Amzer case.
The cutouts create the biggest issue for me and why I probably won't be using the Diztronic case. That issue can be broken into 2 parts. The first part is with the volume button cutout. The size of that cutout created a thin strip of TPU above the button near the screen. This strip of TPU is rather flimsy and is kind of "just there". I'd compare it to a hangnail.
The second part with the cutouts is the difficulty of pressing the buttons. It is most noticeable when I try to use the volume button with a firm one-handed grip. Because there is that thin flimsy piece of TPU near the volume button, I have to lift my thumb over the TPU and down to push the button. There is nothing below the button to really give your thumb a surface to grab onto. My thumb is no longer in a good position to hold the phone and the majority, if not all, of my grip has to come from my palm and my four fingers. On the Amzer case my thumb is still a strong part of my grip when I press the volume button.
Back to Diztronic, the cutouts for camera button and power button are harder to access. Imagine trying to hold the phone and press the camera button with one hand.
I have 3 cases coming from Cruzerlite to try. After trying the Diztronic, I had to go back and see if the Cruzerlite had similar cutouts. They do. We'll see how those feel.
Pics of the Amzer and Diztronic:
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thoughts exactly on the Diztronic...if it just had covered the volume buttons I could deal with the other cutouts and likely would use the case more...
hopefully/maybe he comes out with an update on it and changes at least that one part?...
nice.
the white clear one looks like it could be identical to the tpu rocketfish case.
waiting patiently for cruzerlite case review.
has anyone gotten the otterbox commuter case in/reviewed yet?
Very appreciative of the post, but ur username absolutely horrendous.... It has only been true 1 out of every 3 games...
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Power button
I also have a issue with the case holding the power button down with the Diztronic case needs a wider lip around the screen!
great thread.
*subs*
Damn I ordered that Amzer white case a few days ago! It looks like a solid gloss white in the pics, kinda pissed off its transparent! Oh well, back to the drawing board I guess lol.
SPreston2001 said:
Damn I ordered that Amzer white case a few days ago! It looks like a solid gloss white in the pics, kinda pissed off its transparent! Oh well, back to the drawing board I guess lol.
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Yeah, my thoughts exactly. I've contacted the seller. I've been very cordial with him. His communication sucks. I haven't asked for a refund. I just asked him what he can do. It's not a huge deal, but it sucks to be shown one thing and receive another. If I don't hear from the guy in a day or 2, I'll chalk it up as a loss, but I'll have to leave negative feedback. Sucks, but thems the breaks.
iv been using the Cruzerlite case for about a week. i LOVE IT!
one issue with it is that when ever i wanna show my friends how slim my evo is. i go to take the Cruzerlite case off and its so tight on the phone when i pull it off it ends up ripping off the back top cover.
I'm going to have to disagree with the complaints about the Diztronics case. The button cutouts are just right, I don't feel that they interfere with getting to buttons at all. I would hate to lose the tactile feel of the two-stage shutter button by covering it, for one. As for the strip above the volume rocker, it's quite adequate, not thin or flimsy at all. I have no bulge around the kickstand, and all in all I'd rate this case a 10. Just my take on the situation.
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I'm going to have to disagree with the complaints about the Diztronics case. The button cutouts are just right, I don't feel that they interfere with getting to buttons at all. I would hate to lose the tactile feel of the two-stage shutter button by covering it, for one. As for the strip above the volume rocker, it's quite adequate, not thin or flimsy at all. I have no bulge around the kickstand, and all in all I'd rate this case a 10. Just my take on the situation.
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As someone on the fence of a couple cases, what are you basing your "10" rating on? I see OP has a selection and is giving his opinion, but all you've added here is, "You're wrong, its perfect". Which is cool, its an opinion too, but OP has a few options to compare it to. If you've got some other cases also I'm sure we'd all love to see your pics and hear your individual opinions on how they weigh against each other, that'd be great!
I have to say I love the Diztronic Matte case. I don't have any other case to compare it to... but it looks and feels amazing. This is my first TPU case and I love how this doesn't pick up any fingerprints/dust, and won't stick to your jeans. At first I found it a little difficult to hit the power button, but I got used to this pretty quick. The cutouts for the volume and camera buttons cause no issues for me. I guess it may depend on how you hold the phone.
I normally don't like using cases with my phones, but I like this one so much and it fits so well that I don't see myself wanting to take it off.
Well, I can't really do a comparison, and I don't mean to take anything away from the OP's review - which, I have to admit, was very well written. I personally just got this case and I'm very happy with it. For the record, I did not say "you're wrong" just that I disagree. It is personal preference. I don't feel that the open buttons are a con, I actually prefer it this way. I also feel that the strip above the volume rocker is plenty strong, and I have no worries about the durability of this case. I had the same case for my OG Evo for nearly 2 years and I still love it, and this one seems even better in terms of design, quality, and value.
Not everyone will have the same opinion, and that's cool. I'm not selling anything but my own thoughts. I might even prefer one of the other cases if I tried them, but I'm happy with what I have.
Hope that clears things up a bit, and I hope you find something that you like.
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I'm really surprised to hear of anyone having button problems with our case. I've been using our Diztronic case since my pre-order arrived and have had no problems at all. The point of a cutout is so you won't have problems pressing the buttons. If we cover them someone will email me and say they physically cannot press the buttons, and if we cutout them out someone will email me saying they would prefer them covered. Ultimately it comes down to what I get less complaints about and that is by far cutout buttons. I know you can't please everyone all the time but I do believe our Evo LTE case is far and away the best TPU case we've ever made. So far I've received 5 emails from customers who either had problems with a kickstand buldge or a sticky power button which is an extremely low amount of complaints compared to how many we've sold already, so It does appear most customers are very happy with our Evo LTE case. As always, if you guys have problems with any of our products or have ideas of how to make them better please email me. Thanks for your support!
Edit: just wanted to let you guys know the numbers are in and our Matte Back Black HTC Evo LTE case set a single day sales record for us on Sunday! Thank you everyone!
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I'm really surprised to hear of anyone having button problems with our case. I've been using our Diztronic case since my pre-order arrived and have had no problems at all. The point of a cutout is so you won't have problems pressing the buttons. If we cover them someone will email me and say they physically cannot press the buttons, and if we cutout them out someone will email me saying they would prefer them covered. Ultimately it comes down to what I get less complaints about and that is by far cutout buttons. I know you can't please everyone all the time but I do believe our Evo LTE case is far and away the best TPU case we've ever made. So far I've received 5 emails from customers who either had problems with a kickstand buldge or a sticky power button which is an extremely low amount of complaints compared to how many we've sold already, so It does appear most customers are very happy with our Evo LTE case. As always, if you guys have problems with any of our products or have ideas of how to make them better please email me. Thanks for your support!
Edit: just wanted to let you guys know the numbers are in and our Matte Back Black HTC Evo LTE case set a single day sales record for us on Sunday! Thank you everyone!
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Self praise is no recommendation.
OneStepAhead said:
I'm really surprised to hear of anyone having button problems with our case. I've been using our Diztronic case since my pre-order arrived and have had no problems at all. The point of a cutout is so you won't have problems pressing the buttons. If we cover them someone will email me and say they physically cannot press the buttons, and if we cutout them out someone will email me saying they would prefer them covered. Ultimately it comes down to what I get less complaints about and that is by far cutout buttons. I know you can't please everyone all the time but I do believe our Evo LTE case is far and away the best TPU case we've ever made. So far I've received 5 emails from customers who either had problems with a kickstand buldge or a sticky power button which is an extremely low amount of complaints compared to how many we've sold already, so It does appear most customers are very happy with our Evo LTE case. As always, if you guys have problems with any of our products or have ideas of how to make them better please email me. Thanks for your support!
Edit: just wanted to let you guys know the numbers are in and our Matte Back Black HTC Evo LTE case set a single day sales record for us on Sunday! Thank you everyone!
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I have 3 of these and love them all, ok maybe not the white. Gets dirty too fast lol. But they fit great and protect as well as look cool. I'm the first to admit the power button takes a little tweak on how you press it. I come from behind instead of the front. Could be cuz I got fat fingers lol. Overall very well built case. Now I just need a belt clip to hold it.
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Chaosmaker2k said:
I have 3 of these and love them all, ok maybe not the white. Gets dirty too fast lol. But they fit great and protect as well as look cool. I'm the first to admit the power button takes a little tweak on how you press it. I come from behind instead of the front. Could be cuz I got fat fingers lol. Overall very well built case. Now I just need a belt clip to hold it.
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Didnt know the had a white version! Ordering now! lol
***EDIT*** I dont see a white one, where did you find it?
Chaosmaker2k said:
I'm the first to admit the power button takes a little tweak on how you press it. I come from behind instead of the front. Could be cuz I got fat fingers lol. Overall very well built case. Now I just need a belt clip to hold it.
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I have pretty skinny fingers and I have to do the same. Not that big of a deal, after a few times you get used to pressing it that way.
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Didnt know the had a white version! Ordering now! lol
***EDIT*** I dont see a white one, where did you find it?
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Whoops, I was half a sleep when I posted that. I have the cruzierlite cases lol sorry
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im a fan of the original rocketfish tpu case for the evo, although i had to cut out for the button holes, etc.. it still served me well cheaply.
the ones for the lte look equally impressive, this time the button holes look cut out.
and come in pink/transparent smoke
anyone bought and got pics and fitting, remarks?
thanks
Case fits well and all holes are cut perfectly. Camera button works well. Power button not quite as good.
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Case fits well and all holes are cut perfectly. Camera button works well. Power button not quite as good.
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Case does fit well, but I would say the opposite about the buttons (which are all covered, btw), I find the power button to be perfect, but half pressing the camera is near impossible. I can't feel where that half step is, you know? And I find myself searching for the volume rocker a lot. Having said that, this thing is a joy to hold. I originally picked mine up at bb intending to return it when my Diztronic ones came in, but it really won me over. The cutouts are perfect, it's snug in all the right places, and it feels great in the hand. The Diztronic ones are pretty awesome also, but I didn't like how the cutouts felt. I decided to keep the rocketfish one on my evo and use the other ones as backups. + 1, would buy again.
interesting. i can see in the pic that the power button looks to be halfway covered.
wth?
Actually the power button is completely covered. The cut out part is the headphone jack and second mic.
I - love - this - case. I have never had any of my phones protected with any case protectors because they all sucked donkey balls. I usually just used skin protectors, because cases add bulk to an already bulky or sleek phone. The EVO LTE is a sleek slim phone that can easily slip in and out of pockets fast. The TPU case that Sprint sent everyone was slim and provided protection, but it was NOT easy to get into and out of pockets.
So, stumbled into Best Buy to get a Zagg HD screen protector and asked where the EVO LTE accessories were at. I see this and tried it on for size and was really pleased. I don't regret the decision and have actually saved my ass when the phone was dropped the same day. I love it because of 3 important factors:
1) Does not add any noticeable girth. It doesn't add any huge lip to the front, just enough to keep the screen off the surface when the screen is placed downward. The back adds no thickness because it is flushed to camera lens "bump".
2) Slick case makes it easy to get it into my pocket, and very easy to get it out fast. It doesn't have that "sticky" feeling. It might be a bad or good thing. If I have it in my hands, I want it sticky. Otherwise, I think it was a good trade-off.
3) Buttons are covered. I know some people don't like the buttons covered, but when I usually drop my phones, the buttons are the ones to get scuffed first. I wanted my phone protected from those scuff marks and any accidental water that might get near it. I like it protected as much as possible. The buttons are still easy to press, but I kinda get confused where to press, unless I feel for the grooves really well or look at where I'm pressing. I think RocketFish could improve here. They need to make the covered buttons provide more tactile feedback or maybe an option to have the buttons color coded, or even add some stickers in the package so we the user could add different colored stickers if we wanted them. In fact, I'm patenting the idea of including different color stickers (of varying sizes for different buttons or locations) to phone protectors so people can decide IF, WHERE, and what COLORS they want on their protector. Heck, maybe even some logo stickers if you want.
That's my 2 cent review.
I bought the case as well. Adds no bulk and protects it well. Highly recommend
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Bought this case and it fits perfectly. Like others have said it adds little to no bulk to the device. The buttons are covered but I have not problem pressing them. I highly recommend this case for those who don't like those bulky cases such as the otterbox.
Wow so that's what a $25 TPU case looks like.
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Wow so that's what a $25 TPU case looks like.
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It's a $25 Soft Gel case that you can get today at your local Best Buy without having to wait. You get what you paid for. Yeah, I would have preferred it cheaper, but I got instant gratification.
Good investment for this case. I dropped it on the pavement getting out of my car on 6/9, made very little noise when hitting the ground. I picked it up and after close inspection I found only a very small nick on the case in the corner. Much better than scratching the aluminum.
Very happy with it, but like stated earlier, I would like to feel the half press of the shutter a little more.
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There seems to be some confusion between the terms "TPU case" and "soft gel case". A gel case is squishy and sticky in your pocket, and will pull your pocket inside out when you try to get it. A TPU case is harder, stiff but flexible plastic that is more neutral feeling in terms of grip. They're not interchangeable terms. Diztronics makes an excellent TPU case for under $10.
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There seems to be some confusion between the terms "TPU case" and "soft gel case". A gel case is squishy and sticky in your pocket, and will pull your pocket inside out when you try to get it. A TPU case is harder, stiff but flexible plastic that is more neutral feeling in terms of grip. They're not interchangeable terms. Diztronics makes an excellent TPU case for under $10.
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TPU is definitely not gel.. If you're happy with a 25$ tpu because you didn't wanna wait 3ish days, thats great! I personally feel you get better quality, design and prices when you order it.
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Antebios said:
It's a $25 Soft Gel case that you can get today at your local Best Buy without having to wait. You get what you paid for. Yeah, I would have preferred it cheaper, but I got instant gratification.
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Next time you should just buy four of these for the same price, which look to be the exact same case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GLASSY-BLACK-TPU-SOFT-COVER-CASE-HTC-EVO-LTE-ONE-SPRINT-/221044232781?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item337743524d#ht_3047wt_1165
I may even pick one up soon.
Here is my quick review of the new Incipio DualPro Case. First I want to say sorry for the blurry pics. Wasn't taken with the best camera, but I wanted to get this up now.
Right off the bat this case feels great. It's almost gel-like. It's made of a hard shell, and very soft inner part, but both feel the same. It's like a feltish feel. Reminds me of the Nexus One's back. Even though it was hard plastic, it had that soft touch feel to it. The buttons are extremely easy to press thanks to the soft inside material being the cover instead of the hard outer shell, or individual pieces like the Spigen Neo-Hybrid. The overall thickness is also less compared to both the Neo-Hybrid and the Spigen Slim Armor. It almost feels like the naked phone without a case.
The cutouts are spot on too. Just like the Slim Armor. No complaints overall. Again the headphone port has a deep cutout, so you will need an extension, or just use headsets with thin jacks. Anything larger than the headphones that came with it won't fit. The camera is tucked in just enough, so there is no fear of it contacting any surface when put down, and the front is thick enough to protect any sort of surface if laid face down. I'm really happy with this case. For me it's a toss up between the Slim Armor and this with the Neo-Hybrid last. Both the Slim Armor and DualPro feel great in the hand, but the DualPro feels a bit better with the super soft touch feel. Great case that you can't go wrong with. The color is Cyan.
http://www.incipio.com/cases/samsung-smartphone-cases-accessories/samsung-galaxy-note-3-cases.html
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Thanks for the pictures & review, this may be my kind of case. One question though, how is the gripping on the sides? All I need in a case now is one that provide sufficient grip, since the Note 3 is so thin and slippery on the sides that sometimes it literally slides off my hands/grip.
The grip on the sides Isn't super slick but I wouldn't call it grippy either. I'd try and check it out in a VZW store first hand. My only complaint is the TPU insert doesn't have much rigidity around the home button and the speaker. So it snags and doesn't stay snug so to speak.
I'm probably going to return mine when my Uag arrives
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phiquantu said:
Thanks for the pictures & review, this may be my kind of case. One question though, how is the gripping on the sides? All I need in a case now is one that provide sufficient grip, since the Note 3 is so thin and slippery on the sides that sometimes it literally slides off my hands/grip.
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This is the only case so far that I'm really having an easy time holding. The Slim Armor was the best I thought, but this one is just a perfect increase in size over the naked phone. The rubbery texture is more than enough to grip. When you first put it on it may feel a bit slippery, but it's just the talcom powder they use in the molds for the silicone to be easy to get out. I wiped mine down, and now it's a soft rubbery grippy feeling case. I really like it a lot. Plus the sides are curved. There are no corners that you need to grip against like the Neo-Hybrid or Slim Armor. It's a very natural feeling to hold it since your fingers wrap the entire case. One bonus feature I found for me is the entire bottom is the very soft inner case, and the way I hold the phone I tend to put my pinky under the bottom as a brace. The soft gel really is easy on my finger. The other two case are hard on the bottom, and I would have to keep moving my pinky to stay comfy.
james_f said:
The grip on the sides Isn't super slick but I wouldn't call it grippy either. I'd try and check it out in a VZW store first hand. My only complaint is the TPU insert doesn't have much rigidity around the home button and the speaker. So it snags and doesn't stay snug so to speak.
I'm probably going to return mine when my Uag arrives
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That's a good additon to mention. The top and bottom are both just the soft inner case. There is no hard outer shell to keep it pressed against the phone, so if you tend to put it in your pocket I can see it getting caught and pulled when you try to pull it out, but overall with it being on the case and used, it doesn't "wobble or flipflop" by itself. It's stiff enough to stay put, but easy enough to pull away with a slight tug.
Ah yeah I wasn't clear. It stays put until it snags coming in and out of my pocket. It's merely an annoyance.
My favorite thing about the case is how comfortable it is. Holding the phone naked now feels sharp and uncomfortable.
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Looks great!! Thanks for the review and your initial thoughts on it! Looks really good on your white GN3! I also bought a white GN3, so this is perfect for keying me know how this will look on mine! Thank you!!
One thing, you should put a link in the OP so readers can easily find this case, instead of having to search the web for it. Other than that, which you can easily fix with an edit, excellent review!
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stanglifemike said:
Looks great!! Thanks for the review and your initial thoughts on it! Looks really good on your white GN3! I also bought a white GN3, so this is perfect for keying me know how this will look on mine! Thank you!!
One thing, you should put a link in the OP so readers can easily find this case, instead of having to search the web for it. Other than that, which you can easily fix with an edit, excellent review!
Sent from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
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Link added to OP.
How'd you get your case so quickly? I pre-ordered directly from incipio.com about 2 weeks ago and still haven't received a shipping notice.
EDIT: Oh, apparently the blue and pink versions are shipping NOW, but the neutral white and black versions are taking a little longer. Ah well.
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How'd you get your case so quickly? I pre-ordered directly from incipio.com about 2 weeks ago and still haven't received a shipping notice.
EDIT: Oh, apparently the blue and pink versions are shipping NOW, but the neutral white and black versions are taking a little longer. Ah well.
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I'm special. LOL Yeah just as your edit said. I check sites daily, and when I see them in stock I order ASAP. That's how I get all my case in before everyone. I check first thing in the morning (around 8). I find I can order in the morning with "in stock" stuff, and by afternoon they are already out of stock.
I picked up my black case at a Verizon corporate store
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I picked up a DualPro SHINE, Brushed silver color, from the Verizon store, They were able to pick up the day note3 came out. They still sell them, It's a the best over the counter case you can get IMHO at the moment.
How does this case compare to the spigen bounce? I just ordered the bounce to try it out.
I loved this case on my SG4 but it was a Lint & Dust magnent. I think there is a correlation with most cases....the grippier the case...the more dust and lint it will attract. Just got a UAG case for my new note 3 and it sits perfectly inbetween Grip and Lint spectrum!
Just ordered mine from amazon. How easy / not easy is it to quickly take off and put back on? Like if I wanted to swap batteries in my phone, would it be this whole ordeal? Thanks
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It's very easy. One of the best cases if you need to do that. When it's on it's on good, but no fear of breaking something if you have to take it off.
Sent from a Galaxy Note 3 far, far away....
My older brother had the Shine version of the Incipio DualPro for his Galaxy Note II and it was pretty bulky with no easy way to take it off. I have the Spigen Slim Armor for my Galaxy Note 3 and considered it superior until I noticed a crack in the armor yesterday. It has never been dropped so I am pretty sure that it was caused by taking the phone in and out daily. I do this carefully one side at a time and push through from behind (camera opening) but it happened anyway. I would hope that the Note 3 version of the DualPro is easier.
Also, it was rounded so it probably wouldn't fit a flat metallic plate insert like the nGroove Snap uses. He also tried it with a Qi wireless receiver I sent him and it doesn't work through the case. I hope the Note 3 version is thinner.
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Anyone find any good tpu cases?
I found a couple on Amazon but most with bad reviews. Most complaints were that the cases do not fit.
I found this one.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I86GGII/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_22zhtb0CC8DKH
It has no reviews yet and I bought it ...I don't have it yet... But let's hope it's good.
I have this one. It fits. It's snug, but it fits. The buttons are pretty hard to press though. It will do until some other options come out I guess!
If I could have any case for this device, I would want a Gumdrop Bounce Skin.
My wife has one for her Ipad air with a glass screen protector and there is nothing like it. Survives drops and a 5 year old, feels great to touch, sticks to your hand so you can use if one handed without a strap, sticks enough to a table or whatever so you can just lean it up against anything (wall, pillow, monitor, shelf, pencil holder, ...) and it stays at the same angle you set it down at, easy.
I just love this thing. If gumdrop doesn't make it, I'm going to have to bribe a silicone guy and get him to copy one for me. I think I could almost duplicate it with RTV silicone rubber if I bought two of them cut them up to fit and then did a two part mold, but it would take a bit of thinking and I don't know how well RTV silicone would last (but it would have the right shore A hardness to feel great and "stick" in all the right ways).
The best thing about the case is that while it grabs lint and stuff like most silicone cases, it does not feel bad and does not inhibit its stickiness. This might not make sense to you if you aren't acutely aware of everything you touch and how it feels (and I wish I didn't), but if you are sensitive to it, this is amazing. Now I haven't covered it in baby powder or anything, but it is amazing not having to worry about tossing it on a pile of laundry or the bed or the carpet and it not getting so covered in tiny dust that you feel like you have to wask it off. Even my otterbox for my GS4 makes me feel like that sometimes, but not my wife's gumdrop bounce, man I'm envious of that skin.
If you want here is the link to it on amz. for the ipad. they even have it in like 7 colors, I just wish they made it for the Note pro.., maybe they will.
http://www.amazon.com/Gumdrop-Cases-Bounce-Skin-BOUNCE-IPAD5-LTBLU-V3/
I got my Poetic Graph Grip yesterday. I'm pretty torn about it. The fit is great, it is much better protection than the Fosmon case linked above that I have, it is comfortable to hold BUT... it is heavy!! It adds a significant amount of weight to an already large tablet. And it also seems to be a bit of a dog fur/dust magnet. Which is a problem in a house with three dogs! So I'm not sure whether I will continue to use it or not.
OK I got the tpu case.... And it's pretty good. The buttons are a little hard to press especially the power button.... Other than that it's not bad.
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