I'm not usually one to spend a bunch of money on a case...but this one looked to awesome to pass up:
http://zenuscaseusa.com/
Sold on ebay for $59.99
That's nice.. I'd use it as a wallet!! Lol
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I also picked one up. I'm a little bit scared of the magnet messing up the screen, but hopefully the covers thickness helps a bit
As nice as this case is I'm a little skeptical about its practicality. For one the wallet/case appears to add a lot of extra bulk to the phone, kinda making it to big to put in your pocket.
Second, it is a case-wallet. Would you be using it as a wallet as well? If you are keep in mind that if you ever lost your phone you would be losing your money, credit cards, ID's, etc along with it. Basically you would be getting screwed in 2 ways if your phone happened to get lost or stolen.
Third, unless you have a Bluetooth headset it seems a little too cumbersome to have a call on. The flap seems like it will get in the way unless you fold it back.
Lastly, the price. $60 for a case is just a lot of dough. I'm not one to cheap out on a case but for this to work for me I would not only need the case but a full body kit such as Zagg, Bodyguardz, Phantomskinz, etc to go along with it.
Don't get me wrong its a beautiful and classy looking case, just not sure if its for me.
I like these cases a lot. I think they may appeal to many people. I have always wanted a case that incorporates a wallet. However, my ideal case would be a big rugged Trident, Ballisitc or Otterbox that allows you to slide in a few credit cards.
I should add that I like the look of the cases. I haven't actually seen them in person.
deeken said:
As nice as this case is I'm a little skeptical about its practicality. For one the wallet/case appears to add a lot of extra bulk to the phone, kinda making it to big to put in your pocket.
Second, it is a case-wallet. Would you be using it as a wallet as well? If you are keep in mind that if you ever lost your phone you would be losing your money, credit cards, ID's, etc along with it. Basically you would be getting screwed in 2 ways if your phone happened to get lost or stolen.
Third, unless you have a Bluetooth headset it seems a little too cumbersome to have a call on. The flap seems like it will get in the way unless you fold it back.
Lastly, the price. $60 for a case is just a lot of dough. I'm not one to cheap out on a case but for this to work for me I would not only need the case but a full body kit such as Zagg, Bodyguardz, Phantomskinz, etc to go along with it.
Don't get me wrong its a beautiful and classy looking case, just not sure if its for me.
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I agree with pretty much everything you said here. That being said....
I currently use a Credit Card Case for my IPhone 4S and have carried my License, Credit Card, and Debit Card with my phone for the last 8 months. I absolutely love being able to not have to carry around a separate wallet. I haven't lost my phone as of yet, so no worries about losing my credit cards...but I understand how that might be a concern for some. It just simply cuts down on the number of things I have to scramble around the house to find before I can go out. My checklist currently is (Keys, Phone, and unfortunately...cigarettes). Now...would I prefer to have it in a non-flip case format (like what I'm using now)? Sure would. But until someone comes out with one for the Note, this will have to do.
On that note (no pun intended), case manufacturers need to pay attention here. I suppose when a phone is as insanely popular as the Iphone's are, it makes sense to make a wide variety of cases. Android phones don't seem to get the same kind of love. I would buy immediately a thin case that allowed me to slide a couple of cards on the back of the case..but alas...no credit card case android love.
Will this hold the i717 tightly? My flip cover for the N7000 does not fit on my i717.
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I asked a seller on eBay about this and he assured me that it would fit. I get the case today, so I'll let you know once i test a phone
No phone yet, but this case came in today!
wow! it looks a lot lighter than i expected. Still nice though ^^
How well does money fit in there? I pre-ordered one from ebay as well, and I'm just waiting for it to come in.
I've been using an iPhone wallet for months now and love it. I can't go back to using a standard wallet. I already got my hands on the Anymode wallet case with a swivel stand, but I'm not happy with the little bulk the swivel button adds in the center.
Since I'm a noob I can't post a link yet, but its one of the two tone wallet cases on ebay that have the picture window for the a drivers license. I also find that the swivel piece moves a bit too freely.
CradleRob said:
No phone yet, but this case came in today!
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Nice looking case man! Did you order it from somewhere other than Zenus? They are out of stock.
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How well does money fit in there? I pre-ordered one from ebay as well, and I'm just waiting for it to come in.
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Money fits fine. Folded in half of course... But would expect to be able to fit at least ten bills. I don't use cash, but it's nice to have that little pocket to add receipts to and stuff.
txtigah said:
Nice looking case man! Did you order it from somewhere other than Zenus? They are out of stock.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/samsung-gal...784392?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4600c77d08
They have 7 left as of the time of this posting.
CradleRob said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/samsung-gal...784392?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4600c77d08
They have 7 left as of the time of this posting.
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Just ordered one. Thanks bro.
CradleRob said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/samsung-gal...784392?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4600c77d08
They have 7 left as of the time of this posting.
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Oh well. On backorder. Site said 7 but he sold out. Must have been your post. Arriving after 28th.
txtigah said:
Oh well. On backorder. Site said 7 but he sold out. Must have been your post. Arriving after 28th.
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Sorry to hear that!!!! When I ordered it said more than 10 left....Guess they had a rush on them.
My Advantage came with a case like this. Even though it offered great protection and the ability to stand the phone up, I found it to be too cumbersome so it never saw the light of day. I got a belt case instead.
I can see why you bought it, impressive...kinda retro-classic...but still tasteful; not overdone. Right out of a Gibson novel. A unique case for a unique device.
Interested how this eye candy will translate into practical daily use. Feel free to update.
No worries on the magnet. The notes amoled should be okay with the magnet, just don't rest it on your laptop at home or worse get near a plasma tv!
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I just thought I may as well post a little review on this case. I bought this case at the same AT&T Corp store that I bought my SGS II on Sunday.
This case has a very high quality feel to it. The fitment was incredibly tight though. This is likely because it is designed to fit both the international and AT&T SGS II devices. This should be obvious if you look at the fourth pic. It clearly shows openings for both the international and AT&T NC mic positions.
I have to be honest, I only chose this case because the Case-Mate and Ballistic options were far too bulky for my taste. This case provides enough protection, for me anyway, without adding too much bulk. I really wasn't too keen on the leather insert at first either.
In the last few days of use, I have come to really like this case. I even appreciate the leather insert. It provides a high-end feel to the case and provides for outstanding grip. The front lip barely covers the chrome bezel. I actually had to work the case to get it to completely wrap around the front of the device. The end result is a case that looks and feels like part of the phone.
At this point, I can say I highly recommend this case for anyone who doesn't need a bulky case (although they provide more protection), and who also wants something more than just a gel cover.
naplesbill said:
I just thought I may as well post a little review on this case. I bought this case at the same AT&T Corp store that I bought my SGS II on Sunday.
This case has a very high quality feel to it. The fitment was incredibly tight though. This is likely because it is designed to fit both the international and AT&T SGS II devices. This should be obvious if you look at the fourth pic. It clearly shows openings for both the international and AT&T NC mic positions.
I have to be honest, I only chose this case because the Case-Mate and Ballistic options were far too bulky for my taste. This case provides enough protection, for me anyway, without adding too much bulk. I really wasn't too keen on the leather insert at first either.
In the last few days of use, I have come to really like this case. I even appreciate the leather insert. It provides a high-end feel to the case and provides for outstanding grip. The front lip barely covers the chrome bezel. I actually had to work the case to get it to completely wrap around the front of the device. The end result is a case that looks and feels like part of the phone.
At this point, I can say I highly recommend this case for anyone who doesn't need a bulky case (although they provide more protection), and who also wants something more than just a gel cover.
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Thanks for this review! I am looking for something less bulky than the case-mate. I'll have to check this out when I stop in my local ATT store. How much they selling them for?
I believe it was the usual rip-off price of $35. However, they give me 20% off on accessories at this store (frequent shopper there LOL). I am sure there are better deals, but I did not want to take a chance of messing up my phone before finding a case elsewhere. I paid full retail price so a few extra bones wasn't that big of a deal.
I was planning to return it, but I can't find anything similar online. If I find it online cheaper, I will buy it and return this one for sure. Either way, I am happy enough as it is.
I just bought this case today. I love it! Its like a mix between a hard case and tpu. If you had the bodyglove case on your captivate, you'll love this case. I like the look of the leather back, as I think it adds some class. This case doesn't add that much bulk either.
That was my first choice but the store rep couldn't get it to fit properly so I went with the ballistic even In this case the phone feels tiny in my Herman Munster hands after the infuse in a ballistic case I love this phone just gotta adjust to it
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I also got this case. I like it a lot, it keeps the same of the phone without adding much bulk at all!
I got this case for my AT&T Galaxy S2 on launch day and I LOVE it. The Ballistics were just ridiculous. As far as getting the case on goes, I couldn't get it to fit at first but if you put it in bottom only, completely lip it; then top, completely lip it; then work the sides, it will always fit perfectly. Sometimes I feel like Gollum caressing my precious Ring with this baby.
Picked up this case today and absolutely love it. It doesn't add much weight to the phone and i feel it still keeps it slimness. As far as fitment goes. It does fit damn tight. I put it on the best I could at the store. I squeezed the sides to get the lip to go over but never could get the bottom corners to cover properly. Once I got home, I took it back out, then put it back on in reverse. This did the trick and it went on a lot easier.
I'm probably going to end up buying this case ASAP... I was interested in it for a while, but was afraid that it may have been too bulky.
Thanks for the feedback guys!
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I just picked this case up from the AT&T store today. I have to say, it isn't a bad case but it adds a little bulk to the phone. I have another case coming in from Amazon tomorrow so we will see which one is better. I am not really a fan of the buttons being covered though since it makes it a little harder to press. I can already tell that this case will offer a lot of protection to any standard drop.
This is a great case!! been having it since Monday.
One thing to note is that if you are getting a discount on your cell phone plan you should also get that same discount on any accessories that you buy from AT&T.
I too chose this case with my purchase. it was the best of the lot,but I cannot keep this case. it just does not fit. I get 50% accessories on my plan. I went back to a store (not the one I got it from) thinking that they might have others. When I told the rep about the fit she said they are having returns for the same reasons. Found one that seem better on ebay waiting for it to come in. In the mean time I will kee this case to protect my baby, but will return within 30 days.
On another note anyone got the ivisor AG screen protector? not sure i am liking it. It seem to make my screen dim because of the non-glare, cant seem to find any good one on the net, they all seem to be for the international version. things are new so I will wait a bit.
Coldheat1906 said:
This is a great case!! been having it since Monday.
One thing to note is that if you are getting a discount on your cell phone plan you should also get that same discount on any accessories that you buy from AT&T.
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I am on a corporate account through my employer and get 15% off. I asked them about that discount on accessories and they said that it only applies to service plans. I guess I will be returning the case today after work...
jiannichan said:
I just picked this case up from the AT&T store today. I have to say, it isn't a bad case but it adds a little bulk to the phone. I have another case coming in from Amazon tomorrow so we will see which one is better. I am not really a fan of the buttons being covered though since it makes it a little harder to press. I can already tell that this case will offer a lot of protection to any standard drop.
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What soft cases don't cover the buttons? If they didn't cover them, you wouldn't be able to reach them.
Bigdog1 said:
I too chose this case with my purchase. it was the best of the lot,but I cannot keep this case. it just does not fit. I get 50% accessories on my plan. I went back to a store (not the one I got it from) thinking that they might have others. When I told the rep about the fit she said they are having returns for the same reasons. Found one that seem better on ebay waiting for it to come in. In the mean time I will kee this case to protect my baby, but will return within 30 days.
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What problems are you having with fitment? While it does take a little bit to get it on right, it should still fit. I had problems with the bottom corners until I took it out then put in back on, starting on the opposite end.
axis01 said:
What soft cases don't cover the buttons? If they didn't cover them, you wouldn't be able to reach them.
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The one I ordered and received from Amazon covers only the volume u/d buttons and has a cutout for the sleep/power button. I can press the power button just fine. I like this case better than the AGF from AT&T. It doesn't add a lot of bulk to the phone and was almost 1/3 the price so I will return it after work.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P13O8E
I would love a case like this but the wife has the same phone as me. Does anyone know if it comes i white? Or am able to order a different color online?
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jiannichan said:
The one I ordered and received from Amazon covers only the volume u/d buttons and has a cutout for the sleep/power button. I can press the power button just fine. I like this case better than the AGF from AT&T. It doesn't add a lot of bulk to the phone and was almost 1/3 the price so I will return it after work.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P13O8E
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That one doesn't look bad. I see they made a large cut out where the power button goes. Don't really care for that big cutout but to each his own. Mine has actually become a lot easier over the last day or so. I guess the compound loosens up over time.
Just got my GS2 today and bought this case at the same time. I wanted something sleek after a Ballistic case on my Infuse and this seemed perfect.
As others have stated it's a tight fit. The sales rep couldn't get it on completely so I had to play with it myself. Another post stated putting bottom and top on first. I had better luck with the sides first. Maybe it is just loosening up after trying 2-3 times to get it on.
The volume and power buttons being covered are going to take getting used to as it takes a good press to work them.
To sum up, love the case so far. Seems to be good quality and good protection.
I tried this case on yesterday and did not like the fit. The ATT store only had one so I am going to try a few more to see if they fit better. It was tight and I couldn't keep the lip over the edges all the way around no matter how hard I tried.
awtryau89 said:
I tried this case on yesterday and did not like the fit. The ATT store only had one so I am going to try a few more to see if they fit better. It was tight and I couldn't keep the lip over the edges all the way around no matter how hard I tried.
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I had to keep pressing in around the sides to get it to fit perfectly. It took an hour or so to settle in.
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I found this... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006OT4EQC/ref=mp_s_a_41?qid=1331255261&sr=8-41
I was wondering if anyone knows of similar cases and same price range also. Thanks guys.
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There is this...
http://www.amazon.com/elago-Handmad...sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331304810&sr=8-1-spell
Just ordered the non flip front version.
And I came across this as well...
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-GT-N70..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1331304855&sr=1-2
there are two that I wanted so bad, but so pricy
they are the only 2 that I found where the credit cards have no chance to mess up the screen
all others are designed where the credit cards are pressing directly towards the screen, so stupid
this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyundai-Hma...Accessories&hash=item27c280a30a#ht_7162wt_833
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-Note...ccessories&hash=item4cfe446f1e#ht_11589wt_802
lsxrx7 said:
there are two that I wanted so bad, but so pricy
they are the only 2 that I found where the credit cards have no chance to mess up the screen
all others are designed where the credit cards are pressing directly towards the screen, so stupid
this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyundai-Hma...Accessories&hash=item27c280a30a#ht_7162wt_833
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-Note...ccessories&hash=item4cfe446f1e#ht_11589wt_802
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Nice dude...but they are pricey.
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lsxrx7 said:
there are two that I wanted so bad, but so pricy
they are the only 2 that I found where the credit cards have no chance to mess up the screen
all others are designed where the credit cards are pressing directly towards the screen, so stupid
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Did anyone ever buy one of the first of these? I think it looks like what I want.
Wow, I might end up buying that black one. Thanks for the find!
I was considering many of the cases already linked in this thread and decided on this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZO2JR2/ref=oh_o00_s01_i00_details
This one looks pretty dope.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZENUS-SAMSU...Accessories&hash=item4ab3e4e847#ht_7203wt_986
lsxrx7 said:
there are two that I wanted so bad, but so pricy
they are the only 2 that I found where the credit cards have no chance to mess up the screen
all others are designed where the credit cards are pressing directly towards the screen, so stupid
this
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I've been looking at these for a while trying to decide. Pricey, yes! The 2nd one looks like the card holder would eventually break loose from wear, sooner or later, depending on the quality. The first one I think is better. If the flap breaks, you just go to your leather shop or shoe repair store and have a new flap installed. But I don't think it is worth double the price
Has anyone purchased yet and can give a review?
julez456 said:
This one looks pretty dope.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZENUS-SAMSU...Accessories&hash=item4ab3e4e847#ht_7203wt_986
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Nice vintage look.
When I first looked at this thread I was thinking...Great...Let's make it even larger to pack around but I might rock the vintage look.
wow these are expensive
I went ahead and got the LKUN Collette in navy. Very nice, and I love the smell of dead cow.
Seen one the other day almost had a real thin rubber backing, that's what it looked like anyway but was out of my price range for case anyway. Looked really cool and durable but not bulky at all. Seen it in the galleria area here in Texas.
I have the same boxwave flip leather wallet. I gotta say I quite like plus it got rid of my regular wallet which I've had for years.
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So after finding basically one retailer (bestbuy) who sells anything close to acceptable protection for the note in my area i found myself in the mall sunday morning. Suddenly im gazing at cases and sparkly covers for seemingly every handset known to man.
Uh-oh ive been spotted, the little man behind the counter spots me and we lock eyes. He sees: a guy with money he wants, a roadrunner for the coyote. I see: a hobbit at another useless mall kiosk. How the hell does sears and spencer gifts keep this place open?
He asks what can he help me with, there is a gunslinger tension as i wrestle to pull the monster from my pocket and give him a glimpse. Lets see what youve got for this, i say with a smirk. Surely if Attparty cant stock cases, screen protectors and assesories for their OWN product this mr. Miagi look alike cant either?
Ooooo galaxy note! Here! He pulled out a couple excellent cases, i bought a two piece which snaps together, and he applied a very nice screen protector.
How many times ive dismissed or laughed at these phone "huts" ,... finally good for something.
Sorry for the story, i was totally stoned on hash and i swear this is how it went down. Hahaha
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I think you need to take a creative writing class
A pic of what you bought?
johnrippa said:
I think you need to take a creative writing class
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I think he did a pretty good job at writing it. If you compare to so many other people posting on the internet he's a literary genius.
Also I'm not intending to be an ass, I liked the story and pics of the case would be cool.
Dude, I love the phone huts. I've gotten most of my favorite cases from mall kiosks
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Dude, I love the phone huts. I've gotten most of my favorite cases from mall kiosks
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These kiosks are way over-priced. You can find the same cases on ebay at a fraction of the cost.
johnrippa said:
I think you need to take a creative writing class
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I dissagree.. I liked his story.. Well written and kept my interest!
Classes would only enhance his story telling abilities.. But I dont think he needs them.
thanks for the story.
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another quote..
"These kiosks are way over-priced. "
this is true. when you look to ebay and amazon, they are way over priced...
BUT.. these kiosk operators regularly bargain down..
Try it.. They will haggle and almost always cave in..
lets say a typical TPU case on ebay and amazon goes for maybe 8-10 bucks shipped..
the kiosk guy wants 20..... haggle him down to 17.... the when he says ok.... you open your wallet and show the entire contents of 14$$. ( you purposely stuffed 14 ONLY in there as you cased the case prior to speaking with him)
Now he sees that he's cleaned out your wallet of all your 14 bucks... leaving yoou with 0000
Guess what?? He takes it! Done deal..
as you walk away with your new case.. you re-stuff your wallet with the cash you had stuffed into your other front pocket!!!
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lets say a typical TPU case on ebay and amazon goes for maybe 8-10 bucks shipped..
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sop=15&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=galaxy+note+tpu&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1
There are so many TPU cases you can buy for less than $5 with free shipping from ebay. Even $14 is too much for a TPU case.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_B...t=PDA_Accessories&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=10&_udhi
$10 or more, you can get few cases, screen protector, charger and other accessories.
If you are trying to cheap out on a case, $14 TPU case is not a good deal.
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I think he did a pretty good job at writing it. If you compare to so many other people posting on the internet he's a literary genius.
Also I'm not intending to be an ass, I liked the story and pics of the case would be cool.
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I meant that he should take the creative writing class because he would enjoy it.
My mistake, sorry!
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I had a very similar experience at my local mall(I wasn't stoned on hash, unfortunately). A couple years back I bought a cheap rubber case for my Captivate. I don't remember it being overpriced, but I don't know, I bought it on a whim.
After I got my Note I started shopping around for a case. Turns out the same kiosk had an actual Otterbox. I don't remember what I paid for it, but it was comparable to prices I found online.
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These kiosks are way over-priced. You can find the same cases on ebay at a fraction of the cost.
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Yes, I realize this, but when you're in a pinch they're a good place to find something fast. When I first got my Note I went straight to the mall cause I was NOT about to leave it naked for 3-5 business days while I waited for a case to arrive, or pay $40 for a case in the AT&T store. $15 for peace of mind is cheap, IMO.
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So after finding basically one retailer (bestbuy) who sells anything close to acceptable protection for the note in my area i found myself in the mall sunday morning. Suddenly im gazing at cases and sparkly covers for seemingly every handset known to man.
Uh-oh ive been spotted, the little man behind the counter spots me and we lock eyes. He sees: a guy with money he wants, a roadrunner for the coyote. I see: a hobbit at another useless mall kiosk. How the hell does sears and spencer gifts keep this place open?
He asks what can he help me with, there is a gunslinger tension as i wrestle to pull the monster from my pocket and give him a glimpse. Lets see what youve got for this, i say with a smirk. Surely if Attparty cant stock cases, screen protectors and assesories for their OWN product this mr. Miagi look alike cant either?
Ooooo galaxy note! Here! He pulled out a couple excellent cases, i bought a two piece which snaps together, and he applied a very nice screen protector.
How many times ive dismissed or laughed at these phone "huts" ,... finally good for something.
Sorry for the story, i was totally stoned on hash and i swear this is how it went down. Hahaha
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Or, as Jimmy would say.....It's a semi true story!!!! Love it!
Money wasnt a major issue, i hate running around with a naked phone those first few days. I upgraded from an Inspire which is still in perfect condition and a 1 1/2 yrs old. Except one hairline scratch that happened the first day i got it. This is how **** goes for me.
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I should hit the flea market up. I bought a case out of pure necessity tonight from the local att store. Best buy sells overpriced stuff here. No otterbox anywhere local.
Anyway. I paid 43 bucks for a "speck" case that snaps on. It will get me by till I get a better one. I have thirty days to return it (which I most likely will)
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Is it just me, or is it weird that this phone is truly a flagship (carried on multiple carriers, amazing specs) and the manufacturers like Seidio, Mugen Power, and the like haven't released ANY accessories? I mean, this is even basically the flagship phone from Google directly...
We've now unlocked the bootloader, which means that ROMs will quickly be available, but this phone is just too thin and slick to NOT have a case of any kind.
The first thing to keep in mind is that although the specs are virtually identical to the N4, the phones external design is completely different. So, one wouldnt fit the other and as such, that point is moot.
Now, i havent done alot of searching, but im also fairly sure that the N4 doesnt have an over abundance of accessories available as of yet, and again, im fairly sure that its probably sold more units than the OG. I checked sites like Seidio.com and they have nothing available for it that i was able to find. The thing is, even phones that dont sell like crazy have alot of accessory options, but they dont usually appear until about a month after the phone is released. It gives accessory manufacturers time to design and make them.
I purchased a One X on launch day about 6 months ago, and i was able to find a case...at AT&T, and a screen protector. However, when i looked on line, i couldnt find many options for it the first few weeks, and now, they are every where. So, i would say be patient, give it time, and you will find that accessories will start appearing from every where. I know Otterbox has a commuter in the works and im guessing many others will too. I for one am hoping Seidio does because i have always loved their cases.
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The first thing to keep in mind is that although the specs are virtually identical to the N4, the phones external design is completely different. So, one wouldnt fit the other and as such, that point is moot.
Now, i havent done alot of searching, but im also fairly sure that the N4 doesnt have an over abundance of accessories available as of yet, and again, im fairly sure that its probably sold more units than the OG. I checked sites like Seidio.com and they have nothing available for it that i was able to find. The thing is, even phones that dont sell like crazy have alot of accessory options, but they dont usually appear until about a month after the phone is released. It gives accessory manufacturers time to design and make them.
I purchased a One X on launch day about 6 months ago, and i was able to find a case...at AT&T, and a screen protector. However, when i looked on line, i couldnt find many options for it the first few weeks, and now, they are every where. So, i would say be patient, give it time, and you will find that accessories will start appearing from every where. I know Otterbox has a commuter in the works and im guessing many others will too. I for one am hoping Seidio does because i have always loved their cases.
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Thanks for the input. I'm hoping what you say is true, and you apparently have the research to back it up. I also wasn't aware that the N4 and LGOG share a different external design... That's good to know.
jsylvia007 said:
Thanks for the input. I'm hoping what you say is true, and you apparently have the research to back it up. I also wasn't aware that the N4 and LGOG share a different external design... That's good to know.
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Yes, the N4 is more curvy, even the screen has curved edges. The LGOG is very....square or rather, rectangle and boxy.
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Yes, the N4 is more curvy, even the screen has curved edges. The LGOG is very....square or rather, rectangle and boxy.
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I would have gone with an N4 if it had LTE & a microSD slot.
dont the sprint version and att version have slightly different dimensions anyway? When i went and picked mine up the other day the only OG case they had at best buy didnt fit my phone at all. I wonder if it was specific to the sprint version and didnt say so on the packaging
The build quality on this phone isn't cheap like Samsung. I will never hide this phone using a case
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dont the sprint version and att version have slightly different dimensions anyway? When i went and picked mine up the other day the only OG case they had at best buy didnt fit my phone at all. I wonder if it was specific to the sprint version and didnt say so on the packaging
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Yep, the AT&T LGOG is slightly shorter & wider.
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NotablyNice said:
The build quality on this phone isn't cheap like Samsung. I will never hide this phone using a case
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In theory I completely agree with you... In practice however, this phone is just too slippery. I've already almost dropped it more times than I can count. It needs protection.
jsylvia007 said:
In theory I completely agree with you... In practice however, this phone is just too slippery. I've already almost dropped it more times than I can count. It needs protection.
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Yep the glass back is crazy slippery. Want to put some matte screen protector on the back to give some grip. Don't like putting cases and making phones bulky.
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kirdroid said:
Yep the glass back is crazy slippery. Want to put some matte screen protector on the back to give some grip. Don't like putting cases and making phones bulky.
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This is a fantastic idea. I've been trying to find a thin case because of the back this entire time and never thought about putting a screen protector on there. Have you done this yet? I'm wondering which one I could get that could fit the size of this phone.
Mantu13 said:
This is a fantastic idea. I've been trying to find a thin case because of the back this entire time and never thought about putting a screen protector on there. Have you done this yet? I'm wondering which one I could get that could fit the size of this phone.
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Zagg website I have one. Pre cut and everything. I only have the front. I never took the original plastic off the back
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Mantu13 said:
This is a fantastic idea. I've been trying to find a thin case because of the back this entire time and never thought about putting a screen protector on there. Have you done this yet? I'm wondering which one I could get that could fit the size of this phone.
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I made one by cutting down a generic tablet screen protector, then cut out for speaker and camera.
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Zagg website I have one. Pre cut and everything. I only have the front. I never took the original plastic off the back
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are you saying the front piece from the Zagg site fits? I was nervous as they specifically list the Sprint variant but nothing specifically for the AT&T.
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are you saying the front piece from the Zagg site fits? I was nervous as they specifically list the Sprint variant but nothing specifically for the AT&T.
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Best Buy has the Invisible Shield HD from Zagg, and it fits the AT&T variant perfectly. My understanding is that the Zagg site doesn't even list the HD, which is better quality/clarity than the standard protector the site does list.
Well, we may be waiting a bit for cases. I got this from Seidio after asking about cases and such:
"Dear Robert,
Thank you for contacting Seidioonline.com. We appreciate your interest in our products. We have not finalized plans to make any products for the LG Optimus G. Your request has been forwarded to product development. If you would like to stay informed on future product releases for this device, we suggest periodically checking our online store, or you may sign up for email notifications on our website here: http://www.seidioonline.com/Articles.asp?ID=164.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 832-204-1118.
Thank you,
Seidio Customer Service"
Doesn't sound very promising. Hoping to hear from Trident case with something more positive.
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Yep the glass back is crazy slippery. Want to put some matte screen protector on the back to give some grip. Don't like putting cases and making phones bulky.
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I put the full body Zagg on today and I must say that it gives you the grip you're looking for without taking away any of the aesthetics
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kirdroid said:
Yep the glass back is crazy slippery.
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I've used Zagg and Skinomi in the past, and IIRC, The Invisible Shield from Zagg would be a bit better.
Will report if/when I get it installed.
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I just purchased an incredible genuine leather case made in Israel on Amazon. The case is amazing and is absolutely stunningly gorgeous. The price is currently $44.99 with free shipping. Here is the link on the Amazon site with lots of pictures: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RIZN3PO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here is the review I just posted. I truly can't say enough about this case and the seller:
This case is amazing and was delivered well ahead of the estimated date. It is shipped from Israel and was delivered in one day short of two weeks after order in New Jersey. The leather is ABSOLUTELY beautiful and this is a masterpiece. The phone fits perfectly into the plastic holder. It has a wonderful magnetic flap that closes shut. No button closure to break, thank goodness. It is simply gorgeous. Honestly, I love this thing. The seller also provides a nice letter with the package telling you to contact him if you have any problems with the order. I could not be any more impressed. I would give this 6 stars if I could. The only drawback, if you want to say that about it, is that it is sent registered priority mail, so it requires a signature. You can track the delivery through the Israel Post website where it sits for about a week until it arrives in the United States, then it is picked up by the U.S. postal service tracking, using the same tracking number, which was a pleasant surprise. I would encourage the seller to drop the registered mail in the future due to the inconvenience of them not simply leaving it in the mailbox, but it is all worth it. I would be glad to do business with this seller again.
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Pics or it didn't happen.
Too big . might as well put phone in a laptop bag
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Too big . might as well put phone in a laptop bag
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Exactly. I'm not carrying around a Nexus 7 in my pocket.
It is actually very thin and the leather is wonderful. I wear dress pants and carry this around with me every day. I definitely don't feel this is too big. It is however gorgeous and I highly recommend it. It is SOOOOO much better than the cheap plastic cases. I love it. I would have been willing to pay twice as much for a case of this quality.
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Too big . might as well put phone in a laptop bag
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If I could make calls on the Nexus 7, I would carry it around in my pocket.
SilkyJohnson said:
Exactly. I'm not carrying around a Nexus 7 in my pocket.
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NWNJ said:
If I could make calls on the Nexus 7, I would carry it around in my pocket.
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Lte version, hangouts dialer, & bluetooth headset then you're in business.
My wife uses this exact case / wallet on her iPhone 6. It is very nice and very high quality. I got it for her for Christmas after doing a bunch of research.
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Any pictures of your phone in the case?
IMO this phone is to big for any case. I tried different cases and the only reason I wanted a case was because the back of the phone is slippery to me. Not sure why these vendors that make these big phones don't make the back better and not slippery. Anyways I hated every case as it added more bulk to the phone and simply got a Dbrand Skin and looks fantastic and gives me the grip I want with no added bulk.
Sounds like this is a good case. Will look into.
Curious why it matters where its made? If its good, its good.
That case is really nice looking! I'm not sure that I would use it, but it looks pretty nice!!
NWNJ said:
If I could make calls on the Nexus 7, I would carry it around in my pocket.
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Been there, done that.
NWNJ said:
It is actually very thin and the leather is wonderful. I wear dress pants and carry this around with me every day. I definitely don't feel this is too big. It is however gorgeous and I highly recommend it. It is SOOOOO much better than the cheap plastic cases. I love it. I would have been willing to pay twice as much for a case of this quality.
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I think if I stuffed this bad boy in my dress pants people would think I was very excited to see them...