Got one of these yesterday, it's a perfect fit and it barely adds any girth to the phone. It actually feels the same size in my hand believe it or not.
The only issue I have is that it leaves the top and the bottom of the phone exposed. Oh and that is pretty hard to get off the phone.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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Any pics? I just ordered one off amazon yesterday
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Just got mine too. Fits really well and has a grip to it versus the stock back.
I also have this case in white. Mine is just as slick as the stock note back though. Otherwise, it fits great.
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Any pics? I just ordered one off amazon yesterday
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Posted pics in the white case consolidated thread in this subforum.
Still love this case.... I kinda want something to protect the tops and Bottoms though
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Yeah I bought this case in Indigo Blue before I got my phone and it is nice for a slim case, but I decided I needed more protection. It does leave the top and bottom edges exposed and starts out a little tight when new. I only use it for times when I need a slim case.
But the texture is nice and I really don't have anything bad to say about it.
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Just dropped my phone with this case on. I was sitting down and as I was getting up, I forgot I had the phone connected to my pc still. It yanked outta my hand and landed on the corner. Then it bounced up back into my hands, no joke lol
Not a scratch on the note! Only a dent in the case!
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Bought one of these to replace my SGP Ultra Thin which seems a touch oversized (creaks/pops when squeezed) and too slick.
Hopefully this one is a tight fit and has a texture like Incipio's Feather.
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no pics though?
The Elagio case is outstanding, will post some pics later.
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This thread is worthless without pics!
Jk, will google.
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Here are some quick pictures I snapped of the case (front and back). Its got a great matte black finish that really reminds me of the Incipio Feather I have used on the Atrix and iPhone4 in the past. This one seems more durable with the short time I have had with it- it doesn't feel like it will snap easily like other thin cases.
Its really not difficult to take off unless you have only used soft gel or TPU cases before. Just pop off one corner, then the other on the same side and the entire case comes right off. Since the bottom is open, it works in the Samsung Desktop Dock perfectly.
(Don't mind the lift/bubbles on the screen protector, the new ones are in the mail )
leaves the top and bottom edge exposed?
no good in case of drop
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leaves the top and bottom edge exposed?
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The white one is not matte... It's pretty slick. It does have a little grip too it.
The top and Bottoms are exposed, however the corners are not. So drops on the corner aren't as bad as you might expect
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I got mine yesterday. I got the matte blue.
I'm pretty sure I'm gonna return it though.
I found it actually more slippery than the stock back.
I don't mind the top and bottom exposure because I think the odds of impact at those points are slim. I think the corners are most important and I don't know why one of them has a cutout (top right). I can't see a reason for it.
Looking at my last phone's scratches the corners are where it hit the few times it fell.
As far as the exposed top and bottom I guess it was easier to mold that way...
Like I said I don't mind the exposure but I realized the bottom opening has a bit of an edge to it. Noticeable. I was holding the phone one handed and I noticed I use my pinkie finger along the bottom of the phone as a cradle.
Unfortunately, that edge is right there and was uncomfortable.
So the case is beautiful and has the looks and the feel (but a bit slippery) but the exposed corner and the bottom edge make me want to try something else.
On my tbolt I had a Seido Surface and it was perfect. Slim and added very little bulk and weight.
I contacted Seido to see if they were going to make that line for the Note and they said at this time they weren;t. Perhaps the 5 million in sales will change that...I guess for now I'll keep it naked and research some more.
I got the black and white versions of this case off Amazon. The black definitely has a better grip. The white looks great with my new white note, but like other's have said, it's a glossy finish and doesn't have the some tact feel as the black.
I also got another cheap black case that has a small frame that snaps on the front to provide a lip around the screen. It feels exactly the same as the black elago, and aside from the front screen lip, it's the same size.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-Rubbe...ccessories&hash=item41630e05d8#ht_1694wt_1396
schrochem said:
I got mine yesterday. I got the matte blue.
I'm pretty sure I'm gonna return it though.
I found it actually more slippery than the stock back.
I don't mind the top and bottom exposure because I think the odds of impact at those points are slim. I think the corners are most important and I don't know why one of them has a cutout (top right). I can't see a reason for it.
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I noticed that my case was slippery at first as well, but over time, it isn't as slippery as the stock white cover any more.
Also, the cut out on the upper right corner is to accommodate the antenna on the Korean version of the GNote. Rather than retool their fabrication process for other markets, they just used the same mold for all. At the price this thing goes for, you'd think they would've done a separate fabrication for models without the need for the cutout.
Other than that, I'm pretty happy with mine.
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I got confirmation from Case-mate that this is the only case they make for our phone that will not cover the top microphone. I went ahead and ordered one using the Facebook discount. Go the their FB page and "like" them to get the code. If you are having issues PM and I will give you the code.
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I got confirmation from Case-mate that this is the only case they make for our phone that will not cover the top microphone. I went ahead and ordered one using the Facebook discount. Go the their FB page and "like" them to get the code. If you are having issues PM and I will give you the code.
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nice case but way too expensive
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nice case but way too expensive
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Agreed, but with the 20% discount, it was more manageable, though still expensive.
I "liked" the fb page, how long does the code take and where does it show up?
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I have the black barely there case and I agree it a good case. I got mine for 15 bucks on Amazon
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I have the black barely there case and I agree it a good case. I got mine for 15 bucks on Amazon
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When you say the black barely there case, do you mean the normal plastic case (This one), or do you mean the AT&T specific brushed aluminum one in black (This one) the OP referred to? I'd like to know, even though Case-Mate might say otherwise, if all the ports, buttons, etc. are accessible in the normal plastic one.
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When you say the black barely there case, do you mean the normal plastic case (This one), or do you mean the AT&T specific brushed aluminum one in black (This one) the OP referred to? I'd like to know, even though Case-Mate might say otherwise, if all the ports, buttons, etc. are accessible in the normal plastic one.
Thanks
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I'll post a pic or two as soon as I can
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I "liked" the fb page, how long does the code take and where does it show up?
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I sent you a PM.
here is my pics of my Black Barely There case....
Great, thanks! Looks like I'll be getting that case.
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here is my pics of my Black Barely There case....
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Looks like it's missing the front half! How secure is it on there?
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Looks like it's missing the front half! How secure is it on there?
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Have you ever used a barely there case?
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here is my pics of my Black Barely There case....
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Thanks for these but how sturdy does the case feel? My concern is that on case mate's own website there are several complaints about the case cracking on the corners.
(sorry I can't post links cause I'm a noob)
SirAnkie said:
Thanks for these but how sturdy does the case feel? My concern is that on case mate's own website there are several complaints about the case cracking on the corners.
(sorry I can't post links cause I'm a noob)
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case seems fairly sturdy. the Incipio feather on my wifes atrix cracked on one corner (these are similar cases) but that was because of taking it on and off and its stiffer. On this case it seems easier to take off so I dont think it will crack as easily....unless maybe if you drop it alot or something.
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I received my Barely There Aluminum today. Fit and finish is great as you can expect from a case that sells for $40! I really like the heft that this case adds to the phone. Without a case, I felt that the S2 was too thin and light. The feel of the plastic bumper is very nice. It feels satiny and "soft". To me, the plastic actually looks like powder coated metal. The aluminum back and chrome trim really makes this case look very classy. The camera opening has a little raised edge around it so when sitting on its back, the lens is protected. There is also a very small raised edge around the screen which will help protect the screen when placed faced down on a table, though dont expect major protection if the phone is dropped faced down and dragged across the floor. I only have 2 concerns: one is that the plastic on the sides does feel slick to the touch and two, the power button is a little hard to press. You really need to use the tip of your finger in order to press power.
This case may not be for everyone since it does leave the top and bottom exposed, but that is to be expected from a "barely there" case. Overall I am very pleased! So pleased in fact that I am thinking about getting the Case-Mate Pop or Tough for times when I need extra protection for the phone.
Umm...pictures?
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I received my Barely There Aluminum today. Fit and finish is great as you can expect from a case that sells for $40! I really like the heft that this case adds to the phone. Without a case, I felt that the S2 was too thin and light. The feel of the plastic bumper is very nice. It feels satiny and "soft". To me, the plastic actually looks like powder coated metal. The aluminum back and chrome trim really makes this case look very classy. The camera opening has a little raised edge around it so when sitting on its back, the lens is protected. There is also a very small raised edge around the screen which will help protect the screen when placed faced down on a table, though dont expect major protection if the phone is dropped faced down and dragged across the floor. I only have 2 concerns: one is that the plastic on the sides does feel slick to the touch and two, the power button is a little hard to press. You really need to use the tip of your finger in order to press power.
This case may not be for everyone since it does leave the top and bottom exposed, but that is to be expected from a "barely there" case. Overall I am very pleased! So pleased in fact that I am thinking about getting the Case-Mate Pop or Tough for times when I need extra protection for the phone.
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Do you have any pictures?
Agreed. Pics would be fantastic, especially from a few angles. The ones on the Case-Mate website don't give enough for me to make a decision. Additionally, what parts are plastic? I figured an aluminum case would be.. well.. metal. Is only the back panel metal and the rest is plastic? If so I just don't think I can make myself spend $35-40 on it. :|
Another point of concern for me is that on their website, even though they say US AT&T version of the SGSII (which is the SGH-777 we all have) the pictures are of a GT-i9100. Am I correct in assuming that they're just posting a picture for a different phone but actually make a case for ours?
Question: Do the barely there cases.scratch up the sides? I had a similar case when I owned an iPhone and it scratched the sides where it clipped on to the phone.
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I got confirmation from Case-mate that this is the only case they make for our phone that will not cover the top microphone. I went ahead and ordered one using the Facebook discount. Go the their FB page and "like" them to get the code. If you are having issues PM and I will give you the code.
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Certainly not the only case that doesn't cover the top microphones, someone didn't use the SEARCH button... just thought I'd clear that up so people don't think there's only one case on the market that fits our phone, however hideous or GPS-blocking it may be.
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Alright, The case the box came is in is kind of girly, anyways the quality of the case is amazing! It doesn't feel like it was cheaply made at all. It doesn't add too much bulk and I can still fit it in my skinnys(Levi's 511 Skinny 29 x 30) front pocket. The buttons are easily accessible even the the volume button being covered by the front flap it is still easy to press / locate since the case has a steep cut out for the volume buttons. Aswell as the S-Pen being so easily accessible. An added perk i liked about this case is that the speaker hole is actually covered by its own mesh. It also has an accessory hole so you could attach an accessory / lanyard to it. The Magnetized kick stand does not interfere with signal(atleast none i can tell).
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Zenus cases are the best I've seen so far for the Galaxy Note. I was thinking of getting this one as well but the color combinations just don't do it for me. Also, there's not cutout for the front speaker so it would be a little awkward to have to hold the front leather part back every time. I like that the case clips onto the metal part on the side and doesn't rest on the top of the phone so that a screen guard will thankfully be left untouched. I also love that it has a stand (The only reason I'm not getting the Zenus Masstige Stripe Case). I was wondering though, when the stand is set up, does the little latch (idk what it's called lol, the little thing used to clip on to the front cover to close the case) hide a little part of the screen since presumably, it'll be hanging down a little bit?
EDIT: Ordered it lol. It may have its flaws but it's the best I could find at its price range.
I have one of these (different colors, but this color looks great).
They are extremely high quality. As good or better than Vaja, for instance.
I've posted this before, that make sure you pay more and get the leather ones, as they have a few lines and some of the lines aren't as good quality.
This particular case is just great. The flap is a tad annoying but well worth it overall.
Note: one thing worth mentioning is that they are very light also.
would it be okay to use this case with a FULL skin applied? Ie. sides and back??
i'm sure the front would be okay, but just wanted to see if the sides of the phone with skin be okay.....
i've been looking at cases that have the flip cover, but they all look like it would peel off the side skins..... this one looks like it like it might be okay.
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would it be okay to use this case with a FULL skin applied? Ie. sides and back??
i'm sure the front would be okay, but just wanted to see if the sides of the phone with skin be okay.....
i've been looking at cases that have the flip cover, but they all look like it would peel off the side skins..... this one looks like it like it might be okay.
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Hmmm...that's a tricky one. Obviously, it clips in tightly and securely so it might damage the skin during insertion and removal but once it's sitting in there, as long as you don't constantly remove it, it should be fine. I would recommend going to a store and testing out either this case or similar leather cases, but then again, if you harm the skin in the process, then this whole discussion is useless lol. On another note, why use a skin? The note is such a beautiful sleek beast. I wouldn't want to hide away any of the sides or take away from the beautiful protruding glass. That's why I hate my current Capdase Jacket XPose and am going for this case. Just increases the beauty XD. Anyways, yes, back on topic, I wouldn't recommend using a skin with this cover but hopefully someone who's actually tried it will reply.
Side-note: I ordered the Wine-Red / Dark Brown version
predation said:
would it be okay to use this case with a FULL skin applied? Ie. sides and back??
i'm sure the front would be okay, but just wanted to see if the sides of the phone with skin be okay.....
i've been looking at cases that have the flip cover, but they all look like it would peel off the side skins..... this one looks like it like it might be okay.
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Here's a Flip case that would most likely not interrupt your skin.
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xCeejayy said:
The aluminum bumper wasn't doing it for me so I was looking around and I found this case. The colors are pretty subtle and calm. I'll update this with a review / pics of the case on when I receive it. I just wanted to share this case with you because it just looks so nice.
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Alright, The case came in the box it comes in is kind of girly, anyways the quality of the case is amazing! It doesn't feel like it was cheaply made at all. It doesn't add too much bulk and I can still fit it in my skinnys(Levi's 511 Skinny 29 x 30) front pocket. The buttons are easily accessible even the the volume button being covered by the front flap it is still easy to press / locate since the case has a steep cut out for the volume buttons. Aswell as the S-Pen being so easily accessible. An added perk i liked about this case is that the speaker hole is actually covered by its own mesh. It also has an accessory hole so you could attach an accessory / lanyard to it. The Magnetized kick stand does not interfere with signal(atleast none i can tell).
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These Zenus cases look great and seem very usable. But the downside is that they have a magnet at the back that interferes with S-pen functions (not with the signal). Check in the screen area in front of the magnet by trying to draw several long thin lines with the SPen that cross this area. That case was a money waste for me...
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These Zenus cases look great and seem very usable. But the downside is that they have a magnet at the back that interferes with S-pen functions (not with the signal). Check in the screen area in front of the magnet by trying to draw several long thin lines with the SPen that cross this area. That case was a money waste for me...
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I tried this and it works fine for me Maybe contact Zenus for another one?
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I tried this and it works fine for me Maybe contact Zenus for another one?
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I got these symptoms after a couple of days usage. I contacted the dealer and got a substitute with Capsule Stand Slide Series - White / Lime
When I got my Note off CL came with the Eel leather case. It's slick but I wish it was the capsule.
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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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Today I received my Spigen Slim Armor w/Air Cushion Technology. Sorry, I wanted to post a link to the Amazon page so everyone could see what it looks like, but you will all have to Google/Amazon it
First impression is that it fits snug and has great cutouts. There is a full rubber cover and then a hard shell that wraps over the middle portion of the rubber cover. The hard shell is a bit slippery but overall it is a well put together case and leaves more than enough space for a tempered glass screen protector. The only unfortunate thing about this case is that there is a hole where the buttons on the back of the phone are, really wish there was a cover for the buttons as well but I have yet to see such a case, like the Otterbox cases for the LG G2.
Overall it is a good case and worth the price.
I purchased this case a the Verizon store when I got my phone, overal great case offeres good protection while keeping the phones slimness, just an fyi if you order the white one it has like a shimmery look, my wife says It looks like it's for a woman
I have this case too and I like it. FYI the white case is just as shimmery as the OEM white backplate. Hell, Spigen calls it "Shimmery White..." Oh and it's $9.99 right now.
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Scree...=1406323636&sr=8-7&keywords=spigen+lg+g3+case
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I have this case too and I like it. FYI the white case is just as shimmery as the OEM white backplate. Hell, Spigen calls it "Shimmery White..." Oh and it's $9.99 right now.
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Scree...=1406323636&sr=8-7&keywords=spigen+lg+g3+case
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Wrong case, buddy
This is the actual white one:
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Spigen-S...=1406328645&sr=8-1&keywords=spigen+lg+g3+case
I, too have the case (in black), and I love it. I'm torn about the back, as i would like a bit more grip for when I put it on a smooth surface in the car so it won't slide around, but for my pocket, its awesome
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Wrong case, buddy
This is the actual white one:
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Spigen-S...=1406328645&sr=8-1&keywords=spigen+lg+g3+case
I, too have the case (in black), and I love it. I'm torn about the back, as i would like a bit more grip for when I put it on a smooth surface in the car so it won't slide around, but for my pocket, its awesome
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Ohh that one. I actually have that one too...LOL. I couldn't decide so I got both. AND then I saw the post for the OEM LG Slim Guard case (http://www.expansys-usa.com/lg-slim-guard-case-for-lg-g3-white-262017/) and bought that too. So now I'm going to have 3 cases and 2 OEM Qi enabled cases....:silly:
I have the charcoal one and love it! Back isn't slick to me...unlike the protection and slimness
I have the Spigen Slim Armor in Metal Slate and I'm extremely happy with it. Low profile, lightweight, and the cutouts are spot on.
I bought the Incipio Dual Pro case at the store when I got my G3, and I consider the Spigen to be much better. While the Dual Pro does seem to protect the phone very well, the ridges along the side are so high and protrude so far onto the face of the phone that it makes it nearly impossible to swipe from the left to access the menu in most apps. Even though I have huge hands, I find it a challenge to hit the upper left part of the screen with my right thumb on the G3, so using the swipe from the left side is essential to me. It's not an issue with the Spigen Slim Armor, as it does not extend far enough onto the face of the phone to get in the way. :good:
Which one of the Spigen's do you like better?
I'm also rocking this case.. overall i'm happy with it. Very slim and fits snuggly.
Only downfalls are the back is a little slick. not a big deal. Theirs not covers over the buttons, on my g2 I had a balistics case that covered the buttons which was nice. The only thing that really bothers me about this case is where the ubs and headphone jacks plug in. the edges on the case are somewhat sharp. I hold my phone in a way that it rests on my pinky finger, and its irritating to say the least. Maybe its just me and my big hands..
Just picked up this case as well as I can't stand the built in screen protector on my Supacase Beetle Unicorn due to the dead spots. So going naked for the screen, but will have this case on it. My wife has one on her g2 and always liked how it felt.
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I'm also rocking this case.. overall i'm happy with it. Very slim and fits snuggly.
Only downfalls are the back is a little slick. not a big deal. Theirs not covers over the buttons, on my g2 I had a balistics case that covered the buttons which was nice. The only thing that really bothers me about this case is where the ubs and headphone jacks plug in. the edges on the case are somewhat sharp. I hold my phone in a way that it rests on my pinky finger, and its irritating to say the least. Maybe its just me and my big hands..
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I agree, Lil sharp on the pinky... Lol
How is the white color holding up. Every white case I have after a few weeks it turns brown or black. I cant stand it.
For the sharp edge on the pinky finger just get some 1000 grit sand paper and take the edge off. Helps a lot.
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steber04 said:
I'm also rocking this case.. overall i'm happy with it. Very slim and fits snuggly.
Only downfalls are the back is a little slick. not a big deal. Theirs not covers over the buttons, on my g2 I had a balistics case that covered the buttons which was nice. The only thing that really bothers me about this case is where the ubs and headphone jacks plug in. the edges on the case are somewhat sharp. I hold my phone in a way that it rests on my pinky finger, and its irritating to say the least. Maybe its just me and my big hands..
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viskey said:
I agree, Lil sharp on the pinky... Lol
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Oh, thank goodness it isn't just me! My pinky always finds the USB port hole, but I figure if it's anything like the Incipio case I had on my S4 it'll smooth itself out over time.
litrekid said:
For the sharp edge on the pinky finger just get some 1000 grit sand paper and take the edge off. Helps a lot.
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That works too.
I just picked up one from amazon and I like it. I had the Best Buy one but I change cases like I change my shorts. I'll probably buy another one in the next few weeks for a different look.
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Had to send mine back because it kept coming off my phone
I have the SlimArmor in Blue
For me its slipperly and the back scracthes pretty easy
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Had to send mine back because it kept coming off my phone
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Mines pulls away too. Thought it just was the way it was due to the screen getting so close to the edge and the case not having much to hold on to.
Great Protection BUT
I purchased the Slim Armor case. Really like the look and the fit (stays in place and doesn't cover the screen). My only issue is the depth of the power and volume keys. With the case, they are recessed almost 1/8th of an inch. This makes it harder to use both.
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Ohh that one. I actually have that one too...LOL. I couldn't decide so I got both. AND then I saw the post for the OEM LG Slim Guard case (http://www.expansys-usa.com/lg-slim-guard-case-for-lg-g3-white-262017/) and bought that too. So now I'm going to have 3 cases and 2 OEM Qi enabled cases....:silly:
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Can you please post pics? That looks awesome!
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I purchased the Slim Armor case. Really like the look and the fit (stays in place and doesn't cover the screen). My only issue is the depth of the power and volume keys. With the case, they are recessed almost 1/8th of an inch. This makes it harder to use both.
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I disagree about the recessed buttons. I find it makes it very easy to find the buttons and avoid touching the camera lens. Also, I have long skinny fingers and am able to use the device comfortably with one hand. This phone isn't for people with small hands...
I'd posted in the Slickwraps thread, but didn't want to hijack that and derail Wesley's efforts, so here's a separate thread.
I always felt the N6 was frighteningly slippery in hand, and after a few shorter drops began looking for a solution that didn't add a ton of bulk to an already large device. I somehow stumbled upon Slickwrap's Natural series, likely from surfing XDA. I excitedly ordered the lighter brown back, with no dimple cutout, and started applying it as soon as I got home. (while I'm an adult TECHNICALLY I still act like a 12yr old about my tech devices and their accessories) Unfortunately, my enthusiasm meant I didn't align it perfectly, and it ended up having to peel it back off and reapply. It still looked great and was a vast improvement in feel and grip, although after a few days I noticed the edges were starting to lift a tiny bit and dust was adhering to the tiny gap that had developed. I thought that was due to my poor application, and ordered another, this time determined to place it perfectly first try.
2nd skin arrived, this time with the dimple cutout, and the application went perfectly. It never lifted anywhere, and after several months was darkening beautifully. I realized I preferred the solid back (looks cleaner to me, I guess?) and ordered my 3rd SW skin, this time getting a cork back for the gf's M8, as she was dropping it entirely too often, and I thought that would be an attractive solution.
3rd order came, gf's cork was applied (she LOVES it, 4mos later still going strong, hasn't dropped it since) I went to apply my new leather, and was surprised to find it was approximately twice the thickness of what I'd received previously. Due to that, and the cutout on the bottom of the phone leaving so little room for error, I never got that back applied. I must have applied, realized the hole at the bottom wasn't aligned well, lifted it, and restuck it 4 or 5 times before I realized this one would never stay down and gave up.
I went skinless for the first time since SW released the Natural series, and HATED it. The phone felt like it was trying to leap from my hand and I was certain it was only a matter of time till it hit the deck and exploded. I emailed SW, asking if the leather backs were back to "normal" thickness, and didn't get too helpful a response (I think it was along the lines of "the thickness varies with the stock") so figured I'd try to source an alternative elsewhere.
Along the way I'd gotten a walnut skin for my Surface Pro 3 from Toast, and was sort of amazed at the quality and inquired about leather for my Nexus. Laurent in CS mentioned they were working on it, and when she told me they were available I placed an order for a rust back. It was $44, but I was hopeful it would be the last back I'd need.
It was in my mailbox 4 days later and I was psyched when I opened it. The leather was drastically softer right out of the box, the color was more to my liking, and while noticeably thicker than SW's (the first two I'd rec'd, anyway) Toast had finished the edges black, so I figured it would sort of match the black edges of the screen from the side. (I don't know if I'm describing this adequately/well, but basically when you view the phone from the side, the thickness of the Toast edge is pretty much exactly the same as the thickness of the black screen edge, so it's mirrored from front to back. Hopefully the pics will better show this as I still feel I'm not describing it well.)
I've had it on for a little over a week now, and while I did need to peel it back up once during application, it's showing no signs of lifting anywhere, and I don't believe it will, either. I still LOVE the feel and color, and even though I prefer the solid/no dimple back, this one is staying put. It feels so soft I like it far better than any of the Horween backs I'd applied, and for me, it definitely warrants the price difference.
I hope this helps, and apologize for the long post, but wanted to be comprehensive in giving my experiences with both companies and their products. If you folks want any other pics or have any additional questions just let me know!
All I can find is wood. Where is the leather
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Order the iPhone leather ($44) and then put “this is for a Nexus 6" in the comments. They're still in the process of adding the leather to the website.
It looks like a piece of toast sitting on top of the phone, terrible IMHO.
yea it looks extremely thick.
I had a Toastmade wooden skin on my LG G3 and it was a fantastic piece of workmanship.
I can't tell what's going on with your picture but is this a photo of the Toastmade cover having been placed on top of the phone? Surely it's not that proud when applied?
Here's a photo of my Slickwraps Horween leather back panel which I attached a couple of hours ago for comparison:
I think it looks pretty good myself.
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i finally got my rust leather one and man does that thing have some grip. I love it. the one thing this phone was missing was a way to hold on to it. lol
Got my Rust leather for my Nexus 6 two days ago. According to their customer service Laurent, the leather is sourced from Oregon Leather, quality is better than Slickwraps Horween (I have both). It didn't sit flush because the oem back cover wasn't removed. The leather is a little bit thicker than Slickwraps but the feeling is much better when you touch it.
In the beginning I thought it was too thick, but now the edges become "smoother" after rubbing them for few hours. Toast has put the Nexus 6 Leather on their website, slightly cheaper than iPhone version.
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Got my Rust leather for my Nexus 6 two days ago. According to their customer service Laurent, the leather is sourced from Oregon Leather, quality is better than Slickwraps Horween (I have both). It didn't sit flush because the oem back cover wasn't removed. The leather is a little bit thicker than Slickwraps but the feeling is much better when you touch it.
In the beginning I thought it was too thick, but now the edges become "smoother" after rubbing them for few hours. Toast has put the Nexus 6 Leather on their website, slightly cheaper than iPhone version.
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Oh god, that looks terrible.
Not at all. I love it even more than Slickwraps, which sit flush as I used their replacement back. I ended up peeling Slickwraps off because of the poor leather quality. Toast version is thicker but at the same time gives you more grip on sides thus feel "safer" when you hold it.
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Not at all. I love it even more than Slickwraps, which sit flush as I used their replacement back. I ended up peeling Slickwraps off because of the poor leather quality. Toast version is thicker but at the same time gives you more grip on sides thus feel "safer" when you hold it.
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1) How did you get the 'nexus' branding?
2) Could you replace the stock back w/ the Toast back?
1) There is an etching option, just put "NEXUS" in order comments.
2) No I didn't try it. I didn't have a thinner replacement back or a used wrap as the base, I also don't know how to diy a back cover like other people do...
I actually asked Toast about it but it wasn't recommended and they weren't sure if the leather wrap can fit the phone precisely if you take off the oem back...
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Got a replacement back from Slickwraps to see whether my Toast leather sits flush. You can see photos, it fits but isn't flush. Looks nicer than on the OEM back cover. Please ignore the imperfection of the leather, I put too much conditioner and also peeled it off at least 5 times for the test. Seems no way to make it smooth again For leather quality, see my previous post.
Taking off the OEM back cover to install the skin is not recommended by Toast, so take your own risk. For Slickwraps replacement back, they do not list on their website but you can call them.
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Oh god, that looks terrible.
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1) Do you like the look of leather in general? If not, of course you don't think it looks good.
2) Do you work for Slickwraps?
I just ordered this over the Slickwraps leather because this looks much nicer / higher quality. When it comes to leather, thicker is better. Thin leather is usually cheap leather.
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1) Do you like the look of leather in general? If not, of course you don't think it looks good.
2) Do you work for Slickwraps?
I just ordered this over the Slickwraps leather because this looks much nicer / higher quality. When it comes to leather, thicker is better. Thin leather is usually cheap leather.
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No, I don't work for slick wraps I don't like it because it sticks up so high. I'm glad you like it, and glad we have all these options..
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1) There is an etching option, just put "NEXUS" in order comments.
2) No I didn't try it. I didn't have a thinner replacement back or a used wrap as the base, I also don't know how to diy a back cover like other people do...
I actually asked Toast about it but it wasn't recommended and they weren't sure if the leather wrap can fit the phone precisely if you take off the oem back...
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Did you pay anything extra for the "Nexus" branding? It isn't the same as a custom text, right? You'd just put something like "I want my leather back Nexus-branded" or something in the order comments?
I wonder how the feel of the black leather differs from the rust brown. It says it's softer; question is if it's about the same as the brown and the black LG G4 back covers - 'cause there's a pretty big difference there in terms of softness.
Iammetoo said:
I'd posted in the Slickwraps thread, but didn't want to hijack that and derail Wesley's efforts, so here's a separate thread.
I always felt the N6 was frighteningly slippery in hand, and after a few shorter drops began looking for a solution that didn't add a ton of bulk to an already large device. I somehow stumbled upon Slickwrap's Natural series, likely from surfing XDA. I excitedly ordered the lighter brown back, with no dimple cutout, and started applying it as soon as I got home. (while I'm an adult TECHNICALLY I still act like a 12yr old about my tech devices and their accessories) Unfortunately, my enthusiasm meant I didn't align it perfectly, and it ended up having to peel it back off and reapply. It still looked great and was a vast improvement in feel and grip, although after a few days I noticed the edges were starting to lift a tiny bit and dust was adhering to the tiny gap that had developed. I thought that was due to my poor application, and ordered another, this time determined to place it perfectly first try.
2nd skin arrived, this time with the dimple cutout, and the application went perfectly. It never lifted anywhere, and after several months was darkening beautifully. I realized I preferred the solid back (looks cleaner to me, I guess?) and ordered my 3rd SW skin, this time getting a cork back for the gf's M8, as she was dropping it entirely too often, and I thought that would be an attractive solution.
3rd order came, gf's cork was applied (she LOVES it, 4mos later still going strong, hasn't dropped it since) I went to apply my new leather, and was surprised to find it was approximately twice the thickness of what I'd received previously. Due to that, and the cutout on the bottom of the phone leaving so little room for error, I never got that back applied. I must have applied, realized the hole at the bottom wasn't aligned well, lifted it, and restuck it 4 or 5 times before I realized this one would never stay down and gave up.
I went skinless for the first time since SW released the Natural series, and HATED it. The phone felt like it was trying to leap from my hand and I was certain it was only a matter of time till it hit the deck and exploded. I emailed SW, asking if the leather backs were back to "normal" thickness, and didn't get too helpful a response (I think it was along the lines of "the thickness varies with the stock") so figured I'd try to source an alternative elsewhere.
Along the way I'd gotten a walnut skin for my Surface Pro 3 from Toast, and was sort of amazed at the quality and inquired about leather for my Nexus. Laurent in CS mentioned they were working on it, and when she told me they were available I placed an order for a rust back. It was $44, but I was hopeful it would be the last back I'd need.
It was in my mailbox 4 days later and I was psyched when I opened it. The leather was drastically softer right out of the box, the color was more to my liking, and while noticeably thicker than SW's (the first two I'd rec'd, anyway) Toast had finished the edges black, so I figured it would sort of match the black edges of the screen from the side. (I don't know if I'm describing this adequately/well, but basically when you view the phone from the side, the thickness of the Toast edge is pretty much exactly the same as the thickness of the black screen edge, so it's mirrored from front to back. Hopefully the pics will better show this as I still feel I'm not describing it well.)
I've had it on for a little over a week now, and while I did need to peel it back up once during application, it's showing no signs of lifting anywhere, and I don't believe it will, either. I still LOVE the feel and color, and even though I prefer the solid/no dimple back, this one is staying put. It feels so soft I like it far better than any of the Horween backs I'd applied, and for me, it definitely warrants the price difference.
I hope this helps, and apologize for the long post, but wanted to be comprehensive in giving my experiences with both companies and their products. If you folks want any other pics or have any additional questions just let me know!
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I've seen some without the dimple cutout. I does pocket gunk collect in the cutout? Im leaning towards no cutout right now. I love the way it looks though! This phone is too slippery!
MrDeacon said:
Did you pay anything extra for the "Nexus" branding? It isn't the same as a custom text, right? You'd just put something like "I want my leather back Nexus-branded" or something in the order comments?
I wonder how the feel of the black leather differs from the rust brown. It says it's softer; question is if it's about the same as the brown and the black LG G4 back covers - 'cause there's a pretty big difference there in terms of softness.
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Yes, I paid $5 extra for the NEXUS etching, the same cost as custom text. When placing the order, I put "NEXUS" in custom text, and also "For Nexus 6 with NEXUS etching" in order comments. You can also email their custom service to confirm it.
I think Rust is slightly softer than others (I also have Syrah but not Black) as described on their website. Comparing to LG G4, my guess is Toast leather is softer because it's thicker, LG G4 leather cover looks like a thin leather wrap a plastic back.
(Not sure what happened to my reply this morning, it's just disappeared...)
Wow, this doesn't look like something toast would do. Being so thick, it doesn't look nearly as well made as their other products.