http://www.goballisticcase.com/coll...alaxy-note-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
The best case for any phone in my opinion is almost here
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Wow his case looks almost identical to the hybrid case on ebay
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Doesn't the hybrid case have a loose rubber exterior
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Does this case have a silicone interior? The hybrid case I have now (and many others) have a hard interior that might end up scratching our Notes. I know that Trident Aegis (at least for my Nook) has a silicone interior and hard exterior going around it, which would be something nice to look into.
Would be nice if there was a holster.
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tjw345 said:
Does this case have a silicone interior? The hybrid case I have now (and many others) have a hard interior that might end up scratching our Notes. I know that Trident Aegis (at least for my Nook) has a silicone interior and hard exterior going around it, which would be something nice to look into.
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Its a soft rubber layer then a hard plastic exterior. Look at the corner protection!!
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Looks awkward to hold it. But looks very protective.
-On another NOTE, Samsung goes 5.3"
Comes with shoulder pads.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLK-TRIPLE-...ung-Galaxy-Note-Phone-Accessory-/130651157462
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Needs a holster.
To each his\her own but that case is fugly in my opinion. I much prefer the Seidio Active, http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-active-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgnt-bk.htm. It is very protective without the bulk.
Ragin Cajun said:
Needs a holster.
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I agree. I never understood why you would make a case like that with out a holster. The lack of a holster is the deal breaker for me not getting it.
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Ray_Banci said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLK-TRIPLE-...ung-Galaxy-Note-Phone-Accessory-/130651157462
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I've heard mixed reviews regarding the quality of those cases. But for the price, I'm tempted to try one.
By the way, Ballistic cases are the best built in my opinion with Trident coming in a close second. And no Otterbox doesn't make my list unless it's for iPhone cases which they use their original factory for. Otter cases for Android phones are hit or miss.
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Eazie757 said:
I agree. I never understood why you would make a case like that with out a holster. The lack of a holster is the deal breaker for me not getting it.
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I like when they sell the holster separately. I don't need it and don't want a higher price because it's included.
kimtyson said:
To each his\her own but that case is fugly in my opinion. I much prefer the Seidio Active, http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-active-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgnt-bk.htm. It is very protective without the bulk.
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To each his own, but I had a Seidio Active and it fell apart...and the Seidio Active is fugly.
Related
I am looking for look, feel, bulkiness, and style. no flip cases, but bumpers can work. so, post your suggestions! thanks
Have you looked at the speck candyshell they are good cases.
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I use the elago slim case. It's fits really well and doesn't add any bulk. I got it off amazon for around 18 bucks after shipping.
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rodger-sp said:
Have you looked at the speck candyshell they are good cases.
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Add the Seidio Active Holster with the Speck case and you'll be set.
Phoneguy589 said:
Add the Seidio Active Holster with the Speck case and you'll be set.
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Does it actually hold the phone well? I have the elago S4 case and would love to use a holster like that
rodger-sp said:
Have you looked at the speck candyshell they are good cases.
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I have this case and I've got to say that I feel it makes the note too bulky. It certainly adds as much protection as you would ever need although. And maybe I'm doing something wrong but when i take it off, I feel like I am going to break my phone in half. Its very hard to take off which I do often for battery pulls. Ya know?
Anyways. Just ordered some "slim" case off amazon one of the top rated ones. Should be here in a bit and I'll try that one out.
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I got a clear one, both form and function are just fine. Got it from this guy $1.99 delivered.
Try fortte.com. They will customize any case in anyway shape or form as you instructed. Bought two cases for HD2 and Mesmerize.
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Orange_furball said:
I am looking for look, feel, bulkiness, and style. no flip cases, but bumpers can work. so, post your suggestions! thanks
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Ballistic cases in my opinion are the BEST out there! Period. The have a bit of bulkiness due to the amount of protection they provide, but still feel nice in your hand. Coming soon I hope!
goballisticcase.com
If you want a case close to otterbox quality, then get a Reiko case off Ebay. It 10 buck cheaper, but feel like 35.
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Just picked up the note yesterday. Didn't get insurance on it so obviously I'm quite paranoid and can't afford to break it. At the same time though i don't want a huge bulky case. Id like a case that's thin and lightweight but will offer moderate protection if im careful with it. Suggestions?
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cgibsong002 said:
Just picked up the note yesterday. Didn't get insurance on it so obviously I'm quite paranoid and can't afford to break it. At the same time though i don't want a huge bulky case. Id like a case that's thin and lightweight but will offer moderate protection if im careful with it. Suggestions?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00772FYNW
SGP Ultrathin (screen protector included)
cgibsong002 said:
Just picked up the note yesterday. Didn't get insurance on it so obviously I'm quite paranoid and can't afford to break it. At the same time though i don't want a huge bulky case. Id like a case that's thin and lightweight but will offer moderate protection if im careful with it. Suggestions?
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You won't get drop protection with a thin case. Thin cases, like most of the hard surface ones, are more like scratches protection.
You could get TPU case, the real rubbery one, and not the hard one with rubberized surface. It will still be thin.
For best drop protection, you will need a thick one like Seidio or Otterbox (if they release one)
Radukk said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00772FYNW
SGP Ultrathin (screen protector included)
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The SGP Ultrathin has fitment issues on the Note, enough to force me to return mine. Would rec avoiding it and going with the Elago Slim case as a super thin replacement.
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Yeah i know i can't get anything crazy thin and have drop protection but i also don't want something completely huge. Maybe i will be ok with just a real thin one though if it has good grip and a bit of a lip on the front. Has anyone heard of broken screens yet? Or is it worth it to get otterbox/similar?
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theonedub said:
The SGP Ultrathin has fitment issues on the Note, enough to force me to return mine. Would rec avoiding it and going with the Elago Slim case as a super thin replacement.
via my AT&T Note
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Do you know if the Note with the Elago case fits in the Stock car Dock?
Dave*228 said:
Do you know if the Note with the Elago case fits in the Stock car Dock?
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Sorry, I don't have a car dock to test it in.
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Anyone know of a bumper that has foam protection on the inside? The more i use this phone he more i love it. Don't want to have to cover it up or add huge bulk. I would think a lightweight bumper with some internal padding would b awesome
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cgibsong002 said:
Anyone know of a bumper that has foam protection on the inside? The more i use this phone he more i love it. Don't want to have to cover it up or add huge bulk. I would think a lightweight bumper with some internal padding would b awesome
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Anymode Bumper has rubber layer inside and hard plastic layer outside.
kanate said:
Anymode Bumper has rubber layer inside and hard plastic layer outside.
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Is the $45 one on Ebay the only one? Can't find them anywhere else.that's real expensive. Worth it?
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This is the case I have and it is great. Not too thick and it has a great grip. It is TPU from BoxWave I like it a lot.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IN4JNI/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
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Is the $45 one on Ebay the only one? Can't find them anywhere else.that's real expensive. Worth it?
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$15 cheaper and shipped out of Texas. I ordered mine last Sunday and it should be here (Arizona) Friday.
http://samsungfulfillment.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=26&page=2
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That seems inexpensive but do the screen protectors work with the I717?
I bought "Speck" case thru AT&T. Shiny plastic outside and rubber inside. Happy with it.
Screen protectors, got the zagg invisible shield from bestbuy. It feels rubbery and stylus having hard time gliding over it.
My suggestion: Do not buy ZAGG screen protector for Note.
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After much deliberation I just bought a white sense ultra slim pouch.I think I'll like that as I it'll give it great protection and can still use the phone naked
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cgibsong002 said:
Just picked up the note yesterday. Didn't get insurance on it so obviously I'm quite paranoid and can't afford to break it. At the same time though i don't want a huge bulky case. Id like a case that's thin and lightweight but will offer moderate protection if im careful with it. Suggestions?
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Try the Rearth Ringke Slim.
blnypny said:
$15 cheaper and shipped out of Texas. I ordered mine last Sunday and it should be here (Arizona) Friday.
http://samsungfulfillment.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=26&page=2
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I like this case. I have some questions for you. How do you like it? How do you attach the plastic outer piece once the the rubber liner is in place? Can you still remove the battery door while the bumper is on? Is there a lip on the front and the back to protect the screen and the camera? And it there room for a screen protector (like the Glas.t)? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks.
ScooterG said:
Try the Rearth Ringke Slim.
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Looks pretty nice..But what is it made out of?
biggggant said:
Looks pretty nice..But what is it made out of?
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Plastic with a leather inner backing to resist scratching. It's not super protective but it's done my Galaxy Nexus well. I really don't like cases, but this one has been the exception.
I absolutely love the Ringke Slim. Had one for my SII also. It's perfect for me.
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Ok so I see lots have opted for several different case designs and styles. Of those of you that use a TPU case, would you say your's is tight?
So far I've only gotten delivery of my Mercury Pearl and i'ts everything I would have wanted, except slightly exact. Not tight enough for my tastes.
I like thin, slim, tight fitting.
While at it I guess I will also ask about thin slim hard snap on back cover cases. I like the barely there, ultra feather type as well.
Any suggestions, in particular looking at the various inexpensive ebay korea/china versions.
clockcycle said:
I like thin, slim, tight fitting.
While at it I guess I will also ask about thin slim hard snap on back cover cases. I like the barely there, ultra feather type as well.
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While not a cheapo eBay case, the Elago G4 Slim Fit Case is thin, slim, and tight.
$13.99 at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/elago-Slim-Case-International-Galaxy/dp/B006IRLVVG
clockcycle said:
I like thin, slim, tight fitting.
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Thats how I like my women too
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
Of the TPU cases I've gotten, the Cruzerlite Androidified cases are the tightest fitting, very snug.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575381
I'm using some no-name, smoked white sorta TPU with grippy sides. It's tight. Lips over that silly white edge bit around the screen beautifully.
Pain in the ass to get off, though
Mercury gel makes best cases.
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I'm using a Spigen SGP Case from Amazon and it's extremely tight and slim. Not cheap but I'm happy with it.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MMBMBQ/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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jpg71 said:
While not a cheapo eBay case, the Elago G4 Slim Fit Case is thin, slim, and tight.
$13.99 at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/elago-Slim-Case-International-Galaxy/dp/B006IRLVVG
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+1
My Elago G4 fits perfect and couldn't be any tighter or it wouldn't fit...whoa what are we talking about again? Sorry my mind drifted there. Anyways, I'm definitely happy with mine.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007B...GZDCJP256SWBH5V&pf_rd_s=center-6&pf_rd_t=7201
I am just like to you. This case is great. $10...you cant go wrong. Very tight fit and I like the buttons exposed. I think when the buttons are covered, it loosens the fit.
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^
i got this case, and its average, feels okay in hands but looks very average.
casemate??
Felinos11 said:
Mercury gel makes best cases.
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Thats what I had on. Its nice but not tight.
I've order the pudding and candy jelly/gel Korean cases as well. Hopefully those are tighter.
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19android said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007B...GZDCJP256SWBH5V&pf_rd_s=center-6&pf_rd_t=7201
I am just like to you. This case is great. $10...you cant go wrong. Very tight fit and I like the buttons exposed. I think when the buttons are covered, it loosens the fit.
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+1 I agree Diztronic is very nice, wished they had some colors.
I bought a no name blue diamond tpu on ebay that looks and fits just like their smoked diamond atrix version, except the buttons are covered.
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This case has to be one of the best case for our galaxy note. It fits tight and snug and it double protected with two case. I have tried over four cases and none can compare. With the two cases its still slim, enough and comfortable to hold..... I totally recommend this product. Best of all it comes with a kickstand on the back.
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hey OP is it this same one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Silicone-Case-Phone-Cover-Black-/300718773734
I may buy one tonight. How solid is it?
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Looks similar to this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amzer-Hybri...897143?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19d2079eb7
klee2000 said:
This case has to be one of the best case for our galaxy note. It fits tight and snug and it double protected with two case. I have tried over four cases and none can compare. With the two cases its still slim, enough and comfortable to hold..... I totally recommend this product. Best of all it comes with a kickstand on the back.
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So you've tried, five cases?
SGH-i717 mesosphere-remix
pyro254750 said:
So you've tried, five cases?
SGH-i717 mesosphere-remix
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Over 4 cases but no more than five cases and under six cases.
How is the view from the front camera?
The image in the OP & the ebay links appear to show the lip of the case encrouching on the camera & proximity sensor, and almost covering the earpiece.
Yep this is it!!!
( hey OP is it this same one? )
{http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gala...-/300718773734
I may buy one tonight. How solid is it?
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Looks similar to this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amzer-Hybrid...#ht_815wt_1135 }
It's fine it doesn't affect the camera or the sensor at all. I had another case that was similar to this one but it made the sensor act up a few times. But haven't had any issues with this case!
How solid is the case?
Looks similiar to the Seidio case
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-active-case-black-p/csk3ssgntk-bk.htm
mellll said:
How solid is the case?
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The case is very solid I dropped it a few times already and handled the drop well. I also think the texture of the plastic feels:good: good.... I'm really pleased with the case for $10 I feel it was a good buy!
ranick01 said:
Looks similiar to the Seidio case
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-active-case-black-p/csk3ssgntk-bk.htm
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Yea from looks it does look close to it! I did notice that this case the ports are covered and theirs a lot more grip on the rear of it! the Seidio stand looks nicer though and it looks like you can position device standing up or laying down!!!
Going to buy it today. Thanks OP. I think I'll love it.
mellll said:
Going to buy it today. Thanks OP. I think I'll love it.
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Did you get the case and if so do you like it?
ranick01 said:
Looks similiar to the Seidio case
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-active-case-black-p/csk3ssgntk-bk.htm
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I wonder if the magnetic kickstand would interfere with NFC?
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. This is why I love the xda forums.
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Picking one of these up this weekend looks awesome. Thanks for the info.
Zenus makes great case for the note with a stand... ... i have the black and blue one. :good:
Great case. I got the white one off ebay for under 10 bux with the belt clip holster. Great size on the kick stand use it a lot even when i hold my phone in landscape mode. Good grip. Only thing i just wish the rubber/silicone was like tpu or something stronger.
Just got the case posted in OP, loving it so far. Highly recommended, and for under $15 shipped, you can't go wrong.
How's the bulk with this case? Is it hard to slide out of your pocket with the silicon?
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Especially on the sides and I'm in a hot country (thailand) and my hands sweat.also it would be nice to have a nice texture on the back as well.ive tried a couple of local ones but they are made of Shiny tpu.the slimmer the better
Thanks
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Especially on the sides and I'm in a hot country (thailand) and my hands sweat.also it would be nice to have a nice texture on the back as well.ive tried a couple of local ones but they are made of Shiny tpu.the slimmer the better
Thanks
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Try the Nillkin cases. I'm like you, I can't stand the soft tpu cases. I like the hard snap on cases like the Nillkin cases.
Uag case is phenomenal
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http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSK3SSGT3K-TL
This one
nyjumpman said:
Uag case is phenomenal
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I would highly recommend this as well. Durable, rubberized, looks great.
Sent from above.
OP did say slim case, UAG is definitely not slim!
In the past I found Cimo to have the grippiest edges. The Speck Candyshell grip (just released) is the grippiest I have and isn't nearly as bulky or bulky feeling as the UAG in comparison.
Bear Motion slim (sand)
It's as minimal as it gets. It also has a sand like texture that's easy to grip.
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unregistered825 said:
Bear Motion slim (sand)
It's as minimal as it gets. It also has a sand like texture that's easy to grip.
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http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Motion-Premium-Cover-Smart/dp/B00ESA8STS
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Bear Motion slim (sand)
It's as minimal as it gets. It also has a sand like texture that's easy to grip.
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http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Motion-Premium-Cover-Smart/dp/B00ESA8STS
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I love how they've used a photo of the Phone and put the case on top of it haha, if you look at the headphone jack you can see the Actual phones case! LOL.
Doesn't seem to protect the top and bottom ..but looks good
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I've ordered these hopefully at least one will be good
TUDIA Ultra Slim Melody Series (Black)*
Spigen Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Case Protective [BOUNCE] [Gray] Premium Soft TPU Case (SGP10444)*
Caseology Samsung Galaxy Note 3 [Vintage Hybrid Series] - Premium Distressed Leather Shock Absorbent TPU Bumper Case ( [Made in Korea
I live overseas so I won't receive them to end of year ..but will update you
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For me the tudia was the best
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Uag case is the best in terms of both look and safety.
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Try the Nillkin cases. I'm like you, I can't stand the soft tpu cases. I like the hard snap on cases like the Nillkin cases.
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Yeah those Nillkin ones with the texturing are great if you want slim and grippy.
I have one but haven't really used it since I went UAG. Does bulk up the phone a little but I feel naked with anything less.
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Side grips
This case is very slim and has very deep diamond grips molded into the sides.
magichoward said:
Especially on the sides and I'm in a hot country (thailand) and my hands sweat.also it would be nice to have a nice texture on the back as well.ive tried a couple of local ones but they are made of Shiny tpu.the slimmer the better
Thanks
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Check out spigen.com
They have everything.
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If you check out cases from Spigen, skip over the Neo-Hybrid line. Its edges are not grippy.
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