We have yet to have a top to bottom review of the Seido Active case for the Note, so I figured I would take the opportunity to do just that. I ordered it from Mobile City. They are top notch and got the order out in no time. As you can see, I paid on the 23rd and had it in my hands on the 26th. That's amazing speed.
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The boxing was rather typical, sufficient without being overly annoying to open.
No padding was used, but none was required. It's a case afterall.
Ths combo consists of three primary pieces: Felt Lined Holster, Silicon Wrap, Outer Plactic
This reminded me alot of the Otterbox Commuter, just 2 major improvements. The Seidio has a better fitting solicon wrap and it is available with a holster, which was my biggest complaint with the Otterbox.
The silicon wrap is nice and snug but stays in place very very well. See below for just silicon wrap pictures.
The outer shell snaps into place with a little bit of wiggling and stays put. The whole package is suprisingly slim compared to what expected. Is s easy to hold onto and doesn't seem like it will pose much problems with slipping.
As for the holster, I innitially had mixed feelings. When it is seated in the holster, it is rock solid. But inserting takes a little effort at first. The silicon snags a little bit, but after a little practice it is second nature.
When worn on the belt, it looks large, but sits rather close to the body so I didn't notice it was there until flopping into my recliner. I was surprised when I looked at the photos at how big it looked, especially for something I hardly noticed was there.
Overall this is a very nice package. For under $40, it's a solid investment in protection and I highly recommend it.
Looks good. With the price you paid I'm not surprised they're on back order. On amazon they're almost msrp.
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We have yet to have a top to bottom review of the Seido Active case for the Note, so I figured I would take the opportunity to do just that. I ordered it from Mobile City. They are top notch and got the order out in no time. As you can see, I paid on the 23rd and had it in my hands on the 26th. That's amazing speed.
The boxing was rather typical, sufficient without being overly annoying to open.
No padding was used, but none was required. It's a case afterall.
Ths combo consists of three primary pieces: Felt Lined Holster, Silicon Wrap, Outer Plactic
This reminded me alot of the Otterbox Commuter, just 2 major improvements. The Seidio has a better fitting solicon wrap and it is available with a holster, which was my biggest complaint with the Otterbox.
The silicon wrap is nice and snug but stays in place very very well. See below for just silicon wrap pictures.
The outer shell snaps into place with a little bit of wiggling and stays put. The whole package is suprisingly slim compared to what expected. Is s easy to hold onto and doesn't seem like it will pose much problems with slipping.
As for the holster, I innitially had mixed feelings. When it is seated in the holster, it is rock solid. But inserting takes a little effort at first. The silicon snags a little bit, but after a little practice it is second nature.
When worn on the belt, it looks large, but sits rather close to the body so I didn't notice it was there until flopping into my recliner. I was surprised when I looked at the photos at how big it looked, especially for something I hardly noticed was there.
Overall this is a very nice package. For under $40, it's a solid investment in protection and I highly recommend it.
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Looking really dorky there buddy!
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Looking really dorky there buddy!
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Lol, yea I'm a geek by trade. Still wearing work clothes.
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Lol, yea I'm a geek by trade. Still wearing work clothes.
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You removed your address from the invoice, but a physical address is still visible on the picture of the package. For your privacy, I would rec replacing that picture, or editing out your details.
Bummer, Google hasn't done a street view of your street or house yet.
Yea, changed, but still saved in cache apparently. Stupid mistake while I was in a hurry. Atleast my card info isn't showing. If you really wanna see my house ill give ya a pic.
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Yea, changed, but still saved I'm cache apparently. Stupid mistake while I was in a hurry. Atleast my card info isn't showing. If you really wanna see my house ill give ya a pic.
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No thanks, I saw it from space. I have street view for my road and house, if you're realllllly interested
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No thanks, I saw it from space. I have street view for my road and house, if you're realllllly interested
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No No, I've been to California a couple time, no desire to see it unless I'm being paid to be there.
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No No, I've been to California a couple time, no desire to see it unless I'm being paid to be there.
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You don't know much about California, do you?
Where I live, Mendocino County, NW CA, such awful scenery, wow!-
http://www.visitmendocino.com
Yep, it's sure a horrible place I'm in-
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=i...l0l6526l16l16l0l6l6l0l128l683l8j2l10l0.frgbld.
Oh, and what a ugly state-
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=i...f.,cf.osb&fp=a24473daa4b1dc53&biw=944&bih=927
There ya go, now stop listening to the people in North Carolina, or whoever has fed you that line of "Ohhh, CA is such a horrible place"
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By the way, I was kidding around with you on the street thing, I'm not sure why you took it that way. You know us Californian's though, we love to laugh and have fun, what a downer huh?
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You don't know much about California, do you?
Where I live, Mendocino County, NW CA, such awful scenery, wow!-
http://www.visitmendocino.com
Yep, it's sure a horrible place I'm in-
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=i...l0l6526l16l16l0l6l6l0l128l683l8j2l10l0.frgbld.
Oh, and what a ugly state-
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=i...f.,cf.osb&fp=a24473daa4b1dc53&biw=944&bih=927
There ya go, now stop listening to the people in North Carolina, or whoever has fed you that line of "Ohhh, CA is such a horrible place"
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By the way, I was kidding around with you on the street thing, I'm not sure why you took it that way. You know us Californian's though, we love to laugh and have fun, what a downer huh?
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lol, hit a sore spot. I saw you were from northern california and knew that would get under your skin. A majority of california is beautiful, the loud idiots just give ya a bad rep. I've been there numerous times and rarely get to see the nicer places. Monterey was pretty nice though, but LA was not as impressive. Also have been to Beale, Travis, and a few other installations. Mostly good times, especially when you can get a local fired up.
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[/COLOR]By the way, I was kidding around with you on the street thing, I'm not sure why you took it that way. You know us Californian's though, we love to laugh and have fun, what a downer huh?
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You misunderstood me, I took it in stride. I really am not that worried about people knowing my address, I trust most the people here more then I do my neighbors anyways.
I have the Active Combo for my Skyrocket, and it's by far my favorite case for that phone. Seidio claims that it only adds 2.2 mm of thickness to the phone. That seems to be true, but it "feels" like it doubles the Skyrocket's size.
My only complaint about the Active case is that the rubber is a little too grippy, making it very difficult to get it in and out of a pocket. But overall, I haven't found anything better and the holster works great when you need it.
Thanks for the review Chief! I always used Sedio because of their holsters, easier at work. Looks like a solid case. I have mines waiting for e when I get home. Excellent review!
Hey Chief? Have you evwr owned an Otterbox Defender? If so, how does the Seidio holster compare as far as ruggedness and thickness? I am vert active at work and id hate to have the holster fall apart, especially at the clip hinge.
Thank you sir!
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Hey Chief? Have you evwr owned an Otterbox Defender? If so, how does the Seidio holster compare as far as ruggedness and thickness? I am vert active at work and id hate to have the holster fall apart, especially at the clip hinge.
Thank you sir!
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The Defender is a higher level of protection. They offer an integrated screen protector which serves as a moisture barrier incase something spills. But the Defender is far far bulkier. Depending on the situation depends on which I would prefer. I'd like to think of the Seidio as more of a dailey driver for the rougher then normal user like myself. If your working on roofs alot, climbing telephone polls, or tend to fall down flights of steps on a regular basis, then the Seidio Active is not likely for you. The Seidio Active is, to me, a better made commuter. I actually dropped my Vibrant (close relative to captivate) off my roof in a commuter and it survived just fine, although it did land in grass. So I have no concerns of the Active case doing a fine job.
Now for holsters. The top clip does catch the silicon part of the case at the top when you insert it, some people have mentioned this is a bother to them. I just changed the way I hold it when I put it in the case and havnt had a problem since. Before I dared wear the holster to work I wanted to make sure it was going to stay put. This is where having my wife and kids on vacation helped out because they surely would have thought me to be crazy had they been there for the test. I clipped it on my belt and ran up and down the steps about 4 times jumped around a bit and purposely knocked it into the corner as I walked around. If you are picturing me doing this you probably realize how dumb this sounds and can understand why I didn't mention it in the original review. The spring clip keeps a helluva grip on the top of the case and never once did it even try to come lose on me.
Ok then. My concern is with the clip that attaches to your belt. I'm sure the spring loaded clip that holds the phone in the holster wouldn't be an issue. I do however use my holsters in the horizontal position so maybe it might be an issue. For me, the strength and integrity of the belt clip is most important. I come from an iphone defender case and the Otterbox without a doubt had the strongest and best designed holster I've ever had the pleasure of using.
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Ok then. My concern is with the clip that attaches to your belt. I'm sure the spring loaded clip that holds the phone in the holster wouldn't be an issue. I do however use my holsters in the horizontal position so maybe it might be an issue. For me, the strength and integrity of the belt clip is most important. I come from an iphone defender case and the Otterbox without a doubt had the strongest and best designed holster I've ever had the pleasure of using.
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The belt clip is a low profile design. I used to use BlackBerries whos included holsters stuck out with a thick rotating ratchet area. This holster is far more low profile then those that I tended to sheer off and break on a somewhat regular basis. I just snapped some photo's of it, I have to go for a walk to get signal so I can post them so stand by for a close up so you can try to judge for yourself. Something I noticed is that it's secured with a good sized brass (in appearence) metal rivet as opposed to the commonly used plastic bindings. It's not difficult to take off the belt, but does not come off by itself (as you can tell from my goofy stair sprints mentioned previously). Going to go find signal, will post shortly.
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Thanks for the pictures. I see that it may prove to be a bit weak for my purposes. But if Otterbox doesn't get off their rear ends, this may have to do.
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I wish VAJA or Krusell or Piel Frama had cases yet. But Im impatient. But this case looks nice. I ordered it off Amazon. Ill let yall know my thoughts...
there are 3 versions. I got the VERTICAL
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unfortunately the pics are not too descriptive, nor the text. So I am not sure you can use the keyboard. Which would be a bummer if not. Ill let you know when I get it...
Got it. Fortunately it does allow keyboard use.
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As you can see all the buttons are still fully accessible. The keyboard will take a bit getting used to with the plastic sheet over it. But not too bad. It is definitely too tight out of the box to hold a credit card or ID card. But I dont use this as a wallet anyways. Its not too bulky. No moreso then a wallet. It does come with an optional belt clip but I never wear those. The leather is nice and smooth and Looks nice on this phone. It is not as high end as my old Krusell cases for my axim but it works well. All in all I am happy with it. It looks sleek and does not take away from functionality of the device at all. It is currently connect to my pc via usb and there are no obstructions as well.
Id say 4.5/5 only for the fact that if I wanted to fit a credit card id have to fight it a while. Otherwise it does exactly what I expected and hope it to do.
Try this man,
http://www.thinktouchpro2.com/
: )
Krusell does have a TP2 case -- I've had it for a couple weeks now. It's quite similar to the TouchPro case, except for a few things:
The inner liner is gray, not tan.
The TP2 case is a much tighter fit than the TP case.
The flip cover has a cutout for the ExtUSB jack so you can plug in a charger when the case is closed.
Krusell
Can you tell me the link for the krusell one. Ive always liked there cases when I didnt feel like spending a car payment on Vaja. I just checked their website. Maybe im special but I cant find the Krusell case for the ATT tilt 2
I really liked the Body Glove case for my Asus back in the day. But this one got HORRIBLE reviews...
The Krusell TP2 case is part number 75424, and I ended up getting it through Amazon.com; it took a bit of effort to find as the usual outlets don't seem to be carrying it yet. Expansys doesn't list it on their web site, but the Amazon store indicates that the item comes from Expansys.
I've been using it with my Tilt 2 for a couple weeks' now; it's a very tight fit, so it may not be for you if you're always popping the back off to swap mem cards, batteries, or SIM cards.
This case worked out very nicely. If you are looking for a nice leather case I would definitely try it. To me it was worth every penny and does exactly what I hoped.
It looks ok, but you didn't saw this model first? It seems to have a good build quality, anyone use it?
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000654&products_id=17234
Looks nearly identical. However the white stitching is not my thing. Nonetheless this one was not available at the time of my post. Believe me I scoured the four corners of the internet for a good leather case for this. I am still gonna by a VAJA when it comes out.
I've seen those leather cases and I don't get it. Every time you want to answer the phone you look silly with the thing hanging down and flapping in the breeze. I'm sure they're fine for some, for me, they seem a bit oddly designed.
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Every time you want to answer the phone you look silly with the thing hanging down and flapping in the breeze.
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The Krusell's front cover is removable, presumably to address this very concern.
sanjsrik said:
I've seen those leather cases and I don't get it. Every time you want to answer the phone you look silly with the thing hanging down and flapping in the breeze. I'm sure they're fine for some, for me, they seem a bit oddly designed.
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The Krusell's front cover is removable, presumably to address this very concern.
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And what is so wrong with "flapping in the breeze"!
Err I alleviate this problem by grabbing around the cover when its folded back. So it flapping has never been a problem... I've always preferred this type of case though. However, its all personal preference. I think someone was boasting the "NICEST LEATHER CASE" and when I looked at it, it was a horribly ugly brown phone..."purse" thing with a lanyard... So yeah all personal preference.
Hi All
Krussell TP2 cases are, sorry were, utter crap.
I don't think they even offer them for sale anymore, with good reason.
They, as in Krussell, are a crap company to deal with who do not honour their product warranty.
Advice: Steer clear of Krussell, did i mention they suck...!
Cheers
Jabberoo
Krussell TP2 cases are woeful, avoid like the plague
Hi All
I agree with Jabberoo the Krussell TP2 cases were poor, poor, poor.
Though I found their customer service to be good to deal with in that they sent me a replacement product when I sent them a photo showing that the TP2 did not fit the case.
Unfortunately the replacement case was of a similar low quality (despite there being a big QA sticker on it)
Cavet Emptor and all that.
Regards,
D
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I agree with Jabberoo the Krussell TP2 cases were poor, poor, poor.
Though I found their customer service to be good to deal with in that they sent me a replacement product when I sent them a photo showing that the TP2 did not fit the case.
Unfortunately the replacement case was of a similar low quality (despite there being a big QA sticker on it)
Cavet Emptor and all that.
Regards,
D
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Quite true...
However, i did attemmpt to argue with them that sending me a 'generic' side slide case was pointless, as the TP2 comes with one anyway - beyond that, it was not what i paid for in good faith.
I agued for a refund in light of they could not replace a 'same' or 'better' product through no fault of my own. They stopped sending responses, i have emailed them perhaps 25 times with no further response.....
Shock horror....!!
Here's me out 50 bucks with a broken (defective) product they have not replaced or refunded. So, technically, they are thieves (not to mention Wankers too....)
I will tarnish their name whenever, wherever possible..>!
(Did i mention they are Wankers...???)
Cheers to all
Jabberoo
Krusell...
Wow Im sorry you have had such a bad dealing with Krusell. For my intermediate products such as cameras and mp3 players I always used Krusell. However I have always loved and sprung for th Vaja cases or piel frama. Unfotunately for the Rhodium I agree the PF case looks horrid like an oversized Hot Dog bun... I will agree that the Krusell TP2 case is fugly too. Sad they really do look like they have gone down hill...
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Wow Im sorry you have had such a bad dealing with Krusell. For my intermediate products such as cameras and mp3 players I always used Krusell. However I have always loved and sprung for th Vaja cases or piel frama. Unfotunately for the Rhodium I agree the PF case looks horrid like an oversized Hot Dog bun... I will agree that the Krusell TP2 case is fugly too. Sad they really do look like they have gone down hill...
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I like the PF Classic one though, but I agree the iMagnum looks like your description. Thinking of getting the Classic, but can't see from the pictures whether you can access the mini-USB or not :-/ Looks like you can't, which is a bummer. Gah.
EDIT: Nevermind, you can. Was easier to see on the red case I'm getting one!
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I like the PF Classic one though, but I agree the iMagnum looks like your description. Thinking of getting the Classic, but can't see from the pictures whether you can access the mini-USB or not :-/ Looks like you can't, which is a bummer. Gah.
EDIT: Nevermind, you can. Was easier to see on the red case I'm getting one!
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You ALMOST had me with this one. I was almost excited. But it doesnt look like you can pull out the keyboard. Can anyone verify this.
Looking at the Classic which looks nice. That Magnum hot dog bun is just fun to laugh at now.
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You ALMOST had me with this one. I was almost excited. But it doesnt look like you can pull out the keyboard. Can anyone verify this.
Looking at the Classic which looks nice. That Magnum hot dog bun is just fun to laugh at now.
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You can't pull out the keyboard, no. For me that's not an issue though since I don't use it THAT often and if I do, I can pull the TP2 out of the case entirely. For most texts etc I only use the screen keyboard anyway.
Anyone try to Trident case for the atrix? i recently just saw it on the site. they have some interesting looking cases, im sure they will add more for the atrix.
http://tridentcase.com/motorola-cell-phone-cases-motorola-droid-x-case_26.html
I have the body glove case with the kickstand right now and i dont like it really at all.
they look amazing i just wondering if the cyclops series would work with the multimedia dock
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they look amazing i just wondering if the cyclops series would work with the multimedia dock
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not sure, the one that starts with a A looks much thinner, i dont feel like looking again to see the name lol. im sure they will the kraken case and more for it so im waiting. just wanted to see if anyone has tried these cases. they looks amazing, just not popular.
If anyone ever purchased one of these I'd love to see some pics or a review.
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If anyone ever purchased one of these I'd love to see some pics or a review.
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if i get the money and what not i will be sure to
I'm thinking of replacing my commuter with one of these. They look sick.
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Well I know that they will be adding more cases because I reviewed the site about two months ago and all they had were the Aegis and Cyclops series. The Kraken series is new for the Atrix.
I use the Speck case currently and I couldn't be happier with this product but if I do buy another case it will definitely be the Kraken because of the kick stand built into it. Dope!
I think I might pick up the kracken. I like the can lens cover, among other things.
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I decided to purchase a Trident Krakken Case for my Atrix and thought I'd share my thoughts and opinions about it. Got it for $32 on eBay.
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It has three parts, a silicon back-cushion, and the two poly-carbonate(plastic) front and back that clip around it. The plastic has a soft touch finish which gives you a solid grip. I do not like that the crease between the two is so obvious, but the two are securely attached so i can overlook it.
As any rugged case expect it to be bulky.
But it's not as bulky as an Otterbox Deffender.
Unlike the Otterbox Defender this case will not insert the belt-clip with the screen facing outwards or upside down. It only goes in one way, this is something I'll have to get use to.
My favorite feature is the kickstand.
I am confident That this will supply the same amount of protect as my Defender. I will replace my defender with this and will let you know how it handles the first drop.
I have had the otter-box, hated it ... Otter rubber loose, lack of directional screen dock and no car dock for charging etc... Base phone has a great dock.
I bought the trident case, the base unit - Much better case, camera lense cover instead of a dust hole like the Otter. Rubber is much tighter and a little more grip never hurts.
Now I need to mod a phone blank, add a pig-tail cable so I can mount the blank phone in the car dock, route the power out about 3 inches to the glued on belt clip - Hey, you never know, that just might catch on.
just bought the Aegis case for my phone; i'll post pictures when i receive it.
update, if anyone is interested. my case came in the mail today, but unfortunately the package got crushed and the case was damaged. i contacted the seller and asked him if i could get a new one and mail this one back, but they're giving me trouble. said they were out of stock, but i don't really believe that.
anyways, i'm just gonna order another one (this time from Trident themselves) and i'll be posting pictures when it arrives.
it looks really cool though, doesn't look like it'd add a lot of bulk. a little smaller than my Speck case. can't wait to get one that isn't broken, and the kickstand feature is really cool
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update, if anyone is interested. my case came in the mail today, but unfortunately the package got crushed and the case was damaged. i contacted the seller and asked him if i could get a new one and mail this one back, but they're giving me trouble. said they were out of stock, but i don't really believe that.
anyways, i'm just gonna order another one (this time from Trident themselves) and i'll be posting pictures when it arrives.
it looks really cool though, doesn't look like it'd add a lot of bulk. a little smaller than my Speck case. can't wait to get one that isn't broken, and the kickstand feature is really cool
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yeah id love to see pictures of it when you get a good condition one. love the unique design of their cases, hopefully it doesn't add a lot of bulk
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yeah id love to see pictures of it when you get a good condition one. love the unique design of their cases, hopefully it doesn't add a lot of bulk
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well, i superglued the case back together (i can't get a replacement anyways, figured i'd try to fix it... didn't work out too well >.<). it's not worth using as a daily case in it's current condition, but i'll snap a few pics for you! just remember that it'll look a LOT better after i get one that didn't come snapped in two pieces =\
I just ordered mine as well. I've always loved Otterbox gear in the past, but this one is a flaming piece of crap.
Here's to hoping it doesn't suck.
Figured I'd post my thoughts, as I just got the Kraken case and from what I've seen so far it is a great case. I've have the body glove silicone case I got at the AT&T store and one of the mesh cases. guess I'm a but of a case junkie. My last phone, the LG Expo did not have God support and there were only a few case options, and I've kind of gone off the deep end with my Atrix.
My daughter and son-in-law have i-phones with Otterbox cases and the way the silicone comes loose and gets caught when pulling it out or putting it in your pocket gets really annoying. I like how the outer case of the Kraken isn't silicone, it slides into my pocket without any drama.
As posted on the previous page the seam where the case joins isn't as nice as I was expecting from the pictures online from trident. But my case seems to have gone together a little better than his did. The included screen protector is fairly decent but how it holds up remains to be seen. It looks like it can be removed fairly easily if it gets to scratched up. Time will tell and I will update my review if anything changes.
Seeing that I just got it, I'll wait before I review the holster as I haven't used it enough to give a fair review.
All in all, so far I really like it.
I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
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I decided to purchase a Trident Krakken Case for my Atrix and thought I'd share my thoughts and opinions about it. Got it for $32 on eBay.
It has three parts, a silicon back-cushion, and the two poly-carbonate(plastic) front and back that clip around it. The plastic has a soft touch finish which gives you a solid grip. I do not like that the crease between the two is so obvious, but the two are securely attached so i can overlook it.
As any rugged case expect it to be bulky.
But it's not as bulky as an Otterbox Deffender.
Unlike the Otterbox Defender this case will not insert the belt-clip with the screen facing outwards or upside down. It only goes in one way, this is something I'll have to get use to.
My favorite feature is the kickstand.
I am confident That this will supply the same amount of protect as my Defender. I will replace my defender with this and will let you know how it handles the first drop.
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That case looks horrible bro. . . Just my opinion. Too bulky.
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youngpic48 said:
That case looks horrible bro. . . Just my opinion. Too bulky.
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Then it's not for you. The point of a case this style is not to be slim & sexy. It's to keep heavy handed fools like us from destroying our several hundred dollar investment.
Mine came in the beginning of this week, and so far I'm happy with it. Looks and feels much better than my Otterbox did, but there is the 'seam' issue as posted above.
and thats what its all bout, being happy. I thinking bout getting one now. I choose function over form any day.. If i was worried bout how my phone looked i would bedazzle it, lmao.
As it turns out, this case sucks too. Admittedly, I'm rough on my gear, but this puppy was coming apart at a 2ft impact from day 1.
It looks and feels great, but definitely doesn't hold up like an Otterbox.
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Hi All,
I received both the CaseCrown Bold Standby Case & CaseCrown NetBook Case this week as was pretty impressed by both so I figured it was worth it's own thread. I'm also posting a bunch of pictures here in the OP so people can see what they look like in use.
CaseCrown Bold Standby Case
Amazon Link
The Bold is pretty much everything you would expect. The case is relatively rigid and the Transformer fits in it perfectly. Very clean, tight and professional. The tablet definitely feels protected. Although, obviously, like any case of this type you don't want to drop it as there is no real shock absorption.
The tablet slides in the bottom and then you tuck the flap in. The flap has a velcro connection on the inside so that it will not slip. There is no way this tablet would come out of the case accidentally except for intentional abuse.
The magnetic closure is good. You could argue that it "could" be a stronger magnet except I think it is perfectly fine. It will not come open accidentally under normal use.
The material is good although I'm not sure whether it is real leather or not. Doesn't really matter because I think it looks fine either way. Material looks professional. The only annoyance is that the shipper shipped my unit in just a bubble mailer so there are a couple "dents" on the front (see last pic). Hopefully these will go back to normal after some time.
The case basically has 4 orientations total: closed, book (cover folded flat back), vertical landscape and horizontal landscape (keyboard position). This isn't quite the level of "adjustability" you get with the multi-angle cases but I thought that was fine. Even when I was holding my tablet by itself, these were the main angles I used anyway. The main gap in the design is a lack of a 45 degree angle but I didn't need it and knew that when I purchased this. I also love that you can fold the cover flat back like a book for reading.
There are holes for all ports including the front and back camera as well as the light sensor and microSD. No issues here. The back camera hole doesn't appear to block the camera lens like some other cases I've seen. I actually would have preferred if the microSD was covered so that I couldn't accidentally eject it but I know most people prefer this to be open.
Overall, an excellent case. I highly recommend it.
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CaseCrown NetBook Case
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The NetBook Case is currently only $7 shipped and fulfilled by Amazon. Fortunately I still have my Prime membership so buying this was pretty much a no brainer. This case works EXCELLENTLY as your only case. It fits the tablet by itself to a T. It feels snug and protected in this case. The only downside is that the straps are made for a netbook so it isn't totally secure if you are holding the tablet in it with the case open. It works "okay" like this if you are just watching media though (I did it the other day). I don't have a dock but I'm pretty sure a dock will fit. There is a bit more room and this case is made for a netbook afterall.
The material on this case is very good and I really like the padding. It looks pretty professional although due to the size it could easily be mistaken for a "man bag".
The Transformer does fit in this case while it is ALSO in the Bold. However, it is a pretty tight fit and I worry that the edges of the Bold will curl from how tight it is. Due to this, I am strongly considering returning the NetBook case now that I have the Bold.
Overall, this is a great "everyday" carrying case. Only issues are that you could NOT fit the charger in there (I bought it knowing that and only use this for single day trips) and it will not properly accommodate the tablet if you have a case on it.
Nice - thanks for the long review.
I think I will wait for the TechTree review before I decide.
Goddam, why there is no Clip-in system cases yet? I'll never buy a case with such a bezel !
thanks bro for sharing i went and bought on since i cant find one in the wild... protecting my baby Transformer ..cant wait for it
I received my CaseCrown case yesterday. I am really impressed with the quality. It looks and feels very professional.
Some of the cases I have seen on ebay had uneven stitching. Maybe they were sown by hand. Here are a few shots I took to give you guys a closer look.
Let me know if you have any questions about the case. I have gotten so much from these forums; I want to give a little back.
Got mine last night. IN the "up to watch" mode its quite stable. IN the typing mode its a bit floppy and the bottom can come loose if you move it around a bit but given the cost it gets me what I want. I really just wanted the up to watch mode.
Excellent pics, really shows how good the case is with the flap folded all the way back, can't see any over hang. Looks less bulky but solid. Can't wait until they send mine but I am in Canada and we just had a postal strike.
How's the additional weight does this case add on?
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Goddam, why there is no Clip-in system cases yet? I'll never buy a case with such a bezel !
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Yeah I would have loved something like the Otterbox that didn't cover as much of the bezel. Not too much of an issue though.
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Excellent pics, really shows how good the case is with the flap folded all the way back, can't see any over hang. Looks less bulky but solid. Can't wait until they send mine but I am in Canada and we just had a postal strike.
How's the additional weight does this case add on?
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Hey my pic of it laying down is a little cut off. There IS overhang. About 1.3 cm.
It does add noticeable weight. Fortunately I have been holding it less now that I have the case.
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I received my CaseCrown case yesterday. I am really impressed with the quality. It looks and feels very professional.
Some of the cases I have seen on ebay had uneven stitching. Maybe they were sown by hand. Here are a few shots I took to give you guys a closer look.
Let me know if you have any questions about the case. I have gotten so much from these forums; I want to give a little back.
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Thanks for adding more pics to the thread. It looks like your camera hole is a little off. Put the tab in a little tighter. My camera works perfectly if you sit it right.
Thinking about buying this case.... its between this or a roocase. Any1 know which is better?
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Thinking about buying this case.... its between this or a roocase. Any1 know which is better?
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I don't think the rooCASE is out yet. rooCASE is known for good quality too though. It probably will boil down to preference over whether you want the single angle style or the multi angle style.
oh your right wont be in stock til next week... probably the same time i get my replacement transformer though... hmmm guess ill get this one i really like the design
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Thinking about buying this case.... its between this or a roocase. Any1 know which is better?
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After reading the first few reviews on the roocase, I'm leaning toward the case crown case...I preordered the roocase, but people say the camera does not line up perfectly with the holes. This is a big negative for me because I use my tablet to webcam with people.
xreflection said:
After reading the first few reviews on the roocase, I'm leaning toward the case crown case...I preordered the roocase, but people say the camera does not line up perfectly with the holes. This is a big negative for me because I use my tablet to webcam with people.
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yea thats a big drawback for me since me n my gf like using the front camera for taking pictures of ourselves... casecrown it is.
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yea thats a big drawback for me since me n my gf like using the front camera for taking pictures of ourselves... casecrown it is.
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Yeah the CaseCrown works perfectly with both the front and back cameras. I have tested both.
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sanziosan said:
Thinking about buying this case.... its between this or a roocase. Any1 know which is better?
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I don't have the CaseCrown but i do have the rooCase multiangle. Fit is fine, cutouts line up. The 5 or 6 extra dollars that the rooCase costs buys you the multiangle feature plus real leather. The downside is it probably weighs more than the CaseCrown.
Can the transformer be docked while in the StandBy Case?
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Can the transformer be docked while in the StandBy Case?
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I highly doubt it
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Saw the posted images. I would think if you release the velco it might dock with the keyboard dock with the case on. Getting my asus tf and case soon..so I'll see.
I keep my Note in my pants' pocket. When I bend forward or sit, it gets really uncomfortable. And all of the lints inside the pocket gets into the phone. Does anyone use external belt-clip case or fanny pack type of thing?
Ideally, it should be easy to attach the bag to a belt, phone should be accessible but have an option to hide from public, and the bag should not look too dorky.
1. This one is from Amazon Japan. I used to use it but lost it. It is easy to attach to my belt, and phone is accessible. The thing is I used to use it for Samsung Captivate and might not be big enough (and not sold in US).
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/images/B000OPUUPG/ref=dp_image_z_0?ie=UTF8&n=2016926051&s=shoes
2. Think Geek has "Grab-It Pack Gadget Holster". This is big enough but the pocket is lower and might not be accessible as other options. And this looks really geeky.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/starwars/c616/
3. Urban Tool has not too dorky fanny pack for gadgets. I am not sure if this fits Note and seems hard to take out and put in since it is made of stretchable material and supposed to be tight-fit.
https://www.urbantool.com/hq/holsters/show-hipholster---black
Do you have any recommendations or suggestion? Any input will be appreciated!
Tea
case or holster
I feel your pain. Having read through many, many informative posts in this forum, ther are 2 cases I am looking into. My focus is on a not-too-bulky, sleek as possible & sturdy case w/beltclip.
1. Seidio "Active Holster" (they also make a compatible "Active case")
2. Nutshell makes rather hi-end leather cases with beltloops and clips
Hope that helps you out...
Nutshell case looks really nice. That is a great option!
http://tuff-as-nuts.com/samsung-galaxy-note-belt-case.aspx
Ummm... $69 is a little pricey side, but considering how much I use my phone, it could be worth it.
Thanks!
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I feel your pain. Having read through many, many informative posts in this forum, ther are 2 cases I am looking into. My focus is on a not-too-bulky, sleek as possible & sturdy case w/beltclip.
1. Seidio "Active Holster" (they also make a compatible "Active case")
2. Nutshell makes rather hi-end leather cases with beltloops and clips
Hope that helps you out...
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Its worth it. There's a code for a 10% discount in my thread on it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497252
That's what she said.
Someone had to. It's state law.
Anywho, yeah, I'm afraid of lint as well, I have a tablet with a ton of lint under the touch screen from carrying it in my pocket all of the time prior to owning the Note, and I'm constantly wiping lint off my Note. I'm sure eventually it'll start finding its way inside. And same with bending over, if I'm putting on my shoes for example I always take it out of the pocket, leaning over, etc.. I'd prefer a horizontal belt case myself.
I found a few on Amazon, but haven't tried any of them yet. Here's a few I have in a wishlist to keep track of..
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Leather-Cover-SamSung-Galaxy/dp/B007AFHB8M
http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Samsung-Galaxy-GT-N7000-SGH-I717/dp/B0063Z9O30
http://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Design-Leather-SAMSUNG-GT-N7000/dp/B006LGDSEW
teatimest said:
2. Think Geek has "Grab-It Pack Gadget Holster". This is big enough but the pocket is lower and might not be accessible as other options. And this looks really geeky.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/starwars/c616//QUOTE]
This looks awesome! I'm looking for a good gym case and this would be better than a Fanny pack type. The urban tools link is dead but mizuno makes good running waistpacks that are good and light for the active types.
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I saw this one in another post - PRESTIGE-VINTAGE-G-NOTE.
It's a wallet too...Click the above ebay link for more pix.
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Edit - Another link with more options from the manufacture - zenuscaseusa.com.
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I keep my Note in my pants' pocket. When I bend forward or sit, it gets really uncomfortable. And all of the lints inside the pocket gets into the phone. Does anyone use external belt-clip case or fanny pack type of thing?
Tea
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About the lint and **** in your pocket, if at all possible, try and turn your pockets inside out, and use some clear packing tape to get all the loose bits/particles out of there. May have better luck doing this before you put them on if the pockets are stitched down or the pants are snug fit.
As for a case/holster...were I to get one, and I've considered it, but just couldn't make the leap, I'd go for the Seidio. It looks like the best I've seen, and they are generally well reviewed. There are cheaper options of course.
The note will fit into the breast pocket of fishing shirts from Magellan or Columbia - that is my normal solution.
You might also look at belt loop mounted camera bags.
My recommendation
I bought this one. Super naked slim, protective against scrapes, gripy~, easy in, easy out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24941194&postcount=107
Here's someone else's review on the green version.
SOURCE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25218973
Are u wearing skinny jeans or something? I never had a problem even when jeans are a bit tighter then normal I am able to sit comfortably and remove my phone while seated. Just using ghost armor and a feather case
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nomoiphone said:
I saw this one in another post - PRESTIGE-VINTAGE-G-NOTE.
It's a wallet too...Click the above ebay link for more pix.
Edit - Another link with more options from the manufacture - zenuscaseusa.com.
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That one is pretty sweet! Just wish it had a belt clip. I'm using a cheap eBay case with holster right now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130673326770?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Fit is good, but the case is heavier than I want. Protection is better than the barely there case since it has a small lip over the top and sides.
khaytsus said:
That's what she said.
Someone had to. It's state law.
Anywho, yeah, I'm afraid of lint as well, I have a tablet with a ton of lint under the touch screen from carrying it in my pocket all of the time prior to owning the Note, and I'm constantly wiping lint off my Note. I'm sure eventually it'll start finding its way inside. And same with bending over, if I'm putting on my shoes for example I always take it out of the pocket, leaning over, etc.. I'd prefer a horizontal belt case myself.
I found a few on Amazon, but haven't tried any of them yet. Here's a few I have in a wishlist to keep track of..
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Leather-Cover-SamSung-Galaxy/dp/B007AFHB8M
http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Samsung-Galaxy-GT-N7000-SGH-I717/dp/B0063Z9O30
http://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Design-Leather-SAMSUNG-GT-N7000/dp/B006LGDSEW
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The middle link leads to a decent-looking belt case. The price isn't that high either. If it can fit a Note with hardshell case I might get it. Wait... That opens horizontally. That's unusual.
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hashbrown said:
teatimest said:
2. Think Geek has "Grab-It Pack Gadget Holster". This is big enough but the pocket is lower and might not be accessible as other options. And this looks really geeky.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/starwars/c616//QUOTE]
This looks awesome! I'm looking for a good gym case and this would be better than a Fanny pack type. The urban tools link is dead but mizuno makes good running waistpacks that are good and light for the active types.
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That should fit whole a lot of other things too. If you decide to get one, please write a review.
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Phogg said:
The note will fit into the breast pocket of fishing shirts from Magellan or Columbia - that is my normal solution.
You might also look at belt loop mounted camera bags.
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I completely agree with you. If my wife allows me to wear a fishing vest all the time, that will solve the problems!
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teatimest said:
The middle link leads to a decent-looking belt case. The price isn't that high either. If it can fit a Note with hardshell case I might get it. Wait... That opens horizontally. That's unusual.
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I wish it had belt loops as well, I'll never wear a belt case with just a clip again, I almost lost several phones in the past that way, and randomly would find the phone missing and find it in the car beside my seat. Never again.
And reviews sound kinda bad... oh well..
khaytsus said:
I wish it had belt loops as well, I'll never wear a belt case with just a clip again, I almost lost several phones in the past that way, and randomly would find the phone missing and find it in the car beside my seat. Never again.
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Won't happen with the Nutshell belt case. They use a gun holster clip designed to stay on even when you are running with a heavy gun.
techntrek said:
Won't happen with the Nutshell belt case. They use a gun holster clip designed to stay on even when you are running with a heavy gun.
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Well, yeah, it might be an exception. I was referring more to the cheap ebay/amazon horizontal cases.
Nutscase is a little too much case for me, plus, I don't like pouches.
I got the seidio active with kickstand combo incoming but it was a close choice between that or this sgp one:
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I found the Lovemei aluminum bumper while checking for the spigen neo. I was so taken away by the minimalistic approach that I immediately ordered one although I usually prefer shopping in brick and mortar stores. But accessories are for the N3 are currently a little sparse there, so I got my spigen bounce via amazon.
Although I like the bounce, I prefer the more rubbery grip of the note 3s back cover and I often get the phone out of the bounce at home.
I'm really excited how it turns out.
I'm curious whether or not I like the fact the camera lens will be more exposed than when using a case that completely covers the back of the phone. What I disliked so far about any of the cases I used on any device so far is, that usually the headphone connectors of better headphones don't fit through the cases (I have a sennheiser and yamaha over the ears for home and a pair of shures for on the road, and only the yamaha will fit without a slim adapter).
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This looks nice and all but the problem is when that time comes when you have to pull the battery you're screwed if you dont carry the screw driver with you. I had that issue once with my Note II
I ordered this bumper for the Note 3 so I will report on it when I receive it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321226071402?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
You should beware that this bumper doesn't have a hole for the mic(?) on the right side-bottom area of the phone. I ordered this from ebay thinking it was an even thinner version but it turned out to be the LOVEMEI bumper. Mine came with a few light scratches here and there and I decided to drill a hole for the before mentioned area my self.
The fit overall is decent and I don't mind using it despite some of these flaws because its the slimmest and clean looking bumper I've found so far.
mrdiggz said:
You should beware that this bumper doesn't have a hole for the mic(?) on the right side-bottom area of the phone. I ordered this from ebay thinking it was an even thinner version but it turned out to be the LOVEMEI bumper. Mine came with a few light scratches here and there and I decided to drill a hole for the before mentioned area my self.
The fit overall is decent and I don't mind using it despite some of these flaws because its the slimmest and clean looking bumper I've found so far.
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Ooops. I didn't notice the missing hole. But yes, I think drilling an additional hole shouldn't be that bad. I hope mine doesn't arrive scratched. I'd rather scratch it myself...
Amazons webpage tells me that it was sent. Arrival time is estimated somewhere between Nov. 5th and 11th. But if it was sent today, I'd think it could also arrive about next Wednesday (would be great).
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G.LIDER Razer ALUMINUM Bumper, http://dx-box.com/g-lider-razer-aluminum-bumper-for-samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9000.html
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Do you have one of these? I'd like to know if there's a lip around the front that prevents the phone from laying on the glass.
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Do you have one of these? I'd like to know if there's a lip around the front that prevents the phone from laying on the glass.
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also would know how this bumper is
I've ordered my bumper last Saturday. On Sunday, Amazon tells me that the product was shipped via standard conditions. And the only information I got so far is, that delivery is supposed to happen..... Between Nov. 5th and 22nd.
Well, ok. Snail mail and 5th is somewhat acceptable. But the 22nd? They got to be kidding....
I like how these aluminum bumpers look but is it true that they effect reception? Anyone notice?
currently I am using this Holster case for my N3 but after getting known to this aluminium bumper now just wondering to go for one....but the only issue I would be having with it will be when I need to take out my battery then that could be a tedious task for me and for that I need to carry a screw driver with me all the time.....but I dont think its quite often to remove or to take out the battery......so would be getting the one...
I ordered mine got it, installed it and dropped 2 bars of signal.
I did multiple speed tests and lost 85% of my LTE speeds due to the bad signal.
You cant take the rear cover off,without a tiny screw driver. (the ad said you could)
has sharp edges. (I was going to sand and polish mine like chrome.)
so ya, I have a $23 dollar paperweight.
Stay away from ANYTHING metal on these devices.
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I've ordered my bumper last Saturday. On Sunday, Amazon tells me that the product was shipped via standard conditions. And the only information I got so far is, that delivery is supposed to happen..... Between Nov. 5th and 22nd.
Well, ok. Snail mail and 5th is somewhat acceptable. But the 22nd? They got to be kidding....
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Send it back or Cancel the order trust me!
I screwed myself by ordering from a chinese site caseswill. BOO
Jimmy2u said:
currently I am using this Holster case for my N3 but after getting known to this aluminium bumper now just wondering to go for one....but the only issue I would be having with it will be when I need to take out my battery then that could be a tedious task for me and for that I need to carry a screw driver with me all the time.....but I dont think its quite often to remove or to take out the battery......so would be getting the one...
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Depends on how often you want to swap your battery. My razr HD has a non removeable battery and it lastet between 2-3 days for me. With my N3 I get about 3-4 days. So in my case, I don't feel like I need to take off the cover often. After reading some posts here, I'm more concerned that reception could get bad. But I guess I'll see how it works. If it's getting too bad, I can still go back to my bounce case. Although I really do like what I see on the product photos. But this one has to be seen with the real product, too.
Mikegrmn said:
I've ordered my bumper last Saturday. On Sunday, Amazon tells me that the product was shipped via standard conditions. And the only information I got so far is, that delivery is supposed to happen..... Between Nov. 5th and 22nd.
Well, ok. Snail mail and 5th is somewhat acceptable. But the 22nd? They got to be kidding....
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Depends on how often you want to swap your battery. My razr HD has a non removeable battery and it lastet between 2-3 days for me. With my N3 I get about 3-4 days. So in my case, I don't feel like I need to take off the cover often. After reading some posts here, I'm more concerned that reception could get bad. But I guess I'll see how it works. If it's getting too bad, I can still go back to my bounce case. Although I really do like what I see on the product photos. But this one has to be seen with the real product, too.
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6 Speed tests here at work, NO Aluminum bumper.
LTE on 3 bars solid inside in somewhat over utilized tower.
Consistent 7-7.98mb downloads recreated everytime. same results.
Put the aluminum bumper back on
rebooted.
3 bars went to 1 bar.
6 More speedtests.
Consistent 2.50-3.00mb download.
I repeated these rounds of testing twice.
that makes 24 total tests with consistent results everytime.
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6 Speed tests here at work, NO Aluminum bumper.
LTE on 3 bars solid inside in somewhat over utilized tower.
Consistent 7-7.98mb downloads recreated everytime. same results.
Put the aluminum bumper back on
rebooted.
3 bars went to 1 bar.
6 More speedtests.
Consistent 2.50-3.00mb download.
I repeated these rounds of testing twice.
that makes 24 total tests with consistent results everytime.
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Ooops. I'll see once I receive my bumper. At work this shouldn't be an issue, but at home, reception is already somewhat flaky. I don't care much about download speeds, but the phone part should still be working ok. I'm using my phone more for reading, music, navigation, guitar tuner and such. So downloads are mostly via wifi at home.
You're right sirrrrr
deathshead said:
6 Speed tests here at work, NO Aluminum bumper.
LTE on 3 bars solid inside in somewhat over utilized tower.
Consistent 7-7.98mb downloads recreated everytime. same results.
Put the aluminum bumper back on
rebooted.
3 bars went to 1 bar.
6 More speedtests.
Consistent 2.50-3.00mb download.
I repeated these rounds of testing twice.
that makes 24 total tests with consistent results everytime.
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I had just received the bumper like 5 mins ago. And you're right sir, the signal dropped like 60%. I am so pissed. The worst part is I ordered 5 of them, two arrived, three on the way
Well, mine didn't arrive yet. The supplier of the bumper is not amazon itself, and as the part has already shipped last Sunday, I cannot cancel my order anymore. So I'll wait and try and then see how much it affects my day to day activities. If I don't have any reception anymore or if my battery gets drained too fast, I'll revert back to my spigen bounce. Otherwise I don't care too much. I mean if you have 5 or 3 bars doesn't matter that much as long as everything works the same, at least I think so.
deathshead said:
6 Speed tests here at work, NO Aluminum bumper.
LTE on 3 bars solid inside in somewhat over utilized tower.
Consistent 7-7.98mb downloads recreated everytime. same results.
Put the aluminum bumper back on
rebooted.
3 bars went to 1 bar.
6 More speedtests.
Consistent 2.50-3.00mb download.
I repeated these rounds of testing twice.
that makes 24 total tests with consistent results everytime.
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Tested Love Mei alu bumper and I did NOT see any reception decrease!
Tested on HSPA+ network, Vodafone Netherlands.
Download/Upload: 4.5/1.0 Mbps (with or without the case)
Both time 2 bars (indoors)
Just a shot in the dark here, but does anybody know if these or any bumper will work with s view cover?
I suspect the answer is no, but figured I'd ask anyway. I like the look but dislike that the sides of n3 are exposed if I should d**p it.
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nespid said:
Just a shot in the dark here, but does anybody know if these or any bumper will work with s view cover?
I suspect the answer is no, but figured I'd ask anyway. I like the look but dislike that the sides of n3 are exposed if I should d**p it.
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This is something I was afraid of, too. But actually, the back cover is replaceable and I use a screenprotector, too. I hate small scratches on my glass and prefer having them on a sheet of film that I can remove should I want to.
As the S-view cover is hinged on the back cover, I'd bet that using this accessory won't work.
I meant to ask if they will work in terms of fitting on the phone in conjunction with the s view cover.
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nespid said:
I meant to ask if they will work in terms of fitting on the phone in conjunction with the s view cover.
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That's what I thought I had replied to. The bumper goes all around the device, and the "hinge / spine" of the s-view cover will most likely be attached so close to the device that it would need to be under (between the bumper and the devices side trim) the bumper. I think that the bumper won't fit then anymore because it's also made to fit tight without adding bulk.
The S-view cover replaces the back of the device, so the hinge will be right where the bumper needs to go. I don't know how I should try to explain myself differently. If you think I misunderstood, I'll be more than glad to make a sketch so it gets more clear. Maybe we talk about the same but interpret each others writing differently.