Otterbox Commuter Case
Samsung Galaxy Note
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Before I begin...
Otterbox is renowned for their premiere armor-like phone cases. I have owned many phones and two of which I put Otterbox phone cases on. Outside of Otterbox cases, I have tried countless cases at a variety of prices and quality. Some cases are pretty good, but none have the same appeal, protection, and reputation that Otterbox does. Upon unboxing the Otterbox commuter case, I discovered both international and US versions of the phone screen protectors. And, in the photos I have uploaded, you'll see that I actually have the international Note screen protector instead of the US version. I'll explain later...
Both Otterbox cases I have owned (Motorola Atrix, Samsung Galaxy Note) are very similar to each other. Even though my Atrix had a Defender case and the Note now has the Commuter case, both actually give the same feeling of protectiveness, look, and feel. When I first put the Defender case on my Atrix, I immediately knew that Otterbox will be the case for all my phones in the future. Otterbox makes a plethora of cases for many makes and models of cellular phones, so I knew that we would eventually get these bad boys. I received mine yesterday and immediately ditched my previous case for the only case my Note will have protect it again.
Also... In my opinion, Otterbox cases speak for themselves and don't need actual reviews, just someone saying, "Go buy it now. You won't regret it."
The Look...
One word to describe this case would be: Armor. The way this case looks with the polygonal insets to connect the soft silicon to the hard shell casing gives it a great look. There are slotted cross dashes on the back of the case with Otterbox's logo near the bottom. The classic sloped front fit around the screen is also present with this Otterbox case. Everything about this case is sleek, stylish, and protective. Great looking case.
Defects? What defects... There were no defects present on this case, nor were there on my first Otterbox case. I expect this type of quality from Otterbox. If anyone has experienced defects with their Otterbox case, please comment and give some insight on the customer service portion of the Otterbox company.
The Fit...
Putting this case on the phone was more trouble than I thought it would be, but I welcomed it, since every other case I had up to now had yet to give me the right fit I was looking for. After about 30 seconds of initial fitting, the case is on and the fit is amazing. The tightness of the fitting of this case is great. It gives a great secure feeling to the phone that no other case has provided.
The power buttons and volume buttons are covered by solid elevated silicone, which provides just enough resistance to where it wont accidentally be activated by walking or bumping into things from within the pocket of your pants. The 3.5mm and phone charger inputs are covered by silicone flaps that are inset into the case. Both inputs are large enough to provide the physical connections with the cords without being obstructed by the case. The spen opening is generous and allows for easy removal. The speaker has an opening through the case as well.
The protection...
Apart from the protection that the case itself provides, Otterbox provides a screen protector (for both versions of the note) as well. Pretty straight forward screen protector, two films surrounding the outer and inner surfaces of the protector. It comes with a small microfiber wiping cloth and the squeegee for those pesky air bubbles. I started with the US version of the screen protectors (duh) but for some reason, i got dust on the protector itself and it was just a mess from the beginning, so I went ahead and put the international one on. The only difference between the two protectors is the cutout on the bottom of the international one. Looks a little odd, but it works.
Conclusion...
My overall experience with Otterbox has been great. Both cases I have owned have been of the utmost quality. No other case provides me with the look, the feel, and the protection that Otterbox has given me with their cases. I am very pleased with this case and highly recommend it to anyone.
not to point fingers.... but do you work for otterbox? Just never seen someone go through so much effort on a review as far as the layout goes, if you dont work for them i think the effort is awesome.
No I don't work for otterbox... but I may have put more effort into this than I think was needed, lol
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Can you take pictures of the empty case next to the note so we can see how much bulk it adds?
How sticky is it when you pull it out of your pocket?
What is the responsiveness related to the cover and the s-pen?
SteveSlimer said:
Can you take pictures of the empty case next to the note so we can see how much bulk it adds?
How sticky is it when you pull it out of your pocket?
What is the responsiveness related to the cover and the s-pen?
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Ill see what I can do about the pictures. As far as the stickiness of the case... its actually pretty smooth. Comes out of the pocket pretty easily. The spen has great responsiveness to the screen with the screen protector on. No difference as far as I can tell with the screen protector.
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I had an Otterbox Commuter on my late Dell Streak and it was really good but a little bulky. And it didn't have a cradle! On my Note I have Seidio Active with a kickstand and cradle, and I should say it's more elegant and compact with same level of protection. Just my two cents...
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Nice review.
When the case is on, do you find any added resistance when putting the phone in or taking it out of your pocket? Thanks.
I have been looking for a case for my note for a long time. This one looks pretty damn nice. Do you have a link on where to buy it from?
gsharp63 said:
I have been looking for a case for my note for a long time. This one looks pretty damn nice. Do you have a link on where to buy it from?
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I just ordered yesterday .
Below is the link.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190674235355?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4039wt_1163
ajsam4u said:
I just ordered yesterday .
Below is the link.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190674235355?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4039wt_1163
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This one is a touch cheaper, and the seller has a better rating.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Otterbox-Sa...ccessories&hash=item4603e450e4#ht_6112wt_1106
tonyc0642 said:
This one is a touch cheaper, and the seller has a better rating.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Otterbox-Sa...ccessories&hash=item4603e450e4#ht_6112wt_1106
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Man ... U saved 3 Cents .. Hehehehe
Great case
I just bought this case a few days ago. All i can say that it is a very sturdy and rugged case. I would have opt of the defender for about $15 more but they did not have it in stock so I got the commuter.
Overall a solid case. Definitely recommend
Scythe024 said:
not to point fingers.... but do you work for otterbox? Just never seen someone go through so much effort on a review as far as the layout goes, if you dont work for them i think the effort is awesome.
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right lol
his post looks like its to be presented to the masses lol
much props to him for taking the time to do that
ajsam4u said:
Man ... U saved 3 Cents .. Hehehehe
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Honestly the three cents is inconsequential. It could have been a couple dollars more and I still would have gotten it simply because the seller is SpigenSGP (who also happen to make the best crystal clear screen protectors I've ever used), and they have a 100% seller rating.
Nice review. Any problems with dust particles on the silicon portion of the case when pulling the Note out of a pocket? With other cases that has been my experience and the look of the case decreases due to it.
mbnocx said:
Nice review. Any problems with dust particles on the silicon portion of the case when pulling the Note out of a pocket? With other cases that has been my experience and the look of the case decreases due to it.
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you get some dust but for me it was on the outside of the case. I got my commuter off amazon for half price! I dont think it makes it bulky like the other Otter box case but it makes it have a good feel in the hand. without it the phones feels slippery.
Just ordered me a Otterbox for $7
From where?
charlieb620 said:
Just ordered me a Otterbox for $7
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Yes please do tell
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There was 5 available but they all sold for $7. The seller fb was excellent as far as selling otterboxes for Samsung phones. Talked to the seller before I pulled the trigger. He said they are bought in bulk with little to no packaging. I will be doing a review in here of it's condition.
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"Acase" case for Evo 3d, similar to otterbox commuter. The case comes with 2 screen protectors as well.
I really like this case more then the commuter. The back shell has a nice touch to it. It feels well protected and thinner then the commuter. No problems with sound from speakers. And the one thing i like the most is the camera is protected.
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...02?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1318909353&sr=1-102
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Looks good.
Lol and here I was thinking you typed too quickly when you wrote a case.
Looks real nice. Look forward to seeing pics.
Almost like the case mate tough case. Hopefully thinner as the description implies. Been wanting one.
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Pics are now up, enjoy!
ColdH33t said:
Lol and here I was thinking you typed too quickly when you wrote a case.
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Me too, lol.
Nice pictures and review. I personally use the defender because of how hard I am on the phone at work, but that would be a great case to use if you want a little smaller phone (as most know the defender makes the phone HUGE.)
Looks really nice, thanks for sharing! I have to many cases already, but I may end up buying this one too anyway... I'm a bit of a case whore...
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I received my case last week. Here are my thoughts..... I like this case a LOT.
Pros
- Fits great, like a glove. There is nothing loose.
- The case is fairly thin. I previously used a generic version of the case mate barely there, which is thinner that this, obviously, but this case does not add that much thickness to it.
- Buttons for power and volume as very easy to push and feel the clicks when the buttons are depressed
- If you notice the pics from jtgarza3, you'll see that the silicone wraps around nicely onto the screen. Unlike other cases, there's more of a 'bump' at the front of the case. I think this makes the case feel less bulky when holding (A PLUS IMO) and it keep the screen off the table when face down.
- Hard shell case has the soft touch paint and wraps around all side of the case... more so than the Otterbox and CaseMate versions (which I think are bulkier)
- 2-layer protection should offer some protection from drops [cushioning of the silicone and hard case protection] ... at least better than my generic barely-there case.
- Thin - yes again.... That's my biggest requirement to have a good case with protection, yet as thin as possible. It think this case gets me there.
- Price - For $10 you cannot go wrong!
Cons
- The silicone does attract some dust and lint, but not a magnet by any means. But you will notice a layer and with a quick wipe will restore it to the nice slick black silicone look..... this is really the only downside that I have so far.
If I had to rate this I give a 9 of 10. Knock a point for my only con.
Hope, this is helpful for those on the fence or those looking for a nearly perfect case.
Edit: Just to add that I also own a TPU case from TPU-Cases.com (smoke matte style). While I like that as well, I still prefer this from Acase. Plus I found the smoke matte TPU case to not have any real grip.
for those with the case,is it sticky when putting or removing from your pocket?i have the commuter and noticed its hard to remove from pockets...also noticed that it has actual plastic protecting the four corners...as opposed to the commuter which uses the silicone to protect,which is useless cause i dropped mine and the silicone compressed back and the ground scratched my phone..thanks for the post...will be picking this up..
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shortyboy said:
for those with the case,is it sticky when putting or removing from your pocket?i have the commuter and noticed its hard to remove from pockets...also noticed that it has actual plastic protecting the four corners...as opposed to the commuter which uses the silicone to protect,which is useless cause i dropped mine and the silicone compressed back and the ground scratched my phone..thanks for the post...will be picking this up..
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it is real easy to remove from pockets and does not stick or peel like the commuter. I have the commuter and prefer the Acase over it.
jtgarza3 said:
it is real easy to remove from pockets and does not stick or peel like the commuter. I have the commuter and prefer the Acase over it.
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+1 The hard case, despite having soft touch paint is not tacky or sticky.
I just got this case in today and while I like it a LOT, its probably not going to replace my TPU matte back black case for daily use.
Pros:
- The case is really high quality, well worth the $10 and should probably be sold for more than it is.
- Case fits really well, all the cutouts line up perfectly.
- Case adds minimal bulk, similar to the TPU cases.
- The buttons are extremely easy to push (vs the TPU cases which require a little bit more effort IMO) and you definitely get some nice tactile feedback.
- On the areas of the case where it isn't covered by the hard shell (camera module, around the ports/buttons, etc), the silicone is significantly thicker/reinforced.
- The soft touch paint feels really good in the hand.
- Like the fact that the cameras are protected to the max vs other cases that just have one giant cutout for the entire module.
- Easy to take in and out of pocket.
- Comes with a screen protector and microfiber cloth (already have a screen protector installed so didn't try out the included one)
Cons:
- Like most silicone-based cases, the silicone liner is a major lint magnet.
- I also don't like how the silicone lining comes right up to the edge of the LCD on the left and right sides (covers the black rim that surrounds the screen). This may arguably provide more protection but aesthetically speaking, it doesn't look as good to me as the shiny black rim from my TPU case that only comes up to the edge of the device (and not the LCD).
- Speaking of that rim, the one provided by the TPU case feels slightly thicker/more substantial than the rim provided by the silicone liner around the LCD. This is important to me because I feel the TPU material would provide an ever-so-slightly larger buffer between the LCD and the ground if the phone ever got dropped face first (but I'm really splitting hairs here). The silicone also feels like it would compress more vs TPU material if dropped, so that thin buffer/lip created by the silicone around the edge of the LCD might not be as good as TPU material at keeping the screen out of contact with the ground if the phone was dropped face first (pure speculation on my part though).
Aesthetically speaking, I like the TPU case better but that's just my opinion. The Acase may provide slightly better protection if the phone was dropped on its back or on its side due to the silicone/hard shell combination. But the TPU case may be better if the phone was dropped face first due to the slightly larger buffer/lip the TPU case should provide between the LCD and the ground. In the end, both the TPU case and the Acase are fine options and I don't think you can go wrong with either one (I will probably end up switching between the two of them every so often).
Just got this case in the mail today. I used to use the Commuter case and I just figured that I would get used to the flap. Got annoyed and just took off the case eventually.
This case better than the Commuter in almost all regards. The only point where the Commuter is better is that the USB port on the Commuter is covered. Sans that, this case is great.
ColdH33t said:
Just got this case in the mail today. I used to use the Commuter case and I just figured that I would get used to the flap. Got annoyed and just took off the case eventually.
This case better than the Commuter in almost all regards. The only point where the Commuter is better is that the USB port on the Commuter is covered. Sans that, this case is great.
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Glad you like it. What flap are you talking about? Also is it a lot thinner than the Commuter?
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mozman said:
Glad you like it. What flap are you talking about? Also is it a lot thinner than the Commuter?
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theres a flap/cover on the usb port on the commuter case
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mozman said:
Glad you like it. What flap are you talking about? Also is it a lot thinner than the Commuter?
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Well the Commuter has a really bad habit of loosening out along the top and bottom because it's not supported there. It's pretty much solved on this case.
And yeah I think it's thinner than the Commuter but it's not so thin as to feel bad. It's feels quite solid. Much better than the Commuter IMO.
Thanks for the post. I ordered one as well..
just received mine!kick ass case and finally 4corner protection and it feels silky smooth.smells good too..lol,im mentioning it coz the seidio 3 protection case smelled funny.by far the best case ive owned so far...
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shortyboy said:
just received mine!kick ass case and finally 4corner protection and it feels silky smooth.smells good too..lol,im mentioning it coz the seidio 3 protection case smelled funny.by far the best case ive owned so far...
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Hmmm.... I guess I missed my chance to get that new case smell....
Case looks awesome! Too bad it doesn't look like it's available in any other colours...I'm a girl, I want a pretty case. Currently using the Otterbox commuter pink for breast cancer edition.
As much as I love how sturdy the otterbox commuter is, it really does add some girth to the rezound. Occasionally I would like to have the protection of a case without the bulk.
Any recommendations out there?
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Good title for post. I'm looking for the exact same thing. I haven't bought any cases yet.
Guess the ideal case functionality wise is thinnest possible, max protection, good quality material, solid but easy to remove if you have to pull the battery, reasonable price and has a KICK STAND!!!
Been searching but nothing AFAIK. So currently my phone is naked in it's original birthday suit. I do have a leather belt case to carry it though; but would love the extra protection in case of drops and kickstand for setting it on table.
No love for rezound... accessories are so slow to come out or are out of stock (eg. case with kickstand... htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-hard-shell-kickstand-case.html.
Anyone ever get this case? Has it ever been in stock? And is it good? Otherwise I won't wait for this case and move on.
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
Seidio active is pretty sweet but I wouldn't call it thin. I'm not a case guy but have realized if I'm going to use one, it better work. I've yet to see a thin case that gives me the confidence that this one does.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
Have you tried the "High Gloss Silicone Cover" that they sell at the Verizon store? I was very skeptical about it when I saw it in the store, but since there weren't many choices at the time, I tested it out and was pleasantly surprised.
It's smooth on the outside, yet gives you enough grip that the phone will not slip out of your hands. It also fits the phone VERY snug.
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
Case-mate's barely there cases are very minimalistic. http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Rezound-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Rezound-Barely-There-Cases.asp
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I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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It's funny that you mention that case as I just ordered it yesterday on Amazon. I am not normally a fan of cheap cases, but the reviews were not bad, and for 5 dollars shipped may as well try it out.
Casemate "barely there" cases are pretty nice.
mintcookies said:
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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I got that before my phone got here and i love it for the price.. doesnt really get stuck in my pocket like others have... for 5 dollars you cant beat it people
This is the case I use and love it. It fits the Rezound perfectly.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-tpu-cases.html
Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
Rogueharvest said:
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
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For me, the whole point of having a case is to have my device protected. So, if I have a little more bulk as the price, i do not mind. I have seen so many people complain (not here) about a case being ugly or too bulky, and then they drop their phone and break it to pieces.
Which is better? Keepin yuor phone pretty and having to spend another $500 dollars on a replacement the third time you drop it, or just et a good case.
A thin case is no good for me. I commute in a subway and walk everywhere. I have dropped my Rez several times, and am so happy to have a Diztronic tpu case for the extended battery and a Otterbox Commuter for the stock battery.
i wouldn't trust a thin plastic case for anything.
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Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
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I like this one too. First I've seen with the cutout for the beats logo
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I would recommend the cm barely there case if it were under 10 bucks. Had one on the thunderbolt and it actually saved the phone many times from 4 foot drops. Only got a few tiny nicks on the top edges of the phone oh and a slight crack on the case itself. About 2mm long. Screen on the tb still looks perfect even after 3 drops to the face. I do have a cheap screen protector installed on it though
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+1 for Case-Mate Barely There. Totally minimalistic and yet provides just enough protection.
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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Marcismo55 said:
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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+1 on the Seidio Surface. Feels great in the hand
I believe verizon sells a case/holster combo that comes with a built in kickstand for $30. Doesnt seem bad at all. Check out fleabay or amazon. im sure you can find one there for less than half the price.
Bubbled said:
anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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So i've been looking for a new case since i'm not really satisfied with the current bumper I have on now. And I've narrowed it down to these two cases. They both have pro's and cons so im coming to xda on what you guys think?
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First is this aluminum bumper. As you can see from the picture this is a beauty. It will make your note 3 feel like your actually holding a $700 phone instead of holding plastic faux leather. And im guessing the protection must be good since it's like a body replacement. But then the cons come in. Reduced signal, I'll need to carry the small screwdriver around if i wanted to open back, If I drop it there will be dents, and I will be most likely getting a tempered glass for more protection.
Then there is this case. All leather, hand stitched goodness. It looks good, can act like a wallet, and has a hole around the speaker so I don't need to have my credit cards hanging out when I make calls. But then if I lose my phone I lose everything (credit cards, ID, etc). The volume keys aren't accessible when its closed. Im not sure if i'd need a tempered glass. I think there were some other cons that I don't remember.
So what do you guys think wins? Im open for you guys to comment.
lol im not really into the leather wallet/case but the Kommadant looks really nice, too expensive for me but i do have to aluminum bumper cases and they do reduce signal but nothing that bothers be atleast. id go for the Kommandant just for the premium feel and amazing look.
Man.... I just need a nice tpu case with a back reading suport and a usual screen protector... Works perfectly and i don't damage at all my phone.
This leather case is complicated, and the aluminun case its beautiful but i bet it scratches all the phone body when you remove the case. Metal against plastic, no way plastic can survive intact.
Not a fan of either personally. Neither one of them will provide much if any protection if you drop the phone.
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Back to the drawing board my friend, neither one of those cases are meant for drop protection imho. I can almost guarantee signal loss with that aluminum case and that leather one looks weird, like a luggage bag.
I actually bought a wallet style case the first day I bought this phone just to have a case on it and its just turned out to be a pain as far as using the phone for calling someone. I would say look into the Spigen Slim Armor, Spigen Neo Hybrid, or UAG cases and if you do look at a Spigen case, make sure they are authentic. I mentioned those three because I have both Spigen's for the note and had the UAG for my GS3, great cases.
not a fan of the flip cases.
the bumper you posted will drop your signal not due to the metal back.
There is another bumper tha just goes around the outside so it doesnt block the antenna.
It does suck about the screw driver being needed but ahh i have a htc one m7 and its all build in no removing the battery, just like iphones.
So i dont think that that is such a big deal.
Dropping it will make a dent but depends on where you get it from you should be able to buy a new one if you dent up this one.
For myself personally, having used a wallet case for a good 2 months, it's nothing special. It's convenient in some cases, but when you get coins for change, it kind of sucks. Also, I live in constant fear that I'm going to accidentally drop everything out if it every time I open it. That being said, I'd much rather the wallet over the screw in case. I open my phone up a lot, so yeah. I'm currently using a Neo Hybrid (if you could call it that.. it's fake ) and a tempered glass screen protector. It's awesome Dunno if that helps or not.
I have used the Neo Hybrid on my S4 and its was a GREAT case. It's not aluminum so no signal issues. I will NEVER use a case that flips cloed on the screen. To many issues with scratch/wear on the glass with sand or other particles. Being in your pocket it creates friction on the glass. If it doesn't scratch with sand or dirt, it will likely over time wear away the oleophobic coating on the glass or glass screen protector.
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I have used the Neo Hybrid on my S4 and its was a GREAT case. It's not aluminum so no signal issues. I will NEVER use a case that flips cloed on the screen. To many issues with scratch/wear on the glass with sand or other particles. Being in your pocket it creates friction on the glass. If it doesn't scratch with sand or dirt, it will likely over time wear away the oleophobic coating on the glass or glass screen protector.
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Yeah it makes me cringe when people say they like them for the screen protection. Yes they cover the screen, this is very different from protecting the screen.
I'd recommend either a neo hybrid, slim armor or uag, in combination with a tempered glass screen protector.
Imo, the uag will give the most protection and the neo the least. The neo still provides good protection, just not as good as the other two.
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When I buy a case, its protection I look for, not aesthetics, so the leather cases aren't even an option for me.
I've got an Otterbox Defender. Hard plastic inner with rubber outer and flaps for the charging port and the headphone jack. Haven't dropped the phone from a decent height yet (and I don't plan to lol) but I've used two-piece cases on other devices and I find they offer the best protection. The Otterbox Commuter is a bit cheaper and a bit smaller, but there's no built-in screen protector, though it does come with a plastic adhesive one. The Commuter is a little less protective than the Defender and the Defender is a bit bulkier, but not by that much, I tried both at the store before I bought the Defender. The Defender does work with some glass screen protectors for added protection as well, if you remove the built-in screen plastic protector.
Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50196347
Might change your mind on other possibilities for cases.
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I will suggest everybody to check at zerolemon's website before you buy a case from somewhere else.
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I didn't find any case for note 3 on zerolemon's website.
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I didn't find any case for note 3 on zerolemon's website.
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He means the otterbox like case that comes with the zerolemon battery. A great deal for only $60!
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Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50196347
Might change your mind on other possibilities for cases.
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I read the reviews there. Never tried the Spigen or the other one, but I tried both Otterbox cases and agree with the reviewer.
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He means the otterbox like case that comes with the zerolemon battery. A great deal for only $60!
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Mine arrived today from Zerolemon, extended battery with the tough case. Will install when I get home from work and let you know what I think. First impressions just seeing the case in my hands, it's not quite as nice a case as the Otterbox, but I'll report back once I put the phone in.
UPDATE: So I put the phone in the new case with the extended battery. The Otterbox is the only other case I've used on my Note 3, so that's all I have to compare the Zerolemon with. It's not much thicker than the Otterbox, though the Otterbox Defender does seem to offer a bit more protection: The rubber outside of the Zerolemon is a bit harder than the rubber on the Otterbox; it just seems like the Otterbox would absorb an impact a bit better than the Zerolemon. The flaps are a bit difficult to open as well, since they're just thin flaps instead of thicker plugs like the Otterbox. And there's a flap over the S-Pen!! Some people might like that, but I don't. That flap also covers the speaker, but there is a slit in the flap and volume is surprisingly not affected. I just find that flap unnecessary and it can really be in the way if you use the pen a lot. The battery came with about a 50% charge (that will probably vary from order to order), but it says to fully charge it right away anyway. As I only just started using the case and battery, I can't comment on the life of the extended battery.
That said, I'd be willing to put up with the annoying flaps and slightly less protection to get the extended battery, but I will be returning the case, as it is unusable for me: The hole for the headphone jack is too small, and will only take the narrow-body plugs, usually found on earbuds or cheaper headphones. The problem is that the hole in the case is a rectangle; round peg, square hole. My headphones have a full size body on the plug, so they just don't fit. I mean the part that you hold as you plug in the headphones, directly above the plug that actually goes in. Very disappointing since a round hole for a round plug just makes sense and the case is otherwise well-designed. I was really looking forward to the extended battery, but the headphones issue is a deal-breaker.
sauron82 said:
I read the reviews there. Never tried the Spigen or the other one, but I tried both Otterbox cases and agree with the reviewer.
Mine arrived today from Zerolemon, extended battery with the tough case. Will install when I get home from work and let you know what I think. First impressions just seeing the case in my hands, it's not quite as nice a case as the Otterbox, but I'll report back once I put the phone in.
UPDATE: So I put the phone in the new case with the extended battery. The Otterbox is the only other case I've used on my Note 3, so that's all I have to compare the Zerolemon with. It's not much thicker than the Otterbox, though the Otterbox Defender does seem to offer a bit more protection: The rubber outside of the Zerolemon is a bit harder than the rubber on the Otterbox; it just seems like the Otterbox would absorb an impact a bit better than the Zerolemon. The flaps are a bit difficult to open as well, since they're just thin flaps instead of thicker plugs like the Otterbox. And there's a flap over the S-Pen!! Some people might like that, but I don't. That flap also covers the speaker, but there is a slit in the flap and volume is surprisingly not affected. I just find that flap unnecessary and it can really be in the way if you use the pen a lot. The battery came with about a 50% charge (that will probably vary from order to order), but it says to fully charge it right away anyway. As I only just started using the case and battery, I can't comment on the life of the extended battery.
That said, I'd be willing to put up with the annoying flaps and slightly less protection to get the extended battery, but I will be returning the case, as it is unusable for me: The hole for the headphone jack is too small, and will only take the narrow-body plugs, usually found on earbuds or cheaper headphones. The problem is that the hole in the case is a rectangle; round peg, square hole. My headphones have a full size body on the plug, so they just don't fit. I mean the part that you hold as you plug in the headphones, directly above the plug that actually goes in. Very disappointing since a round hole for a round plug just makes sense and the case is otherwise well-designed. I was really looking forward to the extended battery, but the headphones issue is a deal-breaker.
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Ran into the same problem with the headphone jack opening being to small. I ended up buying a really short extension with a smaller collar that fit the opening. Love the case and battery. Also purchased the MIME Feather tempered glass and replaced the plastic protector that came with the case.
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Otterbox Defender. 'nuff said :good::good::good:
ZEROLEMON 10000 Battery case FTW.
I also have to say that the volume and power buttons just feel off with the ZL case. They work, but they just feel off.
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geminiworld8 said:
just my opinion, i like the leather one more
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Imagine the leather one with sview. THAT with some screen protector... yeah baby.
Flip Wallet Cases
I'm particularly fond of the look and usage of the flip cases myself (not that I've actually had one for myself. Mine are on their way from China as we speak...). For all my other phones, I've had the bumper cases which are good (cause I'm a firm believer in protecting your tech investments) but I'm a girl. I have wristlets instead of wallets and the flip wallet cases does the job for me. Whatever works best to be honest. And, I strongly recommend getting multiple cases for different purposes.
I used this site >> galaxynote3case (google it please)<< which coincidentally I found cruising through this forum a few months ago.
I'll let you know how good the flip/wallet cases are when I finally get mine.
I'm considering getting one. Anyone else?
http://www.otterbox.com/Defender-Se...Galaxy-Note-Pro-12.2/77-42603,default,pd.html
Wow that's about the cost of a 3 year squaretrade warranty with accidental coverage ($125 with a 35% off coupon code floating around).
My recommendation - go for the i-Blason
Hi
It looks amazing but if you are looking for something less expensive, I would recommend the "i-Blason Armored Dual Layer Hybrid Full-body Protective Cover with Kickstand and Impact Resistant Bumpers".
(search on Amazon)
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IT3UBX6
That's what I got and it was a great choice!
It's an high quality product and gives you the same protection that you are looking for...
regards
Ray
I have one on my iPad. I have been waiting for them to come out with one for the Note, but the price is very off-putting. $99 is pretty much my limit.
The Otterbox is $120.00. The i-Blason is $49.95 and it looks very close to the Otterbox. This One is $14.95 and is the exact same thing as the i-Blason. I've ordered one - I'll let you know how good it is when I get it.
Just don't expect the same specs in terms of impact resistance as an Otterbox when buying a cheaper variant.
I'm debating getting the Otterbox. My past experiences with their products are excellent, and this thing feels quite fragile. It does look massive, though...
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The Otterbox is $120.00. The i-Blason is $49.95 and it looks very close to the Otterbox. This One is $14.95 and is the exact same thing as the i-Blason. I've ordered one - I'll let you know how good it is when I get it.
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I have the iblason one. It was well worth the investment.
I'm sure the otterbox may be a bit better, but I'd rather have the iblason+square trade warranty for about the same price of just the otterbox.
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The Otterbox is $120.00. The i-Blason is $49.95 and it looks very close to the Otterbox. This One is $14.95 and is the exact same thing as the i-Blason. I've ordered one - I'll let you know how good it is when I get it.
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I had one of those for my 10.1. Wasn't worth the 15 bucks.
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Just got the $15 I-Blason version. Overall the case is very similar to my otterbox's with one exception.
The I-Blason doesn't come with the built-in screen protector like otterbox's do. I like the otterbox's screen protector because it doesn't actually adhere to the screen. Oh well it was worth the try.
This case
http://www.amazon.com/LV-Resistant-...3286182&sr=8-11&keywords=galaxy+note+pro+case
Is about the same as the I-blason. It has good reviews too and is also cheaper.
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This case
http://www.amazon.com/LV-Resistant-...3286182&sr=8-11&keywords=galaxy+note+pro+case
Is about the same as the I-blason. It has good reviews too and is also cheaper.
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I got this one. Not terrible, but I'll still be getting the OtterBox.
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Wow that's about the cost of a 3 year squaretrade warranty with accidental coverage ($125 with a 35% off coupon code floating around).
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To each his own. I prefer to prevent damage before it happens.
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To each his own. I prefer to prevent damage before it happens.
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Oh don't get me wrong, just because I have a squaretrade warranty doesn't mean my tablet is unprotected. I'm on my second note pro, the first was crushed in a hundred pieces (don't ask). Day 1 of the second note pro consisted of taking it out of the box, installing a tempered glass screen protector and slipping it into a folio case (belkin) before registering it with squaretrade. If I'm stupid enough to make the same mistake twice i'll do my best to scoop up the pieces and file a claim lol.
I'm not against the otterbox, I think their cases are fantastic and I wouldn't mind having one. Certainly the way to go when you need something rugged, but $120 is kind of pricey. I hope they bring the price down to below $100 on that thing before it ships. Hard to believe that it should cost that much.
Just ordered the Note 12.2 defender case from otterbox. I'll post a short review in a couple of days after receiving the case.
I just got the gumdrop hideaway case from amazon.Its just like the otterbox case with screen protector. And u can even use it without the screen. Protector if u don't like it plus has a stand built right in.I have had otterbox and like them but 120 is nuts.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IVEHYRE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.Its 69.00 now but I got it when it was 42.00.Its great a little heavy with the bulk but not bad.
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Just ordered the Note 12.2 defender case from otterbox. I'll post a short review in a couple of days after receiving the case.
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Did you get the case yet? If so could you upload a few pics of it installed and what you think of it.
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FedEx delivery of the case is for this Monday, before 4:30pm EST. Rest assured, there will be plenty of pics to go along with my review.
Just got the Otterbox Defender case for my Note Pro 12.2, with a bonus dry box case. For $119.95 i expected an extremely impact resistant case. Needless to say, Otterbox did a masterful job.
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The case is made up of 4 pieces. 3 high impact plastic parts and 1 very thick and heavy rubber sleeve. Once fully assembled, your note 12.2 is transformed into a most impressive road warrior.
Snapping the first 2 parts that compose the inner is case easy, just line up the ports and press down firmly until all the locking tabs engage. The screen protector rests about 1-2 millimeters above the screen, makes swipe gestures and screen taps easily, with no trampoline effect.
After that, grab that thick rubber sleeve and wrap it around your Note Pro, until all the ports are sealed up nice and tight.
Then place it securely in the outer case/stand and your done.
Hey there! Thank you for the review and pics!
I noticed on the otterbox page it lists this case being for the note pro 12.2 and the tab pro 12.2
I'm trying to figure out how it can work for both tablets when only 1 has spen.
My question is... can you access the spen from the case? It looks like it is accessible from the rubber part of the case but that the final piece snapped on covers it?
And, what the heck? People who buy it for a tab 2 just have an extra hole with no purpose but it's ok because the last piece covers it anyway?
I can't quite tell from the pics and info is very scarce on these! Best buy has it listed on their page but sold out online for $109 however it only lists it as being for the tab pro 12.2.
Strange indeed.
Once you place the note in the outer case/stand, you can NOT access the s-pen. I would assume otterbox would omit the spen access port on the tab pro but i cant say for sure. In the second part of this review, i will go over some more features and specs. For instance, there are several useful positions you can use. The manual shows most of them.
Be aware that once fully assembled the defender case effectively triples the overall weight to over 1500g or 3.2 pounds. Its heavy but feels supremely secure.
Here are the most useful landscape positions. Perfect for lap use, Extremely stable. The are 2 portrait positions as well. The wedge effect otterbox uses to secure your note in the stand is very effective. I never felt as if the entire setup would tip over and fall. And if it falls, so what. The complete package feels like it could survive a fall down a mountain lol.
The hinge otterbox uses is very sturdy plastic and folds flat when not in use, allowing you to place your note pro in the case, face up or down. And yes the defender case increases the thickness to about 1 1/4 inches.
So far I've tried over 7 cases and this is the THINNEST case you can get for the S7 and it offers full coverage. It is like having a nearly bare phone. The dot pattern on the back is great because it prevents the glass from sticking to the plastic giving it that wet look. The case I got has a great fit and the front lip hugs the phone well on all sides. If you are looking for a clear phone to really show off the galaxy s7 while having the least amount of bulk possible this is the case to get, not to mention it is only $4.98 on Amazon. You can check the case HERE on some angles you can't even tell there is a case on the phone.
If you need drop protection and need an otterbox type of bulk protection this is definitely not for those users, but for those who just want the least amount of bulk w/ a bit of protection and full coverage around the bezels, this is a great little case.
I just got the spigen thin fit (exact fit). it looks just as thin as the above case and also is open on top and bottom so becomes even more minimal. for those that care about protecting the back glass but not parts of the frame. got it on sale for $5 plus shipping...
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Spigen®-Exact-Fit-Premium-Samsung/
Does the wireless charging work through both of these cases?
ITNV said:
Does the wireless charging work through both of these cases?
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It was working in most cases in S6 Edge. I think it will also work in S7.
ITNV said:
Does the wireless charging work through both of these cases?
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dont have my s7 yet but i assume it should still work, i have had similar cases on my nexus 5 and the qi charging still worked...
Thanks for finding this OP, I just ordered one. I am not usually a case guy and tend carry my phones naked with just a carbon fiber skin added for grip. But with the S7 and its rounded back not proving well so far in early drop tests, I am looking for the thinnest case possible - already ordered 3 of them.
The Spigen looks great, but I'd prefer the tops to be covered also if I am going to have a case on. When phones fall, the top bezel usually gets nicked. (ask my S6E )
OP - Does the packaging say how thin this case is in mm? I got the Spigen Clear Crystal that's supposedly 0.5 mm, another on eBay that's supposedly 0.3mm and have also seen others on eBay that claim 0.2 mm. Curious.
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I just got the spigen thin fit (exact fit). it looks just as thin as the above case and also is open on top and bottom so becomes even more minimal. for those that care about protecting the back glass but not parts of the frame. got it on sale for $5 plus shipping...
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Spigen®-Exact-Fit-Premium-Samsung/
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This is my daily case and I actually wrote a review on Amazon about it. Love this case.
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It was working in most cases in S6 Edge. I think it will also work in S7.
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The wireless chargers work through Otterboxes, so yeah as long as the case is not metallic or ridiculously thick it will still work.
I got my gmyle case the OP told us about and put it on today. I am very impressed. Truly a slim case, it's thin enough to show off the curved back glass. I have 2 more coming in the mail, but this one's the best of the 2 I have tried so far (Spigen clear crystal before this and the gmyle is way better, way thinner).
Thanks for sharing OP.
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Where did you buy it from? Could you post a link please ?
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Where did you buy it from? Could you post a link please ?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B5SDQ6U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Thanks, bud sadly that seller does not ship to Canada and there are none on eBay yet.
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Thanks, bud sadly that seller does not ship to Canada and there are none on eBay yet.
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I ordered this one a few weeks ago http://www.ebay.com/itm/291687582792?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Looks similar except for the camera cutout, in some of the pics it does look pretty slim and it also look like it has a curve on the back. It should be here any day now.
I got the red shield slim case.
To bad I didn't stumble upon this thread sooner.
Looks similar to the gmyle peachpuff. For reference, here are two other slim cases I ordered - note the ebay one says "0.3 mm" ? If you search hard enough on ebay, you can now find as low as "0.2 mm" thickness. The Spigen TPU case for comparison is 0.5 mm.
The eBay one and the bomea one haven't gotten here yet. My idea for the bomea hard case is to wrap it in carbon fiber slick wraps which I already have waiting. But the bomea hard case is not thin enough to show off the curved back, which is a bummer.
We will see, but so far I am extremely happy with the gmyle case. Never been a case guy (always carried the phones naked with just a slick wrap) but with a case as thin as this one, the benefits of having a case outweigh the disadvantages.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/37156471176...49&var=640584606813&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AE3ZLUG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
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Looks similar to the gmyle peachpuff. For reference, here are two other slim cases I ordered - note the ebay one says "0.3 mm" ? If you search hard enough on ebay, you can now find as low as "0.2 mm" thickness. The Spigen TPU case for comparison is 0.5 mm.
The eBay one and the bomea one haven't gotten here yet. My idea for the bomea hard case is to wrap it in carbon fiber slick wraps which I already have waiting. But the bomea hard case is not thin enough to show off the curved back, which is a bummer.
We will see, but so far I am extremely happy with the gmyle case. Never been a case guy (always carried the phones naked with just a slick wrap) but with a case as thin as this one, the benefits of having a case outweigh the disadvantages.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/37156471176...49&var=640584606813&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AE3ZLUG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
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OK guys, the "bomea" case came in, and it is gorgeous!
It doesn't protect the top and bottom, but I think I am OK with it, since the back glass seems to be the most fragile part of this phone (from drop tests so far).
Not covering the bottom means that it fits within the Gear VR perfectly. Which is an added bonus.
It is even thinner and less obtrusive than the "gmyle" case if that's possible.
It does show the curved back, which I was not expecting so that's a bonus.
It feels really nice in the hands too (soft texture). bomea and the gmyle are both keepers.
Bought an unbranded case identical to that for $1.40 from ebay
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I ordered this one a few weeks ago http://www.ebay.com/itm/291687582792?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Looks similar except for the camera cutout, in some of the pics it does look pretty slim and it also look like it has a curve on the back. It should be here any day now.
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Has that ebay case arrived? For $1 plus free shipping, you can't really beat that. Looks just as thin as the case mentioned from Amazon
I'm using the Ringke Slim. Had one on a previous S4 and really liked it. Super thin but enough of a lip to elevate the screen when flipped over on a desktop.
I had ordered one of the $ .99 TPU cases from eBay but that may be weeks until it shows up.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ACAUFR0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
gleggie said:
Has that ebay case arrived? For $1 plus free shipping, you can't really beat that. Looks just as thin as the case mentioned from Amazon
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I checked today but all i got was bills, damn postman.