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While I am still waiting for the shipping mail from 1saleaday.com...
I kept looking for the case here and found these 2 the most people r buying.
Which one do u choose and...why ~
http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leathe...9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322877887&sr=1-9
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005F7KQB6?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1
I have the first of the two and love it. Got it for $9 on Ebay with free shipping
I am also waiting on my View from 1saleaday. And as far as the case I'm also going to buy the one from the first link (HHI). Its not real leather but that's no biggie for me. The BLUREX looks very good and a little more compact but it doesn't have portrait mode and I want to have that option.
I just bought the second one the other day... Should be arriving Thursday... I will post a review after I experiment with it...
I've had the Blurex since I received my View from 1SaleADay back in December. I'm usually not one for folio cases, but this one is fantastic. The fit is perfect, the quality is great, it looks nice, and it doesn't add a lot of bulk. It's just an all-around great case. The deciding factors for me were the size and the overwhelming amount of positive reviews in the forums here and on other sites.
The 1st, 360 style case, is poor quality in my opinion. Both are thin leather knockoff.
I would get a rubberized back like this:
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Black-Rubberized-Cover-Flyer/dp/B0058W77ZG/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1327453740&sr=8-12
And then an 8-9 inch sleeve like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JHRRFK/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
bsweetness said:
I've had the second one (the Blurex) since I received my View from 1SaleADay back in December. I'm usually not one for folio cases, but this one is fantastic. The fit is perfect, the quality is great, it looks nice, and it doesn't add a lot of bulk. It's just an all-around great case. The deciding factors for me were the size and the overwhelming amount of positive reviews in the forums here and on other sites.
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I concur.
Blurex case is very good.
DigitalMD said:
I have the first of the two and love it. Got it for $9 on Ebay with free shipping
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care to share the link?
Cases
I got my View from 1saleaday in December. (I just ordered 2 more from the recent sale for the kids)
I ordered 3 cases in december:
1) The 360 degree rotating case listed here
2) A case very similar to the Blurex except rather than fake leather it's a carbon fiber texture. http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Steal...7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327526675&sr=1-7
3) A rubberized plastic shell (like you'd get for a cell phone nearly identical to the one recommended a few posts back by jamus28)
For me.. I want something that adds as little bulk as possible, while protecting the unit including the screen. The perfect case for me would be identical to the one they make for the Kindle Fire here: http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Lightw...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327527632&sr=1-1 But thats not an option for the View / Flyer.
So The 360 degree case (1): Well made, Solid Feel, But a bit unstable trying to stand the device up in portrait mode. It's top heavy and falls backward easy. The case is overall very good. It's less bulky than I thought it would be. I'm not at all disappointed.
The Carbon Fiber case (2): (similar to the blurex style) This is the case I settled on and use. It's the least bulky, well made, and offers superb protection. It does not rotate but that helps it be less bulky. I love this case and I'm very happy with it.
The Rubberized Shell (3): the lightest of the 3 but Not for me. It adds bulk as any case does, but it has no real screen protection. It is the most comfortable when using the device since there is no cover to fold back. It does not have a stand if you like to watch video on it though. I knew I'd dislike it when I got it, but it was cheap... so I gave it a shot. For some.. it might be the perfect case.
Thanks for all recommendation
I ordered Blurex and have prime shipping!
The sad thing is the estimated shipping for the view is next monday...
I know you already made your choice - but thought I would throw in my two cents anyway as I own both.
Both cases are very nice. Here are some of the differences:
Blurex - a little less bulky than 360. I like the pen holder on the bottom rather than side but since it is leather it does not hold the pen as well
360 - the "hole" in the back makes it a little easier to hang on to if you are walking around with it. As x51 mentioned, it's not that stable in portrait mode (but the blurex doesn't go into portrait at all as a stand). Pen holder on side is elastic and holds the pen much better.
I use the Blurex around the house and the 360 when on the job. Both are nice cases and fit well.
Hope this helps someone.
Emama said:
Thanks for all recommendation
I ordered Blurex and have prime shipping!
The sad thing is the estimated shipping for the view is next monday...
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I got my "Shipped" email yesterday.. I'm expecting them to arrive Tuesday-ish
Though you've already ordered, I'll just add that I've owned both cases. Currently I use the blurex (earlier model without the pen carrier). The swivel case is a neat idea, but adds too much bulk, IMHO. I was especially annoyed by the ring on the back (part of the swivel mechanism) that sticks out about a quarter of an inch and makes the tablet look like it's hovering just off the table when you set it down.
I like my Case-Mate Versant ($16 from Case-Mate site). Had the 360 and returned it, the design was too flimsy and didn't feel solid/sturdy enough. Though the Versant doesn't offer portrait mode, I realize I don't really use docked portrait much so it doesn't matter much to me. Just throwing it out there as an option for you if you need to get an alternative case to the Blurex. By the way, the Boxwave (carbon fiber-esque) case looks cool too.
I got a reply back today from otterbox. I asked if they planned on making a case for the note. They said they're working on the otterbox commuter case for the note as we speak and should be available soon. Thought I would post just in case anyone was interested.
G~Note "nuff said"
I had an Otterbox case for my Streak, and loved it, but I have to say that I am shocked at the quality of this generic case I got on ebay for like $8! Head over to the accessories forum and you'll see some pretty happy campers who spent less than $10 for a case...
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I have used Otterbox cases in the past but the last time i checked they were listing the case for the G Note at 56$ Um they can kiss my business g buy. I got a very good Reiko case from a seller on ebay for 8.88$ delivered The Reiko case is everybit as good as a defender from over priced otter! I tend to be from the school "ya get what ya pay for" but the Reiko case even has a kickstand, flap covers that cover charging an earphone ports.
I had bought one of those off brand cases for my ns4g on amazon. It came with a stylus and like 3 screen protectors for 10$! They're are some good deals out there so I agree. I seen that reiko with the kickstand think I seen a red/black one. I might have to get it. I bought the flipbook (hated it before I took a chance) I was surprised tho. Note looks sexy just doesn't offer much protection in case of a drop
G~Note "nuff said"
Otter says on their site that they sell their own products higher on their site then what their resellers sell for b/c they would rather you buy through them but won't refuse money. So the price quoted is always higher then what is available once they start shipping. I bought a commuter for my Vibrant and loved it. I did break it eventually and that happened by removing it so many times. I just wish I could get the Defender for this thing. I may have to look at some of the knock offs out there for such a dramatically lower priced case. I still just want a nice (brown) leather belt clip holster since leaving the tie off is considered a casual day at work for me.
Otter box return policy
Even tho theirs prices are little higher than the norm, the have excellent warranty policy and will pretty much ship you a complete new case if need be, providing you date and name the pictures. I've received a couple through this process (All defenders cases), ex complete case (SGN), replaced several holsters (Iphone, Backberry, Nexus S)
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Even tho theirs prices are little higher than the norm, the have excellent warranty policy and will pretty much ship you a complete new case if need be, providing you date and name the pictures. I've received a couple through this process (All defenders cases), ex complete case (SGN), replaced several holsters (Iphone, Backberry, Nexus S)
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I agree. I've done this too and for that service I'd gladly pay a bit more.
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They included an amazing screen protector with my iPhone 4 commuter case also (better IMO than this SGP one that I'm using).
I will probably pick one up, especially if it includes their protector...
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I've had an Otterbox on every device I've had so far (iPad & iPhone). They really make some great cases (a bit costly but worth every cent). I can't wait until I can get one for the Note.
I love otterbox too, however, I needed something right away. I'm a bit to clumsy to gamble on a $750 device. I ordered an "active" case from Seidio, they are similar to otterbox except no screen protector (I use zagg anyway). One thing I like about Sedio products over otter is the options. It's a three layer case with the first layer having the capability to be a simple standard case. Check them out if you don't feel like waiting.
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I love otterbox too, however, I needed something right away. I'm a bit to clumsy to gamble on a $750 device. I ordered an "active" case from Seidio, they are similar to otterbox except no screen protector (I use zagg anyway). One thing I like about Sedio products over otter is the options. It's a three layer case with the first layer having the capability to be a simple standard case. Check them out if you don't feel like waiting.
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Please advise on the product you ordered. My main concern is the holster not being sturdy enough like the Otterbox.
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Please advise on the product you ordered. My main concern is the holster not being sturdy enough like the Otterbox.
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I also orders the Seidio Active combo case. Will have it tomorrow ...
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Please advise on the product you ordered. My main concern is the holster not being sturdy enough like the Otterbox.
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Theres a discussion over in Accessories about the Seidio, check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528115
For that matter, the Otter Box is already being discussed there too (same OP? not sure)
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Please advise on the product you ordered. My main concern is the holster not being sturdy enough like the Otterbox.
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I've used their case with holster for my charge, the belt clip has held up very well. I was mistaken on my first post. I thought this was the equivalent of the defender series. After looking at it again, I see that it is more like the commuter series from otter box but with a holster. Still a great case/holster combo in my opinion. I can't post a link yet, but check out the online store at seidio.com.
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The dude at the ATT store told me Otterboxes were "bulky pieces of crap".
Then he proceeded to try to sell me a Speck case for FIFTY BUCKS.
I had to pass I too am looking forward to a commuter case.
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As this is a post about accessories it should be in that section​
I have received confirmation from my otterbox rep that cases are in the works
I've received my case from Seidio, and I like that it doesn't make it that much thicker. On a phone this size, any bulkiness may be a bit to much. I'm also glad to hear that otter is working on one as well. I have a gift card for them and would like to compare cases.
Either way, the active case from Seidio is what I expected. I also cut my own custom screen protector from a HD Zagg designed for the kindle fire. I think the stylus works better with the HD version then their standard protector.
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dtesche1 said:
I've received my case from Seidio, and I like that it doesn't make it that much thicker. On a phone this size, any bulkiness may be a bit to much. I'm also glad to hear that otter is working on one as well. I have a gift card for them and would like to compare cases.
Either way, the active case from Seidio is what I expected. I also cut my own custom screen protector from a HD Zagg designed for the kindle fire. I think the stylus works better with the HD version then their standard protector.
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take some pics! thats the one i want, though i can't decide if i want it in white, red, or purple.
and i figured the hd would do that. hope they release it for this phone.
So, I decided to buy a Blurex Slim Case for my Asus Transformer Prime as well as a Full Body Invisishield (front and back) on memorial day when they had the half off sale. I would like to review these two accessories as they work together. This is my first review so be nice!
I find that the Blurex case and the full body invisishield combined allows for the most amazing protection that my Asus Transformer Prime has EVER had. The case fits with the shields and protects my unit from all but the most intense damages(water/dropping really hard). I love the smooth yet firm premium feel of the case and how it allows you to feel the contour of the device without exposing it too much.
So yeah, if anyone has anything else to add, feel free. Im typing this on a quick break lol!
I'd like to see a thread for budget cases. I need a tough case, but I want this to be open to all types.
I am currently using a Caseology TPU case. It is not tough enough for what I need, but for someone who needs mild protection it is great. It's super slim and seems to be high quality. It barely adds any thickness to the phone.
Qualifications for the budget cases thread......
1. Must be $17.99 or less.
That's about it. I am a case collector just like many others here, but I tend to stay in the $15 range. I'd love to have the slim armor view or a zerolemon or even a Love-mei but I just don't have the money. Let's see your budget solutions.
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Edited to broaden the spectrum of available cases.
Hey, I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to ya and I thought I'd help ya out and give your "Budget Cases List" a little "jump-start" by making a small starter list here for ya. These are all decent little cases for the money and none of them willshould break the bank(Let's HOPE!! lol). Each of these prices listed below are clickable URL links that direct you to their respective Amazon.com listings and are also listed in order from least expensive ----> most expensive(JUST of what's on THIS list, obviously lol). So far, for this small list I've made here, the least expensive one here will only run you $4.99 for the case + $2.97 to ship it, and the prices for these cases that I've listed vary up to the most expensive one here, still listed on Amazon.com at only $13.99 for the case + FREE Shipping if you subscribe to Amazon Prime. If, for some reason, you decide to change your mind and alter your terms for this "Budget Cases List" by increasing your price-ceiling, you could barellllyy up your ceiling by just a couple of bucks to try to keep everything at under......say.... $17.00, for example. If you did this, you could really broaden your spectrum by a good margin and be able to include more "well-known" and "proven" cases such as the Spigen Slim Armor ("Infinity White" - $16.99 + FREE Shipping with Amazon Prime). Now I'm reallllyy not trying to take anything at all away from these cases here by saying that you can include "proven" cases if you raise your price-ceiling. I'm just referencing the well-known fact that the Spigen Slim Armor Case IS one of the MORE "well-known" and "proven" cases here on XDA-Developers.com for the Galaxy Note 3. :good: That's just a thought for ya....
[White] Mercury Goospery (Many different colors | Price ranges from $4.99 - $7.99):
$4.99
Bear Motion (TM) Premium Slim Back Cover Case:
$5.99
Poetic Invictus Hybrid:
$6.95
[Black] Mercury Goospery:
$7.99
Diztronic Matte Black:
$9.99
Spigen Slim (Non-Slip Matte Black):
$9.99
Spigen Bounce:
$10.99
SUPCASE "Unicorn Beetle Premium Hybrid Case":
$13.99
--Anyone and everyone, PLEASE feel free to contribute your "finds" and add to this list too!!
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Wow! Awesome list. Thanks for the contribution.
I'm fine with raising the limit to $17.99. I've seen the slim armor and it's nice, but I just don't feel right getting it without the view part.
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tpierce89 said:
I'd like to see a thread for budget cases. I need a tough case, but I want this to be open to all types.
I am currently using a Caseology TPU case. It is not tough enough for what I need, but for someone who needs mild protection it is great. It's super slim and seems to be high quality. It barely adds any thickness to the phone.
Qualifications for the budget cases thread......
1. Must be $14.99 or less.
That's about it. I am a case collector just like many others here, but I tend to stay in the $15 range. I'd love to have the slim armor view or a zerolemon or even a Love-mei but I just don't have the money. Let's see your budget solutions.
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I can vouch for the Spigen slim have a Slim Armor View on waiting and picked up thus and the Bear motion flip case. The spigen I'm using right now, it's a very stiff, good gripping, minimal case that looks pretty good, think I pad 10 bucks for it. The bear motion is a nice flip case. I can hold cards or cash in it. Has a built in stand and just nice look to it over all. You already saw the spigen slim here's the link to bear motion.
Bear Motion Flip Case
I have had spigen neo hybrid on my note 3 since I got it and yesterday I decided to take it off and it's like holding a new phone all over again... I have the tempered glass still on it and I'm loving the slimness of the device here's to hoping I don't have any accidents
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@craigels how does the case feels I'm planning to buy neo hybrid.
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Used to, but I recently had a miniature heart attack when my oldest cat saw my phone as a lovely new toy and tossed it off the table..... Now it doesn't leave my new Otterbox Commuter.
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Used to, but I recently had a miniature heart attack when my oldest cat saw my phone as a lovely new toy and tossed it off the table..... Now it doesn't leave my new Otterbox Commuter.
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Lol my brat did similar luckily I have parquetry flooring.
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maxilick said:
Lol my brat did similar luckily I have parquetry flooring.
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It fell on the thick carpet, but the table is almost 1.30m high, so I rather panicked.
I was case-less for the first week when I first bought my phone. Three days in, the darned thing slipped out of my hand and hit my stone floor from about three feet high. All I can say is that the metallic side lip of the phone crumples like paper mache upon impact.
Haven't gone case-less for more than a few minutes at a time since then.
I like case free feel of phones but i dont want to hurt them.
I have always used a gel silicone case and all my phones felt pretty much the same.
I got the note 3 and use just just a bumper. It stops the sides from getting messed up and takes a small impact.
MY girl has a bumper and silicone case. She was switching between them and just ended up going a few days without the case. She likes it but was scared the side would get all messed up so put the bumper back on.
I had just got my note 3 and I was on a lookout for cases. Within a day i spilled drops of water and cold drink (thank goodness i had got screen protector earlier). Plus the big size of phone makes it easy to be slipped, so ordered the Samsung S-View case for it's quality and functionality.
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I had just got my note 3 and I was on a lookout for cases. Within a day i spilled drops of water and cold drink (thank goodness i had got screen protector earlier). Plus the big size of phone makes it easy to be slipped, so ordered the Samsung S-View case for it's quality and functionality.
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That's not a quality case, just an expensive one. The similar one from spigen is much better.
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lvnatic said:
That's not a quality case, just an expensive one. The similar one from spigen is much better.
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Can't get spigen in India. Checked Ebay and Amazon and only quality product was OEM Samsung.
Also checked international shipping for spigen case, the cost was almost doubled and if chip goes bust, I'm skeptical they'll send a replacement chip internationally.
With Samsung I'll have peace in my mind:angel:
I go case free - I have most of the life of all my phones. I just can't stand how much thicker the Note 3 gets with a case - like holding a brick. It feels much better in my hands without a case. Yeah, I might regret it someday, but I get much more enjoyment out of a caseless Note 3. I tried, trust me I tried - I have sitting next to me a Spigen Neo Hybrid case. Yeah, it's a really good case and I didn't return it because I use it when I go out to places (like the LA Zoo, etc...). But the phone is just too thick with it on. Dangit, now I'm thinking about putting it on again after reading this thread.
I have been since I got my Demo Slick Wrap for the phone. I have never gone case free with any of my phones since the OG evo 4g, I usually buy a case the same day I get the phone.
I have had the wrap on for about two weeks now with no case and as mentioned its like having a brand new phone. The wrap is full body and (knock on wood) I have not had a drop as of yet but I keep in mind that I don't have a case on and try to take extra care when holding the phone.
I switch between case less and my spigen neo hybrid case
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I've been case free since 2010 but I just couldn't do it for this device. Maybe the size, but also for resale because I might buy the Note 4 retail and sell this. But to be fair it's actually just a cover because the back replaces the backplate (s-view samsung faux leather case) so it's very minimal.
I couldn't do a big plastic/silicone case though.
These Slick Wraps and Cruzerlite wraps are great no case alternatives.
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I have the Neo Hybrid, its nice but it does add a lot of bulk, and its not very comfy to hold in the hand. If you want slimness, the best best is to get a standard TPU case, like Diztronic or Spigen Slim Armor. Maybe even check to see if Casemate has a "Barely There" snap on hard cover.
I hope this helps.
Way tooo risky lol, I just stick with a bumper case
i am case free but looking at doing a case as I just dropped my phone for the 3rd time.. it is getting very battered up.. i have a chunk out of the case in the upper right (near front camera??), lower left and right... ughhhh...
looking at my phone now I think i see a crack about 1" to the left of the power button that goes from front to back...
I want a lifeproof but they dont make one and on ebay someone has "waterproof" but not submerge-able cases.. doing research now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Waterpr...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item1c3eb86eea
side note is I do not want to have something that screws together as I now use a 64gb micro sd in my dslr, take pic, put into phone and go to facebook quickly now...
I run caseless with a zagg invisible shield. I use a Seideo holster to clip it to me
I keep my in a bumper case. I like it becuase it stays slim, but i don't want to drop this phone naked...