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Looking for a slim case. I basically only want protection for scratches when laying on desks. I don't worry about dropping it.
My phone came with an otterbox defender series. It looked massive in the box and i'm sure it works well, but i hate cases to begin with and it never left the box.
So what is the slimmest case anyone has heard of?
I picked up one for $12 at those mall stands. Its super slim hard plastic snap on with a good feel to it. Its the thinnest one I've found.
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I have an Otterbox Commuter but also a thinner tpu case I like. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0060QWBZK/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?redirect=true&ref_=wms_ohs_product
I have this one comes in different colors.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846
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I have an Otterbox Commuter but also a thinner tpu case I like. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0060QWBZK/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?redirect=true&ref_=wms_ohs_product
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I also have the exact same case. 4 of them to be exact.
Not pictured is the clear / white one.
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I'm about to order a Case-mate "Barely There" cover. It at least SOUNDS very thin...
I bough this one from eBay and am extremely happy with it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260908010833?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Incipio feather case is the slimmest possible, and is a hard type case. Fits extremely well and is super thin.
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Incipio feather case is the slimmest possible, and is a hard type case. Fits extremely well and is super thin.
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Wow that one looks nice too.
http://www.myincipio.com/Motorola-D...D-RAZR-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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Wow that one looks nice too.
http://www.myincipio.com/Motorola-D...D-RAZR-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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Looks like a great case. Think I might order it tomorrow!
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I got this tpu case with a transparent back and i'm very happy with it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270875429...29648&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1
Wow, tons of great suggestions. Thanks guys.
I've had a lot of phone cases over the years, and I've only ever been a repeat customer of Seidio. Their Active case kept my Eco safe until I got my Razr, which looks rather dashing in a black and red Active case.
About $27 dollars on Amazon.
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hey, got two of these on ebay, one clear and black, for the price you can't go wrong and good quality:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/270877575744?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Just got my sgp case. And I love it.
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I bought the Incipio direct from their site. It is a great case, I bought it from day 1 with my Razr. Till now I had about 5-6 very bad hits as I dropped my phone and let me tell you guys nothing just nothing happened to my phone or even to the case. It came with a screen protector and its build is really strong and good.
this one slimmest ，i am currently using.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15070599878...98786&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1
Razr Maxx?
Can anyone verify that these cases also work with a Razr Maxx? I know it's a bit thicker so I figured I'd ask the experts before I tried to order.
Thank you!
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Can anyone verify that these cases also work with a Razr Maxx? I know it's a bit thicker so I figured I'd ask the experts before I tried to order.
Thank you!
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Not sure, but doubt it. The maxx is thicker so I would assume you would not get a solid fit.
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I bought the high gloss silicone case at the Verizon Store. It fits perfect and is thin and lightweight. Retail price is $20.
Should I buy a case for my RAZR?? How many of you guys out there have I've and which one?
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I'm pretty anal about my devices, and haven't used a case (bought some, but they just turned into toys for my daughter) and my vote is: no case, they add unwanted bulk to the device, and sometimes interfere with some functionality. Just treat it nice (aka, don't put it in your back pocket, and get on a roller coaster...)
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mine is from imak, a Hong Kong designed casing.. Comes free with screen protector..
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Sgp Ultra Capsule case.. highly recommend it!
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Thanks guys.. Maybe I will be without a case for now..
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TPU cases are great. Adds little to no bulk, but provides good protection. Stronger than silicon but not solid and unflexable. I recommended the Cruzerlite TPU cases. Can be had for $9 and change on amazon. I bought a few. All the cutouts are perfectly placed and there are several different designs to choose from.
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But then you can't see the Kevlar...
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Oh god forbid you can't see the kevlar! I'll personally sacrifice the kevlar for the added protection.
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Huey85 said:
Sgp Ultra Capsule case.. highly recommend it!
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Yupz.. sgp it's cool..
The back of the phone is very scratchable.
I got this case for $9 on Ebay, like it a lot. That trransparent part is matte, so kevlar is semi-visible.
Seido has some good cases - with a holster too
I got the Seido Active, doesn't add much bulk, fits in the car mount (With the car mount insert taken out), and has a holster too. I did try an otter box with a holster, but it didn't fit in the car mount, and the combo with the holster is huge.
I have two Razr Maxx(es), both with Otterbox Defender cases & belt holsters. Very impressed with the ruggedness as well as the comfort level using. Most stores charge $50, but you can get them for either the Maxx or the regular Razr on eBay for much less. I got them for $38 (I think) and each one included a car charger too.
How are casemate cases? Any one using it?
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ebay > /itm/BLACK-CLEAR-TPU-GUMMY-SKIN-HARD-SOFT-CASE-VERIZON-MOTOROLA-DROID-RAZR-XT912-/300646356770 this one is very beautiful
If anyone has a RAZR MAXX, just an FYI the regular RAZR silicone case will fit well!
I went with a case. The metal edges are just to slippery. I like more grip.
I went with the Verizon car with the kickstand.
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I have a really nice case, it’s the "$6.99 a month to Verizon for replacement even caused by accidental damage" case.
Touch-ee said:
I have a really nice case, it’s the "$6.99 a month to Verizon for replacement even caused by accidental damage" case.
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*Golf clap*
W/ that said I'm using a Defender. All my phones have/had defenders. I'm rough on my stuff and it really helps the resale later when my phone is in pristine condition. Plus this RAZR being so thin I just felt like I was going to break it soon. Sucks though b/c I have a white RAZR and I tell you, the white with the black accents is wicked looking.
I ain't using case right now, but I will international ship that case, with the back empty, protecting only what need it.
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I put a phantom skinz on mine. It's just a wrap. Prevents the scratches if you want to resell later. They have carbonfiber prints that look pretty good. Lifetime warranty on the skin and they have a screen protector that isn't sticky like the zagg product can be.
Im just hating how easily it marks I'm super ocd about my phone for the first say month there is a scuff on the top and the charger port already has scratches. I was looking at my friends black note and his this looks new (Its not obviously) I feel like this thing shows any blemish so easily
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I considered replacing the band with the one from the titanium grey version.. It should be pretty easy as its part of the back plate.. Plus looks as though the back plate fires for only $20
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kejar31 said:
I considered replacing the band with the one from the titanium grey version.. It should be pretty easy as its part of the back plate.. Plus looks as though the back plate fires for only $20
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Wow good to know I figured id be stuck with it forever
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yeah check out the teardown of the n7100 here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD6zGVbqNMA
Notice the rear housing is the first thing you pull off and it includes the sides of the phone.
Here is the titanium rear housing for the n7100 (should work just fine with the VZW) http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-rear-housing.html
I have the titanium gray version and it also has the silver band. Is there any other option out there for say a black band?
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If and when the black version is released, OEM parts will slowly start to show up. As of now only titanium and white OEM parts are available. Perhaps you can find a non OEM in different colors, but I would stick with OEM
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I put my gn2 is in this case that makes it titanium grey all around...no scuffs or smudges here. the case adds virtually no extra bulk to the device and its also shock resistant!
http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/75584?gclid=CM_fpsflw7QCFQqk4AodTiQAOA
This one says black http://www.witrigs.com/replacement-parts-back-housing-for-samsung-galaxy-note-2-black
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That doesn't look like the right part to me.. Bet its for the note 1
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droidstyle said:
I put my gn2 is in this case that makes it titanium grey all around...no scuffs or smudges here. the case adds virtually no extra bulk to the device and its also shock resistant!
http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/75584?gclid=CM_fpsflw7QCFQqk4AodTiQAOA
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Lol, that's certainly the easiest way to get rid of the silver band.
I have a rock quicksand case that is super minimal also and gives you an awesome grip on the phone.
That backplate also includes the holes for wireless charging. That's a win in my book. Purchasing one of these.
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Cool cases but I prefer all around cases than snap ones.... They tend to pop off when you drop your phone.
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Cool cases but I prefer all around cases than snap ones.... They tend to pop off when you drop your phone.
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That's why you don't drop your phone.
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That's why you don't drop your phone.
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Trust me I'm very very careful with my phones (except when I'm going on a rampage). But with snap cases I just feel vulnerable for some reason I rather have thick otterboxes or a light tpu case.
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Not much of a difference.
I bought the grey chassis back from ebay ($15) and installed on my Verizon White phone. The case is a GSM and isn't compatible so I have to cut/melt some of it. All in all, it ruined my 4g since the antenna placements seem to be different.
The after effect of the smoked chrome - you could hardly tell a difference and really doesn't grant the extra frustration/work. I have a case on my phone now and doesn't show at all.
randpost said:
If and when the black version is released, OEM parts will slowly start to show up. As of now only titanium and white OEM parts are available. Perhaps you can find a non OEM in different colors, but I would stick with OEM
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Black version confirmed fake.
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whats the best slim hard case for this phone? Thanks
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OG_ said:
whats the best slim hard case for this phone? Thanks
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I have the OtterBox Commuter. It is a lot slimmer than the Defender series but it still protects your phone really well. I've broken my case twice and contacted OtterBox and they sent me a replacement case twice. They have really good customer service. I know the case isn't the slimmest out there but it's the slimmest it gets with some good protection.
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I have the OtterBox Commuter. It is a lot slimmer than the Defender series but it still protects your phone really well. I've broken my case twice and contacted OtterBox and they sent me a replacement case twice. They have really good customer service. I know the case isn't the slimmest out there but it's the slimmest it gets with some good protection.
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+1 on the other box.
I've dropped my phone a few times already and this case is still going strong. Only hassle was getting the buttons into the holes of the case.
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If you want really slim, go with the CaseMate Barely There! If you want really slim and a solid back(no cut-out for the kickstand), there are cases on ebay. They are very very similar to the Barely There case, they just don't have the kickstand cut-out, slightly better camera protection, AND only $6 shipped!! I bought one in white, and it just arrived today. First impression: Very nice case! I'll take a pic and post it in just a minute.
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Here it is. Few angles to show that the top and bottom aren't covered, just the sides. Sides do come up enough so the screen will not touch if you set it face down though. Nice touch I think.
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the incipio feather case also is slim but doesnt protect the top and bottom like the case-mate, but it does have the kickstand cutout. I have a small issue with mine not completely reaching the side with volume keys but it's insignificant... if you want pictures just let me know
You guys and your otter box lol .. that case is over priced and fall apart.. not to mention the phone is big enough and now your adding more bulk to it .. get the cruzerlite case.. its 12 bucks on amazon and fits like a glove.. I've dropped this phone so many times and not one scratch or bruise.. nice and thin.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008123BP0/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1360185305&sr=8-3&pi=SL75
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alpha_mau5 said:
I have the OtterBox Commuter. It is a lot slimmer than the Defender series but it still protects your phone really well. I've broken my case twice and contacted OtterBox and they sent me a replacement case twice. They have really good customer service. I know the case isn't the slimmest out there but it's the slimmest it gets with some good protection.
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I'm using the same case & really like it.
thlinx said:
You guys and your otter box lol .. that case is over priced and fall apart.. not to mention the phone is big enough and now your adding more bulk to it .. get the cruzerlite case.. its 12 bucks on amazon and fits like a glove.. I've dropped this phone so many times and not one scratch or bruise.. nice and thin.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008123BP0/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1360185305&sr=8-3&pi=SL75
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You might want to check out photos of Evo 4G LTE's bent along the kickstand axis. No soft case will protect your phone against such kind of damage.
Kisakuku said:
You might want to check out photos of Evo 4G LTE's bent along the kickstand axis. No soft case will protect your phone against such kind of damage.
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No bents it has a nice hard plastic protecting the "kickstand"..
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No bents it has a nice hard plastic protecting the "kickstand"..
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The impact doesn't have to be in the kickstand area for this type of damage to occur. This area is the weakest point of the aluminum frame, so the phone is most likely to bend there. Only a rigid case protecting the front and the back edges of the phone would prevent it.
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The impact doesn't have to be in the kickstand area for this type of damage to occur. This area is the weakest point of the aluminum frame, so the phone is most likely to bend there. Only a rigid case protecting the front and the back edges of the phone would prevent it.
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Lemme phrase this again.. no bends or scratches with this case
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thlinx said:
You guys and your otter box lol .. that case is over priced and fall apart.. not to mention the phone is big enough and now your adding more bulk to it .. get the cruzerlite case.. its 12 bucks on amazon and fits like a glove.. I've dropped this phone so many times and not one scratch or bruise.. nice and thin.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008123BP0/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1360185305&sr=8-3&pi=SL75
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I have 3 of those. Bought the smoke grey, clear, and the red. These are very nice TPU cases! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a TPU case!! I also have the 2-piece Seidio case in white (with the holster), 2 Commuter cases (one in each color combination so I could make my own black/white Commuter) , matte clear TPU case, and the case I pictured a few posts back. So far, I prefer the one pictured in this thread and my black and white Commuter! Nice to have different options depending on what I'm doing! Main reason though, in all honesty, I'm just an accessory whore when it comes to my phones! Lol. I do this with every phone I buy, and only use some once before they collect dust in a drawer until I sell the phone a year later.
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stanglifemike said:
I have 3 of those. Bought the smoke grey, clear, and the red. These are very nice TPU cases! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a TPU case!! I also have the 2-piece Seidio case in white (with the holster), 2 Commuter cases (one in each color combination so I could make my own black/white Commuter) , matte clear TPU case, and the case I pictured a few posts back. So far, I prefer the one pictured in this thread and my black and white Commuter! Nice to have different options depending on what I'm doing! Main reason though, in all honesty, I'm just an accessory whore when it comes to my phones! Lol. I do this with every phone I buy, and only use some once before they collect dust in a drawer until I sell the phone a year later.
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Can you post a picture of how your phone looks like with the white and black combo of the commuter case? I'm considering buying the white/pink one to try that out.
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Can you post a picture of how your phone looks like with the white and black combo of the commuter case? I'm considering buying the white/pink one to try that out.
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Sure thing. Give me a minute and I'll post some pics
EDIT:My bad. Forgot to post pics. It's about 2:30 in the morning now here, so I'm gonna try to get some sleep shortly. I'll post some pics tomorrow for sure though.
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Here's a pic of the Commuter in a Seidio Active holster. The fit is perfect, like the two were made for one another!! I also have the Seidio Surface case and holster. While you can put the Commuter in the Surface holster, it is too tight and far from ideal. If you already have the Surface holster and refuse to buy the Active holster, then it will get you by I suppose...but you should be planning to get the Active holster asap!
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Pics of my custom black/white Commuter due to another members request.
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Here's what you're left with after using the white silicone and black plastic hard shell.You get the black silicone and pink plastic hard shell. I'm gonna put this on ebay, before too much longer I hope. I think this looks better, or at least just as good, than the pink/white case sold by Otterbox. I think Otterbox should let the customer decide what color silicone and what color hard plastic they want when ever placing an order. This would slow down their warehouse, or maybe just require them to hire one or two more warehouse employees, but would increase their sales I think.
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Took a few pics of my white/black Commuter with my white Evo LTE in it. I can put my Black Evo LTE in my white/black Commuter if anyone wants to see what that combo looks like.
I usually switch out the cases on my phone every day or two, but I've kept this Commuter on there for 4 days now. That's the longest I've went with the same case on my phone in years! Definitely like this Commuter combination case!
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Took a few pics of my white/black Commuter with my white Evo LTE in it. I can put my Black Evo LTE in my white/black Commuter if anyone wants to see what that combo looks like.
I usually switch out the cases on my phone every day or two, but I've kept this Commuter on there for 4 days now. That's the longest I've went with the same case on my phone in years! Definitely like this Commuter combination case!
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Can you post some of it with the black evo lte please?
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Anyone have any experience with these? There is a 60% off code ENDOFTHE2013 so I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with these. Link-
http://www.skinomi.com/sk13209-samsung-galaxy-note-iii-brushed-steel-skin-protector.html
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Skinomis are really good, I recommend them if youre looking for protectors
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Anyone have any experience with these? There is a 60% off code ENDOFTHE2013 so I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with these. Link-
http://www.skinomi.com/sk13209-samsung-galaxy-note-iii-brushed-steel-skin-protector.html
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Thanks for the code looks like I'll be getting me and the wife some things!
Thanks for the info. Do you have any experience with the ones for the note 3? It looks like the protectors wrap around the sides. I just wanted to confirm and see some pictures if possible
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Skinomis are really good, I recommend them if youre looking for protectors
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For note 3, sorry I don't. Had them for my older phones though
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I bought a full body kit for my note 3. I only used the back part since only bumpers fit with the s charging cover. No regrets. Can't comment on side protection and don't really recommend the screen protector because I prefer dry protectors.
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I bought a full body kit for my note 3. I only used the back part since only bumpers fit with the s charging cover. No regrets. Can't comment on side protection and don't really recommend the screen protector because I prefer dry protectors.
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Is the back part provide any grip?
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Yes. About the same grippyness as the back itself just different material. And a bear motion bumper. Still haven't dropped my phone.
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I don't like skinomi protectors on anything with a pen input. It just doesn't slide well. Back protection, sure. Sides, sure. Screen? No way.
The only one I did like with the pen input was the HTC view and that had a different stylus.
I've had skinomi for my note 10, note 8, and a bunch of phones. They work well on the phones (S4, s3, droid razr etc) but with the s-pen it felt terrible. Constantly dragging and digging into the skin. Just not an enjoyable experience.
When I initially installed the protector on my note 10, I gave it two days to settle before using it, and it wasn't enough. I had to leave the thing sit for over a week before it was acceptable and that's not something I have the luxury of doing with my phones. I had even contacted customer support and they were the ones to suggest letting it sit for at least a week before using.
I could assume it was just the amount of solution used, but I've used skinomi products enough to know what I'm doing and I won't waste my time using them for anything with pen input now.
I bought 2 of the skinomi clear ones during the sale. Thanks for the fyi. I just installed the sides and the back one for the camera and use a tempered glass for the front. So far I like it and it gives the phone better side grip. Although I probably wouldn't have bought it if it was regular price however. It would be nice if they just sold the sides and the camera one separately.
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I posted a video on it. Good coverage