Hello all.
Just like any other samsung note 3 owner who are obsessed with the safety of our beloved note3 whenever we had to go to work sites.
I came from note 1 where I used trident aegis. Which had served me well but the port covers are a little bit flab-ish. So mental note (no pun intended) not going to get trident aegis for note 3
Then I switched to note 2 where I used otterbox defender to which also had served me well but the rubber on the outside had given up on me way too early as it got loosen. So another mental note (again no pun intended) not going to get otterbox defender for note 3.
Then off too galaxy s4 where I used trident kraken. The case is perfect since the rubber is in the inside but the problem it occurred to me is that the metal stand behind the case is not even making the case rocking when I placed my s4 on the table. So another mental note not going to get this case for my note3.
After countless hours of searching and numerous number of cases ive bought I stumbled across trident cyclops.
The case is slim yet fully secure my note3. Slimmer than the defender and kraken. Much more secure than the trident aegis cause it has built in screen protector. In terms of screen sensitivity I have already put on screen protector prior and added the built in screen protector it doesnt reduce my screen sensitivity. Spen works flawlessly
After done putting this case on it the feels is just nice. Not too thick not too thin. Does feels comfortable in hands. All ports and holes were perfectly cut. Easy to install as well.
Overall the case feels solid and my note3 looks secure
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Thanks a lot! Great timing - Mine should be arriving today
Thanks for the great review and photos!
I can't wait to get mine today.
I ordered my Trident Cyclops at the end of last week after a lot of research as well (found it in an online article during a search a few weeks ago but initially passed due to researching other contenders and due to it not having a belt clip holster).
I then changed my mind and decided that for my active commute to and from work, I might be safer having it in my pocket since, given its bulk especially, it could get knocked off my waist if I am using the holster, especially if I have a coat on.
Among many others, I narrowed it down to the following top contenders, along with the Trident Cyclops.
The primary reasons why I passed on each of the others are listed below.
Otterbox Defender - I saw it in Best Buy and actually checked it out (it was not in the box so I could hold it in my hand).
Great protection (like Ballistic below).
I found it to still be overly bulky despite reports that it is less bulky than the Note 2 version.
I did not like the look nor the belt clip holster materials and bulk.
Ballistic SG Maxx (with included holster and belt clip) - Loved the protection and removable screen protector.
I did not like the bulk of the four corners and felt given the case overall is already not small to begin with that these might make it harder to get out of my pocket quickly if I get a call.
Seidio Dilex & belt clip holster combo (no differences from line formerly known as Active I believe) -
Love the look and minimal bulk. Also love the belt clip holster (had the same for my last phone). I think it is a best in class holster clip.
Was not sure about it being protective enough to handle a serious drop onto concrete.
I believe someone posted that the metal kickstand appears to cause S pen interference when used on the portion of the screen above the kickstand when the stand is not in use (i.e. when the stand is tucked in - closed position).
I ended up choosing the Trident Cyclops since it offers military grade protection, even against a decent amount of rain etc.yet appears to be lighter than the Otterbox Defender (need to know if Otterbox weight includes the belt clip holster in which case I would need to subtract that somehow for a fair comparison) and, as per the official measurements, is slightly less bulky than the Defender (might be more than just slightly - on the Otterbox specs they have two sets of measurements. I need confirmation as to whether the lower set of measurements is just without the belt clip holster or...).
I also liked the looks of the Cyclops more but that was not the tie breaker.
I might still get one of the above (Defender or Ballistic, think the Dilex is not quite enough protection for my comfort level and lifestyle [as in commute]).
The deciding factor would be if I end up finding / deciding that I do prefer a belt clip holster after all (if I end up not liking having to get it from my pocket when I get a phone call, or if I feel it could get damaged in my pocket from bumping up against counters etc. although I think the holster might be riskier).
But first I am going to try the Cyclops for a while.
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As much as the Cyclops is a great case- I opted for their tank-like Krakken case.
I used to have their Aegis case for my galaxy S2..called them up and they gave me a great deal on the Krakken with kickstand.:good: The Cyclops offers a lot of protection, for a great price.
E4gt007 said:
As much as the Cyclops is a great case- I opted for their tank-like Krakken case.
I used to have their Aegis case for my galaxy S2..called them up and they gave me a great deal on the Krakken with kickstand.:good: The Cyclops offers a lot of protection, for a great price.
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Did you received kraken yet? How does it feel?
njweb said:
Thanks for the great review and photos!
I can't wait to get mine today.
I ordered my Trident Cyclops at the end of last week after a lot of research as well (found it in an online article during a search a few weeks ago but initially passed due to researching other contenders and due to it not having a belt clip holster).
I then changed my mind and decided that for my active commute to and from work, I might be safer having it in my pocket since, given its bulk especially, it could get knocked off my waist if I am using the holster, especially if I have a coat on.
Among many others, I narrowed it down to the following top contenders, along with the Trident Cyclops.
The primary reasons why I passed on each of the others are listed below.
Otterbox Defender - I saw it in Best Buy and actually checked it out (it was not in the box so I could hold it in my hand).
Great protection (like Ballistic below).
I found it to still be overly bulky despite reports that it is less bulky than the Note 2 version.
I did not like the look nor the belt clip holster materials and bulk.
Ballistic SG Maxx (with included holster and belt clip) - Loved the protection and removable screen protector.
I did not like the bulk of the four corners and felt given the case overall is already not small to begin with that these might make it harder to get out of my pocket quickly if I get a call.
Seidio Dilex & belt clip holster combo (no differences from line formerly known as Active I believe) -
Love the look and minimal bulk. Also love the belt clip holster (had the same for my last phone). I think it is a best in class holster clip.
Was not sure about it being protective enough to handle a serious drop onto concrete.
I believe someone posted that the metal kickstand appears to cause S pen interference when used on the portion of the screen above the kickstand when the stand is not in use (i.e. when the stand is tucked in - closed position).
I ended up choosing the Trident Cyclops since it offers military grade protection, even against a decent amount of rain etc.yet appears to be lighter than the Otterbox Defender (need to know if Otterbox weight includes the belt clip holster in which case I would need to subtract that somehow for a fair comparison) and, as per the official measurements, is slightly less bulky than the Defender (might be more than just slightly - on the Otterbox specs they have two sets of measurements. I need confirmation as to whether the lower set of measurements is just without the belt clip holster or...).
I also liked the looks of the Cyclops more but that was not the tie breaker.
I might still get one of the above (Defender or Ballistic, think the Dilex is not quite enough protection for my comfort level and lifestyle [as in commute]).
The deciding factor would be if I end up finding / deciding that I do prefer a belt clip holster after all (if I end up not liking having to get it from my pocket when I get a phone call, or if I feel it could get damaged in my pocket from bumping up against counters etc. although I think the holster might be riskier).
But first I am going to try the Cyclops for a while.
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Hello
How are your cyclops? Im using it almost a week now. And cyclops havent yet fail me. By far the best case yet in my opinion. So simple yet full of protection
Thanks rye, I just ordered a Trident Cyclops as well...With 35% off and free shipping (sale ends tomorrow)!
Here's a link for their Note3 products: http://www.tridentcase.com/products/search.aspx?cid1=328
I've been looking at the Otterbox Defender, but the price is just too steep for what I'm willing to pay for a case (plus I don't care about the belt clip, so that's a part of the expense for something I'll never use). This case gives me similar protection, has a lanyard, available in hulk green / black (my fav color combo) and it's got rain protection.
JUST SO EVERYONE KNOWS...THE 35% OFF PROMO CODE IS GOBBLE35. I just ordered the Perseus AMS Case for $9.72.
Got email late yesterday that the case has been shipped, so it took them 2 days just to ship it...That's a little disappointing with the slow shipping out, but it's now on its' way.
rye said:
Hello all.
In terms of screen sensitivity I have already put on screen protector prior and added the built in screen protector it doesn't reduce my screen sensitivity. Spen works flawlessly
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I got my Cyclops today and wonder if you got a different one than I did? The integrated screen protector on mine SUCKS! It got all kinds of moire'ing and the screen drag is significant...Particularly using the S-Pen! It's not smooth at all, like you have to push or pull the tip around instead of the usual silky smooth gliding.
Yes, technically all the functionality works, but that drag is significant enough to make me want to remove the screen protector...Thereby killing the seal it has with the front-face bracket, which also in turn kills the rain protection.
All in all, I'm DISAPPOINTED with this case as a package, I really like the shell itself...But they failed quite badly with the screen protector portion for me. I'll get some pictures up soon to show the moire issue. I even tried taking it apart again and really cleaning the areas and the moire issue was just as bad the second time around.
cyclops..&.krakken vs defender.
1-I got the Krakken for the Defender like protection, but at the wallet friendly price..( NOt 60.00 - ouch.but under 40.00 bucks.)
2- I like the construction enough to make it my daily case- with protection to spare.. Yet, as mentioned above, the s pen functionality may be affected- I havent seen that, but because its technically NOT applied to the screen, that may be a factor- BUT also, I recall seeing a tech review where they removed the plastic screen protector from the defender face plate, and utilize a stick on screen protector ( aka sgp, steinheil. and many others in same category.)
this also gets rid of rainbow effect. and allows clear view yet still protected.
3- I thought of doing this too with MIME feather glass under the KRAKKEN case , and face piece, thin enough to fit under( I emailed Iloome, they said .40mm tempered glass will NOT fit under the face. the flex is .15mm, and will undoubtedly offer improved functionality vs the plastic protector built into the cyclops and Krakken face plates. The removal will void the warranty of that part, but, if you have a spare..then....
I dropped my Note 3 with Krakken by accident onto the street from my waist , and it bounced once, and upon inspection..NOT 1 single speck of a scratch..Confidence inspired..Bulky? somewhat..but its a tank !! Did I mention I also find it easy to use, Kickstand on the back, flaps for ports are sturdy..not flimsy. and Hummer like..TOUGH and attractive. protecting my black NOTE 3..The only part Not to my liking, is the smallish and finicky holster. I'm working on a holster hybrid...
Is the screen protector easily removable from the front bracket?
clankfu said:
Is the screen protector easily removable from the front bracket?
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I would think so. I took it out of my otterbox on a previous phone since it was scratched bad and just used a screen protector.
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Is the screen protector easily removable from the front bracket?
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I dont know cause I still using it. But the screen protector is glued onto the front part. assume able its easy to take it off.
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Is the screen protector easily removable from the front bracket?
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I read a comment on Amazon saying that it's pretty easy to take off. I just ordered mine from Newegg and will be taking mine off because I have a glass screen protector. By the way Newegg has some pretty good prices especially for the Kraken series. Only $23 shipped for the Kraken but I was worried that the extra plastic at the top would cause my glass screen protector to crack. And if you have a 20% code it makes the deal even sweeter. $18 shipped for the Cyclops makes it a good deal
I wish I got a beefier case than my Spigen Neo and Bounce. Never dropped the phone from a great distance and I noticed a small crack in the trim right above the S-Pen (may be a weak spot in all these cases). I had a Trident Aegis on my Note 2 and my phone was damage free.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875946176
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875946171
those are great prices, thanks for the link. I'll probably get the kraken case for those times more protection is needed (I'm offroad often). otherwise I'll continue to use the aegis since I really like it.
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I read a comment on Amazon saying that it's pretty easy to take off. I just ordered mine from Newegg and will be taking mine off because I have a glass screen protector. By the way Newegg has some pretty good prices especially for the Kraken series. Only $23 shipped for the Kraken but I was worried that the extra plastic at the top would cause my glass screen protector to crack. And if you have a 20% code it makes the deal even sweeter. $18 shipped for the Cyclops makes it a good deal
I wish I got a beefier case than my Spigen Neo and Bounce. Never dropped the phone from a great distance and I noticed a small crack in the trim right above the S-Pen (may be a weak spot in all these cases). I had a Trident Aegis on my Note 2 and my phone was damage free.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875946176
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875946171
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I ended up ordering the Trident Aegis because I didn't want to fuss with the screen protector on the Cyclops.
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I ended up ordering the Trident Aegis because I didn't want to fuss with the screen protector on the Cyclops.
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I loved the Aegis on the Note 2 but the one for the Note 3 was redesigned more towards the 2 piece otterbox commuter style. A online review said that the rubber was a dust/lint magnet. Only reason why I passed it for the cyclops.
cdmoore74 said:
I loved the Aegis on the Note 2 but the one for the Note 3 was redesigned more towards the 2 piece otterbox commuter style. A online review said that the rubber was a dust/lint magnet. Only reason why I passed it for the cyclops.
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Yea, I read about that. I didn't want to mess with the Cyclops because I wasn't planning to use another screen protector with it so I was wondering if there would be any gaps if I removed the one that was built-in. I'm guessing not but decided to play it safe by ordering the Aegis.
cdmoore74 said:
I loved the Aegis on the Note 2 but the one for the Note 3 was redesigned more towards the 2 piece otterbox commuter style. A online review said that the rubber was a dust/lint magnet. Only reason why I passed it for the cyclops.
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The Aegis for the Note 2 was excellent. It was slim and stylish with great drop protection. I wish they stayed with the 1 piece designe
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mexiking713 said:
The Aegis for the Note 2 was excellent. It was slim and stylish with great drop protection. I wish they stayed with the 1 piece design
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imo this new design is great. still slim and light and definitely not a lint magnet. I ordered a Kraken (green like my aegis) for the times I need a little more dust/sand/water protection, otherwise the aegis will be on it all the time
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So I wanted to start out this review by saying, that when I originally bought my Evo 3D, I had purchased an Otterbox case which they sell at Sprint for it as well. I am a bit neurotic when it comes to my phones and always have to have them protected. I had the Otterbox on till the day I received my Seidio Active case from the great people of Seidio to try out. To be honest, I was actually going to use the Seidio case for a week and then go back to the Otterbox, but actually I just got back from Sprint, I just returned the Otterbox.
I have to say that in my opinion this Seidio case has the Otterbox beat hands down. The grooves that the Active case has for your fingers and the material they use for the silicone underlay just feel better. I compared the Otterbox to the Active case and when it comes to size, the Otterbox in my views is bigger and bulkier, but it seems that the Seidio case more protection. The silicone on the Otterbox feels like its half the amount used on the Active case, it’s a flimsier feel then Seidio’s. Now you would think because the Seidio case is smaller, it would give you less protection, but I feel that my phone is much more protected.
Another benefit with the size of the Seidio Active case, is that it feels much better in the pocket, however with both phones there is a bit of resistance when taking it from the pocket due to the silicone, but it happens with all silicone based cases. The only real downside I have seen with the Active case when using it for the past couple of days is that the silicone attracts lent from your pocket, but can easily removed with a wipe of a cloth.
The main thing that I am happy about, and have read in other reviews of the case is the protection the case provides to the camera. I had recently bought a TPU case from online and returned it immediately after seeing that the case lined perfectly with the camera casing, leaving it open to scratches and marks.
Another big thing that is a benefit with this case, compared to the Otterbox, is that all the cut outs for the power button and charging ports line up perfectly. I noticed that on the headphone jack on my Otterbox it was cut out incorrectly leaving me to have to jam the headphone jack into place. Not with the Active case, everything lines up perfectly. The silicone is cut to an exact precision. I know that the ports don’t have a cover like the Otterbox, but I actually prefer this, its an easy access and most of the time, I am prepared for those covers to break off in time, giving the phone a cheap look.
I know that some are disappointed that the case doesn’t come with a built in screen protector like the Otterbox but not I. I love that it doesn’t, I feel that the built in protectors have a more rubbery feel to them then other protectors. I would personally recommend the Screen Guards from Seidio; they are smooth like glass and fit to a tee.
In an overall judgment I give the phone a 10/10. There is not one thing I would change about this case, I love it more then anything. It looks great and feels even better. I would highly recommend this case to anyone who is in the market for a new case. Not only are you buying a great case, you are buying it from a great company that is willing to go that extra mile and help you out when it is needed, whether it is a return or replacement, and this type of customer service just gives me that little extra push to buy Seidio then any other company.
Looks just like the Innocase Rugged( minus the inner 2-piece hard shell) that I used on my Evo 4G before going to the Ballistic HC. How much is this case and who all sells it? Hope to be getting my 3D in the next couple weeks and may just get this case to go on it. My Innocase Rugged held up great, just replaced it with the Ballistic HC based on looks....
Still torn though honestly, I like the fact that the Otterbox covers the camera area better
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Matty Mo said:
So I wanted to start out this review by saying, that when I originally bought my Evo 3D, I had purchased an Otterbox case which they sell at Sprint for it as well. I am a bit neurotic when it comes to my phones and always have to have them protected. I had the Otterbox on till the day I received my Seidio Active case from the great people of Seidio to try out. To be honest, I was actually going to use the Seidio case for a week and then go back to the Otterbox, but actually I just got back from Sprint, I just returned the Otterbox.
I have to say that in my opinion this Seidio case has the Otterbox beat hands down. The grooves that the Active case has for your fingers and the material they use for the silicone underlay just feel better. I compared the Otterbox to the Active case and when it comes to size, the Otterbox in my views is bigger and bulkier, but it seems that the Seidio case more protection. The silicone on the Otterbox feels like its half the amount used on the Active case, it’s a flimsier feel then Seidio’s. Now you would think because the Seidio case is smaller, it would give you less protection, but I feel that my phone is much more protected.
Another benefit with the size of the Seidio Active case, is that it feels much better in the pocket, however with both phones there is a bit of resistance when taking it from the pocket due to the silicone, but it happens with all silicone based cases. The only real downside I have seen with the Active case when using it for the past couple of days is that the silicone attracts lent from your pocket, but can easily removed with a wipe of a cloth.
The main thing that I am happy about, and have read in other reviews of the case is the protection the case provides to the camera. I had recently bought a TPU case from online and returned it immediately after seeing that the case lined perfectly with the camera casing, leaving it open to scratches and marks.
Another big thing that is a benefit with this case, compared to the Otterbox, is that all the cut outs for the power button and charging ports line up perfectly. I noticed that on the headphone jack on my Otterbox it was cut out incorrectly leaving me to have to jam the headphone jack into place. Not with the Active case, everything lines up perfectly. The silicone is cut to an exact precision. I know that the ports don’t have a cover like the Otterbox, but I actually prefer this, its an easy access and most of the time, I am prepared for those covers to break off in time, giving the phone a cheap look.
I know that some are disappointed that the case doesn’t come with a built in screen protector like the Otterbox but not I. I love that it doesn’t, I feel that the built in protectors have a more rubbery feel to them then other protectors. I would personally recommend the Screen Guards from Seidio; they are smooth like glass and fit to a tee.
In an overall judgment I give the phone a 10/10. There is not one thing I would change about this case, I love it more then anything. It looks great and feels even better. I would highly recommend this case to anyone who is in the market for a new case. Not only are you buying a great case, you are buying it from a great company that is willing to go that extra mile and help you out when it is needed, whether it is a return or replacement, and this type of customer service just gives me that little extra push to buy Seidio then any other company.
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Looks nice man love the otter box defender keeps the ports covered . I was thinking about the convert combo looks cool tho heard bad things about the rebrand from breast buy folks said it was cheap feel and broke at times for folks camera flap was kinda gay folks were sayin it had a bad feel .
If u test the convert combo out let me know to me the otter box defender looks way and feels better then what breast buy has out sexy and smooth.
When trident and ballistic come out with the kraken and aegis from trident will be sweet and the tank from ballistic will be sweet .
Yeah, i like the port covers but on the otterbox case i had for less then a week, the port covers already started to rip before returning it which is a downside... thats why i like having no port covers, its in preparation of when it does fall off!
and just so you know, this is the Active Case, made by Seidio.
Agree 100% with OP. Returned Otterbox Defender (too bulky, hard to type) returned Otterbox Commuter (felt thin, cheap, low quality, rubber not tight)
Bought Seido rebranded as Platinum from Bestbuy same as OP (except mine is black rubber with white back.) Rubber is almost TWICE as thick as Otterbox, way tighter on phone and just feels much much better. Better grip, better weight (and +1 on appearance)
it was $37.88 at bestbuy, same price as my Otterbox commuter refund.
Totally satisfied, would recommend 100%, would buy this PT/Seido again tomorrow if I had to.
Edit...and no power slot cover which is a +1 since it eliminates the extra step pain in the a.. and seemed unnecessary anyway. Can of aerosol air blast removes and dust or lint from that port in 2 seconds
...nice upgrade from hero
I'm a Seidio fan.
The only problem I ever saw personally with the active case was the corner pieces breaking easily. I had a couple of them and experienced the same problem. Otherwise...nice case.
Has anyone tried this case? What are your opinions on it. The only thing I feel is lacking is a kickstand to angle your tablet towards you, like the journal/portfolio type cases do.anyone haves solution for this? Or know of a case similar to the aegis that will do what I'm describing?
http://www.goodandevo.net/2011/09/review-trident-aegis-case-for-the-htc-evo-view-4g.html
I've. Read that review. Its one thing to read a review written after one day's use and another to hear the opinion of someone who's been using it for a while.
But I'm still looking for a similar kind of case with a kick stand.
I have one and I really like it. I love the detachable stylus holder. I can remove it when I want to game or otherwise use the tablet in landscape mode. It does offer good protection.
How much bulk does it add? Does it collect a lot of dust?
I ordered one and I should be getting it today or tomorrow. I'll update this thread with a quick opinion soon.
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I posted a long reply with a link to a picture I took of the case and when I posted, told me I can't post links yet and nuked my whole reply..
(Ok, had some food and time to retype my post)
I've been using one for about a month now, I tried a few of the protective "hard use" cases out there hunting for the most protection I could find for my View but had no luck till I found the Aegis.
Overall its been great, I'm ultimately waiting for the Defender from Otterbox to come out as I need the most protection I can get for my device but this will do nicely till then for the most part.
They did a good job of of making the case fit the Evo View tightly, making for a pretty svelte case for the amount of protection it gives.
One small thing about the fit, the bottom lip of the silicon part catches on things sometimes and has developed a tiny bit of sag because of it but it's nothing major. I can't post links yet but if you look at the pic I posted at umf dot net/View/View_Aegis.jpg you can see the slight sag in the rubber part along the bottom edge of the screen (hope the pictures not too blurry)
As far as smudges, its held up pretty well on the rubber parts, some smudging but most of it "rubs" out with my finger if I really wanted to clean it. The hard plastic parts of course look pretty much new but then again I put the device
inside a small Maxpedition pouch before throwing into my pack so I don't exactly "abuse" the case.
So all in all, while its not Defender or Ballistic HC level of protection, for the minimal bulk it adds it's still a very sturdy case and works great for "around town" I still plan to purchase a Defender case for "in the field" type activities (hopefully Pelican or Otterbox will come up with a water/crush proof case to fit 7" tablets into for more "extreme" activities) but I am very satisfied with the Aegis as well and will continue to use it whenever I don't need that ultra level of protection (or bulk) that the Defender will provide.
Hope this helps!
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(Ok, had some food and time to retype my post)
I've been using one for about a month now, I tried a few of the protective "hard use" cases out there hunting for the most protection I could find for my View but had no luck till I found the Aegis.
Overall its been great, I'm ultimately waiting for the Defender from Otterbox to come out as I need the most protection I can get for my device but this will do nicely till then for the most part.
They did a good job of of making the case fit the Evo View tightly, making for a pretty svelte case for the amount of protection it gives.
One small thing about the fit, the bottom lip of the silicon part catches on things sometimes and has developed a tiny bit of sag because of it but it's nothing major. I can't post links yet but if you look at the pic I posted at umf dot net/View/View_Aegis.jpg you can see the slight sag in the rubber part along the bottom edge of the screen (hope the pictures not too blurry)
As far as smudges, its held up pretty well on the rubber parts, some smudging but most of it "rubs" out with my finger if I really wanted to clean it. The hard plastic parts of course look pretty much new but then again I put the device
inside a small Maxpedition pouch before throwing into my pack so I don't exactly "abuse" the case.
So all in all, while its not Defender or Ballistic HC level of protection, for the minimal bulk it adds it's still a very sturdy case and works great for "around town" I still plan to purchase a Defender case for "in the field" type activities (hopefully Pelican or Otterbox will come up with a water/crush proof case to fit 7" tablets into for more "extreme" activities) but I am very satisfied with the Aegis as well and will continue to use it whenever I don't need that ultra level of protection (or bulk) that the Defender will provide.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks a lot! I acutally ordered mine a few days ago, and I expect it to come tomorrow. I'm replacing this leather folio case for the Aegis. One thing I will really miss is the flap that covers the screen as well as the ability to have the tablet angled up like a stand. Its very convenient when I'm reading at a desk or watching a movie.
Yea I guess that's the main reason I still kinda baby the View while in the Aegis case, the screen feels vulnerable. A hard plastic cover that snapped on the front that also somehow snapped on the back and provided a kickstand would pretty much cover all the bases.
I just ordered one, should be here tomorrow. Got tired of waiting for Otterbox to get their **** together. Would love to see Ballistic make a case for it, but they probably wouldn't see a return on the investment of case design and manufacture for this tablet.
Got it!! It's a little fiddley around the volume and power buttons, but once you get that worked out, it's not a bad case!
yea I posted on both Otter and Ballistics Fb pages and at first both said no, was happy to see Otter decide to make a defender but yea, a Ballistic HC style case is what I would really like so I can just toss it in my pack without a second thought.
I have a Trident case and it is OK...not as heavy duty as a Kraken case or even a Cyclops but my 5 year old stood on it and has tossed it around a bit on the carpet and it has been fine. Was I upset? Yes! The case is more for protecting against scratches and light bumps....not for a little rockstar in the making!
I own the aegis case and it's nice. Keeps my device safe and i paid $25 for it from Amazon. Looking forward to a defender series but in no hurry now
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I was hoping for a Cyclops series Trident case but since Aegis is all they offer I grabbed it from amazon for $25 and I'm pretty happy with it.
It was a bit of a pain to get the hard plastic shell over the silicone case (I entered hboot several times) but since I've had it on, I really like it. I just wish they didn't leave that bit of an exposed area if you don't use the stylus mount.
I was between the army green, red or cyan blue, and went with the cyan blue. I like the contrast, and it looks great.
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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.
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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!
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
The Ballistic SG Gel case is a very tuff case. I definitely hold it with confidence in my hand. It does add to the size of the phone. All the cut outs for the mics, camera and pen and micro usb plug are just right. Easily accessible no trying to cram your finger in to pull out the pen or having to use a Drumal to adjust the holes. I really like the large cut out for the camera, (some cases with small cut outs can make nasty flash effects and cause pour pics.) I also included a pic of my old Ballistic HC case for my Iphone 4 in there to compare size. I also had a tank case from case mate but it is exactly the same as the Ballistic so I did not bother pulling the iphone out to take pics. I am interested in a screen protector but not sure if the one I like will work. I like the Moishi one and plan to go to the ATT store to see if it will fit under it. I know some of the thinner screen guards should with no issue. I will update later about that. The bumpers on the corners give it the most bulk but are minimal. You can easily lay it face down with no issues. Great shock absorption. I also order a Seidio Active case with kick stand that will be in Monday and plan to do a review of it. One of these will be my permanent case. Let me know if you have any questions. Also I am not a skinny jeans or pants kind of guy but this is extremly pocketable. I have no issues putting it in or taking it out.
Any chance you purchased the White Impact Triple Combo or the BoxWave Resolute? If so, how did these compare the Ballistic Galaxy Note Case?
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Any chance you purchased the White Impact Triple Combo or the BoxWave Resolute? If so, how did these compare the Ballistic Galaxy Note Case?
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I have not bought those. They look identical though exexpt for the cut out for the camera and the little B printed on each mumper corner. I wonder if they are made as well myself. I have tried the Zenus Capsule and sent it back the day I got it. Terible case with no protection. I thought it was going to scratch my phone just putting it on. It would not let me reply to you earlier today until I had at least 8 post. I will be receiving the Seidio active with Kickstand Monday and one of these two cases will be kept while the other is returned.
Almost forgot. Enter Spring12 at checkout and you can get 20 % off of this case. I ordered it Tuesday the day of release and received to day so pretty fast shipping for there cheapest fair which was USPS. Also if someone wants the Seidio you can get 10 % off at their site with TW10.
Moshi Ivisor AG for Galaxy note
Went to the AT&T store today and tried on the Moshi screen protector that is reaplyable and has no bubbles what so ever and confirmed it does fit under the Ballistic SG Gell case here. Unfortunatley I picked up a white one by mistake so will post picks of the black one when I swap it out later today. I hope and it should I believe work with the Seidio Active with kickstand coming Monday. The screen guard is great it has an anti glare coating and does not atract smudges from fingers like the screen does. I love it most because you can put it on and take it off as many times as you want.
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The IMPACT TRIPLE and Boxwave are one and the same. I have the boxwave and the ballistic. The ballistic is seems tighter the way it hugs the phone but I prefer the boxwave because there is more protection around the camera lens than the ballistic.
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The IMPACT TRIPLE and Boxwave are one and the same. I have the boxwave and the ballistic. The ballistic is seems tighter the way it hugs the phone but I prefer the boxwave because there is more protection around the camera lens than the ballistic.
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I did notice the box wave looked to be more closed in around the lens and flash. Most companies have chosen to widen those holes to allow more light into the lens and to not mess with the flash. I could notice a big difference on my old Iphone 4 photos that had really tight coverage around the lens and flash with the case compared to the latest one I got for it from the same case maker that enlarged the holes because of those issues. I have to say after receiving the Seidio active with kickstand today, I will be sending it back because of how much more protection the ballistic offers. I love the idea of a kickstand, just doesn’t offer enough protection to me. Those extra bumpers on the corners of the Ballistic and Boxwave make a big difference when dropped.
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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Cobris said:
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.
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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.
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.
Click thanks if I helped you.
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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.