Note 3 otterbox defender camo knock off - Galaxy Note 3 Accessories

I bought this at a kiosk yesterday for $20. Overall id rate it an 8.5 out of 10. The screen protector sucks and its s bit hard to take off. Besides that it actually fits really good. I had it on for a day took it off to check phone for scratches and there were none. The buttons all feel good and ports line up nice. The holster is a little different but also feels good. Sorry for bad pics i took them with an s2. I popped the screen protector out and am really enjoying it now
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Anyone sporting a naked Note 2?

Was just curious to know, is anyone out there rocking their Note 2 in its birthday suit? If so, any scratches yet? I myself have had a screen protector on since day 1 of owning mine whereas my friends that also have it are all naked. Just curious to know if anyone has any serious scratches of their own.
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Naked.
I keep mine from things that have a high mohs rating and I stay scratch free.
Naked white with no problems. I think it's the best way to experience the phone.
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Naked... no need when your careful
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Naked... no need when your careful
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I agree 100%
Another area of concern was the use of the S Pen on the screen. If that would over the course of its life span leave any surface scratches as well.
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I have had a screen protector from day one but I went weeks without a case. Just put the Samsung protective cover on and it is surprisingly thin and light.
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I had mine naked for a few months and did see a few tiny scratches appear so covered up. First with a Copter screen protector which sucked!! It made the screen look like ****e. Small text was impossible to read and the S-Pen marked it. I later opted for a very cheap harder plastic no-name protector which is excellent. I have plans to buy a 10 pack and change every other month or so.
The way I see it you preserve the second-hand value if the screen is scratch free. If in two years time you want to sell it for a good price you just need to invest in a new flip-cover remove the screen protector and it's almost like new.
100% all natural.No screen protector. No case. I like the feel and look without bulky protection. I allow the Gorilla Glass 2 to do its thing.
Afterall, its a phone; its going to get used, scratched and dinged. I want to enjoy the complete phone experience in the meanwhile.
Have you seen those cars that had the bra on the front? People removed them only to find out that their paint was now two-toned, and dirt and debris had etched the paint along the edge of the bra, not to mention having a red sports car with a black mask on.
I was naked on every smart phone I've had up until the Note 2. I've always gotten scratches on every other phone no matter how careful I was.
I also have a small hard case on it. I would love to run naked on that too but the smooth back is just begging to slip out of my hand. Plus the case makes it feel more solid and reduces the creeks and growns coming from the crappy plastic Samsung insists on using.
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Another area of concern was the use of the S Pen on the screen. If that would over the course of its life span leave any surface scratches as well.
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I would be concerned if a plastic pen scratched glass.
In other words, it won't.
The glass with the oleophobic coating is at least 9 mohs.
Without the coating, its still 6.5-ish.
Plastic is around 3 or 4.
No screen protector here, I adsolutely hate screen protectors. I think they ruin the clarity of the screen. But I do have one of those folio style cases so the screen still gets covered when its not in use.
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I've been using the Seidio active case and like it, no screen protector. Just ordered a flygrip and will probably rock it naked with that.
Like others have said I won't use a screen protector as I trust the screen plus hate the feel and affect on clarity.
I'm using a cheap tpu case partly for peace of mind of a little protection and partly because it has a built in kickstand that isn't very intrusive and has been pretty handy to have.
I have mine naked, but the first few days of owning it the phone fell upside down on the wooden floor so now I have 2-3 large scratches on the screen from grains of sand
Same set up I run on every phone I've owned:
Verizon slim hard kickstand case, no belt clip
Cheap eBay matte screen protector
I keep my phone in my pocket so I need a slim case. Every since the T-Bolt, a kickstand is a must for me. I absolutely hate clear screen protectors since it always feels like I'm dragging my finger across the screen rather than sliding it. I ended up buying the $12 pack at Big Red since my phone arrived before my China protectors. The cheap matte ones look great, don't smudge, and make the screen silky smooth.
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Screen protector I got from Verizon and an all white Androidified case from Cruzerlite. My hands are a little dry so carrying the phone naked (the phone) is slippery in my hands. The case gives me a nice grip to hold on to the phone.
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Oops, sorry for the sideways photo.
My typical progression is: get a new phone. Think "I need to protect this thing" and get a case. Rock case for a week or 2 and then hate the extra bulk. Take off case and love the natural feel of the phone.
I followed suit with this phone. Had the flip case ordered before the phone was out. Got the phone and immediately popped the case on. Rocked it for 2 weeks and took it off.
However, I have actually put the case back on because I found usefulness besides the protection. With the phone's size, the case flap provides more area to maneuver it. It also prevents accidental home button presses when the phone is in my pocket.
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I've been using mine Naked for about 2Weeks. No scratches yet. I also hate Screen Protectors. A TPU case would do
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Otterbox defender

Hello everyone,
I would just like to know who bought one of these, do you like it, and could you post a pic of your phone inside it. Deciding if I want one or not and would love some feed back.
Thank you in advance!
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Haven't bought one yet but went to the mall to try it out its bulky but a nice bukllk IMO the clips doubles as a kickstand I love it just have to convince my wife to let me buy it lol
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I paid $60 for mine from Best Buy it's really nice and really protect the phone the only problem I have is that there's a hole in the screen protector with the home button is and when I'm at work the flour (pizza shop) and food gets inside the screen protector through the home button hole.
I love it but I'm sad about that... I will probably put a little piece of my old screen protector over the hole... (jerry rig) lol
Also people complain that the screen protector isn't flush with the screen. I notice this but it doesn't bother me nor does it make the phone harder to use. For me.....
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I paid $60 for mine from Best Buy it's really nice and really protect the phone the only problem I have is that there's a hole in the screen protector with the home button is and when I'm at work the flour (pizza shop) and food gets inside the screen protector through the home button hole.
I love it but I'm sad about that... I will probably put a little piece of my old screen protector over the hole... (jerry rig) lol
Also people complain that the screen protector isn't flush with the screen. I notice this but it doesn't bother me nor does it make the phone harder to use. For me.....
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I work at Domonos pizza this could cause I problem for me and has on this pos sedio case let me known how the patch screen protector works bro
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I run a pizza place! Haha hah this is like a pizzeria thread haha
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Pizza power! Lol the job is slowly killing me.. Coming up on year 5 at my pizzeria.
But yeah I will definitely let you know how it works out. I thought about just using clear tape but I didn't want any sticky residue on my $60 case.
I guess I'm kind of bummed out that I have to "mod" this case but the "mod" isreally cheap if not almost free and I'm not sure if there any better cases out there although I have not done much research
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I'm just worried that it will turn it into a serious brick. It seemed like it weighed a couple pounds haha
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I'm just worried that it will turn it into a serious brick. It seemed like it weighed a couple pounds haha
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Honestly you're right it almost feels like double the weight (ok not double but it's noticable) . When I'm off work for a long period of time I usually take my phone out of the Otterbox case and wow a lot lighter...
But for me the case (protection) is still worth it...
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Pizza thread ftw!!! I actually don't mind the bulk makes me think I can throw this phone around worry free and I'm never home lol always maken dem piZazaz. I have a two year old son as well so its a win win for me
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I have had it on since Day 1 and it is by far one of the best cases for protection out there.
BUT:
1) BULKY and stick rubber exterior makes it gather dust/dirt and hard to slide in pockets
2) DUST gets under the integrated screen protector constantly.
3) HEAVY ..... phone feels like a feather when you take it out .
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I have had it on since Day 1 and it is by far one of the best cases for protection out there.
BUT:
1) BULKY and stick rubber exterior makes it gather dust/dirt and hard to slide in pockets
2) DUST gets under the integrated screen protector constantly.
3) HEAVY ..... phone feels like a feather when you take it out .
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This phone is already hard to use one handed, does this make it even more difficult to use one hand?
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This phone is already hard to use one handed, does this make it even more difficult to use one hand?
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It does and doesn't at the same time.
The added grip because of the rubber outer shell helps it feel secure and not slip out.
The increase in thickness and shape makes it feel more natural in my hand as opposed to like a thin slippery blade. I dont have ogre sized hands , so it helps it feel better.
It does bug me a little the way the raised rim sticks up however when im swiping or doing a screenshot.
using a small piece of a regular screen protector over the home button cut out keeps the flour and pizza shrapnel out from under my screen protector. But, it's aesthetically noticable and makes the home button a little "harder" to press. But I'm gonna keep it on so I won't have to clean out my case every day.
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Best buy price matched amazon. I got it for 34.90 haha awesome!
Probably gonna rip out this built in screen protector though. I already have a great zagg one on here
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I have one, but like everyone else I get dust under the built in protector. I removed it once and put on an invisisheild by zagg. It seemed to work nice untill I realized the spen was leaving marks in it. I backed a new protector on kickstarter by Sir Lancelot's Armor called the holy grail. Hopefully it will fit in this case.
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I've got the Commuter since yesterday and it's nice. I don't know how you guys can handle the defender. Too much. The Commuter has all the protection it needs.
To prove that, I had a rinky-dink plastic case on that didn't cover the top and bottom. Straight launched my phone from about 5 feet with it at a gas station. It made some nasty noises and bounced all around.
Not a scratch
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I known that ballistic has a similar case but with no holes waiting for it to show up in stores to see if I want that one instead
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I've got the Commuter since yesterday and it's nice. I don't know how you guys can handle the defender. Too much. The Commuter has all the protection it needs.
To prove that, I had a rinky-dink plastic case on that didn't cover the top and bottom. Straight launched my phone from about 5 feet with it at a gas station. It made some nasty noises and bounced all around.
Not a scratch
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+1 on the commuter couldn't stand the defender! Fantastic protection with minimal bulk. Even compared to a ballistic case its sleeker and lighter....
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I gotta say, loving the defender. It's big but gives the phone a more solid feel for me. I'm not scared that I'll drop it taking it out of my pocket now because it has grip. And even if it does fall it will probably be fine haha
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Got the Defender a week ago and I don't find it to feel particularly big or heavy. I had a Rezound with an extended battery before and it's no thicker or heavier than it was. I don't find the dust under the screen protector bothersome because it's totally unnoticeable in most circumstances, and I don't notice the screen protector not sitting flush unless I'm looking for it.
Love the feel of it, much more than the older Defenders. It has the rubberized feel with less of the gripping everything and dust collecting of the old ones. It still does to an extent, but not as much, and it feels more solid and not as soft as the older ones.
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Slim Armor

Hey I ordered a red slim armor for my note 3 price is good I don't mind bulk looks amazing order comes in tomorrow my question is how dose this case feel in hand for those that have it dose it have good grip or is it slippery and dose the glossy plastic scratch ? I don't mind finger prints as they can wipe off but I don't like scratches
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Hey I ordered a red slim armor for my note 3 price is good I don't mind bulk looks amazing order comes in tomorrow my question is how dose this case feel in hand for those that have it dose it have good grip or is it slippery and dose the glossy plastic scratch ? I don't mind finger prints as they can wipe off but I don't like scratches
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I have the blue one which is not glossy. Its not slippery at all. Its my favorite case so far. I also have the hybrid. It feels good in the hand and doesn't really add much bulk. No scratches yet.
I have the blue slim armor. Like it is causing issues with my power button. The power button is not working correctly with the case installed. Anyone else?
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I have the blue slim armor. Like it is causing issues with my power button. The power button is not working correctly with the case installed. Anyone else?
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I have that case. No issues with the buttons. Are you sure its fitted correctly?
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I have the blue slim armor. Like it is causing issues with my power button. The power button is not working correctly with the case installed. Anyone else?
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Make sure the buttons are inserted properly into outer shell if you removed it. Try reinserting.
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I took the case off and installed it as two separate pieces. Button is now working. Thanks! The first couple times I installed it I did it as one piece and the button was not inserting right. Thanks for the help!
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Just got mine today, love it. It is slippery though, I have the slate but I feel like the phone can survive a drop now.
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one thing i jist noticed with this case is that it doesnt fit on the desktop charger.
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I just received my case yesterday and the case feels protected and sturdy.
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Just cleaned up my slim armor case with windex found after cleaning it has a much better grip and doesn't fingerprint much at all. Also buffed out most of the what I thought was scratches. From the last 2 weeks. Cleaned off the screen and pen as well pen stopped leaving marks I has to wipe off.
My soul black slim armor case arrived today. For the past 2 weeks I've been using a neo hybrid satin silver, but I decided to buy this case. Just in case either of them break, I have a good backup. The only complaint I have is that the back is super glossy and attracts alot of finger prints.But it's ok
Got the metal slate. Compared to the neo hybrid, this case feels better on my hand. Fits like a glove and doesn't add that much bulk.
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Well I have the amzer belt clip case for my N3...I got it from fommy and I just love this case...its very nice and sturdy one...so i like this case...
Slippery?
I just got my Slim Armor in white today. Nice quality and seems like it will protect the phone. BUT, it seems slippery. Has anyone had any problems with actually dropping this phone because it has slipped out of their hand? I used the Cruiserlite on my Note 2 and it was very grippy with textured sides where you held it.
The case is pretty slippery I wish it had grips on the side or on the back or something
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Just got mine today. It does feel a bit slippery though. I really like the case. I ordered the metal slate as I heard that one wasn't glossy like the black one. Anybody know which other colors aren't glossy?
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flipq88 said:
Just got mine today. It does feel a bit slippery though. I really like the case. I ordered the metal slate as I heard that one wasn't glossy like the black one. Anybody know which other colors aren't glossy?
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I also got my Slim Armor in white today as well =) Also got the Black UAG case in today as well. I couldn't make up my mind between the two, so I just ordered both! lol But from what I've read, the slate blue is the only non-glossy slim armor case for our phones.
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I also got my Slim Armor in white today as well =) Also got the Black UAG case in today as well. I couldn't make up my mind between the two, so I just ordered both! lol But from what I've read, the slate blue is the only non-glossy slim armor case for our phones.
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I also have the black uag, I've had nothing but Uag on my S3, S4, and Note 3 so I wanted to try something different. Kind of digging the slim armor.
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UCSB said:
I just got my Slim Armor in white today. Nice quality and seems like it will protect the phone. BUT, it seems slippery. Has anyone had any problems with actually dropping this phone because it has slipped out of their hand? I used the Cruiserlite on my Note 2 and it was very grippy with textured sides where you held it.
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What color is your GN3? Would you post some pics of your phone in this case?
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I do love this case, great protection with a moderate price. However, a little disappointed that the back gets scratched so easily. I have had the metal slate for 10 days, and there are scratches everywhere

Seidio OBEX Note 3 Case - Now Shipping!!

Just a heads up that the Seidio OBEX cases will supposedly be available before the end of March.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSWSSGT3-BR
For 80 bucks I'm expecting a lot.
A WHOLE LOT.
On my list!!
The Note 3 does everything I could ask for, but Sammi dropped the ball by not making it at the least, water resistant. The S4 Active showed that they could have, and the new S5 is rumored to come standard with IP67 (3' for 30 minutes)
I won't likely upgrade to the Note 4 - I can't see it having anything that spectacular over the 3, so a good protective case that adds true water/dust protection would be perfect.
My only concern with the OBEX is the clear screen protection material they choose to use - most plastic screen protectors are poor at best, and get progressively worse over a very short period of time . . .
Cheers'
Dan
Never used an Obex case but a big fan of Seido. How does the obex cases compare to the Otter box defender as far as bulk? I know the obex is an all weather case.
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gottria said:
Never used an Obex case but a big fan of Seido. How does the obex cases compare to the Otter box defender as far as bulk? I know the obex is an all weather case.
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I had both for my S3. I'd say they both add a considerable amount of bulk but it looks as if Seidio cut back a little for the Note's model based on the pictures, but of course I could be wrong. I think Seidio was a little more bulkier than the Otterbox, though. I feel its justified due to the simple fact that the Otterbox merely covers ports while Seidio has to ensure they're weather proof as well. In any case, I'm constantly refreshing the Seidio page daily waiting for the release. Must be getting close because they added 6 more pictures about 2 days ago.
I will say with the Seidio case I had more complaints about people being able to hear me clearly on the phone and it muffled the sound a bit on the ear piece, too so I resorted to bluetooth for calls. It seems that the longer my S3 was in the Seidio case, the farther away if got from the screen (mere milometers, I'm sure) but it did effect the responsiveness of the touchscreen. When you first put it in it was pretty responsive but still not as good as a stock screen. I'd love for them to release a model similar to the nude Lifeproof case for the S3... which I saw today they are now selling at Walmart.
one of the ugliest, if not the ugliest $80 case ive ever seen.
I actually really like the look of this case. A little pricey, but it has my interest.
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Fendulon said:
I actually really like the look of this case. A little pricey, but it has my interest.
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I wouldn't say it's ugly, just horribly priced.
The OBEX for the iPhone 5 was terrible (audio and earpiece issues and the flimsy port covers was a total letdown). I'd stay away from the OBEX line and hope Otterbox creates one for the Note 3.
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I wouldn't say it's ugly, just horribly priced.
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I can agree with that. I might pay 60$.
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I really want this case since I work in a milk factory and routinely get my uniforms wet. I'd really like a white color option though as the black isn't my preference for my white note.
MJC
Spoke with Seidio today. Their exact words... "I believe it's coming out next week possibly." Hope so.
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I'm pretty sure I'm getting that!!!
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The Obex Cases are now available and shipping, I just ordered mine.
If the cheap Chinese cases can have gorilla glass, why not this case? Seriously the plastic screen cover with 4H rating will get scratched to bits, for $80 I expected better materials.....
Definitely want one but the price is an absolute killer.
Is there any chance of the price going down? Maybe after it starts selling on Amazon? I would get it if it's in the $50~$60 range, but $80 is an overkill.
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If the cheap Chinese cases can have gorilla glass, why not this case? Seriously the plastic screen cover with 4H rating will get scratched to bits, for $80 I expected better materials.....
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Because it would heavily interfere with the S-Pen. And those Chinese cases have tempered glass or just glass. Corning really only deals with the Big guys where they will make the most money.
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Because it would heavily interfere with the S-Pen. And those Chinese cases have tempered glass or just glass. Corning really only deals with the Big guys where they will make the most money.
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The Chinese case had tempered glass by corning, and all touch and pen functions worked as they should, just needed to turn on high touch sensitivity.....
Even non corning tempered glass would be better than the soft plastic they are using here, 4H scratch resistant? Very poor, and for $80? No thanks!
High touch sensitivity drains battery faster. Shouldn't have to turn it on. Also, you are purchasing a waterproof case, not a crappy plastic screen protector. A whole case and holster clip if I am not mistaken.
If it lives up to its quality and name, 80 is well worth it.
Also, if you Crack a glass screen protector on a waterproof case... Guess what happens... It's no longer water proof.
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High touch sensitivity drains battery faster. Shouldn't have to turn it on. Also, you are purchasing a waterproof case, not a crappy plastic screen protector. A whole case and holster clip if I am not mistaken.
If it lives up to its quality and name, 80 is well worth it.
Also, if you Crack a glass screen protector on a waterproof case... Guess what happens... It's no longer water proof.
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Haven't noticed a significant drop in battery power with high sensitivity on, and decent glass protectors will have layers embedded within them, so it's not inconceivable that it would be able to hold its waterproofing if broken, plastic punctures easily too....
They could have used something better than 4H plastic is all I'm saying, especially at the price point they want. I wish lifeproof made a case for the note 3, I'm sure one of their designs left the screen bare but was still waterproof!

For those of you not using a case...

Have you seen any wearing, clipping, or dull of the silver/metallic side of your phone?
Yep. Kinda sucks
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Just from normal use or your dropped your phone?
Had my Note 3 for two months with heaps of usage, even dropped on concrete once (no damage done), and there's no signs of damage to the silver, and it's just as shiny as the day it came out of the box.
I'm hesitant to believe that ^
I have some blemishes on the brim of the silver bezel just from applying a screen protector with a credit card (which I'm assuming scratched it)
i dropped my phone a few time, some at 5', the silver trim is pretty soft so it had a dent and 1 small chip in it. But other that that, it is surprisingly durable. Other people look at it and are surprised that I don't have a case on it
No case at all and got my Note 3 on January 10th and I have absolutely no signs of wear on the back or on the silver sides/rim area with 5-8 hours of screen time most days
dropped mine from 3 inches out of my jacket pocket on accident. HUGE gouges on corner silver area. Luckily since its soft its able to be sanded / polished. I used 1500 grit sandpaper and went to town on it. then polished with aluminium polish to refinish it . Still some deep scratches, but much better.
what about the camera area?
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Mwinggg said:
what about the camera area?
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Mine's spotless there too, and I always lay my phone face up.
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I'm hesitant to believe that ^
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I'm definitely with you!!
So they dropped their phone on to concrete and there's 0 signs of damage or use!?!? I am NOT buying that....
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I've dropped mine a total of 5 times (3 on tiles and 2 on lino) and only have a few small nicks out of the paint. Luckily each time I dropped it, it landed screen up?. Camera lens is still scratch free aswell and I won't be case-less for much longer, slim armor on it's way.
Here's a couple of shots of the chip. I was using a macro lens to get close and one thing I noticed, there was quite a few micro scratches all around the rim. Even holding the device right up close to your face you couldn't see them but under magnification they're visible.
The OP in the linked thread has also done quite a number on his note, poor guy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50879545
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I just put a skinomi skin on it.
the difference between having a thin tpu case and nothing is staggering.
you wouldn't think it'd be much, but the phone feels and handles so much better without a case.
I dropped it one and the 'skin' picked up blemishes and there's a small crack in the tempered glass protector.
The actual screen was fine.
I threw mines out the 2nd floor Window and it survived......no really yea I don't believe what he said neither
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stanglifemike said:
I'm definitely with you!!
So they dropped their phone on to concrete and there's 0 signs of damage or use!?!? I am NOT buying that....
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When my phone hit the concrete it hit face-up, so the back cover took all the impact. No damage aside from a small mark on the back cover, which is easily replaceable anyway. Guess I'm just lucky, haha.
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Weird question to ask, but is it worth risking your new expensive phone by not giving it some basic protection like a screen protector or thin case?
I mean, I get it, the Note 3 is great naked, but there's a reason why you should wear a helmet when you ride on a motorbike.
nicholaschum said:
Weird question to ask, but is it worth risking your new expensive phone by not giving it some basic protection like a screen protector or thin case?
I mean, I get it, the Note 3 is great naked, but there's a reason why you should wear a helmet when you ride on a motorbike.
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I had my Note 2 that didn't quite make it into my pocket, and landed on the side on concrete from about 3 feet up. Cracked the screen completely. When I got my Note 3, I armored it up. First with Otterbox, then with ZeroLemon battery (worth it, IMHO, due to the increased power availability and the case for about the same price as an otterbox). I like the feel of the otterbox, but the ZeroLemon power is definitely the driving factor in what I want.
All told, I will never have an uncased smartphone again, until they can make the glass and electronics shock proof to at least 40gs. Just my opinion.
Cheers,
B.D.
No case here and still in prestine condition. I do baby my phones and make sure my pockets are clean with no key or sand. The faux leather back really helps. I understand why people use cases. I just hate using cases.
nicholaschum said:
Weird question to ask, but is it worth risking your new expensive phone by not giving it some basic protection like a screen protector or thin case?
I mean, I get it, the Note 3 is great naked, but there's a reason why you should wear a helmet when you ride on a motorbike.
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I do plan on getting a case, and I've already got a tempered glass screen protector on the way, so I don't plan to run with a naked phone forever. I just like the way it feels without a case though.
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Absolutely no drops ever, always in a car holder and always in a pocket with no keys and I have 8 pieces of Chrome missing. I'm am beyond pissed about it and for those that don't see it yet, I'm sure it will start happening to you unless I just got a defective phone
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