I'm looking for a rugged case, hopefully one that is vaguely water resistant. However, I have a couple of requirements:
It will fit even though I have a Nillkin tempered glass screen protector already fitted.
Isn't too fiddly to fit since I will putting it in and out of the case frequently.
Does anyone know of such a case?
Thanks!
Well the UAG cases provide very good protection without being a pain to fit. I have one and I pull it off just about every day to change batteries. Dead easy, takes all of five seconds.
I'm also rocking a Nillkin glass protector and the case still fits perfectly.
It's not waterproof resistant though. If you want that then you'll probably have to go with something that's a bit harder to fit.
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I picked up the realook protector, and love it. it covers the screen perfectly (really) and looks and feels like the original glass. problem is the verizon high gloss tpu case i bought for the phone last weekend causes the edges of the protector to lift up when the case is squeezed even slightly.
is anyone using the amzer case with a protector? does this work better?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00691RJ80/ref=oh_o04_s00_i01_details
tspderek said:
I picked up the realook protector, and love it. it covers the screen perfectly (really) and looks and feels like the original glass. problem is the verizon high gloss tpu case i bought for the phone last weekend causes the edges of the protector to lift up when the case is squeezed even slightly.
is anyone using the amzer case with a protector? does this work better?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00691RJ80/ref=oh_o04_s00_i01_details
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This made me lol. This is one of the only reasons I don't use a tpu case on my phones. I know the cheaper ones usually don't wrap as tightly and don't go over the bezel as much, making it so they don't touch the edges of the screen protector. I've never tried that one but from what I remember the Diztronic ones don't mess the protector up.
I read one account of a user having issues with a Surface case and a tempered glass screen protector. Anybody using that combo and is it working ok?
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I read one account of a user having issues with a Surface case and a tempered glass screen protector. Anybody using that combo and is it working ok?
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Bumping one more time because they are on sale today. Will it work ok with a TG screen protector?
http://www.shopandroid.com/seidio-surface-case-with-kickstand/4A123A15688.htm
Sorry I can't help you with your question. But that's a good price for the case just can't believe they don't do it in white. Thanks for the link
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Hope someone chimes in as well, that's a good price.
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Well don't know if this helps but my last experience with seido surface for the GS4 was pretty bad after a month use the rubberized paint on it started wearing off and Seido refused to do anything about it. I used to always get their holsters for my HTC phones and had no issues. 1st case I had an issue with they refused to do anything about it and I paid $50 direct from seido also. I would not buy another seido product. But that's just me. The price is nice though I just would not expect it to last more than a month without the finish pealing off.
I read here that it wouldn't work with a TG unless it was a really thin TG. Not sure if true or not.
I was the user that had the issue. I do not recommend it. I had the SPIGEN GLAS.tr. It pushed the screen protector down almost making a cracking sound, to which i saw air bubbles form. The bubbles went away after I put it on with a decent amount of force. This stupid case is not meant to work with a good screen protector because it hugs the phone too tight. I guess that was the purpose of their design. The biggest issue was taking it off. People without screen protectors on Amazon complain about how hard it is to take off without a screen protector. Now, with one, it's IMPOSSIBLE. I cannot explain to you enough how IMPOSSIBLE it is (NOTE: I'm a strong enough guy 180 lbs 6 feet tall athletic build. I open and lift things easily without issue when it comes to impossible soda bottles or things that get stuck in the house). I ruined my silver bezel edge with a tiny scuff due to this stupid case as I tried for 30 minutes to get it off. It just would not come off. So I was like screw it. I ended up just pulling the area where both pieces connect and yanking it to the side while digging (damaging my nail) to have them disconnect and send the bottom piece flying. Luckily, there was no damage to the case so I was able to get my money back and full refund on Amazon. However, the silver plastic top bezel had a tiny scuff, which really annoyed me because I'm OCD like that and keep my phones and other tech flawless with protective cases/screen protectors; I keep my items in NEW/MINT condition if I ever want to sell something. Also, I don't mind buying the casing to replace the bezel, which I did for my Note 2 when it fell on concrete with a case that did not protect the top or bottom (like SPIGEN Ultra-fit). However, with the Note 3, they have the Silver Plastic glued to the screen LCD portion instead of the backside like the Note 2. So that means instead of 15 bucks you have to spend $200+ to replace it. NOT WORTH IT.
This was just way too difficult. Save yourself the trouble if you really want to protect your phone and your screen. You're better off with a UAG or something similar. I use the SPIGEN Bounce and it works very well with the GLAS.tr.
@opasha Do you have the holster for the Surface case, and do you have any other cases? I'm curious how well other cases fit in both the Surface holster and Dilex holster. Can't decide if I'm gonna buy one of those holsters, or the holster for the naked phone.
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@opasha Do you have the holster for the Surface case, and do you have any other cases? I'm curious how well other cases fit in both the Surface holster and Dilex holster. Can't decide if I'm gonna buy one of those holsters, or the holster for the naked phone.
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Sorry bro, I never really use holsters. My dad does. He has a UAG case for his S3 and the DILEX and SURFACE were too small. However, the CONVERT holster fit perfect for him. I have a BOUNCE case and I'm sure the DILEX holster would work for that. I'm pretty sure for anything to fit in a SURFACE holster, you would need to have a very bare minimum case like SPIGEN ULTRA-FIT or something along those lines...if that.
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Sorry bro, I never really use holsters. My dad does. He has a UAG case for his S3 and the DILEX and SURFACE were too small. However, the CONVERT holster fit perfect for him. I have a BOUNCE case and I'm sure the DILEX holster would work for that. I'm pretty sure for anything to fit in a SURFACE holster, you would need to have a very bare minimum case like SPIGEN ULTRA-FIT or something along those lines...if that.
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That's cool, I appreciate it anyway! I thought I'd read before that the Bounce case fit in the Surface holster, but want to be sure before I make the purchase. I would imagine it will, as the Bounce and Surface cases are pretty similar in size. I'm afraid that the Dilex holster will be too big, and not hold the Bounce(or a similar sized TPU case) very tight.
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That's cool, I appreciate it anyway! I thought I'd read before that the Bounce case fit in the Surface holster, but want to be sure before I make the purchase. I would imagine it will, as the Bounce and Surface cases are pretty similar in size. I'm afraid that the Dilex holster will be too big, and not hold the Bounce(or a similar sized TPU case) very tight.
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Yeah, I feel you. The Bounce does feel very similar if not a little thinner than the Surface. It actually might fit.
Got my Surface today! I love it. It's exactly what I hoped. The only problem, which is a big one by the way, it's not compatible with my 9H Iloome. The protector started to bubble on one of the corners. It was so tight that I wasn't sure that I could get it on and it also wouldn't snap closed. If you take the battery cover off, it fits just fine. But I'm not sure that I want to use it like that. I may buy a thinner TG screen protector, like the iloome flex, but I'd hate to throw away the $25 that I spent on the 9H.
Hey there I figured this might be of some use to anybody wanting the ultimate "ruggedized" protection for their Note 3.
It is well-known that the added thickness of some tempered glass screen protectors will prevent some of the most rugged cases from being used (as is the case with Otterboxes apparently). So, should you be stuck with a cheap TPU case while having the best protection for your screen??! No!
The usual rule of thumb dictates that any case with hard plastic parts that snap together (front and back) will not work, alas if it covers too much of the phone's face. It cannot flex so it cannot clip closed. Futhermore, if it DOES close, it might put a lot of pressure on the phone or protector, as well as potentially make your protector lift. We don't want that.
There are, however, 2 rugged cases that you can use with glass protectors. I did the tests with a MIME USA Ghost glass (0.32mm thickness) so any protector of equal or inferior thickness will work.
1: Ballistic SG MAXX
2: Trident Case Kraken AMS
With Ballistic's case I'm pretty sure one would be able to fit one of the thicker protectors such as the regular Spigen (0.4mm), as you only have rubber corners going over the screen.
Hope this can help.
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Does a ruggedized case really give you that much extra protection or is it placebo effect? I've dropped my phone a bunch of times onto either my tile floor or garage asphalt/sidewalk and never had problems with screen or body damage- all without a "ballistic" type of case. In fact all I do is put a tempered glass protector on it and a bumper around the edges- because when you drop your device, it's usually those areas that are the vulnerable points.
Other than protecting the edges and front glass, why make a device thicker than it needs to be with a $50 case if the back cover itself is $5-$10 to replace?
I hate both, there's no other way to look at that, I like my phone as it is, but well scratches will come with time, that's a fact too, so I was wondering which to get. I mean if I go for a Tempered Screen Protector, could that save the display from shattering in case of an accidental drop? Or shall I be using a Protective Case? I know that the corners of a phone are the most important parts, that's where protection should be present, so am I wrong to guess that a tempered glass protector can't protect the corners? I am thinking from a phone drop point of view, not normal scratches, for normal scratches I think I don't need a tempered glass screen protector, a normal one shall do.
So what shall I aim for, a case or the other?
If it's a case then which one? I love the UAG cases for the protection it provides, but hate them for their industrial design, but I won't buy something which won't have a good amount of lip around the screen to protect it from drops and kinds. I need something simple and neat looking, low profile and lightweight and the material should be half rugged so that it won't slip out from my palms.
Thanks in advance.
Tempered glass will NOT save the screen from every drop. If it's face impact then yes most likely will save but if impact is on back of phone and no case or very slim case will Crack LCD it self. Wife's note had a super slim tpu case and LCD shattered but both glass were fine.
i always go with glass screen protector and thin tpu jelly type case. doesn't protect if like an otterbox but will be able to handle any of the minor mishaps i might have. i am very careful and treat my phones like gold so it hasn't failed me so far.
i realize there are plenty of things that setup will not protect your phone for but i can not stand to add bulk to any phone no matter how thin it starts out
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Tempered glass will NOT save the screen from every drop. If it's face impact then yes most likely will save but if impact is on back of phone and no case or very slim case will Crack LCD it self. Wife's note had a super slim tpu case and LCD shattered but both glass were fine.
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Yep, you are right.
I have decided to get a Nillkin 9H tempered protector and a Spigen Neo Hybrid, I guess these will do more than fine for protection.
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Yep, you are right.
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I have decided to get a Nillkin 9H tempered protector and a Spigen Neo Hybrid, I guess these will do more than fine for protection.
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I don't like because the nilkin one gets fingerprints too easy.
Gonna look into others and change this one
Best one I've used so far is the xtremeguard spartan. Not as bad as others as far as smudge and prints. All though, they changed the design lately, and sold them, was hoping for them to send me the previous design.
Saw another post with link to it, but here's a review of the case. It's not super bulky. But add enough protection for most
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Just got one of these. My question is to pop the included screen protector off and just go with the one that came with the Nexus or peel that one off and go with the Supcase protector. I've read reviews of people suggesting both.
This is a durable feeling and looking case. I've always had UAG cases in the past but this one seemed to offer a little more protection.
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Just got one of these. My question is to pop the included screen protector off and just go with the one that came with the Nexus or peel that one off and go with the Supcase protector. I've read reviews of people suggesting both.
This is a durable feeling and looking case. I've always had UAG cases in the past but this one seemed to offer a little more protection.
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I find a tempered glass screen protector under the plastic built-in one to be the best. It sits really flush this way and you can't see the halo in the glass screen protector because of the case.
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Just got one of these. My question is to pop the included screen protector off and just go with the one that came with the Nexus or peel that one off and go with the Supcase protector. I've read reviews of people suggesting both.
This is a durable feeling and looking case. I've always had UAG cases in the past but this one seemed to offer a little more protection.
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If you do this, make sure you after you pop the built in screen protector off you scrape off the black adhesive that held it on or it will fuse to your screen protector and rip it off if you take off your case. Any small metal tool can be used but be careful not to scratch the case. After its removed you can use some qtips and a little bit of rubbing alcohol to clean any residual adhesive.
I didn't do this originally and my case was stuck to my screen protector for 2 months till I finally decided to try and force it off and it ruined my screen protector.
I'm going to keep my supplied screen protector on along with the case screen protector.
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I'm going to keep my supplied screen protector on along with the case screen protector.
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Good luck, sensitivity sucks!
No problems with sensitivity so far. I like the case. Little bulky but the phone feels safe.
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No problems with sensitivity so far. I like the case. Little bulky but the phone feels safe.
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The edges of the screen sometimes take a few tries to respond!
I have this case. Its fantastic for work. Its awfully bulky though! But, with that bulk you get great protection.
Its great if you need the protection. I typically remove the phone from the case when I'm home.
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If you do this, make sure you after you pop the built in screen protector off you scrape off the black adhesive that held it on or it will fuse to your screen protector and rip it off if you take off your case. Any small metal tool can be used but be careful not to scratch the case. After its removed you can use some qtips and a little bit of rubbing alcohol to clean any residual adhesive.
I didn't do this originally and my case was stuck to my screen protector for 2 months till I finally decided to try and force it off and it ruined my screen protector.
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This is what I described doing in a different topic - used an X-Acto knife and it took about 10 minutes to get all the plastic protector's adhesive off, which I felt might stick or lift up the lip of their case on the actual screen protector I'm using.
However, I also found that the Supcase didn't sit perfectly flush on the Nexus 6 with my own screen protector after removing their plastic one - one longer side has a gap between the frame and my protected phone surface.
So, I am keeping this case as a backup, only.
- ooofest
Just got this case from EBay .I must say Dam good quality cases an holster love it..actually kind of like its design an fit better then Otterbox...feels more solid..
Had the case for a while its pretty good. Not a daily case for me as I switch when doing different jobs. It's actually kind of hard to get off that's a good thing for some people.
I've just had to return mine after using it for a few days. When taking pictures with the rear camera flash on, the flash and case don't work well together and the pictures are spoilt (first pic is with case, second without. You can see the tint that having the white case on causes). Disappointing as I have already had the screen break on me (first time ever!) and was happy of the extra protection that this case affords
For the most part I go naked with my N6. I am ordering one of these cases for when I go golfing and maybe some other activities where I want to have the best protection. I am keeping the supplied protector cause it will keep dust and water from getting on my phone. Which is, by the way, the reason I am going with this brand because most of the other "tough" cases don't have that.
How does this case fit around the speakers? Is it open letting dust in under the screen protector or are the speakers sealed?
They are open, dust can accumulate
I've been using mine for months now with no problems. only complaint is the camera port is long. Dust an small debris gets under screen protector, its slightly bulky but worth the protection. Both factory screen protector an case built-in on an notice a little touch sensitivity loss, but worth the protection! Add the fact that the N6 is water resistant an its damn near perfect!