I'm considering getting one. Anyone else?
http://www.otterbox.com/Defender-Se...Galaxy-Note-Pro-12.2/77-42603,default,pd.html
Wow that's about the cost of a 3 year squaretrade warranty with accidental coverage ($125 with a 35% off coupon code floating around).
My recommendation - go for the i-Blason
Hi
It looks amazing but if you are looking for something less expensive, I would recommend the "i-Blason Armored Dual Layer Hybrid Full-body Protective Cover with Kickstand and Impact Resistant Bumpers".
(search on Amazon)
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IT3UBX6
That's what I got and it was a great choice!
It's an high quality product and gives you the same protection that you are looking for...
regards
Ray
I have one on my iPad. I have been waiting for them to come out with one for the Note, but the price is very off-putting. $99 is pretty much my limit.
The Otterbox is $120.00. The i-Blason is $49.95 and it looks very close to the Otterbox. This One is $14.95 and is the exact same thing as the i-Blason. I've ordered one - I'll let you know how good it is when I get it.
Just don't expect the same specs in terms of impact resistance as an Otterbox when buying a cheaper variant.
I'm debating getting the Otterbox. My past experiences with their products are excellent, and this thing feels quite fragile. It does look massive, though...
Mrktmind said:
The Otterbox is $120.00. The i-Blason is $49.95 and it looks very close to the Otterbox. This One is $14.95 and is the exact same thing as the i-Blason. I've ordered one - I'll let you know how good it is when I get it.
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I have the iblason one. It was well worth the investment.
I'm sure the otterbox may be a bit better, but I'd rather have the iblason+square trade warranty for about the same price of just the otterbox.
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The Otterbox is $120.00. The i-Blason is $49.95 and it looks very close to the Otterbox. This One is $14.95 and is the exact same thing as the i-Blason. I've ordered one - I'll let you know how good it is when I get it.
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I had one of those for my 10.1. Wasn't worth the 15 bucks.
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Just got the $15 I-Blason version. Overall the case is very similar to my otterbox's with one exception.
The I-Blason doesn't come with the built-in screen protector like otterbox's do. I like the otterbox's screen protector because it doesn't actually adhere to the screen. Oh well it was worth the try.
This case
http://www.amazon.com/LV-Resistant-...3286182&sr=8-11&keywords=galaxy+note+pro+case
Is about the same as the I-blason. It has good reviews too and is also cheaper.
hanbaoquan15 said:
This case
http://www.amazon.com/LV-Resistant-...3286182&sr=8-11&keywords=galaxy+note+pro+case
Is about the same as the I-blason. It has good reviews too and is also cheaper.
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I got this one. Not terrible, but I'll still be getting the OtterBox.
muzzy996 said:
Wow that's about the cost of a 3 year squaretrade warranty with accidental coverage ($125 with a 35% off coupon code floating around).
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To each his own. I prefer to prevent damage before it happens.
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To each his own. I prefer to prevent damage before it happens.
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Oh don't get me wrong, just because I have a squaretrade warranty doesn't mean my tablet is unprotected. I'm on my second note pro, the first was crushed in a hundred pieces (don't ask). Day 1 of the second note pro consisted of taking it out of the box, installing a tempered glass screen protector and slipping it into a folio case (belkin) before registering it with squaretrade. If I'm stupid enough to make the same mistake twice i'll do my best to scoop up the pieces and file a claim lol.
I'm not against the otterbox, I think their cases are fantastic and I wouldn't mind having one. Certainly the way to go when you need something rugged, but $120 is kind of pricey. I hope they bring the price down to below $100 on that thing before it ships. Hard to believe that it should cost that much.
Just ordered the Note 12.2 defender case from otterbox. I'll post a short review in a couple of days after receiving the case.
I just got the gumdrop hideaway case from amazon.Its just like the otterbox case with screen protector. And u can even use it without the screen. Protector if u don't like it plus has a stand built right in.I have had otterbox and like them but 120 is nuts.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IVEHYRE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.Its 69.00 now but I got it when it was 42.00.Its great a little heavy with the bulk but not bad.
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Just ordered the Note 12.2 defender case from otterbox. I'll post a short review in a couple of days after receiving the case.
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Did you get the case yet? If so could you upload a few pics of it installed and what you think of it.
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FedEx delivery of the case is for this Monday, before 4:30pm EST. Rest assured, there will be plenty of pics to go along with my review.
Just got the Otterbox Defender case for my Note Pro 12.2, with a bonus dry box case. For $119.95 i expected an extremely impact resistant case. Needless to say, Otterbox did a masterful job.
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The case is made up of 4 pieces. 3 high impact plastic parts and 1 very thick and heavy rubber sleeve. Once fully assembled, your note 12.2 is transformed into a most impressive road warrior.
Snapping the first 2 parts that compose the inner is case easy, just line up the ports and press down firmly until all the locking tabs engage. The screen protector rests about 1-2 millimeters above the screen, makes swipe gestures and screen taps easily, with no trampoline effect.
After that, grab that thick rubber sleeve and wrap it around your Note Pro, until all the ports are sealed up nice and tight.
Then place it securely in the outer case/stand and your done.
Hey there! Thank you for the review and pics!
I noticed on the otterbox page it lists this case being for the note pro 12.2 and the tab pro 12.2
I'm trying to figure out how it can work for both tablets when only 1 has spen.
My question is... can you access the spen from the case? It looks like it is accessible from the rubber part of the case but that the final piece snapped on covers it?
And, what the heck? People who buy it for a tab 2 just have an extra hole with no purpose but it's ok because the last piece covers it anyway?
I can't quite tell from the pics and info is very scarce on these! Best buy has it listed on their page but sold out online for $109 however it only lists it as being for the tab pro 12.2.
Strange indeed.
Once you place the note in the outer case/stand, you can NOT access the s-pen. I would assume otterbox would omit the spen access port on the tab pro but i cant say for sure. In the second part of this review, i will go over some more features and specs. For instance, there are several useful positions you can use. The manual shows most of them.
Be aware that once fully assembled the defender case effectively triples the overall weight to over 1500g or 3.2 pounds. Its heavy but feels supremely secure.
Here are the most useful landscape positions. Perfect for lap use, Extremely stable. The are 2 portrait positions as well. The wedge effect otterbox uses to secure your note in the stand is very effective. I never felt as if the entire setup would tip over and fall. And if it falls, so what. The complete package feels like it could survive a fall down a mountain lol.
The hinge otterbox uses is very sturdy plastic and folds flat when not in use, allowing you to place your note pro in the case, face up or down. And yes the defender case increases the thickness to about 1 1/4 inches.
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Subject speaks for itself, looking for the best protective case for lowest price possible, whether its from Amazon, etc.
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I'm just trying to not spend a load of money, I've seen good cases for decent prices so just trying to get some ideas.
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Consider price range you're aiming for?
I guess $30 or less.
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http://www.handhelditems.com
Good prices on nice quality cases.
I personally like a hard silicon (TPU) case because of the impact resistance and ease of getting it on/off.
I like the Silicon cases from Verizon for the perfect fit, but I get a pretty good discount through my company there which makes the price a lot more manageable. My next case is on the way from the website above because I've seen how nice the cases are in person.
I've got several, and the Incipio or Seidio 2 piece cases are the best. I'm rocking the Seidio Active combo because I need a holster, but if you want my grey/black Incipio, I'd sell it for that price.
Pm me if interested
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I had the incipio and hated it, it was a lint magnet which sucks if you carry your phone in your pocket.
I actually gave it away free to a poster on this site. I now use a hard rubber HTCPedia case that works with the extended battery and I love it.
~John
jmorton10 said:
I had the incipio and hated it, it was a lint magnet which sucks if you carry your phone in your pocket.
I actually gave it away free to a poster on this site. I now use a hard rubber HTCPedia case that works with the extended battery and I love it.
~John
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Way to block that guy's attempt to help someone out........
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Cruzer light from Amazon. 9 shipped
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http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Rezound-Rubberized-Shell-Holster/dp/B0067P0EGM/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_2
I got this for like 12 bucks shipped
Many on this site mention it but they don't say much about it.
It's hard plastic not rubber.
It's like the rezounds battery door, meaning it's hard plastic that has been textured to feel like rubber.
The fit seems to be perfect.
The phone stays snug in the holster, but I can imagine over time it will loosen somewhat as the case gets worn and the plastic smooths from the friction.
All buttons are accessible.
Belt clip swivels 90 degrees in each direction and feels very sturdy.
The belt clip opening seems to be wide enough to secure to most belts.
The phone shell has a fold out that is used as a kickstand.
Overall, for the price this is a very good case.
With the proper screen protector I think the phone would survive a 3 foot drop with some possible scuffing on the top or bottom edges.
A drop while the phone is in the holster from 4 should not be very damaging if at all.
IMHO my phone is protected from day to day dings and clumbsy fumbles. Will the phone survive a falling out of my back pack while doing 80 MPH on my motorcycle? IDK.
That's my 2 cents
Hit thanks if it helps
Forgot the 1 real con.
There is no cutout on the holster for the micro usb port, so you can't pull the whole holster off and plug in, you need to take the phone out of the holster.
I may try to modify the holster with my dremel to make the charging port accessible while in the holster.
mc_365 said:
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Rezound-Rubberized-Shell-Holster/dp/B0067P0EGM/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_2
I got this for like 12 bucks shipped
Many on this site mention it but they don't say much about it.
It's hard plastic not rubber.
It's like the rezounds battery door, meaning it's hard plastic that has been textured to feel like rubber.
The fit seems to be perfect.
The phone stays snug in the holster, but I can imagine over time it will loosen somewhat as the case gets worn and the plastic smooths from the friction.
All buttons are accessible.
Belt clip swivels 90 degrees in each direction and feels very sturdy.
The belt clip opening seems to be wide enough to secure to most belts.
The phone shell has a fold out that is used as a kickstand.
Overall, for the price this is a very good case.
With the proper screen protector I think the phone would survive a 3 foot drop with some possible scuffing on the top or bottom edges.
A drop while the phone is in the holster from 4 should not be very damaging if at all.
IMHO my phone is protected from day to day dings and clumbsy fumbles. Will the phone survive a falling out of my back pack while doing 80 MPH on my motorcycle? IDK.
That's my 2 cents
Hit thanks if it helps
Forgot the 1 real con.
There is no cutout on the holster for the micro usb port, so you can't pull the whole holster off and plug in, you need to take the phone out of the holster.
I may try to modify the holster with my dremel to make the charging port accessible while in the holster.
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Thanks for the review! Been waiting for someone to review this case. For $6 I'm getting it for the kickstand alone.
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mc_365 said:
I got this for like 12 bucks shipped
Many on this site mention it but they don't say much about it.
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I have that one as well and it's a good case and holster.
The only negative IMO is: I wish the case had more coverage around the top and bottom of the phone. Those parts are open and the phone or screen could break if the phone lands just right (or wrong...)
Is this the Incipio case mentioned earlier in the thread?
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-HT-223-Rezound-SILICRYLIC-Silicone/dp/B006PD6LPE/ref=pd_sim_cps_2
Seems kinda nice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21632695
This should be mine come next week.
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I got a Bodyglove Slim Profile case. you can have it for $10.
its a very good case, feels sturdy and feels like it can take a hit. Custom carbon fiber wrap looks awesome.
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Just got a seido active so I no longer need it.
Go with a otterbox commuter case off of ebay. Big discount off MSRP. Total coverage, with soft case, additional coverage with hard over top. Also comes with a static screen protector.
I've had two on different phones. Great protection from drops, all ports are easily accessed, Makes power and vol buttons much easier to press.
g8-rez said:
Go with a otterbox commuter case off of ebay. Big discount off MSRP. Total coverage, with soft case, additional coverage with hard over top. Also comes with a static screen protector.
I've had two on different phones. Great protection from drops, all ports are easily accessed, Makes power and vol buttons much easier to press.
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By static screen protector, meaning it has its own it puts on itself? That would be nice, I suck at putting those on.
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I just got the Incipio Silicrylic case and like it a lot, I would have liked a grippier silicone, but my phone feels much more secure in my hand with the case on
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By static screen protector, meaning it has its own it puts on itself? That would be nice, I suck at putting those on.
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NO, by static i mean one that doesn't use a water solution to install.
Its one that just lays on, like most of the cheap ones you can find.
If you want an Otterbox Defender..PM me. I have on that is practically new (including the screen protector unused) that I will sell for cheap.
As much as I love how sturdy the otterbox commuter is, it really does add some girth to the rezound. Occasionally I would like to have the protection of a case without the bulk.
Any recommendations out there?
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Good title for post. I'm looking for the exact same thing. I haven't bought any cases yet.
Guess the ideal case functionality wise is thinnest possible, max protection, good quality material, solid but easy to remove if you have to pull the battery, reasonable price and has a KICK STAND!!!
Been searching but nothing AFAIK. So currently my phone is naked in it's original birthday suit. I do have a leather belt case to carry it though; but would love the extra protection in case of drops and kickstand for setting it on table.
No love for rezound... accessories are so slow to come out or are out of stock (eg. case with kickstand... htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-hard-shell-kickstand-case.html.
Anyone ever get this case? Has it ever been in stock? And is it good? Otherwise I won't wait for this case and move on.
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
Seidio active is pretty sweet but I wouldn't call it thin. I'm not a case guy but have realized if I'm going to use one, it better work. I've yet to see a thin case that gives me the confidence that this one does.
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Have you tried the "High Gloss Silicone Cover" that they sell at the Verizon store? I was very skeptical about it when I saw it in the store, but since there weren't many choices at the time, I tested it out and was pleasantly surprised.
It's smooth on the outside, yet gives you enough grip that the phone will not slip out of your hands. It also fits the phone VERY snug.
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
Case-mate's barely there cases are very minimalistic. http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Rezound-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Rezound-Barely-There-Cases.asp
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mintcookies said:
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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It's funny that you mention that case as I just ordered it yesterday on Amazon. I am not normally a fan of cheap cases, but the reviews were not bad, and for 5 dollars shipped may as well try it out.
Casemate "barely there" cases are pretty nice.
mintcookies said:
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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I got that before my phone got here and i love it for the price.. doesnt really get stuck in my pocket like others have... for 5 dollars you cant beat it people
This is the case I use and love it. It fits the Rezound perfectly.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-tpu-cases.html
Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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Rogueharvest said:
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
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For me, the whole point of having a case is to have my device protected. So, if I have a little more bulk as the price, i do not mind. I have seen so many people complain (not here) about a case being ugly or too bulky, and then they drop their phone and break it to pieces.
Which is better? Keepin yuor phone pretty and having to spend another $500 dollars on a replacement the third time you drop it, or just et a good case.
A thin case is no good for me. I commute in a subway and walk everywhere. I have dropped my Rez several times, and am so happy to have a Diztronic tpu case for the extended battery and a Otterbox Commuter for the stock battery.
i wouldn't trust a thin plastic case for anything.
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txkorm said:
Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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I like this one too. First I've seen with the cutout for the beats logo
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I would recommend the cm barely there case if it were under 10 bucks. Had one on the thunderbolt and it actually saved the phone many times from 4 foot drops. Only got a few tiny nicks on the top edges of the phone oh and a slight crack on the case itself. About 2mm long. Screen on the tb still looks perfect even after 3 drops to the face. I do have a cheap screen protector installed on it though
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+1 for Case-Mate Barely There. Totally minimalistic and yet provides just enough protection.
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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Marcismo55 said:
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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+1 on the Seidio Surface. Feels great in the hand
I believe verizon sells a case/holster combo that comes with a built in kickstand for $30. Doesnt seem bad at all. Check out fleabay or amazon. im sure you can find one there for less than half the price.
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anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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Before I begin...
Otterbox is renowned for their premiere armor-like phone cases. I have owned many phones and two of which I put Otterbox phone cases on. Outside of Otterbox cases, I have tried countless cases at a variety of prices and quality. Some cases are pretty good, but none have the same appeal, protection, and reputation that Otterbox does. Upon unboxing the Otterbox commuter case, I discovered both international and US versions of the phone screen protectors. And, in the photos I have uploaded, you'll see that I actually have the international Note screen protector instead of the US version. I'll explain later...
Both Otterbox cases I have owned (Motorola Atrix, Samsung Galaxy Note) are very similar to each other. Even though my Atrix had a Defender case and the Note now has the Commuter case, both actually give the same feeling of protectiveness, look, and feel. When I first put the Defender case on my Atrix, I immediately knew that Otterbox will be the case for all my phones in the future. Otterbox makes a plethora of cases for many makes and models of cellular phones, so I knew that we would eventually get these bad boys. I received mine yesterday and immediately ditched my previous case for the only case my Note will have protect it again.
Also... In my opinion, Otterbox cases speak for themselves and don't need actual reviews, just someone saying, "Go buy it now. You won't regret it."
The Look...
One word to describe this case would be: Armor. The way this case looks with the polygonal insets to connect the soft silicon to the hard shell casing gives it a great look. There are slotted cross dashes on the back of the case with Otterbox's logo near the bottom. The classic sloped front fit around the screen is also present with this Otterbox case. Everything about this case is sleek, stylish, and protective. Great looking case.
Defects? What defects... There were no defects present on this case, nor were there on my first Otterbox case. I expect this type of quality from Otterbox. If anyone has experienced defects with their Otterbox case, please comment and give some insight on the customer service portion of the Otterbox company.
The Fit...
Putting this case on the phone was more trouble than I thought it would be, but I welcomed it, since every other case I had up to now had yet to give me the right fit I was looking for. After about 30 seconds of initial fitting, the case is on and the fit is amazing. The tightness of the fitting of this case is great. It gives a great secure feeling to the phone that no other case has provided.
The power buttons and volume buttons are covered by solid elevated silicone, which provides just enough resistance to where it wont accidentally be activated by walking or bumping into things from within the pocket of your pants. The 3.5mm and phone charger inputs are covered by silicone flaps that are inset into the case. Both inputs are large enough to provide the physical connections with the cords without being obstructed by the case. The spen opening is generous and allows for easy removal. The speaker has an opening through the case as well.
The protection...
Apart from the protection that the case itself provides, Otterbox provides a screen protector (for both versions of the note) as well. Pretty straight forward screen protector, two films surrounding the outer and inner surfaces of the protector. It comes with a small microfiber wiping cloth and the squeegee for those pesky air bubbles. I started with the US version of the screen protectors (duh) but for some reason, i got dust on the protector itself and it was just a mess from the beginning, so I went ahead and put the international one on. The only difference between the two protectors is the cutout on the bottom of the international one. Looks a little odd, but it works.
Conclusion...
My overall experience with Otterbox has been great. Both cases I have owned have been of the utmost quality. No other case provides me with the look, the feel, and the protection that Otterbox has given me with their cases. I am very pleased with this case and highly recommend it to anyone.
not to point fingers.... but do you work for otterbox? Just never seen someone go through so much effort on a review as far as the layout goes, if you dont work for them i think the effort is awesome.
No I don't work for otterbox... but I may have put more effort into this than I think was needed, lol
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Can you take pictures of the empty case next to the note so we can see how much bulk it adds?
How sticky is it when you pull it out of your pocket?
What is the responsiveness related to the cover and the s-pen?
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Can you take pictures of the empty case next to the note so we can see how much bulk it adds?
How sticky is it when you pull it out of your pocket?
What is the responsiveness related to the cover and the s-pen?
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Ill see what I can do about the pictures. As far as the stickiness of the case... its actually pretty smooth. Comes out of the pocket pretty easily. The spen has great responsiveness to the screen with the screen protector on. No difference as far as I can tell with the screen protector.
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I had an Otterbox Commuter on my late Dell Streak and it was really good but a little bulky. And it didn't have a cradle! On my Note I have Seidio Active with a kickstand and cradle, and I should say it's more elegant and compact with same level of protection. Just my two cents...
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Nice review.
When the case is on, do you find any added resistance when putting the phone in or taking it out of your pocket? Thanks.
I have been looking for a case for my note for a long time. This one looks pretty damn nice. Do you have a link on where to buy it from?
gsharp63 said:
I have been looking for a case for my note for a long time. This one looks pretty damn nice. Do you have a link on where to buy it from?
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I just ordered yesterday .
Below is the link.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190674235355?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4039wt_1163
ajsam4u said:
I just ordered yesterday .
Below is the link.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190674235355?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4039wt_1163
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This one is a touch cheaper, and the seller has a better rating.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Otterbox-Sa...ccessories&hash=item4603e450e4#ht_6112wt_1106
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This one is a touch cheaper, and the seller has a better rating.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Otterbox-Sa...ccessories&hash=item4603e450e4#ht_6112wt_1106
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Man ... U saved 3 Cents .. Hehehehe
Great case
I just bought this case a few days ago. All i can say that it is a very sturdy and rugged case. I would have opt of the defender for about $15 more but they did not have it in stock so I got the commuter.
Overall a solid case. Definitely recommend
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not to point fingers.... but do you work for otterbox? Just never seen someone go through so much effort on a review as far as the layout goes, if you dont work for them i think the effort is awesome.
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right lol
his post looks like its to be presented to the masses lol
much props to him for taking the time to do that
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Man ... U saved 3 Cents .. Hehehehe
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Honestly the three cents is inconsequential. It could have been a couple dollars more and I still would have gotten it simply because the seller is SpigenSGP (who also happen to make the best crystal clear screen protectors I've ever used), and they have a 100% seller rating.
Nice review. Any problems with dust particles on the silicon portion of the case when pulling the Note out of a pocket? With other cases that has been my experience and the look of the case decreases due to it.
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Nice review. Any problems with dust particles on the silicon portion of the case when pulling the Note out of a pocket? With other cases that has been my experience and the look of the case decreases due to it.
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you get some dust but for me it was on the outside of the case. I got my commuter off amazon for half price! I dont think it makes it bulky like the other Otter box case but it makes it have a good feel in the hand. without it the phones feels slippery.
Just ordered me a Otterbox for $7
From where?
charlieb620 said:
Just ordered me a Otterbox for $7
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Yes please do tell
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There was 5 available but they all sold for $7. The seller fb was excellent as far as selling otterboxes for Samsung phones. Talked to the seller before I pulled the trigger. He said they are bought in bulk with little to no packaging. I will be doing a review in here of it's condition.
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I've been doing some digging around. So far there are a lot of holster cases and phone carrying cases out there but I am more of a minimalist so I have kept searching. In the past 24 hours, I did see the following cases which caught my eye:
Black Case
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Clear Frosted Cased
I like the black case overall, but the fact that the Clear Frosted case has 'Idol' engraved on it gives it extra appeal. Personally I'm hoping that a bumper is released soon so that I can show off the fancy back to the Idol 3
I usually go naked nowadays, but I was eyeing the official Alcatel clear shell. Looks pretty thin, and only $12.
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I usually go naked nowadays, but I was eyeing the official Alcatel clear shell. Looks pretty thin, and only $12.
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Yeah I liked that one a lot. I hope that they release some more pics of it closer to the release just to be sure.
I have gone without a case here and there but a few reviewers have mentioned the phone can feel slippery at times and so I don't want to risk it.
Going naked with this one. That's the great thing about it being cheap! I did tweet Slick Wraps if they had any plans about supporting this phone. They said they will see how popular it is and they will decide. Imagine black leather on the back of this!
Ever since I got into less expensive unlocked phones I don't use cases much. I get to enjoy the phones as they were meant to be. I have been using a HUAWEI Ascend Mate 2, ZTE ZMAX, and LG L90, all without cases or screen protectors.
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Ever since I got into less expensive unlocked phones I don't use cases much. I get to enjoy the phones as they were meant to be. I have been using a HUAWEI Ascend Mate 2, ZTE ZMAX, and LG L90, all without cases or screen protectors.
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I do think that screen protectors are the biggest scam unless you buy a phone with the intention of reselling it every time.
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I do think that screen protectors are the biggest scam unless you buy a phone with the intention of reselling it every time.
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Seriously? When I buy a used phone, the condition of the screen is the single biggest factor to me! Not to mention that some devices feel better to the finger with a tempered glass protector installed. It seems a very logical investment in $5-$10 to get a good screen protector right away.
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To your original question, I'm going to at least put on a cheap TPU case on the new Idol 3 (if indeed I end up keeping it). Since it's slippery and already thin, a slim case will be a helpful, unobtrusive addition. But there's not much out there just yet.
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Seriously? When I buy a used phone, the condition of the screen is the single biggest factor to me! Not to mention that some devices feel better to the finger with a tempered glass protector installed. It seems a very logical investment in $5-$10 to get a good screen protector right away.
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That is the point I am making. For me, the only purpose of a screen protector imo is for resale value. Outside of that I feel like it is a detriment to the aesthetics/user experience.
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I've been doing some digging around. So far there are a lot of holster cases and phone carrying cases out there but I am more of a minimalist so I have kept searching. In the past 24 hours, I did see the following cases which caught my eye:
Black Case
Clear Frosted Cased
I like the black case overall, but the fact that the Clear Frosted case has 'Idol' engraved on it gives it extra appeal. Personally I'm hoping that a bumper is released soon so that I can show off the fancy back to the Idol 3
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Idol is not engraved, but rather "showing" through from the back of phone. Check the other pictures and you will see no engraving. I have ordered this; going to check the fit with the case in my Seidio SURFACE Holster for Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Currently using this holster for my OPO with a Diztronic Full Matte Black Flexible TPU Case for OnePlus One and it is a good fit. I find the 5.5." display phones (I didn't say phablet on purpose!) do better in a holster rather than my pocket. Just a preference thing I guess.
naked all the way, the idol 3 is really thin and I'd like to keep it that way. I've had the moto g naked and just a few small scratches. the idol 3 has dragontail glass which should prevent scratches anyway
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naked all the way, the idol 3 is really thin and I'd like to keep it that way. I've had the moto g naked and just a few small scratches. the idol 3 has dragontail glass which should prevent scratches anyway
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Dragontail should prevent scratches, I'm more concerned about drops because the backing of the phone is a tad bit slippery based on a few reviews.
that case don"t look that bad,,how about tempered glass?
Ended up buying a cheapo case from eBay as well as the official case from Alcatel's website. The weird thing about the website is that it doesn't allow you to put anything into your shopping cart until you create an account.
Very good
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Ended up buying a cheapo case from eBay as well as the official case from Alcatel's website. The weird thing about the website is that it doesn't allow you to put anything into your shopping cart until you create an account.
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Don't suppose you'd share which case you purchased and was it from overseas? I'm trying to find a cheap transparent hard back case but would consider others....I'm trying to avoid having to wait 30+ days for a case from overseas when my phone should be here in a week or so.
Also does anyone have suggestions for a rugged leather belt holster? I'm unsure what other model phone's have a similar enough footprint as there don't appear to be any out for the idol 3 yet.
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Don't suppose you'd share which case you purchased and was it from overseas? I'm trying to find a cheap transparent hard back case but would consider others....I'm trying to avoid having to wait 30+ days for a case from overseas when my phone should be here in a week or so.
Also does anyone have suggestions for a rugged leather belt holster? I'm unsure what other model phone's have a similar enough footprint as there don't appear to be any out for the idol 3 yet.
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My original post has a link to the eBay purchase from overseas (China) that I made. Other than that, I got the translucent hard case directly from Alcatel. Neither have arrived yet. If you are in a hurry, the original post I made (LK case from Amazon) apparently ships quickly. I saw a few people on reddit/slickdeals who said that they have received their cases already. Also, I'd dig deeper into Amazon if you are interested in a belt holster. I may have seen one or two of those on there but I didn't post it up since I don't wear belt holsters.
My $3.99 eBay case came in the mail yesterday (7 days after placing my order). I might cancel my $11 official shell case order from Alcatel because this looks like it'll do the trick. Gotta get the phone and see how it feels first I suppose, but I like the feel of the matte on the back as well as how the translucent sides contrast the matte back. Makes it look less cheap than a completely translucent model. Also, no company labeling on the case which is something that turned me off of the LK cases on Amazon.
The dual layer lightning knight or whatever one doesn't fit right for me.
I'm happy w/ the frosted clear Lightning King case. The fit is perfect, and the buttons function very well. TPU cases I'e had on old phones always made actuating the buttons difficult, but not this one.
I'd really like a transparent TPU case, but I think the official Alcatel one plastic rather than TPU, since it's a "shell".
Amazon cacnceled official case order
I had pre-ordered the official Alcatel transparent case from Amazon, today got notice from Amazon that they have to cancel the order. Amazon status now shows not available. Anyone actually manage to get one of these cases, from Amazon or direct from Alcatel?
So far I've tried over 7 cases and this is the THINNEST case you can get for the S7 and it offers full coverage. It is like having a nearly bare phone. The dot pattern on the back is great because it prevents the glass from sticking to the plastic giving it that wet look. The case I got has a great fit and the front lip hugs the phone well on all sides. If you are looking for a clear phone to really show off the galaxy s7 while having the least amount of bulk possible this is the case to get, not to mention it is only $4.98 on Amazon. You can check the case HERE on some angles you can't even tell there is a case on the phone.
If you need drop protection and need an otterbox type of bulk protection this is definitely not for those users, but for those who just want the least amount of bulk w/ a bit of protection and full coverage around the bezels, this is a great little case.
I just got the spigen thin fit (exact fit). it looks just as thin as the above case and also is open on top and bottom so becomes even more minimal. for those that care about protecting the back glass but not parts of the frame. got it on sale for $5 plus shipping...
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Spigen®-Exact-Fit-Premium-Samsung/
Does the wireless charging work through both of these cases?
ITNV said:
Does the wireless charging work through both of these cases?
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It was working in most cases in S6 Edge. I think it will also work in S7.
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Does the wireless charging work through both of these cases?
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dont have my s7 yet but i assume it should still work, i have had similar cases on my nexus 5 and the qi charging still worked...
Thanks for finding this OP, I just ordered one. I am not usually a case guy and tend carry my phones naked with just a carbon fiber skin added for grip. But with the S7 and its rounded back not proving well so far in early drop tests, I am looking for the thinnest case possible - already ordered 3 of them.
The Spigen looks great, but I'd prefer the tops to be covered also if I am going to have a case on. When phones fall, the top bezel usually gets nicked. (ask my S6E )
OP - Does the packaging say how thin this case is in mm? I got the Spigen Clear Crystal that's supposedly 0.5 mm, another on eBay that's supposedly 0.3mm and have also seen others on eBay that claim 0.2 mm. Curious.
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I just got the spigen thin fit (exact fit). it looks just as thin as the above case and also is open on top and bottom so becomes even more minimal. for those that care about protecting the back glass but not parts of the frame. got it on sale for $5 plus shipping...
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Spigen®-Exact-Fit-Premium-Samsung/
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This is my daily case and I actually wrote a review on Amazon about it. Love this case.
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It was working in most cases in S6 Edge. I think it will also work in S7.
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The wireless chargers work through Otterboxes, so yeah as long as the case is not metallic or ridiculously thick it will still work.
I got my gmyle case the OP told us about and put it on today. I am very impressed. Truly a slim case, it's thin enough to show off the curved back glass. I have 2 more coming in the mail, but this one's the best of the 2 I have tried so far (Spigen clear crystal before this and the gmyle is way better, way thinner).
Thanks for sharing OP.
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Where did you buy it from? Could you post a link please ?
Corbu said:
Where did you buy it from? Could you post a link please ?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B5SDQ6U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Thanks, bud sadly that seller does not ship to Canada and there are none on eBay yet.
Corbu said:
Thanks, bud sadly that seller does not ship to Canada and there are none on eBay yet.
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I ordered this one a few weeks ago http://www.ebay.com/itm/291687582792?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Looks similar except for the camera cutout, in some of the pics it does look pretty slim and it also look like it has a curve on the back. It should be here any day now.
I got the red shield slim case.
To bad I didn't stumble upon this thread sooner.
Looks similar to the gmyle peachpuff. For reference, here are two other slim cases I ordered - note the ebay one says "0.3 mm" ? If you search hard enough on ebay, you can now find as low as "0.2 mm" thickness. The Spigen TPU case for comparison is 0.5 mm.
The eBay one and the bomea one haven't gotten here yet. My idea for the bomea hard case is to wrap it in carbon fiber slick wraps which I already have waiting. But the bomea hard case is not thin enough to show off the curved back, which is a bummer.
We will see, but so far I am extremely happy with the gmyle case. Never been a case guy (always carried the phones naked with just a slick wrap) but with a case as thin as this one, the benefits of having a case outweigh the disadvantages.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/37156471176...49&var=640584606813&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AE3ZLUG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
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Looks similar to the gmyle peachpuff. For reference, here are two other slim cases I ordered - note the ebay one says "0.3 mm" ? If you search hard enough on ebay, you can now find as low as "0.2 mm" thickness. The Spigen TPU case for comparison is 0.5 mm.
The eBay one and the bomea one haven't gotten here yet. My idea for the bomea hard case is to wrap it in carbon fiber slick wraps which I already have waiting. But the bomea hard case is not thin enough to show off the curved back, which is a bummer.
We will see, but so far I am extremely happy with the gmyle case. Never been a case guy (always carried the phones naked with just a slick wrap) but with a case as thin as this one, the benefits of having a case outweigh the disadvantages.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/37156471176...49&var=640584606813&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AE3ZLUG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
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OK guys, the "bomea" case came in, and it is gorgeous!
It doesn't protect the top and bottom, but I think I am OK with it, since the back glass seems to be the most fragile part of this phone (from drop tests so far).
Not covering the bottom means that it fits within the Gear VR perfectly. Which is an added bonus.
It is even thinner and less obtrusive than the "gmyle" case if that's possible.
It does show the curved back, which I was not expecting so that's a bonus.
It feels really nice in the hands too (soft texture). bomea and the gmyle are both keepers.
Bought an unbranded case identical to that for $1.40 from ebay
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I ordered this one a few weeks ago http://www.ebay.com/itm/291687582792?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Looks similar except for the camera cutout, in some of the pics it does look pretty slim and it also look like it has a curve on the back. It should be here any day now.
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Has that ebay case arrived? For $1 plus free shipping, you can't really beat that. Looks just as thin as the case mentioned from Amazon
I'm using the Ringke Slim. Had one on a previous S4 and really liked it. Super thin but enough of a lip to elevate the screen when flipped over on a desktop.
I had ordered one of the $ .99 TPU cases from eBay but that may be weeks until it shows up.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ACAUFR0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
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Has that ebay case arrived? For $1 plus free shipping, you can't really beat that. Looks just as thin as the case mentioned from Amazon
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I checked today but all i got was bills, damn postman.