CrashGuard bumper from RhinoShield for Galaxy S8Phone skins are really great to add style to any phone, plus they’re not expensive, but they provide minimal protection if you happen to drop your phone. On the other end of the spectrum are cases, which are generally more expensive but offer much more protection. Cases are bulky and they don’t let the beauty of your phone show through because they often have to cover all four edges as well as the back of the phone.
That’s where CrashGuard by RhinoShield comes in. CrashGuard is essentially a bumper case, which means that it does not cover the back of your phone but only the sides (thus giving your device a more “naked” feel), but because of how it’s engineered, it provides more protection than most cases. CrashGuard is far superior to the bumpers of the past because it has been engineered to absorb impact. This is done by utilizing a proprietary polymer material that is far more shock-absorbent than plastic, and it also has a protective honeycomb structure within the bumper to disperse impact properly. In fact, within the honeycombs are compartments of pressurized air that act as airbags and deflect impact energy. If that sounds really elaborate, it is, and the net result is that you can drop your phone from a variety of heights (up to 11 feet) and if you have a CrashGuard bumper on the phone, you’re going to have a completely unmarked phone. You’ve probably seen the insane drop test video. Here is a drop test video with the Galaxy S7 (RhinoShield tells us that they’re working on their S8 drop test video and it’s going to be epic):
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The bumper is super-lightweight, weighing at only 12 grams (less than half an ounce) yet it is still fully capable of providing at least the same level of impact protection as many leading brands or any other brick-like case product.
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Not only are CrashGuard bumpers durable, but they’re lightweight (with most of their bumpers coming in under 14 grams). They’re also pretty grippy thanks to the matte finish, and they come in a variety of colors. Another thing we really like about the CrashGuard line is the pricing: the Galaxy S8 bumper is priced at $24.99.
Order a CrashGuard for the Galaxy S8 >
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I’ve grab ahold of these three Galaxy Note 3 cases from Poetic, all reasonably priced on Amazon, and I thought it’ll be a good opportunity to do a round-up of sorts. All these cases have different features and makes sense in different situations. Why did I get so many cases? I guess I’m a bit of a case junkie. Without further ado, let’s look at this line-up.
First, we have the Palette. This is the slimmest and most minimalistic case of the lot. This case simply covers the back and side of the Note 3, leaving the top and bottom exposed. You’re not going to get comprehensive protection against drops here. Instead, the Palette shields against buffs and scratches to the leather-like back of the Note 3, while adding a lay-on-table lip to the front screen. In addition, the case’s soft rubberized surface adds a degree of grip to your phone. Easy to snap on and take off.
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Next, we have a wallet-cover case in the SlimBook. I’m really liking the look of this leather-like case. Clean stitching and stiff leather gives this case a business-like quality. The cover closes with a snap via a magnetic clasp. On the inside of the cover, there are 3 card slots available, as well as a pocket for bills. Adding credit cards to the case does add a bit of thickness, so it’s up to you whether you want to use the case as an all-in-one holder of your essentials. Overall, a handsome case.
Lastly, there is the Strapback, a leather case which boasts a built-in stand. The grain leather cover feels satisfyingly plushy. It’s not the best quality leather,but there is a suppleness here that I enjoy. The cover snaps on tightly with a slightly hooked clasp. The back is slightly cutout so you can pulls the case forward to form a stand as seen in the pictures below. I found this stand configuration to be easier to use than normal kickstands.
Overall, I liked the Strapback the most from the three cases. The hard back along with thick leather material should do well in drop protection, and I like the added function of the stand over the SlimBook’s card and cash slots. But I will also use the Palette often as well because it’s so much slimmer and lighter than the other two.
You can find the rest on the photos I took of these cases in the following albums. Thank you for reading!
Palette for Samsung Note 3
http://imgur.com/a/jODdc#0
Slimbook for Samsung Note 3
http://imgur.com/a/IpBLq#0
Strapback for Samsung Galaxy Note 3
http://imgur.com/a/Dc4SX#0
Amazon links, each currently available for $0.01 plus shipping a piece:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXA6WUA
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ELUXBAQ
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Strapb...r-Warranty/dp/B00E3FHYSO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_2
$0.01/ea? Is this for real?
Well well well, hard to choose... the Palette looks way cool
SlimBook is quite efficient in both functionality and practical.
Protection-wise, looks like the Strapback do offer the best armor and feel for the Galaxy Note 3 all together. For this price I think I will get all three of them, plus my favorite Starbucks venti Mocha AND $.99 favorite songs from itune and still way below budget. THANK YOU for the review! This is indeed a great deal!:good:
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Your Galaxy S7 is beautiful, but it’s also fragile. We’d say that using a case is a pretty smart idea. Our friends at Cover-Up offer some amazing real wood cases for the S7 in a range of styles and wood species.
Each #WoodBack case features a hand-finished real wood panel, combining practical protection for
your phone with the beauty of nature. And because Cover-Up only use real wood, each case is always completely unique.
Cover-Up offers 2 styles of #WoodBack case for the S7: the slim-fitting “Snap Case”, and the tougher, more durable “Explorer Case”.
The Snap Case, easily fits onto your S7 and maintains the phone’s slim, lightweight feel. It’s certainly more minimalist in style, with exposed edges and cut-outs for buttons. It looks great, and is sure to offer protection from any accidental knocks.
Cover-Up’s Explorer case is slightly more heavy duty with fully-covered corners and rubber-like TPU edges (including pressable buttons!) to give extra shock absorption as well as added grip. It also features that all-important raised bezel to guard the screen from scratches. Definitely a wise choice for those looking for more in the way of protection from more serious knocks and drops!
A standout in a sea of plastic, the #WoodBack Collection definitely gets a thumbs up from us.
Find the full collection of wood finishes here, or take a look at some of our favourites below. Use coupon code S7XDA to get 15% off your order.
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Looks good , is it just a wrap ?
and i do need a clear transparent case , right ?
Currently using the Blackened Ash case. It feels really nice and looks great.
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Now this is an interesting case idea that I've never owned before! So I got the Poetic Quarterback case; Poetic makes some good stuff, as I've had their Affinity series, which is a nice case, but i personally hate clear back cases (they get smudgy, oily etc.) My favorite type of case is leather, but I do like a good TPU every now and then (matte style.) I bought the Quarterback case because it seems unique..it's a really thin flexible TPU, but on the back, a hard plastic snaps on. It comes with black, but their plan is to sell different color back plates, which seems like a real cool idea. You buy the case in black, and then if you want to switch out, just get another color! Awesome idea, but no word yet as to when they're going to sell the colors and for how much. Until then, I really dig this case in black!
The backplate:
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Ok, so the only con i have towards this case is the back is slippery..like really slippery. not in the hand, but on a table. so on my desk i can easily push this and it'll glide along. now, for me, that's not an issue because i don't care about things like that, but for some people, that's an issue. either way, only a con in the sense that others may not like it. besides, if you lay your phone face down on a table, the TPU lip that is in the front prevents it from moving.
All ports easily accessible:
Buttons are nice and clicky, and the side is TPU, not the hard plastic, so there's a good grip. There's a little ridge that helps with the grip.
Overall, this is a really nice case. The lip that comes over the edge of the front doesn't come over really far into the bezel which is awesome because I have the Spigen curved crystal screen protector, and being that it's curved, even though it's thin it goes right to the edge. Other cases will lift it up (even Spigens own cases!!) so i'm happy with how this is.
Either way, try this case out. Only $10 on Amazon with prime, and hopefully when the color plates come out they'll be priced reasonably enough to be able to swap whatever colors you want.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Quarte...s=poetic s7&qid=1464374313&ref_=sr_1_8&sr=8-8
All high res shots here:
http://imgur.com/a/hJncY
OtterBox created the smartphone protection category with the Defender Series," said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke. "Built on that rock-solid design, OtterBox is now the No. 1-most trusted smartphone case brand.
The new four-layer Defender Series for GALAXY S7 is available now in a variety of color options at select retailers and Build Your Own combinations
Introducing the toughest Defender Series ever
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Defender is a nice case if you can live with the crappy screen protector.
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Defender is a nice case if you can live with the crappy screen protector.
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What screen protectors do you recommend personally? I'm asking because I've used several different type cases for my S4 and like Otterbox Defender the best but I just bought my son a Galaxy S7 and he wants to get the UAG case and we'll be needing some screen protectors. Thanks!
https://urbanarmorgear.com/collecti...oducts/case-for-galaxy-s7?variant=14392744900
Here's my Defender with the stock screen protector removed and I'm using the ZAGG Curve on the phone. A perfect combination.
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Phone skins are really great to add style to any phone, plus they’re not expensive, but they provide minimal protection if you happen to drop your phone. On the other end of the spectrum are cases, which are generally more expensive but offer much more protection. Cases are bulky and they don’t let the beauty of your phone show through because they often have to cover all four edges as well as the back of the phone.
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That’s where CrashGuard by RhinoShield comes in. CrashGuard is essentially a bumper case, which means that it does not cover the back of your phone but only the sides (thus giving your device a more “naked” feel), but because of how it’s engineered, it provides more protection than most cases. CrashGuard is far superior to the bumpers of the past because it has been engineered to absorb impact. This is done by utilizing a proprietary polymer material that is far more shock-absorbent than plastic, and it also has a protective honeycomb structure within the bumper to disperse impact properly. In fact, within the honeycombs are compartments of pressurized air that act as airbags and deflect impact energy. If that sounds really elaborate, it is, and the net result is that you can drop your phone from a variety of heights (up to 11 feet) and if you have a CrashGuard bumper on the phone, you’re going to have a completely unmarked phone. If you want to see how incredible this protection is, watch this video from David Pogue where he does everything in his power to smash his phone by dropping it from a tall ladder.
Not only are CrashGuard bumpers durable, but they’re lightweight (with most of their bumpers coming in under 14 grams). They’re also pretty grippy thanks to the matte finish, and they come in a variety of colors. Another thing we really like about the CrashGuard line is the pricing: The Galaxy S7 bumper is priced at $24.99, and ships free on Amazon.
Use discount code "XDAFTW" for 15% off until November 10, 2016. Check out the RhinoShield store here.
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