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Sprint black silicon gel skin impressions

I just picked up the black silicone gel skin from the local Sprint store. They have about 4 different cases in stock, aside from this one they have the body glove case, a leather case, and a weird 2-piece plastic snap case 2-pack. Here are my impressions:
1. The fitment is perfect and all cutouts line up perfectly
2. The camera lens is recessed about 1mm from the edge
3. The texture is smooth as opposed to the leathery texture of Sprint Hero silicone skin (and it's thinner than the Hero skin)
4. The edges around the screen recess the screen a little over 1mm so the entire face is protected from a fall onto a flat surface
5. The edges around the screen overlap the screen seams by about .5mm
6. Overall the phone still feels thin and sleek in my opinion
7. As with any silicone skin, it's tough to get in/out of tight pockets
Edit: Photos by review site here: http://goo.gl/F9px

Can you post some pics?

i picked up this skin tonight as well. i wish it was more grippy on the back as its so smooth it seems like it will be slippery. well, i have the skin but no evo until the evening tomorrow

knives of ice said:
i picked up this skin tonight as well. i wish it was more grippy on the back as its so smooth it seems like it will be slippery. well, i have the skin but no evo until the evening tomorrow
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I was installing one on a customer's evo today and that was my main concern. Holding it I felt like I was going to drop it. It just felt too slippery. Personally I prefer our Body Glove case for the Evo. It had an over all better texture and I really like the appearance. Once I can finally take my evo home I will definitely be purchasing that case.

I don't think it's too slippery, but the case is too loose imho. It doesn't fit very snug on the phone. Hopefully with some sunlight/use it will shrink.

No pictures. Come on, this is the 21st century. Lets get some visuals.

knives of ice said:
i picked up this skin tonight as well. i wish it was more grippy on the back as its so smooth it seems like it will be slippery. well, i have the skin but no evo until the evening tomorrow
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I have mine on now and you're right, the back is kind of smooth. I don't know what wizardry they used, but the edges are grippy as hell. I'm happy with that since I don't think I'll ever pick this phone up by only grabbing the back of case and the display on the phone.

Here are two pics of this case. I used my webcam, so I apologize for it looking a bit blue, the bad angle, and the graininess.

The Silicone case from Sprint is fantastic. Thought the 24 bucks one seemed kinda nice.

Fixter said:
The Silicone case from Sprint is fantastic. Thought the 24 bucks one seemed kinda nice.
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I bought it too..but it was only 15 and change...at sprint? premier customer discount.

apristel said:
I bought it too..but it was only 15 and change...at sprint? premier customer discount.
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You bought the 24.99 one for 15 bucks?

Fixter said:
You bought the 24.99 one for 15 bucks?
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yes i sure did. came in a card board thing with a fake EVO (cardboard)...?

apristel said:
yes i sure did. came in a card board thing with a fake EVO (cardboard)...?
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Wait I think we are misunderstanding here. The Black Silicone Case that the guy over there put the picture is 14.99. But there is another one with swirly pattern. That one is 24.99. Is that the one you got?

Fixter said:
Wait I think we are misunderstanding here. The Black Silicone Case that the guy over there put the picture is 14.99. But there is another one with swirly pattern. That one is 24.99. Is that the one you got?
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lol i didnt get the swirly one...just the plain black one!

apristel said:
lol i didnt get the swirly one...just the plain black one!
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Yea, thats what I thought. Though I never saw the Swirly One in the Sprint Store, but it is on the Sprint Online Store here is a link:
http://shop.sprint.com/NASApp/onlin...ryID=CZH5070R&topPageNumber=0&subPageNumber=0

aldo37 said:
I don't think it's too slippery, but the case is too loose imho. It doesn't fit very snug on the phone. Hopefully with some sunlight/use it will shrink.
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My experience w/silicon cases in the past (Belkin ones on an iPod touch) has been the opposite, they either stay exactly the same or they loosen up and get floppier... Those that are multi-color tend to lose some of the dye over time too, around the edges. They do look cooler when they're new tho...
I think I'll get the black one from Sprint and I'll probably order that Amzer Argyle case when it's finally shipping... It's a different kinda rubber, seems stiffer than the silicon stuff but still flexible enough that you just slip the phone into it by stretching it (unlike any of the plastic cases), seems smoother too so it might be popular w/those that dislike the effect of the silicon skins on pockets. From what I've read on the reviews for the same type of case made for other phone models, it's actually a bit translucent and the argyle pattern doesn't stand out as much as it does in the photo. There's a Blackberry Amazon review that describes the material it's made of pretty well.
That Body Glove case might be grippy or rubbery on the back but it's still a plastic frame 2-piece case btw, there's one or two other threads on it. Probably slightly bulkier than the silicon ones.

I got the black one and the raspberry (hot pink) one for my wife. I did notice the case kind of put a small shadow on the front camera picture. I nipped off about 1/8" from it and it works fine now. Hope it doesn't cause it to come out easier now.

I found it interesting that it was HTC branded on the back.

Drewmungus said:
I found it interesting that it was HTC branded on the back.
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hmm never noticed that until now
now i feel better about the case somehow

Skin protection
Thanks for the info

Hard case or Gel case?

Just curious if any of your guys are using any particular hard or gel cases for the MT4G that you are happy with so far? I need to get one for my wife's phone and want to see what the community is using thus far...

Im using one and it fits nice and tight. It came packaged with a screen protector and a microfiber cloth with the mytouch logo on it. I really like gel covers, it kinda absorbs drops. I had one on my cliqxt at it kept it looking brand new with no battle scars
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I got the same one, problem I have with it is it picks up dust so easily. It goes from being a black gel case to grey. I did see one at T-Mobile I really liked, a thin grey gel skin with a hard white back that went over it.

i find hard cases to be more for logo's/styles... its hard to find a hard case thats actually tight and protective from all angels, most the time when its dropped it just pops right off... gel cases absorbs the shock but also doesn't pop off so prevents scratching... TPU cases are nomally not as "sticky" as gel cases where fibers from your pocket will stick to them... all in all its personal preference

kitsunisan said:
I got the same one, problem I have with it is it picks up dust so easily. It goes from being a black gel case to grey. I did see one at T-Mobile I really liked, a thin grey gel skin with a hard white back that went over it.
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http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/6408333/2/mt4g/Wplastic-Grubber?h=ad75a1
Yup I love mine.

NexVision said:
http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/6408333/2/mt4g/Wplastic-Grubber?h=ad75a1
Yup I love mine.
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This is the one I use and I LOVE IT! Soft on the inside, hard on the outside! Slides EASILY in and out of case/pocket and NO LINT/DIRT collection on it like with bare GEL covers.... Pricey at $30 but worth it!

That case does look sick on the phone (thanks for the pic's) but does it make the phone thick? I usually end up taking my case off just because I prefer thin phones... I would imagine this would be like using 2 cases hence doubling the thickness?

The gel case is very thin, doesn't add a whole lot of bulk to it. It winds up being about as thick as a standard case.

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That case does look sick on the phone (thanks for the pic's) but does it make the phone thick? I usually end up taking my case off just because I prefer thin phones... I would imagine this would be like using 2 cases hence doubling the thickness?
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Very thin much better then the gelskin and sits almost flush with the screen so its real easy to type on the edges.

surfnhawaii808 said:
This is the one I use and I LOVE IT! Soft on the inside, hard on the outside! Slides EASILY in and out of case/pocket and NO LINT/DIRT collection on it like with bare GEL covers.... Pricey at $30 but worth it!
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Do they have this in black? Exactly what I'm looking for.
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no, all i saw was white/grey and lavender/lilac...
eww
i want black/grey or maybe some blue or green colors
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thats what was at one of the stores in my area, will poke around town and see what else i find

ESKIMOn00b said:
no, all i saw was white/grey and lavender/lilac...
eww
i want black/grey or maybe some blue or green colors
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thats what was at one of the stores in my area, will poke around town and see what else i find
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who sells the cases? and where i can i buy one

NexVision said:
http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/6408333/2/mt4g/Wplastic-Grubber?h=ad75a1
Yup I love mine.
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That's the one I have. Actually, that particular case is what decided for me whether to get the Black/Red model or the White one (which I chose).
Had they had this exact setup in Black/Red, I would have gone that way. But as it stands, I really like it. Plus, it has the "MyTouch" logo on the back, which adds to it's "Not-from-some-mall-kiosk" appearance.

T-mo stores...
my only gripe is how hard the case is to get on properly, which would be no problem exept you cant dock it with it on...

If they had the grey/black combo I'd have bitten the bullet and gotten it. Of course, vinyl dye would work pretty well, as long as you give it a few days to cure.

ESKIMOn00b said:
T-mo stores...
my only gripe is how hard the case is to get on properly, which would be no problem exept you cant dock it with it on...
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You got the case from TMO store?

jjlean said:
You got the case from TMO store?
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Yup got mine at a T-mo Store too and love it...I have the Case-Mate Tough Case on my Nexus and this is hands down way thinner and sexier!

Went to the tmo store yesterday and looked at the cases. Every single one of them covers the dock buttons, so if you're planning on docking it, you'll have to take it out of its case, dock it, put it back in etc...etc... What a pain. If they make a car dock, that's going to be even worse.
I can just see my typical day... wake up, take out of dock, slip into case, get to car, slip out of case, on to car dock, get to work, get out of car dock, slip into case, get to desk, slip out of case, put into desk dock, go to lunch, slip into case, etc... OMG!
The only one I saw that wouldn't be too bad is the plastic holster that just cradles the front and leaves the back open.

thats what i wound up with for the exact same reason!... that plus a phantom skin when they drop will probably be what covers mine

Wow i really like that case.... is it anywhere online? I just freakin spent 20 bucks online on a gray rubber/clear plastic bodyglove on ebay... It should come any day now I just hope it doesnt clash with my red phone lol but yeah.... Is that case available online or only at tmobile?
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Trident Aegis Case - Pics and Brief Comments

Received my Trident Aegis case today. Went with the bright green (which I so far prefer to the darker green which they previously used, I had a Cyclops case in this color on my HTC Glacier.)
One gripe is, so far, the open space surrounding the camera on the back of the case. This is an odd decision. Not a big deal to me, though; but still worth mentioning.
The biggest gripe, though, is that the phone is not at all easy to actually get into the case. I'm not saying that it doesn't fit. The problem is that you first place the phone into the colored, gel surrounding piece. You then have to fit these piece (and its protruding buttons) into the very hard and rigid black/grey plastic piece. It's kind of hard to do this since the gel-covered buttons have to fit into the holes on the device, and I ended up hitting the power button over and over again, and botting into recovery because one of the volume rockers was held down.
My Cyclops case, for the Glacier, was designed in the opposite way. The phone first fit into two hard pieces (a front and back piece, basically), and then a black rubber surrounding piece went around the plastic itself. This was really easy to take the phone out of and place it back within.
I know people will ask...I'd say the phone doesn't add too much in the way of size to the already very large S-II, but the only comparison I have is the D30. I do not have the Incipio or Seideio cases to compare.

My aegis case for my vibrant was the same. Its how they all are in terms of getting it on. Waiting for mine to get for the sgs2
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my main concern is how well it protects but a close second on how hard it is to get out of the pocket. if im going to spend to cash to get something that would work well i want it to be what i want. any opinions?

So overall how do you feel about the case?
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I'd say pocket fitment is mostly contingent upon the pocket. I have been putting the SII + Trident case in the front pocket of shirts and it only sticks out a small bit. It fits in my jeans pockets, but I wear my jeans a bit baggy. It won't fit in the pockets of my dressier slacks. So, I find it easy to get out of most pockets. My Glacier + Trident was actually probably a bit more difficult due to the ribbed silicone surround. The case for the S II doesn't have much to snag on. Keep in mind though, that the Glacier + Case was a lot thicker, front screen to back battery cover, than the S II is. This definitely had something to do with it as well.
Overall I am pleased with the case. I like the color options, shape, and structural design of the case. While I did find the previous "Cyclops" style case that I had for my Glacier to be easier to take off and on, this new case seems, at least at first glance, to provide equal or better protection while also being easier to fit in pockets.
One footnote: I'm using this case along with a Zagg wet application invisible shield and I'm not having any issues with the corners peeling.

What did you pay? Looks sick.
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damn just found the case i've been looking for.
+1 to TJBunch1228
How much did you pay for it? And where did you get it?
From http://www.tridenteer.com/products/Aegis-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-II-T989-(T%2dMobile)-(Green).html maybe?

yindraad said:
damn just found the case i've been looking for.
+1 to TJBunch1228
How much did you pay for it? And where did you get it?
From http://www.tridenteer.com/products/Aegis-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-II-T989-(T%2dMobile)-(Green).html maybe?
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That is the one I got. paid about $24, I had a code for about 15% off. I just got another code for 20%. Will post it when I find it.
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Does this case have a built in screen protector??
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Daddio06 said:
Does this case have a built in screen protector??
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No, but a screen protector is included.
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_eroz said:
No, but a screen protector is included.
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Same question I had, it says on product page that it includes a "Re-Applicable Screen Protector".
BTW, coupon code "holiday2011" gives you a nice $7 off!
does the screen protector look to be of good quality?
I also noticed that the plastic doesn't hold/secure the rubber on the bottom of the phone, is it easy for the bottom corners to come off say when you're putting it in or pulling it out of your pockets?
Thanks!

mealekz said:
Same question I had, it says on product page that it includes a "Re-Applicable Screen Protector".
BTW, coupon code "holiday2011" gives you a nice $7 off!
does the screen protector look to be of good quality?
I also noticed that the plastic doesn't hold/secure the rubber on the bottom of the phone, is it easy for the bottom corners to come off say when you're putting it in or pulling it out of your pockets?
Thanks!
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+2 is the bottom or top floppy lime a basic gel case??
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mealekz said:
Same question I had, it says on product page that it includes a "Re-Applicable Screen Protector".
BTW, coupon code "holiday2011" gives you a nice $7 off!
does the screen protector look to be of good quality?
I also noticed that the plastic doesn't hold/secure the rubber on the bottom of the phone, is it easy for the bottom corners to come off say when you're putting it in or pulling it out of your pockets?
Thanks!
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+2 is the bottom or top floppy lime a basic gel case??
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The screen protector does look cheap. I'm not using it so I didn't really pay much attention to it. The hard case does not wrap around the bottom, so it is just the gel casing. But I haven't had any issues with the case coming off when putting the phone in my pocket

I really wish otter would make a defender case for this phone! I loved it on my iPhone
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I paid $22 with free shipping using the promo code holiday2011.
And yes, I got it from the tridenteer site.

i just ordered one... ill compare and take pictures comparing it to my incipio silicrylic case when i get the trident

I put the screen protector on. Used a wet install. Looks great so far. Smooth feel and very clear. It is dark outside right now, so I will report back tomorrow during the day. Looks really good in the house. Just a few air bubbles settling. I can tell they will go away though.

Screen protector is great. Really clear in light and dark. I'm sure there's better quality out there but for free its great. Also I have the green case. Get compliments like crazy about this case. Very high quality and looks pretty sick. Great protection. Great looks. Great case.

FYI the Incipio case has the slight gap around the camera as well.

The only issue I have seen, been using the case about a week, is the flap that covers the charging port doesn't want to stay closed. It doesn't hang down enough to cause problems really but isn't a tight fit and would def let dust in. Other than this small issue the case works great.

Fishbone Case Question

I have read the reviews on this case for other phones but I was wondering if anyone has one on their SII. I'm mostly worried about how it works with an Invisible Shield screen protector. Many cases bubble it up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung-T989-Hercules-Natural-Turquoise-Fishbone-Accessory-Case-Cover-/330646897364?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cfc1742d4#ht_2390wt_1139

I got one in my stocking for Christmas.
I really like it. Buttons are very easy to push..feels great in my hands and the case itself is an excellent fit.
Doesn't make my screen protector bubble up or anything.
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Vinsane said:
I got one in my stocking for Christmas.
I really like it. Buttons are very easy to push..feels great in my hands and the case itself is an excellent fit.
Doesn't make my screen protector bubble up or anything.
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Would you say it provides a good amount of protection, especially around the edges?

Yes a fair amount...it covers up the edges nicely... will your phone survive a 15ft fall? Probably not..but a normal out of pocket or off lap it will do just fine.
My only complaint so far is it is a lint magnet... haha
But looks stellar with my theme too
I'm happy with it overall.
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*gasp* That is so cool! Thanks for posting the link, I just ordered a purple one

Ive had my white one for about 3 weeks now and have dropped mine a couple of times from about bathroom sink high i dont have nary a scratch on it! Only thing i would say is get a much better Screen protector for it other than the one that comes with the case. Now All it needs now is replacement shells without having to purchase a hole new case so you can change colors!

To the owners of this case:
What is the quality of the rubber? Is it a cheap flimsy feeling or a harder solid rubber?
Does anyone notice their phone getting unusually warm with this case on when in use?

I got a blue one , i personally love this case i mean for 9 bucks i dont think you can go wrong, the rubber isnt the best grade but thats why i got rid of my D30 case because it was to hard and pushing the buttons was a pain in the ass. I think for price you cant go wrong here....and i havent noticed my phone getting warm with normal use

I have this case and what I have noticed is that it causes your phone to echo. When my friends call me, they always complain that they can hear themselves talking. The echo disappears when I take off the case.

ktan004 said:
I have this case and what I have noticed is that it causes your phone to echo. When my friends call me, they always complain that they can hear themselves talking. The echo disappears when I take off the case.
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Odd, never had this issue myself - I have 3 of these cases. 1 for me, 2 for the G-friend, they work great - the inner rubber is flimsy but the plastic part firms it up enough. Its a daily driver, just dont expect otter box or trident grade here.
I retired my Fishbone for the Seidio I got for Christmas

I have one and love it. Fits great, really seems to protect it well. WELL worth the money.
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Got mine today & while I like it, it seems to suffer from the same flimsy sides-syndrome as the Incipio case. Also, I ordered the purple one but apparently their interpretation of purple is hot pink. I HATE pink. This happens way too often, I'm just gonna start ordering blue from now on >:[

If you actually got the wrong color, contact them. I ordered white and got black, and they refunded like half of money.
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These cases look pretty sweet, i may take a shot at one

I love the way it looks, Only thing that concerns me is the Lint Magnet...I work in a dusty factory.. -_-

I've got this one. I like it. The rubber is really "squishy" which makes buttons easy to push (unlike previous cases I've gotten), while the fishbone keeps the shock absorbing rubber in place and then provides good physical protection. Then there is the aspect of how cool it looks.

Phace said:
Only thing i would say is get a much better Screen protector for it other than the one that comes with the case.
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or don't get something as useless as a screen protector. send me the money you waste on it please. Many thanks. Screen protectors.........sigh.....please.

I got mine two days ago and the next day I ordered a Trident Aegis case. The Fishbone looks cool, no doubt about it. It's also hard to go wrong with a case that you can buy for $3.90 on Amazon. However, the silicone is loose on the sides and I'm disappointed that because the plastic shell doesn't wrap around the sides except for the corners, the middle of the plastic is not securely attached. When I talk on the phone it pulls very easily. I'll keep it as a backup, but I don't want to use it as a daily.

I had a Fishbone Case for my Epic 4g and my Evo 4g. Loved them both. I was always sad there wasn't one for the NS but now I have one for my SGS2 and just as great. I love them because they are freaking cheap (paid $5 shipped from amazon) and they look fantastic. I've never had a problem with protection either since they are soft gel it basically absorbs drops (not huge ones, obviously) very well. Also, given that I have full ghost armor on the phone it still fits perfectly where as my d30 didn't.

So I took Telekinetic's advice & contacted the seller, and they're replacing the pink fishbone with this case. It's not a fishbone, but it looks awesome & the design promises to solve the floppy sides problem.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Mobile-Sa...675410?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45ffe0f192
This seller is really awesome BTW, very nice, very accomodating, and they're not even making me send the original case back

Khomo Rubberized Texture S3 Back Cover Review

Just came across a review for the Khomo Back Cover

Interesting...
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Maybe...
Maybe this is what I have been looking for. Now I just have to find somewhere that can ship it to Sweden for a reasonable price.
Any tips?

I would so buy this if that logo isnt there. lol

^Yeah. Logo ruins this.

Xcor3 said:
I would so buy this if that logo isnt there. lol
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One major flaw, it leaves the camera lens exposed so that it can be scratched every time you put your phone down. Would need a quick Sugru mod.

It looks like you could rub the logo off

i bought this on amazon for $6.99 its not bad. was kinda my last resort as i was looking for something to match my pebble blue but theres nothing out there that did so i went for utility. its definitely has more grip than OEM but not by much. its a soft touch type material. fits just like an oem though. more rigid too
Beako said:
It looks like you could rub the logo off
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can,t already tried. i might try a sugar cube though(throwback to the RAZR days)
angie4u said:
looks nice but the material looks like it will attract dust like crazy.
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it attracts more scratches(superficial can be wiped away) than dust

Got my back in... Love it, minus the damn khomo across the bottom, it's perfect for me
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Manufacturers need to make more of an effort if they insist on stamping their logos on the back of their parts? Especially when the logo looks like it was designed in about 3 minutes by a 12 year old....

O.P! Check out my camera mod! Hope this can be useful with your rubberized cover.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1862307

Got the same battery cover myself. It doesn't provide more grip in all situations, but definitely provides more "feel" and less slippery than the original one as it's not gloss. What I mean by all situations is that most of the time I don't have a problem gripping the original gloss back, but it definitely becomes harder to grip (slippery) when my hands are too dry or have a little dust/dirt on them.
Every review and picture I've seen of this case has it fitting perfectly and snuggly like the Samsung original battery cover. However, mine is a little bit off. Seems the tolerance on the tabs are just a bit off and won't fit completely on my S3. Some of the corners won't 'snap' to latch and there's a noticeable gap along the edge. Doesn't feel like it will fall off but you can see it. I ordered through Amazon and will be returning this one to them. I did order the exact same case again from Amazon to see if the tolerance on that one is any better. If it fits well, I am definitely keeping it.
The case makes the phone feel more solid. There is no give/bending/etc on it at all when pressing along the back. Again the biggest complaint is the company logo. I've remedied this somewhat by darkening the logo with some flat black paint. I used a paint pen so it was pretty simple to do without it bleeding onto the rubberized part. You could probably do the same with a Sharpie to make the logo stand out less.

Would be really sweet to get my hands on 2 covers. Any tips on how to buy them or getting them transported to sweden?
Many thanks!

looks good