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Hybrid TPU Cases for EVO

10/23/2010 edit: I no longer recommend these cases. Neat idea, but they just don't last. If you want a thin case I'd go pure TPU. Personally I'm now using the Otterbox Commuter and not looking back. Excellent case.
Just ordered these 2 bad bays... they are called hybrid cases. found the link in another thread here on XDA. The back is made out of hard Poly Carb and the sides are made out of soft TPU. I picked em up on ebay... so what do you guys think? i'm pretty pleased. the TPU is very soft so the buttons are very very easy to press compared to other TPU cases I've used. Only problem I see is the PC back will probably scratch up quicker then a full TPU case would. The white & clear makes the white evo look how HTC should of made it look. kinda strange that they made the sides black on the white evo.
White & Clear Hybrid
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Blue & Clear Hybrid (sorry, out of focus)

Very nice. How tight is the fit? Will the case come off if I slide the phone in my back jean pocket?

Very nice. Mine should be here tomorrow. I love white cases.

Yes these are VERY nice cases! I just got mine in the mail last week. Ordered from Ebay Store Monster Accessories. The Cool part is... if you take off your original cover.. then you get all red!! Its pretty nice!

Looks good. Glad the buttons are easy to press. I ordered a black with smoke back that should be here any day.

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Very nice. How tight is the fit? Will the case come off if I slide the phone in my back jean pocket?
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definitely not. that's the only down side to the case so far actually, its not the easiest to take off.

SonicEvo said:
Yes these are VERY nice cases! I just got mine in the mail last week. Ordered from Ebay Store Monster Accessories. The Cool part is... if you take off your original cover.. then you get all red!! Its pretty nice!
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like so?
looks pretty good! i think i like it with the white better though. I hope the Poly Carb back doesn't scratch up my battery cover, I've only used TPU before and that's too soft to scratch a phone, but PC definitely could. I'll keep my eye on it.

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definitely not. that's the only down side to the case so far actually, its not the easiest to take off.
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And you have no problems with the power or volume button? My frosted white TPU from evocase was great except for the button problem. Its just too hard to press. Also can you give a link so I could order the correct one. Many thanks.

sorry to ask but how much did it cost you?
mines cost 8.95 free shiping because after i saw this thread i looked on ebay and there where very expensive.
the link i bought it from is this one http://cgi.ebay.com/CLEAR-White-Sof...30415250927?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_2989wt_1137

Be careful with these.. I have the clear/white model shown at the top. 2 days after geting them, there are stress cracks by the hole for the camera and the speaker. I called daydeal to rma and return then figured out its not worth it and just keep the one I got

just ordered mine, looks like exactly what im lookin for.

Juss. Order this case from the same site these are gorgeous... can wait till it comes
Sent from my Evo 4G ZoOm ZoOm!!

Man that's just ugly! What's wrong with just black?

Just an FYI, daydeal.com has an ebay store as well and you can save around 2-4 by buying from there instead. I just got the hybrid red and clear case for $9.50.
stores.ebay.com/daydealdaydeal <-- not a typo

does this case protect the cammera lens?

Trying to decide between this or a full TPU case to replace the Innocase II.
Any idea how this case would fit in the Innocase holster?

Got mine with the black border and smoke back today. Overall I am very pleased. Pressing the power and volume buttons is as easy if not easier than without a case at all. I love the look because you can see the HTC and sprint logos through the back. It will likely scratch easier though. The biggest downside is it's not as snug around the sides as I would like. Specifically I have a bulge on the upper left side that doesn't fit snug against the side. Could be just the one I got though.

timtlm said:
Got mine with the black border and smoke back today. Overall I am very pleased. Pressing the power and volume buttons is as easy if not easier than without a case at all. I love the look because you can see the HTC and sprint logos through the back. It will likely scratch easier though. The biggest downside is it's not as snug around the sides as I would like. Specifically I have a bulge on the upper left side that doesn't fit snug against the side. Could be just the one I got though.
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Can anyone confirm this fitment on theirs?

scl23enn4m3 said:
Can anyone confirm this fitment on theirs?
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I got a clear on clear and the fit is great. it fits snugly, camera is recessed, kickstand has a 1 mm border unprotected, but its not a dealbreaker. i didnt want the kind without the individual speaker/flash/camera cutouts. this one has them. i also didn't want one of the kind with the diamond pattern. i like this case a lot. Purchased Friday, recvd Monday. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400143134032
4.99 free shipping.
***Note - I am not a case fan, but I'm a klutz. My requirement was a 100% clear, non bulky case. I searched for over an hour and my choices were out of the one i got, and a 100% clear all TPU case. I feel that maybe the all tpu would have fared better in a drop. (This is the closest I could find to what I wanted... not 100% clear but close, with individual cutouts http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Evo-Flexi-Skin-Case/dp/B003X6BVX8/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1281690779&sr=1-47) I love my case, and in the end I think it looks less cheap than the 100% TPU.***

Hybrid case
I[E said:
Trying to decide between this or a full TPU case to replace the Innocase II.
Any idea how this case would fit in the Innocase holster?
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All I know is that my Innocase II Blows! It's loose and a bit bulky. I think I'm going to test drive one of these. Oh..and I paid freaking 26 bucks for the Seido!

Thin case for atrix?

im looking for a thin atrix case.. any suggestions

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im looking for a thin atrix case.. any suggestions
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I want a simlar thing, I think I'm going to just wait for the OEM rugged battery door; looks sweet and will still work with the docks!
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=27649

I picked up the bodyglove that ATT sells, love it so far feels good in the hand and deosn't add bulk to the phone. Bought the otterbox but that thing is huge don't like at all sucks to cause the store I got it from doesn't do returns so currently selling it on ebay.
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Here is also a thread where they are talking about the three that can be found at ATT website besides the otterbox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=958367

I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O95J0Y
I have used this material in several phones , it kind of adheres to surfaces
I'll get it next week and report back

I got the Body Glove and think the thickness is perfect.

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I got the Body Glove and think the thickness is perfect.
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I got this one as well. Had it for my Captivate too. Works great and doesn't stick to your pocket lining.

I think the Incipio Feather case should be very thin. Available from them directly or I'm hearing in Radio Shack too.
We have that same case on the wife's iP4 and it adds almost no bulk to the phone. It probably doesn't provide much shock resistance like the Otterbox cases, but prevents scratches and makes it easier to grip.

I purchased a smoke TPU case off of EBay; should be here today or tomorrow. I've used a TPU case on my EVO since about 2 weeks after I had it and I love the feel and the slimness of the case, and the fact that it provides a bumper of sorts to keep the screen from lying on surfaces (unlike the Incipio case).
The one I purchased is item 290530353216 (chose that one due to the seller's location being near to me, only reason really).

If you have prime with Amazon, the case 2 posts above is only $2 with 2 day shipping
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Black-...LKO4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298653527&sr=8-2

Can you still dock the phone with the body glove?

The body glove case works with the car dock perfectly. It's a great case. Not to rubbery and not to slippery, just right.

any TPU case is the way to go. rubbery and protective, but not too rubbery to stick in your pocket and not come out.

shamdawg said:
The body glove case works with the car dock perfectly. It's a great case. Not to rubbery and not to slippery, just right.
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What about with the standard dock or the HD Multimedia dock?

pvillasuso said:
I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O95J0Y
I have used this material in several phones , it kind of adheres to surfaces
I'll get it next week and report back
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zizo79 said:
If you have prime with Amazon, the case 2 posts above is only $2 with 2 day shipping
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Black-...LKO4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298653527&sr=8-2
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are they easy to take off and put on? is the material bendable?

I purchased the Speck case at the Att store. Very good protection nice looks without the added bulk of an otterbox case.
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Cross posting this from the Incipio thread:
Just scored the Incipio Feather case (in black) - we're already using one on our iPhone 4, and I really like it. I wanted something to cover the back/side, provide better grip, and maybe offer a touch of drop resistance, but that's secondary.
The material is super thin, like 0.5mm or thinner, it basically adds no bulk to the phone. It does come with a screen protector, but I doubt I'll use it, I'm pretty gentle with my phones and they're usually just in my pocket (and I keep my rusty nails and broken glass in a +different+ pocket). Plus the design isn't edge-to-edut
The fit is tight, really clean, the ports/buttons are easily accessible. It uses that popular "soft touch" type material, which has an almost felt like surface. We have a Speck case that's like this. The nice thing vs. silicone is it's grippy, but it doesn't attract dust ~n~ gunk and wipes clean. It also isn't so sticky that it's hard to get out of a pocket!

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The Body Glove does not work with these docks. It will fit (extremely tight), but the thickness of the sides of the case near the HDMI and microUSB ports keeps the phone from sitting all the way down on the dock. The end result is that it doesn't trigger or power the device.
I ended up returning my dock because of this.

+1 for the Incipio feather. Its the right mix of style and protection in the this case range. I dropped my phone about two feet this morning, and the feather was more than adequate to protect it.

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+1 for the Incipio feather. Its the right mix of style and protection in the this case range. I dropped my phone about two feet this morning, and the feather was more than adequate to protect it.
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Out of curiosity, did you try your screen protector?

[DT] said:
Cross posting this from the Incipio thread:
Just scored the Incipio Feather case (in black) - we're already using one on our iPhone 4, and I really like it. I wanted something to cover the back/side, provide better grip, and maybe offer a touch of drop resistance, but that's secondary.
The material is super thin, like 0.5mm or thinner, it basically adds no bulk to the phone. It does come with a screen protector, but I doubt I'll use it, I'm pretty gentle with my phones and they're usually just in my pocket (and I keep my rusty nails and broken glass in a +different+ pocket). Plus the design isn't edge-to-edut
The fit is tight, really clean, the ports/buttons are easily accessible. It uses that popular "soft touch" type material, which has an almost felt like surface. We have a Speck case that's like this. The nice thing vs. silicone is it's grippy, but it doesn't attract dust ~n~ gunk and wipes clean. It also isn't so sticky that it's hard to get out of a pocket!
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Off topic: Which lock screen app are you using? Also, what's the app at the bottom of the screen? Thanks.

Ringke SGSII Case

Recently got this case as an alternative to the Otterbox case that I have. At times, I found that the otterbox was too bulky to have in my pocket and I wanted a case that preserved the slimness of the handset. After picking up a generic TPU case from ebay, I wasn't satisfied with the cutouts; specifically the two microphone cutouts. it muffled it so people weren't able to hear me talk.
Enter the Ringke case. It was obviously more expensive than a $5 from ebay at 16.99, but the notion of a non-slip polymer like a TPU case had appealed to me.
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After putting it on my phone, I immediately noticed the difference between the two cases. The cutouts on each of the ports was perfectly fitted with space at the bottom of the case for the home button, which is a nice touch
The lanyard port on the side was also included, unlike both the otterbox case that I have and the TPU case.
On the top, the headphone jack port is easily accessible. I was able to plug in my grado sr80i headphones without having any issues like I did with the TPU case. The external mic port is also well placed.
The material used to make the case is not just silicon. There is a special polymer material that allows it to slip in and out of my pocket easily. It also doesn't attract dust like other silicon cases. The only gripe I have with this is that since I got the mango colored one, the dye from my jeans rubs off onto the material.
All in all, I'm happy with the case and would definitely go back to Rearth for any other silicon cases.

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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!

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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!
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Owners can feel free to send me products for review. I'll ensure a well detailed and document and honest review!

that's great! i dont mind paying the sub $20 it came out to if OP's review is accurate!

My turn!
So today I got my RearthUSA Ringke Galaxy S2 case in the mail. Chuck from marketing had initially contacted me a few weeks ago via XDA PM to ask me to try and rate/review the Ringke product for the S2 and he has been very friendly/courteous all throughout this process.
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this case was: WOW. This is definitely a high quality product. The material (a high quality polymer, as they say) feels great on the skin and slides easily in and out of a pocket. The polymer also makes the case extremely flexible making it very easy to put on. It also shines nicely in the light. I got a blue one as, you'll see below in my album.
I love the look of it. I love how it fits so well with the contour of the phone. I love the intricate details in the design such that it moulds well with every nook and cranny in the device's design.
Every single thing that you need access to has an opening: the USB port, the microphone, the camera, the speaker, the headphone jack and three more for things I can't figure out but are definitely part of the phone (except for the one at the top right, couldn't figure that one out at all). And they are done EXCEPTIONALLY well; no rough edges at all.
The volume rockers and power button feel great. They're really tactile unlike some other cases where it feels like you're forcing the case into the button to press it.
The pictures I took are really big and look bad in a forum, so here's a direct link to the ImageShack album I made:
http://imageshack.us/g/52/img0987ab.jpg/
I obviously got this product for free, but it only costs $16.99 with FREE SHIPPING. If I were to suggest a case to anyone, it would be this one. The unfortunate thing for me is that I don't use cases because of my car dock. I find it annoying to have to take the phone out of the case AT LEAST two times a day, every day. It's funny, because this is a free product that I didn't think I would care much about, and I'm honestly upset about the fact that I can't use it. I may try for a few days to see how much of a nuisance it is to be constantly taking it out and putting it back in.
I WISH this case fit with my official S2 car dock.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Galaxy-S-2-_p_252.html
GO GET YOURS, FOLKS!

georgeism said:
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too bad the code didn't work for me......

ThaiM said:
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Yeah U_U I want to review products too

rogconnect said:
too bad the code didn't work for me......
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It worked for me

Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.

arisk2 said:
Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.
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Both are a bit loose as both are very thin silicone..cut outs are perfect with both
For a tighter fitting you must try a tpu case...

I thought I would share with you the Maroon coloured version of the Ringke case. I also purchased the Ringz audio cap along the case. Overall I like the case and recommend it. The surfaced etching layer on top of the high polymer really gives the case a nice feel that does not attract dust or fingerprints. I was disappointed to find out that Rearth now do micro USB caps after I have purchased the case. I would of like these as well and the expensive delivery charge to international countries is preventing me from doing this.
The only minor drawbacks of this case is it is not going to fully protect your phone from major drops. The top microphone cut out is not centred and it is slightly loose around the volume and power button. Not sure how long the material is going to last but I hope it will last the entire life of the phone.

After using this case for over a month now. The material is starting to get sticky on the corners. This is a shame but I guess once a silicone case always a silicone case regardless of any coating.

free cases, bah! I pay for all my cases and may review them anyway.
free good for review= good review.
Top right corner is missing because its for korean version. Wrong case or wrong phone?
Ringke should have maybe made a tiny lanyard hole in top of case to connect 'lanyarded' jack plug. Same with USB plug. So plugs can't get lost. Furthermore, the plugs should come with the case as default. Not too much to ask for that price. I mean the price that other people pay for the case. But nice review, pretty nice detailed case. Like the speaker detail. NOT top right corner. Do they make this case with all 4 corners protected?
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Case-mate Pop! Revision review with pictures

I just received the new revision of the Case-mate Pop! and I wanted to write a quick review for those that were interested.
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Pop-Case.asp
It seems that you should order these directly from Case-mate. Looking at the model numbers, amazon seems to have the older models still listed. You are looking for these:
Black/Grey: CM017295
Pink/Grey :CM017309
White/Grey: Not Currently available
First off the case feels extremely high quality. The idea of the case is to have the protection of the dual layer cases but co-molded together into a one piece case. It is a bit thicker than say tpu cases, but to me it feels perfect in my hand. The soft rubber has a nice feel, it is not too soft, and does not attract much lint. The plastic is a hard shiny plastic that adds to the rigidity and increases the protection of the phone. There is a nice lip on the screen side which provides lay flat protection.
This case fits REALLY well, the lip in particular hugs this case tightly all around. It is tough to actually remove the case. You have to use your nail, to really work the lip up and over at one corner first. That may be a negative for those who remove their cases often for what ever reason, but really makes for a premium feeling product.
The revision addresses the cutouts for the ports. They have really opened up the cutout for the usb port. You are NOT going to have any more problems plugging in a charger thats for sure (in my opinion a little too much.) They also added the hole for the speaker phone/camera mic which aligns perfectly.
I am using a Verizion LTE model and the extended battery fits very well in this case as well. The only thing is perhaps a slight difference in power button responsiveness, very slight. Personally I use a standard battery cover with the dremel mod for my extended battery.
Speaking of the buttons, they are covered, but case mate has done an incredible job with them. They slightly protrude out making them easy to find, and feel extremely nice to push. As far as covered buttons go, I imagine that this is as good as it gets. They feel very similar to using the phone naked.
I would highly recommend this case. I feel that it provides a really nice combination of protection and cosmetics. I also really wanted to mention the customer service that I received when I called about my case replacement. They were extremely helpful and very courteous. They shipped the case out the following day with tracking info via USPS. They really made me a loyal Case-mate customer for the future. As always feel free to ask any questions.
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With Extended Battery Cover:
Here is a video of the dremel standard battery cover mod:
http://youtu.be/q-Z1tiotZFg

How do these cases handle dust? Also how well do they hug the device? I see a lot of cases that are tight at the top and bottom. but the sides are weak near the front.

Shay D. Life said:
How do these cases handle dust? Also how well do they hug the device? I see a lot of cases that are tight at the top and bottom. but the sides are weak near the front.
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This case does very well with dust/lint. The rubber is not too soft so it doesn't cling to debris.
You reminded me of something that I forgot to mention in the review. This case fits REALLY well, the lip in particular hugs this case tightly all around. It is tough to actually remove the case. You have to use your nail, to really work the lip at one corner off first. That may be a negative for those who remove their cases often for what ever reason, but really makes the for a premium feeling product.

Just what I need to hear. Nice review by the way. Thanks.

Here is a great review of this case on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5VUEzFPl4Q&sns=em

Thanks for the great review!
Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
Molly Uhlig
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Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
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What about the revised versions of the Case-Mate Tough Case for the Galaxy Nexus? Last I was told was late January but I have not seen anything on this.
Nice to see a Case-Mate representative here on the forums

I was told that it will arrive within two weeks last week
they offered to send me a pop case last week or i can wait till next week to get the tough case, so I'm just waiting for that

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Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
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I would love to get a white version of this case. Will you guys produce a white version?

I ordered mine from eBay last Saturday think off getting to used the old version till they send me the revised one. And to my surprise they send me the new version. IMHO it's a lot like the Speck Candyshell but it's more difficult to put on, I hope it's easier to take off if I need to. If you want here's the item number on eBay (180820339462) for the listing.

Ordered the extended battery for the GSM version and I have one question:
How do you take off this [email protected]$#@G case? Is damn near impossible...

jrodsep said:
Ordered the extended battery for the GSM version and I have one question:
How do you take off this [email protected]$#@G case? Is damn near impossible...
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Pop it from the back of the camera is what I've been told. Unsure if its the same method for the GN.

Finally figured out how to take this case off. Start at one of the bottom corners and then start pulling out the phone all round. You should watch out for the volume/power button.

One thing to note is that the White version is available, and I find the power button to be much more responsive than most TPU cases, or the Otterbox Commuter, which is about the same thickness.
Funny thing is, I found the White/Grey version with a CM017311 SKU, just like jrodsep.

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Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
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CaseMate,
What should I do if the case I received from Case123USA on Amazon don't have (and doesn't even know about) the revision 2 case?

Anyone know where I can get a black version of the revised case? I don't see the black color on the Case-Mate site and I'm only seeing the older version on Amazon.
Thanks!

Sprint carries the whits/gray. That's the one I have
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Thanks but the white/gray is also on Amazon. Can't find the black one.

Hi,
Could someone please tell me if, with time, there's dust or whatever between the phone and the case? Are there any scratches because of that? I work outdoors and I'm afraid this could happen. Anyone that works much in outdoors has any experience on this?
thanks

IMO you are going to have that issue with any case. The chances of a scratch are higher the harder the material is. You'll have the highest chance of a scratch with a hard case and the least chance with a silicone. I'd put this case in the middle like a TPU case. The parts that touch the case are softer than the hard exterior.

Which case to get? TPU, Polycarb, Silicone, Flip, ...

Since the international Galaxy S3 is exactly the same form as the U.S. variants, check out that thread first.
My 2 cents...
TPU:
All of the TPU cases are essentially identical, and provide the best protection VS all others -- except an Otterbox -- should you drop it, and the 2nd-best grip (VS silicone). They range from the official Samsung TPU cases ("overpriced"), down to the $2 EBay S-Line / X-Line's. I went for some middle-of-the-road Cruzerlite cases ($10 each or $20 for 3 on Amazon), and they're great, though not as grippy on the sides as I would've liked.
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Hard Polycarb:
The hard polycarbonate plastic cases are also very nice and slightly thinner than TPU, but provide little drop protection. Some provide more top/bottom coverage than others, and some, like this Rock Quicksand case I bought, are actually much grippier than you might expect (it's grippier than my Cruzerlite!):
There are still many other types of cases to consider (listed in order of their level of drop protection):
Full body armor -- bulky; otterbox
TPU
Silicone / Gel / Jelly -- these are the grippiest cases you can get, but that also means they attract lint like the plague, are harder to take out of your pocket, and so flexible that they have a tendency to slip off the phone. I still have one of these $0.99 cases on my Captivate, and it's OK, but not ideal.
Bumpers -- protection around the edges of the phone only; often paired with body skins for scratch protection.
Polycarb
Leather pouches -- for "executive" style; slow to access
Flip -- usually seen on tablets; a little awkward to hold when the flaps around back; a big plus is that it replaces the original back cover of the phone, so the original will never get scratched; very little drop protection
Gelaskin / fullbody skins -- scratch protection, but zero drop protection; they're basically just stickers.
Metal battery cover replacements -- these are known to interfere with NFC, and GPS; steer clear
Other...
Soft TPU / hard polycarb are still the most common.
(my ideal case would fuse TPU or polycarb with grippy silicone on the edges, but AFAIK nobody makes this)

I have a flip on order. IMHO the display is the weakest link and the photos posted from EU with totally busted screens annoys me. I'm hoping that the flip's cover will help protect the display somewhat.
The problem is the design, there's hardly any bevel to keep the glass from hitting something and while it's stiffened glass it's not unbreakable. I'm going to gamble on insurance for a couple months even though the replacement cost with insurance is $200 plus processing ($50?).

I'm going with the otterbox defender.

Randomacts said:
I'm going with the otterbox defender.
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In terms of protection that a great choice, however, it usually removes any styling from the phone. Since Samsung is making the flip case it won't box up the style or feel of the phone (and I have a desk charger on order too which it will still work with). There was a video on some UK retailer site...

I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.

djkinetic said:
I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.
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+1
I have on of these for my Skyrocket and it's great. They cost about $10...

I already have my Cruzerlite TPU cases...just waiting for the phone. I love these cases on my Gnex.
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I'm ready to go - now I just need the phone.... Come on Amazon

I have the same screen protector but it sucks..

djkinetic said:
I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.
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I'm liking the looks of this plus the price.
How is the Otterbox Commuter series in general? I'm looking for a quality case, but nothing bulky. I had a Defender for my iPhone, but it ended up being too bulky so I never put it back on.

HOW ABOUT THIS ONE
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15084039267.../sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=150840392675&_rdc=1
AND official one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-Sam...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3f189b2c84

I ordered this one
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-S-Line-Flexible-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0087GANO2/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
But my phone is blue. Should be here Friday

what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major

I have the Rock on mine International GS3. I love it. Best case I have ever had for a phone.

i already have a TPU S-Line case ready and waiting when mine arrives today. I started using these with the SII and when I got my Note I got one for it as well. love the gippy texture on the sides as it really reduces any drops...and its only 4.98 with free shipping.. also got a desktop charger that the phone will fit into with the case on.
New Black S Line Wave TPU Gel Phone Cover Case for Samsung i9300 Galaxy S 3 SIII
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33073802533...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_2012wt_1166
Desktop Dock In Hard Case Charger Cradle Mount For Samsung Galaxy S3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17085373242...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1443wt_1397

caulton said:
what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major
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There's this but it's not stylish: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLK-WHITE-I...ccessories&hash=item3a75bec2e3#ht_1416wt_1185
But I think that this above design will certainly protect the f*g glass from breaking, but no tight jeans....
This has a kickstand too and looks better: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fosmon-Sams...ccessories&hash=item589458d504#ht_3353wt_1185

holy moly, im going to have nightmares about that case tonight.
how about we bite off of apple with a bumper case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-BUMPER-...ain_0&var=&hash=item519fe65426#ht_9186wt_1010

caulton said:
what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major
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People complain that the stand on most kickstand-cases is often flimsy or slippy, so I wouldn't cheap out here if you really intend to use the kickstand a lot vs a dock or desk stand.
If I hadn't ordered a universal ThoughtOut stand I'd have opted either for the official samsung vent case (where you put a coin in the back to act as the stand):
Or, this "SD smart stand" case, which is also getting high praise (the stand flips in and out like a wristband), though is a bit harder to find:

I ordered the S-Line off ebay for $2, and will replace it with an Otterbox Commuter the moment it's released.
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Latty said:
I ordered the S-Line off ebay for $2, and will replace it with an Otterbox Commuter the moment it's released.
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It was released today. I just the notification email.