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SGP Ultra Silke & Steinheil Crystal Clear

Just got mine in. Fits well, very slim. Looks like it'll do the trick. Not sure what I was expecting for a texture, but this wasn't quite it -- very dry, slick feeling. But not smooth - it has a fine rough texture. Crystal Clear shield strikes me as good, so far - pretty slick, very clear. Not quite as slick as the glass though, I can feel it. My GF's Vibrant was just delivered, so I'm going to try them out side by side when I get home.
Some pics .. Don't mind the dust, it's a mess in my office. Surprised I managed to keep the screen clear long enough to apply it.
There's a little ghosting in a few of the images -- that's not anything on the screen, it's just from me trying to soften the flash on this cheap little camera with some paper.
UPDATE: 3 months and it broke. I tried filing a warranty claim on it because I don't think it would have broke as quick if not for the corner cut-out (design flaw in my eyes). We'll see what they say.
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Thanks for the pics. Did you order from SGP directly? It looks to be the version for the Korean model (extra cutout in the corner).

Yes, ordered direct. They shipped it out the next day, took about three days to get to me coast to coast.
Yeah, it has the cut out corner. Slightly annoyed about that, but hey... Its a minor flaw in a decent case.

nice, i've heard many people praise that case.
I might have to pick one up myself!

Looks pretty sexy. I ordered a Case-Mate Barely There. If that isn't too good, I will try this!
Hope you enjoy it. ;D

I have a black silke and I'm loving it so far. Fits very snugly and provides excellent shock protection.

SamVib said:
Looks pretty sexy. I ordered a Case-Mate Barely There. If that isn't too good, I will try this!
Hope you enjoy it. ;D
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I considered the Barely There and their other one... the rugged case, don't remember its name right now.decided to wait until they get more color choices. Please post some pics when you get yours.

i got mine in the mail yesterday
fits very snug and it doesnt leave your phone bulky!
sgp case+realook screen protector=great protection without your phone being orson welles

I posted this in another thread about the SGP Silke case and thought I'd share it here as well.
Pasted from other thread:
I was about to buy the Ultra Silk because they look really nice. Instead for $5.95 (and free shipping) I got this exact (as far as I can tell) copy from Ebay seller MRCELLSHOP http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I am very happy with the fit, finish and weight of this case. It has exact cutouts and fits perfectly. Can't go wrong or $5.95 with free shipping!
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Bump because I edited the OP -- case broke.

I had the hard mesh case which also has the corner cutout, and mine broke recently. It's not really a design flaw in the product, it's just that these cases are designed for the stock Galaxy S which has a button in that corner. Just be careful when buying a stock case vs a Vibrant case - the stock case will fit just fine but that corner will always be the weak link.

You're absolutely right. But since SGP chooses to market this case as a "Samsung Vibrant" case, I think I'm justified in calling it a design flaw. If I bought a product listed as an i9000 case it would be different.

I've had the SGP Slike for a few weeks now and really like it. The only complaint that I have is that it seems to have stretched a little from having to remove and put it back on a few time (mainly in order to pull the battery) and now it seems a little loser then it did when I first put it on.

Any new cases coming from popular brands?

So, is there any new cases coming out from popular brands other than Otterbox?

I used this one from swiss army and it fits the captivate perfectly.
//w w w.swissarmy.com/TravelGear/Pages/Product.aspx?category=la3&product=30374101&
LOL These are the most [email protected] forums i have ever seen!

PlasmaFlow said:
I used this one from swiss army and it fits the captivate perfectly.
//w w w.swissarmy.com/TravelGear/Pages/Product.aspx?category=la3&product=30374101&
LOL These are the most [email protected] forums i have ever seen!
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))) I meant Popular Brands that make Quality Cases... Like Speck, Otterbox and others...

Yeah... I really wish Speck made cases for the Captivate.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

BUMP! May be something new coming up?

otterbox released their impact series case.. but no defender as of yet

Incipio just came out with a case for the captivate. I have one of their hard cases for my Zune HD and am very happy with the quality. I'm tempted to pick up one for my Captivate. Right now I'm using an Invisibleshield but wouldn't mind a little more protection.

I just got the Otterbox Impact case for the Captivate not ten minutes ago in the mail. Shipping was ok, I ordered it last Thursday. Seems really solid and thick enough that it could take a decent impact or drop. I like it so far but the increase in size will have to grow on me. It's not a ridiculous increase, puts it about to the size of a 3GS iPhone really. Other than that it comes with a screen protector and has a good feel in your hands. I got it for right under $18.00 with shipping using the coupon code "tb1010y".

Check this and this. These look pretty solid, and are very reasonably-priced!
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Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
http://store.mybat.com/smoke-argyle-candy-skin-cover-18120.html
1. That design, barely visible. It's actually A LOT darker case. Especially when on the phone.
2. It's thick flexible plastic. Hard Gel-like. Not a rubber skin that gets caught up in your pocket.
3. It's the exact same shape as the phone. A true "skin'.
4. Light. Adds almost no additional weight to the phone.

EpicEric said:
Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
http://store.mybat.com/smoke-argyle-candy-skin-cover-18120.html
1. That design, barely visible. It's actually A LOT darker case. Especially when on the phone.
2. It's thick flexible plastic. Hard Gel-like. Not a rubber skin that gets caught up in your pocket.
3. It's the exact same shape as the phone. A true "skin'.
4. Light. Adds almost no additional weight to the phone.
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I have that same case, only in green. I agree with your assessments, it really is a great case. I am curious about the Otterbox cases though, have never used them before.
-Tara

EpicEric said:
Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
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It looks like an Amzer Argyle TPU case.

PhrProfess said:
Check this and this. These look pretty solid, and are very reasonably-priced!
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IDK about the first one, but the snap on case isn't that good. I have the black version. The snaps are broken in several spots, the case opens itself when dropped (what good is that?), and occasionally when pulling out of my pocket the case is literally falling off.
YMMV, but if I had to do it again, I'd avoid the Amzer rubberized snap on case at all costs.

Body Glove TPU case is all you need.

[Review] Noreve Perpétuelle Leather Case (Black)

Hi guys,
Posting a review this time for the Noreve Samsung Galaxy Nexus case. As anyone who's read my reviews before knows, I love my Noreve cases, and I really love my Gnex too, so this is a match made in heaven for me.
This is my 3rd Noreve case now (along with the N7 and N4 cases) and as always, Noreve do not disappoint. It's always good to see a company with consistency, quality control and a dedication to excellence. All three of my cases were packaged impeccably, and with the exception of my Nexus 7 case (which was a custom order) arrived lighting fast. The customer service at Noreve is second to none, but I doubt you'll have to deal with them.
Noreve offer a whole bunch of different finishes and tons of colours for their cases, which can be seen here. This is the first case I've gone for which is just the standard black finish, and I have to say I love it. Not too flashy, and brilliant in it's simplicity.
Here are some pictures of the box and contents.
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And here is a picture of the belt clip which comes with the case.
While I am not personally a belt clip kinda guy, I tried it out just for the sake of seeing how well it was engineered. Installation of the clip is quick and easy, but my personal preference is that the case looks and feels better without the clip on the back. Still, it's good to have the option for sure, and it's even better knowing that it works well.
Here are some pictures of the case with the phone installed.
One thing to note is that the pogo pins are not covered. They aren't covered in the Nexus 7 case, either. However I can't really see a need for this since it would be impossible to dock while having the case on the device. Noreve should take this into consideration and just cover up the pogo pins from now on. It would be a little bit more protection, and perhaps less dust entering the case. Not that it's a big deal, but just an observation.
Some more shots where you can see the case open with the device inside. Not sure if the stitching will be seen or not, but it is pretty flawless.
And last but not least, some shots of the back of the case with the phone installed,
Actual installation of the case is very simple. Just slide it in from the top and you're good to go. Nice, snug fit. The leather makes it grippy, and also makes it feel fantastic. Sure, it adds a bit of bulk. But remember that bulk = protection. I'd have no fear of dropping this from waist height. The top section that also secures the case closed is also very secure - it's not going to open unless you want it to. And when you want it opened, it's not a hassle.
All in all, another outstanding product from Noreve. They have definitely won me over as a customer by providing me with three outstanding cases. Price you say? This particular case is 50 Euros in this finish. For me, that's not expensive. Remember, you get what you pay for. I've bought cases in the past which I still kick myself for. TPU cases, never again. Otterbox? Nope. Been there, done that. Failed on me in less than a year. I don't see how anyone can actually destroy a Noreve case, unless you set fire to it. And guess what? Since it's genuine leather, it won't even burn so easily, unless you really set your mind to it..
In conclusion, another outstanding case by Noreve. Their quality and customer service, to me, has yet to be matched by anyone.
Thank you for reading! :highfive:

Oneplus One Official Clear Case thoughts

I wish they would have spent more money in the case instead of the box it came in. My thoughts after getting it.. The plastic is very flimsy and cheap and the fit is NOT snug. The case feels very slippery and loose like your either going to drop it because you cannot grip it or eventually it will slide out of the case. I'm very happy with the phone but the clear case is far from good.

My thoughts exactly for the Official OnePlus One Protective Case...which is the same as Clear Case.
See my post in the other topic.

Mine fits well but I completely agree about the not so sure grip of it.

I really love this clear case! Mine fits perfectly. No wiggle room at all. I guess I'm used to the grip as well.

MJHawaii said:
I wish they would have spent more money in the case instead of the box it came in. My thoughts after getting it.. The plastic is very flimsy and cheap and the fit is NOT snug. The case feels very slippery and loose like your either going to drop it because you cannot grip it or eventually it will slide out of the case. I'm very happy with the phone but the clear case is far from good.
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I'm not a fan of the official case because it doesn't provide any protection, but I haven't experienced issues with the fit or cracking. I remember reading a post by an OPO rep on the OP forums in which he said that delays in restocking their cases were the result of further QC implementation. I'm not saying that's definitely the reason yours fell apart and mine didn't (in the two weeks I used it before receiving a Diztronic case), but I am saying that it might be.
Many other people have reported the same issue as you, so it's clear that it affected a number of people.
I own the orange official case because the clear wasn't available, so that might be a factor in which batches ours came from as well.
At this point, people shouldn't have to rely on the official cases now that the Diztronic and the Tudia are both available. Seidio is considering putting out cases for the OPO as well; you can request the Seidio case you'd prefer on their Product Request page.

I'm sure at some point in the near future we will have more choices on lots of covers. I hope we will see 3rd party custom style swap back covers too. I think I will hold off till then.

The official cases for the One look very similar to what Oppo was shipping for the Find 5's back when I got one. They also cracked at the corners and were flimsy as hell and overpriced. I'd say they just took what Oppo was doing and thought why fix what isn't broken (ie people buy them anyway)

Go with the Pelosi case. Can't go wrong with it.
Sent From My 1+1

I haven't noticed any indications of 'weak spots' in the polycarbonate (where it might break) and the case fits around my OnePlus One just fine, contrary to other's experiences with this case.
As for the feel of it: it's very smooth yet not slippery at all (again, contrary to other's findings).
As you can see, it is a bit scratched up because of it being moved around on a table and/or putting it in my bag, but I think that's okay. It kind of indicates it's being used and adds a bit of character.
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I haven't noticed any indications of 'weak spots' in the polycarbonate (where it might break) and the case fits around my OnePlus One just fine, contrary to other's experiences with this case.
As for the feel of it: it's very smooth yet not slippery at all (again, contrary to other's findings).
As you can see, it is a bit scratched up because of it being moved around on a table and/or putting it in my bag, but I think that's okay. It kind of indicates it's being used and adds a bit of character.
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Does it have a lip to raise the screen off a table etc? Like the diztronic?

It does, but it's not that large. Note that I also have a tempered glass screen protector installed so the glass actually sits on top now.

Case for Razr 5g

I ordered a case from Otterbox after a chat session. They told me it would fit this newer version of the Razr. Well guess what..... it didn't fit. Trying to find a case for this phone is impossible. Motorola has as very expensive leather one on their website but its not available to buy anyplace. Anyone find a case for this phone?

I just got the phone myself over 36 hours ago. Give Spigen time to come up with a case

No skins either. Accessory market as quiet as this community...

CaseMate Tough Clear
I didn't want to wait to use my Razr 5G without a case, so I ordered this one for now...
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LormaD said:
I didn't want to wait to use my Razr 5G without a case, so I ordered this one for now...
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I tried to order that clear case, but it said it would take about a month to get, so I went with the casemate case that T-Mobile is selling direct from their website and got it in 2 days.

I ordered one of the leather cases that come up on amazon(not pouch), the casemate from t-mo, and the evutec s-series. All ordered on thursday 10/15 so far amazon says its getting shipped, tmo has bee completely silent, and evutec has a tracking link which makes me nervous considering the site said its a pre order... will update with whichever one shows up and when.
Downshift mind adding pics of phone in the case?

How's the Case-Mate fitting for everyone? I got a black one from T-Mobile and it comes off half the time I open my phone.

same here...
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How's the Case-Mate fitting for everyone? I got a black one from T-Mobile and it comes off half the time I open my phone.
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I ended up getting the CASE-Mate clear one direct from Case-Mate, and have the same problem. I contacted Case-Mate about it, they asked me to email them a picture of the case fitment. They offered a refund or replacement. I took the former.
I find the case to "dense" thick on the phone, more than it needs to be. What I would improve on it, is to thin out the entire case by approximately half, and leave the "impact" prone areas the thickness that is on there now (the nose of the phone).
The part of the case that covers the smaller display relies on the volume control buttons as a source of retention, and the plastic is weak in that area and gives way. I have not used other cases to date to see what other case manufacturers are doing to keep that part of the case in place. *That is the flaw of the front case cover design, and I think Case-Mate knows about this.

The only 'case' I'd be interested in putting on this phone is maybe a rubbery vinyl skin to protect from surface scratches and keep it from sliding off smooth surfaces.
Everything else seems too bulky... Not that there are many options. Nor are there any skin options anyway.

Well, got the evutec case, here's a pic, I'll start a separate thread to fully discuss it, but the basics are probably don't bother it leaves the bottom of the chin completely exposed not just the usb c port/sim slot the whole thing.

Just got the Evutec case. It has double-stick tape to hold the case on. It isn't too bulky, fits nicely, and stays on the phone. Should be a $20 not $60 case.