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Case/bumper that doesn't add bulk

Which cases/bumpers provide minor drop protection without adding bulk? Anything less bulky than TPU?

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Incipio Feather is now available !
I just ordered mine
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http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-S-III-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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Excellent! Ordered!

But if it fell, there isn't anything to absorb shock, no? I figured a bumper would provide good protection because if it fell, the actual phone would never touch the floor and there isn't extra bulk added
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exactly not every piece of phone is protected! try some 0.9mm thin silicon from ebay...this will not protect your phone ...

http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-AMZ9396..._1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1339253840&sr=1-7
Anyone have that one?

Case mate "Barely there". Not much for protection but it doesn't add much bulk but will help for minor fumbles. If you wanted a case that would hold up from chest high drops, a minimal no bulk case isn't what anyone should be looking for anyway. I have the barely there on my thunderbolt and it has been very nice. For aonyone like me that doesn't drop there phone but wants a little more protection than a skin, the case mate option is great.

hah2110 said:
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-AMZ9396..._1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1339253840&sr=1-7
Anyone have that one?
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Are you kidding same same all the same, the whole upper edge is exposed!!! no more protection than one in 2nd post...

I have the official Samsung TPU, it doesn't add that much bulk at all.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s3-tpu-case-clear-samgsvtpucl-p35370.htm

Search Tridea on EBay. They have some slick looking covers that I'm looking into purchasing. Just have to wait until payday

BungeBash said:
Search Tridea on EBay. They have some slick looking covers that I'm looking into purchasing. Just have to wait until payday
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Man, they look nice (some of them), but they look massive as well... Not the kind of things that one would say "doesn't add bulk".
The allke is not too bad, still... I may end up getting one

Not out yet, but this case looks to be good; minimal but also offering good protection
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-ballistic-life-style-smooth-series-case

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/crystal-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-p35478.htm
Its barely visible and clear, just the way I like it. Why hide the beautiful back of the case with another colour. Shame have to wait

kidd78 said:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/crystal-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-p35478.htm
Its barely visible and clear, just the way I like it. Why hide the beautiful back of the case with another colour. Shame have to wait
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Looks nice, though I wish it covered the top of the device.

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-samsung-s3-slim-case-white-efc-1g6swec-twin-pack-p35227.htm
These look really thin and would offer mild protection from minor slips and falls.

Buy a good casing to protect your SIII
Hi Guys,
just want to share my unfortunate event happened to my 8days old SIII.
To make story short I drop my S III on a hard surface, face down ( average height est 0.5 meter). Pick it up, heart dropped a moment. Display cracked. I had all this while put on screen protector as well as casing. Unfortunately.It does not do it job well. Went to Samsung service Ctr. Off course warranty not covered, Damage done USD$220 for replacement of entire front panel.
So my advice to you guys. Especially if you have occasionally butter fingers like I do. Get a good casing to protect your new S III.

Got the barely there case. Not much protection. Especially on the front where it is needed. Nice and sexy case.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089E283G
This "Composite Poly-carbonate shell" Case looks pretty cool.

hboos said:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-samsung-s3-slim-case-white-efc-1g6swec-twin-pack-p35227.htm
These look really thin and would offer mild protection from minor slips and falls.
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I like this case, wish it come with black color

I Dig that! I might have to order this one.
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FWIW Drew...here it is in blue...
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-samsung-s3-slim-case-blue-efc-1g6sbec-twin-pack-p35225.htm

Rearth Rinke Slime Case Review

There are many hard cases on the market and most feel like hard plastic shells. This case actually feels like rubber with the stiffness of plastic. It just feels like quality. It also manages to come about 1/4 of an inch further on the bottom and top to cover more area. The cutouts around the power and volume rockers are recessed which make a world of difference when pushing the already almost flush buttons. It also give extremely good grip. I dropped my first galaxy s3 with a casemate on it and that case didn't have any bottom or top protection and my phone suffered. I posted a picture of the damage and the casemate. If it were in the rearth it would have survived without a scratch. I can't say enough how good this case feels in the hand. Its a really slick phone and it needs a grippy case.
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Glad to hear a good review. I ordered one of these for my preordered S3.:fingers-crossed:

I ordered this, the casemate barely there, the Nilkin hard case, and I bought an Affinity smoke glass hardshell from Bestbuy that I was planning to return once I got one of the cases I ordered but boy does it look nice. I might keep it. It looks gorgeous.

Is there any angle that would hit the bottom or top edge if you dropped it? like facing 45 degrees forward?

Tazer2death said:
Is there any angle that would hit the bottom or top edge if you dropped it? like facing 45 degrees forward?
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No there isn't unless it falls on a squared edge. Plus the rubbery coating gives extra protection.

if i ever buy a hardcase for my galaxy it will be this one.
glad to hear it works well.

Wow. After this case came, on the website they are giving away lanyard strap with it.......

could you post some pics of the phone with the case on it?
Thanks

Had the Slim on my SII and my Note. Absolutely loved them.
If I had a III this would be the case for me without a doubt.
It's a shame that they don't have any plans to release one for the One X.
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Ordered one last night. Never used a case on my Epic 4G but that's because they were a pain to find. Looks thin enough which was my only concern. Didn't want to add on a lot of extra bulk. Thanks

jitz said:
could you post some pics of the phone with the case on it?
Thanks
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I could but they wouldn't do any justice to the pics on the rearth website.

I bought one of these for my Note. For the $30 I paid for it, I expected more. Why they don't make the plastic go all the way around the bezel is beyond me. I will pass on this one for the S3.

I think it would be fragile, that the reason no cases manufacturer makes a case like this with the bottom and the top covered.

Just ordered mine, thanks for the recommendation.
It took me a while though as I could not find a slime case!
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Is there a link for these cases Google isn't bringing up anything
http://www.google.ie/webhp?sourceid....2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1366&bih=643

Looks nice but for me cases with volume/power cut outs just feel awkward to me. I much prefer the built in buttons

jonny68 said:
Is there a link for these cases Google isn't bringing up anything
http://www.google.ie/webhp?sourceid....2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1366&bih=643
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Maybe try to search for slim case. But if you really want slime then keep looking...
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@falconeight thanks for the suggestion. just ordered from their official site. they're offering free 2-3 day shipping. it can't come soon enough. i'm so stressed that something bad will happen to my new baby!
http://www.rearthusa.com/galaxy_s3_ringke_case
i think it's the size of the phone. large, but thin, that makes me feel like it will not take a fall very gracefully. fingers crossed until the case arrives.
oh also, in case anyone is having problems googling the case... it's Rearth Ringke Slim (the OP is missing a "g" and added the "e" in slime LOL)

This is an advertisement, not a review.

Got my Ringke Slim the other day. Similar to my Galaxy Nexus one, except it doesn't protect the top and bottom and it doesn't come with a screen protector or rubber port protectors. Overall I love it though, very thin. But after receiving my ROCK case, I'll probably use that more often. If you're looking for something that will make it look like you don't have a case on it, this is it.

WHITE ULTRA THIN 0.3mm review

Picked up one of these cases from ebay;
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180931774909?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1503wt_770
and I have to say it, for what it's made for, is great! Now, I don't drop my phone a whole heck of a lot, so I wasn't looking for something to protect it against constant drops. What I wanted was something to protect the back/sides against scratches/nicks when it is in my pocket. And this does exactly that. It's super thin, which is noticeable when coming from other cases. The fact that it is opaque means that the design of the phone is pretty much intact. Which is great for this phone, since it is quite good looking to begin with. One added bonus, the case does have a very small lip to it which protects the screen when putting the phone down, face down.
If you are looking for an inexpensive case to do the basics(protect from scratches, minor drops, look good, have all buttons/ports easily accessible), then I would suggest this case.

any pictures of your s3 with it? the ebay pics aren't cutting it for me

does it cover the entire bottom of the phone?

leak73 said:
Picked up one of these cases from ebay;
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180931774909?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1503wt_770
and I have to say it, for what it's made for, is great! Now, I don't drop my phone a whole heck of a lot, so I wasn't looking for something to protect it against constant drops. What I wanted was something to protect the back/sides against scratches/nicks when it is in my pocket. And this does exactly that. It's super thin, which is noticeable when coming from other cases. The fact that it is opaque means that the design of the phone is pretty much intact. Which is great for this phone, since it is quite good looking to begin with. One added bonus, the case does have a very small lip to it which protects the screen when putting the phone down, face down.
If you are looking for an inexpensive case to do the basics(protect from scratches, minor drops, look good, have all buttons/ports easily accessible), then I would suggest this case.
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FYI:
opaque: Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
transparent: Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
this case is semitransparent to get technical.. not opaque.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=galaxy s3 case 0.3&_sop=15

leak73 said:
Picked up one of these cases from ebay;
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180931774909?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1503wt_770
and I have to say it, for what it's made for, is great! Now, I don't drop my phone a whole heck of a lot, so I wasn't looking for something to protect it against constant drops. What I wanted was something to protect the back/sides against scratches/nicks when it is in my pocket. And this does exactly that. It's super thin, which is noticeable when coming from other cases. The fact that it is opaque means that the design of the phone is pretty much intact. Which is great for this phone, since it is quite good looking to begin with. One added bonus, the case does have a very small lip to it which protects the screen when putting the phone down, face down.
If you are looking for an inexpensive case to do the basics(protect from scratches, minor drops, look good, have all buttons/ports easily accessible), then I would suggest this case.
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What is the feel of the case? Is it plastic or is it frosted or matte-like?
Thank you

aly19 said:
What is the feel of the case? Is it plastic or is it frosted or matte-like?
Thank you
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it feels plasticky frosted
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Any pictures?
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i got two of them too!
bought a double package on ebay, including one white and one black.
the cut outs are perfect, the fit is awesome perfect too!
got a white s3 and put the black ultra thin skin on it, looks so awesome.

shuiguo said:
In fact buy Mobile Accessories cheap each web site have, for me or for himself that he like, I buy's hard-core Scrub Shining Series Case Skin
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what?

NoOneCanHelpMe said:
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lol. My reaction exactly. Sorry for laughing.

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Probably used Google translate
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The Unofficial Diz Case Thread

What the hey..been using Diztronic TPU cases since about 5 phones ago (Sensation?) through the recent Nexus series 4 and 5. Now my G3 sports the familiar thin protector in black, and once again Diz has the winning combo: reduced slippery matte back, glossy narrow front lip with slight elevation for placing phone face down without worry, and a no bulk thin cover which has always protected my phones from dozens upon dozens of drops and never a cracked screen. Around 10 bucks and money well spent.[emoji41]
Edit: Just looked it up..1.44mm thin and under an ounce, made in Wiscahnsuhn, donchaknow..
https://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=46_103
http://youtu.be/K5mr9kMqdxc
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I've always been a fan of the Diztronic case for my phones as well. However, since I was in a hurry to get a case when I got my phone I did some searching around for other TPU options to hold me over. I ended up with the Fosmon TPU Case and man am I impressed! The fit is excellent with perfect cutouts. And the lip around the edges to protect the screen is there but not nearly as bulky as what I've previously experienced with Diztronic cases.
I must admit that this case has prevented me from even considering switching to another TPU case, even when Diztronic releases one. Especially when you consider that this case is only $5.97 shipped!
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My Best Buy Insignia case looks just like Fosman. It was 15 bucks. I just needed something quick. I have a bumper case coming.

Crapping my own thread cuz I ordered the Fosman.

Just odd that they look same. Well one says Fosman. I'm bummed my Nillkin case is a little bulky but really like the looks of it. That's why I like spending a little more money at stores so I can easily return it. Oh well that case was only 6 bucks.

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Just odd that they look same. Well one says Fosman. I'm bummed my Nillkin case is a little bulky but really like the looks of it. That's why I like spending a little more money at stores so I can easily return it. Oh well that case was only 6 bucks.
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Yeah..sometimes I justify the extra price (even double on lower cost goods) for ability to handle and test, and possibly to return, but also the price of instant gratification. It will take a week to get the Fosman and if I didn't already have the Diz...but it will be fun to compare the two. [emoji4]
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Crapping my own thread cuz I ordered the Fosman.
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Got the Diztronic off Amazon for 9 bucks. It's simply fantastic. Simple, well made, looks awesome. Highly recommended. I will never spend $40 on an Otterbox again, it's just not worth it.

Okiedoke...Fosman has arrived, and I AM impressed. It's noticeably thinner than the Diz, which feels a bit more rigid. The Fosman also has more gloss finish around the margins and curves of the phone, so it feels softer in the hand than the Diz, which has a ridge or seams of transition between the matte and gloss finishes. I think the Fosman TPU, while slightly thinner, should offer similar protection from drops, feels more pliable, softer in hand, but has a few mold marks and isn't as perfectly finished as the Diz, but then is a few bucks cheaper than the Diz. Both are worth the money, either way! Cheers!
Edit: I'm also noticing a difference in the matte finish feel between the backs of the two: The Diz feels like a smooth rubber, while the Fosman feels a bit coarser and more like textured plastic.

Crazy case dump

I finally got all my cases in so I thought I'd share my thoughts! Hoarder warning: a LOT of cases be here
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Olixar X-Duo, has a carbon fiber style back and a metallic bumper which looks SO good, I tried capturing it but my photo skills are kinda lacking, but this case looks great.
Got 2 tough cases, think I'll keep the UAG and give my brother the other as I quite like the front cover on the UAG though the kickstand is quite cool haha.
This Ultra-Thin case is ultra thin. Definitely not going to give protection but I love how near invisible it is.
Spigen Neo Hybrid, I really like the blue and it matches quite well with my phone I think.
FlexiShield, boring gel case is boring but <3 purple
The Alcantara Cover, have been using this since I got my phone and I loved it at first and it feels really good but... yeah doesn't look so great anymore. I'm quite sad about this, if anybody has any tips to keep it looking good please share!!
I thought I'd get this wallet case as I have a lot of key passes for work but I don't know, they're just not really my thing I guess.
Spigen Rugged Armor, I like how thin it is but apart from that it's rather boring
Spigen Slim Armor, this is probably my favorite case! I love the color, especially in combination with the black, I was afraid the black would bother me but it is honestly so cool. The kickstand looks a little flimsy tbh but I think it'll be fine.
If you were considering any of these and have any questions let me know

Good post, thanks for all the pics. Quite a collection

Good post, thanks

Femmetechstic said:
I finally got all my cases in so I thought I'd share my thoughts! Hoarder warning: a LOT of cases be here
Olixar X-Duo, has a carbon fiber style back and a metallic bumper which looks SO good, I tried capturing it but my photo skills are kinda lacking, but this case looks great.
Got 2 tough cases, think I'll keep the UAG and give my brother the other as I quite like the front cover on the UAG though the kickstand is quite cool haha.
This Ultra-Thin case is ultra thin. Definitely not going to give protection but I love how near invisible it is.
Spigen Neo Hybrid, I really like the blue and it matches quite well with my phone I think.
FlexiShield, boring gel case is boring but <3 purple
The Alcantara Cover, have been using this since I got my phone and I loved it at first and it feels really good but... yeah doesn't look so great anymore. I'm quite sad about this, if anybody has any tips to keep it looking good please share!!
I thought I'd get this wallet case as I have a lot of key passes for work but I don't know, they're just not really my thing I guess.
Spigen Rugged Armor, I like how thin it is but apart from that it's rather boring
Spigen Slim Armor, this is probably my favorite case! I love the color, especially in combination with the black, I was afraid the black would bother me but it is honestly so cool. The kickstand looks a little flimsy tbh but I think it'll be fine.
If you were considering any of these and have any questions let me know
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Here you go on the Alcantara
http://www.alcantara.com/en/stain_removal/39/index.do

jackdforme said:
Here you go on the Alcantara
http://www.alcantara.com/en/stain_removal/39/index.do
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Hey, thanks, that's awesome!
There is something weirdly uncomfortable about the statement "Old stains of unknown origin"

The way we (other owners and myself) clean the steering wheels/shift boots/ebrake boot/etc. in cars I've had that are made of Alcantara is to take distilled water and add a drop of dawn, then rub the alcantara down with that lightly with a terry rag, then use a soft toothbrush to brush it back to being "fluffy" or "full" looking and then let it dry overnight.

I'm looking for the thinnest clear case possible, how is the fit on the Olixar? Are the sides tight, or all loose and floppy?

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The way we (other owners and myself) clean the steering wheels/shift boots/ebrake boot/etc. in cars I've had that are made of Alcantara is to take distilled water and add a drop of dawn, then rub the alcantara down with that lightly with a terry rag, then use a soft toothbrush to brush it back to being "fluffy" or "full" looking and then let it dry overnight.
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Thanks, I think I'll give my case a "bath" soon haha
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I'm looking for the thinnest clear case possible, how is the fit on the Olixar? Are the sides tight, or all loose and floppy?
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It's really good actually, I was a bit worried about that myself cause I've had many cheap Amazon cases that are made of flimsy gel material but this one fits great. It's never going to give you much protection apart from superficial scuffs etc. but that's exactly what I want from it and the fit is good so no dirt getting in