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Quest for a worthy case

Ive read all the case reviews and posts and have to say I have yet to find anything impressive. The ebay cases really dont do any justice to the phone and everything at the T-Mobile store either doubles the thickness or is pastel colors. Im hoping an Otterbox Commuter comes sooner than later.
The only case that actually does the phone justice that I found is the Speck Hard Shell case. i tried it on today just to check fitment and it lives up to Speck quality. Unfortunately the case looks to be made only for TMobile as it is not on the spec site. The case fitment was perfect and a very slim design. grip was great and it made the phone actually feel like a phone and not just a screen floating in your hand. Snapped together firmly and all cutouts were exact.
Amazing Case, The only problem is its friggin Purple. Hoping to see a black case sometime soon. Email them and request it. For now it's ebay trash or fat and ugly TMO cases.
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I saw a pretty similar case at the T-mo store last week, but slightly different design - instead of having a front and back piece, the bottom of the case (i.e., the part that would cover the edge with the mic) pulled off you slid the phone in. It was exactly what I wanted - except it was magenta. Do men not buy cases?
Where did you see this Speck case, in a T-mo store? Neither of these are on the website. Might have to get a tough case from Case-Mate. Or swap this bad boy for a G2 ;-)

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Samsung-Galaxy-Vibrant-T-Mobile/dp/B003XQJPTK/ref=pd_sbs_misc_7
Personally I think this is a GREAT case. Its VERY form fitting, doesnt really thicken the phone much, NOT a snap on and very gripable. One thing I hate about snap on cases is that they usually are too hard of a plastic and slide around your hand. This doesn't do that. I ordered 3 different cases and this is by far the best phone case I have ever had.

Thanks for the recommendation - what does it look like on the phone, i.e., hopefully not too sparkly? And how pocketable is it? Thanks!

http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_29/products_id/1584

rshemeld said:
http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_29/products_id/1584
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This is by far the best looking case i've seen so far.

zender2k said:
This is by far the best looking case i've seen so far.
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They just posted these cases on there site last night or early this morning that why they say temp out of stock. They should be there soon!

jrharvey said:
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Samsung-Galaxy-Vibrant-T-Mobile/dp/B003XQJPTK/ref=pd_sbs_misc_7
Personally I think this is a GREAT case. Its VERY form fitting, doesnt really thicken the phone much, NOT a snap on and very gripable. One thing I hate about snap on cases is that they usually are too hard of a plastic and slide around your hand. This doesn't do that. I ordered 3 different cases and this is by far the best phone case I have ever had.
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Bugdog said:
Thanks for the recommendation - what does it look like on the phone, i.e., hopefully not too sparkly? And how pocketable is it? Thanks!
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i have this case, i paid under four dollars for it shipped off ebay. you can barely tell its there due to the color, it mutes the smoked chrome ring even more and on the back the hexagon pattern actually looks pretty cool combined with the blue dots on the stock cover.
my only issue is that on mine (might not be all of them) it is a ***** to press the power button a small piece of electrical tape cut and stuck to the inside of the case itself isnt noticeable and adds enough thickness to make it easier to press.
ebay item number: 180536188843

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i have this case, i paid under four dollars for it shipped off ebay. you can barely tell its there due to the color, it mutes the smoked chrome ring even more and on the back the hexagon pattern actually looks pretty cool combined with the blue dots on the stock cover.
my only issue is that on mine (might not be all of them) it is a ***** to press the power button a small piece of electrical tape cut and stuck to the inside of the case itself isnt noticeable and adds enough thickness to make it easier to press.
ebay item number: 180536188843
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It's not just yours. I have the same case off of ebay and although it does look good, it's a pain to press the power button and the volume controls. A case has holes for those buttons will probably work better. I just ordered body glove's hard case from ebay, the one with the integrated kickstand. Will update this post when I get it.

turbosix said:
i have this case, i paid under four dollars for it shipped off ebay. you can barely tell its there due to the color, it mutes the smoked chrome ring even more and on the back the hexagon pattern actually looks pretty cool combined with the blue dots on the stock cover.
my only issue is that on mine (might not be all of them) it is a ***** to press the power button a small piece of electrical tape cut and stuck to the inside of the case itself isnt noticeable and adds enough thickness to make it easier to press.
ebay item number: 180536188843
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WOW haha that is exactly what I had to do. I put electrical tape on the inside of the case to thicken the power button. Works like a charm now thanks to my little ghetto rig job

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That looks just like the magenta one I saw in the Tmo store - but better. Thanks for the link! Definitely a sweet case - now if they can just get them in stock, I'll be a happy camper.

turbosix said:
i have this case, i paid under four dollars for it shipped off ebay. you can barely tell its there due to the color, it mutes the smoked chrome ring even more and on the back the hexagon pattern actually looks pretty cool combined with the blue dots on the stock cover.
my only issue is that on mine (might not be all of them) it is a ***** to press the power button a small piece of electrical tape cut and stuck to the inside of the case itself isnt noticeable and adds enough thickness to make it easier to press.
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Thanks for the input - definitely think I'm going to hold out for one of those SGP cases, they look PERFECT.

Bugdog said:
That looks just like the magenta one I saw in the Tmo store - but better. Thanks for the link! Definitely a sweet case - now if they can just get them in stock, I'll be a happy camper.
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Np I hope they come in soon as well!

I also have the $4 "diamond back" case from Ebay. Its very nice for the price. Only gripe is the buttons, which I fixed with tape like others have.

jrharvey said:
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Samsung-Galaxy-Vibrant-T-Mobile/dp/B003XQJPTK/ref=pd_sbs_misc_7
Personally I think this is a GREAT case. Its VERY form fitting, doesnt really thicken the phone much, NOT a snap on and very gripable. One thing I hate about snap on cases is that they usually are too hard of a plastic and slide around your hand. This doesn't do that. I ordered 3 different cases and this is by far the best phone case I have ever had.
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I had this on my Nexus One and it was the only case that I used. I sold it to a friend, he dropped it in a bath tub filled with water while giving his son a bath, he pulled it out and it still works to this day (I had insurance on the phone where it covers everything besides theft or lost phone).

two rear pictures showing the "sparkle"

Oh sh*t! Thanks a lot for the SGP slider link!
It's exactly what I have been looking for. Price is not too bad. I never heard of this company though.
When it comes in stock I will order one. I would like to see someone review it first but if no one does I'll be the guinea pig
It looks like a pretty awesome case. I doubt I'll use that screen protector though. The white one is mine.

Contacted Speck and they told me it's a Tmobile exclusive and have yet to request any more colors. So Im guessing the Speck dies with the purple. That said I ordered the Samsung "carbon" case, The PDair aluminum case, and a junk case from Amzer. Ill post them all up when they arrive. I hate having such a nice phone and crappy case options.
rshemeld:
Thanks for the link to that SGP case, I will be ordering as soon as its back in stock.

erwin081987 said:
It's not just yours. I have the same case off of ebay and although it does look good, it's a pain to press the power button and the volume controls. A case has holes for those buttons will probably work better. I just ordered body glove's hard case from ebay, the one with the integrated kickstand. Will update this post when I get it.
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Thirded. Figured I couldn't go wrong for $5 but I came to the realization gel cases are not for me. I experienced the same issue with the power button and the volume rocker so I cut out those annoying ****ing covers

Bugdog said:
That looks just like the magenta one I saw in the Tmo store - but better. Thanks for the link! Definitely a sweet case - now if they can just get them in stock, I'll be a happy camper.
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I have been waiting for a case that does the phone justice and this is it. I will be waiting for this case.

I think this is the BEST case for the vibrant

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Category=20336&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2
Not sure if anybody's tried this case or posted a thread about it but this TPU case is less than 5 bucks so I figured I can't really lose much here if I'm not satisfied. I bought the other TPU case that's pretty common on ebay with the polygon design on the back and I hated it because it made the unlock button so ridiculously hard to press that I had to use my nail. I eventually ended up cutting the button out with a razor blade but I was still unhappy because I didn't like the polygon design.
When I saw this case I noticed in the photos that the button design on the case were circular instead of squared like the other TPU case and that the back design were just criss-cross diagonal lines which I thought looked MUCH better and the circular button design appeared to function a lot better from the photos although I wasn't quite sure but like I said I figured what the heck could I really lose but 5 bucks.
Anywho, I got the case in today and it's the PERFECT case that I've been looking for. It keeps the phone looking thin and the buttons are soft and easy to press just like I was hoping. It functions just like the black silicone case you can get from tmobile but still keeps the phone looking thin. I definitely recommend this case and I think it comes in various colors.
Just wanted to give my .02 cents and sorry for the ridiculously long post lol

Very nice...Liking the power button.
Can u take pics with it on and of the buttons?
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demo23019 said:
Very nice...Liking the power button.
Can u take pics with it on and of the buttons?
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I can't really take any photos cause I don't have another camera but it pretty much looks exactly the way it's shown in the ebay photos. The fitment is great also. It's really well worth the 4.48 or whatever the price was lol.

I had something similar for my HTC Magic, the one issue I had with the case though is since it is silicone and not as hard as some materials, you have to make sure you keep the case in its shape; I flashed a new Rom on my Magic every 12 hours (which required to take the case on and off frequently) and my case started to become deformed and leave major spaces between the phone and the case allowing dust to get inside.
This is just my experience from a similar product but try it, it protected my phone from many drops without giving the phone itself any damage.
// galaxy s

do these types of cases stick to your pockets? I have the t-mobile gel case and it pulls my pocket lining out with it half the time.

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do these types of cases stick to your pockets? I have the t-mobile gel case and it pulls my pocket lining out with it half the time.
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No these are made of tpu so it's not sticky like ordinary silicone skins. It's a more solid material. Doesn't have that rubbery feel that regular silicone cases have. I have the tmobile gel skin too and although it's much better then your average silicone case I didn't like how it added a lot of bulk to the front of the phone.

thanks, i agree the t-mobile case is bulky as well

kcbboy said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Category=20336&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2
Not sure if anybody's tried this case or posted a thread about it but this TPU case is less than 5 bucks so I figured I can't really lose much here if I'm not satisfied. I bought the other TPU case that's pretty common on ebay with the polygon design on the back and I hated it because it made the unlock button so ridiculously hard to press that I had to use my nail. I eventually ended up cutting the button out with a razor blade but I was still unhappy because I didn't like the polygon design.
When I saw this case I noticed in the photos that the button design on the case were circular instead of squared like the other TPU case and that the back design were just criss-cross diagonal lines which I thought looked MUCH better and the circular button design appeared to function a lot better from the photos although I wasn't quite sure but like I said I figured what the heck could I really lose but 5 bucks.
Anywho, I got the case in today and it's the PERFECT case that I've been looking for. It keeps the phone looking thin and the buttons are soft and easy to press just like I was hoping. It functions just like the black silicone case you can get from tmobile but still keeps the phone looking thin. I definitely recommend this case and I think it comes in various colors.
Just wanted to give my .02 cents and sorry for the ridiculously long post lol
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ahhh, i bought that, got it 2 days ago, i LOVE it.
it covers the front around all the way until the glass area so its very tight.
very flexible, and in my opinion i think it offers more protection than the hard cases because of the cushioning you get from the flexibility of the material, but its still very solid, pretty easy to take on and off too.

bought one and agree
very nice case, great tight fit, minus the annoyances of all other cases I had tried

Is this the same as this case?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772826
If so I really like that case and would like another design pattern.

kizer said:
Is this the same as this case?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772826
If so I really like that case and would like another design pattern.
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No that one is different. That case has a hard backing where as this case is silicone tpu all around.

Ah Ok, I was hoping it was somewhat simular. I could really go for another look. Black gets a bit boring after a while.

h++p://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Samsung-Vibrant-Galaxy-S-I9000-Genuin-Mesh-Case-black-/320579752277
"Galaxy S mesh case"
It's the winnigest one in my book!! I do shamefully come from an iPhone 3GS that I had in a "perforated" matte black Incase....but this one is more win.
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puretone said:
h++p://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Samsung-Vibrant-Galaxy-S-I9000-Genuin-Mesh-Case-black-/320579752277
"Galaxy S mesh case"
It's the winnigest one in my book!! I do shamefully come from an iPhone 3GS that I had in a "perforated" matte black Incase....but this one is more win.
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here is a video of it on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkBCyMsMw2c

Just got this case in yesterday. I must say it is the best case for our phones. I like how the back is clear too. I did a lil graffiti on a piece of paper and slapped it in the back and it looks pretty cool. I wanna stick a $100 bill. I think that would look cooler than graffiti
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Does the case for the t-mobile t959 vibrant fit the bell vibrant and the i9000? i noticed they all have the same back covers

all see is the phone when u lookin @ it so it dunt matter wat it looks like

demo23019 said:
here is a video of it on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkBCyMsMw2c
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Heres the pic of mesh case.
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Loving my white vibrant
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Just ordered new EVO "wallet"...

One of my pet peeves about EVO cases is that the darned screen is always at the mercy of whatever else happens to be jingling in your pocket (even if you have a screen protector which can itself become scratched).
Also, I have to carry a wallet AND my EVO. What if I could find a nice leather case I could carry in my pocket that had a cover like a book to protect the screen and also have room for my driver's license and a credit card or two - in other words, a wallet replacement.
Last benefit of having a "book" type case - when outside in direct sunlight, you can open the case so that the cover blocks out direct glare.
Anyway, I just bought this:
BoxWave Designio Leather HTC EVO Case (Horizontal Flip Cover)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I8J7RG/ref=ox_ya_os_product
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... on Amazon for $30 USD. One commenter griped about it, but based upon the pics, I don't see the basis for his complaints.
Will post an edit to this once I receive it and have tried it out.
P.S., I always use a bluetooth headset so holding it to my ear to talk is not an issue. However, it appears the cover would be sturdy enough to be folded back if you wish to speak with the phone to your ear. On the other hand, since the EVO mic is on the bottom of the phone, you could easily converse with the case closed. How muffled the sound from the earpiece would be is at this point unknown. Granted, a better design here would have had a cutout for the earpiece.

I have one very similiar to that and love it!! I dont use it often at all, but it will be great for when I do want to carry it

I'm thinking maybe I can carry an extra battery in that pouch. Will have to wait and see.

For your "pet peeve", all you gotta do is get invisible shield. Never will scratch your screen again.

Had something similar for my old mt3g. The leather around the screen hindered usage and tore easily when I tried to reshape it. Good luck.
Here is an easy fix for your problems:
Jingly stuff goes in the front left pocket.
EVO goes in your front right pocket.
Wallet goes in your rear right pocket.
I have been using this method for a while and it really works.

Thanks for the feedback guys.
Regarding "invisible shield", I hate the tacky feeling when you drag your finger across it. Yeah it's tough as nails, but unpleasant to use. Apparently, the shields with the smoother surfaces scratch easier.
Regarding the fellow who had a similar product. Well, all I can say is that your product was "similar" but not "this" product. In other words, Porsches and Fords are both cars but I'll take the Porsche
Either way, this is all wishful thinking on my part as I have not received the product yet. In the pictures anyway, it looks exactly like what I was hoping for. In that light, I pretty much had to buy it as it would have bugged me senseless if I hadn't tried.
** P.S., One of the main features I am looking forward to in this is the ability to used to top cover as a "sun visor" when I am trying to read my email when outside. If that works, any other little hassles are worth it.
One other benefit of this "wallet" type of case: when wearing my suit, I would carry this in my top right coat packet as I would a wallet. When I carry my phone in this manner, If I were to bend over to pick something up off the floor, the phone could easily slide out and fall. With this, the phone will stick better in my pocket.

sdc177 said:
Had something similar for my old mt3g. The leather around the screen hindered usage and tore easily when I tried to reshape it. Good luck.
Here is an easy fix for your problems:
Jingly stuff goes in the front left pocket.
EVO goes in your front right pocket.
Wallet goes in your rear right pocket.
I have been using this method for a while and it really works.
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I had something similar to this from Ebay, but it was a flip style leather case. The problem I had with it was when someone called, the cutout for the sensor that turns the screen off when up to your face was always covered because the leather around it was just to far away and made the phone stay black unless you pushed it out a little and it got some light on it.
I tried to modify the case but when I cut the leather around the sensor it was to flimsy and just made things worse. Just something to keep in mind with those kind of cases, but since you said you will be using your earpiece I don't foresee many problems.

I just ordered this one, I think it's the nicest looking leather case for the EVO, really digging the contoured back.

_MetalHead_ said:
I just ordered this one, I think it's the nicest looking leather case for the EVO, really digging the contoured back.
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I want that case!!!?! gimmie, gimmie please.

_MetalHead_ said:
I just ordered this one, I think it's the nicest looking leather case for the EVO, really digging the contoured back.
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Both cases r pretty cool. But I need the speaker to stand out as I like to talk to ppl via speaker fone for the most part. Where can I find that 2nd leather one at?
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locknes101 said:
Where can I find that 2nd leather one at?
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BAM!
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i think its the same case, front and back
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Both cases r pretty cool. But I need the speaker to stand out as I like to talk to ppl via speaker fone for the most part. Where can I find that 2nd leather one at?
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Yeah it's the same case. I ordered it from here. $28 with free shipping.

So now you're combining your phone (which is already huge), a case, and the entire contents of your wallet into one thing? And then shoving that fruit cake in one of your front pockets? Sounds pretty bulky. I prefer my wallet to be in my back pocket and I'm definitely not sitting on my phone haha

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So now you're combining your phone (which is already huge), a case, and the entire contents of your wallet into one thing? And then shoving that fruit cake in one of your front pockets? Sounds pretty bulky. I prefer my wallet to be in my back pocket and I'm definitely not sitting on my phone haha
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That's my biggest problem.. tend to put it in my back right pocket. It's how I cracked the screen on my palm treo 755p. =\ all good but yea its something I gotta get over. That n keys in the same pocket.
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Lol, I am the only person in this entire forum that wears a suit to work every day?
Anyway, yeah that Melkco case looks sweet. I wonder though if after a while as the leather wears in and softens if it will not become loose and no longer hook properly at the top? These hinges on the bottom look like they might stretch out to me:
I'm gonna check out the one I ordered. If I don't like it I think I may order this one.
P.S., I HATE ordering online from a company who has a website that looks like it was created 15 years ago. This is why it is such a drag that NO LOCAL STORES ever carry these cool specialty items.
Thanks for the heads up, looks sweet.

_MetalHead_ said:
I just ordered this one, I think it's the nicest looking leather case for the EVO, really digging the contoured back.
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Please come back and tell us how you like it once you have received it - and damn you for giving me buyer's remorse!

Here's what pisses me off:
How come iPhone always gets the coolest stuff?
I would LOVE a case like that for my EVO - grrrrr.

mitchellvii said:
Please come back and tell us how you like it once you have received it - and damn you for giving me buyer's remorse!
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I will. I just got the shipping notice today and it's coming from hong kong (couldn't find any american sellers) so it should be here in 1-2 weeks I would think. I was drooling over this thing a while back, and it was actually this thread that brought it back to mind and made me buy it. Of all the leather cases I've seen, I think this one looks the nicest- we'll see if it actually is once it gets here.

mitchellvii said:
How come iPhone always gets the coolest stuff?
I would LOVE a case like that for my EVO - grrrrr.
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No ****, thats a pretty cool case..

Ringke Cover for Motorola Atrix.

Today I got in the mail a new case for my Atrix. The only case i had gotten for this phone was the Otterbox Impact. This case is slimmer than the Otterbox. it also seems to be a bit more firmer. i was playing around with both the Otterbox and the Ringke case and i found my self applying a bit more pressure to fold them. yes their both siliconish like but im starting to like it a lot. it doesn't add that much bulk and it also solves the super slippery grip on the phone itself. I find my self liking this case more than the Otterbox. less bulk and less slippery. the otterbox had a grip issue for some reason.
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Nice packaging. How much?
Besides the pretty packaging, it is almost the same as the hard case I got via Amazon for $3.45 shipped.

big_redfox said:
Besides the pretty packaging, it is almost the same as the hard case I got via Amazon for $3.45 shipped.
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its not a hard case tho. its like silicon/tpu kind of. i learned my lesson with hard cases with my backflip. its messed up the side of the phone pretty bad.

Yea. Right now i have a cheapy eBay TPU case for my Atrix. Nice case overall. Waiting on one of those Pure Gear cases i ordered which should arrive tomorrow. Figured i'd see what it's like. standard shipping was free, and the case itself was only like $20, so i figured if i don't like it much, i could either possibly resell it, or i'm just out a little bit of money. Wouldn't be the first time i bought a case for a phone that i wound up not using. Waited so long for one of those Tech21 iBand's for the iPhone 4.... but when i finally got one, it was so thick that it was difficult to reach the ring/vibrate switch, and the lock/power button was just odd to press. Wound up still using the free smoke colored case from InCase for that whole thing Apple did about the antennagate until i sold the phone, and sold the iBand along with it.

This one is okay. buttons are all accessible easily. i like the feel to it to.

how is this different from tpu cases sold on ebay? and can you get different colors?

neotekz said:
how is this different from tpu cases sold on ebay? and can you get different colors?
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http://www.rearthusa.com/Motorola-Atrix_p_184.html
they have several colors. Tpu still ads bulk this is thin.

Hmm.... i just got one of the Pure Gear cases... but i'm now tempted to get one of those, too.... Aqua Black is kinda neat. though i don't see why they didn't just call it "Smoke" like everyone else does.

sal2708 said:
http://www.rearthusa.com/Motorola-Atrix_p_184.html
they have several colors. Tpu still ads bulk this is thin.
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Have you ever used a speck case? Looks alot like the rubber from the inside of a speck case
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elementaldragon said:
Hmm.... i just got one of the Pure Gear cases... but i'm now tempted to get one of those, too.... Aqua Black is kinda neat. though i don't see why they didn't just call it "Smoke" like everyone else does.
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lol. cuz its transparent black?? isnt smoke grey?
idk but i loved the true blue. it so... BLUE! lol

LancerV said:
Have you ever used a speck case? Looks alot like the rubber from the inside of a speck case
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No I haven't. All I have ever had is a otterbox.
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I just got one for free from Rearth to review. It was blue like this. I LOVE IT! It has to be in my top 3 favorites (I own every major case out there for the Atrix). It beats out the OBD for me and the feather. I really want the new Trident Aegis though.

sal2708 said:
lol. cuz its transparent black?? isnt smoke grey?
idk but i loved the true blue. it so... BLUE! lol
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Grey.... black.... to-ma-to.... to-mah-to.... either way it's a shade of grey.... and it's transparent. Calling something Aqua Black will just confuse people, and make them think it's something totally different... when it's more than likely smoke.

Purple Drama Llama said:
I just got one for free from Rearth to review. It was blue like this. I LOVE IT! It has to be in my top 3 favorites (I own every major case out there for the Atrix). It beats out the OBD for me and the feather. I really want the new Trident Aegis though.
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I just got a review unit as well. I literally just got mine today, so I can't say too much about it, but I am liking it more than I expected. I've used cases on a couple other phones and always ended up disliking the case, but I could see myself continuing to use this. Mine is the maroon color... I'll post pics up with a better review once I've had at least a day or 2 of use.

Stretching damage?
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This one is okay. buttons are all accessible easily. i like the feel to it to.
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The case looks very nice. They offer a plug for the headphone jack on the website. However they are saying that taking off the cover to replace the battery a number of times will eventually stretch the case out of shape which is unacceptable, expecially considering the price. It doesn't say exactly how many times you can take the cover on and off before it loses its shape.

panflute said:
The case looks very nice. They offer a plug for the headphone jack on the website. However they are saying that taking off the cover to replace the battery a number of times will eventually stretch the case out of shape which is unacceptable, expecially considering the price. It doesn't say exactly how many times you can take the cover on and off before it loses its shape.
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as do all cases do and $16.99 thats cheap
Broke down and ordered this case reason's being
Thin and no bulkness added
protects around the edges which is important to keep the case intact when the phone drops
its light
its colorful
as many of you saying that it will stretch out thats only for people who takes there battery out 10 times a day which i dont

i mess with mine. a lot actually constantly pulling on the edge. still fits snug. i actually put my otterbox away and have this one. i really like it. i have the headphone covers but i use my phoen for music. but i find it kind of a hassle taking it off and holding on to it.

sal2708 said:
i mess with mine. a lot actually constantly pulling on the edge. still fits snug. i actually put my otterbox away and have this one. i really like it. i have the headphone covers but i use my phoen for music. but i find it kind of a hassle taking it off and holding on to it.
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i figured that about the plug i didnt order a plug but overal its holding its shape that what matters. have you droped the phone or anything yet?

dropped dropped not exactly i was sitting down and it kind of slid down my pants and hit the floor. but no damage to it or the case.
its a pretty darn good case.

sal2708 said:
dropped dropped not exactly i was sitting down and it kind of slid down my pants and hit the floor. but no damage to it or the case.
its a pretty darn good case.
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Thanks cant wait to receive mine

Black Vent case x Galaxy Note?

Did anybody already find it like the one for the Galaxy S II?
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-HARD-C...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item20c040aab8 you mean something like these?
dunno about the s2 models, but the pictures for the galaxy note looks like it doesnt provide enough corner protection. when you drop a phone, its 90% likely to land on a corner first, so corner protection is important.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Bu...ccessories&hash=item1c21f6f076#ht_3395wt_1163 this is the case i kinda wanted but then my OCD kicked in about the missing two bubbles on the bottom row, so i stopped myself >.<

Souai
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Bubble-Slider-Shell-Hard-Case-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-i9220-N7000-/120828915830?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c21f6f076#ht_3395wt_1163[/url] this is the case i kinda wanted but then my OCD kicked in about the missing two bubbles on the bottom row, so i stopped myself >.<
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I have ordered one of these a few days ago....hope I can get it soon and see how good it is

Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.

Souai said:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-HARD-C...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item20c040aab8 you mean something like these?
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Exactly what I was talking about.
Apart from not having a 'Galaxy Note' label it takes forever to arrive to Italy.
Did anybody see something similar in Europe?

Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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sure, will do.

I got the black mesh yesterday. I really like it. Looks good, feels good. Adds about 2mm to total width. I think it covers corners well enough to protect Pretty well, but it does leave the top and bottom and half of each corner exposed. Sure does squelch the accidental hitting of volume and power buttons, which was a major goal. Fits fine into PU "leather" belt case I got.
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OK it looks like it's available now in Europe too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?LH...1&_ipg=200&_sop=15&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1514

Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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To my surprise, the bubble case has arrived today...very fast postage, only took about a week
Anyways....here are some pictures and my thoughts about it, comparing to the Nillkin TPU case.
# The black part of the back of the case is actually of hard plastic material, and the grey sides of the case are of TPU. It kind of remind me of the Commuter Series of Otterbox, but instead of being 2 pieces, it's all in one piece. It does feel cheaper than OtterBox though....well...IT IS...
# It fits the phone really well and covers the edges of the screen a bit better than the Nillkin ones.
# I'm not sure if it is because of the hard plastic at the back...but it is actually quite hard to put the case on without feeling that I might somehow scratch the sides of the phone. But if you don't have a habit of taking the case off frequently, it will not be a problem to you. If you do...then...this will definitely cause you some pain.
# I think the dimensions of this case are a bit wider, longer, and thicker than the Nillkin....but NOT that much.
# The unlock and volume buttons are HARDER to press than the Nillkin case
# The glossy back bubble offers great look and also good grip (surprisingly).
All in all...I am very happy with this case...and personally I prefer this one than the Nillkin because of it's cool looks and the mixed of materials of hard plastic and TPU (somehow I think it might provide better protection).
So, anyways...I hope this helps and also hope to hear others opinions soon...
Feel free to ask me any questions if you have any

Here's pics of the black mesh case.
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Hi DMax!
Thanks for the wonderful review!!! i am sold over it now!
Just wanted to ask if it really is anti-slip, as the note is thin and big, its quiet slippery now.
and also if the back is glossy, do you think its so "glossy" that its going to show up scratches real soon???
Thanks mate!
EDIT:
Do you think this is the same one -
http://www.obostore.com/hole-hard-plastic-case-skin-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-note-p-3926.html
only for US$3.99 with free shipping!
The ebay seller mentions no shipping to India in his listing
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Bought the white bubble case from Obostore, what the heck, lets see how good this is!: )
Also ordered the Black Mesh case from an eBay seller for US $4.50. hope the quality n fit is good! last time I had a mesh case for my Galaxy S and the rubber coating started peeling off in a months time!!! had to thrown it away as it started looking ugly!

hi everybody!i received today this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-S-...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2a1646f046
it's very good,with good protection at the corner and great grip...not i'm not more afraid to lose from my hand the Phone.

Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax!
Thanks for the wonderful review!!! i am sold over it now!
Just wanted to ask if it really is anti-slip, as the note is thin and big, its quiet slippery now.
and also if the back is glossy, do you think its so "glossy" that its going to show up scratches real soon???
Thanks mate!
EDIT:
Do you think this is the same one -
http://www.obostore.com/hole-hard-plastic-case-skin-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-note-p-3926.html
only for US$3.99 with free shipping!
The ebay seller mentions no shipping to India in his listing
EDIT 2:
Bought the white bubble case from Obostore, what the heck, lets see how good this is!: )
Also ordered the Black Mesh case from an eBay seller for US $4.50. hope the quality n fit is good! last time I had a mesh case for my Galaxy S and the rubber coating started peeling off in a months time!!! had to thrown it away as it started looking ugly!
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Yeah, its quite grippy....nit sure about scratches....
Wow...3.99 is a very good price...i git mine 9.99 from eBay....im pretty sure they are the same

yep mate, sure sounds a great deal.. as the ebay seller wasn't shipping to India, I started searching other sites for thi, and found it at obostore. I have bought stuff from them before, and they are good.
Will upload pics after I get it. Ordered white here so that if quality isnt good, then can order black from the ebay guy if he agrees to ship here.