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Incipio Clear Hard Case
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After having the case for about three weeks, I think it is time for me to write a crappy little review of my experience with the Incipio Clear Hard Case.
First of all, I had many different smart phones and purchased all clear hard cases for it. So my experience with clear cases are above average, I would say.
Fitment
The case fitment is a 5/10. If anyone ever owned an agent 18 case for an iPhone, you would probably know how well that case fit. The case fitment was great, at first. I was a little too excited with the phone to realize the important imperfections of the case. This like many other cases is a slip on case, where the first imperfection is. I don't know if its the polycarbonate material but when the case is first slipped on, it will be scratched. This was something I expected from a slip on case. There is a small gap from the slip on joints. The left side of the case doesn't sit flush with the top of the case. (I will post detailed pictures later on) and the right side has a small gap. The small gap on the right side would make the case get loose over time. The biggest issue with the fitment is that the case is not a snug fitment. The fitment is very tight scratching the top of my phone when it was being installed and uninstalled. If you don't want your captivate scratched up on the top, don't even look into this case.
Quality
Quality is a 1/10. I had the phone for about a week before purchasing this case. Even with normal usage, the phone itself was never scratched. As for the case, it has scratches all over. Does this mean the case protected the phone well? Probably not. It just shows the build quality on this case is total crap.
Price
Price is a 1/10. I believe this case is way over priced for its craptistic build quality. The case clearly has fitment issues. Do I recommend this case to anyone else? Nope. Like most of the Captivate owners, I would recommend the body glove case or probably the Samsung Original cases.

michintom said:
Incipio Clear Hard Case
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Price
Price is a 1/10. I believe this case is way over priced for its craptistic build quality.
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That's why I didn't buy either case that the store had for sale. 30 bucks for what seemed like a decent hard case (which I later learned on this board is crap) was too much. Same for a 25 dollar silicone skin. No thanks, I'll just treat the phone gingerly until there are more options.

I bought the Clear Case first and was completely dissatisfied with it so I went back and exchanged it for the black case which I am in love with.

#1 problem with clear plastic cases of any kind is simply pocket lint... After a few weeks it'll look like crap and need to be cleaned whereas you can't see it on black cases.

I agree with this review 100%. The case is poor quality. I took it back the next day and went without one. I got the body glove from work for $3 with my discount, so i'm loving that, and I bought a red hard case off of ebay for $8 with free shipping.
It came from California to Texas in about 3 days. Plenty of options out there, including ebay, and daydeal.com (which i've been going there for a good while now.) But at the price of the incipio, definitely not worth it.

Looking for a Case recommendation

I know there are a lot of threads already about cases for my Samsung G II (Epic 4G Touch)
Heres the thing. I don't want a huge case. Why get a sleek thin phone just to put a bulky case on it?
What are some suggestions for a minimalist case that is better than just putting a sticker on it?

There are a few choices that I have found...
Hard Snap on Case - very thin but doesn't protect from drops very well
soft thin case very thin but I would imagine it would be hard to get in and out of a pocket from it "sticking" to your pants.
Trident Aegis case not as thin as the others, but definitely not bulky. Very good protection, no kickstand however.
Casemate Pop White case with kickstand pretty much like the aegis with a kickstand. I have one but I am not impressed with the build quality of the silicone. It flakes off in places due to the friction of pulling it out of a pocket.
For the "sticker" route the best I've found is:
Full Body Invisible Shield This will protect from scratches but not drops, etc.

Got one of these a few months ago and couldn't be happier.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006EHO6EE/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1331457454&sr=8-1
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Incipio feather light has treated me well. Very sleek and light.

This is the case i have had since the phone came out. Love the case! Sleek, slim and protects your phone. There is a whole thread about this case. Price is great too. I highly recommend it!!
Hope that helped. Happy Hunting.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=147
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I've been using this one since I got the phone, slim, sleek, and with a kickstand!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NJDYJM/ref=wms_ohs_product?tag=acleint-20

I would personally have to say the Trident Ageis, very close to the otterbox line but available in more colors...plus they are a tad cheaper as well...

doesn't really get more minimal than this. I have one on all 3 of my phones. comes in different colors.
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epdp14 said:
soft thin case very thin but I would imagine it would be hard to get in and out of a pocket from it "sticking" to your pants.
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I disagree. The matte version of Diztronic's (formerly TPU Cases) case does not stick at all. There is just enough of a texture to feel like you have a solid grip, but smooth enough that it never sticks in your pocket.
I have the same requirements in a case as the OP, and I think a TPU case is a great idea. It has protected my phone from a handful of short falls onto a variety of surfaces without an issue.
I purchased the case after reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1266308
I believe the overwhelming majority of reviews are positive for the case. Check out the Diztronic's page here: http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=147
I am curious about the Nillkin case, but considering they seem to be only available when ordering from China, and that in the past, I've had snap-on cases scratch phones, I am worried. Here is a review of a Nillkin case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485054

Buy a few different ones and figure out what you like best. I tried a few different styles of tpu/rubber case and ended up with a trident aegis. My phones in the past all had minimal rubber case or none but it just feels right on this phone.

Cheap high quality case for the Nexus 5?

I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of options available for the Nexus 5. I don't want to spend too much on a case. I'm looking for something similar to the Incipio Feather. The design should be minimalistic. Can I get such a case from eBay or Amazon for under $10?
Hopefully the case won't scratch or cause scruff marks on my Nexus 5.
Thank you!

remember you get what you pay for.

cheap and quality.....
two words that don't belong together

I love the quicksand cases, check on eBay. There's a thread on here by bacon too!
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If you're looking for a hard shell case like that I wouldn't cheap out. You can get a decent TPU case for $10, but for hard plastic I would definitely spend the extra money to make sure it doesn't damage your device.

xbxjunkie said:
cheap and quality.....
two words that don't belong together
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This.
Choose one
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Ordered this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231166191...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Im pretty satisfied with it. It can easily compete with much more expensive cases. It offers minimal protection, but is quite grippy and stylish :good:
the only downside is that the delivery from China took ages

Shop on Aliexpress and you can get MULTIPLE high quality cases for under $10. I just picked up a Spigen Neo Hybrid for $3.99 shipped and a Nillkin hard case for $7.20. I don't think there is a case on there over $10, and they have some amazing cases including knockoffs of the official bumpers and even Nexus 4 style bumpers for the nexus 5. Its like Disneyland, as long as you can wait a month to receive the items.
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alxg49 said:
Ordered this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231166191...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Im pretty satisfied with it. It can easily compete with much more expensive cases. It offers minimal protection, but is quite grippy and stylish :good:
the only downside is that the delivery from China took ages
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I asked about that case in another thread without getting any responses. From the pictures, the quality appears to be pretty good. Is it soft plastic or it's hard? Will the case scratch the phone? It would be nice if there's a bit of texture on the case to make it more grippy.

lsquare said:
I asked about that case in another thread without getting any responses. From the pictures, the quality appears to be pretty good. Is it soft plastic or it's hard? Will the case scratch the phone? It would be nice if there's a bit of texture on the case to make it more grippy.
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it is hard plastic, harder than the phone's backplate, but it wont scratch it, dont worry
the case is indeed textured, which makes it as grippy as a hard plastic case can get :cyclops:
but keeping in mind the fact that this is priced as a popcorn bucket, you dont have to ask for any feedback at all, just try it for yourself

lsquare said:
I asked about that case in another thread without getting any responses. From the pictures, the quality appears to be pretty good. Is it soft plastic or it's hard? Will the case scratch the phone? It would be nice if there's a bit of texture on the case to make it more grippy.
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There's an entire thread on these cases. http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/accessories/thinnest-minimalistic-nexus-5-case-hands-t2604742
I didn't bother making a review because of how terrible I thought they were. I just made a single picture.
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And this is the type of material it's made of (plastic file folder).

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.

UAG Monarch Series (images inside)

I just got my UAG Monarch series for my S8+. As usual it fits great, the keys are very responsive. Now I hope I can find a good tempered glass that fits without peeling off. I installed an IQ shield (wet install) and had to trim the edge (badly trimmed off by me).
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How does it do for edge protection?? Is the top and bottom lip seem to give decent protection on the screen when face down? It barely raises the screen off the desk when face down. I have the Spegein Heavy Armor and it almost feels like the phone will fall out at the first good impact. It also doesnt seem to have much edge protection at all.

It has around 1mm gap

Is the gap enough though? I've always liked UAG cases and something that will protect the device well. This is my first edge phone,so not sure if it will be enough

I agree on that, I might have to go back to an otter box. I hate bulking up the phone like that.

I think the gap is much better for me than my spigen liquid armor

Thank you for posting pictures of this case!
I ordered it off of amazon, but unfortunately, it will be getting shipped in a month .
But I really wanted to see how it looked, so thank you so much for this!

You're welcome. Pre ordered mine on the 1st week of April from uag site, got 2 days after my s8+ arrives

Really nice case, you have better pictures then the UAG website. I didn't realize it was two tone like that.

I'm really curious how the dimensions of the Monarch compare to an Otterbox Commuter or Symmetry. Any chance you could get ahold of one or both of those and do side-by-side photos?

I don't have otterbox case. But im still waiting for the Pelican case to cone out.

Any idea how long these take to ship to the UK from UAG? Thanks.

I pre-ordered this 1 week before my S8+ came. It took about a week when i got it from uag USA. Not sure about UK, sorry.

I have the Monarch for my S8+, in addition to a couple of Plasmas (Ice & Cobalt). I prefer the Plasma, as it feels sturdier - the lower lip on the Monarch is flimsy. However, the Monarch feels slimmer on the sides, making it a bit easier to hold.
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Was your Monarch a little bowed in the middle when you took it out of the package?
Hope UAG makes the Midnight Edition like they did for the iPhone 7 Plus.

Monkey Chops said:
Any idea how long these take to ship to the UK from UAG? Thanks.
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From UAG to Latvia comes at 9 days

Komatins said:
From UAG to Latvia comes at 9 days
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Thanks, it was about the same to the UK :good:

How does this case compare to the OEM alcantara Samsung case?

Don't buy this case.. mine corroded . Remember that my phone or the case NEVER touch water etc..
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Don't buy this case.. mine corroded . Remember that my phone or the case NEVER touch water etc.. View attachment 4170737
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Huh? What corroded?