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[eBay US] Gel Case - Argyle/Diamond pattern

http://stores.ebay.com/androidstati...75260012&_sid=995019462&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
I just got it today, it feels really nice compared to the one I got at the Verizon store. I'm definitely taking the Verizon garbage back. This was really inexpensive, and seems like it will protect my phone just fine. It also seems like you could get a full body Zagg/Skinomi/Body Guardz/Ghost Armor in there too, but it'll fit snug.

Just got the Amzer Argyle TPU cover off Amazon for about $10. I like it so far, and should hold me over until Otterbox releases a Defender for the T-bolt.
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Yeah awesome case. TPU is the best. I have grey argyle and posted about in in another thread - very good choice for cheap.
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i bought a cheapy for the time being too....cant wait for the otterbox, wish they had pre-released them

Are the Amzer ones on Amazon $10 plus shipping? I got mine for 6 dollars with free shipping. Dirt cheap, stylish and decent protection! They seem to be IDENTICAL to the Amzer ones.

I had an Amzer case like this for my DroiodX, but I found the areas that covered the buttons too stiff to get a good feel for when they were actually pressing the buttons underneath. What is the consensus on the feel of the covered buttons?

RaptorMD said:
I had an Amzer case like this for my DroiodX, but I found the areas that covered the buttons too stiff to get a good feel for when they were actually pressing the buttons underneath. What is the consensus on the feel of the covered buttons?
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the plastic covering the power and volume buttons is very stiff. you can still press the buttons through the plastic and i don't see why this would make you choose a different case.
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Veridor said:
Just got the Amzer Argyle TPU cover off Amazon for about $10. I like it so far, and should hold me over until Otterbox releases a Defender for the T-bolt.
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Yeah, I got the Verizon silicone one which I don't mind but I am going to snatch the Otterbox one up the second it hits. Had it on my Eris forever and it saved my Eris from several drops.

I actually found the same TPU Argile (diamond) smoke grey case on eBay for $3.95 each, I got two so I can cut one open for an extended battery.

We sell those at my store, a premium verizon agent. I personally returned mine cuz the buttons are too hard to hit through the case. Bought a real nice one off ebay
i bought this one...
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=180643505049
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RaptorMD said:
I actually found the same TPU Argile (diamond) smoke grey case on eBay for $3.95 each, I got two so I can cut one open for an extended battery.
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Ditto, I only bought one though and have to say I am pretty happy.

Did you cut into it to accommodate the extended battery? I got the argile one's for test cutting, then I am figured I would go for the HTC ones like you posted.
I took the opportunity to slam HTC in the survey they sent me for their piss poor lack of accessories available on their site, since the ThunderBolt isn't even listed, and that they had so much time to actually make a case that fit the extended battery and failed to do so.
Seriously everyone has an extended battery and no cases is no excuse.

I had the Amzer Argyle one for my Dx... im tempted to purchase one now except for the fact that I'm running the extended battery.

I used these with my BB's and was happy to see they support the Tbolt now - ordered 2
http://www.degasis.net/models/tbolt.html

rayzryd266 said:
I used these with my BB's and was happy to see they support the Tbolt now - ordered 2
http://www.degasis.net/models/tbolt.html
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I bought something similar off of eBay for 7 bucks including shipping and am very happy with it. The gel definitely helps improve grip when holding it.

RaptorMD said:
Did you cut into it to accommodate the extended battery? I got the argile one's for test cutting, then I am figured I would go for the HTC ones like you posted.
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I'd like to know if you cut into it as well. I would love to get the argyle case again...

TPU case from Verizon

I picked up a perfect TPU case at Verizon for my Xoom Wifi. Just letting you know if you aren't looking for the book style. It was unbranded so I have no clue who makes it. Its thick and fits like a glove. The color matches up perfectly. Its like a tinted smoke. Also comes with a screen protector. It's not great but works. Doesn't cover the entire glass. Just the screen.
It's really glossy and grippy. Smooth and doesn't attract lint. Looks great and doesn't detract from the sleekness of the xoom.
Its not on their site. I just walked into my local Verizon and asked to see all their xoom cases. Got sick of buying cases from the web to receive them and find that they suck.
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/5746540329_331a3e376d_m.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5746541639_86360b8bac_m.jpg
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looks realy nice! how much was it? I have the black silicon case from verizon and I dont really like it as much lol

It was more than I expected, 35 bucks with tax I think, but the fact is that it's really nice. Words to describe this case are: Rigid, smooth, grippy, classy.
those black silicon cases are no good. They are all floppy and collect lint. TPU cases are where it's at.
The guys working at the Verizon store I went too were pretty lame. I asked if they had xoom cases. One dude said no, then another guy said yes and sends mr. no over to this cabinet. They weren't on display at all. He opens the cabinet and I had to tell him which one was made for the xoom. He didn't even know what a xoom was. It was wierd. At any rate, they had a folding book style, then this TPU case.
Since I had no luck buying them from Amazon, even after reading good reviews I went on a mission to find one locally. This is the only case I'll ever need for this thing.
Here's a link to the high res image. Didn't realize I chose the small res from flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5746541639/
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looks realy nice! how much was it? I have the black silicon case from verizon and I dont really like it as much lol
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Oh wow thats quite a bit. I hear you on TPU being better. I have a case like the one you have for the xoom but its for my thunderbolt. I dont use the silicon xoom case as much now. I been using the folio case with the built in stand from verizon. Great combo with the xoom keyboard when you need a stand.
But I like your TPU case more lol. Good find!

They sell the same cases on amazon and Walmart for around fifteen (stupid xoom won't let me put numbers ...or backspace).

Stealyourface said:
They sell the same cases on amazon and Walmart for around fifteen (stupid xoom won't let me put numbers ...or backspace).
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Do you have a link?
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crisisinthecity said:
Do you have a link?
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Amazon:
Smoke Grey
Blue
Purple
Magenta
Clear
Overall (various prices and colors)
Walmart:
Smoke Grey
Hot Pink
Clear

Stealyourface said:
Amazon:
Smoke Grey
Blue
Purple
Magenta
Clear
Overall (various prices and colors)
Walmart:
Smoke Grey
Hot Pink
Clear
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I bought the amazon one. Not the same at all. Way thinner.
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crisisinthecity said:
I bought the amazon one. Not the same at all. Way thinner.
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That's not really descriptive. When you buy from amazon, it's not always amazon. There are tons of sellers and such. You could have bought it from a bad seller. Not all are the same. Like ebay.

Stealyourface said:
That's not really descriptive. When you buy from amazon, it's not always amazon. There are tons of sellers and such. You could have bought it from a bad seller. Not all are the same. Like ebay.
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I bought it from the same company in your amazon links. It's ok, but the one I got from Verizon is better. And they are definitely NOT the same thing like you mentioned above.
No. I don't work for Verizon. I sell licensed t shirts wholesale for a living.
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ebay TPU case I bought from a US seller for $7 fits like a glove. Same TPU case i have on my EVO.

Just got my case today and it's awesome. Just as good of a quality as a $25 or more case. Combined with my invisible shield, I'm good to go. Here's some pics of the front and back. My camera had a bit of trouble focusing on it. As I was trying to keep myself out of the pic.

crisisinthecity said:
It was more than I expected, 35 bucks with tax I think, but the fact is that it's really nice. Words to describe this case are: Rigid, smooth, grippy, classy.
those black silicon cases are no good. They are all floppy and collect lint. TPU cases are where it's at.
The guys working at the Verizon store I went too were pretty lame. I asked if they had xoom cases. One dude said no, then another guy said yes and sends mr. no over to this cabinet. They weren't on display at all. He opens the cabinet and I had to tell him which one was made for the xoom. He didn't even know what a xoom was. It was wierd. At any rate, they had a folding book style, then this TPU case.
Since I had no luck buying them from Amazon, even after reading good reviews I went on a mission to find one locally. This is the only case I'll ever need for this thing.
Here's a link to the high res image. Didn't realize I chose the small res from flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5746541639/
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Wow, I love the diamond TPU pattern, but $35? I can buy them wholesale for about $3.00. Nice markup verizon has

OneStepAhead said:
Wow, I love the diamond TPU pattern, but $35? I can buy them wholesale for about $3.00. Nice markup verizon has
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Can you hook me up for 6? Double your money.
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crisisinthecity said:
Can you hook me up for 6? Double your money.
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I second that

Check this deal out.

thats a great deal!

[REVIEW] Ballistic SG Case (UPDATE)

UPDATE:
I have seen a lot of questions about people seeing this case with out the lip portion which is on the top right of the screen. I just found this case on ebay which is half the price and does not have the lip.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Xshie...648123?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a176d08fb
Here is a White version I also found which looks nice.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...707913?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a6e3eba89
Ballistic SG Case for T-Mobile
I just saw it on eBay and it looks like a great case for protection.
Here is the company's site with the standard S2. They haven't added our phones yet to their site.
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s2-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
Just recieved it today. I like the way it looks but it has a couple of drawbacks.
Pros:
1) Pushing the volume or power button is the best I have seen yet for the T-Mobile GS2 cases. Very fluid just like there isnt a case and the buttons make the natural noise that they make just like not using a case.
2) Seems to be the best protection I have seen for the GS2. I think it will handle a drop very easily.
3) I dont have a screen protector but the way this is designed I dont see how this case would cause any issues like the D30 cases do due to a tight fit. Its somewhat loose and should not cause the corners of a screen protector to lift up.
4) Has a great feel to it and adds some weight to the phone.
5) Protects the back camera perfectly.
6) It does add some thickness to the phone but this is because the phone is extra protected. I would say it is about 1.5x to 1.75x as thick as the phone without a case on it.
Cons:
1) The first layer is rubber and due to this fact it has a few issues.
2) Collects lint easily from your pocket.
3) Can be difficult at times to put in and out of your pocket due to the rubber.
By far though this is the best case I have had for a phone. I own a couple of TPU cases for the T-Mobile GS2 and a D30. It makes the D30 look like junk even though the D30 is a great basic case.It has some drawbacks but the pros outweigh the cons. I definitively recommend this case to anyone that wants the ultimate protection for their phone and doesnt mind cleaning the lint off everyonce in a while. If you like my review please give me a thanks.

just saw one too. didnt kno that they started to make them yet. their a little bulky for my line of work. and since im a student im not really in the situations where is need THAT Much protection....but do a review if you get one.

I ordered one. As soon as it comes in I will post pics.
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Monk4Life said:
I ordered one. As soon as it comes in I will post pics.
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Thanks bro

Monk4Life said:
Has anyone bought one of these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Mobile-Sa...ccessories&hash=item415ec6bf76#ht_2846wt_1396
I just saw it on eBay and it looks like a great case for protection but the price seems a little high.
Here is the company's site with the standard S2. They haven't added our phones yet to their site.
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s2-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
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Have you received it yet? I like the look of this case & have been checking this thread for a review....

rpolito73 said:
Have you received it yet? I like the look of this case & have been checking this thread for a review....
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No. I received a message stating that it will ship tomorrow. I guess it wasn't even available until the 4th.
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Monk4Life said:
No. I received a message stating that it will ship tomorrow. I guess it wasn't even available until the 4th.
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I ordered one last night. The guy accepted my offer of $25.00 w free shipping. Should be here Monday....

rpolito73 said:
I ordered one last night. The guy accepted my offer of $25.00 w free shipping. Should be here Monday....
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Let me know when you receive shipping confirmation. Still waiting on mine.
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He just messaged me that he sending it now priority mail.
Here is the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160675376613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It lists for $27.99 w free shipping but you can also make offer. He accepted my $25...

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Ok my tracking info shows it will be here monday. I will post pics and a review on my thread once I get it.

Got mine. I love it! It does add xtra bulk. Forgot cam at office. Will post pics tomorrow.
Highly recommended. Fits perfect. Buttons easy to push. 2 pieces, inside rubber and outside hard plastic. Hasn't bubbled up my zagg yet. All holes line up as they should. Looks super cool. A++++++. Can't beat it for $25 including shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/160675376613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

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Got mine. I love it! It does add xtra bulk. Forgot cam at office. Will post pics tomorrow.
Highly recommended. Fits perfect. Buttons easy to push. 2 pieces, inside rubber and outside hard plastic. Hasn't bubbled up my zagg yet. All holes line up as they should. Looks super cool. A++++++. Can't beat it for $25 including shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/160675376613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Does it add alot of thickness to it
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mikeb85 said:
Does it add alot of thickness to it
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I have to say yes... I'll take measurement tmrw but the corners are thicker than all of it. Its still not bad. Fits in my pocket n like how it feels in my hand ... I like the texture of back compared to the d3o.
To be fair, the rubber corners will pick up lint just like vibrant otter box. This thing is maximum protection...
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mikeb85 said:
Does it add alot of thickness to it
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i agree, i like the idea of the full protection but this case makes to phone wayyy to bulky, i feel like im carrying around one of those old ass phones that looked like bricks. haha

hmata01 said:
i agree, i like the idea of the full protection but this case makes to phone wayyy to bulky, i feel like im carrying around one of those all ass phone that locked like bricks. haha
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Case looks pretty bad ass but I think it would be too big and like u said more like a brick thanks for the review op. Appreciate itit
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Thanks, got one on order. This will be my 4th and hopefully final case for this phone, I am a fan of otterbox so I think I will like it. I started with the black bodyglove from tmobile, not a bad case but a pain in the ass to take of so I got one of the clear TPU cases from ebay and its a great case. And then the D30 came out so I exchanged the bodyglove for it, had to take it back because it fit like crap, the next one fit 95% better but is still uneven around the edges and for a $25.00 piece of rubber it should be perfect like the $7.00 one from ebay.

The first D30 that I got was from T-Mobile. That one fit perfectly, just didn't like the way how the button press felt. So then I also got a TPU case from eBay. Next thing T-Mobile gave out the cases so I picked it up, returned the original one I bought at T-Mobile store, but then the one I got from T-Mobile online, it fit 95% and was bubbling up my Realook. I was hoping for a Seidio case to come first but since I've heard good things about Ballistic case, I gave it a shot. Waiting for it to come in the mail now.

Kid Poker said:
The first D30 that I got was from T-Mobile. That one fit perfectly, just didn't like the way how the button press felt. So then I also got a TPU case from eBay. Next thing T-Mobile gave out the cases so I picked it up, returned the original one I bought at T-Mobile store, but then the one I got from T-Mobile online, it fit 95% and was bubbling up my Realook. I was hoping for a Seidio case to come first but since I've heard good things about Ballistic case, I gave it a shot. Waiting for it to come in the mail now.
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Oh yeah, that was the other thing, the buttons. Volume not too bad, power button was a PITA on the D30.

Got the case today and its awesome.

[REVIEW]Diztronic TPU case revised (version 3.0)

Another case reviewed guys
Diztronic updated and modded their case and now came with version 3.0 . There are some nice changes like getting rid of the tpu buttons and putting a little more gloss.
Check it out

Thanks, Raul. Great review.

anytime guys I got more stuff coming now that im full time on my galaxy nexus

Excellent. Thanks!

You are very welcome
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Another case I have to buy. Nice review.
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There a link to a site where I can purchase this? It actually looks great. Is it real thin?

Gja88 said:
There a link to a site where I can purchase this? It actually looks great. Is it real thin?
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Amazon has them. I ordered one a few days ago.
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You mentioned this works with the extended battery, does that include the verizon model and does it leave any abnormal bulge. The high gloss case from verizon fits really nice but the speaker cutout has a small gap. With OCD its very annoying.

Excellent product from a company with REAL customer service.

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Excellent product from a company with REAL customer service.
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+1. Great case and great customer service. Even if there's a better case out there for my need, I'd still buy a Diztronic case, simply because I want to support companies with old-fashioned customer service.

Ordered one last nite. Can't wait to see how it fits with the extended battery
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MisterEdF said:
Excellent product from a company with REAL customer service.
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Seriously. Totally agree

manningfan10 said:
Ordered one last nite. Can't wait to see how it fits with the extended battery
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Fits fine, loved the case...
I have to say though, after using it for a week I took it off, and I had forgotten how slim and light the phone is.
Going caseless now...

I couldn't find the Black Matte v3 cases on Amazon during CES. I ended up ordering a transparent black which I'm unsure if I'll like. I really wanted the black matte as shown in the video and seeing it makes me want it more.

yeah, the guys were at ces, but contact them im sure they ll help you out

I like the case, but I want one in white. Anyone has an email for them, or will I have to open a ticket?

I would love white, but I bought my GF a white TPU case last year and the thing is dank now. I bought her a pink one when I ordered my Diztronic case.
I'll see about the smoke gray. It might not be too bad. I like my SGP Black case now because I don't even notice its on. The black blends in with the screen so well it just feels normal.

player911 said:
I would love white, but I bought my GF a white TPU case last year and the thing is dank now. I bought her a pink one when I ordered my Diztronic case.
I'll see about the smoke gray. It might not be too bad. I like my SGP Black case now because I don't even notice its on. The black blends in with the screen so well it just feels normal.
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You're right. I bought a white TPU case from Diztronic for my Thundebolt last year, and in a couple months, the color went from (somewhat) white to a ugly combo of ugly yellow/pinkish white. Of course it was a glossy version, so perhaps a matte white combo would work better... maybe...
Right now I have a Hybrid S-line TPU that I got for a buck from eBay, and I just love how the white rim of the case contrasts so well against the black face of the phone. It doesn't fit with the extended battery cover though, which is a bummer.

just bought one on ebay !
Thank you !
cant wait, just not sure how it ships to israel and australia faster than canada?
Just search diztronic nexus, only this showed up, bought the back matte

Please recommend me a case from Ebay

I just bought a TPU case from Ebay which would have been great except for the fact that the cut out for the mini usb is not big enough, so I can't plug in the charger properly =/
Can you please recommend me a case from ebay <$10 (I'm not baller like you guys dropping $50 on a case lol) that covers the phone completely (no Rock Quicksand please). Generally I favor TPU cases because it seems like it has better shock protection then hard cases since its a softer material, but I'm open to all suggestions. A case similar to the Incipio Silicrylic or SGP Neo Hybrid would be great, but they are just more then I would pay for a case. Ebay links are better then Amazon because I need to ship it to Canada.
I'm considering the Mercury Pearl case but 1) all the colors are pretty girly 2) there's a lot of branding on the back
Thanks

You just take an Xacto knife to it and make the hole bigger. Shouldn't be too difficult.
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I got a tpu black bumper case off of eBay and it gives it a better grip and looks really nice in my white s3
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I got one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRIP-S-LINE-WAVE-SILICONE-GEL-CASE-FOR-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-I9300-FREE-SCREEN-GUARD-/180951940065?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2a21937be1#ht_2549wt_1226
Had one for my s2 as-well, doesn't add to much bulk and is good for in case you drop your phone too and also cheap as chips.

nothing beats protection from rubber

Why does it have to be from eBay?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762539

I had a case mate barely there brushed aluminum for my sgs2 and am debating getting one for this phone.. It was beautiful.. Except for the case mate logo on the back lol
Update:the barely there case for the s3 doesn't have as big /ugly of a logo on the back.. Just bought one!
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This is the case I got paid 5 bucks on eBay love it
Apple just give up the IPHONE sucks deal with it.

poults said:
I got one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRIP-S-LINE-WAVE-SILICONE-GEL-CASE-FOR-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-I9300-FREE-SCREEN-GUARD-/180951940065?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2a21937be1#ht_2549wt_1226
Had one for my s2 as-well, doesn't add to much bulk and is good for in case you drop your phone too and also cheap as chips.
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Did you get the white? If so, any issues with it turning dirty/yellow?
vw671 said:
Why does it have to be from eBay?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762539
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Many Amazon.com sellers do not ship to Canada, so ebay is preferable since HK/China will ship to Canada. Besides, many Amazon sellers just buy products the same Ebay products from China to resell at a mark up. For example the S-Line case posted above.
blackdragon79 said:
This is the case I got paid 5 bucks on eBay love it
Apple just give up the IPHONE sucks deal with it.
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Same question as above, any issues with it turning dirty or yellow? I had this problem with the Diztronic case turning bad in 2 weeks, and the owner of that site didn't care

anyway
i thank, more good Quality is sweetarmor metal case they has a titanium and the different
color sense (thesweetarmor. com)