I just ordered this one:
http://www.igonemobile.com/product|p|26714.html
I'll report back on my thoughts when I get it.
Before ordering this, I went to the T-mobile store and tried out all the cases they had in stock. The dual-layer grey/white system looked cool and seemed like it would offer decent protection, but the process of getting it in/out of that thing rubbery sleeve and getting that into the other piece seemed awkward (getting it all to line up, etc.), and I'm concerned about the protection offered to the bezel (just barely covered, and at some spots near the top did not).
The gel one seemed like a good alternative. Easy to get in/out and good protection/coverage all around (although no hard plastic protection). However, it began picking up lint from my pocket right away, and seemed a little bulky.
The snap-on hard plastic one seemed to offer good protection all around, seemed not too bulky, and felt fairly good going in/out of the pocket. However, they only had pink and grey. It also wasn't easy to get the phone out of this one b/c of how tight the snaps were (which may be a good thing if you drop the phone, since you don't want the case breaking apart and exposing the phone).
Thus, I decided to check for a black snap-on style, and found the one above.
great. I've had concerns with the lack of covers offered for this phone and this seems like a welcomed addition. Could you report back on how it feels once you get it? Protection level, to your perception and so on?
There are a few snap on style covers on ebay. Clear, girly designs, black, etc. I cant post links but the user is pawavenue.
Wierd I just ordered the same case yesterday.... But it should be here soon ill let yall know whatsup with it.
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Looks like a decent product! And the price is great!
Keep us informed...
Never had luck with snap on covers. My blackjack 2, blackberry pearl and G1 all wound up getting small scratches from these things, especially around the edges of them. Only covers I use now have to be gel style.
I received the case today. The feel is okay...I'd describe it more like a matte plastic finish than rubberized (not as nice feeling as the texture on the side of the actual phone). It has all the cutouts in the correct spots, including the docking pins. The phone seems to fit nice and snug inside, but as someone else pointed out about this case, it does not snap together very well at the top. In between the power button and headphone jack, the two sides come together but there's no snap there. Also, the top left corner (near the power button) does have a snap, but it doesn't stay snapped closed at this spot...so it's spread open a little there, although this doesn't seem to result in the case feeling loose/flimsy at that spot.. The rest of the snaps seem snug, and I had to give some decent pressure to get them unsnapped to take the case off. I'm not sure how well the case would stay put together in the event of a drop onto concrete or something. I do like the fact that the case covers the bezel. Overall, I think it looks and feels good, is relatively non-bulky, offers decent protection from scratches and mild-moderate abuse. On the downside, I wish the snap at the top left stayed together, and I'm not sure how the case would react in the event of a significant drop onto a hard surface (wish I could test, but ehhh, that's maybe carrying this review a bit too far).
I think I'll leave this case on my phone for now. But today I also ordered the silicone case from Amazon by Luxmo (as mentioned in another thread here) just to check out another option (and it was actually <$4 shipped). I'll report on what I think of that one too in case anyone is interested.
Oh, and I can't comment on the screen protector referenced in the "Nice case... Bad news." thread, because I'm pretty sure I didn't get one in the little package included with this case (just double checked the trash).
Hey do you have a pic of what the phone actually looks like with the case on? I would really appreciate it. I like how the case covers the mytouch logo. Thanks.
I have that case in red and I have problems to slide down the notification bar because the case is too close to the glass border. I have the same quality issue that it doesn't snap everywhere together. That's my third case now and I think I go bare from now on.
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Here is a shot of the snap-on cover. You can kind of see a bit of separation on the top left of the case as I described. In case you can't tell, the case does cover the T-mobile logo almost completely...there's just a very tiny bit of the top of the words "my touch" visible from a direct view (really tiny - just 2 little spots you'd probably not notice unless looking for it).
I guess the pic is kind of big, but I think it shows what you're wondering about.
Also regarding mgymnop's comment, I too noticed that the case caused problems trying to pull down the notification window. I did have to adjust by using the very tip of my finger, but then loaded launcher pro and assigned opening notifications as a swipe gesture on the dock (and also noticed you could hit the menu key, then select notifications that way too). The case similarly made it a bit more difficult to drag icons from one home screen to the next since it's tougher to get your finger all the way to the edge of the screen.
Oh, and I did drop my phone from a sitting position onto a wooden floor the other day with this case on it. The case completely unsnapped after hitting the ground, and the phone ended up lying on it's own between the two pieces. There was no damage to the phone, as I think the case kept the phone protected upon the initial impact, breaking the fall. But I could imagine the phone getting scratched or dinged up after breaking free of the case and sliding/bouncing across more unforgiving terrain.
Regarding my previous: "But today I also ordered the silicone case from Amazon by Luxmo (as mentioned in another thread here) just to check out another option (and it was actually <$4 shipped). I'll report on what I think of that one too in case anyone is interested."
I started using the gel case a few days ago. I think it's a pretty good case. I like that you can get the phone easily in and out of it, and that the case does a good job of wrapping around the front far enough to fully protect the silver bezel. I noticed right away that it starts picking up lint, but after a few days it really doesn't seem that bad (lint doesn't stick around and build up, and I don't seem to have to do any work at all to keep the case looking relatively clean). The only problem I've had with it, is that once in a while the case pushes the sides and/or corners of my reallook screen protector up a bit and I have to push it back flat. Maybe it does this because my protector is very slightly off to one side, but it's near as perfect as I could get it applied. It doesn't happen too often, and so far the screen protector goes back into position just fine without any dust underneath. Over time, I'm not sure if it will continue to do this and if it will cause a problem with dust under the edge of the screen protector. I haven't had the opportunity to test this in a drop situation, but I'll report back if/when I do.
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There are a few snap on style covers on ebay. Clear, girly designs, black, etc. I cant post links but the user is pawavenue.
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ordered the case....it doesnt fit properly....is pops open just by holding the phone.
this was the hard black rubberized case
Check out eBay. I ordered a gel skin from Hong Kong for $.99 that fits perfectly and proved its protection when I dropped it. I also ordered a rubberized hard case for $1.78, havent received it yet but will post on quality.
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Just received my hard rubberized case from eBay and it actually fits perfect. It's nice and tight with no gaps. Best thing is I paid less than $2.
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Got my Melkco Jacka case in finally and after using it for the past 4 days I can confidently say that the case is amazing. It has replaced my Barely There case for daily use and I even feel comfortable using it when I'm at work because of the *padded* flap that protects the screen.
It's kinda neat how they made this. For the back, they took a plastic snap on shell and glued a layer of leather to it so it maintains the contoured shape of the back of the EVO which I think is pretty cool. No other leather case does that. The flap in the front has probably a thin piece of plastic in the middle of it to retain it's shape, with a felty material on the screen side and leather on the outside. The padding in it (on the outside of it, not the screen side) makes it feel really soft and luxurious and I'm sure adds a bit of added protection for the screen. The clip that holds the flap on the phone is tight enough that it stays in place but doesn't require any effort to latch. There is no extra leather around the seams like other cases, and no rough edges at all. My ONLY worry about this case is that the two little strips that hold the front flap on to the back are a little thin but they are reinforced with extra stitching so it's probably not a problem.
The leather that they used came from happy cows that probably went to the health spa often because it is incredibly soft to the touch. Like expensive leather couch soft. The case itself is also pretty thin and the EVO retains full pocketability whist comfortably nestled inside the case's protective bosom. The stitching is only single stitch but that seems strong enough and is done with a level of quality that I did not expect from a chinese case. In fact, the whole thing has a level of quality that I did not expect.
All in all, I was a little skeptical when I ordered this thing but couldn't be happier. It is my new favorite case and I can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone that wants to dress their EVOs up with a little style.
Get it from carrymobile.com for $28 with free shipping.
http://www.carrymobile.com/scripts/main/viewitem-O2EVO4LCJT1BKLC-EVO4.html
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Score! I've been waiting anxiously to hear how you like it!
Do you think the catch on the top will stand up well to extended wear? I'd hate to have it start coming open-ish in my pocket and getting caught when I pull it outta my bluejeans.
Also, how raised up is the stitching? Is it recessed so it won't rub against stuff much, or is it raised above the surface?
I LOVE the concept of this case, especially since carrying the Evo on my belt has in the past proved to be disastrous. Hoping to pick one up soon.
Thanks again for your review, and for keeping me posted along the way!
MDM
Sounds great but how long did it take to get it?
Also, with the front and back piece, do you find it make the phone really thick in your pocket?
MadDog- The clip is hard plastic surrounded by leather and I don't see it coming loose over time. The only way it will come loose is if those two straps that connect the front to the back loosen up, but I honestly don't think that will happen. At least not any time soon.
The stitching is tight and well done, and has little chance of getting rubbed loose because of the padding in the front of the flap that makes the front stick out a bit, with the sides where the stitching is being recessed. The only place where the stitching sticks out a bit is around the clip because there is no padding there but even then it is still tight and probably won't come undone.
And no problem, happy to help. If you were planning on getting it, go right ahead- I promise you won't be disappointed.
mitchell- I ordered it on December 22 and got it this past Saturday. That's not that bad considering it came from China and it was over a few holidays. It does add some thickness to it but not much. Like I said in the review, it is still perfectly pocketable.
Currently using the Amzer Rubberized Hard Case, has an approximate thickness of 5/8". How much thicker would you guess the Jacka is?
Just measured it, it's just shy of 3/4". About 11/16".
DANG! Not bad at all!!!!
Nope, definitely not
Been rocking it every day for a week now and it is holding up very nicely.
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Been rocking it every day for a week now and it is holding up very nicely.
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*saving his pennies*
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just flip the flap back when you talk? doesnt get in the way? i use to use a holster but i have been putting the phone on my pocket now... dont mind it.... like this but worried about the flap
Yep, just flip the flap back. It's not the most natural thing but it doesn't bother me.
Just got mine today. Orderes January 20 Received today, February 10 so, about 3 weeks shipping.
I love this case, and the only downside I can see is that the notification LED's are not at all visible when the case is closed. Otherwise, pretty good quality case.
Looks great!
i do prefer the flap to flip from the top, but it still is nice...
Just ordered mine, but for Desire, based on your review. Was so freak about thickness I calculated added size based on your observation.
Many Thanks! I've been searching for two weeks the perfect case to replace silicone hard case until now.
Just got my Jacka Type for the Evo in the mail today.
First off, I ordered on Feb 12th or so, the item shipped on the 16th, and arrived on March 2nd.
On arrival, it both lives up to expectations and doesn't.
On the one hand, it's very slim (either the same size or SLIMMER than my Amzer rubberized hard case) and feels very svelte/sleek in the hand.
On the other hand, the stitching appears uneven and in some places not straight (as if done by hand), and some of the cut-outs are not regular. Additionally, the setup makes it a little awkward to press the power button - but this may be common with the low-pro type case that it is built off of. Once I get home I'll take some pictures with my camera so you can see how the Evo looks in it.
Overall, happy with my purchase, but think it's probably not worth $38 due to the irregular stitching/cut-outs.
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Just got my Jacka Type for the Evo in the mail today.
First off, I ordered on Feb 12th or so, the item shipped on the 16th, and arrived on March 2nd.
On arrival, it both lives up to expectations and doesn't.
On the one hand, it's very slim (either the same size or SLIMMER than my Amzer rubberized hard case) and feels very svelte/sleek in the hand.
On the other hand, the stitching appears uneven and in some places not straight (as if done by hand), and some of the cut-outs are not regular. Additionally, the setup makes it a little awkward to press the power button - but this may be common with the low-pro type case that it is built off of. Once I get home I'll take some pictures with my camera so you can see how the Evo looks in it.
Overall, happy with my purchase, but think it's probably not worth $38 due to the irregular stitching/cut-outs.
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Hmm.. all the stitching on mine is straight and uniform, maybe you got a defective case? And you paid $38? Mine was only $28.
Yeah, I mighta misrememberef the price.
Here's pix of the uneven-ness.
Honestly, the case is really growing on
me.
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Here's three shots with my phone in the case. I gotta say, it's damn sexy. The crooked stitching is mostly in the hinge piece, and you really don't notice it.
Better still, it FEELS great in your hand and in your pocket. In one day of use, I've already got to the place where the flap doesn't really impact my use of the phone, just keeps it nice and protected in my pocket.
I would feel really dumb talking with that case in public.
Almost like I had some floppy jaw extension made of leather/plastic.
Any pics of you "using" it?
Want to see if it looks as goofy as I think it will... Thanks!
Guys. I learned the hard way. I bought the black silicon (gel) case from t-mobile the first day I got the phone, and i have been using it ever since. It isn't listed on the t-mobile website anymore, so who knows if this issue is widespread and they pulled it. But it basically scratched up the bottom front of the phone where it covers up the black area to the very left and right of the trackpad button. I'm assuming it's probably not the case itself that caused this; rather, dirt or something else slightly abbrasive got in there and slowly rubbed up the nice mirror finish on the phone. It looks like I'll have to keep this case now because it covers up the area that it scratched up. My wife has the pink gel skin. It's a slightly more rigid material, and her phone does not show the same scratching on the bottom edges. So word to the wise, avoid these silicone skins unless you are able to keep any sort of pocket lint or dust out of there. I can't get the scratches out no matter what. Any advice? Has anyone else noticed this issue? It totally sucks, but there's no way I'm going to exchange my phone and possibly get a crappy screen
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1st one is just showing you what case I'm referring to. The rest show what's under the trackpad area.
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I had that case for a while b4 getting tpu case. It never scratched my phone like urs did. Only thing I hate about it is how much it attracts lint
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Guys. I learned the hard way. I bought the black silicon (gel) case from t-mobile the first day I got the phone, and i have been using it ever since. It isn't listed on the t-mobile website anymore, so who knows if this issue is widespread and they pulled it. But it basically scratched up the bottom front of the phone where it covers up the black area to the very left and right of the trackpad button. I'm assuming it's probably not the case itself that caused this; rather, dirt or something else slightly abbrasive got in there and slowly rubbed up the nice mirror finish on the phone. It looks like I'll have to keep this case now because it covers up the area that it scratched up. My wife has the pink gel skin. It's a slightly more rigid material, and her phone does not show the same scratching on the bottom edges. So word to the wise, avoid these silicone skins unless you are able to keep any sort of pocket lint or dust out of there. I can't get the scratches out no matter what. Any advice? Has anyone else noticed this issue? It totally sucks, but there's no way I'm going to exchange my phone and possibly get a crappy screen
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Yup, the exact same thing happened on my phone. Not quite as bad as yours, but the same case and same issue. Sucks... My new tpu case is the bomb though!
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i have a tpu case and it scratched the crap out of the chrome bezel...
I'm still pretty upset with all of this. I can't imagine how this lower part of the front of the phone got scratched up so badly. Isn't this part glass like the screen? I guess it's little pieces of sand/dust that rubbed up against the phone and the silicone. But my wife's silicone case hasn't done this to her phone (at least not yet). Since I think that the glossy finish on that area must be plastic, do you all think some plastic polish (e.g. clear x) might get rid of the scratching? I don't want to get a new case now as the silicone case that ruined my phone also hides the larger area at the bottom that it ruined
Yeah, I don't think it would make it worse. Give it a shot!
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Anyone else wan to weigh in on this?
Ive had mine on since release date, and i dont have one single scratch.
but then again i tend to remove it once every 1-2 weeks and remove all dust particles that get trapped in there.
only problem i have with mine is its getting too loose...
Good to know. The MT4G is a lot snugger in any case than my older mt3g. The advice about cleaning it occasionally is a good tip.
It;s the dust and other crap that gets in between your case and phone that scratches the phone becuase its so snug tight. I have a TPU case but I take it out once every couple days to get the dust and other stuff in there that can scratch it up.
So IMO cases that are really tight fit on the phone needs to be taken out once in a while to be cleaned. Been using a case ever since I got mine 3 months ago and it's been scratch free.
Sorry to hear that it scratched ur phone tho =/
Must be dust like others have said. I have the exact same case, no scratches.
I imagine it was dust, but it does seem odd that that it happened on both edges evenly. I probably had the phone in the case for 2 months before cleaning it out. But the weird thing is I didn't see any debri in there. I'm getting a few tpu cases to try out now because they don't cover the bottom of the phone as much = less surface area to destroy.
I have this case and so far it hasn't left any scratches around the edges.
Happened to me too. I noticed it but never thought to attribute it to the case but that is definetly what caused it. Its not quite as annoying as my creaky white casing on the back of my phone though.
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I have the same case, and no scratches. The problem is, as others have said, dust getting trapped between the case and the phone's "chin."
Just keep the case clean and you shouldn't have this problem.
Edit: I really wish this case was textured like the blue, green and purple ones. Unfortunately, they were so loud-colored I didn't want them, but the soft-touch black case attracts too much lint.
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I have the same case, and no scratches. The problem is, as others have said, dust getting trapped between the case and the phone's "chin."
Just keep the case clean and you shouldn't have this problem.
Edit: I really wish this case was textured like the blue, green and purple ones. Unfortunately, they were so loud-colored I didn't want them, but the soft-touch black case attracts too much lint.
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Totally agree about the lack of a texture on the black case. My wife has the purple silicone case, and that one has a much better feel/grip to it than the plain black matte silicone case that ruined my phone. I ended up switching (for now) to the tpu fusion case off of ebay. It's less bulky and a much tighter fit on the phone. Only time will tell if it scratches up my phone as well. I like this case much more (minus the tough to push power button) because it's smooth, thin, and doesn't attract dust or stick in my pocket like the silicone cases. Dock connector is covered. Not sure if that's going to matter in the long run. But hey, the thing is only $5.00 shipped. Who can complain?
Are you guys talking about the cases that are like clear but with colors on the edges of the case? I just picked up a myTouch4G and need to get a case on this brand new white phone.
I got this very same case when I bought my phone back in December but still haven't had any scuffs/scratches on it, front or back. But as someone else previously said it does attract a fair amount of lint
Had the exact case on my phone since December. Have not had a single scratch from that case.
I used OEM purple gel case and yes it did scratch my phone in the same area as shown in post #1 photos but just not as bad and noticeable. I would even remove the case every night and clean it out and put it back on. At first, I thought it was just glue cloudy marks but nope, scratch. Now, I have Zaggs invisible shield full body maximum coverage on my phone. I do have a clear TPU case also and I like that better than the OEM gel case.
I purchased this cheap case from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...42825366&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+armor+case its a combination TPU and hard plastic shell. Not to bad for $8 IMO.
Definitely looks like it could take a drop, corners are reinforced and the lip is raised around in front. I have big hands so the extra width is welcome. Laying it down flat next to my uncased DroidX the hump part on the droidx looks about a millimeter thicker but as the droidx tapers down it becomes thinner by a bout a millimeter compared to the cased sg3. The one draw back I'm noticing is the TPU part is a hair, dust, and dirt collector...is this a trait with all TPU cases? Previously I've only used hard plastic shells that came in to halves and for the past year I kept my droidx naked. Oh volume and power buttons are protected as well and easy to push. I never really had the impression that the naked sg3 was of poor or cheap construction but the case does give it a nice hefty solid feel it the phone, while still being lighter then a naked droidx. If you're looking for a case and don't want to spend $30-$40 I'd say you can't really go wrong with giving this one a try.
Great Case @ Incredible price = Fantastic Value
I was going to do a full review of this, but I found you already got it started. Hope you dont mind if I add to your thread, instead of creating a new one.
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This case is AWESOME. I am used to the heavier phones by HTC, so the SGS3 was a bit of a surprise when I first held it as it's so light. The other thing is that the phone is a slippery snake. This phone combined with my ever sweaty mits was a disaster waiting to happen. I found this case on Amazon and I thought I would use it until some of the "nicer", aka more expensive, phone cases came to market.
I received the case and I was immediately impressed with how well the case was thought out and how much it did seem like it would protect against an accidental drop. The corners have raised bumpers that definitely seem like a good idea, as the phones I've seen break usually break from hitting that sweet spot on the corner.
The other thing I like about this phone is those odd circles on the back. At first I didn't really know what to think about them (design wise) until I held the phone with the case on. My fingers naturally found those circles and it's like they're placed perfectly to make the phone easier and more comfortable to hold.
The covers over the buttons seem like an *improvement over the phones' actual buttons. They are nice and snug over them, and feel great + are very easy to push. I also like how it separates the vol up/down as I didn't like the single button for both. I know that other cases are having problems with being too snug and pushing the buttons when you don't want them to, or are overly sensitive. That is not an issue with this case.
I honestly love this case and I don't think I would swap it out for anything as of right now. Especially when you only pay $12.70 shipped. Bleh, what's to think about?
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I was going to do a full review of this, but I found you already got it started. Hope you dont mind if I add to your thread, instead of creating a new one.
This case is AWESOME. I am used to the heavier phones by HTC, so the SGS3 was a bit of a surprise when I first held it as it's so light. The other thing is that the phone is a slippery snake. This phone combined with my ever sweaty mits was a disaster waiting to happen. I found this case on Amazon and I thought I would use it until some of the "nicer", aka more expensive, phone cases came to market.
I received the case and I was immediately impressed with how well the case was thought out and how much it did seem like it would protect against an accidental drop. The corners have raised bumpers that definitely seem like a good idea, as the phones I've seen break usually break from hitting that sweet spot on the corner.
The other thing I like about this phone is those odd circles on the back. At first I didn't really know what to think about them (design wise) until I held the phone with the case on. My fingers naturally found those circles and it's like they're placed perfectly to make the phone easier and more comfortable to hold.
The covers over the buttons seem like an *improvement over the phones' actual buttons. They are nice and snug over them, and feel great + are very easy to push. I also like how it separates the vol up/down as I didn't like the single button for both. I know that other cases are having problems with being too snug and pushing the buttons when you don't want them to, or are overly sensitive. That is not an issue with this case.
I honestly love this case and I don't think I would swap it out for anything as of right now. Especially when you only pay $12.70 shipped. Bleh, what's to think about?
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Do you find the case slippery at all? Having it rest on my palm even on the slightest angle it would slide off, naked it doesn't do that and my fathers sg3 with a verizon silicon case doesn't do that his I can practically put my hand vertical before it slides off. So took some grainy sandpaper and roughened up the shell part which helped a lot.
I bought that case as well. I like it. With my fat hands I have trouble holding these super slim phones with no flat edges. With this case it is MUCH easier to handle the phone for me. I also agree that the buttons covered in the TPU stuff but nested in the hard plastic case, volume and lock seem to actually work better with the case on. They seem more substantial / easy to find since they are recessed in their own cove on the case... and yet are easier to push. I'm guessing due to extra leverage from the case covering them. I can find the volume and lock far easier as opposed to no case.
The circles on the back are handy too for knowing how I'm holding the phone when digging it out of a pocket, bag, or ditch. Again that is something I don't get with an all smooth case. Call me crazy but it matters to me as without a case I'm never sure how good a grip I've got on that slippery phone.
The inputs for USB and audio are given a lot of room on this case so no worries for those right angle USB OTG cables as they fit just fine with the case on.
The TPU parts do pick up dust from my pocket but it brushes off fairly easily and honestly I don't much care about that. The lip of the case at the bottom near the S3's hard center button takes a day or so of getting used to since it is raised higher than the button and you can't slide your thumb or finger from the edge of the case to find that button anymore. Not a big deal, I don't notice it at all, but it might bother some folk for a bit.
I got lucky and picked this case right from the sart and I'll stick with it. Note that I ordered it from Amazon and 3-5 business days took a shocking 7 business days. They usually arrive in like 2 or 3 business days. Not sure what was up with that.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seidio-Sams...ccessories&hash=item564b61dbc4#ht_3764wt_1396
Packaging:
Nothing special, plastic box shipped inside a plastic bagvelope (bag/envelope) The box it comes in is much easier to open from the bottom than the top, learn from my mistake. No fancy packaging here, the case slides around inside the box a bit. Nothing inside the box but the case...no screen protector, no cleaning cloth, no fancy color brochure showing other products the company makes, nothing. In my opinion, $30 is a steep price to pay for a case so to see the case flopping around in it's box and no extras at all included with the case was kind of a let down.
Fit and finish:
When I first grabbed the case out of the box my very first thought was "oh boy, feels kinda slippery." I got the Garnet Red version, planned on getting the limited edition Gloss White when it becomes available...more on that later. The case is lined with a black felt material on the inside part of the back wall to protect the battery cover from getting scratched during installation/removal, might even add a little shock protection as well. Sliding the case on to the phone one thing I noticed is that the front edges do infact put a little pressure on the sides of the face of the phone, this is notable because those of you who have a wet application screen protector or other full face protection like the Moshi iVisor or any one of the curved full face protectors may have a little problem getting this care to play nicely with it. I think a wet application would be fine so long as it's fully cured before you go putting this case on and as long as you are careful when installing it...making sure it's not pulling up the protector as you go. The case slides on and locks in place to itself thanks to a little tab built in on it's inner wall on the back. Getting it off can be tricky, especially if you have an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover on like I found out. I highly advise not using the case with anything other than the stock battery cover. I had my white carbon fiber cover on which seemingly added no extra bulk but apparently the tiny little bit it did add made it next to impossible to remove the case. I ended up using brute strength to get it apart and luckily avoided causing any damage to it or it's locking mechanism. Putting the stock battery cover on made things much easier. Helpful hint, when trying to remove it, press down on the raised part in the back when squeezing the top part of the case on the sides.
With the case installed I noticed that the fit was so snug that there was no daylight at all between the face of the phone and the edge of the case, a good thing. The cutouts are all spot on but the bottom mic opening wasn't quite centered. There are no overlays over the buttons so they are easily accessible and engaged. Those openings are beveled/tapered to allow unobstructed access to the buttons...no need to tactically attempt to press the buttons, you just press them as you would normally as the case does not get in the way. The color I chose, Garnet Red, has a metallic sheen to it and is very easy on the eyes however it lacks grip. Holding the phone, it's not as bulky as I thought it would be, but it's not as easy to hold on to either. The finish is very slippery so make sure you have a firm grip on it. This is the first case I've had on this phone that requires you to stick your pinky out while you're holding the phone to ensure it doesn't slide down. Very disappointed. The design of the case does provide a front side lip, allowing you to set the phone face down with no worry of causing damage to the screen.
Final thought:
While the case looks nice, fits like a glove and allows easy access to all ports and buttons, it is very slippery to hold and can be a problem depending on what type of screen protector you're using. The locking mechanism is a nice touch but be aware if using an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover as it can make the case nearly impossible to remove. Am I going to order the limited edition Gloss White when it comes out? It'll surely have better grip but i'm not that in love with this case to say for sure.
I have the Seidio surface in blue and I do not find the case to be slippery it has a lot more grip than the stock battery door. The finish is a soft touch finish that does not show fingerprints.
Here are some photos and I have a full review up to.
from my AOKP galaxy s3
Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
via Galaxy S III
Gadgetz said:
Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
via Galaxy S III
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You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.
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You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.
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Just trying to find "the one". The SGP Neo Hybrid is on my radar. Not really sure there's any others I really want to try out right now.
I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the by bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.
Does nfc work?
elosogrande7076 said:
I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.
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I was pretty disappointed with how slippery this thing is but i'm leaving it on until my TPU bumper and igadgitz clear tpu case show up...only other case I could see myself buying after this is the SGP Neo Hybrid.
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Does nfc work?
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Yes sir
Alright guys, today was my first day out in the wild with this case and I have discovered something......moist hands = good grip with this case! Normally my hands are dry, no sweaty palms for me....but its pretty warm out today and I wear nitrile gloves alot during the day which cause my hands to sweat badly. So after removing my gloves and patting them dry I picked up my phone to take a few pics and I noticed it wasnt sliding in my hand. Figuring it was the moist hand I was holding it with I turned on the AC to dry my hand completely and sure enough, the slipperyness was back.
So those of you with sweaty palms, this is your case!
via Galaxy S III
As promised, here is my review of Trident Aegis case I just received - http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/aegis-case-samsung-galaxy-note-2-n7100.aspx
I usually start with a package, but in this case I want to start with a shipping box itself. Today every company is trying to distinguish themselves with some unique detail to set them apart. Typically you get your case package inside of bubble envelope, but in this case it came in a cartoon box with a really cool art That's my first picture below, I thought that detail was very unique. Package itself is very nice, typical of a premium case which sets it apart from cheap ebay stuff. In addition to the case, it also included a little guide with other Trident products and a nice screen protector/application card/cleaning cloth. I already have screen protector, so didn't bother with the one included, but it felt thicker than usual cheap stuff and also had dotted alignment lines on a cover film - a thoughtful touch. Website talks about included charm attachment - I didn't see it in my package, but the case has two small holes by micro-usb connector for something like lanyard attachment, captured in the picture as well.
The case itself is a single piece molded PC and TPE material. PC is very flexible, a lot more flexible than any of my other cases. TPE in comparison to a typical TPU is more elastic, thus last "E" stands for elastomer and feels softer and more rubbery. The plastic on the back is matte and not as slippery, kind of with lightly sandblasted finish, yet it has two shiny stripes along the sides. The case is very rounded off on the back, making it very easy to hold and giving it a nice grip. The whole combination of PC and rubber material, rounded design, and combination of two plastic finishes makes it very ergonomic to hold in your hand. I do want to mention that back is not flat so when you put it down on the flat surface there will be some wobble.if you like typing on a phone in that position. Trident symbol design in the middle also gives additional friction grip with a surface.
Inside of the case you will find elastic rubber lining all the way around with a honeycomb pattern and black "stitches" which indicate where rubber is molded to external PC shell. Definitely will serve as a good shock absorption if dropped. When you look at the picture of the case without a phone, you see its a little bent because of the flex of PC material. But once you insert the phone in the case, very nice tight fit, it straightens out and gives a phone nice slim profile. There is no doubt the case will stay on if dropped.
Headphone and micro-usb ports are covered, although I'm not too crazy about a little tab on the port cover, and also in my case I couldn't even close micro-usb port. I use my phone daily as GPS powered in the car, and usb port cover is just nuisance to constantly open/close. In this design, you can easily cut out port cover if you don't like it. I also thought mic port opening right next to micro-usb port was very small, and that could create an echo effect, but I couldn't confirm it yet since I haven't made any calls with this case one. The mic port next to headphone is a little bit wider, and I would have expected the same for the mic port at the bottom. No issues with s-pen and camera/led flash opening, also I wish there would have been a little more corner protection around lip next to s-pen. I really like the detail of dust filter mesh protecting speaker cover. That is very unique. Also, power/volume buttons are very responsive and you can feel the click - definitely a good design which I like. On the front, lip is a bit on a shallow side, but still gives a decent protection and should not be a problem when you put the phone down on the screen side. I also do have to mention that lip pulls quite easily around volume and micro-usb ports. There is also some pull of lip next to headphone, s-pen, and power button. Those are the areas where you have more elastic rubber material than PC support on the back. I don't believe it will compromise the protection offered by this case.
The case itself is offered in variety of different colors to suite both guys and girls. For my review I chose a blue one since I thought it will fit white phone the best and also offers better view of details on the back to contrast with black PC portion of it.
Ok, here comes the pictures!
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Very nice!
Great pictures; I've always thought that a company should include pictures from its users to show off.
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Very nice!
Great pictures; I've always thought that a company should include pictures from its users to show off.
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Well, you know I'm not doing this for a benefit of the company, but for the benefit of XDA-Developers forum users Company pictures usually have a few shots without much of the details. I'm the user who looks at it from a different perspective and know what we all are looking for in the case. So, I'm glad you guys can benefit from that and enjoy my write ups. I also try to be fair with my reviews, pointing both positive and negative sides. I personally don't believe there is such thing as a perfect case because we all have different expectations. I kind of hate when people just write one liners, I hate this case or it's the best without reasoning. That's why I'm trying to be as detailed as possible in my review, and whatever is missing in writing I compensate with pictures
If I get around, I might also start YT channel with short (under 5min) video reviews of every case I got. But it might take a little while.
I am kind of jealous of the speaker mesh cover... I hate dust.
Great review, thanks!
I had the chance to try this case out today at the Verizon store. It was nice and felt very sturdy. The only thing that seemed as if it could be a problem was that the flaps that covered the ports felt cheap and if I used them enough wouldn't close. Otherwise this felt like a decent case.
On a personal note however, I didn't like the design on the back.
Is there any type of holster available so I could put it on my belt?
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Has yours started to blacken on the blue areas? I also have a blue version of this case and around edges where it rubs against things the blue is starting to turn black. I can't get it to clean back to blue either so im assuming it's not dirty.
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Black is the best color imo
Glad someone is putting a review out there, not many ppl even mention it despite being an awesome case
I have one of these in black. I like it better then my Otterbox as it is MUCH slimmer.
I have this one along with the Commuter and the UAG. So far the Aegis is leading the pack slightly ahead of the UAG with the Commuter a distant third. I like everything about the Aegis except how the USB port cover is designed as it is too easily pulled out and sometimes awkward to get put back in properly.
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I have this one along with the Commuter and the UAG. So far the Aegis is leading the pack slightly ahead of the UAG with the Commuter a distant third. I like everything about the Aegis except how the USB port cover is designed as it is too easily pulled out and sometimes awkward to get put back in properly.
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I just cut it off so it would fit in the Smart Dock :laugh:
I am considering getting some type of kickstand thing but not 100%, might just get a mini stand
budwizer said:
I have this one along with the Commuter and the UAG. So far the Aegis is leading the pack slightly ahead of the UAG with the Commuter a distant third. I like everything about the Aegis except how the USB port cover is designed as it is too easily pulled out and sometimes awkward to get put back in properly.
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Wondering could you post a picture with all three together to se size difference?
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Does the lip peel off when taking it out of jeans pocket? Does the TPE stick or rub against cloth the same way rubber does?
Thanks