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Does anyone have this one or used it? I just watched the video of it at Wireless Ground and it seems pretty high quality (for a silicon case). Would like to hear your thoughts. Its getting harder to wait for the Otterbox.
http://www.wirelessground.com/t-mobile-mytouch-4g-silicone-case-black.html
Looks OK. I had a silicon case and I hated it. Waste of $9. Really tacky, hard to remove from pocket, dust magnet, messed with screen protector.
If you want a temporary solution while you wait for the Otterbox, I recommend a TPU case.
The link below is what I am rocking!!! CHEAP and WORKS WONDERS!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Rubberi...YPTE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1296684592&sr=8-3
I have this and have had no problems. Absorbed one drop with no damage and doesn't get in the way. Super easy to remove and seems to retain shape well.
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TPU is the way to go
I just ordered one. I'll let you know how the quality is when I receive it. It has to better than the TMo silicon case that I've had since launch. This thing is all stretched out like a used....ah, you know what I mean.
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Thanks for the feedback guys, looking forward to how you like it Maxxreign. Please do update. I have a tpu case now from tpu-cases.com and I am not a big fan simply because it covers and power button and makes it difficult to press. I love the tpu feeling and how it doesn't attract dust though. Tpu doesn't have much give so I am not sure how much protection it would give you if you dropped the phone. I had ordered a $3 silicon case from Amazon (from SF Planet) http://www.amazon.com/Black-Silicon...MMWK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297189892&sr=8-1
and I dig if for the moment. Slides in and out of the pocket easily. I think I will be sticking with silicon for the moment.
I've gone through my fair share of cases for the MT4G: TMo silicon, Case Mate CC case and the Seidio case. I love Case Mate cases but the added CC sleeve makes for added bulk and the Seidio case just creaks/squeaks like crazy. I'm not a big fan of the silicone cases collecting dust either but they feel great in hand.
We'll keep you all posted.
@DMC78 OEM silicon case came in from WG yesterday. Fit, finish and quality is far superior to the TMo one. Unlike the Tmo case, the power, volume and camera buttons are exposed and the edges ride up a little higher to make for a better fit. In addition, the silicon is a lot thinner. IMHO, this is by far the best case I've owned for the MT4G.
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Thanks for the feedback. How is it for attracting lint? Does it fit pretty snug?
Being silicon, it still attracts lint. However, not as much as the TMo one. The finish is comparable to the finish of the hard cases by Case-Mate. Granted it could be because it's new, the case fits really snug.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a thin case or shell? I prefer something clear or with at least a clear back
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Check out the cheap TPU cases on ebay. They arent the beefiest, but if all you want is minor protection against bumps and scratches, TPU is the way to go.
Case-mate barely there is a really thin and stylish case. It's probably the thinnest and pretty much fits the phone perfectly. If you're looking for a thin phone case that will protect from "minor" drops, looks sexy and sleek, and doesn't add barely any bulk then it's the way to go.
If you're considering a seidio case, I used to use the thinnest of evo seidio cases but it turned out their quality went way down hill within past years. With their thinnest offering it scratched the top of the evo. Then they made a revision which fit nicely but the part where your volume buttons are was extremely flimsy (mine broke). Not only that but they also used a cheaper rubber material that eventually rubbed off. I understand that they had to save some money from messing up the first time but damn.
So if you're considering a thin case and don't like the case-mate then at least choose something different from the seidio one so you wont be sorely disappointed like myself. I spent like $39.99 on that piece of junk with the belt clip while the case mate was only like $10.
Thanks for the recommendations. I am going to yet the Griffin Reveal since it has a clear back
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ringke earth
ive tried several cases...all ranges,, ringke earth has so many colors and its wicked thin...
I just got the Griffin reveal case. It fit very well and I can since it is clear I see the white back of the phone!
I also recommend the Ringke Earth cases. I would recommend the casemate barely there, but taking it off has caused scratches along the place where the case ends
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Casemate Barely There hands down!!! It does not offer much if any protections from drops, but it prevents your camera lens from getting scratches from sliding the phone on the table..etc
A lot of people don't even notice that there is a case on my phone.
Agree though that I will leave scratches on the side of you phone. I also had this problem with the ID Case for the iPhone though.
I made a $164 fumble the other day when pulling my 1 month old GN out of my pocket. It can't have been more than three-feet off the ground, but apparently that was enough to shatter the screen on the tile floor I was standing on.
I have been looking over a ton of different case reviews, but it seems like most reviews aren't tailored toward drop protection info, but rather are mostly about aesthetics. I don't particularly care about how it looks. I want a case that still fit in my pocket, but will give a better grip and protect the screen if I ever drop it again.
Are there any clumsy people out there who know first hand that a certain case will protect again every day drops?
Also, I don't want a screen protector. After my screen broke, I ran a few scratch tests on the un-cracked parts and am pretty confident that scratches aren't a problem (though apparently drops are).
I use the otterbox commuter, ive dropped it a LOT of times(on concrete) and no damage at all, its made of 2 parts, one sillicon case and a hardcase so it is really made for protection.
It does add a lot of bulk to your nexus but personally i dont mind
I got the Seidio Active case and it looks like it would do well in drops.
Hard plastic on corners and a good bit of soft rubber everywhere else.
Now I haven't dropped mine yet but the case makes me feel safe if I do.
I'll call it a medium bulk case.
Otterbox cases are the best if you need protection. They have several models so you can pick what works best for you. And they are usually sensibly priced.
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=120934755881
This one....cheap and looks better than other thick case....it has all sort of color...just search it out
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Trident kraken .
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every case listed so far are big bulky heavy duty cases
for minor drops, diztronic tpu is fine. it's thin and slim and has protected my phone from ~3 foot drops just fine
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every case listed so far are big bulky heavy duty cases
for minor drops, diztronic tpu is fine. it's thin and slim and has protected my phone from ~3 foot drops just fine
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I second that, the diztronic tpu, is the best TPU case I've used, protects well from minor drops... and doesn't add much thickness to the device. I've always had a hard time keeping a case on my previous phones because of either the fit or it's too bulky with it on. With the diztronic, it's not any thicker than my last phone (droid x2) so I always keep it on..
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I second that, the diztronic tpu, is the best TPU case I've used, protects well from minor drops... and doesn't add much thickness to the device. I've always had a hard time keeping a case on my previous phones because of either the fit or it's too bulky with it on. With the diztronic, it's not any thicker than my last phone (droid x2) so I always keep it on..
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+1 works great.
I use a Rinkge slim which probably wont work against a drop if landing right but it has saved mine a few times. Once I dropped it and in an effort to save it, kicked it across a smooth concrete floor. The case is all scratched up but not the Nexus.
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I use an otterbox commuter when I'm at work. The added bulk doesn't really make it that much thicker, this is a thin phone anyway, which I think makes it easier to drop. I work in a dusty environment around chemicals and dyes so I wanted the extra protection. I have a tpu bumper case for my off days.
Highly recommend otterbox commuter. December is too bulky for daily use and I don't trust any other brands for protection
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Hey guys,
I had bad luck with my Rezound (5 replacements), so I talked to Verizon and they're sending me a certified Galaxy S3 instead (exchanged phones). I read up on the GS3 though and have heard that the glass is really brittle and will crack/break if you drop it. Well lucky me, I have dropped my previous phones more times than I can count. Despite all the problems I have had with my Rezound, the screen was surprisingly resilient. I have gotten nothing more than scratches to the screen and dent marks where the side of the phone hit the road.
Most of my past drops have been either falling out of my pocket when I'm walking, getting out of my car, or slipping out of my hands when I take it out of my pocket. So now I'm definitely worried about my GS3. I've been looking at many different cases, and I think my top choice so far are the DBA cases:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ANI712
They seem to be raved about over in the DBA thread, and it looks quite protective, yet slim. They remind me a lot of the commuter series from Otterbox, only that the inside layer is TPU instead of silicone. The only thing that worries me is that if I drop it, the front of the case doesn't raise the screen as high as it does on the Otterbox.
I like a protective case, but after the Commuter, (on my fat Rezound) I really didn't want to add to the thickness. Can you guys recommend me a slimmer case that will protect me from 3-5 ft drops?
Thanks!
Theres a few out there, Urban Armor Gear, Ballistic SG, Ballistic Life Style, I have the seidio surface right now but I wouldnt rely on it for multiple hi drops. Ive dropped it a couple times from bed height without a scratch on it tho.
PS, i ordered the new release for ballistic, called the every1 case, ill get back at u with info next week.
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I recommend the Body glove Rugged in black. Its amazing!! I have it and when I first put it on it felt so thin from my previous case. Its really thin, yet has a lip and great edge drop protection . Sometimes I throw it for fun , lol
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Theres a few out there, Urban Armor Gear, Ballistic SG, Ballistic Life Style, I have the seidio surface right now but I wouldnt rely on it for multiple hi drops. Ive dropped it a couple times from bed height without a scratch on it tho.
PS, i ordered the new release for ballistic, called the every1 case, ill get back at u with info next week.
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I'm really liking the Urban Armor Gear. What would be more protective, the Urban Armor Gear or the DBA case? Basically both are the same, TPU inner layer with a hard shell covering it, except the UAG is a hybrid (1 piece) while the DBA case has two pieces. They look the same in bulkiness too but what's to be determined is their protection.
What do you guys think?
Honestly the urban armor case would be the wise decision. But i like to clean my phone once and awhike the case was a bit a pain to take off because of it concave shape, so i got myself the rokform case. I like it because i dropped it several times at different speeds and it survive so far. Plus having the magnet works for me and the sbeam does work without fail. And having that built in socket for mounts and ect. Saves me money on car mounts , and using it at a dock in my room. Rokform is my decision im glad i chose.
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I have 2 uag cases and love them. The new versions have a more flexible tpu which they are easier to install or remove
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I think you should seriously consider the seidio surface case. I beleive its what youre looking for and it is also very handsome. There is a review of a blue one somewhere on this forum
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Try taking a look at the Tech21 D3O Impact Mesh case. It's pretty thin and unobtrusive yet provides a nice protection. Here's a link to the one I use. I've been through a bunch of expensive cases and like this one the best by far.
http://www.tech21.uk.com/Product/impact_mesh_samsung_galaxy_siii_Smokey
I use it at work. I work on roof tops and have already dropped my phone off of a one story house and my phone was fully protected. Here's a little advertisement on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPEciw3cBss
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I currently have a razr maxx wrapped in a defender. I have a few other cases, but the defender is my favorite. (I've never actually dropped it, so i can't speak for the actual drop protection) I'm getting ready to get an s3, so I figured I would get a defender for it as well. But many reviews claim that otterbox dropped the ball on the s3 defender. People who have used Otterbox before, say that the s3 case isn't the normal Otterbox quality they've come to know. Such as light drops causing the screen to break. Screen protector is very poor. And phone doesn't fit properly. Many claim that the silicone stretches. But this is to be expected with every Otterbox case and their customer service has always been top notch. So that doesn't bother me. Basically, I'm asking people that have experience with the s3 defender, is it really that bad? Is it of lesser quality than my other defenders?
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They didnt just drop the ball. They burried it. Get ballistic sg max or bodyglove toughsuit. Both are better than the ottercrap. Ive had them all
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I forgot to mention that I contacted Otterbox this week and asked if there had been any revisions to the s3 defender since it's release, and they claimed they have improved it.
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I've lost a little faith in otterbox. I've had the commuter case for almost a year and got a couple replacements and the quality has gotten bad. The rubber and the shell don't fit together like older cases. I know this has nothing to do with the defender but I just wanted to throw it out there.
If the s3 defender truly is a weaker case, I may get the ballistic hardcore. It offers the same style case as the defender, but maybe better quality.
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I've had the defender case on my s3 for a little over a month now and have only one issue, the screen protector. I've used defenders on other phones and I would say the s3 version is the best I've had. The only issue I had with the other phone cases was the silicone becoming really lose fairly quickly. The silicone in this case has stayed pretty much in the same shape it was new, and I take it off every couple of days (I work in a factory grinding steel parts so metal shavings tend to get between the screen protector and screen). The problem with the protector is it sits off the screen towards the bottom of the display, and it causes miss taps, and sometimes false double taps. I've gotten use to pressing a little harder, especially using Swype, so now I hardly notice it. 2 days ago bought my fiance a defender and her screen protector is perfect so, maybe Otterbox has improved the design or, maybe I got a "bad" one, idk.
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I will probably never buy otter box again! I've only had the phone 6 weeks and I've already taken the horrible screen (dust collector) off, and the thin rubber below the home key doesn't sit flat.
They didn't just drop the ball. They didn't get dressed to play!
I'm looking for a replacement, but the experience has me nervous to throw more money around.
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You should look at the ballistic hardcore. It's the same design as the defender. But hopefully better quality.
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Just watched a couple videos / read reviews. The ballistic sg max and kraken cases look better than otter! The difference seems to be the outer silicon vs inner. The outer silicon gets beat up really fast!
The ballistic does get good reviews! One guy talked about camping with it many times. I'm a machinist by day, and I go camping a lot...
The screen protector of the ballistic seems to cup the phone better, so perhaps it wouldn't dust up as bad???
The otterbox armor series looks promising, but it's hard to trust the name now.
But while I'm looking, I'm also looking for one that covers the camera. Not sure if it exists though.
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Based on what I've read, the otterbox armor doesn't get great reviews. Because of all the gaskets and plugs to make the case waterproof, the speakers and mic are muffled. It shouldn't allow any dust inside the case though since it's waterproof.
If I'm not mistaken, the ballistic hardcore has covers for the camera lens and flash.
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Based on what I've read, the otterbox armor doesn't get great reviews. Because of all the gaskets and plugs to make the case waterproof, the speakers and mic are muffled. It shouldn't allow any dust inside the case though since it's waterproof.
If I'm not mistaken, the ballistic hardcore has covers for the camera lens and flash.
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The sound quality isn't a issue for my otterbox armor case.
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Based on what I've read, the otterbox armor doesn't get great reviews. Because of all the gaskets and plugs to make the case waterproof, the speakers and mic are muffled. It shouldn't allow any dust inside the case though since it's waterproof.
If I'm not mistaken, the ballistic hardcore has covers for the camera lens and flash.
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Armor has been mixed reviews. Most complaints were about sound quality. And the hard core does cover the camera.
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Does the cover over the camera interfere in any way? Or the flash?
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