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[Q] Fortte Cases, anyone get one?

http://www.fortte.com/scr/showcategory3.php/407
Curious if anyone has purchased any of these, particularly the Book Model. I'm thinking of purchasing one...

wow, you would really put your phone in that little fanny pack book bag?

Please don't...please

Im not sure why people who dont own (or apparently like) this holder are posting in this thread. He specifically asked for people who have bought it to chime in, not for snide remarks about it's fashionability. Cmon, guys. We can do better than that around here.

Wow, I'm really surprised you guys are dissing on this. This is pretty much exactly what I was looking for. I still may buy an otterbox, but what's wrong with these? I dropped my Captivate in DC and shattered the screen. Just got it back from Samsung and am all about protecting it. This seems like really good protection for dropping while most wrap-around cases don't even advertise as protecting from drops.
These cases look pretty sharp and will obviously protect from a drop. I've currently got a body glove that my phone slides into, I can't for the life of me find a pic of it online oddly, but it's sortof like these full close systems but it has a window. It's actually not bad at all but it's just slightly too short. The top left and right ends of the phone are unprotected so I have to find a better alternative.
Those of you that don't like these options, what is it that you don't like? They're essentially pda flip cases aren't they?

Jofaba said:
Those of you that don't like these options, what is it that you don't like? They're essentially pda flip cases aren't they?
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This is why I don't like it. How many years has it been since we carried Handspring PDAs? Things like PDA filp cases are really antiquated in my opinion, and having a case like that to carry your cell phone in just looks funny. Everyone has moved to silicon/TPU cell phone skins that are minimally intrusive, and these cases are the opposite.

norcal einstein said:
This is why I don't like it. How many years has it been since we carried Handspring PDAs? Things like PDA filp cases are really antiquated in my opinion, and having a case like that to carry your cell phone in just looks funny. Everyone has moved to silicon/TPU cell phone skins that are minimally intrusive, and these cases are the opposite.
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But... isn't this essentially a pda? It's a mini-tablet/bar-smartphone. I don't get how it's antiqued at all. Who cares how it looks to other people? Obviously you're welcome to your opinion and I'm entirely curious as to why you think it looks funny.
The more modern skins don't look or even advertise as protecting against drops. So I'm curious if you at least think this will protect against that.

norcal einstein said:
This is why I don't like it. How many years has it been since we carried Handspring PDAs? Things like PDA filp cases are really antiquated in my opinion, and having a case like that to carry your cell phone in just looks funny. Everyone has moved to silicon/TPU cell phone skins that are minimally intrusive, and these cases are the opposite.
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Considering most TPU/silicone cases look like they came out of Hot Topic, leather cases don't look like a bad idea sometimes.
Also, the open-face style leather cases like this ( http://www.fortte.com/scr/showproduct.php/1411?type=0 ) aren't any more intrusive than a silicone/TPU case. In fact, it's just as soft yet far more secure than a silicone case (and cushions more than a TPU case).

I was actually looking at something similar from PDair:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001013&products_id=31136
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001013&products_id=31138
It's a little cheaper and personally I think it looks a little better and a little higher quality. I could be wrong. Plus it holds credit/business cards.

looking at the open face* what are we in the 1990s? This looks like the case for the old motorola L7's lol

The vertical pouch looks decent enough. If it has a belt clip it would be pretty useful.
The other ones look like utter crap.

Have you seen these? They make phone calls and "fit" in your pocket!
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But seriously, we are trying to keep you from looking like a douchebag with your flip open folio-style leather phone case.

Just ordered the Thin Pocket case. My plan is to pocket the phone in the case - we'll see how it goes.
I'll write a short review when I receive it, but that won't be for 3-4 weeks since I ordered a customization.

nooomoto said:
Have you seen these? They make phone calls and "fit" in your pocket!
But seriously, we are trying to keep you from looking like a douchebag with your flip open folio-style leather phone case.
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Ironic you should mention old things not comfortably fitting considering that most suggests for cases here don't comfortably fit in my pocket, including all Otterboxes, which look and feel like you're carrying an 80's era device due to its ridiculous mass, (not unlike the phone in your picture).
I went with a Seidio TPU case, and I just look SO STYLISH AND MODERN with opaque argyle, it totally doesn't look like an accessory to guys who wear cardigans from the metrosexual craze a decade ago.
The guy asked for advice on the case, not fashion tips from people who think cases that look like a Hot Topic accessory are fashionable.

I can not comment on a Book type case specifically, but I have used Vertical Pouch for my Touch Pro 2 and I can comment on quality of Fortte cases - they are very well made, look very good, fit very nicely, and I have gotten a few compliments on that case. I had the one with no clip (flat back). Their quality is comparable to Piel Frama or Sena but the cost is less.

JPS81 said:
Ironic you should mention old things not comfortably fitting considering that most suggests for cases here don't comfortably fit in my pocket, including all Otterboxes, which look and feel like you're carrying an 80's era device due to its ridiculous mass, (not unlike the phone in your picture).
I went with a Seidio TPU case, and I just look SO STYLISH AND MODERN with opaque argyle, it totally doesn't look like an accessory to guys who wear cardigans from the metrosexual craze a decade ago.
The guy asked for advice on the case, not fashion tips from people who think cases that look like a Hot Topic accessory are fashionable.
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I don't ever recall recommending any case, much less an argyle case, or a case that looks like a "Hot Topic accessory"...
But, never the less...

I just got my fortte vertical pouch in the mail today.
I have to say, its well made. The inside lining has a built in pad that cushions the touch screen (see pic below). The size is roughly double the thickness of the phone itself.
It's a little big in my pant pocket, but I like to wear fitted jeans and dress pants for work. My custom case doesn't have a clip as I like to keep things in my pocket.
The phone still moves in the pouch a bit, but the upper flap keeps it secure.
With my captivate in the pouch, I felt safe enough to drop it from about 5 feet off the ground onto the office carpeted floor.
Phone survived!
My case is buck brown, with the gold crest.
It seems I can't post images since I'm a new member... I'll try again from home in 6 hours.
Uploaded pics, sorry for the quality, lol used the captivate camera.. i forgot to balance the settings.
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Body Glove Mirage Case Review (With Pictures)

I know there have been reviews for the body glove before, but my father has a captivate as well so I took the opportunity to take some pictures with it next to mine for those of you interested in the amount of bulk it ads. While it adds a little bit of thickness and length, I prefer the feel of it compared to running bare. It feels more solid, and less prone to slip in the hand. As for the fit, it is tight enough that I have no fears of it coming off unless I need it to. The feel of the materials is very nice, and it slides in and out of pockets easily. I got one off of ebay for about $10 with shipping, so for that price it's amazing, but I gladly would have payed the $25 or $30 stores are charging. Highly recommended!
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have the same case and I've dropped this phone so many times at the bar... bounces rite back... i swear by it too!

While I like my Mirage, I like the cheap ebay "Argyle" TPU sleeves much more, They are slightly slimmer than the Mirage and they fit slightly snugger. For $8.53 they are well worth it.

Just an update, dropped my captivate for the first time today. It fell out of my pocket about 3 feet face up onto concrete. Luckily I had the case on and there was no damage whatsoever. There doesnt even seem to be any indication of an impact on the case. I'm very happy I got it!

Got one for xmas, I love it. gives it a little more girth and easier to hold onto. not rubbery as its a hard rubber but it does provide a little grip.
I very much suggest it for a case.

I dropped my phone today on the street and the body glove protected it real good and nothing happened...It fits the phone perfectly and snug to protect it...Without the case I would imagine some real damage might have been done to the phone...it doesn't come with a screen protector so that also needs to be addressed as well to make sure your phone is really protected.

I got 1 for myself and my son from the att store the day i got 2 captivates and i must say after holding the captivate with the case i cannot use it without a case anymore because it just feels to thin/light weird heh.

The only thing i noticed with the body glove (bought mine "OEM" off ebay) is that fitting it over the top left a slight scuff on the corner(those that are visible only at a specific angle). It might just be how i put on the case although

Just wanted to say thanks for this review with the great pics. I just bought 2 of these cases (one for me, one for my wife). Both of us love them, definitely gives the phone a better, sturdier feel to it.

upNsmokeAllDay said:
I got 1 for myself and my son from the att store the day i got 2 captivates and i must say after holding the captivate with the case i cannot use it without a case anymore because it just feels to thin/light weird heh.
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+1 I can't go without the case either. It feels like it will fly out of my hand at any moment.
Wierd indeed!

I have a cheap vinyl/rubber case. And it collects dust real bad. Do you have this problem with the Body Glove?

Hondo209 said:
I have a cheap vinyl/rubber case. And it collects dust real bad. Do you have this problem with the Body Glove?
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Not at all. Doesn't collect dust, lint or anything else from being in and out of my pocket all day. FYI....you can get them fairly cheap on Ebay. Just search for "Samsung Captivate Body Glove" I got a brand new one for around $12 shipped.

CaptivateME said:
Not at all. Doesn't collect dust, lint or anything else from being in and out of my pocket all day. FYI....you can get them fairly cheap on Ebay. Just search for "Samsung Captivate Body Glove" I got a brand new one for around $12 shipped.
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Thnx man. I've seen them there, was thinking about getting one.

Hondo209 said:
Thnx man. I've seen them there, was thinking about getting one.
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Ya my father has a silicone case and I know what you're talking about, its always covered in dirt and dust. There is really no problem of that with the bodyglove except for the occasional dust collecting in the usb port, but thats expected with any case.

SkateEmerica987 said:
Ya my father has a silicone case and I know what you're talking about, its always covered in dirt and dust. There is really no problem of that with the bodyglove except for the occasional dust collecting in the usb port, but thats expected with any case.
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Not if you close the USB port cover.

This was the first case I picked up when I got my Captivate in July. Since then I have gotten other cases by Seido and Otterbox but I always come back to this one. Has a more substantial feel to it and doesn't add much bulk. Very nice case.

I think this case is really good cause you have a lot of space to press the volume button and to slide the charging thing. Definitely a great case. Got mine for about 13-14 dollar on the internet.
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How easy is it to get the phone in and out of this case? I often put my phone in a Samsung dock at night. I had one of those hard shell cases, but they are a ***** to open so I pitched it.

Miami_Son said:
How easy is it to get the phone in and out of this case? I often put my phone in a Samsung dock at night. I had one of those hard shell cases, but they are a ***** to open so I pitched it.
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It's not to bad it's fairly flexible material but stiffer then silicone.

I had/have one of the Incipio cases and it's nice but a royal pain to get off and it's scratched like a hockey puck now. My wife bought the pink mirage case when we got our phones and I wish I had bought my mirage case sooner. Excellent case for the Cappy IMO.

Awesome Shell Case-Review

Ok, So I got this case a day ago and I decided to write a review because of how impressed I was. (especially for the price). I found this shell case here, and it is pretty cool. (My print is the carbon fiber, and it comes in a few other colors as well.)
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The Case itself:
This is a simple plastic case that clips onto the back of the Xoom. It is simple hard plastic, with the pattern printed on it. I was very impressed by both the fit and the quality of the print on the case. The Print is very detailed, maintaining great shadowing (for dimension) and enough detail to see individual (printed) strands of carbon fiber. The fit is good, it's snug and does not wobble or wiggle. It only protrudes top and bottom, the sides do not wrap all the way around, but instead only cover the first bit of the sides.( Makes it easier to remove for whatever reason and facilitates access to the tricky volume keys.) I was also very surprised at how slim it is on the Xoom, it doesn't add much bulk at all.
Another sign of the quality of this case is the edges of the cut outs, they are all tapered and rounded, with matching print quality, something I wasn't expecting on a sub $20 case.
The Seller and Shipping:
I ordered this on a Sunday and received it on a Wednesday, so the turn around time was great. The package was shipped USPS, so ship times may vary. Also, shipping was either dirt cheap or free (I can't remember).
The Seller also took a couple dollars off my order, (on top of the code "CRAPISGOOD" for XDA members [%10 off]) Which was appreciated.
My Verdict:
If you are looking for a cheap case that is of great quality, this is for you. It comes in many different print options, and is a great shell. Even if you are not, it is probably worth the $20 investment.

can you charge the xoom while its in this case with the motorola stands?

Is it grippy or smooth?
I knead grippage!!

I was going to buy one as well...
Can you tell me if you can still use the docking stations with this installed? I know you can with the silicon case so if this is thin enough I would think it would work as well.
I am also interested in how slippery it is. I have a hard time holding on to my naked Xoom and appreciate the grip the silicon case provides, it is just really ugly IMHO. The carbon fiber hellshell looks really cool.

It is very glossy and slick. As for the charging situation, I don't have a dock so I can't say for sure, but if it works with the silicon case it should work with this its smaller then the silicon one.
Sent from my Xoom the way it should be, rooted and with SD card.

Thanks man! Just ordered mine (front/ back clear). Been looking for a good case, and it looks like you may have found it for me!

chbennett said:
It is very glossy and slick. As for the charging situation, I don't have a dock so I can't say for sure, but if it works with the silicon case it should work with this its smaller then the silicon one.
Sent from my Xoom the way it should be, rooted and with SD card.
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Not to be rude, but you NEED to check this instead of assuming. Reason I asked was because I bought a similar case off ebay and it would not fit on the dock, hence it was useless.

Kokanee483 said:
Not to be rude, but you NEED to check this instead of assuming. Reason I asked was because I bought a similar case off ebay and it would not fit on the dock, hence it was useless.
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I don't have a dock, nor do I want one, so my assumption will have to do.
Sent from my Xoom the way it should be, rooted and with SD card.

Had mine on for a few hours now, TOTALLY loving it.
I purchased the clear one, front/back snap on cover and it adds a few mm to it, but to me it feels better holding it now also wish I had it on when it fell off the bed and scratched along our textured walls.... I have super light blue scratches on the top right and bottom left corners now... grrrrr!!!.
I would recommend this case to anyone who wants a little more protection for the device, and can't wait for super cool otterbox cases and the like to come out.
Word of caution though, I put it on with a Zagg front and back screen protector (the damn side strips were a PITA to put on)..... don't do that. It was super difficult to take off lol

As anyone tried this with a docking station? I really want to order the carbon fiber shell, but want to know if it will fit in the docking station with the shell installed first. I know it is not very much money, but it is still enough that I do not want to make the wrong purchase.

Am I blind, or is there no mention of who makes this or who sells it?

It is in the OP, just not very prominant.
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_25&products_id=28

I like the look of that shell. I currently have the Skinomi carbon skin. I wonder if this shell would fit with that installed.

Did I see Netflix?
Is that netflix app on your home screen working for streaming videos??

HuckFinn said:
It is in the OP, just not very prominant.
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_25&products_id=28
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oh! It sure is. Thanks for proving me blind. (Sorry OP!)
My Xoom sent this...

sharma06851 said:
Is that netflix app on your home screen working for streaming videos??
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Thats my project for today

Just got mine
Ordered one of the cases...fits great. Nice feel to the shell. Best of all using the 2nd attachment that came with the speaker dock, I can charge it as well.
The case gives the Xoom a much more polished feel/look to it...very happy with it.

Just got my case. This thing is great. I got the skulls version and I like it alot, only one complainent. The case is pretty smooth, so now its smoother than the stock tablet.
Now if they would only start shipping the pivot-pad, I would be all set!

i have the same case as well.
and for those asking if this would fit the motorola charge/docking port stand yes it will. motorola offers a plastic adapter that you can add to make the xoom fit if it has a case on.

I forgot to add that as well, my standard dock came with a adapter plate. That plate works with this case just perfect.

[Review] Acase Leather Ez Folio Case

So the initial reason why I decided on the galaxy tab was because of its incredibly thin profile and light design.
I searched for days picking apart cases so I could keep that thin, light profile.
Well I think we found a winner folks. Its the Acase Ez Leather Folio Case.
It has an excellent feel to it, holding the tablet very tightly inside. It has those nifty magnetic flaps to keep it shut when needed. It has all of the ports cut out properly, including speakers, and the build quality is top notch.
It really has the two best viewing angles you could ask for. Perfect for typing, perfect for watching movies.
When you fold back its flap, it keeps the tablet thin and easy to view in landscape.
I guess my only 2 gripes is there not being a cut out for the charger when the flap is closed. But that seems to be very common among all folio cases. I guess they are trying to keep the dust out. Not a big deal for me as I am pretty good with a ruler and an exacto knife.
My other gripe is the bowing of the edges around the rim of the glass. It doesnt lay completely flat or flush. Although I will say its extremely stiff and probably the best I've seen in comparison. Alot of the other folio cases use a super thin and flapity leather or vinyl and, not only does it look cheap its very loose. This one is definitely an improvement over those. Its tight and uses a very thick, high quality leather, best I've seen.
If your looking for a high quality leather folio case that will keep your tablet thin & light without breaking the bank, then I recommended you go pick this one up on Amazon for $30 Shipped.
Dont forget to hit thanks if this post helped you!!
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Samsung...G4I8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311325148&sr=8-2
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Looks very functional and thin but I am not loving the contrast white stitching.
I can't decide if I want to put full Ghost Armor on my GT or go for one of these type of cases. I would have loved the knock off Apple smart case, hopefully Samsung will approve that one soon. Screw crapple.

Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes! Haha.
Comparing it to all other folio cases, at least this one is unique with its own bit of personality and style. Searching through tons of cases, I was tired of seeing the same boaring straight black cases. I guess to each his own, but I like it cause it stands out.
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Thanks for this! I was about to pull the trigger on the official Samsung case, but then I figured I'd take another quick look at the forums to see if I missed anything. I looked at your post and immediately changed my mind. I was looking for something that didn't add much bulk to the device, but would protect it fairly well. This looks pretty stylish to boot.
Also got a 3 pack of the same company's screen protectors for the Tab for 20 percent off with purchase of this case on Amazon. Ordering the case and the protectors, with next day shipping on Prime was 48 dollars, still about 20 dollars less than the Samsung case. Thank you SO much!

I like the case, just not the stitching, just my opinion.
The problem with getting such a brand new device is there not being anough quality choices in cases. Happens to me a lot because I unfortunately like to be an early adopter. I have spent so much money on Blackberry cases because I changed berries so damn often. Same happene with my Evo, bought a Golla pouch that I thought I would really like and then ended up not liking it so I got something else.
I may just do a full Ghost Armor for now until I find the ideal case, or just get the pasic slip in case for now.

I would have to agree on the stitching aspect. I like the case and would definitely buy it but I just think that doesn't sit with me for some reason. Thanks for the review.Nice to get one from a user aspect and not a company. Something I have been reading and searching for all day.

I love the look of this case. I am down to this case and the Melkco case. Tough decision to make.

Your welcome!
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EyeAndroid said:
Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes!
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My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.

bbeelzebub said:
My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.
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One of these days i will take a picture of my shoes and wallet and youll see what im talking about

This reminds me of the Yoobao executive folio case that I had for my iPad2. Have been looking for something like that and this is almost exactly like it.
Thx alot for the tip bro.

I received my Acase case today. It is a very sleek leather case that does not take away from it's attractiveness and yet its a great protective cover for my GT10.1. It is the best of both worlds.
Amazon Prime members can get it for a total of 24.95 landed.

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That's my homemade case ... all materials are recycle except for to crazy glue.
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Got mine and have been using it for about three weeks. I agree with the review overall. Unfortunately, the stitching on one of the corners is coming apart. I hope I can return it.

As long as you haven't poured something on the case or abused the case, you should be able to rightfully claim poor workmanship. No vendor wants to see bad reviews of their business on Amazon or on any message board.

Sorry to bump this old thread, but I think this deserves some bumpage.
I've been using the case for a few weeks now and I have one major complaint. Either the stitching is coming loose, or the leather is wearing down already. The leather tab that folds over the tablet to keep it in place does not stretch tightly anymore.
This means that when holding the tablet normally, since the bottom of the tablet rests on this flap, the tablet falls through the case quite a bit. Not only do the speakers get covered since it's not sitting right in the case anymore, but the entire thing is just annoying. Very hard to hit volume or power buttons, etc.
The Tab has not fallen completely out of the case....yet. But I can see that is where this is heading.
Funny thing is, I haven't even used the Tab all that much since getting the case. This case wore VERY quickly, and now I'm looking into other options. Don't think I can get my money back from Amazon at this point either
Anybody else with this case seeing this happen?
EDIT: Can take pictures to show what I'm talking about if asked

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Can you please post the pictures? actually i already ordered one.

I have the same, it's the best ^^

Ringke SGSII Case

Recently got this case as an alternative to the Otterbox case that I have. At times, I found that the otterbox was too bulky to have in my pocket and I wanted a case that preserved the slimness of the handset. After picking up a generic TPU case from ebay, I wasn't satisfied with the cutouts; specifically the two microphone cutouts. it muffled it so people weren't able to hear me talk.
Enter the Ringke case. It was obviously more expensive than a $5 from ebay at 16.99, but the notion of a non-slip polymer like a TPU case had appealed to me.
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After putting it on my phone, I immediately noticed the difference between the two cases. The cutouts on each of the ports was perfectly fitted with space at the bottom of the case for the home button, which is a nice touch
The lanyard port on the side was also included, unlike both the otterbox case that I have and the TPU case.
On the top, the headphone jack port is easily accessible. I was able to plug in my grado sr80i headphones without having any issues like I did with the TPU case. The external mic port is also well placed.
The material used to make the case is not just silicon. There is a special polymer material that allows it to slip in and out of my pocket easily. It also doesn't attract dust like other silicon cases. The only gripe I have with this is that since I got the mango colored one, the dye from my jeans rubs off onto the material.
All in all, I'm happy with the case and would definitely go back to Rearth for any other silicon cases.

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20% off for a limited time!
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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!

rickytenzer said:
Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!
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Owners can feel free to send me products for review. I'll ensure a well detailed and document and honest review!

that's great! i dont mind paying the sub $20 it came out to if OP's review is accurate!

My turn!
So today I got my RearthUSA Ringke Galaxy S2 case in the mail. Chuck from marketing had initially contacted me a few weeks ago via XDA PM to ask me to try and rate/review the Ringke product for the S2 and he has been very friendly/courteous all throughout this process.
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this case was: WOW. This is definitely a high quality product. The material (a high quality polymer, as they say) feels great on the skin and slides easily in and out of a pocket. The polymer also makes the case extremely flexible making it very easy to put on. It also shines nicely in the light. I got a blue one as, you'll see below in my album.
I love the look of it. I love how it fits so well with the contour of the phone. I love the intricate details in the design such that it moulds well with every nook and cranny in the device's design.
Every single thing that you need access to has an opening: the USB port, the microphone, the camera, the speaker, the headphone jack and three more for things I can't figure out but are definitely part of the phone (except for the one at the top right, couldn't figure that one out at all). And they are done EXCEPTIONALLY well; no rough edges at all.
The volume rockers and power button feel great. They're really tactile unlike some other cases where it feels like you're forcing the case into the button to press it.
The pictures I took are really big and look bad in a forum, so here's a direct link to the ImageShack album I made:
http://imageshack.us/g/52/img0987ab.jpg/
I obviously got this product for free, but it only costs $16.99 with FREE SHIPPING. If I were to suggest a case to anyone, it would be this one. The unfortunate thing for me is that I don't use cases because of my car dock. I find it annoying to have to take the phone out of the case AT LEAST two times a day, every day. It's funny, because this is a free product that I didn't think I would care much about, and I'm honestly upset about the fact that I can't use it. I may try for a few days to see how much of a nuisance it is to be constantly taking it out and putting it back in.
I WISH this case fit with my official S2 car dock.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Galaxy-S-2-_p_252.html
GO GET YOURS, FOLKS!

georgeism said:
COUPON CODE: weare2cool
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too bad the code didn't work for me......

ThaiM said:
Owners can feel free to send me products for review. I'll ensure a well detailed and document and honest review!
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Yeah U_U I want to review products too

rogconnect said:
too bad the code didn't work for me......
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It worked for me

Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.

arisk2 said:
Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.
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Both are a bit loose as both are very thin silicone..cut outs are perfect with both
For a tighter fitting you must try a tpu case...

I thought I would share with you the Maroon coloured version of the Ringke case. I also purchased the Ringz audio cap along the case. Overall I like the case and recommend it. The surfaced etching layer on top of the high polymer really gives the case a nice feel that does not attract dust or fingerprints. I was disappointed to find out that Rearth now do micro USB caps after I have purchased the case. I would of like these as well and the expensive delivery charge to international countries is preventing me from doing this.
The only minor drawbacks of this case is it is not going to fully protect your phone from major drops. The top microphone cut out is not centred and it is slightly loose around the volume and power button. Not sure how long the material is going to last but I hope it will last the entire life of the phone.

After using this case for over a month now. The material is starting to get sticky on the corners. This is a shame but I guess once a silicone case always a silicone case regardless of any coating.

free cases, bah! I pay for all my cases and may review them anyway.
free good for review= good review.
Top right corner is missing because its for korean version. Wrong case or wrong phone?
Ringke should have maybe made a tiny lanyard hole in top of case to connect 'lanyarded' jack plug. Same with USB plug. So plugs can't get lost. Furthermore, the plugs should come with the case as default. Not too much to ask for that price. I mean the price that other people pay for the case. But nice review, pretty nice detailed case. Like the speaker detail. NOT top right corner. Do they make this case with all 4 corners protected?
Flashing your galaxy, press Y to continue..