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Black Hard Rubberized Snap On Case Cover

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.

QuikZilver said:
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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5 cases reviewed/compared

*I originally posted this in the thread Cases for Nitro HD and Optimus LTE, but aquariuz23 suggested I just post a thread that would be easier to find for everyone, so here!*
So, I'm a case fiend and have gathered a few in my process of finding the best case for me for how I use my Nitro, and I think I'm finally satisfied! So here's a small summary of the cases I have and tested:
None have the hole in the corner for the antenna that's not there, and all elevate the area around the camera lens just enough so that when set down, the camera glass doesn't touch the surface. Also, all of them have exposed ports for USB and headphone jack, obviously. Finally, they're all quite thin and don't add much bulk to the phone, the thinnest being the Barely-There, and the fattest being the Transparent Snap-On case. But even still, we're talking about plus or minus maybe 1.5 mm variance in added thickness.
Generic black TPU from Ebay (power button covered)-
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Pros:
-Perfect fit
-Grippy in hand, but doesn't cling to inside of jeans, so easy to take in and out of pocket
-Full protection
-Glossy can look nice (if clean)
-Easy to put on and take off
Cons:
-Glossy can look ugly (if dirty, and gets dirty easily)
-Covers volume rocker, which is good for protection, but can make it kinda tricky to find, even though the texture of the case is a little different over the rocker to indicate where it is)
-Hole for camera portion unnecessarily large
Transparent snap-on from Ebay (power button exposed)-
Pros:
-Not as cheap looking as would expect
-Excellent coverage for protection
-Access to volume rocker and power button
-Overall, pretty good fit
Cons:
-Creaky if pressed on certain edges of the case
-Hole for camera portion too large
-A little tricky to take off, though gets easier with practice
-Material feels hard and sharp, and in putting on and taking off the case, I feel nervous about it scratching the screen protector
Rubberized snap-on from Ebay (power button exposed)-
Pros:
-Looks quite good
-Excellent coverage for protection
-Access to volume rocker and power button
-Overall, pretty good fit
-Matte surface hides finger prints
Cons:
-Rubberized texture is surprisingly slick in hand, but tends to grip to inside of jean pocket, making it hard to pull out, but easy to drop
-Creaky if pressed on certain edges of the case
-Hole for camera portion too large
-A little tricky to take off, though gets easier with practice
Barely There from Amazon (power button exposed)-
Pros:
-Looks great, matte surface hides fingerprints
-Solid build
-Perfect Fit
Cons:
-A little slick to hold
-Exposed top and bottom (if dropped, even onto a perfectly flat surface, the top and bottom edge of the front face of the phone will hit the surface, not the case, so not great protection)
-A little hard to take off
Body Glove from Amazon (power button covered)-
Pros:
-Excellent fit
-Great material (kinda like tougher, matte TPU with textured portions for gripping)
-Material is EXCELLENT at repelling fingerprints/particles/hairs
-Good grip in hand but slips right out of pocket easily
-Covers all of the camera but the necessary lens and flash
-Easy to put on and take off
-Complete coverage except for access to volume rocker
Cons:
-Not the best looking case in the world... pattern design is questionable to me...
Personal fav: Body glove! Has full coverage of the phone, is fantastic at staying clean, is a great, tough, firm material, and is easy to pop on and off for those of us that swap out batteries. Shame it's not a prettier design, but for all its pros, I'll set that aside =)

The Body Glove case actually looks nice to me.

I think I'm just a super minimalist when it comes to design, so my immediate impulse is to favor things that are really super simple and uniform, but I think the texture pattern is kinda growing on me =)

I'm starting to look into the body glove too. I'm just trying to judge the thickness from the pictures, as well as the shape. I really like to look of this phone naked, I think it has nice curves and sometimes I feel cases hide the real look, thus why I was leaning towards Barely-There case cuz it very much follows the shape of the phone itself.
Itis (or konrad? lol) do you mind taking a couple or some more shots of the body glove, with better lighting, so I can see how it really looks on the phone?

I, too would appreciate more pics of the Body Glove case with better lighting.

If you guys have an AT&T store nearby you can try the Body Glove case on your phone in store. If not I can see why you want more pictures. It doesn't exactly keep the rounded smoothness of the Nitro. It does, but then it doesn't. I just really like it because it gives texture in all the right places for holding the phone. I wouldn't pay the $30 in store because I'm a cheap-ass. I get accessories half price though so I bought it. I've read that it can be had for pretty cheap on amazon or ebay, so it should be seen as a good purchase.

AllstarE4 said:
If you guys have an AT&T store nearby you can try the Body Glove case on your phone in store. If not I can see why you want more pictures. It doesn't exactly keep the rounded smoothness of the Nitro. It does, but then it doesn't. I just really like it because it gives texture in all the right places for holding the phone. I wouldn't pay the $30 in store because I'm a cheap-ass. I get accessories half price though so I bought it. I've read that it can be had for pretty cheap on amazon or ebay, so it should be seen as a good purchase.
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yup it's about 15 with free shipping in ebay. Not sure about amazon.

I'll second the Body Glove after trying the Ballistic HC and SC. HC was too clunky and messed up the screen up with a ****ty screen protector built in, and the SC repels any screen protector by pushing it off on the edges, kind of hard to explain.

Just got myself body glove. Love it. Doesn't add much bulk, the phone still fit in the belt pouch, little snag, but fits. Since I hold it on left side I was afraid the power button that now sticks out would be pressed when in pouch, but it doesn't.
I shall see how it performs in summer in a heat with sweaty hands. Right now it feels less slippery then without the case.
Thanks.

I just tried the body glove case in the ATT store. I didn't really like how flush it is with the screen. If you dropped it it seemed like the screen could easily be damaged. I wish the rubber/plastic extended up past the screen a tiny bit more. I'm gonna keep looking .
I have 3 kids... so I think I need something a bit more rugged perhaps. I just HATE adding bulk to the phone. Its so sad.
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acanaday said:
I just tried the body glove case in the ATT store. I didn't really like how flush it is with the screen. If you dropped it it seemed like the screen could easily be damaged. I wish the rubber/plastic extended up past the screen a tiny bit more. I'm gonna keep looking .
I have 3 kids... so I think I need something a bit more rugged perhaps. I just HATE adding bulk to the phone. Its so sad.
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Well, if you really want ultimate protection ballistic is the way to go..
http://www.goballisticcase.com/collections/lg-nitro-hd

Nice review!
I usually go for the cheap silicone ones off ebay but the body glove one seems nice.

Anyone know waterproof cases that would fit Nitro?

Anyone know if the lg p930 will get an otter box ? As I was at a bell store and there was a guy who said there was one but I'm yet to find it on the internet or otter box website.
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There is no otterbox for the Nitro. They have one listed for the Optimus, but it's not ours.

So I bought a ballistic case last night and think I'm going to take it back. The screen protector puts a terrible looking noise over the screen (maybe they all do that, I'm not used to screen protectors) but more annoyingly, the thick plastic bezel comes right up to the top edge of the screen and it makes it hard to pull down the notification shade. I fail at pulling it down about 40% of the time and it's driving me crazy.
Thought I would share.
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acanaday said:
So I bought a ballistic case last night and think I'm going to take it back. The screen protector puts a terrible looking noise over the screen (maybe they all do that, I'm not used to screen protectors) but more annoyingly, the thick plastic bezel comes right up to the top edge of the screen and it makes it hard to pull down the notification shade. I fail at pulling it down about 40% of the time and it's driving me crazy.
Thought I would share.
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That is there $50 dollar one, correct?
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I'm a fan of slim cases so I got the casemate barely there from newegg. Great fitment, great feel, great quality.

acanaday said:
So I bought a ballistic case last night and think I'm going to take it back. The screen protector puts a terrible looking noise over the screen (maybe they all do that, I'm not used to screen protectors) but more annoyingly, the thick plastic bezel comes right up to the top edge of the screen and it makes it hard to pull down the notification shade. I fail at pulling it down about 40% of the time and it's driving me crazy.
Thought I would share.
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That noise is the main reason I returned it. It absolutely killed the phone for me. And no, it doesn't happen for any screen protectors except that one. I can't even tell I'm using a screen protector with my Moshi one, and that isn't even the best one. It's just the easiest to apply and the only one AT&T had for the Nitro. Do yourself a favor and skip getting the Ballistic SG and just go for the Body Glove.

Sorry for the off topic, but what do you guys do to the phone to scratch the gorilla glass? I mean seriously why do you need a screen protector?
Even if you keep your phone in a pocket with change or keys (well, doh, it already NOT smart), gorilla glass supposedly unscratchable by soft metals as keys or coins.

Trident Aegis case review with lots of pictures!

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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Brad.S. said:
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.

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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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

Generic PU Leather flip case review w/pics!!!

When the price of the case is $5.74 shipped, you don't have high expectations for it So I figured to give it a shot. With an exception of original Samsung flip case (with battery cover back attachment), I don't have any other flip cases. This one looked different with a brown PU leather texture and a black inner casing holder. I got this case from HERE. Why from this place and not ebay? It's a similar case you can find on ebay, although I haven't seen anywhere light brown color like this, AND this one actually came straight from US warehouse (was shipped from NJ) and got here in a few days. Don't have to wait 3-4 wks for a package from HK.
So, more about the case. The package it came in says "anti-bacterial" and "99.9%". I guess just a bonus. The first surprise is that on Tmart website where it's listed it has white felt lining on the flap cover and inside of the case holder. The one I received had black felt lining, which is another bonus since it will not show dirt. This felt lining is perfect not to scratch the screen and also not to scratch the battery door of the phone once phone is inserted. It actually latches in very securely and will need some force to unlatch it. No worries about falling out of the case. And the plastic itself feels very sturdy. Yes, the flip cover attaches with a magnet but its a very thin magnet on the side of the case and it does NOT interfere with phone/s-pen. I was using s-pen, drawing right along the edge where magnet is and found no issues. I took more close up pictures of it, actually a very clever design.
All port openings are perfectly aligned, and you get access to s-pen (although thumb will not fit there, will need to use index finger for that opening), micro-usb, headphones, and also a cutout for power button. Volume buttons accessible once you flip the case open. Also, speakers, mics, and camera/flash openings all perfect. Furthermore, case opens up and props the phone in a landscape position with adjustable angles since felt lining prevents it from sliding. I would even go as far as saying that it will offer a level of drop protection since inner plastic case holds phone securely and offers corner protection, while flip cover stays attached with a magnet covering the screen if you drop it.
Can't comment on longevity and wear of material, but heck, for $5 plus change it's way more than I expected. Also, I think it comes in different covers as well.
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I have the same case but with a different texture design it was called the matrix dolce, it's a decent case (it's what I'm using now) the kickstand grip is pretty good due to the build material, I just wish the plastic would cover more of the phones surface

PuppetSin said:
I have the same case but with a different texture design it was called the matrix dolce, it's a decent case (it's what I'm using now) the kickstand grip is pretty good due to the build material, I just wish the plastic would cover more of the phones surface
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I know what you mean, like wrapping around top and bottom more. But overall I think its pretty damn good for $5 shipped, and it actually doesn't add too much bulk. I would even go as far as saying it's kind of classy looking to carry it when you go out to eat to some fancy place. The trade off is that you don't have any card/money slots, but that's also positive since it keeps it slim.
How long have you had this case? Just wondering how well is it holding up together. Also, since I haven't used flip case before, I assume I can be talking on the phone with a flip cover closed (thus proximity sensor covered)?

When the case is flipped open, is the magnet holding it in place, or do you have to hold it back with your hand?

Captivate-me said:
When the case is flipped open, is the magnet holding it in place, or do you have to hold it back with your hand?
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You have to hold it open, which is not a problem since it folds back flat. I think it's actually to an advantage because if they would have a bigger/stronger magnet to hold the flap on both sides - that would introduce interference of s-pen with a magnet, etc. And those cases with a buckle or whatever to hold the flap closed make it bulky on the top surface of the flap so when you flip it back it's bulging out.

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I know what you mean, like wrapping around top and bottom more. But overall I think its pretty damn good for $5 shipped, and it actually doesn't add too much bulk. I would even go as far as saying it's kind of classy looking to carry it when you go out to eat to some fancy place. The trade off is that you don't have any card/money slots, but that's also positive since it keeps it slim.
How long have you had this case? Just wondering how well is it holding up together. Also, since I haven't used flip case before, I assume I can be talking on the phone with a flip cover closed (thus proximity sensor covered)?
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I've been using it for almost 2 months, it is holding up pretty good, I got mines for about 7 bucks. I do outdoor farming work handling ginger in Hawaii I've dropped the phone a few times and the case holds up pretty well nothing has been tearing or degrade nor has the phone been damaged in any way (surprisingly lol)
I haven't tried talking on the phone with the cover closed I usually have it folding back and the phone on speaker every time I answer/make a call.
I do recommend if it's your daily driver to use the app Proximity Screen Off to preserve your power button and use it like a flip phone of sorts so it works pretty good; though the sensor up top kind of has a hard time detecting the case being closed sometimes so it can auto turn off the screen.
I'm still trying to find another case that provides more coverage on the top and bottom but just enough as this case so if you happen to find one with that criteria please let me know! :good:

Review of Spigen Wallet Case Snap w/pics!!!

This is a review of Spigen Galaxy Note 2 Leather Wallet Case Snap: http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-note-2-cases/galaxy-note-2-case-snap.html
When it comes to smart phone cases, it's always a challenge for any company to come up with something original to grab your attention, something different to stand out from the crowded, and something practical to make you want to use the case on a daily basis. With their Wallet Case Snap, Spigen nailed this challenge by taking a genuine high quality Leather Wallet and combining it with a removable version of their popular Ultra Thin Air case. I had an opportunity to review two color variants of this case, one in black leather with red accent and black snap on case, and the other one in red leather with white accent and white snap on case. As you can see from the pictures, both looked great with my white Note 2. For those familiar with Spigen's Ultra Thin Air case you know it's exactly what description of it says. Case is super lightweight, slim and made out of high quality PC material. This particular case on it's own is not designed to give you drop protection, and doesn't have much of lip protection either, but it's there to protect your phone from scratches and dust while providing easy access to all of your controls. The case wraps around back of your phone and both sides leaving precise cutout for power and volume buttons as well as speaker, s-pen and camera/flash. Top and bottom of the phone are left open giving you plenty of room for headphone, micro-usb and mic access. Also, being able to accommodate Korean version of Note 2, there is a cutout for their tv antenna in the corner of this case. As a a matter of fact, the case itself is made in Korea which I also found with some other products to be of a higher quality. I know there are a lot of fans of this particular Ultra Thin Air case, but I just want to mention again this case is not intended for a drop protection. What this particular modified version of Ultra Thin Air is intended is to be snapped into the wallet!!! The top and the bottom of the case has grooves that mate with latches of the plastic back panel built into the inner flip side of the wallet. And let me tell you, once it mates - it will stay securely on, no matter how hard you shake it. As a matter of fact, I found it easier to remove this case by sliding it out from the latches instead of pulling on it.
Once mated with a wallet, the back side of it has all the necessary opening for the camera/flash, speakers, and even s-pen that align with snap on case perfectly! Also, I want to mention that plastic backside panel has textured line design precisely aligned with inner leather lining of the wallet. Very nice design detail. The front flip side of the wallet has 3 card slots and a deep interior pocket behind it for either cash, more cards, etc. I was able to fit at least 2 cards per slot and stash some bills into the interior pocket. Of course, the more you add into the pockets, the bulkier wallet gets which could be a problem considering there is no outside latching flap or anything similar.to hold the wallet together from opening. Plus you have to keep in mind that bulging out cards will be rubbing against your phone's screen when you close the wallet. In my opinion, it makes more sense to keep one card per slot, and put extra ones in interior pocket. Also, having a screen protector will be highly beneficial for users of this wallet case. Exterior of this wallet case has a very smooth leather, something you find in a premium wallets. There is no doubt the wallet with a phone inside of snap-on case looks very professional and high class. For the finishing touches the case is complimented with a perimeter stitching and elegantly stamped Spigen logo. Nothing too flashy.
So the big question, why is it even necessary to have a removable snap-on case while other similar designs don't have it. I can think of a few very reasonable answers such as it will be impossible to use wallet flip case in the car mount. Or a lot of the power charging cradles will accept only a slim case. Plus, sometimes you might be at the event where you want to use camera for a more extensive pictures taking or video recording and flip wallet case will get in the way, plus you don't want to be standing with all of your credit cars and money sticking out of the case. For those moment, taking out inner snap-on case makes a perfect sense and gives you more flexibility in using your phone. And as opposite, using snap-on case together with a flipped side of the wallet actually gives you more grip since Ultra Thin Air case by itself could be on a slippery side.
Overall, if you are looking for a quality professional looking case that combines functionality of a wallet and comes with a flexible and secure option of removable ultra-thin case - there is no other competition for Spigen Wallet Case Snap where for the price of one case you get two!
Here are pictures to give you a better idea of this case details.
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I know this has nothing to do with ur review, which is awesome and thank you for taking the time to review cases! But I wanted to know how u were able to get ur screen protector on so straight?! I've tried so many times and can't seem to get it right.
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lilmama2879 said:
I know this has nothing to do with ur review, which is awesome and thank you for taking the time to review cases! But I wanted to know how u were able to get ur screen protector on so straight?! I've tried so many times and can't seem to get it right.
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Some experience helps, plus this particular one is tempered glass which is thicker and more rigid thus easier to hold and to place on the phone. For that kind of install you can either use a small suction cup as a holder to align edges better or get painters tape and make loop with sticky side outside to hold sp in the middle during install. Btw, if you get frustrated with install, or alignment, or bubbles, a lot of the places like BestBuy or Verizon/ATT/Sprint can install it for you for a small fee. If you do it yourself, you can always get a few cheap screen protectors (from ebay) and practice Just always do it in a dust free environment.
Glad you liked the review!

Thanks for the review! I actually just purchased the black wallet! I was wondering how it would look if you used the white slim case in the black wallet? I requested SGP to swap for me, but they refused. Could you post some pictures to show me how it looks please?

tizzy said:
Thanks for the review! I actually just purchased the black wallet! I was wondering how it would look if you used the white slim case in the black wallet? I requested SGP to swap for me, but they refused. Could you post some pictures to show me how it looks please?
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Not sure if you can get another one, mix'n'match and find a buyer for another combo?
Here are the pictures you asked for:

Thanks for the pictures! That style doesn't suit me, so I'm happy I wasn't able to swap. Thanks for your posts, they're really high quality pictures and helpful. I can't wait for mine. Any tips on care and maintenance?

tizzy said:
Thanks for the pictures! That style doesn't suit me, so I'm happy I wasn't able to swap. Thanks for your posts, they're really high quality pictures and helpful. I can't wait for mine. Any tips on care and maintenance?
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This is genuine leather, so I wouldn't think care should be any different? I actually think the case will benefit from a little wear for the leather to get rougher to improve the grip. It feels a bit too smooth right out of the box :laugh:

You da man, man.

I know it's been a while since you bought the case... but have you experienced any damages to your screen when you have cards and stuff in there? Also, what about the cover staying closed while you have stuff in it?

akrich2995 said:
I know it's been a while since you bought the case... but have you experienced any damages to your screen when you have cards and stuff in there? Also, what about the cover staying closed while you have stuff in it?
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Sorry, I only had this case for review purpose. Perhaps others who use it on a regular basis can chime in with their feedback.

vectron said:
Sorry, I only had this case for review purpose. Perhaps others who use it on a regular basis can chime in with their feedback.
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Ok, thanks for the response!

vectron said:
Some experience helps, plus this particular one is tempered glass which is thicker and more rigid thus easier to hold and to place on the phone. For that kind of install you can either use a small suction cup as a holder to align edges better or get painters tape and make loop with sticky side outside to hold sp in the middle during install. Btw, if you get frustrated with install, or alignment, or bubbles, a lot of the places like BestBuy or Verizon/ATT/Sprint can install it for you for a small fee. If you do it yourself, you can always get a few cheap screen protectors (from ebay) and practice Just always do it in a dust free environment.
Glad you liked the review!
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after answering a call how do u talk with this case on ???...i mean it doesnt have a speaker grill on it, so while talking do u always fold the flip backwards and talk or how u manage it ??

cyrax2013 said:
after answering a call how do u talk with this case on ???...i mean it doesnt have a speaker grill on it, so while talking do u always fold the flip backwards and talk or how u manage it ??
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True, speaker grill will be covered, so you gotta talk with a flip cover open.

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True, speaker grill will be covered, so you gotta talk with a flip cover open.
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Thanxx for the info....

Hi all!
Just want to ask if Note 2 fits the Smart Dock with this case?

Unguis said:
Hi all!
Just want to ask if Note 2 fits the Smart Dock with this case?
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Though I don't have smart dock, I'm pretty sure the case will be too thick.

vectron said:
Though I don't have smart dock, I'm pretty sure the case will be too thick.
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Thanks for the answer. As i see smart dock won't work with any good phone case. Just with original flip cover. Preety sad. I was thinking of buying a Spigen case, but now I think it would be probably better to buy UAG case. It looks heavier and perhaps will provide better protection.
Thanks again!