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Plastic Case Review

So I just got another new case.
I got it from eBay seller augustonline for $3.89 w/ free shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Rubber-Ha...000-GALAXY-S-/150475142893?pt=PDA_Accessories
This is similar to the mesh snap-on case that others have posted about. It's a single piece that snaps on to the back of the phone. The material is hard plastic but it has a bit of a rubberized feel which provides just a little grip.
The fit is perfect. And, unlike the mesh case, it does not have the awkward cutout for the TV antenna that the Korean cases have.
As others have pointed out with this type of case, it does not provide full protection for all sides. I was also concerned about this, but found that it wraps around the edges just enough to protect the face of the phone. So, if you place it face-down the phone doesn't touch. Also, the corners are protected but the top and bottom are exposed.
It's a solid color with no branding so if you really like the Galaxy S logo, you won't be able to see it with this case.
All in all, this is a nice case and if you like this type of case, I would definitely recommend it. It fits well, has a nice clean look to it, and is less than $5. I think this will be my daily driver for a while (or until some positive reviews of the SGP Slider case start coming in).

Sweet as I was wondering whether the fit would be good or not, so thats good news
Can't wait for my orange one to get here!

Cool good to know it fits perfectly i ordered a green one of these almost two weeks ago i should be receiving it any day now

The case isn't bad for $4 (or the $8 I paid from a US seller), but don't expect it to hold up for very long. The rubberized texture is wearing off after less than a week.

newstoneage said:
The case isn't bad for $4 (or the $8 I paid from a US seller), but don't expect it to hold up for very long. The rubberized texture is wearing off after less than a week.
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I was just thinking about updating this post when I saw your reply. I noticed this morning that the rubberized coating is coming off on the corners of the case. It's not very noticeable at the moment, but I imagine it will start to peel off everywhere in the not so distant future.
For me the case is temporary until SGP gets their stuff together, but I don't think I would recommend this case to anyone that is looking for long-term protection.

that looks pretty gnarly. I have the snap on two piece case from T-Mobile. With the chrome bezel and rubbery back. Once I get bored of it I'll have to try that one.
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Love this case so far. Especially with my custom logo! =D
There is no player on the warriors with the number 89. That's just the number I like personally.

I don't think this can be compared to mesh case. The quality of the korean mesh case is awesome. That is why it is like 20 bucks.
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[Q] Best thin case for Captivate

What is the best thinnest case for the samsung captivate!

Don't know what your parameter for "thin" is but I found the TPU cases from ebay to be the best. I had tried a BodyGlove case and a generic silicone case but found them too thick (the silicone case looked ugly too IMO - dull & attracted too much lint). The TPU case I got from ebay has been great - glossy yet grippy. Adds about a mm top & bottom.

I have tried three different cases and found that thr "Body Glove" seems to be the one I end up using the most. It is very thin, tight fitting and feels good while holding the phone. There are really several good choices around. This is of course IMHO.
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i use the bodyglove case with the diagonal lines on the back. my brother uses the sedio one that snaps in 2 and has the smooth body. the body glove is a little thinner and looks more stylish. both are around 15-20 dollars. i prefer the body glove one because of the back actually, just adds a little touch to an otherwise plain looking phone. both are nice because they dont pick up dust and lint like the cheapo 2 dollar ones. you can tell quality by the seams of the rubber and smell. you get what you pay for. if your phone is worth 400, why spend 2 dollars on a case right?

fastkx450 said:
What is the best thinnest case for the samsung captivate!
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How much protection are you wanting exactly?

Just picked up the Body Glove yesterday. Really like it, doesn't collect dust and very thin. Good fit also.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VQS43U/ref=oss_product
Cheap, looks good (can't really see the pattern except at a certain angle), protects great, and is the thinnest protective case I've seen.

Check these out. They are not as sticky as regular silicone skins and they are fairly thin + cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-TPU-CASE-...137991?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb26715c7
http://cgi.ebay.com/SMOKE-Crystal-S...139274?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2d4f700a
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-TPU-SKIN-...791504?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item415455ec90
http://cgi.ebay.com/ORANGE-TPU-SKIN...810059?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c287018b
6 for 11$
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-x-Color-TPU-G...296126?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f06a32a3e
http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-Tpu-Gel-Case...544565?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5ade97c375
http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-TPU-Crystal...340454?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c2cc2266

Body Glove is pretty darn thin. I have one but I replaced it with the Otterbox Commuter, just to change things up. Commuter is a bit thicker but I don't mind it at all so I am sticking with it. I do recommend the Body Glove though. Good sleeve.

Plus one for body glove.
Its perfect. Smooth enough that it comes out of pocket easy, but grippy enuff that I can throw it on dashboard without it flying off with the first turn I make.
I also think it looks great, fits perfectly, and I can hold the phone without dropping it-which is the reason I wanted it in the first place

are you looking for a hard case or skin? body glove or a tpu skin is your best bet for the thinnest protection but if you want a hard case then check out Seidio innocase surface

I just got a Xmatrix case (I think its a knock off as its not rubberized anywhere) but the fit is great and gives you a near naked feel. Covers the back and adds a bit to the front edge so the screen does not touch a flat surface if you lay it face down.

MobileNick said:
Don't know what your parameter for "thin" is but I found the TPU cases from ebay to be the best. I had tried a BodyGlove case and a generic silicone case but found them too thick (the silicone case looked ugly too IMO - dull & attracted too much lint). The TPU case I got from ebay has been great - glossy yet grippy. Adds about a mm top & bottom.
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I just ordered one of these today, sounds like a good one.

Amzer argyle for $4
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290487171195&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I just ordered this case - its the slimmest/nicest looking imho, I am currently using the otterbox defender case - which i like, its a bit on the bulky side, but does offer excellent protection - my only real complaint with it is that its a pain to get the the battery if needed - have to take the rubber off, then separate the case and remove the phone from it to gain access to the back cover...

jgc121 said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290487171195&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I just ordered this case - its the slimmest/nicest looking imho, I am currently using the otterbox defender case - which i like, its a bit on the bulky side, but does offer excellent protection - my only real complaint with it is that its a pain to get the the battery if needed - have to take the rubber off, then separate the case and remove the phone from it to gain access to the back cover...
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Looks just like a TPU case which if you don't mind having a not as fancy case you can get the Amzer one on amazon for $5 shipped and the knockoff ones on ebay for about $3-4 shipped. But the case you linked to is one very nice looking case.

All nice looking cases. I may have to try the TPU out. Looks nice.
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bay_wolf said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VQS43U/ref=oss_product
Cheap, looks good (can't really see the pattern except at a certain angle), protects great, and is the thinnest protective case I've seen.
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+1
That Amzer case does it's job very well. It protects, looks good, thin and is subtle in a good way. The fact that it is now ~$6.00 makes it an absolute steal. I usually don't buy cheap stuff for my phone (or for anything for that matter) but this case performs like a $20 case.
Only issue I have with it is that mine seem to be less snug than it was when I first got it. I only take off my case when I have to do a battery pull so it's a bit surprising that it got loose so easily. I recently bought a Otterbox Commuter to replace this case because I was getting bored with it but I wouldn't say I changed because it was necessary; it was just cause I was bored and I found a good deal for it.

+1 for the xmatrix case. It's a hard case but very slim and is a good fit without any movement or shuffling. Plus, there is a minor lip on the front so you can rest it face down.
It snaps on in the back...just one piece.

Body glove for sure best slim streamline case
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[Q] HTC OEM mytouch 4g silicon skin

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.

Best TPU Case Imo

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-Cases-S...s=63&clkid=5450595014366325529#ht_2001wt_1139
i think this is the best tpu case i have ever gotten for any of my phones.
TPU cases usually cover the buttons and make it very difficult to press buttons, or may be slightly too big for the phone so its not a snug fit.
This case that i got for the phone fits it perfectly, no loose sides, its tight just like how a condom should be
PROS, buttons are cut out, and its matte, great feel, fits perfectly
CONS, 10 bucks for a tpu case?? >:[ being that usually they're $2-5!
buy it! im happy with the case check it out!

I second this; it's a nice case (I don't have any experience with other cases, though). I got it from Amazon.com for around $6.

I will also second that, great case, I also have the trident aegis which is great when I am at work, other wise I change to this case when I am at home.

yep...great case still one of my favorites

Agree! this case is amazing. I also have the D30 from T-mobile store. Both are very good. But the D30 offers more protection.

I have this case as well. I got it on amazon for $11
Fits very well, all buttons are easily accessible. I also bought an Xtremeguard screen protector (screen, back, and 4 sides) but with this case the back and sides are superfluous. Smarter shopping and you could probably get a screenprotector + this TPU case for about $12 and get great protection for your phone.

i agree, this is the best tpu case ive ever owned or used. its cut outs for the buttons make it feel like the case isnt even there and its super thin and fits great. i got mine for 11 on amazon but i got the smoked clear one. here is some pics if it helps anyone out. just make sure u get the Revision 2 one. because i guess the first cases they made blocked the mic at the bottom. u can see in my pics that mine isnt blocked because its the Revision 2 version which they fixed that issue

Save a couple of bucks:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385705&highlight=tpu

vw671 said:
Save a couple of bucks:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385705&highlight=tpu
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it's glossy though. me no like gloss

androidtoy09 said:
it's glossy though. me no like gloss
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lol same here. mine isnt glossy, which is why i like it. plus the gloss makes the phone feel slippery in the hand lol

s10shane said:
lol same here. mine isnt glossy, which is why i like it. plus the gloss makes the phone feel slippery in the hand lol
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It's actually not slippery at all. There is a bit of tacky-ness to it from the TPU material.

Just got this last week from Amazon and it's amazing. Definitely the best one hands down.

Disappointed with my SGP Spigen Neo Hybrid Case

So after seeing pictures of it for a while and finally seeing peoples reviews for the case i finally bought the infinity white case. I already had a couple of ebay cases while i was waiting to get something a little more "premium" so i pulled the trigger on the Neo Hybrid. I received it today and have to say it is not what i expected.I already knew about the buttons being too sensitive and the case being more purple than blue so no surprises there, but being advertised as a tpu case i thought this would fit the phone much more tightly the way every tpu case ive ever bought off of ebay for $2 has felt. the tpu portion of the case was either made too large or from a different kind of material because it feels loose on the phone to me. the bumper that goes around the case is meant to keep the tpu tight to the phone, and perhaps add another layer of protection but it tpu along the front of the screen feels very loose and is even a bit sharp to the touch because of its square shape. this is the case i had been using for the past month and i loved the feel, but not so much the look of it. I actually couldnt decide which color i wanted and bought the orange one as well a couple of days ago and it looks like ill be sending them both back in favor of my $4 ebay case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-PC-TP...670415?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e6f7fe08f

Just a quick question, did you get the Neo Hybrid Lumi or the Color?

it was the color series with the purple/blue case and white bumper frame, now i have an orange lumi on order and i can only assume it is going to have the same feel to it. way more bummed about how loose the case feels and the way the rim around the screen is really jagged feeling and not rounded at all.

I've got an orange Lumi coming in today, I'll post anything if it disappoints. They looks so damn good in the pictures, especially with the white GS3. I just had to pull the trigger

King Shady said:
I've got an orange Lumi coming in today, I'll post anything if it disappoints. They looks so damn good in the pictures, especially with the white GS3. I just had to pull the trigger
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the case looks nice but be ready not to use it or modify it so the buttons work. I already emailed them and sent pics in. The little bumpers are way to high so it causes the sensitivity to go through the roof

I don't have one yet but I am very disappointed in the colour selection. How can you not have a black/black like all the others before it? The old ones never sagged on me so I personally want a black/black with the good old silicon and polycarbonate frame.
Don't see it happening though.

SGP products suck in terms of "fit", I had an ultra thin air for my SII, the worst case ever, since then I decided not to purchase sgp again.
Case Mate for the win!!! Very recommended!!! Great quality and fit!!!
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misha25 said:
the case looks nice but be ready not to use it or modify it so the buttons work. I already emailed them and sent pics in. The little bumpers are way to high so it causes the sensitivity to go through the roof
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I emailed them about the button issue too. They seem to know about it and said I'm getting an updated version of the Color in mid-August.

lsv-1 said:
SGP products suck in terms of "fit", I had an ultra thin air for my SII, the worst case ever, since then I decided not to purchase sgp again.
Case Mate for the win!!! Very recommended!!! Great quality and fit!!!
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I ordered their leather pouch because I seriously loved their screen protectors. The pouch was so tight I had to use a razor blade to cut the seams to remove my phone. The pull tab broke off as I was trying to remove my phone with it.

i think theres something to be said for mass producing cases. all the generic ebay tpu cases seem to fit perfect, havent had an issue yet. they all fit nice and snug, cutouts are perfect, the buttons arent as tactile and clicky as more expensive cases but theyre still easy to press

I agree with the OP, I got the neo hybrid lumi in green and I think that this case just feels cheaply made, this is definitely not worth paying $26. My cheap tpu case I got off eBay for 3 bucks is 100 times better than this. The camera cut off holes for this aren't even properly aligned and the case does not fit the phone very well. And also with the issue with the buttons. I highly suggest that no one should buy this case. It's a terrible case and cheaply made and over priced. I'm disappointed with the way this case turned out. I put a bad review on SGPs website to warn other buyers but they would not even post my review. Screw you SGP lol
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Was waiting for a review like this... really unsure if to order it.
How bulky is it in comparison to the Incipio Sillicrylic? I can't decide between the two.

Yonatanl2 said:
Was waiting for a review like this... really unsure if to order it.
How bulky is it in comparison to the Incipio Sillicrylic? I can't decide between the two.
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I highly suggest you go with the incipio case. The Sgp case is not worth it.
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Hey Angie have you had any other cases for your gs3? If you notice while the case is on the phone the bit that runs around the edge of the screen can be moved very easily. The band is what makes the case stick to the phone and difficult to take off. My dislike is with the actual tpu case. Which is much more flimsy and soft than most tpu cases

no the band is the only thing that fits the phone well, im referring to the bit on tpu that sticks out past the band around the edge of the front glass, if you nudge it at all its very lose and also is very angular and uncomfortable to touch

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that is so weird because i have no issues with the cameras and holes not aligning with the cutouts, as you can see from the pictures. And the fit is very snug. This is my first SGP case purchase so did I just get lucky? I haven't use the Incipio so I cant compare the two but in terms of bulkiness, I don't find this to be bulky at all. it's very thin and sleek. However, if you are looking for something that's very durable, this might not be the case for you.
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Yeah I think you did get lucky, because the cut out on mine was not even centered like how it is with yours. The holes on mine came down more to where the camera, lights and speakers are. And in the front, the top part of the tpu covered the silver bezel but hardly covered the bottom part. Close enough to where it looks like the tpu was sagging. I was so pissed that I literally wanted to cover the case in gasoline and burn it for how ****ty, it was lol. I honestly think that the feel of the case just feels so cheap. I have a few other tpu cases I purchased on eBay at a much cheaper price that felt more of a high quality than that piece of crap that sgp made lol. But alas, I returned it back to sgp with an e-mail stating that they did a piss poor job with the case lol.
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I guess I'm another of the lucky ones. My cutouts fit perfect, and I have no issues (besides the whole oversensitive buttons issue) but I can relate to the whole "looseness" thing.
As far as TPU cases go, the NeoHyb is definitely not cut to be "tight-fitting" like the some of the other TPU cases I've seen. Without the band, the TPU base IS loose fitting.
With the plastic band though, the entire assembly is tight enough that any attempts to pull it off usually takes the battery cover along with it.
Also, the TPU is more pliable and softer then most other TPU cases I've seen, which makes the "loose" feeling even worse, but I take it it's made that way for better impact absorption.
It's definitely not soft and stretchy like silicone though, which I hate.
So, is the NeoHybrid a perfect case? No. The plastic band is too thin, too slippery. The TPU back is not rough enough. The buttons don't really work without modifications. The TPU rim around the screen, as the OP said, feels "sharp" enough out of the box to be slightly uncomfortable.
Yet, for some God forsaken reason, I like the bloody bugger and I think 20 odd dollars is a fair price for it - considering I've dropped the phone a couple of times already and the case has been doing what it's paid for with aplomb.
YMMV though.
I DO have the Incipio Faxion - another TPU/Polycarb hybrid case I've seen out there - on order though, and plan to do a comparo as soon as it arrives.
Considering I got both at around the same price, it should be an interesting comparison.

I think people are being unreasonable here. This case isn't supposed to be as hard as other TPU cases. That is why there is a polycarbonate hard frame. The whole design philosophy of the Neohybrid is super soft inside with hard shell structural support. I am glad they went for the silicon feel.
The capdase soft jacket feels basically like silicon for anyone going for that type of case. The modello is quite hard by the way. Almost as rigid as a hard snap on shell.

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I think people are being unreasonable here. This case isn't supposed to be as hard as other TPU cases. That is why there is a polycarbonate hard frame. The whole design philosophy of the Neohybrid is super soft inside with hard shell structural support. I am glad they went for the silicon feel.
The capdase soft jacket feels basically like silicon for anyone going for that type of case. The modello is quite hard by the way. Almost as rigid as a hard snap on shell.
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Doesn't feel super soft to me.
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angie4u said:
did you check if the reseller was selling genuine SGP product? because i almost got a GLAS.t screen protector from a site that was selling it like.. $8 cheaper than SGP but I wasn't sure so I emailed them.. they told me they were fake. maybe it was poorer quality because it was imitation.. but it boggles my mind why anyone would want to imitate $30 items...
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I ordered it straight from SGP when they were doing the pre orders. So I'm pretty sure it's genuine unless they're lying and are just making some fake products. They gave me my money back though so it's all good. I'm pretty sure those cheap imitations probably turned out better than their genuine product lol.
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