Review: Ringke SGS2 Case - Galaxy S II Accessories

I recently received my Ringke case for the SGS2. Most of the cases out there either feel cheap, add too much bulk or are just too expensive. Fortunately this case is none of those. This case will cost you less than $20 and will provide your phone with the protection it deserves.
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The texture of this case feels really nice on your hand. It provides enough grip but still manages to feel really smooth. The polymer coating the case has gives it a very nice feeling.
The case has precise holes and cut outs for your phone's speaker, camera, usb, and
headphone jacks. You can tell that a lot of work went into the precise design of this case. It's as though it IS part of the phone.
The best features of this case have to be its weight and the lack of bulkyness. Your SGS2 will not have much added weight and it'll remain very thin. I absolutely love how light the phone is and adding weight with cases was a pet peeve of mine until I put this case on. It is honestly a very nice case. I respect XDA's rules so I won't post the direct link here to where you can buy it. If you want more info, simply google Ringke + Samsung Galaxy S 2.

Nice Review!
Any slack in the fitting? Any movements?
Is it a hard shell or soft TPU kind of stuff?

sids911 said:
Nice Review!
Any slack in the fitting? Any movements?
Is it a hard shell or soft TPU kind of stuff?
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Very thin silicone...not tpu...very high quality material..fingerprint resistant..but not enough protection for drops...

sids911 said:
Nice Review!
Any slack in the fitting? Any movements?
Is it a hard shell or soft TPU kind of stuff?
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A little slack in fitting; sides are quite easily moved while swiping, but not too bad.

Thanks for the review, is this available in black i wouldn't be seen with that colour in the review.
I already have 2 cases so am not immediately in the market for one but if i do see one which i like i may purchase it.

sids911 said:
Nice Review!
Any slack in the fitting? Any movements?
Is it a hard shell or soft TPU kind of stuff?
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Thanks!
Hardly any slack This case is as tight as Will.I.Am's pants.
It's soft but not as soft as that TPU stuff.

nicpol7 said:
Very thin silicone...not tpu...very high quality material..fingerprint resistant..but not enough protection for drops...
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I dropped it yesterday on cement (by mistake...damn pockets!). It protected it just fine.
It really depends how you drop it I guess.

jonny68 said:
Thanks for the review, is this available in black i wouldn't be seen with that colour in the review.
I already have 2 cases so am not immediately in the market for one but if i do see one which i like i may purchase it.
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haha yes. I know what you mean! Lol let's just say I didn't have a choice in color.

robbiev80 said:
haha yes. I know what you mean! Lol let's just say I didn't have a choice in color.
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you mean your missus tells you what to do

Bump.
This is a great case and I enjoy it more each day.

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Any new cases coming from popular brands?

So, is there any new cases coming out from popular brands other than Otterbox?
I used this one from swiss army and it fits the captivate perfectly.
//w w w.swissarmy.com/TravelGear/Pages/Product.aspx?category=la3&product=30374101&
LOL These are the most [email protected] forums i have ever seen!
PlasmaFlow said:
I used this one from swiss army and it fits the captivate perfectly.
//w w w.swissarmy.com/TravelGear/Pages/Product.aspx?category=la3&product=30374101&
LOL These are the most [email protected] forums i have ever seen!
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))) I meant Popular Brands that make Quality Cases... Like Speck, Otterbox and others...
Yeah... I really wish Speck made cases for the Captivate.
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BUMP! May be something new coming up?
otterbox released their impact series case.. but no defender as of yet
Incipio just came out with a case for the captivate. I have one of their hard cases for my Zune HD and am very happy with the quality. I'm tempted to pick up one for my Captivate. Right now I'm using an Invisibleshield but wouldn't mind a little more protection.
I just got the Otterbox Impact case for the Captivate not ten minutes ago in the mail. Shipping was ok, I ordered it last Thursday. Seems really solid and thick enough that it could take a decent impact or drop. I like it so far but the increase in size will have to grow on me. It's not a ridiculous increase, puts it about to the size of a 3GS iPhone really. Other than that it comes with a screen protector and has a good feel in your hands. I got it for right under $18.00 with shipping using the coupon code "tb1010y".
Check this and this. These look pretty solid, and are very reasonably-priced!
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Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
http://store.mybat.com/smoke-argyle-candy-skin-cover-18120.html
1. That design, barely visible. It's actually A LOT darker case. Especially when on the phone.
2. It's thick flexible plastic. Hard Gel-like. Not a rubber skin that gets caught up in your pocket.
3. It's the exact same shape as the phone. A true "skin'.
4. Light. Adds almost no additional weight to the phone.
EpicEric said:
Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
http://store.mybat.com/smoke-argyle-candy-skin-cover-18120.html
1. That design, barely visible. It's actually A LOT darker case. Especially when on the phone.
2. It's thick flexible plastic. Hard Gel-like. Not a rubber skin that gets caught up in your pocket.
3. It's the exact same shape as the phone. A true "skin'.
4. Light. Adds almost no additional weight to the phone.
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I have that same case, only in green. I agree with your assessments, it really is a great case. I am curious about the Otterbox cases though, have never used them before.
-Tara
EpicEric said:
Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
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It looks like an Amzer Argyle TPU case.
PhrProfess said:
Check this and this. These look pretty solid, and are very reasonably-priced!
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IDK about the first one, but the snap on case isn't that good. I have the black version. The snaps are broken in several spots, the case opens itself when dropped (what good is that?), and occasionally when pulling out of my pocket the case is literally falling off.
YMMV, but if I had to do it again, I'd avoid the Amzer rubberized snap on case at all costs.
Body Glove TPU case is all you need.

[CASE][REVIEW]Gloss Black TPU Cover Skin

Here's my take on a case I picked up for my Inc 2. Feel free to leave me any feedback you have or ask any questions. Here's the site for higher res shots. LINK
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When it comes to a case for my smartphone I’m pretty picky, however, the Gloss Black TPU Cover Skin for the HTC Droid Incredible 2 is hands down my favorite. It offers style and protection without breaking the bank which is a major plus for me.
The case is not made of the same material as your typical silicon case so you don’t have to worry about it stretching after time and not fitting your phone as snug as it did on day 1. It’s made out of a material called Thermoplastic polyurethane, which is why it won’t stretch like typical silicon cases but still offers incredible (see what I did there?) shock absorption and abrasion resistance.
It has cutouts for all the buttons and ports with the exception of the volume rocker. Some say it’s a little difficult to adjust the volume but I haven’t had a problem with it. On the interior of the case it has a slick looking argyle pattern, I think this was a way to make two versions of the same case while saving money on materials. I think that’s pretty damn smart and I actually like the pattern on the inside (kinda reminds me of the bright red coloring under the battery cover of the OG Inc).
All in all, this is my favorite case for this phone to date. You can pick it up on Ebay or Amazon and there are more pics after the jump.
It'll take too long for me to post all the pics so check the site if you want to see them all. Thanks. LINK
i had one of these bad boys on my OG Inc.
now that i have the Inc 2 the kickstand case i have is unbeatable!
SoCalSpecialist said:
i had one of these bad boys on my OG Inc.
now that i have the Inc 2 the kickstand case i have is unbeatable!
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agreed, the stand is awesome, takes up nearly no space.
which kickstand case is this?
Legacy2385 said:
which kickstand case is this?
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I believe they are referring to the one for sale at the Verizon store.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=47540
TheAtheistReverend said:
I believe they are referring to the one for sale at the Verizon store.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=47540
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oh yea, i forgot about that one. thx
My pleasure
I just got a case like this today that is made from the same material and its great! I really like how it doesn't bulk up the phone and won't fall off like silicone or plastic cases.
Can someone please find or make a tpu case for a ext battery please
sent from a phone without root.
Boogersugar83 said:
Can someone please find or make a tpu case for a ext battery please
sent from a phone without root.
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+23
But seriously...
Please?
Boogersugar83 said:
Can someone please find or make a tpu case for a ext battery please
sent from a phone without root.
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good idea, i'll try to reach out to the company that makes them and see if they are willing to do it.

Case/bumper that doesn't add bulk

Which cases/bumpers provide minor drop protection without adding bulk? Anything less bulky than TPU?
clninja said:
Incipio Feather is now available !
I just ordered mine
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http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-S-III-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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here you go
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here you go
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Excellent! Ordered!
But if it fell, there isn't anything to absorb shock, no? I figured a bumper would provide good protection because if it fell, the actual phone would never touch the floor and there isn't extra bulk added
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exactly not every piece of phone is protected! try some 0.9mm thin silicon from ebay...this will not protect your phone ...
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-AMZ9396..._1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1339253840&sr=1-7
Anyone have that one?
Case mate "Barely there". Not much for protection but it doesn't add much bulk but will help for minor fumbles. If you wanted a case that would hold up from chest high drops, a minimal no bulk case isn't what anyone should be looking for anyway. I have the barely there on my thunderbolt and it has been very nice. For aonyone like me that doesn't drop there phone but wants a little more protection than a skin, the case mate option is great.
hah2110 said:
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-AMZ9396..._1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1339253840&sr=1-7
Anyone have that one?
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Are you kidding same same all the same, the whole upper edge is exposed!!! no more protection than one in 2nd post...
I have the official Samsung TPU, it doesn't add that much bulk at all.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s3-tpu-case-clear-samgsvtpucl-p35370.htm
Search Tridea on EBay. They have some slick looking covers that I'm looking into purchasing. Just have to wait until payday
BungeBash said:
Search Tridea on EBay. They have some slick looking covers that I'm looking into purchasing. Just have to wait until payday
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Man, they look nice (some of them), but they look massive as well... Not the kind of things that one would say "doesn't add bulk".
The allke is not too bad, still... I may end up getting one
Not out yet, but this case looks to be good; minimal but also offering good protection
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-ballistic-life-style-smooth-series-case
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/crystal-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-p35478.htm
Its barely visible and clear, just the way I like it. Why hide the beautiful back of the case with another colour. Shame have to wait
kidd78 said:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/crystal-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-p35478.htm
Its barely visible and clear, just the way I like it. Why hide the beautiful back of the case with another colour. Shame have to wait
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Looks nice, though I wish it covered the top of the device.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-samsung-s3-slim-case-white-efc-1g6swec-twin-pack-p35227.htm
These look really thin and would offer mild protection from minor slips and falls.
Buy a good casing to protect your SIII
Hi Guys,
just want to share my unfortunate event happened to my 8days old SIII.
To make story short I drop my S III on a hard surface, face down ( average height est 0.5 meter). Pick it up, heart dropped a moment. Display cracked. I had all this while put on screen protector as well as casing. Unfortunately.It does not do it job well. Went to Samsung service Ctr. Off course warranty not covered, Damage done USD$220 for replacement of entire front panel.
So my advice to you guys. Especially if you have occasionally butter fingers like I do. Get a good casing to protect your new S III.
Got the barely there case. Not much protection. Especially on the front where it is needed. Nice and sexy case.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089E283G
This "Composite Poly-carbonate shell" Case looks pretty cool.
hboos said:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-samsung-s3-slim-case-white-efc-1g6swec-twin-pack-p35227.htm
These look really thin and would offer mild protection from minor slips and falls.
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I like this case, wish it come with black color
I Dig that! I might have to order this one.
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FWIW Drew...here it is in blue...
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-samsung-s3-slim-case-blue-efc-1g6sbec-twin-pack-p35225.htm

Video Review: Tridea Bumper Case!

Hey guys,
Got my hands on the Tridea Tedoori Bumper case, this is a TPU bumper that wraps around the sides and corners of your Galaxy S III to provide a tight fitting but slim case alternative. As a bumper, it leaves the front and back exposed, however you can pair this case up with a set of skins and have maximum scratch protection.
Check out the full review below for more info:
another nice video mate, keep going
Thanks for the review. The one major flaw of bumper cases on a phone like the Galaxy S III is the speaker volume is greatly lowered when the phone is lying face up on a flat surface. Due to the location of the speaker, the sound waves get trapped under the phone since the bumper case basically forms a seal against whatever flat surface the phone is lying on. I have a Belkin bumper case that looks really great, but I'm going to have to switch to another design because of the severe volume reduction (I don't want to leave the phone face down all the time). I would estimate the volume is lowered by about 80%, enough to miss hearing a phone call or notification if I'm in the next room or something.
nice review, wanted to order this actually, still thinking because of the bumper style exposed back , will be great if its a normal cover up casing
Aimara said:
nice review, wanted to order this actually, still thinking because of the bumper style exposed back , will be great if its a normal cover up casing
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Thanks, it isn't a bad case as long as you know what you're getting into. I'm rocking it around my house because it's comfortable to hold and don't have to worry about dropping it.
You plan on doing one for the beetle case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320916196788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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You plan on doing one for the beetle case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320916196788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Yes please!!! review it mate
this model was release on 28 june , i doubt anyone would receive it so soon
although this case looks excellent in pictures, it is a real POS
its loose and ugly. would not recommend it at all
nice review!
winwiz said:
although this case looks excellent in pictures, it is a real POS
its loose and ugly. would not recommend it at all
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I whole heartedly agree. It hit the recycle bin within 5 minutes of trying it out. I recommend the Rock Quicksand case to anyone looking for a quality case.
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Cheap high quality case for the Nexus 5?

I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of options available for the Nexus 5. I don't want to spend too much on a case. I'm looking for something similar to the Incipio Feather. The design should be minimalistic. Can I get such a case from eBay or Amazon for under $10?
Hopefully the case won't scratch or cause scruff marks on my Nexus 5.
Thank you!
remember you get what you pay for.
cheap and quality.....
two words that don't belong together
I love the quicksand cases, check on eBay. There's a thread on here by bacon too!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
If you're looking for a hard shell case like that I wouldn't cheap out. You can get a decent TPU case for $10, but for hard plastic I would definitely spend the extra money to make sure it doesn't damage your device.
xbxjunkie said:
cheap and quality.....
two words that don't belong together
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This.
Choose one
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Ordered this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231166191...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Im pretty satisfied with it. It can easily compete with much more expensive cases. It offers minimal protection, but is quite grippy and stylish :good:
the only downside is that the delivery from China took ages
Shop on Aliexpress and you can get MULTIPLE high quality cases for under $10. I just picked up a Spigen Neo Hybrid for $3.99 shipped and a Nillkin hard case for $7.20. I don't think there is a case on there over $10, and they have some amazing cases including knockoffs of the official bumpers and even Nexus 4 style bumpers for the nexus 5. Its like Disneyland, as long as you can wait a month to receive the items.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
alxg49 said:
Ordered this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231166191...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Im pretty satisfied with it. It can easily compete with much more expensive cases. It offers minimal protection, but is quite grippy and stylish :good:
the only downside is that the delivery from China took ages
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I asked about that case in another thread without getting any responses. From the pictures, the quality appears to be pretty good. Is it soft plastic or it's hard? Will the case scratch the phone? It would be nice if there's a bit of texture on the case to make it more grippy.
lsquare said:
I asked about that case in another thread without getting any responses. From the pictures, the quality appears to be pretty good. Is it soft plastic or it's hard? Will the case scratch the phone? It would be nice if there's a bit of texture on the case to make it more grippy.
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it is hard plastic, harder than the phone's backplate, but it wont scratch it, dont worry
the case is indeed textured, which makes it as grippy as a hard plastic case can get :cyclops:
but keeping in mind the fact that this is priced as a popcorn bucket, you dont have to ask for any feedback at all, just try it for yourself
lsquare said:
I asked about that case in another thread without getting any responses. From the pictures, the quality appears to be pretty good. Is it soft plastic or it's hard? Will the case scratch the phone? It would be nice if there's a bit of texture on the case to make it more grippy.
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There's an entire thread on these cases. http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/accessories/thinnest-minimalistic-nexus-5-case-hands-t2604742
I didn't bother making a review because of how terrible I thought they were. I just made a single picture.
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And this is the type of material it's made of (plastic file folder).

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