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Case manufacturers...

Whats the deal with company's like Otterbox, RearthUSA, SGP Store and not even attempting to make cases for this phone. It's a bit aggravating looking at their selection of cases for the AT&T version of our phone.
I have used Ringke and SGP cases on almost every phone I have owned recently and would really like to have another one. If any of you have used these case types before could you recommend an alternative that you have found searching around? I spend many hours looking around and just keep seeing the same old stuff nothing new.

On 2nd though I really don't know. I just wish we had a selection like the iPhone does
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It's the same way with Verizon's gnex. The GSM version so far has all the best cases
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It may be because GSM is a lot more popular (US and abroad) rather than CDMA. Most of these case manufacturers are also based in Europe and such, so they have access to those phones first... At least that's what the little voice in my head tells me.
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I use the Ballistic case and love it. I drop it all the time and not even a scratch.
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http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...msung-Galaxy-S-II-Epic-Touch-4G-Pop-Cases.asp
I have this one in white and gray (dont think those colors are available anymore though) and i absolutely love it! It fits perfectly, is super easy to take on and off, and its not incredibly thick. Has a kickstand on the back as well.
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http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...msung-Galaxy-S-II-Epic-Touch-4G-Pop-Cases.asp
I have this one in white and gray (dont think those colors are available anymore though) and i absolutely love it! It fits perfectly, is super easy to take on and off, and its not incredibly thick. Has a kickstand on the back as well.
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The white isn't on the website, but I just ordered one off amazon about a week and a half ago in white and grey and it came in a sprint box just as ordered. The pink one I tried to find for my sister was actually the one that I couldn't find, despite it being on the website.

MvDef said:
I use the Ballistic case and love it. I drop it all the time and not even a scratch.
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Haven't dropped it...but wicked awesome case
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It all comes down to money. Engineering a new case and having molds made is extremely expensive, plus you have other manufacturing costs as well. If a company doesn't think they can sell enough cases to make a profit, they aren't going to make cases for that phone. Obviously several if the case manufacturers have decided the money just isn't there with the E4GT, so they aren't making cases for it.
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...ouch&x=0&y=0&sprefix=trident+aegis+ep,aps,206
Trust me. Thing is a beast.

I wish the back on the phone wasn't so sexy then I might get a case but I don't want to hide this phones gorgeous looks :/
Lol maybe its just me.
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krisI0N said:
I wish the back on the phone wasn't so sexy then I might get a case but I don't want to hide this phones gorgeous looks :/
Lol maybe its just me.
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Yeah I ended up getting red and blue tpu (clearish) cases becauss the white is so sexy...
I got a red theme on it and I love it
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Yeah I ended up getting red and blue tpu (clearish) cases becauss the white is so sexy...
I got a red theme on it and I love it
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That looks truly epic lol
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But yea tpu cases are my bread and butter for now.. But I thought the same Thing about the otterbox I was kinda pissed when I found out. I would have bought the ballistic which is awesome but I really want it back and white so I'm thinking Bout getting the pop case instead
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I really don't think this phone should have a case because its so slim but I got the incipio feather case and I drop it all the time and it protects most of the phone.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...-Touch-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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go ballistic or go home sorry i had a ballistic case on my evo 3d before i switched over to this phone and i will tell you that case stood up to a 9000 pound forklift the only this that broke on the evo 3d was the screen other than that the phone was still perfect

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go ballistic or go home sorry i had a ballistic case on my evo 3d before i switched over to this phone and i will tell you that case stood up to a 9000 pound forklift the only this that broke on the evo 3d was the screen other than that the phone was still perfect
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The screen is kind of necessary to use the phone..
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SuperSwagSauce said:
The screen is kind of necessary to use the phone..
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lol
10char

Haha super swag. Smart ass
Epic 4G Touch perfected by Calk!

Bear gri11z said:
Yeah I ended up getting red and blue tpu (clearish) cases becauss the white is so sexy...
I got a red theme on it and I love it
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Down right sexy love it my case I bought when I got the phone white Carbon fiber with kick stand super sweet.
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(DISCUSSION) What is the best case to protect the SIII while preserving its beauty?

Hello,
So I am waiting on my Galaxy S III to arrive and I'm very excited, but I really fear breaking the phone somehow, yeah guriella glass and everything but as others have pointed out its scratch resistant not scratch proof, so basically I need to find a case for my new phone.
Here's the issue tho, I think the pebble blue s iii is a beautifully designed phone, home button notwithstanding, and I love the color of it, so I need a case that will protect the phone without messing too much with its form and color. I've been looking at a thin clear tpu case but idk, what do u guys think?
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Spiegen pouch
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My vote goes to the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro....top level protection, adds to the sexiness and adds very little bulk
I paid $24.38 shipped on Amazon

Please post a link to the case u mention to help us see photos of them
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Wouldn't this question be better in the accessories section?

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Wouldn't this question be better in the accessories section?
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It would.
Though I say the flip cover case wins my vote, or a tpu case.

I usually dislike cases because they add too much bulk, but the the GS3 is so slim that the TPU case (Kays Case) makes it much easier to hold. It also looks very nice and still remains plenty thin. I almost considered an Incipio Feather due to its slim factor, but I'm planning on sticking with this TPU or even something more substantial.
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I like my Belkin case I got from AT&T

I like the casemate pop that i just picked up from at&t
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I highly recommend the Ringke SLIM Lite from Rearth. Minimal case, nice texture, slightly raised lip around the screen. The screen protector the sell with it is also really good. Very clear and feels like it isn't even there.
www.rearthusa.com/galaxy_s3_ringke_case

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Please post a link to the case u mention to help us see photos of them
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I went through the pain of typing that whole name out, you can't google it?

I personally really like this clear hard rubberized Belkin case I bought from best buy. I also bought a zagg invisible shield hd screen protector. Seems pretty well protected to me; and it has a very clean look.
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Can we get some prices paid? I got this from AT&T so of course I got raped. I like this case a LOT though because it shows off the back

I went with this case from case-mate. Its a two piece that should provide nice drop protection. Considering how thin the GS3 is I figured a slightly more substantial case isn't necessarily a bad thing.
I paid something like $24 on amazon for it.
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Tough-Cases.asp

i got the Cygnett clear case: http://us.cygnett.com/smartphone/crystal-clear-pc-hard-case-galaxy-s3.html

Rock Quicksand.
Amazon have it for like 18 bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Samsung-Q.../dp/B0089E283G

Another vote for Ringke Slim Lite case. Absolutely the best quality, VERY thin, looks great and not expensive. Amazon has them for $13. Worth every penny.
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Can someone confirm that SGS3 cases will fit regardless of carrier variant? I'm thinking of buying the Cruzerlite cases but they all say it's for the international i9100.
Thanks
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taier said:
Can someone confirm that SGS3 cases will fit regardless of carrier variant? I'm thinking of buying the Cruzerlite cases but they all say it's for the international i9100.
Thanks
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I cannot independently confirm it but all that I've read and researched says all the siiis are the exact same dimensions so cases should match perfectly.
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Let me clarify, I'm looking for a clear case, one that protects the whole body of the phone, wrapping around to the front, like the s case. But completely transparent. Any ideas?
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An Invisible Bumper Skin?

Does anyone know of invisibleShield, Bodyguard, or Ghost Armor like protective skin that is bumper only for the S3?
I'm rocking the carbon fiber back cover, so I don't want anything on top of it. I already have Diztronic TPU case, which is great, but I want to go more minimalistic. TPU bumper makes it look geometrically funny. So I'm thinking if there could be a bumper like protective skin out there.
Any thoughts?
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I'm pretty sure you could just buy the full body ones and just not use the one for the back cover.
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Thats funny
Thanks
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I use this, its a ***** to put on the side bumper skins but it works. The best skins I have ever used and the most coverage of any company and very reasonably priced.
Just be careful if you use a case over it, some cases that fit the phone very snugly might peel off the skin, but I found that if you let the skin sit for a couple of days that solves the problem.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-skin

A bumper skin? Woottt?
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Xcor3 said:
A bumper skin? Woottt?
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I think he meant if there are skins that cover the sides of the phone, if not I have no clue what he means.

Can I pay it with invisible money? :laugh:

ipaq_101 said:
I think he meant if there are skins that cover the sides of the phone, if not I have no clue what he means.
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Yeah that's what I'm getting at. Basically, I don't like cases. iPhone 3G and Galaxy S Captivate that I had were only protected by zagg invisible skin.
But on the captivate it started peeling off, so I ripped of leaving only the sides and I loved that.
I rarely drop my phone, the skin will just be protection from small bumps, e.g. keys / table.
So, about that invisible bumper skin ... anyone?
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keekah said:
I'm pretty sure you could just buy the full body ones and just not use the one for the back cover.
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Read someone's review about zagg, it wasn't good. Besides, their cut doesn't even appear to go up around the corners. So I'm looking for other's input.
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What about the xtreme guard protectors?
I just ordered the one for the sceen ...

GoneFishing36 said:
Read someone's review about zagg, it wasn't good. Besides, their cut doesn't even appear to go up around the corners. So I'm looking for other's input.
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I didn't specifically say zagg in my post. It was just full body protectors in general. There are many companies that make them. Read the reviews and then choose the best one. Because as far as I know, that's the only way you're gonna find what you're looking for.
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Does that Bestskinever link not work for anyone else? I'm really interested in this...anyone else have any suggestions?

mattsnap said:
Does that Bestskinever link not work for anyone else? I'm really interested in this...anyone else have any suggestions?
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The link works for me, try it now.
I am using the full body kit from them, excellent coverage, I think they go a bit overboard covering everything, but hey that's a good thing.
Absolutely the best skins I have used, I tried Zagg, ExtremeGuard, Bodhguardz before and they are all pretty average, stay away from Zagg altogether.

ipaq_101 said:
I use this, its a ***** to put on the side bumper skins but it works. The best skins I have ever used and the most coverage of any company and very reasonably priced.
Just be careful if you use a case over it, some cases that fit the phone very snugly might peel off the skin, but I found that if you let the skin sit for a couple of days that solves the problem.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-skin
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Yes! This is what I was looking for. Their cut indicates a warp along the corners for the silver bezel(?). And very good pricing.
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Spigen made my day!!!

I was excited to get my curved crystal protector in the mail opened my mailbox and it was a pretty big box to just have a screen protector in it. Open it up and this greeted me.
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Nice....:good:

Sweet lucky fella :thumbup:
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Wow that was easily the easiest screen protector to install I'm normally horrible at these things great product highly recommend it. It was worth the wait!!!
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Cool, you got a free $3 case.
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I just looked it up they are 15 online
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tonytownsend said:
I just looked it up they are 15 online
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The extra 12 bucks are invested in the brands name
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shook187 said:
Cool, you got a free $3 case.
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What a hater lol... wish I got a free case with my screen protector. Lucky guy, sgp is quickly becoming my new favorite company for cases an sp's
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dylan6879 said:
What a hater lol... wish I got a free case with my screen protector. Lucky guy, sgp is quickly becoming my new favorite company for cases an sp's
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Honestly the packaging looks more expensive than the case.lol
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tonytownsend said:
Honestly the packaging looks more expensive than the case.lol
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I own the case and the packaging is definitely more premium than the modello lol. If it was sent in a simple package I'm sure they could charge $5 and still come out with a profit.
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I just ordered a seidio surface 10 minutes before this came in the mail. wonder if I'll like it more??
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Have fun with it. And report back about the screen protector
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The screen protector rocks it was easy to install compared to any other I've done and screwed up! At first there where a few spots that I was sceptical about but they have worked them selves out over the last 2 hours(adhesive had to dry) I would really say this is a superior product. I'm really glad I waited. The screen felt hard to move your finger across at first now it is as smooth as butter. Its really hard to tell there is even a screen protector on the phone it is very clear. My only complaint is that other does hold finger prints. I love it I give it 5 stars!!!
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The screen felt hard to move your finger across at first now it is as smooth as butter. Its really hard to tell there is even a screen protector on the phone it is very clear. My only complaint is that other does hold finger prints. I love it I give it 5 stars!!!
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I agree the protector felt "sticky" for the first day or so. I was worried that would be permanent. Now, as you say, it's smooth as butter. While it does hold fingerprints, I find it easy to clean. I'm pleased with mine.

My only problem has been the curves, as you would expect. While this is MUCH better than anything else I have tried, there just does not seem to be enough "stick" at the edges and the air keeps creeping in. Having said that, it's not getting as far as the screens active area.
I'll give it 8/10. Most only get 6 or lower.
Martin Fields have been my 9/10s in the past but they have really dropped the ball with the SGS3.. They are barely 5/10s on the SGS3.

Thia is an awesome screen protector. Used both sp on original phone and the replacement and it took one try each. Im usually one who ends up ruining 2/3 protectors and going into mad rage and making up curses....but this was so easy and looks like its not even there. If your squegee the outer layer too much u will get more orange peel effect than not so try to take the bubbles out in least amt of scrapes...but it won't be noticable unless you're looking for it and when the screen is off which is no biggie. Clear as hell and so nice...sgp screen protectors win again....this is my second phone with it. And I am pleased
Go order one:thumbup:
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Damn just got a seido surface case and put it on and the edge peeled up and made the screen protector bubble up I guess I could replace it with the second protector but maybe I should wait until this one gets worse guess ill go back to my spigen modello case.
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Anybody knows where I can get a curved crystal? It's currently on backorder on Spigen's website...

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Anybody knows where I can get a curved crystal? It's currently on backorder on Spigen's website...
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RAH7CE/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
11 left. Hurry. They do go fast.

Incipio DualPro Case

It's not on Incipio's website yet but someone's already selling it on eBay
Might have to get rid of the dual layer case I have now and get this instead.

Damn! I just got the feather case too.
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It's only a few days over their 30 day return period, maybe you can still return it for store credit?
It'll probably be thicker than the feather case though.

I think I'm past it, but thanks for the link.
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toprock23 said:
Damn! I just got the feather case too.
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You wanna sell the feather case?
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I may just keep it. Can never have enough protection!
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Tell that to my pregnant girlfriend lol jk
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javskies said:
Tell that to my pregnant girlfriend lol jk
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OH NO HE DIDN'T! LMAO! That was pretty good, and funny because I have a 5 months pregnant wife!

I try lol. And congratulations!
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Just ordered mine I'll post pics when I get it
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Ok case came in today here are some pics of the case I'll take some off it on the phone...
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^^ Mine's on the way also. What's your impression so far?

It has a thin feels like I have nothing on my phone at all.. It does how ever make the power button really sensitive to touch.. I like the feel of it
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Nice. Can't wait to get mine. Although I might be getting screwed over by the site I ordered from (it's been a week since they "shipped" it but the tracking number is still invalid)

Got mine in today and liking it very much. It feels like it adds maybe about an extra 0.5 - 1 mm vs the Diztronic. Its definitely thicker than the Diztronic but not by much. In exchange for that slight extra thickness, it feels like it would absorb a drop better than the Diztronic and the lip around the edge of the screen is also a little thicker. The buttons are also easier to press with the Incipio vs the Diztronic and the headphone cutout is a little larger also. I also prefer the soft touch paint coating of the Incipio. Both are great cases but I think the slightly better protection the Incipio offers over the Diztronic will make it the case I use on a daily basis.

Update: case is great but super sensitive around the power button I do like it tho phone feels better in hand than with generic eBay case
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Hmm... just noticed something, I wonder why the back camera hole is "AT&T" style...

ryocho said:
Hmm... just noticed something, I wonder why the back camera hole is "AT&T" style...
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Yeah I bought one and it slightly covers the lens, it's not quite cut for the LS970 version around the camera. I am decidling if I should send it back and get an Otterbox instead.

BlessedTalent said:
Yeah I bought one and it slightly covers the lens, it's not quite cut for the LS970 version around the camera. I am decidling if I should send it back and get an Otterbox instead.
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I just bought the otter box case and it's a much better fit than the incipio case think I'm going to sell my incipio case
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ryocho said:
Hmm... just noticed something, I wonder why the back camera hole is "AT&T" style...
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kratos313 said:
I just bought the otter box case and it's a much better fit than the incipio case think I'm going to sell my incipio case
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I am starting to think it might be a design/manufacturing error on incipio's part. Maybe it's supposed to be for AT&T version of the phone but they use the Sprint version dimension instead, or vise versa. That would explain why it's still not showing up on incipio's website.
Anyway kratos313 how's the otterbox compare to the incipio when it comes to thickness & size?