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Just a little warning-tip;
Do not buy the full body version!
It just covers up the plastic cover on the back, which is like impossible to scratch anyway.. And it doesn't stick very well either..
So yeah, don't buy the full body, just the screen protector
I took my time and installed it and mines looks great. The only bubble I have is around the back bump where the plastic curves at. I just got back from a Jamaica vacation and it performed great with all the sand and everything.
Im guessing your problem was user error.
The Zagg full body has two options.
Full body is just front and back
Full body Max is front, back, sides, top, and bottom.
Both are the same price from Zagg. I made the mistake of buying the wrong one so an expensive lesson.
I have the full body max coverage. My entire phone has the shield on with the exception to the screen. Zero issues, looks great. I have a lot of experience putting these shields on different phones.
I wouldn't recommend using any tpu film for the screen; they are far from optically clear and look terrible as time goes on.
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I don't get why you would want to cover the back in a shiny thin layer , especially on a rough surface. Buy a barely there case from case mate for the back and a zagg for the screen . Looks much nicer and will protect it if you should drop it.
Simplez!!!!!
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I know it sounds crazy but some people including myself dont like using cases. Someone like myself who likes to use my device naked can apply a zagg full body protector.
I just came back from jamaica and no silicon, hardcase or softcase will protect against sand particles to the body.
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I don't get why you would want to cover the back in a shiny thin layer , especially on a rough surface. Buy a barely there case from case mate for the back and a zagg for the screen . Looks much nicer and will protect it if you should drop it.
Simplez!!!!!
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I would, but I cant
I dont have a credit card to pay for the case, and they dont sell them in Norway :'(
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Take a look at your phone speeds.
Invisible shield, and all those full body/back covering plastic covers tend to prevent heat from dispersing.
Your phone will heat up faster, and you will (if you notice) find your phone cpu throttling down alot more often than other people. Battery life will be impacted too.
Hypothetically, your phone may just burn out faster, but who knows. I guess we'll find out in 9 month's time.
It's ok if you don't believe me. You just need to check your own mobile and judge yourself.
I instslled the zagg maximum coverage and use the samsung mesh case over it... Perfect combo. I have 2 sgs2's and both have the mesh case. The one without the zagg got dust from my pocket in between the mesh case and back of the phone and scratched it up. The one with the zagg is still perfect. I always use a case... And now i will always double up and use a zagg under the case. As far as heat goes... Who cares? The extremely thin layer of plastic doesnt make ANY difference in my 2 phones (one with, one without) so i say thats rubbish. On a side note, lots of cases cant be used with a zagg because they wont fit, the samsung mesh fits perfectly... Almost like it was meant to be!
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I've kept my phone naked since I got it, but I feel the need for a screen protector and a case. I'm looking for a case that will protect my device good, and a screen protector that is not built into the device but protects the screen well. I'm not wanting the Zagg invisible shield because of its orange-peel like texture, and I don't want an OtterBox due to its price. Any opinions on what I should get?
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go ballistic its only 17 on ebay or amazon and screen protector is your own call i have a privacy one on my phone
I've been running with the black Seidio Surface Case with holster belt clip and the Steinheil Crystal Clear screen protector since day one. It's good protection without much bulk. I got them both from Amazon.
Check out Incipio Feather on ebay, very minimal size and comes with a screen protector.
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what are people using for heavy duty protection my job is pretty rugged outside in the elements a lot right now i m using the seidio convert case and its nice but its dosent have a built in screen protector it comes with a stick on one but i ve never had good luck with them i had an otterbox defender with my evo 4g and it was great i alsohad great customer service with otterbox i think i m gonna get another defender series otterbox i m just curious if there are any other hard core protective cases i should look into
What are some good extended battery cases? I'm in the market for a new extended battery and a case to go with it. Please do not say Trexcell, I received a bad battery from them and emailed them numerous times w/o a response.
i like the trident aegis case. I come with covers over the headphone jack and usb port and dust covers over the mic and speakers. Best part on $19.99 on ebay with free shipping and it comes with a screen protector.
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I've been running with the black Seidio Surface Case with holster belt clip and the Steinheil Crystal Clear screen protector since day one. It's good protection without much bulk. I got them both from Amazon.
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I've heard great things about the Steinheil Crystal Clear. I've been told it's one of the best screen protectors out there.
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I've heard great things about the Steinheil Crystal Clear. I've been told it's one of the best screen protectors out there.
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Steinheil is definitely my favorite screen protector. Used on my old SGS1. Prefer matted because it eliminates sun glare/ oil, and rainbow effects. Here is the manufacturer's site.
spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s2/galaxy-s2-epic-4g-touch.html
FYI: It's been confirmed in another thread, but our screens ARE made with Gorilla Glass.
ALSO: Here is a link for otterbox.com promo codes to take the price down some if you're still interested: retailmenot.com/view/otterbox.com
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FYI: It's been confirmed in another thread, but our screens ARE made with Gorilla Glass.
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I started thinking that was the case. I wasn't quite sure though.
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I just use a generic black tpu case and generic screen protector. But I keep pretty good care of my phones so I don't have a need for a heavy duty one.
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Hey everyone!
One of the cases that I'm considering for my GS3 is the Otter Box Defender. I know that it has a built in screen protector, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the quality of the built in screen protector is like? ie, clear, glossy, matte, scratch and fingerprint resistant, absolute crap, etc...? Does anyone have the Defender and use a different screen protector with it? The more information, the better. Thanks!
The feel of it as they have always been more like a clear glossier plastic. Its not Matte or smudge proof thats for sure. Is it the best screen protector out? Most certainly not, but its not really meant to be removed but doesnt mean you can rip it off cause i have done so with other phones I had. Mostly because I have always been a big supporter and user of the ZAGG Protectors which in my opinion are the best in terms of quality and build. But you really dont want to have a screen protector on and then use the otterbox with the added screen protector. Two to me is too many and can cause some interference with touch controls. I know there is prolly a million people on here that will say otherwise and they have done it without issues just my honest opinion when i had one on phone then used otterbox case with attached protector as well I hated it. The touch for me was way off. But if you dont end up liking it just get you a good screen protector and then when you buy the defender just pop off the one that comes with it. No worries.
I just got the Defender last week for GS3 and Love it! Its an amazing case and love the holster. I always end up buying one of these cases for my phones cause they just LAST.
Cheers!:highfive:
Case is good but the screen protector makes everything pixilated. Really hard to get past for me. So I tore out the screen protector and had a zagg hd put on. Works out well.
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It, sux it makes the screen look grainy, i sold it and got the commuter instead, i just bought the defender because the screen protector, and since it sux i rather have the bit slimmer commuter.
I love the commuter btw.
I took the screen protector out also. Don't let that be what steers you away from the defender. The case is awesome, the product support is awesome. I keep thinking about getting a stick on protector but haven't yet. I use the holster so the screen is protected by that most of the time. I have scratched and scuffed the outer rubber of the case however. I emailed otter support asking if I could buy replacement outers in the future and explained that I scratched the case... No defect of the product. They asked for pictures and the next thing I know I have an invoice in my email... They are sending me a whole new replacement! You can't beat that service.
Got the Black Defender and the screen protector is utter crap. Invested in a ZAGG HD and never looked back.
The quality of the built-in screen on the Defender made everything look so blurry and pixelated.
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Yea, I agree with the replies, it does make the screen look ugly, but it's good protection for your phone, I work construction, so I didn't take it off
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Yea, I agree with the replies, it does make the screen look ugly, but it's good protection for your phone, I work construction, so I didn't take it off
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Disagree - it's not good protection, in fact is bad for it.
Buddy of mine had a defender for his phone before. Over time dust, grit and what have you worked it's way in between the otter screen guard and the screen itself. Then everytime you touch it has the same effect as rubbing sandpaper on your screen. His got murdered from it.
You need a screen protector that adheres to the screen itself to prevent fine grains of dust, dirt, sand or what have you from turning it into a piece of sandpaper every time you touch it.
After seeing the destruction wrought on his screen, was in the defender from day one, and now owning a defender myself, I fully understand why the most common mod to the case is to take an Xacto knife and cut the screen guard out.
Do that and use a quality shield on the screen, you will be very happy you did.
^ I usually take my case off every other week to clean it, and I was surprised to see that barly any dust got in at all, the only places I saw was around the top where the little hole is at and around the camera/flash /speaker área , maybe his case was defective? Over all I'm impressed to see how clean my phone is every time I take off the case.
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So I have an Otterbox case and I already took the original Otterbox screen protector out and replaced it. I replaced it with the Spigen Curved Crystal protector but it's already starting to come off since it didn't really completely cover the whole screen. So now I need to get a new one. Any ideas? Which ones do you guys think are the best?
i have the Armorsuit screen protector on mine, and i like it a lot.
it stays put just fine, even with a Incipio case on as well
I have a privacy protecter on mine with the otterbox defender series
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I ordered a Skinomi screen protector from Amazon about 2 months ago. This is the worst piece of crap I've used. I read decent reviews prior to my purchase and nobody mentioned that it is extremely soft. I probably have 20 or so fingernail indentations on the protector which is totally weak. I'm interested in hearing what others think are the best since I will be in the market for a more durable screen protector that covers the entire screen.
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I'm using liquid armor for more then 3 months. For now it works good. I only got 1 small, almost invisible scratch, but that was after keeping knife, screwdrivers and a lot of other sharp objects in my pocket with phone. And it was after almost 3 months since last coating.
If you don't like that then I recommend buying invisibleshield extreme. My friend has that and it works great for him. I'm thinking about buying it myself.
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i just stuck with the screen from OB
Received this case in the mail and testing it out. So far, it makes the phone bulky but I don't mind since it has a belt clip and holster to carry it. Protection is out of this world. It has an optional silicone shell outside of the case for added security but holster can be used with or without it. 5 layers of protection, integrated screen protector and a kickstand built into the back of the case. Normally $50, but can be found on amazon for $13-$15. Overall an amazing case and well worth every penny spent. Very sturdy as well as accessible buttons and ports through the case. I would recommend this case for all LG Nitro users. Pics posted soon. Any questions, feel free to ask.
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You got it right that this case is an absolute beast! I've had it since around January or February 2012; don't know why I never thought of writing a review for it... but I digress.
I want to throw in some things which I do that I find really works for me. I got tired of not seeing the full beauty of the HD display; because, lets face it, the plastic screen protector really detracts from the display quality. The fact that little dust particles and pocket lint would get caught up behind that same plastic screen protector and stick out like a sore thumb also got on my nerves terribly. My resolution to these problems: I bought a Zagg Invisible Shield screen protector, another $12-13 from Amazon, and installed it onto the phone. Then, I carefully removed the plastic cover from the Ballistic case and put the phone/case back together. You still retain the awesome protection of the Ballistic case with the stunning beauty of the Nitro's 720p HD display. An added bonus is that you will never have to take the case apart again to clean that one stupid speck that somehow got lodged between the screen and the screen protector 20 minutes after you took it apart and cleaned it!
That is true, I haven't had anything get under the protector yet but it does slightly degrade the quality of the screen. It might be worth trying it out. But I am loving this case. Its my second ballistic case and I'll never buy another brand of case for any phone. Thanks for the added input and work around.
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Ballistic is awesome and i have one !!!! Sorry for my bad english!!!
I'm probably gonna go with the ghost armor and do the same, as far as removing the screen protector on the case. But overall, I love it. Its a beast.
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yeah i bought this case 2 days after i bought my phone, great case but i had to use a knife and carve out around the microphone hole cuz they didn't make it big enough, this also actually helped the microphone cover to stay on better when not being used
i also cut the screen protector out of it cuz i use replacable ones that give better vision of the screen.
will any of the mentioned cases work with batery boosters? (hyperion and what not)
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will any of the mentioned cases work with batery boosters? (hyperion and what not)
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Have not tried any battery booster along with the case. As far as I know, it fits the stock phone securely in the case as it doesn't move around at all and provides excellent protection. (Ballistic hard core case)
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nightlimits said:
Have not tried any battery booster along with the case. As far as I know, it fits the stock phone securely in the case as it doesn't move around at all and provides excellent protection. (Ballistic hard core case)
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do you think if you removed the nitros back cover, and your battery was twice as large that it'd still fit inside the ballistic HC? (try putting a folded bill in to test)
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do you think if you removed the nitros back cover, and your battery was twice as large that it'd still fit inside the ballistic HC? (try putting a folded bill in to test)
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Well, I don't have a bill to fold.. lol, but it is possible that you may be able to. I just can't say either way and I'm not gonna tell you yea and have it not fit. All I can say is try it and see and if you can't use it, sell it. Its a $50 case for cheap. So its worth it if it does fit.
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I have one of these. It's pretty awesome protection, but it is way to big for my taste.
Does anyone know of case with protection close to as good as this one but slimmer?
elgiraffe said:
I have one of these. It's pretty awesome protection, but it is way to big for my taste.
I don't like
Does anyone know of case with protection close to as good as this one but slimmer?
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You can try a body glove. Comparable to otterbox. Less bulk but good protection.
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Ballistic Soft Gel - thinner alternative to Hard Case
I have the Ballistic Soft Gel case
http://www.amazon.com/Nitro-Ballist...1367820799&sr=1-6&keywords=ballistic+lg+nitro
that does not have the screen protector or removable extra outer cushion. It's slightly thinner, with hefty rubber cushions at the corners and a hard plastic back. The Soft Gel case is easier to remove than the Hard Case. The rubber corner cushions protrude above the screen and protect the front of the phone from any "incoming" flat surfaces. like a floor.
It has protected my phone through a few nasty drops, and yet the touch screen is open and directly accessible (and unprotected).
This case sucked. I tried three and on all of them the opening which was frustrating to open completely would leak dust in so much. This caused me to open up the case once a day to clean the device causing the opening mechanism to be even more broken. The screen protector scratched easily and the gap between it and the screen was ridiculously big. Get the soft gel ballistic. That plus zagg screen protector is the best option for this device!
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This case sucked. I tried three and on all of them the opening which was frustrating to open completely would leak dust in so much. This caused me to open up the case once a day to clean the device causing the opening mechanism to be even more broken. The screen protector scratched easily and the gap between it and the screen was ridiculously big. Get the soft gel ballistic. That plus zagg screen protector is the best option for this device!
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I had the same issued with mine as well. Before putting it inside the Ballistic, I had applied an Xtremeguard screen protector. Since the space between the Ballistic screen cover and the phone screen was not constant, it looked as if there was water on my screen because the Ballistic screen was touching the Xtremeguard in some places but not others. Removing the Xtremeguard solved this issue. I have to open my Ballistic to clear out the dust every two weeks.