So im about to start snowboarding this year and i will be using my phone on the mountain for both texts and music. I dont want to ruin my day by landing on my phone and trashing it so i would like a few recommendations of cases that could hold up to the impact of me falling on it, whether that be off of a jump, doing jibs, or going off of a few cliffs.
Thanks in advance!
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I would say Ballistic. The only weak point I see is no holster to protect a screen. In normal conditions screen should be protected, but in your situation rock or something will still hit the screen.
I am usually pretty careful to turn the screen towards my body in all cases as a precaution. Also bulk is no issue as a will only be using it for snowboarding purposes, i have a barely there for every day use. What i would like however is something that will actually come on and off since i will switch cases back and forth
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If a holster is needed to attach to a bag or something the siedio convert may fit the bill
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Sounds like the Seidio Convert would be perfect for you. You can use the Surface case for your everyday use, then throw the outer skin and skeleton on when you need it. The Convert also has port covers, which the Ballistic SG does not have.
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I have a ballistic and it works wonders and is a two piece case.
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Ballistic is great so far for me.
How is the grip on the ballistic? I want something that I'm not afraid to drop on the lift from it being too slippery.
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How is the grip on the ballistic? I want something that I'm not afraid to drop on the lift from it being too slippery.
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I think it is individual. If you have big hands you'll be OK. You have to stop by corporate Sprint store, and ask'em to show it to you. It is what I did this weekend, and after that I went back home and ordered it on ebay. Still waiting.
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Kraken or Otterbox? Which of the two is better? I really like both cases, and I've heard good and bad things about both. I would appreciate any input, especially of you own/have owned either cases.
Trident Kraken A.M.S:
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-pro...msung-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-sph-d710.aspx
Otter box Defender:
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Gal...1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-s-2-epic-touch-4g-cases
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I like the look of otterbox better, but tridant has the kick stand...so depends on what you think you'd use more. I had an otterbox on my phone for a while but realized the bulk was too much since I baby my phone. I'm sure same would be for the trident. If you drop ur phone a lot or do a lot of hiking with it, bulk it up....but otherwise it really takes away from the slim design.
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I haven't seen an AMS until now, ordered mine. 34.95 on amazon.
I have the otterbox defender case. The back of my holster clip locks in so it can be a kickstand. Its very bulky but it works.
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I have the trident aegis. With trident cases, the plastic is on top of the silicone when you put it on, with silicone sticking out on the corners. That way, the silicone doesn't easily stretch like it does on the otterbox. Especially if you take off your case on a regular basis. I have the defender for my ipod touch, and I've used it on other devices as well. In my opinion, the screen protector is horrible as well. The worst I've ever used(yes its worse than those cheap ones you can get off ebay in a 3 pack for 3 dollars). Trident cases also have dust covers over the mic and speaker grill, whereas the otterbox does not. So I say go with the Kraken. It would be worth it.
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Thanks. I decided to but the Otter from BestBuy, and also order the Kraken online to try both out when the Kraken gets here. The first day with the Otter was terrible with the screen protector, but now it's a lot better, since I guess it either stuck to my screen better, or O got used to it. Does anyone know the quality of the built in protector for he Kraken? And also, one last thing, if I were to drop the Kraken, since the outside is; plastic, how durable is that plastic. Because the thing I like the most is he outside rubber for the Otter.
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Just got my Kraken today, absolutely love it. As for the screen protector, I threw it away, didn't even bother with it. I've had ghost Armor on all of my phones as well as my wife's phone, I get a new one put on once a month and have never had a problem. The plastic around the Kraken is very durable and wouldn't be worried if I drop the phone. I'm coming from an Aegis, a lot better protection and I've owned otterboxes before, Kraken from here on out for me.
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Just got my Kraken today, absolutely love it. As for the screen protector, I threw it away, didn't even bother with it. I've had ghost Armor on all of my phones as well as my wife's phone, I get a new one put on once a month and have never had a problem. The plastic around the Kraken is very durable and wouldn't be worried if I drop the phone. I'm coming from an Aegis, a lot better protection and I've owned otterboxes before, Kraken from here on out for me.
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Wait. The Kraken's screen protector is separate?! Awesome!
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F3L1XZS said:
Wait. The Kraken's screen protector is separate?! Awesome!
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Yes it is.
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Djsvckdbdvr I can't wait till it gets here, this is gonna be amazing.
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Djsvckdbdvr I can't wait till it gets here, this is gonna be amazing.
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i just got this case a few days ago and i like it so far. im coming from an otterbox, which i started to not like that much after the rubber outer layer began to get weak. im sure i could probably contact otterbox about it and they would likely send another one. but i wanted to give the kraken a shot since i really like the aegis and my only contention with it was that there was no kickstand or belt clip. i have to get used to the texture, hard and a lil slippery is much different from the otterbox's soft grippy exterior...but not a downer by any means. also, i found the screen protector to be decent and actually a welcome edition. i was ready to go without it or use a Realook screen saver that i have, but the one that comes with the Kraken is nice and im not having an issue with it at all.
one issue i do have with the Kraken is that they didn't design it with a hole for the indicator light (top right). i actually use mine and when im doing in the field and my phone is on silent. so that would be a good thing to adjust if they can for future designs.
Be different, go trident... I see too many otterboxs.. Mostly on iphones though
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Heres my kracken
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Couldnt afford kraken so i went aegis
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moparfreak426 said:
Couldnt afford kraken so i went aegis
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How is it?
At work i left my phone on top of car, pressure washed my phone off the top of the car and ma good 20-25ft away from car to the ground... Guess what im still using. No cracked screen or other ill effects...
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Hey XDA just thought I'd put this up incase anyone is shopping for a case. I've had this case for a little over two months. I am a college student, I love bike riding, and this case goes with me everywhere. It has been an awesome case to have, it's saved my phone from MANY nasty falls while bike riding and running in and out of classes.
Fit:
The case fits the phone perfectly. Every cutout and button is done right, and I haven't had any issues with charging port or the headphone jack. The rubber on this case is a nice tight fit; it hasn't gotten loose on me during all this time of constant in and out of my pocket. The lip that this case has is awesome, it provides awesome protection for the screen when it falls face down or even just laying it flat on tables or wherever.
Look:
Well the case is a very rugged manly case. You can tell you have a serious case when you look at it and everything about it screams protection. I have the white and black one which to me looks awesome (although it would look better if I had the white S3).
Protection:
This is the most important part of owning a case like this. The case offers awesome protection for your phone and you certainly won't be scared of dropping your phone with this bad boy. The rubber absorbs impact perfectly and again that lip makes protection even better. I haven't really used the screen protector much because I personally don't like them BUT it is awesome! I did not loose any sensitivity on my screen and it's a bit thicker than you would expect so great protection there.
Overall I really enjoy having this case. It goes with me everywhere and keeps my phone very well protected. I should add that it has survived 3ft, 5ft, and 6ft drops easily. It even survived a nasty experience where my girl flung it at me when I got her mad
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I was riding my bike today on some rocky trails and I forgot I had my phone in my jacket pocket. So I dropped the phone and saw it fall face down on some pretty nasty rocks Fortunately I decided to use the screen protector today Well the screen protector got a bit scratched but my phone is perfect! I barely got the white GS3 so it would've gotten me mad to break it after just two days with it lol
I love the SG Maxx. My only problem with it is pressing the back button in the lower right hand corner. The silicon case gets in the way sometimes, but eventually you get used to it.
Lol I had that issue the first day but I trained myself to use the left thumb for it and never had that problem again.
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How loose is the case if you don't use the provided screen protector? I already have the glass spectre, so I'm not sure if they will play nicely together.
It's actually not loose at all. I have been using it without the screen protector and it's awesome. For a while I had an antiglare protector with it and it didn't peel or affect it in any way
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That case looks sexy
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Me likes it!
One potential problem I see is that the case is too raised near the sides of the screen, which might make it difficult to touch that are.
Other than that, I'd use have like this on my phone.
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Me likes it!
One potential problem I see is that the case is too raised near the sides of the screen, which might make it difficult to touch that are.
Other than that, I'd use have like this on my phone.
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Now that you mention it the sides were a bit of a problem the first day; it was the same issue as the back key. That was quickly solved by using the opposite finger to touch that side though. It was a small change of habit but worth it for me.
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That case looks sexy
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I like it better now that I have a white gs3
I BOUGHT THIS CASE FOR MY CELL...ALL BLACK THOUGH...ITS REALLY NICE AND CLEAN...AND I DONT USE THE THE BELT CLIP..BUT IM NOT GOING TO LIE...I SOMETIMES USE IT...CAUSE ITS PRETTY NICE TOO LOL!!
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Good drop protection but over time the port covers become loose. I have had it on my phone since day 1 and I have dropped on concrete and wooden floors from about 3 feet and it has held up well
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Here it is with my white phone : D
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I BOUGHT THIS CASE FOR MY CELL...ALL BLACK THOUGH...ITS REALLY NICE AND CLEAN...AND I DONT USE THE THE BELT CLIP..BUT IM NOT GOING TO LIE...I SOMETIMES USE IT...CAUSE ITS PRETTY NICE TOO LOL!!
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Your caps lock seems to be stuck....
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Still loving this case! Highly recommend it
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I was wondering is there a flip case like the one the note 2 uses for our epic touch 4gs?
Thanks
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maybe like this one :
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/smar...msung-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-sph-d710.html
ardianz said:
maybe like this one :
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/smar...msung-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-sph-d710.html
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Nice cases but anything a bit cheaper then that? xD
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darkcr0ss said:
Nice cases but anything a bit cheaper then that? xD
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Cibo Case,
http://tinyurl.com/a89v4kb
I got this case in clear. it's been awesome. the sides have this grippy texture that makes it tougher to slip out of your hands. i've dropped my phone countless times so far onto concrete & the floor and the case saved it from scratches on the display or sides each time. another great thing is the case doesn't add that much to the overall thickness.
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Cibo Case,
http://tinyurl.com/a89v4kb
I got this case in clear. it's been awesome. the sides have this grippy texture that makes it tougher to slip out of your hands. i've dropped my phone countless times so far onto concrete & the floor and the case saved it from scratches on the display or sides each time. another great thing is the case doesn't add that much to the overall thickness.
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That's not a flip case lol. And by the way, I got that same case for $1.50 from Amazon so you're getting ripped if you're paying $8 o.o
I was looking for the same thing. Ended up going with the ballistic sg case,
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That's not a flip case lol. And by the way, I got that same case for $1.50 from Amazon so you're getting ripped if you're paying $8 o.o
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Where did you get yours then?
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I have an otterbox defender and have dropped my phone from 15 feet and it's still alive. If you don't mind the thicker body it's a true asset.
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I have an otterbox defender and have dropped my phone from 15 feet and it's still alive. If you don't mind the thicker body it's a true asset.
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I would but I want a white case :/
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CyberpodS2 said:
I have an otterbox defender and have dropped my phone from 15 feet and it's still alive. If you don't mind the thicker body it's a true asset.
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Same here i have defender for my epic touch 4g and my s3 and a otterbox commuter box for my original epic.... Great cases good prices and awesome customer service... Although im gonna try the Griffin military case for my s3 that thing suppose to be better then the defender cases
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I have a trident aegis case and at work i accidently left my phone on top of a car a d started pressure washing it... End result = phone flew halfway accross garage and i thought oh sh*t.... Picked it up and no damage no scratches and phone was still on
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I've had an Otterbox Defender for my S3 now for quite awhile. The silicone over the plastic shell always seems to stretch over time causing a loose fit. I know you can contact customer support and have a new case sent to you from Otterbox, but I figured there had to be something to tighten the silicone up. After browsing the web, I heard that if you boil the silicone for a few minutes in boiling water, it will tighten it up. I figured I'd give it a try and it actually did work, the case now fits like it did when it was new.
How long did you boil it? I stopped using my defender because of this issue
Boiled it for about 2 minutes. If your silicone is stretched too far though it won't go 100% back to normal. It will help though that's for sure!
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I went with the body glove tough suit because I don't like how the otter box distorts the screen with that rainbow effect. No stretching yet but if I have that issue I'll use your idea.
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It should do the trick for your case as well. Hopefully it won't stretch like the otterbox to begin with.
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Im on my 3rd case, I will try this next.
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Moving to Accessories which is universal to all S3s.
Yup. Theres vids on youtube aswell
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Done this also. But immersed only for a minute. Then went to a cup full of cold water.
Dont use tongs when getting the case off the water as it will ruin the shape of the case. As the case is sensitive when its really hot.
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I'm definitely going to try this
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Im on my 3rd case, I will try this next.
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Lol im on my third case as well gonna try as soon as I get home from work
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I did this today after work. Boiled for 1 minute then in cold water it did snug it back up.... Wonder for how long though
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I had two otterbox defender cases and got fed up with the stretching, so I looked around found Ballistic SX0932-M385 SG MAXX. I'm sort of a clean freak and take off the case it always keeps a tight fix.
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I had two otterbox defender cases and got fed up with the stretching, so I looked around found Ballistic SX0932-M385 SG MAXX. I'm sort of a clean freak and take off the case it always keeps a tight fix.
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Ballistics sg maxx is a great case. Best drop protection imo. With them big chunky corners it just bounces back at you lol. My wife had it on hers for awhile.
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I went with the body glove tough suit because I don't like how the otter box distorts the screen with that rainbow effect. No stretching yet but if I have that issue I'll use your idea.
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HAHA BUDDY!!!! Same thing here! I love my BodyGlove ToughSuit!!! Gray/White Version Here! I got sick and tired of the OtterBox Warranty claims, however this is the first device I've had the stretching issue with an OtterBox...
I also had the same issues, solved them (temporary) by heating up the rubber in a microwave. Well, the rubber still started to stretch again after some time, I contacted Otterbox and received a brand new Otterbox Defender which still looks very good. I´ve removed the screen protector though
Ive just stopped using my defender because of this reason, and I won't buy another one again because of it.......... thought they were supposed to be the best.......
Well, unfortunately there is hardly a similar case available which 1) offers some protection and 2) looks somehow decent and fancy enough the be used on a daily basis.
There are some similar chinese cases available which also offer a hard plastic shell and some rubber around...but look in my oppinion rather ugly than a regular Otterbox Defender.
Have a look at this one : http://www.amazon.de/yuba-RoboCase-...1367166500&sr=8-2&keywords=galaxy+s3+survivor
Since the support was kind enough to me, though I bought my case used in another board and didn´t receive a invoice, I may still consider to use other Otterbox Cases with other devices.
The stretching isn't the only flaw with these cases. The clips that hold the two plastic portions together also seem to break after awhile. Guess you can't complain too much when they send another free though.
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The stretching isn't the only flaw with these cases. The clips that hold the two plastic portions together also seem to break after awhile. Guess you can't complain too much when they send another free though.
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My clips broke and they sent another one not liking the case might try something new like the ballistic sg maxx
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Does anyone else have trouble hanging in to the phone? I came from the rezound with an extended battery which gave the phone a brick like appearance LOL. It just seems pretty damn slippery sometimes and I really don't want to cover this beauty of a phone up with a case. Is it just me or what. Other than that and a locked bootloader I've got nothing else to complain about!!!
Try using the s4 it is a slime magnet!
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I feel that at times, but I had the S4 for four days and it was so lite I felt like I was going to Fling it every time I picked it up...
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I found myself having to pay closer attention to how I handle mine. I had a Rezound and it stayed in my hand easily. My wife has an s4 with an otter box case and it is ten times worse than my One without a case.
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I am using the Incipio feather case - seems to help without covering up all of that aluminum goodness. I was very nervous handling the phone without a case - WAY too slippery.
Glad I wasn't the only one. For a minute I thought I might have had freakishly small hands or something. LOL
I feel exactly the same haha. I never had a case with my rezound and really don't want to put a case over this super sexy phone but it's indeed very slippery and I've almost dropped it a few times now :/
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I have a clear case now, but when I didn't use a case it was KIND OF slippery but I never really found myself having to be extra careful
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I ended up buying the otterbox defender after I dropped it pretty good this past weekend. Just can't risk losing this unlocked beautiful phone haha. This cover is kinda overkill but I feel much more at ease
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The diztronic case is perfect and 10 bucks. Don't need anything else.
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I ended up buying the otterbox defender after I dropped it pretty good this past weekend. Just can't risk losing this unlocked beautiful phone haha. This cover is kinda overkill but I feel much more at ease
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