So I thought I'd start a thread about cases. I'm still looking for a case and a screen protector for my phone. So post pics of yours and a review of how you like it!
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There are a lot of thread about different cases with pictures and reviews in them already, did you look?
ghost armor ftw
I got the D30 impact protection case from tmobile. spend 25 on it.
as for screen protector i got one off ebay for 1.00 and it works great.
Im using a body glove case from T-mobile ( $30 )
And a ultra tough Screen protecter from Body Guardz ($9 Shipped , I had a coupon, I think its usually $20)
Realook Screen Protector + Seidio Active Case or Ballistic Case = Golden
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Realook Screen Protector + Seidio Active Case or Ballistic Case = Golden
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Exactly what I was thinking. I got the Ballistic case and I love it. I also got the SGP ultra oleophobic screen protector (the one for the skyrocket) and I absolutely hate it!
It attracts oil like a magnet, and the smudges make the rainbow effect, even wiping them doesn't clean it; it just moved the smudge around until I do a few passes. I even thought I installed it with the sticky side up, but no, I checked.
Anyway, rant aside, do you have any of these problems with the realook?
so i am torn between getting the ballistic case or waiting for the trident ams kraken
ive never owned either anyone have an opinion of both?
i know ballistic is big and bulky but thats what i need as i drop my phone alot.
Ballistic case and Zagg screen protector love both.
SEXY = Incipio feather case + steinheil ultra crystal screen protector blah blah blah
protection just from scratches and greasy hands
if you drop it....God help you...
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Exactly what I was thinking. I got the Ballistic case and I love it. I also got the SGP ultra oleophobic screen protector (the one for the skyrocket) and I absolutely hate it!
It attracts oil like a magnet, and the smudges make the rainbow effect, even wiping them doesn't clean it; it just moved the smudge around until I do a few passes. I even thought I installed it with the sticky side up, but no, I checked.
Anyway, rant aside, do you have any of these problems with the realook?
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I did a bad install the first time, there was lint and the SP was slightly off, I couldn't deal with it so I took it off and applied the 2nd one, and to perfection it's still on here and looks as if it isn't there.
kkeller416 said:
so i am torn between getting the ballistic case or waiting for the trident ams kraken
ive never owned either anyone have an opinion of both?
i know ballistic is big and bulky but thats what i need as i drop my phone alot.
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Yes it may be bulky but it is great protection. I let my little cousin play with it, she dropped it not once, but TWICE on cobblestone, and it survived both times, no cosmetic damage on the case either. I'm gonna go back to Seidio as I need it with a holster, tired of pulling in and out of my pocket. If the Seidio holster fits the Ballistic case, I might as well keep the Ballistic on here.
Never ever buy an anti glare, it's horrible.
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Never ever buy an anti glare, it's horrible.
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Definitely! It makes the white background so grainy and takes away from the beauty of the AMOLED screen.
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I just received this and applied it. 24 hours later, there are no bubbles and the view quality is perfect! One of the (many) things I appreciate about my SGS2 is its thinness. My thinking was why get a case that only takes away from that svelt feel? While it may not protect well against a drop of 6+ feet, I pay for monthly insurance for that - I know it won't get scratched up. I think it actually makes the phone better to grip with it on as well! You can't beat the price either at either $6.99 for the screen only, or $8.99 for the entire device. Highly recommended!!!
http://www.bestskinsever.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-t-mobile-skin-1
Ballistic case and Zagg screen !!!!
I was thinking about getting g a D30 case.
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I was gonna get the ballistics case but I was worried that the corners are too bulbous. Any opinions?
I'm getting the D30 case for Christmas. Will report back with a review after Christmas.
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Realook Screen Protector + Diztronic Black Matte Case = Smexy.
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soo im looking to buy a screen protector and a case, for the screen protector i want it to be nice so it feels like im actually touching the glass, and for the case something that when i put in my pocket it wont stick like most of the gel cases, soo any ideas on what i should get?
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soo im looking to buy a screen protector and a case, for the screen protector i want it to be nice so it feels like im actually touching the glass, and for the case something that when i put in my pocket it wont stick like most of the gel cases, soo any ideas on what i should get?
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God, hit the thanks button on accident again! :/
For the screen protector I would get ReaLook.
For the case, I would just the hard case from T-Mobile.
im prob gonna pickup a realook screen protector
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im prob gonna pickup a realook screen protector
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get realook over zagg, you wont be dissapointed. as for case, imo i like the body glove and tpu. i switch off here and there but i use the body glove mostly bcuz the tpu makes it a pain sometimes to hit the hard keys.
hey does the tpu stick to your bag? like rubber?
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soo im looking to buy a screen protector and a case, for the screen protector i want it to be nice so it feels like im actually touching the glass, and for the case something that when i put in my pocket it wont stick like most of the gel cases, soo any ideas on what i should get?
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I have a realook screen protector and it's very nice but I always have to clean it because it's a fingerprint magnet. I bought a Skinomi screen protector from Amazon because it only cost me $1.05. I haven't tried it yet and the reviews on Amazon are less than favorable for it. Here's the link so you should take a look.
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1292424498&sr=8-1
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I had purchased a case on amazon for $1 and it sucked i went to a T-Mobile store and got the gel case that they had and it is awesome i have dropped my phone a couple of times and it still works perfectly.
The screen protector i also got from tmobile and it was really good it comes in a 2 pack for like 10 - 15
I use the T-Mobile Black gel skin case and I used to have a ZAGG screen protector but after the whole gorilla glass revelation I have not used a screen protector and have not had any problems. I have heard and seen lots of good things about reallook
I have both the body glove case and the tough case by case mate. I like the case mate one as the body glove chrome front piece is very fragile and will break.
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Case-Mate Tough Case.. I purchase many different cases and the Case-mate one doesn't stick and comes in two layers without making the phone too bulky. It makes the vibrant feel solid in the hand and you won't ever have to worry about dropping it.
It's a little bit pricey at $29.99 but its worth it. It also comes with a screen protector but I personally haven't tried it out and I prefer the screen to be naked. Yet to be scratched. There is a thread on XDA in regards to the Case-mate tough case including pictures.
After purchasing this case, I looked no further and I've been satisfied with this case for months.
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Case-Mate Tough Case.. I purchase many different cases and the Case-mate one doesn't stick and comes in two layers without making the phone too bulky. It makes the vibrant feel solid in the hand and you won't ever have to worry about dropping it.
It's a little bit pricey at $29.99 but its worth it. It also comes with a screen protector but I personally haven't tried it out and I prefer the screen to be naked. Yet to be scratched. There is a thread on XDA in regards to the Case-mate tough case including pictures.
After purchasing this case, I looked no further and I've been satisfied with this case for months.
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i was thinking on getting that barely case =/ i kno for a fact im getting that realook screen protector!
I second the case mate tough case. Its awesome. Goes in and out of your pocket without sticking. Plus it gives it a.great feel. Also the realook is the best. Just make sure in a.dust free environment. I read on here that the bathroom after a shower is best. That's how I installed mine and it went great.
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i was thinking on getting that barely case =/ i kno for a fact im getting that realook screen protector!
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The barely there case is nice. I have the silver. Don't let anyone tell you that the silver one degrades the signal, it does not. The black one has a better grip, though, it's textured where the silver one is slick.
here's the silver:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHLglrlRsrw
black:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT-SEbJfW54&feature=related
I also like the realook sp, I've tried at least 5 others and realook is the best in my opinion.
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soo im looking to buy a screen protector and a case, for the screen protector i want it to be nice so it feels like im actually touching the glass, and for the case something that when i put in my pocket it wont stick like most of the gel cases, soo any ideas on what i should get?
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As I'm sure you have come to the conclusion... reallook is the way to go when it comes to screen protectors, no questions asked. just do it.
I was stopped at the mall I live near by the people selling the invisibleSHIELDs. They called basically said i was lying that I even had a SP on my phone, because "no screen protector looks that good" and told me that i cant take a key to it... so i did and nothing happened.
Then they lost sales when the other people they stopped asked me what company mine was and found out it was half the price, ha.
and for the case i have the jell tmobile one... i got it as a "meantime" case, until i found one i liked.... and i have fell in love with it.
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 guys after just recently destroying my nexus I'm looking for a good combo for my s3. I had an otterbox for my nexus which was pretty good but am open to suggestions. Any help greatly appreciated.
*Edit* Huh, posted in the wrong topic, but oh well I'll give some input anyway
Personally right now have an aluminum bumper, with a replacedable battery door to color match it. If I added a tempered glass screen protector on this, it'd probably be a pretty good overall protection for the device.
How did the otterbox allow the device to get destroyed? Thought they were pretty solid.
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*Edit* Huh, posted in the wrong topic, but oh well I'll give some input anyway
Personally right now have an aluminum bumper, with a replacedable battery door to color match it. If I added a tempered glass screen protector on this, it'd probably be a pretty good overall protection for the device.
How did the otterbox allow the device to get destroyed? Thought they were pretty solid.
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Thanks for the reply. I fell down a rock face and landed on my phone . Ok, I am currently looking at the Commuter for the S3 and either a best skins ever or a bodyguardz screen protector. Does anyone have any feedback on any of these products?
Joshaldo said:
Thanks for the reply. I fell down a rock face and landed on my phone . Ok, I am currently looking at the Commuter for the S3 and either a best skins ever or a bodyguardz screen protector. Does anyone have any feedback on any of these products?
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I just ordered an otterbox commuter and it comes with a screen protector. I am sceptical on the quality of that protector and lucky for me the steinheil curved crystal I ordered two days ago also just shipped, I guess they were out of stock for a bit. I had a steinheil ultra crystal on my evo lte and it was a perfect fit as well as smooth as glass and invisible. Hoping the curved crystal is as good but I'm going to give the otterbox one a try first.
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I just ordered an otterbox commuter and it comes with a screen protector. I am sceptical on the quality of that protector and lucky for me the steinheil curved crystal I ordered two days ago also just shipped, I guess they were out of stock for a bit. I had a steinheil ultra crystal on my evo lte and it was a perfect fit as well as smooth as glass and invisible. Hoping the curved crystal is as good but I'm going to give the otterbox one a try first.
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I have heard mixed reviews about the Commuter. I am hoping it becomes easier to press the buttons after a week or so. Yeah, I wouldn't use the screen protector it ships with either. Who makes a good anti glare screen protector?
Im runnin with the zagg hd and the white spigen ultra thin air. Its a nice 1, 2.
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I would go with SGP Modello + Clarivue.
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I would go with SGP Modello + Clarivue.
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I ended up going with the Casemate tough case. From what I have read they are better than the Otterboxes. Still deciding on the screen protector though.. D=
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I hate that failed to protect the phone screen will look bad
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You hate what? Its a case not a screen protector its not supposed to protect the screen
Ballistic SG Maxx or Otterbox Defender, w/ tempered glass protector
Thanks in advanced.
I have to subscribe to this since I am getting the phone soon.
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hi guys
i have been comparing these two products for a quite some time and i cannot give my final decision to which product should i buy. i am looking for a case that has a front face cover. and i found the ballistic maxx and otterbox defender. but what makes me think twice between these product is the comes with screen protector. these protector is quite think and most likely it will ruin the colors of my S3's screen. i have seen it in some product reviews posted by youtube users. the screen becomes glary. and the second thing that makes me think twice is, if i remove the screen protector, will my S3 shake around inside the case if i dont use the screen protector?
i tried contacting the customer support of otterbox they said they cannot answer my concern. and for ballistic they told me i can still use the case even if i dont use the screen protector, but i still do not understand what they really meant. and they did not gave me a straight answer to my question on what will really happen if i did not use their product's screen protector.
now i would like to ask your personal opinion about these two products, which is better? and if you guys did not use the comes with screen protector will your S3 shake around inside the case? and lastly i am just looking for a case that has a front cover. i dont really like the flip cover cases.
thanks
From what I read about the defender taking out the screen protector does not affect the snugg-ness of the phone and case.
I have the trident kraken that came with a removable screen protector, that I decided but to use.
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I know how you feel, i looked at both those cases and went with the Trident Kraken. Provides the same level of protection and the kickstand is a bonus. Second choice would be the otterbox.
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I personally hated the otter box, sold it as soon as I got the chance. I kept the maxx and it's the case I go for when I need a holster.
I took the screen protector off of my defender with no fit issues. I stopped using it because it squeeks so much. When you hold the phone. This may be due to extra flexing from the removed screen protector as it is rigid and glued in.
The otterbox is an awesome case, the only thing I hate is that the outer silicone layer always stretches out. The defender for my GS3 streched out after 2 months...
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I took the screen protector off of my defender with no fit issues. I stopped using it because it squeeks so much. When you hold the phone. This may be due to extra flexing from the removed screen protector as it is rigid and glued in.
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I think it's just the case in general. My screen protector is still in tact and it squeaks like no other.
I'm tempted to get a new case, but can't decide. I've narrowed it down to the SG MAXX, Commuter, Kraken, PX260, and the Dualtek.
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I think it's just the case in general. My screen protector is still in tact and it squeaks like no other.
I'm tempted to get a new case, but can't decide. I've narrowed it down to the SG MAXX, Commuter, Kraken, PX260, and the Dualtek.
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I got the dualtek case yesterday, it's a really nice case. I just wish there was a compatible holster for it.
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I have both cases mentioned in OP. The included screen covers are garbage. Make the screen look like crap plus particles such as sand, dirt (I am in construction field) and so on can get behind protector and scratch screen.
Standard zagg and otterbox working well for me. Zagg HD seemed to thin and marked up easy om my pocket. Otter box laps over the edge of the zagg, which so far has kept the edge from peeling on me which is a common problem for me and my use.
Ballastic has great rubber corners for drop protection but the otter box is easier to slip in and out of pocket and my preferred case.
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I have both cases mentioned in OP. The included screen covers are garbage. Make the screen look like crap plus particles such as sand, dirt (I am in construction field) and so on can get behind protector and scratch screen.
Standard zagg and otterbox working well for me. Zagg HD seemed to thin and marked up easy om my pocket. Otter box laps over the edge of the zagg, which so far has kept the edge from peeling on me which is a common problem for me and my use.
Ballastic has great rubber corners for drop protection but the otter box is easier to slip in and out of pocket and my preferred case.
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I also have both cases described in OP and have to agree to a point, the screen protectors make the screen look terrible. I went with the Ballistic for a couple reasons. 1. The Ballistic seems to slide in and out of my pocket easier (probably because it has more smooth surface than the Defender). 2. The belt clip seems more comfortable to me. The Defender belt clip seemed to sit higher on me which would gouge my hip. Not cool. 3. I got the Defender used when I bought my phone and the rubber on it seems a little loose. I don't think this will happen with the Ballistic mainly because my wife has one on her Note and it's help up extremly well. 3. I got my Ballistic Maxx on ebay for $30 in the color I wanted and I thought that was a good price. Now I need to ditch this screen protector and get a nice one.
I too have both cases. I did/don't use any of the screen protectors that came with it. As for OP, it really depends what you're trying to get out of it. What's your average day like? do you work in an office? go to school? work in construction? I am a process engineer and i'm in and out of food plants and i pull my phone out to snap pictures at least 4 times a day on a daily basis for an hour or so. With that being said I NEED the protection because I have dropped it a few times. I'm currently using the Ballastic without the clip, i just hold it in my pocket. The otterbox is a bit bulkier for me and it slips easy (from hand and in and out of pocket). The ballistic on the other hand, doesn't. It gives you good grip, and isn't a pain for me to pull out of my pockets (i wear dickies for work and rvca romero ii jeans when i'm out and about or jordan basketball shorts when i feel like bumming it). I like the grip because it doesn't slip out of my pockets easily when i wear basketball shorts as the ottorbox did. HOWEVER, be warned that it does pull lint easily. It's not alot where you'll get a hairball when you pull it out of your pockets but it is there. Overall, I'm sticking with the ballastic because it offers great drop protection (as does the OB), but with the corners I personally feel it's more secure and it's not as bulky as people say it is. I'll post up pictures when i get the chance.
I was using one of the $.99 eBay cases and dropped my phone a couple of weeks ago face down and of course the screen shattered. I just got it repaired and don't want this to happen again. Are there any cases that people can recommend that would protect the screen if I were to drop it facedown again?
Something with a raised lip?
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I was using one of the $.99 eBay cases and dropped my phone a couple of weeks ago face down and of course the screen shattered. I just got it repaired and don't want this to happen again. Are there any cases that people can recommend that would protect the screen if I were to drop it facedown again?
Something with a raised lip?
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Any of the Spigen cases. I currently have on the the hybrid but I love the slim armor and the fitted one
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+1 for the Spigen Slim Armor
Pretty much any case over 99 cents...
tech 21, here is a video of it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T0XwPq8BjY
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Slim armor!!
i know this kinda ot but do you guys have screen protector when using cases? i have my spigen just now and the edge of my screen protector goes bad when i grip hard the phone. i have the ZAGG invisibleSHIELD.
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i know this kinda ot but do you guys have screen protector when using cases? i have my spigen just now and the edge of my screen protector goes bad when i grip hard the phone. i have the ZAGG invisibleSHIELD.
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I honestly don't know how anybody can stand using the zagg, feels like you're running your finger across rubber to me. I have a spigen glaS TR, works great with the slim armor case. The others that would maybe work for you would be the trident aegis and the seidio active.
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I honestly don't know how anybody can stand using the zagg, feels like you're running your finger across rubber to me. I have a spigen glaS TR, works great with the slim armor case. The others that would maybe work for you would be the trident aegis and the seidio active.
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yeah, i love how it feels. lol. been using it also on my old device.
for the op, i been using the ultra-hybrid btw. really nice and not bulky feel.
I swear by my Diztronic TPU cases, been using them since I shattered my One S screen.
One of the main reasons is the amount of edge lip around the screen to protect it.
Having a lip on the case doesn't really stop the glass from shattering in any way. It's more to protect from scratching the screen when placed face down.
For drop protection, you need a cushion or buffer zone where some of the impact can be absorbed by the case and not the phone itself.
I hope going back to the Spigen case will save me now, same thing happened to me when I changed to a cover case which conveniently when I dropped my phone the cover opened up leaving my phone unprotected to fall on it's own screen and completely shattering, guess I should have stuck with the Spigen ultra hybrid.