[Q]Best case so far? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

I am finally getting my sgs2 tomorrow and need a recommendation for the best case. I'm looking at the incepio or the d30 or the body glove silver. I am looking for the maximum protection while having the buttons be easily pushable. Bulk is not a factor. Please advise I need to decide by tommorow. Thank you.
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I tried the D30 and the Incipio Sillicylic and they se both good cases. The D30 feels good but the damn buttons are too hard too push. The Incipio looks good and protects well but it's a damn lint magnet. I.bought the white Body Glove today at a local Tmobile and I like it alot better than the other two. Looks good, protects well, and the buttons are easy to push. Plus it fits nicely in the Seidio Holster LOL!

thanks lakeshow. I'll stop by tmobile and take a look at white BG.
off topic, I'm also die hard laker fan and its not looking good for us. Odem for nothing and to our rivals? No chris paul, if we don't howard and a good point guard its gonna be a long season.

I got the D30 (Flex Prot.) cover and applied the hack that I found on xda to stick a small piece of paper behind the volume and power buttons and it works perfectly. Without the paper, as everyone has mentioned, it is hard to depress them.
FYI, I bought it on ebay for half the price of T-mobile retail.

I ordered the Trident Aegis today and should have it in several days. I'll take pics and do a little review, etc. Can't weigh in on any others as I currently do not have a case.

badaphooko01 said:
thanks lakeshow. I'll stop by tmobile and take a look at white BG.
off topic, I'm also die hard laker fan and its not looking good for us. Odem for nothing and to our rivals? No chris paul, if we don't howard and a good point guard its gonna be a long season.
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Yeah man...it sucked they did Lamar like that. Hopefully we still get Dwight but who we gonna have left

badaphooko01 said:
thanks lakeshow. I'll stop by tmobile and take a look at white BG.
off topic, I'm also die hard laker fan and its not looking good for us. Odem for nothing and to our rivals? No chris paul, if we don't howard and a good point guard its gonna be a long season.
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66 games is not a long season. It's all about the clippers right now, give in.
Sorry, back on topic
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Black TPU
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JaY iZz BaKk said:
Black TPU
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If you want the most protection w/o the fear of bulk, get the Ballistic case. My little cousin dropped my phone onto cobblestone in a distance of 4 feet TWICE, and survived both falls with no blemishes to the case either.

Kid Poker said:
If you want the most protection w/o the fear of bulk, get the Ballistic case. My little cousin dropped my phone onto cobblestone in a distance of 4 feet TWICE, and survived both falls with no blemishes to the case either.
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im thinking about getting the ballistic case, how much bulk does it add? i also hate the silicone as it attracts dust and it doesnt slide near as well as tpu. any of these problems with yours?

I was going to get the ballistic case, but the corners just seemed so bulbous. So I went with the trident aegis because I am definitely into the protection, but I like the smooth corners. I was not sure if the fact that the corners stick out so much would bother me or not. I can tell you about the trident aegis in a few days. It is in the mail now.

Ok, how do I know authentic TPU cases from the Ebay garbage? Mine is coming in next week, need to order it so it arrives promptly.

badaphooko01 said:
I am finally getting my sgs2 tomorrow and need a recommendation for the best case. I'm looking at the incepio or the d30 or the body glove silver. I am looking for the maximum protection while having the buttons be easily pushable. Bulk is not a factor. Please advise I need to decide by tommorow. Thank you.
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D30 Case is awesome. Try a few of the D30 cases if you go in to the T-Mobile store. You'll see that some of them have more ease of pressing the buttons. The first one I had was really hard to press the buttons, I took it in to return it but tried a different one and its like butter

Thanks guys for all the suggestions. I have decided to go with the seidio active case for my first case. I like the fact that it has a kick stand and it looks like it will provide good protection.
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Got my wife the white BG, she loves it, I wish I had gotten it for myself instead. I'm using Black TPU...its ok

I got an awesome one from ebay, it's gelly, and matte, it's awesome!

After getting used to the buttons, I love my D30 case

I used to love my white D3O case until it started develop the common cracking issue. no drops,I just take my case off to wash and santitize weekly.
I wish I went with the white BG as it still a lightweight case and no bulk

cashyftw said:
I got an awesome one from ebay, it's gelly, and matte, it's awesome!
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Which one?

D30 and Body Glove from T-Mobile and several cheap ones from eBay, I decided to try the Trident case.
By far, the best case IMO

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Which hard case would you recommend?

I much prefer slim hard cases, typically seidio brand. I can't seem to find a good alternate. Quality is much more important to me than price. What do you guys suggest?
I'm on my fourth case and they all suck. One scratches the phone. One turns it off when I'm not looking. One fits too loosely, and one got all dirty the first day.
I'm going to buy this one next in silver. I like the fact that it looks like there's really no case and it got good reviews on the case mate site. I'll let you know how I like it if you want.
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...axy-S-T-Mobile-Vibrant-Barely-There-Cases.asp
I've been using my case-mate tough case ever since they came out with them, and I can't speak highly enough about the quality and fit.
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I'm on my fourth case and they all suck. One scratches the phone. One turns it off when I'm not looking. One fits too loosely, and one got all dirty the first day.
I'm going to buy this one next in silver. I like the fact that it looks like there's really no case and it got good reviews on the case mate site. I'll let you know how I like it if you want.
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...axy-S-T-Mobile-Vibrant-Barely-There-Cases.asp
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I tried this case in silver and sent it back. I found that it degraded my phone signal. Of course, AFTER I buy it I do some searching and find other complaints on the silver cases for various phones.
murse said:
I tried this case in silver and sent it back. I found that it degraded my phone signal. Of course, AFTER I buy it I do some searching and find other complaints on the silver cases for various phones.
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I haven't noticed any issues with the silver barely there case that I just got. But as far as protection goes, probably not the best one for this thread's request.
I also have a tough case, which I highly recommend for anyone looking for a solid case for protection.
Case-mate tough case is great, as someone allready stated I cannot recommend it strongly enough. You won't find a better case for the money or more imo
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What about the body glove case? I was looking at that one for a hard case. What do you guys think about it? Anyone use it?
I have a body glove case and frankly it leaves alot to be desired. The case easily doubles the thickness of the phone, and with out fail turns out my jean pockets every time I use it. I'm not sure if i got a bad case or what but the case does not seal properly all the way around the phone. I have had the misfortune of dropping my case from table height (appx 3ft high) and the body glove case did protect the phone wonderfully. I have the full black and chrome case, not the clear back shell. I am in the process of deciding on a different case and thus far I am heavily leaning towards the case-mate tough case.
Mesh case. Love it... every other case makes a thin phone too large.
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shreddintyres said:
I have a body glove case and frankly it leaves alot to be desired. The case easily doubles the thickness of the phone, and with out fail turns out my jean pockets every time I use it. I'm not sure if i got a bad case or what but the case does not seal properly all the way around the phone. I have had the misfortune of dropping my case from table height (appx 3ft high) and the body glove case did protect the phone wonderfully. I have the full black and chrome case, not the clear back shell. I am in the process of deciding on a different case and thus far I am heavily leaning towards the case-mate tough case.
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Hope that doesn't happen with the one I just ordered. But everything else you say about the case sounds great to me. I don't know how many times I have almost dropped the phone from it slipping out of my hands while pressing the volume or power buttons. Do the black Case-Mate cases have a rubberized feel to them?
My vote is for the bodyglove case. I have been through 4 cases and this far is my favorite. It protects gives the extra bulk and looks slick. It also has a kick stand which I use all the time.
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Case Mate tough case for me. Silicone inside prevents scratches and tough plastic outside offers some protection from falls.
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Here is a couple pics of the body glove in action. By the way it protects well I have dropped it a couple of times and the case comes apart instead of the phone breaking. I dont know how you wear your phone but I slide the phone in my pocket with the clip sticking out.
Trident Case for Samsung Vibrant
Got the TPU case, good fit, but feels cheap. Got the mesh case, looks decent but not much protection. Got tired of waiting for Otterbox. Almost got the CaseMate Toughcase but they only come in black or pink. Then I came across this last week. Check out the plugs and the buttons, even the back camera has clear cover over it. Liked the attention to details so pre-ordered it. According to the website, they're being shipped this Wednesday 11/17. Since I'm new, I can't post the link, here are some photos of the product. Just google Trident Cyclops Samsung Vibrant. Be sure to "Like" them on Facebook to save the $6.00 shipping. I wish ElementCase would make an ION3 or Liquid Carbon for Vibrant. I'm so sick of iphony and ipotty getting all the good cases.
Mokie8 said:
Got the TPU case, good fit, but feels cheap. Got the mesh case, looks decent but not much protection. Got tired of waiting for Otterbox. Almost got the CaseMate Toughcase but they only come in black or pink. Then I came across this last week. Check out the plugs and the buttons, even the back camera has clear cover over it. Liked the attention to details so pre-ordered it. According to the website, they're being shipped this Wednesday 11/17. Since I'm new, I can't post the link, here are some photos of the product. Just google Trident Cyclops Samsung Vibrant. Be sure to "Like" them on Facebook to save the $6.00 shipping. I wish ElementCase would make an ION3 or Liquid Carbon for Vibrant. I'm so sick of iphony and ipotty getting all the good cases.
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Here is a link with a nice video to the case you mentioned:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJzBAR4P-R4
I have a case that I bought from daydeal.com, its a hybrid case made from hard plastic on the back and soft tpu on the sides, it pretty good.
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I got my silver case mate barely there and it is awesome. I guess it is more of a looks than protection thing, but the front of the case is over the bezel so when the phone is face down there's still a gap. The silver is really good looking. Case mate also sent it the day I ordered, and I got it from GA to CA in 3 days.
murse said:
I tried this case in silver and sent it back. I found that it degraded my phone signal. Of course, AFTER I buy it I do some searching and find other complaints on the silver cases for various phones.
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Are you sure it wasn't just a coincidence? The complaints were about the chrome, not the metallic silver. I haven't seen anything, and my phono widget says the signal is as strong as ever.
I really like this:
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- sorry - no outside links allowed on my xda account yet(?). You can figure out what shoud go in the spaces...
It's hard plastic with a rubbery feel. It's smooth enough to slide into my pocket and not pick up lint, but sticky enough that it can sit on my center armrest in the car without worrying about it sliding off.
There's also about a 1/16th inch high border around the screen that does a good job of keeping down any chance of a drop resulting in the screen touching anything the ground.
budney said:
Hope that doesn't happen with the one I just ordered. But everything else you say about the case sounds great to me. I don't know how many times I have almost dropped the phone from it slipping out of my hands while pressing the volume or power buttons. Do the black Case-Mate cases have a rubberized feel to them?
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Figures!!! The upper left corner of the body glove case doesn't want to keep closed. I just sent an email to the seller for a refund. I'm thinking of just getting a extended battery with a rubberized back cover, and a new pouch to fit it.
Yea that's why I have the casemate now, hopefully you didn't order it on ebay there was this one seller that I bought it from and he would not repond to my messages about the case, also my bodyglove case won't stay closed at all anymore. I just think their quality control isn't all that great.
The tough case feels like abs plastic and is textured so it doesn't catch on pocket lining when you pull the phone out your pocket but it still feels good ib your hand and doesn't feel like its going to slout og your hands
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Case contemplation

I have had my thunderbolt for about a month now and it is naked. I dont know if i should wait for an otterbox or a ballistic case or just buy something like the active x
as long as you're careful, I say leave it naked!
My recommendation is, if you don't know what you want, then go cheap for now until you do know. The S-Line can be had for just a few bucks ($3-7) on eBay (and some other web-based stores sell it too, I believe) and is an good case. Not amazing, but good to excellent. It will last you until you know what you want, and may be what you want.
I just got my active x case today in the mail. I was tired of waiting for Otterbox to release its case. I'm extremely happy with the case.
i went cheap, cases aren't the quality i like and well... they suck.
i like my case-mate pop case, shinny back gets stratched but i can live with it. the rubber deteriorating that users complained about is more like tiny eraser shavings on mine from the friction going in and out of my pocket, but it comes and goes. i'm still closely examining it. its a GREAT case, kind of thick, but lots of protection.
i might get the case-mate barely there case since i'm very careful with my phone.
another suggestion is the HTC (OEM) TPU case, I like QUALITY TPU cases because they're thin and the material is great.
+1 for the case mate pop, got mine 20% off (use google to search for coupons, 2 minutes saved me $8 lol), standard shipping, case ordered friday morning and delivered via first class mail monday afternoon. I like the fit, I like the protection, and I honestly think the white case is bad ass (makes my phone look like a storm trooper IMO). Otterbox has no plans of releasing a commuter case based on my communications with them and the defender is just overkill for my needs.
wouldnt waste my money on the pop case. im on my second one and it already jacked up.
mbh87 said:
wouldnt waste my money on the pop case. im on my second one and it already jacked up.
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im not sure if its a hit or miss but some people say theirs is fine while others complain. but i held off for a month because of the claims, im hoping that mine will last.
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im not sure if its a hit or miss but some people say theirs is fine while others complain. but i held off for a month because of the claims, im hoping that mine will last.
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99% of the people Ive seen have problems with them. I wouldnt take my chances.
On Ebay I found an Otterbox knock off for thirteen dollars with no shipping cost. Had the built in screen protector and all which I promptly removed because it sucked. Came with a hard snap on shell and a rubber case to put around that. It doesn't look to bad at all and was a lot cheaper than Otterbox.
Mah BAMF Thunderbolt
saw the one on ebay can you post pics?
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lippstuh said:
i went cheap, cases aren't the quality i like and well... they suck.
i like my case-mate pop case, shinny back gets stratched but i can live with it. the rubber deteriorating that users complained about is more like tiny eraser shavings on mine from the friction going in and out of my pocket, but it comes and goes. i'm still closely examining it. its a GREAT case, kind of thick, but lots of protection.
i might get the case-mate barely there case since i'm very careful with my phone.
another suggestion is the HTC (OEM) TPU case, I like QUALITY TPU cases because they're thin and the material is great.
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+1 for the case mate. I got mine in white. BTW I contacted case mate about the rubber wearing out. (i take my phone out of the case a lot to swap out batteries) and they sent me another case for free and let me keep my old one. 2 for 1 bonus!
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I'm using the body glove case that I got off edau for 17 and it fits great good material and great texture
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The Seidio Surface case fits very well, doesn't add much bulk to the phone, and probably comes in any color you're likely to want. Seem to be available at a variety of prices, so pretty good deals to be had.
ddgarcia05 said:
I just got my active x case today in the mail. I was tired of waiting for Otterbox to release its case. I'm extremely happy with the case.
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+1. Doesn't add too much bulk like the OB defender, and still feels good in the hands. No problems with cracking after a drop nor with rubber deterioration.
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go with the rearth ringke case. its amazing.
Dilpickle1 said:
go with the rearth ringke case. its amazing.
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i am looking for a case that would protect if it was dropped and bumped around
After purchasing a soft case at the Verizon store where I bought my TB, I chucked it a few days later after it fell off a bunch of times. I ended up buying the Seidio Innocase II Surface Case on ebay. Best case imho.
It fits well and seems pretty sturdy. I know it's a pricey case, but I'm looking at the long-term in not having to buy a bunch of "cheaper" cases down the road when one will suffice.
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i am looking for a case that would protect if it was dropped and bumped around
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The active-x from seidio worked for me. I've dropped it from about 3-4 feet with no ill effects. Doesn't add to much bulk, but is a little pricier than some cases. Use disc2011 for 10% off.
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Great case.

Just got this in the mail. It covers all of my buttons (volume rocker, and power) and leaves everything lined up perfectly for the plugs. It fits like a glove, and it has a perfect silicone feel to it. I paid 7.95, and the shipping was very fast. From CA to MI, I got it in 4 days with no extra shipping charges.
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silicone-So...se-Samsung-Epic-4G-Touch-Sprint-/190577624793
I would strongly recommend this case because it helps conserve your hardware buttons.
EDIT: I just realized the sale has ended, and I am sure people sell the same exact case. Just look around Ebay and Amazon.
Great alternative to the TPU cases everyone is talking about.
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Can you upload some pix of the case?
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Yea I got one from ebay as well for..$5.95 I believe. It's not the best case but it fits like a glove and is raised above the screen and camera to prevent you from setting it down straight on them. It adds a little bit of width but truthfully this is just an In-between until the casemate barely there, and it's a cheap way to protect your phone until then!
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Can you upload some pix of the case?
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Yeah man I will when I get a chance. I'm currently on my phone right now lol.
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the description says Anti Dust Silicone Material, do you get any lint/dust on the case? My last silicone case for the Evo4G is a dust magnet, it pretty much picks up all the pocket lint I've in my jeans.
thanks
Silicone can stretch, tear and become loose over time.
TPU does none of those and will always return to the original shape.
akak1997 said:
the description says Anti Dust Silicone Material, do you get any lint/dust on the case? My last silicone case for the Evo4G is a dust magnet, it pretty much picks up all the pocket lint I've in my jeans.
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I honestly haven't had any problems, and I have had it in my pocket almost the entire day. No stretching, loose ends, I can't really verify it is anti-dust, because I have had the phone for a day lol. It feels great.
I'm glad I don't have to be paranoid of my phone all of the time now.
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Silicone can stretch, tear and become loose over time.
TPU does none of those and will always return to the original shape.
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How would you know? You don't have the case?
I couldn't rip this case, unless I was literally trying to. And the case makes a "lip" over the screen, in case you want to set it on the table screen first. As far as stretching goes, I paid 8 dollars for an awesome case. If I need to replace it (2 years would be my guess), I will do so.
The great thing about Silicone, is that it looks clean and never gets scratches, looks cheap, and fits great on the phones.
Take my word for it or pay 24.99 at the Sprint store lol. The case didn't even cover the entire outside of my phone, and I broke the kickstands on it almost immediately. Complete garbage.
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Not a very good case... long term
In my experience, silicone cases are a temporary fix at best. I have bought several and always end up replacing them within a few weeks. But for the price, it's probably not a bad temp case until you find the best one for your needs. I ordered a TPU case for $9 and hope to get it today as I just got my phone from letstalk yesterday.
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In my experience, silicone cases are a temporary fix at best. I have bought several and always end up replacing them within a few weeks. But for the price, it's probably not a bad temp case until you find the best one for your needs. I ordered a TPU case for $9 and hope to get it today as I just got my phone from letstalk yesterday.
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Cool man let me know how you like it! I was so close to buying one, but they were out of stock.
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akak1997 said:
the description says Anti Dust Silicone Material, do you get any lint/dust on the case? My last silicone case for the Evo4G is a dust magnet, it pretty much picks up all the pocket lint I've in my jeans.
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love mine feels like a rearth. dont think it will stretch feels great in the pocket. doesnt stick like others i have had with other phones. but feels great in the hand im in hot weather so i have sweaty hands from time to time. so the tpu get kinds slippery. this gel i like a lot. recommend def till you find what you like a hard case. or like me a case with a kickstand. and i found it for like 5 dollars on ebay or amazon.
remember now its from the accessory geeks on ebay.

Incipio Silicrylic Case

really curious about these cases
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...CRYLIC-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
i usually use a trident but these look pretty cool as well
any feedback/experience?
I just ordered one. I'll give some feedback after some use.
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I just ordered one. I'll give some feedback after some use.
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Please do I'm very interested in this case its the closest to an otter box case I've seen and want to know how well made it is
Im ordering my case today. I will report back when i get it
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Just got it in. Put it on, and it makes the phone feel so much more stable. I'll post some pics later, but it fits like a glove just like the pics on their site. Nice and snug. No gaps anywhere. The inner part is really soft touch silicon almost squishy rubber feeling, and the outer layer is a hard shell plastic, but it has that soft felt touch. Very high quality. All the holes line up perfectly. I recommend it.
Any pictures?
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Reminds me of the speck cases for the iphone, which is what i used because the iphone is a frickin egg... as an engineer, its currently the most effective design to minimize shock in the event of an impact.
Just ordered mine. Hopefully it's all it's cracked up to be!
Swyped from my iPhone eater
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Video Review - SGS2 Incipio Silicrylic Case
I like the case! IMHO it's the best one available out there right now for the SGS2 for T-Mobile. Much better than the Body Glove cases they sell at the T-Mobile store (yes I've tried them all). I give it a 9/10 watch my video review (first ever, so apologies in advance) here:
youtube.com/watch?v=BqQ71HlaQDY
Copy and paste above. Admins won't let me post actual link just yet as I haven't reached the posting threshold.
kipao ,
Have you tried any holster ( belt case) that would work would this?
Incipio Silicrylic Case.
Thanks
Does the outer shell feel slippery?
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my money is on the new ballistic sg case : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc3zltTaTKc
I just ordered it off ebay today for 25 bucks ill report Tuesday"hopefully" when it gets here.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/280778416757?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y
tdizzle404 said:
my money is on the new ballistic sg case : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc3zltTaTKc
I just ordered it off ebay today for 25 bucks ill report Tuesday"hopefully" when it gets here.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/280778416757?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y
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it looks very durable but I am a pocket guy and that would be a ***** to get in and out IMO
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I just ordered the black one. I should have it in a couple days.
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Got the gray one in yesterday.
Easy to install, nice to the touch, looks pretty slick from the back. Sides are a little soft, but nothing major. The buttons are super easy to press, which is the complete opposite of the DSO case.
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GideonX said:
Got the gray one in yesterday.
Easy to install, nice to the touch, looks pretty slick from the back. Sides are a little soft, but nothing major. The buttons are super easy to press, which is the complete opposite of the DSO case.
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Nice! O just ordered the black one after I bought your 3DO case haaaah, dammit! I wanna pair this up with seidio's holster when they release it
Lakeshow423 said:
Nice! O just ordered the black one after I bought your 3DO case haaaah, dammit! I wanna pair this up with seidio's holster when they release it
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Lol, the DSO ain't bad, it had hard buttons but nothing manly man hands can't handle.
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Just ordered a purple one for $18 on their black friday sale. No idea when I'll be getting it though, hopefully soon. I had a silicrylic for my old galaxy tab & it was great. Hard as hell to get on, but very solid.
GideonX said:
Lol, the DSO ain't bad, it had hard buttons but nothing manly man hands can't handle.
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Yeah.....I'm actually using the black and gray D30 but wanted a all black one. I then saw this thread hahahja. Oh well $27.99 for two quality cases ain't so bad
The Silicrylic case is available for $17.99 on Incipio's website and on Amazon (sold by Incipio)
same goes for the feather case
1-day sale

SEIDIO Active Case Review w Pics

This is my review of my new Seidio Active Case. I own a Ballistic, D3O and now this. It is not bulky & does add much thickness. It is 2 pieces, similar to Ballistic - inside silicone and hard plastic shell. The silicone is smooth similar to the D3O but unlike Ballistic. It isn't the same material as D3O so it does pick up some lint but easily wipes off. It has a kickstand that seems pretty durable. The smooth silicone is easy to slide in & out of pants pockets (doesn't get hung up). It does not make screen protectors bubble - if you see the bubbling at the bottom it is from my D3O case use and wont go away...
Overall, this will be my daily case. I am very happy with it and it looks slick! I will be happy to answer any questions. Added pics below....
Thanks for the review, really like that back stand.
I just picked up this case and already love it. It really isn't any more noticeably bulky than the TPO or Insignia case I used before, yet my phone feels more protected and fits like a glove, unlike the other two that weren't quite as form fitting as I would like. The kickstand is just an awesome bonus.
So far, definitely the best case I've used for this phone.
Same case, same opinion here. Awesome, not too bulky. I'd prefer naked, but I run a Distribution Warehouse, and use my phone at work. Taking falls into concrete is bad for phones.
Any good deals on this case?
I have the blue one, it really is a nice case and pretty sturdy.
717200 said:
Any good deals on this case?
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I purchased mine off of ebay. It was $25 with shipping included. Would give you the link but it looks like they sold out. Only had 5 available...
Blue Seidio
Great review. I bought the Seidio Active case after my black and white D30 developed cracks for no apparent reason (it had never been dropped) Luckily TMO let me return it.
I bought the Seidio Active Combo (Blue) with holster of Amazon for 40.00 Shipped. I like the case because it is easy to remove so you can swap batteries. A little thicker than the D30 but not as thick as many other cases. Buttons and port openings line up perfectly. It does attract a little dust or pocket lint. Some early reviews spoke of an echo with the speakerphone. It did not do that on mine.
The Sapphire Blue is a metallic type color that seems to change a bit under different kinds of light. The pics I've seen did not do justice to the blue finish. I just want to find a paint like this for my scooter.
J
Seidio Active case kickstand
Love the case and like you said it looks slick. Just have one question. from pictures I have seen the kickstand looks as though it protrudes from the back of the phone. Does this cause the phone to not sit flat when you set it on it's back? Do you get a rocking affect if you were to try to type with the phone flat on it's back?
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Love the case and like you said it looks slick. Just have one question. from pictures I have seen the kickstand looks as though it protrudes from the back of the phone. Does this cause the phone to not sit flat when you set it on it's back? Do you get a rocking affect if you were to try to type with the phone flat on it's back?
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It does cause a slight slant but the rocking effect is minimal and only when you are pressing the very bottom of the screen. To be honest, I never even realized this until testing for you... If I press the screen anywhere above the bottom 1/4 of the phone there is no rocking. Hope this helps!
That is awesome to know. Honestly that was my only reservation about getting this case. I love the look of it and doesn't seem to add much bulk to the case. Thanks for following up on this, now I can order one!
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That is awesome to know. Honestly that was my only reservation about getting this case. I love the look of it and doesn't seem to add much bulk to the case. Thanks for following up on this, now I can order one!
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Happy to help. This is by far my fav out of d3o, ballistic and this one. It is a great fit and the stand closes firmly to the case. The stand is awesome! I'm sure you will love it. Post what you think when you get it.
Going to order later on tonight so I will definitely let you know! Thanks again....
this is by far the best t989 case available, however would be nice if they would make the surface case for the t989 version. its a solid hard case that adds very lil bulk and more protection, its also very easy to remove. i had it for my sensation and would love it for this one. but seidio seemed to leave the t989 out on it bc its available on all other sg2 models except ours.
My damn kickstand always made a very noticeable click when I would use it but today it broke off. Sent email to Seidio waiting to here back from them. If they can send me a new kickstand I think I can fix it.
The weak link on a great case.
JK
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minoch said:
My damn kickstand always made a very noticeable click when I would use it but today it broke off. Sent email to Seidio waiting to here back from them. If they can send me a new kickstand I think I can fix it.
The weak link on a great case.
JK
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That sucks. That was one worry I've had but have had no problems so far. Let us know how you make out with your request...
I just ordered the blue case with holster last week, still waiting for it to arrive in the mail as well.
In the pictures the kickstand works very well when the phone is sideways (landscape). Are you able to use the kickstand and have the phone stand upright?
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I just ordered the blue case with holster last week, still waiting for it to arrive in the mail as well.
In the pictures the kickstand works very well when the phone is sideways (landscape). Are you able to use the kickstand and have the phone stand upright?
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Unfortunately, no. The stand only works in landscape....
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Unfortunately, no. The stand only works in landscape....
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Ah man, that kinda sucks. Thanks for the prompt reply, really looking forward to slapping this thing on my phone.
I heard from Seidio they can't just send me a new kickstand the only recourse is a complete exchange. Had to return to Amazon. For that kind of money they should be higher quality. Time to start over. I'm not sure what case to get. Any opinions would be appreciated
Thanks
JK
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