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Hybrid TPU Cases for EVO

10/23/2010 edit: I no longer recommend these cases. Neat idea, but they just don't last. If you want a thin case I'd go pure TPU. Personally I'm now using the Otterbox Commuter and not looking back. Excellent case.
Just ordered these 2 bad bays... they are called hybrid cases. found the link in another thread here on XDA. The back is made out of hard Poly Carb and the sides are made out of soft TPU. I picked em up on ebay... so what do you guys think? i'm pretty pleased. the TPU is very soft so the buttons are very very easy to press compared to other TPU cases I've used. Only problem I see is the PC back will probably scratch up quicker then a full TPU case would. The white & clear makes the white evo look how HTC should of made it look. kinda strange that they made the sides black on the white evo.
White & Clear Hybrid
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Blue & Clear Hybrid (sorry, out of focus)

Very nice. How tight is the fit? Will the case come off if I slide the phone in my back jean pocket?

Very nice. Mine should be here tomorrow. I love white cases.

Yes these are VERY nice cases! I just got mine in the mail last week. Ordered from Ebay Store Monster Accessories. The Cool part is... if you take off your original cover.. then you get all red!! Its pretty nice!

Looks good. Glad the buttons are easy to press. I ordered a black with smoke back that should be here any day.

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Very nice. How tight is the fit? Will the case come off if I slide the phone in my back jean pocket?
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definitely not. that's the only down side to the case so far actually, its not the easiest to take off.

SonicEvo said:
Yes these are VERY nice cases! I just got mine in the mail last week. Ordered from Ebay Store Monster Accessories. The Cool part is... if you take off your original cover.. then you get all red!! Its pretty nice!
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like so?
looks pretty good! i think i like it with the white better though. I hope the Poly Carb back doesn't scratch up my battery cover, I've only used TPU before and that's too soft to scratch a phone, but PC definitely could. I'll keep my eye on it.

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definitely not. that's the only down side to the case so far actually, its not the easiest to take off.
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And you have no problems with the power or volume button? My frosted white TPU from evocase was great except for the button problem. Its just too hard to press. Also can you give a link so I could order the correct one. Many thanks.

sorry to ask but how much did it cost you?
mines cost 8.95 free shiping because after i saw this thread i looked on ebay and there where very expensive.
the link i bought it from is this one http://cgi.ebay.com/CLEAR-White-Sof...30415250927?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_2989wt_1137

Be careful with these.. I have the clear/white model shown at the top. 2 days after geting them, there are stress cracks by the hole for the camera and the speaker. I called daydeal to rma and return then figured out its not worth it and just keep the one I got

just ordered mine, looks like exactly what im lookin for.

Juss. Order this case from the same site these are gorgeous... can wait till it comes
Sent from my Evo 4G ZoOm ZoOm!!

Man that's just ugly! What's wrong with just black?

Just an FYI, daydeal.com has an ebay store as well and you can save around 2-4 by buying from there instead. I just got the hybrid red and clear case for $9.50.
stores.ebay.com/daydealdaydeal <-- not a typo

does this case protect the cammera lens?

Trying to decide between this or a full TPU case to replace the Innocase II.
Any idea how this case would fit in the Innocase holster?

Got mine with the black border and smoke back today. Overall I am very pleased. Pressing the power and volume buttons is as easy if not easier than without a case at all. I love the look because you can see the HTC and sprint logos through the back. It will likely scratch easier though. The biggest downside is it's not as snug around the sides as I would like. Specifically I have a bulge on the upper left side that doesn't fit snug against the side. Could be just the one I got though.

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Got mine with the black border and smoke back today. Overall I am very pleased. Pressing the power and volume buttons is as easy if not easier than without a case at all. I love the look because you can see the HTC and sprint logos through the back. It will likely scratch easier though. The biggest downside is it's not as snug around the sides as I would like. Specifically I have a bulge on the upper left side that doesn't fit snug against the side. Could be just the one I got though.
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Can anyone confirm this fitment on theirs?

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Can anyone confirm this fitment on theirs?
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I got a clear on clear and the fit is great. it fits snugly, camera is recessed, kickstand has a 1 mm border unprotected, but its not a dealbreaker. i didnt want the kind without the individual speaker/flash/camera cutouts. this one has them. i also didn't want one of the kind with the diamond pattern. i like this case a lot. Purchased Friday, recvd Monday. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400143134032
4.99 free shipping.
***Note - I am not a case fan, but I'm a klutz. My requirement was a 100% clear, non bulky case. I searched for over an hour and my choices were out of the one i got, and a 100% clear all TPU case. I feel that maybe the all tpu would have fared better in a drop. (This is the closest I could find to what I wanted... not 100% clear but close, with individual cutouts http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Evo-Flexi-Skin-Case/dp/B003X6BVX8/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1281690779&sr=1-47) I love my case, and in the end I think it looks less cheap than the 100% TPU.***

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Trying to decide between this or a full TPU case to replace the Innocase II.
Any idea how this case would fit in the Innocase holster?
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All I know is that my Innocase II Blows! It's loose and a bit bulky. I think I'm going to test drive one of these. Oh..and I paid freaking 26 bucks for the Seido!

Surface II or active

This is my final question about a case for my Evo, Im down to the Seidio Innocase II Surface and the Active which case will be the better choice? I red a couple reviews about the active not fitting correctly and i heard horror stories about the surface scratching the edges

I love my blue Seidio Innocase II Surface Case (looks purple on amazon)... Fits tight, no play. I have to go slow when I put it on so that I don't lift up the edge of my invisashield.

I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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Nefariouss said:
I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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Looks like you have the innocase active limited edition, available only through amazon. I have the same and the plastic skeleton doesn't fit 100% perfectly, but it's not bad. I too had some clips (top and bottom right) break off, but mine gets banged up a lot while i'm at work so I wasn't too surprised.
The regular innocase active looks like the skeleton has been enlarged to prevent the clips from breaking.
I just ordered an otterbox commuter case and a seidio innocase rugged combo.
Personally, I like having the combo of a hard shell with the soft cushion of the silicone.
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Nefariouss said:
I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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I had the exact same thing happen, but sedio did honor the warranty. Just a thought.

I bought the PT brand from Best Buy today and I believe it is the same as the surface. It is made by Seidio but labeled differently.
I love it. Doesn't add much bulk and feels good in the hand.

Well maybe I'll give them a call about the warranty. I like the overall case design just disappointed in the flaws I've had with it so far. Thanks for the heads up.

Nefariouss said:
Well maybe I'll give them a call about the warranty. I like the overall case design just disappointed in the flaws I've had with it so far. Thanks for the heads up.
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I'm in the same boat, my rugged has had the corners break off both on my case and my wife's.
I don't think I want to pay for the shipping to replace it through warranty though...I think I may just wait for TridentCase to make a Kraken case for the Evo.

Well, just got the seidio rugged case today and i'm really not impressed. Basically a larger version of the active limited edition. The plastic skeleton seems better quality though. Cheap port covers. My suggestions to seidio: take the rugged and shrink it to fit without the surface. Then make the belt clip so the phone can be inserted face in AND face out and reconfigure the top latch to be smaller/smoother.
Long story short, I switched back to my active limited while I wait for the trident cyclops and the otterbox commuter cases that I ordered to arrive.
Ps: I noticed that the exoskelleton from the rugged fits PERFECTLY over the one from the active limited.
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Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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JArcher84 said:
Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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Except apparently themselves. Late to the market, they've lost a ton of sales.

SouL Shadow said:
My suggestions to seidio: take the rugged and shrink it to fit without the surface.
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I don't think I understand. It seems like you are telling them to make the Active, they already do that.

SouL Shadow said:
Looks like you have the innocase active limited edition, available only through amazon. I have the same and the plastic skeleton doesn't fit 100% perfectly, but it's not bad. I too had some clips (top and bottom right) break off, but mine gets banged up a lot while i'm at work so I wasn't too surprised.
The regular innocase active looks like the skeleton has been enlarged to prevent the clips from breaking.
I just ordered an otterbox commuter case and a seidio innocase rugged combo.
Personally, I like having the combo of a hard shell with the soft cushion of the silicone.
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No problems with my innocase active I got from eBay, I've seen a lot of people complaining about the limited edition one Amazon sells, very happy with mine though, and ebay had it cheaper than seidio's website. The otterbox isn't bad but only comes in one color I think.
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bharris25 said:
No problems with my innocase active I got from eBay, I've seen a lot of people complaining about the limited edition one Amazon sells, very happy with mine though, and ebay had it cheaper than seidio's website. The otterbox isn't bad but only comes in one color I think.
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Hate to be a bother, but anyway you or anyone can post pictures of their Active case? I'm on the fence about buying one, and if I do it'll be the Active case with holster combo.
Seidio says the camera does not touch any flat surface with the case, and it actually looks as if it doesn't add TOO much bulk to the phone like some others, and a couple of the Otterbox's I was looking at fall into that category.

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Hate to be a bother, but anyway you or anyone can post pictures of their Active case? I'm on the fence about buying one, and if I do it'll be the Active case with holster combo.
Seidio says the camera does not touch any flat surface with the case, and it actually looks as if it doesn't add TOO much bulk to the phone like some others, and a couple of the Otterbox's I was looking at fall into that category.
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The camera does not touch on a flat surface.
The case adds very little bulk, but it will sure seem like it does when you hold the evo naked after using it a while. Same for any case of this type.
I have the regular active (not the LE with smaller outer shell) and the rubbery outer coating has worn off in the corners like in the pics of the LE that were posted. I'm sure this is due to my using it in a snug leather case, and is confined to the corners. No big deal to me. You can only tell if you look closely.
As far as fit goes, it is snug and well designed. Button use is as good as naked. Only complaint is dust builds up slowly on the left side where the outer shell fits into the soft inner layer. I take it apart and rinse the soft layer off every couple weeks.
My phone has taken several 3ft drops (off desk, out of shirt pocket while tying shoe lace) and is completely unharmed.
Is it the best case in the world? Maybe not, but it is comfortable to hold and protects the phone very well.
If this one were to break, I may try the otterbox but I'm not parting with it any time soon.
The pictures on Seidio's web site are better than what I could send you.
JAson

JArcher84 said:
Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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fanboy much?

I have the New Blue/Black Active Case and i LOVE it it fits perfectly its easy to take off if you need to swap batteries or put it in a dock, the new STyle Active is very durable doesn't crack easily.
Ive had mine for months now and the only visable issue with the back is where the Seidio name is its rubbing off from being set down and rubbed against other than that it's great it fits perfectly doesn't shift no gaps nothing.
the pictures they posted for the active in the beginning of this post is from the Active LIMITED it was their trial run before they changed it to the new Style
This is The New Active Case

Atrix TPU Case Received, pics inside

Hey everyone, I received my TPU case from EBay (item 290530353216) today, here are some comments and pics. The fit is only OK - the cutout for the USB/HDMI ports is a little off, and there is a little bit of an edge around the power button that impedes fingerprint swipability a little. I will say too that I didn't expect it to have the goofy pattern - what is it with TPU cases and argyle patterns?? Also, as you've noticed it is somewhat translucent.
I give it a 3/5. $7 shipped in the US. I'll keep it until another inexpensive case rolls around that is higher quality.
And just in case anyone wonders, on my screen are the Pandora Widget, Android Agenda Widget, and some apps. I am running ADW Launcher (free). Also, I know I left my back panel sticker on there, and that was on purpose.
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Yeah seriously with the frikin argyle ****! Its like they made a billion sheets of the argyle TPU and they just like heat mold them to phones (not like thats how they're made). This will be my third phone encased in argyle TPU. Other two were the dark one like yours, this time I got sick of trying to hide the argyle and people asking about the stupid pattern. I got clear so, "yes its frikin argyle! got a problem!?"
Waiting for the Realook screen protectors to be cut. no idea why it takes them so long to cut the right size. Realooks are by far the best screens...

Everything is temporary at this point...I'll buy nicer stuff once my 30 days are up.
I was fortunate enough to have a solid black non-patterned TPU case for my EVO that someone on this forum actually commissioned and was selling out of their garage essentially.

Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.

the 1.99 one I got from ebay is decent

Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
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Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.
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Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.

hotleadsingerguy said:
Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.
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You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.

Fixter said:
You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like

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i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like
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Yeah its great for worrying less about the normal wear and tear.

I particular like the argyle tpu cases which give decent protection and feel. i have it for the ipad, galaxy tab, atrix, inspire, and xoom.

www.degasis.net offers these as well

I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
I'll post pictures when I come across another camera some time today or tomorrow.
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.

eatkabab said:
I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.
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looks exactly like the case i got from ebay for $1.99 lol

Incipio protection?
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You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?

grayfoxx said:
I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?
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That's the problem I have with the feather - it doesn't protect either end of the device, only the sides and back.

Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance

Kbc, who are you asking? I'm using an AT&T screen protector. It's matte and perfectly smooth.
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Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance
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phobos512 said:
Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
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Sounds similar to the one i had on my desire but I cant find it anywhere now

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This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
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OK, you've sold me on this case Good description of how it is, what colour did you get?

Case-mate Pop! Revision review with pictures

I just received the new revision of the Case-mate Pop! and I wanted to write a quick review for those that were interested.
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Pop-Case.asp
It seems that you should order these directly from Case-mate. Looking at the model numbers, amazon seems to have the older models still listed. You are looking for these:
Black/Grey: CM017295
Pink/Grey :CM017309
White/Grey: Not Currently available
First off the case feels extremely high quality. The idea of the case is to have the protection of the dual layer cases but co-molded together into a one piece case. It is a bit thicker than say tpu cases, but to me it feels perfect in my hand. The soft rubber has a nice feel, it is not too soft, and does not attract much lint. The plastic is a hard shiny plastic that adds to the rigidity and increases the protection of the phone. There is a nice lip on the screen side which provides lay flat protection.
This case fits REALLY well, the lip in particular hugs this case tightly all around. It is tough to actually remove the case. You have to use your nail, to really work the lip up and over at one corner first. That may be a negative for those who remove their cases often for what ever reason, but really makes for a premium feeling product.
The revision addresses the cutouts for the ports. They have really opened up the cutout for the usb port. You are NOT going to have any more problems plugging in a charger thats for sure (in my opinion a little too much.) They also added the hole for the speaker phone/camera mic which aligns perfectly.
I am using a Verizion LTE model and the extended battery fits very well in this case as well. The only thing is perhaps a slight difference in power button responsiveness, very slight. Personally I use a standard battery cover with the dremel mod for my extended battery.
Speaking of the buttons, they are covered, but case mate has done an incredible job with them. They slightly protrude out making them easy to find, and feel extremely nice to push. As far as covered buttons go, I imagine that this is as good as it gets. They feel very similar to using the phone naked.
I would highly recommend this case. I feel that it provides a really nice combination of protection and cosmetics. I also really wanted to mention the customer service that I received when I called about my case replacement. They were extremely helpful and very courteous. They shipped the case out the following day with tracking info via USPS. They really made me a loyal Case-mate customer for the future. As always feel free to ask any questions.
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With Extended Battery Cover:
Here is a video of the dremel standard battery cover mod:
http://youtu.be/q-Z1tiotZFg

How do these cases handle dust? Also how well do they hug the device? I see a lot of cases that are tight at the top and bottom. but the sides are weak near the front.

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How do these cases handle dust? Also how well do they hug the device? I see a lot of cases that are tight at the top and bottom. but the sides are weak near the front.
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This case does very well with dust/lint. The rubber is not too soft so it doesn't cling to debris.
You reminded me of something that I forgot to mention in the review. This case fits REALLY well, the lip in particular hugs this case tightly all around. It is tough to actually remove the case. You have to use your nail, to really work the lip at one corner off first. That may be a negative for those who remove their cases often for what ever reason, but really makes the for a premium feeling product.

Just what I need to hear. Nice review by the way. Thanks.

Here is a great review of this case on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5VUEzFPl4Q&sns=em

Thanks for the great review!
Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
Molly Uhlig
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Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
Molly Uhlig
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What about the revised versions of the Case-Mate Tough Case for the Galaxy Nexus? Last I was told was late January but I have not seen anything on this.
Nice to see a Case-Mate representative here on the forums

I was told that it will arrive within two weeks last week
they offered to send me a pop case last week or i can wait till next week to get the tough case, so I'm just waiting for that

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Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
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I would love to get a white version of this case. Will you guys produce a white version?

I ordered mine from eBay last Saturday think off getting to used the old version till they send me the revised one. And to my surprise they send me the new version. IMHO it's a lot like the Speck Candyshell but it's more difficult to put on, I hope it's easier to take off if I need to. If you want here's the item number on eBay (180820339462) for the listing.

Ordered the extended battery for the GSM version and I have one question:
How do you take off this [email protected]$#@G case? Is damn near impossible...

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Ordered the extended battery for the GSM version and I have one question:
How do you take off this [email protected]$#@G case? Is damn near impossible...
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Pop it from the back of the camera is what I've been told. Unsure if its the same method for the GN.

Finally figured out how to take this case off. Start at one of the bottom corners and then start pulling out the phone all round. You should watch out for the volume/power button.

One thing to note is that the White version is available, and I find the power button to be much more responsive than most TPU cases, or the Otterbox Commuter, which is about the same thickness.
Funny thing is, I found the White/Grey version with a CM017311 SKU, just like jrodsep.

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Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
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CaseMate,
What should I do if the case I received from Case123USA on Amazon don't have (and doesn't even know about) the revision 2 case?

Anyone know where I can get a black version of the revised case? I don't see the black color on the Case-Mate site and I'm only seeing the older version on Amazon.
Thanks!

Sprint carries the whits/gray. That's the one I have
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Thanks but the white/gray is also on Amazon. Can't find the black one.

Hi,
Could someone please tell me if, with time, there's dust or whatever between the phone and the case? Are there any scratches because of that? I work outdoors and I'm afraid this could happen. Anyone that works much in outdoors has any experience on this?
thanks

IMO you are going to have that issue with any case. The chances of a scratch are higher the harder the material is. You'll have the highest chance of a scratch with a hard case and the least chance with a silicone. I'd put this case in the middle like a TPU case. The parts that touch the case are softer than the hard exterior.

Incipio Silicryillic case

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Anyone got this case? It seems awfully similar to an Otterbox Commuter, but possibly less bulky due to the silicon an acrylic portions being joined as one. I was just wondering how it compares as far as shock/drop protection.
**Update 6.29.12**
Got my phone and case yesterday and here's my review on it
Not gonna be long winded here, just short and to the point. The silicone sleeve fits perfectly although the lack of the hard plastic shell extending over the top and bottom parts of the sleeve do allow for the sleeve to be pushed back in those areas if you were to say, put the phone in the pocket of your skinny jeans. Glad I don't have to worry about that as nothing about me is skinny, not even my jeans. Once the sleeve is on, the hard plastic shell snaps into place much easier than that of the Otterbox, and you don't have to worry about trying to get the shell over the buttons like on the Otterbox either. The shell has a matte look and feel to it, looks very sexy and feels good too but the finish is a bit too smooth/slippery IMO. The Otterbox on my Atrix 2 was just plastic and it was much less slippery when holding it. The thing that surprised me the most is how little bulk it adds to the phone and how little lint the silicone sleeve attracts. I wear cargo pants at work, cream colored one's, and I keep the phone in one of the side pockets...the sleeve on my Otterbox would attract lint from them, although it was cleaned away by simply blowing on the effected area right quick. I've had this phone in and out of my pocket all day and it's relatively lint free. With the case all installed the power and volume buttons are very easy to press, even allowing you to hear and feel the "click" of each press, it feels as if you don't even have anything covering the buttons. The cut outs for the charger/headphone jack ports and the microphones are precise and spot on allowing unobstructed access to them all.
The only things I would change is I would make the shell a different texture, something with a bit more grip and I'd add covers/plugs for the charger/headphone jack ports so they are protected when not in use. Other than that, a great case that hopefully won't get tested for durability anytime soon
I'd recommend this case for sure, it's sleek and sexy and adds to the look of this sexy beast of a phone. On a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 9.

i just ordered one yesterday.

iSpanish said:
i just ordered one yesterday.
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Well as soon as you get it on your phone take it outside and drop it so we can see how durable it is
Seriously though, do post a review once you get it

LOL,
I'll keep you posted....

Sounds good.
Where did you get it, from them directly or somewhere else?

916x10 said:
Anyone got this case? It seems awfully similar to an Otterbox Commuter, but possibly less bulky due to the silicon an acrylic portions being joined as one. I was just wondering how it compares as far as shock/drop protection.
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+1. I've got an otter box commuter on my captivate and after trying several cases, I kept coming back to the commuter. If this is similar and only one piece, I'd be very interested in it for my future phone (s3)

916x10 said:
Sounds good.
Where did you get it, from them directly or somewhere else?
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From them directly. $19, free shipping

iSpanish said:
From them directly. $19, free shipping
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Joo got sum 'splainin' to do

iSpanish said:
From them directly. $19, free shipping
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How, list price on their website is $29.99?

N1ESE said:
How, list price on their website is $29.99?
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they are still for $19
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp

iSpanish said:
they are still for $19
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
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Wrong case broham
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp

iSpanish said:
they are still for $19
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
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Thats not the Silicryillic case.
This is the link for the Silicryillic case
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Incipio-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-SILICRYLIC-DualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp

Lol, my bad, the pic looks the same to me, except its a hard case with Silicone Core.

Edit: oops, I see you were already corrected. Sorry.
iSpanish said:
they are still for $19
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
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That's the NGP case.. your thread title says Silicryllic which is $29.99.
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp

I checked out some videos on youtube and this case is pretty much their version of the Otterbox, the main difference is this one doesn't have covers for the charger and headphone jacks. Check the video
I think i'm gonna get this case instead of the Otterbox. I liked the Incipio case I had for my Sony Ericcson x10i and since the Otterbox isn't set to be released until July I figured this would be the way to go. Amazon has them for $24.38 shipped
Just ordered mine, should be here by the time I get my phone

Tracking info rcvd! These guys dont play around! At this rate the case is gonna beat the phone
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Does anyone have experience with both the SILICRYLIC DualPro Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core and the NGP Semi-Rigid Soft Shell Case?
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Incipio-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-SILICRYLIC-DualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Incipio-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
These were both linked previously. I just wanted to put them here for ease of viewing.
I like how the NGP is thinner and less bulky but don't know if it will provide enough drop protection.

I've had a Silicryllic on a Gnex and HTC Titan...
Very good case for protection, definitely will take a pretty big hit as it has some give in it to absorb shock. Also gives the screen some decent face down protection too as it comes around the side better than most hard cases. It's no defender, but it's much more pocketable on those two 4.7" devices.
The only issue I ever had was the rubber catches more pocket lint than most cases, but that's just a quick cleaning every week or two, or just hit the shirt once a day with it.
EDIT: I'll probably get one for this eventually as I like to have a thin everyday case (already ordered a Rock quicksand) to protect against everyday scratches when setting it down/falling out of hand, etc, and a bulkier one for events, outdoor stuff, or just yardwork/housework/garage days.

Thanks for the link! I was about to pull the trigger on this Candyshell by Speckproducts but they are out of stock of the black so I ended up buying the Incipio instead.

Death&co said:
Thanks for the link! I was about to pull the trigger on this Candyshell by Speckproducts but they are out of stock of the black so I ended up buying the Incipio instead.
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No problem...sharing is caring :good: