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I am looking for a rugged case for my GSII. I recently got the otterbox commuter case. I love otterbox but was a little disappointed when they did not release the defender case for the device. Has anyone run across a rugged case for the GSII? I tried the Case-mate tough case but honestly feel like the otterbox commuter has better protection. Thanks in advance for any leads!
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I heard somewhere that they are bringing out the defender case soon. This seems to be ok I guess.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/case-mate-tough-case-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-black-p29478.htm
i dont know if i am to late to help or not
i have had the same problem and i think i have found one that will do what i want and maybe what you want from what i have researched about it .. here is the link for a nice cast for the GS II hope you find this helpful ...
pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001206&products_id=33047
erazer007 said:
I heard somewhere that they are bringing out the defender case soon. This seems to be ok I guess.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/case-mate-tough-case-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-black-p29478.htm
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i use this one... pretty good case!
I got the casemate tough case. Seems good to me.
There are a couple threads on this already. I just posted replies to two of them regarding the same question.
My answer was metal case. find taurus / sweet armor / akiba slider for galaxy s2.
If you're looking to protect the back as well perhaps the two layer plastic cases may work? or frosted matte TPU/silicon cases are pretty good too as they are very form fitting (no gaps like old silicon case)
Using the casemate tough now for one month. On-screen i got the martin fields protectors.
Case gets 10/10 stars for my purposes. Phones been dropped couple of times now without damage!
Can strongly recommend the casemate tough!
greets
You could try OTTERBOX, and have a look to this thread and ask your qustion ;-)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274045
Hey guys,
Is there any barely-there case like original Galaxy S2 for T-Mobile/Telus Galaxy S2 ?? I love those cases and I think thos are the only one which doesn't make your phonr bulky !!
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Not yet i'm waiting also. Had them for the vibrant. Love those cases
According to Case-Mate they are coming soon.
However, I hate bulky cases as well and I believe that THIS TPU case is absolutely perfect.
I picked one up from HERE this week and I love it. It adds essentially no bulk and provides complete protection of the phone's bezel and gives the phone additional grip.
For $6 shipped you really can't go wrong. After seeing how well this one fit I ordered a 2nd as a spare.
I am waiting for the barely there cases as well. Somehow i do not like the tpu cases on my phone
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I have had the Otterbox defender on since day one. And it protects great. Today i took it off to swap my battery and remembered how great this phone looks without it. But I'm not one to go unprotected.
I'm looking for suggestions on other cases. Something that protects but necessarily the bulk of the Otterbox. I work a office job so rugged case isn't too necessary.
Must be compatible with the extended battery.
I was looking at the SGP Neo hybrid cases but they say coming soon on the website.
Please share your suggestions. Thanks guys.
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Hey, i have the commuter case on for a few days now and i love it. It adds just enough bulk and size to the phone to make is sit and feel perfect in my hand. But everyones hands are different so not all will think its great. I did however order the Neo Hybrid case in Reventon yellow and should have it tomorrow or saturday and ill let you know how it is and feels along with some pics, and possibly a small review.
But so far i LOVE the commuter case. should take a look at it. i wrote up a review but i have to do a few more posts before xda lets me post it lol
I have the Otterbox Defender as well and am surprised at how much I like it... Typically like nothing on my phones but gotta have protection on this beauty...
Just got an Incipio Silicrylic in the mail to try... Definitely less bulk than the Otterbox... You can actually see some of the sexy lines of the Nexus with this case.... The Incipio provides some protection, as it does have at least some hard plastic to it, but not anything close to the Otterbox.. Not sure that my GNex would survive a fall on a hard surface in the Incipio....
Problem with the Incipio is that it will not fit in the Otterbox holster or the Verizon holster that I already have, so probably will go back to the OB Defender...
Anybody interested in making me an offer on a brand new Incipio or Verizon Case & Holder I will listen....
One reason for my Otterbox purchase was the holster. But i have never used it. It's too big to have clipped on my side.
I know no case will protect like the defender but im good with my phones to get a scaled down case. I thought about the commuter but not sure how much size difference there is.
What price you looking at for your incipio?
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highflyin128 said:
One reason for my Otterbox purchase was the holster. But i have never used it. It's too big to have clipped on my side.
I know no case will protect like the defender but im good with my phones to get a scaled down case. I thought about the commuter but not sure how much size difference there is.
What price you looking at for your incipio?
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Here's a link to one on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00634HFEQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
I ordered mine last weekend and recieved today... Paid $24....now available for $13 so probably your best bet if interested...
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Here's a link to one on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00634HFEQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
I ordered mine last weekend and recieved today... Paid $24....now available for $13 so probably your best bet if interested...
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I watched a review and it said with the extended battery the plastic outer shell just fit tightly against the silicone as it does at the top. Did you notice this?
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Fit tight w/extended battery in, but not a problem in my opinion... I would bet it might even loosen up a bit over time...
I like the Incipio's look and feel... Much smaller size than OB, but have to have a holster to carry my GNex..
It doesn't have quite the amount of protection (ie not waterproof) like the defender but soon Ballistic will release their case for the Galaxy Nexus. I have a Galaxy Nexus on the way and will be giving my Nexus S to my wife. My wife is like a phone's worst nightmare. She seems to always be dropping them and my two kids are both under 3 and the oldest loves to snatch our phones. I got the Ballistic case for the Nexus S for her and after putting it on yesterday I'm a believer. I already have it covered completely by Ghost Armor skin, and with the Ballistic case it's just very well protected. The bumpers on the corners are amazing and so is the fit and finish. Makes the phone pretty bulky (not as much as the defender) but it makes the phone much nicer to hold and type on. I would recommend it for the Galaxy Nexus. I have a TPU case on order but will pick up the Galaxy Nexus version Ballistic case too once it is released.
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Hey, i have the commuter case on for a few days now and i love it. It adds just enough bulk and size to the phone to make is sit and feel perfect in my hand. But everyones hands are different so not all will think its great. I did however order the Neo Hybrid case in Reventon yellow and should have it tomorrow or saturday and ill let you know how it is and feels along with some pics, and possibly a small review.
But so far i LOVE the commuter case. should take a look at it. i wrote up a review but i have to do a few more posts before xda lets me post it lol
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Do you have any quick impressions/pics of the Neo Hybrid? It'll be interesting to see how well it fits the LTE GNex since it was designed for the GSM non-extended battery GNex.
I have the Incipio Silicrylic (aka Double Cover, VZW repackaged). It's a nice case and it fits well on the phone. It doesn't add too much bulk. I like that the hard cover goes around the corners, unlike the Otterbox Commuter. Cutouts for the phone are nice. No need to mess around with clumsy flaps. And the buttons work well under the silicone cover. Great case for less. I got mine at the Verizon store for $20 +tax after a discount. I don't use a holster, but I am looking into getting an XO Skin.
Another alternative that I was initially looking at was the Seidio Surface Combo. It's a hard soft-touch case with a holster, if you need the holster. They also sell it without.
looking for a good case for my sam s3. i need the best out there. any suggestions?>
In my opinion Speck is the best. I have been using them for years. My S3 has the CandyShell case in black.
http://m.speckproducts.com/smartphone-cases/samsung.html
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Check out the accessories forum
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Which do you want?
ultra low-profile but barely protects it
low-profile with a bit of protection
larger but good protection
bulky but really good protection
You have to choose from these. All but #4 can look pretty darned nice. Anything in #4 tends to look big but not necessarily ugly.
If you want #1, then go look at the Rock Quicksand case. There are others like this as well.
If you want #2, go to eBay and look up any TPU case or check out CruserLite's cases (the Persona cases are better than their Androidified cases for the Galaxy S3).
If you want #3, there are a number of options such as the Otterbox Commuter, Incipio Silicrylic, and several others.
If you want #4, there's the Otterbox Defender and I think a few more (that I'm not familiar with).
Those would be the cases I'd suggest you start looking at. Then go find alternatives and learn more about what's out there. There is a TON of info in the Accessories forum!
The snap on cases from ebay are stellar
UAG Urban Armor for medium protection. The case looks great & it offers great 4 corner protection with a good enough lip in the front.
I have the real tree camo otterbox defender and love it
Cant find a link, but i use a Belkin Gel skin (tpu) i got at target for about $20 and its DEFINITELY holding up. NUMEROUS drops later
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I really to liked this case for my old Nexus S. I just ordered the same brand for my GS3, glossy black color. It fits just right, looks awesome, and provides great protection.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item76c2913a2f
Got the Rock case and I like it cause of the feel and grip it adds to my phone so I might not drop it, but it doesn't do much for protection lol. I just wanted a case to give feeling to my phone instead of plasticy. I've dropped it once with the case about 3 feet onto tile and I didn't get a scratch so it does some good.
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I'm using a ballistic case I got off amazon. No complaints what so ever. Nice looking with great protection. If you don't mind a bit of bolk, you can't go wrong with it. Check out the ballistic drop test for the gs3 on YouTube.
TrioBump by Gimmick5, great minimalist aluminum bumper offering protection where it is needed most!
The urban armour one is pretty sweet by my favorite so far is the dba ultra case
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Jaxidian said:
Which do you want?
ultra low-profile but barely protects it
low-profile with a bit of protection
larger but good protection
bulky but really good protection
You have to choose from these. All but #4 can look pretty darned nice. Anything in #4 tends to look big but not necessarily ugly.
If you want #1, then go look at the Rock Quicksand case. There are others like this as well.
If you want #2, go to eBay and look up any TPU case or check out CruserLite's cases (the Persona cases are better than their Androidified cases for the Galaxy S3).
If you want #3, there are a number of options such as the Otterbox Commuter, Incipio Silicrylic, and several others.
If you want #4, there's the Otterbox Defender and I think a few more (that I'm not familiar with).
Those would be the cases I'd suggest you start looking at. Then go find alternatives and learn more about what's out there. There is a TON of info in the Accessories forum!
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+1 on the cruiserlite androidified, bought on amazon and they actually sent me 2. Luckily, the only 2 times I HAVE dropped it, in the same day no less, it worked wonderfully. Pretty light, minimal, and just the right amount of protection. Ever bounce a rollerblade wheel off the ground? Pretty similar.
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CrazyOnDigital Designer CONTOUR Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy S III S 3 (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon) (Black)
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I have and like the UAG Urban Armor, only downside to it is the power button is hard to push, but other than that good to go.
Otterbox commuter.
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DBA COMPLETE ULTRA- there's a whole thread about it in the accessories section. Otter box is over rated IMO, there are many better choices for whatever you are looking for.
otter case
otterbox case is thw way to go
Here is a good list from cnet reviews. Whether or not they are the best is certainly up to opinion.
m.cnet.com/news/best-samsung-galaxy-s3-cases/57479752?ds=1
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Hello all,
I've had my S3 for over a month now and have been using it bare since day 1. I just can't find a thin and good looking case anywhere. So I'm here to ask you guys what cases are out there that you might suggest?
I'm looking for something, think/sleek, masculine colours , "lay on the table", under $25. Please no bulky cases like OtterBox or anything in that fashion. Those look nasty. LOL
Also looking for a good screen protector. I don't want to purchase the cheap ones at the mall for $1 a piece.
Thanks!
Happy New Year,
Brandon
LegobrandonCP said:
Hello all,
I've had my S3 for over a month now and have been using it bare since day 1. I just can't find a thin and good looking case anywhere. So I'm here to ask you guys what cases are out there that you might suggest?
I'm looking for something, think/sleek, masculine colours , "lay on the table", under $25. Please no bulky cases like OtterBox or anything in that fashion. Those look nasty. LOL
Also looking for a good screen protector. I don't want to purchase the cheap ones at the mall for $1 a piece.
Thanks!
Happy New Year,
Brandon
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Get the SGP curved crystal if you want to cover the entire screen. I have it applied right now and I can't even tell it's there.
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LegobrandonCP said:
Hello all,
I've had my S3 for over a month now and have been using it bare since day 1. I just can't find a thin and good looking case anywhere. So I'm here to ask you guys what cases are out there that you might suggest?
I'm looking for something, think/sleek, masculine colours , "lay on the table", under $25. Please no bulky cases like OtterBox or anything in that fashion. Those look nasty. LOL
Also looking for a good screen protector. I don't want to purchase the cheap ones at the mall for $1 a piece.
Thanks!
Happy New Year,
Brandon
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Get the SGP curved crystal like the above says along with the SGP Modello case in black or gray. You may still be able to find them on ebay. It is a very slim tpu case. Good luck!
Thanks for the replies, guys! Seems like SGP is the way to go for screen protectors.
Anyone know why they like to discontinue their products after a few months on the market? I love the look of the Neo Hybrid, but the only way I can get them now is on Craigslist or eBay.
Take a look at dba cases and their JustLikeGlass screen protector, both are very nice.
best case for s3 = UAG.
LegobrandonCP said:
Thanks for the replies, guys! Seems like SGP is the way to go for screen protectors.
Anyone know why they like to discontinue their products after a few months on the market? I love the look of the Neo Hybrid, but the only way I can get them now is on Craigslist or eBay.
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Beware of eBay ones, most of them are fakes.
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Im using the seidio surface holster combo right now, just recieved it today. And dang its a nice sleek case. Best part for me is, it has a holster.
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j0sefuz said:
best case for s3 = UAG.
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The OP said no bulky cases, the UAG isn't exactly slim. The DBA slimgrip is a good, really thin case, and the complete ultra is a really thin full coverage case.
I know you said no otterbox cases but the commuter might be good in your case with a screen protector.. I have the defender series it comes with one and the Grey and white case goes flush with my white s3
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I'd suggest either the DBA Ultra or Incipio Faxion.
Slimest case would be the ringke slimlite imo
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I have several cases and just received the Ringke Slim Lite case. It has to be the slimmest case in my collection but also the one offering the least protection. For $10 on Amazon you really can't go wrong with the case it feels really soft and I really like that my phone still keeps the skim profile it has.
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ddgarcia05 said:
I have several cases and just received the Ringke Slim Lite case. It has to be the slimmest case in my collection but also the one offering the least protection. For $10 on Amazon you really can't go wrong with the case it feels really soft and I really like that my phone still keeps the skim profile it has.
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Yup. I have it also. Only use it when relaxing browsing with the phone lol. Feels so good. The seidio surface has a similar coating, soft grip.
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Ultra cases from DBA was the best solution for me because it's consisted of 2 parts so you can also mix the colors the way that suits you most.
I've been using the white TPU matched with a blue slate PC on a pebble blue S3.