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Galaxy Nexus S Curve Case with kick stand

I just wanted to point this out to anyone looking for a cheap case with a kick stand. The kick stand is a bit flimsy but overall a pretty good case, doesnt add too much bulk and is pretty good quality, especially great because it shows almost no fingerprints. I have the black one but they have different colors. Heres the amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-GALAX...sr_1_sc_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1327044625&sr=8-4-spell
also comes in red and purple
http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-QUBITS-RETAIL-PACKAGING/dp/B006CD1ZJE/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_1_1
http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-PURPLE-QUBITS-PACKAGING/dp/B006CD19UE/ref=pd_sim_e_4

I bought the black version from ebay and I think it's pretty great even at the $8 I paid. The only thing I had to do was cut around the headphone jack as the angle makes it a little tough to insert my 3.5mm adapter in my car.

I like the kickstand option on these cases!

I have the regular qubit case no kickstand. I saw this case and passed on it. Didn't look sturdy to me. I'm using a diztronic rev3 case now. Qubit is back in the packaging.
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charlieb620 said:
I have the regular qubit case no kickstand. I saw this case and passed on it. Didn't look sturdy to me. I'm using a diztronic rev3 case now. Qubit is back in the packaging.
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While it is kind of flimsy it does work pretty well, so far my real problem with the kickstand is that it can be difficult to get out when it locks back into the case. The kickstand really is just meant to support the phone not really any extra weight that would be put on it

Has anyone found a black/ gray with kick stand.. (cant post link to one which is black/gray without stand)
Cant find any in black unless its white or smoked..

Elago Breath Cases GS3 White & Blue pictured on white GS3

Hey guys I ordered two Elago Breathe Cases for the GS3 from Amazon. I purchased the Glossy White as well as a blue called Glossy Coral. They cost $9.99 each and since I have prime I got two day shipping for free. Here is the direct link for the cases for the GS3:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main?ie=UTF8&asin=&isAmazonFulfilled=1&isCBA=&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&seller=A23S71QXDZCPQA
I purchased the white one for myself and the blue one for my girlfriend. The cases are very thin and sleek. They feel great in the hand and do not add extra bulk to the phone. The top and bottom of the case is open so you wont get overall protection there, so be careful when handling it and not dropping it. There is a slight lip, but I don't think that it will keep the phone raised up enough off a surface if you lay the phone flat on the screen side. I would definitely recommend putting a screen protector on to be combined with this case. I had already purchased a screen protector the day I picked up the phone from the store, however Elago actually sells the case together with a screen protector from amazon as well. The prices for the two combined are $24.99, and the screen protectors from Elago are $8.99 alone. There are cut outs on the sides for the power button and the volume rocker. I feel that the cut outs aren't recessed enough, and your made aware of it however it does not bother me too much. Overall I am very happy with the cases especially for the price. I would definitely buy from Elago again, and I do like the variety of colors that they offer the cases in. I like the Breathe style because they are different than all of these other snap on thin cases and make the phone stand out more. I took some pics from various angles with both cases on the phone and off the phone with my dslr so you guys can take a look for yourselves.

nice review. how well does the phone stay in the case though? i've been hesitant with snap on cases because i'm afraid the phone will come out of it.

are they grippy or are they still really smooth? I am planning on getting a case only because the phone is so smooth i know i'm going to drop it eventually.
It's a great looking case though!

jnicks510 said:
nice review. how well does the phone stay in the case though? i've been hesitant with snap on cases because i'm afraid the phone will come out of it.
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Thanks! The phone is snug within the case. It hasn't come out of the phone. It fell earlier today, and the case popped off but i've had that happen with other cases though. When it fell, there was not damage to the phone. THANK GOD! LOL.
No1ustad said:
are they grippy or are they still really smooth? I am planning on getting a case only because the phone is so smooth i know i'm going to drop it eventually.
It's a great looking case though!
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It is smooth but I feel like the perforated holes add grip while your hands are holding it. I used it all day yesterday and today so far and haven't slip because of it being too smooth.

I was hoping that the official vent case for the GS3 looked like the official case for the GS2 but they screwed the look up pretty badly. This one looks good but it needs that flashy silver plaque. Haha.
Although I felt the same way about the actual phone itself but the GS3 grew on me and is now the best looking phone ever. Maybe that official vent case will grow on me as well.

Had an elago s4 on my iPhone. Best case I ever had. Thanks for the review!
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Mines on the way. Thanks for the review. Went with the dark blue

davwman said:
Mines on the way. Thanks for the review. Went with the dark blue
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what color phone do you have? please post pics

Blue

these are pretty much ALL on sale for $9.99 amazon prime now.

Those cases look cool might need to try them out....

I don't have the Elago Breathe but I do have the nornal, solid case. They're very thin and very good looking.
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Must get dirty in the holes easy.

ikhtiaralam said:
I don't have the Elago Breathe but I do have the nornal, solid case. They're very thin and very good looking.
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What color combo? Please post pics
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just ordered the metallic grey breathe case for $9.99 prime-shipped

Just ordered indigo blue for white Galaxy. I think the combo looks great.

dammit_dan said:
Must get dirty in the holes easy.
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Actually it doesn't. I lay mines everywhere whole I'm at work and cat home and I haven't gotten anything in the holes yet. Plus the white hasn't gotten dirty yet neither. Very impressed with the case so far. I would definitely buy more from them.
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As you guys get your cases you should post some pics. It would be nice to see the true colors of the cases against the true colors of the phones. :thumbup:
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Thanks! used to have these for my old iPhone3G nice to see they're on sale now for my s3.
By the way for those of you worried that the case is slippery there's a soft feel version they sell as well that doesn't have the glossy back and has more a rubbery feel like a tpu case.
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got the metallic grey one. I LOVE IT. attached some pics.

Looking for a slim leather pouch for Nexus

So far I found this one: PDair black with red stitches. Any other suggestions?
I need something in leather and very slim. Thanks

Used to have this on my One X. It's a but pricey but amazing leather.
http://www.senacases.com/samsung-cases/galaxy-nexus/
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http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-SGP08654-SGP-Leather-Crumena/dp/B0071QPIV2
Reviews I've seen/read rather enjoy this one. Has a magnetic pull strip that pushes your phone out.

FitBag has really nice ones. http://shop.fitbag.de/

Nburnes said:
Spigen-SGP08654-SGP-Leather-Crumena/dp/B0071QPIV2[/url]
Reviews I've seen/read rather enjoy this one. Has a magnetic pull strip that pushes your phone out.
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I confirm. Had this case for last 6 months. Best case I ever owned.
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That spigen looks slick. Can anyone confirm whether or not this will work on the lte version with the OEM 2100 mah extended battery?
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brycekerr said:
That spigen looks slick. Can anyone confirm whether or not this will work on the lte version with the OEM 2100 mah extended battery?
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I imagine so. Here about 2:35 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fo_tEvZU-Y
He says he uses the GSM with the extended battery and I wouldn't imagine the Verzion one would be to much thicker. States it takes a day or two to "stretch".

UKpav said:
I confirm. Had this case for last 6 months. Best case I ever owned.
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The case looks sharp indeed. How is the little retractor doing? No damage to screen?
I had something similar for my old Palm Pre2 and it wacked my screen pretty quickly because the stitching inside.
Edit: is confirmed by a reviewer also:
The one critique I have with this pouch is that the strap you pull to pop the phone out is stitched into the inside of the pouch on the same side as the phone's screen. I have a screen protector on my phone, and am finding small dots/dents in the screen protector forming the shape of a square from the stitches inside the pouch anchoring the strap.
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The case I got for Pre2 was the original model made by Palm and it still managed to damage the screen. I don't understand how was that possible as the screen was Gorila glass, but it had 2 thin mate spots that annoyed me the hell out.

I don't use screen protectors. Just a personal preference bit never liked them. After 6 months in and out of spigen pouch there is absolutely no marks on the screen. I mean not a single mark. I was thinking about cutting the strap and throwing it away because once the leather took shape of the phone I can now shake it out without using the strap and I found this to be much easier.
Leather looks better every next day (I went for brown version) and it feels really nice.
I promise I do not work for spigen but I have seen some of the other accessories they do and the quality of their products is second to none. Have a look how beautifully made are the ipad cases on spigen website. Can't wait until they make one for my nexus 7 as well.
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UKpav said:
I don't use screen protectors. Just a personal preference bit never liked them.
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Don't worry, I hate screen protectors also.

I have the Sena one for Nexus, very slim and very good leather quality.
And it works with OEM extended battery also.
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I almost bought this until I realized it was almost 1/2 an inch to short. I emailed the company to inquire about the possibility of a case made for larger Android phones and received a reply later the same day " Let me go ahead and pass this along to Dave so that he can take a look, and maybe we'll come out with a longer Sleeve just for phone like that one you have there."
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Classic-Gadget-Sleeve

Nice
Nburnes said:
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-SGP08654-SGP-Leather-Crumena/dp/B0071QPIV2
Reviews I've seen/read rather enjoy this one. Has a magnetic pull strip that pushes your phone out.
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This one is very nice..good one

[Q] Case recommendation!

Hey guys, my S3 should be here by the end of the week, woooooooooo. But I need some help deciding on a case and was wondering if people who have tried different cases or used just one and can reccomend it could chime in. Basically I want something that will protect the phone, specifically something with a lip so when screen down the screen isn't touching the surface it's on, and basic protection of the phone, I don't drop my phone often, never dropped it on concrete, I'm not very clumsy but I still want something that'll protect my very very expensive phone. The Otterbox defended and similar cases seem like overkill for me, but the clear plastic 2mm case seem like not enough protection, so I was wondering if there was a nice middle ground that wasn't too thick and bulky but would definitely protect the phone. I've got my eye on this one http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s-3-ballistic-sg-maxx-series-case, any other suggestions?
Keep in mind I'm coming from a Desire Z with a thickness of 14.2 mm, the S3 feels like a piece of paper in my hand coming from that, so a little bulk doesn't bother me.

Acase Superleggera Pro
Currently not being productive on my S3.

txkorm said:
Acase Superleggera Pro
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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Acase Samsung Galaxy S3 case - Superleggera PRO Dual Layer Protection
http://www.acase.com/Acase-Samsung-...archPage=1&searchRank=salesrank&searchSize=12
I like the look of that one, and it's very cheap too, awesome! thanks for the suggestion.

DBA Cases Ultra case. Check out the thread here
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I've ordered this one for now http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/28093530...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649. I'll see how that one goes, if it turns out to be complete crap I'll buy another one.

I use the Platinum Series Case from Best Buy with belt clip
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=5797884&pid=1218695418051
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33301380
It's an awesome case
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http://www.zoogue.com/free-galaxy-siii-social-case/
Free. Just pay shipping. I ordered a couple of black ones and they're great cases. I'll probably end up ordering a couple of grey ones as well.

cor4twenty said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33301380
It's an awesome case
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How do you like the screen protector thing that comes with it?

Trident.
I have a extended battery case on mine, but I went & ordered a Trident Kraken off Ebay. $28.99+free shipping, was too tempting.

Saturny said:
I have a extended battery case on mine, but I went & ordered a Trident Kraken off Ebay. $28.99+free shipping, was too tempting.
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That's a nice deal for the Kraken, I like the Aegis as well, they look really nice.

I know you said the otter box is excessive but they actually have two different styles at sprint. i have the slim otter its not bulky but protects everything. I like alot due to the fact that it protects the charging port as well as the ear phone Jack. I had the s2 before and my charging port always got stuff in it like lent from my pocket or what not. The case is lined with a silicone case inside a hard shell which will stop dirt from getting inside and scratching the device as well as making it more drop resistant. It is deffinatly worth having for 30 dollars.
The otter box i have is actually smaller than the case you have posted and comes with one screen protector as well.
Here is a youtube review of the case if it dosent play just google galaxy s3 otter box commuter caae.
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=qHvnA-wdmQA&desktop_uri=/watch?v=qHvnA-wdmQA
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I actually just picked up a commuter case to replace my defender. It's much sleeker and easy to take in and out of the pocket. While it retains the solid feel the defender offered, I have an issue with the grip. Any advice on dealing with its slickness?
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owlchemist said:
I actually just picked up a commuter case to replace my defender. It's much sleeker and easy to take in and out of the pocket. While it retains the solid feel the defender offered, I have an issue with the grip. Any advice on dealing with its slickness?
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The Otterbox doesn't look too bad, but for the price of $32.50 it seems kinda..... Boring. Some of the other cases look really cool.

JDogg1329 said:
Acase Samsung Galaxy S3 case - Superleggera PRO Dual Layer Protection
http://www.acase.com/Acase-Samsung-...archPage=1&searchRank=salesrank&searchSize=12
I like the look of that one, and it's very cheap too, awesome! thanks for the suggestion.
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Don't get this case... I have it on my s3 now. The plastic (outer part of case) will start to peal and break off. At first it was an awesome case but yeah... I'll upload pics at request. Do not buy!

+ 1 For the Otterbox Commutor...
:good:
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Commuter-Series/SAM4-GALAXY-S3,default,pd.html

It's not bad. It saved many phone yesterday from some nasty looking rocks
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http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Armor-Gear-GLXS3-COMP-WHT-VP-Composite/dp/B008EPW1MI
Hands down the best case I've ever purchased. Looks amazing in all colors, very good protection, not too bulky, and came without any flaws. It turns heads while providing the protection I need.
Check this link to see some of the other colors that they carry.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_w...brandtextbin=Urban Armor Gear&node=2335752011

Urban Armor Gear. Love mine.

+1 for Otterbox Defender. Its not anywhere near as bulky as I thought it was going to be and I really like how it provides me with solid, square edges so I can prop it up on my display screen in my car dash very easily and it stays securly in place (for the most part).

SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Slim [Ultra Fit] *pictures*

I just received my n5 plus the case and thought I might give my first impression on the " [Non-Slip] SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Ultra Fit] [Smooth Black] Premium SF Coated Matte Hard Case" available on amazon.
First if all, the case fit perfectly on the phone with no play what so ever. It has an soft smooth feel almost close to the feel of the all black nexus 5. Although it probably won't provide as much protection as a bumper case or all around case it keep the profile of the phone very slim. It holds up very well against finger prints. I probably wouldn't recommend it to a person that drops their phone a lot. I had a ringke slim case on my n4 and never had a problem, even with a few drop my n4 is still in pristine condition.
How does it compare to the ringke? I not sure if the texture of the n5 ringke slim is the same as the n4 but it has a more firmed plastic touch then the spigen. I think it's worth the extra $1 or $2. Spigen also include a screen protector with this case.
At $9.99 on amazon prime it is a steal for the quality.
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duckied said:
I just received my n5 and case and thought I might give my first impression on the " [Non-Slip] SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Ultra Fit] [Smooth Black] Premium SF Coated Matte Hard Case" available on amazon.
First if all the case fit perfectly on the phone with no play what so ever. It has an soft smooth feel almost close to the feel of the all black nexus 5. Although it probably won't provide as much protection as a bumper case or all around case it keep the profile of the phone very slim. It holds up very well against finger prints. I probably won't recommend it to a person that drops their phone a lot but I had a ringke slim case on my n4 and never had a problem even with a few drop my n4 is still in pristine condition.
How does it compare to the ringke? I not sure if the texture of the n5 ringke slim is the same as the n4 but it has a more firmed plastic touch then the spigen. I think it would the extra 1 or 2 bucks.
At $9.99 on amazon prime it is a steal for the quality.
I will post pictures up later =)
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Im looking to get this one or the ringke slim! Waiting for pics! haha

I ordered the white one.
Can't wait to get my hands on it.
N5 coming tomorrow, case next week.

Look forward to the pics! Keep us updated

Goood, give us the pics

Pics please... Im waiting on my white one.
OP, did you get the screen protector too? How was it?

Heads up, it's the same price from spigen on eBay and comes with one of their pet screen protectors

The one I ordered through Amazon came with a screen protector. I was surprised because it did not mention anything about that on their page.

Thank you for the pics. Can you tell us what the fit is like? Is it comparable to the Ringke Slim for the N4? (most people on this forum own/owned both products ) Also, how does the build feel - cheap or premium? Thanks again.

The fit is perfect but it was the same on the ringke even after a year it still held on tight and I expect this would be the same quality. As for which feel more premium? I would probably say the spigen has the tiny edge on that because of the softer Matt touch. The difference isn't by much and you can't go wrong with either.
How well would it hold up, I still don't know. But at $10 I'm not loosing much.
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have black version thanks for pics have to wait a few more days for my n5
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Does the tight fit around the flash cause any issues when taking photos?

Got my N5 and Spigen ultra fit today. Not a fan of it, I should have looked at it more carefully. Don't like how little coverage there is on the top and bottom.
I'm hoping the Chinese company that I bought my TPU case for my N4 on Amazon comes out with a N5 version. I think it was like $.79 with $2 shipping. Best case out of 4-5 I bought for the N4.

UnbornApple said:
Does the tight fit around the flash cause any issues when taking photos?
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Nope because of the thinnest of the case it does not interfere with the camera.
And it's a thin case and there pictures of it lol how much protection you expect it will provide?
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I have the white case on my black N5, it looks great. My only concern with this case is that it is sharp on the bottom where I use my pinky to hold the phone. It's nothing some sand paper can't fix. It looks like the Ringke has more rounded edges, which might be more comfortable.
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Just throwing my 2 cents in. I would highly recommend against this case. While the overall quality is nice, the top and bottom portions of the case are very sharp. I should not have to take out sand paper and take that off after buying a $10 piece of plastic that probably costs 10 cents to make. Spiegen will be getting a complaint from me.

Gibsonflyingv said:
Just throwing my 2 cents in. I would highly recommend against this case. While the overall quality is nice, the top and bottom portions of the case are very sharp. I should not have to take out sand paper and take that off after buying a $10 piece of plastic that probably costs 10 cents to make. Spiegen will be getting a complaint from me.
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I agree with this. The case looks really nice and feels high quality but the top and bottom are ridiculously sharp. I like to rest my pinky under my phone when I use it but I can't with this case because it is too painful. Hopefully this will be fixed in a revision.
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I'd agree my bottom of case is pretty sharp... top is OK though..I'll ask about a revised version...

I read that this case may scratch the phone at the corners. Anyone have that issue?
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gsrrr said:
I read that this case may scratch the phone at the corners. Anyone have that issue?
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For what it's worth, I have removed the case and put it back on several time and do not see any scratches. It fits on way too snug for my tastes(it is incredibly difficult to take off) so I was afraid it would mess up my phone. But so far no issues. In fact one of the times I was having real trouble getting it off and I noticed white stuff on the corner of the phone when I finally got it off. It appears that the phone will scratch the case rather than the case scratching the phone.