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Gel Protective Case

I ordered from Amazon this gel case and I received it today.
It looks and feels really nice, smooth and easy to pull out of your pocket, not like some silicon cases. Great fit, except the power button, I had to cut a little part but it is usable in it`s unmodified way.
More pics on my blog, my internet is acting up now, maybe I`ll upload them here later on.

Sorry to thread-jack, but I have a similar protective case for my wildfire and I find the open spaces a magnet for dust and such. How can i block dust from entering these places? I thought of cutting some small foam into the shape of the connector, and just pull it out when I need to charge.

Yeah, that foam stuff is a good ideea. I don`t think there is any other way to protect from dust, the only problem is that the foam plugs may fall off during the day so you must keep extras.

LoL! XD
Got the same case
Realy like it... gives the phone great grip, protects it... love it

Welcome to the club. Where did you get it from?

bought it in my country (Israel FTW) at some phone accessories shop

Wow. I'm using the exact same too. It's better than most silicon case.
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Any chance you guys knows where to find this that shipped to Asia or sold in Asia?

Amazon doesn`t deliver there? Or is the shipping cost too high?
It`s not the exact one I have, but check this out, free shipping and they look pretty legit: http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=31331

OMG! You bought them for 5$?!?!? I bought 5 cases for 10$ on ebay. You should check it.
Silicone: http://bit.ly/g0Tdgr
Gel: http://bit.ly/hsjr6r
Rubber: http://bit.ly/fNuQBz

zephyri-xr said:
OMG! You bought them for 5$?!?!? I bought 5 cases for 10$ on ebay. You should check it.
Silicone: http://bit.ly/g0Tdgr
Gel: http://bit.ly/hsjr6r
Rubber: http://bit.ly/fNuQBz
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Good for you! But what are you doing with 5 cases? (besides selling them)

Nobody likes Neoprene pouch cases? I personally find them to be awesome shock absorbers and scratch protectors, while also acting as grip enhancers. The only downside is that you have to take out the phone to use it.

Alex_GP said:
Good for you! But what are you doing with 5 cases? (besides selling them)
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Shoving them into my arse would make you happy, I know but I don't. I'm putting on to my phone for protection from scratch and fell damage as it's made for. Learn these things.

zephyri-xr said:
Shoving them into my arse would make you happy, I know but I don't. I'm putting on to my phone for protection from scratch and fell damage as it's made for. Learn these things.
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U really mad.

zephyri-xr said:
Shoving them into my arse would make you happy, I know but I don't. I'm putting on to my phone for protection from scratch and fell damage as it's made for. Learn these things.
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dude wtf??? that was uncalled for....

nhnt11 said:
dude wtf??? that was uncalled for....
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I told you he mad!!
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Alex_GP said:
U really mad.
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I want to feed 7 cats, yeah.

LOL this case is really popular. I got mine from play.com blue makes the phone more stylish and the HTC logo stand out especially under lighting and sun.
And the thickness is just enough to keep the camera lense from scratches too when you lay the phone down.
There's nothing stopping you to pop out the phone to clean out the dust once I'm a while its so easy to pop it out and insert back in.
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Yeah, I have a silicone case, and I prefer it to all the other types, I got mine for a fiver in town
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Jus got the Amzer silicon case for wildfire from ebay....its awesome ...gave the personality to the phone...love it..

So many cases flip down but none flip up?

I looking at leather flip cases...but i want one that flips up...it jus seems more natural and convenient. Is there a reason why every flip case i have searches through online like 50...on ebay and amazon all flip down?
Anyone find a flip up?
or one without that buckle belt.....seems half pointless...its not going to open by itself on a table or in your pocket without it. And when/if you drop it 90% you would of unfastened it already.
And where about on the phone is the compass located...and where do these flip covers normally have the magnet...on the buckle bit on the bit the buckle attaches to...worrying about the compass

I have seen some but dont remember where. They flip down because otherwise they will cover the camera..

Vrasidas said:
I have seen some but dont remember where. They flip down because otherwise they will cover the camera..
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nice point

terrapin case at amazon is quite a nice case . it has a double crease that let you fold right back as to not cover camera. and less than a tenner. this was my first case for my sgs2 but decided to go for screen protector and case mate tough as found the flip a bit annoying due to the size. now looking for an upgrade for the casemate tough now as i keep getting echos. as soon as i take the case of it stops? bit strange. but i am using the terrapin again until i find another.

I've got a Tuff-Luv from Amazon.
http://tuff-luv.com/genuine-leather-case-cover-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-mobile-phone-black.html
It's a nice cases, it does the job pretty nicely, and the phone is really well protected against shocks. Have a look on a youtube demonstration .... It's a nice stunt party ;-)

woaloo said:
It's a nice cases, it does the job pretty nicely, and the phone is really well protected against shocks.
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Are the close clips magnetic? Always weary of magnetic cases, while some people say they're safe, I'm not willing to proove them right...
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Hi GUys, I currently had Flip down case for SGS2, i want to know, is magnetic from the flip case affected our phone if we use for long period calling or something will affect the super amoled screen?

ClarkyAC said:
Are the close clips magnetic? Always weary of magnetic cases, while some people say they're safe, I'm not willing to proove them right...
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Nope, those clip are not magnetic. It's mechanic. I don't know the term in english. (in french, it is "bouton pression") google translation says "snap"...
Hope it helps

If you have a flip case does that mean i shouldn't bother with a screen protector...i'm sure the gorilla glass will take care of the rest

Flipups will be found in your local market phone traders stall .
jje

What about the headphone jack??
If the case flips up and you have a headphone connected, don't you have to disconnect the headphone before you flip up the case!?
Just my five cents!
// Ohamn

I orderd 25days ago a piel frama custom case, they are really awesome.
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vitalij92 said:
I orderd 25days ago a piel frama custom case, they are really awesome.
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Price is also awesome... more than 100$ ....oups

Galaxy Note Offical Flip Case and Flexishield Reviews

I got my hands on both of these cases and did a quick review if anyones interested. I have to say im impressed with the official flip case, its the one i use on a daily basis atm.
http://droid-den.com/accessory-reviews/official-samsung-galaxy-note-flip-cover-review/
http://droid-den.com/accessory-reviews/samsung-galaxy-note-flexishield-case-review/

that is great, i was on the fence with the flip cover for a bit, thank you for going the extra bit and getting both!
I had the craziest of ideas but do you think with a little bit of patience and modding that you would be able to put a slice in the gel case and slip the back cover of the flip case through it and use both?
I am not sure when ill next be able to buy another phone seeing as this one started WWIII at my house and i think i may need to really baby it, i also think if its possible we might be able to use the gel case somehow to hold the flap down, tiny magnets, who knows, im just curious if you think this is possible

Flip Case is great, works like a dream and it's raised case protects the Camera Lens, unlike the factory fitted back, one slight issue is that the Note will not slip into the 'Official' car mount when it is in the Flip case. You can snip a bit from the case to help but due to the extra width (... ;-) ) it stands proud on the one edge.
Samsung naughty designers...

Mrglass86 said:
that is great, i was on the fence with the flip cover for a bit, thank you for going the extra bit and getting both!
I had the craziest of ideas but do you think with a little bit of patience and modding that you would be able to put a slice in the gel case and slip the back cover of the flip case through it and use both?
I am not sure when ill next be able to buy another phone seeing as this one started WWIII at my house and i think i may need to really baby it, i also think if its possible we might be able to use the gel case somehow to hold the flap down, tiny magnets, who knows, im just curious if you think this is possible
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Ha, I actually tried this but must have forgot to mention it in the review. No modding required it does fit in. The case warps very very slightly on the left side where the flip case joint is, but it works reasonably well though!
Not sure about holding the flap down, but it only slightly lifts itself up, it sometimes lifts very high, but just pressing it down is enough to keep it down

I am thinking about using both cases togather , would you send a picture please for using them togather ?

Been using my flip case for a couple of days. I wasn't sure at first but love it now.
Feels like part of the phone.
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tamerh said:
I am thinking about using both cases togather , would you send a picture please for using them togather ?
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+1 to this and also do you like your gel case enough that if you were to buy another it would be that one again or take your chances on one of the other gel cases out there? thanks for trying the two cases together too, im too broke to risk it not working.

Mrglass86 said:
I had the craziest of ideas but do you think with a little bit of patience and modding that you would be able to put a slice in the gel case and slip the back cover of the flip case through it and use both?
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+1
I'm thinking of just cutting the front flap and glue the side leather on top of the gel cover's side, close to the back cover's side, so it will have full range of motion. Reuse the original backcover for better fit. Then just a tiny velcro patch on the other side to keep it closed.

tamerh said:
I am thinking about using both cases togather , would you send a picture please for using them togather ?
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Ahh ok, I'll do this tonight
Mrglass86 said:
+1 to this and also do you like your gel case enough that if you were to buy another it would be that one again or take your chances on one of the other gel cases out there? thanks for trying the two cases together too, im too broke to risk it not working.
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I don't think so, to be honest I'm not really a fan of gel cases anyway so I wouldn't buy any. Flexishield ones are the most popular gel ones tho
tamarian said:
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I'm thinking of just cutting the front flap and glue the side leather on top of the gel cover's side, close to the back cover's side, so it will have full range of motion. Reuse the original backcover for better fit. Then just a tiny velcro patch on the other side to keep it closed.
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Good idea, its better to keep the full range, because I would hate the flip cover if it didn't flip all the way around.

tamarian said:
+1
I'm thinking of just cutting the front flap and glue the side leather on top of the gel cover's side, close to the back cover's side, so it will have full range of motion. Reuse the original backcover for better fit. Then just a tiny velcro patch on the other side to keep it closed.
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Please post pictures how you do that and what glue you use for it to hold for long time, and look aesthetic.
I would like to do the same probably

been using the flip case for about nearly a month now in tropical weather, and the edges of the flip top have "melted" and become sticky. ugh!

have been using it for the past 3 days since i got my phone, the edges of the thin silicon lining peeled off. Soon the leather cover is gonna go in a matters of weeks.

dan008 said:
have been using it for the past 3 days since i got my phone, the edges of the thin silicon lining peeled off. Soon the leather cover is gonna go in a matters of weeks.
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Took mine a couple of weeks, and now it's starting. Here's a pic:

ouch, haven't had that with mine yet. Either you guys are rougher than me, or i'm just lucky

Found the original, sealed Samsung flip case on eBay from a US seller for $45 shipped.
Will be here in a few days. I'm stoked!

ericshmerick said:
Found the original, sealed Samsung flip case on eBay from a US seller for $45 shipped.
Will be here in a few days. I'm stoked!
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Expansys has it for $32.
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xAnimal5 said:
Expansys has it for $32.
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Free 2 day shipping?
In stock in 8 days. Plus the shipping time.
No thanks.

The original Samsung flip case is not very good quality. Mine just started falling a part after one month
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masiegel said:
The original Samsung flip case is not very good quality. Mine just started falling a part after one month
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Any suggested alternatives? I don't want to use a screen film. Just want to protect it from the inevitable drop.

Sorry but I haven't found the perfect protection for mine either.
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Budget metal bumper

I'm on a REALLY tight budget, and I've found this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aluminum-Bu...VG/ref=sr_1_67?ie=UTF8&qid=1352551327&sr=8-67
Has somebody tried it before? Do the cover-buttons have a good response (is much more force needed to make them "click")? Any suggestions?

while it might provide a unique look to your phone, i'm not sure how much 'protection' a metal bumper will give.
once that aluminum meets concrete, it'll scratch/dent and it wont look as pretty.
I had an Element Case Vapor AR15-V when it was released for the iP4. I loved the look but it killed my reception..
I don't think/know if the S3 would fall victim to such an issue..

alt0160 said:
while it might provide a unique look to your phone, i'm not sure how much 'protection' a metal bumper will give.
once that aluminum meets concrete, it'll scratch/dent and it wont look as pretty.
I had an Element Case Vapor AR15-V when it was released for the iP4. I loved the look but it killed my reception..
I don't think/know if the S3 would fall victim to such an issue..
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The aesthetic side of it is of no importance for me. On the reception issue, it was reportedly due to the antenna being linked to a section of the metal frame the iPhones had, so no problem here regarding the S3 i pressume.

Myscha said:
After breaking the front glass of my SGSIII yesterday while wearing a silicone bumper, I'm going to buy a new glass (this one) on Amazon, but I think I need something stronger than silicone or TPU.
The thing is I'm on a REALLY tight budget, and I've found this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aluminum-Bu...VG/ref=sr_1_67?ie=UTF8&qid=1352551327&sr=8-67
Has somebody tried it before? Do the cover-buttons have a good response (is much more force needed to make them "click")? Any suggestions? Please, halp, I don't want to go through the same ordeal again
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I have one in blue, it works good but is lose just like that so I put pieces of tape to make it tight on the phone n also helps it not scratch the bezel .. all the buttons are accessible with no problems
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jorgerangel159 said:
I have one in blue, it works good but is lose just like that so I put pieces of tape to make it tight on the phone n also helps it not scratch the bezel .. all the buttons are accessible with no problems
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I suppose you recommend it?
Edit: I've seen these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Urban-Armor...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1352595740&sr=1-3) around, and although they seem quite nice, they surpass my budget right now. Any cheaper version of sorts? I think composite could do the trick just as fine.

Does anybody know something similar to the Urban Armor Gear (cheaper and less fancy) that could be of use?

i've always wondered if those slide on thing in the front actually stays on properly or not... I kinda prefer to have the screw on type... i think it's kinda cool.. the only thing I worry about is I don't know if the camera lens would get scratched when i place it on the back.

mputtr said:
i've always wondered if those slide on thing in the front actually stays on properly or not... I kinda prefer to have the screw on type... i think it's kinda cool.. the only thing I worry about is I don't know if the camera lens would get scratched when i place it on the back.
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The sliding one I'd on there to good lol sometimes I can't even take it off and regarding that it might scratch the screen I haven't had that problem but then again I only use this case one the weekend
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mputtr said:
i've always wondered if those slide on thing in the front actually stays on properly or not... I kinda prefer to have the screw on type... i think it's kinda cool.. the only thing I worry about is I don't know if the camera lens would get scratched when i place it on the back.
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Screw on type? can you post a link to one of those so I can see what it is, please?

they're all expensive.
Draco Design
Sweet Armor s3
and this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Deluxe-...724&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=280995627053&
but it doesn't cover the power and volume button...

mputtr said:
they're all expensive.
Draco Design
Sweet Armor s3
and this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Deluxe-...724&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=280995627053&
but it doesn't cover the power and volume button...
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That link says it's 13~, but in Amazon UK all Dragon design cases I find are around 70€. Right now I've found this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Otterbox-Co...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1352662906&sr=1-1

well. the otterbox is not a bumper as well, so that's up to you. i had the commuter for the htc DZ and while it is nice, it also doubled the size of the phone.
and yeah, i didn't say the nicer bumpers were cheap,. i said they were expensive.
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[Video Review] HTC One Double Dip Flip & Double Dip Hard Shell Review

Double Dip Flip Case Review
A lot of people overlooked the fact that the cover does come down over time. If you don't wanna wait you can just put the phone face down overnight.
Double Dip Hard Shell Review
Nice case but you could easily scratch your phone taking the One in and out of the case.
I'll be picking up an HTC One once it hits the USA so I'll do another more indepth review once I get it. Importing is just way too expensive...

I got the flip case free with my phone. It seems like the cover joints just needs a bit of loosening over time. Mine closes almost instantly now.
That being said I don't feel like it offers the best possible protection. Got my eyes open for a better case.

Thanks for the review ... :good:
suppose i´ll pick one up ...
THX :good:

The flip case looks great and the cover does come down over time, mine happened in about 2 days. The only problem i have with the case is that it doesnt offer full protection and during calls i have to occasiaonnly take the phone out of the case as the Mic hole doesn't line up with the phones Mic hole 100% :l

WARNING
I dropped my phone that was housed in the double dip case, the flap came open and landed face down resulting to scratches and dents to the speaker housing, gutted

I have both the hard shell case and the double dip case. I think they are both good cases, the double dip flip case doesn't really protect the full phone but is good for its stand. The hard shell case is a bit bulky and the colours are crap (why not one solid colour?) but it really gives complete protection... Other than the screen, which is ok because I think the lip is big enough to protect it from a drop...

I've ordered the flip case with the HTC free offer, but I feel like I won't be using it for long. I'll be looking for a better case while using the flip case as a temporary solution. I guess it would be very useful in the plane.

You should try reviewing accessories with a REAL phone next time...

UnknownPleasures said:
You should try reviewing accessories with a REAL phone next time...
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Are you going to import it from Europe for him? If that's what you're offering, I'll review any case you want.

arich said:
Are you going to import it from Europe for him? If that's what you're offering, I'll review any case you want.
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Thanks for backing me up bro. Also, to the OP: I'm going to be picking one up from VZW if it comes out. If not, I'll maybe use a TMo Prepaid plan with it.

I had the Flip case, but I got a refund on it as i didn't feel it protected the phone without being a hindrance. Also, nobody could hear me due to the microphone not lining up all the time. As it cost me £25 I felt it was not justified. I am going today to purchase the normal double dip case to try (non flip).
Wish me luck!

Nxxx said:
Nice case but you could easily scratch your phone taking the One in and out of the case.
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Which is exactly what it did to my HTC one.

nookcoloruser said:
Which is exactly what it did to my HTC one.
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So is the consensus to keep this thing a safe distance from the phone at all times? I'm glad mine won't be costing me anything. I guess I should thank HTC, sort of?

This clearly not for drop protection, its too think in the back and little protection in the front. Not sure if that case is for me.

nhatto said:
This clearly not for drop protection, its too think in the back and little protection in the front. Not sure if that case is for me.
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So is the consensus to keep this thing a safe distance from the phone at all times? I'm glad mine won't be costing me anything. I guess I should thank HTC, sort of?
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You may just wanna pick up a generic TPU or maybe something nicer from Diztronic or Cruzerlite. The i-Blason cases look high quality compared to their previous cases, but I'm not sure.

Why they didn't felt line thus case its beyond me. It slides onto an aluminum phone... Hard plastic... GREAT IDEA
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In saying that, it is one nice looking case
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Did anybody order the double dip hard shell from amazon. I seen a couple sellers from the uk it says it'll be shipped 18-26 days but when i put it in my cart it says i should receive it april 15. I just dont want to order it and dont get it until after the phone comes out. I also noticed a couple sellers from ny on amazon but i wasnt sure if the case was official or not. I dont see why it wouldnt be official tho since the case just came out.
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I got mine here, delivered after one day but it had a dodgy moulding on the back piece, I emailed and they sent another one the next day.
http://www.totaldigitalstores.co.uk...e-hc-c840-in-grey-red-hcc840-99h11105-00.html
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I imported mine from Handtec- http://www.handtec.co.uk/htc-one-double-dip-flip-case-red-black-hc-v841.html
but they're also on MobileFun- http://www.mobilefun.com/33110/htc/one.htm

Would you make a test ?