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Cases finally showing up on eBay

I've been searching every couple days since the phone was released only to find the shields, glare protectors, and skins... Finally they have the low cost cases that many users have come to love...
Judging by the looks on some, I'm not saying they are grade A, but having bought some for past phones, they are comparable to some of the $30 cases sold at some retailers
Example: cgi.ebay.com/Red-Hard-Snap-Case-Samsung-Captivate-AT-T-/270618346984?pt=PDA_Accessories {Sorry can't post links}

This is the same case (and seller) I have except mine is black. It looks, works, and feels great... Though it is a little hard to take off once it's on.
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whats that case material called thats like not the rubbery silicone, but not a hard case? Its like a soft plastic that doesn't have a rubber texture.

eatkabab said:
whats that case material called thats like not the rubbery silicone, but not a hard case? Its like a soft plastic that doesn't have a rubber texture.
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if the material you're describing is what I'm imagining (and as counter-intuitive as it sounds) it's rubberized crystal cases. (like the one in the first link)
it doesn't feel "rubbery", it feels smooth and soft-textured. nothing at all like the rubber you'd find on a shoe or tire.

eatkabab said:
whats that case material called thats like not the rubbery silicone, but not a hard case? Its like a soft plastic that doesn't have a rubber texture.
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I believe you are thinking of TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethanes)? It's generally a material that is flexible but very smooth, and usually translucent.
Unfortunately I don't think there are any TPU cases yet for Captivate, but I think they are coming (they have them for the standard Galaxy S / Vibrant), but that's what I am waiting for as well.

pinoymutt said:
I believe you are thinking of TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethanes)? It's generally a material that is flexible but very smooth, and usually translucent.
Unfortunately I don't think there are any TPU cases yet for Captivate, but I think they are coming (they have them for the standard Galaxy S / Vibrant), but that's what I am waiting for as well.
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yeah! whats the trade name for that stuff? Lexon or something, no?

eatkabab said:
yeah! whats the trade name for that stuff? Lexon or something, no?
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Per Wikipedia, they have several trade names (but seems mostly from Pharma)
ELASTOLLAN (BASF & Elastogran)
PEARLTHANE (Merquinsa)
DESMOPAN (Bayer)
PELLETHANE (Dow Chemical) Sold to Lubrizol.
ESTANE (Lubrizol)
IROGRAN (Huntsman)
But in terms of cases, the only trade name I know of is that I believe Amzer calls their line of TPU cases "Luxe." Other places usually refer to the cases either as TPU or "Flexi Skin."
I'm personally waiting on the "Luxe" line from Amzer to be released at the end of the month for the Captivate.
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Smoke-Grey-P88849.htm

I got the black version of this case and I'd say it's by far more attractive and more protective than the overpriced crap they have at the AT&T store.
I attached some pictures. Yeah, I rigged up a cradle for the phone out of some large zip-ties, and I must say, it works great. Don't be dissin'!

Yep, that's exactly the same one I have. The one thing I would say to notice about this is, that without a screen protector, and if you keep it in your pocket... this case just seems to be a "force dirt to collect in certain places" device. (Keep it in your pocket for a day or two and then take it off and see how much dirt is chilling out under your case)

cpc71783 said:
I got the black version of this case and I'd say it's by far more attractive and more protective than the overpriced crap they have at the AT&T store.
I attached some pictures. Yeah, I rigged up a cradle for the phone out of some large zip-ties, and I must say, it works great. Don't be dissin'!
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Dude, that is an AWESOME zip-tie stand! EXCELLENT work!

Mmm.. I'm thinking of getting this one:
cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Captivate-i897-New-Accessory-Case-Cover-/140438789201?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_2551wt_1137
or this one:
cgi.ebay.com/Rubber-Black-Hard-Case-Cover-Samsung-Captivate-i897-/350383516190?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_2394wt_911
what do you guys think would be good

pinoymutt said:
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I'm personally waiting on the "Luxe" line from Amzer to be released at the end of the month for the Captivate.
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Smoke-Grey-P88849.htm
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Thats the one I want as well. Mainly cuz its got some cushion like the silicone ones but doesn't stick in your pocket like the silicone ones...
Only problem I have with it is the pattern on it. Its a nice pattern, but coming from the world of bberry, its been done and over done. I feel it might look a little busy with the translucency/being able to see all the original case detail under it.

any private messages with links to a case would be much appreciated. My captivate is due to touchdown on Monday.

Amzer Luxe style gel cases are available now at fommy dot com.
I originally owned the Body Glove, but was somewhat disappointed while testing GPS fixes to learn that it actually reduced GPS reception. I'm hoping the translucent/non-black Luxe will fit the bill.

K-mart Shopper said:
Amzer Luxe style gel cases are available now at fommy dot com.
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Has anyone actually received one of these Amzer cases? Can they please just let us know how they like it?
Much appreciated

K-mart Shopper said:
Amzer Luxe style gel cases are available now at fommy dot com.
I originally owned the Body Glove, but was somewhat disappointed while testing GPS fixes to learn that it actually reduced GPS reception. I'm hoping the translucent/non-black Luxe will fit the bill.
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can anyone else confirm this?

pinoymutt said:
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Smoke-Grey-P88849.htm
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I believe this is available now. This looks very nice. Much better then the all black. Prob order it tonite.
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Is there another place I can get the hard snap on cases other than ebay? Keep trying to catch them with some in stock at the store and they never have them...and I'm sure they are like $30 there...

Leather case for galaxy S3

i ordered one of these , as keeping the case away from your skin by a few millimeters cuts down the emissions by heaps
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/D2-EASEC...Accessories&hash=item5ae746eee8#ht_3358wt_905

I didn't get my case, yet but I have search results based on Google.
http://www.amazon.com/iTALKonline-PREMIUM-LEATHER-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00817VYRW
https://www.proporta.com/product/samsung-galaxy-s3-leather-case-with-aluminium-lining
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...g-galaxy-s3-crumena-leather-pouch-series.html

They're expensive, but Vaja has one small leather case out already, and I'm sure they'll design more with the relative similarity between carrier devices, and the number of buyers across the world.
The first one they've come up with is $70, which sounds really high, but I can tell you from experience that these things are inSANEly well-made. They're probably hand-stitched by one 85 year-old lady in Venezuela, but their cases are awesome.

Cheaper one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Poc...416229?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item257045db25
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEATHER-P...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item27c70a1b4d

I can't post URLs yet, but I got a leather carrying case on Amazon for about $6.

I got this one. I love it because vertical position is a must and also the clip can rotate. It does leave some black marks on the back of the phone but nothing is perfect

The $5 & $10 cases on ebay /amazon are not real leather.
I am also interested in some real leather options. A search showed "hoco" as an option, they look pretty slim too.
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firetruck41 said:
The $5 & $10 cases on ebay /amazon are not real leather.
I am also interested in some real leather options. A search showed "hoco" as an option, they look pretty slim too.
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ordered one of these.
havent received it though.

tradesteady said:
Over $44 on a case seems a little bit high in cost,anyway, how about the performance ?
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I've had an Easecase (a different model from the one the OP ordered - I think mine is a B1) for my HD2, S2 and now S3. They're really well made, fit perfectly and you get a choice of leather, lining colour, closure system etc, I do look at other ones available but in the end I always end up getting their stuff
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cybersax6540 said:
They're expensive, but Vaja has one small leather case out already, and I'm sure they'll design more with the relative similarity between carrier devices, and the number of buyers across the world.
The first one they've come up with is $70, which sounds really high, but I can tell you from experience that these things are inSANEly well-made. They're probably hand-stitched by one 85 year-old lady in Venezuela, but their cases are awesome.
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Seconded! I don't have one for my S3 (yet), but I've been considering the Grip or the Pouch they have on their site.
I've bought their cases for past phones and not only do they look great, but they're very durable. The price-point is a little painful, but well-worth it in my book.

Might as well ask this here. But do any of you guys (yea guys on this one) carry around a wallet case? I was gonna get a SGP Valentinus black for my SGS3 but I got to thinking, maybe it seems a little feminine. I wanted one cuz it would mean for me to not carry a wallet around. I wanted either the Valentinus or the Argos. What you guys think
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xXJay_RXx said:
Might as well ask this here. But do any of you guys (yea guys on this one) carry around a wallet case? I was gonna get a SGP Valentinus black for my SGS3 but I got to thinking, maybe it seems a little feminine. I wanted one cuz it would mean for me to not carry a wallet around. I wanted either the Valentinus or the Argos. What you guys think
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You can use Capdase leather case. Maybe some of them got wallet design. But recently, they use a frame to hold the phone and neglect those wallet layer. Sigh........

is it genuine ?
trav_44 said:
i ordered one of these , as keeping the case away from your skin by a few millimeters cuts down the emissions by heaps
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/D2-EASEC...Accessories&hash=item5ae746eee8#ht_3358wt_905
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i bought onje from local vendor here..bt i dont think its genuine...dont knw wat to do now !

air cooling case for GN. (pic inside)

Actually, I really dont know how to describe such case.
Since there many holes on the back and might be help for to cool down GN.
So I just call it air cooling case.
There're also other kind of case with holes on ebay and taobao. But they are
too rough and too ugly. Usually cost around 3RMB,but u won't want to put it
on your GN which might scratch ur GN.
I bought this one around 10USD. And the color is green with little bit metal
feeling.
The only disadvantage is: It won't fit with 2000mah battery. So u can only use
1750mah battery with it.

looks nice. could you post a link?

Link please

here it is.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16457320483

Found it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-SAM..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3a74838c1a

Very nice looking mesh case and didn't know they made them. If you're worried about heat i would just undervolt the nexus. But this definitely gives it a unique look.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-SAM...-LOOK-COOL-MESH-VENT-CASE-COVER-/251062880001
Black one looks great! Might pick one up... Kinda pricey for a generic though.
Seems cheaper from the company: http://www.anymode.com/shop/goods/goods_view.php?goodsno=12347476
But I don't read Korean enough/at all to figure out if they ship to Canada or how to checkout.

Anymode cannot be considered generic
"Anymode, a privately held company founded in Korea in 2007, has the strong affiliation with Samsung Electronics for key accessories supplier globally."
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Also is it just me or did anyone else notice it does not have an opening for the Pogo pins?

Point taken. Now find it for me somewhere that's cheap

osm0sis said:
Point taken. Now find it for me somewhere that's cheap
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Plenty of cheap ones.
These are called "Mesh snap on" cases.
Here's for the GSM Nexus: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=i9250+mesh&_sacat=0
$1.92
There's no "snap on mesh" cases for the Verizon, they're more fully formed so it's not cheap.
$7-$9 http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=i515+mesh&_sacat=0&_odkw=i9250+mesh&_osacat=0

Those are the cheap feeling ones the OP described. I was asking for a link to a cheaper site for the Anymode version the OP recommended. Thanks though!

99.9% anti-bacterial
Nice!

this is not going to cool your phone, you are adding another layer of plastic to trap heat. do you cool yourself by wearing a sweater?

neotekz said:
this is not going to cool your phone, you are adding another layer of plastic to trap heat. do you cool yourself by wearing a sweater?
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The "air cooling" is just a term to describe this case. Just a comparison
between other TPU or silicon case.
Of course no case is the coolest!

osm0sis said:
Those are the cheap feeling ones the OP described. I was asking for a link to a cheaper site for the Anymode version the OP recommended. Thanks though!
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Like I post in the beginning. I got it from Taobao,which is the cheapest source.

Look a little like nillkin hard case, I have the one with brown color with around 7$
http://www.casesss.com/product.aspx?model=62&pid=337

Saintfyre said:
99.9% anti-bacterial
Nice!
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Where do you see this?

Anymode Galaxy Nexus Cool Case
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Where do you see this?
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Right there on the box!
Great case! I ended up getting it from eBay since I can't read Korean/Chinese nor trust signing up with credit card info to foreign websites I don't understand. Nice matte finish on the black one here. Feels solid, snug and good in the hand. The wrap-around to the front leaves just enough of a gap between housing and screen that edge-to-edge screen protectors should work nicely. And the design and materials seem excellent for signal, WiFi and NFC (unlike my last case)! Would definitely buy again.
Very, very pleased... now I just need my Fantom tempered glass screen protector:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/25298-ho...erested-in-a-tempered-glass-screen-protector/

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There's no "snap on mesh" cases for the Verizon, they're more fully formed so it's not cheap.
$7-$9 http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=i515+mesh&_sacat=0&_odkw=i9250+mesh&_osacat=0
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Those ones don't really count. The pictures show a full case with the snap on mesh that goes over it. So the mesh on those cases is just for looks.

My issue with these mesh cases is that dust collects in the holes REALLY easily. :\

Looking to buy Walnutt case - ONLY sold in Korea; could someone help out?

Hi guys,
I am looking at the Walnutt cases for the i9100, I would really love to purchase one of the bumper cases, but it seems there is very little available. I have found 3 sites with them but they are all Korean and don't look to sell internationally (or at least don't respond to my emails).
http://www.walnutt.co.kr/shop/shopdetail.html?branduid=361134&xcode=013&mcode=002&scode=&type=X&sort=order&cur_code=013002
My main problem is that I am after the White/Green version (I think it will look perfect on the White i9100!) but everywhere is sold out bar this website: http://www.unilook.co.kr/shop/shopdetail.html?branduid=429862&xcode=007&mcode=001&scode=&type=X&sort=order&cur_code=007001
Is there a very generous XDA member who could possible help me out with some mail forwarding at all? Your PayPal coffee/beer fund will be added to! :highfive:
May thanks!

I found a very similar one on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-TPU-B...ame-Samsung-Galaxy-S-2-II-i9100-/250937917100
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Thanks jt.61
I've seen these before and have ordered a couple to see what they are like - will let people know when they arrive; I don't have high hopes to be honest.
I still want an official one so I know it fits perfectly though.

Here is another probably better alternative.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...amsung-galaxy-s2-case-linear-pure-series.html
And here is a back cover to go with it if needed. You can choose that same green color.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...y-s2-option-back-cover-for-linear-series.html

I wouldn't recommend SGP Linear ... they are made of plastic and easy breakable...
I would recommend Sweet Armor .. they are not that heavy and they are made of airline metals (aluminium i believe ... not sure)

Thanks for the recommendations guys; I have tried many cases but believe the Walnutt would be the best for my situation

KLoNe1 said:
Thanks for the recommendations guys; I have tried many cases but believe the Walnutt would be the best for my situation
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Very similar to the SGP NEO HYBRID?
Mebbeh try that?

thanks for the recomendations guys

Just a little warning. I've had a Walnutt bumper case on my phone for about 4-5 months, and they scratch the living hell out of the left and right sides of the phone.
I'm not sure if all Walnutt bumper cases do this, maybe I was just unlucky.

Maybe you got bits of dust between the phone and bumper? I know that my SGP NEO EX does accumulate a bit of dust between silicon and my phone. Regular clean ups does the job though. No significant scratches after 5 months of having the bumper, just slight micro scratches here and there, but those might be also deriving from me using my phone without bumper on occasions...
Cheers

I am using Walnutt case for my iPhone 4
KLoNe1 said:
Hi guys,
I am looking at the Walnutt cases for the i9100, I would really love to purchase one of the bumper cases, but it seems there is very little available. I have found 3 sites with them but they are all Korean and don't look to sell internationally (or at least don't respond to my emails).
http://www.walnutt.co.kr/shop/shopdetail.html?branduid=361134&xcode=013&mcode=002&scode=&type=X&sort=order&cur_code=013002
My main problem is that I am after the White/Green version (I think it will look perfect on the White i9100!) but everywhere is sold out bar this website: http://www.unilook.co.kr/shop/shopdetail.html?branduid=429862&xcode=007&mcode=001&scode=&type=X&sort=order&cur_code=007001
Is there a very generous XDA member who could possible help me out with some mail forwarding at all? Your PayPal coffee/beer fund will be added to! :highfive:
May thanks!
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I am currently using Walnutt bumper case for my iPhone 4 and have been satisfied with this case so far. I dropped my phone on the ground a few times while I was taking it out from the pocket. Fortunately, my phone was not damaged. you might ca buy it at http://www.zoarah.com/walnutt-bumper-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s2.html

Slim Adreama TPU & PC Case

I was looking for a slim case for my GSM Galaxy Nexus that provided better lip protection than the snap-on Case Mate Barely There I was using before. I came across this fairly inexpensive TPU and PC case by Adreama at a Future Shop in Montreal, and I figured I'd share some photos and a brief description in case there are people looking for something similar.
The case looks good, with a black TPU "bumper" around the sides and a hard, clear PC back. Unfortunately it only fits my GNex with the standard 1750 mAh battery. When I tried fitting the phone in with the extended 2000 mAh Samsung battery, there would be odd bulges around the side, and it was difficult to accurately press the volume rocker and power button.
I'm pretty happy with this case -- everything's easily accessible, it doesn't make my screen protector bubble up, and it's a bit different-looking than most GNex cases I've seen.

Thanks for the writeup. I saw this case in best buy but didn't have my phone with me, and was wondering what the actual fit was like.
It's irritating that the local brick and mortar shops are really limited on cases for the GN. They only seen to be carrying these house brands now
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achan68 said:
Thanks for the writeup. I saw this case in best buy but didn't have my phone with me, and was wondering what the actual fit was like.
It's irritating that the local brick and mortar shops are really limited on cases for the GN. They only seen to be carrying these house brands now
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You're welcome.
The selection for cases at brick and mortar stores have def. always been pretty slim, unless you have something more popular like an iPhone or the GS2/GS3. My brother and dad were pretty happy with their Adreama TPU skins for their GS3s, so I thought I'd try this out. Pleasantly surprised by how well it fit, so I guess not all these random brands are that bad.

Yes, I'm jealous of all the accessory choices for the more popular phones, but I wouldn't replace my GN with anything else right now.

Looks similar to the Momax but I much prefer the matte finish this has but doesnt look like they are on ebay or anywhere else.

mbh87 said:
Looks similar to the Momax but I much prefer the matte finish this has but doesnt look like they are on ebay or anywhere else.
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I think their stuff might be Canada-only, since I've only seen their cases in various Best Buy and Future Shop locations here in Toronto and in Montreal.