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So currently I have a cheap case I bought on ebay and it's messing up my invisibleshield on the sides. Whenever I grip the sides it pushes up against the shield and dust gets in there.
I'm considering buying a new case but I'm not sure what one to get so it won't mess up the shield. Anyone have any ideas? I was thinking the tpu case but I'm not sure. What do you guys think?
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http://www.tridentcase.com/product_7_69.html
My review http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=947916&page=5
i bought this one and very happy with it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KAXK2Q
OEM tmobile mytouch black rubber slip on case is what ive had since release in november. very happy with it
Hands down the best cases you can get for your phone at the TPU fusion cases. All TPU cases are great, but the TPU fusion just has a slightly higher level of detail.
There is a thread in this section about the TPU fusion cases that also has an online coupon code for like 10% off their already really cheap price.
I would link but I'm feeling lazy today. Happy hunting
d12unk13astard said:
http://www.tridentcase.com/product_7_69.html
My review http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=947916&page=5
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I agree! Best case I've used so far (and I've used silicone, tpu, trident cyclops, and the aegis). Thing rocks and really does protect
itmustbejj said:
Hands down the best cases you can get for your phone at the TPU fusion cases. All TPU cases are great, but the TPU fusion just has a slightly higher level of detail.
There is a thread in this section about the TPU fusion cases that also has an online coupon code for like 10% off their already really cheap price.
I would link but I'm feeling lazy today. Happy hunting
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The link would be
http://www.ambitronic.com/product_info.php/mytouch-fusion-case-p-480
Used to have more colors but now only have black, clear and red.
Act quick!
I originally bought the black gel skin from T-Mobile when I bought my phone. It was a lint magnet, though, and it added a significant amount of bulk to the phone. So I ended up buying a translucent smoke colored TPU case, OEM HTC variety, from Amazon. It's nice, feels good, looks good, has cutouts for all the buttons (so they aren't hard to press like some TPU cases) and doesn't add a huge amount of bulk to the phone, while also making it easier to hold onto.
I have used the Otterbox Commuter and the TPU Fusion case. I switch between the two. Plus they both protect the phone well and fit inside of my Seidio holster.
Trident aegis case FTW
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Tired a few, but the best (that I like anyways) are the TPU fusion cases
Trident cyclops case rocks
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y2k1ltd said:
I have used the Otterbox Commuter and the TPU Fusion case. I switch between the two. Plus they both protect the phone well and fit inside of my Seidio holster.
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y2k:
Is the Seidio holster you're using the standard one for the MT4G? Or did you have to use a larger size? I'm looking for a good case to replace the Seidio one I'm currently using, but I like the design of the Seidio holster...
shekki said:
So currently I have a cheap case I bought on ebay and it's messing up my invisibleshield on the sides. Whenever I grip the sides it pushes up against the shield and dust gets in there.
I'm considering buying a new case but I'm not sure what one to get so it won't mess up the shield. Anyone have any ideas? I was thinking the tpu case but I'm not sure. What do you guys think?
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As previously stated, the trident case is very good, but if your not willing to spend the money you can go for the TPU fusion. Its cheaper, and still has a modern look to it.
straight from HTC: http://www.amazon.com/Protective-Te..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1328646244&sr=1-1
$0.99 but isnt straight from HTC: http://www.amazon.com/Fusion-S-Line..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1328646244&sr=1-3
This one beats all the case outhere in my honest opinion coz i have it!.. trust me.. you will not regret getting it!...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Soft-...ccessories&hash=item20bbd29706#ht_1387wt_1185
saotua said:
i bought this one and very happy with it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KAXK2Q
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lol this seems like itll feel weird, especially in the pocket
the TPU Fusion case is the best ive seen..
the regular silicone cases are nice too but the rubber is so grip-y that its hard to pull the phone out of the pocket lol
The trident case looks great I'm going to order it.
my sister has the TPU case and i think im going to pick one up they look great and feel good in the hands.
I bought this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K575E0/ref=oh_o02_s00_i01_details
It's not so much a case IMO but more of a glove. The phone remains extremely slim still and its pretty stiff.
My review:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member..._pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview
Try the Otterbox Commuter case. It's fairly cheap for a otterbox, and it looks like it'd be a good case that would work well with invisishield,
Made a review for everyone of this awesome case!
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?3333-Seidio-Surface-Combo-Case-Review
If anybody was wondering, I got mine in today and it does fit with an SGP screen protector installed.
How thick compared to tpu?
Someone picked one up today for me and will be returning it tomorrow. Very cheap and unattractive. This is what I have come to expect from siedo so no surprise here. Ordering Ballistic.
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I had one of these for my Evo 3D and loved it. I'm rocking the combo case from Sprint now. It's decent but doesn't protect the top and bottom of the phone.
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I feel that with the exception of the volume button cover and the case being soft instead of hard plastic, the TPU case is just as elegant and much more wallet friendly.
I am satisfied with my seidio case. It offers some protection without adding a lot of bulk. It also has a matched holster available and I am able to put it in the holster and remove it with one hand. This is something that I could not do with the sprint case.
I use the Seido holster and a TPU case.
Perfect Combo. TPU fits perfectly in holster.
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I use the Seido holster and a TPU case.
Perfect Combo. TPU fits perfectly in holster.
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Which holster do you use - active or surface?
I want to try this case, but I need to know how it compares to the tpu in regards to thickness. Will it be thinner than a TPU?
Did you order yours from Seidio or Amazon?
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bts0004 said:
Which holster do you use - active or surface?
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Surface holster. Fits perfectly.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-epic-4g-touch-surface-holster-p/hlsseptasc.htm
Spridell, can we get some pictures of that combination please...
Pete
I got the same exact case & holster at Best Buy with their platinum branding. As you may already know Best BUY platinum brand stuff & seidio stuff is the same, just a different brands label. Only $34.99 at the big blue box. It looks exactly the same except where the one on the video says seidio, this one has the Pt inside a box like platinum on a element chart.
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housry23 said:
I got the same exact case & holster at Best Buy with their platinum branding. As you may already know Best BUY platinum brand stuff & seidio stuff is the same, just a different brands label. Only $34.99 at the big blue box. It looks exactly the same except where the one on the video says seidio, this one has the Pt inside a box like platinum on a element chart.
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What is the sku? I want to get one bad...
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bluv4eva said:
Did you order yours from Seidio or Amazon?
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Seidio
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Does anybody else have a gap where the 2 pieces some together on their case? I noticed that there is a small gap on both sides after installing the case. I installed it properly and you can hear it latch when you press on the spot on the back. I dropped my phone and when it landed the bottom piece came off completely. I was hoping for a tighter fit.
I ordered mine from ebay and got it yesterday. The case is awesome. Its light and blends with the phone perfectly. Thanks for the review QBKing!!
is this thinner than the TPU case?
Is it just on/off or are there little stickies and crap for the phone to fit snugly?
What is the wear/tear like? Does it disintegrate or pop off when you drop it three feet or so onto the concrete? (TPU case remains intact)
JC
I purchased the the Platinum Series case (seidio re-branded) from best buy $34.99 and included the belt clip. I like the matte feel of the case and its looks however the fitment isn't there. everything seems snug except the area near the bottom where the top and bottom piece meet. The tolerances are too large and allows for a fair bit of slop. One friend said upon showing him my phone "oh my your phone is already falling apart" (referring to the sloppy case)
I did however just come up with a fix for this. I lined the part with a bit of electrical tape to snug up the fitment, now feels rock solid! and I really like the case more!
I can include pics if there is any interest.
Guys, Im looking for a case like the Rearth RingKe slim case but with a clip on section (like seidio's).
The cases that seidio and otterbox make are just too thick. I do want the belt clip part though.
Edit: Im looking at the Seidio Surface Combo.. If you guys know of any alternatives, let me know.
I have the ringke slim and it works perfectly with the belt holster from the kickstand case from vz. Have been using the combo for a month or so with no issues. I also use the oem extended battery and it has been my perfect setup.
Hope that helps.
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Testingchip said:
I have the ringke slim and it works perfectly with the belt holster from the kickstand case from vz. Have been using the combo for a month or so with no issues. I also use the oem extended battery and it has been my perfect setup.
Hope that helps.
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The only thing that worries me about the ringke one is all the reports of the paint chipping or peeling after a couple of months..
Using the ringke white case with the seido 2100 extended battery clip works pretty good together
I ended up getting the Seidio surface case and holster, but I really wanted the Ringke SLIM for the case.
What Im not liking about the Ringke is the reports that they crack and the paint starts to peel off.
I am trying to find for a nice hard case, but for me the option to wear the phone on the belt is important. So I am looking for something slimmer than the Otterbox Defender but with more or less the same functionality. I saw a lot of hard cases around and still non offers the combination of a case and a belt clip (other than the Defender - I had it for a couple of days and it is fat to bulky for my taste)
So I am opened for suggestions - please share your information. Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
P.S: After getting some replies (by the way thanks to everyone, who replied) I decided to create a small list with the alternatives. Here it comes:
+Seidio Active with Holster Combo (available also on Ebay):
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-ks-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs3k-bk.htm
+Seidio Surface with Holster Combo (available also on Ebay):
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-surface-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgs3-bk.htm
+CONVERT Add-on Kit for use with Seidio SURFACE:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-convert-add-on-kit-black-p/bd2-hk4ssgs3.htm
+Samsung Galaxy III S3 Black ARMOR Hard SOFT Holster Case + Belt Clip STAND:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261066747378
+Clip Case Cargo Tall+Samsung Galaxy S III SILICRYLIC DualPro Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core:
http://www.niteize.com/product/Clip-Case-Cargo-Tall.asp
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
+Platinum Series - Case with Holster for Samsung Galaxy S III Mobile Phones - Black
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/b/product/detail.jsp?skuId=5797884&pid=1218695418051
+Shell Holster Combo Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 with Kick-stand (At&t, Verizon, T-mobile, Us Cellular & Sprint)
http://www.amazon.com/Holster-Samsu...qid=1345454586&sr=1-3&keywords=galaxy+s3+clip
I think you can try some metal case. But the finishing of the metal case on the market can be terrible. Don't try those case listed on EBAY. They are cheap but bad. Thick metal layer and poor finishing. Also they are not as hard as the metal you are used to know.
likwaiw said:
I think you can try some metal case. But the finishing of the metal case on the market can be terrible. Don't try those case listed on EBAY. They are cheap but bad. Thick metal layer and poor finishing. Also they are not as hard as the metal you are used to know.
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Thanks for the answer - in my opinion the metal cases do not provide the necessary protection - you need a soft plastic part to absorb the shock of a fall and a hard one to take the initial blow
And the hybrid cases provide really nice protection - but most of them are too bulky. And a belt clip is an important part as well
Here is a case that fits your description. Had one on my inspire for a while And liked it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807267
werked said:
Here is a case that fits your description. Had one on my inspire for a while And liked it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807267
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Thank you for the reply. Its a nice case, but I don't think it comes with a belt clip
The Seidio cases offer what you're looking for. If you don't like the Surface, the Active series would better suit your needs since has the softer cover and the harder shell as well as a holster. There's also a version that comes with a metal kickstand
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs3-bk.htm
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-ks-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs3k-bk.htm
I've had this one for about a month now. Great combination of hard case with rubber to absorb shock with kickstand am holster.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261066747378
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chavdar said:
Thank you for the reply. Its a nice case, but I don't think it comes with a belt clip
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It does have a holster, if you look around you will find it.
Edit: here check it out....
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/8161.htm
I had the same case for the s2. Ive been through 2 of them in a months time. The clip will snap off if there is any kind of a harder bump while clipped onto your belt. I would pass on it. Spend a little more money for a nicer case that wont break on ya right away.
Thank you all for the suggestions and comments. So I think I will go in the direction of Seidio - does anyone know the dimensions of the active and the surface cases?
How much bigger is the active case?
I was unable to find the dimensions on the web page
I use this holster http://www.niteize.com/product/Clip-Case-Cargo-Tall.asp and this case http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp. The case is thin but protective and the holster is tough and protects the phone.
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Im using a platinum series case from best buy. Hard case low profile and came with a belt clip holster. Picked it up at Best Buy.
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=5797884&pid=1218695418051
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i ordered one of these. it has a clip and slim cover which can be used separately. also has some neat features such as kick stand.. best of all it's only $7 and has good reviews.
You canbuse an otterbox commuter woth a seido active case.
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You canbuse an otterbox commuter woth a seido active case.
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You can? A nice tight fit? I've heard that the Commuter case is slippery. Is it?
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Fits perfect with the screen facing inwards. Its a tad too slippery ibdeed.
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I had the Seidio surface from Best Buy but 1) It was very slick and would slip out of your hands 2) Didn't have a kickstand. I went with the Seidio active from Versio Mobile.Com and couldn't be happier. It is a 2 part case, isn't that much bigger, or heavier and has the kickstand. Also the entire phone is covered where as with the surface case it didn't. Additionally the cut out for the MICRO/MHL plug is bigger on the active which will enable you to use more charging cables. The hole on the surface case only allowed me to use the Samsung cable.
http://www.versiomobile.com/active-combo-sam-gs3-blk-w-k.html
I paid 38 shipped... not sure why they want 60 now only 3 weeks later...
Thank you all for the replies - I decided to gather all the alternatives in the firs post,so that i can be helpful to other people, looking for similar combination
Will everyone please take a second to rate your top 3 favorite cases for the s3 ? I am looking for a cool case that protects my phone...other than an otterbox ...too bulky..want something more feminine.
Thanks
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Slim - ringke reearth
Somewhere in between -Seidio active
Bigger (but not otterbox bulky) - Musubo retro
Also check out diztronic tpu.. nice matte finish..
Are u planning on using a screen protector?
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im using alumor!
I like silicrylic from incipio they have a pink/black combo online so u might like that. I have the gray and turquoise combo since that's the only one tmobile store carries
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I have the plan w Verizon where u pay 11$ and can get unlimited screen savers but they are crappy and I am on my 3rd one. Any recommendations?
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right now its a SGP curved crystal screen protector.. and a seidio active.. it really is a perfect combo..
Loving this case. Great grip, looks really nice on the white GS3 (not sure about the blue one) and it has a kickstand!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DNWB5U/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
I bought an Urban Armor case and really like it.
tennisjunkie said:
Will everyone please take a second to rate your top 3 favorite cases for the s3 ? I am looking for a cool case that protects my phone...other than an otterbox ...too bulky..want something more feminine.
Thanks
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For heavy protection when in uniform, I use this:
Otterbox Commuter
Medium'ish protection
And for sexy thing when I don't want all the bulk...
Rock Quicksand
Spigen Modello (in chocolate)
SGP Lumi Hybrid
Samsung OEM TPU (covers micro usb and headphone ports)
Samsung Flip Cover
Rock Quicksand
Cruzerlite Androidified
Sorry I cheated and listed more than 3
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I don't have a top 3 but i've owned the trident aegis and neo hybrid and sent them both back cos of problems with the buttons.
currently I have the seidio active with kickstand which is ok but I find it slippy in the hand. I also have a cheap tpu case which is pretty good but got the acase super legerra this morning which is superb. good grip, not much bulk, buttons work great and fits perfectly and only £10!
Samsung orginal is the best one
poor build quality but best suitet
Look no further. The Acase Superleggera Pro is where it's at.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764709
I use a Case Mate POP! For my Kickstand Case, a Spigen Modello for my thin case, and I just purchased 3 cheap duel layer mesh cases that I can change out the different color layers to mix things up. Hands down best case is the Acase.
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Samsung-Galaxy-Case-Superleggera/dp/B0089YS4CK
Currently not being productive on my S3.
txkorm said:
Look no further. The Acase Superleggera Pro is where it's at.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764709
I use a Case Mate POP! For my Kickstand Case, a Spigen Modello for my thin case, and I just purchased 3 cheap duel layer mesh cases that I can change out the different color layers to mix things up. Hands down best case is the Acase.
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Samsung-Galaxy-Case-Superleggera/dp/B0089YS4CK
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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have to agree with the acase.