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This is my final question about a case for my Evo, Im down to the Seidio Innocase II Surface and the Active which case will be the better choice? I red a couple reviews about the active not fitting correctly and i heard horror stories about the surface scratching the edges

I love my blue Seidio Innocase II Surface Case (looks purple on amazon)... Fits tight, no play. I have to go slow when I put it on so that I don't lift up the edge of my invisashield.

I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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Nefariouss said:
I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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Looks like you have the innocase active limited edition, available only through amazon. I have the same and the plastic skeleton doesn't fit 100% perfectly, but it's not bad. I too had some clips (top and bottom right) break off, but mine gets banged up a lot while i'm at work so I wasn't too surprised.
The regular innocase active looks like the skeleton has been enlarged to prevent the clips from breaking.
I just ordered an otterbox commuter case and a seidio innocase rugged combo.
Personally, I like having the combo of a hard shell with the soft cushion of the silicone.
-SLS-

Nefariouss said:
I think my case is the active and I hate it. The back has started to peel and a corner broke like it came unglued. I'm going to get an otterbox instead I think.
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I had the exact same thing happen, but sedio did honor the warranty. Just a thought.

I bought the PT brand from Best Buy today and I believe it is the same as the surface. It is made by Seidio but labeled differently.
I love it. Doesn't add much bulk and feels good in the hand.

Well maybe I'll give them a call about the warranty. I like the overall case design just disappointed in the flaws I've had with it so far. Thanks for the heads up.

Nefariouss said:
Well maybe I'll give them a call about the warranty. I like the overall case design just disappointed in the flaws I've had with it so far. Thanks for the heads up.
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I'm in the same boat, my rugged has had the corners break off both on my case and my wife's.
I don't think I want to pay for the shipping to replace it through warranty though...I think I may just wait for TridentCase to make a Kraken case for the Evo.

Well, just got the seidio rugged case today and i'm really not impressed. Basically a larger version of the active limited edition. The plastic skeleton seems better quality though. Cheap port covers. My suggestions to seidio: take the rugged and shrink it to fit without the surface. Then make the belt clip so the phone can be inserted face in AND face out and reconfigure the top latch to be smaller/smoother.
Long story short, I switched back to my active limited while I wait for the trident cyclops and the otterbox commuter cases that I ordered to arrive.
Ps: I noticed that the exoskelleton from the rugged fits PERFECTLY over the one from the active limited.
-SLS-

Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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JArcher84 said:
Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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Except apparently themselves. Late to the market, they've lost a ton of sales.

SouL Shadow said:
My suggestions to seidio: take the rugged and shrink it to fit without the surface.
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I don't think I understand. It seems like you are telling them to make the Active, they already do that.

SouL Shadow said:
Looks like you have the innocase active limited edition, available only through amazon. I have the same and the plastic skeleton doesn't fit 100% perfectly, but it's not bad. I too had some clips (top and bottom right) break off, but mine gets banged up a lot while i'm at work so I wasn't too surprised.
The regular innocase active looks like the skeleton has been enlarged to prevent the clips from breaking.
I just ordered an otterbox commuter case and a seidio innocase rugged combo.
Personally, I like having the combo of a hard shell with the soft cushion of the silicone.
-SLS-
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No problems with my innocase active I got from eBay, I've seen a lot of people complaining about the limited edition one Amazon sells, very happy with mine though, and ebay had it cheaper than seidio's website. The otterbox isn't bad but only comes in one color I think.
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bharris25 said:
No problems with my innocase active I got from eBay, I've seen a lot of people complaining about the limited edition one Amazon sells, very happy with mine though, and ebay had it cheaper than seidio's website. The otterbox isn't bad but only comes in one color I think.
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Hate to be a bother, but anyway you or anyone can post pictures of their Active case? I'm on the fence about buying one, and if I do it'll be the Active case with holster combo.
Seidio says the camera does not touch any flat surface with the case, and it actually looks as if it doesn't add TOO much bulk to the phone like some others, and a couple of the Otterbox's I was looking at fall into that category.

aronslusa said:
Hate to be a bother, but anyway you or anyone can post pictures of their Active case? I'm on the fence about buying one, and if I do it'll be the Active case with holster combo.
Seidio says the camera does not touch any flat surface with the case, and it actually looks as if it doesn't add TOO much bulk to the phone like some others, and a couple of the Otterbox's I was looking at fall into that category.
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The camera does not touch on a flat surface.
The case adds very little bulk, but it will sure seem like it does when you hold the evo naked after using it a while. Same for any case of this type.
I have the regular active (not the LE with smaller outer shell) and the rubbery outer coating has worn off in the corners like in the pics of the LE that were posted. I'm sure this is due to my using it in a snug leather case, and is confined to the corners. No big deal to me. You can only tell if you look closely.
As far as fit goes, it is snug and well designed. Button use is as good as naked. Only complaint is dust builds up slowly on the left side where the outer shell fits into the soft inner layer. I take it apart and rinse the soft layer off every couple weeks.
My phone has taken several 3ft drops (off desk, out of shirt pocket while tying shoe lace) and is completely unharmed.
Is it the best case in the world? Maybe not, but it is comfortable to hold and protects the phone very well.
If this one were to break, I may try the otterbox but I'm not parting with it any time soon.
The pictures on Seidio's web site are better than what I could send you.
JAson

JArcher84 said:
Nothing beats OtterBox cases NOTHING!!
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fanboy much?

I have the New Blue/Black Active Case and i LOVE it it fits perfectly its easy to take off if you need to swap batteries or put it in a dock, the new STyle Active is very durable doesn't crack easily.
Ive had mine for months now and the only visable issue with the back is where the Seidio name is its rubbing off from being set down and rubbed against other than that it's great it fits perfectly doesn't shift no gaps nothing.
the pictures they posted for the active in the beginning of this post is from the Active LIMITED it was their trial run before they changed it to the new Style
This is The New Active Case

Seidio ACTIVE Case w/ Kickstand 15% Off Coupon

I've been waiting for a nice looking case with a kickstand. I just found this ACTIVE case from Seidio, looks like it just came out. I went ahead and ordered one. I'm hoping it will work with the extended battery, but if not... I may try just using that one as a backup. It'd be nice to find just the spare battery charger. I really don't want to buy another battery.
You can also get 15% off using the coupon code "winter11". Anybody else ording this case?
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I'll order when blue or red comes out. Or white.
Rabble rabble rabble.

The kickstand is cool but the sides look really ugly to me and if you don't put your fingers there when you hold the phone it might feel awkward. Bonus points for covering the top part by the ear piece though.

i had an active on my droid x and was pretty happy with it except for the size and weight, but the otterbox defender for the gnex is just WAY to big (IMHO of course). functional case and holster combos are few and far between and seidio provides a solid product.
right now i'm using a surface, have an active combo on the way and i'm praying they come out with a naked holster since once the 3 pin docks start showing up i'm not gunna feel like case stripping to dock all the time

I've had the Seido Active for my TB. While it's a great case! It felt extremely bulky and made the screen feel smaller. I went with the otterbox commuter this time. Seido is great! I dropped my phone dozens of times with no injuries to the inside.

Anyone received their Active yet? I'm looking for a review. I'm a long time Seidio Surface (Innocase) fan but they are on backorder and I like the idea of a kickstand.

Magnus_CA said:
Anyone received their Active yet? I'm looking for a review. I'm a long time Seidio Surface (Innocase) fan but they are on backorder and I like the idea of a kickstand.
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YES! I want a kickstand. I saw the Verizon case with kickstand and I wanted it but I have the extended battery and I refuse to go cover-less just to have a case fit it. I've been using the hangout on mobile a lot and it sure would be nice to have a kickstand so I don't have to hold the phone up all the time as well.

D3TH METAL said:
I've had the Seido Active for my TB. While it's a great case! It felt extremely bulky and made the screen feel smaller. I went with the otterbox commuter this time. Seido is great! I dropped my phone dozens of times with no injuries to the inside.
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Is the commuter about the same size as the active? I also used an active on my TBolt. Wanted to try Otterbox this time around though, and the defender is just way to big for me.

Zomb!e said:
Is the commuter about the same size as the active? I also used an active on my TBolt. Wanted to try Otterbox this time around though, and the defender is just way to big for me.
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What I want to know is anybody with an otter box commuter have a seidio active holster? If it fits that might be the match I'm going for. I love the slimness of the commuter but need a face in belt holster for my job.
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Zomb!e said:
Is the commuter about the same size as the active? I also used an active on my TBolt. Wanted to try Otterbox this time around though, and the defender is just way to big for me.
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I just got my commuter in last night. Otterbox has two day fedex shipping for under 6 bucks! Can't beat that.
I'll post comparison pictures tonight of my old active next to the commuter. The one thing I really miss is my kickstand, I feel so naked without it heh
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otterbox = Teh sex

Who actually has the Seidio case? Is the kickstand for it any good? I am also interested to hear if it fits on a phone with an extended battery.

Hey guys, I have the Seidio Active Case with metal kickstand for the OEM 2100 mAh hour battery, and I love it, BUT, there is a problem with it I figured I'd let you all know.
The metal kickstand and the thickness of the bump for it, interferes with NFC. As you may know, the NFC antenna on the Galaxy Nexus is actually in the battery, so it's as close to the back of the phone as possible. The Seidio kickstand goes right over the middle of the battery. It is very difficult if not near impossible, to do things like "back to back" transfers with my Nexus 7
(especially while my Nexus 7 is ALSO in it's Active Case. If I take the plastic outer part of the case off, that contains the metal kickstand and the bump, and just leave the
silicone/soft inner on the phone, NFC works just fine.
But with the outer part on, NFC is very hard to use for back to back. With a NFC terminal like for payments, it works better (as they generate a larger powered field - I test them
at work actually as part of my job).
I let Seidio know this, they don't have a plastic kickstand version for the OEM extended or their extended. I suggested they move the kickstand up higher, or re-engineer it to be
thinner and plastic.. but no changes yet.
For now i take the outer shell off when I want to use NFC back to back
You also can't get the cases for extended batteries in anything other than black.. I wish I could get Red for it

I found even with the extended battery there are NO gaps in the case! just pull the plastic a bit and its perfect!
Oh and if anyone still wants one for a bit cheaper I am selling mine cuz I gat a new SIII ;] http://www.ebay.com/itm/281037616353?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l264

Boxwave Case + Holster with Kickstand Review (Pics)

Hey everyone so I just received this case and I wanted to give you guys a rundown on what I think about it.
So the case in question is this one. As you can see from the pictures it is a hard 1-piece case that snaps on to the phone, as well as a holster with a soft fabric lining that will not scratch the screen, and a kickstand.
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The case itself is very nice. It has a good solid fit with the phone, no moving or sliding off here. It is made of a rubberized material that feels good in the hand, and the texture on the back provides a good grip. There are cutouts for the power and volume buttons so they are easy to press. As with most cases of this style, the top and bottom of the phone are exposed, BUT the case goes around the corners and extends off the top/bottom ever so slightly, that the case should absorb the main blunt of the impact, should the phone land on that position. The case comes up about 1mm off the screen so that the screen will not touch the surface if you place it face down. All in all I like the way it looks and feels, and I feel it provides adequate protection to the phone.
The holster is made of the same material as the case. Once again, the finish feels good in the hand. It has 3 "arms" that secure the phone in place when it is in the holster. It snaps into place and it feels secure and sturdy. The phone can be put into the holster with either the screen facing in or out. There is a soft fabric material on the inner side of the holster that protects the screen from scratching when the phone is mounted with the screen facing in. The clip on the holster is the star here, because it doubles as a kickstand. It rotates 180 degrees which allows you to position it any way you want. You simply open the clip and pull out a metal prop to keep the clip in its open position, and you've got yourself a kickstand. Another useful feature is that you can mount the clip onto the vents in your car to use it to hold the phone while using GPS navigation. This is really handy for those of use who live in a state where it's illegal to mount a GPS device on the windshield. Once again the holster is superb and incredibly useful.
Overall I'd definitely recommend this case to anyone who wants something sleek that doesn't add a lot of bulk, but that still wants good protection against drops. The holster with the kickstand makes it great for watching movies and videos. And the fact that you can mount it on your car vents for GPS navigation make this an awesome product. I definitely recommend!
WARNING:There is a similar case for this phone on eBay, but it is NOT the same! DO NOT BUY IT! I bought both and the eBay one is garbage! It doesn't even fit properly, adds a lot more bulk, and you can't mount the phone on the holster with the screen facing out (essentially making the kickstand feature useless!!).
Here is how to tell the difference: The ebay ones have only TWO "arms" to secure the phone:
And they have a SMALL cutout by the speaker, instead of a big one like the Boxwave one:
Don't buy the ebay ones they are garbage (unless you find a boxwave case on ebay). Don't make the same mistake I did.

Nice review. Now only if someone would make an ultra thin snap on case with a kickstand. Had one for my iphone and loved it.
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Yeah I also wanted something thin that didn't add a lot of bulk. I think this fits that need.

It is nice and it doesn't add too much bulk. I just wish it had a locking clip on the top. Great buy for $13 bucks.
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I really appreciate the review. It's EXACTLY the case i want. I've seen the boxwave for the Galaxy Nexus and Iphone up close first and and really like them. I also saw the cheap knockoff on the iphone and after one drop and keeping it in the pocket, the exterior matte finish was wearing off badly.

I have this Boxwave product as well. It's very nice. The stand feature works well and this case doesn't add much bulk at all. It's keeper.

Just thought I'd give an update. My boxwaves matte finish is wearing off after one week of use.
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ive had 2 of them...although the case itself is nice and i really liked the belt clip and overall design..they are only like $12 on ebay, you get what you pay for...the belt clip broke off on both of them and i wasnt even doing anything...just a small nudge and the cheap plastic that holds it broke...i have given up on this case/belt combo...now im back to the old tpu case i bought and it works a lot better, i dont have to worry about breaking it

Not impressed.... Seidio is much better and you can order a holster too. Great fit and quality. Highly recommended.
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I ordered a sgs2 yesterday since it was free .. don't have the phone yet but I actually was looking at this along w a tpu case. I like the holster look but wanted protection for top and bottom too. I was wondering if anyone knows if a tpu case can fit it in.
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qdochemistry said:
I ordered a sgs2 yesterday since it was free .. don't have the phone yet but I actually was looking at this along w a tpu case. I like the holster look but wanted protection for top and bottom too. I was wondering if anyone knows if a tpu case can fit it in.
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yes, i had this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOFT-GEL-TP...182019?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item589236b983 from another seller on ebay
and this (broke the belt clip off by accident)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-Samsun...583185?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item53eb563d91
the slightly different version of this holster....there is little bit of extra space though..very very slight...it wont fall out by might move slightly...works well if you dont mind the extra space

Thanks .. I was thinking of the exact same tpu but in clear/white but I guess the black you got looks better with the holster. Can't wait for the phone to come home and okay with it ;-)
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yes, i had this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOFT-GEL-TP...182019?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item589236b983 from another seller on ebay
and this (broke the belt clip off by accident)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-Samsun...583185?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item53eb563d91
the slightly different version of this holster....there is little bit of extra space though..very very slight...it wont fall out by might move slightly...works well if you dont mind the extra space
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Btw .. you mind giving some input on the quality of that belt clip and is it good enough for day to day use? I actually like the seidiko combo better but since I paid 6 bucks (shipping) for tis phone after instant rebate and waived upgrade fee .. it doesn't seem justified to spend $45 for a case to go on a $6 phone ... but if the clip is too weak I might just give in and invest in something more sturdy.
Thanks for the info!
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ive had 2 of them...although the case itself is nice and i really liked the belt clip and overall design..they are only like $12 on ebay, you get what you pay for...the belt clip broke off on both of them and i wasnt even doing anything...just a small nudge and the cheap plastic that holds it broke...i have given up on this case/belt combo...now im back to the old tpu case i bought and it works a lot better, i dont have to worry about breaking it
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and this (broke the belt clip off by accident)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-Samsun...583185?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item53eb563d91
the slightly different version of this holster....there is little bit of extra space though..very very slight...it wont fall out by might move slightly...works well if you dont mind the extra space
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That's the knockoff the op was warning about, isn't it?

yes, its the knockoff...i bought it first a long time ago...broke the belt clip off of it...then saw the other one..bought it, and just recently broke the belt clip off of that one as well
the knockoff is just as good except for 1 thing..the phone doesnt fit with the screen facing outwards...so you cant use it as a kickstand to watch videos...if your looking for a case/holster it does the job just the same
my conclusion after buying both (and breaking both) is that the case/holster is nice but delicate...both times i broke it i was barely doing anything..i just tapped it and the cheap plastic tab that holds the belt clip broke off
i ended up spending like $28 total for both...and im back to my old TPU case and leather pouch...i dont have to worry about breaking the pouch..ive had it for like 2 years already..used it with my vibrant and it also fits the SG2..im sure the seidio combo is a lot more durable
also, if you got the SG2 for free thats great..however that doesnt change the value of the phone..its still a $600 phone, if you really want to protect it you gotta spend the $$...consider yourself lucky to be able to get the SG2 and a great case for only $51

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also, if you got the SG2 for free thats great..however that doesnt change the value of the phone..its still a $600 phone, if you really want to protect it you gotta spend the $$...consider yourself lucky to be able to get the SG2 and a great case for only $51
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Yeah I agree .. i actually like that seidio case too and it looks sturdy enough. I guess seidio it is

1 huge problem I experienced: The phone is not clipped into the holster and will pop out with when the moons line up. I wear mine horizontally and the moons lined up the other day and it hit the ground ... and when the sleeve hit the ground, the phone popped out too.
Other than that, everything else was cool but since this a biggie for me, I'm on the prowl for another case.

nooooooo!!!! i wish i saw this thread sooner. already ordered the ebay one...

Cases with Kickstand?

I really like the case mate http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...te-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Pop-with-Stand-Cases.asp but can of the owners give me its reviews?
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Any other ones?
The issue is, I am yet to receive 2 of these and afraid that it might not fit
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Amazon Aduro Case
Aduro Shell Holster Combo Case, found on amazon.
I have had this case for a week now. I really like the styling and it feels good; however, it is a snap on case and i'm not sure how the top and bottom edges on the phone will hold up in a fall.

Kickstand Case
I'm also looking for a good case with a kickstand for the Samsung Galaxy S3. Wasn't sure if I should start a new topic, so decided to post here first.
I don't use a phone dock, so the size of the case doesn't concern me. Would like full protection. (top and bottom edges covered) Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you. (Can't post outside links, sorry)
Here are three that I've found. Does anyone know of others?
Case-Mate Pop Case W/ Stand
Concerns: Some of Case-Mates cases bulge out around the edges after a short while. I also wonder about the durability of the kickstand on this case.
Seidio Active with Metal Kickstand
Concerns: Kickstand does not support device in portrait orientation. (Not a deal breaker though). I've never owned a Seidio case, so I personally don't know how quality they are.
TALKonline ProGel SOLID Super Hydro Gel Case W/ Stand
Concerns: Same as the Seidio, I've never owned a case from this company, so I don't know about the quality.

purk said:
I'm also looking for a good case with a kickstand for the Samsung Galaxy S3. Wasn't sure if I should start a new topic, so decided to post here first.
I don't use a phone dock, so the size of the case doesn't concern me. Would like full protection. (top and bottom edges covered) Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you. (Can't post outside links, sorry)
Here are three that I've found. Does anyone know of others?
Case-Mate Pop Case W/ Stand
Concerns: Some of Case-Mates cases bulge out around the edges after a short while. I also wonder about the durability of the kickstand on this case.
Seidio Active with Metal Kickstand
Concerns: Kickstand does not support device in portrait orientation. (Not a deal breaker though). I've never owned a Seidio case, so I personally don't know how quality they are.
TALKonline ProGel SOLID Super Hydro Gel Case W/ Stand
Concerns: Same as the Seidio, I've never owned a case from this company, so I don't know about the quality.
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Awesome, came across this link
http://www.squidoo.com/galaxy-s3-cases-with-stand

Sloshykarma said:
Aduro Shell Holster Combo Case, found on amazon.
I have had this case for a week now. I really like the styling and it feels good; however, it is a snap on case and i'm not sure how the top and bottom edges on the phone will hold up in a fall.
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I've got this one as well and love it.
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I have a Case-Mate Pop.
Pros:
1. Fits great.
2. Rubber side grips are great.
3. Push buttons work with zero problems.
4. The case totally surrounds the phone (except for the ports).
5. Rubber extends above the glass, so you can place the phone face down.
Cons:
1. The kickstand only works with the phone in a horizontal position. It does not work when the phone is vertical.
2. When placed on a table face up, the plastic part of the cover rests on the table. So, the plastic gets scratched over time.
3. Not a huge deal, but I wish it had covers for the power and earphone ports to keep them clean.

I got a TPU/plastic one off ebay for $7.50 and am liking it. I posted it about it at the other thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28547621&postcount=17
I've been using the dry-application screen protector that came with it and so far so good. It doesnt cover the whole front, since the screen edges are slightly curved, but it works. I also was in a hurry so just put the screen protector plastic that came with the phone on the back before stuffing it into the case just to protect from wear marks, etc. It has a side-effect benefit of covering the camera lens w/o seeming to affect image quality.

purk said:
I'm also looking for a good case with a kickstand for the Samsung Galaxy S3. Wasn't sure if I should start a new topic, so decided to post here first.
I don't use a phone dock, so the size of the case doesn't concern me. Would like full protection. (top and bottom edges covered) Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you. (Can't post outside links, sorry)
Here are three that I've found. Does anyone know of others?
Case-Mate Pop Case W/ Stand
Concerns: Some of Case-Mates cases bulge out around the edges after a short while. I also wonder about the durability of the kickstand on this case.
Seidio Active with Metal Kickstand
Concerns: Kickstand does not support device in portrait orientation. (Not a deal breaker though). I've never owned a Seidio case, so I personally don't know how quality they are.
TALKonline ProGel SOLID Super Hydro Gel Case W/ Stand
Concerns: Same as the Seidio, I've never owned a case from this company, so I don't know about the quality.
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Seidio makes some of the best cases on the market. No doubt about it. I don't know about their kickstands but their cases are top notch.

Thanks for the feedback. I found a few other kickstand cases, but I still haven't made a decision. Dont really like any of them.

I have the case mate so far it's good, but I only been using it for two days. Ill keep posted.
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I have a Case-Mate Pop and a Seidio Active. The Active's kickstand is heavier duty and the CM's kickstand is flimsy, but it is functional. However, I would not necessarily say that the Active is a better cover than the Case-Mate. I like the Case-Mate more than the Active, but I use the Active because I need to hang my phone on my belt. I preordered a Trident Kraken.

Has one tried this case http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Hard-...140748?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19d524cb4c before?

May2012 said:
I found a awesome one at http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fosmon-Sams...106772?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43b1d18394
just for US $6.95
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I bought this case and I kept it on for about 30 seconds. It really made the phone feel cheap.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

If youre just looking for the kickstand feature, I'd recommend getting FlyGrip, a tad bit pricey though.

angie4u said:
I recently purchased Aduro Shell Holster Combo with Kick-Stand from amazon because my husband thought it'd be nice to have a holster... but anyway... im a bit disappointed in general. First of all, the packaging... maybe cuz im picky but i didnt like that it came in a plastic baggie. The kickstand seems cheap and easily breakable. One thing I like is it's pretty grippy cuz of the material. Don't think it'll provide much protection from drops though. We read some good reviews on amazon, which is why we purchased but... it's mediocre at best imo. But my husband likes the back, me not so much. Here are some pictures:
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I just received the same case although it was branded as a "JKase" and was 5 bucks cheaper than the Aduro branded one. It's actually pretty good and the holster also seems okay. I'm not sure of the sturdiness or longevity of this case and holster but so far so good.

Review of Heavy Duty vertical pouch w/pics!!!

This is a review of generic Zizo Heavy Duty vertical pouch: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item2576ce4d88 The metal tag says something which appears like "Zizo", and it's on ebay for $7.61 shipped (local US).
As everybody knows, I typically review cases among other accessories. I have mentioned Seidio holsters and their universal fit with other cases, but pouches hasn't been my focus in the past. After seeing constant requests from people looking for pouches that are roomy enough to fit Note 2 in a case, I decided to explore this option. On a personal note, I'm not a fan of pouches, especially horizontal leather ones that look like a giant reading glasses case. When it comes to clipping Note 2 in a case to a belt, it's gotta be something decent looking and not bulky. This Zizo Heavy Duty Vertical Pouch is IT!!!
Even so it's classified as heavy duty, it's actually very light weight at only 62g. Dimensions are approximately 95mm x 150mm and it's actually relatively slim. The material/texture is heavy duty cross-stitched construction nylon, actually very nice quality. The inner back part of the pouch, the side that will be in contact with phone's screen, is made out of soft micro-fiber material. The flap of the case is equipped with a strong velcro to hold it securely closed. Walls of the pouch are expandable, made out of heavy duty elastic material. That's actually a perfect solution for universal fitment of this pouch with any case. One of the walls has an extra loop so you can either put a pen or put a keychain ring, etc. The back of the pouch has a belt loop (about 50 mm wide), threaded with heavy duty double stitching. On top of that you have a solid one piece metal belt clip, very solid construction. And if that's not enough, you also have a small metal loop to hook up lanyard. Pretty much they thought of every possible way to carry this pouch, not too mention that you can even put it in your pocket. Although being thin, this pouch is actually nicely padded and will offer a protection in addition to the case you already have on.
And speaking of cases, this pouch fits them ALL!!! I tested it with Zerolemone 9300mAh/TPU, UAG, Casemate Tough, Casemate Pop, Seidio CONVERT, and Otterbox Defender, each one documented with a picture below. Between these cases and monster ZL battery - pretty much everything is covered. By heavy duty nature of this case, I would HIGHLY recommend it for anybody who is planning to use it outdoors, hiking, biking, on a trip, etc. But even for everyday use it will make a great accessory to carry your Note 2 with your case inside of this pouch. Even so elastic sides of the case don't go all the way down to the bottom, I still think this pouch will protect your phone even if you get into a rain where the nylon shell should keep it dry. Obviously, you can use it with a naked N2 as well, but I think it's a Perfect and Secure solution to carry N2 with ANY case on your belt!!! Definitely a must have accessory in my book.
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That thing is ugly.
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michaelatrix said:
That thing is ugly.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Btw, look at it this way, nobody going to think you are carrying Note 2 phablet inside, so you pretty safe walking around with it anywhere

It would match my duty belt perfectly.
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It would match my duty belt perfectly.
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Kris I just got a pouch that actually fits on my duty belt and looks better. I'll review it later today.
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Even better. I wish they had a reinforced one that would fit my phone. I swear the first punk that fights me and breaks my phone is gonna be broken upon booking.
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for $7 I'll get just for the heck of it

I wear an external vest carrier. Used to carry my phone in my top pocket but that puts it in the way when I had to grapple someone. Now I can wear this one of my left hip and it's out of the way even when I get in/out of my patrol car.
Sorry Vectron! Didn't mean to sidetrack your review bro!

apallohadas said:
I wear an external vest carrier. Used to carry my phone in my top pocket but that puts it in the way when I had to grapple someone. Now I can wear this one of my left hip and it's out of the way even when I get in/out of my patrol car.
Sorry Vectron! Didn't mean to sidetrack your review bro!
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No problem, officer apallohadas! Please post a picture/review of the holster/pouch you are talking about. I'm curious as well! I remember someone posted another heavy duty pouch used for military/hunting type of activities, but I don't recall the link. It was some outdoor company that makes backpacks, I think, but not Cabela's.
With a heavy duty one I reviewed, sure it's not the prettiest one to wear out'n'about. But it's exactly what I have been looking for when we go on a trail and I have to chase after my kids or if/when I go biking. Keeping N2, especially with additional weight of ZL9k3, in a pocket is not convenient even with cargo shorts. This belt clip is very secure, no springs or plastic parts to break off, extra padding gives it a good protection, and the most important part for me - it fits any case because of elastic expandable side-walls.

michaelatrix said:
That thing is ugly.
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@vectron
thanks again for your reviews
I bought this case/holster based off your reviews and pictures.
I also bought a ZeroLemon 9300mah battery based off your reviews.
Yes verticle case is ugly, but it stood the test of time. My work requires me to go in and out of cars on a daily basis. My other phones had otterboxes, those clip holsters broke all the time getting caught on the seatbelt. This holster does too bet never did it break off.
I would like to add why i am posting this up.
This verticle case fits the zerolemon battery....here's my post about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43549391#post43549391

I bought that same case but could not stand the Velcro so I removed it replaced it with magnets.

faded03cobra said:
for $7 I'll get just for the heck of it
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on amazon its $2.55
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMOAW3Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EAL0XTNZTRMQ

gshadow325 said:
on amazon its $2.55
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMOAW3Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EAL0XTNZTRMQ
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with $2.75 shipping , but still a better deal as long as its local US seller!

Bought the case from ebay should be here tomorrow. My husband broke 2 belt clips from otterbox already so this should solve his problem. Otterbox is sending us 2 extra holster so we'll see.

droidbabyxda said:
Bought the case from ebay should be here tomorrow. My husband broke 2 belt clips from otterbox already so this should solve his problem. Otterbox is sending us 2 extra holster so we'll see.
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Ok so otterbox did not fit inside the case....

droidbabyxda said:
Ok so otterbox did not fit inside the case....
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You mean defender? Note 2 with Zerolemon fits perfectly with room to spare where I add 2-3 credit cards and a few bills. The sides of this pouch are elastic and stretchable, it should expand and the pouch itself is deep enough... still talking about the case, for anybody else grinning - wipe it off your face So, I'm suspecting you might got a wrong one sent by mistake? Defender case is the same dimensions as Note 2 with zerolemon, so it should definitely work (assuming you have defender holster off).

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You mean defender? Note 2 with Zerolemon fits perfectly with room to spare where I add 2-3 credit cards and a few bills. The sides of this pouch are elastic and stretchable, it should expand and the pouch itself is deep enough... still talking about the case, for anybody else grinning - wipe it off your face So, I'm suspecting you might got a wrong one sent by mistake? Defender case is the same dimensions as Note 2 with zerolemon, so it should definitely work (assuming you have defender holster off).
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Yes sir. Defender with no holster did not fit. It was super tight and the flap would not close over it. I'll try to upload pics sometime this week but I'm going to write to the ebay seller. I used your link by the way so it could be that they sent the wrong item

droidbabyxda said:
Yes sir. Defender with no holster did not fit. It was super tight and the flap would not close over it. I'll try to upload pics sometime this week but I'm going to write to the ebay seller. I used your link by the way so it could be that they sent the wrong item
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now if they made something similar to this with a cc holder i am sold!!!

techrider6262 said:
I bought that same case but could not stand the Velcro so I removed it replaced it with magnets.
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The Velcro is pretty loud in the bathroom stall. Please share how you replaced it with magnets.

UPDATE: Shoot out, LoL!
$2.55 case vs $7.61 case!
Phone has ZeroLemon 9300 extended battery case
Following is the $2.55 case
Following is the original $7.61 case
$2.55 case on left, $7.61 case on right
New $7.61 case vs 3 month old $7.61 case on the right of course LoL
$2.55 case will fit the note 2 with a zero lemon battery in it much better than the $7.61 case. the $2.55 case is wider where as the $7.61 case will require some stretching to fit the zerolemon case.
As you can see the $7.61 case only lasted 3-4 months for me of daily work usage. it got a little wet from the rain once or twice.
Right now, since they are so cheap, i bought two $2.55 cases, after shipping it came out to $10 ish, still cheaper than the $7.61 case