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Samsung Vibrant Argyle TPU Case

Pics of my new argyle case from Daydeal. So far it's my favorite after using the T-mobile gel case and the Samsung OEM Blue & Black case. Don't get the OEM blue and black case. The black rubs off VERY easily exposing the blue underneath. Very poor quality. And it's too floppy, so I've pulled the phone right out of the case when I had it in my jean pocket on multiple occasions.
All cutouts align very nicely on this case.
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Snazzy how much did this set you back?

talltexan said:
Snazzy how much did this set you back?
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$12.99 with shipping.

Think i found my new case, thanks for posting
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Amazon has them for $5.95 shipped...just ordered one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref...+vibrant&ie=UTF8&qid=1285119984&rnid=15784691
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sold out
canceled order

I have this case for my Vibrant as well... Got it at the T-Mobile store when I picked up my phone (I want to say it was around $10-15) Its a 'soft' hard case if that makes any sense. Its some kind of hard plastic with the outside having some grip. I got the dark gray color case which works out nice since you don't really see the argyle print when its on

hey, I'm not sure if this is the same, but this is the case I am currently using. I had previously been using the gel case from t-mobile and I also have the hard case from Samsung, but this remains my favorite. It comes in multiple colors, I am using the Orange and liked it so much I ordered a green. Cut-outs are perfect and adds little to no bulk to the phone.
check Amazon, under - Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Samsung-Vibrant
Stay away from their Gel cases, total junk & I returned previously.
Hope this helps.

hissygoose said:
hey, I'm not sure if this is the same, but this is the case I am currently using. I had previously been using the gel case from t-mobile and I also have the hard case from Samsung, but this remains my favorite. It comes in multiple colors, I am using the Orange and liked it so much I ordered a green. Cut-outs are perfect and adds little to no bulk to the phone.
check Amazon, under - Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Samsung-Vibrant
Stay away from their Gel cases, total junk & I returned previously.
Hope this helps.
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Yes, the Amzer case is the same as this one. Glad you are liking yours as well.

Got mine as a cheapy case until the SGP redesign drops. I knew I wanted a TPU case after reading about how silicon is a dust magnet, and I needed something a little stiffer as well. I searched for "Vibrant TPU" on amazon and found these for around 12 shipped as well. I got the orange one, for no real good reason... Fits really nice and snug, not too hard to take off either. The Amzer ones have a cutout on the battery door around the GALAXY S logo, I believe.

got the same case from handhelditems.com for i think $10 its the smoked argyle, I love it!

Any new cases coming from popular brands?

So, is there any new cases coming out from popular brands other than Otterbox?

I used this one from swiss army and it fits the captivate perfectly.
//w w w.swissarmy.com/TravelGear/Pages/Product.aspx?category=la3&product=30374101&
LOL These are the most [email protected] forums i have ever seen!

PlasmaFlow said:
I used this one from swiss army and it fits the captivate perfectly.
//w w w.swissarmy.com/TravelGear/Pages/Product.aspx?category=la3&product=30374101&
LOL These are the most [email protected] forums i have ever seen!
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))) I meant Popular Brands that make Quality Cases... Like Speck, Otterbox and others...

Yeah... I really wish Speck made cases for the Captivate.
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BUMP! May be something new coming up?

otterbox released their impact series case.. but no defender as of yet

Incipio just came out with a case for the captivate. I have one of their hard cases for my Zune HD and am very happy with the quality. I'm tempted to pick up one for my Captivate. Right now I'm using an Invisibleshield but wouldn't mind a little more protection.

I just got the Otterbox Impact case for the Captivate not ten minutes ago in the mail. Shipping was ok, I ordered it last Thursday. Seems really solid and thick enough that it could take a decent impact or drop. I like it so far but the increase in size will have to grow on me. It's not a ridiculous increase, puts it about to the size of a 3GS iPhone really. Other than that it comes with a screen protector and has a good feel in your hands. I got it for right under $18.00 with shipping using the coupon code "tb1010y".

Check this and this. These look pretty solid, and are very reasonably-priced!
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Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
http://store.mybat.com/smoke-argyle-candy-skin-cover-18120.html
1. That design, barely visible. It's actually A LOT darker case. Especially when on the phone.
2. It's thick flexible plastic. Hard Gel-like. Not a rubber skin that gets caught up in your pocket.
3. It's the exact same shape as the phone. A true "skin'.
4. Light. Adds almost no additional weight to the phone.

EpicEric said:
Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
http://store.mybat.com/smoke-argyle-candy-skin-cover-18120.html
1. That design, barely visible. It's actually A LOT darker case. Especially when on the phone.
2. It's thick flexible plastic. Hard Gel-like. Not a rubber skin that gets caught up in your pocket.
3. It's the exact same shape as the phone. A true "skin'.
4. Light. Adds almost no additional weight to the phone.
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I have that same case, only in green. I agree with your assessments, it really is a great case. I am curious about the Otterbox cases though, have never used them before.
-Tara

EpicEric said:
Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
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It looks like an Amzer Argyle TPU case.

PhrProfess said:
Check this and this. These look pretty solid, and are very reasonably-priced!
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IDK about the first one, but the snap on case isn't that good. I have the black version. The snaps are broken in several spots, the case opens itself when dropped (what good is that?), and occasionally when pulling out of my pocket the case is literally falling off.
YMMV, but if I had to do it again, I'd avoid the Amzer rubberized snap on case at all costs.

Body Glove TPU case is all you need.

Wich are best TPU or Sillicon cases?

Wich is the best case for vibrant? there are too many.. wich tpu brand fit better, and wich is the best screen protector? not the most expensive...

takato23 said:
Wich is the best case for vibrant? there are too many.. wich tpu brand fit better, and wich is the best screen protector? not the most expensive...
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Here and Realook.
~SB

SGP Ultra Silke is the best Silicon type case. Great texture, shock protection, and durability.

I bought the rubber jacket for my Vibrant from t-mobile. It's definately NOT the same material that most of there skins are made from. It's textured and does not get stuck in your pocket and get covered with lint like the smooth gel skin that is their norm.
I've dropped my phone (with no screen protector) a few times on various surfaces and the skin does it's job.
It's the same as this one, but in black (the blue shows off the texture):
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the problem i have with the Hybrid Flexi Tpu skin is that they don't ship it worldwide... and i'm from argentina

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SGP Ultra Silke is the best Silicon type case. Great texture, shock protection, and durability.
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Where are you buying those from? I have tried a few different types but am just not happy with them, either badly made or just plain don't care for them. Thanks!

Kgirl said:
Where are you buying those from? I have tried a few different types but am just not happy with them, either badly made or just plain don't care for them. Thanks!
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http://www.sgpstore.com/index.php/cPath/23_29
3rd+4th row.

i bought a tpu case from ebay and its by far the best case i had. it keeps the phone nice and slim while holding the phone tight in place. the material is a little tougher than the silicone and imo feels better. as for screen protector i've gone from zagg invisible shield to cheap ones online to the ones at the retail stores and none of them are as good as realook. realook is so easy to put on and is basically air bubble proof(for me at least). it has a glass feel as if u hadnt put one on unlike the invisible shield, after awhile the invisible shield gets super rubbery and feels like crap. thats my 2¢

I have a case that I bought from daydeal.com, its a hybrid case made from hard plastic on the back and soft tpu on the sides, it pretty good.
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thx for this info! found some awesome cases with what ive learned!

Looking for a Case recommendation

I know there are a lot of threads already about cases for my Samsung G II (Epic 4G Touch)
Heres the thing. I don't want a huge case. Why get a sleek thin phone just to put a bulky case on it?
What are some suggestions for a minimalist case that is better than just putting a sticker on it?

There are a few choices that I have found...
Hard Snap on Case - very thin but doesn't protect from drops very well
soft thin case very thin but I would imagine it would be hard to get in and out of a pocket from it "sticking" to your pants.
Trident Aegis case not as thin as the others, but definitely not bulky. Very good protection, no kickstand however.
Casemate Pop White case with kickstand pretty much like the aegis with a kickstand. I have one but I am not impressed with the build quality of the silicone. It flakes off in places due to the friction of pulling it out of a pocket.
For the "sticker" route the best I've found is:
Full Body Invisible Shield This will protect from scratches but not drops, etc.

Got one of these a few months ago and couldn't be happier.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006EHO6EE/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1331457454&sr=8-1
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Incipio feather light has treated me well. Very sleek and light.

This is the case i have had since the phone came out. Love the case! Sleek, slim and protects your phone. There is a whole thread about this case. Price is great too. I highly recommend it!!
Hope that helped. Happy Hunting.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=147
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I've been using this one since I got the phone, slim, sleek, and with a kickstand!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NJDYJM/ref=wms_ohs_product?tag=acleint-20

I would personally have to say the Trident Ageis, very close to the otterbox line but available in more colors...plus they are a tad cheaper as well...

doesn't really get more minimal than this. I have one on all 3 of my phones. comes in different colors.
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epdp14 said:
soft thin case very thin but I would imagine it would be hard to get in and out of a pocket from it "sticking" to your pants.
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I disagree. The matte version of Diztronic's (formerly TPU Cases) case does not stick at all. There is just enough of a texture to feel like you have a solid grip, but smooth enough that it never sticks in your pocket.
I have the same requirements in a case as the OP, and I think a TPU case is a great idea. It has protected my phone from a handful of short falls onto a variety of surfaces without an issue.
I purchased the case after reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1266308
I believe the overwhelming majority of reviews are positive for the case. Check out the Diztronic's page here: http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=147
I am curious about the Nillkin case, but considering they seem to be only available when ordering from China, and that in the past, I've had snap-on cases scratch phones, I am worried. Here is a review of a Nillkin case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485054

Buy a few different ones and figure out what you like best. I tried a few different styles of tpu/rubber case and ended up with a trident aegis. My phones in the past all had minimal rubber case or none but it just feels right on this phone.

TPU case without smooth sides?

I just got a Verizon G3 last week and love it so far, but I'm looking for a specific type of TPU case. I received my Diztronic case today, but it's way too slippery. I'd like a case like the ZooGue case I had on my S III, one with ribbed/ridged sides to prevent it from sliding out of my hand. Does anyone know of a good quality TPU case like this? Failing that, what are some TPU cases with good grip? I'd still like something have provides good protection, but I don't want it to add too much bulk.
I've seen the Cruzerlite Bugdroid posted, but it appears to be more of a gel/transparent case and it also has smooth sides. I also found the Spigen Ultra Fit that boasts an anti-slip feel, but I don't like the fact that the top and bottom are open.
Thanks!

theredspecial said:
I just got a Verizon G3 last week and love it so far, but I'm looking for a specific type of TPU case. I received my Diztronic case today, but it's way too slippery. I'd like a case like the ZooGue case I had on my S III, one with ribbed/ridged sides to prevent it from sliding out of my hand. Does anyone know of a good quality TPU case like this? Failing that, what are some TPU cases with good grip? I'd still like something have provides good protection, but I don't want it to add too much bulk.
I've seen the Cruzerlite Bugdroid posted, but it appears to be more of a gel/transparent case and it also has smooth sides. I also found the Spigen Ultra Fit that boasts an anti-slip feel, but I don't like the fact that the top and bottom are open.
Thanks!
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The cruzerlite cases are made of the same material as the diztronics, its just slightly thinner. But as you said, it does appear to be smooth on the sides.
This case might be more what you're looking for. They are super thin, and have a textured side for grip. I have the smoke and clear and they feel great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Line-Soft-TPU-Silicon-Gel-Phone-Cover-Case-Skin-For-LG-Optimus-G3-8-Colors-/281364546368?

jreed2560 said:
The cruzerlite cases are made of the same material as the diztronics, its just slightly thinner. But as you said, it does appear to be smooth on the sides.
This case might be more what you're looking for. They are super thin, and have a textured side for grip. I have the smoke and clear and they feel great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Line-Soft-TPU-Silicon-Gel-Phone-Cover-Case-Skin-For-LG-Optimus-G3-8-Colors-/281364546368?
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Thanks for your reply. I might end up going with the Bugdroid then. I had (several) S-Line cases on my Thunderbolt, they are garbage. They split and fell apart every few months, but they kept sending me replacements.
This is what I'm looking for, something with sides like this (but for the G3 and black):
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I'm bumping this to see if anyone knows of anything like what I'm looking for. I've looked all over and haven't found what I want.

I have one of these on my g3 it has bumps for grip on the sides
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271539115248&alt=web
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vesspa08 said:
I have one of these on my g3 it has bumps for grip on the sides
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271539115248&alt=web
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Thanks, I actually saw that when I was looking around. I had several S-Line cases on my Thunderbolt, they were terrible quality. The seam split after a few months and they kept sending me replacements.

Oh ok, all the ones I have had have been fine, I had one on my old s3 for over 2 years with no issue
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