Hey guys,
Got my hands on another case, this time it is the Speck Candyshell. In my previous review we took a look at the Candyshell Grip, which a variation of this case. The Candyshell features a hybrid design with a glossy, hard plastic backing wrapped around an inner silicone layer. Probably the most stylish case in my opinion, this one offers great protection - although it is a pain to remove!
Check out the full review below:
Hi,
I really like the Speck cases, and I prefer the grip one over the original CandyShell. I have an white One X and that would look awesome with the black/white Speck case.
One question: How are the power/volume buttons one the Grip (black/white) CandyShell?
Thanks in advance!
AFCAjax said:
Hi,
I really like the Speck cases, and I prefer the grip one over the original CandyShell. I have an white One X and that would look awesome with the black/white Speck case.
One question: How are the power/volume buttons one the Grip (black/white) CandyShell?
Thanks in advance!
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They are very difficult to press, the only real downside of the case. It's funny, because the CandyShell has terrific buttons, but it is VERY hard to remove. Whereas the CandyShell Grip has terrible buttons, but is is very easy to remove. A mix of the two would be perfect!
I would love to buy the Speck Candyshell Grip, but it sucks how I can't order online and ship it to where I live.
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I wanted a as slim as possible case and I wanted it to protect all the way around the perimeter of the phone. Here are the choices (in order from first to last), help me decide.
Rearth Ringke Slim - At $28 it's a bit expensive and it doesn't cover the sides. Also looks to be less grippy since it's hard smooth plastic.
BoxWave Blackout - I'm worried it's thicker than a case like the Rearth, but with that said it protects all around and is really cheap at $12. I think the material is more rubber like which sounds more appealing to a gloss hard case. Not many reviews anywhere for this case.
elago G4elago G4 - I'm not sure about this case in general.
Thanks for your input.
Personally I like the Leather style flip cases, The one that doubles up as a wallet.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-WAL..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3374db7913
I would never pay more than £10 (delivered) for a case.
in terms of slimness i've basically narrowed it down to two giants.
1. sgp ultra thin
2. casemate barely there.
not sure which ones better but from what i can tell they're pretty much the same, both at a hefty 25 bucks.
anyways, i'm in the same boat as you. XD
not sure which case to get.
vipfreak said:
I wanted a as slim as possible case and I wanted it to protect all the way around the perimeter of the phone. Here are the choices (in order from first to last), help me decide.
Rearth Ringke Slim - At $28 it's a bit expensive and it doesn't cover the sides. Also looks to be less grippy since it's hard smooth plastic.
BoxWave Blackout - I'm worried it's thicker than a case like the Rearth, but with that said it protects all around and is really cheap at $12. I think the material is more rubber like which sounds more appealing to a gloss hard case. Not many reviews anywhere for this case.
elago G4elago G4 - I'm not sure about this case in general.
Thanks for your input.
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I have the rearth and it is very slim, the only down side it is a beeeoootch to take off (i have a dock/charger for the phone) and if you take it on and off a lot it cracks and the part closet to the usb port cover, nothing earth shattering it actually makes it much easier to take the case off - that and the sgp ultra clear and it is almost like having nothing on the phone at all.
I have used diztronic cases for the last year (for my SII and now my N7000). They are very similar to the boxweave case you posted.
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...0386413&sr=8-3&keywords=diztronic+galaxy+note
As you know TPU protects like a silicon case but doesn't stick in your pocket or collect lint and dust due to it not being "sticky" feeling. I recently sold my SII for over $300 after 8 months of daily use because my SII was in perfect condition as a result of being in a diztronic tpu case. No, I never dropped the phone on cement or anything but I dropped my SII on the carpet from 5+ feet and the phone was unchanged when I picked it up. Didn't pop out of case or battery, etc. Because the tpu cases have a 1/8 or so "lip" on the front they also allow the phone to be placed face down on flat surfaces. IMHO and experience, a good tpu case is all you need to fully protect your phone unless you work in construction or somehow expect to drop it on cement.
So, my vote goes to the boxweave or diztronic cases. BTW I got 2 diztronics for $14 from amazon, the black matte and smoke matte. Great deal!
^I'm actually thinking of getting a real cheap TPU case like that I can mod. My ideal case is a TPU Bumper, maybe the Boxwave Black out without the back part but have the vol and power buttons cut out. I guess it's just not feasible so far... ?
Anyway, Thanks for the input so far guys, keep it coming.
bumper TPU from Amazon
I'm actually thinking of getting a real cheap TPU case like that I can mod. My ideal case is a TPU Bumper, maybe the Boxwave Black out without the back part but have the vol and power buttons cut out. I guess it's just not feasible so far... ?
first post here,
I have one of these.
search amazon for bumper cases.
I'm not allowed to post urls.
I like it, I have it on right now. What I have is different from what's
in the pictures. No cutouts for the buttons and the other cutouts are not
as big. The covers of the buttons are pretty sensitive, unlike the covers
for the Boxwave type which I got from Hongkong for 2 bucks.
Check amazon out, they have a lot of cases.
I also have the elago Breathe case, I love them I have two.
I ended up taking my chances on this. I guess it's going to be as close as I get. Thanks everyone, I'll let you know how it is when I get it.
vipfreak said:
I wanted a as slim as possible case and I wanted it to protect all the way around the perimeter of the phone. Here are the choices (in order from first to last), help me decide.
Rearth Ringke Slim - At $28 it's a bit expensive and it doesn't cover the sides. Also looks to be less grippy since it's hard smooth plastic.
BoxWave Blackout - I'm worried it's thicker than a case like the Rearth, but with that said it protects all around and is really cheap at $12. I think the material is more rubber like which sounds more appealing to a gloss hard case. Not many reviews anywhere for this case.
elago G4elago G4 - I'm not sure about this case in general.
Thanks for your input.
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I have the 3 of them
Go for the Rearth Ringke Slim , is THE BEST OF ALL !!!
Hi all, I'm in a similar dilemma.
I've got a choice between these two:
https://www.gearzap.com/media/catalog/product/3/4/34484-2.jpg
and
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYBRID-SI...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item416682f7b6
I know I should pick the Zenus, but would the inside bit that holds my phone scratch the outer bezel? And since the hybrid one has a silicon case THEN a hard outer shell I figured it would be good too. Any ideas?
Thanks!
I use a an SGP Ultra thin. Comfortable case. Considering the size of the phone the case is great. Merges with the Phone. +1 anytime.
I ordered this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160732471512?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649. It has a stand that works in both axis.
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Hey fellas,
Got my hands on the Incipio Faxion today, this is a one-piece hybrid style case that offers great protection without adding excessive bulk. Made of a TPU and polycarbonate combination, the Faxion fits tightly on your Galaxy S3, ensuring a nice and solid feel. Ports and cutouts are perfect on this one, and although the back scratches up, at least the case is getting damaged and not your phone. Scratch & drop protection are very good since the combination of materials provides for great shock absorption and scratch protection. The case retails for 35$ from Incipio but you can find it for 20$ if you look around.
Check out the full review below:
i quite like this one tbh ... will scour around for a cheap one because it looks nice
tawne said:
i quite like this one tbh ... will scour around for a cheap one because it looks nice
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It's a terrific case! Unless you absolutely love it, stay tuned for my CandyShell review since they are similar cases, that way you can decide which of the two you like better.
Hey fellas,
Got my hands on the Incipio Faxion today, this is a one-piece hybrid style case that offers great protection without adding excessive bulk. Made of a TPU and polycarbonate combination, the Faxion fits tightly on your Galaxy S3, ensuring a nice and solid feel. Ports and cutouts are perfect on this one, and although the back scratches up, at least the case is getting damaged and not your phone. Scratch & drop protection are very good since the combination of materials provides for great shock absorption and scratch protection. The case retails for 35$ from Incipio but you can find it for 20$ if you look around.
Check out the full review below:
Thanks for the review!
I just got my Faxion now (white/grey), and it looks and feels very good.
Animor said:
Thanks for the review!
I just got my Faxion now (white/grey), and it looks and feels very good.
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It's a pretty awesome case isn't it? I'm slightly leaning towards the CandyShell because of the more conservative design, but this one is great too.
Hey I have the speck candy shell but this looks a little cooler thinking of getting this. Do the buttons feel clicky with this case?
Faxion or Silicrylic?
I posted this question in the other thread that discusses incipio's Silicrylic style of cases, (sorry to duplicate).
Anyone had a chance to compare this (Incipio Faxion case) with the Silicrylic DualPro?
Thanks.
Looking for the thinnest and best fitting TPU style case. So far, I know of the Incipio NGP, Diztronic and Cruzerlite. What do you guys recommend?
clankfu said:
Looking for the thinnest and best fitting TPU style case. So far, I know of the Incipio NGP, Diztronic and Cruzerlite. What do you guys recommend?
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I'm using the Diztronic matte blue one. Fits really well and looks great, much better than the cheapo one I picked up on ebay :silly:
Hasn't anyone used all 3 of the cases I listed above for their S3 and can compare? Wondering which one's the thinnest.
In have the diztronic matte black and it's great. Its not too thick and has a decent grip to it. Some have said the cruzerlite tpu cases have a ribed side for grip.
+1 For Diztronic matte black. Thin, light, good fit, easy to remove, no finger prints, slides easily in and out pockets, provides "adequate" protection of all 4 side edges given its thickness and a light lid-bumper around the front edges of the screen helps keep the screen from touching flat surfaces when the SGS3 is placed face-down. Btw... it also looks good.
I have all 3 and I must say the THINNEST hands down is none of the above. Samsung actually makes the thinnest TPU case and also while its the thinnest it has covered flaps for the 3.5mm headphone jack and the micro usb charging port! While I love my clear matte back Diztronic case the Samsung one has it beat in terms of sheer thinness. It also has the least amount of lip so it doesn't lift the edges of a Zagg or other full screen protector. Just my 2 cents.
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The Body Glove tpu case is actually really thin on my S3 and its 20 bucks on Smartphonepedia.com. I hope this helps
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Have you tried Samsung brand Protective Case blue TPU case? This thing feels amazing, nice grip and covers headphone port and microUSB. I have tried several different TPU cases and this one hands down feel the best for me. ExpansyUSA is selling them for $12.99
http://www.expansys-usa.com/info.aspx?i=232352
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1G6WBEGSTA
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I find it lame that people review cases and use the terms "thin" and "slim" in term reviews... These terms are totally useless to me as they can mean drastically different things to different people. When I do case reviews I try to include measurements whenever possible.
Example, post #4 of my Igadgitz TPU case review:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762539
I think if more an more people start doing this, everyone will be better off.
zen0s said:
Have you tried Samsung brand Protective Case blue TPU case? This thing feels amazing, nice grip and covers headphone port and microUSB. I have tried several different TPU cases and this one hands down feel the best for me. ExpansyUSA is selling them for $12.99
http://www.expansys-usa.com/info.aspx?i=232352
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1G6WBEGSTA
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Is that the only color they have?
clankfu said:
Is that the only color they have?
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I don't know about on Expansys but on MobileFun.com it comes in clear too.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S™ III
Ended up ordering the Cruzerlite matte clear one and it should be here tomorrow. I'll probably end up trying out the Incipio translucent mercury too. I hear a lot of good things about Diztronic but not a fan of their color choices.
clankfu said:
Ended up ordering the Cruzerlite matte clear one and it should be here tomorrow. I'll probably end up trying out the Incipio translucent mercury too. I hear a lot of good things about Diztronic but not a fan of their color choices.
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When you get both, will you perhaps do a side by side review of them for us? I like to hear what other people think about our stuff and how it stacks up against other cases.
Thanks
ScottyBrown said:
When you get both, will you perhaps do a side by side review of them for us? I like to hear what other people think about our stuff and how it stacks up against other cases.
Thanks
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Will do.
The Mercury Pearl is by far the best fitting and looking TPU for the SGS3.
IMHO, YMMV...
i have a diztronic and the cruizerlite case. i like the cruizerlite better but thats mainly because it has the cool design all over it. the diz is just a plain cae. the diz is thinner than the cruizer but the cruizer has the ribbed sides so it grips better. they both fit about the same. the ridge on the front that touched the screen is a little thicker on the cruizer. i'd recommend either to anyone!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...Case-Galaxy-S3-SIII-i9300-White-/130737661345
not splashproof but very thin..
I really like my mercury translucent Incipio NGP case. Only downside is that the covered power button is a little harder to click.
really like my matte black ditztronic
I want to try a Diztronic case but I don't like the color choices for my white S3.
I was looking at the minimalistic cases for the HTC ONE M7 and I read some posts saying that the thin cases looked better on the silver one. Would love a good look and a good grip, something that doesn't take away from the overall beauty of the phone or add too much weight. Anyone rocking a thin case on their HTC one and which one?
Last week I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00CK9I2NG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I love this case, it's small, black and feels great.
But it protects your phone only from scratches on the back
I got the "ULTRA SLIM RUBBER SOFT SILICONE GEL SKIN BUMPER TPU CASE COVER FOR HTC ONE M7" from ebay and feel it provides great protection (bottom and top) for a very excellent price point.
igadgitz Schwarz Leder Beutel Tasche Schutzhülle Hülle Ledertasche Lederetui Etui Case für HTC One M7 Android Smartphone
http://www.amazon.de/igadgitz-Schut...=1411309668&sr=8-8&keywords=htc+one+m7+tasche
is my case and i love it!