Incipio Silicryillic case - Galaxy S III Accessories

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Anyone got this case? It seems awfully similar to an Otterbox Commuter, but possibly less bulky due to the silicon an acrylic portions being joined as one. I was just wondering how it compares as far as shock/drop protection.
**Update 6.29.12**
Got my phone and case yesterday and here's my review on it
Not gonna be long winded here, just short and to the point. The silicone sleeve fits perfectly although the lack of the hard plastic shell extending over the top and bottom parts of the sleeve do allow for the sleeve to be pushed back in those areas if you were to say, put the phone in the pocket of your skinny jeans. Glad I don't have to worry about that as nothing about me is skinny, not even my jeans. Once the sleeve is on, the hard plastic shell snaps into place much easier than that of the Otterbox, and you don't have to worry about trying to get the shell over the buttons like on the Otterbox either. The shell has a matte look and feel to it, looks very sexy and feels good too but the finish is a bit too smooth/slippery IMO. The Otterbox on my Atrix 2 was just plastic and it was much less slippery when holding it. The thing that surprised me the most is how little bulk it adds to the phone and how little lint the silicone sleeve attracts. I wear cargo pants at work, cream colored one's, and I keep the phone in one of the side pockets...the sleeve on my Otterbox would attract lint from them, although it was cleaned away by simply blowing on the effected area right quick. I've had this phone in and out of my pocket all day and it's relatively lint free. With the case all installed the power and volume buttons are very easy to press, even allowing you to hear and feel the "click" of each press, it feels as if you don't even have anything covering the buttons. The cut outs for the charger/headphone jack ports and the microphones are precise and spot on allowing unobstructed access to them all.
The only things I would change is I would make the shell a different texture, something with a bit more grip and I'd add covers/plugs for the charger/headphone jack ports so they are protected when not in use. Other than that, a great case that hopefully won't get tested for durability anytime soon
I'd recommend this case for sure, it's sleek and sexy and adds to the look of this sexy beast of a phone. On a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 9.

i just ordered one yesterday.

iSpanish said:
i just ordered one yesterday.
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Well as soon as you get it on your phone take it outside and drop it so we can see how durable it is
Seriously though, do post a review once you get it

LOL,
I'll keep you posted....

Sounds good.
Where did you get it, from them directly or somewhere else?

916x10 said:
Anyone got this case? It seems awfully similar to an Otterbox Commuter, but possibly less bulky due to the silicon an acrylic portions being joined as one. I was just wondering how it compares as far as shock/drop protection.
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+1. I've got an otter box commuter on my captivate and after trying several cases, I kept coming back to the commuter. If this is similar and only one piece, I'd be very interested in it for my future phone (s3)

916x10 said:
Sounds good.
Where did you get it, from them directly or somewhere else?
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From them directly. $19, free shipping

iSpanish said:
From them directly. $19, free shipping
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Joo got sum 'splainin' to do

iSpanish said:
From them directly. $19, free shipping
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How, list price on their website is $29.99?

N1ESE said:
How, list price on their website is $29.99?
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they are still for $19
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp

iSpanish said:
they are still for $19
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
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Wrong case broham
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp

iSpanish said:
they are still for $19
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
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Thats not the Silicryillic case.
This is the link for the Silicryillic case
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Incipio-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-SILICRYLIC-DualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp

Lol, my bad, the pic looks the same to me, except its a hard case with Silicone Core.

Edit: oops, I see you were already corrected. Sorry.
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they are still for $19
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
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That's the NGP case.. your thread title says Silicryllic which is $29.99.
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp

I checked out some videos on youtube and this case is pretty much their version of the Otterbox, the main difference is this one doesn't have covers for the charger and headphone jacks. Check the video
I think i'm gonna get this case instead of the Otterbox. I liked the Incipio case I had for my Sony Ericcson x10i and since the Otterbox isn't set to be released until July I figured this would be the way to go. Amazon has them for $24.38 shipped
Just ordered mine, should be here by the time I get my phone

Tracking info rcvd! These guys dont play around! At this rate the case is gonna beat the phone
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Does anyone have experience with both the SILICRYLIC DualPro Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core and the NGP Semi-Rigid Soft Shell Case?
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Incipio-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-SILICRYLIC-DualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Incipio-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
These were both linked previously. I just wanted to put them here for ease of viewing.
I like how the NGP is thinner and less bulky but don't know if it will provide enough drop protection.

I've had a Silicryllic on a Gnex and HTC Titan...
Very good case for protection, definitely will take a pretty big hit as it has some give in it to absorb shock. Also gives the screen some decent face down protection too as it comes around the side better than most hard cases. It's no defender, but it's much more pocketable on those two 4.7" devices.
The only issue I ever had was the rubber catches more pocket lint than most cases, but that's just a quick cleaning every week or two, or just hit the shirt once a day with it.
EDIT: I'll probably get one for this eventually as I like to have a thin everyday case (already ordered a Rock quicksand) to protect against everyday scratches when setting it down/falling out of hand, etc, and a bulkier one for events, outdoor stuff, or just yardwork/housework/garage days.

Thanks for the link! I was about to pull the trigger on this Candyshell by Speckproducts but they are out of stock of the black so I ended up buying the Incipio instead.

Death&co said:
Thanks for the link! I was about to pull the trigger on this Candyshell by Speckproducts but they are out of stock of the black so I ended up buying the Incipio instead.
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No problem...sharing is caring :good:

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Incipio Feather case for Samsung Captivate

I'll try to make this quick. The case has a very nice soft rubbery finish. it fits realyl nicely and tight, but it is not hard to put on at all. It is also easy to take off starting from the top of the phone. It doesn't block any buttons nor the bottom-front and sides of the phones where the soft keys are located and where you usually scroll on the touch screen. I bought this directly from Incipio instead of waiting for it to hit eBay.
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Thanks for the hi-def pics. I'd been looking at the two Incipio cases versus Otterbox. Still not convinced I need a case yet, but the feather looks nice.
awesome - i had a feather case for my zune, and loved it. i was kinda hoping they'd make something for the captivate.
Seems to rather miss the point of a case IMO; what's the point of a case that doesn't cover all 8 corners?
I have this now and like it a lot
Its a case thats meant to stay out of the way but still have some protection, just the back obviously lol. Main thing i like about it is the feel, without a case i always feel like im goin to drop my phone....but with this it gives a better/secure feel in your hands
Hmm this case looks pretty decent. Thanks for the pics, I may end up getting this!
chrisz5z said:
I have this now and like it a lot
Its a case thats meant to stay out of the way but still have some protection, just the back obviously lol. Main thing i like about it is the feel, without a case i always feel like im goin to drop my phone....but with this it gives a better/secure feel in your hands
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Same here. I have dropped my phone 3 times outside since I have owned it from September and once with this Feather case after going to a club and getting wasted.
I'm using this one as well. Tried a number of cases when I had the iphone 3GS. So when I saw they have one for the captivate it was the first case I got.
I'm a bit disappointed though. It doesn't look as symmetrical as the one for iphone. And the rubbery material has rubbed off quite easily at the corners. I did not have this problem with the iphone case.
Still a great case. Love the feel and how thin it is.
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snapplefish said:
Seems to rather miss the point of a case IMO; what's the point of a case that doesn't cover all 8 corners?
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I agree. If you drop it face first there doesn't seem to be any protection. Personally I like the Otterbox Commuter case as it gives you protection on all corners and still is pretty slim.... but that's just me.
nappent said:
I agree. If you drop it face first there doesn't seem to be any protection. Personally I like the Otterbox Commuter case as it gives you protection on all corners and still is pretty slim.... but that's just me.
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COmmutter looks like it adds too much bulk, like the cheap ebay plastic snap ons. those things are horrible
88EVGAFTW said:
COmmutter looks like it adds too much bulk, like the cheap ebay plastic snap ons. those things are horrible
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The otterbox commuter case is going to make the phone larger in width it but it offer 100% protect to the phone. The plastic is no way cheap. It is made of the same polycarbonate material as your case. It is a tight fit with a silicone lining to offer impact protection. Your case only protects the back of the phone. The most most breakable part such as the glass is left completely exposed. I'm not trying to start anything but that case seem completely pointless.
Also, the feather case you are showing is very different from what is showing on their site. You look like to have some sort of belt clip phone holder then a case.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ca...tivate-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
Some people don't need the Commuter. I have it and realized it's annoying to take it in and out of your pocket. So a nice thin minimal case like the feather is just what we need for day to day use. When I go camping I'll throw on the commuter.
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The otterbox commuter case is going to make the phone larger in width it but it offer 100% protect to the phone. The plastic is no way cheap. It is made of the same polycarbonate material as your case. It is a tight fit with a silicone lining to offer impact protection. Your case only protects the back of the phone. The most most breakable part such as the glass is left completely exposed. I'm not trying to start anything but that case seem completely pointless.
Also, the feather case you are showing is very different from what is showing on their site. You look like to have some sort of belt clip phone holder then a case.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ca...tivate-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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It seems like it's a website mistake as those pics are exactly the same as the ones used for the EDGE case.
I agree though, the part of the phone that needs the most protection is the part where this case has absolutely none. Their feather case for the Vibrant is designed far better.
that case looks pretty sweet
Thanks for the heads up. I've never heard of this product but bought one. I really like it. Very sleek.
staplebox said:
Thanks for the heads up. I've never heard of this product but bought one. I really like it. Very sleek.
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No problem. I just with it came in White or Red
thank for posting pics, definitely going to order this now.
I tried incipio feather and it broke like in 2 week. I had a great experience with feather for iphone but not for the captivate!
sebas.mf said:
I tried incipio feather and it broke like in 2 week. I had a great experience with feather for iphone but not for the captivate!
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They will send you a new one. Just be careful putting it on and taking it off.
bought Insipio feather from Amazon. Love it. It gives you protection for back and some protection for corners, but it doesn't make it totally alien or bulky looking because the glossy parts are still exposed. If you want complete protection then this is not for you, but if you want some protection yet still sharp looking without matt/dull finish all over the phone then this is for you. Something about matt cover not being visible over the front of the phone makes it appealing.

Speck Case for Atrix 4G?

Why no one is talking about the Speck Candyshell for Atrix 4G?
I think it's really good ,but attract scratch on the back.
tecnic08 said:
Why no one is talking about the Speck Candyshell for Atrix 4G?
I think it's really good ,but attract scratch on the back.
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I have the speck and the incipio feather. The speck adds too much bulk to the phone but the case looks nice and protects the phone appropriate. The incipio feather is really nice but it cracks easily even without dropping the phone just by taking it off the phone several times....
I have the spek case and while it does add bulk, it adds extremely good protection.
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I had the speck on my iPhone haven't decided if I'm getting it or not. I'm kinda being a pansy about looks right now. I have badass phone I want a badass look
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I have the Speck case and am more than impressed with it. Although it does add a little size to the stock phone, the protection is more than worth it. Side by side with the otter box and this thing looks as thin as a poker chip. Also the back of the case does get scratched up but who cares, that's what cases are for! This case meets every one of my needs so to me there's no better case on the market right now.
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tecnic08 said:
Why no one is talking about the Speck Candyshell for Atrix 4G?
I think it's really good ,but attract scratch on the back.
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I have the spec case amazing i also had a speck case on the iphone the case holds up and really protects the phone i recommend it highly
ive been using the case since i got the phone and really like how theres a hard shell and the rubber lining around the screen. also makes the phone feel really solid. it does scratch really easily but i put some carbon fiber tape on it to cover it up and add some grip. its still a bit slippery for me so i just ordered a tpu case from ebay to see how it feels.
heres a pic of the speck
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Does anyone know an easy way to get the case off? Whenever i try to do it, it feels like i'm about rip the battery cover in half.
hotweels258 said:
Does anyone know an easy way to get the case off? Whenever i try to do it, it feels like i'm about rip the battery cover in half.
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I have this same issue with the Speck case, and its really frustrating. The way I do it is to turn it over, push the center of the case with both my thumbs (as if you're holding a sandwich/burger). Keep pressing it and flexing the sides until the back cover pops off partially (usually from the top of the phone), and then separate the phone from the case by slowly pulling on it from top to bottom.
hotweels258 said:
Does anyone know an easy way to get the case off? Whenever i try to do it, it feels like i'm about rip the battery cover in half.
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I take my phone in and out of my case twice a day although after a month my speck case is torn and falling apart
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I actually returned my candyshell today. After taking it off a few times It became warped and started losing its shape.
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Sigh.....
call me a fruit, but it pisses me off that Speck is only making making one color of the case
just purchased the Speck case today from AT&T
It fits perfectly, in my opinion it DOES NOT add very much bulk to the phone AT ALL. But I did just come off of the OtterBox Defender that is a big freakin case
Overall, the Speck to me, seems like a phenomenal case, fits well, doesn't add any weight or size to the phone that is unnecessary, and the all black gloss looks sleek
I compared the spec against the otterbox commuter the other day at AT&T store and went with the commuter for the same price. About the same bulk. Both the store employee and I struggled to remove the spec, which at least means it's secure, and it dang near broke my battery cover since it popped off and got stuck in the spec. If the spec were a lot cheaper or you didn't want to pop it off often it seems great but the 2 piece design of the commuter is pretty ideal.
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i absolutely love my speck case. i take my phone out by just using one hand to kinda pull the lip away from the phone screen, and the other hand to push in the fingerprint scanner.
i wish it looked cooler, but for the protection it adds with not a lot of bulk (IMO at least, it's not that bad at all, i compared it to my friend's otterbox'd iphone and i much prefer my speck)
it is a pain in the arse to remove.. i push the phone out by the power button/fingerprint scanner, while simultaneously pulling back on the lip of the case.
it keeps your phone protected thats for damn sure --but I use the Incipie feather as my everyday ---- the sleekness of it is way better
s1mpd1ddy said:
it is a pain in the arse to remove.. i push the phone out by the power button/fingerprint scanner, while simultaneously pulling back on the lip of the case.
it keeps your phone protected thats for damn sure --but I use the Incipie feather as my everyday ---- the sleekness of it is way better
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Doesn't really protect you phone well I dropped mine on the concrete from 4 feet and the phone fell out the case useless case
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the only thing i dont like about this case is the scratches that it gets on it. best way for me to get it off is left thumb in the camera hole right thumb in the bottom of the finger print scanner and fingers on the rubber edges on the front.
I think the case is good, better then decent drop protection but the scratches make me sad haha, honestly it was worth getting but I will be searching for a new one simply because I am picky and like different cases for different situations.

Ballistic Cases for Atrix!

Came across these by accident. I LOVE THEM! I was looking at the cases available for the Infuse, and found this odd brand by the name of Ballistic making a case for it. I became jealous and Googled them. Google took me to their website which I discovered, OUR PHONE is supported!
Here's the link (they are $35 & $50 for the one on the right): http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/motorola-atrix-ballistic-sg-series-case
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These are great if you have a UHaul to carry your phone around in after you have encased it in this thing!
The second one from the right...
It looks like it would suck to wake the phone up or use the fingerprint sensor.
And taking this on a plane TSA would think it's a bomb
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And taking this on a plane TSA would think it's a bomb
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Wait!............You haven't seen the commercial???.............It's a phone that acts like a laptop............or, it's a laptop that acts like a phone............no way this could be a bomb!
Bomb bomb bomb............bomb bomb ba bomb..............."Doing Atrix the Focker way"!
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Wait!............You haven't seen the commercial???.............It's a phone that acts like a laptop............or, it's a laptop that acts like a phone............no way this could be a bomb!
Bomb bomb bomb............bomb bomb ba bomb..............."Doing Atrix the Focker way"!
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Haha!
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Came across these by accident. I LOVE THEM! I was looking at the cases available for the Infuse, and found this odd brand by the name of Ballistic making a case for it. I became jealous and Googled them. Google took me to their website which I discovered, OUR PHONE is supported!
Here's the link (they are $35 & $50 for the one on the right): http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/motorola-atrix-ballistic-sg-series-case
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Just emailed them to let me know when they are available. I have the otterbox defender and while I usually recommend them, the one for the atrix has issues. I'm on my second outer silicone part, and this one doesn't fit right either. The bottom corners bulge away from the inner plastic part, which makes them come off pretty easy.
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Just emailed them to let me know when they are available. I have the otterbox defender and while I usually recommend them, the one for the atrix has issues. I'm on my second outer silicone part, and this one doesn't fit right either. The bottom corners bulge away from the inner plastic part, which makes them come off pretty easy.
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The cases happen to be made right here in Fort Lauderdale on the other side of town. I may go get one on Monday. I have the Commuter case which I like, especially since the ports and earphone jack have covers to keep out dust and dirt and the case is easy to get on and off. I dunno if the ballistic has covers and there are no pictures of the front i can find but the design and colors look nice and I am sure the protection is good. Anyone get one yet?
Damn that thing looks thicker then my otterbox defender case. I like the color schemes though. Does it come with a holster? I have to use the holster with my defender case, just to hard putting it in my pocket.
sifon187 said:
Damn that thing looks thicker then my otterbox defender case. I like the color schemes though. Does it come with a holster? I have to use the holster with my defender case, just to hard putting it in my pocket.
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Yea, the big one comes with one, at least it's in the pictures....
panflute said:
The cases happen to be made right here in Fort Lauderdale on the other side of town. I may go get one on Monday. I have the Commuter case which I like, especially since the ports and earphone jack have covers to keep out dust and dirt and the case is easy to get on and off. I dunno if the ballistic has covers and there are no pictures of the front i can find but the design and colors look nice and I am sure the protection is good. Anyone get one yet?
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Let us know if you get one. I definitely want one! Black on black is my choice, but the red/black looks pretty cool too.
Awesome!
Got my Ballistic SG
Well I recieved my Ballistic SG in the mail today, got it off ebay for $22 bucks! I haven't bought a lot of cases for my Atrix yet, I tried a Otterbox Impact on launch day and was disappointed with that. This case however feels extremely tough, My brother has the Otterbox Commuter, which i thought was awesome untill this one showed up. It feels very solid, The ports on the side are left exposed, as well as the speaker grill. The space for the fingerprint sensor does feel a slight bit cramped when swiping downwards, I may have to re-enter my prints to get it to read more accurately, but for now it doesn't seem to affect it too much. I've only had it for about 30 minutes but so far i'm impressed. The case doesn't slide around on the phone (though that may be in part to my invisible shield). The rubber/silicone layer does attract dust, but overall I'm happy with my purchase. I attached a few pictures if anyone's interested.
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Well I recieved my Ballistic SG in the mail today, got it off ebay for $22 bucks! I haven't bought a lot of cases for my Atrix yet, I tried a Otterbox Impact on launch day and was disappointed with that. This case however feels extremely tough, My brother has the Otterbox Commuter, which i thought was awesome untill this one showed up. It feels very solid, The ports on the side are left exposed, as well as the speaker grill. The space for the fingerprint sensor does feel a slight bit cramped when swiping downwards, I may have to re-enter my prints to get it to read more accurately, but for now it doesn't seem to affect it too much. I've only had it for about 30 minutes but so far i'm impressed. The case doesn't slide around on the phone (though that may be in part to my invisible shield). The rubber/silicone layer does attract dust, but overall I'm happy with my purchase. I attached a few pictures if anyone's interested.
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Not a bad looking case ya got there... is it rubber or plastic or both?
Edit: so the grey is rubber, red is plastic?
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Yeah, the black part is rubber, the red is plastic, with a weird layer of black, that feels like slightly rubberized plastic. After using it for a few hours now I'm still satisfied with it. Definitely feels more solid than my brothers commuter case. Now to wait for the HC to be released and try that sucker out.
Dude, that's freaking sweet looking. Can't wait for the HC cases to be released.
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Yeah, the black part is rubber, the red is plastic, with a weird layer of black, that feels like slightly rubberized plastic. After using it for a few hours now I'm still satisfied with it. Definitely feels more solid than my brothers commuter case. Now to wait for the HC to be released and try that sucker out.
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Can you please drop your phone from the second or third floor while it's in the case and if nothing happens can you drop it without a case? I just want to check how though is the case before investing in it.
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Can you please drop your phone from the second or third floor while it's in the case and if nothing happens can you drop it without a case? I just want to check how though is the case before investing in it.
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epic !
I like it! May replace my Commuter, even though I couldnt be happier with the OB.
covered ports
I did not buy this case (yet). It looks really similar to the Commuter case as the designs are the same///a soft rubber held on with a hard plastic. However, the ports are not covered on this one. On the commuter both ports are covered in addition to the earphone jack. Someone here reported dust on the inside of the screen and it may have entered thru the earphone jack? On my wish list is a case with a built in stand.

Ringke SGSII Case

Recently got this case as an alternative to the Otterbox case that I have. At times, I found that the otterbox was too bulky to have in my pocket and I wanted a case that preserved the slimness of the handset. After picking up a generic TPU case from ebay, I wasn't satisfied with the cutouts; specifically the two microphone cutouts. it muffled it so people weren't able to hear me talk.
Enter the Ringke case. It was obviously more expensive than a $5 from ebay at 16.99, but the notion of a non-slip polymer like a TPU case had appealed to me.
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After putting it on my phone, I immediately noticed the difference between the two cases. The cutouts on each of the ports was perfectly fitted with space at the bottom of the case for the home button, which is a nice touch
The lanyard port on the side was also included, unlike both the otterbox case that I have and the TPU case.
On the top, the headphone jack port is easily accessible. I was able to plug in my grado sr80i headphones without having any issues like I did with the TPU case. The external mic port is also well placed.
The material used to make the case is not just silicon. There is a special polymer material that allows it to slip in and out of my pocket easily. It also doesn't attract dust like other silicon cases. The only gripe I have with this is that since I got the mango colored one, the dye from my jeans rubs off onto the material.
All in all, I'm happy with the case and would definitely go back to Rearth for any other silicon cases.
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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!
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Or just be one of the lucky ones to get a PM at XDA from the owner who wants you to try his product
Mine's in the mail!
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Owners can feel free to send me products for review. I'll ensure a well detailed and document and honest review!
that's great! i dont mind paying the sub $20 it came out to if OP's review is accurate!
My turn!
So today I got my RearthUSA Ringke Galaxy S2 case in the mail. Chuck from marketing had initially contacted me a few weeks ago via XDA PM to ask me to try and rate/review the Ringke product for the S2 and he has been very friendly/courteous all throughout this process.
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this case was: WOW. This is definitely a high quality product. The material (a high quality polymer, as they say) feels great on the skin and slides easily in and out of a pocket. The polymer also makes the case extremely flexible making it very easy to put on. It also shines nicely in the light. I got a blue one as, you'll see below in my album.
I love the look of it. I love how it fits so well with the contour of the phone. I love the intricate details in the design such that it moulds well with every nook and cranny in the device's design.
Every single thing that you need access to has an opening: the USB port, the microphone, the camera, the speaker, the headphone jack and three more for things I can't figure out but are definitely part of the phone (except for the one at the top right, couldn't figure that one out at all). And they are done EXCEPTIONALLY well; no rough edges at all.
The volume rockers and power button feel great. They're really tactile unlike some other cases where it feels like you're forcing the case into the button to press it.
The pictures I took are really big and look bad in a forum, so here's a direct link to the ImageShack album I made:
http://imageshack.us/g/52/img0987ab.jpg/
I obviously got this product for free, but it only costs $16.99 with FREE SHIPPING. If I were to suggest a case to anyone, it would be this one. The unfortunate thing for me is that I don't use cases because of my car dock. I find it annoying to have to take the phone out of the case AT LEAST two times a day, every day. It's funny, because this is a free product that I didn't think I would care much about, and I'm honestly upset about the fact that I can't use it. I may try for a few days to see how much of a nuisance it is to be constantly taking it out and putting it back in.
I WISH this case fit with my official S2 car dock.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Galaxy-S-2-_p_252.html
GO GET YOURS, FOLKS!
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too bad the code didn't work for me......
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Yeah U_U I want to review products too
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too bad the code didn't work for me......
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It worked for me
Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.
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Has anyone tried both the Ringle and the SGP ultra silke? My SGP ultra silke seems too loose and I would like to get a tighter fitting case.
Cut outs and buttons on the SGP are superb and the Ringke looks equivalent.
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Both are a bit loose as both are very thin silicone..cut outs are perfect with both
For a tighter fitting you must try a tpu case...
I thought I would share with you the Maroon coloured version of the Ringke case. I also purchased the Ringz audio cap along the case. Overall I like the case and recommend it. The surfaced etching layer on top of the high polymer really gives the case a nice feel that does not attract dust or fingerprints. I was disappointed to find out that Rearth now do micro USB caps after I have purchased the case. I would of like these as well and the expensive delivery charge to international countries is preventing me from doing this.
The only minor drawbacks of this case is it is not going to fully protect your phone from major drops. The top microphone cut out is not centred and it is slightly loose around the volume and power button. Not sure how long the material is going to last but I hope it will last the entire life of the phone.
After using this case for over a month now. The material is starting to get sticky on the corners. This is a shame but I guess once a silicone case always a silicone case regardless of any coating.
free cases, bah! I pay for all my cases and may review them anyway.
free good for review= good review.
Top right corner is missing because its for korean version. Wrong case or wrong phone?
Ringke should have maybe made a tiny lanyard hole in top of case to connect 'lanyarded' jack plug. Same with USB plug. So plugs can't get lost. Furthermore, the plugs should come with the case as default. Not too much to ask for that price. I mean the price that other people pay for the case. But nice review, pretty nice detailed case. Like the speaker detail. NOT top right corner. Do they make this case with all 4 corners protected?
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Case-mate Pop! Revision review with pictures

I just received the new revision of the Case-mate Pop! and I wanted to write a quick review for those that were interested.
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Pop-Case.asp
It seems that you should order these directly from Case-mate. Looking at the model numbers, amazon seems to have the older models still listed. You are looking for these:
Black/Grey: CM017295
Pink/Grey :CM017309
White/Grey: Not Currently available
First off the case feels extremely high quality. The idea of the case is to have the protection of the dual layer cases but co-molded together into a one piece case. It is a bit thicker than say tpu cases, but to me it feels perfect in my hand. The soft rubber has a nice feel, it is not too soft, and does not attract much lint. The plastic is a hard shiny plastic that adds to the rigidity and increases the protection of the phone. There is a nice lip on the screen side which provides lay flat protection.
This case fits REALLY well, the lip in particular hugs this case tightly all around. It is tough to actually remove the case. You have to use your nail, to really work the lip up and over at one corner first. That may be a negative for those who remove their cases often for what ever reason, but really makes for a premium feeling product.
The revision addresses the cutouts for the ports. They have really opened up the cutout for the usb port. You are NOT going to have any more problems plugging in a charger thats for sure (in my opinion a little too much.) They also added the hole for the speaker phone/camera mic which aligns perfectly.
I am using a Verizion LTE model and the extended battery fits very well in this case as well. The only thing is perhaps a slight difference in power button responsiveness, very slight. Personally I use a standard battery cover with the dremel mod for my extended battery.
Speaking of the buttons, they are covered, but case mate has done an incredible job with them. They slightly protrude out making them easy to find, and feel extremely nice to push. As far as covered buttons go, I imagine that this is as good as it gets. They feel very similar to using the phone naked.
I would highly recommend this case. I feel that it provides a really nice combination of protection and cosmetics. I also really wanted to mention the customer service that I received when I called about my case replacement. They were extremely helpful and very courteous. They shipped the case out the following day with tracking info via USPS. They really made me a loyal Case-mate customer for the future. As always feel free to ask any questions.
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With Extended Battery Cover:
Here is a video of the dremel standard battery cover mod:
http://youtu.be/q-Z1tiotZFg
How do these cases handle dust? Also how well do they hug the device? I see a lot of cases that are tight at the top and bottom. but the sides are weak near the front.
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How do these cases handle dust? Also how well do they hug the device? I see a lot of cases that are tight at the top and bottom. but the sides are weak near the front.
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This case does very well with dust/lint. The rubber is not too soft so it doesn't cling to debris.
You reminded me of something that I forgot to mention in the review. This case fits REALLY well, the lip in particular hugs this case tightly all around. It is tough to actually remove the case. You have to use your nail, to really work the lip at one corner off first. That may be a negative for those who remove their cases often for what ever reason, but really makes the for a premium feeling product.
Just what I need to hear. Nice review by the way. Thanks.
Here is a great review of this case on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5VUEzFPl4Q&sns=em
Thanks for the great review!
Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
Molly Uhlig
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CaseMate said:
Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
Molly Uhlig
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What about the revised versions of the Case-Mate Tough Case for the Galaxy Nexus? Last I was told was late January but I have not seen anything on this.
Nice to see a Case-Mate representative here on the forums
I was told that it will arrive within two weeks last week
they offered to send me a pop case last week or i can wait till next week to get the tough case, so I'm just waiting for that
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Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
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I would love to get a white version of this case. Will you guys produce a white version?
I ordered mine from eBay last Saturday think off getting to used the old version till they send me the revised one. And to my surprise they send me the new version. IMHO it's a lot like the Speck Candyshell but it's more difficult to put on, I hope it's easier to take off if I need to. If you want here's the item number on eBay (180820339462) for the listing.
Ordered the extended battery for the GSM version and I have one question:
How do you take off this [email protected]$#@G case? Is damn near impossible...
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Ordered the extended battery for the GSM version and I have one question:
How do you take off this [email protected]$#@G case? Is damn near impossible...
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Pop it from the back of the camera is what I've been told. Unsure if its the same method for the GN.
Finally figured out how to take this case off. Start at one of the bottom corners and then start pulling out the phone all round. You should watch out for the volume/power button.
One thing to note is that the White version is available, and I find the power button to be much more responsive than most TPU cases, or the Otterbox Commuter, which is about the same thickness.
Funny thing is, I found the White/Grey version with a CM017311 SKU, just like jrodsep.
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Thank you for the great review! Glad you are happy with the revised Pop! Case!
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CaseMate,
What should I do if the case I received from Case123USA on Amazon don't have (and doesn't even know about) the revision 2 case?
Anyone know where I can get a black version of the revised case? I don't see the black color on the Case-Mate site and I'm only seeing the older version on Amazon.
Thanks!
Sprint carries the whits/gray. That's the one I have
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Thanks but the white/gray is also on Amazon. Can't find the black one.
Hi,
Could someone please tell me if, with time, there's dust or whatever between the phone and the case? Are there any scratches because of that? I work outdoors and I'm afraid this could happen. Anyone that works much in outdoors has any experience on this?
thanks
IMO you are going to have that issue with any case. The chances of a scratch are higher the harder the material is. You'll have the highest chance of a scratch with a hard case and the least chance with a silicone. I'd put this case in the middle like a TPU case. The parts that touch the case are softer than the hard exterior.

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