I'll be getting a Galaxy S2 soon and wanted to know which case is better in terms of quality,
http://www.clove.co.uk/case-mate-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-gelli-case-clear
- According to the item description, this case features Flexible thermoplastic - softer and more robust than silicone or rubber
http://www.clove.co.uk/case-mate-samsung-galaxy-ii-i91000-barely-there-black
- According to the item description, this case has a cutting-edge appearance with its rubber matte finish
- Contains, Impact resistant flexible plastic shell
I only want to buy one of the two cases mentioned above. Are both cases TPU? What is a flexible plastic shell? Is the same as TPU? I specially want a case that is matte finish. If the 1st case mentioned above is TPU, shouldn't be matte. I'm having some trouble telling the differences.
Please let me know. Thank you.
Well I have used the Barely There case for my N8 for quite some times and its quite good. I mean it protects the back and the camera from scratches and it is barely there as the name suggests. Very slim for a hard case and I guess people will be wanting to keep the slimness on the GS II pretty much as it is. In that case, I would go for the Barely There.
But with that said, if you are in need from protection, because if your phone falls down especially with the front facing downwards, the extra protection on the front in the gel case will help absorb the impact. However its unprotected on the barely there case and it will get scratched.
So far the Barely There case ahs been good for me and I went for 8 months without scratches. Last week I dropped my phone facing downwards and it got scratched. It wouldnt have happened in a gel/silicon case. And it doesnt matter even if youre very careful with your device like me. Sometimes it just happens.
Using a case-mate barely there, had one on my Galaxy S and couldn't fault it. Keeps the phone at its original form factor plus give a nice amount of grip but still slides into pockets easily without sticking.
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Arjun - case mate barely there cases are available from Croma ...though not the SGS2 cases right now...at least you can check it out and see if you like it or not...
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Hey all, thanks for your responses so far.
My only main concern, is that I want a case of good quality that will give me good all-around full protection around the sides of the phone.
Does any one know if the Casemate Gelli Case provides this?
yes the gelli case provides that. it provides more protection that the barely there case
Might be kinda off topic (apologies if hijacking) but does anyone know if the case-mate fits either the official dock or any of the ones off eBay?
Does the Otterbox Commuter series for the atrix have a screen protector like the defender? or should i get some stickers for that?
Yes it comes with one..
The Commuter does come with a screen protector. But if by "like the defender" you mean it is built into the case (adding increased protection from dust), then no. Its a separate screen protector, and I dont use the.
I bought a SkinTech before the InvisibleSHIELD was out, I recommend either.
yes, only the part of the screen is protected, the front camera and the buttons are not protected
WiredPirate said:
The Commuter does come with a screen protector. But if by "like the defender" you mean it is built into the case (adding increased protection from dust), then no. Its a separate screen protector, and I dont use the.
I bought a SkinTech before the InvisibleSHIELD was out, I recommend either.
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Are the SkinTech and InvisibleSHIELD protectors something that I apply to the phone...AND THEN slip my phone case over? I've read that the InvisibleSHIELDs by Zagg don't fit very well on the Atrix, nor are they "invisible".
tungzta said:
Are the SkinTech and InvisibleSHIELD protectors something that I apply to the phone...AND THEN slip my phone case over? I've read that the InvisibleSHIELDs by Zagg don't fit very well on the Atrix, nor are they "invisible".
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Correct, apply the screen protector before the commuter. Hours, maybe a day before. No need for "full body screen protector" zagg, front is good enough since the rest of the phone the Commuter will cover. You wont have any problems putting the Commuter over the Zagg on the Atrix. (the iPad is a dif story).
Im guessing what you read "doesnt fit well" is the full body protection zagg. The OB will even cover all the edges of the screen protector making it look seamless. Not only does the screen protector add, um, protection. But it IS invisible and also resists glare. Sorry for spelling.
jddrp said:
yes, only the part of the screen is protected, the front camera and the buttons are not protected
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U may wanna check on that again son cause I just got both a new Atrix n a commuter box and the screen protector does covers the buttons at the bottom,
Otterbox Commuter
I have been browsing around for a case for my new Atrix but most of the cases I have found don't seem like they do much in the way of actual protection if they are dropped. The Otterbox however does seem like it could protect from damage quite well, however I'm a little concerned with the size. If anyone could please let know how much weight and size is added to the phone that would be excellent. Or if you think there is a better case that can protect my phone, could you please link it for me?
Thanks in advance
I just purchased the Otterbox Commuter case and I have to say its probably your best bet if you want a good amount of protection as well as not too much bulk added to your phone. It's the perfect balance between the two imo.
You should just go to the store and try it out. Every store I went to they opened the box for me and let me test it out lol.
I'd have to agree, as far as protection goes, Otterbox can't be beat.
But which store did you go to that they had them in stock? I can only find them online and I've always wanted to try the commuter out. I use the Defender but it can be a little too much sometimes.
AnguishedEnd said:
I just purchased the Otterbox Commuter case and I have to say its probably your best bet if you want a good amount of protection as well as not too much bulk added to your phone. It's the perfect balance between the two imo.
You should just go to the store and try it out. Every store I went to they opened the box for me and let me test it out lol.
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I'd have to agree, as far as protection goes, Otterbox can't be beat.
But which store did you go to that they had them in stock? I can only find them online and I've always wanted to try the commuter out. I use the Defender but it can be a little too much sometimes.
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I've seen them at At&t&T stores, Best Buy, and Sam's Club.
Let me say that the Commuter is the best case i have ever owned. It makes the phone feel absolutely amazing in the hand and offers great protection without the bulk. I had the incipio feather before this and it just wasn't enough so i made the switch and couldn't be happier
Agreed! I've used the Defender, Impact, and Commuter cases for the Atrix, and I like the Commuter case the best.
The Defender case offers a lot of protection but is too big for my use.
The Impact is a silicon case that fits well but didn't really grip tight onto the device (so it tends to peal off more easily than most cases).
The Commuter case, on the other hand, is very slim compared to the other two cases. The combination of the silicone and hard plastic shell makes it comfortable to hold too.
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Okay, it sounds like it's a really good case! I'll have to call my BB stores and see if they have any in stock to let me try on before I go and buy one. The ATT store only had Defender Cases, which looked pretty bulky and were $50 there.
Thanks for the responses
If you live in Canada then you can check out WirelessWave, PhoneBooth, even the Bell stores. All three allowed me to try out each variant (Impact, Commuter, Defender).
I first bought a seidio active combo case ( comes with case plus holster ) but then i was able to get the commuter for $19.95. It is a great case and another plus is that it fits into the holster from siedio with no issues.
can anyone confirm if the commuter case will work with the HD dock without the plate on the dock?
Not from I read....I had the Defender for a week and ended up getting the Seidio Surfacehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TA9AG2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004TA9AGC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NY2FH8N4JQ374T8WGT8 with the holster. I also put the anti-glare screen protector on mainly because it resists fingerprints.
I am currently using the commuter case on my Atrix. The screen protector covers the bottom buttons but stops at the motorola words up top. The case itself fits perfectly(been 4 months and no noticeable difference). It is tight and snug and easy to put on. The screen protector is very nice and retains small amounts of finger prints.
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can anyone confirm if the commuter case will work with the HD dock without the plate on the dock?
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Commuter case will not work with any dock because of the flaps. Cut the flaps off and maybe it'll work with the plate off
Hello,
I have buy a new S3 LTE and i won´t buy a good black gel cover.
In Portugal i don´t have a big offer off this kind of accessories.
Some people tell me the following brands are good:
Urban Armor Case
Otterbox
Incipio
Seido
Case Mate
Skinomi
SGP
I saw in the youtube the video off the Otterbox Defender and it´s look nice, but the screen protector appears to make some reflex and lose a litle o f touch with the screen... I´m Wrong? It´s possible do not use the original screen protector of the defender and use a simple screen protector?
I see the video of Urban Armor Case and look very nice, but a don´t find any company that shipped to Portugal.
Some one have some suggestions?
thanks,
Ballistic SG Maxx
I have the Ballistic SG Maxx, its had great drop protection, but almost no protection against water damage, That being said, its a nice case, you may want to check it out also.
migasmike said:
Hello,
I have buy a new S3 LTE and i won´t buy a good black gel cover.
In Portugal i don´t have a big offer off this kind of accessories.
Some people tell me the following brands are good:
Urban Armor Case
Otterbox
Incipio
Seido
Case Mate
Skinomi
SGP
I saw in the youtube the video off the Otterbox Defender and it´s look nice, but the screen protector appears to make some reflex and lose a litle o f touch with the screen... I´m Wrong? It´s possible do not use the original screen protector of the defender and use a simple screen protector?
I see the video of Urban Armor Case and look very nice, but a don´t find any company that shipped to Portugal.
Some one have some suggestions?
thanks,
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Hello,
Suggestions please!
Uag my friend. You should see the high my phone felt today... Nothing happened to it. Wanna be protected? Uag is the case for you without adding to much bulkness...
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you can remove the screen protector on the otter box and use almost any you would like (thicker screen protectors might not fit) but my zagg fits just fine so you shouldn't have any trouble
I saw the post regarding the Case-Mate for our phone. However, I see Ballistic also offers a protective case, but have not found a single review on it. Can anyone comment on this case or their experience with it? What about the Otterbox Commuter?
My current plan is to purchase the ZAGG full-body kit to protect the rear cover and sides of the LG OGPro. However, I want to use one of the tempered glass screen protectors and a protective case to reduce the rick of accidental damage.
Please advise.
2/4 - Installed the Ballistic case yesterday. It does fit wll, they claim it protects the phone from a ~8 drop. The reviews I found on Amazon were useful. For the time being this is what I have...
RAVC1 said:
I saw the post regarding the Case-Mate for our phone. However, I see Ballistic also offers a protective case, but have not found a single review on it. Can anyone comment on this case or their experience with it? What about the Otterbox Commuter?
My current plan is to purchase the ZAGG full-body kit to protect the rear cover and sides of the LG OGPro. However, I want to use one of the tempered glass screen protectors and a protective case to reduce the rick of accidental damage.
Please advise.
2/4 - Installed the Ballistic case yesterday. It does fit wll, they claim it protects the phone from a ~8 drop. The reviews I found on Amazon were useful. For the time being this is what I have...
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I have the Ballistic case for my optimus g pro and it works just fine. Buttons are easier to push than the other case I had and ports and cutouts are perfect. The wireless charging still works as well. I would highly recommend.
My parents have both the OtterBox and Ballistic for their OGPs. I haven't actually played with either of them since they live in Florida and me in Iowa, but they prefer the ballistic. I had both cases for my old Atrix HD and definitely preferred the ballistic. So much sturdier than the OtterBox and the buttons are definitely easier to push.
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Anyone recommend any good cases to protect my phone? Currently searching for one but want to know what other people have in mind for them.
V1nom said:
Anyone recommend any good cases to protect my phone? Currently searching for one but want to know what other people have in mind for them.
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been using ballistic case for 3 years, still perfect
case
S-line case are cheap and good; Add a screen protector for shatter proofing purposes and the phone is well protected. Hope that helps. Sincerely, Jahman
Ballistic is a pretty good choice but I've had better handling with the Bodyglove Toughsuit:
http://www.bodyglovemobile.com/cell...laxy-s2/toughsuit-with-holster/?scheme_id=215
Also, it lacks the huge corners that the Ballistic has, making it easier to wrap your hand around it and hell, it comes with a belt holster so it's technically an Otterbox Defender case without the bland look and high price.