http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases.asp
Contents:
1. Phone Case
-Silicone rubber
-Acrylic
2. Screen cleaning clothe
3. Dry screen protector
Where purchased: T-Mobile Store.
Price: $29.99 + TAX
Review: I bought this case to hold out for maybe a Speck, Otterbox or Body Glove. But man I was impressed with the design. It feels very sturdy and tight on the phone, yet it is quite slim and easy to take off the case. With the acrylic, it slides in and out of pockets. But with the rubber on the sides it grips firmly in your hand.
Compared to Speck, like I said it's easy to take out. When I had a Speck candyshell on my HTC One X, I felt like I was going to break the One X anytime I needed to remove the case. This is essential as we have removable batteries and SD cards, so accessing the back is required.
Compared to Otterbox, it's thinner. The depth of this case is .49" measured with calipers.
I highly recommend this case. It looks very nice, feels great, thin and slides in and out of pockets. plus it comes with goodies like the screen protector and cleaning clothe. Along with the acrylic background, I plan on creating a Captain America Shield decal and using the blue area as the center of the decal.
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Cons: Top and bottom parts of rubber are a little flimsy. But it makes it easy to hit the home button if you have big thumbs.
If anything goes wrong, I will update the OP.
EDIT: With the plastic backing, it's perfect to put a decal on.
Thanks for the pics...That's the best looking case I've seen so far on Pebble blue. Love how the grey blends with the front.
vw671 said:
Thanks for the pics...That's the best looking case I've seen so far on Pebble blue. Love how the grey blends with the front.
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No problem. The great thing is that they're out now. Should be in best buys, T-Mobile stores, etc.
This blue one might be a T-Mobile exclusive since I could not find it anywhere else.
Do you have any pictures with the case on the actual phone? The pic you posted shows the camera not centered in the cut out, so I'm not sure if that's a real phone in the case or just a piece of cardboard .
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Do you have any pictures with the case on the actual phone? The pic you posted shows the camera not centered in the cut out, so I'm not sure if that's a real phone in the case or just a piece of cardboard .
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It's just the cut out, but I posted the site and they have it around the phone. I can't take photos because well.... I'm taking the photos with my phone lol, unless if I do front cam in mirror.
Looks good! I might get Incipio Feather
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-S-III-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
So I went and compared this case with the Speck candy shell one. I'm sticking to Incipio.
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Do you feel the screen is protected from the accidental falls? Thanks
SlimJ87D said:
So I went and compared this case with the Speck candy shell one. I'm sticking to Incipio.
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Can you elaborate? Was there something you disliked about the Candy Shell.
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Do you feel the screen is protected from the accidental falls? Thanks
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From falls, acrylic is known to break. Speck Candyshell should be much stronger with the plastic material they are using. But it will protect for phone and get the job done. Plus there are some add on bonuses like the screen protector and clothe.
I chose it mainly because it looks the best, slides in and out of my pocket, and feels studry enough for my lifestyle. I work in a cubicle, not construction, trucking, etc.
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Can you elaborate? Was there something you disliked about the Candy Shell.
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Candyshell is very VERY hard to get on and off of the phone. Try and watch a video on how it attaches itself, the hard rubber and plastic are almost molded in together where is the incipio are two separate pieces.
So if you ever wanted to get your ext SD card out to transfer files, access your battery for battery pulls if you get a soft brick during flashing, the Speck will make it extremely difficult. I meant extremely. It feels like you are going to break your phone in half to get it off.
Thanks for the review.
I hope someone can do a side by side comparison/review of of the otterbox commuter and this.
After all that i've seen so far, i am down to choosing between the two for my needs.
Can't to seem to find the case with the colour in your photo on the website.. Hmm...
I thought I'd add to this thread since I have used the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Protection case on my new S3 over a busy weekend. After three days of use, these are my impressions:
PROS
Slim styling adds minimal bulk, while the two-piece design adds protection while adding sophisticated styling details
Excellent side-button covers give an accurate tactile feel to the on/off and volume toggle switches on the side of device - I can feel the case itself click with the button!
Smart, well-centered cutouts for all ports, camera lenses, etc. with no exposed plastic edges (all rubber or rubber-lined)
Nice - almost "rubberized" - feel to the plastic outer case with an almost aluminum look - so it feels AND looks sharp
The blue teal color is unique - Incipio doesn't offer it on their website, so it's probably a T-Mo exclusive (I picked mine up in a T-Mo store). And, uncannily, it just happens to be a perfect match for my VAIO EB "Iridescent Blue" notebook PC - not intended but a pleasant surprise that likely no one without an iridescent blue VAIO will likely care about.
CONS
Poor implementation of clear acetate screen protector - first, only one is included. Although the surface of the S3 is only subtly convex, it is enough for the edges of the screen protector to separate and float above the corners of the device. Additionally, the edges of the rubber shell will overlap some of the acetate screen saver, further "nudging" it off the screen.
Extra screen protectors are surprisingly unavailable from Incipio as a separate purchase
Minor point - extra outer or inner shells unavailable, so mixing colors is not an option (I'd think that would be a revenue generator for Incipio since the two-piece stylish design lends itself to some fun mix-and-matches)
CONCLUSION
In all, this is the best case I've had for a smart phone yet. Since the S3 - like the other Samsung S-series smart phones - uses Gorilla Glass, the value of the screen protector is questionable, but my Samsung S (Vibrant) was showing microscratches after 20 months of in-and-out-of-pocket use despite Corning's claims. If anyone has figured out how to use the screen protector, I'd like to know about it. Perhaps a slightly larger screen protector from another manufacturer (a true edge-to-edge) would work better with the Incipio shell.
shiro836 said:
Can't to seem to find the case with the colour in your photo on the website.. Hmm...
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It's an exclusive to tmobile right now I think.
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Do you feel the screen is protected from the accidental falls? Thanks
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No. It is thin. I sent mine back because it was so slippery in the hand, I felt I was at a greater chance to drop the device WITH the case on rather than without it. It felt like it was covered in baby powder or talc or something.
yeahmon said:
... it was so slippery in the hand, I felt I was at a greater chance to drop the device WITH the case on rather than without it. It felt like it was covered in baby powder or talc or something.
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Wow - that is definitely not my experience. I have the Silicrylic DualPro but not the DualPro Shine - in case that makes a difference..
Looks a great case
I went and bought this case earlier. i will upload a few pics when the camera is charged. My case isn't as blue as the op's case though but it has the same sku on the back. I think it may be the lighting as mine's more of a teal color. Still a cool color though.
is the rubber part flexible easily on the sides once the hard case is on?
that was a problem with other incipio silicrylic cases. the rubber would move in your pocket cause it was too lose and lint/dust would get trapped between the case and the rubber.
i hope the response is that "it's nice and tight"
im really looking into buying this case.
micromania said:
is the rubber part flexible easily on the sides once the hard case is on?
that was a problem with other incipio silicrylic cases. the rubber would move in your pocket cause it was too lose and lint/dust would get trapped between the case and the rubber.
i hope the response is that "it's nice and tight"
im really looking into buying this case.
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It's not sloppy loose but it's not as tight as say the "body glove dimensions" case either. But then again, it's a different material. While the body glove it really tuff, this is really smooth. I like this one better.
Incipio SILICRYLIC in blue exclusively for T-Mobile USA.
The case is very, very nice. The soft material is very comfortable and a joy to grip. The plastic is also a great "soft" feeling material. I've jumped through 4 premium cases so far and this is by far the best one for what I want in a case. The only thing that stopped me from buying this in the 1st place, was the colors available on the Incipio site. The color of this one is more of a metallic teal than the blue that it looks in the pictures. I'd rather have the blue, but the teal is very attractive in person.
The case is $30 at T-Mobile (I snagged it for like $23). I would've payed the $30 though no problem. Cause I feel the case is way better than some that are priced higher.
The main thing about this case - It's easy to take off so I can swap batteries. This is a must for me as I've tried it with the speck case, the body glove dimensions and the case-mate barely there and this is by far the easiest to take off.
When it comes to protection, this is number 1 from the ones I've tried. And that includes the speck candy shell. The reason this beats the speck? Cause you seriously run a risk of cracking the gs3 screen while trying to remove it from the speck. And there should be no reason that a case, can make you risk breaking your phone while trying to do a simple task like removing it.
Some say "use a tool to remove the speck". Nah, I'll pass. If the 10 tools that I use daily for other jobs (fingers), can't remove the case, then the case is a p.o.s.
If the phone falls in this case, it has just as much of a survival rate as that of the candy shell, if not more... I have dropped phones from waist high with a Incipio feather on it and it didn't have a mark on it (gs2). I'm pretty sure that this case can do better. The candy shell, though it has a hard and soft material, is a lot less shock absorbing than this. The reason is the specks "soft material", isn't nearly as soft as this Incipio case. And for that reason alone, I feel there's a risk of less shock absorption with it than this case.. Drop a rock and a sponge and tell me which one does better...
Here's the pics.
Related
This is a new case offered by Incipio I already ordered mine I was just wondering if anyone has this case because I've searched the forums and found not anyone has mentioned it. I like tpu cases but I like the feel of polycarbonate. This case is probably similar to the Spigen NGP neo hybrid, which is what I was waiting for but I can't wait any longer. So let me know what you guys think about it if you own it.
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-Soft-Shell-Case-with-Polycarbonate-Frame.asp
Coupon code Sum2012 for 20% off. 27.99 free shipping.
I really like this one...
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http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-SHINE-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
1SiK1500 said:
I really like this one...
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-SHINE-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
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I just ordered the DualPro Shine last night!
mav3rick478 said:
I just ordered the DualPro Shine last night!
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Please post pictures when it comes in! what color combo did you get?
How do these stack up against the Trident Aegis or Otterbox Commuter cases? This case life sits right between those two in terms of pricing.
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Just got my s3 today and got the incipio case from radio shack, just so it wasn't naked. The case is alright, light and thin, but the screen saver blows.
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ughh I was gonna post this case, but I thought people already know about it! I think it's super nice. wanna see some reviews! :d Thanks for posting it.
ericpd said:
How do these stack up against the Trident Aegis or Otterbox Commuter cases? This case life sits right between those two in terms of pricing.
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I had a commuter for about 24hrs... Now on a silicryllic and couldn't be happier. I have no kids, no real damage to any device but an iPhone that fell completely face flat onto hardwood @ 4ft and shattered into 100 pieces in an incase slider.
Otterbox Commuter
Pros
- Tough as hell! It seems overkill for my everyday use. People with defenders must play baseball with their devices.
- Dust covers will keep things cleaner.
- Flash, Camera, speaker are seperate cutouts and deep.
Cons
- Added way too much thickness IMO. I don't remember my iPhone 3GS in a case being this thick...
- Plastic is SLIPPERY. You need such a tough case because you'll be dropping it more than naked.
- Plastic came down the sides further than I would like, so you're holding onto it's slippery face, and not the rubber near the screen face.
- Buttons are terrible to press, way to hard.
- Damn near impossible to remove. I like to remove mine for cleaning once a week or two, and switch out with a thin hard shell depending on my day.
Incipio Silicryllic (Should note I've had this on two other phones now, but been happy with it's durability on them)
Pros
- Slips into pocket very easy.
- Isn't too thick
- Adds side grip over stock
- Looks much better, frankly more grown-up too.
- Slightly easier to hit the home button
- Around $10 cheaper than Commuter
Cons
- Probably not as protective as the Commuter on big drops(Based on a GNex and Titan, It's still very good, better than a TPU, hard shell, etc)
- Flash, Camera, Speaker opening is one large hole, easier to get the lens if it's lands on a protrusion.
- no port coverings
- Silicone can catch dust, but a quick wipe takes care of anything visible with it's clean lines.
This thread was about the Incipio Faxion guys not other incipio cases
Got my faxion case.. And I like it... It is thinner and lighter than the sycrillic and has good drop protection. It is in between a two piece case like sycrillic and a tpu case.. The polycarbonate back does scratch up fairly easy. I have the blue and Grey case. The white might not show up as much. I will post pics if I get the time.
Oh dang I never noticed this was a TPU/Polycarb case . How sturdy is the TPU core around the top and the bottom of the phone? I recently got the Silicryllic case and I don't like how loose the top and especially the bottom where the USB mini port is. It feels like that area might tear sooner or later.
mossolb said:
Oh dang I never noticed this was a TPU/Polycarb case . How sturdy is the TPU core around the top and the bottom of the phone? I recently got the Silicryllic case and I don't like how loose the top and especially the bottom where the USB mini port is. It feels like that area might tear sooner or later.
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While silicone does tend to be a little more flexible, I've never had even a pure silicone case tear on me yet, and I've had versions for years on a phone and a 7" tablet (switched to a folio for the tablet, though - better screen protection)
IMO, I'd always prefer silicone over TPU in a hybrid case, since it both provides better grip (if exposed by the polycarb shell) and better shock absorption. I don't think I'd ever want a pure silicone case for a phone ever again, though, since while the extreme grippiness is great, it's a lint magnet and a pain to pull out of your pocket sometimes. Also, it's too easy for toddlers to rip it off.
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While silicone does tend to be a little more flexible, I've never had even a pure silicone case tear on me yet, and I've had versions for years on a phone and a 7" tablet (switched to a folio for the tablet, though - better screen protection)
IMO, I'd always prefer silicone over TPU in a hybrid case, since it both provides better grip (if exposed by the polycarb shell) and better shock absorption. I don't think I'd ever want a pure silicone case for a phone ever again, though, since while the extreme grippiness is great, it's a lint magnet and a pain to pull out of your pocket sometimes. Also, it's too easy for toddlers to rip it off.
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A friend had a simple silicone case on his phone and had those exact problems as you mentioned with it being a lint magnet and how troublesome to put it in and pull it out of the pocket.
My family recently upgraded their phones to the Epic 4G Touch and I ordered some simple TPU cases for them and I found even though the grip is less compared to the silicone hybrid, just adding some bulk helps with gripping the phones. I like how the TPU cases are just a tighter fit around the phones.
We all have come from phones that were maybe 4+ years old so they were thicker and we didn't have to worry much about damaging the phone from a drop. I myself came from the HTC Mogul so it was a huge change in the thickness of the phone.
What about the body glove drop suit? Anyone seen this, or have any opinions on it.
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great comparison! thanks for sharing!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seidio-Sams...ccessories&hash=item564b61dbc4#ht_3764wt_1396
Packaging:
Nothing special, plastic box shipped inside a plastic bagvelope (bag/envelope) The box it comes in is much easier to open from the bottom than the top, learn from my mistake. No fancy packaging here, the case slides around inside the box a bit. Nothing inside the box but the case...no screen protector, no cleaning cloth, no fancy color brochure showing other products the company makes, nothing. In my opinion, $30 is a steep price to pay for a case so to see the case flopping around in it's box and no extras at all included with the case was kind of a let down.
Fit and finish:
When I first grabbed the case out of the box my very first thought was "oh boy, feels kinda slippery." I got the Garnet Red version, planned on getting the limited edition Gloss White when it becomes available...more on that later. The case is lined with a black felt material on the inside part of the back wall to protect the battery cover from getting scratched during installation/removal, might even add a little shock protection as well. Sliding the case on to the phone one thing I noticed is that the front edges do infact put a little pressure on the sides of the face of the phone, this is notable because those of you who have a wet application screen protector or other full face protection like the Moshi iVisor or any one of the curved full face protectors may have a little problem getting this care to play nicely with it. I think a wet application would be fine so long as it's fully cured before you go putting this case on and as long as you are careful when installing it...making sure it's not pulling up the protector as you go. The case slides on and locks in place to itself thanks to a little tab built in on it's inner wall on the back. Getting it off can be tricky, especially if you have an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover on like I found out. I highly advise not using the case with anything other than the stock battery cover. I had my white carbon fiber cover on which seemingly added no extra bulk but apparently the tiny little bit it did add made it next to impossible to remove the case. I ended up using brute strength to get it apart and luckily avoided causing any damage to it or it's locking mechanism. Putting the stock battery cover on made things much easier. Helpful hint, when trying to remove it, press down on the raised part in the back when squeezing the top part of the case on the sides.
With the case installed I noticed that the fit was so snug that there was no daylight at all between the face of the phone and the edge of the case, a good thing. The cutouts are all spot on but the bottom mic opening wasn't quite centered. There are no overlays over the buttons so they are easily accessible and engaged. Those openings are beveled/tapered to allow unobstructed access to the buttons...no need to tactically attempt to press the buttons, you just press them as you would normally as the case does not get in the way. The color I chose, Garnet Red, has a metallic sheen to it and is very easy on the eyes however it lacks grip. Holding the phone, it's not as bulky as I thought it would be, but it's not as easy to hold on to either. The finish is very slippery so make sure you have a firm grip on it. This is the first case I've had on this phone that requires you to stick your pinky out while you're holding the phone to ensure it doesn't slide down. Very disappointed. The design of the case does provide a front side lip, allowing you to set the phone face down with no worry of causing damage to the screen.
Final thought:
While the case looks nice, fits like a glove and allows easy access to all ports and buttons, it is very slippery to hold and can be a problem depending on what type of screen protector you're using. The locking mechanism is a nice touch but be aware if using an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover as it can make the case nearly impossible to remove. Am I going to order the limited edition Gloss White when it comes out? It'll surely have better grip but i'm not that in love with this case to say for sure.
I have the Seidio surface in blue and I do not find the case to be slippery it has a lot more grip than the stock battery door. The finish is a soft touch finish that does not show fingerprints.
Here are some photos and I have a full review up to.
from my AOKP galaxy s3
Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
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Gadgetz said:
Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
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You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.
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You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.
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Just trying to find "the one". The SGP Neo Hybrid is on my radar. Not really sure there's any others I really want to try out right now.
I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the by bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.
Does nfc work?
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I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.
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I was pretty disappointed with how slippery this thing is but i'm leaving it on until my TPU bumper and igadgitz clear tpu case show up...only other case I could see myself buying after this is the SGP Neo Hybrid.
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Yes sir
Alright guys, today was my first day out in the wild with this case and I have discovered something......moist hands = good grip with this case! Normally my hands are dry, no sweaty palms for me....but its pretty warm out today and I wear nitrile gloves alot during the day which cause my hands to sweat badly. So after removing my gloves and patting them dry I picked up my phone to take a few pics and I noticed it wasnt sliding in my hand. Figuring it was the moist hand I was holding it with I turned on the AC to dry my hand completely and sure enough, the slipperyness was back.
So those of you with sweaty palms, this is your case!
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Hello guys, so I recently bought a AT&T i747 SGS3 and knowing how picky I am with my electronics I started to look right away for a case.
The case must not add bulk, must offer great protection against scratches as well as the case not scratching the phone in any way, must offer camera protection and must have at least a small lip on the front.
So far I have come across these 3 which are:
Otterbox Commuter
SGP Neo Hybrid
Urban Armor Gear Case for the SGS3
As far as the otterbox commuter, I had it on my atrix 4g and loved the protection it offered but a few months later it just gets old, attracts lint on the borders and overall takes the beauty and slickness of the phone but I must mention protection was great and that is the most important feature for me.
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The SGP Neo looks very promising offering a good quality screen protector and overall a great case all around but what has me worried is the direct contact of the TPU with the phone, specially the camera area and bezel as opposed to the otterbox which has a rubber sleeve, I had a blackberry about a year ago and the phone scratched badly on the bezel from dust getting under speck TPU case and acting as sand paper.
The Urban Armor Case seems like a very well rounded case, offering some type of rubber/soft TPU inner lining on the inside and a very tough poly-carbonate shield on the outside. What I like is that both pieces are bonded together offering a seamless design but what worries me a little is the X pattern on the inside which seems to be part of the outer hard layer which goes all the way to the top of the camera/flash/mic opening which could potentially scratch those components down the line.
Which case would you recommend and why?
Other case recommendations are welcome.
I wouldn't recommend the SGP Neo Hybrid due to the issues regarding sensitive buttons which many/most people are experiencing.
To make things harder for you, I'd also recommend looking at either the Incipio Silicrylic or the Acase Superleggera.
Edit: I also hope you realize you're in the wrong device forum (but accessories are all the same so doesn't matter)
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I have the urban armor case and I really like it. It gives the phone a great feel in the hand and good protection from drops
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UAG, with out a doubt.
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Otterbox commuter. Feels better, looks better and UAG has horrible customer service
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Otterbox no longer attracts lint.
Otterbox is the biggest and has the most sturdy feel to it.
UAG feels really good in the hand. Less slippery than otterbox.
SGP still has button issues. It is super thin but feels as sturdy as a gel case.
The speck case is nice.
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How about
how about using the original from Samsung called flip cover that comes especially for protecting front and back side, see the pic:
I have the same color as the pic, your SGS3 will look very nice, I promise!!!!
Dont forget the Trident Aegis
Acase Superleggera
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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I have the UAG & Neo Hybrid, both are going back.
UAG isn't bad at all, but I'm not a fan of the stiff buttons...that being said, the Neo Hybrid buttons are atrocious. I can't believe they even released this case with all the issues I've been having.
Will probably try the commuter case next, as people seem to be having less issues with the power button.
Hey guys,
I have all three cases. Hands down the feel and the buttons go to UAG. what r u guys talking about the UAG buttons feel crappy?'honestly they feel better then any case I have ever tried for the gs3. The protection , otterbox wins this by a hair. Look goes to sgp but its very thin, buttons feel like crap and you can't buy the plastic bands seperate.. plus customer support is crappy. I love sgp ultra clear screen protectors though..
I'm just giving my honest opinion and in very anal on cases.. the gf gives me verbal treatment for buying all these cases
Thank you guys for your sincere opinions, so far I am leaning towards the UAG in white. I never drop my phones or anything and they are always over some layer of rubber or cloth when out of my pocket but I know accidents happened and that is why I need a case to at least cover it from getting scratched or dinged.
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Thank you guys for your sincere opinions, so far I am leaning towards the UAG in white. I never drop my phones or anything and they are always over some layer of rubber or cloth when out of my pocket but I know accidents happened and that is why I need a case to at least cover it from getting scratched or dinged.
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I own, use, and recommend the DBA Cases Complete Ultra. It is both thin and protective. The inner piece is made of TPU, no scratching your phone. The outer piece is a flexible polycarbonate. The fit and finish are first-rate. Both sides of the phone are protected when resting on a flat surface.
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I own, use, and recommend the DBA Cases Complete Ultra. It is both thin and protective. The inner piece is made of TPU, no scratching your phone. The outer piece is a flexible polycarbonate. The fit and finish are first-rate. Both sides of the phone are protected when resting on a flat surface.
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I've been thinking about getting one of those cases but I was wondering what kind of drop protection this case offers
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Look at some reviews for the Incipio SILICRYLIC DualPro. I don't own it yet but it looks promising.
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Look at some reviews for the Incipio SILICRYLIC DualPro. I don't own it yet but it looks promising.
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The Acase one is pretty nice for a dual layer one. It's what I use.
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how about using the original from Samsung called flip cover that comes especially for protecting front and back side, see the pic:
I have the same color as the pic, your SGS3 will look very nice, I promise!!!!
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i have this case and the otter box (defender and commuter)
i like the defender because it has a protective screen the protects the entire front screen... the bad, obviously the size.
I like the commuter because it doesn't bulk up the phone that much, a bit slipper though at the back.
the original front flip case looks the best... but offers the least protection
Get the Commuter case! It's add a little bit bulky but the protection was MAX! I did few drop test in front of my friends to show off. It's drop from about 1.2 meter height and the case and phone survive it. I would recommend UAG case due to special design..^^
Commuter = Max protection + Keep the round shape of the phone
UAG = Less protection than Commuter + Makes your phone a bit square + nice design & less slippery.
Final decision still yours. Both case almost at the same price(UAG at Amazon.com, now only 21.99!!). Grab one of this and you will not regret for it. If not, grab both cases..xD
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Godwarrior1 said:
how about using the original from Samsung called flip cover that comes especially for protecting front and back side, see the pic:
I have the same color as the pic, your SGS3 will look very nice, I promise!!!!
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My sister grab this case also. :laugh: Nice looking in the begining but after few months of use, the side of the flip cover start peeling off. Now she is using Non-Genuine SGP Neo Hybrid case only $6.
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I've been thinking about getting one of those cases but I was wondering what kind of drop protection this case offers
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I'm waiting for mine to get here, just ordered one myself. As for drop protection, I would assume it offers as much protection as the spg or uag cases, if not more. There's a DBA thread where there is a picture of the outer plastic part of the case being bent almost in half and it still doesn't break so it's got to be pretty tough. The otterbox is pretty much max protection as far as drops go but it is also bulkier than any of the others mentioned.
This is a review of Cruzerlite TPU cases designed for N2: http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/samsung/galaxy-note-ii?limit=30
Cruzerlite is probably one of those case companies that doesn't need much introduction. Although being around for a few years, they already established themselves with a series of unique TPU cases and a fanbase of loyal customers. For me this was the first time I got a chance to test these cases. One might say what so special about another TPU case? When it comes to Cruzerlite it's their Personality. These cases have unique design, often centered around Andy the Android character. But looks will only take you so far without actual quality behind it. So here is how it stacks up.
First case I looked at is called Andy Circuit Persona. It has a very unique printed design of Android character surrounded by electronic circuit traces. The print itself looks very durable and embedded into the case coating which feels scratch resistant, something you can count on staying bold and visible for a long time throughout wear and tear. The case itself, surprisingly, made out of a very durable thick TPU material which actually feels like it will be able to absorb a noticeable shock if dropped. Sides of the case snugly wrap around the phone and provide a nice lip to keep your display off the surface if placed screen down. Outside the case has a very smooth texture with a nice grip that feels secure in your hand. All the cutouts are precise and perfectly aligned. Also, power/volume buttons are exposed through a cutout and easily accessible. Typically I would not recommend TPU case as something that can give you a piece of mind if you drop the phone, but this one is an exception and I feel like it will give you a little more confidence if dropped.
The second case is from their Androidified Case series which is a specific Bugdroid Circuit model. This one features Andy the Android in the middle surrounded by etched out traces of electric circuit. This is a very unique design because you can actually feel etched out traces both outside and inside of this TPU case. The case itself is semi-transparent and feels great in your hand with an extra grip due to the etched out lines. Just like Andy Circuit Persona, it wraps around the phone, providing an acceptable lip to protect the screen from touching the surface when placed display down, and has all the precisely aligned port openings. Power and Volume buttons have cutouts for easy access. I would say Andy Circuit Persona will offer a better shock protection, but this one is still not bad and should provide you with a decent grip to avoid dropping your phone and some protection in case if you drop it. Also, both cases are smooth enough to get in and out of the pocket easily without pulling on any material.
Overall these are very nice looking TPU cases for everyday basic use. Of course what makes them stand out is the original design with its friendly Andy the Android in the middle. Also, cases have a very reasonable price without sacrificing the quality. For those who like to change their N2 cases on a regular basis and looking for a unique design, Cruzerlite line of TPU cases is definitely something to consider.
Now, here are the pictures for your enjoyment:
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OK, so this was totally unexpected. Cruzerlite is well known for their cool TPU cases with Persona of Andy "the android" character. But do you guys know they have a line of plushies, the collectible Andy plushy toys?!? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...rlite+plushies&sprefix=cruzerlite+plu,aps,168
I just got one for review, and this thing is super cute. At first I thought to give it to my kids, but then I realized I want to keep it for myself. This one is Persona of Andy with a clear belly to put your Jelly Beans (get it?) in there http://www.amazon.com/Cruzelite-Personas-Andy-Jelly-Collectible/dp/B008GQ1OCI/
Here are some pictures of this cool Cruzerlite collectible toy:
Those cases look pretty cool. Green one would be my choice. Wow didnt know they made plush Andy character. I must order some now. Thanks for the awesome review as always.
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I forgot to mention it's actually of a decent quality, not some cheap toy you get in a dollar store.
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I forgot to mention it's actually of a decent quality, not some cheap toy you get in a dollar store.
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Even better!
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I have one of these cases minimal protection. But decent. Doesn't add bulk.
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I order this one off there site XDA developer case...
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Thats cool do they have it in black?
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I was thinking about getting one of these. I always switch between my cases but the only I have that is really thin on the sides is the seidio surface and it's boring looking.
Are these cases smooth? Do they grab at your pocket when you take them out?
And are they super thin on the sides? The only time I can actually reach each side of the screen with my thumb is if I have my phone in the surface or naked.
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Very nice slim tpu case.... but I couldn't use mine (Androdified) becaise it lifts the corners of my screen protector. So if you have a flush to the edge type of screen protector and you are not willing to cut or change it go with body glove tpu. Alnost the same thin design but the corner has more room to fit with sp. Of course its a boring solid color
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I was thinking about getting one of these. I always switch between my cases but the only I have that is really thin on the sides is the seidio surface and it's boring looking.
Are these cases smooth? Do they grab at your pocket when you take them out?
And are they super thin on the sides? The only time I can actually reach each side of the screen with my thumb is if I have my phone in the surface or naked.
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They are smooth, not sticky, and relatively thin on the side.
Thanks for the review and pictures!! I've got 3 of their Androidified TPU Cases for my Evo LTEs. The smoke color looks really nice, the red color looks awesome (looks good on my black one, but really stellar on my white one!), and the clear was great for about 1 month. Around that 1 month mark though, the clear started yellowing and will NOT come clean no matter how I try to clean it!! It's so bad I won't even use it on either my black or white Evo LTE! I think I'm gonna go ahead an try one of their TPU cases for my Note 2. I always buy WAY too many cases for every phone I get, and always say I'm not going to for my next phone but always do, lol. Anyways, thanks again for the review and pictures!!
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Thanks
vectron said:
This is a review of Cruzerlite TPU cases designed for N2:
Cruzerlite is probably one of those case companies that doesn't need much introduction. Although being around for a few years, they already established themselves with a series of unique TPU cases and a fanbase of loyal customers. For me this was the first time I got a chance to test these cases. One might say what so special about another TPU case? When it comes to Cruzerlite it's their Personality. These cases have unique design, often centered around Andy the Android character. But looks will only take you so far without actual quality behind it. So here is how it stacks up.
Thanks for the great review.
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I have this case on my Note 2 (a red version) and I have some observations:
The cutouts are large -- meaning I can use my Samsung MHL-HDMI adapter without taking the case off. This is the only case so far I have tried that can do this. (Also used a Diztronic and stock Samsung case.)
The cutout on the headphone jack is a good size too and most cables plug in without issue.
The lip around the screen is quite large ..... this is good and bad. Good in that is will offer a lot of protection for face down drops.It is stiff and won't push off the screen easily. It also goes above the glass over 1mm I would say. (I had the Samsung case on my phone and it fell screen down, smashing the screen. The Samsung case has a very thin lip around the screen.) The bad is that it makes it slightly hard to swipe in from the left of right ... or get your finger to the far edge of the screen while cropping pictures.
You can feel the seams in the TPU from the manufacturing process...... it goes around the outside edge of the phone. The Diztronic TPU case is much better in this respect.... but the Diztronic offers less front glass protection .. and the cutouts aren't as big so you have to take the case off to use the MHL-HDMI adapter.
Just buy it. You will get the great case and support for the xda team.
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The cases with Andy on the back are slightly thicker and more protective.
Ridin' a Note 2 blast
Looks awesome. Just need one to fit my ZL battery!
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Does anyone has the cyan/light blue one?
Does it looks good on grey Note 2?
I'm sooo interested in that color!
I've been on the hunt for a decent case for this phone since I got it on its release date and it's been greuling. It's almost as if this phone doesn't exist, in the Americas anyway, a lot of cases I've come across are nameless and generic, worst of all, poorly designed with a big theme being the inclusion of the battery door button cutout.
Here's a few companies and cases I've found to be actually designing a case for this phone:
VRS Design, some simple designs that work, nothing too fancy but that's just what some of us want:
https://vrsdesign.com/collections/lg-v20
Noreve, these are some impressive wallet style cases and the quality seems unprecedented, great for a gift or for those of us who want a nice leather flip case, definitely not within most budgets with certain customization options but worth keeping in mind:
http://www.noreve.com/en/1303-v20
J&D Slim Case, a simple case from Amazon for cheap, does the job but features the aforementioned battery button cutout and a less precise design than the rest on this list, I found it to be the more acceptable of the budget cases I've come across because of its simple design, small form factor, and the 4 color options:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNQ4SH6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_ONQGybGDMFMHS
Seidio, skeptical at first but glad this is a case I bought, a random brand that popped up in my search a few times. They seem to have one of the few 2 layer cases that don't have a battery button cut out and that also doesn't add much heft to the phone, all with adding a kickstand as well. Another great thing I love about the case is that it's inner layer can function as a standalone super slim rubber case, the fit is perfect and there are no quality issues as far as the precision and design is concerned (will post pics eventually):
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/lg-v20-surface-case/
Incipio, a popular brand making decent cases for more than just Samsung and Apple phones? WHAT?! I was surprised to see the selection Incipio has for the V20 and they look very promising. Starting from $20 you can get a case that fits well, looks nice, is from a trustworthy brand and best of all, doesn't have a battery button cutout! I took a liking to the Dualpro, NGP, and Octane models, they seem to provide good protection without adding a ton of bulk and offer some options for color:
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...lg-v20-cases/incipio-dualpro-lg-v20-case.html
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...0-cases/incipio-ngp-advanced-lg-v20-case.html
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart.../lg-v20-cases/incipio-octane-lg-v20-case.html
I hope this helps some people out there hunting for cases, I was sure in need of this research and thought I'd share.
these are some cool cases. Thanks.
I have the High Pro Shield VRS (also had it on Note 7). Fit and feel is perfect,however.... The kickstand pivot seems to be positioned a hair too low. The phone tends to wanna fall over at the slightest bump. The Note 7 didn't suffer from this (same model case). Its like the center of gravity is a lil higher, still a great case and is not a deal breaker.
Oh hey, I've wanted Incipio to make cases for this phone. It's my lucky day. Now to convince myself 19.99 is worth it...
Have you actually tried them all? If not which one did you end up going with? I may go with the Incipio for $19.99. It's definitely worth it because I don't have phone protection. You think I'd learn my lesson after dropping a Nexus 6P and cracking the screen. Nope. I'll try to be careful.
UAG
It's a bit bulky and the cam is recessed (good).
However, when you insert the case, make sure the button (left) side inserted first.
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Slickwrap and under a poetic atmosphere case....I see no other case/skin setup I rather have. Feels good and I love the way it looks (get compliments all the time on it). Not the best picture (looks better in person)
Spigen Rugged Armor black is very nice, thin, fits prefectly, improves grip and audio jack cutout is large enough to use Professional Headphoes such as DT990 or HD500 and such... and it also is very very light
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Spigen Rugged Armor black is very nice, thin, fits prefectly, improves grip and audio jack cutout is large enough to use Professional Headphoes such as DT990 or HD500 and such... and it also is very very light
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Exactly the problem I have with the Obliq. Nice case but the Sennheiser hd650 cable struggles to make the fit.
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Spigen Rugged Armor black is very nice, thin, fits prefectly, improves grip and audio jack cutout is large enough to use Professional Headphoes such as DT990 or HD500 and such... and it also is very very light
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By far my favorite case so far. I have 3 other cases and I haven't used any of them since I picked up the Spigen. Can't say enough good things about it.
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UAG
It's a bit bulky and the cam is recessed (good).
However, when you insert the case, make sure the button (left) side inserted first.
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2nded.
My big thing has been keeping screen recessed since my Evo 4g took a 2 ft fall getting out of a car & hit perfectly on a rock to shatter the screen.
I always used OtterBox defender after that. But phones kept getting larger. When I got Note 7, tried UAG and loved it when I switched to V20 got UAG again. Much less bulk, but feels just as safe. Phone has dropped multiple times with zero issues.
I bought this one in navy for 11$ on Ebay sale. Gorgeous looks with solid quality, great feel in hand (not slippery at all), not bulky and totally protected with Spigen tgsp! #stronglyrecommend https://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/lg-smartphone-cases/lg-v20-cases/incipio-ngp-advanced-lg-v20-case.html
How good are the Ghostek cases? They look pretty cool.
https://www.amazon.com/Ghostek-Premium-Protective-Explosion-Proof-Protector/dp/B01N52ENP5/
But mostly i'll be going for the UAG case. Sucks that its not available here in India. Have to wait for someone to drop by from the USA
Currently rocking this one , the only case minimal enough with a good grip and a very classy back
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZ7W06J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i found the poetic revolution to be the best case . My phone has fell so much in the street and also i accidentally threw it to a wall. LOL everything looking good so far. I have had it since november. It has flaps for dust proofing and whole for every mic and the IR . It has a screen protector that if it gets scratched or you dont like it, well, you can always remove it and use your temper glass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V20-...hash=item1c734fc168:m:mPdtEZsVXyX2QYszMOeYMbw
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i found the poetic revolution to be the best case . My phone has fell so much in the street and also i accidentally threw it to a wall. LOL everything looking good so far. I have had it since november. It has flaps for dust proofing and whole for every mic and the IR . It has a screen protector that if it gets scratched or you dont like it, well, you can always remove it and use your temper glass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V20-...hash=item1c734fc168:m:mPdtEZsVXyX2QYszMOeYMbw
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How well does it slide in and out of your pocket? My biggest beef is when a case is too "rubbery" and gets hung up.
Also how is the built in screen protector? I've been thru a ton of glass protectors now, none seem to suit me.
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How well does it slide in and out of your pocket? My biggest beef is when a case is too "rubbery" and gets hung up.
Also how is the built in screen protector? I've been thru a ton of glass protectors now, none seem to suit me.
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It slides very nice in and out of pocket. Lol
The built om screen protector is quite good. I didnt remove the one that came with the and yet it adhered very well to it. Up until now it has just one small scratch on it.
Over the time, the cover start getting some external sign of use that looks like sctatch but is more caused by all the time thr phone has felt on the street and other places. Lol nevertheless it still feels as if thr cover were brand new.
The only downside is that if you put it in a diagonal surface, it will slide easily. Unless you put it upside down
Picked up the Poetic Revolution case but removed the screen protector. In hindsight, that might not have been the best idea because of the double-sided take they use on the top and bottom of the front piece that holds the protector.
Let's just say I'm almost worried about removing the front now as I can see the adhesive trying to stick to the phone. ....... (Wait, Devhux! You mean to say you didn't think of that BEFORE putting on the front piece????? Hahahahaha!)
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Been using Ringke Onyx, it is well made although a bit slippery. Good price as well.
I bought this as I needed one in a hurry. Works great though
Caseology Parallex
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N4MB2VY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nice texture. Just enough grip