Just got my mesh case shipped from the UK. If it's a super thin case you're looking for that doesn't cover the front at all so it doesn't mess with a full frontal screen protector...this is the one to get!
I don't see this case protecting it from a hard drop but will protect the bezel and back from scratches. It also acts like extra grip so it doesn't slip out if your hand easily.
It is raised slightly above the bezel so you can rest it screen side down. The sides are completely open to show the sexiness the SGS 3 has to offer.
Another cool feature this case has to offer is that it has a slot for a large coin like a quarter or a .50 cent coin to act like a kickstand.
All in all, I'm really loving this case. I'll add pictures and links to buy as soon as the kids go to sleep (my turn to put them down).
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Artimus009 said:
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That was my first case. Good case but a bit slippery for me due to the fact that the sides are not protected. I am not comfortable gripping the exposed slippery sides of the GS3.
how long did it take for u to receive it? ordered mine 2 days ago.
So is it a battery cover or an actual case? From the pictures, it looks like a cover.
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Looks good, is it tightly fitted? Other complained about it being loose.
clockcycle said:
Looks good, is it tightly fitted? Other complained about it being loose.
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It fits tight. No issues here.
Jamin13 said:
So is it a battery cover or an actual case? From the pictures, it looks like a cover.
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it's a slim case.
knux11 said:
how long did it take for u to receive it? ordered mine 2 days ago.
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Took about 10 days to get here.
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knux11 said:
how long did it take for u to receive it? ordered mine 2 days ago.
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I got mine from UK. It took more than a week, but I received it before I got my GS3. It has a perfect fit. I am just not comfortable with the sides fully exposed because those are my grip points and GS3 is light and slippery.
I am using the Cruzerlite now and it feels good with the way I grip my phone. Its all about personal choice. My 2 cents.
I am not a huge fan of bulky cases and prefer the super slim look that this case provides. It would have been better if it was a case and holster combo. To each hides/her own.
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my gripe with this case is that it only protects the back
who the heck cares about the back battery cover? those cost like $10 to replace
to the OP, there has been a few reviews that i've read stating that the case's front is flush with the screen-meaning it does not protect the screen at all when faced down, even your pictures tells me the same, could you confirm that?
why isn't there any B&M stores in the US have this?
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to the OP, there has been a few reviews that i've read stating that the case's front is flush with the screen-meaning it does not protect the screen at all when faced down, even your pictures tells me the same, could you confirm that?
why isn't there any B&M stores in the US have this?
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Not sure what the manufacturing tolerances are but the surface of the screen is almost flush with the case.
Let's put it this way, phones are not meant to be dropped. Depending on how they fall, there'll be some damaged no matter which case you use, except probably those fat, oversized and ugly cases. This case will protect the back, the top and the bottom of the phone. The sides are exposed as you can see. In other words it is a good case for carefull people. The slot in the back works better with credit cards. Using a coin is kind of unstable. Like the OP says, to each his own.
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They really just need to have another version that protects all of the sides, buttons, and has a small lip for the front. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
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Not sure what the manufacturing tolerances are but the surface of the screen is almost flush with the case.
Let's put it this way, phones are not meant to be dropped. Depending on how they fall, there'll be some damaged no matter which case you use, except probably those fat, oversized and ugly cases. This case will protect the back, the top and the bottom of the phone. The sides are exposed as you can see. In other words it is a good case for carefull people. The slot in the back works better with credit cards. Using a coin is kind of unstable. Like the OP says, to each his own.
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+1 some cases are meant for those that tend to be clumsy or just want to prevent avoid or feel some what confident that the case will protect their phone in case of a drop.
Some other cases are meant to protect the phone from everyday use and abuse, minor dents, bumps, scrapes and scratches. I tend to buy my cases for this scenario.
I hardly ever put my phone down face down, I would never count on a lip protecting my screen, usually things that will scratch the screen pop up and stick out, which the protruding edges would not help protect it from scratching. Even with a quality screen protector, I avoid this, unless it's on my lap. Which if there is anything on my lap that will scratch it, it will as mentioned above..
If you're counting on a lip protecting, you're looking for trouble.
That's just my opinion.
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They really just need to have another version that protects all of the sides, buttons, and has a small lip for the front. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
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They do. It's ugly IMHO..
Can this actually be called a case?
I just received my blue version from the ebay seller in Korea. It took less than two weeks to receive it. The one she sends is labeled ANYMODE instead of Galaxy S III.
Fit is nice and slim, but as everyone stated previously ... It does not protect the screen at all. I'm still waiting for my China TCP case to arrive. In the meantime, I won't get anymore scratches on the back.
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+1 some cases are meant for those that tend to be clumsy or just want to prevent avoid or feel some what confident that the case will protect their phone in case of a drop.
Some other cases are meant to protect the phone from everyday use and abuse, minor dents, bumps, scrapes and scratches. I tend to buy my cases for this scenario.
I hardly ever put my phone down face down, I would never count on a lip protecting my screen, usually things that will scratch the screen pop up and stick out, which the protruding edges would not help protect it from scratching. Even with a quality screen protector, I avoid this, unless it's on my lap. Which if there is anything on my lap that will scratch it, it will as mentioned above..
If you're counting on a lip protecting, you're looking for trouble.
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They do. It's ugly IMHO..
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Have a link for a version of the mesh case with the full side and lip protection please?
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Have a link for a version of the mesh case with the full side and lip protection please?
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Bump - does anyone know of a version of the Galaxy vent case with full protection on all sides (and hopefully a slight lip in front)?
So i finally got this case from www.mobilefun.com today. I really like the aesthetics of the case but it has a fatal flaw in that it doesnt really provide any protection for the front of the screen. For a case with a weird lump on the back, just crying out in temptation to be set screen side down, a design it without a lip to raise the screen off the surface seems thoughtless.
I like the exposed sides because it shows off how sexy and slim the GS3 is; the chances of dropping it and having it strike the exposed side seems slim. The corners are well covered but the screen is left unprotected.
Side note.. ordering from mobilefun.com =/= fun. AVOID!
I also ordered mine from www.mobilefun.com, what a nightmare, but thats another story. I received it a week ago but doesnt fit the phone. I think its because I have a "screen" protector on the back too.
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I've been using Seidio products for quite a few years now on my phones. It started back with the Blackberry Pearl. Since that first experience, I had decided that this was a brand of protection I was going to use on all future phones. Of course, that didnt keep me from trying others as well, just knew it would be the one I would keep.
Most recently I picked up a Motorola Atrix to replace my Nexus One. The whole time I had my Nexus One it was shielded with a Seidio Innocase cover. Unfortunately, when I picked up my Atrix there was no Seidio available, yet. In that time I decided to pick up the Otterbox Defender case. I had never used an Otterbox case before but after receiving the product, I deemed it way too bulky for my daily use and promptly put it back in its packaging.
My favorite parts of Sedio Cases are that Innocase II Surface is designed to protect your phone from scratches and drops while barely adding to the size of your phone. Many users find their sleek design easier to grip than a bare device due to their signature soft touch finish, which enhances the look of the phone and does not attract lint. This is huge for me because I put my phone in my pocket most of the time. This case easily slides in and out of the pocket without sticking or creating more bulk. The Otterbox had a soft rubber outer seal which stuck to the pocket and constantly needed cleaning of lint.
One of the other design features I've become quite fond of is their unique slide-in design which makes putting on and removing your case easy. One piece slides on the top and then the other the bottom and they form a clasp that holds together. This is much easier than the Otterbox which is multiple pieces with an additional piece surrounding all of that. If you ever have to do a battery pull, you know how frustrating it is when you cant get your case off easily. That being said, the Innocase is not simple protection either like a cheapo case you pull off the rack and fit the phone into.
I also liked that I have full access to the screen. I dont use any screen protector and the edges of the Innocase are raised just enough that if I placed the phone face down, the screen wouldn't touch. However, if I chose to put on some type of film, it wouldn't inhibit the use of the case either. Unlike with the Otterbox, it has the film built into the case which would sometimes create blotches where it touched the screen.
When using the case it immediately felt comfortable and while I noticed slightly more material to grip the phone with, I was still able to use all the buttons with ease. The fingerprint reader opening is designed so that the finger easily slides in the same manner as without the case, yet still protects it. The volume buttons were easily manipulated as well and all the ports were very accessible yet clearly protected.
The only downside to this case, and pretty much any other case out there, is that it does need to be removed in order to fit into a dock. I have the standard dock and no matter what angle I tried, the phone with the case on wont fit. Again, this is a situation where having an easily removable(yet sturdy) case is a lot less frustrating than a more difficult one. Especially if you're using the dock every night.
EDIT: As pointed out by another member, the dock DOES work. I had no clue the base of the dock pops out to allow more access to the USB pin via phones with cases. So even with the case on, it WILL work on the bedside(standard) dock.
Overall Im very happy with this case and is the one I've been waiting to come out for the phone. The other nice thing about the Seidio cases is their matching holster. These are just as slim without the bulk. Plus the have the ability to lock the phone into the holster, thereby eliminating accidental removal.
There might be other designs or knockoffs of this product, but there really is only one Innocase.
Please find pictures below comparing the case with the phone, my old Nexus One with a Seidio Innocase II and an Atrix Otterbox Defender case.
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thanks for the review! i've been hoping to see some non-seidio pics of this for a while. do you happen to have any full-case shots of it without any comparison cases? i.e. just the phone and case itself, also the back of the case, etc?
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thanks for the review! i've been hoping to see some non-seidio pics of this for a while. do you happen to have any full-case shots of it without any comparison cases? i.e. just the phone and case itself, also the back of the case, etc?
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The first picture should be of just the phone and the case side by side. Ill post a pic of the back of the case shortly. Are there any other case shots requested?
thanks for hte review, i had the innocase for my captivate and the one thing that really bothered me was how the lip on the edge of the case around around the screen is raised so dirt always got trapped between the screen and under the edge of the case. is this a problem with the atrix?
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thanks for hte review, i had the innocase for my captivate and the one thing that really bothered me was how the lip on the edge of the case around around the screen is raised so dirt always got trapped between the screen and under the edge of the case. is this a problem with the atrix?
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Ive never had any issues with dirt getting trapped under my Seidio cases. I can tell you that with this Atrix case, its very form fitting and Id be surprised if dirt got under the edge.
This seems an awesome review for the seidio case for the ATRIX... Can someone suggest a nice and (cheaper ) place where I can get this awesome piece of hardware??
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Ive never had any issues with dirt getting trapped under my Seidio cases. I can tell you that with this Atrix case, its very form fitting and Id be surprised if dirt got under the edge.
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I disagree with what you are saying. Dust gets trapped there like any other case that is raised like that. It's not a huge problem for me, but I find myself detaching the case and just wiping quickly when my pockets are too linty. But it isn't a huge problem for me.
If anyone is interested. The black case with bundled holster/clip is shipping now. The colored ones were still showing "Soon". I have it on the way.
I did not see anything on the clip in the OPs review, so when i get it i will followup with pics.
I also had an N1 with the same case. BEST case ever, is correct. I need to know if the Atrix combo will work with the car dock?
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I had a Seidio on my Nexus 1 and loved it. This one is just as nice. My only gripe is how tough it is to remove. The N1 case had a little give, this one won't budge. For me the only way to remove it was to slip a plastic shim under the locking tab.
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If anyone is interested. The black case with bundled holster/clip is shipping now. The colored ones were still showing "Soon". I have it on the way.
I did not see anything on the clip in the OPs review, so when i get it i will followup with pics.
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Here are pics with the case and the clip.
So far so good. I am very pleased with this case/clip. I have to carry 2 phones and my old holster seemed to just be too bulky.
The phone sits in it securely
Its sturdy, the clip is secured with a brass rivet and not a plastic one so should take a lot of force to break.. The clip swivels so you can have it Vert or Horiz on your belt.
The spring on the top does not seem to have the same tension as the one for my blackberry so I have been nervous about setting it horizontal.
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Here are pics with the case and the clip.
So far so good. I am very pleased with this case/clip. I have to carry 2 phones and my old holster seemed to just be too bulky.
The phone sits in it securely
Its sturdy, the clip is secured with a brass rivet and not a plastic one so should take a lot of force to break.. The clip swivels so you can have it Vert or Horiz on your belt.
The spring on the top does not seem to have the same tension as the one for my blackberry so I have been nervous about setting it horizontal.
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heh it looks like your speaker grill has the fignernail indent from thinking it was the power button? you can easily press/smooth it back out next time you have your battery cover off. it bends back just as easily
joeryu said:
heh it looks like your speaker grill has the fignernail indent from thinking it was the power button? you can easily press/smooth it back out next time you have your battery cover off. it bends back just as easily
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Ya I got that trying to use the phone at 3am. I have a very loud and annoying notification set for an emergency email address that use for work. It went off and i had a hell of a time waking it up
I just ordered this case after spending 3 days with the Otterbox Impact. Otterbox makes excellent cases, but the Impact is just a silicone case that doesn't fit as snug as I wanted.
Hopefully it will be as good as people say when it arrives in a few days.
I just ordered it too - should be here around Wednesday. I'll report back with my findings. Based on your review though, I'm pretty excited about it. I don't normally spring for cases.
It arrived today!
It's sweet. I'm too lazy to post pictures.
It's a super snug fitting case, and it's not obnoxiously branded (ahem, speck cases), and it has a good feel in your hands. It also barely adds on any thickness to the already very thin Atrix.
All in all an excellent investment in my opinion.
i am from Argentina, anyone know if they shipping? as charged? many
thanks!
Hey guys! I just got my case in the mail today and after using it for a full day, I can say that I love it.
The added bulk isn't too noticeable. In fact, I find it easier to grip the phone with the case on. The soft-touch plastic is wonderful, though it does stick a bit when I put it in my pocket.
One nice touch I've found, whether intentional or not, is that the case helps direct sound from the back speaker. I found watching shows on my phone to be noticeable louder.
10/10!
I've been through a few cases since I got my Atrix. This one is BY FAR the best I've used so far.
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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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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!
Sent from a Honeyglowin' Atrix
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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.
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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....
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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?
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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.
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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.
i am looking for the thinnest case for my 4g touch. all i really want is a case that gives me a little more grip so the thinner the better. i have a tpu flexible case
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MGUTW6/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details) and it just isn't thin enough for me.
Have you tried the sprint one? I know its a little expensive but it has a weave design that adds allot of grip and its pretty thin. Also as a bonus it has a kickstand
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I have this one and have had it for quite q while now. it is thin but it has scratched the tar out of my phone on the side...if you use this, just do your best not to take it off on on too much.
Try the case-mate barely there
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...axy-S-II-Epic-Touch-4G-Barely-There-Cases.asp
or the incipio feather.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...-Touch-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
I have the case mate and like it better than the incipio. Case mate covers the corners of the bezel where the incipio does not.
After using my protective case & holding it in my hand for awhile & noticing how its actually held. I've garnered the assumption that all that's really needed is a outside protective ring, if minimalism is what you're after.
The only thing I could find was one for the iPhone. Something like this would be good for the E4GT if you ask me:
They call this the Bumpy (bumper) case -
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Actually I did find one for the E4GT on alibaba, but nothing from sellers in the U.S.
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Have you tried the sprint one? I know its a little expensive but it has a weave design that adds allot of grip and its pretty thin. Also as a bonus it has a kickstand
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I also suggest the sprint case. If you buy it from sprint, expect to get reamed. I got mine there for 35 bucks, but it's on amazon for 15: http://www.amazon.com/Impact-Resist..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1326180224&sr=1-3
Thing is a beast for the size. I dropped my phone the other day and just about burst into tears, but this thing totally saved it. The kickstand is also an added bonus. you'd be surprised how often you use it.
colorado_al said:
Try the case-mate barely there
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This^^^^
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I have the same case as in the Op and i don't think you are going to find a thinner case. pretty much as thin as they come.
always go ebay...... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Bumper+D710&_sacat=0
billykent1972 said:
always go ebay...... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Bumper+D710&_sacat=0
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Not too sure if you were replying to my bumper case comment, if so I just want to point out that the ones you have linked, while similar do not have an open back.
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Not too sure if you were replying to my bumper case comment, if so I just want to point out that the ones you have linked, while similar do not have an open back.
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Possible to cut the back out with an x-acto knife.
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Not too sure if you were replying to my bumper case comment, if so I just want to point out that the ones you have linked, while similar do not have an open back.
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Possible to cut the back out with an x-acto knife.
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I have one of these "hybrid" cases and use it everyday because of the hard back (to protect that thin battery cover). Don't think cutting the back out would work simply because the structure of the case is built around the rigid back, but I suppose one could try it (they are inexpensive). The bumper is also pretty thick so it adds to the quite a bit to the girth.
FYI Have the "barely there" for going out, but don't feel it protects enough for everyday use.
flight01 said:
Have you tried the sprint one? I know its a little expensive but it has a weave design that adds allot of grip and its pretty thin. Also as a bonus it has a kickstand
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I have this case. I hate thick cases and cases in general. In fact, I've been caseless for months with only one small little scuff mark on the bottom left. However, I decided to put the case back on but with two small modifications. I hate how the case runs a thin piece of plastic over the top of the volume and power buttons. I cut them off and it's MUCH BETTER. Now I can confidently recommend this case.
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I do have one issue with the case and that is with its design. The kickstand is on the wrong side. When you use it, the power button is on the top and the volume keys are on the bottom. It should be the opposite. I usually want to adjust the volume if I'm using it watching something, I rarely want to use the power button. Small, but annoying flaw in my opinion.
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(and yes, taken with my Epic Touch 4G!)
This is the case I bought. I used the bulky rubber cases with the protective glass covers for a long time, but with SII, I decided to go slimmer. I don't have anything on the glass and this case fits the phone perfectly, actually giving it a better feel and weight. It has a sleek look that most cases don't with a brushed aluminum finish on the back. It really looks like it's part of the phone. I can't recommend it enough. The only drawback is that it is minimalist and probably doesn't have as much shock protection as the thicker rubber/plastic cases. That being said. I think that I dropped my previous phone once over it's two year life, so I didn't sweat shock protection much. If you drop your phone alot, this might not be the case for you. Just thought I'd share. I found a link for this case for around $20 when I bought it. The link below is $25. I'm sure you can score a crappier case for $1, but I think the $20 bucks for this thing was worth it. High quality and it looks really nice.
www(dot)accessorygeeks(dot)com/case-mate-barely-there-samsung-epic-4g-touch-hard-case-368189-alum-gry.html
*edit: Sorry for the link. I don't have 8 posts yet in order to post a link, though I've been reading this forum for 2 years now. Oh well. The link is just the first result I got from Google, so hey!
I have the Sprint kickstand case as well but only paid 19.99 for it through Sprint when I ordered my phone.
It's thin, doesn't grip onto material (pocket in pants or purses) but does feel secure when holding it and the kickstand is handy (one of the things I loved about the Epic 4G phone).
I've put it on and removed it from my phone numerous times (I recently bought the desk dock from Sprint) and it's left no scuffs anywhere on my phone.
This will make a thin case for you. You better be good at masking off areas you don't want it on (screen, buttons, ports, camera lens and flash area and rear speaker). Take the battery cover off and mask the area underneath, that way you don't seal the door to the phone. Yeah this is sarcasm but it "could" conceivably be done and be the thinnest case.
I actually thought about doing this but I don't think my skills are up to the task. It can be peeled off if you don't like it.
iSkylla said:
I do have one issue with the case and that is with its design. The kickstand is on the wrong side. When you use it, the power button is on the top and the volume keys are on the bottom. It should be the opposite. I usually want to adjust the volume if I'm using it watching something, I rarely want to use the power button. Small, but annoying flaw in my opinion.
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totally agree. annoying as hell. but i think i figured it out. and maybe you dont do this. but watch ALMOST EVERYONE with their phone. when they turn it sideways, thats how they turn it. so when the case manufacturer made it, thats how they turned it. so, is it the manufacturers flaw? or samsungs?
I recently bought the sprint case on eBay Ford 12.99 awesome deal! And I love the case! No problems at all. Plus I'm a sucker for carbon fiber
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Stay away from the Sprint case, it has poor build quality and will scratch your phone after a while. If you want a thin case, get one of the TPU ones.
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It may not be the thinness but in my opinion its one of the best. I have the Platinum (aka Seidio) case from Best Buy. It's the 2 piece slide in case with holster. It works great.
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I have the GLAS.t screen protector on my phone and I was worried about fitment, but I took a shot at it anyway.
The case consists of 2 individual layers: the first is a silicone case, which is just the more casual Trident Perseus, and the 2nd is the polycarbonate addon which turns it into the Kraken. You can use only the silicone layer if you like.
There were no fitment issues with just the silicone layer since it's flexible, but when I added the polycarbonate layer, it became a little tricky because of my thick GLAS.t screen protector. The fit is very tight and it took me a little adjusting to get it to sit well, but it's working well now.
The only gripes I have so far is the cover for the S-pen. Unlike the USB and headphone covers, there are no hinges or anything to secure the S-pen cover to the rest of the case, so it's just left hanging there all loose and free to flap around. You will be able to see it in the pictures. The second gripe I have is the kickstand. It's secured very tightly. Whenever I pop it out, it makes a loud popping sound and it feel like it's going to break off from the case.
Other than those issues, which are minor to me, I'm loving this case! It overall feels hefty and very solid in the hands. This case is huuuuge compared to my Seidio Active. It makes the already huge Galaxy Note even bigger and heavier. This case is not for everyone, but I figure if you are the type that would buy the Kraken, size shouldn't be an issue to you. If you do want the flexibility of going less rugged when you want, you can always just remove the polycarbonate layer.
Here are some pictures I just snapped:
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You can clearly see the S-pen cover here:
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Here's the case with just the silicone layer:
Here's one comparing the sizes of the Seidio Active and just the silicone layer of the Trident Kraken. They are about the same thickness and same size, with the Trident just a hair taller.
Here's one comparing the size of the Kraken and the naked Note:
Here's some comparing the thickness of the Kraken and the naked Note:
As you can see, it pretty much doubles the thickness of the phone.
Evo 4G63 said:
You can use only the silicone layer if you like.
Unlike the USB and headphone covers, there are no hinges or anything to secure the S-pen cover to the rest of the case, so it's just left hanging there all loose and free to flap around.
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damn it i thought this was perfect case which protects the stylus hope they add some hinges or something
Thanks a lot for pics and review was waiting for this review
can u post some pics with only silicon layer if possible
Do you plan on using that thing as a cannonball? Why so bulky protection :S ?!
With a case like that, I'd expect you're in construction about 500 feet off the floor! lol
Thanks for the thought and many pictures! It certainly helped me arrive at a concrete decision to buy the case. Would you share how thick it was with the outer shell on too?
this reminds me of the ballistic hardcore case i had for my old motorola atrix. that thing could take a drop, accidentally dropped it from the roof, atrix still ran fine, not a single scratch or crack on the atrix, and the case just had a few scratches.
if this case is anything like the ballistic hardcore, it will last you a while.
the only thing i dont like is that it makes the larger galaxy note even larger.
Badass
Amazing. I bet it doesn't even blend.
After a nuclear war there will be 3 things left dust, fog and your phone
Can you let me know how's the protection on the edges. I would really appreciate it
The photos of it on their website make it look like a flat black, but yours looks glossy. Is it because of your flash, or is the hard plastic gloss black?
sankeerths said:
damn it i thought this was perfect case which protects the stylus hope they add some hinges or something
Thanks a lot for pics and review was waiting for this review
can u post some pics with only silicon layer if possible
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I'll take some pictures of it later on tonight.
andre0407 said:
Thanks for the thought and many pictures! It certainly helped me arrive at a concrete decision to buy the case. Would you share how thick it was with the outer shell on too?
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I think it doubles the thickness of the phone. I'll take some pictures later on combaring the thickness of the phone to the case.
yeahmon said:
The photos of it on their website make it look like a flat black, but yours looks glossy. Is it because of your flash, or is the hard plastic gloss black?
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The silicone is flat black and the outer shell is like semi gloss black.
that looks asoweme...
i wanna it
I added a few more pictures to my first post with just the silicone layer and comparing the sizes.
Sobakel said:
Do you plan on using that thing as a cannonball? Why so bulky protection :S ?!
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Self defense! God help whoever that tries to mug me! It'd be like chucking a brick at his face!
Seriously though, I love the way rugged cases look. I like to be able to be rough with the phone without worrying about damage, and the large cases provide me a better grip of the phone while using it.
Souai said:
this reminds me of the ballistic hardcore case i had for my old motorola atrix. that thing could take a drop, accidentally dropped it from the roof, atrix still ran fine, not a single scratch or crack on the atrix, and the case just had a few scratches.
if this case is anything like the ballistic hardcore, it will last you a while.
the only thing i dont like is that it makes the larger galaxy note even larger.
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I also had that same case for my Atrix and I loved it. The Kraken is kinda like reversed of the Ballistic HC case. The Ballistic HC case has the silicone layer on the outside while the Kraken has the silicone layer on the inside.
keranjang said:
Can you let me know how's the protection on the edges. I would really appreciate it
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The edges are pretty strong too as it has the silicone layer reinforced by a hard polycarbonate layer.
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I think it doubles the thickness of the phone. I'll take some pictures later on combaring the thickness of the phone to the case.
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Ah, all right. Thanks for the reply man. Looking forward to the pictures. Just to be nosey, did you get any of the other attachments for the case too?
My question is actually regarding the Seidio Active Case, how is the case and is it worth going for that case, since i actually like the design more...
If u can post a pic or two it would be highly appreciated with the Seidio case...
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Whats the link to buy it and does it fit the extra large batteries?
Hey thanks a lot for silicon cover photos i m in love with kraken
how abt comparing naken note vs seido like ur last but 1 photo
btw i saw many you tube videos of kraken for other mobiles they all had built in screen protector like defender case from otter box .....did they remove it?
what abt holster ?
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My question is actually regarding the Seidio Active Case, how is the case and is it worth going for that case, since i actually like the design more...
If u can post a pic or two it would be highly appreciated with the Seidio case...
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+1 to that. Looks great.
Can it be used with the outer skeleton?
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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.
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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.
zmore said:
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.
GNja said:
Does nfc work?
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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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