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[Mini Review] Case-Mate Tough for your Epic 4G Touch!

Just giving everyone a heads up, I preordered my case mate tough a couple weeks ago from theaccessoryking.com and just got my shipping notice It's still marked as preorder on their website oddly enough with today (10/7) as the expected release date. I'll type up a short review once it's in my hands.
http://www.theaccessoryking.com/cas...epic-touch-4g-case-mate-tough-case-black.html
The mini review-
This case is awesome, a lot better quality than I was expecting to be honest. It adds some bulk of course but a very negligible amount, especially for how well it protects your phone. If anything it just makes the phone feel more substantial in the hand which is a good thing IMO. It is still very pocketable, I keep it in my left ass jeans pocket pretty much all day and it doesn't make me walk funny at all! The plastic shell has a great rubberized ("soft touch") feel to it which just adds to the quality of the case. Overall I am VERY happy with this thing, and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great case with more protection than the oh-so-popular TPU cases. I even like this thing better than the Seidio Active Limited that my EVO 4G rocked all the time, and I LOVED that case (even though I broke the tabs off 3 separate shells). In short- BUY IT and thank me later
Check out the pictures that were posted in this later thread if you wanna see it, theres no reason for me to post any. Thanks to mobeast for posting them.

_MetalHead_ said:
Just giving everyone a heads up, I preordered my case mate tough a couple weeks ago from theaccessoryking.com and just got my shipping notice It's still marked as preorder on their website oddly enough with today (10/7) as the expected release date. I'll type up a short review once it's in my hands.
http://www.theaccessoryking.com/cas...epic-touch-4g-case-mate-tough-case-black.html
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Looking forward to it! I am curious how 'tough' it is. I am paranoid with just minimal protection on this beauty.

Thanks for sharing. (hopefully the rest of us who ordered case-mates will get our soon too).
Make sure to take lots of pictures.

Just got mine today!
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We sell them at our 3rd party Sprint store too!

Pictures of the phone in the case please.... ty
Pictures of the phone in the case please.... ty

manchego7 said:
Pictures of the phone in the case please.... ty
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+1 please.

I ordered my Tough case from Amazon yesterday for $22 (looks like it is back up to $35 now). Anyways, it is scheduled to be delivered today and I will try to remember to post some pictures of the phone in the case tonight.

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I had this case on my Inspire and remember the phone being quite heavy with it. Amazing protection though..
How much weight/bulk does it add to the e4gt?
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ordered on myself cant wait for it to arrive

Pheno.menon said:
I had this case on my Inspire and remember the phone being quite heavy with it. Amazing protection though..
How much weight/bulk does it add to the e4gt?
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It adds some weight but not much. And if you look at the pic I posted it'll show the bulk. Again, not much at all
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Thickness measured @ the volume rocker...
With TPU-cases.com case: ~0.480"
With Case Mate Tough case: ~0.580"
IMHO, the added protection the Tough case provides far outweighs the bulk that the case adds.

Man I'm terrible with remembering threads I post!
Edited OP with mini review.

was wondering if u know if there is a holster that u can buy that will work along with this case?

renny2 said:
was wondering if u know if there is a holster that u can buy that will work along with this case?
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+100
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I ordered one from theaccessoryking this past Sunday and it still hasnt shipped, he is sold out out(even though the web site doesnt say so ) and now he has my money and hasnt sent my case

I ordered mine from amazon and I must say that I was disappointed with it. I ordered a black one. The innner gel case was pinkish red. When I put it on the phone, I couldn't get it to fit into the outer case. Anybody else run across these issues?

renny2 said:
was wondering if u know if there is a holster that u can buy that will work along with this case?
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The holster that came with my Seidio Active case works perfectly with the Case-Mate Tough. In fact, that's my set up at the moment.

Got my Tough today...
Suffice it to say, the TPU is going into my desk drawer and will rarely see the light of day again
This case is as good as it gets out of the current selection of et4g cases

Seidio

I was checking Seidio for a Rezound case today, and saw this:
http://www.seidioonline.com/kindle-fire-s/7526.htm
Looks like they are working on a case likely like:
http://www.seidioonline.com/apple-ipad-2-active-case-black-p/csk5ipd2-bk.htm
for the fire. Thought some others may find it nice, I have always loved seidio and am a strong believer in them.
*posted in wrong area, having mod move ^^

I'm of the opposite opinion. I've always thought Seidio was overpriced and lacking in quality. I've had two of their cases and both broke within a couple months.

I think it would be the best case so far. I don't like the leather cases and soft cases like marware that people are buying so far.

They posted pictures finally:
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Looking pretty neat.

I'm really looking forward to trying out some of these cases... especially from Seido their stuff is usually high quality. I've had several of their other cases for my android phones and they have yet to disappoint me. Just hurry up and gimmie one

Now shipping.
Ordered one and two screen protectors.

WOW what a case. Me like one for Xmas.

Vashypooh said:
I was checking Seidio for a Rezound case today, and saw this:
http://www.seidioonline.com/kindle-fire-s/7526.htm
Looks like they are working on a case likely like:
http://www.seidioonline.com/apple-ipad-2-active-case-black-p/csk5ipd2-bk.htm
for the fire. Thought some others may find it nice, I have always loved seidio and am a strong believer in them.
*posted in wrong area, having mod move ^^
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Nice. I like my Seidio case on my Thunderbolt.

Vashypooh said:
Now shipping.
Ordered one and two screen protectors.
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Have you gotten it in? Is it worth spending the money for?

choochooman74 said:
Have you gotten it in? Is it worth spending the money for?
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At work at the moment, so haven't gotten a chance yet. It arrived just before I left for here.

The case is amazing. Pic from me installing CM7 on it using its stand.

I like the idea, but I'm afraid constantly.popping it out of the case in order to tilt it would 1 be annoying and 2 wear on/damage the kindle. Let me know what you think after using yours for a bit.
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Had to hurry up and get one of these. How long was the shipping turnaround? Ordered it in Royal blue with the multi-purpose stand.

Nice case. How is it in hand?

HapaBiH said:
Nice case. How is it in hand?
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It adds a bit of bulk. The texture is actually not great. It fairly smooth so it feels like the Kindle is gonna fall out of your hand.
I plan on using it when traveling, but around the house the Fire will be naked.

What about popping it out for using the stand? Does it seem like it will wear on the kindle?
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screwyluie said:
What about popping it out for using the stand? Does it seem like it will wear on the kindle?
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Nah,
Popping out of the multi-purpose stand is fairly easy. Doesn't stress the Kindle at all.

anybody else got one of these? i bought a case from them for my dads xoom, its okay, does its job. i thought about getting the blue on but ill probably just get black to not be flashy lol.
just wondering about the quality id get one of the stands with it too
thanks
TBG
edit: bought it off amazon for 33 dollars shipped with the stand. hopefully it will be here soon.

That Baker Guy said:
anybody else got one of these? i bought a case from them for my dads xoom, its okay, does its job. i thought about getting the blue on but ill probably just get black to not be flashy lol.
just wondering about the quality id get one of the stands with it too
thanks
TBG
edit: bought it off amazon for 33 dollars shipped with the stand. hopefully it will be here soon.
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You will love it! I love mine so much.

I love my marware case. Its light and does exactly what its suppose to do.

Looking for a new case(Currently have smoke TPU)

So, I bought the smoked colored TPU case because matte black was sold out. I like the case because it's small and doesn't add more bulk to an already huge phone.
My problem is that it's very slippery, I'd like something a bit more grippy but do not want the full rubber cases, I had a case mate on my old phone and I sometimes it was a pain to take out and put in my pocket, it would just come off of the phone..
The matte black TPU I heard was good, but will it be as slippery as the one I have now.
This seems to have decent reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/S-Line-Shell-Samsung-Galaxy-Sprint/dp/B005U30660/ref=pd_cp_cps_1

jmejiaa said:
So, I bought the smoked colored TPU case because matte black was sold out. I like the case because it's small and doesn't add more bulk to an already huge phone.
My problem is that it's very slippery, I'd like something a bit more grippy but do not want the full rubber cases, I had a case mate on my old phone and I sometimes it was a pain to take out and put in my pocket, it would just come off of the phone..
The matte black TPU I heard was good, but will it be as slippery as the one I have now.
This seems to have decent reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/S-Line-Shell-Samsung-Galaxy-Sprint/dp/B005U30660/ref=pd_cp_cps_1
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Thats the case that i use every day and love it. It has the right amount for grip that you will be looking for i was also using a TPC case and did not like it all for the same resone you said. now that said the only problem i have is the head phone cut out it a little to small and i have to take the case off to us the head phones but to me thats no big deal but for that price you cant go wrong. i would say buy it check this out it was posted in a different thead same case but from ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-S-LIN...Accessories&hash=item45ff211461#ht_1507wt_972

ewalk4866 said:
Thats the case that i use every day and love it. It has the right amount for grip that you will be looking for i was also using a TPC case and did not like it all for the same resone you said. now that said the only problem i have is the head phone cut out it a little to small and i have to take the case off to us the head phones but to me thats no big deal but for that price you cant go wrong. i would say buy it check this out it was posted in a different thead same case but from ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-S-LIN...Accessories&hash=item45ff211461#ht_1507wt_972
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Thanks, but the jack info is a deal breaker. I use my phone every time I get in my car with the Aux input. It's my source of music, taking the case on and off every single time would be a big hassle.
If I don't get more replies I'll take my chances with the matte black TPU.

jmejiaa said:
Thanks, but the jack info is a deal breaker. I use my phone every time I get in my car with the Aux input. It's my source of music, taking the case on and off every single time would be a big hassle.
If I don't get more replies I'll take my chances with the matte black TPU.
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Simply buy a headphone Jack that's built for cases. Like this ...
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Jess813 said:
Simply buy a headphone Jack that's built for cases. Like this ...
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Thanks didn't know they made that I will oder one
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There is a really grippy nice black tpu case i got off ebay. Ill see if i can find a link.
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Http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-GEL-T...SPRINT-SAMSUNG-EPIC-4G-TOUCH-GM-/260936315305
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I have a lot of cases and have to say overall the best one you can buy for this phone is the Case-Mate Tough.
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Pheno.menon said:
I have a lot of cases and have to say overall the best one you can buy for this phone is the Case-Mate Tough.
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Same here I love my tough case for this phone
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Check out FlyGrip. Won't have to worry about "slippery" cases.
http://flygrip.com/
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Pshhh ill sell you my black TPU for $.50 plus whatever shipping is to your address... Its got nice texture on the sides to grip onto haha.
I like the one someone posted on here on amazon. White silicone for $.01. Best case ever lol. But i have also never, not a single time, dropped my phone. So Im just talking strictly feel and looks
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Just got a white casemate PoP case, and love it!
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mkuehn10 said:
Check out FlyGrip. Won't have to worry about "slippery" cases.
http://flygrip.com/
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Just looked it up, no thanks..

trident aegis case is money followed by casemate tough case . in between those two cant go wrong

This is the next one I'm getting, thought I'd share it. They have other colors as well.

Musubo Galaxy S III Cases

Hi everyone!!!! i just found this cases on net and i'm thinking they look cool. I just wondered if anyone test it .... i'm really thinking of buying one ;D
geekalerts.com/new-musubo-galaxy-s-iii-cases

I've seen reviews on Musubo's products before. They are usually on the positive side.

cool case :good:..hmmm
thanks for info!
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geekalerts.com/new-musubo-galaxy-s-iii-cases
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They look pretty cool. Would love to see a review.
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keekah said:
geekalerts.com/new-musubo-galaxy-s-iii-cases
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They look pretty cool. Would love to see a review.
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looks like they should be for sale soon..
http://www.myvoicecomm.com/cell-phone-mobile-device-accessory/177254/

Wow, I am genuinely impressed! These are arguably the best looking cases I've ever seen. However, I am not a big fan of dual layer cases. I bought an Otterbox Commuter for my Galaxy Nexus, used it for a week, and ended up going back to the generic TPU case I was using previously. Yes, the dual layer case offers a superior level of protection. Unfortunately, it makes the phone a bit too bulky for my tastes. In terms of bulkiness, will the Musubo cases be similar to Otterbox?

I'm buying all 3 when they release. The volume buttons are sick on the rubber band one. But all 3 cases are def something different and worth supporting.

I'm definitely feeling the Retro case, despite the it being dual layer. The old-school microphone look is just too cool to pass up. The Mummy case is nice as well, but it seems to be a regular TPU case with a cool design, and $35 for a TPU case is a bit steep.

It now has a ETA of August 6
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It costs like a high-end case but i have no clue about the protection...

Looks really good i hioe someone makes a review soon
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Great looking cases. I think I'll pick up the retro after some reviews show up.
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It costs like a high-end case but i have no clue about the protection...
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Protection is likely going to be good.
The question will be how quality the product is and if it will be scratch resistant plastic or if it'll end up looking like trash after just a few weeks.

Yeah, i'd love to see a review because just on face value from those pics, it looks great!!

nice , i like this mummy design

Wow, can you get any more tackier.

Ready stock at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...s=musubo+s3&rh=n:2335752011,k:musubo+s3&ajr=1

harunjo said:
Ready stock at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...s=musubo+s3&rh=n:2335752011,k:musubo+s3&ajr=1
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2-3 weeks shipping though. I'll order when they're ready to ship. All 3!

harunjo said:
Ready stock at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...s=musubo+s3&rh=n:2335752011,k:musubo+s3&ajr=1
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$35? Meh.

The more I think about it, the more $35 for the Mummy case seem like a ripoff. I haven't seen the case in person, but it seems to be just a regular TPU case. I ended up buying the PureGear Slim Shell that I like quite a bit.

White Otterbox Commuter Case (pics)

I Just Got My Commuter Case, the color versions are not out yet, I got this one from a US eBay seller he got em a few weeks ago, and has em cheaper than otterbox website.
The fit is awesome just like any other otter, makes the phone feel solid, and as always the screen protector is really good, just thought i'd share!
(sorry for the hipstagram pics) If you want more detailed pics or ask questions let me know!
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nice
Nice!!! Hey! DM me the ebay store link!

Here the Seller, He Now Has the New Pink/Purple Too!
And has even lowered the Price Chaper than what I paid FML lol
http://stores.ebay.com/iTech-Accessories/_i.html?_nkw=white+s3+commuter&submit=Search&_sid=41606508

Arghh still need someone shipping it to europe.
How hard do you find it tp press the power and volume buttons
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Arghh still need someone shipping it to europe.
How hard do you find it tp press the power and volume buttons
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Not as Hard as With my i9100 At First, but they always tend to "loosen up"

I wish they would ship the night sky / blue to resellers. Seems like otterbox is pretty bogged down with this case

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I wish they would ship the night sky / blue to resellers. Seems like otterbox is pretty bogged down with this case
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This seller should have it soon! he had the White one Weeks Ago, and now has the Pink which is not even available on the Otter site!

How are the buttons? Hard to press?
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How are the buttons? Hard to press?
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I have the exact case. The buttons aren't great but worth it for such an awesome case. Like stated before fmhe fit is like no other and it has saved me from many drops
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Just so you guys know the Otterbox Commuter is on sale on Amazon US for $22

Do you find it bulked up the phone much? or does it still feel slim & lightweight?

I can vouch for this case. Fit is awesome. Its also very light and I wouldn't consider it bulky. My only complaint is the plastic outside shell could be a little less smooth to provide more grip.

In facht Im holding a brand new Commuter right now.
Yes the back is a bit slippery and yes the buttons are hard to press. But it was well worth its money, really good fitment. I believe this is proper protection.
And no, i do not find it bulky or heavy at all. (<- Personal matter)

I also got the glacier off Amazon $22 with no shipping a week ago...love the feel and not much bulk...my buttons are breaking in some also not as bad as people say but that's mine
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Ill also be selling a slightly used white flip case ...it just didn't cut it that's why I got the commuter ...lol
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After an evening of use i am not really bothered by the buttons. The case feels so nice.
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I would love to get that case, but do you get any discolouration on the case? you know it being white, I have a "cheap" white tpu case which is starting to go dark on the edges, does that happen here too?

I highly doubt it, the white part is the hard shell in any case the Grey silicone would be the one to discolor, which I don't think it will either, we'll just have to wait and see, I've had mine over 2 weeks now, all is awesome, buttons broke in and no discoloration at all.
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I can vouch for this case. Fit is awesome. Its also very light and I wouldn't consider it bulky. My only complaint is the plastic outside shell could be a little less smooth to provide more grip.
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Took the words outta my mouth... the plastic part could be coated or something cuz when my hands are dry the phone can very easily slip outta ur hands... other than that its awesome... hardly any added bulk and screen protector is holding up to daily wipes and cleans no with scratches... screen protector also does not discolor the screen. i found a leather belt holster that fits with the otterbox... buttons were pretty stiff but they are loosening up as time goes on. Wish i had seen this offer b4 i bought mine lol... oh well still love it

I have this case. Yes, the buttons are hard to press. I think it makes my phone too big. Went back to my Spigen Neo Hybrid for now.

I love the way that looks...if I buy another case my girl will throw me out of the house.