Saw an article on this today and it looks good...not too excited about the pricing on their site or the name beginning with an "i"
The iSkin Aura basically looks like a premium version of the Ringke Slim Lite (Which I have and is great btw). I might get it but I think I'll just wait until it hopefully appears on Amazon with a cheaper price and prime shipping.
http://www.iskin.com/samsung/galaxy/
iSkin Aura (3 color choices): $39.99
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iSkin vibes (4 color choices): $29.99
The ecplise aura will look good with my pebble blue gs3. I would have preferred a white/silver version instead of white/pink :/
The Aura one's look really nice, but didn't someone say something about aluminum backings interfering with NFC? The TPU Vibe cases for $30 is a joke.
Troggie81 said:
The Aura one's look really nice, but didn't someone say something about aluminum backings interfering with NFC? The TPU Vibe cases for $30 is a joke.
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I was thinking the same thing but I never find myself using NFC. We need a guinea pig to try it out
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eao1991 said:
I was thinking the same thing but I never find myself using NFC. We need a guinea pig to try it out
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Just read this reply about the Barely There Case.
But, if you never think you're gong to use NFC, then it's a moot point.
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Just read this reply about the Barely There Case.
But, if you never think you're gong to use NFC, then it's a moot point.
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Ok so i literally NEVER use NFC but a dumb question I guess would be would this work if im setting up share shot with someone?
Wait so has anyone bought this case yet?
Bump just incase anyone has this phone and wants to give their two cents about it
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Wait so has anyone bought this case yet?
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Anyone tried this? The price may appear a little higher.
It's beautiful but I don't really like that it won't stand on every surface.
Got my Aura today. The case itself looks very nice and feels solid, though I believe it does look a bit off on my white model. Very strong distinction between the phone and the case. (In the images in OP the phone looks far more gray than the actual phones - perhaps an optical illusion from the background?)
The case can be a pain to get off - partly due to the phone feeling so fragile when you start putting force on it. This is a good thing from a case perspective, as I'm sure it won't easily come off when it shouldn't. It doesn't add a lot of size to the phone, but with a phone this big (and small hands) you can tell every little bit. Not bad, but I did have to adjust.
NFC does NOT work. Which I'm disappointed by. I use it for all the vending machines/restaurants here at work, where I usually have my phone in my hands already. Due to this, I may look at another case option that allows NFC. If it wasn't for this, I'd keep the case for sure.
Pulling it out of the box I echoed the thoughts of "I'm actually paying this much for a case?" from when I bought it. No Snake Surprise in a can, or confetti was expected, but it was anti-climatic. I expect cases to earn their cost when the device is finally dropped. No, I will not drop this on purpose, but it feels like it will protect it reasonably well. I say reasonably because it does not wrap much to the front of the phone, so a screen-first landing will certainly still have a higher risk of scratching - but I like that it doesn't add much thickness. Plus, it does come with a screen protector.
I like it, and may keep it. If you use NFC, skip this and look into a silicon option... Maybe the vibes? (Someone please post if that allows NFC) If you don't use this and you have the cash burning through your pocket, I'd suggest this to a friend.
What's so good about these cases to be $39.99?
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What's so good about these cases to be $39.99?
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Nothing that I've seen lol. Some are still willing to pay up though.
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eao1991 said:
Nothing that I've seen lol. Some are still willing to pay up though.
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Pretty much...
I like the look of these, fairly unique.
With that said,i already sent my refund request due to the nfc issue.
I bought the D3O case from tmobile, similar to this with a gimmicky "military grade" padding inside but so far i like it a lot. Nice grippy rubber coating on the outside and its fairly thin. Makes the phone not cramp your hand
I havent seen anyone else mention this case, sorry if it was already
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Pretty much...
I like the look of these, fairly unique.
With that said,i already sent my refund request due to the nfc issue.
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Got a reply, and it was worth the $40. They are sending me a vibes case, and will contact me when their new NFC compliant version of the Aura is available to send to me. I'm always willing to pay a bit extra for a good company, and I certainly wouldn't have gotten this from an ebay seller. So while I'm not thrilled with the NFC issue initially, iSkin handled it perfectly.
Confirmed-No workie!
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Got my Aura today. The case itself looks very nice and feels solid, though I believe it does look a bit off on my white model. Very strong distinction between the phone and the case. (In the images in OP the phone looks far more gray than the actual phones - perhaps an optical illusion from the background?)
The case can be a pain to get off - partly due to the phone feeling so fragile when you start putting force on it. This is a good thing from a case perspective, as I'm sure it won't easily come off when it shouldn't. It doesn't add a lot of size to the phone, but with a phone this big (and small hands) you can tell every little bit. Not bad, but I did have to adjust.
NFC does NOT work. Which I'm disappointed by. I use it for all the vending machines/restaurants here at work, where I usually have my phone in my hands already. Due to this, I may look at another case option that allows NFC. If it wasn't for this, I'd keep the case for sure.
Pulling it out of the box I echoed the thoughts of "I'm actually paying this much for a case?" from when I bought it. No Snake Surprise in a can, or confetti was expected, but it was anti-climatic. I expect cases to earn their cost when the device is finally dropped. No, I will not drop this on purpose, but it feels like it will protect it reasonably well. I say reasonably because it does not wrap much to the front of the phone, so a screen-first landing will certainly still have a higher risk of scratching - but I like that it doesn't add much thickness. Plus, it does come with a screen protector.
I like it, and may keep it. If you use NFC, skip this and look into a silicon option... Maybe the vibes? (Someone please post if that allows NFC) If you don't use this and you have the cash burning through your pocket, I'd suggest this to a friend.
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I tried NFC today for the first time with my iSkin Aura on my Samsung Galaxy S3. It definitely does NOT work. I held it up to my Nexus 7 several times with the case on in many different positions. Damn, I really like this case too. To confirm, I took the case off and tried sending a pic from the S3 to the Nexus 7 and presto chango, there it was. Now I need to decide if NFC is going to be used enough to have me looking elsewhere for a case. Anyone with any Option "2" cases for me? Anyone want to buy a Black/Red Aura? LOL! [email protected]
Peace, Out!
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Got a reply, and it was worth the $40. They are sending me a vibes case, and will contact me when their new NFC compliant version of the Aura is available to send to me. I'm always willing to pay a bit extra for a good company, and I certainly wouldn't have gotten this from an ebay seller. So while I'm not thrilled with the NFC issue initially, iSkin handled it perfectly.
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I have it on my schedule to call them today. Thanks for the heads up. I have purchased a few products from iSkin and they have always been great to deal with. I wouldn't have known about this if I didn't try and transfer a pic to my Nexus 7 yesterday. I was like "WTF"? I know this is supposed to work. Take the case off and presto/chango it works. So now I get to call customer service and get it handled.
I'll keep you posted. :laugh::good::laugh:
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Does anyone happen to have one? If so, does it work fairly well? Thanks
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Don't bother, I guarantee you once you drop that the case will either crack or leave a really ugly scratch. Get a TPU case, it won't scratch nor break. My gf's has dropped her phone numerous times on concrete, wood, pavement etc you name it. And her phone has not one scratch on it, as well as the case. It's light and very slim so it's barely noticeable. Here's a video on it and links to where to purchase it. You can't go wrong with 4 bucks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_GlSv2Hk8w
well i kinda wanted it because it carries credit cards or id cards. very convenient for me
mackster248 said:
Don't bother, I guarantee you once you drop that the case will either crack or leave a really ugly scratch. Get a TPU case, it won't scratch nor break. My gf's has dropped her phone numerous times on concrete, wood, pavement etc you name it. And her phone has not one scratch on it, as well as the case. It's light and very slim so it's barely noticeable. Here's a video on it and links to where to purchase it. You can't go wrong with 4 bucks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_GlSv2Hk8w
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No offense but how can you guarantee about something that you never used or tested. If you like something then you should share it with others but dont bad mouth other stuff that you have no clue about, I am so glad that you like the TPU Case for the phone and i am sure someone will read your views and end up buying it
I would like one but i just think $20 is too expensive for something that just holds 2 cards
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well i kinda wanted it because it carries credit cards or id cards. very convenient for me
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i wanted it for that reason too, but i went with the clear hard shell that has the kickstand... let me know if you like it
What color is your MT4G? Bronze?
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What color is your MT4G? Bronze?
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mine? it's white
this case is alright, not anything to brag about, but it does what i need it to until i can order my TPU case...it slides on and off a bit too easy in my eyes, and the card holder is rather hard to get the cards out of...
out of all the options i have had my hands on, to date that is, this is the best option. BUT, i will soon have the TPU to replace it, cause that is the best case until the otter box comes out in a few months
brianphanz0r said:
well i kinda wanted it because it carries credit cards or id cards. very convenient for me
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Think this is a terrible idea. I thought that some components in cellphones, can lead to a loss of magnetictivity(a word?) on your cards.... I know I went through like three replacement CC's because I would cary them with my cellphone....someone mentioned that to me, I stopped carrying them together, and have had the same card now, and it still works...
this case is FREAKIN awesome!!!
ive dropped my phone a couple of times and it PROTECTS it aswell..
think if it as another back case but this time when drop it the case doesnt fly across the floor.
worth the buy!
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Think this is a terrible idea. I thought that some components in cellphones, can lead to a loss of magnetictivity(a word?) on your cards.... I know I went through like three replacement CC's because I would cary them with my cellphone....someone mentioned that to me, I stopped carrying them together, and have had the same card now, and it still works...
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I ended up getting the case. Been using it for awhile now. Hopefully what you describe doesn't happen lol. But I love the case so far. Just one complaint. Stuffed three cards into it and now the case is slighty loose when only holding two cards. So I try to always hold three cards. Other than that it was worth the 20 dollars. As far as protection, I have not dropped it yet lol.
Jaskwith said:
Think this is a terrible idea. I thought that some components in cellphones, can lead to a loss of magnetictivity(a word?) on your cards.... I know I went through like three replacement CC's because I would cary them with my cellphone....someone mentioned that to me, I stopped carrying them together, and have had the same card now, and it still works...
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It could happen but I doubt it will. My bro has a cc case for every iphone and the same card in the case for about 2 years now.
Had this case for the nexus one
It's basically the Case Mate version of the Barely There which is a very nice slim case
The profile of the case will be similar to a TPU case which is what im using now but the Case Mate cases are just made better than the TPU cases.
Notice how i said made better, higher quality, easier button presses (for all of case mate's cases even there tough hybrid which i had for my iphone 4 and my nexus)
for the most part i think case mate is a great company and if you have any issues they will send a replacement immediately, if you are looking to carry a cc and id and a money clip with cash this is perfect.
Love the card case got it in la for 20 bucks.no need of a wallet haha
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I've had this case for a while now, it works excellently well for me. I use it to carry my id around so i don't need a wallet all the time. not the best protection ever but it does what its supposed to
i had the case too, it's not much but it's better then carrying a wallet. One advie, if you put your drive license first and then your credit card, it hold better and slide out easier. if u want protection go else where but all in one, this is nice
tonyriceroni said:
I would like one but i just think $20 is too expensive for something that just holds 2 cards
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Drivers license and concealed weapons permit.
What more do you need?
neidlinger said:
Drivers license and concealed weapons permit.
What more do you need?
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Credit Card
tonyriceroni said:
Credit Card
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Here is my way of thinking about it. I never leave home w/o my phone. So i were to store my CWP and my DL with my Phone i KNOW that i would always have it. If i carry my CC in my wallet and i am robbed, w/o fear of my life or my family's life i am not allowed to pull my weapon. I can call and cancel my Credit Cards and not worry about Joe Dirtbag getting any of my information.
If i keep my CWP or my DL in my wallet and i hand it over. They have my information.
Yea yea i know give me my tin foil hat.
But i had my wallet stolen once and it's not fun trying to clean that ish up.
This is yet another awesome case from pyroskins guys. I like it better than the popular clip case. Which I never thought would happen. Build quality is excellent. Usability is great. It feels really strong and durable. Check out the video....
VIDEO REVIEW
http://youtu.be/o9wErQqIcNU?hd=1​
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nice review. Pyro must be giving you sweet swag for these reviews.
"I love the hole" ... made me laugh.
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nice review. Pyro must be giving you sweet swag for these reviews.
"I love the hole" ... made me laugh.
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lol. yeah greg is an awesome guy. he's all about the customer service. probably the best I've seen yet. i love when I find companies like this. fast shipping, all questions are answered in no time, and always willing to make the customer happy. its a great company to deal with bro.
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lol. yeah greg is an awesome guy. he's all about the customer service. probably the best I've seen yet. i love when I find companies like this. fast shipping, all questions are answered in no time, and always willing to make the customer happy. its a great company to deal with bro.
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Dear "Greg":
Please send me one of your cases. I promise to spam every GT10 website with gushing reviews. I PROMISE TO TITLE EVERY POST WITH CAPS-LOCK ON, and I will use a minimum of 14 exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will also create video reviews with weird little glitches that make anyone watching feel like having a seizure.
Just kidding. Couldn't help myself
BTW- love the custom firmware Task650. Best one I've used, especially when paired with pershoot's kernel.
LOL...
10char
task650 said:
lol. yeah greg is an awesome guy. he's all about the customer service. probably the best I've seen yet. i love when I find companies like this. fast shipping, all questions are answered in no time, and always willing to make the customer happy. its a great company to deal with bro.
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+1 to that, when they ran out of the clip case and were waiting to get new ones in, he made sure mine got shipped asap so I could receive it before I left the country. Looks like I've got another case to purchase lol.
@Pyro,
If you read this, i have a question for you. What are the chances of you having any say in the design process of these cases? I would love to get a hybrid clip/360 version that doesn't need that elastic band to stay closed. I am gonna get the new one anyways, but I was just wondering.
Thanks for the awesome cases
Has anyone elase gotten this case? Mine is still in flight, but just wondering how others are getting on with theirs.
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I order the 360 last Monday or Tue. I am paying by check so my delivery time will be a little bit. I will post my review, hopefully this week.
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Just ordered mine
Just ordered mine, but from a different seller/merchant. Will report back how I find it.
SO you're at home making cookbook holders instead of working on your ROM?
lmao im jus messin wit ya bro
Are you for real? $18.99??????????
Omg I should just order this
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Just ordered . 2 - 5 weeks ahaha luckily I'm not in a rush for it.
I got this case before going to europe. Its been 2 weeks so far and its been pretty good. The only issue i have is that the groove farthest from the binding doesnt hold the tab up. My tab always falls down immediatley even on a flat even surface.
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I got this case before going to europe. Its been 2 weeks so far and its been pretty good. The only issue i have is that the groove farthest from the binding doesnt hold the tab up. My tab always falls down immediatley even on a flat even surface.
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That would completely defeats the purpose of the case wouldn't it...... ;x
used2hvatreo said:
+1 to that, when they ran out of the clip case and were waiting to get new ones in, he made sure mine got shipped asap so I could receive it before I left the country. Looks like I've got another case to purchase lol.
@Pyro,
If you read this, i have a question for you. What are the chances of you having any say in the design process of these cases? I would love to get a hybrid clip/360 version that doesn't need that elastic band to stay closed. I am gonna get the new one anyways, but I was just wondering.
Thanks for the awesome cases
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Questions like this, feel free to send me an email or PM. I've been asked not to actively talk about the cases on the forums ... so I stick to lurking here and commenting in the general and Q&A threads.
email is pyroskins at gmail
But ya, I can do anything development wise ... I just have to order a qty of 500 at a time.
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That would completely defeats the purpose of the case wouldn't it...... ;x
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The groove closest to the binding works for landscape and portrait modes. It happens to be the groove i want to use most of the time so it is acceptable to me
Pyro ships fast! I ordered the 360 case last Monday by personal check and in today's (sat) mail was the case. Been playing around with it and I must say that it is a solid case. I researched for a long time and Tasks video review convinced me. I bought the tab for its slim design and weight compared to other tegra 2 tablets. The case feels very light before you put the tab in it. IMO even with the case on it, I believe it is still lighter than my wife's ipad 1 or my friends xoom. I love that you can charge it with the case on it. I have three cats that think my computer desk is a good place to take a nap. Now I will never have to worry again. Price is amazing. The case and shipping to NY was under $24. I wasn't ever going to get a case for my tab, liked the feel and weight, but I had a couple close calls carrying it or just holding it under my arm if I had other things to carry. Overall, very satisfied!
As far as tab not staying in farthest groove, if you use the stretchy band that holds the case closed for travelling and just slide it up over the bottom lip of the case it should hold it in place in that last groove. Works for me anyways.
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Stardate Tab 10.1 said:
Pyro ships fast! I ordered the 360 case last Monday by personal check and in today's (sat) mail was the case. Been playing around with it and I must say that it is a solid case. I researched for a long time and Tasks video review convinced me. I bought the tab for its slim design and weight compared to other tegra 2 tablets. The case feels very light before you put the tab in it. IMO even with the case on it, I believe it is still lighter than my wife's ipad 1 or my friends xoom. I love that you can charge it with the case on it. I have three cats that think my computer desk is a good place to take a nap. Now I will never have to worry again. Price is amazing. The case and shipping to NY was under $24. I wasn't ever going to get a case for my tab, liked the feel and weight, but I had a couple close calls carrying it or just holding it under my arm if I had other things to carry. Overall, very satisfied!
As far as tab not staying in farthest groove, if you use the stretchy band that holds the case closed for travelling and just slide it up over the bottom lip of the case it should hold it in place in that last groove. Works for me anyways.
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Sadly, for me it has not arrived yet. I'm going to see how long this takes. But so you know.. I am in Toronto Canada.. so it'll be a little longer with customs and stuff
Just received the 360 yesterday. I couldnt be happier... the case is extremely well made. The tab stays up in every position, and the tab fits very well into the case and it doesnt add to much bulk. As someone else mentioned i wish they had a hybrid between the 360 and the clip, not a deal breaker just not a big fan of the elastic band that keeps the case closed. Just a tad bit of ocd on my end the hole on the back side of the case doesnt bother me, but i wish that the samsung logo was lined up in the center of the hole All in all great case and fast shipping
Ordered mine this morning and they shipped it this afternoon. That is service. Can't wait to get home and hopefully it will be there by Friday
Ordered one last night. *waits by the door*
Hey guys, I was browsing through some threads and stumbled upon this curious contraption called Flygrip. It's like a brace that you slip your finger through that you put on the back of the phone. It improves more stability and allows easier access to the screen because you don't have to fully grip the phone. This is probably useful especially with the Nexus because it has a rather large screen.
Anyone have any experience on this? I'm thinking of buying one and trying it out because it looks really handy.
http://flygrip.com
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I dunno. I think it would make it more awkward with one hand and 2 handed isn't needed.
I like the direction their going though. Creative thinking.
Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.3 CM9
Asus Transformer - 3.2 Revolver
A creative product, but ultimately more hassle than it's worth. A phone case will protect it from falls; this product reduces the likelihood of drops but does nothing for you if you do.
And you have to remember to carry around your phone and this Flygrip. And you'll constantly be answering the question, "what's that?"
maybe everyone has small hands but i dont seem to have a problem only using 1 hand
PolyOlefin said:
A creative product, but ultimately more hassle than it's worth. A phone case will protect it from falls; this product reduces the likelihood of drops but does nothing for you if you do."
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What if you stick it on to your phone case?
I guess you could, but that seems cumbersome... You'd have a bulge in your pocket for sure, and then you'd be dealing with a whole new set of questions...
I wish there was a vote up button.. I just thank people that I think are witty
In terms of the product.. I do agree it would bring a slew of questions and I'm not sure how much help it would actually be.. guess I should try it before I say anything negative though.
A perfect example of a solution for a problem that doesn't exist.
Can't wait for the follow up product that allows you to strap a phone to your face so you don't miss that important message.
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Actually, I think this is pretty cool. While it certainly isn't necessary, it looks actually pretty useful. I just ordered one for myself. I have smaller hands and the gNex has been a bit of a challenge lately since I can't text or browse one handed anymore. It comes with a free case (they're getting a batch of gNex cases in next week) so I'm going to attach it to the case or maybe just put it on one of the other cases I ordered. Oh and if you wan't free shipping, use the code "IDIOT".
I can't tell if your post was one long setup to a snarky punchline, or if "idiot" is an actual discount code.
The world may never know.
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I can't tell if your post was one long setup to a snarky punchline, or if "idiot" is an actual discount code.
The world may never know.
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I'd like to think its a piss take, but you never know maybe some people out there don't have the benefit of opposable thumbs and have a need for something like this.
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I can't tell if your post was one long setup to a snarky punchline, or if "idiot" is an actual discount code.
The world may never know.
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lol, sorry for sounding snarky. I totally didn't mean it to come out that way although that's definitely how it reads. "IDIOT" actually is the discount code. I found it by googling it (http://sideshownetwork.tv/category/shows/iotw).
I really did order this so as silly as it may appear to be, I don't mind being a guinea pig. I'll post my thoughts on it and the gnex case when it arrives hopefully next week sometime.
it does look interesting, altho useless.
apple brand it, and they've got themselves a winner.
I just wanted to bump this thread. I just put in an order for one after being on the fence for a while and will let you guys know how it is!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKNUkB9N1Yg
That review kinda pushed me over the edge and with that "IDIOT" code (it gave me option to choose Next-Day shipping...for free), I was down to check it out.
Looks ghetto as hell but seems pretty functional since I always have problems reaching around the screen with one hand. I wouldn't mind getting one to try but getting it internationally shipped would probably add even more to the already steep price...
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You had me interested until I saw the price. $30 is way too much for what it does.
i picked one up out of curiosity... i like it. it's nice to be able to reach everywhere with your thumb and not have to reposition or oddly balance your phone. gimmicky ? yeah, kinda. will it become a must have on my phone ? i dunno, still getting use to the feel and i need to adjust the position of it a bit. there isn't a way to temporarily fit it in order to know exactly where you need to mount it so it's kinda trial and error for what's most comfortable. i ordered a couple spare mounting pads so i can dial it in then see how i like it.
they should cut down on the bells and whistles packaging and sell it for 8 bucks, that's what i see the retail value of something like this. i think they'd easily sell 5x the amount for 1/3 the price.
pnnorth said:
Can't wait for the follow up product that allows you to strap a phone to your face so you don't miss that important message.
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https://www.gojohandsfree.com/
Bam!
Very cool product. My main hesitation of using something like this, is the fact that it's a "permanent" fixture on your phone - unless you sacrifice a case and adhere the fly grip to it.
My second problem is the price. $30?? I would have thought no more than $5...
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https://www.gojohandsfree.com/
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Okay now that thing really is useless. What's wrong with a bluetooth headset lol. "You have to hold the phone"? Doesn't this guy have a pocket?
EP2008 said:
Very cool product. My main hesitation of using something like this, is the fact that it's a "permanent" fixture on your phone - unless you sacrifice a case and adhere the fly grip to it.
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I guess you could buy a spare battery door and stick it to that.
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Yep, I pulled the trigger. Got this one and I liked it. do i believe it worth the price?? no..wish this cases were in a lower price bracket
PRetty cool color, there were a couple more colors but this one looked pretty cool
Enjoy
http://youtu.be/VUKXFz3kRcE
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Yep, I pulled the trigger. Got this one and I liked it. do i believe it worth the price?? no..wish this cases were in a lower price bracket
PRetty cool color, there were a couple more colors but this one looked pretty cool
Enjoy
http://youtu.be/VUKXFz3kRcE
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Completely agreed. I got the Impact Mesh myself. Very good case but relatively overpriced.
Yep if the price was like 20 man that would sell like crazy!
eiraku said:
Completely agreed. I got the Impact Mesh myself. Very good case but relatively overpriced.
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The impact mesh band from d30, it arrived? can you post a few pictures and give your opinion of it? i'm considering it still...
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The impact mesh band from d30, it arrived? can you post a few pictures and give your opinion of it? i'm considering it still...
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Okay dokey.
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No pics of the case with a phone in it though, I tried it for only a short while before pulling it out in favour of the NeoHybrid.
Short review: It's a good case but overpriced. I really thought that by "mesh" the case had holes in the back, but no. There are only dimples on the inside of the case, the back is totally smooth (which I don't really like personally).
The 3DO band is thick around the case, making the device fatter (and theoretically improving the side impact resistance) but there isn't much of a lip around the front.
IMHO it's good if you want a simple see-through case with good side impact resistance - though like I said, it's relatively overpriced.
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Okay dokey.
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Definitely interested in seeing some photos with the actual device inserted. May I ask where you purchased it from?
Jubmasterflex said:
Definitely interested in seeing some photos with the actual device inserted. May I ask where you purchased it from?
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Direct from Tech21. I'll try to post pics with it inside later, which is gonna be hard considering I only have 1 (digital) picture taking device.
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Direct from Tech21. I'll try to post pics with it inside later, which is gonna be hard considering I only have 1 (digital) picture taking device.
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We appreciate anything you can accomplish, if you get ahold of a second capturing device (friends phone or webcam or whateveR) if you could take a few different angles of it and try to capture the lip representation best you can that would be awesome.
I'm a bit sad to hear about very little lip around the screen, I had high hopes for this case but it sounds like it might not be that great now. So the whole case is semi flexible like a TPU case then? but its on pretty firm on the phone?
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We appreciate anything you can accomplish, if you get ahold of a second capturing device (friends phone or webcam or whateveR) if you could take a few different angles of it and try to capture the lip representation best you can that would be awesome.
I'm a bit sad to hear about very little lip around the screen, I had high hopes for this case but it sounds like it might not be that great now. So the whole case is semi flexible like a TPU case then? but its on pretty firm on the phone?
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Well, it IS a TPU case. It just has an extra 3D0 ring built into the edges.
I'll try to get somebody's phone to take some pics. But it really has a very limited lip - the NeoHybrid is miles better in this regard.
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Yep, I pulled the trigger. Got this one and I liked it. do i believe it worth the price?? no..wish this cases were in a lower price bracket
PRetty cool color, there were a couple more colors but this one looked pretty cool
Enjoy
http://youtu.be/VUKXFz3kRcE
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Yep definitely not worth the $. I appreciate your reviews.
The D3O Impact Mesh looks amazing
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Direct from Tech21. I'll try to post pics with it inside later, which is gonna be hard considering I only have 1 (digital) picture taking device.
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Can please add a few pics with the device in it and also maybe short review?
I looking for a D3O case for several days now and this one looks good, but there is now video review I could find on the web...
DarkManX4lf said:
Yep definitely not worth the $. I appreciate your reviews.
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You are welcome!
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Got my impact Snap today.
Time will tell if it's worth the price, but the D3O is nice...
http://shop.tech21.uk.com/store/ProductDetail/TE0115YWH003W_Impact-Snap--Samsung-Galaxy-Siii
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Can please add a few pics with the device in it and also maybe short review?
I looking for a D3O case for several days now and this one looks good, but there is now video review I could find on the web...
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I did a review of the mesh case and I'm not sure if I can post links yet, but here it is:
http://www.androiddoes.net/accessories/tech21-impact-mesh-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/
Anyway, I had a demo of the technology at CTIA in New Orleans, and they put that stuff all over my hands like they did for Phil at Android Central. It's pretty neat stuff, the orange gel, called d3o, locks up when it is struck and protects your device. They even gave me a little bit of d3o in the press kit. Anyway, it's fun to play with.
Of all the cases that I have been sent to review so far, I like the impact mesh the best. Having said that, I didn't have to pay anything for it. However, I would pay the $60 for the case, ($50 for the case and $10 for shipping) just to know that my expensive phone was protected.
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I did a review of the mesh case and I'm not sure if I can post links yet, but here it is:
http://www.androiddoes.net/accessories/tech21-impact-mesh-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/
Anyway, I had a demo of the technology at CTIA in New Orleans, and they put that stuff all over my hands like they did for Phil at Android Central. It's pretty neat stuff, the orange gel, called d3o, locks up when it is struck and protects your device. They even gave me a little bit of d3o in the press kit. Anyway, it's fun to play with.
Of all the cases that I have been sent to review so far, I like the impact mesh the best. Having said that, I didn't have to pay anything for it. However, I would pay the $60 for the case, ($50 for the case and $10 for shipping) just to know that my expensive phone was protected.
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AHH dude thank you for posting this.. I've been lusting after one of these since i first saw it.. I bet it would look outstanding on my white phone! I wish they weren't so expesnive though I cant really afford it at this time.. But i'm so glad to read about it..
I've always wondered if the smalla mount of orange in there would actually make enough of a difference during a drop, i mean i've seen the demo video where they throw the phone etc etc.. but those can be staged and they may not be the exact same case.. I kind of wisht hey had a 'shock' or 'vibration' sensor that was shaped like the phone that they could put in there and drop with and without the case and show much difference it makes...
but again Thank you for posting this review! i envy ya with that cool case!
No problem, glad to help.
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I wanted to share my experience and a review of a fake Spigen Neo Hybrid case I bought not too long ago. I got the idea from a few people who suggested getting the fake case now that the authentic has been discontinued so if you're still looking for this style and want to know what the price, quantity and shipping times are like keep reading.
The design of the case is obviously its main attraction and I have to give Spigen props for taking design cues from the handset itself and making it smooth, modern and overall aesthetically pleasing. The case itself is composed of a TPU shell with a polycarbonate color band that is interchangeable if you purchase more than one case.
I ordered a total of 3 cases and didn't see any visible manufacturing defects. At one point in the video above I point out that the band bows out a bit near the volume rocker but after closer inspection I noticed the band wasn't sitting flush with the TPU cutout and the problem remedied itself after I pressed it in properly.
I've done some intense gaming as well as normal charging to the phone and haven't noticed any sagging of the TPU on the back. The Volume rocker and Power buttons press in perfectly on all three of my cases which is good to hear considering the manufacturing problems Spigen had with the authentic ones. The quality of the materials used is top notch when compared to other hybrid cases I've used in the past but I can't compare them to the real case because I don't own one.
The case came in a nice packaging and included a decent screen protector but a really crappy microfiber cleaning cloth. I didn't mind to much considering I've got others to fall back on but just wanted to give you a heads up.
I paid $15ish for 3 cases shipped for free from China and they arrived in exactly 12 days even though I placed the order on a Sunday. The merchant included a tracking number and payment was held in escrow until I confirmed the arrival.
If you were as disappointing as I was that Spigen discontinued the Neo Hybrid style case for the Galaxy S3 then you may want to give the fake cases a try. At the dirt cheap price and good build quality it makes for an easy purchase even if you're usually conservative on accessory purchases.
Below some pics I took of the case and packaging.
For the full comprehensive review which includes the link to the merchant (not sure if I could post it here so I didn't) and a ton of other pics please visit CLICK HERE.
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I have one of them replica neo hybrids and the buttons are really difficult to press. Still looks identical too me as the real one. Build quality is great for the price.
Yeah the build quality is great and the price makes you want to buy one even if your not in the market for one.
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just read your review on android unite and I would have jumped on this case were it not for the mispelled engrish =(
Thanks! Finally found me a case.
pyro224 said:
just read your review on android unite and I would have jumped on this case were it not for the mispelled engrish =(
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Yeah it sucks that they made it obviously mispelled but to be honest you can't really notice unless you get up close to it.
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Yeah it sucks that they made it obviously mispelled but to be honest you can't really notice unless you get up close to it.
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is the "made by spigen california" mis spelling visible? or just the 8 MEGA?
i might buy this case anyways because i messaged the seller and he said I could get a grey back with a white bumper - hope he understood that I want to mix and match, but if I get the wrong case at least I have the messages to dispute
Where is this available for 5$?
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is the "made by spigen california" mis spelling visible? or just the 8 MEGA?
i might buy this case anyways because i messaged the seller and he said I could get a grey back with a white bumper - hope he understood that I want to mix and match, but if I get the wrong case at least I have the messages to dispute
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The words on the color band aren't noticeable unless you're like 6 inches away from it. The grooves aren't deep enough so it doesn't catch much light at all making it hard to see. The MEGR on the other hand is noticeable from about a foot away from your face. The seller seemed really easy to work with. During my chat with him before I placed the order I asked if he could do a blue band with the blue back and he said yes and sure enough you can see it in the video. Didn't look as good as I thought it would in my head but at least he understood what I meant.
My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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Do you have an authentic case or is it a fake as well? Feel free to share the link if you want, I know a few peeps would maybe prefer they not be mispelled.
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Do you have an authentic case or is it a fake as well? Feel free to share the link if you want, I know a few peeps would maybe prefer they not be mispelled.
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Fake or so i think. The pakage it came in had errors all over. No authenticy card inside and cheap screen protector. But the case looks identical as the oem, or i think it does.
Dont have link anymore. Cant seem to attach anymore pics other than the one on the bottom
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Care to share the link where one can get these for 5 bucks a piece?
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Care to share the link where one can get these for 5 bucks a piece?
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I left the link out of the review since I didn't know if it was appropriate to include it. Better safe than sorry, don't want the thread to get deleted. Check out the in depth review link and you'll find the source at the bottom.
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I left the link out of the review since I didn't know if it was appropriate to include it. Better safe than sorry, don't want the thread to get deleted. Check out the in depth review link and you'll find the source at the bottom.
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Oh, checked it out but totally overlooked it. Found it now though, thanks!
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My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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Just noticed i misspelled california on my post lol.
I should receive my fake one tomorrow. Ordered it on ebay from us seller
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Sweet! Thanks for the in-depth review. Gonna buy 3 of these babies and try em out. I really love the blue and lime green, not sure what my third colour should be though. Perhaps white?
I've just buy one in blue version for me.. It's a good fake spigen case But real problem for me is power button.. Very hard to press! Volume buttons are good. What can I do for making it softer?
Just recieved my black/green case. All fits great, my only gripe is that the side dont fit quite snug like im use to seeing. You can see it move when pressing the sides. Its a very thin tpu so dont expect much drop protection lol. Other than that its a great case. Would this case replace my zoogue tpu? Hell no! Would i rock it? Hell yes! Looks great. Bought it on ebay from seller nima22. Overall its a great replica case. Great color variances to choose from. Thinking of ordering black/red and black/white for my white gs3. Sorry only have 1 camera at the moment. Here are some pics of the case itself.
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pogi
1slow4G said:
My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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thank you sir!